$2,689
H 34.65 in Dm 22.45 in
Handblown pink and white Murano Fazzoletto handkerchief pendant, Italy, 1960s
Located in London, GB
brass hardware. The Fazoletto or "handkerchief" pendant is known for its distinctive ruffled or wavy
Brass
$2,770
H 13.39 in Dm 18.9 in
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
Murano Glass
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
Art Glass
1960s Murano very light pink 26" swirled pendant
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Murano 26" diameter Swirled glass, almost handkerchief style, hat pendant light. Swirled Murano
Glass
Opaline Glass Handkerchief Pendant Light
Located in Southampton, NY
A mid 20th century opaline glass handkerchief pendant light with nickel plate- possibly Italian.
Nickel
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
Murano Glass
Venini "Handkerchief" Chandelier
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
Chandelier designed by Carlo Scarpa in a shape of fluted handkerchief and made by Venini in milky
Clear and White Murano “Handkerchief” Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Clear and white Murano “Handkerchief” chandelier by Venini, circa 1950.
Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Modern Diminutive Murano Glass Handkerchief Pendant
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian modern diminutive glass handkerchief pendant light. The piece was made during the 1970s and
Metal
Pair of Blown-Glass "Handkerchief" Pendants
Located in Houston, TX
Murano glass pendants. Clear and amber glass color. Mid-century modern style. From Italy circa
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Milk Glass and Amber Fenicio Handkerchief Pendant
By Venini
Located in Houston, TX
Handblown Murano glass pendant re-wired for the USA with a single Edison socket using UL-approved
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1970s Kalmar Murano Glass Chrome Handkerchief Pendant Light
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in London, England
Murano hand blown 'handkerchief' glass hanging ceiling light. The light was manufactured by Kalmar
Metal, Chrome, Wire
Large White Murano Glass "Fazzoletto" Handkerchief Pendant Lamp
By Murano 5
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Murano Opaline Glass Pendant Light Fixture. Beautiful Opaline glass fixture. This lovely and
Blown Glass
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H 39.38 in Dm 19.69 in L 39.38 in
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
Metal, Brass, Wire
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
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Handkerchief Shaped Chandelier or Pendant
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian Murano handkerchief shaped pendant ceiling light with chrome hardware. Murano cased glass
Brass
Handkerchief Amber Ice Glass and Brass Pendant by Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Awesome tinted amber handkerchief ice glass and brass pendant by Limburg. Manufactured in Germany
Brass
Murano Glass Handkerchief Style Hanging Light
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a wonderful handkerchief style Murano hand blown glass hanging light in white w/ white
Murano Glass
Italian Modern White Glass Handkerchief Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian modern handkerchief chandelier made with multiple concentric layers of delicately folded
Metal
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
Brass
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
Murano Glass
Italian 1960s Murano handkerchief pendant
Located in London, GB
Handblown Murano glass sculpted into curved handkerchief shape using the fazzoletto technique
Brass
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
Brass
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
Brass
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
Murano Glass
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
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
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
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
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H 11.82 in Dm 18.12 in
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
Chrome
Modernist Murano Glass Handkerchief Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist Murano glass handkerchief chandelier. This striking Mid-Century Modernist Murano
Brass
1960s Italian Murano Glass Handkerchief Chandelier by La Murrina
Located in London, GB
handkerchief shape using the Fazzoletto technique. The patterning inside the glass gives the effect of delicate
Murano Glass
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H 35.44 in Dm 24.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier Handkerchief Murano Glass Incamiciato
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Classic but elegant chandelier in Murano glass Jacketed, in the shape of a handkerchief, a
Brass
Murano Art Glass Fazzoletto Style Pendant Light
By Luminaire
Located in Peabody, MA
Murano glass "fazzoletto" or handkerchief style pendant light, ca. 1980s. Glass made in Italy
Brass
Murano Handkerchief Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is a vintage murano glass 'handkerchief' pendant/chandelier. Great for kitchen, bath
Blown Glass
Murano Glass Handkerchief Pendant Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass pendant light
Glass
Vintage French Dark Pink Glass Snowflake Handkerchief Pendant Light
Located in Dorchester, GB
A 1950s French glass pendant light. A dark pink rim with translucent centre. Perfect for a
Glass
Murano Handkerchief Style Pendant
Located in Waltham, MA
Murano white glass handkerchief style pendant. This fixture is in the style Venini's "Fazzoletto
Glass
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H 48 in Dm 13 in
Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini Retortoli Filigrana Glass Handkerchief Chandelier
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in New York, NY
handkerchief glass diffuser. The height can easily be adjusted. Overall height: 48" Height of the body
Glass
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 ...
Brass
Pair of Exquisite Opaline Murano Fazzoletto Lights for Venini
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Gorgeous pair of hand blown Murano glass Fazzoletto "Handkerchief" pendant light
Pink Murano Glass Torchiere Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces, Italian, from the Island of Murano outside of Venice. The torchiere sconces feature hand blown pink pearlescent glass components on a polished brass structure. They ...
Brass
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
French directional spotlights, 1960's
Located in Montréal, QC
Bright orange french directional spotlights. 60 to 100 watt E-26 Edison medium base incandescent bulb or higher if LED/CFL. Original E-26 Edison medium base sockets. Minor tarnish,...
Enamel, Steel
$1,225
H 10.25 in W 3.5 in D 5.25 in
5 Maison Arlus Brass & Gunmetal Sconce Brass Stars Opaline Glass Shade 1960
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
5 Maison Arlus 2 Patina Brass Sconces, wall lights with original Brass Stars decorated white blown Opaline glass shade. Perfect working condition and each sconce takes one bulb max....
Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$2,400 / set
H 19.5 in W 38 in D 16 in
Pair of Vintage Fret Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Wood Benches End of Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage wood faux bamboo bench. Upholstery is original and will absolutely need to be recovered. May have stains, holes, dirt and indents to foam cushion interior from stacki...
Wood, Faux Bamboo
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$11,850 / item
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 51.19 in
Stacked Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Shagreen Stingray
$3,750 / item
H 36 in Dm 32.5 in
Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut o...
Brass
LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
"Bold" Pink Marble Bold Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOLD pink marble Side Table is built from solid stone with clean lines and a simple structure. Its surface highlights the natural tones and patterns of pink marble. This minimal...
Marble
Rewire Custom Star and Moon Sconces
By Rewire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewire custom brass sconce in the style of Stilnovo. Star and Moon accents. Current production custom fabricated in Los Angeles by Rewire Gallery. You may choice any combination of s...
Brass
$1,533Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in Dm 25.6 in
Classic Chandelier, 5 Arms Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier, 5 arms green Murano glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which...
Blown Glass
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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