$2,000 / set
Pair of white glass thread globe hanging lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of white glass thread globe hanging lights
Glass
$1,730 / item
Nemo Dabliu LED 3000K Pendant Light Globe Opal
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Suspension lamp in aluminum. Composed of a slender structure with three light points and diffusers that can be selected according to different versions. Spot version available for pu...
Aluminum
$1,730 / item
Nemo Dabliu LED 2700K Pendant Light Globe Opal
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Suspension lamp in aluminum. Composed of a slender structure with three light points and diffusers that can be selected according to different versions. Spot version available for pu...
Aluminum
Brass Chandelier with Frosted Glass Globes, Czechia 1950s
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Brass chandelier with frosted glass globes, Czechia 1950s A large chandelier with a brass
Brass
$5,601 / item
Gold-Indigo Iris Globe "30" by Sebastian Scherer
By Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold-Indigo Iris globe "30" by Sebastian Scherer Dimensions: Ø 30 cm. Material: Dichroic-coated
Glass
$660Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Chrome Chandelier with White Globe Shades, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
beautifully proportioned chromed metal frame paired with four white opaline globe shades. The symmetrical
Metal, Chrome
$1,100Sale Price|26% Off
Midcentury Multicolored 3 Globe Hanging Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fun fifties hanging fixture . Each globe, 9" tall x 9" diameter. Overall height from ceiling to
Glass, Wood
Mid century Modern Bubble Globe Sputnik Chandelier, 1960
Located in New York City, NY
specs. Each globe unscrews to reveal one candelabra socket, for a total of five sockets. The chandelier
Nickel
$19,485 / item
Unity Globe Light V.1 by Paul Heijnen
Located in Geneve, CH
Unity Globe Light V.1 by Paul Heijnen (2016) Dimensions: H85 x L85 x W85 cm Materials: Coated
Birch, Oak
$11,849 / item
Geodesic Pendant Light, Half Globe by Paul Heijnen
Located in Geneve, CH
Geodesic pendant light, half globe by Paul Heijnen (2013) Dimensions: H 70 x L 140 x W 140 cm
Cedar
$418Sale Price / item|30% Off
Mazzega Globe with Glass Murano Bicolore, Italy, 1970
By AVMazzega
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Mazzega Globe, bicolore of glass Murano with chrome structure. The Design and the
Murano Glass
1920 Copper Benjamin Industrial Glass Globe Pendant Light
By Benjamin Lighting Co
Located in Surrey, BC
nicely patina'd with a thick glass globe... used predominantly in silos and areas where fumes could
Copper
$4,727 / item
Vertical Globe Brass Pendant Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Vertical Globe Brass Pendant Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 27 x W 27 x H 172.5 cm. Materials
Brass
$2,000 / set
Pair of White Glass Thread Globe Hanging Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of white glass thread globe hanging lights.
Glass
$2,000 / set
Pair of White Glass Thread Globe Hanging Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of white glass thread globe hanging lights.
Glass
$4,000 / item
Set of 4 French 1960s Black Globe Pendants
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 French 1960s black globe pendants. Matching canopies. Can be installed aligned, in a grid
Steel
$4,000 / item
Set of 4 French 1960s Black Globe Pendants
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 7 French 1960s black globe pendants. Matching canopies. Can be installed aligned, in a
Steel
Large Chrome and 10 Opaline Globe Atomic Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
light. Good condition, bearing structure in metal chrome in good condition, 10 globes glass Murano
Chrome
Vintage Italian Etched Murano Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in North Miami, FL
This Murano glass globe pendant light has thickly etched frosted glass and beautiful finish work at
Brass
Large Quantity Smoked Blown Globes by Glashütte Limburg, Four Sizes
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Absolutely amazing set of globes or spheres in different sizes by Limburg Glashütte. With blown
Brass, Steel
Antique Cut Glass Holopahne Globe Church Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Czech antique glass pendant light large – B. These unique glass pendants were salvaged from a school hall in former Czechoslovakia, featuring unique cross-cut diamond glass. The gla...
Cut Glass
Mid-Century Space Age Globe Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age ball pendant light with different switching modes. The upper part of the lamp consists of a translucent plastic ball that can be illuminated from the inside. The lowe...
Metal
Globe Small, Lighting Fixture Pendant by Atelier Boucquet
By Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
The globe is a pendant made in brass, chemical colored bronze and provided of ledstrips. It has a
Brass
Brass and Glass Globe Chandelier, Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Voorburg, NL
-blown clear glass globe. The architectural design balances functionality with sculptural elegance. When
Brass
Danish VP Globe Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, 2000s
By Verner Panton
Located in Hagenbach, DE
"VP Globe" pendant lamp, designed by Verner Panton in the 2000s, exemplifying the visionary
Aluminum
Globe Hanging Pendant Lamp Lighting Fixture in Acrylic
Located in New York, NY
A globe hanging light fixture with acrylic shade in the midcentury style. New production and
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Four Globe Light Fixture Pendant
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice cluster of four chrome globes Mid-Century Modern light fixture.
$1,268 / item
Glass Globe Opal 30 Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass globe opal 30 pendant light by Schwung Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 65 cm Materials: Natural
Brass
$1,077 / item
Glass Globe Opal 20 Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass globe opal 20 by Schwung Dimensions: W 20 x D 20 x H 45 cm Materials: Natural brass, hand
Brass
$2,025 / item
Murano Glass Globe Pendants with Black Swirl accent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Custom handblown Murano glass globe pendants in black swirl accent.
Glass
$6,391 / item
Cyan-Magenta Iris Globe "40" by Sebastian Scherer
By Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Cyan-Magenta Iris Globe "40" by Sebastian Scherer Handmade Dimensions: Ø 40cm. Design: Sebastian
Glass
$6,391 / item
Pink-Green Iris Globe "40" by Sebastian Scherer
By Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink-Green Iris Globe "40" by Sebastian Scherer Handmade Dimensions: Ø 40cm. Design: Sebastian
Glass
$6,391 / item
Silver-Lilac Iris Globe 40 by Sebastian Scherer
By Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver-Lilac Iris Globe 40 by Sebastian Scherer Handmade Dimensions: Ø 40cm. Design: Sebastian
Glass
$5,601 / item
Pink-Green Iris Globe "30" by Sebastian Scherer
By Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink-green iris globe "30" by Sebastian Scherer Handmade Dimensions: Ø 30 cm. Design: Sebastian
Glass
$5,601 / item
Cyan-Magenta Iris Globe "30" by Sebastian Scherer
By Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Cyan-Magenta iris globe "30" by Sebastian Scherer Handmade Dimensions: Ø 30cm. Design: Sebastian
Glass
$5,601 / item
Silver-Lilac Iris Globe "30" by Sebastian Scherer
By Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver-Lilac Iris Globe "30" by Sebastian Scherer Handmade Dimensions: Ø 30 cm. Design: Sebastian
Glass
$7,181 / item
Silver-Lilac Iris Globe "50" by Sebastian Scherer
By Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver-lilac Iris Globe "50" by Sebastian Scherer Handmade Dimensions: Ø 50 cm. Design: Sebastian
Glass
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
Regency Brass and Crystal Open Globe Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass and crystal open globe pendant light with three candle incandescent illumination. Fluted stem
Brass
$837Sale Price|54% Off
Helena Tynell globe pendant glass color , germany 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Helena Tynell pendant globe with deep glass with chrome structure. The Design and the
Glass
$1,472 / item
Glass Globe Opal 40 Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass globe opal 40 pendant light by Schwung Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 85 cm Materials: Natural
Brass
$1,962 / item
Glass Globe Opal 60 Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass globe opal 60 pendant light by Schwung Dimensions: W 60 x D 60 x H 125 cm Materials
Brass
$1,771 / item
Glass Globe Opal 50 Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass globe opal 50 pendant light by Schwung Dimensions: W 50 x D 50 x H 105 cm Materials
Brass
$7,181 / item
Cyan-Magenta Iris Globe "50" by Sebastian Scherer
By Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Cyan-Magenta Iris Globe "50" by Sebastian Scherer Handmade Dimensions: Ø 50 cm. Design: Sebastian
Glass
Harvey Guzzini Style 1970s Adjustable Globe Pendant Lamp, Chrome & Plastic
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
white plastic globe shade is bisected by a chrome metal ring band, secured at intervals with small
Chrome
Space Age Six Opal Globes by Kaiser 1970s Pendant
By Kaiser and Co
Located in Antwerp, BE
, combined with the six white opaline glass globes, creates a visually light spectacle. In original good
Metal
Cascade pendant with four globes by Glashütte Limburg #1
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
features four smoked, hand-blown glass globes suspended at staggered heights from a white metal ceiling
Metal, Brass
Cascade pendant with four globes by Glashütte Limburg #2
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
features four smoked, hand-blown glass globes suspended at staggered heights from a white metal ceiling
Metal, Brass
Italian Midcentury White Spiraled Murano Glass Globe Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An Italian midcentury handblown Murano chandelier/pendant, the glass globe comprised of broad
Glass
$957Sale Price|68% Off
Harvey Guzzini Italian Five Chrome Globe around 1965
Located in Wien, AT
Harvey Guzzini Italian Five Chrome Globe around 1965 Last Picture is an original picture Original
Chrome
$5,864 / item
Pink-Green Iris Globe "50" by Sebastian Scherer
By Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink-Green Iris Globe "50" by Sebastian Scherer Handmade Design: Sebastian Scherer Material
Glass
$12,800 / item
Custom Milk Glass Globe Sputnik Flush Mount Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom milk glass globe Sputnik flush mount chandelier Currently out of stock but available for
Brass, Metal
$2,369 / item
Tango I Globe, Sculpted Pendant by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
Tango I globe, sculpted pendant by Paul Matter. Dimensions: W 38 x D 38 x H 148 cm. Materials
Brass
$2,000 / set
Pair of white glass thread globe hanging lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of white glass thread globe hanging lights
Glass
Italian Mid-Century Murano White Striped Globe / Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Mid-Century handblown Murano globe/ pedant/ chandelier comprised of semi-opaque clear
Glass
Custom Opaline Glass Globe and Brass 6 Arm Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Made to order, custom brass and Opaline glass globe flush mount light fixture with 6 arms. Please
Brass
$2,369 / item
Tango i Globe, Sculpted Pendant by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
Tango I globe, sculpted pendant by Paul Matter. Dimensions: W 38 x D 38 x H 148 cm. Materials
Brass
$344Sale Price|20% Off
Czechoslovak Brass and Marble Glass Globe Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage pendant light produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. The lamp features a spherical glass shade decorated with a marble-like splatter pattern combining white opaline gla...
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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