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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 Flos, Goldkant Leuchten, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 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 Chrome and Glass Disk Chandelier
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
$2,905Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...
Blown Glass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$4,873
H 9.06 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Goldkant 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured probably by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. Executed in sprayed...
Metal
Rare Cocoon Two-Light Pendand Lamp Castiglioni, Flos Style, 1970's
By Goldkant Leuchten, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Rare, extra long Mid-Century Modern Cocoon two-light pendant lamp or flush mount in the style of Achille Castiglioni, Flos era, 1970's. With two light sockets for E-27 large-sized sc...
Chrome, Metal
$9,863
H 18.9 in Dm 27.56 in
XL Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Flos Italy, 1960s
By Flos
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, highly decorative and large Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured probably by Flos, Italy, 1960s. Executed in sprayed plas...
Metal
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
$2,262 / set
H 11.62 in W 9.26 in D 3.94 in
Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 60s, Pair.
By Barovier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-century modern shell-shaped wall lights, made in Italy in Murano in the style of Barovier, in Graniglia Murano glass, mounted on a white lacquered metal and brass base, 1960s. Re...
Metal
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
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.
Wood
Huge MCM Style Brass Pendant Uplighter with 4 lights
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Gino Sarfatti
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 4 lights . Concave and convex disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction . Diameter 30 in Low...
Brass
$5,386 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
$2,315
H 33.08 in Dm 14.57 in
Mid-Century Modern French Pendant Light / Lantern in Rattan, Hand-crafted, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Modernist Rattan Pagoda Pendant Lamp or Lantern. France, 1950s. This eye-catching rattan chandelier features a pagoda shape rattan hanging lamp with oriental inspired design....
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
$1,750 / item
H 26 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
FIN _November Green Please note that this listing includes the table base, light bulbs and finial. It is wired for use in the US. If you would like a linen shade as shown in the imag...
Ceramic
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 152 cm x W 121 cm x H 70 cm Materials: Brass Lampshade & Ceiling cup: 100...
Aluminum, Brass
$16,477 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
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.