Mid-Century Modern Brass Wood 5 Light Globe Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
A gorgeous teak and brass 5 light chandelier with a brass canopy in a Danish style. The smoked glass globes sit inside of the top of each bulb. This piece is in its original cond...
Brass
Murano Iridescent Disc Globe Ceiling Fixture, UL Certifed
Located in Westport, CT
30 thickly blown iridescent white discs with clear glass edges comprise this matte nickel on brass Sputnik frame, illuminated with 6 candelabra bulbs to your desired overall drop of ...
Blown Glass
Extremely Rare Stilnovo Articulating Globe 18-Light Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in North Miami, FL
Made up of 18 articulating orbs in white and chrome, they hand from 18 black thread cables and original canopy. This is a RARE Stilnovo chandelier! Many of the orbs retain original S...
Metal, Chrome
1930s Czech Art Deco Brass Chandelier with Milk Glass Globes
Located in Praha, CZ
Crafted from polished brass and fitted with original milk glass globe shades, it combines geometric Art Deco styling with a timeless and luxurious appearance.
Brass
SLAMP - Charlotte Globe Suspension designed by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas
By Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas, Slamp
Located in Pomezia, Rome
The new Charlotte Globe suspension recreates the laborious patterns and impalpable elements of honeycomb, enclosed in a welcoming sphere.
Other
Kaiser Sputnik Glass Globes Patinated Brass Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
Stunning Sputnik chandelier with 9 handmade glass globes and patinated brass by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s.This chandelier will contribute to a luxurious character of the (hotel...
Glass
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Chrome Streamline Pendant Light w/ Opal Schoolhouse Globe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This 1930s Art Deco pendant light features a classic opal glass schoolhouse globe. It is paired with a Streamline Art Deco pendant lamp showcases chromed finish body with 3 black ena...
Brass, Copper
French Brass Pendant with Octagonal Mirror + Opaline Glass Globe, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
An octagonal mirrored tray forms the centerpiece, holding a suspended opaline glass globe that diffuses light in a soft, even glow. Slender polished brass rods rise in a triangular a...
Brass
1930s Czech Neo-Baroque Brass Chandelier with Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Praha, CZ
Crafted from solid brass and featuring three original opaline glass globe shades, this elegant lighting fixture reflects the enduring influence of traditional European decorative art...
Brass, Other
$2,100 / item
Black Metal and Opaline Globe Pendant, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Black Metal & Opaline Globe Pendant Made in Italy Brass fittings with black enamel fitter and opaline glass shade. 10.5"dia x 19"h Ref.
Brass
Two Large Philips Vintage Plastic Globe Pendant Light, 1970s
By Philips
Located in Rijssen, NL
Two large ball pendant lamps by Philips original from the 1970s. In excellent vintage condition. The bulb is plastic (normal users tracks) and the fixture is made of solid chrome. Ve...
Chrome
Set Of 3 Organic Modern Mottled Globe Lights, Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Lovely round globe lights blown with brass to create transparent dark brown mottling effect, each one unique and fabulous in a series.
Brass
$1,065Sale Price|25% Off
Handcrafted Swedish Modern Globe Pendant Light, Textile & Glass, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade vintage Swedish midcentury modern globe shaped pendant manufactured in the 1960s. Natural sand colored rustic linen over circular white metal sphere mount.
Textile, Glass, Wood
Victorian Antique Crown Pendant Light with Cracked Glass Globe, 1920
Located in Lincoln, GB
The pendant boasts a large, crackled glass globe in the shape of a teardrop, finished at the tip with acanthus leaves, enhancing its classic design.
Brass
$664Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
Large Mid-Century Opaline Glass Globe Pendant Light, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
An imposing mid-century opaline glass globe pendant dating from the 1950s, salvaged from former Czechoslovakia.
Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass
1960s Paris Holophane Globe Street Pendant Light Qty Available
By Holophane
Located in New York, NY
The original Paris Street light, with its elegant construction and distinctive spherical globe shaped glass shade, has been thoughtfully repurposed to create a unique lighting center...
Steel
Ruby & Amber Globes on Chain Chandelier Light Fixture
By Verner Panton
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Variable sizes ruby and amber chandelier decorative light fixture (no chain 53" height).
Metal
1960s 1970s Globe Hanging Lamp Pendant Lamp by Doria Leuchten Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s/70s Globe Ceiling Lamp/Pendant Lamp by Doria Leuchten Germany Item: Globe Lamp Manufacturer: Doria Condition: Good Age: Circa 1960-1970 Dimensions: Diameter = 29 cm Othe...
Metal
1960s 1970s Globe Hanging Lamp Pendant Lamp by Doria Leuchten Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s/70s Globe Ceiling Lamp/Pendant Lamp by Doria Leuchten Germany Item: Globe Lamp Manufacturer: Doria Condition: Good Age: Circa 1960-1970 Dimensions: Diameter = 24 cm Othe...
Metal
Brass Tube Glass Globe Chandelier 06 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Chandelier 06 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: Dia. Sphere 25 cm, W 106 cm x H 110 cm, Available in H 120, 130, 140, 150 cm. Materials: Solid brass and mouth-blown glass. Custom...
Brass
$1,609Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Red Glass, Globe Pendant from the 1960s
Located in Vienna, Austria
A very unique early 1960s pendant lamp, made in Czechoslovakia. The red glass shade has a fluted pattern moulded into the glass form. The light emitted is warm and intense. It glows...
Opaline Glass
$1,609Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Yellow Glass, Globe Pendant from the 1960s
Located in Vienna, Austria
A very unique early 1960s pendant lamp, made in Czechoslovakia. The yellow glass shade has a fluted pattern moulded into the glass form. The light emitted is warm and intense. It glo...
Opaline Glass
Dutch Smoked Glass Globe Vintage Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Smoked glass pendant. Brass top. 2 meter black cotton flex Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for in...
Brass
Italian Murano Midcentury Large White Striped Glass Globe Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful and big extraordinary Murano glass globe pendant lamp with shiny white stripes and chrome details.
Chrome
$10,500 / item
6' Wide Tempo Chandelier with Handblown Glass Globes
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tempo series is composed of curves and lines joined by shaped connectors, creating rhythm and repetition. All pieces are individually tailored with all elements to a perfect equi...
Brass
Bronze and White Murano Glass Globe Pendants (TWO available)
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful Italian bronze and white glass globe shaped pendant light is so classic with its half dome in satin bronze finish and the lower dome in Murano white glass.
Brass
$1,533Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Globe Pendant Lamps by Louis Sognot, Bamboo & Rattan
By Vivai del Sud, Louis Sognot
Located in Valencia, VC
One pendant features a larger balloon-shaped globe with a shorter chain, while the second presents a smaller globe with a longer chain, allowing for layered installation.
Bamboo, Rattan, Parchment Paper
Fluted Frosted Glass Pendant Light Brass Hardware Half Globe
Located in New York, NY
20th century half globe pendant light. Shade is both fluted and frosted.
Brass
Cascade with Seven Hand Blown Globes by Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Complete with a special new custom made ceiling plate for five globes. Very suitable for building beautiful compositions.
Steel, Chrome
5 Italian Hand Blown Amber Glass Globe Pendant Lights, 6 Available
Located in New York, NY
Italian hand blown Murano golden amber glass globe shade pendant lights. Five available. Each globe shade is 7 inches in diameter and rests on a brass rod for a 12 inch height.
Glass
French Vintage White Milk Glass Light Lamp Shade Globe Modern Excellent
Located in Somis, CA
Elegant in its simplicity, this classic white glass globe shade embodies a clean, timeless aesthetic that complements virtually any style of interior.
Glass
MCM style Brass Saddle Shade Pendant with Glass Globe
By Stilnovo, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Mid Century Modern style Brass saddle shaped pendant with satin glass globe. Actual drop stem is 24 in. Please specified desired lenght.
Brass
1960s 1970s Ceiling Lamp Globe Lamp Acrylic/Plastic "Spaghetti" Style
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s/70s Ceiling Lamp, Globe Lamp, Acrylic/Plastic "Spaghetti" Style, Space Age Item: Globe Lamp Manufacturer: Unknown Condition: Good - Vintage Age: Circa 1960-1970 Dimensions...
Plastic
Group of 10 Large MCM Globe Lights by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Surrey, BC
A very nice grouping complete with ceiling plate on these extra large rare globes showing small brass details old white finish and steel stem.
Brass
1960s Danish Pendant Light, Polished Aluminum with Opaline Glass Globe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant pendant light from the 1960s features a polished aluminum structure paired with an opaline glass globe that softly diffuses the light. Of Danish origin, it embodies the ...
Aluminum
1950's Original Brass And Opal Globe Pendant Chandelier
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Brass And Opal Globe Pendant Chandelier 1950’s Original Brass And Opal Globe Pendant Chandelier.
Glass
Italian Brass Sputnik-Style Chandelier with Eight Opaline Glass Globes, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Each opaline globe is suspended beneath an aged brass holder, producing a beautiful contrast between the warm metal and soft white glass.
Brass
1970s Sputnik Chandelier, 8 Glass Globes, Vintage Lighting Design
Located in Nagykovácsi, Central Hungary
A truly eye-catching lamp from the 1970s. It resembles a Sputnik lamp, but without the long extending arms, it could just as well be compared to a cluster of grapes or a light, airy ...
Metal
Space Age 'Sputnik' Glass Globe Pendant Lamp, 1960s-1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is an impressive Space Age globe pendant lamp from the 1960s-1970s. The globe is made of a blown glass globe and a chromed metal part with 8 chrome plated E14 fittings on the in...
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Murano Glass Globe Pendant Chandelier by Barovier, 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a unique hand blown Murano glass globe pendant chandelier. The design of the globe is a white and clear scalloped and spiraled swirl.
Brass
1940 Holophane Prismatic Glass Globe Pendant Light with Brass Fittings
By Holophane
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
This small prismatic glass globe by Holophane features the brand’s iconic refractive pattern, designed to diffuse and maximize light with remarkable clarity and brilliance.
Glass
Medium Line, 6 Globes, Ceiling Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Line, 6 Globes, Ceiling Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 25 x W 143 x H 28.8 cm.
Brass
$2,070 / item
Short Line, 2 Globes, Ceiling Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Short Line, 2 Globes, Ceiling Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 20 x W 38 x H 18.8 cm.
Brass
Medium Line, 4 Globes, Ceiling Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Line, 4 Globes, Ceiling Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 20 x W 90 x H 18.8 cm.
Brass
Set of Six 1960s Czech Brass Frosted Glass Globe Chandeliers
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
The result is a lighting fixture that feels both monumental and refined. The frosted globes diffuse illumination evenly, creating a controlled and atmospheric glow without glare.
Brass
$8,993Sale Price|20% Off
Large Spanish Opaline Globe Chandelier in Silvered Wrought Iron, 1950s
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Large Scrollwork Chandelier with 6 Milk Glass Globes, Wrought Iron Outstanding Six-Arm Glass Globe Chandelier / Flush Mount Ceiling Light in silver leaf gilt iron.
Iron, Wrought Iron
Long Circles and Globe Pendant Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Long Circles and Globe Pendant Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 25 x W 25 x H 141.5 cm.
Brass
Short Circles and Globe Pendant Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Short Circles and Globe Pendant Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 25 x W 25 x H 86.5 cm.
Brass
Mid-Century Czech Milk Glass / Opaline Glass Globe Pendant Lights
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
These milk glass globe pendant lights were reclaimed from former municipal buildings in Prague and retain their original handblown opaline glass globes, paired with contrasting dark ...
Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass, Bakelite
Vintage Glass Globe Light in Murano Class and Chrome, 1960s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage Glass Globe Light - 1960s Murano Class and Chrome, Space Age Design, Mid Century, XL retro ceiling lamp, Polka Dots Experience the iconic space age style of the 1960s with t...
Chrome
$2,564Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Woven Rattan Large Globe Pendant Light or Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Monumental Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Globe Shaped Pendant Lamp. Hand-crafted in Spain, 1960-1970.
Cane, Rattan
Italian Mid-Century Modern Cascading Chrome Globe Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern Cascading Chrome Globe Pendant Light. Mid-Century chrome six-light pendant with adjustable cords.
Chrome
Organic Wicker Rattan Globe Pendant or Hanging Light, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Natural organic woven wicker and bamboo large globe pendant hanging light 1950s.The beautiful suspension lamp features a bamboo and wicker wire.
Rattan, Cotton
Axial Swirl Linear Chandelier Patinated Brass & 12 Glass Globes, Stilnovo Style
Located in Bochum, NRW
Its distinctive axial composition features twelve glass globes arranged in a subtle swirling rhythm along a horizontal brass bar, creating a dynamic yet harmonious flow of light acro...
Brass
$975Sale Price|25% Off
Italian 1970s Chrome with Clear and White Glass Globe Pendant Light
By Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
The pendant has a standard socket and will take a standard light bulb. The globe shade attaches into the cap at the bottom of the chromed metal fixture.
Chrome
Large Mid Century Modern Four Globe Milk Glass Pendant Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Original wiring is sound, not dried out. One globe (11in) has been replaced with another vintage globe.
Metal
Mid-Century Octagonal Smoked Glass and Chrome Globe Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Nottingham, GB
A distinctive mid-century pendant light dating to circa 1960s, featuring a striking geometric globe constructed from individual smoked-glass panels with chrome-plated architectural f...
Chrome
Art Deco Paris Street Lamp Style Prismatic Glass Globe Pendant Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Inspired by the distinctive glow of historic Parisian streetlights, this large globe pendant light is a contemporary design from our own workshop.
Metal
Five-Globe Shades Mid-Century Modern Light Fixture Chandelier
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chrome milk glass globes Mid-Century Modern light fixture.
Chrome
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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