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
Czechoslovak Opaline Glass Pendant Light with Bubble Relief, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage pendant light produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. The lamp features a sculptural
Fabric, Glass, Plastic
Antique Vintage English Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous large satin opaline ceiling pendant with finial and original gallery, Scotland circa
Opaline Glass
Antique Vintage Diffused Tulip Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful tulip shaped diffused opaline ceiling pendant made by Sunglow, England circa 1930
Copper
Brass & Opaline Glass Pendant Light in the Manner of Paavo Tynell, Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Karis, Nyland
Elegant Finnish modernist pendant light in the manner of Paavo Tynell, featuring a wide opaline
Brass
Vintage Large White Opaline Glass Globe Brass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass globe 2 meter black cotton flex Brass top Weight: 2.60 kg / 5.7 lb Priced per
Brass
Antique Bauhaus Kandem Opaline Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp By Körting & Mathiesen
Located in Sale, GB
- An original and extremely rare satin opaline Bauhaus ceiling pendant by Kandem, Germany circa
Copper
Antique Vintage Edwardian Satin Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful satin glass church opaline ceiling pendant, circa 1910. - Incredible detail across
Copper
Mithras Opaline Glass Pendant Light By August Walter & Sohne Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mithras Opaline Glass Pendant Light By August Walter & Sohne Circa 1930s - Stepped handblown
Steel
$9,886 / item
Contemporary Pendant Lamp Vine 9, Blue
By AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
Vine 9, pendant lamp Design: Caine Heintzman, Editor: AND Light The vine pendant combines
Steel
$9,886 / item
Contemporary Pendant Lamp Vine 9, Chrome
By AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
Vine 9, pendant lamp Design: Caine Heintzman, Editor: AND Light The vine pendant combines
Steel
Stilnovo UFO Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo UFO ceiling pendant. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s. Opaline glass, patinated brass
Metal, Brass
Run Set Vintage Antique Industrial Opaline Enamel Ceiling Pendant Light By BTH
By Mazda
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful set of industrial opaline 'Mazda' ceiling pendants by British Thomson-Houston
Enamel
Stilnovo Ceiling Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo ceiling pendant Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Three cylinder opaline glass shades
Metal, Brass
$862Sale Price|20% Off
1930s Pendant Light with Round Opaline Glass Shade and Bakelite Elements
Located in Vienna, Austria
Classic 1930s pendant lamp with round opaline glass globe. The design has Bauhaus influences. The
Opaline Glass, Bakelite
Large Santi-Borachia 'SB Cinquantotto' Opaline Glass Pendant Light for Astep
By Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Santi-Borachia 'SB Cinquantotto' Opaline Glass Pendant Light for Astep. Astep reintroduces
Steel
Set Antique Vintage Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendants Light By Morco
Located in Sale, GB
-A wonderful set of Chapel opaline ceiling pendants by Morco, England circa 1920. -The opaline
Bronze
Rare Edwardian Doriclite Moonstone Opaline Glass Jefferson Pendant Light
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very rare Jefferson Doriclite pendant, two sections of thick pressed glass housed in a heavily
Brass, Copper
$7,430 / item
Contemporary Pendant Lamp Vine 7, Chrome
By AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
Vine 7 - Pendant lamp Design: Caine Heintzman, Editor: ANDLight The Vine Pendant combines
Steel
$5,752 / item
Contemporary Pendant Lamp VINE 5, Blue
By AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
VINE 5, pendant lamp Design: Caine Heintzman, Editor: ANDLight The Vine pendant combines
Steel
$5,752 / item
Contemporary Pendant Lamp VINE 5, Chrome
By AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
Vine 5 - Pendant lamp Design: Caine Heintzman, Editor: ANDLight The Vine Pendant combines
Steel
$7,430 / item
Contemporary Pendant Lamp VINE 7, Blue
By AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
VINE 7, pendant lamp Design: Caine Heintzman, Editor: ANDLight The Vine pendant combines
Steel
$3,774 / item
Contemporary Pendant Lamp VINE 3, Blue
By AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
VINE 3, pendant lamp Design: Caine Heintzman, Editor: ANDLight The vine pendant combines
Steel
$3,774 / item
Contemporary Pendant Lamp VINE 3, Chrome
By AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
VINE 3, pendant lamp Design: Caine Heintzman, Editor: ANDLight The vine pendant combines
Steel
Antique Vintage English Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light By Morco
Located in Sale, GB
-A wonderful Church opaline ceiling pendant by Morco, England circa 1920. -The opaline shade of a
Bronze
Pair Antique Vintage Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendants Light By Morco
Located in Sale, GB
-A wonderful set of Chapel opaline ceiling pendants by Morco, England circa 1920. -The opaline
Bronze
White Opaline Mat Glass Vintage Mid Century Brass Top Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant. 2 meter black wire Weight: 1.80 kg / 4 lb Priced per individual item
Brass
Set Run Antique Vintage Diffused Tulip Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful set of tulip shaped diffused opaline ceiling pendants made by Sunglow, England circa
Opaline Glass
Set Run Vintage Antique English Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful set of extra large satin opaline ceiling pendants with original galleries, England
Opaline Glass
Modernist Pendant Light with 4 Opaline Glass Bulbs, Nickel Plated Brass, Bespoke
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist pendant light with 4 opaline glass bulbs, nickel-plated brass, customizable. Production
Brass, Nickel
1960s Murano Opaline Glass Pendant Light with Brass Hardware
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1582 Opaline glass pendant. Hardware can be made available in nickel Rewired takes on 60 watt
Brass
Swedish Modern, Pendant Light, Opaline Glass, Brass, Plastic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Chandelier or Pendant Light, Opaline Glass, Brass, Plastic, Sweden
Brass
Bespoke Modernist Pendant Light, Nickel Plated Brass with 6 Opaline Glass Bulbs
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke modernist pendant light, nickel plated brass with 6 opaline glass bulbs. Also available
Nickel
Large 16" Antique Moulded Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A large and ornate pressed opaline glass ceiling pendant light. c.1920 Generously proportioned and
Copper
Art Deco Globe Opaline Glass Hanging Pendant Light, This handsome piece comes
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Globe Opaline Glass Hanging Pendant Light, This handsome piece comes from an old cinema
Opaline Glass
Vintage Yellow Opaline Petticoat Pendant Light, Mid-Century, UK, 1960
Located in Lincoln, GB
Vintage Yellow Opaline Petticoat Ceiling Pendant Light – Mid-Century Lamp This charming vintage
Blown Glass
Stilnovo Ceiling Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, 1950s Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo ceiling pendant with three lights. Elegant fixture with three delicately shaped glass
Brass
French Blue Opaline Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French light blue to white opaline light fixture with 3 interior lights
Opaline Glass
Bologna Pendant Light by Aloys F. Gangkofner, Sphere Opaline Glass, 1954 MCM
By Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in Toronto, CA
An iconic Bologna pendant light designed by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler
Opaline Glass
Set Run Antique Vintage Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful set of satin opaline ceiling pendants with original galleries, England circa 1910
Copper
Antique Vintage Church Opaline Milk Glass Oval Brass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A small church opaline ceiling pendant, England circa 1930. - Beautiful oval shape to the opaline
Brass
Pendant Light Kalmar 'Pendelstern', Brass Opaline Frosted White Milk Glass, 1960
By Venini, Stilux, Stilnovo, Vistosi, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and large 5-arm pendant chandelier model 'Pendelstern' (engl. Pendulum star) no. 3758/5 by
Brass, Metal
Extra Large Handmade Antique Opaline & Chunky Glass Tiffany Design Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
opaline glass panels light fixture. This outstanding, great looking and intricate workmanship ceiling
Metal, Brass
Antique Decorative Falks 'Pearlstone' Opaline Glass Light Pendant, C.1915
Located in London, GB
A beautifully decorative opaline glass pendant light made in England by Falks. c.1915. Well
Copper
Stilnovo Brass & Opaline Glass Ceiling Pendant Light, 1960s Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo ceiling pendant Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Opaline glass, brass Rewired adapted for
Brass
Modernist Pendant Light Nickel Plated Brass with 5 Opaline Glass Bulbs circa1930
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist pendant light, nickel plated brass with 5 opaline glass bulbs. Germany/ Czechoslovakia
Brass, Nickel
$469Sale Price|34% Off
Large Art Déco Pendant Light With Opaline Glass, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
diameter: 30 cm Brass socket: E27 - standard light bulb or LED *The lamp has been tested for functionality
Metal, Brass
1960s Stilnovo Ceiling Pendant Light in Opaline Glass & Brass
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo style ceiling pendant. Designed and made in Italy in 1960s. Opaline glass, brass plated
Aluminum, Metal
Art Deco Stepped Skyscraper Pendant Light in White Opaline Glass, Austria 1930s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a beautiful, small Stepped Skyscraper Art Deco pendant light. The
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern 6-Light Brass & Opaline Glass Pendant, Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
anyone seeking a standout vintage 6-light pendant that blends sophistication with minimalist charm
Brass
French Opaline Glass Sputnik Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A French circa 1960s star shaped opaline glass Sputnik light fixture with 20-light. Measurements
Opaline Glass
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light by Staff Leuchten, Opaline Glass and Brass
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Glendale, CA
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light by Staff Leuchten, Opaline Glass and Brass Executed in brassed
Brass
Pendant Light in the Style of Stilnovo, Opaline Glass and Brass, Italy 1960s
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Pendant light in the style of Stilnovo. Opaline glass with brass accents. Made in Italy in the
Brass
Large Antique Moulded Moonstone Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1910
Located in London, GB
An incredible trio of 16" moulded glass pendant lights made in England. c.1910 Dating to the early
Copper
Antique Industrial Bauhaus Peter Behrens Opaline Luzette Ceiling Pendant Light
By Peter Behrens
Located in Sale, GB
- An original and rare Luzette pendant light by Peter Behrens for AEG, German circa 1920. - Two
Glass
Industrial style pendant light in brushed and opaline metal. 1970s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Industrial style pendant light in brushed and opaline white metal, circular in shape. Italian work
Metal
Stilnovo Pendant Light, Opaline Glass with Orange Decor, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large white opaline glass pendant with flared black top and stunning matte orange modernist decor
Glass, Art Glass
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.