Large Lawrence Modern Globe Pendant in Oil Rubbed Brass
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
connects to a white glass globe that glows with a subtle, old world beauty. Each pendant has a cord
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Large Lawrence Modern Globe Pendant in Oil Rubbed Brass
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
connects to a white glass globe that glows with a subtle, old world beauty. Each pendant has a cord
Brass
Large Quantity Smoked Blown Globes by Glashütte Limburg, Four Sizes
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Absolutely amazing set of globes or spheres in different sizes by Limburg Glashütte. With blown
Brass, Steel
Large Mid-Century Opaline Glass Globe Pendant Light, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
An imposing mid-century opaline glass globe pendant dating from the 1950s, salvaged from former
Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass
Large Doria Globe Pendant Light, Glass and Brass, 1970
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). An extra large hand blown glass globe with a brass fixture. The lamp
Brass
Group of 10 Large MCM Globe Lights by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Surrey, BC
A very nice grouping complete with ceiling plate on these extra large rare globes showing small
Brass
Spanish Woven Rattan Large Globe Pendant Light or Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Monumental Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Globe Shaped Pendant Lamp. Hand-crafted in Spain, 1960
Cane, Rattan
1950’s Original Large Crystal Wave Pendant Globe Lamps - 40cm
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Large Crystal Wave Pendant Globe Lamps – 40cm. Extraordinary glass lamps mouth
Glass
Large ‘Licht-drops’ Globe Pendant by RAAK Amsterdam, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Large ‘Light-drops’ Pendant by RAAK Amsterdam in very good condition. Four lamps available
Large Limburg Bubble Glass & Chrome Globe Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning pendant light featuring a large, clear "melting" glass globe and chrome-plated hardware
Metal
Large Quantity Smoked Blown Globes by Glashütte Limburg, Four Sizes
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Absolutely amazing set of globes or spheres in different sizes by Limburg Glashütte. With blown
Brass, Steel
$850Sale Price / item|53% Off
Large Art Deco Chrome & Textured Opal Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large, hanging light fixture from the Art Deco era with a trumpeting, chrome shade holder in the
Steel, Chrome
Large Vintage Milk Glass Globe Pendant with Antique Brass Canopy
Located in New York, NY
A large voluminous globe lightens up all directions and creates a simple, elegant statement for any
Blown Glass, Milk Glass
1960's Original Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Lamps - Large 16 Inch
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Original Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Lamps – Large 16 Inch (40cm). Holophane was
Glass
Joe Colombo Suspension Lamp 'the Globe' Large Gold by Oluce
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suspension lamp 'The Globe' designed by Joe Colombo in 1964. Suspension lamp giving direct and
Metal
Joe Colombo Suspension Lamp 'the Globe' Large Gold by Oluce
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suspension lamp 'The Globe' designed by Joe Colombo in 1964. Suspension lamp giving direct and
Metal
Very Large Bubble Glass Globe Pendant by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent space age pendant by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s. A huge 18" hand blown glass globe
Chrome
Large Benjamin Explosion Proof Globe Lamp with Deep Porcelain Shade
By Benjamin Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
porcelain shades. All will be finished and newly wired to your drop length. The shade is 18" and the globe
Glass
Large Opaline Globe Pendant Lamp, 1920s, British Modernist, Super Provenance
By Bauhaus
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 1920s white opaline glass globe pendant lamp. Heavy high quality aged and patinated
Brass
$3,582Sale Price / set|21% Off
Two Extra Large Massive Glass Globe Pendants Lights, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare and large massive white murano glass pendants by Doria. Germany, 1970s. Lamp sockets: 1x
Murano Glass
A Suite of 6 Large Opaline Globe Bronze-Mounted Pendant Fixtures
Located in Montreal, QC
A 1920s bronze pendant light with a large white opal glass globe. The bronze fitter has a dark
Bronze
1960's Original Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Lamps - Extra Large 20 Inch
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Original Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Lamps – Extra Large 20 Inch (50cm). Holophane was
Glass
1960's Original Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Lamps - Very Large 18 Inch
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Original Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Lamps – Very Large 18 Inch (45cm). Holophane was
Glass
Large Globe Pendant Hanging Light in Rattan and Milk Glass, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching rattan and milk glass lantern with globe ball shaped lampshade, Spain, 1950-1960s
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Milk Glass
Large Glass Space Age Globe Hanging Lamp by Doria Leuchten, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Large glass space age globe hanging lamp manufactured by Doria in Germany in the 1970s. Under the
Chrome
Art Deco Large Blown Opaline Glass Globe Pendant, Italy, 1930-1939
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A large Italian hand blown opaline glass globe pendant with burnished brass mounts, chain and
Brass
Extra Large Smoke Glass Globe Pendant attr. to Sciloari, ca. 1960s.
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An extra large mid -century glass globe (20.47 inches in diameter ) pendant hanging on brass attr
Brass
1 of 4 Extra Large Brass Glashütte Limburg Globe Pendants, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Echt, NL
Large Glashütte Limburg pendants in beautiful condition. Brass hardware. Handblown clear
Brass
Verner Panton Large 'VP Globe' Pendant Lamp in Aluminum & Acrylic for Verpan
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton large 'VP Globe' pendant lamp in aluminum & acrylic for Verpan Verner Panton was one
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
1 of 10 Large "Morning Dew" Globe Pendants by RAAK Amsterdam
By RAAK
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive RAAK Amsterdam handblown ''Ochtendnevel” (Morning Dew) globes with chromed hardware
Chrome
Very Large Smoked Glass Globe Pendant Lamp, Melting Snow Crystals, 1970s Germany
By Helena Tynell, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
brown with melting snow crystals patterns all over the globe. Decorative copper fitting with cut-out
Copper
Large Black Metal and Frosted Glass Globe Pendant, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Black enamel fitter with frosted glass shade. Made in Italy Overall height adjustable. *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It ...
Metal
Large Peil & Putzler Bubble Glass and Chrome Globe Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Space Age pendant light with an extra large glass globe and chrome-plated hardware. The
Metal
$1,250Sale Price / item|32% Off
Extra Large RAAK Hand Blown Glass Globe Light with Copper Toned Hardware
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra large RAAK blown glass ceiling lamp with copper toned metal hardware. A cluster of 4 cylinder
Aluminum
Large Mid-Century Modern Suspension With Thick Acid-Etched Glass Globe-Barcelona
Located in Girona, Girona
Large suspension with twisted tin shaft and very thick acid-etched glass globe. Very high quality
Tin
Very Large Pair Italian Murano Glass Blown Grey Globe Ceiling Fixtures, UL
Located in Westport, CT
A wonderful pair of very large mouth blown globe shaped pendants in a light gray with silver. The
Blown Glass
One of... Large Austrian Vintage Blown Glass Globe Ceiling Light Lantern, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
ONE of... hand blown textured glass globe and metal pendant light. Austria, 1960s. Lamp sockets
Metal
Verner Panton Large 'VP Globe' Pendant in Blown Opal Glass & Acrylic for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton large 'VP Globe' pendant in blown opal glass & acrylic for Verpan. Verner Panton was
Metal, Steel
Large Diameter Sasco Pendant in Solid Brass with Matte Milk Glass Globe
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Large 20" diameter Sasco solid brass pendant with 8" satin milk glass globe. Our Brass finishes are
Brass
Large Azucena Murano Opalescent Glass Globe Brass Thee-Light Pendant Italy 1950s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Dominioni, Italy, 1950. Large-sized lamp of hand blown opalescent glass and brass. The Model LS1 was
Brass
1 of 20 Large Stunning Raak Brass Flushmount Maxi Globe, Netherlands, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 20 Maxi Bulb Flush mounts designed by Raak, Netherlands, 1970s. Smoked glass in a very beautiful smokey brown color. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wire...
Brass
Large Set of Midcentury Lights with Brass Frame and White Pearl Glass Globes
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury hotel ceiling or floor lights with brass frame and large hand blown white frosted glass
Brass
Large Brass Pendant with a Pearl-White Hand Blown Globe by Preciosa, 1970s
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Large elegant brass pendant by designer and manufacturer Preciosa Kamenický Šenov and produced in
Brass
$2,470Sale Price / set|35% Off
Doria Globe Pendant Lamps Large Pair of Brass Clear Glass Lights, Germany, 1970
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Vienna, AT
Doria globe pendant lamps large pair brass clear glass lights, Germany 1970. Featuring a 13.8
Brass
Giant Retro Glass Globe Hanging Light We have 2 of these beautiful large lamps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Giant Retro Glass Globe Hanging Light We have 2 of these beautiful large lamps available, this
Opaline Glass
1 of 3 Large Vintage 1970s Bell Shaped Smoked Glass & Brass Globe Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a set of three refurbished large vintage mid-century modern hanging bubble glass pendant
Brass
Midcentury Ceiling Light with Brass Frame and Large Hand Blown Glass Globe 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury hotel ceiling or floor lights with brass frame and large hand blown glass. The lights
Brass
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
Set of 3 Very Large Pair Italian Murano Glass Blown Grey Globe Ceiling Fixtures
Located in Westport, CT
A wonderful set of 3 very large mouth blown globe shaped pendants in a light gray with silver. The
Blown Glass
MCM Blown Milk Glass Large Globe Pendant Light by Lite Trend of La Palma CA
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Lite Trend of La Palma, California vintage blown milk glass large globe pendant light 15
Milk Glass, Cord
$9,500 / set
Rewire Custom Orb Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Twelve globe brass chandelier made of brass and metal and satin glass globes. Takes 12 E26
Metal, Brass
Stunning and Pure Art Deco Hand Carved Wood Chandelier Pendant Light, 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
around the globe. This large geometric design chandelier is another one of those unique light fixtures
Metal
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik frosted Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning radial Sputnik brass color chandelier with eight frosted glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten
Brass
Unavailable|$5,500
Egyptian Handblown Large Clear Glass Globe Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Egyptian handblown glass globe chandelier with our in house silver finish and 7" globes. Available
Unavailable|$5,500
Outstanding Large 9 Globe Brass & Glass Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This great chandelier is in fantastic original condition. The brass retains it's original warm
Brass
Unavailable|$41,650
Large All Crystal Chandelier with Etched Globes
Located in Chicago, IL
2 tier chandelier with 12 arms (6+6). Arms are rope twisted and the frosted globes have a hand cut
Crystal
Large Colorful Cylindrical Ceramic and Metal Three Globe Chandelier
Located in Denver, CO
Impressive and large ceramic and black metal hanging light, circa 1970s. Came out of a now defunct
Metal
Unavailable|$3,500 / item
Large Glass Globes Chandelier. Dining Room, Kitchen Island, Foyer, Living Room.
By Galilee Lighting
Located in Hollywood, FL
fixture. CLOUD Amazing statement chandelier, in a Large IRREGULAR GLOBE style. This pendant lighting
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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