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Midcentury Östen Kristiansson Large Wooden and Opaline Glass Pendant Light
Midcentury Östen Kristiansson Large Wooden and Opaline Glass Pendant Light

Midcentury Östen Kristiansson Large Wooden and Opaline Glass Pendant Light

By Östen Kristiansson

Located in Esperance, NY

Midcentury Östen Kristiansson large wooden and opaline glass pendant light for Luxus.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Antique Round Opaline Glass Shade Pendant Light with Wreath of Flowers Decor
Antique Round Opaline Glass Shade Pendant Light with Wreath of Flowers Decor

Antique Round Opaline Glass Shade Pendant Light with Wreath of Flowers Decor

Located in Lisse, NL

Wonderful design, antique pendant Light with brass gallery with colorful wreath of flowers decor

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair Set XL Antique Bauhaus Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light By Siemens
Pair Set XL Antique Bauhaus Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light By Siemens

Pair Set XL Antique Bauhaus Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light By Siemens

By Siemens

Located in Sale, GB

- An original and extremely rare pair of large opaline Bauhaus ceiling pendants by Siemens, Germany

Category

Early 20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Stilnovo designer pendant light in opaline glass and metal dating from the 1960s
Stilnovo designer pendant light in opaline glass and metal dating from the 1960s

Stilnovo designer pendant light in opaline glass and metal dating from the 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in LE CANNET, FR

Pendant light in black lacquered metal and brass, with 3 satin white opal glass diffuser

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

large 1970s glashuette limburg PENDANT LIGHT white opaline bubble glass
large 1970s glashuette limburg PENDANT LIGHT white opaline bubble glass

large 1970s glashuette limburg PENDANT LIGHT white opaline bubble glass

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Mannheim, DE

Mid century pendant light manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in the 1970s, model no. 4234. Large

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stunning French Art Deco Opaline Glass & Chrome 3- Light Pendant, circa 1930
Stunning French Art Deco Opaline Glass & Chrome 3- Light Pendant, circa 1930

Stunning French Art Deco Opaline Glass & Chrome 3- Light Pendant, circa 1930

Located in Lisse, NL

really is a match made in the light fixture heavens. With this rare three light pendant we had the same

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

1950s Italian 5-Light Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant by Stilnovo
1950s Italian 5-Light Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant by Stilnovo

1950s Italian 5-Light Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant by Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in Paris, FR

A refined five-light pendant attributed to Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1950. The composition reflects

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Unique Large Cameo Enameled Opaline Glass Pendant Light w Dancing Nymphs Figures
Unique Large Cameo Enameled Opaline Glass Pendant Light w Dancing Nymphs Figures

Unique Large Cameo Enameled Opaline Glass Pendant Light w Dancing Nymphs Figures

Located in Lisse, NL

century decorative art then you will love this one of a kind, opaline glass light fixture. What you are

Category

Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Italian Green Opaline Glass Pendant Light Attributed to Angelo Lelii 1950s
Italian Green Opaline Glass Pendant Light Attributed to Angelo Lelii 1950s

Italian Green Opaline Glass Pendant Light Attributed to Angelo Lelii 1950s

By Angelo Lelii

Located in Chicago, IL

An Italian pendant light from the 1950s, attributed to Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. The lantern

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Black Opaline Glass Pendant Light Attributed to Angelo Lelii, 1950s
Italian Black Opaline Glass Pendant Light Attributed to Angelo Lelii, 1950s

Italian Black Opaline Glass Pendant Light Attributed to Angelo Lelii, 1950s

By Angelo Lelii

Located in Chicago, IL

An Italian pendant light from the 1950s, attributed to Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. The lantern

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light in Rattan and Opaline Glass and Copper , 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light in Rattan and Opaline Glass and Copper , 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light in Rattan and Opaline Glass and Copper , 1960s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

100cm. Executed in rattan, opaline glass and copper. The pendant lamp comes with 1 x E27 / E26 Edison

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique GEC 'Superlux' Pressed Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920
Antique GEC 'Superlux' Pressed Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920

Antique GEC 'Superlux' Pressed Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

A GEC 'Superlux' opaline bowl plafonnier light. c.1920 Made in England by GEC, the simple but

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Antique 10" GEC Pressed Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930
Antique 10" GEC Pressed Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930

Antique 10" GEC Pressed Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

An art deco pressed opaline plafonnier light made by GEC. c.1930 Satin finished white opaline

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Pendant Light by Peter Behrens, Opaline Glass, 1910s, Adjustable
Art Deco Pendant Light by Peter Behrens, Opaline Glass, 1910s, Adjustable

Art Deco Pendant Light by Peter Behrens, Opaline Glass, 1910s, Adjustable

By Peter Behrens

Located in Praha, CZ

This sophisticated pendant light features a graceful teardrop-shaped opaline glass shade

Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

French Mid Century Modern Opaline & Brass Pendant Light attributed Maison Arlus
French Mid Century Modern Opaline & Brass Pendant Light attributed Maison Arlus

French Mid Century Modern Opaline & Brass Pendant Light attributed Maison Arlus

By Arlus

Located in New York, NY

French Mid Century Modern Opaline & Brass Pendant Light attributed Maison Arlus. Mid Century

Category

Antique 1870s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Large Antique Moonstone Opaline Glass Chandelier Light Pendant, C.1915
Large Antique Moonstone Opaline Glass Chandelier Light Pendant, C.1915

Large Antique Moonstone Opaline Glass Chandelier Light Pendant, C.1915

By Jefferson Electric Co.

Located in London, GB

An incredible 4-part Jefferson 'Moonstone' chandelier made in England. c.1915 The brass metalwork, made by GEC, comprising of central ring with arms, complete with its original 10" ...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

danish modern PENDANT LIGHT teak opaline glass ceramic 3-light hanging lamp 50s
danish modern PENDANT LIGHT teak opaline glass ceramic 3-light hanging lamp 50s

danish modern PENDANT LIGHT teak opaline glass ceramic 3-light hanging lamp 50s

Located in Mannheim, DE

Exceptionally beautiful 1950s to early 1960s pendant light. Origin probably Scandinavia. Shades

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic, Teak, Milk Glass

Vintage 60s Pendant Light Made in Italy - Large Opaline Orange and White Glass
Vintage 60s Pendant Light Made in Italy - Large Opaline Orange and White Glass

Vintage 60s Pendant Light Made in Italy - Large Opaline Orange and White Glass

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

timeless appeal. The opaline glass remains intact, providing a beautiful diffused light that adds a warm

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Stilnovo designer pendant light in opaline glass and metal dating from the 1950s
Stilnovo designer pendant light in opaline glass and metal dating from the 1950s

Stilnovo designer pendant light in opaline glass and metal dating from the 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in LE CANNET, FR

Pendant light in openwork, green-lacquered metal with an satin white opal glass diffuser. Original

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Ceiling light in opaline, style Art Deco
Ceiling light in opaline, style Art Deco

Ceiling light in opaline, style Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

work on woods, allowing for transitions from light to dark tones (including deep black finishes

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Antique 10" GEC Moonstone Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920
Antique 10" GEC Moonstone Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920

Antique 10" GEC Moonstone Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

A moonstone glass plafonnier light made in England by GEC. c.1920 The heavy milk‑glass bowl has a

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vintage Brass And Opaline Glass Ceiling Light
Vintage Brass And Opaline Glass Ceiling Light

Vintage Brass And Opaline Glass Ceiling Light

Located in London, GB

Vintage Style Brass & Opaline Ceiling Light. The frame formed of tubular brass with ball, spindle

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Vintage 1970s English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Green Opaline Glass Pendant Light in the Manner of Stilnovo, 1950s
Italian Green Opaline Glass Pendant Light in the Manner of Stilnovo, 1950s

Italian Green Opaline Glass Pendant Light in the Manner of Stilnovo, 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Chicago, IL

A 1950s Italian pendant light in the manner of Stilnovo, defined by a minimal, architectural

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Ingo Maurer Style Light Bulb Shape Pendant
Rare Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Ingo Maurer Style Light Bulb Shape Pendant

Rare Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Ingo Maurer Style Light Bulb Shape Pendant

By Ingo Maurer

Located in Lisse, NL

Very cool looking, large light bulb pendant light. If you have bought and sold as many light

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

Materials

Opaline Glass, Plastic

Lisa Johansson Pape & Orno Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant Light, Finland 1950s
Lisa Johansson Pape & Orno Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant Light, Finland 1950s

Lisa Johansson Pape & Orno Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant Light, Finland 1950s

By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Pendant lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape. Manufactured by Orno in Finland in the 1950s. White opaline

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

White Opaline Glass Light Fixture
White Opaline Glass Light Fixture

White Opaline Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s American, neoclassic style molded glass opaline glass light fixture with foliage

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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Large Antique 14" GEC Moonstone Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930
Large Antique 14" GEC Moonstone Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930

Large Antique 14" GEC Moonstone Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

A large Moonstone plafonnier pendant light. c.1930 Heavy duty pressed milk glass of fluted design

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

large glashuette limburg PENDANT LIGHT white flower shaped opaline glass shade
large glashuette limburg PENDANT LIGHT white flower shaped opaline glass shade

large glashuette limburg PENDANT LIGHT white flower shaped opaline glass shade

By Limburg

Located in Mannheim, DE

Mid century pendant light manufactured in the 1970's by Glashuette Limburg. Model P177 Nr. 1655

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Delinea Opaline Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
Delinea Opaline Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA

Delinea Opaline Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA

By Niche

Located in Beacon, NY

Unique to the Crystalline Series, the Delinea pendant light features a dynamic shape and vibrant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Trove Opaline Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
Trove Opaline Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA

Trove Opaline Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA

By Niche

Located in Beacon, NY

Unique to the Crystalline Series, the Trove pendant light merges defined angles with bold colors

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Axia Opaline Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
Axia Opaline Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA

Axia Opaline Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA

By Niche

Located in Beacon, NY

Crystalline Series. Every single glass pendant light that comes from Niche is handblown by real human beings

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Calla Opaline Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
Calla Opaline Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA

Calla Opaline Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA

By Niche

Located in Beacon, NY

series. Every single glass pendant light that comes from Niche is handblown by real human beings in a

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Marquise Opaline Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
Marquise Opaline Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA

Marquise Opaline Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA

By Niche

Located in Beacon, NY

partnership or individually hung in any setting. Every single glass pendant light that comes from Niche is

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Small Two Tone Opaline and White Glass Mid-Century Pendant Light
Small Two Tone Opaline and White Glass Mid-Century Pendant Light

Small Two Tone Opaline and White Glass Mid-Century Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A German diminutive two tone glass pendant light. Etched glass top with white glass base

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Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Established & Sons Opaline Blue Audrey Pendant Light by Venini & Michael Eden
Established & Sons Opaline Blue Audrey Pendant Light by Venini & Michael Eden

Established & Sons Opaline Blue Audrey Pendant Light by Venini & Michael Eden

By Established & Sons, Micheal Eden

Located in London, GB

of classic beauty, Audrey Hepburn is used for the Audrey Light, creating the illusion of an infinite

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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Italian Midcedntury Brass Opaline Glass Pendant, 1950s, Three Pendants Available
Italian Midcedntury Brass Opaline Glass Pendant, 1950s, Three Pendants Available

Italian Midcedntury Brass Opaline Glass Pendant, 1950s, Three Pendants Available

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A very elegante Mid-Century hand-blown opaline glass pendant light with brass gallery Italy, circa

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

Materials

Brass

Small Opaline White Happy Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Small Opaline White Happy Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order

Small Opaline White Happy Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order

By Siemon & Salazar

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

Small opaline white happy pendant light, hand blown glass by Siemon & Salazar, canopy included

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Large Vintage Murano Pendant Light in White Swirl Opaline Glass, Italy 70s
Large Vintage Murano Pendant Light in White Swirl Opaline Glass, Italy 70s

Large Vintage Murano Pendant Light in White Swirl Opaline Glass, Italy 70s

By La Murrina

Located in Roma, IT

We offer for sale a stunning pendant light, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of Murano

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

Materials

Murano Glass

ceiling light cascade 3 opalines, 1950’s Italy
ceiling light cascade 3 opalines, 1950’s Italy

ceiling light cascade 3 opalines, 1950’s Italy

Located in Brussels, BE

excluding the cable. The opalines create a soft, diffused light. The height of the cables is adjustable

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1930's French Light Fixture with Opaline Glass
1930's French Light Fixture with Opaline Glass

1930's French Light Fixture with Opaline Glass

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's French silver plated bronze light fixture with Opaline glass, 2 interiors lights

Category

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Balon Opaline-Crystal Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA

Balon Opaline-Crystal Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA

By Niche

Located in Beacon, NY

The haze pendant features a unique gradient effect that flows from opaline to transparent crystal

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

White Opaline Glass Ceiling Light, Czechoslovakia, circa 1960s
White Opaline Glass Ceiling Light, Czechoslovakia, circa 1960s

White Opaline Glass Ceiling Light, Czechoslovakia, circa 1960s

Located in Zohor, SK

. The light hangs on a slim metal stick construction. The shiel is made of pure white opaline glass in

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Tole Chandelier with Five Light Opaline Glass Globes
Tole Chandelier with Five Light Opaline Glass Globes

Tole Chandelier with Five Light Opaline Glass Globes

Located in Antwerp, BE

Italian tole chandelier with five opaline glass globes and light blue and white leaves. The light

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

Materials

Metal

Floral Opaline Glass and Gilt Brass Pendat Light
Floral Opaline Glass and Gilt Brass Pendat Light

Floral Opaline Glass and Gilt Brass Pendat Light

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful Opaline ceiling lamp with applied brass gilded flowers. Measures : Diameter 30 cm - 12

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Odyssey Tubular 500 Pendant Light in Brass and Opaline Glass by Schwung
Odyssey Tubular 500 Pendant Light in Brass and Opaline Glass by Schwung

Odyssey Tubular 500 Pendant Light in Brass and Opaline Glass by Schwung

Located in High Point, NC

. Deceptively simple, this hovering pendant is clad in opaline glass– three globes project from a triad of brass

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21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Odyssey Tubular 700 Pendant Light in Brass and Opaline Glass by Schwung
Odyssey Tubular 700 Pendant Light in Brass and Opaline Glass by Schwung

Odyssey Tubular 700 Pendant Light in Brass and Opaline Glass by Schwung

Located in High Point, NC

. Deceptively simple, this hovering pendant is clad in opaline glass– three globes project from a triad of brass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French White Opaline Milk Glass Brass Pendant Lights
French White Opaline Milk Glass Brass Pendant Lights

French White Opaline Milk Glass Brass Pendant Lights

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French opaline glass industrial pendant. Excluding light bulb. Measure: Weight 1.0 kg / 2.2 lb

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Italian Light in Copper Repousse and Opaline Shade
Large Italian Light in Copper Repousse and Opaline Shade

Large Italian Light in Copper Repousse and Opaline Shade

Located in Chireno, TX

Large Italian light in copper repousse and opaline shade, hand-made in "stile Liberty" (the Italian

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Pointelle Petite Opaline Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
Pointelle Petite Opaline Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA

Pointelle Petite Opaline Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA

By Niche

Located in Beacon, NY

light. Every single glass pendant light that comes from Niche is handblown by real human beings in a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pointelle Grand Opaline Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
Pointelle Grand Opaline Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA

Pointelle Grand Opaline Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA

By Niche

Located in Beacon, NY

light. Every single glass pendant light that comes from Niche is handblown by real human beings in a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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 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 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
    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 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 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.
  • 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.