Art Deco Ceiling Light with Four Globes, 1930s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Art Deco Ceiling Light with Four Globes, 1930s Vintage Design 1930s Art Deco four-globe pendant
20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Art Deco Ceiling Light with Four Globes, 1930s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Art Deco Ceiling Light with Four Globes, 1930s Vintage Design 1930s Art Deco four-globe pendant
Metal
Spanish Handwoven Wicker Rattan Globe Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
interested in a set of pendants: The pair of rattan globe pendant lights shown at the images is avaliable and
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
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
Sciolari Suspension Italy Lamp Pendant 7 Lights
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
and glass with 7 lights. All globes are in excellent condition.
Metal
Chandelier with Patinated brass fixture and hand-blowed glass globes CZ 1960s
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Chandelier with Patinated brass fixture and hand-blowed glass globes by Preciosa, Czechia
Brass
Mid-Century German Space Age Glass Globe Pendant Lamp from Erco, 1960s
By Erco
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare globe glass pendant lights from ERCO. Simple and elegant mid century lights made of glass and
Metal
Midcentury Ceiling Light with Brass Frame and White Frosted Glass Globe, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
globes. The lights are beautifully thanks to the hand blown glass. The pleasant light it spreads is very
Brass
XXL Grande Hotel Chandelier with Brass Fixture and Hand-Blowed Glass Globes 1960
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
84 large and 73 smaller structured frosted glass globes, forming 34 lights in a circle. The
Brass
Small Ribbed Milk Glass Pendant Lights, Czechoslovakia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Small opaline glass globe pendant lights with white Bakelite hanging gallery. Each pendant
Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass, Bakelite
Large Chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed glass globes by Preciosa Cz.
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
85 cm and has 10 large and 42 smaller structured glass globes, forming 10 lights in a double circle
Brass
Large Chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed glass globes by Preciosa Cz.
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
120 cm and has 18 large and 49 smaller structured glass globes, forming 18 lights in a double circle
Brass
Pair of Italian Early 20th Century Oscuro Brass Billiard Lights
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Italian early 20th century oscuro brass billiard lights with satin globes and glass chimney
Bronze
Vintage Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Pressed Glass Pendant Lights, 11 Available
Located in Lisse, NL
Group of three identical and good size, globe design pendant lights. If you are looking for a
Metal
Pair of Carved Alabaster and Gilt Bronze Chandeliers. Sold Individually.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s French Empire style chandeliers. The carved alabaster globe has two interior lights
Alabaster, Bronze
Painted Tole and Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian painted tole and Murano glass globes light fixture, 3 lights. Measurements
Metal
1 of 2 Elegant Mid-Century Modern Sfera Pendant Lamps by iGuzzini Italy 1970s
By iGuzzini, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern globe pendant lamps or hanging lights. The shades
Brass
19thc Large Art Nouveau Bronze/ Brass w/ Quartz Crystal Grape Cluster Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Grape Globes, 4 bottom lights with beaded cut crystal bulb covers and 1 light inside the stunning center
Brass
$748Sale Price|50% Off
Round Pendant Lamps in Brass and Lexan, 1970s
Located in IT
multiple lights. The Lexan globe has the same diameter for all lamps. Price is per individual piece
Brass
$6,500 / item
Stilnovo Style "Cluster" Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This chandelier has six lights on black enameled stems and six handblown globes that transept the
Brass, Enamel
$6,500
Brass Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This chandelier has six lights on black enameled stems and six handblown globes that transept the
Brass
$747Sale Price / set|48% Off
20th century French Art deco Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Set of 3 art deco globes transformed into pendant lights. Two are with a chrome metal support and
Metal, Brass
E.F. Caldwell Important Bronze Chandelier
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in North Miami, FL
round frame with lion head motif. Four hanging lights with frosted globe bulbs as shown. Circa 1920's
Bronze
'Mayfair' Contemporary Modern Chandelier, with White Sculpted Spheres
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
. Her pieces are placed with collectors around the globe. Please note: Although our lights are wired
Brass
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Mozzi' by AGO 'Large, Charcoal'
By AGO Lighting, Bymars
Located in Paris, IDF
orientations; wall/ceiling lamp and pendant lamp. If you want simple lights with glass globe but bit tired of
Aluminum, Steel
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Mozzi' by ago 'Large, Terracotta'
By AGO Lighting, Bymars
Located in Paris, IDF
orientations; wall/ceiling lamp and pendant lamp. If you want simple lights with glass globe but bit tired of
Aluminum, Steel
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Mozzi' by AGO 'Large, Egg White'
By Bymars, AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
orientations; wall/ceiling lamp and pendant lamp. If you want simple lights with glass globe but bit tired of
Aluminum, Steel
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Mozzi' by ago 'Small - Grey'
By AGO Lighting, Bymars
Located in Paris, IDF
orientations; wall/ceiling lamp and pendant lamp. If you want simple lights with glass globe but bit tired of
Aluminum, Steel
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Mozzi' by AGO 'Large - Gray'
By Bymars, AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
orientations; wall/ceiling lamp and pendant lamp. If you want simple lights with glass globe but bit tired of
Aluminum, Steel
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Mozzi' by AGO 'Small - Terracotta'
By Bymars, AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
two sizes in two different orientations; wall/ceiling lamp and pendant lamp. If you want simple lights
Aluminum, Steel
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Mozzi' by ago 'Small - Charcoal'
By Bymars, AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
two sizes in two different orientations; wall/ceiling lamp and pendant lamp. If you want simple lights
Aluminum, Steel
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Mozzi' by ago 'Small - Egg White'
By AGO Lighting, Bymars
Located in Paris, IDF
two sizes in two different orientations; wall/ceiling lamp and pendant lamp. If you want simple lights
Aluminum, Steel
Soho Chandelier, Contemporary, Sculptural in Brass with Silk Coral Lampshades
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
designs and color. Her pieces are placed with collectors around the globe. Please note: Although our
Composition, Brass, Metal
Manhattan Pendant in Brass with Sculpted Components by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
around the globe. Please note: Although our lights are wired using UL listed components for the US
Brass
$6,800 / item
Set of Neoclassic Style Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of four circa 1950's French cast bronze globe lanterns with three interior lights each. Sold
Bronze
'Bird in Flight' Sculptural Pendant, Brass and White Resin by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
. Her pieces are placed with collectors around the globe. Please note: Although our lights are wired
Brass
Large Moderne Semi Flush Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s Italian bronze light fixture with glass globes. Twelve lights. Measurements: Drop
Bronze
'Bird in Flight' Sculptural Pendant, Brass and Bronze-Resin by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
. Her pieces are placed with collectors around the globe. Please note: Although our lights are wired
Brass
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Glass Spherical Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
Gilt bronze and frosted glass chandelier modelled as a globe with three lights covered in beaded
Ormolu
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Midcentury Chandelier Attributed to O'luce
By O-Luce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Five globe ceiling lights, hand cut-glass on the side and in the middle magnifying glass on metal
Metal
Italian Gilt Metal and Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian guilt metal light fixture with glass globes. 8 candelabra lights.
Manhattan Pendant in Brass with Green Sculpted Components by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
around the globe. Please note: Although our lights are wired using UL listed components for the US, each
Brass
Manhattan Pendant in Brass with White Sculpted Components by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
collectors around the globe. Please note: Although our lights are wired using UL listed components for the
Brass
'Mayfair' Contemporary Chandelier, Brass with Sculpted Spheres
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
placed with collectors around the globe. Please note: Although our lights are wired using UL listed
Brass
Contemporary, Sculptural Chandelier with Yellow, Red & Turquoise Components
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
designs and color. Her pieces are placed with collectors around the globe. Please note: Although our
Brass
Rare Mid-Century Modern Atomic Pendant Lamp by Gebrüder Cosack Germany 1970s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Munich, DE
/ 230 volt. Delivery without bulb. We advise to use large top mirrored globe bulbs in silver. Our
Metal
Motoko Ishii Chrome Sputnik for Lightolier
By Motoko Ishii, Lightolier
Located in Hanover, MA
, headed up by Sydney C. Dorner. It has 28 arms/lights/globes plus a 20 inch chromed tube stem then
Chrome
$4,985Sale Price|22% Off
Early 20th Century Gilt-Bronze and Opaline Glass Hanging Lantern with Lion Pelts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lumière hanging lantern pendant. The ovoid frosted blown-glass globe, with three interior lights
Bronze
Large Set Midcentury Brass Ceiling Lamp-Chandeliers with Hand Blown Glass, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large set ceiling lamp chandeliers with brass base and large handblown glass globe. The lights are
Brass
Large Midcentury Brass Ceiling Lamp-Chandeliers with Hand Blown Glass
Located in Almelo, NL
Large ceiling lamp chandeliers with brass base and large hand blown glass globe. The lights are
Brass
Clear Glass Globe Vintage European Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Clear texture glass pendant. Brass top 2 meter / 80" black cotton wire Weight: 1.80 kg / 4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international s...
Brass
Set of Four Austrian Vintage Blown Glass Globes Ceiling Hanging Lights, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful set of four hand blown textured glass globes and brass pendant lights. Austria, 1960s
Brass
Unavailable|$9,500 / set
1940's French Globe Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's French globe lights. Maximum voltage per globe 60 watt. Pair $9,500.00
Unavailable|$1,895
Set of Three Contemporary Modern Hanging Chrome Blown glass Globe Lights
Located in Pasadena, CA
Trio of stunning and sophisticated hanging globe lights. The hand blown glass globe, masterfully
Chrome
Unavailable|$3,900 / item
Italian Mid-Century Style Brass Chandelier with 12 Glass Globe Lights
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Italian mid-century style brass chandelier featuring 12 globes lights made of opaline glass on a
Brass
Unavailable|$4,280 / item
Italian Mid Century Style Brass Chandelier with 12 glass globe lights
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Italian Mid Century style brass chandelier featuring 16 ball lights made of opaline glass of 12 cm
Brass
Large pair of French 19th Century bronze dore chandeliers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, matching chains and canopies. 8-crystal globe lights. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT WWW
Unavailable|$1,178 / item
Oak Disc Pendant Globe Chain by Lights of London
By Lights of London
Located in London, GB
Hand Turned Oak Disc Pendant ø25cm Matte Glass Globe Solid Brass, Satin Finished, Waxed Chain
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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