1960s Triple Art Glass Stripe Pattern Cone Shape Pendant Globe Light Fixture
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish mid century modern style circa 1960s light fixture.
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
1960s Triple Art Glass Stripe Pattern Cone Shape Pendant Globe Light Fixture
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish mid century modern style circa 1960s light fixture.
Brass
Sold|$5,800
Crackled Glass Globe Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian crackled and mirrored globe light fixture. Measurements: Current drop: 22
Glass
Sold|$1,750
Verner Panton VP Acrylic Globe Fixture
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Norwalk, CT
This classic VP acrylic globe light fixture is designed by Verner Panton and manufactured by Verpan
Acrylic
Schoolhouse Brass Pendant Light with Globe, Circa 1920
Located in Van Nuys, CA
globe. Light Fixture- 48" Tall Globe- 18" Round X 12" Tall 2 Available
Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Sputnik Chandelier Light 6 Arms
By Lightolier
Located in Esperance, NY
Sputnik stainless steel and milk glass globes light fixture.
Stainless Steel
Modernist Mid Century Copper Hammered Pendant Lamp
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Modernist Vintage 1940's or 1950's Mid-Century copper hammered globe light fixture, this
Brass
Sold|$900
Mid-Century Light Fixture
By Globe Lighting
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern painted red and white metal pendant shape light fixture.
Sold|$1,800
Three-Globed Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A great crackle glass Mid-Century pendant light fixture with three glass globes and chrome tubular
Chrome
Sold|$7,800
Vistosi Globe Hanging Light Fixture
By Vistosi
Located in North Miami, FL
The large murano blown glass globe features swirls of blue and white throughout giving a gorgeous
Sold|$9,800
Light Fixture with Light Amber Glass Globes
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s French light fixture with light amber glass globes, 12 lights. Measurements
Sold|$1,400
Globe Flying Saucer Pendant Light Fixture
By Gerald Thurston
Located in New Windsor, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern drop light fixture from Globe Lighting Products. The height is fully
Steel
Woven Chrome Design Light Fixture Featuring White Globe
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Woven chrome design light fixture with milk white globe.
Chrome
Italian Moderne Oval Light Fixture with Amber Glass Globes
Located in New York, NY
Italian oversized oval ceiling plate holding suspended amber color glass globes, circa 1960s
Five-Globe Danish Modern Walnut and Brass Light Fixture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice vintage Danish modern style chandelier with 5 satin finish globes.
1970s Hans-Agne Jakobsson Smoked Globes and Brass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
1970s Hans-Agne Jakobsson smoked globes and brass light fixture.
Mid-Century Mod Kalmar Ten Globe and Chrome Light Fixture
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Troy, MI
Hanging light fixture attributed to Kalmar features a polished chrome frame with three tiers of
Chrome
Elegant 6 arm nickel silver light fixture with glass globes
By A. Belokopytoff
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegant chandelier with 6 arms in nickel with striped glass globes. Rewired.
Nickel, Brass
French Art Deco Light Fixture with Lalique Style Globes, circa 1920
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Exceptional quality in this French Art Deco light fixture with Lalique-style globes from France
Metal
Large Doria Leuchten Blown Glass Globe Clear Four-Light Hanging Fixture
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Chicago, IL
small bubbles in the glass. The pendant features four-light sources and suspended chrome spheres
Glass, Murano Glass
Tom Dixon Lens Pendant Fixture, Spherical Ceiling Light, Globe Chandelier, 2019
By Tom Dixon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tom Dixon lens pendant, spherical ceiling light, globe chandelier, 2019. A spherical pendant light
Acrylic
Sold|$1,995
Large Opaline Globe-Form Hanging Fixture
Located in Troy, MI
Large opaline glass globe shaped hanging light fixture has decorative bronze band and cap. Glass
Bronze
New 12 Light Italian Fixture with Honeycomb Brass Frame and White Globes
Located in Troy, MI
New and made for us in Italy, this 12 light fixture has a polished brass honeycomb-style frame with
Brass
Large Sputnik Chrome Light Fixture with 12 Big Clear Glass Globes, by Kinkeldey
By Kinkeldey
Located in Antwerp, BE
Huge chromed light fixture with 12 lights clear blown glass globes.Labeled produced by Kinkeldey
Chrome
Sold|$1,800
French Globe Light Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Decorative nickle and milk glass globe hanging store fixture light.
Large Doria German Blown Glass Globe Clear Milky Way Four-Light Hanging Fixture
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Chicago, IL
small bubbles in the glass. The pendant features four-light sources and suspended chrome spheres
Glass, Murano Glass
Sold|$12,000
Moderne Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian frosted glass globe shaped light fixture with three interior lights
Glass
Sold|$5,800
Moderne Italian Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s Italian globe pendant light fixture. Measurements: Diameter 20? Drop 14?.
Art Glass
Vintage Style Glass Globe Hanging Lamp Lighting Fixture 36 INCH
By Metropolis Modern
Located in New York, NY
A globe hanging light fixture in the mid-century style. New production. Measures 36
Mid Century Lightolier Half-Globe Pendant Light
By Lightolier
Located in Astoria, NY
A mid century brass half-globe form light fixture by Lightolier. The piece has an enameled white
Brass
Italian "Indented" Blown Glass Globe Pendant Light
By AVMazzega
Located in Montclair, NY
A wonderful and sculptural Italian hand blown glass globe pendant light fixture, circa 1970. Made
Chrome
French Set Four Dore Bronze Cut Crystal Globe Flush Mount Chandeliers Fixtures
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
ceiling flush mount chandelier light fixture. Sold individually.
Crystal, Bronze
Aluminum Hanging Light Fixture by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Located in New York, NY
oversize fixture made of a brushed aluminum shade over a glass globe. This light fixture
Sold|$3,600
Chrome and Steel Globe Pendant Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Chrome and steel globe pendant lamp. Light fixture is in good vintage condition with wear due to
Litecraft Black Enameled & Brushed Aluminum 3 Globe Chandelier
By Litecraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Litecraft of California milk glass triple globe hanging light fixture. Constructed of cast and
Milk Glass
Smoked Grey Taupe Murano Glass and Brass Pendant Light, Italy, Pair Available
Located in New York, NY
finishing touch. A brass spotlight inside the glass globe provides light. The fixture is suspended from a
Brass
Exceptional Oversized Sputnik Chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in North Miami, FL
This massive 75 light/glass globe hanging fixture is incredibly designed and stunning to look at
Pair of Smoked Grey Taupe Murano Glass and Brass Pendant Lights, Italy, 2020
Located in New York, NY
. A brass spotlight inside the glass globe provides light. The fixture is suspended from a brass rod
Brass
Sold|$1,800
1960s Capiz Shell Floral Globe Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Capiz shell and brass, floral motif globe light fixture. USA, circa 1960. Measures 12 inches in
Brass
Sold|$12,500
Alabaster Globe Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
fixture discreetly houses three full-sized bulbs, their wiring impeccably concealed within hand-assembled
Alabaster
Sold|$1,800
Italian Amber Glass Globe Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Amber, 1960s Italian blown glass lantern light fixture.
Sold|$12,500
Alabaster Globe Light Fixture, Sweden, 1930
Located in New York, NY
Carved from a single block of alabaster stone, primarily white with dark black veinings running through both hemispheres. Features a matching canopy, and currently mounts one 75W max...
Alabaster
Vistosi Hanging Blue Murano Glass Globe Light Fixture Pendant
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Hudson, NY
Striking blue glass light fixture. Rewired and ready to use. Has 40" cloth cord which can easily be
Murano Glass
Alabaster Globe Light Fixture with Greek Key Banding, Sweden, 1930
Located in New York, NY
Carved from a single block of alabaster stone, adorned with a Greek key band. Features a matching canopy, and currently mounts one 75W max LED bulb. Rewiring to your specificied drop...
Alabaster
Lucite and Chrome Domes Mid-Century Modern Light Fixture
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern Lucite and chrome globes light fixture.
Schoolhouse Black Pendant Light with Globe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circa 1920 painted black brass schoolhouse pendant light and matching milk glass globe. Light
Globe Shaped Clear Glass Pair Pendant Lights, Italy, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
brass finial bottom. Measures: Globe light fixture height is 13.5". Overall height including rod is 32
Brass
Pair of Brass Trim Glass Globe Pendant Lights, Italy, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
finial bottom. Measures: Globe light fixture height is 13.5". Overall height including rod is 26". Cap
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Horizontal Twelve Globe Chandelier, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern horizontal brass chandelier with twelve opaline glass globe light
Brass
Set of 5 Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixtures
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be
Brass
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Venetian Lorin Marsh Murano Glass Chandelier
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
light fixture, this chandelier has been completely rewired with new sockets and comes with chain canopy
Murano Glass
Sold|$7,100
1960s Three-Globe Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
1960s three-globe pendant light fixture. Three large glass globes with a striped pattern supported
Glass, Wood
Vintage Style Acrylic Globe Hanging Pendant Light Fixture
By Metropolis Modern
Located in New York, NY
An acrylic globe hanging light fixture in the midcentury style. Originally designed and made by
Metal
19th Century Glass Globe and Bronze Hanging Light Fixture
Located in Troy, MI
Late 19th century hanging light fixtures have large white glass globes and bronze collars
Bronze
Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron with Milk Glass Globe
Located in Barcelona, ES
sunburst light fixture features a double layer of leaves / rays surrounding a central milk glass globe
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Spanish Foliage Sunburst Light Fixture Chandelier, Gilt Iron & Milk Glass Globe
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Spanish Sunburst Leaves Light Fixture in Gilt Iron with Milk Glass Globe Outstanding Foliage
Iron, Gold Leaf, Metal
Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron with Milk Glass Globe
Located in Barcelona, ES
sunburst light fixture features a double layer of leaves / rays surrounding a central milk glass globe
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Spanish Foliage Silvered iron Light Fixture with Milk Glass Globe, 1960s
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching flush mount or wall light with handblown white glass globe shade and silvered iron
Metal, Iron
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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