Modernist Handblown Murano Pendant with Oil Rubbed Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
It features a spherical bodie in translucent Murano glass with a wealth of organic smoked detailing, lending each piece a unique organic expressionistic sensibility. This pendant sec...
Bronze
Modernist Handblown Murano Smoked Pendant w/ Oil Rubbed Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
The fixture offers a spherical body in smoked amber Murano glass with undulating chambord bands cutting across creating a sophisticated color palate and subtle dynamism. The pendant ...
Bronze
34" Handwoven Natural Rattan Pendant, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Ventila Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 34". It’s an interplay of textures...
Rattan
Aurelia Pendant: Oil-Rubbed Bronze/Charcoal Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
By Andreea Avram Rusu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Aurelia Pendant is reminiscent of moon jellyfish and is rendered in layered handblown glass with a delicate brass chain. It is part of the Marea Collection - an exploration of or...
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Pair of Tassel 3 Pendant Lights by Apparatus Studio, Oil-Rubbed Bronze
By APPARATUS
Located in Glasgow, GB
The structure is crafted in oil-rubbed bronze, producing a deep, softly reflective finish that emphasises the sculptural quality of the metalwork.
Bronze
Set of 3 Modernist Handblown Murano Pendants w/ Oil Rubbed Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
They feature spherical bodies in translucent Murano glass iwth a wealth of organic smoked detailing, lending each piece a unique organic expressionistic sensibility. Each pendant sec...
Bronze
34" Handwoven Mocha Rattan Pendant Light, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Ventila Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 34". It’s an interplay of textures...
Rattan
24" Pendant in Handwoven Mocha Rattan, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Ventila Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 24". It’s an interplay of textures...
Rattan
Pendant Light in Handwoven Natural Rattan, Oil Rubbed Bronze Ventila Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 24". It’s an interplay of textures...
Brass
Muse Pendant: Oil-Rubbed Bronze/Dove Ombre Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
By Andreea Avram Rusu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Muse Collection is a distillation of our Continuum concept into a more subtle and contained, yet still dynamic, form. Composed of triangular brass tubing with handblown cylindric...
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Arlo Chandelier - Six Arms - Oil Rubbed Brass and Bronze
By RTO Lighting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Arlo Chandelier is centered by a walnut cluster. Each curved brass arm extends outward to support a bench-made hand-spun bronze reflector. OVERALL DIMENSIONS 32" W x 32" D x 36"...
Brass, Bronze
Modernist Smoked Apricot Murano Glass & Oil Rubbed Bronze Feather Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This striking Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Feather Chandelier in Translucent Smoked Apricot Hue W/Oil Rubbed Bronze Fittings, hand-blown by Murano glass artisans, is a testament...
Bronze
Custom Murano Glass Ball Sputnik Chandelier in Oil Rubbed Bronze
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom Murano glass ball sputnik chandelier in oil rubbed bronze. The chandelier has 18 standard sockets (E12) to illuminate perfectly round glass ball handmade by the glass artisans...
Bronze
Gambetta Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier, Oil Rubbed Bronze
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The focal point of this impressive chandelier are the six frosted handblown glass swords which shot out light in different angles. The mix of oil rubbed bronze, frosted glass and bla...
Brass, Steel
Gambetta Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier, Oil Rubbed Bronze
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The focal point of this impressive chandelier are the six frosted handblown glass swords which shot out light in different angles. The mix of oil rubbed bronze, frosted glass and bla...
Brass, Steel
Gambetta Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier, Oil Rubbed Bronze
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The focal point of this impressive chandelier are the six frosted handblown glass swords which shot out light in different angles. The mix of oil rubbed bronze, frosted glass and bla...
Brass, Steel
Modernist Feather Chandelier in Murano Opalescent Glass and Oil Rubbed Bronze
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sophisticated chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative quality glass production. It...
Bronze
Modernist Oil Rubbed Bronze Chandelier with Organic Hand Blown Murano Shades
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production- by High Style Deco. It fe...
Bronze
Nova Chandelier by Downtown, Natural Bras, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Lucite, 74 Lights
By Downtown
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Sputnik style chandelier 'Nova' from Downtown's Classic collection. 148 Arms, 74 brass arms with light bulbs and 74 Lucite arms. Materials used are brass, oil rubbed bronze and luci...
Brass, Bronze
Signed Degué Art Deco Cubist Rose Chandelier w/ Oil Rubbed Bronze Fittings
By Degué
Located in New York, NY
This stunning signed Degué Art Deco chandelier was realized in France circa 1930. It features a circular slighly convex body with a domed body in frosted rose colored glass with cubi...
Bronze
Contemporary Italian Oil Rubbed Bronze White Murano Glass 4-Globe Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
A Minimalist Italian structural suspension lighting fixture in an organic Mid-Century Modern design, entirely handcrafted recalling Gino Sarfatti style. The asymmetrically positioned...
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Italian Oil Rubbed Bronze White Murano Glass 4-Globe Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A minimalist Italian structural lighting fixture in an organic Mid-Century Modern design, entirely handcrafted recalling Gino Sarfatti style. The asymmetrically positioned four ovoid...
Metal
Modernist Feather Chandelier in Murano Smoked Topaz Glass and Oil Rubbed Bronze
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sophisticated chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative quality glass production. It...
Murano Glass
Large Oil Rubbed Bronze, Brass and Lucite Sputink Chandelier
By Downtown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Oil Rubbed Bronze, Brass and Lucite Sputink Chandelier. New wiring. 72 Lucite Arms and 72 Brass with socket arms.
Brass
Paul Marra Link Fixture in Brass and Oil Rubbed Bronze
By Paul Marra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Paul Marra link fixture shown as pendant in brass and oil rubbed bronze finish, hung by brass chain and canopy.
Metal, Brass
Amber Beveled Glass, Four Light Square Oil Rubbed Bronze Fixture
Located in Austin, TX
Charming, Square Shape, four light oil rubbed bronze fixture with Beveled Amber Prismatic Glass. Three fixtures available at $425. each. Fixtures are 12" square
Modernist Handblown Murano Smoked Pendant w/ Oil Rubbed Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
The fixture offers a spherical body in smoked amber Murano glass with undulating chambord bands cutting across creating a sophisticated color palate and subtle dynamism. The pendant ...
Bronze
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H 36 in Dm 15 in
Pair of Modernist Handblown Murano Smoked Pendants w/ Oil Rubbed Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
The fixtures offer spherical bodies in smoked amber Murano glass with undulating chambord bands cutting across creating a sophisticated color palate and subtle dynamism. The pendant ...
Bronze
Set of 3 Modernist Handblown Murano Pendants w/ Oil Rubbed Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
They feature spherical bodies in translucent Murano glass iwth a wealth of organic smoked detailing, lending each piece a unique organic expressionistic sensibility. Each pendant sec...
Bronze
Rock Crystal and Oil Rubbed Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rock crystal and oil rubbed bronze chandelier, circa 2000s. It is constructed of oil rubbed bronze finished metal with crystals and rock crystals. Looks incredible when lit.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal
Dark Bronze Rub Oil Finish Ceiling Fixture
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant dish shape chandelier. Dark bronze rub oil finish, 6 porcelain sockets. Great craftsmanship.
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H 12.5 in Dm 14.5 in
Modernist Five-Tier Oil Rubbed Bronze Handblown Translucent Tear Drop Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning five-tier modernist chandelier was realized in the United States. The fixture offers an abundance of hand blown translucent tear drop forms hanging from an oil rubbed b...
Bronze
Sold
H 22 in W 80 in L 22 in
Lindsey Adelman Branching 7 globe chandelier in Oil Rubbed Bronze w/ clear glass
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Vancouver, BC
Inspired by natural phenomena, Branching explores the visual tension that results from mixing handblown glass with machine-made metal parts. BB.07.45 with structure in oil rubbed bro...
Bronze
Extra Large RAAK 'Fountain' Pendant Light
By Bertrand Balas, RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant large-scale oil rubbed bronze ‘Springfontein’ (fountain) pendant by Bertrand Balas for RAAK Holland, four bulb setup for diffuse light in the center and single down light on ...
Aluminum
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H 38 in Dm 12 in
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Skyscraper Milk Glass Pendants with Nickel Fittings
Located in New York, NY
They feature channeled opaque white milk glass bodies; beaded translucent glass skyscraper style shades attached to the body of the chandelier via an oil rubbed bronze ringed support...
Bronze, Nickel
Sold
H 18 in Dm 14 in
Art Deco Pendant Chandelier in Milk Glass w/ Oil Rubbed Bronze & Nickel Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This powerfully scaled Art Deco Pendant Chandelier in Milk Glass with Oil Rubbed Bronze and Nickel Fittings originates from the United States, Circa 1930.
Glass, Milk Glass
Modernist Smoked Apricot Murano Glass & Oil Rubbed Bronze Feather Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This striking Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Feather Chandelier in Translucent Smoked Apricot Hue W/Oil Rubbed Bronze Fittings, hand-blown by Murano glass artisans, is a testament...
Bronze
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H 58 in W 72 in D 72 in
Monumental Minimalist Six-Arm Oil Rubbed Bronze Cylindrical Form Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This impressive monumental Minimalist chandelier originally hung in the iconic Sea Cliff library in New York. It features six tubular shades emanating from a cylindrical body via rec...
Bronze
Modernist Two Tier Silk Chandelier w/ Oil Rubbed Bronze Fittings Signed Fortuny
By Fortuny
Located in New York, NY
It offers two convex tiers of beige silk with an oil rubbed bronze tapered cylindrical finial that connects to a curved striated and textured tear drop pendant in oil rubbed bronze.
Bronze
Modernist Feather Chandelier in Murano Smoked Topaz Glass and Oil Rubbed Bronze
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sophisticated chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative quality glass production. It...
Bronze
Modernist Feather Chandelier in Murano Smoked Grey Glass and Oil Rubbed Bronze
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sophisticated chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative quality glass production. It...
Bronze
Modernist Feather Chandelier in Murano Smoked Topaz Glass and Oil Rubbed Bronze
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sophisticated chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative quality glass production. It...
Murano Glass
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H 28 in Dm 20.25 in
Art Deco Alabaster Chandelier w/ Flaxen Silk Cord & Oil Rubbed Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Art Deco chandelier was realized in France, circa 1925. It features a convex domed form with a subtly cantilevered and beveled perimeter- replete with the natural text...
Alabaster
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H 47 in Dm 31 in L 47 in
Bec Brittain Echo 4, Mirror and Oil Rub Bronze LED Chandelier, Floor Sample
By Bec Brittain
Located in Long Island City, NY
Echo uses fins of mirror radiating from a central axis to reflect beams of light. LED tubes are turned inward to bounce off the glass; the light becomes both softened and multiplied....
Brass
Pair of Oil Rubbed Bronze and Textured Glass Pendant Lights, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of oil rubbed bronze and textured glass pendant lights, Germany, circa 1970s.
Bronze
Fritz Schlegel Oil Rubbed Bronze Pull Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fritz Schlegel oil rubbed bronze pull light with a retractable lifting mechanism for adjusting. Maximum height is approximately 5'. Produced by Fog & Mørup. Priced individually. ...
French Oil Rubbed Bronze Eight Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3 Chandeliers available
Mid-20th Century Oil-Rubbed Bronze and Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century oil-rubbed bronze and glass chandelier.
24 Arm Sputnik in an Oil Rubbed Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
An unusual finish sets this beautiful sputnik apart from others.
Metal
Pair of White Slag Glass Pendants
Located in Canton, MA
Metals are a mix of brass and steel with a dark oil rubbed bronze finish. These pendants are wired and setup with enough chain to hang 25” overall, but can be shortened to a minimum ...
Glass
Modern Supernova Chandelier in Oil-Rubbed Bronze by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Arteluce, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Supernova chandelier-- a dynamic, lively design by Blueprint Lighting, 2019. Supernova is constructed with a brass frame with spun aluminium orbs; shown in our hand f...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
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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