$2,514 / item
H 19.7 in W 15 in D 3.5 in
Jack & Jill Pendant Small 'Brass and Crystal Glass Orb with G12 LED'
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the repeated patterns and sculptural form of 1930s jewelry design. The pendant incorporates hand bent brass arms that hold pearl white crystal glass, creating a decorativ...
Brass
$2,767 / item
H 37 in W 25 in D 3.5 in
Jack & Jill Pendant Large 'Brass and Crystal Glass Orb with G12 LED'
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the repeated patterns and sculptural form of 1930s jewelry design. The pendant incorporates hand bent brass arms that hold pearl white crystal glass, creating a decorativ...
Brass
$2,623 / item
H 27.1 in W 18.9 in D 3.5 in
Jack & Jill Pendant Medium 'Brass and Crystal Glass Orb with G12 LED'
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the repeated patterns and sculptural form of 1930s jewellery design. The pendant incorporates hand bent brass arms that hold pearl white crystal glass, creating a decorat...
Brass
$8,317
H 61 in W 34.6 in D 34.6 in
Jack & Jill Pendant 3-Piece 'Brass and Crystal Glass Orb with G12 LED'
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the repeated patterns and sculptural form of 1930s jewelry design. The pendant incorporates hand bent brass arms that hold pearl white crystal glass, creating a decorativ...
Brass
$18,915 / item
H 70.87 in Dm 33.47 in
Echo 6-Piece, Lamp and Shade. Opal Glass Orbs, Smoked Shade and Brass Details
Located in London, GB
A hand spun shade suspended between white glass orbs, creating an echoed glow of light via the
Brass
$6,812
H 23.23 in Dm 20.08 in
Echo 2-Piece, Lamp and Shade. Opal Glass Orbs, Smoked Shade and Brass Details
By Marc Wood
Located in London, GB
A hand spun shade suspended between white glass orbs, creating an echoed glow of light via the
Brass, Nickel, Bronze
$24,316 / item
H 96.46 in Dm 35.44 in
Echo 8-Piece, Lamp and Shade. Opal Glass Orbs, Smoked Shade and Brass Details
Located in London, GB
A hand spun shade suspended between white glass orbs, creating an echoed glow of light via the
Brass
$18,915 / item
H 33.47 in Dm 55.12 in
Echo Wide 6-Piece, Lamp and Shade. Opal Glass Orbs, Smoked Shade and Brass
Located in London, GB
A hand spun shade suspended between white glass orbs, creating an echoed glow of light via the
Brass
$13,016 / item
H 45.28 in Dm 32.29 in
Echo 4-Piece, Lamp and Shade. Opal Glass Orbs, Smoked Shade and Brass Details
By Marc Wood
Located in London, GB
A hand spun shade suspended between white glass orbs, creating an echoed glow of light via the
Brass
$8,446 / item
H 30.32 in Dm 20.08 in
Echo 3-Piece, Lamp and Shade. Opal Glass Orbs, Smoked Shade and Brass Details
By Marc Wood
Located in London, GB
A hand spun shade suspended between white glass orbs, creating an echoed glow of light via the
Brass
$14,189
H 102.3 in W 39.3 in D 39.3 in
Jack & Jill Pendant 5 Piece 'Brass and Crystal Glass Orb with G12 LED'
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the repeated patterns and sculptural form of 1930s jewelry design. The pendant incorporates hand bent brass arms that hold pearl white crystal glass, creating a decorativ...
Brass
Groove Series Sfera Chandelier Customizable Modern Handmade Lighting
By Furthur Design
Located in New York, NY
Series Orb pendants in a clustered arrangement. Each orb has an embedded horizontal groove that provides
Blown Glass
$590 / item
H 11.23 in W 4.34 in D 4.73 in
Spot Pendant Lamp Ceramic Base White with black Modern Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic or glass base. The orbs are
Ceramic, Glass
Spot Pendant Lamp Ceramic Base White Modern Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic or glass base. The orbs are
Ceramic, Glass
$590 / item
H 11.23 in W 4.34 in D 4.73 in
Spot Pendant Lamp Ceramic Base Pink with black Modern Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic or glass base. The orbs are
Ceramic, Glass
Spot Pendant Lamp Ceramic Base Pink Modern Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic or glass base. The orbs are
Ceramic, Glass
$590 / item
H 11.23 in W 4.34 in D 4.73 in
Spot Pendant Lamp Ceramic Base Yellow with black Modern Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic or glass base. The orbs are
Ceramic, Glass
$4,875
H 21 in Dm 19 in
1960s Grand Hollywood Regency Austrian Cut Crystal Whimsical Chandelier by Palwa
Located in Opa Locka, FL
tones of Amethyst Crystal, There are dozens of large cut crystal Sphere type Orbs that just float. There
Crystal
Rare Italian 1950s Sputnik Chandelier in Red Enamel & Brass by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
a red orb at its centre, from which six curved arms are arranged, suggesting the orbits of
Brass
$1,509 / item
H 4.34 in W 22.05 in D 4.34 in
Modern Horizontal Pendant Light with Ceramic Base White with black Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic or
Ceramic, Glass
$1,354 / item
H 4.34 in W 22.05 in D 4.34 in
Modern Horizontal Pendant Light with Ceramic Base – White – Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic or
Ceramic, Glass
$1,354 / item
H 4.34 in W 22.05 in D 4.34 in
Modern Horizontal Pendant Light with Ceramic Base – Yellow – Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic or
Ceramic, Glass
$1,509 / item
H 4.34 in W 22.05 in D 4.34 in
Modern Horizontal Pendant Light with Ceramic Base Yellow with black Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic or
Ceramic, Glass
$1,509 / item
H 4.34 in W 22.05 in D 4.34 in
Modern Horizontal Pendant Light with Ceramic Base – Pink with black Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic or
Ceramic, Glass
Unique Art Deco Chandelier with star-shaded shades, France 1930s
Located in Beograd, RS
detailing. Each shade is formed as a faceted geometric orb, creating a dynamic interplay of light and
Rope, Glass
$1,354 / item
H 4.34 in W 22.05 in D 4.34 in
Modern Horizontal Pendant Light with Ceramic Base – Brown – Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic or
Ceramic, Glass
$1,354 / item
H 4.34 in W 22.05 in D 4.34 in
Modern Horizontal Pendant Light with Ceramic Base – Pink – Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic or
Ceramic, Glass
$1,354 / item
H 4.34 in W 22.05 in D 4.34 in
Modern Horizontal Pendant Light with Ceramic Base – Swampy – Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic or
Ceramic, Glass
$1,977 / item
H 4.34 in W 22.05 in D 4.34 in
Modern Horizontal Pendant Light with Ceramic Base – Copper – Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic or
Ceramic, Glass
$1,354 / item
H 4.34 in W 22.05 in D 4.34 in
Modern Horizontal Pendant Light with Ceramic Base – Blue – Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic or
Ceramic, Glass
$1,509 / item
H 4.34 in W 22.05 in D 4.34 in
Modern Horizontal Pendant Light with Ceramic Base – Red – Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic or
Ceramic, Glass
$1,509 / item
H 4.34 in W 22.05 in D 4.34 in
Modern Horizontal Pendant Light with Ceramic Base – Black – Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic or
Ceramic, Glass
$1,354 / item
H 4.34 in W 22.05 in D 4.34 in
Modern Horizontal Pendant Light with Ceramic Base – Green – Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic or
Ceramic, Glass
Niermann Weeks Italian 18th Century Rococo Style 9-Arm Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
swag of glass beads and a bottom glass finial orb suspended by a chain (Marked: NIERMANN WEEKS)
Beads
Italian Sputnik Chandelier with Purple Murano Glass, c. 1980's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
purple Murano glass orbs. The sculptural form is anchored by a warm cream-colored central body, creating
Murano Glass
French 19th Century Gothic Style Bronze Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
brass orbs. Originally made to burn candles in a church, the chandelier has recently been cleaned
Bronze
$1,250
H 10 in Dm 10 in
Tom Dixon Minimal Blue Copper Pendant Light, Small, Limited Edition, Jeff Koons
By Tom Dixon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-age object. Copper is transformed into unapologetic orbs of pure color with a touch of Jeff Koons
Acrylic
Ceramic Floor Lamp Deep Blue Modern Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
. The light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic
Ceramic, Glass
Ceramic Base Spot Pendant Lamp White Modern Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic or
Ceramic, Glass
$590 / item
H 11.23 in W 4.34 in D 4.73 in
Ceramic Base Spot Pendant Lamp White with black Modern Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic or
Ceramic, Glass
$590 / item
H 11.23 in W 4.34 in D 4.73 in
Ceramic Base Spot Pendant Lamp Pink with black Modern Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic or
Ceramic, Glass
Ceramic Base Spot Pendant Lamp Pink Modern Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic or
Ceramic, Glass
Ceramic Floor Lamp Brown Modern Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
. The light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic
Ceramic, Glass
Ceramic Floor Lamp Crocodile Modern Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
. The light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic
Ceramic, Glass
Ceramic Base Spot Floor Lamp Copper Modern Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
. The light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic
Ceramic, Glass
Erco Large Globe Hanging Lamp
By ERCO Leuchten
Located in DOORWERTH, NL
Mid-Century Modern glasschandelier made in the 1970s. Large glass orb. Similar tot the Raak
Metal
$125,000
H 96 in Dm 60 in
Impressive and Palatial 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal 48 Light Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
central column leading down to a large gilt bronze orb, six interior lights with six exterior spears
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
$1,438 / item
H 31.11 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Ceramic Base Spot Floor Lamp Yellow with black Modern Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
. The light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic
Ceramic, Glass
Golden French 1960s Pendant Flush Light
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 1960s French polished solid brass round disc fixture with 16 solid glass orbs. Five
Brass
Ceramic Base Spot Floor Lamp Yellow Modern Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
. The light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic
Ceramic, Glass
$1,438 / item
H 31.11 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Ceramic Base Spot Floor Lamp Pink with black Modern Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
. The light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic
Ceramic, Glass
Ceramic Base Spot Floor Lamp Pink Modern Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
. The light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic
Ceramic, Glass
$1,438 / item
H 31.11 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Ceramic Base Spot Floor Lamp White with black Modern Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
. The light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic
Ceramic, Glass
Ceramic Base Spot Floor Lamp Blue Modern Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
. The light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic
Ceramic, Glass
Ceramic Base Spot Floor Lamp Green Modern Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
. The light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic
Ceramic, Glass
Ceramic Base Spot Floor Lamp Red Modern Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
. The light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic
Ceramic, Glass
Ceramic Base Spot Floor Lamp White Modern Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
. The light fixture features hand-blown glass orbs of different sizes, suspended from an elegant ceramic
Ceramic, Glass
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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