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Antique Opaline Pendant Light
Antique Opaline Pendant Light

Antique Opaline Pendant Light

Located in Lincoln, GB

Antique Large Opaline Pendant Light with Original Gallery This striking antique opaline pendant

Category

Antique 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Blue Italian opaline pendant light - 1960s
Blue Italian opaline pendant light - 1960s

Blue Italian opaline pendant light - 1960s

By Vintage Italian Lamp

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

Superb blue/turquoise opaline pendant light The dimensions of the lamp itself are Diameter: 24cm

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Candy Striped Opaline Pendant Light By Schaco Circa 1930s
Candy Striped Opaline Pendant Light By Schaco Circa 1930s

Candy Striped Opaline Pendant Light By Schaco Circa 1930s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Candy Striped Opaline Pendant Light By Schaco Circa 1930s - PRICE IS FOR ONE LIGHT - Vitreous

Category

Vintage 1930s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Opaline Pendant Light With Tassel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Opaline Pendant Light With Tassel

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Opaline Pendant Light With Tassel

Located in Charleston, SC

Art Nouveau Opaline Pendant Light with Tassel This is an all original art nouveau light. The glass

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Opaline pendant light - 1970s
Italian Opaline pendant light - 1970s

Italian Opaline pendant light - 1970s

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

Splendid Italian pendant light in opaline with white and turquoise patterns from the seventies. It

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Antique Opaline Pendant Light, 1930s
Antique Opaline Pendant Light, 1930s

Antique Opaline Pendant Light, 1930s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Antique Art Deco hallway pendant lights. These lamps are very typical for the Art Deco era and

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Fine Antique Opaline Pendant Light with Silver-Plated Gallery
Fine Antique Opaline Pendant Light with Silver-Plated Gallery

Fine Antique Opaline Pendant Light with Silver-Plated Gallery

Located in Lincoln, GB

Fine Antique Opaline Pendant Light with Silver-Plated Gallery A particularly handsome early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Italian Midcentury Opaline Pendant Light MEDUSA by Carlo Nason for Leucos, 1970s
Italian Midcentury Opaline Pendant Light MEDUSA by Carlo Nason for Leucos, 1970s

Italian Midcentury Opaline Pendant Light MEDUSA by Carlo Nason for Leucos, 1970s

By Carlo Nason, Leucos Design Lab

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Midcentury Opaline Pendant Light MEDUSA by Carlo Nason for Leucos, 1970s Beautiful and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Antique German Opaline Pendant Light by Kandem
Antique German Opaline Pendant Light by Kandem

Antique German Opaline Pendant Light by Kandem

By Kandem

Located in London, GB

A large opaline pendant. Germany, c1930s. Original rose retained. Remains in very good

Category

Vintage 1930s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Industrial Opaline Pendant Light by Elektrosvit
Mid-Century Industrial Opaline Pendant Light by Elektrosvit

Mid-Century Industrial Opaline Pendant Light by Elektrosvit

By Elektrosvit

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Once illuminating a textile mill in former Czechoslovakia, these vintage 1950s industrial pendants

Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

French Mid-Century Brass and Opaline Pendant Light
French Mid-Century Brass and Opaline Pendant Light

French Mid-Century Brass and Opaline Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

An opaline glass pendant light. France, c1950s. Naturally patinated glass gallery with a tall

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century French Glass Two Tone Opaline Pendant Light
Mid-Century French Glass Two Tone Opaline Pendant Light

Mid-Century French Glass Two Tone Opaline Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A single opaline church light pendant. France, c1950s. Predominately opaline glass the

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Cumulo Opaline, Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Cumulo Opaline, Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order

Cumulo Opaline, Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order

By Siemon & Salazar

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

” Ø, 10.0” H Materials: glass, metal Product weight*: 9.0 lbs Light source: medium base E26 socket

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

1930s German Art Deco Opaline Pendant Light with Original Chrome Gallery
1930s German Art Deco Opaline Pendant Light with Original Chrome Gallery

1930s German Art Deco Opaline Pendant Light with Original Chrome Gallery

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

These elegant Art Deco opaline glass pendant lights were manufactured in Germany in the 1930s, a

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass

Bubble Large Cone Opaline, Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Bubble Large Cone Opaline, Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order

Bubble Large Cone Opaline, Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order

By Siemon & Salazar

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

” Ø, 12.0” H Materials: glass, metal Product weight*: 6.0 lbs Light source: medium base E26 socket

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Bubble Large Ellipse Opaline, Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Bubble Large Ellipse Opaline, Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order

Bubble Large Ellipse Opaline, Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order

By Siemon & Salazar

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

” Ø, 7.0” H Materials: glass, metal Product weight*: 5.5 lbs Light source: medium base E26 socket

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Antique Opaline Pendant Light with Clear Etched Glass and Capped with Brass
Antique Opaline Pendant Light with Clear Etched Glass and Capped with Brass

Antique Opaline Pendant Light with Clear Etched Glass and Capped with Brass

Located in Houston, TX

An antique pendant fixture of white and clear etched glass, banded and capped with brass and

Category

Mid-20th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Church Opaline Globe Pendant Light
Antique Church Opaline Globe Pendant Light

Antique Church Opaline Globe Pendant Light

By French Opaline

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Antique Opaline Pendant Light Globe – G An antique opaline glass pendant salvaged from an office

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Opaline Glass and Brass Stepped Pendant Light
Opaline Glass and Brass Stepped Pendant Light

Opaline Glass and Brass Stepped Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A single stepped opaline pendant light. Holland, c1950s. Opaline glass with naturally

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Mid-Century Opaline and Brass Pendant Light
Large Mid-Century Opaline and Brass Pendant Light

Large Mid-Century Opaline and Brass Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A large sized opaline pendant light, with delicate brass gallery and ribbed brass rim. France

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Antique French 1910 Hand Painted Opaline Victorian Pendant Light Renaissance
Antique French 1910 Hand Painted Opaline Victorian Pendant Light Renaissance

Antique French 1910 Hand Painted Opaline Victorian Pendant Light Renaissance

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Marvelous hand painted opaline pendant light from France 1910s displaying 4 woman in victorian

Category

Vintage 1910s French Renaissance Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and etched opaline pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Pendant Kitchen Task Lamp Light
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Pendant Kitchen Task Lamp Light

Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Pendant Kitchen Task Lamp Light

By French Opaline

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Frill Pendant Light – A An early French glass coolie pendant

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Opaline Glass Pendant Light
Large Opaline Glass Pendant Light

Large Opaline Glass Pendant Light

Located in Vienna, AT

White opaline glass shade on steel chromed pendulum fitted with one E27 socket, from the 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Antique Opaline Glass Teardrop Pendant Light
Antique Opaline Glass Teardrop Pendant Light

Antique Opaline Glass Teardrop Pendant Light

Located in Chicago, IL

1900’s Opaline glass Teardrop pendant light. Newly rewired.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Opaline and Brass French Pendant Light
Opaline and Brass French Pendant Light

Opaline and Brass French Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A naturally patinated brass and opaline glass pendant light. France, circa 1930s. Good

Category

Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Opaline Globe Pendant Light 1930s
Antique Opaline Globe Pendant Light 1930s

Antique Opaline Globe Pendant Light 1930s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Antique Art Deco hallway pendant light. This lamp is very typical for the Art Deco era and was

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Danish Opaline and Wood Pendant Light
Danish Opaline and Wood Pendant Light

Danish Opaline and Wood Pendant Light

Located in Antwerp, BE

Midcentury Danish glass and wood pendant light. Measures: Diameter 35 cm. Height 15 cm.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass, Wood

1970s Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant Light
1970s Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant Light

1970s Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant Light

Located in Praha, CZ

- rewired - 1x E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Czechoslovakian Opaline Glass Pendant Light
Mid Century Czechoslovakian Opaline Glass Pendant Light

Mid Century Czechoslovakian Opaline Glass Pendant Light

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

These elegant white opaline glass pendant lights date from the 1950s and were manufactured in

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass

Art Deco Rare Opaline Glass Pendant Light
Art Deco Rare Opaline Glass Pendant Light

Art Deco Rare Opaline Glass Pendant Light

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1930. We offer this Art Deco, pendant light made in opaline and transparent glass. Excellent

Category

Vintage 1930s Mexican Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

French Green Opaline Glass Nickel Pendant Light
French Green Opaline Glass Nickel Pendant Light

French Green Opaline Glass Nickel Pendant Light

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French green opaline glass industrial pendant. Weight 0.40 kg / 0.9 lb Priced per individual item

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

1960s Opaline Glass Pendant Light, Czechoslovakia
1960s Opaline Glass Pendant Light, Czechoslovakia

1960s Opaline Glass Pendant Light, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition - Fully functional.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Vine' N.9 by AND Light, Yellow
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Vine' N.9 by AND Light, Yellow

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Vine' N.9 by AND Light, Yellow

By AND Light

Located in Paris, IDF

Vine 9, pendant lamp Design: Caine Heintzman, Editor: AND Light The vine pendant combines

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pe...

Materials

Steel

French Opaline Glass Flower Pendant Light, C1970
French Opaline Glass Flower Pendant Light, C1970

French Opaline Glass Flower Pendant Light, C1970

Located in Trensacq, FR

French opaline ceiling light from 70s France. Charming flower frieze adorns the satin finish

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Art Deco Layered Opaline Glass Pendant Light
Art Deco Layered Opaline Glass Pendant Light

Art Deco Layered Opaline Glass Pendant Light

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Art Deco pendant light features a layered, Frost pattern opaline glass shade on a decorative, steel

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Stilnovo Opaline & Brass Pendant Light Fixture
Stilnovo Opaline & Brass Pendant Light Fixture

Stilnovo Opaline & Brass Pendant Light Fixture

By Stilnovo

Located in New York, NY

Stilnovo ceiling pendant fixture with a black aluminum and brass frame and opaline glass shade

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant Light
Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant Light

Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant Light

Located in Antwerp, BE

Brass and opaline five-tier pendant chandelier, 1960.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Opaline Glass Stepped Pendant Light
French Opaline Glass Stepped Pendant Light

French Opaline Glass Stepped Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A stepped pendant light. Two tone, opaline top and etched glass base. Unusual stepped base

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Opaline Conical Pendant Light
Mid-Century Opaline Conical Pendant Light

Mid-Century Opaline Conical Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A well executed pendant light. France, c1950s. Opaline glass conical shade. Good vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pendant light in black metal, brass, opaline, 1950
Pendant light in black metal, brass, opaline, 1950

Pendant light in black metal, brass, opaline, 1950

Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR

Pendant lamp 4 lights point produced in the fifties 3 materials: black lacquered metal, brass

Category

Mid-20th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s European White Opaline Glass Teardrop Pendant Light
1950s European White Opaline Glass Teardrop Pendant Light

1950s European White Opaline Glass Teardrop Pendant Light

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Unearthed and meticulously restored, this elegant pendant light blends the spirit of mid-20th

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass, Milk Glass, Bakelite, Blown Glass

Opaline and Metal Pendant Light by Siemens, 1930
Opaline and Metal Pendant Light by Siemens, 1930

Opaline and Metal Pendant Light by Siemens, 1930

By Siemens

Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR

Pendant light, lantern style, from 1930 in France by Siemens. Patinated metal conical base

Category

Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Opaline Ball Globe Ornate Brass & Bronze Pendant Light
Opaline Ball Globe Ornate Brass & Bronze Pendant Light

Opaline Ball Globe Ornate Brass & Bronze Pendant Light

Located in New York, NY

This pendant light is a captivating antique treasure. Its opaline ball globe, complemented by

Category

Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Midcentury Scandinavian Pendant Light, with Optical Opaline Shade
Midcentury Scandinavian Pendant Light, with Optical Opaline Shade

Midcentury Scandinavian Pendant Light, with Optical Opaline Shade

Located in Verviers, BE

Hanging pendant light from the late 1960s on an adjustable cable, designed in the Scandinavian

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Single Brass and Ribbed Opaline Glass Pendant Light
Single Brass and Ribbed Opaline Glass Pendant Light

Single Brass and Ribbed Opaline Glass Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A single opaline pendant. Early to mid-20th century. Stepped glass, almost acorn shaped. Brass

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Layer Cake Opaline Glass Pendant Light
Art Deco Layer Cake Opaline Glass Pendant Light

Art Deco Layer Cake Opaline Glass Pendant Light

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Art Deco pendant light features a layer cake, ribbed pattern opaline glass shade on a decorative

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Metal Pendant Light
White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Metal Pendant Light

White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Metal Pendant Light

By Industria Rotterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Cast aluminum industrial hanging lamp by Industrial Rotterdam. White opaline glass. 2 meter black

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Wagenfeld Pendant Light with Opaline Glass Shade
Mid-Century Wagenfeld Pendant Light with Opaline Glass Shade

Mid-Century Wagenfeld Pendant Light with Opaline Glass Shade

By Wilhelm Wagenfeld

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Wilhelm Wagenfeld pendant light combines functional Bauhaus principles with warm modernist

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Stilnovo Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, Mid-Century 1950s
Stilnovo Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, Mid-Century 1950s

Stilnovo Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, Mid-Century 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

1960s Italian Stilnovo Ceiling Pendant with Opaline Glass Shades and Brass Details A striking and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pendant lamp 5-light in teak and opaline 1950
Pendant lamp 5-light in teak and opaline 1950

Pendant lamp 5-light in teak and opaline 1950

Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR

Vintage pendant light from France in the 50s Central piece in teak, lampshade in white opaline

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Murano Light Blue Opaline Glass Chandelier, 80 Handblown Pendants
Murano Light Blue Opaline Glass Chandelier, 80 Handblown Pendants

Murano Light Blue Opaline Glass Chandelier, 80 Handblown Pendants

Located in Guazzora, IT

80 handblown light blue opaline glass pendants, each individually shaped and finished, the chandelier

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Antique Bauhaus Style Pendant Light with Opaline Glass Shade
Antique Bauhaus Style Pendant Light with Opaline Glass Shade

Antique Bauhaus Style Pendant Light with Opaline Glass Shade

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Bauhaus Style Pendant Light with Opaline Glass Shade A large antique Bauhaus style pendant

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Rare Peter Behrens German Opaline Two-Tone Pendant Light
Rare Peter Behrens German Opaline Two-Tone Pendant Light

Rare Peter Behrens German Opaline Two-Tone Pendant Light

By Peter Behrens

Located in London, GB

. Opaline top glass, etched glass base. Nickel rim and gallery. The three light gallery is incredibly

Category

Vintage 1930s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

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Opaline Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal opaline pendant light for your home. Frequently made of glass, opaline glass and metal, every opaline pendant light was constructed with great care. Find 446 options for an antique or vintage opaline pendant light now, or shop our selection of 45 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the opaline pendant light you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A opaline pendant light, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one opaline pendant light that is appealing in its simplicity, but Stilnovo, Peter Behrens and Niche produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Opaline Pendant Light?

Prices for a opaline pendant light start at $110 and top out at $257,929 with the average selling for $1,400.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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.

Questions About Opaline Pendant Light
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A swag pendant light is a fixture that hangs from the ceiling and provides an often inexpensive light source while taking up very little space. Swag pendant lights take up little space — the fixture is typically a bare or shaded socket that is suspended from the ceiling by way of a robust metal chain or cord. A swag pendant also offers a variety of installation options and can enhance the overall look of the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage swag pendant lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Mini pendant lights are scaled-down versions of pendant lights that dangle from an overhead support. Unique mini-pendant lights are a wonderful way to set the ambiance for an entire space because they dangle in mid-air. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Here are what the parts of a pendant light are called: The part that attaches to the ceiling is the mounting strap, and the canopy is the part that covers it. A chain usually connects the canopy to the rest of the light at a point called the hanging loop. At the end of the chain is the socket that holds the pendant light's bulb. On many pendants, a shade surrounds the bulb and diffuses light to soften the illumination produced by the fixtures. Shop a range of pendant lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The difference between pendant lights and chandeliers is not complicated. In terms of both style and function, chandeliers are not that different from pendant lights. The difference between a chandelier and pendant light is not how they look but rather the way in which they hang. Chandeliers are suspended with multiple branches that hold many bulbs while pendants typically dangle from one central cord or chain. Chandeliers tend to be more intricate and fancier, so if you're looking for something luxurious, then this might work best. With pendants, you’re likely to find a variety of examples in minimalistic modern styles; these would make great additions to any office space because of their versatility like being able to turn them on/off with ease. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pendant lights and chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, you can put a pendant light above a kitchen sink. However, if you don’t already have a light receptacle in place, you may need to hire a professional electrician to run wiring to the area. Also, ensure that there is at least 30 to 36 inches of clearance below the light, so you can stand at the sink. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Where you hang a pendant light over a kitchen sink is largely a matter of personal preference. If you're installing a new light fixture, consider where you most need task lighting. You may find it better to hang the lamp off to one side to illuminate a food prep area. Generally, there should be 35 to 40 inches of space between the bottom of the pendant and the countertop to allow for adequate clearance. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, glass pendant lights get dusty. However, all lighting fixtures will eventually gather dust. Regularly wiping your pendant lights can reduce the presence of dust. Shop a variety of glass pendant lights on 1stDibs.