$2,800 / item
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 27.5"h ( fixture height, overall drop adjustable ) Ref.
Brass
$531 / item
Teardrop Opaline Pendant Light
Located in Tarporley, GB
#3748 A trio of teardrop opaline pendant lights. English circa 1930’s Beautiful quality all complete with matching chrome plated monks cap galleries.
Brass, Chrome
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 shades of this type that we have ever offered. The shape has the look of an early Ed...
Art Glass
1950s European White Opaline Glass Teardrop Pendant Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Hand-blown in a delicate teardrop form, the milky-white opaline glass shade exhibits a softly translucent, even glow.
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 dripping with strands of opaline beads and crystals. There is a sphere in the center and h...
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 light, Italy, 1970s. The lamp features a refined teardrop shape in satin white glass...
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
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 when switched off but warm and vibrant when switched on. Spreading a lot of light and...
Metal
Goffredo Reggiani for Temde Leuchten - Pair teardrop pendants
By Temde Leuchten, Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Brussels, BE
Teardrop pendant lights for Temde Leuchten by Goffredo Reggiani, with opalescent glass that diffuses a soft light. Goffredo Reggiani (1929 - ) founded the Reggiani Illuminazione com...
Opaline Glass, Teak
Unavailable
H 16.54 in Dm 8.67 in
Opal Glass Pendant by Lyfa, 1940s, Vintage Teardrop Opal Glass Lamp with Brass
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
Opal Glass pendant by Bent Karlby (presumed) in the 1940s, and produced by Lyfa - rare and super attractive tear drop hanging light with opal glass and polished brass in very good vi...
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 cage and fitter.
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 cage and fitter.
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 fitter. 10"dia x 18"h Ref.
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 Ref.
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.
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 lower illumination.
Brass
Teardrop Opaline Pendant
Located in Culver City, CA
milk glass on top, frosted glass on bottom
Brass
Teardrop Opaline Pendants, England circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1920 Art Deco teardrop opaline glass pendants, with brass fitters, chain, and canopies. 9”dia x 21”h Ref.
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 - Comes with 100cm of gold twist cable, brass chain and ceiling rose - Takes E27 fittin...
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 shades of this type that we have ever offered. The shape has the look of an early E...
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 shades of this type that we have ever offered. The shape has the look of an early Ed...
Italian Brass + Opaline Glass Teardrop Pendant Light, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted from delicate opaline glass, the teardrop-shaped shade diffuses light with a soft, atmospheric glow.
Brass
Double Teardrop Vaseline Opaline Glass Chandelier
By Eren Berg Studios
Located in Peekskill, NY
The size and the color of this glass on this double shade chandelier is amazing. It's one of the largest handblown teardrop shades of this type that we have ever offered. The shape h...
Double Teardrop Vaseline Opaline Glass Chandelier
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
The size and the color of this glass on this double shade chandelier is amazing. It's one of the largest hand blown teardrop shades of this type that we have ever offered. The shape ...
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.
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, tapering profile that gives the pair a graceful vertical line when hung.
Copper
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 shaped opaline glass - Black bakelite tops - Takes E27 fitting bulbs -...
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 bakelite tops - Elegant shaped opaque glass - Comes with 100cm of black twist cable ...
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. L4959 $ 1,800
Brass
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”h Ref.
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 oversized late 19th century opaline teardrop handing light with its original heavily patina...
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: Mid-20th century Origin: English Condition: Good Overview A set of nine milk glass...
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 electrical components Some small chips to bottom Measurements do not include the...
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, shown in photos.
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 gallery with a wonderful time worn verdigris patina.
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 - Comes with 100cm of cable - Opaline glass shade - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Made...
Opaline Glass
Mahir Sale
Located in Peekskill, NY
Sale includes: (1) - Large Playful Eastlake Chandelier (LU883812464313) (3) - Large Teardrop Vaseline Opaline Glass Pendants (LU883813588132) (2) - Simple and Elegant Seashell Sconc...
Glass
Teardrop Opalines
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A pair of matte opaline glass pendant lights. Beautiful form, nicely patinated faux bronzed galleries. English, early 20th century. Price is for the pair. Rewired and pa...
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 Holmegaard glass company. The lamp is rewired and shows minimal traces of use.
Opaline Glass, Teak
$3,990
H 8.27 in Dm 22.05 in
Kalmar Chandelier or Flush Mount Light Brass Curved Textured Glass, 1960, 1 of 2
By Barovier&Toso, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Venini, Barovier, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A brass and glass basket light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). Two fixtures are available. The price is p...
Metal, Brass
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
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
$1,339 / 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
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$2,063 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
Webbed Hexagon Prismatic Sconce
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. The Hexagon design, horizontal prisms and vertical bordering glass give this l...
Glass
$4,400 / set
H 7.49 in W 4.73 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Large 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of large Italian wall sconces from the 1950s combines softly curved opaline glass shades with slender brass arms for a refined mid-century presence. Each lamp features an ...
Brass
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
Velvet, Rattan
Italian Designer, Wall Mirror, Brass, Murano Glass, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A round Murano glass and brass mirror, designed and produced in Italy c. 1980s.
Brass
Barovier & Toso Italian Pendant Chandelier in Murano Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barovier & Toso, pendant light, Murano glass, gold leaf, brass, Italy, 1940s This pendant light by Barovier & Toso, produced in Italy during the 1940s, demonstrates the work...
Brass, Gold Leaf
$2,608 / set
H 33.67 in W 22.64 in D 17.92 in
Two Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armchairs, by Frits Spanjaard, 1920s
By Frits Spanjaard
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Art Deco Amsterdamse School armchairs. Design by Frits Spanjaard. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak frames with brown faux leather upholste...
Faux Leather, Oak
Vintage Moroccan Clear Glass Lantern Moorish Granada Spanish Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan Clear Glass Lantern Moorish Granada Spanish Style. Smaller version of our elegant Granada Moroccan pendant, diamond shape clear glass Moroccan lantern with bronze me...
Metal
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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