1960s Paris Holophane Globe Street Pendant Light Qty Available
By Holophane
Located in New York, NY
The Holophane Paris Street light turned pendant light fixture represents a seamless fusion of the past and the present, celebrating the legacy of Holophane's innovation while adding ...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern streetlight from France. These were used throughout Paris and the Normandy provience. The hallmark of Holophane lighting fixtures is the borosilicate glass. ...
Metal
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
Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960 24x Available.
Located in Almelo, NL
Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960 This exceptional Holophane pendant light is a rare and iconic example of mid-century industrial design.
Metal
Rare XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960 This exceptional extra-large Holophane pendant light is a rare and iconic example of mid-century industrial...
Metal
$8,500 / item
Holophane Globe Pendant from Paris Streetlight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful original set of Holophane street lights from Paris. Glass illuminates beautifully.
Glass
1960s French Holophane Pendant Street Light Reeded Glass Rewired for US
Located in New York, NY
Olde Good Things has just acquired a limited supply of these fantastic Holophane globes from Paris, ready to be transformed into great contemporary lighting for either a residential ...
Steel
XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960 Set/24x
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960 This exceptional extra-large Holophane pendant light is a rare and iconic example of mid-century industrial...
Metal
$4,500 / item
A Parisian Holophane Glass Street Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an original 1960s Paris Globe Holophane streetlight from Paris, France, now converted to a pendant light. The hallmark of Holophane luminaries, or lighting fixtures, is the b...
Glass
1960's Original Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Lamps - Large 16 Inch
Located in Hook, Hampshire
This is the iconic Parisian globe lamp used throughout Paris for street lighting and sadly removed from use in the late 20th Century, we have repurposed the extraordinary prismatic g...
Glass
1960's Original Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Lamps - Extra Large 20 Inch
Located in Hook, Hampshire
This is the iconic Parisian globe lamp used throughout Paris for street lighting and sadly removed from use in the late 20th Century, we have repurposed the extraordinary prismatic g...
Glass
1960's Original Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Lamps - Very Large 18 Inch
Located in Hook, Hampshire
This is the iconic Parisian globe lamp used throughout Paris for street lighting and sadly removed from use in the late 20th Century, we have repurposed the extraordinary prismatic g...
Glass
Holophane Boule Pendant Light
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
This light is an original Holophane street light from Paris, France.
Glass
Vintage Prismatic Glass Parisian Street Globes by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
The globes have been adapted into a stunning pendant light from their original pole mounted positions as street lighting.
Chrome
Art Deco ceiling light by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco ceiling light circa 1935. Pressed molded glass signed Holophane n° 2511. Hammered iron frame. 2 lights, E14 socket. In perfect condition. Height: 13.5 cm Width...
Iron
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
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 Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Originally used on t...
Cut Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Polished copper top a...
Cut Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Polished copper top and hoo...
Cut Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Polished copper top a...
Cut Glass
Extra Large Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Extra large Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Original...
Cut 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
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
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Originally used on t...
Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Originally used on th...
Glass
French Holophane Glass Street Lamp Converted to Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an original 1960s Paris globe Holophane streetlight from Paris, France now turned into a pendant light. The hallmark of Holophane luminaries, or lighting fixtures, is the bor...
Glass
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
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
Original Midcentury Parisian Holophane Glass Globe Pendant
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A large Parisian globe pendant light. 50cm model, circa 1950s, France. Thick glass which diffuses light. Originally they hung in Paris, as street lights. Now amazing...
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
1970s Parisian Holophane Globe Streetlight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful original set of Holophane street lights from Paris. Glass illuminates beautifully.
Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Originally used on t...
Glass
Parisian Spherical Holophane Pendant
Located in Round Top, TX
Spherical Holophane pendant, originally from a street light in Paris, France with prismatic glass shades that provide a combination of even uplight and downlight, circa 1960.
Glass
Big Vintage Parisian Street Pendant Lights, Holophane, 1970s
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
These lights are original Holophane street light from Paris, France. Manufactured during the 1970s.
Glass, Fiberglass
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.