$1,944 / 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: Natural brass, hand blown glass globes Finishes available: Black gunmetal, polished ni...
Brass
$1,754 / 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: Natural brass, hand blown glass globes Finishes available: Black gunmetal, polished ni...
Brass
$6,330 / 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.
Glass
$6,330 / 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.
Glass
$6,330 / 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.
Glass
$5,548 / 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.
Glass
$5,548 / 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.
Glass
$5,548 / 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.
Glass
$7,113 / 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.
Glass
$7,113 / 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.
Glass
$948Sale Price|68% Off
Harvey Guzzini Italian Five Chrome Globe around 1965
Located in Wien, Au
Harvey Guzzini Italian Five Chrome Globe around 1965 Last Picture is an original picture Original condition.
Chrome
Italian Midcentury White Spiraled Murano Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Plainview, NY
An Italian midcentury handblown Murano chandelier/pendant, the glass globe comprised of broad spirals of an alternating clear and white opaque design suspended on a brass pole with c...
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 custom order in various sizes and finishes.
Brass, Metal
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
1930s Art Deco Brass and Opaline Glass Globe Chandelier, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Three large opaline glass globes are positioned around the central body on elegantly curved architectural arms, while a fourth globe is suspended beneath the center, creating a strik...
Brass, Metal
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
Single Murano Globe Shape Clear Textured Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Single handblown Italian Murano globe or melon shape clear textured glass pendant ceiling light.
Chrome
$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
$5,809 / 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: Dichroic-coated mouth-blown glass, polished aluminium Also available in brass Colour...
Glass
1960s Czech Brass & Frosted Glass Globe Chandelier (Six available)
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
A monumental Czech chandelier from the 1960s, executed in sculptural brass and luminous frosted glass globes. A refined and architecturally balanced example of mid-century European l...
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Murano White Striped Globe / Chandelier
Located in Plainview, NY
An Italian Mid-Century handblown Murano globe/ pedant/ chandelier comprised of semi-opaque clear glass mottled with infused bubbles with a broad opaque white swirl with chrome pole a...
Glass
$22,500 / item
Custom Prism Globe Chandelier in Antique Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
Custom prism globe chandelier in antique brass finish. Currently out of stock but available for custom order.
Brass
$2,347 / 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.
Brass
White Enameled Pyramid Chandelier with Gloss Opal Globes
Located in Stamford, CT
Spain, 1960s A pyramid form white enameled chandelier with chrome accents and gloss opal globes. Takes 10 E-14 base bulbs up to 40 watts per bulb, new wiring.
Chrome
$2,347 / 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.
Brass
Doria Leuchten Germany Vintage, 1970s Glass Globe Pendant Light
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large vintage Mid-Century Modern ceiling pendant light by Doria Leuchten, Germany, dating from the late 1960s to early 1970s. This striking fixture features a beautifully crafted mou...
Metal
Brass and Glass Globe Chandelier, Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Voorburg, NL
mid-century chandelier, kaiser leuchten, vintage german lighting, brass globe chandelier, modernist lighting, 1960s chandelier, glass globe pendant, hollywood regency lighting, eight...
Brass
Art Deco Chrome Chandelier with White Globe Shades, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
This elegant Art Deco chandelier was produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s and features a beautifully proportioned chromed metal frame paired with four white opaline globe shades. ...
Metal, Chrome
1 of the 2 Murano Mazzega Globe Pendants, Italy, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 Murano Mazzega Globe pendants, manufactured in Italy 1970, this refined globe pendant was realized by the celebrated maker Mazzega in Italy, circa 1970.
Brass
Rattan Globe Pendant or Hanging Light, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Modern rattan lantern with globe or ball shaped lampshade, Spain, 1950-1960s.
Cane, Rattan
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 aesthetic of one of Denmark’s most iconic designers.
Aluminum
Scandinavian functionalist pendant globe lamp, glass and brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Forserum, SE
A functionalist globe pendant lamp produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1930s.
Brass
Cascade pendant with four globes by Glashütte Limburg #1
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant fixture features four smoked, hand-blown glass globes suspended at staggered heights from a white metal ceiling plate that conceals the wiring.
Metal, Brass
Cascade pendant with four globes by Glashütte Limburg #2
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant fixture features four smoked, hand-blown glass globes suspended at staggered heights from a white metal ceiling plate that conceals the wiring.
Metal, Brass
Space Age Six Opal Globes by Kaiser 1970s Pendant
By Kaiser and Co
Located in Antwerp, BE
The metal white coated frame, combined with the six white opaline glass globes, creates a visually light spectacle. In original good vintage condition, this sputnik lamp exudes an ...
Metal
1960s Belgian Geometric Chrome and Frosted Glass Globe Chandelier
Located in London, GB
The globes are mounted on sleek, radiating chrome arms, giving the fixture a bold, sculptural presence.
Chrome
Early 20th Century Industrial Prismatic Holophane Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pendant features a 6 inch prismatic, Holophane glass globe shade with antique coiled gas converted brass fitter, pull chain and canopy.
Brass
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 inquire with Venfield for optional designs and finishes.
Brass
Italian Floral Foliage Globe Pendant Light in Polychromed Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
This stunning pendant lamp has was entirely made by hand in iron featuring a naturalistic design globe shaped structure with an intrincate of branches with green leaves accented by s...
Metal, Iron
Mantis 9 Pendant Light by Isabel Moncada, Handmade Globes
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
MATERIALS & CRAFTSMANSHIP • Lost-wax cast bronze frame with vintage finish • 9 handmade porcelain globes • Turned brass fittings • Dimmable vintage-style LED • UL (Underwriters Labor...
Brass, Bronze
1940s Opaline Glass Globe Pendant Light Vintage Ceiling Lamp Rewired
Located in Praha, CZ
A timeless vintage pendant light from the 1940s, featuring a beautifully simple white opaline glass globe that embodies the elegance of early Modernist and Bauhaus-inspired design.
Metal
Antique Victorian Glass Globe Pendant Light Nickel Finish Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Victorian style pendant light featuring a fluted white glass globe, a nickel acorn finial, and a nickel plated steel chain fitter.
Steel, Nickel
$600Sale Price / item|62% Off
Radial Pendant, by Research.Lighting, Polished Nickel, Glass Globes, Prototype
By Research.Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a Prototype of the Radial Pendant with a mirror polished nickel finish and 5x white glass globes. There are a few minor blemishes, but overall it's in excellent condition.
Metal
Industrial Chic Mid-Century Chemist Pendant Light with Glass Globes
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique chemist lab stand / Old steel finish / Vintage black ceramic sockets / Various globe bulb sizes / Twisted black silk cord Note : Height can be adjusted Quantity : (1) Mat...
Steel
Antique Vintage Cut Glass Church Globe Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Czech antique glass pendant light large – A These unique glass pendants were salvaged from a school hall in former Czechoslovakia, featuring unique cross-cut diamond glass. The gl...
Steel
Five Italian Chandeliers in Chrome with 10 Opaline Globes
Located in Antwerp, BE
Four exclusive Italian chandeliers in chrome with 10 Opaline Globes – Luxurious Design from the Mid-Century Modern.
Chrome
1950's Original Brass And Opal Globe Pendant Chandelier
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Brass And Opal Globe Pendant Chandelier. Brass and glass opal globe chandelier hand made in the Czech republic by the iconic Lustry Kamenicky Senon glassworks.
Glass
1920s Czech Art Deco Brass and Opaline Glass Globe Chandelier
Located in Praha, CZ
The chandelier features a substantial sculptural polished brass structure supporting four large white opaline glass globes. Its distinctive construction includes architectural fluted...
Brass
$948Sale Price|20% Off
Lars E. Schiøler Danish Modern White Globe Pendant, 1972
By Lars Eiler Schiøler, Hoyrup Light
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern spherical white acrylic pendant consisting of layered white, textured strips gathered on top and bottom creating an organic globe shape. Designed in 1...
Plastic, Acrylic
Pendant Light by Doria, Glass Globe and Chrome, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A globe pendant light / hanging lamp by Doria, Germany, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970.
Chrome, Nickel
Handcrafted Suspension Lamp in Brass Structure and Glass Globe
By Ginger & Jagger
Located in New York, NY
This suspension lamp offers a modern interpretation of nature's organic flow within a structured square form. Hand-blown glass globes, available in clear, white, bronze, or smoky fin...
Brass
Large chandelier with nine globes, Murano, Italy, circa 2010 / 2020
Located in Paris, FR
Large handcrafted pendant lamp made of patinated brass, featuring nine colored globes by Vistosi from Murano. It’s suspended from the ceiling by two fabric-covered steel cables that ...
Brass
Large Reclaimed Polished Steel Sphere Globe Pendant 2 Available
Located in Ware, GB
A large and impressive globe light whose design is an enduring classic.
Steel
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.
Brass, Steel
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Pastoral' Brass Chandelier with Six Globes
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Madrid, ES
This elegant chandelier features a golden brass frame with six clear glass globe shades, each encasing an exposed filament bulb.
Brass
Konsthantverk Pendant Globe Raw Brass Clear Glass Ceiling Lamp
By Konsthantverk Tyringe 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model globe designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves.
Brass
1930s Czech Art Deco Chandelier with Three Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Praha, CZ
This elegant fixture combines a chrome-plated metal construction with three original opaline glass globe shades arranged in a balanced architectural composition.
Metal, Other, Chrome
Sarfatti Chandelier for Seguso with Three Globes, circa 1960
By Gino Sarfatti, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in London, GB
Chandelier with three glass globes. Lovely speckled light reflected through glass globes.
Blown Glass
Large Lawrence Modern Globe Pendant in Oil Rubbed Brass
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
Tom Dixon Lens Clear Polycarbonate Globe Pendant Chandelier, Discontinued
By Tom Dixon
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Depending on its surroundings, the Lens can read as a faceted crystal globe, an oversized optical instrument or a molecular sculpture.
Plastic
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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