Vintage Italian Etched Murano Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in North Miami, FL
This Murano glass globe pendant light has thickly etched frosted glass and beautiful finish work at opening. Original twisted brass rod and canopy.
Brass
Vintage Italian Globe Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa 1960's blown glass light fixture with an interior Edison light. Measurements: Present drop: 18" Diameter: 11"
Blown Glass
Large Italian Swirl Globe Light, 1960ca
Located in Westport, CT
Large Modern blown opaque off-white globe adorned with super white 'filigrina' swirls upheld by an original polished unlacquered brass frame with lovely round ring. Origin: Murano, I...
Blown Glass
Seguso Grey Glass Globe Pendant Light
By Seguso
Located in New York, NY
A 1960s handblown grey glass globe and chrome mount pendant light produced by the famed Seguso glass house in Murano, Italy.
Chrome
Stilnovo Style Italian Brass Six-Light Chandelier With Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Illumination is provided by six elegant opaline glass globes, each positioned at the end of an angled arm that radiates harmoniously from the central hub.
Brass
$975Sale Price|25% Off
Italian 1970s Chrome with Clear and White Glass Globe Pendant Light
By Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
A wonderfully sculptural Italian pendant light from the 1970s in the style of the Italian lighting company Vistosi.
Chrome
1930s Italian Art Deco Pendant Light with Etched Glass and Amber Globe
Located in Catania, CT
A striking Italian Art Deco pendant light from the 1930s, showcasing the quintessential geometric elegance and craftsmanship of the period.
Metal
Bespoke Italian Black & Pink Crystal Murano Glass Brass Pendant Big Globe Light
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary orientalist style custom lantern chandelier, of a modern Venetian geometric series with 4 shapes as per images, entirely handcrafted in Italy, here with brass hardware, ...
Brass
Bespoke Italian Black & Pink Crystal Murano Glass Brass Pendant Big Globe Light
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary orientalist style custom lantern chandelier, of a modern Venetian geometric series with 4 shapes as per images, entirely handcrafted in Italy, here with brass hardware, ...
Brass
Bespoke Italian Black & Pink Crystal Murano Glass Brass Pendant Big Globe Light
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary orientalist style custom lantern chandelier, of a modern Venetian geometric series with 4 shapes as per images, entirely handcrafted in Italy, here with brass hardware, ...
Brass
Six-Light Chrome and Frosted Glass Globe Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Collectible 1970s Six-Light Chrome and Frosted Glass Globe Chandelier A striking six-light chandelier from the 1970s, crafted with a sculptural chrome frame and six frosted glass gl...
Chrome
Nickel-Plated Light Fixture with Glass Globes
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian nickel-plated light fixture with six lights and molded glass globes.
Metal
$1,499Sale Price / item|20% Off
Light Globe Suspension
Located in Paris, FR
Suspension light globe with globe in glass in chrome finish. With chromed metal cable: 250cm. Inside in anodized aluminium. Available in : Diameter 20cm x H 19cm and 250cm metal cabl...
Copper, Chrome
Large Azucena Murano Opalescent Glass Globe Brass Thee-Light Pendant Italy 1950s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of two refined three-light pendants by the famous Italian artist and designer Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950. Large-sized lamp of hand blown opalescent glass and brass. The ...
Brass
Tole Chandelier with Five Light Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian tole chandelier with five opaline glass globes and light blue and white leaves.
Metal
Mid Century Italian Pulegoso Globe-Shaped Ceiling Light
Located in Westport, CT
Charming Murano globe shaped ceiling fixture. Glass blown in the pulegoso technique (glass blown with controlled tiny bubbles) creating a shimmery illumination impossible to recreate...
Blown Glass
Italian Mid-Century Pendant Light with Optic Spiral Glass Globe and Restore Bras
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant Italian mid-century modern pendant light dating from the 1970s, featuring a striking optic spiral glass globe suspended from a brass chain and canopy.
Murano Glass
Pair of Vintage Italian Globe Light Fixtures. Sold Individually.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 1970's blown glass light fixture with 4 interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 28" Diameter: 18"
Blown Glass
Italian Pale Blue glass light fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970's Italian blue and clear glass globe light fixture.
Glass
Gigantic Mid Century Italian Murano Swirl Globe Ceiling Light, UL Certified
Located in Westport, CT
A gigantic Murano glass blown white swirl globe ceiling fixture made in the fillagrini technique Hardware newly fabricated in brass and finished in an unlacquered brass finish , UL ...
Blown Glass
$2,075Sale Price|20% Off
Caviar and Champaign bubbled Murano globe glass wall light, La Murrina, 1960's
By La Murrina
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
This Murano Glass globe is attributed to La Murrina. The story of the company La Murrina dates back to the 1960s in Murano where there was a small furnace managed by a group of glass...
Brass
Rare Globe Light Fixture by Venini in White Opaque Textured Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in North Miami, FL
Moon-like vintage opaque Murano glass globe with exceptional textured swirls by Venini. Hand blown.
Brass
Stilux Milano 1970s Large Globe Pendant Light
By Stilux
Located in New York, NY
A 1970s modern design pendant light by well-known Italian lighting company Stilux of Milano. The white opaline shade is handblown and measures 13" in diameter. Similarly, it is toppe...
Chrome
$6,200 / item
Set of Blown Glass Globes, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of six circa 1960's Italian blown glass globe light fixtures. Sold individually.
Silver Plate
$1,595 / item
Venini Balloton Globe Table Light in Grey
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Balloton Table lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, is available in three different colors. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 25 cm, H 26 cm.
Glass
One of Two Crystal Glass and Brass Globe Pendant Lights
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Italian Murano crystal glass globe pendant light gives an amazing effect in the dark.
Crystal, Chrome
Painted Tole and Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian painted tole and Murano glass globes light fixture, 3 lights.
Metal
1 of 20 Large Stunning Raak Brass Pendant light Maxi Globe, Netherlands, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 20 Maxi Bulb Pendant light designed by Raak, Netherlands, 1970s. Smoked glass in a very beautiful smokey brown color. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wir...
Brass
Italian four Globes Ceiling Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Megeve, FR
Beautiful ceiling lights in the style of Stilnovo.
Metal, Brass
12 "Globes" Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
A prototype ceiling light. 12 white satin blown glass shades, brass structure with ivory enamelled details. Italian design, circa 20th century.
Brass
Unavailable
H 34.26 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Globe Pendant Light by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1968
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Frosted glass globe pendant lamp with bronze frame. Designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and manufactured by Azucena, Italy, 1968.
Glass
1970s Five-Light Stilnovo Brass Chandelier with Glass Globes
By Stilnovo
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A stunning five-light brass chandelier from the 1970s by Stilnovo of Italy.
Brass
Large Stilnovo Pendant Light, Brass Glass Globes Design, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Bremen, DE
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Italian chandelier in the manner of Stilnovo, 1950s, featuring a central globe shaped pod with 8 cream white enameled spokes, joined in the middle sec...
Brass
Italian 1980s Large Glass Globe Pendant Light
By La Murrina
Located in New York, NY
This is a large handblown glass globe pendant light from Murano, Italy. The globe shade is white glass with a clear criss cross diamond bubble pattern blown into the shade.
Brass
Murano Glass Globe Pendant Light, Italy 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite 1970s Italian pendant light featuring a hand-blown Murano glass spherical shade with a captivating white striped pattern.
Chrome
Italian "Indented" Blown Glass Globe Pendant Light
By AVMazzega
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful and sculptural Italian hand blown glass globe pendant light fixture, circa 1970.
Chrome
1970s Murano Italy Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully handblown clear with white repetitive "knit" pattern glass globe shade pendant light, circa 1970. Original chrome mounts and ceiling canopy. The pendant is suspended on s...
Chrome
Italian 1970s Large Glass Globe Ceiling Mount Light
By AVMazzega
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1970s ceiling mount light fixture. Large hand blown glass shade in clear with amber circular design.
Brass
Venini Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Hand blown white with black swirl stripe glass globe shade pendant light by Italian famed glass house Venini.
Chrome
Italian Four Globe Suspension Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian four globe suspension light handblown glass, brass, enameled steel and rubber.
Brass
Large Italian Swirl Design Handblown Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A 1960s Italian glass globe with amber and white swirling lines. The CAP and canopy are polished brass. The wiring is new and wire has been added to the cord for hanging safety. The ...
Murano Glass
1970s Murano Italy Handblown Stripe Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Measuring 15.5" in diameter is this large 1970s Italian glass globe pendant light. The globe shade is handblown with white and amber swirling stripes in clear glass in Murano, Italy.
Brass
Mazzega Murano Italian Mid-Century Glass Globe Pendant Light
By Mazzega
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fabulous Mazzega Murano globe pendant light. Milky colored glass with ombré effect to orange amber color. Globe shape with abstract blown glass effect. Wood detail. Full circle chain...
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Graphic Globe Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A midcentury Italian Murano glass globe pendant light. Clear glass with a dark abstract graphic pattern.
Chrome
Moderne Crackled Glass Globe Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s Italian crackled glass lantern with an interior Edison light. Measurements: Current drop: 20" Diameter: 13".
Bronze
Italian Moderne Oval Light Fixture with Amber Glass Globes
Located in New York, NY
Italian oversized oval ceiling plate holding suspended amber color glass globes, circa 1960s. Fixture has 12 lights. Measurements: length: 39″. width: 24″. drop: 18″.
Chrome Globe Light with Murano Glass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chrome globe light with Murano glass circles.
Chrome
Murano Italy Huge Clear and White Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
A very very large 1970s Murano glass globe pendant light that is sure to make a statement. The globe shade is hand blown in clear and white glass in an abstract pattern. Chrome metal...
Chrome
Large Murano Glass Globe Pendant Light
By La Murrina
Located in London, GB
A large opaque white globe pendant in Murano glass, with decorative raised band through the middle.
Murano Glass
Italian Wrought Iron & Glass Globe 2-Light Lantern Chandelier, ca. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Consisting of two “caged” glass globes hanging from an elaborately wrought iron support, the craftsmanship exceptional and the glass globes original, kitchen island, billiards, among...
Iron
Murano Gold Swirl Glass Globe Pendant Light
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Murano glass pendant light. Speckled gold swirl shimmers through the clear glass. Brass hardware and black spiral cord. Original ceiling canopy included. Wire adds 26” ...
Glass, Murano Glass
Italian 1970s Large Poligoso Globe Pendant Light
By AVMazzega
Located in New York, NY
Italian large 17 inch diameter statement glass globe pendant light, circa 1970.
Brass
Textured Frosted Murano Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a single globe pendant (two are available but sold separately) - with deeply carved pattern hand blown frosted glass. The twisted patinated brass rod holds the fixture and a ...
Brass
Italian Six-Light Brass and Glass Chandelier with Opaque White Globes
By Stilnovo
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic Italian chandelier in the style of and attributed to Stilnovo with the glass globes descending in a pattern down the central brass pole. Restored and rewired. The brass h...
Brass
Monumental Thirty Globe Italian Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental thirty globe custom flush mount ceiling light designed in Italy, possibly circa 1960s.
Steel
Italian Six-Light Brass and Glass Chandelier with Opaque White Globes, Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic Italian chandelier by Stilnovo with the glass globes descending in a pattern down the central brass pole. Restored and rewired. All original glass globes. Overall dime...
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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