1940's French Pair Glass Globe Industrial Lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair of aluminum industrial lights originally from a freighter. Glass globe with original oil
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum
1940's French Pair Glass Globe Industrial Lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair of aluminum industrial lights originally from a freighter. Glass globe with original oil
Aluminum
Large Thirty Six Lights Chandelier with Glass Globes
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Vintage impressively large chandelier made of a painted metal structure, thirty six arms of lights
Metal
Sold|$795 / item
1920 industrial Benjamin enamel glass globe pendant lights
By Benjamin Lighting Co
Located in Surrey, BC
Great set of lights in full complete form with globes, rewired to CSA STANDARD with easy install
Aluminum, Enamel
Sold|$3,600 / set
Pair of Holophane Glass Open Globe Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of holophane glass, open globe, pendant lights with porcelain sockets and brass fitters are
Brass
Sold|$5,800 / set
Large Opaline Crinkle Glass Globe Railroad Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptional pair of turn of the century, large, opaline or vaseline, crinkled glass, globe pendant
Brass
Sold|$3,600 / set
Pair of Industrial Holophane Glass Globe Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Industrial, Holophane glass, globe pendant lights feature porcelain sockets with pull
Brass
Sold|$1,648 / set
Swedish Art Deco Globe Pendant Lights, circa 1920s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Swedish Art Deco globe pendant lights Circa 1920s. - Mustard coloured glass - Textured ribbed
Glass
Sold|$2,800 / set
Pair of Open Clear Glass Globe Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of antique pendant lights featuring converted, clear glass, gaslight shades on patinated brass
Brass
Sold|$285 / item
1970 MCM Style Milk Glass Globe Pendant Lights
Located in Surrey, BC
We have acquired a group of 24 of these fixtures from a storage locker of an old hardware store. Rewired and ready to hang . These are user friendly and very easy to deal with . ...
Milk Glass
Pair of French 60's green globe hanging lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 French 60's red globe hanging lights. 8 ft. long cords.
Metal
Sold|$1,214 / set
Pair of Midcentury Brass and Glass Globe Ceiling Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of brass mounted opaline glass globe ceiling lights Sweden, Third quarter of the 20th
Brass
Sold|$453 / item
Vintage Large White Opaline Glass Globe Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass globe 2 meter black cotton flex Brass top Weight: 2.50 kg / 5.5 lb Priced per
Brass
Sold|$2,207 / set
Set of 6 Large Retro Amber Globe and Chrome Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 6 Large Retro Amber Globe and Chrome Lights I rare find, these lights have been used but
Art Glass
Sold|$321 / item
Clear Glass Globe Vintage European Metal Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Clear texture glass pendant. Weight: 2.80 kg / 6.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent light bulbs, ene...
Metal
Clear Glass Globe Vintage European Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Clear texture glass pendant. Weight: 2.80 kg / 6.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent light bulbs, ene...
Brass
Sold|$321 / item
Clear Glass Globe Vintage European Metal Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Clear texture glass pendant. Weight: 2.80 kg / 6.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent light bulbs, ene...
Metal
Sold|$213 / item
Dutch Air Bubble Glass Globe Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original vintage air bubble glass pendant. 2 meter black wire Brass top Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internationa...
Brass
Set of 3 French 60's red globe hanging lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 French 60's red globe hanging lights. 8 ft. long cords.
Metal
Sold|$2,731 / set
Mid-Century Modern Large Dutch Railway Platform Globe Pendant Lights
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Mid-Century Modern large Dutch railway platform globe pendant lights In original reclaimed
Copper
Sold|$2,552 / set
Set of 3 Midcentury Brass and Glass Globes Ceiling Lights
Located in London, GB
A set of three brass and white opaline glass globes ceiling lights. Sweden, third quarter of the
Brass
Murano Marbled Glass Globes Pendant Lights with Satin Brass Fittings
By Falk Stadelmann
Located in Nottingham, GB
A fabulous run of marbled glass globe pendant lights English Made circa 1960 Unusual marbled
Brass
Midcentury Pair of Venini Glass Globe Pendant Lights or Lanterns
By Venini
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage pair of Venini textured glass globe shaped pendant lights or lanterns, circa 1940s
Brass
Antique Large Opaline Globe Pendant Lights By Falks (One Remaining)
By Falk Stadelmann
Located in Nottingham, GB
Vintage British school opaline glass globe pendant lights. An amazing run of antique opaline globe
Brass
Set of 7 French Globe Hanging Lights in Milk Glass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautifully textured milk glass in 7 different shaped globes.
Chrome
Sold|$6,200 / set
Pair of Large French Midcentury Halophane Glass Globe Pendent Lights
By Halophane
Located in Miami, FL
A wonderful very large spherical globe, originally a Paris streetlight and transformed into a
Glass
White Opaline Glass Globe Vintage European Metal Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant. Weight: 3.00 kg / 6.6 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent light bulbs, energy-ef...
Metal
Sold|$1,350 / item
Pair of 1950s Italian Case Glass Globe Pendant Lights by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Montclair, NY
A great matched pair of Italian 1950s pendant lights by Stilnovo. Each shade is handblown of clear
Brass
Run Collection Antique Vintage Opaline Milk Glass Globe Ceiling Pendant Lights
Located in Sale, GB
- A run of beautiful and very unusual satin glass opaline globe pendants, English circa 1940
Glass
Sold|$2,628 / item
Satin Brass Suspension with Four Lights and Round White Glass Globe
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Nice and elegant suspension made of satin brass, four arms of light with white glass globes.
Brass
Early 20th Century Large Church Opaline Globes Pendants Lights, 6 Available
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A good run of six large glass opaline globe pendants, recently removed from a church in the north
Copper
Early 20th Century Medium Church Opaline Globes Pendants Lights, 2 Available
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A good run of six large glass opaline globe pendants, recently removed from a church in the north
Copper
Pair of Large Midcentury Chrome and Opaline Glass Globe Pendants Lights
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Pair of glass opaline globes of large proportions, with chrome monk cap galleries. Age related
Chrome
Opaline Glass Gold Striped Vintage European Globe Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass, 3 gold stripes globe glass pendant. Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per
Brass
Opaline Glass Gold Striped Vintage European Globe Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass, 3 gold stripes globe glass pendant. Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per
Brass
Extra Large Midcentury Parisian Glass Globe Ball Pendant Lights, Holophane, Pair
By Holophane
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Classic pair of French Holophane globe lamps used throughout Paris in the late 1950s, early 1960s
Metal
Extra Large Midcentury Parisian Glass Globe Ball Pendant Lights, Holophane, Pair
By Holophane
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Classic pair of French Holophane globe lamps used throughout Paris in the late 1950s, early 1960s
Metal
Ex RAF Extra Large Bronze & Opaline Globe Pendants Lights Four Available
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An extra large opaline glass globe pendant, with its original bronze monk cap spun gallery
Bronze
Smoked Air Bubble Glass Globe Vintage Dutch Metal Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original vintage smoked air bubble glass pendant. 2 meter black wire Metal top Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by inter...
Metal
Smoked Air Bubble Glass Globe Dutch Vintage Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original vintage smoked air bubble glass pendant. 2 meter Black wire Brass top Weight: 2.20 kg / 4.9 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by inter...
Brass
Smoked Air Bubble Glass Globe Dutch Vintage Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original vintage smoked air bubble glass pendant. 2 meter Black wire Brass top Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by inter...
Brass
Pair of Large Doria Globe Pendant Lights, Glass and Brass, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of large Doria globe pendant lights, art-glass and brass, Germany 1970s. These heavy quality
Brass
Mid-20th Century Medium Glass Opaline & Brass Globe Pendants Lights 8 Available
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A run of 8 large globe opaline glass pendants with their original brass monk cap galleries, brass
Brass
Very Large French Art Deco Globe Glass Hanging Pendant Lights 12 in Stock
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very large French Art Deco globe opaline glass hanging pendant light We have 12 of these large
Glass
White Mat Opaline Glass Mid-Century Globe Pendant Lights by Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large round mat opaline glass pendant by Glashütte Limburg Duitsland 2 meter black cotton wire Chrome top Weight: 2.50 kg / 5.5 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been m...
Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass
Ex RAF Mid 20th C Pair of Large Bronze & Opaline Globe Pendants Lights
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large pair of opaline glass globe pendants, with their original bronze monk cap spun gallery
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Pair of Small Glass Opaline and Brass Globe Pendants Lights
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A pair of small globe opaline glass pendants with their original brass monk cap galleries, chain
Brass
Ex RAF Mid 20th C Pair of Medium Chrome & Opaline Globe Pendants Lights
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A pair of medium sized opaline glass globe pendants, with their original chromed brass monk cap
Chrome
8 Available Mid-20th Century Small Glass Opaline and Brass Globe Pendants Lights
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A run of 8 small globe opaline glass pendants with their original brass monk cap galleries, and
Brass
9 Available Mid-20th Century Small Glass Opaline and Brass Globe Pendants Lights
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A run of 9 small globe opaline glass pendants with their original brass monk cap galleries, brass
Brass
Mid-20th Century Large Glass Opaline and Brass Globe Pendants Lights 5 Available
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A run of 5 large globe opaline glass pendants with their original brass monk cap galleries, brass
Brass
2 Carl Faulkenstein Mid Century Modern Blue Glass Swag Lights Globes Orbs 1966
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two mid century modern / retro carl Faulkenstein swag glass lamps / lights featuring
Brass
Swedish 1950s Toile and Milk Glass Half Globe Pendant with Up and Down Lights
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Swedish 1950s toile and milk glass half globe pendant with up and down lights.
Metal
French 1950s Pendant Ceiling Light with 2 Lights and a Frosted Half Globe Shade
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 1950s pendant ceiling light with 2 lights and a frosted half globe shade.
Brass
RAAK Pendant Lights by Frank Ligtelijn, Smoked Glass Globes Chrome, 1970, 1 of 3
By RAAK, Peill & Putzler, Frank Ligtelijn
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three pendant lights or hanging lamps designed by Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK Amsterdam
Aluminum, Chrome
Globe Pendant Lights in Pressed Glass and Brass, Germany, 1960s, Set of 3
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A matching trio of spherical pendant lamps fashioned out of pressed clear glass set in a solid brass top and bejeweled with a clear Lucite manchette. They came out of a Hotel in Leip...
Brass
Sold|$2,200
Textured Glass Globe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Textured globe pendant lights with light brownish glass and brass hardware. Priced individually.
Brass
Sold|$1,400
Pair of textured Globes
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of textured globe pendant lights with dark brownish glass and bronze hardware. Priced
Bronze
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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