Monumental 1960s Czech Brass Frosted Glass Globe Chandelier
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
luminous frosted glass globes in a dramatic cascading composition. Price is per chandelier. Six identical
Brass
1960s Five-Globe Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s five-globe chandelier attributed to Stilnovo. A quintessentially late 1960s Italian design
Chrome, Metal
Multi-Color Floral Murano Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano art glass globe pendant blown with purple and yellow flowers. Made in Italy circa
Metal
1950s Glass Globe Pendants by Holophane, Paris, France
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1950s Glass Pendant Globe by Holophane, Paris, France. Weight: 3.80 kg / 8.4 lb Priced per
Aluminum
$263 / 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. Materials: Powder
Steel
$263 / 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. Materials: Powder
Steel
$263 / 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. Materials: Powder
Steel
$263 / 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. Materials: Powder
Steel
$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. Three of the globes
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. Three of the globes
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
Fantastic Vintage Parisian Holophane Globe Pendant Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous and impressive very large spherical globe with heavy industrial chain, originally a Paris
Glass
$10,072 / item
Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Lilac Glass Globes
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
ornated with a light purple tinted glass globe hiding the light bulb. When lighted on, the globes keep
Brass
Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Galaxy contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe chandelier. Exclusive production of Tuscany
Alabaster
Monumental Cascade Chandelier by Lightolier, 16 Globes, 1970s
By Lightolier
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental 16 globe cascade chandelier by Lightolier, circa 1970s. Blown glass bulbs in various
Aluminum, Wire
$909Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage italian glass globe space age chandelier, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Large 6 globe murano glass and chrome chandelier. Mazzega, Gaetano Sciolari style - unknown
Chrome
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
Brass
Doria Leuchten globe glass hanging lamp , 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 40 cm Diameter, 100cm Height Condition: Good Period: 1970s Material: Glass . metal Color: Gold
Glass
Ornate Pendent with Full Floral Stenciled Globe
Located in Peekskill, NY
wire. Its main feature is the compressed frosted milk glass globe that is fully stenciled in a floral
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. Three of the globes are
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. Three of the globes are
Brass, Metal
Midcentury Abstract Aluminum Strip Ribbon Globe Chandelier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
skeleton-like globe. In the center is a suspended plastic white globe shade.
Aluminum, Steel
$2,788 / item
Axis Globe Pendant Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Axis Globe Pendant Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 72 cm. Materials: Powder
Metal
Large Vented Shade Explosion Proof Globe Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
bright. The Glass globe and housing are all heavy duty and well made. Each shade has an interesting
Brass
$3,686 / item
Vertical Globe Pendant Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Vertical Globe Pendant Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 27 x W 27 x H 172.5 cm. Materials
Metal
$3,686 / item
Vertical Globe Pendant Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Vertical Globe Pendant Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 27 x W 27 x H 172.5 cm. Materials
Metal
Ceiling Lamp In Brass With White Glass Globes
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
the character of an interior. It features two white glass globes suspended from a metal structure with
Brass
$1,800 / item
Vintage Burger Chef Icosahedron Glass Globe Lights
Located in Hanover, MA
globes from the iconic Burger Chef restaurants purchased directly from one of their earliest employees
Glass, Acrylic
1960s Italian Murano Glass Globe by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brussels, BE
1960s Italian Murano glass globe by Venini.
Murano Glass
$335Sale Price|20% Off
Globe pendant light by Glashutte Limburg, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century glass pendant light by Glashutte Limburg. Amber coloured glass which emits a nice light. Brass socket and shade holder. The wire can be lengthened or shortened as des...
Brass
Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Galaxy contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe chandelier with two additional spheres. Hight
Alabaster
$6,384Sale Price|20% Off
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
Brass
$909 / item
Glass Globe 15 Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass globe 15 pendant light by Schwung Dimensions: D 15 x W 15 x H 333.8 cm Materials: solid
Brass, Nickel
$1,663 / item
Glass Globe 35 Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass Globe 35 pendant light by Schwung Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 353.9 cm Materials: Solid
Brass, Nickel
$1,460 / item
Glass Globe 30 Brass Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass Globe 30 Brass Chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 349 cm Other globe
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
Brass
$4,800 / set
Pair of Perforated Chrome Globe Pendant Lights
Located in North Miami, FL
A highly polished (newly restored) perforated grill globe allows for light throughout fixture. See
Chrome
Vintage 43 Globe Sputnik Chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Large vintage 43 globe Sputnik chandelier by Lightolier. This polished chrome fixture supports 43
Chrome
Mid Century Italian Six Globe Chandelier Gino Sarfatti
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous six-light chandelier by Gino Sarfatti. Original hand blown globes sit in a nickel chrome
Chrome, Nickel
Rattan Globe Pendant Ceiling Lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Italy Modern rattan pendent with globe or ball shaped lampshade. Made in Italy in the 1960s. This
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
$2,000 / set
Pair of Chromed Globe French '60s Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chromed globe French 60's lights. Current total drop: 69 in. (cord can be shortened). 9 in
Chrome, Steel
$17,100 / item
Murano Globe Glass and Textured Brass Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
A breathtaking and brilliant Murano globe glass and textured brass chandelier. This illuminating
Brass
Globe Lights Wave Glass Chandelier by Doria Leuchten, 1965
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful chandelier with 16 small glass globes on a brass frame by Doria Leuchten, manufacturered
Brass
Vintage pine wooden chandelier with glass globes , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage pine wooden chandelier with glass globes , 1970s
Metal
$6,391 / item
Gold-Indigo Iris Globe by Sebastian Scherer
By Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold-Indigo Iris Globe 40 by Sebastian Scherer Handmade Dimensions: Ø 40cm. Design: Sebastian
Glass
$7,181 / item
Gold-Indigo Iris Globe by Sebastian Scherer
By Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold-Indigo Iris globe 50 by Sebastian Scherer Handmade Design: Sebastian Scherer Dimensions: Ø 50
Glass
$15,600 / item
Murano Glass Globe and Brass Sputnik Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Austin, TX
globes and fifteen brass balls extend on brass stems from the central brass fixture. Rewired for the US
Brass
Six-Light Chrome and Frosted Glass Globe Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Collectible 1970s Six-Light Chrome and Frosted Glass Globe Chandelier A striking six-light
Chrome
$1,460 / item
Glass Globe 30 Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass globe 30 pendant light by Schwung Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 349 cm Materials: Natural
Brass
$1,208 / item
Glass Globe 25 Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass Globe 25 pendant light by Schwung Dimensions: W 25 x D 25 x H 344 cm Materials: Natural
Brass
$1,663 / item
Glass Globe 35 Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass globe 35 pendant light by Schwung Dimensions: W 35 x D 35 x H 354 cm Materials: Natural
Brass
Glustin Luminaires Sputnik Chandelier with Iridescent Globes
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Sputnik chandelier designed by Glustin Luminaires made of brass with iridescent Murano glass globes.
Brass
$450Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Glass Globe Pendant Chandelier, Europe, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
A refined Art Deco glass globe pendant chandelier dating from the 1930s, crafted with a spherical
Chrome
Hanging Glass Globe on Spun Steel Stem
By Nessen Studio
Located in New York, NY
Modernist Globe hangs from steel stem, attributed to Nessen Studios.
Steel
French 20th Century Hanging Globe, Unique Pendant Light
Located in New Orleans, LA
French 20th Century glass Bell shaped hanging globe decorated with fine gold etching alongside a
Gold Leaf
$5,983 / item
Mottle Three Glass Globe Pendant by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Mottle Three Glass Globe Pendant by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 33 x W 33 x H 152.4 cm. Materials
Brass
$4,280 / item
Mottle Two Glass Globe Pendant by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Mottle Two Glass Globe Pendant by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 15.2 x W 29.2 x H 127 cm. Materials
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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