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
the all brass frame having a central standard and issuing four large arms with original hanging 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 Color: Gold
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
$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 Amsterdam Globe 2000 series. The lamp is in good condition with no chips.
Metal
Art Deco Calcite Hanging Pendant Globe att. to Frederick Carder for Steuben
By Frederick Carder Steuben, Steuben Glass
Located in New York, NY
Elegant classical design calcite glass pendant, attributed to Frederick Carder for Steuben, c 1900/1920’s. The glass globe features an acid cut back surface, with a classical urn an...
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.
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.
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 multitude of colors soldered together.
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.
Chrome
Mid-century design Large globe Murano glass hanging lamp by Mazzega , 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century design Large globe Murano glass hanging lamp by Mazzega , 1970s
Metal
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
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 request also separately). Austria, 1960s. Glass globes: D: 6 in.
Brass
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 Manufacturer: Unknown Condition: Good Age: Approx. 1960-1970 Dimensions: Diame...
Metal
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 Simple and beautiful, this very globe has a monks cap fitting and is in good worki...
Opaline Glass
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 delicate floral motif.
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 scrolled arms, grape vine motif, and finial bead work.
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, shades in bubble detailed smoked glass. 52" H x 27" Diameter.
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 diameter Condition: Good Period: 1960’s Material: Glass , metal
Metal
Large Limburg Glashütte hanging lamp globe 1970s Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Large Limburg Glashütte hanging lamp globe 1970s Germany
Glass
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 gold etching.
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. Black color in a silver finish.
Tôle, Iron
$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 bottom of globe 22" . Measures about 20" wide x 20" deep .
Glass, Wood
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 listing is for 1 only Simple and beautiful, this very large globe has a chrome galler...
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 motif alongside patterned details at top.
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 horizontal stribes. It has a nickel plated top that allows for easy access when the bulb ne...
Opaline 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 clasped and curved Brushed Aluminum (23W) strips, with suspended 22D White frosted...
Aluminum
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 scalloped bottom.
Glass
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 Condition: Good. chrome has some corrosion
Metal
$1,350Sale Price|40% Off
Restored Mid-century Hanging Rattan Ceiling Lamp Chandelier w/ Center Globe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The pendant features spiral pole rattan pendant light hung from a chain with a center milk-glass globe. Great coastal vibes blending vintage charm with modern comfort.
Brass
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 Unrestored See all images for details.
Glass
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 filled with a colorful green or red liquid to warn a largely illiterate public of ...
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 The size of ceiling circle mount is 12"
Chrome, Metal
Edwardian Cast Bronze And Etched Glass Globe Coronet Ceiling Lantern
Located in London, GB
Fabulous cast bronze coronet hanging lantern with thick etched glass globe. Some traces of gold paste on the metal work.
Brass, Bronze
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 clear glass globes.
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
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 ft. hanging cord.
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 brushed aluminum.
Aluminum, Metal
Brass Cascading Chandelier, Glass Pendant, circa 1960s by Hillebrand
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Made of polished brass and thick heavy glass globes hanging. Adjustable in the height. Socket: 5x e 14 - three e14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs.
Brass
Italian Murano Glass Sphere by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, 1980s
By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Paolo Venini
Located in Morazzone, Varese
We have just exchanged the steel cable with a new one for secure hanging. Diameter of the glass globe 40cm/ 15,8inch.
Brass
1950s Kitchen Pendant Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage mid-century modern hanging pendant with white milk glass globe. Black metal frame with painted dots around the glass globe.
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 hanging structure is made of brass with 12 sockets (E14 socket).
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.
Metal
Vintage Domed Lantern Metal Chandelier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Metal and gold tone metal. Glass globe hanging at bottom. 4 candle bulb lights.
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. Glass globes: 3 x D: 6.3 in; 1 x D: 7.9 in.
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. One more available Measurement given below for height is to the top of the brass ...
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 shows how a globe should illuminate its surroundings.
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.
Brass, Metal
Unavailable|$5,200 / item
Modern Glass Globes Custom Chandelier. Dining Room, Foyer, Living Room
By Galilee Lighting
Located in Hollywood, FL
Luxury Glass Hanging Lamp, Modern globe Indoor Pendant Light, Living Room Ceiling Lights, Dinning Area.
Glass
Unavailable|$3,500 / item
Large Glass Globes Chandelier. Dining Room, Kitchen Island, Foyer, Living Room.
By Galilee Lighting
Located in Hollywood, FL
Luxury Glass Hanging Lamp, Modern globe Indoor Pendant Light, Living Room Ceiling Lights, Dinning Area.
Glass
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.
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.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.