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Art Deco Holophane Industrial Glass Pendant Lamp, France, 1930s
Art Deco Holophane Industrial Glass Pendant Lamp, France, 1930s

Art Deco Holophane Industrial Glass Pendant Lamp, France, 1930s

By Holophane

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

features a clear prismatic glass Holophane lamp shade and patinated brass glass holder, chain and canopy

Category

Vintage 1930s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Vintage Brass Holophane Ceiling Chandelier Pendant Light Lamp
Large Antique Vintage Brass Holophane Ceiling Chandelier Pendant Light Lamp

Large Antique Vintage Brass Holophane Ceiling Chandelier Pendant Light Lamp

By Holophane

Located in Sale, GB

comprises of two sections of glass (both stamped 'Patent No. 20222 1909 Holophane 6310') and four prismatic

Category

Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Industrial Scalloped Prismatic Holophane Bell Pendant Light
Industrial Scalloped Prismatic Holophane Bell Pendant Light

Industrial Scalloped Prismatic Holophane Bell Pendant Light

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Industrial, early 20th century, Holophane glass pendant light features a deeply cut, prismatic

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1940 Vintage RARE Industrial Holophane Triple Glass Sub Station Lights -
1940 Vintage RARE Industrial Holophane Triple Glass Sub Station Lights -

1940 Vintage RARE Industrial Holophane Triple Glass Sub Station Lights -

By Holophane

Located in Surrey, BC

lighting UK company Holophane began to manufacture prismatic glass pretty much at the birth of electricity

Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Holophane 'Reflector-Refractor' Prismatic Glass Pendant Light
Holophane 'Reflector-Refractor' Prismatic Glass Pendant Light

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

Category

20th Century British Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Small Antique Holophane Frosted Glass Light Shades with Original Brass Fittings
Small Antique Holophane Frosted Glass Light Shades with Original Brass Fittings

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

Category

Vintage 1930s English Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Large Copper and Holophane Lead Crystal Pendant Light
Mid-20th Century Large Copper and Holophane Lead Crystal Pendant Light

Mid-20th Century Large Copper and Holophane Lead Crystal Pendant Light

By Holophane

Located in Nantucket, MA

decommissioned ship coupled with a large, prismatic Holophane lead crystal plate. Includes brass canopy and 4' of

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Copper

1940’s Original Holophane Mottled Prismatic Pendant Lamps
1940’s Original Holophane Mottled Prismatic Pendant Lamps

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

Category

Vintage 1940s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Porcelain Graetzin and Prismatic Holophane Glass Gas Lamp
Porcelain Graetzin and Prismatic Holophane Glass Gas Lamp

Porcelain Graetzin and Prismatic Holophane Glass Gas Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

of vented cutouts. It has a very unique cupped Holophane shade with a 9 inch diameter. These shades

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Industrial Prismatic Holophane Glass Globe Pendant
Early 20th Century Industrial Prismatic Holophane Glass Globe Pendant

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Prismatic Holophane Glass And Brass 6in Globe Pendant Light
Prismatic Holophane Glass And Brass 6in Globe Pendant Light

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Art Deco GEC / Holophane Glass Table Desk Lamp, c.1920
Antique Brass Art Deco GEC / Holophane Glass Table Desk Lamp, c.1920

Antique Brass Art Deco GEC / Holophane Glass Table Desk Lamp, c.1920

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1, Holophane

Located in London, GB

quality and heavy duty cast brass construction, twin-armed desk lamp with elegant prismatic glass

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Gas Top Holophane Dome
Large Gas Top Holophane Dome

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Square Holophane Pendant Light
Square Holophane Pendant Light

Square Holophane Pendant Light

Located in Baltimore, MD

Rare square prismatic Holophane shade complete with original hanging hardware including cast

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

1970's Late Production Prismatic And Chrome Lamps - Pair
1970's Late Production Prismatic And Chrome Lamps - Pair

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

Category

Vintage 1970s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Edwardian Antique Copper Brass Holophane Glass Gasolier Ceiling Light. c.1900
Edwardian Antique Copper Brass Holophane Glass Gasolier Ceiling Light. c.1900

Edwardian Antique Copper Brass Holophane Glass Gasolier Ceiling Light. c.1900

Located in London, GB

patina to the original coppered finish. Fitted with a matching pair of original Holophane ‘acorn’ shades

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Gilt Brass Holophane Pinecone Torchiere Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920
Antique Gilt Brass Holophane Pinecone Torchiere Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920

Antique Gilt Brass Holophane Pinecone Torchiere Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

metalware of high quality complete, likely made by GEC, with Holophane pinecone prismatic glass shade

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass GEC Holophane Acorn Torchiere Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920
Antique Brass GEC Holophane Acorn Torchiere Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920

Antique Brass GEC Holophane Acorn Torchiere Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

metalware of high quality complete with Holophane acorn prismatic glass shade - stamped to tip. Rewired to

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Brass GEC Rise and Fall Holophane Glass Ceiling Light Lamp, c.1930
Art Deco Brass GEC Rise and Fall Holophane Glass Ceiling Light Lamp, c.1930

Art Deco Brass GEC Rise and Fall Holophane Glass Ceiling Light Lamp, c.1930

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

patina - with a matching prismatic glass Holophane shades. Super elegant and very versatile - the cables

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1920 Large Industrial Sconce Lights with Mercury Glass Shades
1920 Large Industrial Sconce Lights with Mercury Glass Shades

1920 Large Industrial Sconce Lights with Mercury Glass Shades

Located in Surrey, BC

ribbed prismatic green mercury glass shades designed to maximize downward light output, paired with brass

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Fine French 1950s Glass and Chrome Cylindrical Flush Mount by Perzel
Fine French 1950s Glass and Chrome Cylindrical Flush Mount by Perzel

Fine French 1950s Glass and Chrome Cylindrical Flush Mount by Perzel

By Atelier Jean Perzel

Located in Long Island City, NY

glass with three chrome studs that support a prismatic glass lens (holophane).

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

2 Fine French 1950s Glass and Chrome Flush Mounts by Perzel
2 Fine French 1950s Glass and Chrome Flush Mounts by Perzel

2 Fine French 1950s Glass and Chrome Flush Mounts by Perzel

By Atelier Jean Perzel

Located in Long Island City, NY

enameled optical glass with three chrome studs that support a prismatic glass lens (holophane). Price is

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Unique 1906 Street Lamp Style light
Unique 1906 Street Lamp Style light

Unique 1906 Street Lamp Style light

By Early Electrics Design Studio

Located in Peekskill, NY

heater. The finish is a beautiful warm gray baked-on porcelain over cast iron. With an early prismatic

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Rare American Arts & Crafts Holophane Marked Prismatic Glass Pendant circa 1930
Rare American Arts & Crafts Holophane Marked Prismatic Glass Pendant circa 1930

Rare American Arts & Crafts Holophane Marked Prismatic Glass Pendant circa 1930

By Holophane

Located in Lisse, NL

Early 20th century, "Patent Holophane U.S.A." marked pendant. If you are looking for a rare and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of 1930's Holophane Prismatic Large Wall Sconces
Pair of 1930's Holophane Prismatic Large Wall Sconces

Pair of 1930's Holophane Prismatic Large Wall Sconces

By Holophane

Located in Fairfax, VA

Pair of attractive 1930's large double light Holophane prismatic glass French wall sconces

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Ceiling-Mounted Holophane
Ceiling-Mounted Holophane

Ceiling-Mounted Holophane

Unavailable|$198 / set

Ceiling-Mounted Holophane

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

A ceiling mounted Holophane prismatic shade with bronzed adjustable mount. English, 1930s.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

Chrome Holophane Pendant, circa 1940
Chrome Holophane Pendant, circa 1940

Chrome Holophane Pendant, circa 1940

Unavailable|$1,075 / item

Chrome Holophane Pendant, circa 1940

By Holophane

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Quantity Available Sleek Mid Century Modern Prismatic Holophane with Prismatic glass on Brushed

Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Set of Three Midcentury Holophane Pendant Lamps, England, circa 1930
Set of Three Midcentury Holophane Pendant Lamps, England, circa 1930

Set of Three Midcentury Holophane Pendant Lamps, England, circa 1930

Located in East Hampton, NY

Hanging industrial lighting fixtures made by Holophane, original bronze fittings, original

Category

Vintage 1930s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Large Vintage Industrial Prismatic Holophane Pendant Lights
Large Vintage Industrial Prismatic Holophane Pendant Lights

Large Vintage Industrial Prismatic Holophane Pendant Lights

By Holophane

Located in Heathfield, East Sussex

These beautiful vintage commercial grade Holophane ceiling lights are a design Classic. Reclaimed

Category

Vintage 1970s English Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Large Vintage Industrial Prismatic Holophane Pendant Lights
Large Vintage Industrial Prismatic Holophane Pendant Lights

Large Vintage Industrial Prismatic Holophane Pendant Lights

By Holophane

Located in Heathfield, East Sussex

These beautiful vintage commercial grade Holophane ceiling lights are a design Classic. Reclaimed

Category

Vintage 1970s English Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass and Brass Former Gas Wall Lamp, c.1920
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass and Brass Former Gas Wall Lamp, c.1920

Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass and Brass Former Gas Wall Lamp, c.1920

By Holophane

Located in London, GB

gas lamp converted to electricity. Completed with Holophane prismatic glass shades - stamped to rim

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass and Brass Swan Neck Wall Lamp, c.1920
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass and Brass Swan Neck Wall Lamp, c.1920

Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass and Brass Swan Neck Wall Lamp, c.1920

By Holophane

Located in London, GB

, former gas lamps converted to electricity. Completed with Holophane prismatic glass shades - stamped to

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Reclaimed Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Lights with Brass Galleries
Reclaimed Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Lights with Brass Galleries

Reclaimed Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Lights with Brass Galleries

By Holophane

Located in Nottingham, GB

VINTAGE HOLOPHANE PRISMATIC GLASS CHAPEL PENDANT LIGHTS PRICE IS PER LIGHT An attractive run of

Category

Vintage 1930s English Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Light
Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Light

Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Light

By Holophane

Located in Stockbridge, GB

‘Holophane’. The glass prismatic shade looks great both lit and unlit. The light has retained its original

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Light
Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Light

Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Light

By Holophane

Located in Stockbridge, GB

‘Holophane’. The glass prismatic shade looks great both lit and unlit. The light has retained its original

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Table Lamp in Holophane Prismatic Glass and Metal a pair available
Art Deco Table Lamp in Holophane Prismatic Glass and Metal a pair available

Art Deco Table Lamp in Holophane Prismatic Glass and Metal a pair available

By Holophane

Located in Crespières, FR

Refitted Train Light in Metal and Holophane Prismatic Glass Dome a pair available. Exceptional

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Holophane Prismatic Ceiling Light, 3 in stock
Holophane Prismatic Ceiling Light, 3 in stock

Holophane Prismatic Ceiling Light, 3 in stock

By Holophane

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Crafted by renowned company Holophane, pioneers of prismatic lighting in late 19th-century US, this

Category

1990s British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Lights by André Blondel, 1920s
Set of 3 Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Lights by André Blondel, 1920s

Set of 3 Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Lights by André Blondel, 1920s

By Holophane

Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR

Set of 3 Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Lights by André Blondel, France, 1920s Vintage Design

Category

20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Three Part Holophane Prismatic Pendant
Three Part Holophane Prismatic Pendant

Three Part Holophane Prismatic Pendant

Located in Culver City, CA

Cast bronze cage, original chain and three hook, intermediate hook.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Industrial Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. 1920
Vintage Industrial Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. 1920

Vintage Industrial Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. 1920

By Holophane

Located in London, GB

Elegantly formed glass pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920 Prismatic glass shade

Category

Vintage 1920s English Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Lights
Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Lights

Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Lights

By Holophane

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Manufactured by ‘Holophane’. The shapely glass prismatic shades look great both lit and unlit. The lights have

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Lights
Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Lights

Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Lights

By Holophane

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Manufactured by ‘Holophane’. The shapely glass prismatic shades look great both lit and unlit. The lights have

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Brass Church Pendant Light
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Brass Church Pendant Light

Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Brass Church Pendant Light

By Holophane

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Antique Holophane 2 Part Pendant Light – A An original Holophane ‘Reflector Refractor’ glass

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Brass Church Pendant Light
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Brass Church Pendant Light

Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Brass Church Pendant Light

By Holophane

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Antique Holophane 2 Part Pendant Light – B An original Holophane ‘Reflector Refractor’ glass

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Lights
Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Lights

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

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Pendant Light
Large Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Pendant Light

Large Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Pendant Light

By Holophane

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Large Antique Glass Holophane Frill Pendant Light – L A rare large antique frill glass prismatic

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Copper

Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Lights
Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Lights

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

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Brass Church Wall Light
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Brass Church Wall Light

Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Brass Church Wall Light

By Holophane

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Antique Brass Wall Light with Holophane Glass Shade An original Holophane glass wall light

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Light - Blue Tint
Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Light - Blue Tint

Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Light - Blue Tint

By Holophane

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Antique Holophane Pendant Light – Blue Tint – A A vintage bell pendant glass light Manufactured by

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Copper

Brass and Holophane Prismatic Globe Sconces
Brass and Holophane Prismatic Globe Sconces

Brass and Holophane Prismatic Globe Sconces

Located in Culver City, CA

Beautifully aged brass arm and fitter, with prismatic globe shade. Made in England, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Antique 'Tulip' Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. c.1920
Antique 'Tulip' Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. c.1920

Antique 'Tulip' Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. c.1920

By Holophane

Located in London, GB

seen tulip shape, the prismatic glass and open bottom stamped Holophane to rim. Original oxidized

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Three Part Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light
Large Vintage Three Part Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light

Large Vintage Three Part Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light

By Holophane

Located in Nottingham, GB

catalogue snippet the Holophane Reflector - Refractors form totally enclosed prismatic glassware, originally

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Blondel Bowl Flush Light Fitting
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Blondel Bowl Flush Light Fitting

Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Blondel Bowl Flush Light Fitting

By Holophane

Located in Nottingham, GB

rare Holophane 12" Blondel Prismatic Glass Bowl. The Glass is marked "HOLOPHANE" 6512 and BLONDEL BOWL

Category

Vintage 1930s British Industrial Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

20th Century Three Part Holophane Prismatic Glass Lantern Light
20th Century Three Part Holophane Prismatic Glass Lantern Light

20th Century Three Part Holophane Prismatic Glass Lantern Light

By Holophane

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A Holophane three part prismatic pendant in original condition all glass in very good condition

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Early 20th Century Industrial Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light
Early 20th Century Industrial Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light

Early 20th Century Industrial Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light

By Holophane

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A industrial Holophane pendant light, with its high quality prismatic shade, housed in a spun

Category

Early 20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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Holophane Prismatic For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal holophane prismatic for your home. A holophane prismatic — often made from glass, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer holophane prismatic, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right holophane prismatic, those designed in Industrial, Arts and Crafts and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made holophane prismatic over the years, but those crafted by Holophane and Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Holophane Prismatic?

A holophane prismatic can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,050, while the lowest priced sells for $156 and the highest can go for as much as $6,141.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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.