Paris Holophane
1950s Glass Globe Pendants by Holophane, Paris, France
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1950s Glass Pendant Globe by Holophane, Paris, France.
Weight: 3.80 kg / 8.4 lb
Priced per
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Grey Vintage Industrial Clear Glass Pendant Lamps by Holophane, Paris
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant lamp by Holophane Paris
Grey metal shade with clear glass
Brass top
weight 1.90
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Copper Vintage Industrial Clear Striped Glass Pendant Lamp by Holophane Paris
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant lamp by Holophane Paris
Grey metal shade with clear striped / holophane glass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Aluminum
Beige Vintage Industrial Clear Striped Glass Pendant Lamps by Holophane Paris
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant lamp by Holophane Paris
Beige metal shade with clear striped / holophane glass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Holophane Globe Pendant from Paris Streetlight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful original set of Holophane street lights from Paris. Glass illuminates beautifully. Newly
Category
Vintage 1970s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960
Located in Almelo, NL
Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960
This original Holophane pendant light
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960
Located in Almelo, NL
Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960
This original Holophane pendant light
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern streetlight from France. These were used throughout Paris and the Normandy
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960 24x Available.
Located in Almelo, NL
Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960
This exceptional Holophane
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in Dm 15.75 in
Rare XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960
This exceptional extra
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960 Set/24x
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960
This exceptional extra
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Holophane Glass Street Lamp Converted to Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an original 1960s Paris globe Holophane streetlight from Paris, France now turned into a
Category
Late 20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Verlys France Art Deco Opalescent Glass Lidded Box with Butterflies Decor
By Verlys Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
the Art Nouveau period. Produced by Les Verreries d'Art Verlys & des Hanots—S.A. Holophane, Paris
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Verlys France Art Deco Frosted Glass Centerpiece Bowl, 1930s
By Verlys Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Verreries d'Art Verlys & des Hanots - S.A. Holophane, Paris, this large-scale glass bowl bears the molded
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Recent Sales
Paris Holophane Globe Streetlight ‘Top and Bottom in Fiber’, France, circa 1950
By Holophane
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Old Holophane streetlight from Paris, glass globe in prismatic glass, top and bottom surfaces are
Category
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Reeded Glass, Fiberglass
H 23.63 in Dm 19.69 in
Holophane Paris France Glass Factory Pendant Lights, 1960s
By Holophane
Located in Roubaix, FR
Industrial glass and iron original Holophane pendant lamps rewired E27 all power screw bulbs
Category
Vintage 1960s French Industrial Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Holophane Paris Ceiling Light, Openwork Hooping, Polished Aluminium, circa 1950
By Holophane
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Old “Holophane Paris” lights, made with aluminium, very pretty mercury glass inside with geometric
Category
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
Large Pendant Holophane Pool Light Metal and Glass, 1960s
By Holophane
Located in Roubaix, FR
lights of 47.24 inches ( 120 cm) "Holophane Paris" printed on glass slabs. 2 hoocks on the top to hang it
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Set of Three Paris Holophane Hanging Lights
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
trio of polished aluminium hanging lights stamped "Paris holophane", original glass shades and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Green Vintage Industrial Clear Striped Glass Pendant Lamps by Holophane Paris
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant lamp by Holophane Paris
Green metal shade with clear striped / holophane glass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Grey Vintage Industrial Clear Striped Glass Pendant Lamp by Holophane, Paris
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant lamp by Holophane Paris
Grey metal shade with clear and frosted holophane glass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Green Vintage Industrial Clear Striped Glass Pendant Lamps by Holophane Paris
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant lamp by Holophane Paris
Green metal shade with clear striped / holophane glass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Grey Vintage Industrial Clear Striped Glass Pendant Lamp by Holophane, Paris
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant lamp by Holophane Paris
Grey metal shade with clear and frosted holophane glass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Grey Vintage Industrial Striped Frosted Glass Pendant Lamp by Holophane, Paris
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant lamp by Holophane Paris
Grey metal shade with clear and frosted holophane glass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 15.75 in Dm 10.24 in
Grey Vintage Industrial Clear Striped Glass Pendant Lamp by Holophane, Paris
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant lamp by Holophane Paris.
Grey metal shade with clear striped / holophane glass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Beige Vintage Industrial Clear Striped Glass Pendant Lamp by Holophane Paris
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant lamp by Holophane Paris
Beige metal shade with clear striped / holophane glass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Grey Vintage Industrial Clear Striped Glass Pendant Lamp by Holophane, Paris
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant lamp by Holophane Paris
Grey metal shade with clear striped / holophane glass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Fluted Glass Hanging Light by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful Holophane Paris pendant with it's typical prismatic glass.
The pendant had a new
Category
Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
lamps across Paris
- Made by Holophane, France
- French ~ 1950s
- 40cm wide x 50cm tall
Condition
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
on the tops of street lamps across Paris
- Made by Holophane, France
- French, 1950s
- Measures: 40cm
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Originally used on the tops of street lamps across Paris
- Made by Holophane, France
- French, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Originally used on the tops of street lamps across Paris
- Made by Holophane, France
- French, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
Large American Holophane Pendant Lights, circa 1920s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
, between Rouen and Paris, where Holophane SA is still located.
Holophane comprised a U.S. entity
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
Extra Large Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
street lamps across Paris
- Made by Holophane, France
- French ~ 1950s
- 50cm wide x 55cm tall
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
Extra Large Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
on the tops of street lamps across Paris
- Made by Holophane, France
- French, 1950s
- Measures
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
White Holophane Clear Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Wall Lamp Scone
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large Industrial wall / ceiling lamp by Holophane Paris no 3415-32
Metal back plate with white
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Milk Glass
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in
Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light by Holophanem Paris France
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Glass lamp by Holophane, Paris, France.
Porcelain holder. 2 meter black wire.
Weight: 6.40 kg
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
lamps across Paris
- Made by Holophane, France
- French, 1950s
- Measures: 50cm wide x 55cm tall
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
lamps across, Paris
- Made by Holophane, France
- French, 1950s
- Measures: 40cm wide x 50cm tall
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
French Art Deco Verlys Glass Plate "Les Disques"
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
in 1934 by Les Verreries d'Art Verlys & des Hanots - S.A. Holophane, Paris. Signed Verlys, France
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Verlys France Art Deco Frosted Glass Centerpiece Bowl, 1930s
By Verlys Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Holophane, Paris, this large-scale glass bowl bears the molded signature of Verlys France on its side
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
1960s Paris Holophane Globe Street Pendant Light Qty Available
By Holophane
Located in New York, NY
This Holophane Paris Street light, transformed into a mesmerizing light fixture, is a captivating
Category
Vintage 1960s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
1960s Paris Holophane Globe Streetlight Turned Pendant Street Light
By Holophane
Located in New York, NY
This is an original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane street light from Paris, France now turned
Category
Vintage 1960s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Grey Vintage Industrial Striped Frosted Glass Pendant Lamp by Holophane, Paris
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant lamp by Holophane Paris
Grey metal shade with clear and frosted holophane glass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 15.75 in Dm 10.24 in
Beige Vintage Industrial Clear Striped Glass Pendant Lamp by Holophane Paris
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant lamp by Holophane Paris
Beige metal shade with clear striped / holophane glass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Beige Vintage Industrial Clear Striped Glass Pendant Lamp by Holophane Paris
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant lamp by Holophane Paris
Beige metal shade with clear striped / holophane glass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Xl Large Holophane Paris Street Pendant Light, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
This is an large original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane street light from Paris, France now
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Lights, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
This is an original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane street light from Paris, France now turned
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
XL Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Lights, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
This is a large original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane Street light from Paris, France now
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
XL Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Lights, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
This is a large original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane Street light from Paris, France now
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
XL Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Lights, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
This is a large original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane Street light from Paris, France now
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Privat Offer nr 2 ADAM !! Holophane Paris Street Pendant Light, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
offer !!!
invoice #2
4 National Gallery Prague sconces and
10 Paris Streetlamp Holophane
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
lamps across Paris
- Made by Holophane, France
- French, 1950s
- Measures: 40cm wide x 50cm tall
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Paris Holophane Globe Streetlight ‘Top and Bottom in Fiber’, France, circa 1950
By Holophane
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Old Holophane streetlight from Paris, glass globe in prismatic glass, top and bottom surfaces are
Category
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Reeded Glass, Fiberglass
H 23.63 in Dm 19.69 in
Paris Holophane Globe Streetlight ‘Top and Bottom in Fiber’, France, circa 1950
By Holophane
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Old Holophane streetlight from Paris, glass globe in prismatic glass, top and bottom surfaces are
Category
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Reeded Glass, Fiberglass
H 23.63 in Dm 19.69 in L 23.63 in
Paris Holophane Globe Streetlight, circa 1950-1959, France
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Old Holophane streetlight from Paris, glass globe in prismatic glass, top and bottom surfaces are
Category
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
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Paris Holophane For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic paris holophane available at 1stDibs. Each paris holophane for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and art glass. Your living room may not be complete without a paris holophane — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A paris holophane is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made paris holophane over the years, but those crafted by Holophane are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Paris Holophane?
A paris holophane can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,475, while the lowest priced sells for $465 and the highest can go for as much as $4,500.
Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
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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