1960s Paris Holophane Globe Street Pendant Light Qty Available
By Holophane
Located in New York, NY
This Holophane Paris Street light, transformed into a mesmerizing light fixture, is a captivating blend of history and modern design.
Steel
$270Sale Price|40% Off
H 7 in W 6 in D 6 in
Mid-century Holophane Ceiling Light Teardrop Globe with Brass Fitter
By Holophane
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century era Holophane ceiling light features a distinctive teardrop-shaped glass globe.
Brass
1940 Holophane Prismatic Glass Globe Pendant Light with Brass Fittings
By Holophane
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
This small prismatic glass globe by Holophane features the brand’s iconic refractive pattern, designed to diffuse and maximize light with remarkable clarity and brilliance.
Glass
Antique Cut Glass Holopahne Globe Church Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Czech antique glass pendant light large – B. These unique glass pendants were salvaged from a school hall in former Czechoslovakia, featuring unique cross-cut diamond glass. The gla...
Cut Glass
Antique Vintage Cut Glass Church Globe Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Czech antique glass pendant light large – A These unique glass pendants were salvaged from a school hall in former Czechoslovakia, featuring unique cross-cut diamond glass. The gl...
Steel
XL 50cm Holophane Parisian Globe Pendant Light
Located in Tarporley, GB
#1744 XL 50cm Holophane Parisian globe pendant light. Originally used to light up the Parisian streets in the early 1920’s.
Metal, Brass
Parisian Medium 40cm Holophane Globe Pendant Light
Located in Tarporley, GB
An exceptional run of 20 French Holophane Pendant Lights. Originally used to light up the Parisian streets in the early 1960’s. These lights have been professionally restored to a ...
Metal, Brass
Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960
Located in Almelo, NL
Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960 This original Holophane pendant light, produced in 1960 and formerly used as a street lamp in Paris, France, has been tho...
Glass
Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960
Located in Almelo, NL
Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960 This original Holophane pendant light, produced in 1960 and formerly used as a street lamp in Paris, France, has been tho...
Metal
Prismatic Holophane Glass And Brass 6in Globe Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, industrial pendant light features a prismatic Holophane glass globe shade with a brass fitter, chain and ceiling canopy.
Brass
Mid-Century French Holophane Globe
Located in London, GB
A mid-century French holophane two tone globe pendant light. Small nibbles to the edge of the glass of one side (see photos) priced accordingly.
Glass
$195Sale Price|40% Off
H 6.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Mid-century Holophane Glass Globe Pendant Light w/ Chromes Steel Fitter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hollywood Regency style Holophane ceiling pendant features a classic globe-shaped glass shade that beautifully diffuses light into a sparkle.
Chrome
$360Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32 in Dm 15 in
Mid-20th Century Holophane Pyrex Glass Globe Pendant Light with Brass Pole
Located in Stamford, CT
Industrial Holophane glass globe signed Pyrex made in the USA with a brass pole fitter. The Pyrex globes were salvaged from a industrial factory in upstate Connecticut. For the last ...
Brass
Early 20th Century Industrial Prismatic Holophane Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This industrial prismatic Holophane globe pendant light comes from an era of superior craftsmanship offering a unique blend of enduring quality and classic elegance that seamlessly f...
Brass
Parisian Globe Floor Lamp, 1970s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique original holophane globe street light from Paris which has been perfectly converted into a floor lamp.
Metal
Holophane Glass Globe Pendant Light with Chrome Fitter
By Holophane
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This pendant light features a classic Holophane glass globe renowned for its prismatic light diffusion.
Chrome
Massive holophane globe hanging light
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Large scale original holophane sphere, cast iron fittings. pair available
Metal
Parisian Holophane Globe Street Light
Located in Chicago, IL
These iconic spheres once lighted the thoroughfares of Paris. Since being removed from their lampposts, these industrial globes have been rewired for modern, indoor use. They display...
Metal
Parisian Holophane Globe Street Light
Located in Chicago, IL
These iconic spheres once lighted the thoroughfares of Paris. Since being removed from their lampposts, these Industrial globes have been rewired for modern, indoor use. They display...
Metal
Parisian Holophane Globe Street Light
Located in Chicago, IL
These iconic spheres once lighted the thoroughfares of Paris. Since being removed from their lampposts, these Industrial globes have been rewired for modern, indoor use. They display...
Glass
Large Holophane Glass Globe Ball light
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Large scale glass ball light, steel and brass fittings.
Parisian Holophane Globe Street Light, circa 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
These iconic spheres once lighted the thoroughfares of Paris. Since being removed from their lampposts, these Industrial globes have been hollowed out for use with pillar candles as ...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Parisian Holophane Globe Street Light
Located in Chicago, IL
These iconic spheres once lighted the thoroughfares of Paris. Since being removed from their lampposts, these Industrial globes have been rewired for modern, indoor use. They display...
Glass
Prismatic Holophane Glass And Brass 8in Globe Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, industrial pendant light features an 8 inch, prismatic, Holophane glass globe shade with a brass fitter, chain and ceiling canopy.
Brass
Small French Holophane Globe Pendant Light with Brass Caps
Located in London, GB
Small French Holophane globe pendant lights, moulded prismatic glass with spun brass caps and conical finial to base, re-wired with braided silk flex, circa 1960-1980. Larger size av...
Small French Holophane Globe Pendant Light with Brass Caps
Located in London, GB
Small French Holophane globe pendant lights, moulded prismatic glass with spun brass caps and conical finial to base, re-wired with braided silk flex, circa 1960-1980. Larger size av...
Glass
Stunning Antique Prismatic Glass Globe Pendant By Holophane For G.E.C
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1, Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
A RARE HOLOPHANE PRISMATIC TWO PART GLOBE LIGHT FITTING MADE FOR GEC An eye-catching antique light fitting compromising two prismatic glass half hemispheres on a wonderful aged bras...
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 14 in W 17 in D 17 in
1910s Original Brass Four-Light Dental Pendant Light with Clear Holophane Globes
Located in New York, NY
1910s original brass four-light dental pendant light with clear Holophane globes.
Brass
1960s Paris Holophane Globe Streetlight Turned Pendant Street Light
By Holophane
Located in New York, NY
This is an original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane street light from Paris, France now turned into a pendant light.
Glass
Early 20th Century Industrial Holophane Glass Globe Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, industrial pendant light with a prismatic Holophane glass globe shade and brass pull chain fitter, chain link and canopy is newly wired to hang at an overall heig...
Brass
Rare Lilac Tinted Vintage Holophane Prismatic Globe Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Antique Lilac Tinted Globe Pendant Lights by Holophane Price is per light.
Brass
Early 20th Century Industrial Frosted Holophane Globe Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This lovely early 20th century, industrial pendant light features a half frosted, half Holophane ribbed glass globe shade with porcelain socket and brass fitter.
Brass
Sold
H 47.25 in Dm 10.63 in
Antique Brass GEC Holophane Glass Chandelier Globe Sphere Pendant Light, C.1915
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
A very well presented glass ‘sphere’ pendant light made by General Electric Company for Holophane. c.1915 Fully original, straight out of a GEC - Holophane catalogue from 1913.
Brass
Sold
H 20.87 in Dm 15.75 in
Antique Wrought Iron GEC Holophane Glass Globe Sphere Pendant Light, C.1915
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
A very well presented glass globe pendant light made by General Electric Company. c.1915 The two-part prismatic glass shades set in a wonderful blacksmith-made wrought iron banded...
Iron
Xl Large Holophane Paris Street Pendant Light, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
This is an large original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane street light from Paris, France now turned into a pendant light.
Glass
Sold
H 39.38 in Dm 19.69 in
Privat Offer nr 2 ADAM !! Holophane Paris Street Pendant Light, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
invoice #2 4 National Gallery Prague sconces and 10 Paris Streetlamp Holophane fixtures This is an large original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane street light from Paris, France...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Lights, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
This is an original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane street light from Paris, France now turned into a pendant light.
Glass
Sold
H 39.38 in Dm 19.69 in
XL Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Lights, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
This is a large original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane Street light from Paris, France now turned into a pendant light.
Glass
Sold
H 39.38 in Dm 19.69 in
XL Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Lights, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
This is a large original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane Street light from Paris, France now turned into a pendant light.
Glass
Sold
H 39.38 in Dm 19.69 in
XL Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Lights, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
This is a large original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane Street light from Paris, France now turned into a pendant light.
Glass
Small Globe Holophane Hanging Light
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century holophane globe dish light with hammered silver gallery.
Glass
Large Glass Holophane Globe Street Light in Desk or Table Light
By Holophane
Located in Roubaix, FR
Large original Parisian Holophane glass ball street light turned into desk or table Light Rewired E27 with power modulator and stabile base. "Holophane" stamp on fiberglass original ...
Fiberglass, Glass
Large Glass Holophane Globe Street Light in Desk or Table Light
By Holophane
Located in Roubaix, FR
Large original Parisian Holophane glass ball street light turned into desk or table Light Rewired E27 with power modulator and stabile base. "Holophane" stamp on fiberglass top part ...
Fiberglass, Glass
Four Globe Brass 1930s Medical Light with Holophane Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This medical light once hung in a doctor's office in the Midwest. Original Holophane shades.
Brass
Steel Basket w/mid-century holophane prism globe as Ceiling Light
Located in Madison, WI
Antique, steel-wire farm basket encapsulates holophane prism globe to create unique ceiling light.
Steel
A Pair of Early Electric Flush Mounting fixtures
Located in Hudson, NY
A matched pair of flush mounting fixtures, with domed holophane glass bowls. and dark brass hardware. The holophane globes refract light beautifully, and evenly.
Early 20th Century Prismatic Holophane Globe Light
By Holophane
Located in Canton, MA
Early 29th Century prismatic globe light. Explosion proof socket fitting, originally used in an industrial setting in the early 20th century. rewired and restored with an antique bra...
Brass
$2,200 / item
H 21 in W 4 in D 4 in
Serpentine Vertical Ceramic Wall Sconce by Farrah Sit - Single or Mirrored Pair
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this sandy slipcast ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a scul...
Brass
Severin Hansen Model 36 Walnut Desk 1958 - New Edition
By Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen - Model 36 Desk, 1958 This is an official new edition of this iconic design from the 1950s. Now produced under license in Denmark. Severin Hansen’s Model 36 desk, de...
Walnut
"Madeleine" Bow Back Oak Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This modern solid Oak dining chair features a unique bow-shaped back and a contoured upholstered seat. The seat is crafted for comfort and made with a woven performance-grade fabric ...
Oak
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Chandelier
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Chandelier. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Fi...
Brass
$5,100 / set
H 8 in W 5.5 in D 6.75 in
Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Brass, Barovier&Toso Style, Italy, New
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Austin, TX
Original vintage Murano glass pair of wall sconces with "rostrate" ("beaked") glass cups and brass structures, in the manner of Barovier e Toso. Each sconce holds one candelabra base...
Brass
$33,000
H 102.76 in W 130.71 in D 13 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Architectural Library in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Library wall-unit, walnut, Italy, 1960s Rooted in Italy’s mid-century design tradition, this substantial bookcase highlights the makers architectural sensibility and refined taste f...
Walnut
$3,315
H 18.51 in W 23.63 in D 10.63 in
1930s Otto Schultz stool in leather, brown velvet, nailheads, oak. Boet, Sweden
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in København K, 84
This Otto Schultz stool is a masterpiece of Swedish design, encapsulating the refined aesthetic and exceptional craftsmanship that defined 1930s Scandinavian furniture. Crafted by th...
Leather, Velvet, Oak
$5,950 / set
H 17.5 in W 5.75 in D 8.5 in
Italian Modern Pink Murano Glass Torchiere Sconces, Brass Frame, New
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces, Italian, from the Island of Murano outside of Venice. The torchiere sconces feature hand blown pink pearlescent glass components on a polished brass structure. They ...
Brass
The Salon, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Floor Lamp with Bamboo Shade for GUBI
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Floor Lamp with Bamboo Shade for GUBI Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935 and characterized by its elegant, airy lampshade balanced by a lacquered ...
Brass
$10,660 / item
H 33.47 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Brutalist Black Leather Lounge Chair with Cast Brass Legs, Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
A commanding interpretation of Brutalist design, this sculptural lounge chair explores weight, proportion, and material contrast through a distinctly contemporary lens. Its bold, arc...
Brass
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 43.5 in W 59.5 in D 34 in
Curved Art Deco Modern Vanity Set By Paul Poiret
By Paul Poiret
Located in North York, ON
This stunning Modern Art Deco Style curved vanity, designed by the iconic French designer Paul Poiret, is an impressive work of art perfect for any bedroom. The vanity features a lar...
Metal
Murano Glass Lantern, Hand Blown, Venetian, Brass Structure
Located in Austin, TX
Lantern chandelier made of hand-blown Murano glass. The body of the lantern features panels of molded glass around a brass structure. The rod is also covered in hand-blown glass. Thi...
Brass
$1,180
H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century, Small Oak Cabinet with Glass Front, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
This is a mid-century small oak cabinet from the 1960s, crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker. The cabinet features a glass front with colored glass, allowing a view of the interior shelv...
Glass, Oak
Long Chandelier With Pink Curved Murano Glass Panels
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Long chandelier, ideal over a dining table, made of brass structure with twelve sources of light. The structure is covered with a layer of side by side pink tinted and curved Murano ...
Brass
Dagmar Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Sofa
Located in London, England
Dagmar Karu sofa The Karu sofa has been developed and handmade at our workshops in London. The sofa legs are available in oiled oak, dark fumed oak, oiled walnut (as shown) or dar...
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
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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