Leaded Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1910 English leaded glass pendant light fixture with amber tones in the glass.
1910s English Antique Pendant Light Fixtures
Art Glass
Leaded Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1910 English leaded glass pendant light fixture with amber tones in the glass.
Art Glass
English Bronze Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 English bronze pendant light fixture with 4 interior lights and variable drop.
Bronze
Art Deco Daum Nancy Art Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Art Deco period art glass pendant light fixture with wrought iron hardware.
Wrought Iron
Set of English Leaded Glass Pendant Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of four English circa 1920s leaded glass pendant light fixtures. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter: 21" Minimum drop: 14"
Glass
Art Deco Glass Pendant Light Fixture, French, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unique greenish golden color tinted glass hanging pendant light fixture. The design is of graduated and raised towers pointing towards the center, and having a rim of graduated rai...
Glass
French Muller-Strasbourg Glass and Gilt Bronze Pendant Light Fixtures, a Pair
Located in Barntrup, DE
Each pendant light fixture has one socket for a B22-size light bulb.
Bronze
Silver Plated Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An English neoclassic-style silver plated light fixture supported by 4 chains with interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 28" Drop: 30".
French Peach Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French peach-coloured light fixture with nickel-plated chains. Measurements: Drop: 24" Diameter: 21".
Silver Plate
Italian Carved Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's hand carved Italian alabaster light fixture with silk cords but can be retro-fitted with chain. Measurements: Diameter 14" Drop 20" (adjustable).
Alabaster
Large Neoclassical Style Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light Fixture, ca. 1890
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large French Neoclassical style alabaster and bronze pendant light fixture, ca. 1890. An impressive late 19th-century alabaster ceiling pendant light.
Alabaster, Bronze
Large & Perfectly Balanced Antique Ivory-Toned Alabaster Pendant Light, Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Large hand-crafted alabaster pendant Light / fixture, Arts & Crafts, ca. 1915.
Alabaster, Iron, Bronze, Wire
Pair of Giltwood Pendant Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920s Italian carved and giltwood pendant bowl light fixture with central rosette and variable drop.
Timeless Showstopper: Good-Condition Antique Alabaster Pendant Light / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Good condition and timeless design alabaster chandelier. This alabaster chandelier is such a beauty. The size is just right, the condition is good, and the design? Totally timeless....
Alabaster, Brass, Wire, Bronze
Large Antique Carved Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture with Spectacular Veining
Located in Lisse, NL
In places they appear like clouds, in other areas like mountain ranges or lightning captured inside the mineral. When the light is switched on, these darker patches become even more ...
Alabaster, Brass
Large & Perfectly Balanced Antique Hand Crafted Alabaster Pendant Light, Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
This exceptional neoclassical alabaster ceiling light is a striking example of early twentieth-century architectural lighting, distinguished by its scale, material quality, and remar...
Alabaster, Brass, Wire, Metal
Antique Mamluk Turkish Pierced Brass Hanging Hexagonal Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Mamluk Turkish Pierced Brass Hanging Hexagonal Light Fixture Chandelier Mosque Oil Lamp. Middle Eastern Asian style in hexagonal form, with a hanging loop and decorated with ...
Brass
Exceptional Shape Koi Color Neoclassical Style Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Small size, good quality and great value for money. This early 1900s alabaster pendant comes with a perfect chain and stylish ceiling cap. The shape, the color and the effect of the...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Antique Etched Glass Star Pattern Pendant Light Fixture with Bronze Gallery
Located in Lisse, NL
This charming late 19th century pendant is one of those elegant antique light fixtures that creates atmosphere the moment it is switched on.
Brass, Wire, Bronze
Gothic Revival Bronze and Milk Glass Wall Sconce Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Manufactured as a wall sconce, but can be converted into a pendant light by adding a chain. Listing is for just one fixture.
Bronze
Large magnificent Art Deco fluted alabaster bell shape Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York City, NY
This magnificent and remarkable circular pendant light is expertly hand-carved from a single solid block of cognac, honey colored alabaster, a natural stone formed by Mother Nature o...
Alabaster, Bronze, Nickel
Timeless Design Art Deco Amber Color & Layered Alabaster Pendant Light / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
With early 20th century light fixtures being one of our specialties, we always love finding timeless pendants and flushmounts we have never seen before.
Alabaster, Brass
Art Deco White Milk Glass Skyscraper Star Hanging Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Here is a fantastic Art Deco bulbous milk glass light fixture with a traditional curved skyscraper shape to the glass and the metal cap. The glass shade is decorated with art deco st...
Copper
Striking Classical Design Press Glass with Original Rope Pendant / Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
This rare and thick glass shade pendant comes with a number of striking, neoclassical features that make this wonderful light fixture an absolute joy to own and look at.
Brass
Antique Cast Bronze Outdoor Pendant Light Fixture with Stained Glass Panels
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This substantial antique six-sided outdoor pendant light was made between 1900 and 1910, most likely in the United States.
Bronze
Top Art Deco Design Nutwood and Three Alabaster shades Pendant Light / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
This also unique and good size, eye pleasing Art Deco chandelier, stands out for several reasons: Firstly, it has a stunning nutwood veneer body, which is in good condition. Second...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Large Late 19th Century Brass & Glass Arts and Crafts Pendant / Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and all handcrafted Arts and Crafts pendant. If you live in an early 1900s Arts & Crafts home or if you are a collector of unique and stylish home accessories of that p...
Brass
Top Art Deco Design Brass and Two Light Alabaster shades Pendant Light / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
This also unique and good size, eye pleasing Art Deco chandelier, stands out for several reasons: Firstly, it has a stunning brass 'body' which is in good condition. Secondly, its ...
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
Stylish Design Arts & Crafts Brass, Engraved Glass Lantern Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
If you like this stylish pendant light as much as we do then you will love our price.
Brass
Small and Stunning Jugendstil Brass, Bronze and Glass Pendant / Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous design, Benson style, handmade Arts and Crafts era ceiling light. This early Jugendstil pendant is of an aesthetically pleasing beauty that will never fail to impress.
Brass, Bronze
Large and Decorative 1920s Industrial Iron and Glass Caged Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
A light fixture like this can make your home or restaurant kitchen (or any other space) really stand out.
Iron
Extra Large Arts & Crafts Brass and Glass Entrance Pendant Light Fixture, 1900s
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality, hand-forged brass lantern. This striking and great design pendant in HB Berlage style is in excellent and good working condition. If you are a lover of the Jugendstil a...
Brass
Amber Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French alabaster pendant light fixture with interior lights. Measurements: Depth of bowl:6" Diameter: 21.75"
Alabaster
Antique Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Italian carved alabaster pendant light fixture with three interior lights.
Alabaster
Antique English Pendant Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s English bronze pendant light fixture with four interior lights.
Bronze
French Cut Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French cut glass pendant light fixture with three lights. Measurements: Drop: 10" Diameter: 10"
Cut Glass
Antique Amber Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French alabaster pendant light fixture with interior lights. Measurements: Depth of bowl: 5.5" Diameter: 20"
Alabaster
French Celadon Porcelain Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 French porcelain pendant light fixture with foliage motif, and 3 candelabra lights.
Bronze
Arts & Crafts Copper Pendant Light
Located in Greenwich, CT
A charming Arts & Crafts pendant light fixture in hand-hammered and patinated copper having a domed hood over a cylindrical drum with copper braces featuring large rivets to each...
Alabaster, Copper
Art Deco Pink Alabaster Light
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French pink alabaster pendant light fixture with 3 interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 16" Diameter: 13.75"
Alabaster
$950Sale Price|29% Off
Pale Green-Amber Slag Glass Pendant Light w/ Scenic Trim
Located in San Francisco, CA
A detailed geometric umbrella-shaped slag glass pendant light fixture from the early 20th century.
Metal, Brass
French Art Deco Frosted High Art Glass Patined Brass Pendant, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
An elegant Art Deco high relief glass pendant, light fixture, France 1930-1939, frosted glass globe with beautiful detailing, patinated brass mounts.
Brass
White Alabaster and Bronze Three-Light Pendant Chandelier, France, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Louis XIV-style black veined white alabaster pendant light with bronze fixtures. An adorable alabaster pendant light fixture from circa the 1920s.
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Antique Italian Basswood Pendant Light, Handcrafted, Circa 1820-1830
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique Italian square ceiling pendant, light fixture made of hand crafted Basswood, in good condition.
Metal
Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Pendant Light with Hand-Painted Landscape
Located in Barntrup, DE
This stunning Neoclassical-style pendant light fixture features a yellow and pale salmon color glass lampshade - an oval bowl.
Brass
French Neoclassical Style White Alabaster, Gilt Bronze and Brass Pendant Light
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Neoclassical style alabaster, gilt bronze, and brass pendant light fixture. This impressive antique pendant light features a beautifully shaped carved white and ivory tone ala...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
French Art Nouveau Orange, White and Blue Glass Pendant Light by Noverdy, 1920
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Nouveau orange, white, and blue Pâte de Verre glass pendant light fixture, signed ”Noverdy France” by Jean Noverdy.
Metal, Brass
Ceiling Fixture, Global Pendant Light, Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hanging mid-century pendant light.
Cut Glass
Pair of Vintage Moroccan Style Electrified Silver with Brass Hanging Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage Moroccan Style Silver with Brass Finish Electrified Hanging Pendant Light Fixture, the Fixture has Decorative cutouts, Single Standard Light Bulb (24v)
Metal, Brass
Antique Reclaimed Art Deco Cast Iron Caged Pendant Light Chain Filigree B.B. Co
Located in Dayton, OH
Striking vintage Art Deco pendant light fixture crafted from cast metal with a beautifully detailed, geometric design.
Iron
$9,500 / set
English Pair of Glass Globe Lanterns
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A magnificent pair of early 20th century English pendant light fixtures in globe form–very similar to an armillary sphere–with clear glass panes held in a dark bronze frame.
Brass
Arts & Crafts Handcrafted Copper & Green Stained Glass Circular Pendant Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and all handcrafted, round pendant light / fixture. If you are looking for a stylish and quality crafted antique lantern to grace your entry hall, landing or bedroom then thi...
Brass, Copper
Ceiling Fixture, Global Pendant Light, White, Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hanging pendant light, white stripes, mid-century.
Glass
$8,800
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1920's Italian carved alabaster fixture with interior lights. Soft white color with some black veining. Measurements: Diameter: 19.25" Depth of bowl: 5.75"
Alabaster
Set of Pendant Bronze Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight circa 1920's French bronze light fixtures with frosted glass panel and interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Height: 10" (minimum drop) Diameter: 15.75".
Bronze
$7,200
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920 French carved alabaster light fixture with interior lights. To be fitted with bronze chains and canopy. Measurements: Diameter: 18" Height: 12"
Alabaster
$3,800
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's Italian carved alabaster light fixture with interior lights. Supported by a center rod. Measurements: Current drop: 22", adjustable Diameter: 12"
Alabaster
Antique English Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English light fixture with milk glass inset. 3 lights. Measurements: Current drop: 29" (adjustable) Diameter: 16"
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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