Italian detailed copper and beech globe lights
Located in Malton, GB
to your designs. These are the detailed Copper finished metal globe lights made entirely by hand in
21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Italian detailed copper and beech globe lights
Located in Malton, GB
to your designs. These are the detailed Copper finished metal globe lights made entirely by hand in
Metal
$598 / item
Italian black metal and beech Globe lights
Located in Malton, GB
to your designs. These are the Black metal globe lights made entirely by hand in Italy. The body is
Metal
Set Of 3 Organic Modern Mottled Globe Lights, Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Lovely round globe lights blown with brass to create transparent dark brown mottling effect, each
Brass
$1,800 / item
Vintage Burger Chef Icosahedron Glass Globe Lights
Located in Hanover, MA
today. With standard lighting elements these globes can be used as ceiling mounted lights, hanging
Glass, Acrylic
Group of 10 Large MCM Globe Lights by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Surrey, BC
A very nice grouping complete with ceiling plate on these extra large rare globes showing small
Brass
Frank Ligtelijn for Raak Amsterdam Bar Light Fixture with Smoke Globe Pendants
By Frank Ligtelijn
Located in Toledo, OH
features 3 smoke colored globe lights suspended from a 41" bar. Each light sits inside an aluminum funnel
Aluminum
Set of (3) Circa Thomas O'Brien Katie Acorn Pendant in Bronze and Clear Globes
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
The set of (3) Ceiling Pendant Globe lights were produced by Circa Lighting / Thomas O’Brien Katie
Steel
Arts & Crafts Peter Marsh for Nader Multicolor Chunk Glass Globe Light
By Peter Marsh
Located in Verviers, BE
Rare and unique multicolor leaded glass globe lights by Peter Marsh for Nader. Beautiful and bright
Brass
Large Moderne Horizontal Fixture
Located in New York, NY
over-sized globe lights. Measurements: Minimum drop 36" Current drop 57" Length 78" Width 29".
Bronze
$593Sale Price / item|44% Off
One of 20 Opaline Glass Lamp by Rolf Krüger Staff Leuchten 34 cm, Germany 1960s
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Rosendahl, DE
One of twenty vintage opaline glass globe lights, model p117 from Staff Leuchten, designed by Rolf
Chrome
$283Sale Price / item|40% Off
One of 20 Opaline Glass Lamp by Rolf Krüger Staff Leuchten 14 cm, Germany 1960s
By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten
Located in Rosendahl, DE
One of twenty smaller vintage opaline glass globe lights, model p117 from Staff Leuchten, designed
Chrome
RAAK Maxi Globe Flush Mount Lamp the Netherlands 1965
By RAAK
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
called Maxi Globe and this is the smallest version available. The lamp has brown-grey fume glass and a
Brass
$4,200 / item
Oculaire Handblown glass 3 globe chandelier
By Southern Lights Electric
Located in Nashville, TN
The Oculaire Collection is defined by its use of handblown glass globes and hand-finished brass
Brass
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Three-Light Pendant
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce pendant chandelier with three glass globe lights hung on black
Metal
$2,000 / set
Pair of Chromed Globe French '60s Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chromed globe French 60's lights. Current total drop: 69 in. (cord can be shortened). 9 in
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Philips Plexiglass Globe Pendant Lights
By Philips
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century plexiglass globe pendants by Philips. Great hanging together or solo, these pendants
Aluminum
$2,000 / set
Pair of Chromed Globe French '60s Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chromed globe French 60's lights. Current total drop: 69 in. (cord can be shortened). 9 in
Chrome, Steel
$4,800 / set
Pair of Perforated Chrome Globe Pendant Lights
Located in North Miami, FL
A highly polished (newly restored) perforated grill globe allows for light throughout fixture. See
Chrome
$2,000 / set
Pair of white glass thread globe hanging lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of white glass thread globe hanging lights
Glass
$2,000 / set
Pair of White Glass Thread Globe Hanging Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of white glass thread globe hanging lights.
Glass
$2,000 / set
Pair of White Glass Thread Globe Hanging Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of white glass thread globe hanging lights.
Glass
$2,000 / set
Pair of white glass thread globe hanging lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of white glass thread globe hanging lights
Glass
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
Dutch Smoked Glass Globe Vintage Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Smoked glass pendant. Brass top. 2 meter black cotton flex Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for in...
Brass
Mid-Century Czech Milk Glass / Opaline Glass Globe Pendant Lights
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
These milk glass globe pendant lights were reclaimed from former municipal buildings in Prague and
Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass, Bakelite
$3,293Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Handwoven Wicker Globe Pendant Lights or Lanterns
Located in Barcelona, ES
beautiful suspension lamps feature a hand-woven wicker globe shaped lampshade. They hang from a chain with
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
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
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 international stan...
Brass
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 international stan...
Brass
RAAK Attributed Opaline Glass Globe Pendant Lights with Chrome Hardware
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attractive, Mid-Century, RAAK attributed vintage opaline glass globe pendants with chrome hardware
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
Alabaster
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
Alabaster
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
Alabaster
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
Alabaster
One of Two Crystal Glass and Brass Globe Pendant Lights
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Italian Murano crystal glass globe pendant light gives an amazing effect in the dark. The
Crystal, Chrome
Vintage Opaline Glass Globe Pendant Lights, Brass Top, Mid-20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass globe 2 meter black cotton flex Brass top Weight: 2.20 kg / 4.9 lb Priced per
Brass
French Mid Century Modern, Brass, Blown Glass, Globe Pendant Lights, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Mid Century Modern, Brass, Blown Glass, Globe Pendant Lights,1950s Elegant pair of finely
Brass
Pair of 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
Alabaster
5 Italian Hand Blown Amber Glass Globe Pendant Lights, 6 Available
Located in Montclair, NY
Italian hand blown Murano golden amber glass globe shade pendant lights. Five available. Each globe
Glass
Pair of Vintage Cane & Rattan Globe Pendants or Hanging Lights, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
We are offering for sale a pair of twin pendant lights made in Italy around the 1970s. We recently
Cane, Rattan
$4,067Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Italian Modernist Wicker Wire Rattan Globe Pendants / Hanging Lights
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lights // Pair of Rattan Globe Pendants // Pair of Midcentury Rattan Pendats
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Spanish Chandelier in Wrought Iron with Amber Yellow Glass Globes, Five Lights
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Revival Hand Forged Iron and Amber Glass Five Lights Chandelier, Spain, 1940s. Scrollwork
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Brass Ceiling Lights with Four Pearl White Glass Globes
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Brass Ceiling Chandeliers with Four Pearl White Glass Globes. This set of large
Brass
Set of Five Austrian Vintage Glass Globes Ceiling Hanging Lights, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful set of five textured ice glass globes and brass pendant lights with star canopy (on
Brass
Mid-Century RAAK Style Chrome & Textured Plexiglass Bubble Globe Pendant Lights
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch, Mid-Century RAAK style hanging globe pendants in smoked bubble plexiglass with polished
Chrome
$3,632Sale Price / set|21% Off
Two Extra Large Massive Glass Globe Pendants Lights, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare and large massive white murano glass pendants by Doria. Germany, 1970s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US: E26) Or two round.
Murano Glass
Set of Two Globe Pendant Lights, Brass and Smoked Glass, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of two pendants, in colored glass and brass, Germany, 1970s. Large globe shaped pendants with
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
Single Limburg Vintage 1970s Round Smoked Glass & Brass Globe Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
late 1960s throughout to the late 1970s, this gorgeous light features a mouth blown smoked glass globe
Brass
Opaline Glass Gold Striped Vintage European Globe Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass 25 Trois D’or pendant 2 meter black cotton flex brass top Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internationa...
Brass
Large Set Midcentury Lights with Brass Frame & Large Handblown Glass Globe 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Almelo, NL
Large set hotel ceiling/wall lights with brass frame and large hand blown glass. The lights are
Brass
Parisian Glass Holophane Mid-Century Globe Pendant Lights 'Up to 3 Available'
Located in London, GB
Original mid-century pendant lights. 40 cm model. Paris, France, c1950s. Original
Glass
Large Set of Midcentury Lights with Brass Frame and White Pearl Glass Globes
Located in Almelo, NL
globes. The lights are beautifully thanks to the hand blown glass. The pleasant light it spreads is very
Brass
$2,470Sale Price / set|35% Off
Doria Globe Pendant Lamps Large Pair of Brass Clear Glass Lights, Germany, 1970
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Vienna, AT
Doria globe pendant lamps large pair brass clear glass lights, Germany 1970. Featuring a 13.8
Brass
1 of 3 Large Vintage 1970s Bell Shaped Smoked Glass & Brass Globe Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
lights / lanterns by Glashütte Limburg. Made in the late 1960s throughout to the late 1970s, these
Brass
Antique English Bronze Chandelier with Glass Globes
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900's English bronze chandelier with 6 etched glass globes and interior lights
Bronze
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
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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