Opaline Teardrop Pendant, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Opaline Teardrop Pendant Made in Italy Large opaline glass shade with brass hardware. 15.5”dia x
Brass
Pendants by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pendants by Stilnovo (IT, c. 1960s) White opaline teardrop pendants and a bottom relief cirlce for
Brass
Antique Opaline Glass Teardrop Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, IL
1900’s Opaline glass Teardrop pendant light. Newly rewired.
Copper
Large Teardrop Vaseline Opaline Glass Pendants
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
The size and the color of this glass shade is amazing. It's one of the largest handblown teardrop
Art Glass
1950s European White Opaline Glass Teardrop Pendant Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
homeowners, and hospitality projects alike. Hand-blown in a delicate teardrop form, the milky-white opaline
Blown Glass, Bakelite, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass
Romantic Antique Gilt Chandelier with White Opaline Teardrop Crystals
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This chandelier is gilt metal with leaves and 6 arms having elegant opaline bobeches. It is
Metal
1970s Murano Glass Teardrop Pendant Light, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970s Murano Glass Teardrop Pendant Light, Italy Elegant Mid-Century Modern Murano glass pendant
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Goffredo Reggiani for Temde Leuchten - Pair teardrop pendants
By Goffredo Reggiani, Temde Leuchten
Located in Brussels, BE
Teardrop pendant lights for Temde Leuchten by Goffredo Reggiani, with opalescent glass that
Opaline Glass, Teak
$4,001
H 25.2 in Dm 17.72 in
Sputnik in Metal and 12 White Opaline Teardrops by Kaiser Leuchten, 1960's
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Compact atomic sputnik with 12 teardrop shaped opaline bulbs. Nice crisp and clean appearance
Metal
Unavailable
H 16.54 in Dm 8.67 in
Opal Glass Pendant by Lyfa, 1940s, Vintage Teardrop Opal Glass Lamp with Brass
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
their shapes and sizes. This opal glass pendant with its appealing teardrop-like shape fits many
Brass
Opaline Teardrop Pendant, France, circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
Opaline teardrop pendant, France, circa 1930. Opaline and frosted glass shades with ornate brass
Brass
Opaline Teardrop Pendant, France, circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
Opaline teardrop pendant, France, circa 1930. Opaline and frosted glass shades with ornate brass
Brass
Opaline Teardrop Pendant, England circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Opaline Teardrop Pendant, England circa 1910 Semi transparent Vaseline glass shade with brass
Brass
Pair of Behrens Opaline Teardrop Pendants. with Original Ceiling Roses
Located in Culver City, CA
Germany, 1930 Pair of Behrens Opaline Teardrop Pendants with Original Ceiling Roses 7.5”dia x 65”h
Opaline Glass
Opaline Teardrop Pendant
Located in Culver City, CA
Semi transparent Vaseline glass shade with brass fitter. 10"dia x 18"h
Brass
Large Opaline Pendants, Netherlands circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Netherlands, 1920 Large opaline teardrop pendants with brass fitters. 10”dia x 17”h Ref. L5237
Brass
Teardrop Opaline Pendant
Located in Culver City, CA
milk glass on top, frosted glass on bottom
Brass
Opaline Glass Teardrop Pendants, circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Massive opaline glass shades with elegant brass fitter.
Brass
Czech Teardrop Opaline Pendant Lights Circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Czech Teardrop Opaline Pendant Lights Circa 1940s - Brass tops - Elegant shaped opaque glass
Opaline Glass
Large Teardrop Vaseline Opaline Glass Pendants
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
The size and the color of this glass shade is amazing. It's one of the largest hand blown teardrop
Glass
Large Teardrop Vaseline Opaline Glass Pendants
Located in Peekskill, NY
The size and the color of this glass shade is amazing. It's one of the largest handblown teardrop
Italian Brass + Opaline Glass Teardrop Pendant Light, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
essential. Crafted from delicate opaline glass, the teardrop-shaped shade diffuses light with a soft
Brass
Pair of Antique Art Deco Teardrop Opaline Glass Pendant Lights, C.1930
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed pair of teardrop opaline pendant lights. c.1930. Each shade is blown in a long
Copper
Double Teardrop Vaseline Opaline Glass Chandelier
By Eren Berg Studios
Located in Peekskill, NY
largest handblown teardrop shades of this type that we have ever offered. The shape has the look of an
Double Teardrop Vaseline Opaline Glass Chandelier
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
largest hand blown teardrop shades of this type that we have ever offered. The shape has the look of an
Blown Glass
Teardrop Pendant, Italy circa 1940
Located in Culver City, CA
Italy circa 1940 Teardrop opaline shaped glass pendant with brass fitter. 9"dia x 14"h Ref. L4960
Brass
Czech Teardrop Opaline School Lights, circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Czech teardrop opaline school lights, circa 1940s - Price is per light (23 available) - Elegant
Teardrop Pendant, Italy circa 1940
Located in Culver City, CA
Italy circa 1940 Tear drop shaped pendant with brass fixture and opaline glass 7"dia x 13"h Ref
Brass
Czech Half Teardrop Opaline Lights, circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Czech half teardrop opaline lights, circa 1940s. - Price is per light (9 available) - Black
Massive Teardrop Pendant, Germany circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Massive Teardrop Pendant Germany circa 1920 Opaline milk glass with brass hardware. 14”dia x 27
Brass
England huge opaline teardrop light with copper gallery
Located in London, GB
19th Century England huge opaline teardrop light with copper gallery A highly decorative
Glass
A set of 9 Glass Opaline Teardrop Lights
Located in London, GB
A set of 9 Glass Opaline Teardrop Lights Dimensions in inches: H 10” x W 5” x D 5” Box size Age
Glass
Midcentury Pair of 1960s Danish Opaline Glass Pendants
By Holmegaard
Located in London, London
Pair of teardrop shaped pendants Opaline glass Wenge top Probably by Holmegaard New
Opaline Glass, Wenge
Teardrop Holophane Lantern
Located in Culver City, CA
Petite opaline and frosted glass pendant with ornate brass details. Small crack in lower shade
Brass
Mid Century Vintage Art Deco Elongated Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1950
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed teardrop opaline pendant light. c.1950 Of elongated form, with heavy cast
Brass
Teardrop Bauhaus Opaline Light by Siemens, circa 1930s
By Siemens
Located in Gloucester, GB
Teardrop Bauhaus opaline light by Siemens, circa 1930s - chrome-plated gallery with new hook
Opaline Glass
Mahir Sale
Located in Peekskill, NY
Vaseline Opaline Glass Pendants (LU883813588132) (2) - Simple and Elegant Seashell Sconce (LU883817783752)
Glass
Teardrop Opalines
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A pair of matte opaline glass pendant lights. Beautiful form, nicely patinated faux bronzed
Bronze
Large Orange Holmegaard Teardrop Pendant Light, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large orange opal glass pendant lamp with teak top. It was made in the 1960s by the famous
Opaline Glass, Teak
$706
H 10 in W 10 in D 5 in
J.T. Kalmar Midcentury Brass Wall Light, Sconce, Brass Pins, 1950s, Austria
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Modernist wall sconces made by J. T. Kalmar in the 1950s. The light is made of polished brass and the lampshades are made of acrylic glass. The faceted acrylic glass provid...
Brass
$7,800 / set
H 33 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives...
Wrought Iron
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
Clear Textured Murano Glass with Brass Setting
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Tall cleared textured Murano glass wall sconces with light bronze finished brass setting. Three lights per sconce. Price per sconce
Brass
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$1,032 / item
H 118.12 in W 34.65 in D 34.65 in
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 3 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris
By Douglas Mont
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 3 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production. A chandelier from space With its UFO-like lights, the chandelier In the Air created b...
Metal
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$3,050 / set
H 9 in W 6 in D 5.375 in
Pair, Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce Polished Nickel, Brutalist Perforated Wall Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce in Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio Brutalism meets glam. Wall light inspired by brutalist design and Op Art composed of interlocking mirror poli...
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$1,357 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Two Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1970s, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Italian Murano glass and brass six-arms chandeliers. Balloon brass chandelier with 6 large white glass opaline spheres with gold stripes and brass fixture. Measures: Diameter...
Brass
Franco Luce Murano Glass Chandelier, Gold-Plated, Hollywood Regency
By Franco Luce
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant chandelier with six opaline glass lampshades supported by a gold-plated hardware by Franco Luce, Murano, Italy, 1970s. Diameter 25 inch - 64 cm. height fixture 19 inch - 48 ...
Gold Plate, Brass
$2,942
H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Azucena Chandelier Luigi Caccia Dominioni Italian 1950 Brass Glass
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
Chandeliers Azucena Luigi Caccia Dominioni 1950 brass and glass.
Glass
Rare Antique Arts & Crafts Alabaster with Embossed Copper 6-Light Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Copper and alabaster Arts & Crafts chandelier with original twirled copper 'chain' & original canopy. With early 20th century lighting being one of our specialities, finding this ...
Alabaster, Brass, Copper
Ceiba Table Lamp
By Chuch Estudio
Located in Mérida, MX
The Ceiba Lamp embodies the essence of artisanal craftsmanship, meticulously crafted entirely by hand. Inspired by the sacred Tree of Life in the Yucatan Peninsula, renowned as the C...
Clay, Linen
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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