Midcentury Stilnovo Chandelier in Brass and 12 Opaline Globes, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Stilnovo Chandelier in Brass and 12 opaline globes, Italy 1950s This midcentury Italian brass chandelier by Stilnovo features 12 handblown opaline glass globes of exce...
Metal, Brass
Custom Opaline Glass Globe and Brass 6 Arm Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Made to order, custom brass and Opaline glass globe flush mount light fixture with 6 arms. Please inquire with Venfield for optional designs and finishes. *This fixture is currentl...
Brass
$6,563Sale Price|20% Off
Starburst Chandelier in Silvered Wrought Iron with Opaline Glass Globes, 1950s
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
This six-light chandelier features six arms in starburst disposition holding an opaline glass globe lampshade each. It hangs from a thick chain that could be shortened or removed to ...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Silver Leaf
Scolari Five, Arms Chrome and Fife Withe Opaline Glass Globes Chandelier
By Alessandro Sciolari
Located in Verviers, BE
5-arm chrome and opaline glass chandelier, 1960s Mid-Century Modern chandelier made in the 1960s. It has chrome arms, each with opaline glass shade in extraordinary shape. We...
Chrome
$8,971Sale Price|20% Off
Foliage Floral Opaline Globe Chandelier in Gilt Iron and Milk Glass, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Each branch has foliage decoration and holds an opaline glass globe lampshade to difuse the light.
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Style, Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Brass & Opaline
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass chandelier with mercury glass, opaline glass and Pulegoso glass shades on a spherical brass structure. Holds 36 medium base bulbs, rewired for the US. The height includi...
Brass
Stilnovo Mid-Century Italian Brass and Opaline Globe Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large chandelier attributed to Stilnovo. Italy, c1950s. Brass, lacquered metal and opaline glass spheres. Since re-wired and PAT tested. Good vintage condition, some scuffs and...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass, Wood & Opaline Glass Globe Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Italian Brass, Wood & Opaline Glass Globe Chandelier, 1970s Like a flower frozen in mid-bloom, this Italian chandelier from the 1970s embodies the sculptural elegance th...
Brass
$300Sale Price / item|20% Off
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. In original condition with new wiring and grounded. Hanging on a 30cm long nickel-pla...
Blown Glass
Sculptural 'Vespera' Elegant Chandelier Brass and Opaline Globes, Italian Design
By Jonathan Adler, Angelo Lelii, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Bochum, NRW
Elevate your interior with this made-to-order ceiling light, a striking fusion of modern sophistication and timeless elegance. Crafted from premium brass and hand-blown glass globes,...
Brass
Nice Gilded Florentine Ceiling Lamp with Opaline Glass Globe Shade, Italy, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A very rare Florentine hanging lamp with an opal glass ball as a light source. It is very elegant and in a very good condition. The current height is 75cm, but this can be shorten...
Metal
1930s Czechoslovak Art Deco Nickel Chandelier with Rose Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Praha, CZ
A refined Art Deco chandelier produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s, showcasing a nickel-plated metal structure with elegant copper-plated details and four light-rose opaline glass...
Metal, Copper, Nickel
Set of 5 Limburg Glashutte hanging lamp matte opaline globe , 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 5 Limburg Glashutte hanging lamp matte opaline globe , 1970s Material: Glass , chrome Condition: Good. chrome has some corrosion
Metal
Space Age Chrome and Opaline Glass Molecular Globe Chandelier, 1970's
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
A striking 1970's chandelier featuring multiple white opaline glass globes clustered on a polished chrome armature. The "molecular" structure creates a dramatic focal point while pro...
Chrome
Space Age Six Opal Globes by Kaiser 1970s Pendant
By Kaiser and Co
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare early Sputnik lamp with six opaline glass shades. With a highly refined and streamlined design, this lamp exemplifies the superior craftsmanship of the 1950s or 1960s. The metal...
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Chrome Lamp with Three Opaline Glass Globes – 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A striking example of 1970s Italian design, this vintage lamp features a sleek chrome structure paired with three opaline glass globes that emit a soft, ambient glow. The harmoniou...
Metal
Sputnik Starburst Chandelier in Gilt Wrought Iron with Opaline Glass Globes
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Foliage Starburst Sunburst Chandelier with 7 Milk Glass Globes, Gilt Silvered Iron Outstanding Sputnik Leafed Glass Globe Chandelier / Flush Mount Ceiling Light in patinated ...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Silver Leaf
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt & Patina Bronze Opaline Globe Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Spectacular neoclassical French Empire gilt bronze 6-light chandelier, patina and gold-plated solid bronze Dimensions Height 39.38 in. (100 cm) Diameter 27.56 in. (70 cm) Glass...
Bronze
$1,605Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Yellow Glass, Globe Pendant from the 1960s
Located in Vienna, Austria
A very unique early 1960s pendant lamp, made in Czechoslovakia. The yellow glass shade has a fluted pattern moulded into the glass form. The light emitted is warm and intense. It glo...
Opaline Glass
$1,605Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Red Glass, Globe Pendant from the 1960s
Located in Vienna, Austria
A very unique early 1960s pendant lamp, made in Czechoslovakia. The red glass shade has a fluted pattern moulded into the glass form. The light emitted is warm and intense. It glows...
Opaline Glass
Czechoslovak Brass and Marble Glass Globe Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage pendant light produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. The lamp features a spherical glass shade decorated with a marble-like splatter pattern combining white opaline gla...
Brass
Pair of Italian Art Deco Opaline Glass and Brass Pendants, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of hand blown oval opaline glass globe pendants, brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1950s.
Brass
$850Sale Price|53% Off
Large Art Deco Chrome & Textured Opal Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large, hanging light fixture from the Art Deco era with a trumpeting, chrome shade holder in the iconic style. The opaline glass globe has a lovely texture with beautiful light dif...
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Antique Brass Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A small church opaline globe ceiling pendant, England circa 1930. - Beautiful webbed detail to the opaline glass which is held in place by a patinated brass gallery
Opaline Glass
Huge Midcentury Glass Globe Pendant Lamp by Peil & Putzler
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame fitted with 4 E26/E27 sockets, made in Germany by Peil & Putzler in the late 1960s.
Brass
Pendant light with Spritz Decor Glass Globe and Posement, 1920's Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
A wonderful art deco pendant light made in Austria, from the 1920's. It features an opaline glass globe that has been decorated with geometric patterns that have been applied on to t...
Opaline Glass
Midcentury Sputnik Multi-Globe Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Orbit, 1970s, Germany
Located in München, BY
Executed in chrome-plated brass, opaline glasses, the chandelier/pendant lamp needs 9 x E14 / E12 screw fit bulbs.
Brass
Atomic Multi-Globe Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Amazing nine-armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s.
Brass
Pendant Murano Glass globe 35, Sothis, Ettore Fantasia, Gini Poli, Murano, 1970
By Gino Poli
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
Manufactured by Sothis and designed by Ettore Fantasia and Gino Poly, this pendant, suspension, globe is a hand crafted Murano glass light. This uses a particularity and exceptional,...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
$26,800 / item
Lee Broom - REQUIEM GLOBE
By Lee Broom
Located in New York, NY
Requiem is an ethereal series of limited-edition pieces. Each sculpted by hand, by Lee Broom in our London factory. The collection takes inspiration from the marble drapery on ancien...
Fabric, Opaline Glass, Plaster
$7,600 / item
Black Metal & Globe Chandelier, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Black Metal & Globe Chandelier Made in Italy Chandelier in patinated brass and black metal with 6 opaline glass globes. 48”L x 27”d x 38.5”h Ref. L5506
Metal, Brass
1960s Five-Globe Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s five-globe chandelier attributed to Stilnovo. A quintessentially late 1960s Italian design executed in matte finish opaline glass, brushed metal and chrome with original archit...
Chrome, Metal
Murano Chandelier with Nine Glass Globes
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano ceiling light or chandelier with nine arms. Diameter: 75 cm. Height: 80 cm. Nine E24 bulbs.
Chrome
Art Deco Chrome Chandelier with White Globe Shades, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
This elegant Art Deco chandelier was produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s and features a beautifully proportioned chromed metal frame paired with four white opaline globe shades. ...
Metal, Chrome
German Functionalist Globe Hanging Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare spherical pendant light in yellow opaline glass the half of which is decorated with horizontal stribes. It has a nickel plated top that allows for easy access when the bulb ne...
Opaline Glass
Monumental 1950s 12-Globe Glass & Metal Chandelier for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental 1950s 12-Globe Glass & Metal Chandelier for Stilnovo. Executed in 12 opaline glass globes, brass and black enameled metal. An iconic Italian light sculpture of impressive ...
Metal, Brass
Maison Arlus Midcentury Glass Globe 6-Arm Chandelier, circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
This exceptional chandelier, designed by Maison Arlus and produced in France circa the 1950s, is a stunning example of mid-century modern design. Its unique and innovative form stand...
Brass
Brutalist Chandelier in Wrought Iron with Six Milk Glass Globe Lights, 1960s
By Marc Weinstein
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brutalist Wrought Iron and Milk Glass Chandelier // Spanish Brutalist Pendant Lamp with Glass Globes // Brutalist Milk Glass and Iron Globe Chandelier
Iron, Wrought Iron
Large Kaiser Sputnik White Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser and Co
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Sputnik chandelier with six handmade glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s.
Metal
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Sputnik chrome chandelier with 12 glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. The fixt...
Brass
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Sputnik brass chandelier with 8 glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. The fix...
Brass
Contemporary Italian Modern Satin Brass & 4 White Murano Glass Globe Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Minimalist Italian structural lighting fixture in Mid-Century Modern design, entirely handcrafted recalling Gino Sarfatti style. The asymmetrically positioned four ovoid globes in ...
Brass
Contemporary Italian Modern Satin Brass & 4 White Murano Glass Globe Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A minimalist Italian structural lighting fixture in Mid-Century Modern design, entirely handcrafted recalling Gino Sarfatti style. The asymmetrically positioned four ovoid globes in ...
Brass
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
Custom Italian Green Turquoise Gold Murano Glass Brass Sputnik Globe Flushmount
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Who says that a small chandelier cannot be TOTAL FUN?! A bespoke contemporary thirteen-light Italian half sputnik fixture, with Mid-Century Modern design, entirely handmade in Italy,...
Brass
Custom Italian Green Turquoise Gold Murano Glass Brass Sputnik Globe Flushmount
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Who says that a small chandelier cannot be TOTAL FUN?! A bespoke contemporary thirteen-light Italian half sputnik fixture, with Mid-Century Modern design, entirely handmade in Italy,...
Brass
1 of 2 Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning radial Sputnik brass chandelier with six opal glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use...
Brass
1 of 2 Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning radial Sputnik chrome chandelier with eight opal glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to u...
Brass
Giant Retro Glass Globe Hanging Light We have 2 of these beautiful large lamps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Giant Retro Glass Globe Hanging Light We have 2 of these beautiful large lamps available, this listing is for 1 only Simple and beautiful, this very large globe has a chrome galler...
Opaline Glass
French Art Deco & Art Nouveau Amber Beaded Fringe & Cut Glass Globes Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous antique French chandelier in beaded glass tubes, Art Deco / Art Nouveau. Measures: Diameter 23.63 in / 60 cm Height 27.56 in / 70 cm 5-light bulbs E14/ good working conditio...
Metal, Brass
Small Ribbed Milk Glass Pendant Lights, Czechoslovakia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Small opaline glass globe pendant lights with white Bakelite hanging gallery.
Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass, Bakelite
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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