Pair of textured Globes
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
20th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
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
Sold|$6,500
Iron Four-Light Globe Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
An impressive large iron frame globe chandelier with four lights, each with faceted mirrored
Iron
Sold|$6,500
English Bronze Chandelier with Globes
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900 English bronze chandelier with 6 etched glass globes and interior lights. Available
Sold|$12,500
Raak Vintage Glass Globe Fixture
Located in New York, NY
circular ceiling disc mount in a satin black enamel finish. Fitted with 5 lights and globes . An eye
Sold|$14,900
Pair of Large Raak Globe Chandeliers
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 60's large Raak globe chandelier with eight lights each
Glass
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
Industrial Pendant Light with Cage and Glass Globe
Located in Surrey, BC
A total of three steel cap pendant lights with twist off glass globe and removable protective cage
Italian 1970s Modern Chrome and Glass Globe Chandelier
Located in Montclair, NY
three lights and globes in total. The main chandelier is " in diameter and " high. Included is the
Chrome
Small French Holophane Globe Pendant Light with Brass Caps
Located in London, GB
Small French Holophane globe pendant lights, moulded prismatic glass with spun brass caps and
Sold|$2,531 / item
Small French Holophane Globe Pendant Light with Brass Caps
Located in London, GB
Small French Holophane globe pendant lights, moulded prismatic glass with spun brass caps and
Glass
Vintage Crouse Hinds Industrial Pendant Lights
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in Surrey, BC
Set of three industrial cast metal and glass globe pendant lights by Crouse Hinds, circa 1930
Aluminum
Mid-Century Heavy Industrial Galvanized Metal and Acrylic Globe Pendants
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century industrial galvanized metal and acrylic globe ceiling lights. In original condition
Steel
Sold|$403 / item
Reclaimed Large Trapezoid Opaline Pendant Lights By Falks
By Falk Stadelmann
Located in Nottingham, GB
: RECLAIMED LARGE GLOBE OPALINE PENDANT LIGHTS BY FALKS RECLAIMED LARGE TULIP OPALINE PENDANT LIGHTS BY
Brass
Sold|$324 / item
Antique Medium Opaline Tulip Pendant Lights by Falks
By Falk Stadelmann
Located in Nottingham, GB
forms including: RECLAIMED LARGE GLOBE OPALINE PENDANT LIGHTS BY FALKS RECLAIMED LARGE TRAPEZOID
Brass
Sold|$5,199 / set
Pair of Brass and Glass Ceiling Lights by Erik Wärnå
By Erik Wärnå
Located in London, GB
A pair of three-armed brass and sanded glass globes ceiling lights, by Erik Wärnå. Sweden, third
Brass
Rare set of 3 Holophane Glass Globe Pendant Lamps with brass fittings circa 1920
Located in London, GB
offer 3 identical original brass and Holophane glass globe pendant lights. All stamped with a maker’s
Blown Glass
Set of 3 Edwardian Antique Cut Glass Pendant Lights – Elegant Ceiling Fixtures
Located in Lincoln, GB
Elegant Edwardian Cut Glass Globe Pendant Lights – Set of Three with Unique Flat-Bottom Design
Cut Glass
Sold|$22,500
Silver over bronze chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
#CW2342 Fabulous two tiered silver over bronze chandelier with crystal globes. 12 lights.
Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$2,800
Pair of Candy Store Light Fixtures
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of large globe pendant lights with brass fittings from a 1930's era candy shop.
Sold|$6,800
Italian Gilt Metal and Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian gilt metal light fixture with glass globes, circa 1960s. Eight candelabra lights
Teal-Light Fixture by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
teal blue globe with lights.
Brass, Metal
Sold|$17,336
Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp by Fedele Papagni
By Fedele Papagni
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
glass globes with the lights inside.
Brass
Rarely Seen Gerald Thurston Lightolier Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
ceiling canopy. Equally spaced around on raised brass bobeches are nine candle lights with the globes in
19th Century Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI style chandelier. The corona with swags and flaming finial with three interior lights
Bronze
Sputnik Chrome Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian light fixture with glass globes. 15 lights. Available in our 209 E
Chrome
Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian light fixture with glass globes. 15 lights. 18.5" diameter Available in
Mid Century Brass Twenty-Four Light "Sputnik" Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage "Sputnik" style chandelier in brass with twelve arms emanating from a central globe. Each
Brass
Mid Century Hanging Fixture by Edward Wormley for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Edward Wormley
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage brass and enameled chandelier with four globe-form lights and a disc form canopy. The
Brass, Metal
1970s German Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg Amber Glass Bubble Pendant
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in London, England
Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. The glass globe is suspended from an adjustable antique gold silk flex with
Metal, Chrome
Geometric Brass Chandelier by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
simple design with candelabra globe up lights. The fixture has been newly rewired and comes with a 12
Brass
Palatial Neoclassical Brass and Crystal Basket Chandelier with Hanging Prisms
Located in Stamford, CT
16 globe covered lights on brass circular plates and an interior holding too many lights to count
Sold|$10,000 / set
Arredoluce Style Flush Mount Chandelier
By Arredoluce
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Five brass arms radiating equidistantly from a center brass cylinder, with five lights and
Brass
Gibson Chandelier by Stuart Barnes for Robert Long Lighting
By Robert Long, Stuart Barnes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features five patinated brass arms with a total of ten lights, five glass globes and five concealed
Brass
Art Deco, Round Chandeliers, Beveled Crystal, Metal, United States, 1980s
Located in Stamford, CT
circular globe mesh wired and crystal lights. Exquisite pendant chandeliers, each in round shape wired with
Crystal, Metal
Sold|$2,300 / set
Art Deco, Round Chandeliers, Beveled Crystal, Metal, American, 1980s
Located in Stamford, CT
globe mesh wired and crystal lights. Exquisite pendant chandeliers, each in round shape wired with
Crystal
40's Directoire style Chandelier Lantern
Located in Miami, FL
patination to the heavy metals. thick milk glass globe difusser covering three inner lights. Rewired & new
Sold|$6,600
Czechoslovakian Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A lovely amber glass six-arm chandelier with a centre globe, six lights above round glass bobeches
Glass
Pair of Extra Large Holophane Parisian Streetlights
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of parisian Holophane globe street lights. Specs: Weight 15.0 kg / 33.1 lb. All lamps have
Glass
Sold|$2,000
Pair of French 60's Globe Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair French 60's globe lights
Metal
Sold|$1,224
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass
Glass
Pair of Orange and White Rotaflex Globe Lights by Heifetz
By Heifetz Rotaflex
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Pair of vintage Rotaflex globe lights, half with half orange, all new wiring, designed by Heifetz.
Plastic
Globe Lights Wave Glass Chandelier by Doria Leuchten, 1965
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful chandelier with 16 small glass globes on a brass frame by Doria Leuchten, manufacturered
Brass
One Midcentury Italian Pastel Aqua Segmented Glass Pendant Ceiling Globe Light
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Incised and painted pastel aqua glass and chromed metal pendant ceiling globe lights, Italy, 1950s
Chrome
Sold|$3,800
Maison Arlus Chandelier
By Arlus
Located in Long Island City, NY
Chandelier by Maison Arlus. Six globe lights. Matte opaline glass.
Brass
Vintage SputnikChandelier in Murano Glass, Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
chandelier from the 1970s composed by 10 lights system with chromed iron structure and murano glass globe
Chrome
Sold|$2,531
Small French Holophane Globe Pendant Lights
Located in London, GB
Small French Holophane globe pendant lights, moulded prismatic glass with spun brass caps and
Glass
1970s Smoked Glass Globe Pendant Lights
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the wire. Wear is consistent with its age and use. Sold individually, a matching 3 globe pendant is
Smoked Glass
Banci Firenze, 1950s Gilt Globe Pendant Lights
By Banci Firenze
Located in Hastings, GB
Beautiful pair of Banci Firenze gilt globe pendant lights, Italy, 1950s Gilt leaves and
Metal
1958 Modernist Milk Glass Globe Pendant Lights
By Lightolier
Located in Surrey, BC
Classic modern milk glass globe pendant lights. Currently hanging at 30” high but could be adjusted
Milk Glass
Sold|$1,600
Matching Pair of Large Globe Castle Lights
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice matching pair of early lamps. The globes have an impressive 12 inch diameter and the
Glass
Set of Six French Pendant Lights with Globe Shades
Located in Kent, Dover
A set of six French, silver plated bronze, hanging lights with ribbed glass globe shades.
Bronze
Globe Shaped Clear Glass Pair Pendant Lights, Italy, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Pair of contemporary Italian clear glass globe shaped pendants with bronze details. The globe has a
Brass
Clear Globe Glass Vintage European Bakelite Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Clear texture globe glass pendant. Weight: 2.50 kg / 5.5 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps
Glass, Bakelite
Clear Globe Glass Vintage European Bakelite Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Clear texture globe glass pendant. Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All
Glass, Bakelite
Opaline Glass Vintage European Globe Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass globe glass pendant. Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All
Brass
Clear Globe Glass Vintage European Bakelite Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Clear texture globe glass pendant. Weight: 2.80 kg / 6.2 lb Priced per individual item. All
Glass, Bakelite
Pair of Rattan Globe Pendants or Hanging Lights, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching pair of rattan lanterns with globe or ball shaped lampshades, Spain, 1950-1960s
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Bamboo
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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