$2,013Sale Price|20% Off
Ball Hanging Cristal Light Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ball hanging light fixture with metal structure.
Glass, Cut Glass
Spanish Large Rope Ball Pendant Light Ceiling Hanging Lamp, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
We invite you to check "more from this seller" and "all from this seller" to enjoy the whole collection. Ball Shaped Rope Pendant Light // Handcrafted Rope Sphere Suspension Lamp //...
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 midcentury suspension lamp features a hand woven rope shpere lampshade in brown red and...
Rope
Rattan and Wicker Wire Ball Shaped Pendant Hanging Light, Italy 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modernist woven wicker wire and rattan pendant lamp / lantern, Italy, 1950s. Rare find. This suspension lamp was all made by hand at the fifties. Rattan large circles are...
Wire, Brass
Amazing Mid-Century Goldkant Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Goldkant Leuchten, Flos, Friedel Wauer
Located in München, BY
Lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light 'Ball'. Designed probably by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, Germany, 1960s.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Goldkant Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Highly decorative, elegant and large Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light 'Big Ball'. Designed & manufactured probably by Goldkant, Germany, 1960s.
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Disk Chandelier, Chrome Finials, 30
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Murano style ball shaped hanging light fixture comprised of overlapping free-form round glass disks supported by chrome finials
Chrome
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
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 form.
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 available in five different dimensions: H 19.8cm, D 8cm H 26.9cm, D 8cm H 24.8c...
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 beaded ball.
Bronze
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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: 1960s Description: This fantastic set of three ball hanging lights was d...
Metal
Edwardian Brass and Glass Lantern
Located in Essex, MA
Hexagonal shape with a hinged door and hanging three-light fixture, ball feet.
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 fixture with a center chrome post, hanging from a chain and mounted to a chrome canopy...
Chrome
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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 Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Large, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light 'Big Ball'. Designed probably by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, Germany, 1960s.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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 chrome frame
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, flowers New three-light cluster and new wiring.
Brass
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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 from a black wire flex and a star ceiling canopy. The light has three varying sizes ...
Metal, 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.
Chrome, Wire
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and brown rope pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Original upholstery retaine...
Rope, Glass
Italian Midcentury Rattan Wicker Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-century Modern Rattan Woven Wicker Pendant Lamp / Hanging Light Beautiful Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire and rattan pendant lamp / lantern, Italy, 1950s. The woven wicker c...
Wicker, Rattan, Cane
Charming French Art Deco Glass Globe Hanging Pendant Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Charming French Art Deco Glass Globe Hanging Pendant Light A beautiful piece, this crackle finish opalescent globe is made with thick glass, it has decorative brass mounts with a ...
Brass
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Resin, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white polymer resin pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.0"H x 16.0"W x 16.0"D Stem Length (inches): 16.0" Dimensions of ...
Resin
Spanish Rope Hand Woven Pendant Lamp / Suspension with Fringe
Located in Barcelona, ES
Dome Shaped Pendant Hanging Light, Rope, Jute, Fringe. Spain, 1960s Rare suspension with hand-woven cord semi-sphere lampshade hanging from a rope chain and topped by a woden canopy...
Jute, Rope, Cord, Trimming
$2,230
H 37.01 in Dm 14.18 in
Spanish Rattan Pendant Light / Lantern with Balls Accents, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Mid-Century Modernist bell pendant lamp / lantern, woven wicker, rattan, 1960s This eye-catching suspension lamp features a handwoven wicker and rattan bell shaped shade wit...
Wire
French Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and white embroidery fabric pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.25"H x 13.0"D Stem Length (inches): 15.625" Dimensions...
Fabric
Spanish Hand-Woven UFO Pendant Light in Rattan and Wicker, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching handcrafted braided rattan / wicker pendant hanging lamp. Spain, 1960s. This beautiful suspension lamp features a woven wicker ufo shaped lampshade with an inner cylinde...
Brass
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Resin, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white polymer resin pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Staining to resin shade. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 42.0"H x ...
Resin
$2,230
H 38.59 in Dm 13 in
Rattan and Wicker Wire Italian Modernist Conic Pendant / Hanging Light, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire and rattan conical shaped lantern or pendant ceiling lamp. Italy, 1960s. The woven wicker shade of this lamp is accented by vertical rattan stic...
Wire
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Resin, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white polymer resin pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.0"H x 18.25"D Stem Length (inches): 17.0" Dimensions of Canopy (...
Resin
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Resin, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white polymer resin pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 50.5"H x 15.0"D Stem Length (inches): 34.0" Dimensions of Canopy (i...
Resin
$4,357
H 14.18 in Dm 11.82 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp Nervi by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner, 1950s
By Aloys F. Gangkofner, Peill & Putzler
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light. Model Nervi. Designed by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1950s. Exe...
Glass, Opaline Glass
French Modern Neoclassical Cut Crystal Chandelier Attr. to Maison Bagues 1930
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
An elegant, sober French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical / French Late Art Deco cut crystal chandelier attributed to Maison Bagues, Paris, 1930. The piece has an eye-pleasing, classi...
Crystal, Bronze
Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern with Filigree Details, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching handcrafted wicker / rattan suspension lamp or lantern with artistic filigree work. Spain, 1960s This rattan pendant features a lampshade structure all made in cane with...
Wicker, Rattan, Cane
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Resin, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white polymer resin pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Replaced canopy. Patina...
Resin
$1,830 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Calacatta Violet Marble Circular Side Table, Made in Italy
Located in Lentate Sul Seveso, IT
The Kyushu coffee table is made entirely of calacatta violet marble. The top is circular and 45cm in diameter. Elevate your space with the luxurious Calacatta Violet Marble Side Tabl...
Marble
Caserta Hammered Brass Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
CASERTA Brass Wall Sconce, where artistry meets functionality in a symphony of brass craftsmanship. This unique wall sconce not only provides enchanting illumination but also serves ...
Brass
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'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 imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
On Hold|$3,850
H 26.75 in W 84 in D 36.375 in
1970s Italian Space Age Cloud Sofa in the Style of Adriano Piazzesi
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid-Century three-seat sofa from the 1970s, designed in the Space Age Cloud style associated with Adriano Piazzesi. Upholstered throughout in original amber-gold velvet, the ...
Upholstery, Velvet
$338Sale Price|63% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 17.33 in
Sardinian Dome Chandelier Hand-Woven Straw Green Color Midcentuy Italy Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sardinian dome chandelier hand woven straw green color midcentuy Italy design.
Straw
$1,440 / item
H 12 in W 29.5 in D 17.5 in
Transcendence 2 by Ango, Diaphanous Cloud Pendant Light, Hand-Crafted Edition
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Transcendence 2 by Ango is a sculptural pendant light handcrafted in Thailand using a breakthrough composite of mulberry tree bark fibre and recycled fishing net. First unveiled at M...
Composition
Rosso Levanto Marble Narrow Bowl
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Rosso Levanto Marble NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious Levanto marble stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to ...
Marble
Ceiling LUpipe
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Sharp Ceiling LUpipe fixture inspired by classical mid century Italian design, made by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made in solid aged brass. Wired with 1-E26 medium based socket and can als...
Brass
$3,680 / item
H 23.5 in W 43 in D 51 in
Floating World by Ango – Sculptural Handcrafted Rattan Pendant Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Floating World by Ango is a sculptural handcrafted pendant light created from superfine extruded rattan, composed around a large geometric tetrahedral form that gives the piece its s...
Rattan
$412 / item
H 15.94 in W 11.81 in D 2.44 in
MORO Handmade Hammered Brass Wall Sconce – Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
MORO Hammered Brass Wall Lighting Fixture is a true celebration of artistry and light. Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, the gently curved brass surface features a ric...
Brass
$435 / item
H 3.54 in W 14.37 in D 7.67 in
ENA Handmade Embossed, Adjustable Brass Art - Picture Artisanal Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
ENA Brass Casting Picture Wall Sconce is meticulously crafted from solid brass, offering both durability and timeless appeal. Its surface is adorned with hand-applied, intricate patt...
Brass
$1,800 / item
H 24 in W 36 in D 1 in
36" x 24" Handmade Ceramic & Fiber Wall Sculpture - Unglazed Stoneware w/ Fringe
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Variations in size and color of this design are available upon request. Three panel wall sculpture. Hand formed ceramic pieces in unglazed white stoneware. Pictured with cotton and ...
Ceramic, Cotton
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
$663Sale Price / set|41% Off
H 9.85 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in
Mazzega wall lighting Glass Murano gold incrustation pair , Italy, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in La xara, VC
Superb Mazzega wall lighting glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design. Mazzega is an Italian company that ...
Murano Glass
$354
H 23.39 in W 16.54 in D 0.04 in
Modern Abstract Black White Nature Oil Painting on Paper "Under the Maltese sun"
By Natalya Mougenot
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This painting "Under the Maltese sun" , created by French artist Natalya Mougenot, is part of her Nature series. Completed in the summer of 2023, it reflects the artist’s desire to c...
Oil, Paper
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.