White Opaline Glass Pendant Golf Ball Lamp, Germany 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
White Opaline Glass Pendant Golf Ball Lamp, Germany 1960s Height adjustable from about 45cm to 85cm. Executed in rattan. The pendant lamp comes with 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit ...
Metal, Brass
White Acrylic Pendant Golf Ball Lamp by Aloys F. Gangkofner, Erco Leuchten 1960s
By ERCO Leuchten, Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Ceiling lamp by Aloys F. Gangkofner for Erco Leuchten, Germany Lüdenscheid, 1960s. A very rare, interesting and decorative lamp. Fully functional. With an E27 socket. Works with 2...
Metal
Rare Pair of Art Deco Era, Golf Ball Design Opaline Glass Pendant Lights Philips
By Phillips
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful shape and excellent condition pendants by Philips, circa 1920. Finding one rare original light fixture is a good thing, but finding two is always that extra bit special. A...
Brass
Golf Ball Chandelier
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Golf Ball Chandelier
Metal
Sold
H 51.19 in W 35.83 in D 11.82 in
Modern Customized Goldedbronze Golf Ball Crystal, Opaline Globe Hermes Chandelier
By Hermès
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind, unique sculptural Hermes chandelier in smoked glass with a white opaline balloon and golden bronze finish with golf ball signed by Hermes.
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Pendants, 1930-1939
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of hand blown Opaline glass ball pendants with burnished brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1930-1939. One porcelain E27 light socket for a large sized bulb up to 100W. Meas...
Brass
Bologna Pendant Light by Aloys F. Gangkofner, Sphere Opaline Glass, 1954 MCM
By Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in Toronto, CA
An iconic Bologna pendant light designed by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler, Germany, circa 1954–1958. This mid-century modern ceiling lamp is crafted from matte o...
Opaline Glass
Pair of Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Pendants, 1930-1939
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of hand blown Opaline glass ball pendants with burnished brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1930-1939. One porcelain E27 light socket for a large sized bulb up to 100W. Meas...
Brass
Pair of Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Brass Pendants, 1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of hand blown opaline glass ball pendant with brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1940s. One porcelain Edison E-27 light socket for a large sized screw bulb up to 100W. Both...
Brass
Pair of Italian Art Deco Opaline Glass and Brass Pendants, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of hand blown oval opaline glass globe pendants, brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1950s. With a single brass and porcelain Edison E-27 light socket for large sized bulb (e...
Brass
Large Brass and Clear Glass 3D Pattern Ball Pendant Lamp, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Brass and Clear Glass 3D Pattern Ball Pendant Lamp, 1960s Germany The cable length with lamp is 40cm in total, can be adjusted down to 70cm. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Ediso...
Metal, Brass
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 individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incand...
Brass
$267Sale Price / item|40% Off
H 9.45 in Dm 5.52 in
One of 20 Opaline Glass Lamp by Rolf Krüger Staff Leuchten 14 cm, Germany 1960s
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Rosendahl, DE
One of twenty smaller vintage opaline glass globe lights, model p117 from Staff Leuchten, designed by Rolf Krüger. The lights are made for E14 sockets and can be wired with a black c...
Chrome
Pair of Art Deco Italian Opaline Glass and Brass Pendants, 1950-1959
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Italian hand blown opaline globe pendants, burnished brass mounts, chain and canopy, 1950-1959. European wiring with a single brass and porcelain Edison E-27 light socket ...
Brass
Opal Ball Pendant Light by Peill Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Pendant light with nice Opal glass ball. High-quality materials, gives a wonderful light effect when it is on. Very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use....
Opal, Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Globe Pendant Light from Netherlands
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOD Mid-Century acrylic globe pendants with a clear lid on top. In original condition with visible wear, including some visible scratching. Wear is consistent with their age and use....
Acrylic
$1,828
H 29.93 in Dm 7.88 in
Pair Opaline Glass, Bakelite & Wood Pendants by SIEVERTS KABELVERK, Sweden 1940s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These industrial pendants were designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1940s by Sieverts Kabelverk in Stockholm. The lights feature a pair of elegant 1940s Swedish pendants with ...
Brass
$5,575 / set
H 40 in Dm 15.75 in
Pair Large Italian Midcedntury Pendants Brass Opaline Glass Globes 16" Diameter
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of large Mid-Century hand-blown opaline glass pendant lights with brass gallery, Italy circa 1950s. Large opaline glass ball with brass shade holder with pierced details for l...
Brass
$4,341 / set
H 27.5 in Dm 12 in
Pair Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendants Brass Hand-blown Opaline, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of wonderful and rare ball pendants from the transition period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Scandinavia, 1920-1930. Hand-blown opaline glas sphere globes with beautifuly elab...
Brass, Chrome
Set of 2 Large Art Déco Pendant Lights With Opaline Glass, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
A pair of large Bauhaus spherical lamps made of opal glass with chrome-plated brass suspension and a brass pendulum rod. The lamps date from the first half of the 20th century (1920-...
Metal
Pair of Art Deco Stepped Opaline Glass Pendant Lights, C.1930
Located in London, GB
A pair of beautifully formed opaline pendant lights with. c.1930 Typical Art Deco designed opaline glass light shades with rounded top above a stepped base. Complete with original m...
Metal, Steel
Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant Light, Hand Blown, Brass Finish, Italy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendants. Made for us exclusively in Italy, 2024 Hand blown glass, custom finished metal Available in brass or patinated brass. Rewired for US Overall drop is ad...
Brass
$639Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$2,056
H 16.54 in W 13 in D 14.57 in
Rare Glass Earth Globe or Table Lamp by Columbus Verlag - Paul Oestergaard 1960s
By Columbus Verlag Paul Oestergard
Located in München, BY
Rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern glass earth globe or side table lamp. The globe is illuminated, rotating horizontally and tilting vertically, and can be used as a side ...
Brass
Mid-Century German "Cocoon" Chandelier by Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Pretty and cool German "Cocoon" Chandelier. This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1960s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten. Body dimension is D 36 ...
Metal
Midcentury Pair of Red Wall Lamps by Paul Neuhaus, 1960s
By Paul Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking pair of midcentury wall lamps by Paul Neuhaus, dating from the 1960s, captures the bold yet refined aesthetic of the era. Each lamp features a square red frame with sof...
Metal
$3,800 / set
H 12.21 in W 5.91 in D 9.45 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass Globe Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, characterized by a refined geometric composition and a balanced combination of brass, black lacquered metal and opaline glass. Ea...
Brass
Beautiful Art Deco Stilnovo Style Lantern Pendant Chandelier Vintage 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very decorative and beautiful chandelier lantern pendant made of brass and metal, fitted with an E27/E26 socket. Made in Europe in the 1950s, made in the style of the famous well kno...
Metal, Brass
French Art Deco “Clichy” Green Glass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” green coloured glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder Weight : 0.80 kg / 1.8 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standa...
Brass
French Victorian Carved Pine Faux Bamboo Daybed Or Twin Headboards
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement carved pine faux bamboo daybed. It would also make a great pair of twin headboards. The cushion is a custom cushion in a neutral flax ...
Maple, Pine
$2,900 / set
H 10.63 in W 4.73 in D 8.27 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Sculptural Wall Lights in Brass, Green and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, characterized by a sculptural mid-century composition and a distinctive combination of brass, green lacquer and opaline glass. Ea...
Brass
White Enamel Vintage Industrial Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial factory pendant made of white enamel. White interior with Brass top. Weight: 2.30 kg / 5.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internati...
Enamel
Clear Holophane Glass Cast Iron Brass Sconces Wall Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Holophane glass wall light metal bulb holder with clear striped glass shade cast iron wall mount diameter 10.5 cm / 4” wall lamp / ceiling Sconce Weight: 1.68 kg / 3.7 lb Priced p...
Iron, Brass
$4,590 / item
H 33.5 in W 96 in D 17.75 in
Lucy Reclaimed Elm Wood Console with 18 Drawers in Natural Finish
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Crafted with reclaimed wood in a medium warm chestnut brown finish, this console will add a timeless look to any space. With its abundance of drawers, it serves as an excellent entry...
Wood, Elm
Mid-Century Brass Lily Flower Sculpture Figurine Ashtray
Located in Poperinge, BE
A beautiful, large mid-century brass lily flower sculpture or figurine—a vintage Hollywood Regency-style ashtray shaped like a flower. It features six detachable petals and was craft...
Brass
$2,110 / set
H 19.69 in Dm 5.71 in
Pair of Italian Wall Lamps in Brass and Black & Ivory Lacquer, Stilnovo Style
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of two Sculptural Wall-mounted Lights, where mid-century form meets refined materiality. Short Black & White & Brass Swing Arm Sconce, the swing arm is short and works great al...
Brass
Tobago Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Nightstands - Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Tobago Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Nightstands - Pair Each nightstand measures: 26 wide x 18 deep x 25 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Nightstands have Different Levels of St...
Walnut
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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