Globe Crystal Beaded Small Pendant Light with Gold Plate finish
Located in New York, NY
Globe Crystal Beaded Small Pendant Light illuminates the room with style.
2010s American Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Brass
Globe Crystal Beaded Small Pendant Light with Gold Plate finish
Located in New York, NY
Globe Crystal Beaded Small Pendant Light illuminates the room with style.
Crystal, Brass
Large Brass Bohemian Chandelier with Frosted Glas Globes, the 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
There are six large mouthblown, frosted glass globes, and 18 smaller structured frosted globes.
Brass
$1,701Sale Price|24% Off
Bamboo Rattan Pendant Light with Woven Rope Globe Lampshade
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern woven rope and bamboo pendant / hanging light. Spain, 1960s. Rare find! This beautiful suspension lamp features a bamboo rattan structure with vertical bars with a...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Rope
Doria Midcentury Space Age Globe Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A sculptural completely chrome-plated ceiling light with a large light-grey smoked acrylic hemisphere lampshade and nice chromed ornamental "planets" inside. Made by Doria in German...
Metal, Chrome
1/5 'Maxi Globe' Pendants by RAAK Amsterdam, 1965
By RAAK
Located in Echt, NL
Very nice 'Maxi Globe' pendants by RAAK Amsterdam in excellent condition.
Brass
1950’s Original Brass Cone And Opal Globe Pendant Chandelier
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Brass Cone 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
1970's chrome pendant light with white glass globe shades
Located in London, GB
With modern white glass globe shades. Re-wired and tested.
Chrome
Large Limburg Bubble Glass & Chrome Globe Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning pendant light featuring a large, clear "melting" glass globe and chrome-plated hardware. Crafted in the 1970s by Limburg, Germany, this piece showcases a hand-blown globe ...
Metal
Benjamin Vapor-Tight Industrial Hanging Pendant Light w/ Globe, 2 Available
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of Benjamin Vapor-Tight industrial pendant lights featuring aluminum housings with original clear glass globe shade. Designed for commercial, architectural, or outdoor applicati...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modernist Chandelier with 30 Handblown Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Almelo, NL
The opaline glass globes diffuse the light beautifully, giving a soft, warm, welcoming glow.
Metal
Midcentury Globe Chandelier in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful chandelier ball shaped. Made in Italy in the 1960s. This suspension lamp is entirely handcrafted with rattan and bamboo. The ball shaped shade hangs from a c...
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 1960s Space Age Two-Tone Acrylic Globe Pendant by Massive
By Massive Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inside the globe, multiple chrome sockets hang downward from a central armature, each capped with a small chrome finial, creating a clustered, sculptural light source fully visible t...
Metal, Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Globe Pendant Light from Netherlands
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOD Mid-Century acrylic globe pendants with a clear lid on top. In original condition with visible wear, including some visible scratching.
Acrylic
Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Globe Pendant Light in RAAK Style
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOD Mid-Century acrylic globe pendants with a white lid on top. In original condition with visible wear, including some visible scratches.
Acrylic
Patinated Brass Chandelier Wit Nine Amber-Colored Globes, Germany 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated brass chandelier wit nine amber-colored globes, Germany 1960s. A chandelier with a patinated brass fixture was made and designed in Germany in the 1960s.
Brass
$805Sale Price|30% Off
1930s Art Deco Ceiling Pendant With School House Glass Globe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
-Globe Pendant Dimensions- 16" Height 13" Diameter
Chrome
Large Stunning Kaiser Orange Sputnik Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Orange color Sputnik chandelier with 13 handmade glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. High quality and in very good condition.
Glass
Werner Schou Mid-Century Modern Coronell Globe Pendant Ceiling Fixture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent Mid-Century Danish Modern round globe or orb pendant created by alternating strips of copper and black metal accented with acrylic AB "gemstones."
Metal, Copper
Cascade Fixture with Eight Smoked Hand Blown Globes by Glashütte, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
The cables can be adjusted per globe to alter the height required. We can deliver on request some extra cord for each globe for a higher sealing.
Brass
Large Starburst Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture with Milk Glass Globe
Located in Barcelona, ES
This light fixture features a sunburst structure with scrollwork rays made in hand forged iron surrounding a central opaline glass globe. Gold leaf gilding and nice original patina.
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Stilnovo Mid-Century Italian Brass and Opaline Globe Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large chandelier attributed to Stilnovo. Italy, c1950s. Brass, lacquered metal and opaline glass spheres. Since re-wired and PAT tested. Good vintage condition, some scuffs and...
Brass
Exceptional 1970s Cocoon Globe Pendant Lamp Organic Sisal Structure Mid Century
Located in Hannover, DE
Thanks to its perfectly balanced round globe shape, this pendant lamp integrates effortlessly into many interiors — from minimalist spaces and Scandinavian design to luxurious Mid-Ce...
Natural Fiber, Resin
One of Two Crystal Glass and Brass Globe Pendant Lights
Located in Antwerp, BE
The globe has a chrome hardware. Measures: Diameter 20 cm.
Crystal, Chrome
Large Vintage Sputnik Chandelier with 11 Glass Globes, 1960s 1970s
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
The frame of the pendant lamp has a star-shaped centre section with eleven cylindrical arms, each with a glass globe with a swirl structure. This vintage chandelier is an eye-catchin...
Brass
"Vintage French Chandelier, Chrome and Glass with Amber Globes, 1950s"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage French Chandelier with Original Amber Tipped Globes, circa: 1950s.
Chrome
Italian Murano Globe custom Flower Chandelier in the Style of Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in London, GB
Stunning contemporary Murano globe flower chandelier. Each opaque and white flower is made from hand blown Murano glass secured onto the frame with a small circular stem in chrome.
Chrome
Cometa Pendant Light by Isabel Moncada, Hand-Hammered Brass Globe
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Hand-forged brass with hammered finish, hand blown glass globe and rayon sheathed cable. All of Isabel Moncada's lighting is UL (Underwriters Laboratories) certified, which ensures ...
Brass
Mid-Century Double Ceramic Globe Pendant, Green Stained Wood, Cutout Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double ceramic globe pendant light features two large textured ceramic globes with decorative circle cutouts that create intriguing light patterns.
Ceramic, Wood
$602Sale Price / item|44% Off
Stepped Art Deco Skyscraper Ceiling Mounted Globe with Fixture 2 Available
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large stepped Art Deco skyscraper ceiling mounted school house globe with new UL compliment chrome fitter. Can be on a chain or a pole with a 5"-36" drop. 2 Available -Dimensions-...
Glass
Patinated Brass Chandelier with Nine Gold-Colored Globes, Germany 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
It features nine meticulously handcrafted glass globes that emit a warm and inviting light, enhancing the luxurious ambiance of any interior space.
Brass
$850Sale Price|53% Off
Large Art Deco Chrome & Textured Opal Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large, hanging light fixture from the Art Deco era with a trumpeting, chrome shade holder in the iconic style. The opaline glass globe has a lovely texture with beautiful light dif...
Steel, Chrome
Set of Large Vintage Italian Alabaster Globe Fixtures. Sold individually.
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 large neoclassic globe carved alabaster lanterns with 4 interior Edison lights each.
Alabaster, Bronze
Patinated Brass Chandelier with Nine Gold-Colored Globes, Germany 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
It features nine meticulously handcrafted glass globes that emit a warm and inviting light, enhancing the luxurious ambiance of any interior space.
Brass
Brass Multi-Arm Pendant Chandelier with Hand-Blown Glass Globes Sculptura
By Naama Hofman
Located in Berlin, DE
Handcrafted brass pendant chandelier featuring four hand-blown glass of varying scale, suspended along an asymmetric arrangement with brass arms. Two globes are set within circular b...
Brass
Organic Modern Chandelier Polished Lost-Wax Bronze Handmade Porcelain Globes
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Polished cast bronze pieces, 12 lights with hand made porcelain globes, turned brass hardware and rayon sheathed electric cord.
Brass, Bronze
Arts & Crafts Peter Marsh for Nader Multicolor Chunk Glass Globe Light
By Peter Marsh
Located in Verviers, BE
Peter Marsh for Nader Multicolor Chunk Glass Globe Light Assemblage ltd Hockley Hill, Birmingham Rare and unique multicolor leaded glass globe lights by Peter Marsh for Nader.
Brass
Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe sconces or wall lights. Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster, handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship.
Alabaster
German Space Age Glass Globe Pendant Lamp from Erco, 1950s
By Erco
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare space age globe glass pendant light from erco. simple and elegant mid century lamp made of glass and aluminum.
Metal
1970s Three-Light Chandelier with Smoked Glass Globes and Brass Hardware
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each globe shade remains open at the bottom and is secured by brass hardware fittings.
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Style Italian Brass Six-Light Chandelier With Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Illumination is provided by six elegant opaline glass globes, each positioned at the end of an angled arm that radiates harmoniously from the central hub.
Brass
Sciolari Six-Arms Chrome and Seven Opaline Glass Globes Chandelier
By Alessandro Sciolari
Located in Verviers, BE
Six-arm chrome and opaline glass chandelier, 1960s Mid-Century Modern chandelier made in the 1960s. It has six chrome arms, each with opaline glass shade in extraordinary shape. ...
Chrome
Huge German Art Nouveau Bronze and Opal Glass Globe Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
This beautiful and stunning light fixture is made of solid bronze with white opal glass globes. Every single part of the chandelier is a high-quality craftsmanship.
Bronze
Large Kaiser Sputnik White Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser and Co
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Sputnik chandelier with six handmade glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s.
Metal
$1,830 / item
VP Globe Tinted Glass Pendant Light by Verner Panton
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Horsens, DK
Pendant made of transparent acrylic. Five reflectors inside. Suspended by three steel chains. Includes ceiling canopy. Material: Top, bottom and middle reflectors are made of pol...
Metal
Pair of Handcrafted Wicker Globe Pendant Lights / Lanterns, Spain 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Measurements: Overall measures including chain and canopy: 26 cm diameter x 91 cm H Globe lampshade measures: 26 cm diameter x 23 cm Height (excluding the chain and canopy) The la...
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Large Opaline Glass Globe Chandelier for Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Steenwijk, NL
It has 4 hand blown opaline glass globes, 2 with a diameter of approximately 30 cm and 2 with a diameter of approximately 25 cm.
Metal, Chrome
1960's Original Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Lamps - Large 16 Inch
Located in Hook, Hampshire
This is the iconic Parisian globe lamp used throughout Paris for street lighting and sadly removed from use in the late 20th Century, we have repurposed the extraordinary prismatic g...
Glass
Pendant by Mazzega with Globes of Clear Glass with Orange Inclusions
By AVMazzega
Located in Verviers, BE
Pendant with globe of clear glass with orange inclusions, Italy, 1970 by Mazzega.
Murano Glass, Hardwood
$367Sale Price|68% Off
Lightolier Three Globe Chrome Pendant Directional Lamp 1960s Mid Century
By Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1960s Mid-Century Modern 3 Globe Chandelier Pendant Lamp adjustable chrome-plated lights; allowing for controlled light direction.
Chrome
Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe sconces or wall lights. Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster, handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship.
Alabaster
Mid-Century Italian Pendant with Brass and Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Rome, IT
This Italian mid-century pendant light features three opaline glass globes as shades, each mounted on a triangular brass frame with its original patina, combined with black lacquered...
Metal, Brass
$746Sale Price|25% Off
Mid Century Modern Pendant Light Chrome & Smoked Glass Open Globe Chrome Chain
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern chrome and lightly smoked glass open globe pendant light with chrome chain. It is in wonderful vintage condition with no outstanding flaws we have detected.
Chrome
Mid-Century Cascade Pendant with 3 Smoked Bubble Globes, Limburg, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Cascade Pendant with 3 Smoked Bubble Globes, Limburg, 1970s Elegant Mid-Century cascade pendant by Glashütte Limburg with three smoked hand-blown globes and brass accent...
Brass
Joe Colombo Suspension Lamp 'the Globe' Large Gold by Oluce
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suspension lamp 'The Globe' designed by Joe Colombo in 1964. Suspension lamp giving direct and diffused light in transparent blown glass.
Metal
$3,250Sale Price|53% Off
Monumental French Victorian Gilt Bronze Frosted Globe Chandelier Fixture Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
Monumental French Victorian gilt bronze frosted globe chandelier fixture lantern. Measures: 50" H x 22" W.
Bronze
Antique GEC Round Globe Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp Light, c.1930
Located in London, GB
A beautiful run of spherical opaline glass pendant lights by GEC. c.1930 Each mouth-blown and hand-rolled to achieve that soft, opaque finish characteristic of early 20th‑century li...
Metal
German Functionalist Globe Hanging Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare spherical pendant light in yellow opaline glass the half of which is decorated with horizontal stribes. It has a nickel plated top that allows for easy access when the bulb ne...
Opaline Glass
Lawson-Fenning XL 6-Globe Chandelier, Modern Brass Pendant Light
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The XL 6-globe chandelier features six arms that are centered on a brass rod.
Metal, Brass
$5,741Sale Price|20% Off
French Art Deco Five-Light Sunburst Chandelier in Bronze with Glass Globes
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural Art Deco Five-Light Sunburst Chandelier with Glass Globes, Engraved Bronze and Frosted Glass. France, 1930s-1940s.
Metal, Bronze
Galaxy Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe sconces or wall lights. Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster, handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship.
Alabaster
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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