Hanging lamp in Frosted Ice Glass by J. T. Kalmar for Kalmar Franken KG, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Delft, NL
Hanging lamp in frosted ice glass by J. T. Kalmar for Kalmar Franken KG, 1960s.
Metal
Elegant Ice Glass and Bronze Chendelier by J.T. Kamlar Franken KG, 1960s Austria
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The wall lamp come with 6 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 110/230 Volt. Delivery without bulb. Our lamps are checked, cl...
Metal
1 of 3 Large Stunning Murano Ice Glass Tubes Flush Mount by Doria Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic big midcentury chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. Many Murano glass cylinders are suspended from the fixture. Wonderful geometric design. High qual...
Metal
Glass Tube and Brass Chandelier by Doria, Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant ice glass tube nine-light chandelier in brass by Doria Leuchten.
Brass
1 of 3 Mid-Century Vintage Ice Glass and Chrome Flush Mount by Kinkeldey Germany
By Kinkeldey
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Kinkeldey pendant lamp with chrome hardware. Minimalist geometric and simply shaped small hanging ceiling light fixture made in Germany, in the 1970s. The light photographed is the e...
Metal, Chrome
$764Sale Price|48% Off
Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier Glass Murano with Chrome, Italy, 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in La xara, VC
This unique Gaetano Sciolari chandelier in ice frost glass murano are exceptional.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Glass & Brass, USA
By Lightolier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Mid-Century Modern 13 light "Ice Cube" chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier with frosted glass shades and brass finish frame.
Metal
Large three-Tier Venini Murano turquoise Glass Tube Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
The polisched nikel armature supports 52 large turquoise glass tubes which have a slightly textured effect to create an impressive "ice" like effect chandelier. it comes complete wit...
Blown Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Polar Chandeliers Italian Modern, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Murano polar ice color chandelier, each with 88 precious hand blown glass leaves hanging on the brass frame.
Blown Glass
$667Sale Price|55% Off
Kinkeldey Chandelier Glass Cristal with Gilt Gold, Austria 1970
By Kinkeldey
Located in La xara, VC
This unique Kindeldey glass chandelier in ice frost glass murano are exceptional.
Crystal
Pair of Murano Glass Polar Chandeliers Italian Modern, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Murano polar ice color chandelier, each with 88 precious hand blown glass leaves hanging on the brass frame.
Blown Glass
$1,025Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Murano Glass Chandelier by Doria Leuchten, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Bastogne, BE
Original Tubes of Chandelier looks like Ice glass what made this item awesome.
Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Polar Chandeliers Italian Modern, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Murano polar ice color chandelier, each with 88 precious hand blown glass leaves hanging on the brass frame.
Blown Glass
Doria Five-Tiers Blown Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1960
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
A gorgeous hand blown ice glass chandelier from the manufactory Doria, with several ice glass tubes in different lengths, a brass-plated frame, top design from the 1960s.
Metal, Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Polar Chandeliers Italian Modern, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Murano polar ice color chandelier, each with 88 precious hand blown glass leaves hanging on the brass frame.
Blown Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Polar Chandeliers Italian Modern, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Murano polar ice color chandelier, each with 88 precious hand blown glass leaves hanging on the brass frame.
Blown Glass
Style of Venini, Mid-Century Modern Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier, 1979
By Venini
Located in Murano, Venezia
The glass tubes have a processing called "Ghiaccio" Ice. This fantastic chandelier contains 19 light bulbs E27 / E26 This magnificent work will give light to any environment, spreadi...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Metal Chandelier Pendant, 1960s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Some people said that the chandelier looks like ice cubes or icicles. So this neutral color chandelier fits in to each color of your interior and presents itself as a specific piece.
Metal
Kinkeldey Midcentury Polished Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier, circa 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Kinkeldey ice glass chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s.
Crystal, Metal, Brass
1 'of 2' Kalmar Bronze 16" Drum Chandelier White Murano Glass, Gio Ponti Era
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant gold-plated drum chandelier with iced glass panels on a gilt-bronze frame.
Gold Plate, Bronze, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Ceiling Lamp Danish Teak Style Pendant Wood Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish teak wood and chrome sputnik ice glass chandelier, 1960s Measures: Diameter:24 in/ 60 cm Height: 35 in / 90 cm Glass shades 6 in (15 cm) / 5 in (12 ...
Chrome
Mid-Century Glass and Chrome Cascading Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1980
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful and rare late 20th century cascade chandelier with six ice bubble glass tubes of different length Made from Doria, Germany, beginning of the 1980s.
Aluminum, Chrome
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Kalmar Bronze 20" Drum Chandelier Murano Glass Pendant Light, Gio Ponti Era
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant gold-plated drum chandelier with iced glass panels on a gilt-bronze frame.
Bronze, Brass, Gold Plate
Turquoise lucite vintage pendant lamp, 1970's
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning pendant lamp is very much in the style of the 'Ice Block' chandelier Puck from Kalmar Franken KG.
Metal
Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Ice Cube Chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier.
Chrome
Kalmar Large "Palazzo" Ice Crystal Glass & Gilt Brass Chandelier Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vintage Miid-Century Modern Austrian made 'Palazzo' ice crystal glass chandelier by Kalmar, circa 1970.
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Large set Venini Wall Chandeliers with Murano Ice Glass, Italy 1960s.
By Venini
Located in Almelo, NL
Large set Venini Wall Chandeliers with Murano Ice Glass, Italy 1960s. We have beautiful Venini Wall chandeliers from the 1960s for sale, each featuring hand-blown Murano glass in i...
Metal
$10,673 / item
Polar Light by Arturo Erbsman
By Arturo Erbsman
Located in Geneve, CH
It has to be in an -7°C in order to maintain. An ice chandelier, result of human conception and nature’s intervention.
Metal
Venini Amber and Ice Color Murano Glass Chandelier or Flush Mount, 1970
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Rome, IT
Stunning pair of 100 "Tronchi" chandelier or ceiling light with amber and ice color precious Murano glasses, supported by a chrome frame on five levels.
Blown Glass
Pair of Amber and Ice Color Murano Glass Chandelier or Flushmount, 1970
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Rome, IT
Stunning pair of 100 "Tronchi" chandelier with amber and ice color precious Murano glasses, supported by a chrome frame on five levels.
Blown Glass
Modern Amber and Ice Color Murano Glass Chandelier or Flush Mount, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
This stunning 100 "Tronchi" chandelier with amber and ice color precious Murano glasses, supported by a brass frame on five levels.
Blown Glass
Pair XXL Venini Wall Chandeliers with Murano Amber and Ice Glass, Italy 1960
By Venini
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair XXL Venini Wall Chandeliers with Murano Amber and Ice Glass, Italy 1960 We're selling a pair of gorgeous Venini Wall chandeliers from the 1960s, each featuring hand-blown Mu...
Metal
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 Flush mount by Doria, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Three rings of Murano glass cylinders suspended from a fixture. Heavy quality and in ver...
Brass
Kalmar Large "Granada" Ice Crystal Glass & Brass Flushmount Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Austrian made rare large 'Granada' model with brass hardware and ice crystal glass flush mount chandelier by Kalmar, circa 1970.
Brass, Metal
Exeptional 1950s Mid-Century Modernist Chandelier by Doria Leuchten Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A large midcentury Doria chandelier, structured curved ice glass surrounding a brass ring.
Metal, Brass
XL Frosted Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser
Located in Rijssen, NL
Gorgeous ice glass chandelier on a metal frame manufactured by Kaiser, Germany in the 1960s.
Metal, Silver Plate
Frosted Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser
Located in Rijssen, NL
Gorgeous ice glass chandelier on a metal frame manufactured by Kaiser, Germany in the 1960s.
Metal, Silver Plate
Pair of lamps in the style of Brusotti Fontana
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte, Luigi Brusotti
Located in Lugo, IT
The lower glass reproduces ice. Good condition. The chandelier is available.
Brass
Monumental Square Murano Glass Flush Mount by Kaiser Leuchten, Vintage German
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large Kaiser Leuchten Ice Glass Flush Mount Chandelier, Germany, 1960s A gorgeous large two-part flush mount chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, crafted in Germany in the 1960s.
Metal
Monumental Square Murano Glass Flush Mount by Kaiser Leuchten, Vintage German
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large Kaiser Leuchten Ice Glass Flush Mount Chandelier, Germany, 1960s A gorgeous large two-part flush mount chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, crafted in Germany in the 1960s.
Metal
$662Sale Price / set|41% Off
Mazzega wall lighting Glass Murano gold incrustation pair , Italy, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in La xara, VC
This unique Mazzegai chandelier in ice frost bicolore glass murano are exceptional.
Murano Glass
$538Sale Price|20% Off
Mazzega ceiling light Glass Murano with Chrome Structure, Italy, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in La xara, VC
This unique Mazzegai chandelier in ice frost bicolore glass murano are exceptional.
Murano Glass
$538Sale Price|20% Off
Mazzega ceiling light Glass Murano with Chrome Structure, Italy, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in La xara, VC
This unique Mazzegai chandelier in ice frost bicolore glass murano are exceptional.
Murano Glass
Round Crystal Ice Glass Bowl by Doria, 1970s, Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful glass bowl hanging lamp made in Germany in the 1970s. The light is made of Murano glass. It has an amazing transparent color and it is very solid. The top of the lamp is ...
Aluminum
Large Round White Crystal Ice Glass Bowl by Doria, 1970s, Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful glass bowl hanging lamp made in Germany in the 1970s. The light is made of Murano glass. It has an amazing transparent color and it is very solid. The top of the lamp is ...
Aluminum
Pair of Murano Glass Polar Chandeliers Italian Modern, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Murano polar ice chandelier, each with 88 precious hand blown glass leaves hanging on the brass frame.
Blown Glass
J. T. Kalmar Large "Palazzo" Ice Glass Chandelier Flush Mount
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Breathtakingly beautiful chandelier by J. T. Kalmar Austria from the 1970s. Brass frame gold-plated with 42 heavy crystal glasses in four layers, fitted with 12 E14. The chandelier ...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Stunning Murano Ice Glass Tubes Flushmount by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic midcentury chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Many Murano glass cylinders suspended from the fixture. Wonderful geometric design. High quality a...
Murano Glass
1 of 6 Stunning Murano Ice Glass Tubes Flushmount by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic big midcentury chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Many Murano glass cylinders suspended from the fixture. Wonderful geometric design. High quali...
Murano Glass
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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