$5,859 / set
Pair Venetian Pink Glass Chandeliers. Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports pink etched glass tubes in a star shape. Weight about 60 ...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair Spectacular Venetian Pink Glass Chandeliers. Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Beautiful and huge Italian Murano Chandeliers composed of 41 splendid pink glasses that give a very elegant look. Period: 1970's Dimensions: 48,40 inches (123 cm) height ...
Metal
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Floral Venetian Chandeliers, Red, 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers, Venetian Style, Red, 1990s.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Pair Spectacular Venetian Six-Tier Felci Glass Chandeliers. Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful and huge Italian Murano chandelier composed of 52 splendid pink glasses that give a very elegant look Period: 1970s Dimensions: 55.10 inches (140 cm) height with chain, 3...
Metal
$14,061 / set
Pair Spectacular Venetian Chandeliers, Murano, 1980s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Palmette ceiling lights made by 160 Murano turquoise glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. Structure in gold colored metal. Period: late XX cen...
Metal
Mid-20th Century Spectacular Pair of Venetian Chandeliers, Murano, 1980s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Murano glass chandelier. Hand made in Murano. It made by 58 Murano crystal glasses in a gold metal frame. The chandelier has also a Murano glass ball in the end of the lamp. Mur...
Metal
Pair of Fabulous Venetian Lanterns, Murano Glass, 1980's
Located in Budapest, HU
Gorgeous, extremely rare. High quality glass. The hight indicated in the dimensions section includes the chain. The glass piece only is 35 cm high.
Metal
Pair Vintage Italian Venetian Murano Quadriedri Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage Italian sconces of Venetian or Murano origin with brass wall plates with two sockets and three levels of clear 11 inch long quadriedri (four-sided quadriedron shaped)...
Metal
Pair of Multi-Color Venetian Flower Glass Ceiling Light
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
This amazing pair of basket is made of dozen of precious Murano multi-color flower glasses. 6 x E 14 light bulbs. Available also a pair of sconces.
Blown Glass
Pair of Rare Venetian Murano Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Glass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Rare Venetian Murano Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Glass and Brass Details, circa 1900 An extraordinary and rare pair of antique Venetian bell jar lanterns, masterfully craf...
Brass
Multi-Color Venetian Flower Glass Ceiling Light Barovier&Toso, Attributed, Pair
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
This amazing pair of basket is made of dozen of precious Murano multi-color flower glasses. 6 x E 14 light bulbs. Available also a pair of sconces.
Blown Glass
Vintage Pair of Venetian Murano Pendant Lights Mouthblown Glass into Iron Frames
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful, practical size and great condition pair of Venetian, art glass pendants. If you are looking for a rare and stylish pair of Murano fixtures to grace your home then these h...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
$16,405 / item
Pair Majestic Venetian Murano Ceiling Light
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Majestic Venetian ceiling light realized in pure Murano glass consists of an incredible number of leaves. The structure is plated with gold. 18 lights spread a magical light. Me...
Murano Glass
$7,030 / set
Pair Majestic Venetian Ceiling lights. Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Realized in pure Murano glass consists of an incredible number of leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. 10 E27 lights spread a magical light. The length of the three chains is shipped...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Rare Pair of Venetian Mouth Blown Clear Glass in Wrought Iron Frame Pendants
Located in Lisse, NL
These handcrafted and stylish pendants are in mint condition. This pair of single light, Italian pendants is very beautiful, both in shape and in color. The stunning clear glass is ...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Pair Venetian Ceiling lights by Valentina Planta. Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
“Petali” Flush Mount — Valentina Planta Conceived and created by Valentina Planta, this spectacular flush mount is a true luminous sculpture in pure Murano glass. A multitude of lar...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair Venetian Ceiling lights by Valentina Planta. Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
“Petali” Flush Mount — Valentina Planta Conceived and created by Valentina Planta, this spectacular flush mount is a true luminous sculpture in pure Murano glass. A multitude of lar...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair Venetian Ceiling lights by Valentina Planta. Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
“Petali” Flush Mount — Valentina Planta Conceived and created by Valentina Planta, this spectacular flush mount is a true luminous sculpture in pure Murano glass. A multitude of lar...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Venetian Magic Lanterns, Pair of Elegant Murano Pendants, 1980's
Located in Budapest, HU
Venetian Murano Glass Lanterns. The glass is in excellent condition. The hight indicated in the dimensions section includes the chain. The hight of the glass part only is 30 cm.
Metal
Pair of Venetian Peach Glass and Brass Leaves Pendant Chandeliers
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Pair of Venetian peach glass and brass leaves pendant chandeliers attributed to Veronese.
Brass
Unavailable
H 66.93 in Dm 53.94 in
Pair of Large Venetian Opaque and Coloured Glass Fifteen-Light Chandelier
By Murano 5
Located in London, GB
A pair of large Venetian opaque and colored glass fifteen-light chandelier, the s-shaped branches with frilled opaque shades and polychrome flower heads and foliage issuing from a ce...
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 76.78 in Dm 39.38 in
Pair of Extra Large Chandelier with Venetian Crystal Glasses, Italy, 1960
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of extra-large chandelier with Venetian crystal glasses, Italy, 1960.
Metal
Unavailable
H 48.43 in Dm 41.34 in
Pair of Venetian Clear, Pink and Blue Colored Glass Fifteen-Light Chandeliers
Located in London, GB
A pair of Venetian clear, pink and blue colored glass fifteen-light chandeliers, with S-scroll arms and foliage issuing from a central stem hung with colored glass bell flowers.
Glass
Unavailable
H 40.56 in Dm 40.16 in
Pair of Venetian Clear and White Spiral Decorated Glass Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A pair of Venetian clear and white spiral decorated glass eight-light chandeliers, with S-scroll arms and foliage issuing from a central stem hung with bell flowers.
Glass
Unavailable
H 23.23 in Dm 24.41 in
Pair of Venetian Clear, Pink and Blue Colored Glass Twin Branch Wall Light
Located in London, GB
A pair of Venetian clear, pink and blue colored glass twin branch wall lights, with S-scroll arms, foliage and colored glass bell flowers.
Glass
Pair of High Style Venetian Glass Spiral Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of two tone chandeliers in clear and turquoise crystal. Available as pair or individually; price is for each.
Chrome
Pair of Venetian Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
Pair if 1930's Venetian glass chandeliers with 8 arms each. 41" drop & 39" diameter.
Pair of Venetian style Chandeliers
Located in North Miami, FL
A great pair of Venetian style lanters having a beautifully patina to the giltmetal frame. Frosted glass panels which have probably been replaced.
Metal
Venetian Snowflake Chandelier (Pair available)
Located in New York, NY
The ultimate Murano glass starburst/sputnik chandelier.Nine light sources.Chrome frame and ceiling pole(not shown in picture).Body is 30"x 30" Ceiling height can be adjusted.Original...
Chrome
Pair of Venetian Chandelier, 1940s Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Venetian chandelier - eight arms of lights - Electrification has been restored. The whole come from a Brussel's restaurant which has been destroyed since 1958. Two pairs available -...
Metal
Sold
H 28.35 in Dm 37.41 in
Pair Large 1970s Italian Venetian Glass Gilt 24-Bulb Belle Epoque Chandeliers
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
An outrageous pair of Venetian glass chandeliers of large proportions hand painted with gold and black decoration.
Aluminum
Sold
H 27.56 in Dm 33.47 in
Pair of Venetian Murano Clear and White Glass Chandeliers, Italy, circa 1970s
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Large 21 lights Vintage 1970s Venetian Murano clear and white glass chandeliers, impressive pair available with 114 pieces of glass each.
Chrome
Very rare pair of Venetian Barovier Medusa chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
The Medusa style by Ercole Barovier features spiny nubs of glass. The main body of these chandeliers is flecked in gold. The floral-motif tops and the spiny bottom are clear. The ove...
Glass
Pair of Venetian Murano Glass Ceiling Light
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Realized in pure Murano glass each ceiling consist of an incredible number of leaves. The structure is plated with gold 36 lights spread a magical light.
Metal
Pair of Caged Venetian Lantern in Murano Reticello Glass, 1940s
By Venini
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Stunning Pair of Caged Venetian Lantern in Murano Reticello Glass. Manufactured in the glass blowing capital of the world in Murano. These gorgeous pair feature a single bulb constru...
Murano Glass
Pair of Vintage Venetian Lanterns
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of vintage Venetian lanterns made with hand blown glass in a smoked, amber color with a gilt metal artisanal structure. They have been newly wired to fit US standards.
Blown Glass
Pair of Venetian Murano Amethyst Caged Glass Pendant or Lantern Ceiling Lights
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Italian Venetian wire cage amethyst color (pale purple) glass and brass finish metal pendant or lantern lights. Each fixture uses one 60-watt "A" base bulb Newly wi...
Metal
Spectacular Pair of Venetian Murano Ceiling Lights
Located in Budapest, HU
Realized in pure Murano glass, each chandelier consist of an incredible number of leaves. The structure is plated with gold. Eighteen lights spread a magical light. Measures: Diamete...
Murano Glass
Pair of Venetian Snowflake Wall Sconces / Flush Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A great wall light of flush mounted chandelier composed of a polished nickel fixture with murano glass prisms.Price is for each. 6 available
Nickel
Hand Blown Venetian Glass Wall Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of Superb Venetian Glass and Gilt Chandelier Wall Lights A truly rare and outstanding pair of wall lights, the lights are hand made in Venetian glass and highlighted with gol...
Glass
Pair of Venetian Glass Snowflake Chandeliers, 1970
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious, rare, 1970s snowflake Sputnik light composed of a polished chrome sphere body and thick solid Murano glass obelisk shaped elements. The textured glass resembled ice. Twe...
Chrome
Pair of Seguso Venetian Murano Amethyst Glass Pendant Lights
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of Venetian Seguso glass lanterns/pendant lights. They feature spectacular amethyst colored handblown glass which is surrounded by a gold metal cage. They are currently togeth...
Metal
Pair of Venetian Murano Pendant Lights Mouthblown Blue Glass into Iron Frames
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful, practical size and great condition pair of Venetian, art glass chandeliers. If you are looking for a rare and stylish pair of Murano fixtures to grace your home then thes...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Sold
H 31.9 in Dm 11 in
Large Pair of Victorian Style Mouthblown Glass Venetian Pendant Light Fixtures
Located in Lisse, NL
Pair of large, midcentury made and great condition light fixtures. This pair of Venetian pendants is the largest we ever had the pleasure of offering and they both are in excellent ...
Iron
Sold
H 18.5 in Dm 8.7 in
Antique Pair of Venetian Murano Pendant Lights Mouthblown Glass into Iron Frames
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful, practical size and mint condition pair of antique Venetian, art glass pendants. If you are looking for a rare and stylish pair of Murano fixtures to grace your home the...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Sold
H 33.47 in Dm 9.06 in
Italian Mid-Century Pair of Venetian Glass Reticello Lantern by Venini, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Wonderful pair of Venetian lanterns, which were handmade during the 1950s at Venini in Murano. The pure white "reticello" glass is blown in metal cage. The lantern have a glass lid...
Metal, Brass
Large Pair of Venetian Pendants, Mouth Blown Amber Glass in Wrought Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
These large size & marvelous shape mouth blown pendants / chandeliers are in near-mint condition. To give you a better idea of the unique size of this striking, frosted glass Murano...
Wrought Iron
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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