$300Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 22.05 in Dm 11.03 in
Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen Opaline Globe Pendent Chandeliers
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Danish Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen opaline hand blown glass pendant chandeliers
Blown Glass
$672
H 15.75 in Dm 11.82 in
Louis Poulsen Functionalist Globe Pendant Lamp in White Opaline Glass, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare version of the LP 18064-0104 by Louis Poulsen in Denmark. This one featuring a bakelit top
Opaline Glass, Bakelite
"VP Globe" lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1970
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Brescia, IT
da Verner Panton nel 1969 per Louis Poulsen (esemplare di prima produzione, inizi anni ’70). La sfera
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
Verner Panton VP Globe by Louis Poulsen, Extra Large and Early Edition, 1970s
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Madrid, ES
Verner Panton VP Globe for Louis Poulsen, early edition from 1970s. Rare version, extra large
Enamel
Authentic Vintage Louis Poulsen for Verner Panton Globe Lamp
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Louis Poulson. Verner Panton. Vintage plexiglass globe lamp with colored and chrome-plated
Plexiglass
Opal Glass Hanging Globe by Vilhlem Wohlert for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
White opal glass pendant hanging light by Vilhlem Wohlert for Louis Poulsen. Denmark, circa 1950
ELEGANT CHANDELIER BY LOUIS POULSEN
By Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
simple and elegant metal chandelier with white glass globes by Louis poulsen
Verner Panton Globe Pendant
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen pendant, VP Globe. Painted aluminium screens mounted on plexiglass
Aluminum
1960s Triple Art Glass Stripe Pattern Cone Shape Pendant Globe Light Fixture
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish mid century modern style circa 1960s light fixture.
Brass
Rare Verner Panton VP Globe Pendant
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
The biggest one ever produced, the iconic design by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen in 1969. This
Aluminum
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Space age ‘VP Globe’ lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1960s Denmark
By Verner Panton
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Very rare and beautiful Space age ‘VP Globe’ pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
Chrome
Vintage Large Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen Globe Light
By Verner Panton
Located in Pasadena, TX
A large, original, and early production globe light designed by Verner Panton and made by Louis
Aluminum
Sold
H 35.44 in Dm 13.78 in
Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen Opaline Globe Pendent Chandeliersk
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Large vintage Danish Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen opaline hand blown glass pendent
Blown Glass
Original 20" Verner Panton VP Globe for Louis Poulsen
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poulsen. This acrylic globe encompasses five curved reflectors suspended through the center - three chrome
Aluminum
Original Mid-Century Modern Verner Panton VP Globe Pendant Light
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Miami, FL
The VP globe light was designed by Verner Panton in 1960s for Louis Poulsen in Denmark. This
Aluminum
Verner Panton Original Large Size VP Globe 60
By Verner Panton
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Verner Panton, for Louis Poulsen, Denmark. A VP globe hanging lamp consisting of five reflectors
Sold
H 23.63 in Dm 23.63 in
Verner Panton VP Globe by Louis Poulsen, Extra Large and Early Edition, 1970s
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Madrid, ES
Verner Panton VP Globe for Louis Poulsen, early edition from 1970s. Rare version, extra large
Enamel
White Opaline Glass Vintage Mid-Century Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass industrial Bauhaus pendant. Weight 1.0 kg / 2.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent ligh...
Glass, Opaline Glass, Milk Glass
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$1,343 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$5,076Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$314 / item
H 9.85 in Dm 12.21 in
White Enamel Vintage White Opaline Glass Porcelain Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp. White porcelain, brass and white opaline milk glass. White enamel shade 2 conductors, no ground. Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb Priced per individual i...
Brass, Enamel
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Pendants in Satin Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendants, satin glass, metal, Europe, 1970s. This atmospheric set of pendant lamps features each a frosted glass orb which has a round opening underneath. This results in a nice a...
Aluminum
$1,146
H 29.53 in Dm 21.66 in
Italian Mid-Century Stilnovo Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Light , 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Mid-Century Stilnovo Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Light , 1970s Pendant light with stunning opaline glass Made in Italy by Stilnovo. The opaline glass is in very good con...
Metal, Brass
Opaline Glass Pendants with Structured Spheres
Located in Vienna, AT
Opaline sphere shade with ridged side made in the 1970s. Upto 6 pieces available.
Stainless Steel
Antique Opaline Globe Pendant Light 1930s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Antique Art Deco hallway pendant light. This lamp is very typical for the Art Deco era and was widely used to be hung in hallways, offices or larger public places. The lamp has...
Opaline Glass
Large Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL 45 Radiohus' Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL 45 Radiohus' Pendant for Louis Poulsen Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the construction of th...
Brass, Metal
$1,478
H 17.72 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Large Antique Vintage Church Opaline Milk Glass Globe Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A large antique church opaline globe ceiling pendant, England circa 1930. - Wonderful bulbous glass globe encompassing a patinated monks cap copper gallery, these beautiful opali...
Copper
Mid-Century Philips Plexiglass Globe Pendant Lights
By Philips
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century plexiglass globe pendants by Philips. Great hanging together or solo, these pendants have metal reflector inside to bolster their shine. 7 available, all in original cond...
Aluminum
$735Sale Price / item|15% Off
H 12.9 in Dm 9.8 in
Large Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' Pendant in Pale Rose for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' pendant in pale rose for Louis Poulsen. Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the const...
Metal, 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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