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
Metal
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
Opaline Glass
$1,900Sale Price|50% Off
French Opaline Whimsical 1970s 5-Light Pendants
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful French 1970s chrome 5-light fixture with opaline glass globe shades. Newly Rewired.
Chrome
Midcentury Pendant Lobby Light Brass and Opaline Lampshade, 1950s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
Hanging pendant lights from the late 1950s, designed in the Art Deco style with an opaline
Brass
Functionalistic Bauhaus Style Pendant Light with Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique Bauhaus style pendant lamp with a white opaline glass shade and chromium plated metal
Metal
Dr Ing Schneider & Co Opaline Glass Pendant Light Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Dr Ing Schneider & Co Opaline Glass Pendant Light Circa 1930s - Stepped handblown opaline
Brass
Antique Vintage English Pharmacy Moonstone Opaline Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Sale, GB
incredibly elegant glass pendant light made in England by GEC - General Electric Company. c.1920 - Beautiful
Copper
1960s Danish Pendant Light, Polished Aluminum with Opaline Glass Globe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant pendant light from the 1960s features a polished aluminum structure paired with an
Aluminum
Antique Vintage Industrial Church Opaline Daisy Flower Ceiling Pendants Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline daisy flower pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950
Steel
Midcentury Pendant Lobby Light Forget Metal and Opaline Lampshade
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
Hanging pendant lights from the 1960s, designed by Massive Belgium with an opaline lampshade Its
Metal, Brass
$613Sale Price|35% Off
1970s German Glashütte Limburg Opaline Glass & Chrome Hanging Pendant Light
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, England
1970s German Glashütte Limburg opaline white glass pendant hanging ceiling light. The bell-shaped
Chrome
Modernist Round Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Glass, Opaline Glass, Customizable
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
A refined modernist pendant featuring a round silhouette crafted from brushed brass, paired with a
Brass
Large Vintage Opaline Glass Pendant Light, Prague, Czechoslovakia, late 1970s
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This original large opaline glass pendant light once illuminated hotel suites in Prague during the
Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass
1970s Italy Vintage Four-Light Pendant Opaline Glass & Brass
Located in Paris, FR
A chic Italian vintage pendant composed of four lights from the late 20th century. The beautiful
Brass
$1,791 / item
Two White Opaline Ufo Pendant Light With Teak Wood
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two pendant lights in white milk glass oval ball lamp with ton sur ton 'stripe' motif in the glass
Opaline Glass, Wood
Large Mid-Century Opaline Glass Globe Pendant Light, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
An imposing mid-century opaline glass globe pendant dating from the 1950s, salvaged from former
Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass
Modernist Round Pendant Light, Brushed Brass and Opaline Glass, Customizable
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist round pendant light made of brushed brass and opaline glass. Customizable, production
Brass
Modernist Round Pendant Light, Nickel Plated Brass, Opaline Glass, Customizable
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
A refined modernist pendant featuring a round silhouette crafted from black nickel–plated brass
Brass, Nickel
1950s Czechoslovak Opaline Glass Schoolhouse Pendant Light with Chrome Gallery
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A large mid-century opaline glass pendant originating from a former school interior in
Chrome
$859Sale Price|20% Off
UFO Pendant Light by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Opaline Glass, 1954
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Zevenaar, NL
This beautiful ufo pendant light in opaline glass with teak in great condition was designed and
Opaline Glass, Teak
$983Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th Century French Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant Light
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century French Opaline glass and gilded brass light pendant from the 1900s
Brass
1960s French Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Light, Rewired, 25\"
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-604 French opaline glass and brass pendant Rewired Glass 6" diameter 8.5" to top of fitter
Brass
1970s German Peill & Putzler Opaline & Chrome Pendant Hanging Ceiling Light
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
The lamp features a beautiful opaline glass shade that provides a soft, warm glow when illuminated
Metal, Chrome, Wire
Antique Vintage Art Deco Opaline Glass Philips Phililite Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A magnificent conical opaline 'Phililite' ceiling pendant by Philips, in completely original
Brass
Beautiful Pendant Light with Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Antique Pendant Light with Brass and Opaline Glass This timeless lamp combines high
Brass
Antique Vintage German Bauhaus Opaline Milk Glass Brass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- An original and rare Bauhaus opaline brass ceiling pendant, Germany circa 1930. - The pendant
Opaline Glass
$409Sale Price|30% Off
Midcentury Murano Pendant Light, with Opaline Shade and Wooden Details
Located in Verviers, BE
Hanging pendant light from the late 1960s on an adjustable cable, designed in the Murano style with
Opaline Glass
1950's European Bakelite Vintage Opaline Glass Tiered Pendant Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
An elegant mid-century pendant light featuring a tiered white opaline glass shade suspended from
Opaline Glass, Bakelite, Blown Glass, Milk Glass
$660Sale Price|20% Off
Schoolhouse Pendant Light Opaline Glass Shade Brushed Steel Finish Hardware
Located in New York, NY
1940s pendant light featuring a white opaline glass shade. Comes with new wired brushed steel
Steel
1970s Italian Opaline Glass Pendant Light by Sothis
Located in Montclair, NY
A clean and modern design 1970s glass pendant light by lighting house Sothis. Original label on the
Glass
Large Mid-Century Metal and Opaline Glass French Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A large opaline pendant.. France, c1950s. Left in original condition, but we can re-spray the
Metal
Antique Vintage Bauhaus Peter Behrens Style Opaline Copper Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
pendant consists of a bulbous opaline body and lower glass dish, held together by a decorative brass band
Brass
Antique Industrial Opaline Siemens Peter Behrens Daylight Ceiling Pendant Light
By Peter Behrens
Located in Sale, GB
original ceiling rose. - Beautiful original condition, these pendants were unique in the fact that they
Opaline Glass
Santi-Borachia 'SB Cinquantotto' Opaline Glass Pendant Light for Astep
By Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Santi-Borachia 'SB Cinquantotto' Opaline Glass Pendant Light for Astep. Astep reintroduces a
Steel
Set Antique Vintage Industrial Church Opaline Acorn Ceiling Pendants Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn shaped ceiling pendants with steel galleries, circa 1950
Steel
$1,337Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Stilnovo Pendant Light, Opaline Glass, Italy 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Mid-Century Stilnovo Pendant Light, Opaline Glass, Italy 1950 Vintage pendant lamp
Brass, Steel
Swedish Modern, Pendant Light, Opaline Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Chandelier or Pendant Light, Opaline Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s A
Brass
Dutch Two Tone Opaline and Brass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A two tone glass pendant light. Holland, c1940s. Opaline top glass, etched glass base
Brass
Blown Opaline Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian blown glass light fixture with 3 interior lights. Measurements: Current
Opaline Glass
Antique Vintage English Church Stepped Satin Opaline Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
-A wonderful extra large satin opaline ceiling pendant with original patinated gallery, England
Copper
Opaline Glass and Brass Mid-Century Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An unusual shaped dimple base opaline pendant. Brass gallery with long stem. France, c1950s
Glass
Single Matt Opaline Glass Mid-Century Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A single elegant opaline pendant, in matt glass finish. France, c1950s. Paired with a metal
Brass
Pair Antique Vintage Church Diffused Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendants Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful pair of diffused opaline ceiling pendants by Morco, England circa 1920. - The opaline
Bronze
Small Art Deco Opaline Glass Cube Pendant Light, Prague, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
lighting. Each pendant features a hand-blown opaline glass shade formed in a crisp, angular cube
Chrome
Mid-20th Century White Opaline Glass Pendant Light with Brass Top
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant Brass top 2 meter / 80" black wire Weight : 1.90 kg / 4.2 lb Priced per
Brass
Brass Opaline Glass Pendant Light Bent Karlby for Fog & Mørup
By Bent Karlby, Fog & Mørup
Located in Vienna, AT
Opaline glass shade with brass element, fitted with one E27 socket. Designed by Bent Karlby and
Brass
Czechoslovak Midcentury Modern Pendant Light in Opaline Glass and Plastic, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant midcentury modern pendant light produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. The lamp
Opaline Glass, Plastic
Antique Vintage English Petite Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
A small but very charming opaline ceiling pendant with ornate solid brass gallery, England circa
Brass
Pair Set Antique Vintage Ovaloid Church Opaline Ceiling Pendants Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A matching pair of extra large oval lid opaline glass ceiling pendants with heavily patinated
Opaline Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Italian pendant in frosted opaline glass with a stepped disc profile and brass details, circa
Brass
Antique Industrial Opaline Milk Glass Peter Behrens Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
By Peter Behrens
Located in Sale, GB
1920. - The light has two glass parts, the upper section is opaline and the lower triangular dish is
Brass
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
Opaline Glass
Antique Vintage Copper Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautifully shaped opaline ceiling pendant with original gallery, England circa 1930. - Unusual
Copper
Pair Antique Vintage Two Tone Acorn Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful pair of two tone church opaline 'Viktoria' ceiling pendants by Asea, Sweden circa
Brass
$1,814Sale Price|20% Off
Stilnovo Mid-Century Two Spots Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
1960s Italian Stilnovo Ceiling Pendant with Opaline Glass Shades and Brass Details A striking and
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Brass Pendant Light by Stilnovo with Opaline Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
blown frosted opaline glass light shades, supported by slightly curved brass arms. Every arm is featured
Metal, Brass
Pair Antique Vintage Edwardian Satin Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendants Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful pair of Edwardian satin opaline ceiling pendants with floral decoration, England
Copper
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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