Contemporary Pendant Chandelier with Inverted Opaque Glass Dome
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This contemporary pendant chandelier features an opaque inverted glass dome accented with nickel details suspended from four stainless steel rods with a 2 foot drop from the top to t...
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Art Deco Brass Inverted Dome Six-Light Pendant Lamp, Germany, ca. 1930
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco brass inverted dome six-light pendant lamp, Germany, ca. 1930.
Metal, Brass
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Art Deco Silver Gilt Carved Wood Inverted Bowl Chandelier by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic, and sophisticated carved wood inverted bowl hanging fixture, by James Mont. The chandelier features an intricate and finely detailed allover foliate motif in original ...
Giltwood
Pair of Neoclassical Ormolu & Milk Glass Pendants
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This exquisite pair of neoclassical ormolu and milk glass hanging pendants blends elegance with classic design. Each pendant features an inverted umbrella shape, crafted from smooth,...
Ormolu
Champagne Colored Six-Light Murano Chandelier
Located in Birmingham, AL
A champagne colored Murano glass chandelier featuring 6 scroll form arms, each ending in a glass bobeche and candle style light, that connects to a central baluster support above an ...
Murano Glass
French Provincial Wrought Iron Ceiling Light with Frosted Glass, 1900s
Located in Lisbon, PT
This hand-forged iron chandelier features an elegant structure with four lights and original frosted glass shades, including a large central inverted bowl and three side pendants wit...
Metal, Iron
Seven Light Hungarian Folk Inspired Art Deco Lacquered Wood Ring Chandelier
Located in Petershagen, DE
Each arm ends in a tulip-shaped wooden candle cup painted a complementary golden hue, adding a folkloric, floral touch to the geometric structure. A larger inverted tulip forms the c...
Wood
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and cut Glass chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The elaborate pierced top crown displays scalloped glass pendants, swaging garments, inverted 'C' scroll bands, and an acanthus leaf spray atop.
Ormolu
Large Italian 1920s Crystal Gilt Metal Eight-Light Chandelier with Scrolled Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
The upper arms, branching out to form double S-scrolled arms joined by beaded crystal garlands and ending with rosette and pear-shaped crystal pendants, support the inverted stretche...
Crystal, Metal
Pair Of Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Gilt Metal And Crystal Chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The top crown is decorated with superb hand blown crystal balls, delicate rosettes, and lovely inverted palmette crystal pendants. *Shades shown for display purposes, sold separately.
Crystal, Metal
Early 20th Century Courthouse Lights
Located in Aurora, OR
Salvaged from a new demolished court house in New England, these inverted pendant lights are beautiful pieces of Americana.
Walnut
White Pierced Inverted Vase Pendant Light, in Stock
By Lynne Meade Ceramics
Located in Oakland, CA
Wheel thrown, hand pierced, this pendant lamp is glazed with a white satin finish. This pendant has a white round silk cord and a plug for easy use, but can easily be permanently ins...
Ceramic
Large leaded glass inverted dome fixture
Located in Syracuse, NY
Large leaded glass apple blossom inverted dome shade. Shade is suspended by 4 sections of period chain original to the shade. The 3 light bulb fixture hangs independently inside the ...
Bronze
Mitchell Vance & Co. Two-Light Inverted Gas Fixture
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa. 1905 Converted gas/electric 2-light fixture. Greek revival style, made by Mitchell Vance & Co. of New York. Fitted with period Opal shades. Measurements: 22″H x 19.5″...
Amber Glass & Brass Pendant Light (3 Available)
Located in Stamford, CT
An excellent textural pendant light. Inverted teardrop form with heavy ripples in the glass surface, capped by a trumpet formed brass mount.
Brass
Unavailable
H 6.54 in Dm 17.72 in
MARSHA 01 Pendant Light in Fern Green Glass & Black Powder-Coated Metal Finish
Located in London, GB
Combining coloured glass with a frosted glass effect and with a gloss outer surface, the inverted design of the pendant makes it contemporary, uncomplicated yet a distinguished piece.
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Unavailable
H 6.54 in Dm 17.72 in
MARSHA 01 Pendant Light in Regal Blue Glass & Black Powder-Coated Metal Finish
Located in London, GB
Combining coloured glass with a frosted glass effect and with a gloss outer surface, the inverted design of the pendant makes it contemporary, uncomplicated yet a distinguished piece.
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Unavailable
H 6.54 in Dm 17.72 in
MARSHA 01 Pendant Light in Cloud Grey Glass & Black Powder-Coated Metal Finish
Located in London, GB
Combining coloured glass with a frosted glass effect and with a gloss outer surface, the inverted design of the pendant makes it contemporary, uncomplicated yet a distinguished piece.
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Unavailable
H 6.54 in Dm 17.72 in
MARSHA 01 Pendant Light in Honey Amber Glass & Black Powder-Coated Metal Finish
Located in London, GB
Combining coloured glass with a frosted glass effect and with a gloss outer surface, the inverted design of the pendant makes it contemporary, uncomplicated yet a distinguished piece.
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Unavailable
H 6.54 in Dm 17.72 in
MARSHA 01 Pendant Light in Regal Blue Glass & Black Powder Coated - Cluster of 3
Located in London, GB
Combining coloured glass with a frosted glass effect and a gloss outer surface, the inverted design of the pendant makes it contemporary, uncomplicated yet a distinguished piece.
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Unavailable
H 6.54 in Dm 17.72 in
MARSHA 01 Pendant Light in Fern Green Glass & Black Powder Coated - Cluster of 3
Located in London, GB
Combining coloured glass with a frosted glass effect and a gloss outer surface, the inverted design of the pendant makes it contemporary, uncomplicated yet a distinguished piece.
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Unavailable
H 6.54 in Dm 17.72 in
MARSHA 01 Pendant Light in Honey Amber Glass & Black Powder Coated- Cluster of 3
Located in London, GB
Combining coloured glass with a frosted glass effect and a gloss outer surface, the inverted design of the pendant makes it contemporary, uncomplicated yet a distinguished piece.
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Unavailable
H 6.54 in Dm 17.72 in
MARSHA 01 Pendant Light in Cloud Grey Glass & Black Powder Coated - Cluster of 3
Located in London, GB
Combining coloured glass with a frosted glass effect and a gloss outer surface, the inverted design of the pendant makes it contemporary, uncomplicated yet a distinguished piece.
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Antique 1930s Neoclassical Art Deco Inverted Pendant Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
Antique 1930s neoclassical style, Art Deco inverted pendant chandelier with iridescent design in the style and quality of Steuban.
Brass
Leaded Glass Inverted Pendant Chandelier
Located in Petaluma, CA
We are always being asked for leaded glass pendants that when looking up, you do not see the exposed glaring light bulbs. Here is a very nice example of that. Besides the colorful fl...
Metal
Early 21st Century End-of-the-Day Murano Pendant Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Enhance your space with the captivating allure of this modern inverted pendant light, crafted from 'end-of-the-day' Murano glass.
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Crystal Beaded Inverted Dome
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2589 A crsytal beaded and brass inverted dome having 2 internal light
Crystal, Brass
Crystal Beaded Inverted Dome
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2815 A cristal beaded bascket inverted dome with three light cluster.
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Crystal, Brass
Curtis Jere Inverted Circles Chandelier
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Curtis Jere inverted circles chandelier circa mid-1970s. This sculptural example is done in mirror polished chrome and is signed "C. Jere 1975."
Steel
Green Celidone Inverted Dome(2 available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1750ab Green celidone cast glass inverted dome suspended by three brass chains .Priced individually.
Brass
Austrian Crystal Beaded Inverted Dome Fixture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2582 A crystal beaded and brass inverted dome having three internal light.
Similiar beaded flushmount available see 1-2279a
Crystal, Brass
1910's Opaline Glass Inverted dome
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1708a Cast opaline glass with cast brass supports
3 internal 60 watt candelabra base bulbs on brass stem
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Brass
Cast Opaline Glass Inverted Dome Two available
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2814ab A cast opaline glass inverted dome with two light cluster. keyword serch pendant sconce lighting ceilingblantern lamp ON SALE Regular $1650 now $975 net keyword search ...
Brass
Circa 1920's Molded Glass Inverted Dome
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2288 A molded glass two internal light inverted domehavinh a dark brass hardware.
Brass
Matching Pair of Humphrey Inverted Arc Lamps
By Humphrey Lamp Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
The porcelain tops, patina, milk glass globes and chain are turn-of-the-century and all match. It's rare that we can find two lamps over 100 years old that are a pair. The aging on t...
Degue Art Deco Blue Glass Inverted Dome Chandelier
By Degué
Located in New York, NY
Degue blue glass inverted dome chandelier with chrome fittings and three lights. Features two concentric stylized herring bone pattern bands against a pebble textured background.
Degue Art Deco Copper Glass Inverted Dome Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Degue copper glass inverted dome chandelier with antique brass fittings and three lights. Features a stylized single flower, at bottom center, with rays emanating outward to floral ...
Brass
Cicra 1920's Wheel Cut Glass Inverted Dome
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2521 A wheel cut satin glass dome having a foliate brass stem dressed with crystal.Three internal lights. keyword search cieling lighting chandelier pendant sconce
Brass
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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