Murano Glass Handkerchief Vase Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Mod Murano handkerchief vase form hanging fixture with original chrome fitments. This example has a
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Handblown pink and white Murano Fazzoletto handkerchief pendant, Italy, 1960s
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Handblown pink and white Murano Fazzoletto handkerchief pendant, Italy, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Elegant and substantial large Murano chandelier that feels soft and delicate both in the colour
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Mid Century Modern Murano glass pendant light Fazzoletto Handkerchief swirl
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Mid Century Modern Murano glass pendant light Fazzoletto Handkerchief swirl
By La Murrina
Located in Palermo, PA
This beautiful Murano glass pendant light showcases a swirling design in warm beige and soft ecru tones, creating a subtle yet striking look. The glass catches and reflects light in ...
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Murano Sputnik Pink and Red Color Art Glass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
$10,001 / item
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Murano Sputnik Pink and Red Color Art Glass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
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Clear and White Murano “Handkerchief” Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Clear and white Murano “Handkerchief” chandelier by Venini, circa 1950.
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Venini "Handkerchief" Chandelier
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
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Mid -Century Murano Handkerchief Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Melbourne, AU
Beautifully elegant Murano glass pendant light, 1960s. A one-of-a-kind unique piece, a truly exquisite lighting statement in good original condition.
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Italian Modern White Glass Handkerchief Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
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Italian "Handkerchief" Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
Located in London, GB
Rare sculpted milky glass chandelier in the shape of a fluted handkerchief. Delicate looking but
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Mid-Century Modernist Murano Glass Handkerchief Chandelier with Chrome Fittings
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
handkerchief form with chromed fittings. This chandelier would add amplitude to any room or area. It has been
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Pair of Blown-Glass "Handkerchief" Pendants
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Murano glass pendants. Clear and amber glass color. Mid-century modern style. From Italy circa 1950s. Re-wired for the USA with UL-approved parts. Price is for the pair. May be pur...
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Italian Modern Diminutive Murano Glass Handkerchief Pendant
Located in Astoria, NY
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1970s Kalmar Murano Glass Chrome Handkerchief Pendant Light
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in London, England
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Murano Milk Glass and Amber Fenicio Handkerchief Pendant
By Venini
Located in Houston, TX
craftsmanship. Mid-Century Modern handkerchief style with scalloped edge. Glass has a nice thickness. Comes with
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Large White Murano Glass "Fazzoletto" Handkerchief Pendant Lamp
By Murano 5
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
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Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Handkerchief Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This handkerchief pendant was designed and built in the 1960s. It is made of mouth-blown Murano
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Handkerchief Amber Ice Glass and Brass Pendant by Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
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1970s Kalmar Lighting Murano Glass Handkerchief Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar
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1970s Kalmar Lighting Murano Glass Handkerchief Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in London, England
Murano hand blown 'handkerchief' glass hanging ceiling light. The light was manufactured by Kalmar
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1960's Glass Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
1960's Italian "handkerchief glass" chandelier
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Modernist Murano Glass Handkerchief Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist Murano glass handkerchief chandelier. This striking Mid-Century Modernist Murano
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1960s Italian Murano Glass Handkerchief Chandelier by La Murrina
Located in London, GB
Mid-century vintage Italian chandelier with clear and white Murano glass hand blown into curved
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Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier Handkerchief Murano Glass Incamiciato
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By Maestri Muranesi
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Murano White Blue Glass Handkerchief Shaped Chandelier or Pendant
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian Murano handkerchief pendant ceiling light with brass hardware. Hand blown Murano glass body
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Italian 1960s Murano handkerchief pendant
Located in London, GB
Handblown Murano glass sculpted into curved handkerchief shape using the fazzoletto technique
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Italian Murano Handkerchief Style Pendant Light, 1970s
By Murano 5
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A Murano opaline white and blue glass handkerchief style pendant light. The fixture is in the style
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Murano Glass Handkerchief Pendant Attributed to Venini
By Venini
Located in Miami, FL
Venini attributed handblown Murano glass pendant light with canopy. Wired for the US; takes a 150 W-max bulb. Light wear on canopy.
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Pair of Italian Murano Handkerchief Style Pendant Lights, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of Murano opaline white and blue glass handkerchief style pendant lights. These fixtures are
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Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Handkerchief Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This handkerchief pendant was designed and built in the 1960s. It is made of mouth-blown Murano
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Kalmar Handkerchief Fazzoletto Pendant Light, Opaline Murano Glass Chrome, 1970
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Kalmar Handkerchief Fazzoletto Pendant Light, Opaline Murano Glass Chrome, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three beautiful handkerchief style pendant lights by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in
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Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini Retortoli Filigrana Glass Handkerchief Chandelier
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By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in New York, NY
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Orrefors Attributed, Rare Swedish Frosted Glass & Brass Handkerchief Chandelier
By Orrefors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredibly rare and beautiful model. The patinated brass canopy and hanging-rod, above an ethereal blue/green frosted glass diffuser, sumptuously folded and adorned in a spray of ...
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Murano Handkerchief Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
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Murano Handkerchief Style Pendant
Located in Waltham, MA
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Handkerchief Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic handkerchief chandelier available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and metal, every handkerchief chandelier was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer handkerchief chandelier, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right handkerchief chandelier, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar and Glashütte Limburg each produced at least one beautiful handkerchief chandelier that is worth considering.
How Much is a Handkerchief Chandelier?
Prices for a handkerchief chandelier can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $365 and can go as high as $5,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,497.
Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
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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