Large Murano Crystal Glass Globe Pendant, Italy, 1980s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Murano crystal glass globe pendant from the 1980s. Brass lamp holder and fixture.
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
Large Murano Crystal Glass Globe Pendant, Italy, 1980s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Murano crystal glass globe pendant from the 1980s. Brass lamp holder and fixture.
Crystal
Large Brass Flush Mount with Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Very large flush mount made of a star shaped brass structure with eighteen arms of lights
Brass
Sold|$275 / item
MOD Midcentury Extra Large Acrylic Globe Pendant Light
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra large white acrylic globe lights with clear plastic hardware, black plastic canopy and
Acrylic
Sold|$5,800 / set
Large Opaline Crinkle Glass Globe Railroad Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptional pair of turn of the century, large, opaline or vaseline, crinkled glass, globe pendant
Brass
Large 1960s Globe in Handblown Glass by Venini
By Venini
Located in Paris, FR
Large Mid-Century Italian Murano handblown glass globe in the filigrina technique in off-white and
Brass
Large Limburg, Handblown Glass and Brass Globe Pendant
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Vienna, AT
Very large space-age amber globe pendant by Limburg. The hand-blown glass globe contains thousands
Large Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Globe Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A large Mid-Century handblown Murano globe pendant of mottled shades of celadon heavy glass
Blown Glass
Peill & Putzler large "Globe" Pendant light, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hitchin, England
Large globe pendant made from white glass manufactured in the early 1970s by German company Peill
Chrome
Large Industrial Textured Frosted Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Industrial pendant light features a frosted glass globe shade with white enameled metal
Metal, Brass
Extra Large Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Extra large Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic
Cut Glass
Sold|$1,454 / item
Extra Large Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Extra large Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with
Cut Glass
Large Glass and Brass Globe Pendant by Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful 18" globe pendant by Glashutte Limburg/Germany featuring an 18" clear glass globe and
Brass
Large Vintage Italian Brass Globe Pendant Ceiling Fixture
Located in Westport, CT
Wonderful and unique clear blown globe-shaped ceiling fixture with bold amber and green circular
Murano Glass
Large Mid Century Italian Mottled Globe Ceiling Fixture
Located in Westport, CT
Exquisite Organic Modern globe-shaped brass ceiling fixture with dense earth tone mottled blown
Blown Glass
Large French Art Deco Globe Glass Hanging Pendant Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Art Deco Globe Glass Hanging Pendant Light A Large and beautiful piece, this large
Glass
Large Lightolier Hand Blown Striped Glass Globe Pendant Light
By Lightolier
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite Lightolier large pendant light. Hand blown Murano glass globe with clear, white and pink
Large Lightolier Hand Blown Striped Glass Globe Pendant Light
By Lightolier
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite Lightolier large pendant light. Hand blown Murano glass globe with clear, white and pink
Sold|$2,562 / item
Large French Holophane Pendant Globe Lights with Brass Caps
Located in London, GB
Large French Holophane pendant globes, moulded prismatic glass with spun brass caps and conical
Large Mid Century White Globe Pendant Lamp, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Vintage pendat globe lamp from the 70s era. Made of white plastic and cromed details. In very good
Chrome
Arredoluce Attrib. Large Glass Globe Pendant Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Suspension lamp, chromed metal structure and white milk glass globe with colored murrine applied
Murano Glass
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
Murano Glass
Sold|$725 / item
Large Benjamin Explosion Proof Globe Lamp with Porcelain Shade
By Benjamin Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
is 18" and the globe is 8".
Glass
Sold|$454 / item
Vintage Large White Opaline Glass Globe Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass globe 2 meter black cotton flex Brass top Weight: 2.50 kg / 5.5 lb Priced per
Brass
Murano Mazzega Globe Chandelier in Clear and White Mottled Handblown Glass
By AVMazzega
Located in Chicago, IL
A Murano Mazzega large globe pendant chandelier in clear and white mottled blown glass. The Murano
Murano Glass
Large Glass Globe Hanging Lamp by Doria Leuchten, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Oirlo, LI
Large Glass Globe Hanging Lamp by Doria Leuchten, 1970s A beautiful and stylish light object, fits
Blown Glass
Large 1960s French Golden Globe Flush Mid Century Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A large 30 inch wonderful 1960s French gold-plated brass round disc fixture with 17 solid glass
Crystal, Brass
Set Large Limburg Glashütte White Opaline Globe Pendants, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Antwerp, BE
Executed in handblown satin white opal glass, chrome pendant tube, white bakelite canopy and white lacquered top, originally used for general illumination.
Metal, Chrome
Large French Art Deco Globe Frosted Glass Hanging Pendant Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Art Deco globe frosted glass hanging pendant light Simple and beautiful, this
Sold|$2,742 / set
Mid-Century Modern Large Dutch Railway Platform Globe Pendant Lights
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Mid-Century Modern large Dutch railway platform globe pendant lights In original reclaimed
Copper
Sold|$2,215 / set
Set of 6 Large Retro Amber Globe and Chrome Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 6 Large Retro Amber Globe and Chrome Lights I rare find, these lights have been used but
Art Glass
Large Sputnik Globe Pendant Lamp By Doria, Glass & Chrome, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautiful large sputnik globe pendant lamp by Doria made in 1960s, Germany. The lamp is made from
Chrome
Large Limburg Pendant Light Brass and Amber Glass Globe, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Large amber or smoked glass globe pendant light by Limburg, Germany. Solid brass fixture with
Brass
Rare Nine-Globe Chandelier by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy circa 1955
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Large, Rare 9 Globe Chandelier by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy circa 1955. Hand blown frosted
Metal
Sold|$6,200 / set
Pair of Large French Midcentury Halophane Glass Globe Pendent Lights
By Halophane
Located in Miami, FL
A wonderful very large spherical globe, originally a Paris streetlight and transformed into a
Glass
Antique Large Opaline Globe Pendant Lights By Falks (One Remaining)
By Falk Stadelmann
Located in Nottingham, GB
Vintage British school opaline glass globe pendant lights. An amazing run of antique opaline globe
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 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 Murano Globe, Filigrana Rare Fenice Feathering, Venini 1960 Attribution
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Large globe with the classical sequencing of 4/5 white filigrana and one in black. Here the maestro
Murano Glass
Mazzega Pendant Glass Murano Ice Frost Large Globe, Italy, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Mazzega pendant cascade with large globes glass Murano. The Design and the quality of
Murano Glass
Sold|$2,200
LARGE PAIR OF CHROME SPUTNIK CHANDELIERS
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular pair of large chrome globe chandeliers. Each chandelier has 16 lights with original
Chrome
Large Doria Leuchten Blown Glass Globe Clear Four-Light Hanging Fixture
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Chicago, IL
This blown glass round pendant or chandelier by Doria Leuchten has beautiful pale gray veining with
Glass, Murano Glass
Large Murano 1970s Swirl White Glass Globe Sphere Pendant Lamp
Located in København, DK
Vintage Murano ceiling lamp pendant with brass suspension. Mouth-blown in white opal glass with full swirl. Handmade in Italy, 1970s. Measure: D: 40 cm.
Brass
Early 20th Century Large Church Opaline Globes Pendants Lights, 6 Available
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A good run of six large glass opaline globe pendants, recently removed from a church in the north
Copper
1970s German Large Doria Leuchten Smoked Globe Glass & Brass Pendant Light
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in London, England
Circa 1970s large globe pendant hanging light which was manufactured by Doria Leuchten in Germany
Brass
Rare Large Antique Opaline Globe Pendant Light with Cast Copper Gallery
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare extra large size antique opaline globe pendant light. A rare 400mm large diameter globe
Copper
Pair of Large Midcentury Chrome and Opaline Glass Globe Pendants Lights
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Pair of glass opaline globes of large proportions, with chrome monk cap galleries. Age related
Chrome
Large Globe Ceiling Lamp Vintage Glass Ceiling Lamp in Glass & Metal
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage large spherical pendant chandelier in hand blown textured glass. Modern style chandelier
Metal
Extra Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson Globe Bentwood Pendant for AB Ellyset
By Ellysett, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in London, GB
Extra large Hans-Agne Jacobsson globe bentwood pendant, designed and produced by Jakobsson for AB
Bentwood
Early 20th C Large Church Opaline Glass Globe & Bronze Light Pendant
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large opaline glass globe, with its original gilt bronze gallery with pierced decoration
Bronze
Ex RAF Extra Large Bronze & Opaline Globe Pendants Lights Four Available
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An extra large opaline glass globe pendant, with its original bronze monk cap spun gallery
Bronze
Extra Large Midcentury Parisian Glass Globe Ball Pendant Lights, Holophane, Pair
By Holophane
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Classic pair of French Holophane globe lamps used throughout Paris in the late 1950s, early 1960s
Metal
Extra Large Midcentury Parisian Glass Globe Ball Pendant Lights, Holophane, Pair
By Holophane
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Classic pair of French Holophane globe lamps used throughout Paris in the late 1950s, early 1960s
Metal
Vintage Large Glass Murano 1970s Sphere Globe White Swirl Pendant Lamp
Located in København, DK
Stunning large vintage Murano pendant ceiling lamp with adjustable brass suspension. Mouth-blown in
Murano Glass
Large Raak Clear Blown Glass Globe with Chrome Hardware and Black Cord
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large, Mid-Century, clear blown glass globe with chrome hardware and black cord. Chrome socket
Chrome
Large 1960s White Cloud Ceiling Lamp with 20 Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This piece is a 20-arm orbital Lamp with white opaline glass beads from the 1960s. It has E14 sockets.
Brass
Mid-Century Extra Large Acrylic Globe Pendant Light with Black Enameled Hardware
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra large white acrylic globe pendant light with black enameled stem and plastic canopy. In
Metal
Large Acrylic Globe Organic Mid-Century Mod Pendant with Applied Amoeba Shapes
Located in Miami, FL
Large acrylic globe organic Mid-Century Modern pendant with colored applied amoebas shapes. Came
Acrylic
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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