Leaded Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1910 English leaded glass pendant light fixture with amber tones in the glass.
Category
Vintage 1910s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Leaded Glass Pendant Light
Set of English Leaded Glass Pendant Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of four English circa 1920s leaded glass pendant light fixtures. Sold individually.
Category
Vintage 1920s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Set of Leaded Glass Pendant Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12, circa 1940's English flush-mounted leaded glass light fixtures with four interior lights.Sold individually. Measurements: Current drop: 9" Diameter: 22.5"
Category
Vintage 1940s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Set of Antique English Leaded Glass Pendant Light, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa 1900's English leaded glass light fixture with six interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 26 (adjustable) Diameter: 24"
Category
Vintage 1950s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Wonderful Late Victorian Bronze and Stain Leaded Glass Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
This symmetrical and hexagonal shade has several stunning and stylish design elements all around and the amazing color combination of the stain leaded glass is an absolute joy to loo...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Chandeliers and Pen...
Materials
Bronze
Antique Brutalist Hammered Metal and Color Leaded Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 Italian leaded chunky colored glass pendant ceiling light fixture with an interior Edison light bulb of up to 100 watts.
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Iron
Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French leaded glass pendant light fixture with six interior chandelier sockets.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Pair of Lotus Shaped Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950's English blue & white leaded glass pendant light fixtures. Sold individually.
Category
Vintage 1950s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Lotus Shaped Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in Antwerp, BE
A circa 1950's Italian pink & white leaded glass pendant light fixture. The lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Arts & Crafts Leaded White Glass Dish Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Arts & Crafts style pendant light featuring a white molded and leaded glass bowl, an antique brass rim, and a steel chain.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel, Lead
Vintage Leaded glass light fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's English leaded glass light fixture with 3 interior candelabra lights. Measurements: Drop: 10.5" Diameter: 10"
Category
Vintage 1930s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Vintage Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's English leaded glass light fixture, with 4 candelabra interior lights. Measurements: Diameter:14.5" Drop: 12"
Category
Vintage 1930s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's English leaded glass fixture with 6 candelabra lights. Measurements: Drop: 16.75" Diameter: 19"
Category
Vintage 1940s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Large Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English large leaded glass light fixture with interior lights and bronze body. Measurements: Present drop: 30" Diameter: 32"
Category
Vintage 1920s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Amber Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English leaded glass light fixture. 3 candelabra interior lights Measurements: Present drop: 11" Diameter: 9.5"
Category
Vintage 1920s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
English Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's leaded glass light fixture with 6 interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 31" Min. Drop: 44"
Category
Vintage 1920s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
English Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's English leaded glass light fixture with four interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 17" Drop (adjustable): 15.5"
Category
Vintage 1930s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1920s Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's medium size leaded glass chandelier with flowers ornaments on body
Category
Vintage 1920s American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
1900 Leaded Glass Caldwell Light Fixture
$8,800 / item
1900 Leaded Glass Caldwell Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900 Caldwell leaded glass light fixtures with interior lights
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Unique Large Arts & Crafts Brass Pendant Light with Glass Mosaic Shades 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Keywords: arts and crafts pendant light, 1920s mosaic lamp, opaline glass light, hammered brass chandelier, jugendstil lighting, antique ceiling light, craftsman style pendant, vinta...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Wire
1900 Caldwell’s Leaded Glass Light Fixture
$4,800 / item
1900 Caldwell’s Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Caldwell beautiful leaded glass light fixture with interior lights.
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1900 Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
$6,800 / item
1900 Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
1900 Caldwell leaded glass hanging light fixture with interior lights. great condition.
Category
Vintage 1910s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960’s French leaded glass light fixture with 3 candelabra interior lights. Measurements: Present drop: 12? Diameter: 13.5?
Category
Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
1930's Leaded Glass Light Fixture
$6,800 / item
1930's Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
a circa 1930's leaded glass light fixture with 6 interior lights. Original finish and patina from Waldorf Hotel in NYC. (8 available)
Category
Vintage 1930s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
$18,000 / item
1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1900’s Caldwell large white leaded glass light fixture with interior lights.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Art Deco leaded and stained glass light fixtures suspended from 4 stems and a square canopy. 8 chadelier lights. Measurements: Height: 36" Length/width: 28"
Category
Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
1900 Caldwell Leaded Glass Large Light Fixture
$12,000 / item
1900 Caldwell Leaded Glass Large Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900 Caldwell leaded glass large light fixtures with interior lights.
Category
Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Tiffany Style Iron & Leaded Stained Glass Apple Vine Motif Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
20th Century Tiffany Style Pendant Light / Chandelier. Made from iron with leaded stained glass panels featuring an apple and vine motif.
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid Century French Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's amethyst leaded glass light fixture with three interior candelabra lights. Measurements: Diameter: 13 Drop: 11".
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Milk Glass
English Large Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's English leaded glass light fixtures with eagles decorating the crown of the fixture. Measurements: Height (drop): 45" Diameter: 34.5"
Category
Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Blue and Clear Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's English leaded glass light fixture with 3 interior candelabra lights. Measurements: drop: 11" diameter: 13"
Category
Vintage 1950s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
1920 Large Unusual Leaded Glass Light Fixture
$9,800 / item
1920 Large Unusual Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's large unusual shape leaded glass light fixture with (8 interior lights)
Category
Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
1900’s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s Caldwell leaded glass light fixture with interior lights
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1920's American Leaded Glass Light fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's American leaded glass light fixture with 8 interior lights.
Category
Vintage 1920s American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1920's Large Leaded Opaline Glass Light Fixture
$12,000 / item
1920's Large Leaded Opaline Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's large leaded glass light fixture with 8-10 interior lights.
Category
Vintage 1920s American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Set of Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 circa 1930's American neoclassic style bronze leaded glass light fixtures. Sold individually. Measurements: Width: 24" Minimum drop: 10"
Category
Vintage 1930s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
$12,000 / item
Pair of Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English, 1920s light fixtures with 6 interior lights. The body of the fixtures with three handles that hold three chains. Measurements: 19" min. drop 20" diameter.
Category
Vintage 1930s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
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"
Category
Vintage 1930s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
1920’s Caldwell Large Leaded Glass Light Fixtures Pair
$18,000 / item
1920’s Caldwell Large Leaded Glass Light Fixtures Pair
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
circa 1920’s leaded glass large light fixture with interior lights (3 available)
Category
Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Set of Large Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of three large circa 1940's English leaded glass light fixture with 6 interior candelabra lights and variable drop. Sold individually. Measurements: Height (current drop): 24" D...
Category
Vintage 1940s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Elegant contemporary Selene Lead Crystal Pendant light in Steel Grey
Located in London, GB
This stunning and elegant Selene Pendant Light is hand crafted from a solid block of Steel Grey coloured Lead Crystal and hand carved and polished to beautiful shape that refracts th...
Category
2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Antique Classical Arts & Crafts Leaded Glass 8-Light Chandelier c1920
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Classical Arts & Crafts Leaded Glass 8-Light Chandelier c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique chandelier from circa 1920, embodying a blend of Classical and Arts & Crafts design aesthetics. It features a distinctive leaded glass shade complemented by an eight-light...
Category
Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Elegant contemporary Selene Lead Crystal Pendant light with Brushed Brass canopy
Located in London, GB
This stunning and elegant Selene Pendant Light is hand crafted from a solid block of Lead Crystal and hand carved and polished to beautiful shape that refracts the light to great eff...
Category
2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Duffner & Kimberly attr Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Hanging Light c1910
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Duffner & Kimberly attr Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Hanging Light c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
A fine example of American Arts & Crafts design, this antique hanging dome light is attributed to the renowned firm of Duffner & Kimberly, dating to approximately 1920. This ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stained Glass
Pair of Patinated Bronze Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A vintage English bronze and leaded glass light fixture with interior lights. Neoclassic style. Measures: 14" min. drop 32" diameter.
Category
Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Hammered Metal and Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's brutalist style Italian leaded chunky glass pendant ceiling light fixture with three interior lights, metal chain and canopy and with original patina.
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Peter Marsh Brutalist Hanging Colored Glass Chunk Fragment Globe Pendant Light
By Peter Marsh
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fantastic brutalist style hanging globe made of large chunks of glass fragments in a multitude of colors soldered together. It is not signed but I have seen others like thi...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Lead
Antique Hammered Metal and Color Glass Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Italian Brutalist style leaded chunky colored glass pendant light fixture with an interior Edison light bulb of up to 100 watts.
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Antique Arts & Crafts Stained & Chunky Glass Pendant Light Tiffany Style Fxture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning moon shape chandelier pendant light 1900s. This rare ceiling lamp from the very early 1900s could be the perfect lighting solution for an entrance or any other small livin...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Lead
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Pair of Caldwell Pendants
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1900 Caldwell leaded glass pendant light fixtures with interior lights.
Category
Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Leaded Glass Paneled Hall Light
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Leaded Glass Paneled Hall Light
Category
Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stunning Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning Leaded glass fixture circa 1920's with gilt bronze accents. Six available. priceed individually.
Category
Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Caldwell Neoclassic Style Bronze Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Caldwell, a tour de force of American foundry cast and hand finished bronze and leaded glass fabrication, very heavy aged bronze vintage glass chandelier light pendant, featuring bro...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Leaded Slag Glass Hanging Light in Manner of Tiffany Studios
Located in Babworth, Retford
A very similar model was designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany for the 'Lotus' lamp and this is almost certainly by a close follower of Tiffany with plenty of skill. America, circa 19...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Slag Glass
Pair of Silver Plated Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixtures with Interior Lights
Unavailable
H 30 in Dm 20 in
Pair of Silver Plated Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixtures with Interior Lights
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of circa 1920 silver plated Caldwell leaded glass light fixtures with interior lights. $5,200 list each; two available.
Category
Vintage 1920s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate
I. P. Frink Stained Glass Hanging Light Fixtures
By I.P. Frink
Located in Cookeville, TN
We are offering I. P. Frink stained glass lighting fixtures. These pendants style chandeliers feature a Tiffany style stained glass shade in a cylindrical shape with rectangular pane...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Lead
Leaded Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920 leaded glass light fixture with bronze chain. Measures: 22" diameter, 34" height
Category
Vintage 1920s Chandeliers and Pendants
Antique Leaded Glass Pendant Light Fixture, American Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Arts & Crafts style leaded glass hanging pendant light fixture. Recently re-wired with new light sockets, holds candelabra size bulbs, ready to install.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Leaded Glass Pendant Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A Circa 1930's English leaded glass pendant light fixture suspended from 4 chains and with interior lights.
Category
Vintage 1930s English Chandeliers and Pendants
1960s Felipe Delfinger for Feders Jeweled Brutalist Glass Pendant Light Fixture
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H 14 in Dm 17.5 in
1960s Felipe Delfinger for Feders Jeweled Brutalist Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New Windsor, NY
Beautiful jeweled leaded glass pendant light fixture. Wonderful individually blown art glass tiles, circa 1960-1970.
Category
Vintage 1960s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Stained Glass
Leaded Opal Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
An Edwardian style curved and leaded glass inverted dome fixture. Shown here with a dark aged brass fixture with four hanging chains. The glass has a slight bronze tinge to it. Thi...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Lead, Brass
Leaded Opal Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
A stunning leaded glass fixture circa 1920's with bronze details. Similar to Edwardian period lighting with opaline glass. Please note, this piece has two hairline cracks in two pan...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A circa 1900 leaded glass light fixture with interior lights. In very good vintage condition. Dealer: G302YP
Category
Early 20th Century North American American Classical Chandeliers and Pen...
Materials
Lead
Leaded Glass Hanging Light
Located in New Orleans, LA
This impressive hanging light features carefully designed stained glass craftsmanship. Fitted with a four-way switch, this exceptional piece commands attention at first sight with it...
Category
20th Century North American Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stained Glass
Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A 1930s England neoclassic style leaded glass light fixture with 4 chains and bronze canopy.
Category
Vintage 1930s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920 English leaded glass light fixture with 4 interior lights. Amber and white glass body. 8" height of bowl, 27" actual drop , 18" diameter. Available in our showroom at 241 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A large leaded glass light fixture with interior lights. The neo classic style fixture in perfect condition. At 209 East 59th Street Showroom.
28" diameter, 26" present drop, ...
Category
Vintage 1930s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Neoclassical Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Circa 1920s
Located in Astoria, NY
A leaded glass light fixture with interior lights, silver plated Greek key design and ram's head, circa 1920s. In very good vintage condition. Dealer: G302YP
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver, Lead
Large Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A large, circa 1940s patinated bronze leaded glass light fixture of neoclassic style. With 10 interior lights.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Large Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A French large polyhedral leaded glass light fixture with six interior lights, circa 1940s. Measurements: 35" diameter 25" drop.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Neoclassic Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 leaded glass light fixture of neoclassic style. 4 chains and center rod. Measurements: 27" present drop 20" diameter
Category
Vintage 1920s Chandeliers and Pendants
1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A carica 1900’s Caldwell leaded glass light fixtures with ram’s head. With 4 interior lights.
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Brass and Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Old gas light fixture converted to electric. Slag glass panels made to look like alabaster.
Category
Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Leaded Glass and Seashell Light Fixture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique French light fixture or chandelier with six chains hanging from a cast bronze crown supporting a dramatic leaded glass and seashell bowl shaped shade.
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Shell, Glass
Pair of Leaded Glass Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English, 1920s light fixtures with interior lights. The body of the fixtures with 3 handles that hold 3 chains. 19" min. drop, 20" diameter www.delapuenteantiques.com
Category
Early 20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
French Midcentury Star Light Pendant with Lead Glass Panels and Metal Frame
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H 16 in W 16 in D 16 in
French Midcentury Star Light Pendant with Lead Glass Panels and Metal Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage French star light fixture from the midcentury modern, with lead glass panels and metal frame. This French light fixture features an energizing star shape accented by a meta...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Neo Classical Style Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1910 leaded glass light fixture with interior lights.
Minimun drop, 20" , 32" diameter
Category
Early 20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
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Leaded Glass Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the leaded glass pendant light you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and lead, every leaded glass pendant light was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer leaded glass pendant light, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A leaded glass pendant light, designed in the Arts and Crafts, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made leaded glass pendant light has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Adam Kurtzman and I.P. Frink are consistently popular.
How Much is a Leaded Glass Pendant Light?
The average selling price for a leaded glass pendant light at 1stDibs is $5,973, while they’re typically $850 on the low end and $36,894 for the highest priced.
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.
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