Glass Onions 12-Light Chandelier
By Il Paralume Marina
Located in Milan, IT
each of the 12 onion-shaped glass diffusers. Dangling from cable's radially extending from a circular
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Glass Onions 12-Light Chandelier
By Il Paralume Marina
Located in Milan, IT
each of the 12 onion-shaped glass diffusers. Dangling from cable's radially extending from a circular
Glass
Hollywood Regency Amber Glass Caged Onion Swag Pendant Light
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Midcentury, Hollywood Regency, onion-shaped pendant light features an amber glass shade blown into
Metal
Brushed Brass Clear Glass Onion Bell Jar Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
The vintage onion shaped glass bell jar pendant light is a nostalgic lighting fixture that combines
Steel
$17,452
H 12.6 in W 13.19 in D 13.19 in
Triple Onion Pendant Light by Massimo Vignelli, Venini Murano, Italy, 1955
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Uccle, BE
Triple Onion Pendant Light by Massimo Vignelli, Venini Murano, Italy, 1955. Three-light Murano
Blown Glass
$625
H 11.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
Danish Mid-Century Lisa Johannson Pape Milk Glass "Onion" Pendant Light
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann-Orno
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, functional lighting designs. Her "Onion" lamp, made of matte opaline glass which concealed the bulb and
Milk Glass
Petite Tulipan Glass Pendant light by Seguso , Italy , 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass Pendant light. Several hand-blown glasses are suspended on a
Murano Glass
$1,474
H 14.97 in Dm 16.54 in
Substantial Brass Pendant Light by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1960s, Denmark
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Holm Sørensen
Located in Værløse, DK
. * Large onion-shaped pendant light with layered flame-cut brass slates * Designer: Svend Aage Holm
Brass
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.18 in Dm 13.39 in
Danish pendant light in chromed metal, orient model, Jo Hammerborg for Fog.
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb large Scandinavian pendant light. Very elegant onion structure, reminiscent of Orthodox
Metal
$2,122
H 8.27 in Dm 7.88 in
Elegant Brass Pendant Lamp Löken by Helge Zimdal for Falkenbergs Sweden 1960s
By Bertil Brisborg, Helge Zimdal, Falkenbergs Belysning, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Munich, DE
light 'Löken' or 'Onion'. Designed by the famous Swedish architect Helge Zimdal for Falkenbergs
Brass
1 of 5 Petite Tulipan Glass Pendant by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass Pendant light. Several hand-blown glasses are suspended on a
Murano Glass
$3,301 / set
H 14.97 in Dm 16.54 in
Brutalist Brass Pendant Lights by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1960s, Denmark
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Holm Sørensen
Located in Værløse, DK
. * Set (2) of onion-shaped pendant light with layered flame-cut brass slates and supporting cords with
Brass
Beautiful Tulipan Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar Franken, Germany 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful onion-shaped "Tulipan" ceiling light with hand-blown glass on a white lacquered metal
Metal
$350Sale Price|53% Off
H 14.97 in Dm 11.82 in
Vintage Swedish Sunburst Pendant Lamp in Blown Optical Honey Glass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Onion shaped hand-blown hanging light in honey colored optically striped glass. It features a
Brass
$2,122
H 8.27 in Dm 7.88 in
Elegant Brass Pendant Lamp Löken by Helge Zimdal for Falkenbergs Sweden 1960s
By Falkenbergs Belysning, Helge Zimdal
Located in Munich, DE
hanging light 'Löken' or 'Onion'. Designed by the famous Swedish architect Helge Zimdal for Falkenbergs
Brass
1 of 3 Petite Tulipan Glass Pendant by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass Pendant light. Several hand-blown glasses are suspended on a
Murano Glass
Onion Pendant Light 32" Round White Glass
By Sandy Littman for American Glass Light
Located in Newburgh, NY
LED glass pendant with up and down light control on separate circuits. 0-10 volt dimmable. Lower
Aluminum
Italian "Onion" Pendant Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian blown glass in metal cage pendant light.
Mid Century "Onion" Pendant Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Garlic or onion shaped pendant, white blown glass in brass finished metal cage. The length of chain
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Lightcraft Onion Pendant Hanging Light
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Modern Lightcraft onion pendant hanging light.
Art Glass
Hollywood Regency Onion Shape Milk Glass Swag Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, Hollywood Regency, garlic or onion shaped, swag, pendant light features blown milk
Steel
Hollywood Regency Amber Glass Caged Onion Swag Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, Hollywood Regency, onion-shaped pendant light features an amber glass shade blown into
Metal
Pair of Light Cuffs, Meissen Blue Onion Pattern, 20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
A pair of light cuffs, Meissen blue onion pattern, 20th century. In perfect condition
Tomato Red Onion Dome Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD JAN 10 Fab 50's Tomato Red Onion Dome Hanging light from Denmark with a frosted glass difusser
Set Of Two Kalmar "Model Onion" Chandelier 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Antwerp, BE
illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the time. With this light of two onion chandeliers
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century "Onion" Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mid-20th century garlic or onion shaped pendant light fixture, with smoke colored blown glass in
Chrome
Mid-20th Century "Onion" Pendant Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Onion or garlic shaped pendant light fixture, white blown glass in brass finished metal cage. Newly
Brass
Moroccan Style Reticulated Brass Onion Dome Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Lacquered and pierced pendant light in the form of an inverted rose bud. Six reticulated panels
Scandinavian Onion Ceiling Light in Brass and Glass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Tall onion shaped pendant light composed of matte white cased glass and a tubular brass top
Brass
Hollywood Regency Onion Shape Milk Glass Swag Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant, midcentury, Hollywood Regency, garlic or onion shaped, swag, pendant light features a hand
Steel
Onion Pendant Lamps, Bronze, Glass, Light Craft of California
Located in New York, NY
Onion pendant lamp, bronze, glass, California modern. Medium scale 15 inch swag light with white
Brass
Large Sixteen-Light Flush Mount Onion Glass Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Large midcentury frosted glass ceiling fixture with 16 glass balls and white and gold plated frame. The lamp takes 16 small Edison bulbs. Diameter glass balls: ca. 4.5" / 11.5...
Metal
Hollywood Regency Milk Glass and Metal 'Allium' Hanging Onion Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish Hollywood Regency / California Modern hanging onion pendant light, manufactured by
Metal
Mid-Century 'Onion' Shape Blown Glass Pendant Light Fixture, 1960's
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern style garlic or onion shaped, swag, pendant light fixture with blown white glass
Glass
Mid-Century 'Onion' Shape Blown Glass Pendant Light Fixture, 1960's
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern style garlic or onion shaped, pendant light fixture with blown white glass shade
Glass
Kalmar Onion "Tulipan" Shaped Glass Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Onion shaped "Tulipan" glass ten-light chandelier by J.T. Kalmer. Suspended on white painted metal
Brass, Metal
Verner Panton White Enameled Onion Table Lamp, Danish Modern
By Verner Panton
Located in Morristown, NJ
light, signed "Verner Panton" on top finial. The onion casts an indirect light through the openings in
Metal
Pair Onion Dome Shape Wall Sconces by Doria Leuchten Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant German Mid-Century Modern wall light with onion dome shaped glass, mounted on metal
Metal
Sold
H 14.97 in Dm 16.54 in
Substantial Brass Pendant Light by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1960s, Denmark
By Holm Sørensen, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Værløse, DK
Substantial Onion-Shaped Brutalist Brass Pendant Light designed Svend Aage Holm Sørensen in the
Brass
Sold
H 60 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Antique Middle Eastern Moroccan Moorish Incised Copper Floor Lamp Torchiere
Located in Centennial, CO
stability. This torchiere provides diffused ambient accent light. Copper onion bulb at the top measures 7
Copper
Pink Shaded Scandinavian Modern Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylish 1970s onion shaped ceramic table light decorated in earthy green, blue, black and brown
Ceramic, Textile
Tulipan Glass Pendant by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass Pendant light. Several hand-blown glasses are suspended on a
Murano Glass
Sold
H 8.67 in Dm 4.34 in
Ten Dutch 1960 Royal Leerdam Crystal and Rimac Baarn Bulb Vaseline Glass Vases
Located in Haarlem, NL
Ribbed purple high glass by Rimac 22cm high, Ø 8cm (8.66"x3.15") Light purple/lilac glass with air
Blown Glass
Japan Unusual Old Dragon Stone Lantern- one of a kind
Located in South Burlington, VT
The well proportioned carved stone lantern fashioned in six parts with a carved onion form finial
Sandstone
Very Large Modern Onion Shaped Light Pendant
Located in Tetbury, GB
A very large onion shaped light pendant. Modern, of either brass or brass effect metal. Wired for
Brass
Opaline Glass Onion Ceiling Light from ASEA by Lisa Johansson Pape
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, ASEA
Located in Alvesta, SE
Glass pendant from ASEA designed by Lisa Johansson Pape. Opaline glass in very good condition. Metal hanger inside with attachment to cord. Height is given with the electric wire e...
Opaline Glass
William Leslie Organic Light Sculpture
By William Leslie
Located in Pasadena, CA
An original William Leslie 'light sculpture' in onion-like bulbous shape made from thin strips of
Resin, Wood, Paper
Sold
H 16 in W 15 in D 15 in
Orient Major Pendant Light by Johannes Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup Denmark, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
circa 1960s, the brass onion shape light on adjustable suspension cord with teak finish, original
Metal
Sold
H 16 in W 15 in D 15 in
Orient Major Pendant Light by Johannes Hammerborg for Fog & Morup Denmark, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
, circa 1960s, the brass onion shape light on adjustable suspension cord with teak finish, original
Metal
Rococo Style Boudoir Chandelier
Located in Alexandria, VA
Mid-century copy of an 18th Century Rococo fixture. 6-light. Gilded metal onion-shaped frame with
Candleholder Set of Three with Colored Glass Domes
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass and colored glass candleholder set of three. Green, red and light purple onion shaped glass
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
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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