Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Galaxy contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe chandelier. Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster, handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship.
Alabaster
Rattan Globe Pendant Light, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern rattan ball shaped lantern or pendant ceiling lamp. Italy, 1950s-1960s. This suspension features an spherical lampshade made of double twist rattan canes. It hang...
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Czechoslovak Opaline Glass Globe Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
A Czechoslovak pendant lamp from the 1970s featuring an opaline glass globe suspended from a chrome-plated rod with black plastic detailing.
Chrome
$10,881 / item
Sputnik Chandelier with Grey Murano Glass Globes
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Large Sputnik style chandelier made of unlacquered brass, thirty arms of light with grey tinted globes diffusers.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Doria Glass Globe Pendant
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Dronten, NL
Elevate your interior with this exquisite Mid-Century Modern Doria Globe Pendant, a striking piece of 1960s German design.
Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Five Globe Chandelier by Feldman
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
The chandelier offers diffused uplighting from the five opal glass globes and downlighting via concealed bulbs at the bottom of each arm.
Steel
Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Galaxy contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe chandelier. Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster, handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship.
Alabaster
XL Opal Globe Pendant by Kurt Versen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A extra large 18" diameter opal glass globe hanging pendant with brushed aluminum hardware.
Glass
Italian Mazzega Murano Glass Chandelier with 12 Globes
By Mazzega
Located in Antwerp, BE
The subtle variation between the globes reflects the traditional handcrafting process and gives the chandelier depth and character.
Metal
$1,350 / item
Satin Brass Modern Lawrence Globe Pendant, Large
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made by hand in our Philadelphia studio, the Lawrence Pendant is engineered from brass that has been patinated by hand with a matte satin finish, and connects to a white glass globe ...
Brass
Mid-Century Philips Plexiglass Globe Pendant Lights
By Philips
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century plexiglass globe pendants by Philips. Great hanging together or solo, these pendants have metal reflector inside to bolster their shine. 7 available, all in original cond...
Aluminum
$8,500 / item
Holophane Globe Pendant from Paris Streetlight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful original set of Holophane street lights from Paris. Glass illuminates beautifully. Newly rewired and retrofitted in oil rubbed bronze. Great laying on the floor as mood lig...
Glass
$1,523 / item
Parisian Medium 40cm Holophane Globe Pendant Light
Located in Tarporley, GB
An exceptional run of 20 French Holophane Pendant Lights. Originally used to light up the Parisian streets in the early 1960’s. These lights have been professionally restored to a ...
Metal, Brass
$1,340 / item
Brass Double Circuit Globe Pendant Light
By Michele Varian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An asymmetrical metal pendant light to illuminate your dining room, living room, kitchen. This modern lighting pendant also works well in a commercial setting restaurant, retail, or ...
Brass
$1,180 / item
Black Double Circuit Globe Pendant Light
By Michele Varian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An asymmetrical metal pendant light to illuminate your dining room, living room, kitchen. This modern lighting pendant also works well in a commercial setting restaurant, retail, or ...
Steel
$1,340 / item
Copper Double Circuit Globe Pendant Light
By Michele Varian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An asymmetrical copper pendant light to illuminate your dining room, living room, kitchen. This lighting pendant also works well in a commercial setting restaurant, retail or office ...
Copper
$3,271 / item
Exclusive Italian Chandelier with 10 Opaline Globes
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exclusive Italian Chandelier in brass with 10 Opaline Globes – Luxurious Design from the Mid-Century Modern Era Authentic Italian design from the 1960s/70s, with an elegant, minimal...
Brass
Suspensions in Brass with Painted Glass Globes
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Suspensions made of a brass stem holding a painted glass globe mimicking a natural marbling, and finished with a stack of glass and brass elements.
Brass
Brass and Alabaster Globes Asymmetrical Line Chandelier
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Brass chandelier with two light sources encased in alabaster globes. The refined and simple design of this piece has a slight twist, one arm of light being slightly longer than the ...
Brass
$1,975 / item
XL 6-Globe Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The XL 6-globe chandelier features six arms that are centered on a brass rod.
Metal, Brass
Modern Murano Glass and Brass Globe Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Murano glass and brass globe chandelier. Lovely pattern on the globes along with beautiful glass arms and brass features.
Brass
$2,617Sale Price|60% Off
Brass Suspensions with Half Glass Globes
By Stilnovo
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Tall suspension made of shiny brass with three levels of lights, hidden in a half brass and half glass sphere.
Brass
$1,075 / item
A Fine Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass Globe
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Decorative Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass Globe by Baccarat. 1 light. France, circa 1910. (3 available) Dimensions: Hgith 8 1/2" Diameter 9 1/2"
Bronze
Antique English Bronze Chandelier with Glass Globes
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900's English bronze chandelier with 6 etched glass globes and interior lights. Measurements: Height: 37" drop Diameter: 32"
Bronze
1940s Czech Bauhaus Chandelier with Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Praha, CZ
This refined modernist lighting fixture combines a chrome-plated metal structure with three original matte opaline glass globe shades. Its clean geometry, balanced proportions, and f...
Metal, Chrome
1960S Italian Murano Glass Globe Ceiling Pendant
Located in London, London
Ceiling pendant Murano glass Globe shaped Brass fittings Italy 1960s/1970s
Murano Glass
Italian detailed copper and beech globe lights
Located in Malton, GB
These are the detailed Copper finished metal globe lights made entirely by hand in Italy. The body is metal with solid beech detail.
Metal
$598 / item
Italian black metal and beech Globe lights
Located in Malton, GB
These lights take GU10 bulbs. 5 currently available Price is per light Globe lights - 20cm by 20cm
Metal
Nickel-Plated Light Fixture with Glass Globes
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian nickel-plated light fixture with six lights and molded glass globes. Measurements: Diameter: 38" Current drop: 34" Minimum drop: 18"
Metal
$1,975 / item
XL 6-Globe Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The XL 6-globe chandelier features six arms that are centered on a brass rod.
Metal, Brass
$1,875 / item
Brass 6-Globe Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 6-globe chandelier features six arms that are centered on a brass rod.
Metal, Brass
Raak Amsterdam Frank Ligtelijn Globe Pendants 1960s Dutch
By RAAK, Frank Ligtelijn
Located in Den Haag, NL
We hereby offer our Raak Globe pendant lamps (THE LARGE VERSION), in good condition, designed by Frank Ligtelijn in the 1960s.
Smoked Glass
$1,875 / item
Brass 6-Globe Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 6-globe chandelier features six arms that are centered on a brass rod.
Metal, Brass
$1,975 / item
XL 6-Globe Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The XL 6-Globe chandelier features six arms that are centered on a brass rod.
Metal, Brass
$1,975 / item
XL 6-Globe Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The XL 6-globe chandelier features six arms that are centered on a brass rod.
Metal, Brass
Doria Amber and Clear Glass Globe Pendant.
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful exceptional glass globe pendant in the color of deep amber in contrast to clear glass attached to a brass chain.
Brass
Brass Sunburst Style Chandelier with Glass Globes
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Brass sunburst style chandelier featuring clear glass globes with gold flecks.
Brass
Multi-Color Floral Murano Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano art glass globe pendant blown with purple and yellow flowers.
Metal
Italian Blue Spiral Murano Glass Globe Pendant, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian pendant from the 1970s, formed in Murano glass and defined by its balanced, spherical silhouette. The globe is rendered in a soft, translucent blue, wrapped with a contin...
Brass
$1,975 / item
XL 6-Globe Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The XL 6-Globe chandelier features six arms that are centered on a brass rod.
Metal, Brass
$1,975 / item
XL 6-Globe Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The XL 6-globe chandelier features six arms that are centered on a brass rod.
Metal, Brass
Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Galaxy contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe chandelier. Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster, handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship.
Alabaster
$10,012 / item
Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Lilac Glass Globes
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Each of them is ornated with a light purple tinted glass globe hiding the light bulb. When lighted on, the globes keep a very light shade of purple.
Brass
Fantastic Vintage Parisian Holophane Globe Pendant Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Multiple Smaller size 16” diameter globes are available. Price upon request
Glass
Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Galaxy contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe chandelier. Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster, handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship.
Alabaster
$261 / item
Corner Globe Coral Pendant Lamp by +kouple
Located in Geneve, CH
Corner Globe Coral Pendant Lamp by +kouple Dimensions: D 12,5 x W 16 x H 26 cm.
Steel
$261 / item
Corner Globe Almond Pendant Lamp by +kouple
Located in Geneve, CH
Corner Globe Almond Pendant Lamp by +kouple Dimensions: D 12,5 x W 16 x H 26 cm.
Steel
$261 / item
Corner Globe Black Pendant Lamp by +kouple
Located in Geneve, CH
Corner Globe Black Pendant Lamp by +kouple Dimensions: D 12,5 x W 16 x H 26 cm.
Steel
$261 / item
Corner Globe Grey Pendant Lamp by +kouple
Located in Geneve, CH
Corner Globe Grey Pendant Lamp by +kouple Dimensions: D 12,5 x W 16 x H 26 cm.
Steel
$1,875 / item
Brass 6-Globe Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 6-globe chandelier features six arms that are centered on a brass rod.
Brass, Metal
$1,875 / item
Brass 6-Globe Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 6-globe chandelier features six arms that are centered on a brass rod.
Brass, Metal
Midcentury Abstract Aluminum Strip Ribbon Globe Chandelier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury abstract ribbon chandelier hand fabricated from aluminum strips fixed together to make a skeleton-like globe. In the center is a suspended plastic white globe shade.
Aluminum, Steel
Ornate Pendent with Full Floral Stenciled Globe
Located in Peekskill, NY
Its main feature is the compressed frosted milk glass globe that is fully stenciled in a floral pattern.
Glass
1960s Italian Murano glass globe by Paolo Venini.
By Paolo Venini
Located in MADRID, ES
Italian Murano glass globe from the 1960s, by Paolo Venini.
Murano Glass
$1,800 / item
Vintage Burger Chef Icosahedron Glass Globe Lights
Located in Hanover, MA
Each globe is an icosahedron (20 triangular sides) one of which serves as the 4 inch rimmed mouth for the mounting hardware.
Glass, Acrylic
1960s Italian Murano Glass Globe by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brussels, BE
1960s Italian Murano glass globe by Venini.
Murano Glass
Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Galaxy contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe chandelier with two additional spheres. Hight cm 150 - 59 inches Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster, handmade with great ...
Alabaster
Doria XL Space Age Glass Globe Lamp
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Cork, IE
UK & EUROPE CUSTOMERS: PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A CUSTOMIZED SHIPPING QUOTE! This amazing XL globe lamp with a diameter of 40cm (15.8 in) was made in Germany by Doria in the early 70s ...
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Five Globe Pastoral Chandelier
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson five globe pastoral chandelier, model T 384/5 Brass and glass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB Sweden, 1965 (Lamp stem can be shortened at desired length for no extra...
Brass
Organic Globe Four-Light Fixture by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in New York, NY
Organic globe fixture by Doria Lighting co. The polished brass fixture supports 2 different size organic style globes of Amber, yellow and clear glass .
Brass
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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