Lovely Cocoon Ball Hanging Lamp, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Cocoon lamp from the 1960s. Very impressive. Very nice condition. Socket e27. Dimmable
Metal
Big Glass Ball Hanging Lamp, Brass, Germany 1970s
Located in Berlin, BE
Very effective, large ball lamp made of bubble glass with brass sockets inside. 3 x E14 socket
Chrome
70s Lamp Lamp Ball Lamp Hanging Lamp Glass Ceiling Lamp Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s lamp lamp ball lamp hanging lamp glass ceiling lamp space age design Object: spherical lamp
Metal, Chrome
60s 70s Ball Lamp Hanging Lamp Glass Ceiling Lamp Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s lamp lamp ball lamp hanging lamp glass ceiling lamp space age design Object: spherical lamp
Metal, Chrome
70s Lamp Hanging Lamp Ball Lamp Bubble Brass Glass Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s lamp hanging lamp ball lamp bubble brass glass space age design Object: ceiling lamp
Brass
60s 70s Lamp Hanging Lamp Ball Lamp Bubble Brass Glass Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s Lamp hanging lamp ball lamp bubble brass glass space age design. Object: ceiling lamp
Metal, Brass
60s 70s Lamp Hanging Lamp Ball Lamp Bubble Chrome Glass Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp hanging lamp ball lamp bubble chrome glass space age design. Object: ceiling lamp
Metal, Chrome
$1,989Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.04 in Dm 15.75 in
Spanish Large Rope Ball Pendant Light Ceiling Hanging Lamp, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Light // Handcrafted Rope Sphere Suspension Lamp // Ceiling Hanging Lamp in Rope and Rattan
Jute, Rattan, Rope
Italian Large Rope Ball Pendant Light Ceiling Hanging Lamp, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
handcrafted lamp will be the perfect choice hanging over a kitchen's table, dining area and also as a bedroom
Rope
$2,110
H 16.93 in Dm 13.78 in
Vintage Italian Space Age Tama Floor Lamp by Isao Hosoe for Valenti Luce, 1970s
By Isao Hosoe
Located in Hamburg, DE
table lamp. Simple ball made of plastic as a luminaire body, a screw cover with handle on the top. You
Plastic
Red Sun Ball Hanging Lamp Made of Glass, Germany 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Bring the fireball into your home, bring a lamp into your home that shines like a sun on the
Metal, Brass
$771
H 25.6 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Limburg Glashütte brass smoked glass ball pendant hanging lamp , 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 65cm Height , 25cm Diameter Condition: Good Material: Glass , metal Color: Gold
Glass
$3,440
H 36.62 in Dm 11.03 in
Art Deco Bauhaus Vintage White Glass Ball Pendant Hanging Lamp 1930s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus Art Deco vintage pendant hanging lamp chandelier with a nickel-plated metal base and an
Metal
Hanging Lamp Woven by Hand from Willow in the Shape of a Ball
Located in Hannover, DE
differences make the shadows appear lively. The basket lamp is operated using an Edison E26/27 bulb with a
Metal
$564Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Hanging Lamp "Spaghetti" Vintage Cream Colored, 1960s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Hanging Lamp "Spaghetti" Vintage Cream Colored, 1960s Spaghetti Ball Sphere Hanging Lamp
Plastic
$511Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7.09 in Dm 8.27 in
Pair of yellow Topan VP6 Pendants by Verner Panton Denmark
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of yellow enamelledTopan VP6 Disco ball hanging pendant lamps designed by Verner Panton for
Metal
Large Brutalist Modern Metal Ball Form Hanging Light
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in NYC, NY
An impressive size hanging light constructed of corten steel triangular pieces welded into a ball
Metal
red glass ball hanging lamps (electrified)
Located in Bronx, NY
red glass ball lamps on metal link chain with tooled base and top w/brackets
Vintage Sugar Ball Hanging Lamp, 1960s
By John & Sylvia Reid
Located in Oirlo, LI
: This sugar ball Sphere hanging lamp is available in many colors and 5 sizes. Sphere is their original
Acrylic
Vintage XL Orange Sugar Ball Hanging Lamp, 1960s
By Heifetz Rotaflex, John & Sylvia Reid
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage XL orange sugar ball hanging lamp, 1960s Sugar ball sphere pendant lamp just the name
Plastic
Rotaflex XL cream Sugar Ball Hanging Lamp - 60s Design
Located in Oirlo, LI
Rotaflex XL cream Sugar Ball Hanging Lamp - 60s Design Discover the charm of a bygone era with our
Plastic
Sold
H 16.15 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Vintage Hanging Lamp Hollywood Regency Style with White Mixed Glass Ball
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Hanging lamp Hollywood Regency style with white mixed glass ball. Vintage Hanging lamp
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Sugar Ball hanging lamp by John & Sylvia Reid for Rotaflex, 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Sugar Ball hanging lamp by John & Sylvia Reid for Rotaflex, 1970’s
Plastic
Hanging Lamp "sugarball" Vintage Light Yellow, 1960s
By John & Sylvia Reid
Located in Oirlo, LI
Hanging lamp "sugarball" Vintage light yellow, 1960s Sugar Ball Sphere Hanging lamp just the
Plastic
Vintage Sugarball Hanging Lamp Beautiful Pink, 1960 Germany
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Sugarball Hanging Lamp Beautiful Pink, 1960 Germany Sugar Ball Sphere Hanging lamp
Plastic
Very Large White Hanging Lamp Glashutte Limburg, 1960
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Oirlo, LI
A very large white ball hanging lamp made at Glashutte Limburg in the 1960s. The lamp is made of
Glass
Sold
H 16.93 in Dm 17.72 in
Set of 2 Vintage Teak Hanging Lamps by Hans Agne Jacobssonm, circa 1960, Sweden
Located in Vienna, AT
This set of 2 vintage teak Scandinavian Modern hanging lamps / pendants designed by Hans Agne
Teak
Very Large White Glass Bulb Lamp Glashutte Limburg, 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
Very Large White Glass Bulb Lamp Glashutte Limburg, 1960 A very LARGE white ball hanging lamp made
Steel
Chromed Topan VP6 Pendant by Verner Panton Denmark
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
This chromedTopan VP6 ball hanging pendant lamp was designed by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen
Chrome
Midcentury Fiberglass Green and Blue Hanging Ball Lamp
Located in Miami Beach, FL
light has a lovely woven green and blue ball that is in very good condition. It plugs into the wall and
Fiberglass
Vintage Cream Sugar Ball Hanging Lamp 1960s
By John & Sylvia Reid
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage cream sugar ball hanging lamp 1960s Sugar Ball Sphere Hanging lamp just the name is
Plastic
60s 70s Lamp Hanging Lamp Ball Lamp Bubble Chrome Glass Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Lamp hanging lamp ball lamp bubble chrome glass space age design. Object: ceiling lamp
Metal, Chrome
Ball train hanging lamp made of silk by Adolf Loos JT Kalmar, 1955
By Adolf Loos
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
This lamp was used in various versions by Adolf Loos. The height of the lamp is adjusted with a
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Pendant Lamp, circa 1968
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Chrome pendant lamp with milk glass ball diffuser. Hanging lamp with adjustable chain to suit your
Chrome
Topan Blue Space Age Lamp by Verner Panton Louis Poulsen, 1967
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
shaped hanging lamp - vintage edition. A charming blue metal pendant light, shaped like a ball with
Metal
Space Age Verner Panton Style Pendants, Pair
By Verner Panton
Located in Bastrop, TX
half spheres of polypropylene balls attached to a metal frame and black rubber hanging wire. Ball
Metal, Chrome
Large 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imaginatio...
Metal, Iron
$917 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Oval Mirror with Murano Glass by Studio Glustin.
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Beautiful mirror with frame in sculpted Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Mirror, Murano Glass
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V for...
Resin
$3,914
H 29.14 in W 15.75 in D 22.05 in
Pierre Chapo S34 Dining Chair in Solid Elm, Chapo Creation, France
By Pierre Chapo, Chapo Creation
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking four-legged chair is the model S34 designed by Pierre Chapo in 1973. This iconic design is marked by its four bundled legs, polygonal shaped seat and asymmetrical backr...
Elm
ShiLU Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the ShiLU Sconce is a fully Directional reading sconce crafted from patinated brass and steel hardware and fabric shade. Classic ...
Steel, Brass
Mawu Chair in Imprimé by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Made in France with hand-turned, flared oak legs in golden satin finish. Upholstered backrest and seat in textured jacquard velvet fabric (LG.FB-31).
Fabric, Satin, Oak
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
Teardrop Pendant, by JDP Interiors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pearl pendant features hand blown frosted glass in a teardrop shade with an unlacquered brass metal finish. Our take on a pearl earring. DIMENSIONS: 42.5" H x 10" W. Glass shad...
Brass
$52,000
H 121.66 in W 149.81 in D 14.18 in
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928 Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is cons...
Pine
Kawa Pendant Light from Souda, Made to Order
By Luft Tanaka, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Souda's Kawa Pendant Lights are slip cast porcelain directly into dozens of leather molds resulting in highly-unique ceramic shades. The finalized pendant lights are dynamic and high...
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Pottery
$2,072
H 59.06 in Dm 15.75 in
Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige "Cocoon" Round Pendant, Italy 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century "cocoon" pendant with a marvelous dark beige even patina. This gorgeous cocoon ceiling lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s. This coco...
Metal, Steel
Bicone Shaped Cocoon Pendant Light, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Cork, IE
UK & EUROPE CUSTOMERS: PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A CUSTOMIZED SHIPPING QUOTE! One of two available! This beautiful bi-cone shaped white cocoon pendant light is in excellent condition a...
Metal
$4,200 / item
H 23 in W 20 in D 17 in
Hand-Carved Sculptural White Oak Piece and Quiet Side Table or Nightstand
By Cultivation Objects, Nathaniel Wojtalik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Piece and Quiet by Nathaniel Wojtalik is a series that draws upon the literary, musical, and cinematic idea of découpé, or cut-up. The technique of découpé stems from the notion that...
Oak
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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