American Empire Alabaster Pendant Light with Classical Urn Motif
Located in Southampton, NY
American empire alabaster pendant light with classical urn motif. Alabaster pendant dish light with classical swag foliage and urn motif. Four brass chains connect to a central cano...
Alabaster, Iron
Tulips & Urns Cast Glass Dish Pendant Light w/ Fluted Bottom and Brass Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Antique fluted milk glass dish light detailed with embossed urns and tulip swag details. The polished brass hardware features a canopy with three wired chains supporting the dish lig...
Brass
French 19th Century Floral Bronze Chandelier with Pierced Urn Center
Located in New Orleans, LA
Showcasing a fine French 19th Century bronze chandelier with a plethora of details. Starting at the top, the unique crown features a fabric like design which leads down to the spiral...
Bronze
Palatial Baltic Russian Neoclassical Bronze Crystal Porcelain Urn Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful palatial Baltic 19th century Russian neoclassical bronze and crystal twenty five-light chandelier with porcelain urn centerpiece and surrounded by cut crystal spikes fini...
Crystal, Bronze
$1,600Sale Price|67% Off
Brass & Milk Glass Pan Style Chandelier w/ Rope & Urn Details
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 20th century, shower style chandelier with lacquered brass and milk glass. Details include beaded chains, shade holders in the form of tasseled ropes, and heavy, molded glas...
Metal, Brass
Wonderful Italian Beaded Crystal Basket Urn Pendent Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Italian beaded crystal / glass basket / urn form pendent chandelier / fixture with single Edison bulb. The height is adjustable to your needs.
Crystal
Wonderful Amethyst Crystal Urn Baguès Chandelier Petite Gold Gilt Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful amethyst and clear faceted crystal drop fixture with a crystal center piece urn, this beautiful petite chandelier in a gold gilt frame has 4 candelabra lights and comes w...
Amethyst, Crystal
Vintage Hand-Carved Soapstone Urn Lamp with Aged Brass Trim, 25 Inches
Located in Malibu, CA
Vintage lamp in hand-carved soapstone urn trimmed in aged brass. Inconspicuous repaired damages, a faint crack on neck. Lamp shade is not included; many options are available for an ...
Soapstone, Brass
French Gilt Bronze Central Urn Finial Six Arm Acanthus Foliage Chandelier C 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt bronze six light chandelier with central urn finial, six scrolled acanthus foliage arms, and decorative fluted engraved chasing. Originally candle powered and has been el...
Bronze
Brass Urn Pendant with Cupids
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This exquisite brass urn-shaped pendant features a large tiered finial, dangling crystals, and three decorative cupid figures.
Brass, Metal
Unavailable
H 133.75 in Dm 30.75 in
Foliate Painted and Gilded Urn Form Pendant by E. F. Caldwell Co., circa 1900s
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
AHL3902 A large Georgian style hand-painted pierced copper urn form antique pendant. Attributed to the New York maker E.
Brass, Copper
Vintage Alabaster Carved Urn Pendant or Bowl Chandelier
Located in Petaluma, CA
Unusual and most desirable curvy white alabaster pendant. With nice carving and a pleasing shape we are offering an especially fun pendant. Newly wired and ready to hang. We can easi...
Alabaster, Brass
Mid-Century Hand Blown Pendant Urn Shaped Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pendant chandelier with brass fittings, clear glass & gold reflective bulb. This is a very chic and attractive shapebased on a classical lantern design. Newly re-wired.
Antique Czechoslovakia Blown Glass Beaded Urn Pendant Ceiling Light
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Czechoslovakia pendant chandelier offers urn form with blown glass beaded bowl with cast garland swag, tassel and bow mounts, 20th century. Measures: 18" H x 10" W.
Wire, Metal
Fluted Urn-Form Murano White Glass Pendants with Antiqued Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist pendant was handblown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features a billowing...
Brass
An Alabaster Urn
Located in New York, NY
An unusual "amphora" shaped light fixture, ivory in tone, with gentle mineral veining, suspended on three electrified ropes with a matching canopy. The single 100 watt bulb is hidde...
Pair of Fluted Urn-Form Murano White Glass Pendants with Antiqued Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of textured and layered white and clear glass pendants were realized in the manner of Avem in Italy circa 1950. Murines with 24-Karat gold flecks adorn each pendan...
Brass
Sold
H 48.5 in Dm 9 in
Pair of Fluted Urn-Form Murano White Glass Pendants with Antiqued Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist pendant was handblown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features a billowing...
Brass
Alabaster Urn Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An unusual "amphora" shaped light fixture, ivory in tone, with gentle mineral veining, suspended on three electrified ropes with a matching canopy. The single 100 watt bulb is hidden...
Alabaster
Glamorous Venetian Fluted Urn Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Hand Blown Murano Glass in Urn, Stylized Flowers and Plumes Design with Double Tier Fluted Stems and Antique Brass Fittings. Newly Rewired and Height Can be Adjusted.
Antique French Patinated Wood Urn Form 5-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare antique French patinated wood urn form chandelier with 5 lights. A very handsome piece with a fabulous patina. Beautiful!!
Wood
19th Century French Wrought Iron Chandelier with Wood Urn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(8) Light French wrought iron and wood chandelier newly rewired with cream colored drip wax candle covers. The chandelier is adorned with fleur-de-lys, scrolls, flowers, and a wood u...
Wrought Iron
Wonderful Pair French Petite Dore Bronze Urn Regency Neoclassical Chandeliers
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of French Petite Dore Bronze Urn Form Regency / Neoclassical 6 Candelabra Light Chandeliers Wiring Up To Date They Come With Chain, Canopy And Mounting Hardware For...
Bronze
American Brass Urn and Greek Key Argand Chandelier, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass three-arm argand chandelier with ribbed centered urn, Greek key motif, bulbous glass chimneys, original canopy and terminating with a ball finial. Originally oil and h...
Brass, Copper
Wonderful Six-Light Doré Bronze Rouge Marble Neoclassical Urn Dasson Chandelier
By Henry Dasson
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful six-light French doré bronze and rouge marble neoclassical urn shape chandelier, very fine detail and casting. The height of the fixture is adjustable by the chain, either...
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 16 in Dm 12.5 in
Wonderful Silver Leaf Crystal Urn Rock Crystal Baguès Chandelier Petite Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful silver leaf crystal urn form & beaded swag chandelier with rock crystals in the manner of Maison Baguès this petite fixture has 4 candelabra sockets that have been rewire...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf
Sold
H 20.5 in Dm 23 in
American Nickel Silver Fluted Urn and Corbel Five Light Chandelier, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American nickel silver over steel five light chandelier with a centered ring and fluted urn , scrolled ribbed arms with urn finials over architectural corbels, and resting on a ribbe...
Steel, Nickel, Wire
Sold
H 48 in W 30 in D 30 in
Impressive Maria Teresa Style Chandelier with 19-Light with Large Center Urn
Located in Houston, TX
Large chandelier with 19-light having graceful scrolled arms and large beautiful Crystals. Very clean and clear crystals. Good wiring and ready to hang.
Crystal
Sold
H 27 in W 10.5 in D 10.25 in
French Empire-Style Bronze Chandelier with Urn Finial and Four Arms, circa 1890
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully cast, heavy bronze chandelier from France, circa 1890. Newly wired with all UL listed parts and four candelabra sockets. Height listed is to the top where the chains conn...
Bronze
Victorian Milk Glass Pendant Light Urns Swags Brass Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century white and tan milk glass dish pendant light. Embossed with urn and swag details and around the upper edge, egg and dart trim. Cleaned and restored. Brass hardware....
Brass
Pair of Fluted Urn-Form Murano White Glass Pendants with Antiqued Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of textured and layered white and clear glass pendants were realized in Murano Italy. Murines with 24K Gold flecks adorn each pendant and are supported by antiqued...
Murano Glass
Classical Urn Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Carved of a unique crystalized cream and gold alabaster, this Amphora shaped light fixture reflects the artist's fascination with creating a vessel using electricity with an ancient ...
French Empire Patinated Gilt Bronze Figural Neoclassical Regency Urn Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine French empire patinated and gilt bronze figural neoclassical Regency urn center chandelier. Measures: 20." H x 16" W
Bronze
White Frosted Grecian Urn Style Chandelier Light Fixture with Lid
Located in Toledo, OH
A beautiful white frosted Grecian urn style chandelier. Suspended from four chains this gorgeous light fixture features two handles with floral detail, Greek female figures and flute...
Glass
Beautiful Italian Beaded Crystal Flower Basket Urn Form Pendent Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Beautiful Italian crystal flowers and draped crystal beads encircle globe, the crystal beaded chains and the crystal encrusted centre light. This crystal will give off a wonderful pa...
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful French Empire Gilt Bronze Basket Patina Ram Figural Urn Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful French Empire six-light basket of poppies set upon a patinated urn with Grecian figures and ram heads accenting the bronze rope ribbon finished with a bow at the top. ...
Bronze
Wonderful French Baguès Petite Crystal Glass Urn Gilt Tear Drop Swag Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Baguès style petite crystal and glass urn gilt tear drop swag 4 candelabra light chandelier.
Crystal
1920s Cast Glass Dish Light with Urn and Swag Motif Brass Canopy and Chain
Located in New York, NY
Decorative 1920s cast milk glass pendant light with an ornate brass canopy and chain. This can be seen at our 2420 Broadway location on the upper west side in Manhattan.
Brass
NEO CLASSIC 6 ARM CHANDELIER SILVER PLATED BRONZE WITH URN CENTE
Located in New York, NY
NEO CLASSIC 6 ARM CHANDELIER SILVER PLATED BRONZE WITH URN CENTER PIECE. (150)
Bronze, Silver Plate
19th Century French Red and Gold Painted Urn Three-Arm Metal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century French red and gold painted urn three-arm metal chandelier New wiring.
Metal
American Classic Urn shape Glass Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful case glass white/ clear satin urn shape chandelier with bronze hardware. Professionally rewired and ready for installation.
Bronze
Gold coloured Urn shaped Table Lamp, 1970s Belgium
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
A modern twist on a classical shape, this heavy, almost solid brass table lamp dates from the 1970s and comes with a new black shade. Despite the use of heavy brass, the manufacturer...
Brass
French Art Deco White Black Veining Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovery Arte Deco era alabaster pendant / light fixture, France, 1930-1939. Hand-carved shade from a solid alabaster rock with beautiful black veining and polished to a natural shin...
Alabaster
$2,030
H 21 in Dm 12 in
Small and Timeless Art Deco White Alabaster Pendant fixture with Chains & Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Small and truly timeless Art Deco dome chandelier that will never fail to impress. With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialties, finding a good-condition (only a natur...
Alabaster, Metal
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$1,351 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
Metal
French Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Metal, Rope, France, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-patinated metal, rope and beige alabaster pendant light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1920s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.5"H x 18.75"W x 18.75"D Stem Length...
Alabaster, Metal
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
Antique Italian Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's neoclassic alabaster light fixture with 3 lights. Measurements: Drop: 25" Diameter: 13"
Alabaster
English White Alabaster Dish Ceiling Light
Located in Kent, Dover
An English, carved white alabaster dish ceiling light, with chrome fittings.
Alabaster, Chrome
$8,800 / set
H 24.5 in W 9 in D 8 in
Pair of David Duncan Celadon Boissy Backplates with Clear Hurricane Shades
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hand-carved mahogany Boissy backplates with patinated brass sconce fittings and clear glass hurricane shades. Electrified with one candelabra base socket per sconce. Our c...
Mahogany, Blown Glass
Antique Glass Alabaster Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique glass alabaster plafonnier chandelier in great condition and with age related wear. Decorated brass ceiling cup with a brass finial on the bottom. Brass hanging chains. Bra...
Brass
$2,320
H 26.38 in Dm 9.06 in
Muller Freres Mottled Glass and Bronze Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, France
By Muller Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare French Art Deco pendant by Muller Frères, Luneville, France, early 1920s. Mottled glass shade, powders are applied between two layers, that comes hung at its original solid bron...
Brass, Bronze
Early-20th Century English Milk Glass Small Light Shade
Located in London, GB
Early-20th century English milk glass small light shade A wondefully small sized example of an early-20th century hand crafted milk glass English light shade, with its hanging hoo...
Milk Glass
French Neoclassical Style White Glass and Bronze Pendant Light, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautiful Neoclassical style white milk glass pendant ceiling light fixture with an ornate bronze frame. France, 1920s. This adorable white milk glass (the inner side of the glass...
Bronze
Set of French Carved Alabaster Fixtures. Sold Individually.
Located in New York, NY
Set of six circa 1950's French carved alabaster light fixtures with 3 Edison interior lights and patinated bronze chain and canopy. Sold & priced individually. This is a natural...
Alabaster, Bronze
$1,555
H 14.18 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Antique Vintage Edwardian Satin Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful satin glass church opaline ceiling pendant, circa 1910. - Incredible detail across the opaline and all original patinated copper gallery. - Rewired in braided flex and...
Copper
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.