$2,104 / item
H 22.84 in Dm 13.78 in
1 of 3 Large Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s Two tiers structure gathering 18 structured
Murano Glass
$1,800
H 35 in Dm 13 in
J.T. Kalmar Vienna Ice Glass Disc "Blatt" Mid-Century Chandelier, Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Austrian three-tiered chandelier, model "Blatt" executed by Kalmar Vienna in the 1960s
Metal, Nickel
$4,569 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 15.36 in
1 of 8 Rare Murano Ice Glass Chandelier Prisma, by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 8 rare and striking chandeliers by Kalmar, model Prisma, produced in the 1970s. This
Murano Glass
$1,984 / item
H 22.84 in Dm 13.78 in
1 of 5 Large Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s Two tiers structure gathering 18 structured
Murano Glass
$1,984 / item
H 22.84 in Dm 13.78 in
1 of 2 Large Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s Two tiers structure gathering 18 structured
Murano Glass
$2,525 / item
H 35.44 in Dm 15.75 in
1 of 4 Large Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s Three tiers structure gathering 28 structured
Murano Glass
$2,525 / item
H 35.44 in Dm 15.75 in
1 of 2 Large Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s Three tiers structure gathering 28 structured
Murano Glass
$5,200
H 35 in W 21 in D 21 in
Huge J.T. Kalmar Square Chandelier with Frosted Ice Glass Panels, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
. Stunning design, the chandelier has 24 square thick frosted ice glass panels (7x7 in) dangling on it. In
Metal
$2,525 / item
H 35.44 in Dm 15.75 in
1 of 2 Large Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s Three tiers structure gathering 28 structured
Murano Glass
$3,350
H 34.65 in Dm 12.21 in
1960 Italy Mazzega Iced Pendant Chandelier Murano Glass & Chrome by Carlo Nason
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
frame. Hanging glass resembles ice. Designed by Carlo Nason. Gem from the time. With this light you make
Chrome
$1,491
H 31.5 in Dm 17.72 in
12-armed Wagon Wheel Chandelier with Ice Glass Shades and Brass Frame, Germany
Located in Cork, IE
This early 1970s take on a wagon-wheel chandelier is an exceptional find, as it appears to have
Metal, Brass
$4,545
H 31.5 in Dm 26.38 in
Sciolari 15 lights slight gilded chrome and perspex Chandelier model Ice, Italy
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Catania, CT
Produced in Italy during the 60s by Sciolari, it is in fair vintage condition with trace of age and use. Made from gilded chrome and perspex, it mounts 15 sockets for E14 bulb. Heigh...
Metal
$9,859 / set
H 31.5 in Dm 13.78 in
Set of Four Kalmar Ice Glass Light Fixtures, Two Wall Scones and Two Chandeliers
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
condition. The chandeliers and the wall sconces can be disassembled and the ice crystal sheets individually
Brass, Steel
$3,607
H 34.65 in W 29.53 in D 21.66 in
Large Modernist French Art Deco Bronze Wood Brass Six-Light Ice Glass Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
French Art Deco engraved bronze on wood six ice glass shades chandelier, circa 1950. 6-light bulbs
Brass, Bronze
$3,160Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 19.69 in
1 ’of 2’ Cascading Doria 20" Murano Chandelier Iced Glass Tubes, Germany 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant, large four-tier chandelier with lots of textured Murano ice glass tubes hanging on a white
Metal
$2,490
H 11 in W 12 in D 12 in
J.T. Kalmar Ice Cube Glass Flush Mount Chandelier or Sconce, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
stainless steel and has five nice cubic ice glass lampshades on it. In very good condition with marginal
Stainless Steel
$9,138 / set
H 31.5 in Dm 17.72 in
Set of 4 Kalmar Ice Glass Light Fixtures, 2 Wall Scones and 2 Chandeliers
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
chandeliers and the wall sconces can be disassembled and the ice crystal sheets individually wrapped for easy
Brass
$2,290Sale Price / item|27% Off
H 26.78 in Dm 11.82 in
1 'of 2' German Palwa Iced Sticks & Brass Chandelier by Christoph Palme 1960
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Iced Sticks chandelier with rods made of white and clear Murano glass held by a gold-plated
Brass, Gold Plate
$5,990
H 11.82 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
J.T. Kalmar 18" Cubist Flush Mount Chandelier Brass & Ice Glass, Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount ceiling light with 13 ice glass cubes on a golden brass frame. Manufactured by
Brass
$1,984 / item
H 21.66 in Dm 16.93 in
1 of 2 Stunning Murano Ice Glass Tubes Chandelier by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Fantastic two-tier midcentury chandeliers by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969
Brass
$4,058
H 44.1 in Dm 19.69 in
Large Mid-century modern chandelier ice glass from J.T. Kalmar 18 lights Austria
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Timeless & stunning! This 18 light J.T. Kalmar design chandelier, crafted in 1960 in Austria by
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$5,771 / item
H 43.31 in Dm 16.93 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Ice White and Light Blu Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
particular glass with sandblasted processing, with double color. The chandelier/lantern has a cylindrical
Brass
$1,791
H 20.87 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
4-Tier Doria Chandelier with 62 Glass Tubes Ice Glass Structured Glass, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Mannheim, DE
Beautiful chandelier manufactured by Doria Leuchten (Doria-Werk Walter Donner GmbH & Co. KG, Fürth
Brass
$1,743 / item
H 40.56 in Dm 16.93 in
1 of 2 Stunning Murano Ice Glass Tubes Chandelier by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic three-tier midcentury chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Three
Brass
$1,743 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 17.72 in
1 of 2 Doria Ice Glass Tubes Chandelier with Brass Surround, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful chandelier with Murano glass tubes brass surrounding a brass ring, by Doria, Germany
Brass
$1,743 / item
H 40.56 in Dm 16.93 in
1 of 2 Stunning Murano Ice Glass Tubes Chandelier by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic three-tier midcentury chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Three
Brass
$1,563 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 17.72 in
1 of 2 Doria Ice Glass Tubes Chandelier with Brass Surround, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful chandelier with Murano glass tubes brass surrounding a brass ring, by Doria, Germany
Murano Glass
$1,563 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 17.72 in
1 of 2 Doria Ice Glass Tubes Chandelier with Brass Surround, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful chandelier with Murano glass tubes brass surrounding a brass ring, by Doria, Germany
Brass
$1,743 / item
H 40.56 in Dm 16.93 in
1 of 2 Stunning Murano Ice Glass Tubes Chandelier by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic three-tier midcentury chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Three
Brass
$18,900 / item
H 14.57 in Dm 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier 'Soria' by Kalmar, Ice Glass Nickel, 1970, 1 of 3
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). These chandeliers are the largest version of this series and
Metal, Chrome, Nickel
$2,344 / item
H 31.5 in Dm 19.69 in
1 of 3 Large Rare Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s Three tiers structure gathering 22 structured
Murano Glass
$5,410
H 27.56 in Dm 16.54 in
Pair of Large Modern Three-Tiered Brass Ice Glass Chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
sockets and three layers of 28 textured solid ice glass sheets dangling from it. This unique chandeliers
Metal, Brass
$4,208
H 34.65 in W 29.53 in D 21.66 in
Large Modernist French Art Deco Gilt Bronze on Wood 6-Light Ice Glass Chandelier
By Arlus
Located in Coimbra, PT
Unusual French Art Deco in engraved bronze and brass on wood with 6-light ice glass shades
Brass, Bronze
$1,743 / item
H 40.56 in Dm 16.93 in
1 of 3 Stunning Murano Ice Glass Tubes Chandelier by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic three-tier midcentury chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. Three
Brass
$2,705 / item
H 31.5 in Dm 19.69 in
1 of 2 Large Rare Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s Three tiers structure gathering many structured
Murano Glass
$2,693
H 43.31 in Dm 25.6 in
Sciolari 9 lights slight gilded chrome and perspex Chandelier model Ice, Italy 6
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Catania, CT
Produced in Italy during the 60s by Sciolari, it is in fair vintage condition with trace of age and use. Made from gilded chrome and perspex, it mounts 9 sockets for E14 bulb. Height...
Metal
$5,170 / set
H 27.56 in Dm 14.18 in
Pair of Large Modern Three-Tiered Chrome Ice Glass Chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
sockets and three layers of 18 textured solid ice glass sheets dangling from it. This unique chandeliers
Steel, Chrome
$5,170 / set
H 27.56 in Dm 14.18 in
Pair of Large Modern Three-Tiered Chrome Ice Glass Chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
sockets and three layers of 18 textured solid ice glass sheets dangling from it. This unique chandeliers
Steel, Chrome
Modern Minimalist "Crushed Ice" Pendant Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern Minimalist "Crushed Ice" Pendant Lamp, the chromed metal frame filled with glass crystal
Chrome
Modern Minimalist "Crushed Ice" Pendant Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern Minimalist "Crushed Ice" Pendant Lamp, the chromed metal frame filled with glass crystal
Chrome
Circular Ice Block Ceiling Fixture, Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
This shimmery unlacquered brass fixture blown to appear as if constructed from blocks of ice is
Brass
Midcentury Ice Glass Pendant by Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury ice glass pendant by Kalmar. Perfect vintage condition. Measurements: Height 33.5
Brass
JT Kalmar Tiered Ice Glass Pendant 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
No one produced more ice glass in the 1960s than Austrian lighting company JT Kalmar. Although it
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Kalmar Modern Ice Glass Pendants, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
1970s. Lovely design, each chandelier has sockets and one layer of extremely stylish textured solid ice
Blown Glass
Mid-Century ice lucite pendant lamp , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-Century ice lucite pendant lamp , 1970s Dimensions: 90 cm Height, 25,5Height shade, 30cm
Plastic
1970's Kalmar Ice Crystal Glass Pendant
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Schoorl, NL
This is a stunning Kalmar ice glass crystal pendant from the 1970s. The glass looks like pure ice
Glass
Single Mid-Century 'Ice' Glass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A pair of unusual 'ice drip' glass pendant lights. France, c1970s. No chain or ceiling rose was
Brass
Ice Glass Pendant by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame nickel-plated with 12 ice glass panels, fitted with one E27 socket, made by J.T. Kalmar
Brass
Ice Glass Pendant by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame painted with six ice glass panels, fitted with one E27 socket, made by J.T. Kalmar in
Brass
Extra Large Custom Ice Block Ceiling Fixture
Located in Westport, CT
This shimmery nickel-ed ceiling fixture blown to appear as if constructed from blocks of ice is
Glass
Large Ice Glass J.T. Kalmar Pendant
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
J.T. Kalmar ice glass pendant from 1960's. total lenght 120cm (47.24in) lenght of the lamp only
Steel
1970s Italian Fontana Arte chrome and Glass ice Pendant
Located in London, GB
Chic Murano glass pendant made of thick faceted ice effect glass pieces in palest green forming a
Chrome
Kinkeldey Crystal Ice Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
By Kinkeldey
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Kinkeldey ice glass chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. The light is made of an aluminium
Aluminum
Kinkeldey Crystal Ice Glass Hanging Lamp, circa 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Kinkeldey ice glass chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its beautiful
Aluminum
20th Century Ice cube pendant lights - 6 Available
Located in Malton, GB
These are a stunning glass pendant light simulating an ice cube. They came from Scarborough theatre
Glass
Heavy Ice Glass Pendant Lamp by Staff, 1960s, Germany
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Heavy Ice Glass Pendant Lamp by Staff, 1960s, Germany Minimalist and rare design hanging lamp
Metal
1970s Thick 'Ice' Glass Pendant Attributed to Lobmeyr
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Schoorl, NL
A stunning ice glass crystal pendant from the 1970s. I love how the glass breaks the light and
Chrome
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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