Pair of Teardrop Shape Prismatic Holophane Glass Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of industrial pendant lights feature teardrop shape, prismatic, Holophane glass shades with porcelain and brass switch fitters newly wired with 36 inches of braided gray cloth c...
Brass
$750 / set
Square Holophane Domes - Matching Pair
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a unique square Holophane that measures 8 inches at its widest point. We love Holophane lamps because of the wonderful light they project. The glass is all prismatic and desi...
Glass
Pair Vintage Antique Two Part Copper Holophane Glass Ceiling Pendants Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful pair of two part copper Holophane ceiling pendants, England circa 1920
Copper
Large Matching Pair of Dome Over Square Holophane Pendents
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a hard to find Holophane lamp. On the narrow dimension it measures 13 inches across. The profile is a pyramid with a domed top. The thick glass has deep prismatic patterns. T...
Glass
$1,450 / set
Pair Of Holophane Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of holophane glass pendant lights in antique bronze finish metal with stationary rods and ceiling plates.
Metal
Industrial Ribbed Pendant Lamp Holophane Style Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Steel industrial style ribbed glass pendant lamp Holophane finished in a dark finish Pair A holophane glass ceiling fixture is a type of lighting fixture that features a glass shade...
Steel
$1,046Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of holophane glass pendant industrial lamp 50s, France
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Pair of Industrial Holophane Glass Pendant Lamps, 1950s France A striking pair of vintage industrial pendant lamps from France, dating to the 1950s, featuring signature Holophane pr...
Glass
Pair Vintage Antique English Three Part Holophane Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
A wonderful pair of three part Holophane ceiling pendants with chain and ceiling roses, England circa 1930.
Brass
Pair of Bespoke Art Deco Design Holophane Globular Glass Pendant Ceiling Lights
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Pair of Bespoke Art Deco Desig Holophane Glass Pendant Tiered Ceiling Lights.
Brass
$4,504 / set
Pair Of Double Dome Holophane Chandeliers
Located in Cheshire, GB
A striking pair of industrial double dome chandeliers in the Holophane manner, notable for their robust construction and distinctive early 20th-century aesthetic. Each fixture is for...
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern C1955 Holophane Industrial Lamps
By Halophane
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of heavy thick and ribbed industrial pendant lamps by Holophane.
Steel
Pair of 1930s British Hanging Lights With Ribbed Holophane Shades
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1930s English hanging pendants with two-lights and ribbed glass holophane shades.
Brass, Copper
Art Deco Pair of Holophane Industrial Pendands, Chandelier, France 1940
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco Pair of Holophane Industrial Pendands, France 1940. glass shades in top condition. aluminium mount.
Aluminum
Perzel, pair of small brass and glass ceiling lights, holophane lens, circa 1930
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Perzel, pair of small brass and glass ceiling lights, holophane lens, circa 1930 signed no longer published
Brass
Pair Antique Vintage French Holophane Flush Mounted Glass Ceiling Pendants Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful pair of flush mounted brass and cut glass ceiling lamps, France circa 1930. - The circular brass ceiling mounts house the most wonderful prismatic cut glass shades whic...
Brass
Perfect Size and Brilliant Design Pair of French Holophane Marked Chandeliers
By Holophane
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing & Rare Pair of Midcentury Modern Holophane Chrome & Glass Pendant Lights.
Chrome
Pair Holophane Pendants wiht Screw Mounted Glass
By Holophane
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Pair Holophane Pendants wiht Screw Mounted Glass
Aluminum
Pair Large 14" Holophane Shade Priced Per Pair
By Holophane
Located in Prescott, US
Priced per pair. Both in excellent condition. From a Catholic church gymnasium in Wisconsin. These are the largest we have seen in this 3 piece variety at 14 inches across. The two 1...
Glass
Large Sailor Hat Holophane Pendants, Pair
Located in Peekskill, NY
We found this matching pair of dramatic looking holopane pendants. They were found packed and stored away for over 50 years.
Glass
Pair of Holophane Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A pair of glass pendant lamps. Early 20th century.
Brass
Pair of Holophane Industrial Pendant Fixtures
By Holophane
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous pair of Holophane Industrial pendant fixtures with original ribbed glass and diffuser.
Pair of Large Sailor Hat Holophane Pendants
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
We found a nice pair of these dramatic looking homophone pendants.
Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Pair Of Antique Glass Holophane Pendant Lights – C A pair of antique pendant glass lights Manufactured by ‘Holophane’.
Brass
Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Pair Of Antique Glass Holophane Pendant Lights – B A pair of antique pendant glass lights Manufactured by ‘Holophane’.
Brass
Pair of Pendant Lamps by Holophane, France - 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Berlin, DE
About this object: The well-known functional lighting manufacturer HOLOPHANE also created this interesting pair. The reflector is made of pressed glass, which was stove-enameled in w...
Glass
Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Pair of Antique Glass Holophane Pendant Lights – E A matching pair of antique frilly glass prismatic pendant light shades, these shades looks great both lit and unlit.
Brass
Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Pair of Antique Glass Holophane Pendant Lights – D A matching pair of antique frilly glass prismatic pendant light shades, these shades looks great both lit and unlit.
Brass
Pair Of Antique Milk Glass Church Holophane Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Pair Of Antique Milk Glass Holophane Pendant Lights – D A pair of antique pendant milk glass lights salvaged from a chapel.
Brass
Rare Copper Plated Holophane Industrial Hanging Pendant Lights, Pair
By Holophane
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This industrial yet elegant hanging lamp from the 1940s features a Holophane glass shade. These pendant lights are connected by an aluminum casing fixed to the top of the light fixtu...
Copper
Sold
H 12.6 in Dm 10.44 in
Pair of Vintage Industrial Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Lights, c.1930
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A pair of industrial prismatic glass pendant lights made by Holophane. c.1930 Beautiful crisp prismatic glass 'Stiletto' reflectors bearing the Holophane makers mark with industrial...
Metal
Pair of Early 20th Century Prismatic Holophane Acorn Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of acorn shaped, prismatic, Holophane pendant lights feature elongated brass, X-ray fitters with porcelain paddle switch sockets are newly wired with 36 inches of brown cloth cord.
Brass
Pair of Antique Holophane Pendant Lights with Aged Copper Fittings
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Holophane Elegance: Pair of Antique Fluted Glass Pendants Elevate any space with this pair of antique Holophane pendant lights.
Copper
Sold
H 14.57 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Pair Antique Caged Holophane Prismatic Glass Ceiling Pendants Lights Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- A rare and beautiful pair of caged glass Holophanes, English circa 1930
Glass
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in L 19.69 in
Extra Large Midcentury Parisian Glass Globe Ball Pendant Lights, Holophane, Pair
By Holophane
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Classic pair of French Holophane globe lamps used throughout Paris in the late 1950s, early 1960s as streetlights.
Metal
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
Extra Large Midcentury Parisian Glass Globe Ball Pendant Lights, Holophane, Pair
By Holophane
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Classic pair of French Holophane globe lamps used throughout Paris in the late 1950s, early 1960s as streetlights.
Metal
Sold
H 10.24 in Dm 10.04 in
Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Brass Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Pair of Large Antique Glass Holophane Frill Pendant Lights A pair of large antique frill glass prismatic pendant light shade which look great both lit and unlit.
Brass
Rare Pair of Holophane Lead Crystal Pendants with Original Shade Cover
By Holophane
Located in Nantucket, MA
This is a rare pair of lead crystal Holophane shades with their original fiberglass shade cover which shows some color changes due to use and hang from their original steel fixture.<...
Steel
Sold
H 17.33 in Dm 8.67 in
Pair Antique Copper Arts & Crafts Holophane Stiletto Glass Pendant Light, c.1910
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A striking pair of Holophane 'Stiletto' pendants lights with copper galleries. c.1910.
Copper
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 15.36 in
Pair Extra Large Holophane Prismatic Glass and Copper Gilt Caged Pendants Lights
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A pair extra large three part prismatic glass Holophane lanterns, housed within their original elaborate gilt copper cages.
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 7.88 in
Pair of Antique Rare Blue Holophane Glass Pendant Light with Copper Galleries
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
A beautiful pair of Vintage Blue Holophane Pendant Lights SOLD AS A PAIR Rare blue Holophane prismatic E200 shades with a frosted / etched finish mounted to original Holophane ...
Brass
Pair of Unique Holophane Globe Pendents.
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are simple prismatic holophane globes. What I like are the mixed patterns on the top and bottom of each. Holophane glass gives off the best defused light. Priced as a pair. Fo...
Sold
H 16.54 in Dm 13.98 in
Four Large Holophane Prismatic Glass Bronze Caged Pendants Lights Sold in Pairs
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very good run of four large three part prismatic glass Holophane lanterns, housed within their original elaborate bronze copper cages. The bronze has a wonderful patina with a spr...
Bronze
Skirted Bell Holophane Pendents - Matching Pair
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
I think this is the best looking prismatic lamp we have ever offered. It has a 15.5 inch diameter decorative crown and hangs from 3 contoured outrigger rods. We love Holophane lamps ...
Glass
Acorn Holophane Gas Lamps - Matching Pair
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a perfect matching pair of these lamps. Both were originally gas lamps. They have been converted to electric and take standard Edison bulbs. The top is heavy cast iron with a...
Iron, Steel
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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