Hanging Glass Globe on Spun Steel Stem
By Nessen Studio
Located in New York, NY
Modernist Globe hangs from steel stem, attributed to Nessen Studios.
Vintage 1960s American International Style Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
Hanging Glass Globe on Spun Steel Stem
By Nessen Studio
Located in New York, NY
Modernist Globe hangs from steel stem, attributed to Nessen Studios.
Steel
English, Edwardian, Brass 4-Light Parlor Chandelier, Original Globes, ca. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
glass globes on each
Brass
Doria Leuchten globe glass hanging lamp , 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 40 cm Diameter, 100cm Height Condition: Good Period: 1970s Material: Glass . metal
Glass
French 20th Century Green Glass Hanging Globe
Located in New Orleans, LA
French 20th Century Bell shaped hanging globe with green tinted glass decorated with fine gold
Bronze
$2,000 / set
Pair of white glass thread globe hanging lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of white glass thread globe hanging lights
Glass
$2,000 / set
Pair of White Glass Thread Globe Hanging Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of white glass thread globe hanging lights.
Glass
$2,000 / set
Pair of White Glass Thread Globe Hanging Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of white glass thread globe hanging lights.
Glass
$2,000 / set
Pair of white glass thread globe hanging lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of white glass thread globe hanging lights
Glass
Erco Large Globe Hanging Lamp
By ERCO Leuchten
Located in DOORWERTH, NL
Mid-Century Modern glasschandelier made in the 1970s. Large glass orb. Similar tot the Raak
Metal
Art Deco Calcite Hanging Pendant Globe att. to Frederick Carder for Steuben
By Frederick Carder Steuben, Steuben Glass
Located in New York, NY
/1920’s. The glass globe features an acid cut back surface, with a classical urn and swag motif, which
Metal
Industrial Pendant Light, Lamp Cast Iron Glass Globe Ceiling Hanging
Located in Oakville, CT
Cast iron, steel and frosted white glass globe industrial hanging, ceiling pendant lamp, light. The
Steel, Iron
Industrial Pendant Light, Lamp Cast Iron Glass Globe Ceiling Hanging
Located in Oakville, CT
Cast iron, steel and frosted white glass globe industrial hanging, ceiling pendant lamp, light. The
Steel, Iron
Peter Marsh Brutalist Hanging Colored Glass Chunk Fragment Globe Pendant Light
By Peter Marsh
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fantastic brutalist style hanging globe made of large chunks of glass fragments in a
Lead
Peter Marsh Brutalist Hanging Colored Glass Chunk Fragment Globe Pendant Light
By Peter Marsh
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fantastic brutalist style hanging globe made of large chunks of glass fragments in a
Lead
Peter Marsh Brutalist Hanging Colored Glass Chunk Fragment Globe Pendant Light
By Peter Marsh
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fantastic brutalist style hanging globe made of large chunks of glass fragments in a
Lead
Large Glass Space Age Globe Hanging Lamp by Doria Leuchten, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Large glass space age globe hanging lamp manufactured by Doria in Germany in the 1970s. Under the
Chrome
$2,608Sale Price|20% Off
Large Globe Pendant Hanging Light in Rattan and Milk Glass, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching rattan and milk glass lantern with globe ball shaped lampshade, Spain, 1950-1960s
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Milk Glass
1960s and 1970s Globe Hanging Lamp, Glass Ceiling Lamp, Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s and 1970s Globe Lamp, Hanging Lamp, Glass Ceiling Lamp, Space Age Design Object: Globe Lamp
Metal
Set of Five Austrian Vintage Glass Globes Ceiling Hanging Lights, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful set of five textured ice glass globes and brass pendant lights with star canopy (on
Brass
$710Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Globe Opaline Glass Hanging Pendant Light, This handsome piece comes
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Globe Opaline Glass Hanging Pendant Light, This handsome piece comes from an old cinema
Opaline Glass
$564Sale Price / item|20% Off
vintage hanging lamp globe Philips 60's
By Philips
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage hanging lamp bulb Philips 60's period 60's design Philips Netherlands model LPG 214
Metal
French 20th Century Hanging Globe, Unique Pendant Light
Located in New Orleans, LA
French 20th Century glass Bell shaped hanging globe decorated with fine gold etching alongside a
Gold Leaf
American Brass & Etched Floral Glass Globe Hanging Bell Jar Hall Lantern, C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass and etched foliage glass globe hanging bell jar hall lantern with three decorative
Brass
RAAK Modern 4-Light Globe Hanging Pendant Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
RAAK Dutch Modern Style Hanging Pendant Lamp, manufactured 1965, with four staggered globe pendants
Glass
Large Limburg Glashütte hanging lamp globe 1970s Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Large Limburg Glashütte hanging lamp globe 1970s Germany Dimensions: 90 cm Height , 37.5cm
Metal
French 20th Century Hanging Globe with Scalloped Bottom
Located in New Orleans, LA
French 20th Century Bell shaped hanging globe with cobalt blue tinted glass decorated with fine
Glass
Forged Iron and Tole Cage-Form Chandelier with Five-Hanging Light Glass Globes
Located in Coimbra, PT
Unusual French forged iron and tole cage-form chandelier with five-hanging light glass globes
Tôle, Iron
Large Limburg Glashütte hanging lamp globe 1970s Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Large Limburg Glashütte hanging lamp globe 1970s Germany
Glass
$1,100Sale Price|26% Off
Midcentury Multicolored 3 Globe Hanging Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fun fifties hanging fixture . Each globe, 9" tall x 9" diameter. Overall height from ceiling to
Glass, Wood
$1,475Sale Price|20% Off
Giant Retro Glass Globe Hanging Light We have 2 of these beautiful large lamps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Giant Retro Glass Globe Hanging Light We have 2 of these beautiful large lamps available, this
Opaline Glass
Lightolier Mid-Century Modern 6-Globe Hanging Fixture, 1960
By Lightolier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lightolier 6 Globe Hanging Fixture. Adjustable cords can make this fixture hang shorter as well
Glass, Wood
French 20th Century Bell Shaped Hanging Globe, Unique Pendant Light
Located in New Orleans, LA
French 20th Century glass Bell shaped hanging globe decorated with fine etchings of a floriate
Glass
German Functionalist Globe Hanging Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare spherical pendant light in yellow opaline glass the half of which is decorated with
Opaline Glass
French 20th Century Hanging Globe with Scalloped Bottom, Unique Pendant Light
Located in New Orleans, LA
Gorgeous French 20th Century glass Bell shaped hanging globe decorated with fine etching and
Glass
Laurel Lamp Co. "Saturn" Aluminum Banded & White Globe Hanging Pendant
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Laurel Lamp Company Adjustable Brushed Aluminum and White Glass Hanging Pendant, 1960's. Featuring
Aluminum
Set of 5 Limburg Glashutte hanging lamp matte opaline globe , 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 5 Limburg Glashutte hanging lamp matte opaline globe , 1970s Material: Glass , chrome
Metal
Modern Three Light Glass Candle Holder Globe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Three Light Glass Candle Pendant Hanging Globe 12 h x 7 diameter Preowned Vintage Condition
Glass
$870Sale Price / item|40% Off
Art Deco Copper Acanthus Leaf Hanging Pendant Light w/ Opal Schoolhouse Globe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This 1930s Art Deco pendant light features a classic opal glass schoolhouse globe paired with an
Brass, Copper
American Hanging Apothecary Show Globe with Gilded and Painted Eagle. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American hanging Apothecary show globe with a mounted cast iron painted and gilded eagle. Globe was
Steel, Iron
European Art Glass Globe Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Westport, CT
Rare and unusual Blown Art glass Globe Hanging Fixture,with art deco designed Bakelite Tiered tops
Chrome, Metal
Brass Black Leather and Industrial Glass Hanging Pentagon Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass, black leather and industrial glass hanging pentagon lantern. Globe is 15 in. diameter
Brass
Brass Black Leather and Industrial Glass Hanging Pentagon Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass, black leather and industrial glass hanging pentagon lantern. Globe is 15 in. diameter
Brass
Brass Black Leather and Industrial Glass Hanging Pentagon Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass, black leather and industrial glass hanging pentagon lantern. Globe is 15 in. diameter
Brass
Rare Italian Murano Bubble Art Glass Hand Forged Wrought Iron Hanging Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Black Italian fire forged iron chandelier with five hanging light glass globes. Unusual frosted and
Wrought Iron
XL Opal Globe Pendant by Kurt Versen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A extra large 18" diameter opal glass globe hanging pendant with brushed aluminum hardware.
Glass
$1,121Sale Price|25% Off
MCM Blown Milk Glass Large Globe Pendant Light by Lite Trend of La Palma CA
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Lite Trend of La Palma, California vintage blown milk glass large globe pendant light 15
Milk Glass, Cord
Litecraft Black Enameled and Brushed Aluminum Three-Globe Chandelier
By Litecraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Litecraft of California milk glass triple globe hanging light fixture. Constructed of cast and
Aluminum, Metal
Brass Cascading Chandelier, Glass Pendant, circa 1960s by Hillebrand
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
and thick heavy glass globes hanging. Adjustable in the height. Socket: 5x e 14 - three e14 (Edison
Brass
Italian Murano Glass Sphere by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, 1980s
By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Paolo Venini
Located in Morazzone, Varese
hanging. Diameter of the glass globe 40cm/ 15,8inch. The total drop height to ceiling is 120cm / 47,3inch
Brass
1950s Kitchen Pendant Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage mid-century modern hanging pendant with white milk glass globe. Black metal frame with
Metal
1970s ceiling lamp, Doria Leuchten
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1970s by Doria Leuchten with decorative glass globes. The
Brass
Stilnovo Model N°1104 Ufo Milky, 1970's
By Stilnovo
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
This suspension is a white opaline blown glass globe. The hanging system is made of white lacquered
Metal
$295Sale Price|54% Off
Gorgeous Domed Lantern Pendant Chandelier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage domed lantern style pendant chandelier. Metal and gold tone metal. Glass globe hanging at
Metal
Set of Four Austrian Vintage Blown Glass Globes Ceiling Hanging Lights, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful set of four hand blown textured glass globes and brass pendant lights. Austria, 1960s
Brass
Unavailable|$495 / item
Lightolier Opaque Glass Globe Hanging Pendants SATURDAY SALE
By Lightolier
Located in Denver, CO
White opaline glass diamond shaped hanging pendant. Retains partial paper manufacturers sticker
Glass
Unavailable|$1,895
Set of Three Contemporary Modern Hanging Chrome Blown glass Globe Lights
Located in Pasadena, CA
Trio of stunning and sophisticated hanging globe lights. The hand blown glass globe, masterfully
Chrome
Brass with Fume Glass 'Maxi Globe' Hanging Lamp by RAAK Amsterdam 'Marked', 1965
By RAAK
Located in Valkenswaard, NL
Large brass with grey fume glass 'Maxi Globe' hanging lamp by Raak Amsterdam (marked), 1965. With
Brass, Metal
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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