Ball Hanging Cristal Light Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ball hanging light fixture with metal structure.
Category
20th Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass
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Spanish Large Rope Ball Pendant Light Ceiling Hanging Lamp, 1960s
$2,024Sale 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
Eye-catching ball shaped rope pendant light with rhombus decorative details, Spain, 1960s This
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Jute, Rattan, Rope
Italian Large Rope Ball Pendant Light Ceiling Hanging Lamp, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Eye-catching ball shaped rope pendant light with rhombus decorative details, Italy, 1960s This
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope
Rattan and Wicker Wire Ball Shaped Pendant Hanging Light, Italy 1950s
$2,639
H 35.04 in W 12.6 in D 12.21 in
Rattan and Wicker Wire Ball Shaped Pendant Hanging Light, Italy 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
interior part to difusse the light. It hangs from a chain with XL round rattan links with a brass canopy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wire, Brass
Amazing Mid-Century Goldkant Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
$3,013
H 13.39 in Dm 13.39 in
Amazing Mid-Century Goldkant Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Friedel Wauer, Flos, Goldkant Leuchten, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Munich, DE
Lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light 'Ball
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Goldkant Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
$4,580
H 15.75 in Dm 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Goldkant Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Highly decorative, elegant and large Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light 'Big
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Murano Chrome and Glass Disk Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Murano style ball shaped hanging light fixture comprised of overlapping free
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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Holophane glass ball hanging light
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Holophane glass orb with steel fittings on top and bottom, four available, slight variations to style
Category
Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Concrete "Ball" Hanging Pendant Light by Bentu Design
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
"Ball" Concrete ceiling lamps designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design These pendant lamps are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Concrete
Large Beaded Hanging Ball Pendant Light Fixture, American, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fancy hanging orb shape pendant light fixture with crown fitting hardware above a graduated glass
Category
Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Set of Three Original German Ball Glass Hanging Light, Glashütte Limburg Germany
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H 13.78 in Dm 9.45 in
Set of Three Original German Ball Glass Hanging Light, Glashütte Limburg Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Hanging light set of three Producer: Glashütte Limburg Origin: Germany Age
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1970s Mid Century Space Age 7 Chrome Ball Cascading Globe Hanging Ceiling Light
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H 47.25 in Dm 19.69 in
1970s Mid Century Space Age 7 Chrome Ball Cascading Globe Hanging Ceiling Light
Located in London, England
1970s, German, space-age, hanging ceiling light with seven cascading chrome globes each suspended
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Edwardian Brass and Glass Lantern
Located in Essex, MA
Hexagonal shape with a hinged door and hanging three-light fixture, ball feet.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Lanterns
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Six-Ball Hanging Light Fixture
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Mid-Century modern chrome six-ball hanging light fixture, a neat six polished chrome ball light
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1960s 10 Chrome Ball Shade Cascading Pendant Hanging Light Chandelier
Located in London, England
A wonderful vintage 1960s cascading pendant hanging light with ten matching polished chrome shades
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Wire
XL Mid-Century Goldkant Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
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H 18.51 in Dm 21.66 in
XL Mid-Century Goldkant Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Munich, DE
Large, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light 'Big
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Bronze Hanging Beaded Ball Light
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Amazing Large beaded ball with Gilt Bronze crown-like top. The Diameter of the ball is 21".
Category
Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Oversized Venini Swirl Ball Hanging Light
Located in East Hampton, NY
This beautiful swirled globe is a great example of Venini's delicate detail and artistic showmanship.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
1960 Sonneman-Style Chrome Ball Hanging Light
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in Hudson, NY
4- 8 inch wide chrome globe lights. 3 top heads can be pointed up, down, or out. Chrome is in good condition with only minor scuffs and rust. Has matching ceiling plate.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Rare Thick Lucite Disc & Chrome Ball Hanging Light
Located in Miami, FL
Beautifully designed, this hanging light combines chrome and lucite in the best way.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
A Crystal Ball Hanging Light Fixture by Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
A Crystal ball hanging light fixture with "chipped" crystal segments and center frost etching, on a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
20th Century Pierced Brass Ball Hanging Light Fixture or Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century pierced brass ball / sphere hanging light fixture or chandelier with elephants, birds
Category
20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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$3,400
H 26 in W 17 in D 7 in
1950's Rope Chandelier by French Designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in North Miami, FL
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Materials
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$8,919 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 45.01 in
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By Paul Matter
Located in Warsaw, PL
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Materials
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Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Swedish Designer, Coffee or Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden coffee or side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Style Stilnovo Chandelier in Brass and Black Lacquered Metal
$2,989Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.47 in Dm 41.34 in
Large Mid-Century Style Stilnovo Chandelier in Brass and Black Lacquered Metal
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
This large Stilnovo style chandelier is very extraordinary. The large scale-brass and black metal lamp shades are going in different directions. It is crafted in Italy in the style o...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Venetian Style Round Mirror with Pink Purple Orange Glass and Brass Frame
On Hold|$4,580
H 1.38 in Dm 31.5 in
Venetian Style Round Mirror with Pink Purple Orange Glass and Brass Frame
Located in Barcelona, ES
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Category
20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass
FIN Shade Ceramic Table Lamp, Hand Built, Green Satin Glaze, by Kalin Asenov
$1,750 / item
H 24 in W 16 in D 16 in
FIN Shade Ceramic Table Lamp, Hand Built, Green Satin Glaze, by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
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Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Bertu Counter Stool, Boca Uno Organic Modern Counter Stool, Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
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Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Maple
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
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By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in London, GB
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Category
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Materials
Wrought Iron
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$5,424 / item
H 34.26 in Dm 21.26 in
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Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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Charlotte Perriand Set of 6 Kitchen Doors from an Arcs 1600 Apartment
$2,290
H 30.71 in W 14.97 in D 1.97 in
Charlotte Perriand Set of 6 Kitchen Doors from an Arcs 1600 Apartment
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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Category
Vintage 1960s Doors and Gates
Materials
Wood
Spider Special 150 Ceiling Light Italian Design by Diego Mardegan
$18,566 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 59.06 in
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By Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A very stunning bespoke ceiling light fixture Titled " Spider Special 150 " This ceiling light is composed of six ivory coloured silk on parchment shades held to a brass metal frame....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Plaster Sunshine Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of table lamps made of plaster, shaped like a sunshine with brass hardware. Topped with custom oval shades. Dimensions with shades: 60x20H95cm
Category
2010s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
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Hanging Ball Light For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal hanging ball light for your home. Each hanging ball light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and glass. Find 12 options for an antique or vintage hanging ball light now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hanging ball light, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right hanging ball light, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made hanging ball light over the years, but those crafted by Bentu Design, Glashütte Limburg and Sonneman Lighting are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Hanging Ball Light?
A hanging ball light can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,599, while the lowest priced sells for $153 and the highest can go for as much as $5,500.
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.
Questions About Hanging Ball Light
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A light fixture should hang 7 feet off the floor or 3 feet above a table. As a general rule of thumb, one should not look into a light fixture when they are standing.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Where you hang a pendant light over a kitchen sink is largely a matter of personal preference. If you're installing a new light fixture, consider where you most need task lighting. You may find it better to hang the lamp off to one side to illuminate a food prep area. Generally, there should be 35 to 40 inches of space between the bottom of the pendant and the countertop to allow for adequate clearance. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pendant lights.
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