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
Alabaster, Iron
$1,995
H 25 in Dm 12 in
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
Brass
Palatial Baltic Russian Neoclassical Bronze Crystal Porcelain Urn Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
chandelier with porcelain urn centerpiece and surrounded by cut crystal spikes finished with a crystal basket
Crystal, Bronze
$1,600Sale Price|67% Off
H 28 in Dm 19 in
Brass & Milk Glass Pan Style Chandelier w/ Rope & Urn Details
Located in San Francisco, CA
beaded chains, shade holders in the form of tasseled ropes, and heavy, molded glass; with embossed urns
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
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
Amethyst, Crystal
$14,000
H 24 in Dm 28 in
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
Bronze
Brass Urn Pendant with Cupids
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This exquisite brass urn-shaped pendant features a large tiered finial, dangling crystals, and
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
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
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
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
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
Brass
An Alabaster Urn
Located in New York, NY
fixture making this a perfect staircase pendant.
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
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
Brass
Alabaster Urn Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
fixture making this a perfect staircase pendant. Overall drop as shown is 39", however your purchase
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
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
Wood
19th Century French Wrought Iron Chandelier with Wood Urn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
covers. The chandelier is adorned with fleur-de-lys, scrolls, flowers, and a wood urn detail near the top
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
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
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
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
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf
Sold
H 20.5 in Dm 23 in L 20.5 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bronze
Gold coloured Urn shaped Table Lamp, 1970s Belgium
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
classical, urn shaped base. Dimensions with shade: W 35cm x D 18cm x H 56cm Dimensions without shade: W
Brass
$3,235
H 21 in Dm 12.3 in
One of a Kind & Small Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light with Unique Color Pattern
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully rounded and amazing color pattern alabaster pendant. If you are looking for a unique and great quality antique light fixture to grace your living space then this beaut...
Alabaster, Brass
$1,343 / 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
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$4,118
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
Spanish Colonial Sunburst Light Fixture in Carved Wood with Amber Glass Globe
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handcarved pine wood sunburst or starburst ceiling light fixture with amber glass globe lampshade. Spain, 1940s This ceiling light pendant lamp has an eye-catching construction. The...
Glass, Wood, Pine
Antique Italian Carved Alabaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 Italian carved alabaster ligth with 3 edison lights. Measurements: Diameter: 20" Drop: 22.5" (adjustable)
Alabaster
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
Antique Alabaster Art Deco Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique alabaster Art Deco plafonnier chandelier with age related wear. This plafonnier is also a celebration of the Japanese art of Kintsukuroi and Wabisabi. “Repairing broken thin...
Alabaster
Michael Taylor Alabaster Ceiling Fixture With Stationary Rods #2
By Michael Taylor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Michael Taylor alabaster pendant fixture with 3 stationary rods. Beautiful carved details on fixture and also in the canopy. Have your electrician install this fixture. Some scratche...
Alabaster
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
Alabaster and Brass Pendant Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant pendant shaped carved alabaster light fixture with brass hardware. Recently re-wired and ready to install. We can adjust the the chain measurement to buyers specification. We...
Alabaster, Brass
Russian Crystal, Cobalt Glass and Gilt Bronze Chandelier Attributed to Zekh
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare and important Russian late 18th Century twelve candle crystal chandelier attributed to the renowned firm of Johann Zekh. Crafted in Saint Petersburg of mercury-gilded bronze, ...
Crystal
$1,494
H 19.69 in Dm 15.36 in
French Neoclassical Style White Glass and Bronze Pendant Light, circa 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
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
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. Measurements: Di...
Alabaster, Bronze
Stunning French Alabaster pendant lamp 1920s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning Alabaster ceiling lamp . Love the shape of this piece . so classic . Great light effect when lid . All original with Rope hanging strings . 1 large E27 bulb needed. The ...
Alabaster
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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