$3,544
H 33.47 in Dm 16.93 in
Small Iridescent & Crimson Murano Glass 4-light Chandelier by Seguso, 1940-50s
By Seguso, Archimede Seguso, Gio Ponti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beatiful and elegant 4-light small chandelier was made in Murano, Italy, around the 1950s. It
Metal, Brass
$1,500
H 9 in W 16 in D 16 in
American Arts and Crafts Style Iridescent Glass and Bronze 4 Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage four light chandelier with golden iridescent glass shades in the manner of Tiffany Favrile
Metal
Arts & Crafts Iridescent Slag Glass Bowl Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Arts & Crafts style bowl pendant light featuring iridescent slag glass panels joined together
Brass, Steel, Lead
$1,072 / item
H 37.41 in Dm 15.75 in
1970s German Glazed Ceramic Iridescent Orange & Brown Pendant Hanging Light
Located in London, England
An unusual German glazed ceramic pendant hanging light in the Fat Lava style. The four outer
Aluminum, Brass
Iridescent Vistosi Discs Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
An Iridescent Vistosi Discs ceiling light. Made in Italy 6 lights
Metal
Light Blue & Iridescent White Murano 6-Light Daffodil Chandelier
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in San Francisco, CA
A dazzling 1950s Murano glass chandelier in iridescent white and light blue; embellished with
Glass
Iridescent Light Fixture By Fratello Toso
Located in New York, NY
Iridescent Light Fixture By Fratello Toso
Murano Glass
iridescent Light Fixture By Fratello Toso
Located in New York, NY
Iridescent Light Fixture by Fratello Toso $3800 Each, have 5 in stock
Murano Glass
Etched Iridescent Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine quality frosted and etched iridescent glass bowl with reddish bronze hanger and hardware
Bronze
Iridescent Light Fixture By Fratello Toso
Located in New York, NY
3 tier glass panel light fixture. Outer panels are frosted white and inside panels are ice blue.
Glass
A Venini Iridescent Glass Hanging Pendant Light
By Venini
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1940 A mid twentieth century Murano hanging pendant light in the manner of Venini
Murano Glass
Large French Pale Amber Iridescent Pendant Globe Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French pale amber iridescent pendant globe light Simple and beautiful, this large globe
Art Glass
Sold
H 6.3 in Dm 16.54 in
Charming set of 2 Murano Vintage Ceiling Light Orange Iridescent Flowers, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous set of 2 orange iridescent flowers Murano ceiling light. The ceiling light mounts 2 lamp
Murano Glass
Sold
H 31.5 in Dm 7.88 in
Pair of Oval Murano Seguso Glass Iridescent Ceiling Lanter Chandelier Midcentury
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of oval Murano Seguso glass iridescent ceiling lanter chandelier midcentury 3 light bulbs
Brass, Chrome
Iridescent Art Glass Pendant Light
Located in Fulton, CA
A unique, handcrafted, leaded glass pendant lamp / chandelier comprised of various colorful aurene
Glass, Stained Glass
Classic Five-Light Brass Chandelier with Five Verre De Soie Iridescent Shades
Located in Minneapolis, MN
ornamentation in the brass original shades, attributed to Steuben. When lit, the fixture reflects light from
Brass
Brass Filigree Pendant Light with Iridescent Jewels
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a brass filigree pendant light with beautiful cut iridescent jewels circa 1950. When the
Brass, Metal
Vistosi mother of pearl iridescent disc ceiling light
Located in London, GB
Hand blown mother of pearl iridescent discs on a steel structure designed by Vistosi. Made in Italy
Steel
Murano iridescent blown glass components large ceiling light
Located in London, GB
A multi stranded ceiling light steel circular frame with clear iredescent glass blown components.In
Blown Glass
Iridescent Glass and Lucite Ceiling Light
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Beautiful Iridescent glass plaffonier ceiling light with Lucite supports, brass ceiling supports
Brass
Sold
H 15 in W 19 in D 19 in
Early 20th Century Traditional Iridescent Glass and Brass Flush Pan Light
Located in Canton, MA
Flush mount pan light with three down hanging lights. Original iridescent glass globe and bell
Brass
$9,800Sale Price|65% Off
H 54 in Dm 32 in
Grand Victorian/Art Nouveau Green Slag Glass & Brass Mascaron Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
An expertly crafted, late 19th century, mosaic-style slag glass pendant light in a crowned, umbrella shape with subtle undulations; excellent lead work- the glass itself is textured ...
Brass
$1,395
H 21 in W 11.75 in D 11.75 in
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak with Carmel Colored Slag Glass Table Lamp C 1910
By W. Brown
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic simple & elegant arts and crafts mission Oak desk table lamp. Beautiful Carmel Colored Slag Glass in a quarter sawn oak lamp frame. Perfectly proportioned and in excellent ...
Brass
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
$895Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.45 in Dm 13.78 in
French Art Deco Lustre Frozen Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco chandelier or lustre, French Frozen molded glass and brass Realistic flowers motifs 1930 A very small chip on the lower part of the globe (please see last photo). Good condi...
Brass
$2,767
H 28 in Dm 10.7 in
Rare Antique Arts & Crafts Glass with Embossed Copper Pendant Light w. Swans
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare Arts & Crafts Pendant Lamp with Embossed Swans and Water Lilies – Copper & Glass, circa 1920 With early 20th-century lighting being one of our specialties, discovering this rar...
Brass, Copper
$3,121
H 19 in Dm 9.5 in
Unique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass & Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
NOTE. We are pleased to inform you that all shipments to the United States are free from import duties and tariffs and that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secu...
Metal, Brass, Wire
Rare Antique Arts & Crafts Alabaster with Embossed Copper 6-Light Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Copper and alabaster Arts & Crafts chandelier with original twirled copper 'chain' & original canopy. With early 20th century lighting being one of our specialities, finding this ...
Alabaster, Brass, Copper
$1,600Sale Price|57% Off
H 32.75 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Arts & Crafts Hammered Darkened Metal Chandelier with Green Glass Shades
Located in San Francisco, CA
A classic, English Art & Crafts, hand forged and hammered, 4-light chandelier. With Tudor Revival undertones and perfectly proportioned vintage, green replacement glass. English, 191...
Metal, Iron
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
WAS Benson Art And Crafts Chandelier
By Was Benson
Located in NANTES, FR
Art nouveau chandelier circa 1900. Brass and copper frame with 5 branches. 5 opalescent glass tulips by James Powel. Stamped 2 times "Benson". Electrified and in perfect condition. ...
Brass, Copper
Set of 6 Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 circa 1940's English leaded glass light fixtures with interior lights. Sold Individually. Measurements: Drop: 14" Diameter: 15.5"
Glass
Large Hand Blown Vaseline Glass Pendents
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These elegant hand blown tipped shades are vaseline glass. They have a nice even and warm glow with no filament glair. The large 9.5 inch diameter globe is very large for vaseline gl...
Blown Glass
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti, Flos
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies his grandfathe...
Aluminum
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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