Grande Modernist Italian Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier, Italian, from the Veneto region with multiple ivory steel lacquered orbs connected with
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Steel
Grande Modernist Italian Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier, Italian, from the Veneto region with multiple ivory steel lacquered orbs connected with
Brass, Steel
Mid Century Modern Black & White Lucite Floral Chandelier / Pendant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
column adorned with four stems with flower heads, leading to a 15-inch-diameter orb made of black and
Chrome
Early 20th Century English Regency Style Waterfall Crystal Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
intricately faceted prisms, bowls, and orbs, producing an extraordinary display of brilliance and sparkle
Crystal
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with opaque pink coral colored Murano glass orbs, mounted on bronzed frame
Murano Glass
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with transparent pink coral colored Murano glass orbs, mounted on bronzed frame
Murano Glass
Hollywood Regency Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Ball Form Swan Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
illumination and energy. From the orb extend six gilt bronze arms modeled as swans with gracefully curved necks
Bronze
Chandelier A288 by Sergio Asti per Candle , ITA 70’S
By Sergio Asti, Candle
Located in Padova, IT
, 1970. An opaline glass orb with a lipped center ring allows for the brushed nickel shade to gently rest
Metal
$1,503
H 32.29 in Dm 16.15 in
Scandinavian Modern Chandelier by Svend Mejlstrøm for Mejlstrøm Belysning, 1960s
By Mejlstrøm Belysning, Svend Mejlstrøm
Located in Asaa, DK
. Five armed vintage chandelier in brass with five smoked glass orbs. Arms are mounted around a central
Brass
$4,475 / set
H 33.5 in Dm 16 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers in Frosted Glass, Black Enamel & Chrome
Located in New York, NY
. They offer two oblate spherical forms (like compacted orbs) with atomic channel detailing
Enamel, Chrome
Nuvola Five-Light
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Milan, IT
by a bent brass tube, accented with a hand blown glass orb and a wooden stopper with strands of
Other, Brass
Nuvola Single Light Pendant
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Milan, IT
and the lower side accented with a hand-blown glass orb. A wooden stopper with strands of horsehair
Brass, Other
Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Murano Glass and Brass Italian Chandelier
Located in Ibiza, Spain
fixed to a central brass lacquered orb. It is designed to accommodate twenty-four light bulbs, each
Brass
$11,364
H 14.18 in Dm 45.28 in
Murano Glass Chandelier with Delicate White Shades and Gilded Accents from 20th
Located in Villaverla, IT
from clear Murano glass, punctuated by delicately formed orbs and textures. Radiating outwards are
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
$9,929
H 55.12 in W 43.31 in D 41.34 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Sputnik Murano Glass and Brass Italian Chandelier
Located in Madrid, ES
orb. Light bulbs that are fixed to the central orb. Made in Italy. Our main target is customer
Brass
$3,500 / item


+ 1 moreH 25 in W 24 in D 14 in
Ellipse Mobile Pendant LED Kinetic Sculpture with Blown Glass and Brass Rings
By Aurora Lampworks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
age. The concentric rings can be spun and reconfigured, inviting play and whimsy. The central orb
Brass
Modern Italian Glass Silver Leaf Chandelier by MarCo Pagnoncelli
By Marco Pagnoncelli
Located in Austin, TX
texture and sheen. A handmade silver mesh orb protects the bulb. The chain can be adjusted for height
Silver Leaf
Opera Prima Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier 'Eel Green Glass'
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
16 orbs hand blown in hunter green Glass glass are assembled on a steel frame with a gun metal
Art Glass
$201
H 8.67 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
1950's New Old Stock Pineapple Shaped Pendant Lamps - Small Batch Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
original Bakelite (self insulated) and simply screw into the pineapple shaped glass orb. Each lamp has been
Steel
Chandelier
Located in Seattle, WA
Beautifully detailed six-arm chandelier highlighted with large crystal orb.
English Brass Six-Arm Chandelier
Located in Woodbury, CT
arms with knobbed centers. Stem is finished with orbs and a finial.
Brass
Anna Karlin Findings Light
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
alongside a handblown glass orb and a glass teardrop within a perforated metal shade. Materials: brass
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Rare Ceiling Light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
oval glass orb is caged by enameled rods throughout the body of this pendant. The rods are black
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Tom Dixon Minimal Large Blue Copper Pendant Light, Limited Edition
By Tom Dixon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
object. Copper is transformed into unapologetic orbs of pure color. No longer in production / limited
Acrylic
$10,946
H 66.93 in Dm 55.12 in
Mid Century Style Sputnik Lamp, Murano Glass and Brass Italian Chandelier
Located in Ibiza, Spain
fixed to a central brass lacquered orb. Bulbs are coming from the brass rods ends and hidden between the
Brass
French Circa 1900 Bronze and Oversized Quartz Crystal Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
finial orb in rock crystal. This is a stunning and rare fixture.
Quartz, Bronze
$15,457
H 17.72 in Dm 29.93 in
Gino Sarfatti chandelier Model 2042/9 produced by Arteluce, Italy, 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
and manufactured by Arteluce in Italy during the 1960s. A glowing orb encased in a metal ring
Aluminum
$201
H 9.06 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
1950's New Old Stock Striped Mottled Cylinder Pendant Lamps - Single Lamp
Located in Hook, Hampshire
original Bakelite (self insulated) and simply screw into the striped glass orb. Each lamp has been cleaned
Metal
$201 / item
H 8.67 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
1950's New Old Stock Striped Mottled Pineapple Shaped Pendant Lamps - Good Qty
Located in Hook, Hampshire
glass orb. Each lamp has been cleaned and restored. Listing is for one lamp. Each lamp is individually
Art Glass
$201 / item
H 9.85 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
1950's New Old Stock Clear Barrel Pendant Lamps - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
original Bakelite (self insulated) and simply screw into the clear glass orb. Each lamp has been cleaned
Art Glass
$201 / item
H 11.03 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
1950's New Old Stock Mottled Light Tint Barrel Pendant Lamps - Quantity Availabl
Located in Hook, Hampshire
tops are original Bakelite (self insulated) and simply screw into the mottled and tinted glass orb
Metal
$382 / set
H 11.82 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
1950's New Old Stock Clear Mottled Cylinder Pendant Lamps - Unique Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
original Bakelite (self insulated) and simply screw into the mottled glass orb. Each lamp has been cleaned
Art Glass
$6,986 / item
H 47 in Dm 23.6 in
'Drops 3 Piece' by Marc Wood. Handmade Brass Ring Lamps, Opal Glass Shades
Located in London, GB
modular collection is comprised of whitened crystal glass orbs, fastened to delicate brass rings. The
Brass
$1,857 / item
H 14.1 in W 13.3 in D 3.9 in
'Drops Pendant Small' by Marc Wood. Handmade Brass Ring Lamps, Opal Glass Shades
Located in London, GB
modular collection is comprised of whitened crystal glass orbs, fastened to delicate brass rings. The
Brass
$2,296 / item
H 18.9 in W 18.9 in D 4.3 in
'Drops Pendant Large' by Marc Wood. Handmade Brass Ring Lamps, Opal Glass Shades
Located in London, GB
modular collection is comprised of whitened crystal glass orbs, fastened to delicate brass rings. The
Brass
$11,143 / item
H 78.7 in Dm 25.6 in
'Drops 5 Piece' by Marc Wood. Handmade Brass Ring Lamps, Opal Glass Shades
Located in London, GB
modular collection is comprised of whitened crystal glass orbs, fastened to delicate brass rings. The
Brass
$17,900
H 36 in Dm 30 in
Hollywood Regency Antique French Ball Form Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
to refract light across its surface. Four gilt bronze swan-form arms project outward from the orb
Crystal, Bronze
$18,475
H 52 in Dm 44 in
Modernist Brass Starburst Chandelier w/ Clear, Smoked & Graphite Glass Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
handblown Murano glass obelisks in translucent, smoked and graphite hues exploding from a central orb. The
Brass
Italian Gold Murano Glass and Satin Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
glass infused with actual gold dust radiating from a satin brass orb suspended from a matching chain and
14k Gold
$4,000
H 16.5 in Dm 24 in
Stylish French Art Deco Six-Light Chrome Chandelier with Stacked Glass Spheres
By Jacques Adnet
Located in San Francisco, CA
; attributed to Jacques Adnet; the central supports of graduated glass orbs all emanating six deeply scrolled
French 1950's Four Arm Chandelier in Copper & Turquoise Aluminum
Located in Hanover, MA
style articulating turquoise enameled aluminum diabolo cones emanating from a central orb.
Aluminum, Copper
$8,475
H 38.5 in Dm 28 in
Modernist Polished Brass Sputnik w/ Handblown Murano Translucent Orbital Points
Located in New York, NY
translucent glass points. These orbs alternate between plain translucent glass, and clear glass filled with
Brass
$500 / item
H 60 in Dm 6 in
Kadur Drizzle Blown Glass Kitchen Islands, Bars, or Hallways Pendant by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
orb of each Kadur pendant is filled with drizzled glass fibers, which are then encased within a
Metal
$9,410 / item
H 60 in Dm 30 in
Kadur Drizzle 19 Bundle Blown Glass Chandelier for Foyer or Entryway by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. UL listed. Glass Pendant Measures: 6" The center orb of each Kadur pendant is filled with drizzled
Metal
$9,430 / item
H 120 in Dm 30 in
Nimbus 19 Blown Glass Pendant Chandelier for Foyer or Entryway by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Glass pendant measures: 4"/5"/6". The Nimbus pendant is a smooth blown glass orb with a subtle
Glass
Mid-Century Murano, Six Light Spheroid Chandelier by Dino Martens
By Dino Martens
Located in San Francisco, CA
long shaft of stacked glass orbs above a spheroid body emanating six scrolled arms; of white striated
Mid-Century "Medusa" Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Norwalk, CT
gooseneck-style arms emanating from a central brass orb. Each arm can be independently moved and positioned
Metal, Brass
$11,580 / item
H 72 in W 48 in D 18 in
Nimbus 22 Blown Glass Pendant Chandelier for Dining Room or Kitchen by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. UL listed. Glass pendant measures: 5"/6"/7" The Nimbus pendant is a smooth blown glass orb with a
Glass
Handcrafted Moroccan Gilt Metal Pendant, North Africa
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Gilt metal orb pendant handcrafted by skilled artisans in Morocco, North Africa. Amazing metal
Metal
Large Bronze Chandelier in the Rococo Manner
Located in London, GB
in a large flattened orb and from which the twelve scrolling, acanthus clad branches emanate. A
Bronze
Giant 60-Arm Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Giant Sputnik chandelier with 60 arms radiating from a central orb. Finished in oil rubbed bronze
Brass, Iron
Grand Saturno Pendant Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
and two polished brass half orbs. 20 light sources which make a sun pattern when lit. The 20 LED tube
Brass
$560 / item
H 60 in Dm 6 in
Kadur Drizzle Blown Glass Kitchen Islands, Bars, or Hallways Pendant by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
orb of each Kadur pendant is filled with drizzled glass fibers, which are then encased within a
Metal
$9,410 / item
H 60 in Dm 30 in
Kadur Frost 19 Bundle Blown Glass Chandelier for Foyer or Entryway by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Size: 6". UL listed. The center orb of each Kadur frost pendant is frosted, and encased within a
Metal
$640 / item
H 60 in Dm 8 in
Kadur Drizzle Blown Glass Kitchen Islands, Bars, or Hallways Pendant by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
orb of each Kadur pendant is filled with drizzled glass fibers, which are then encased within a
Metal
Anna Karlin Arc Light
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Comprised of a beautifully tapered arc held in perfect balance by a white glass orb and our
Steel
$14,475
H 23 in W 71 in D 41 in
Modernist Brass Snowflake Chandelier with 24-Karat Gold Hand Blown Murano Globes
Located in New York, NY
an organic branch-like form in brass capped at each of the ends with hand blown Murano glass orbs of
Gold, Brass
1950's Large Bullicante Smoked Glass Barrel Lamp
Located in Hook, Hampshire
bullicante glass. The molten clear glass orb is hot rolled rapidly infusing air bubbles into the cooling
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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