Holophane 'Reflector-Refractor' Prismatic Glass Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautifully formed pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920. The lamp has one socket for incandescent lamps with screw base or E27 type LEDs. It is possible to install thi...
Metal, Chrome
Small Antique Holophane Frosted Glass Light Shades with Original Brass Fittings
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
ANTIQUE SMALL HOLOPHANE FROSTED PRISMATIC GLASS PENDANT LIGHTS PRICE IS PER LIGHT An attractive run of small antique Holophane frosted prismatic glass light with original aged brass...
Brass
Huge Early Two-Part French Holophane Glass Street Lantern Pendant Light, C.1930
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An XL prismatic glass Holophane street lantern. French, c.1930.
Metal
1940’s Original Holophane Mottled Prismatic Pendant Lamps
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Original Holophane Mottled Prismatic Pendant Lamps. Holophane was founded in France in the late 19th Century and they are famous for inventing and perfecting borosilicate gla...
Aluminum
Porcelain Graetzin and Prismatic Holophane Glass Gas Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This newly wired gas lamp signed GRAETZIN has a small white porcelain body with an interesting ring of vented cutouts. It has a very unique cupped Holophane shade with a 9 inch diame...
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Industrial Prismatic Holophane Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pendant features a 6 inch prismatic, Holophane glass globe shade with antique coiled gas converted brass fitter, pull chain and canopy.
Brass
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
Antique Brass Art Deco GEC / Holophane Glass Table Desk Lamp, c.1920
By Holophane, General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
An incredible quality and highly desirable double armed brass table lamp made by GEC. c.1920 High quality and heavy duty cast brass construction, twin-armed desk lamp with elegant p...
Brass
$485 / item
Square Holophane Pendant Light
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rare square prismatic Holophane shade complete with original hanging hardware including cast aluminium ventilated collar, RMC stem and ball-swivel canopy.
Aluminum
Large Gas Top Holophane Dome
Located in Peekskill, NY
Most Holophane or prismatic dome have a simple industrial look but this lamp is a bit different.
Brass
Holophane 'Blondel Stiletto' Pendant, England 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Two-part prismatic glass shades with the Holophane stamp inside rims, with simple three-hooked brass ring and hanger. 12"dia x 18.5"h ( fixture ) / 40" h ( overall ) Ref.
Brass
Matching Pair of Rare Pear Shaped Prismatic Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very early example of prismatic or Holophane glass. The shades are 1920 or older.
Art Glass
1970's Late Production Prismatic And Chrome Lamps - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Late Production Prismatic And Chrome Lamps – Pair. In the style of Holophane but not made by Holophane, however the prismatic glass is crisp and well produced.
Glass
Vintage Harry J. Bosworth Dental Lamp With Holophane Shades
Located in Dekalb, IL
Each bell‑top socket supports a Holophane‑style prismatic glass globe that throws an even, glare‑cutting wash perfect for benches, bars, or a gallery wall.
Steel, Cast Iron
Large French Edwardian Six-Light Brass Chandelier with Holophane Glass Shades
Located in Nottingham, GB
Particularly attractive are the six prismatic ribbed glass shades, designed to refract and diffuse the light while providing the distinctive optical quality associated with early Hol...
Brass
Edwardian Antique Copper Brass Holophane Glass Gasolier Ceiling Light. c.1900
Located in London, GB
Fitted with a matching pair of original Holophane ‘acorn’ shades - the classic prismatic form designed to throw a soft, even light while reducing glare.
Brass
1920 Large Industrial Sconce Lights with Mercury Glass Shades
Located in Surrey, BC
Competing alongside companies such as Holophane, Curtis specialized in prismatic glass technology that improved illumination in factories, banks, railway stations, and civic buildings.
Brass
Fine French 1950s Glass and Chrome Cylindrical Flush Mount by Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - A fine French Mid-Century cylinder-shaped flush mount / ceiling light in enameled glass with three chrome studs that support a prismatic glass lens (holophane).
Chrome
2 Fine French 1950s Glass and Chrome Flush Mounts by Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - Two fine French Mid-Century cylinder-shaped flush mounts / ceiling lights in enameled optical glass with three chrome studs that support a prismatic glass lens (holoph...
Chrome
Unique 1906 Street Lamp Style light
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
The finish is a beautiful warm gray baked-on porcelain over cast iron. With an early prismatic Holophane glass dome and a darkened 18 inch diameter shade added we end up with this on...
Porcelain
Rare American Arts & Crafts Holophane Marked Prismatic Glass Pendant circa 1930
By Holophane
Located in Lisse, NL
This wonderful and rare model with its two-piece prismatic glass shade is a real icon of the American industrial era.
Brass, 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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