$34,795 / item
Clouds of Balloton Spheres Chandelier in Purple Glass
By Simoeng
Located in Milan, IT
This chandelier showcases the traditional ballotton technique in amethyst and pink Murano glass. It is suspended from a matte gold metal frame, measuring 100 cm in diameter and heigh...
Metal
Art Deco Purple Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Purple Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model T603 Pendant, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hans-Agne Jakobsson purple/pink fringe pendant, 1970s. Produced in Sweden by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB
Brass
$4,032Sale Price / item|20% Off
Antique Colorful Bell Jar Lanterns in Purple
Located in New York, NY
Three different color bell jar lanterns with brass details. Stunning pigment like cobalt can be dated back as far as 1802, making these ceiling fixtures even more extrordinary. Me...
Brass
$2,312Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ballroom Molecule Black/Purple Chandelier Black Base
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us The ballroom molecule chandelier features five spheres, available in different translucent hues, they merge in a unique atom shape to form a dazzling...
Brass
$2,312Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ballroom Molecule Gold/Purple Chandelier Gold Base
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us The ballroom molecule chandelier features five spheres, available in different translucent hues, they merge in a unique atom shape to form a dazzling...
Brass
$4,030 / item
Sbarlusc Pendant Lamp by Luce Tu
By LuceTu
Located in Geneve, CH
Sbarlusc pendant lamp by Luce Tu. Dimensions: 71.4 x 35-75 cm. Materials: brass and glass
Brass
$4,030 / item
Sbarlusc Pendant Lamp by Luce Tu
By LuceTu
Located in Geneve, CH
Sbarlusc pendant lamp by Luce Tu. Dimensions: 71.4 x 35-75 cm. Materials: brass and glass
Brass
Large Continental Antique Amethyst Purple Cut-Glass Chandelier 19th Century
Located in London, GB
amethyst pendants descend in varied lengths. The combination of pale and deep purple glass creates an
Metal
Candelabrum Purple Crystal Antique Chandelier Ceiling Lustre Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
opulence and sophistication. The purple crystals make the chandelier a symbol of lifelong love. The
Crystal, Brass
Large iGuzzini Pyramid Pendant – Height Adjustable, Plexiglass, Italy 1980
By Guzzini
Located in Dronten, NL
label This pendant is not just lighting—it’s a work of modern design, ideal for collectors or anyone
Plexiglass
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
$3,437 / item
Menegario MENSOV06 Pendant Lamp by Mazzega 1946
Located in Geneve, CH
Menegario MENSOV06 Pendant Lamp by Mazzega 1946 Dimensions: D 80 x H 105 cm. Materials: Frame
Chrome
Mid-Century Swedish Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish blown cased blue glass pendant light fixture with three interior lights, circa 1960s
Vistosi “Neverino” Murano Glass Pendant — Gae Aulenti, Italy, 1970
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Dronten, NL
An elegant and distinctive Neverino pendant designed by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi, showcasing the
Steel
Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandelier, Yellow and Purple Spheres
Located in Puglia, Puglia
, deep purple hue. Each sphere is delicately decorated with floral details in yellow Murano glass
Brass
12 Light Purple colour Classic Venetian Chandelier by Cenedese Italy
By Cenedese
Located in London, GB
An outstanding Purple colour 12 lighter Classic with a modern touch Venetian chandelier designed by
Blown Glass
$3,081 / item
Temper Double Pendant Lamp by Max Lipsey
Located in Geneve, CH
Temper Double Pendant Lamp by Max Lipsey Dimensions: D 120 x W 23 x H 22 cm. Materials: Steel. All
Steel
$3,342 / item
Temper L Pendant Lamp by Max Lipsey
Located in Geneve, CH
Temper L Pendant Lamp by Max Lipsey Dimensions: D 85 x W 45 x H 60 cm. Materials: Steel. All our
Steel
Tiffany Contemporary Hanging Lamp 30, Purple Silk, Silvered Glass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY The first one, Audrey inspired the iconic Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps. Year after year Sabrina Landini perpetuates its exceptional exper...
Brass
Antique French Iron Chandelier with Amber, Purple & Clear Crystals, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Iron Chandelier with Amber, Purple & Clear Crystals, Circa 1890.
Crystal, Iron
$3,140 / item
Soluz Mobile Pendant Lamp by Ángel Mombiedro
By Ángel Mombiedro
Located in Geneve, CH
Soluz mobile pendant lamp by Ángel Mombiedro. Measures: cm 8 x 116 x 78 (+ pole) cm. Inches 3 x
Steel
Murano Glass Chandelier, Purple and Amber, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
layers of organically shaped hand-blown glass in purple and amber hues. The glass showcases alternating
Murano Glass
Purple Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Model T601, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass and purple silk fringes. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Measure
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Light Purple Murano Glass Viola Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Sumptuous handblown Murano glass chandelier in light purple with eight branches, the perfect
Blown Glass
Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Purple and Orange Ceiling Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo ceiling lamp made of an orange and purple acrylic shade icm with
Stainless Steel, Iron
Ettore Sottsass for Vistosi Glass Pendant, Italy, 1970s
By Vistosi, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Dronten, NL
An elegant and rare glass pendant light designed by Ettore Sottsass for Vistosi in the 1970s. This
Steel
Italian Mid-Century Stilux Milano Chandelier in Brass and Purple Plexiglass, 70s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
. This sculptural piece features a refined brass frame supporting a series of faceted purple plexiglass
Brass
Huge Purple Murano Glass Disc Chandelier in Double Pyramid Shape
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom huge purple Murano glass disc chandelier in double pyramid shape. Currently out of stock
Murano Glass
Contemporary Industrial Inspired Expand Pendant Lamp Cobalt Blue
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Blending repetitive linear patterns with shapely silhouettes, Expand Pendant lamp helps to infuse
Metal
Italian Monumental Purple Gold Silver Smoked Murano Glass Brass Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
organic lighting fixture, an architectural statement piece that brings Art, Style, Uniqueness, and Texture
Metal, Silver Leaf, Brass
Italian Monumental Purple Gold Silver Smoked Murano Glass Brass Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
organic lighting fixture, an architectural statement piece that brings Art, Style, Uniqueness, and Texture
Metal, Brass, Silver Leaf
Tiffany Contemporary Hanging Lamp 30, Purple Silk Silvered Glass, Brass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY The first one, Audrey inspired the iconic Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps. Year after year Sabrina Landini perpetuates its exceptional exp...
Brass
Tiffany Contemporary Hanging Lamp 30, onion-purple Silk, Silvered Glass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY The first one, Audrey inspired the iconic Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps. Year after year Sabrina Landini perpetuates its exceptional exp...
Brass
Tiffany Hanging Lamp 40 Purple Silk Silvered Glass Antiqued Brass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY The first one, Audrey inspired the iconic Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps. Year after year Sabrina Landini perpetuates its exceptional exper...
Brass
$5,500Sale Price|24% Off
Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Doré Bronze Purple Glass Crystal Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French empire / neoclassical doré bronze and purple glass center with crystal drops
Crystal, Bronze
Purple Murano Glass and Bronze Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Purple Murano glass and bronze chandelier from Italy featuring an intricate structure supporting
Bronze
The White Crown, Murano Chandelier White and Purple Drops, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
6 purple drops above the frame. The chandelier is composed of 3 e14 light points. The height of
Art Glass
Handmade Swirl Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp Pastel Purple Italian Brass 1980s
Located in London, GB
An elegant Italian ceiling lamp in Murano swirl pastels and deep purple colours which is supported
Blown Glass
Tom Dixon, British designer. Hexagonal ceiling pendant in polycarbonate.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Tom Dixon, OBE (born 1959), British designer. Hexagonal ceiling pendant in polycarbonate. Model
Other
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier in Blue & Purple
Located in Austin, TX
A Murano glass “sputnik” chandelier featuring multiple purple and blue square ridged components
Brass
Itala S1 Small Violet Pendant Lamp by Euroluce Lampadari
Located in Geneve, CH
Itala S1 Small Violet Pendant Lamp by Euroluce Lampadari Dimensions: Ø 12 x H 50 cm. Materials
Metal
Itala S1 Medium Violet Pendant Lamp by Euroluce Lampadari
Located in Geneve, CH
Itala S1 Medium Violet Pendant Lamp by Euroluce Lampadari Dimensions: Ø 12 x H 60 cm. Materials
Metal
Itala S1 Big Violet Pendant Lamp by Euroluce Lampadari
Located in Geneve, CH
Itala S1 Big Violet Pendant Lamp by Euroluce Lampadari Dimensions: Ø 12 x H 70 cm. Materials: Metal
Metal
B'Anthology N. 5 Black and Gold Leaf Pendant Lamp
By Bronzetto
Located in Milan, IT
Shaped like a flashlight, this elegant and modern ceiling lamp will be an eye-catching and colorful addition in a contemporary interior. The brass structure has a black finish and is...
Brass
$4,444Sale Price|45% Off
Italian Chandelier 40s in cut glass in purple and amber colors
Located in Valladolid, ES
of teardrop-shaped faceted cystal pandelocas in different colors, purple, pink and amber. The upper
Crystal
$2,587Sale Price|25% Off
Castiglioni style. Space Age Cocoon pendant lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist and Space Age Cocoon pendant lamp, Italy, 1970s. This lamp is reminiscent of the designs
Metal, Brass
Midcentury "PH5" Pendant by Poul Henningsen, Danish Design, 1950s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pendant in painted metal, designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark. Great
Metal
Cobalt Blue Ribbed Murano Pendant with Nickel Hardware
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Blue Glass ribbed Murano glass pendant with nickel rod and canopy.
Nickel
Luxurious Chandelier Pink Purple Crystals and Colored Crystal Balls by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful chandelier with precious colored crystals is a wonderful creation by the manufacturer PALWA. We chose very rare amethyst-colored crystals with delicate pink tones for ...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Blue Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Clear Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory hanging lamp Blue enamel white interior clear glass, cast iron top Weight 5.5 kg / 12.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international st...
Enamel, Iron
19thc French NapoleonIII Purple/ Clear Crystal Floral Form Chandelier style Bacc
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1850's French Antique Napoleon III Purple and Clear Rop Twist / Floral Decor Chandelier. This
Crystal
Hollywood Regency Style Golden and Purple Metal Three-Light Leaf Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
Regency style gilt and purple painted metal botanical design three-light ceiling lamp, decorated with
Metal
Nucleus Sapphire/ Brass, Onyx, Stained Glass Contemporary Pendant/Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
Kalin Asenov designs and fabricates lighting in Savannah, GA. Asenov works with a team of artisans
Onyx, Brass
Sphera chandelier by Gino Vistosi, purple and white murano glass, Italy, 1970
By Gino Vistosi
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare sphera chandelier designed and produced by vistosi in italy in the 70s. Circular frosted murano glass crystals spread over 3 levels of a chromed metal structure. Rare...
Murano Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Purple Murano Glass Disk Chandeliers
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Purple Murano Glass Disk Chandeliers A pair of mid-century modern
Murano Glass
Very Large Pair Antique English Cut Glass Purple Clear Chandeliers F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
Very Large Pair Antique English Cut Glass Purple Clear Chandeliers F&C Osler English, Late 19th
Metal
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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