1940's Venini Murano Glass Pendant Light
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice pendant light designed by Paolo Venini. Circa 1940's.
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
1940's Venini Murano Glass Pendant Light
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice pendant light designed by Paolo Venini. Circa 1940's.
Brass
1940s Italian Venetian Murano Glass Chandelier
By Murano 5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Venetian Murano 1940s style (modern) clear glass chandelier with six fluted scroll arms
Metal
1940's Murano Glass and Metal Pendant
Located in Schoorl, NL
Fun Italian sphere pendant with a playful motif.
Murano Glass
Murano 1940's Chandelier opaline seeded white with Cobalt Blue accent
By Lavorazione Arte Murano
Located in Ballard, CA
Murano mid century opaline white and cobalt blue Chandelier, very rare in the design and colors
Blown Glass
Murano Waterfall Glass and Brass Chandelier 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1615 Murano art glass and brass waterfall chandelier With 3 internal light cluster Rewired
Brass
EXQUISITE CIRCA 1940's MURANO MOUTH BLOWN GLASS ART NOUVEAU PENDANT LIGHT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
's Italian Murano mouth blow glass ceiling pendant Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Glass
Vintage Barovier 1940s Murano Glass Pendant Light
By Ercole Barovier
Located in London, GB
Elegant Vintage Art Deco Murano Pendant Light. Handblown Murano Glass Frame with Floral Murano
Bronze
Venetian Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Venetian Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, 1940s Good condition, metal frame. Handcrafted, as evidenced by
Metal
Pale purple Murano glass Crinolina pendant, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Milan, IT
Unusual Pale purple Murano glass pendant. Fully covered in crinoline glass. Beautiful rare colour
Metal
$3,013Sale Price|20% Off
Large Murano Chandelier Clear Glass, 1940's
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This is a very nice example of a classical chandelier from Murano in the Venetian style in clear
Murano Glass
$3,013Sale Price|20% Off
1940's Murano Glass and Metal Pendant Attributed to Lenti by Carlo scarpa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Fun Italian sphere pendant with a playful motif. Attributed to Lenti by Carlo scarpa for Venini
Metal
Ercole Barovier Murano Glass Five-Arm Chandelier w Frosted Shades. Italy, 1940's
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for an entry, dining room, or bedroom. Made in Italy, circa 1940's. Dimensions: 36" Height x 27
Murano Glass
1940’s Murano Clear Glass Chandelier with 5 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s Murano clear glass chandelier with 5 lights
Murano Glass
Charming Pendant by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Charming cherry-shaped Lira and with two "rostrato" glass cups that came out of the Venetian glass cabinet of Barovier & Toso. A piece of exquisite workmanship.
Brass
Hollywood Regency Art Deco Murano Glass 3 Arm, 4 Lights Chandelier, Italy, 1940s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning and beautiful chandelier. Made in Murano, Italy, in the late 1940s. The Chandelier
Metal
$3,295Sale Price|20% Off
Adorable Pendant Chandelier "Reticello" by Venini, Murano, 1940s
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Execution in Murano glass of high quality.
Bronze
$2,448Sale Price|20% Off
Adorable Pendant Chandelier "Reticello" by Venini, Murano, 1940s
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Execution in Murano glass of high quality.
Brass
Midcentury Seguso Handblown Murano Amber Glass Cage Italian Pendant Light, 1940s
By Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
amber shade and was created by Giorgio Seguso in the 1940s in Italy. This Murano glass bubble cage
Iron
Amazing Liberty Chandelier, Murano, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
Amazing and elegant handblown Murano chandelier attributed to Ercole Barovier, circa 1940s. Measure
Brass
Pink Murano Glass Pendant by Barovier E Toso, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Murano chandelier by artist Ercole Barovier with rare pink glass. The pendant consists of
Murano Glass
$2,830Sale Price|20% Off
1940s Murano Art Deco Italian Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
1940s Murano Art Deco Italian Chandelier, Attributed to Barovier&Toso
Brass
$3,100 / item
Two 1940's Lanterns by Seguso in Murano Glass, Italy
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Two Identical (they are hand crafted, some variations will happen) pendant lights in Murano glass
Brass
Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Pendant Attributed to Barovier & Toso, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare Art Deco Murano glass pendant attributed to the esteemed Barovier & Toso atelier in the
Brass
$2,358Sale Price|20% Off
Barovier & Toso 1940s Murano Glass Lantern
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant Murano glass lantern by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1940s.
Murano Glass
EXQUISITE CIRCA 1940'S MURANO STRAW AMBER GLASS ART NOUVEAU CHANDELIER LiGHT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
's Italian Murano straw Amber glass ceiling chandelier Please note the delivery fee listed is just
Glass
Ercole Barovier, Art Decò Vintage Pendant Murano Glass and Brass, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
A stunning Murano glass chandelier with a brass frame by Barovier e Toso. Period of production
Murano Glass
Charming chandelier hanging lamp, Murano glass, by Barovier, 1940s Murano Italy
By Barovier
Located in Wien, AT
Barovier glass factory in Murano, Italy, in the 1940s. The lamp impresses with its reduced but very
Bronze
Murano Glass Chandelier attr. to Seguso, Italy , 1940s
By Seguso
Located in Warsaw, PL
Elegant hand-blown Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Seguso. The chandelier features a central
Murano Glass
Fine Murano Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Wonderful Liberty chandelier made around the year 1940 to the Murano glass factory by Ercole
Brass
$3,000Sale Price|30% Off
Barovier & Toso 1940's Italian Suspension Light
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Gorgeous 1940's Barovier & Toso art deco pendant. All original in tact. Rewired
Crystal, Brass
Elgant Transparent Art Decò Barovier e Toso Pendant Light Murano Glass, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Charming Murano chandelier by artist Ercole Barovier. The pendant consists of 6 glass elements and
Murano Glass
Charming Transparent Art Decò Barovier e Toso Pendant Light Murano Glass, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Murano chandelier by artist Ercole Barovier. The pendant consists of 6 glass elements and
Murano Glass
Elgant Pink Art Decò Barovier e Toso Pendant Light Murano Glass, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Charming Murano chandelier by artist Ercole Barovier in rare pink colour. The pendant consists of 6
Murano Glass
Art Decò, Barovier & Toso Pendant Light Murano Glass, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Art Deco style pendant made by the Barovier & Toso glassworks in the 1940s-1950s. The
Art Glass
Charming Pink Art Decò Barovier e Toso Pendant Light, Murano Glass, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano chandelier made by the Barovier and Toso glassworks in the 1940s, rare "pink" glass
Murano Glass
$1,599Sale Price|64% Off
Chandelier Murano Art Glass, 1940s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chandelier Murano art glass, 1940s, Pulegoso glass.
Brass
Elegant Blue Art Decò Barovier e Toso Pendant Light, Murano Glass, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano chandelier made by the Barovier and Toso glassworks in the 1940s, rare "blue" glass
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Venini, Murano, 1940s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, PA
Murano glass chandelier designed by Venini, Murano, 1940s. It is made from Murano art glass and is
Metal, Brass
1940s Art Deco Murano Chandelier, Attributed to Barovier&Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
1940s Art Deco Murano Chandelier, Attributed to Barovier&Toso. Composed of 5 arms with sturdy
Brass
Barovier Floral Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
unique piece was produced by the mastery of Barovier in Murano, Italy, during the late 1940s. Fully
Brass
Pink Art Decò Barovier e Toso "Fountain" Pendant Light, Murano Glass, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Murano chandelier made by Barovier and Toso glassworks. Design period: 1930s\1950s. The
Murano Glass
Charming 1940s Italian Art Deco Pendant Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Charming 1940s Italian Art Deco Pendant Chandelier. Attributed to Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Brass
Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A rare and exquisite Murano glass chandelier by the renowned Barovier & Toso, crafted in Italy
Murano Glass
Venetian Barovier Chandelier In Gilded Murano Glass, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Brussels, BE
Venetian Barovier chandelier in gilded murano glass - Italy 1940s.
Murano Glass
Fascinating Chandelier Murano "Reticello", 1940s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Small Murano chandelier but of great beauty.
Brass
Amethyst Violetto Murano Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th Century Murano eight arm glass chandelier. The glass displays fine striations, light
Murano Glass
Art Deco Pendant Lamp in copper and Murano milk glass, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Art Deco pendant lamp in copper and Murano milk glass, 1940s Good condition, minor signs of wear
Copper
Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A rare and exquisite Murano glass chandelier by the renowned Barovier & Toso, crafted in Italy
Murano Glass
Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant handblown Murano chandelier by Barovier & Toso, circa 1940. From Private collection Von
Brass
Amber & Milk Glass Murano Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant six-light venetian chandelier in amber-coloured glass, with milk glass bobeches and crimped decor.
$2,311Sale Price|30% Off
Chandelier Murano Glass, Italian Design 1940s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chandelier Murano Art Glass, Italian design 1940s.
Murano Glass
$2,358Sale Price|20% Off
Pretty Italian Murano Chandelier attributed to Barovier&Toso, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Chandelier with sober and elegant shapes. An authentic jewel out of the Murano furnaces.
Brass
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass and Brass Flower Chandelier, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular chandelier in Murano mouth-blown glass and solid brass. This incredibly elegant and
Brass
$3,900Sale Price|75% Off
Barovier 1940s Moderne Murano Glass Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
An elegant 1940s Italian Murano glass chandelier composed of a polished nickel body and thick
Nickel
Barovier&Toso. Art Deco Murano glass chandelier, Italy, 1940s
By Venini, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Seguso, Barovier&Toso
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Art Deco Murano glass chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1940s. Composed of 5 pieces of
Metal, Brass
1940s Italian Murano Art Deco Chandelier, Attributed to Barovier&Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
1940s Italian Murano Art Deco Chandelier, Attributed to Barovier&Toso. From Private Collection.
Brass
1940s Antique Murano Glass Tulip Chandelier by Seguso, Textured Design
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Antique large Murano textured clear glass Italian made fixture. Individual bent glass leaves
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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