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Gino Sarfatti large globe chandelier Italy 1960s
Gino Sarfatti large globe chandelier Italy 1960s

Gino Sarfatti large globe chandelier Italy 1960s

By Gino Sarfatti

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Amazing chandelier by Gino Sarfatti made in Italy in the 1960s. Made out of a metal structure

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Scale White Murano Glass Hibiscus Flower Globe Chandelier
Large Scale White Murano Glass Hibiscus Flower Globe Chandelier

Large Scale White Murano Glass Hibiscus Flower Globe Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

The Large Scale White Murano Glass Hibiscus Flower Globe Chandelier is a stunning light fixture

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Chrome and 10 Opaline Globe Atomic Chandelier
Large Chrome and 10 Opaline Globe Atomic Chandelier

Large Chrome and 10 Opaline Globe Atomic Chandelier

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Antwerp, BE

light. Good condition, bearing structure in metal chrome in good condition, 10 globes glass Murano

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s

Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Aachen, NRW

Stunning Sputnik chandelier with 12 handmade glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s

Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Aachen, NRW

Stunning radial Sputnik brass chandelier with six opal glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Spanish Opaline Globe Chandelier in Silvered Wrought Iron, 1950s
Large Spanish Opaline Globe Chandelier in Silvered Wrought Iron, 1950s

Large Spanish Opaline Globe Chandelier in Silvered Wrought Iron, 1950s

By Ferro Art

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish Large Scrollwork Chandelier with 6 Milk Glass Globes, Wrought Iron Outstanding Six-Arm

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Italian Murano Midcentury Large White Striped Glass Globe Chandelier
Italian Murano Midcentury Large White Striped Glass Globe Chandelier

Italian Murano Midcentury Large White Striped Glass Globe Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Beautiful and big extraordinary Murano glass globe pendant lamp with shiny white stripes and chrome

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Large Mid Century Modern Four Globe Milk Glass Pendant Chandelier
Large Mid Century Modern Four Globe Milk Glass Pendant Chandelier

Large Mid Century Modern Four Globe Milk Glass Pendant Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Rare and hard to find pendant chandelier with 4 shades sizes are; 16in. 9in. and 2 11in. Milk glass

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Brass Bohemian Chandelier with Frosted Glas Globes, the 1950s
Large Brass Bohemian Chandelier with Frosted Glas Globes, the 1950s

Large Brass Bohemian Chandelier with Frosted Glas Globes, the 1950s

Located in Almelo, NL

A large brass Bohemian chandelier with frosted glass globes, the 1950s A magnific chandelier

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Hotel Chandeliers with Brass Fixture and Structured Glass Globes
Large Hotel Chandeliers with Brass Fixture and Structured Glass Globes

Large Hotel Chandeliers with Brass Fixture and Structured Glass Globes

Located in Almelo, NL

Three large diameter 50" inch midcentury hotel chandeliers with brass fixture, 6 large hand blown

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Sputnik Chandelier with 11 Glass Globes, 1960s 1970s
Large Vintage Sputnik Chandelier with 11 Glass Globes, 1960s 1970s

Large Vintage Sputnik Chandelier with 11 Glass Globes, 1960s 1970s

Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW

Large impressive 11-arm Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s / 1970s. The frame of the pendant lamp

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Sputnik Chandelier with Thirty White Glass Globes 125cm/49.21in.
Large Sputnik Chandelier with Thirty White Glass Globes 125cm/49.21in.

Large Sputnik Chandelier with Thirty White Glass Globes 125cm/49.21in.

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sputnik chandelier features thirty glass globes arranged in a harmonious, radial design. The central metal

Category

Vintage 1970s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Pair of Large-Scale Ceramic Ball Globe Pendant Chandeliers
Pair of Large-Scale Ceramic Ball Globe Pendant Chandeliers

Pair of Large-Scale Ceramic Ball Globe Pendant Chandeliers

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Great looking pair of large-scale ceramic ball hanging fixtures. Each ball is 14" in diameter and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Large Stunning Kaiser Orange Sputnik Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
Large Stunning Kaiser Orange Sputnik Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s

Large Stunning Kaiser Orange Sputnik Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Aachen, NRW

Stunning Orange color Sputnik chandelier with 13 handmade glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Large Kaiser Sputnik White Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
Large Kaiser Sputnik White Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1960s

Large Kaiser Sputnik White Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1960s

By Kaiser and Co

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare Sputnik chandelier with six handmade glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Opaline Glass Globe Chandelier for Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1970s
Large Opaline Glass Globe Chandelier for Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1970s

Large Opaline Glass Globe Chandelier for Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1970s

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This chandelier or set of pendant lamps was designed for Glashütte Limburg in Germany in the 1970's

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Avantgarden Large Spiral Chandelier w/ Brass Fittings and Glass Globes
Avantgarden Large Spiral Chandelier w/ Brass Fittings and Glass Globes

Avantgarden Large Spiral Chandelier w/ Brass Fittings and Glass Globes

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Impressive large-scale swirling and spiraling chandelier, steel structure with solid brass fittings

Category

2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik smoked Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik smoked Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s

Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik smoked Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Aachen, NRW

Stunning radial Sputnik brass color chandelier with ten smoked glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s

Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Aachen, NRW

Stunning Sputnik chrome chandelier with 12 glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s. High

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Chandelier in White Lacquered Metal with Hand Blown Glass Globes
Large Chandelier in White Lacquered Metal with Hand Blown Glass Globes

Large Chandelier in White Lacquered Metal with Hand Blown Glass Globes

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Large chandelier, hand blown glass, white lacquered metal, Sweden, 1970s Beautiful and bright

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s

Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Aachen, NRW

Stunning Sputnik brass chandelier with 8 glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s. High

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Large Glass Globe Chandelier by Richard Essig, Germany, 1960s
Mid-Century Large Glass Globe Chandelier by Richard Essig, Germany, 1960s

Mid-Century Large Glass Globe Chandelier by Richard Essig, Germany, 1960s

By Richard Essig

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Spectacular mid-century chandelier designed by Richard Essig in Germany, circa 1960s. This

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Mid-Century Preciosa Chandelier Brass and Glass Globes Czechia 1960s
Large Mid-Century Preciosa Chandelier Brass and Glass Globes Czechia 1960s

Large Mid-Century Preciosa Chandelier Brass and Glass Globes Czechia 1960s

By Preciosa

Located in Almelo, NL

Czechia. It features eight large clear glass globes and multiple smaller structured glass globes that

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier/Flush Mount With Large Globes, Italy 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier/Flush Mount With Large Globes, Italy 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier/Flush Mount With Large Globes, Italy 1960s

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Modern chandelier/Flush Mount With Large frosted Globes, Italy 1960s Flush mount

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Art Deco Six-Light Frosted Glass Silvered Bronze Globe Chandelier
Large Art Deco Six-Light Frosted Glass Silvered Bronze Globe Chandelier

Large Art Deco Six-Light Frosted Glass Silvered Bronze Globe Chandelier

Located in Roslyn, NY

A large silvered bronze Art Deco chandelier with large Round centre and square shape panel frosted

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Extra Large Glass Globe Chandeliers by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1970s
Pair of Extra Large Glass Globe Chandeliers by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1970s

Pair of Extra Large Glass Globe Chandeliers by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1970s

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

Pair of extra large and absolutely amazing eighteen-light chandeliers by Glashütte Limburg, Germany

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Large Round Brass Chandelier with Bronze Smoked Murano Glass Globes, Italy, 2025
Large Round Brass Chandelier with Bronze Smoked Murano Glass Globes, Italy, 2025

Large Round Brass Chandelier with Bronze Smoked Murano Glass Globes, Italy, 2025

Located in New York, NY

Elegant and sculptural, this mid-century modern style chandelier was meticulously handcrafted in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Set Chandeliers with Brass Fixture and Hand-Blowed Frosted Glass Globes
Large Set Chandeliers with Brass Fixture and Hand-Blowed Frosted Glass Globes

Large Set Chandeliers with Brass Fixture and Hand-Blowed Frosted Glass Globes

Located in Almelo, NL

Large set chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed frosted glass globes, Czechia 1960s An

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Erco Large Globe Hanging Lamp
Erco Large Globe Hanging Lamp

Erco Large Globe Hanging Lamp

By ERCO Leuchten

Located in DOORWERTH, NL

Mid-Century Modern glasschandelier made in the 1970s. Large glass orb. Similar tot the Raak

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1 of 2 Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
1 of 2 Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s

1 of 2 Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Aachen, NRW

Stunning radial Sputnik brass chandelier with six opal glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed glass globes by Preciosa Cz.
Large Chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed glass globes by Preciosa Cz.

Large Chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed glass globes by Preciosa Cz.

By Preciosa

Located in Almelo, NL

Large Chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed glass globes by Preciosa, Czechia, 1960s This

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed glass globes by Preciosa Cz.
Large Chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed glass globes by Preciosa Cz.

Large Chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed glass globes by Preciosa Cz.

By Preciosa

Located in Almelo, NL

Large Chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed glass globes by Preciosa, Czechia, 1960s This

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Italian Swirl Globe Light, 1960ca
Large Italian Swirl Globe Light, 1960ca

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

1 of 2 Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany 1970s
1 of 2 Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany 1970s

1 of 2 Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany 1970s

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Aachen, NRW

Stunning radial Sputnik chrome chandelier with eight opal glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage 43 Globe Sputnik Chandelier by Lightolier
Vintage 43 Globe Sputnik Chandelier by Lightolier

Vintage 43 Globe Sputnik Chandelier by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Large vintage 43 globe Sputnik chandelier by Lightolier. This polished chrome fixture supports 43

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Large Globe Pendants Made in Italy
Large Globe Pendants Made in Italy

Large Globe Pendants Made in Italy

Located in Culver City, CA

Made in Italy Brass fitter and mount, large opaline glass globes with wire cage. 14”dia x 31”h Ref

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Wire

Anna Karlin Mulberry Globe Pendant - Large
Anna Karlin Mulberry Globe Pendant - Large

Anna Karlin Mulberry Globe Pendant - Large

By Anna Karlin

Located in New York, NY

up or down to the desired height. A hand-upholstered silk globe is suspended from the end of the

Category

2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Four Large Glashütte Limburg Globe Pendants
Four Large Glashütte Limburg Globe Pendants

Four Large Glashütte Limburg Globe Pendants

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Echt, NL

Large Glashütte Limburg pendants in beautiful condition. Chromed hardware. Handblown

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Satin Brass Modern Lawrence Globe Pendant, Large
Satin Brass Modern Lawrence Globe Pendant, Large

Satin Brass Modern Lawrence Globe Pendant, Large

By Lostine

Located in Philadelphia, PA

to a white glass globe that glows with a subtle, old world beauty. Each pendant has a cord connected

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large 1960s Swedish Modern Textile Globe Pendant
Large 1960s Swedish Modern Textile Globe Pendant

Large 1960s Swedish Modern Textile Globe Pendant

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Handmade vintage Swedish midcentury modern globe shaped pendant manufactured in the 1960s. Natural

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Textile, Glass, Wood

Stilux Milano 1970s Large Globe Pendant Light
Stilux Milano 1970s Large Globe Pendant Light

Stilux Milano 1970s Large Globe Pendant Light

By Stilux

Located in Montclair, NY

chrome finish small globe. Inside the globe is suspended a single standard light socket. In turn, the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Large Vented Shade Explosion Proof Globe Pendents
Large Vented Shade Explosion Proof Globe Pendents

Large Vented Shade Explosion Proof Globe Pendents

Located in Peekskill, NY

bright. The Glass globe and housing are all heavy duty and well made. Each shade has an interesting

Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1960's Large Holophane Industrial Globe Pendant Lamps
1960's Large Holophane Industrial Globe Pendant Lamps

1960's Large Holophane Industrial Globe Pendant Lamps

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s Large Holophane Industrial Globe Pendant Lamps. Holophane was founded in France in the late

Category

Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Large Limburg Glashütte hanging lamp globe 1970s Germany
Large Limburg Glashütte hanging lamp globe 1970s Germany

Large Limburg Glashütte hanging lamp globe 1970s Germany

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Delft, NL

Large Limburg Glashütte hanging lamp globe 1970s Germany

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Large Limburg Glashütte hanging lamp globe 1970s Germany
Large Limburg Glashütte hanging lamp globe 1970s Germany

Large Limburg Glashütte hanging lamp globe 1970s Germany

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Delft, NL

Large Limburg Glashütte hanging lamp globe 1970s Germany Dimensions: 90 cm Height , 37.5cm

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Square Large Globes Pendant Light by Atelier Areti
Square Large Globes Pendant Light by Atelier Areti

Square Large Globes Pendant Light by Atelier Areti

Located in Geneve, CH

Square Large Globes Pendant Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 13.5 x W 50 x H 77 cm. Materials

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2010s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Maxi Globe Pendant by RAAK Amsterdam, 1965
Large Maxi Globe Pendant by RAAK Amsterdam, 1965

Large Maxi Globe Pendant by RAAK Amsterdam, 1965

By RAAK

Located in Echt, NL

Impressive 'Maxi Globe' pendant by RAAK Amsterdam in excellent condition. Grey fume glass

Category

20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Large White Opaline Glass Globe Brass Pendant Light
Vintage Large White Opaline Glass Globe Brass Pendant Light

Vintage Large White Opaline Glass Globe Brass Pendant Light

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Opaline glass globe 2 meter black cotton flex Brass top Weight: 2.60 kg / 5.7 lb Priced per

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Large White Opaline Glass Globe Brass Pendant Lights
Vintage Large White Opaline Glass Globe Brass Pendant Lights

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

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Two Large Philips Vintage Plastic Globe Pendant Light, 1970s
Two Large Philips Vintage Plastic Globe Pendant Light, 1970s

Two Large Philips Vintage Plastic Globe Pendant Light, 1970s

By Philips

Located in Rijssen, NL

Two large ball pendant lamps by Philips original from the 1970s. In excellent vintage condition

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Adam Style Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

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Large Globe Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal large globe chandelier for your home. Each large globe chandelier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and brass. Find 229 options for an antique or vintage large globe chandelier now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect large globe chandelier — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right large globe chandelier, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made large globe chandelier has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Doria Leuchten Germany, Glashütte Limburg and Kaiser Leuchten are consistently popular.

How Much is a Large Globe Chandelier?

Prices for a large globe chandelier start at $275 and top out at $29,900 with the average selling for $2,600.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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.