$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 additional images for details.
Chrome
$901 / 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, mouth-blown glass globes.
Brass, Nickel
$1,647 / 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, mouth-blown glass globes.
Brass, Nickel
$1,446 / 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 dimensions available Materials: Natural brass, hand blown glass globes Other finishes ...
Brass
$3,651 / 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.
Metal
$3,651 / 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.
Metal
$2,000 / set
Pair of Chromed Globe French '60s Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(cord can be shortened). 9 in. diameter globes.
Chrome, Steel
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.
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass Chandelier with Five Globes
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Madrid, ES
Five arms with round glass globes. The height of the rod can be shortened on request.
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
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
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
$1,446 / 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, hand blown glass globes Finishes available: Black gunmetal, polished nickel ...
Brass
$1,197 / 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, hand blown glass globes Finishes available: Black gunmetal, polished nickel ...
Brass
$1,647 / 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, hand blown glass globes Finishes available: Black gunmetal, polished nickel ...
Brass
$7,097 / 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 cm.
Glass
$6,330 / 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.
Glass
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
Impressive Antique Street Light with Wire Mesh Globe
By Humphrey Lamp Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
The large 12 inch clear glass globe has the safety wire mesh. We were able to electrify the lamp with four sockets and not destroy any of the original gas parts.
Steel
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 manufacturer.
Chrome
Monumental 1960s Czech Brass Frosted Glass Globe Chandelier
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Light, even patina to brass consistent with age. Frosted glass globes intact. Fully functional and ready for installation.
Brass
$15,750 / item
Murano Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Champagne Globes
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular display of light, this large vintage Murano Sputnik chandelier with champagne globes is a true celebration of warm glow. This piece is has a brass structure which suppo...
Brass
Monumental Cascade Chandelier by Lightolier, 16 Globes, 1970s
By Lightolier
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental 16 globe cascade chandelier by Lightolier, circa 1970s.
Aluminum, Wire
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 individual item.
Aluminum
Charming French Art Deco Glass Globe Hanging Pendant Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Charming French Art Deco Glass Globe Hanging Pendant Light A beautiful piece, this crackle finish opalescent globe is made with thick glass, it has decorative brass mounts with a ...
Brass
European Art Glass Globe Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Westport, CT
Rare and unusual Blown Art glass Globe Hanging Fixture,with art deco designed Bakelite Tiered tops The size of ceiling circle mount is 12"
Chrome, Metal
Small 1930s German-style lantern chandelier with glass globe
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
The rim of the globe has small chips, which are invisible once the glass is installed (see photos).
Metal
Mid Century Italian Six Globe Chandelier Gino Sarfatti
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Truly a beauty with milky translucent globes which were hand blown so they are all unique.
Chrome, Nickel
Gino Sarfatti large globe chandelier Italy 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Made out of a metal structure holding 3 milk glass globes. Ball diameter 30 cm. Each ball consists of two parts - transparent and milky white.
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Globe Pendant Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Modernist Sculptural Glass Globe Pendant Chandelier, three frosted and gilded sculptural glass globes with waved lower sections, hanging from a circular metal canopy. 64" ...
Metal
Vintage pine wooden chandelier with glass globes , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage pine wooden chandelier with glass globes , 1970s
Metal
Ceiling Lamp In Brass With White Glass Globes
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
It features two white glass globes suspended from a metal structure with an antique brass finish.
Brass
Brass + Opaline Glass Globe Chandelier by South Loop Loft
Located in Chicago, IL
Slender brass rods descend in parallel lines, suspending a sequence of opaline glass globes that appear to float in rhythm. Fifteen lights are distributed along the structure, each g...
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 chandelier from the 1970s, crafted with a sculptural chrome frame and six frosted glass gl...
Chrome
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 delicate floral motif.
Gold Leaf
Cascade Fixture with Eight Murano Glass Globes, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
The cables can be adjusted per globe to alter the height required. On request we can deliver some extra cord for each globe for a higher ceiling.
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Cascade pendant with six globes by Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant fixture features six smoked, hand-blown glass globes suspended at staggered heights from a white metal ceiling plate that conceals the wiring.
Metal, Brass
Dutch Five-Globe Ceiling Lamp / Chandelier, Lucite 1970s
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Material: Plexiglass pieces Condition: Good / One globe has a 1,5cm hole.
Plexiglass
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 glass shade and complemented by elegant chrome fittings.
Chrome
1970s Czech Smoked Glass Globe and Brass Pendant Light
Located in Praha, CZ
The design centers around a large spherical smoked glass globe, suspended from a brass and brass-finished metal fitting with a long decorative link chain.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Globe Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A hand blown Murano Italian 1960s glass globe, the top portion comprised of clear glass and the bottom half of the globe decorated with speckled aubergine, brown and gold glass decor...
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Globe Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A striking Mid-Century Modern Globe chandelier crafted in Italy in the 1970s. Hand-blown Murano glass suspended from an elegant frame.
Murano Glass
$5,915 / 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.
Brass
$4,232 / 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.
Brass
$2,537 / item
Mottle One Glass Globe Pendant by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Mottle One Glass Globe Pendant by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 15.2 x W 29.2 x H 101.6 cm.
Brass
$5,323 / item
Elk Antler Globe Chandelier by The Peak Antler
Located in Geneve, CH
Elk Antler Globe Chandelier by The Peak Antler Dimensions: D 91.44 x H 127.00 cm Materials: naturally shed antlers, edison bulbs Based in, produced and shipped from the US.
Antler
1970s Swedish Brass Chandelier with Opaline Glass Globes
Located in London, GB
It features a brass structure with multiple opaline glass globes. The chandelier's sculptural form is both elegant and playful, with the globes arranged in a clustered configuration ...
Brass
Vintage globe pendant light by Doria Leuchten, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful glass globe pendant light by Doria Leuchten. Beautiful hand made glass shade 1960s - Germany Measures: Height: 65cm Diameter: 25cm Tested and ready to use with a regul...
Brass
Italian Ceramic Globe Pendant by Umberto Ghersi, 1970s
By Umberto Ghersi
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 1970s Italian pendant by Umberto Ghersi—sculpted in ceramic with a cratered surface. The globe shade glows from within, rendered in shifting glazes of sky blue, pale violet, a...
Ceramic
Cascade Fixture with Six Yellow Murano Glass Globes, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Absolutely amazing huge high-end ceiling mount pendant light fixture with six different globes by Doria Leuchten, manufacturered around 1960s.
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Globe Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A striking Mid-Century Modern Globe chandelier crafted in Italy in the 1970s. Hand-blown Murano glass suspended from a metal frame.
Metal
Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960
Located in Almelo, NL
Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960 This original Holophane pendant light, produced in 1960 and formerly used as a street lamp in Paris, France, has been tho...
Glass
1960's Large Holophane Industrial Globe Pendant Lamps
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Large Holophane Industrial Globe Pendant Lamps. Holophane was founded in France in the late 19th Century and they are famous for their inventing and perfecting borosilicate g...
Aluminum
Globe Lights Wave Glass Chandelier by Doria Leuchten, 1965
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
With 16 hand blown murano glass globes. High-end thick Murano crystal glass globes made out of overlay glass applied in irregular swirls.
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Globe Pendant 1960s
Located in New York, NY
It features a handcrafted Murano glass globe with soft amber and white lattimo glass in an alternating ribbon pattern.
Brass
$1,810 / item
Globe Suspension Lamp by Joe Colombo for Oluce
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Globe suspension lamp designed by Joe Colombo for Oluce.
Nickel
Oil Rubbed Brass Modern Lawrence Globe Pendant, Small
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 an oil rubbed brass finish, and connects to a white glass ...
Brass
Mid-Century Brass Chandelier with Six Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Antwerp, BE
The matte white glass globes create a soft, diffused light and give the chandelier a refined appearance both lit and unlit.
Brass
Victorian Style Long Globe Milk Glass Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
The shape of this hand blown milk glass shade has a character all its own. These were produced in limited quantities using wood molds and old world techniques. The end result is an 1...
Glass
Murano Floating Clustered Globe Chandelier in Polished Nickel
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Murano floating clustered globe chandelier in polished nickel. The dense arrangement of glass globes forms a floating, organic shape resembling a luminous cloud or bubbles.
Nickel
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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