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1920's Large Leaded Opaline Glass Light Fixture
1920's Large Leaded Opaline Glass Light Fixture

1920's Large Leaded Opaline Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's large leaded glass light fixture with 8-10 interior lights.

Category

Vintage 1920s American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

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

Marquise Petite 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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

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

Marquise Grand 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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Helio Chroma Opaline Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
Helio Chroma Opaline Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA

Helio Chroma Opaline Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA

By Niche

Located in Beacon, NY

enough to shine in tightly grouped bouquets from a Niche Pack Canopy. Every single glass pendant light

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Established & Sons Audrey Pendant Light in Opaline Red by Venini & Michael Eden
Established & Sons Audrey Pendant Light in Opaline Red by Venini & Michael Eden

Established & Sons Audrey Pendant Light in Opaline Red 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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

White Reeded Opaline Glass Pendant Lamps by Philips
White Reeded Opaline Glass Pendant Lamps by Philips

White Reeded Opaline Glass Pendant Lamps by Philips

By Philips

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Reeded opaline glass pendant light by Philips, The Netherlands Metal top, 2 meter black wire

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Large Opaline Happy Pendant Light, Line Voltage, Hand Blown Glass -Made to Order
Large Opaline Happy Pendant Light, Line Voltage, Hand Blown Glass -Made to Order

Large Opaline Happy Pendant Light, Line Voltage, Hand Blown Glass -Made to Order

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

Large opaline happy pendant by Siemon & Salazar, made to order. Measures: 6” T x 7” W. These works

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

An Italian Opaline Glass Light Fixture
An Italian Opaline Glass Light Fixture

An Italian Opaline Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960 Italian molded glass light fixture with 6 lights. Measurements: Diameter: 34" Drop

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

An Italian Opaline Glass Light Fixture
An Italian Opaline Glass Light Fixture

An Italian Opaline Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian molded glass light fixture with 6 lights. Measurements: Diameter: 34" Drop

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Large Stilnovo Chandelier with 18-Light and Opaline Glasses
Large Stilnovo Chandelier with 18-Light and Opaline Glasses

Large Stilnovo Chandelier with 18-Light and Opaline Glasses

By Stilnovo

Located in Milano, IT

Large 18-light chandelier with brass structure and opaline glasses. Shaped metal ceiling plate

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Light Fixture with Opaline glass
1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Light Fixture with Opaline glass

1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Light Fixture with Opaline glass

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920’s silver plate light fixture neoclassic style with Opaline glass inset and three

Category

Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Scandinavian Opaline Glass & Brass 8-Light Chandelier, Finland 1950s
Scandinavian Opaline Glass & Brass 8-Light Chandelier, Finland 1950s

Scandinavian Opaline Glass & Brass 8-Light Chandelier, Finland 1950s

By Idman Oy, Taito Oy, Maria Lindeman

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

. The fixture features eight conical, upward facing opaline glass shades, each mounted in a black socket

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pendant Light by Gispen
Pendant Light by Gispen

Pendant Light by Gispen

By Gispen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Pendant light, designed by Gispen, a renowned Dutch manufacturer celebrated for its timeless

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Large Italian Blown Opaline Glass Light Fixture
Large Italian Blown Opaline Glass Light Fixture

Large Italian Blown Opaline Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960s large hand blown opaline glass light fixture with interior light. Measurements

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Opaline Glass
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Opaline Glass

1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Opaline Glass

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's Caldwell neoclassic style light fixtures with beautiful Opaline glass inset.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

8-Light Pendant Lamp, 1950s
8-Light Pendant Lamp, 1950s

8-Light Pendant Lamp, 1950s

Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR

Pendant light from the fifties 8 light points Brass and opaline Elegant and original design Height

Category

Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950s Brass, Metal, and Opaline Glass Hanging Ceiling Light, Sweden
1950s Brass, Metal, and Opaline Glass Hanging Ceiling Light, Sweden

1950s Brass, Metal, and Opaline Glass Hanging Ceiling Light, Sweden

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A wonderful ceiling light or pendant from Sweden circa 1950s. Great form with slight curving

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century French White Mat Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant Lights
Mid-Century French White Mat Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant Lights

Mid-Century French White Mat Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant Lights

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French opaline glass Industrial pendant. Excluding light bulb. Mat outside, shine inside Weight

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Art Deco Large GEC Moonstone Opaline Glass Light Pendant, C.1920
Pair of Antique Art Deco Large GEC Moonstone Opaline Glass Light Pendant, C.1920

Pair of Antique Art Deco Large GEC Moonstone Opaline Glass Light Pendant, C.1920

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1, Jefferson Electric Co.

Located in London, GB

A beautifully refined pair of Jefferson Moonstone pendant lights, c.1920. Thick pressed

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Arraid Outdoor Flushmount Light by Gallery L7 in Brass & Opaline Glass
Arraid Outdoor Flushmount Light by Gallery L7 in Brass & Opaline Glass

Arraid Outdoor Flushmount Light by Gallery L7 in Brass & Opaline Glass

By Gallery L7

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful outdoor wall/ceiling light "Arraid" designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Danish Mid-Century Teak and Opaline Glass 3-Light Chandelier, 1960s
Danish Mid-Century Teak and Opaline Glass 3-Light Chandelier, 1960s

Danish Mid-Century Teak and Opaline Glass 3-Light Chandelier, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

functions both as lighting and as a sculptural object. The opaline glass diffuses the light beautifully

Category

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

Materials

Opaline Glass, Wood

Murano Glass Pendant Light
Murano Glass Pendant Light

Murano Glass Pendant Light

Located in Antwerp, BE

Italian Murano glass pendant light. The round shade creates a warm and cozy light with a distinct

Category

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

Materials

Brass

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

White French Opaline Milk Glass Shade Brass Pendant Lights

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet Eight Light Chandelier Chrome & Opaline Glass Shades French
Jacques Adnet Eight Light Chandelier Chrome & Opaline Glass Shades French

Jacques Adnet Eight Light Chandelier Chrome & Opaline Glass Shades French

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Miami, FL

Antique White Opaline shades. US Rewiring and takes 8 light bulbs with max. 40 watts. French Mid-Century

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus Style Pendant Light, 1950s
Bauhaus Style Pendant Light, 1950s

Bauhaus Style Pendant Light, 1950s

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Bauhaus Style Pendant Light, 1950s

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Bauhaus style pendant light. Producer: EMI Poljcane, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. Period of

Category

Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

A Seven-Light Brass Pendant
A Seven-Light Brass Pendant

A Seven-Light Brass Pendant

Located in New York, NY

A seven-light brass pendant fixture with frame suspended from three lengths of chain. The white

Category

Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

talian 1950s Stilnovo Style Brass and Opaline Glass Nine-Light Chandelier
talian 1950s Stilnovo Style Brass and Opaline Glass Nine-Light Chandelier

talian 1950s Stilnovo Style Brass and Opaline Glass Nine-Light Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Italian 1950s Stilnovo Style Brass and Opaline Glass Nine-Light Chandelier Elegant mid-century

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century English Opaline Ceiling Light / Plafonnier
Early 20th Century English Opaline Ceiling Light / Plafonnier

Early 20th Century English Opaline Ceiling Light / Plafonnier

Located in Southampton, GB

Early 20th Century English Opaline Ceiling Light. Brass swag detailed circlet. This can be ceiling

Category

20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

19th Century Baccarat White Opaline and Crystal Chandelier, 24-Light, Signed
19th Century Baccarat White Opaline and Crystal Chandelier, 24-Light, Signed

19th Century Baccarat White Opaline and Crystal Chandelier, 24-Light, Signed

By Baccarat

Located in Madrid, ES

column) of this lamp is a classical opaline chandelier form, and mimics the shape of a footed flower vase

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Modernist Pendant light , Mid century
Modernist Pendant light , Mid century

Modernist Pendant light , Mid century

Located in Nice, FR

Modernist pendant light Mid-century This light fixture is composed of golden brass rods, arranged

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Picpus Opaline Glass, 14-Light Cluster Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Picpus Opaline Glass, 14-Light Cluster Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Picpus Opaline Glass, 14-Light Cluster Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This chandelier with its plaster frame and opaline glass create a unique lighting source. The 14

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Stilnovo Ceiling Suspension Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, Italy, 1960s
Stilnovo Ceiling Suspension Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, Italy, 1960s

Stilnovo Ceiling Suspension Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, Italy, 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Long Island City, NY

Stilnovo ceiling suspension. Designed and made in Italy 1960s. Opaline glass, patinated brass

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century French Opaline Glass Pendant Lights with Brass Top
Mid-20th Century French Opaline Glass Pendant Lights with Brass Top

Mid-20th Century French Opaline Glass Pendant Lights with Brass Top

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French white opaline glass pendant light with brass top. Handcrafted glass shades Weight: 0.30 kg

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Pendant in Brass and White Opaline Glass, Mid-20th Century
Midcentury Pendant in Brass and White Opaline Glass, Mid-20th Century

Midcentury Pendant in Brass and White Opaline Glass, Mid-20th Century

Located in New York City, NY

Midcentury Brass and White Opaline Glass Pendant This light has been rewired for US electrical.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Stilnovo Ceiling Suspension Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, Italy, 1960s
Stilnovo Ceiling Suspension Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, Italy, 1960s

Stilnovo Ceiling Suspension Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, Italy, 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Long Island City, NY

Stilnovo ceiling suspension. Designed and made in Italy 1960s. Opaline glass, patinated brass

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Ceiling Light, Opaline Glass & Metal
Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Ceiling Light, Opaline Glass & Metal

Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Ceiling Light, Opaline Glass & Metal

Located in Long Island City, NY

Stilnovo style ceiling light. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Opaline glass, enameled metal

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern, Five-Light Ceiling Lamp, Opaline Glass Shades, Itsu, Finland
Mid-Century Modern, Five-Light Ceiling Lamp, Opaline Glass Shades, Itsu, Finland

Mid-Century Modern, Five-Light Ceiling Lamp, Opaline Glass Shades, Itsu, Finland

By Paavo Tynell, Itsu, Idman Oy

Located in Odense, DK

fixtures from the 1950s and 1960s are esteemed for their elegant use of brass and opaline or flower-shaped

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Vintage White Opaline Blue Glass and Brass Ceiling Light, circa 1960
French Vintage White Opaline Blue Glass and Brass Ceiling Light, circa 1960

French Vintage White Opaline Blue Glass and Brass Ceiling Light, circa 1960

Located in Labrit, Landes

Ceiling lamp mid-century. White opaline with a blue glass border and brass, typical vintage model

Category

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

Materials

Brass

1930s Czech Art Deco Blue Opaline Glass and Chrome Four-Light Chandelier
1930s Czech Art Deco Blue Opaline Glass and Chrome Four-Light Chandelier

1930s Czech Art Deco Blue Opaline Glass and Chrome Four-Light Chandelier

Located in Praha, CZ

four spherical opaline glass shades in a rare pastel blue color paired with polished chrome

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

A Swedish Art Deco Pendant Light
A Swedish Art Deco Pendant Light

A Swedish Art Deco Pendant Light

Located in New York, NY

A Swedish Art Deco ceiling pendant with opal glass diffuser. The glass held in place by blackened

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare Arredoluce Monza, 9-Light Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier, Italy 1950s
Rare Arredoluce Monza, 9-Light Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier, Italy 1950s

Rare Arredoluce Monza, 9-Light Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier, Italy 1950s

By Arredoluce

Located in Catania, CT

Sophisticated nine-light chandelier designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Monza, Italy, 1950s

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Ceiling Light, Opaline Glass & Patinated Brass, Italy, 1960s
Stilnovo Ceiling Light, Opaline Glass & Patinated Brass, Italy, 1960s

Stilnovo Ceiling Light, Opaline Glass & Patinated Brass, Italy, 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Long Island City, NY

Stilnovo ceiling suspension. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s. Opaline glass, patinated brass

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Dutch Art Deco White Reeded Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp by Philips, Holland
Dutch Art Deco White Reeded Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp by Philips, Holland

Dutch Art Deco White Reeded Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp by Philips, Holland

By Philips

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Reeded opaline glass pendant light by Philips, The Netherlands Brass top, 2 meter black wire

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Ceiling Light, Opaline Glass & Patinated Brass, Italy, 1960s
Stilnovo Ceiling Light, Opaline Glass & Patinated Brass, Italy, 1960s

Stilnovo Ceiling Light, Opaline Glass & Patinated Brass, Italy, 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Long Island City, NY

Stilnovo ceiling suspension. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s. Opaline glass, patinated brass

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1920's Silver Plated Light Fixture with Opaline Glass
1920's Silver Plated Light Fixture with Opaline Glass

1920's Silver Plated Light Fixture with Opaline Glass

Located in New York, NY

a circa 1920's silver plated light fixture with Opaline glass inset, with 6 lights and 2 interior

Category

Vintage 1920s American Adam Style Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Modern Gilt Bronze & Opaline Style Prism 12 Light Chandelier
Modern Gilt Bronze & Opaline Style Prism 12 Light Chandelier

Modern Gilt Bronze & Opaline Style Prism 12 Light Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant 12-light chandelier is a stunning example of modern design, blending timeless opulence

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Kandem Model 502 Pendant Light Circa 1920s
Kandem Model 502 Pendant Light Circa 1920s

Kandem Model 502 Pendant Light Circa 1920s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Kandem Model 502 Pendant Light Circa 1920s - Opaline glass shade - Copper and steel parts - Model

Category

Vintage 1920s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Steel

Kandem Model 502 Pendant Light Circa 1920s
Kandem Model 502 Pendant Light Circa 1920s

Kandem Model 502 Pendant Light Circa 1920s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Kandem Model 502 Pendant Light Circa 1920s - Opaline glass shade - Copper and steel parts - Model

Category

Vintage 1920s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Steel

Fontana Art Style Opaline Glass Brass Nine-Light Chandelier Brass, Italy, 1950s
Fontana Art Style Opaline Glass Brass Nine-Light Chandelier Brass, Italy, 1950s

Fontana Art Style Opaline Glass Brass Nine-Light Chandelier Brass, Italy, 1950s

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Beautiful gilt brass bouquet shaped ceiling lamp with nine-light arms in the Fontana Arte style

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Designer Pendant Light Fixture, Italy, 1950s
Stilnovo Designer Pendant Light Fixture, Italy, 1950s

Stilnovo Designer Pendant Light Fixture, Italy, 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Stilnovo Designer Pendant Light Fixture, Italy, 1950s Original pendant or "Ufo" suspension lights

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Trou Noir Pendant Light - Atelier George
Trou Noir Pendant Light - Atelier George

Trou Noir Pendant Light - Atelier George

By Atelier George

Located in Paris, FR

Pendant light conceptualized by Atelier George in 2020, and it corresponds to the Aube Collection

Category

2010s French Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, 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 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 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.