Mazzega Murano Glass pendant light
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sputnik style pendant light is an Italian made lighting fixture featuring bubble-texture glass
Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Mazzega Murano Glass pendant light
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sputnik style pendant light is an Italian made lighting fixture featuring bubble-texture glass
Chrome
$9,250 / item
Custom White Murano Glass Disc Flush Mount Light
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom white Murano glass disc flush mount light in polished nickel finish. Currently out of stock
Nickel
Very Rare MidCentury Modern Design Murano Glass Art Pendant 3 Spot Light Fixture
By Murano 5, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Lisse, NL
very rare design Murano glass pendant is in excellent condition. This timeless piece of lighting art is
Chrome
Vintage Murano Glass Yellow Disc Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Murano glass yellow disc chandelier with custom-made frame. This vintage Murano glass
Murano Glass
$7,494Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Murano Glass Disco Sputnik Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A stunning Italian round Sputnik Pendant Light; featuring clear Murano glass discs with white glass
Murano Glass
Vistosi Disc Murano Glass Disc Chandelier by Mazzega , Italy, 1960s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier with Murano hand-made disc glasses on a metal frame, Italy, manufactured in
Metal
Blue Murano Glass Disc Chandelier by Vistosi
Located in Red Lion, PA
Vistosi Murano Disc Chandelier 36 vintage blue color 6-inch discs, new structure, 4 light sockets
Murano Glass
Multicolor Murano Glass Disc Chandelier by Vistosi
Located in Red Lion, PA
Vistosi Murano Disc Chandelier 36 vintage mixed color 6-inch discs, new structure, 4 light sockets
Murano Glass
Yellow Murano Glass Disc Chandelier by Vistosi
Located in Red Lion, PA
Vistosi Murano Disc Chandelier 36 vintage yellow color 6-inch discs, new structure, 4 light
Murano Glass
Red Murano Glass Disc Chandelier by Vistosi
Located in Red Lion, PA
Vistosi Murano Disc Chandelier 36 vintage red color 6-inch discs, new structure, 4 light sockets
Murano Glass
Black Murano Glass Disc Chandelier by Vistosi
Located in Red Lion, PA
Vistosi Murano Disc Chandelier 36 vintage black teardrop colored 6-inch discs, new structure, 4
Murano Glass
Disc White Murano Glass Chandelier by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 18 fantastic alabaster discs
Murano Glass
Midcentury Murano Pendant Chandelier w Stunning Mouth Blown Glass Discs, Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design pendant with large, mouth blown art glass discs on chrome frame. If you are
Chrome
$5,469Sale Price / set|20% Off
Trio Disc Murano Glass Chandeliers by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
varies from each other, of glass concerned handmade) Light bulbs: 5 lights bulbs (E14 dimension, not
Metal
Majestic Purple Murano Glass Discs Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
A chandelier of rare beauty and elegance. 136 Purple Murano glass discs disposed in ten rows
Iron
Amazing Red Disc Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
The 24 red discs of precious Murano glass are arranged on three levels. Nine E 14 light bulbs
Blown Glass
Majestic Purple Murano Glass Discs Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
A chandelier of rare beauty and elegance. 136 Purple Murano glass discs disposed in ten rows
Iron
Amazing Red Disc Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
The 24 red discs of precious Murano glass are arranged on three levels. Nine E 14 light bulbs
Blown Glass
Amazing Red Disc Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
The 24 red discs of precious Murano glass are arranged on three levels. Nine E 14 light bulbs
Blown Glass
Majestic Purple Murano Glass Discs Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
A chandelier of rare beauty and elegance. 136 Purple Murano glass discs disposed in ten rows
Iron
Majestic Purple Murano Glass Discs Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
A chandelier of rare beauty and elegance. 136 Purple Murano glass discs disposed in ten rows
Iron
Majestic Purple Murano Glass Discs Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
A chandelier of rare beauty and elegance. 136 Purple Murano glass discs disposed in ten rows
Iron
Majestic Purple Murano Glass Discs Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
A chandelier of rare beauty and elegance. 136 Purple Murano glass discs disposed in ten rows
Iron
Majestic Purple Murano Glass Discs Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
A chandelier of rare beauty and elegance. 136 Purple Murano glass discs disposed in ten rows
Iron
$1,799 / item
Italian Disc Murano chandelier
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
each other, of glass concerned handmade) Light bulbs: 5 lights bulbs (E14 dimension, not included in
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,799 / item
Italian Disc Murano chandelier
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
each other, of glass concerned handmade) Light bulbs: 5 lights bulbs (E14 dimension, not included in
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,799 / item
Italian Disc Murano chandelier
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
each other, of glass concerned handmade) Light bulbs: 5 lights bulbs (E14 dimension, not included in
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,631Sale Price / item|20% Off
Disc Pink Glass Chandelier by Vistosi Style. Murano
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
varies from each other, of glass concerned handmade) Light bulbs: 5 lights bulbs (E14 dimension, not
Metal
$3,646Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Disc Murano Glass Chandeliers by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
varies from each other, of glass concerned handmade) Light bulbs: 5 lights bulbs (E14 dimension, not
Metal
Alberto Dona Inspired Custom Textured Murano Glass Disc Chandelier
By Alberto Donà
Located in New York, NY
Unique sputnik-style Murano glass disc chandelier in the style of Alberto Dona. The gray and taupe
Metal
$1,439Sale Price|20% Off
Fumé Murano Disc Glass Chandelier by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier by Vistosi. The chandelier has 23 fantastic fumé discs in a gold
Art Glass
$1,439Sale Price / item|20% Off
Disc White Murano Glass Chandelier by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier by Vistosi. The chandelier has 23 fantastic white discs in a
Art Glass
Pink Murano Glass Disc Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
Spectacular chandelier by Vistosi made with 50 pink Murano discs. 16 E 14 light bulbs. We can wire
Metal
Pink Murano Glass Disc Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
Spectacular chandelier by Vistosi made with 50 pink Murano discs. 16 E 14 light bulbs. We can wire
Metal
Pink Murano Glass Disc Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
Spectacular chandelier by Vistosi made with 50 pink Murano discs. 16 E 14 light bulbs. We can wire
Metal
Pink Murano Glass Disc Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
Spectacular chandelier by Vistosi made with 50 pink Murano discs. 16 E 14 light bulbs. We can wire
Metal
Modernist Four-Tier White & Cerulean Murano Glass Disc Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Illuminate your space with the breathtaking Modernist Four-Tier Murano Glass Disc Chandelier, which
Nickel
Sculptural Pink and Lilac Translucent Disc Pendant Light
Located in Guazzora, IT
Pink and Lilac Murano Glass Chandelier, Luminous Disc Sculpture Description Murano glass chandelier
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier - 36 etched glass discs
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic etched alabaster glass
Art Glass
$3,598 / set
Pair Italian Disc Murano chandeliers
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
varies from each other, of glass concerned handmade) Light bulbs: 5 lights bulbs (E14 dimension, not
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$3,598 / set
Pair Italian Disc Murano chandeliers
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
varies from each other, of glass concerned handmade) Light bulbs: 5 lights bulbs (E14 dimension, not
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$3,598 / set
Pair Italian Disc Murano chandeliers
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
varies from each other, of glass concerned handmade) Light bulbs: 5 lights bulbs (E14 dimension, not
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Red Disc Striking Murano Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Red Murano glass disc chandelier round shape. Each chandelier is made of 50 red discs of precious
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Murano Style Glass Disc Chandelier
Located in High Point, NC
glass discs suspended from a polished chrome frame. The clear glass discs, crafted in the traditional
Murano Glass
$1,919 / item
Murano disc chandelier alabaster iridescent
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian Murano chandelier. The chandelier has 57 Murano white albaster iridescent glass disks. The
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Modern Black Disc Murano Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Black Murano glass disc chandelier one round shape and one pyramid shape. Each chandelier is made
Metal
Vistosi Blue Glass Disc Wall Light, Italy, 1960s
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning wall light by Vistosi, Italy, manufactured in, circa 1960-1969 High quality and in very
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Chandelier, Cascading Disc Design in Blue & Smoky Tones
Located in Guazzora, IT
This striking chandelier is crafted in authentic Murano glass, showcasing the excellence of
Brass
OriginI Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandelier Pendant Ceiling Light 1960s
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Berlin, DE
Large and very beautiful white bown Murano glass discs chandelier by Vistosi. Italy, 1960s Height
Chrome, Metal
Murano Chandelier with 54 Discs
By Venini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Murano chandelier with 54 discs. The chandelier has four sockets for small incandescent lamps
Metal
Striking Red Disc Murano Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Red Murano glass disc chandelier in pyramid shape. Each chandelier is made of 60 red discs of
Metal
Red Disc Striking Murano Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Red Murano glass disc chandelier round shape. Each chandelier is made of 50 red discs of precious
Metal
Carlo Nason, Chandelier with iridescent glass discs, Mazzega, Italy 1968
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Argelato, BO
, composed of a multitude of circular discs in opaline or mother-of-pearl glass, with iridescent effects that
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Murano, Venetian Glass Disc Chandelier by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Oirlo, LI
. Suspended from a refined metal frame, 57 hand-blown glass discs form a dazzling cascade of light. Each disc
Murano Glass
Oversized Galattico Sputnik Chandelier Textured Murano Glass Discs, Italy, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking Italian Sputnik chandelier featuring oval-shaped textured Murano glass discs in a subtle
Murano Glass
Red Disc Striking Murano Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Red Murano glass disc chandelier round shape. Each chandelier is made of 50 red discs of precious
Metal
Red Disc Striking Murano Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Red Murano glass disc chandelier round shape. Each chandelier is made of 50 red discs of precious
Metal
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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