Murano Amber Glass "Parasol" Sputnik- Style Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Hand-blown Murano glass Sputnik-style chandelier with amber glass "Parasol" mounted discs and
Brass
William IV Cut-Glass Twelve-Light Chandelier by Perry & Co, 1840
By Perry & Co
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
& Co. supplied the nine 'inverted parasol' chandeliers in the Music Room of the Royal Pavilion
Cut Glass
Parasol Pendant 34 inch
By Hilliard Lamps
Located in Arcata, CA
interesting forms. The Parasol pendant was designed by Noel in 2004. Since then the Parasol has been
Bronze
Isla Oversized Japanese Paper Parasol Pendant by Tennant New York
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
parasol, with seaweed-green lambskin, brass, and brown leather accents. It’s finished with unlacquered
Brass
$2,555 / item
H 15 in Dm 32 in
Indoor/Outdoor Hanging Pendant Light Made from Vintage 1950s Japanese Parasol
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
coast. We've made quite a few lamps out of antique parasols over the years, but this is our first
Brass
66 inch Grand Parasol Pendant Hand Crafted with Glass and Bronze
By Hilliard Lamps
Located in Arcata, CA
The Grand Parasol is the most ornate and intricate fixture we craft! Measure: 66 inch. Made of
Bronze
Parasol Brick & Nature Pendel Jore Copenhagen
Located in København N, DK
Only made for Europe electricity! The Parasol lamp is inspired by striped parasols by the beach in
Metal
Parasol Black & Nature Pendel Jore Copenhagen
Located in København N, DK
Only made for Europe electricity! The Parasol lamp is inspired by striped parasols by the beach in
Metal
Tiffany Studios New York "Parasol" Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York "Parasol" chandelier. The shade consists of multi-toned yellow, red and
Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Metal Leaf Parasol Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
Hollywood Regency style gilt metal chandelier in shape of a parasol composed of multiple rows of
Metal
French Art Deco Pewter Gilt Metal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Art Deco pewter gilt metal "parasol" chandelier from the 1920's
Metal
Victorian Parasol Earrings of Garnet and 15ct Gold
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
earrings seductively hiding a cabochon garnet teardrop under a parasol of gold fringe. A small diamond
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold
Enormous Wicker Parasol Ceiling Light
Located in Hastings, GB
Hand Crafted Wicker and Willow ceiling light of enormous proportions (170 cm Wide), this stunning pendant light has been rewired and fitted with large gold edison bayonet lamp holder...
Brass
1950s Rattan Wicker Parasol Cluster Chandelier
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Unique vintage chandelier made of a cluster of 6 rattan parasols (each 18 inches across
Rattan
Vintage Parasol Pendant Light With Blue Stained Glass Shade
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage pendent Light with Card Attached. Brass Toned Hardware Glass is in Great Condition with no Cracks. Fully Functional. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimen...
Glass
Fortuny Hanging Silk "Parasol" Chandelier - Two Available
By Fortuny
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lovely lamp dates from the 1980's, and was recently removed from its' original Hollywood home. The shade is a stenciled silk, stretched over a wire frame. Multiple braided cords...
$3,000 / item
H 21.65 in Dm 19.68 in
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light in Black and White for Astep
By Astep, Flos, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp in black and white for Astep Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who appl...
Aluminum
Custom Coquillage Plaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom Coquillage plaster fixture. Please note this fixture can be customized in different sizes. Lead time is 10-12 weeks. Please inquire. NOTE: We highly recommend that our plas...
Plaster
$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
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$8,270 / set
H 23.63 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in
Brass and Alabaster Curved and Long Wall Sconces by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
New wall sconces by Glustin Luminaires, made of a single rounded and curved carved alabaster piece sat on a light bronze-finish brass backplate. Due to the nature of the alabaste...
Alabaster, Brass
$567 / item
H 80.71 in W 64.97 in D 0.4 in
Large hand quilted patchwork bed quilt made from organic cotton
By granite + smoke
Located in London, London
'Large grid' hand made quilt 100% Organic cotton quilts hand made in short runs by a small family run artisan studio in India. Made using GOTS certified fabric which is screen print...
Cotton, Organic Material
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
$5,621Sale Price|25% Off
H 118 in W 28 in D 28 in
Art Deco Revival Monumental Brass Etched Glass Hanging Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage Art Deco Revival monumental hanging light fixture or chandelier comprised of six glass “wing” panels with etched details, brass ferrule, shaft, brackets, and a ne...
Brass
$3,393Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7.75 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconces
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris patinated outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed ...
Metal
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
$1,950 / item
H 13 in W 10.5 in D 5.25 in
Galvanized Metal and Glass Outdoor Wall Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant form with two swinging glass doors and painted back plate. Made in italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not ...
Iron
$2,311Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.7 in Dm 29.5 in
Small 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imaginatio...
Metal, Iron
$59,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 120 in W 48.5 in D 24.5 in
French Empire Revival 19th Century Giltwood Carved Figural Console and Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French Empire Revival 19th century giltwood and Gesso carved figural console table with matching mirror. The "D" shaped top console raised by a pair of seated winged sphinxes ...
Marble
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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