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3 Beautiful Holophane Domes with Brushed Nickel Hardware and Bottom Glass
3 Beautiful Holophane Domes with Brushed Nickel Hardware and Bottom Glass

3 Beautiful Holophane Domes with Brushed Nickel Hardware and Bottom Glass

Located in Peekskill, NY

The hardware is all brushed nickel and the large prismatic dome has a fine prismatic and frosted round bottom glass.

Category

20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Two Art Deco Chrome and Glass "Pivoting" Sconce, France circa 1920s
Two Art Deco Chrome and Glass "Pivoting" Sconce, France circa 1920s

Two Art Deco Chrome and Glass "Pivoting" Sconce, France circa 1920s

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Manufactured in chromed metal and a "Prismatic" pressed glass shade. Very little to almost no wear, showing that it was probably never installed as it remains in really amazing condi...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Set of Mid-Century Steel and Glass Pendants by RAAK '16'
Set of Mid-Century Steel and Glass Pendants by RAAK '16'

Set of Mid-Century Steel and Glass Pendants by RAAK '16'

Located in London, GB

Holland, c1960s. Painted steel and prismatic style glass. By RAAK. Re-wired and PAT tested.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Barovier & Toso Chandelier Glass and Brass Metal Chrome Mid-Century Italy 1969s
Barovier & Toso Chandelier Glass and Brass Metal Chrome Mid-Century Italy 1969s

Barovier & Toso Chandelier Glass and Brass Metal Chrome Mid-Century Italy 1969s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Palermo, IT

Central diffuser and seventeen prismatic elements in dewy glass. Each individual glass element is separated by chromed brass plates.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Pair of brass and pressed glass Vitrika Wall light sconces, Denmark, 1970's
Pair of brass and pressed glass Vitrika Wall light sconces, Denmark, 1970's

Pair of brass and pressed glass Vitrika Wall light sconces, Denmark, 1970's

By Vitrika, Orrefors

Located in Balen, BE

The prismatic quality of the glass softens the light while adding a decorative depth, making these fixtures ideal for hallways, entryways, or bedroom lighting.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Late Century Industrial Cast Aluminium Circular Bulkhead lamp Reeded Glass Shade
Late Century Industrial Cast Aluminium Circular Bulkhead lamp Reeded Glass Shade

Late Century Industrial Cast Aluminium Circular Bulkhead lamp Reeded Glass Shade

By Industrial Design

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Vintage industrial aluminium outdoor circular bulkhead wall lighting with a chrome cage and prismatic / reeded glass to soften the illumination.

Category

Vintage 1980s German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Antique Vintage Original German Holophane Asteroid Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Antique Vintage Original German Holophane Asteroid Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp

Antique Vintage Original German Holophane Asteroid Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp

Located in Sale, GB

. - The pendant consists of a fluted glass body and separate fully stamped prismatic dish, held together by a decorative copper band

Category

Early 20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pair of Metropoli Flush Mounts by Alberto Meda and Paolo Rizzatto for Luceplan
Pair of Metropoli Flush Mounts by Alberto Meda and Paolo Rizzatto for Luceplan

Pair of Metropoli Flush Mounts by Alberto Meda and Paolo Rizzatto for Luceplan

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

Each fixture features a satin die-cast aluminium body paired with a thick prismatic pressed glass diffuser that delivers soft, evenly distributed illumination.

Category

1990s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Matching Pair of Rare Sailor Hat Holophane Pendants
Matching Pair of Rare Sailor Hat Holophane Pendants

Matching Pair of Rare Sailor Hat Holophane Pendants

By Holophane

Located in Peekskill, NY

We love Holophane lamps because of the wonderful light they project. The glass is all prismatic and designed to get the most out of a bulb.

Category

20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pair of Holophane Ceiling Lights · Teardrop Globe and Brass Fitter
Pair of Holophane Ceiling Lights · Teardrop Globe and Brass Fitter

Pair of Holophane Ceiling Lights · Teardrop Globe and Brass Fitter

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

What Holophane solved in the early twentieth century was a physics problem turned into poetry: how to make artificial light behave like natural light. The answer was this glass — pri...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Industrial Copper Holophane Wall Lights
Industrial Copper Holophane Wall Lights

Industrial Copper Holophane Wall Lights

By Holophane

Located in Tarporley, GB

Presented in original condition with a perfect patina throughout. 100% complete with original prismatic mirrored reflectors & acorn glass shades.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Copper

Ignazio Gardella for Azucena "LP6" Wall Light, Italy, 1960s
Ignazio Gardella for Azucena "LP6" Wall Light, Italy, 1960s

Ignazio Gardella for Azucena "LP6" Wall Light, Italy, 1960s

By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella

Located in Naples, IT

Lp6 with brass and nickel-plated brass frame. Prismatic pressed glass diffuser. Designed by Ignazio Gardella for the Italian company Azucena 1958.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Collection of 14 Inch Framed Tripod Holophanes
Collection of 14 Inch Framed Tripod Holophanes

Collection of 14 Inch Framed Tripod Holophanes

By Holophane

Located in Peekskill, NY

We love Holophane lamps because of the wonderful light they project. The glass is all prismatic and designed to get the most out of a bulb.

Category

20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Large Matching Pair of Dome Over Square Holophane Pendents
Large Matching Pair of Dome Over Square Holophane Pendents

Large Matching Pair of Dome Over Square Holophane Pendents

By Holophane

Located in Peekskill, NY

The profile is a pyramid with a domed top. The thick glass has deep prismatic patterns. The shade holders are very early as well.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Mid-century Holophane Ceiling Light Teardrop Globe with Brass Fitter
Mid-century Holophane Ceiling Light Teardrop Globe with Brass Fitter

Mid-century Holophane Ceiling Light Teardrop Globe with Brass Fitter

By Holophane

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century era Holophane ceiling light features a distinctive teardrop-shaped glass globe. Its prismatic design diffuses light beautifully.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Ignazio Gardella wall lamps Mod. Lp5 for Azucena, Italy 1950s
Midcentury Ignazio Gardella wall lamps Mod. Lp5 for Azucena, Italy 1950s

Midcentury Ignazio Gardella wall lamps Mod. Lp5 for Azucena, Italy 1950s

By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Lp5 for Azucena, Original brass structure, black lacquered brass and prismatic pressed glass diffuser designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena in 1958.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Large Antique Vintage Brass Holophane Ceiling Chandelier Pendant Light Lamp
Large Antique Vintage Brass Holophane Ceiling Chandelier Pendant Light Lamp

Large Antique Vintage Brass Holophane Ceiling Chandelier Pendant Light Lamp

By Holophane

Located in Sale, GB

- The chandelier comprises of two sections of glass (both stamped 'Patent No. 20222 1909 Holophane 6310') and four prismatic 'stiletto' glass shades overlapping across each corner...

Category

Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Table / Floor Lamp by Tito Agnoli, 1959
Table / Floor Lamp by Tito Agnoli, 1959

Table / Floor Lamp by Tito Agnoli, 1959

By O-Luce, Tito Agnoli

Located in Berlin, DE

It is made of blackened burnished brass and prismatic pressed glass.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Collection of 14 Inch Framed Tripod Holophanes
Collection of 14 Inch Framed Tripod Holophanes

Collection of 14 Inch Framed Tripod Holophanes

By Holophane

Located in Peekskill, NY

We love Holophane lamps because of the wonderful light they project. The glass is all prismatic and designed to get the most out of a bulb.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Mathieu Matégot Perforated Midcentury Pendant Lamp, Holophane, France, 1950s
Mathieu Matégot Perforated Midcentury Pendant Lamp, Holophane, France, 1950s

Mathieu Matégot Perforated Midcentury Pendant Lamp, Holophane, France, 1950s

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Vienna, AT

It has a beautiful hemispherical lampshade with its original prismatic opaline glass. In good condition with nice patina.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Unique 1906 Street Lamp Style light
Unique 1906 Street Lamp Style light

Unique 1906 Street Lamp Style light

By Early Electrics Design Studio

Located in Peekskill, NY

The finish is a beautiful warm gray baked-on porcelain over cast iron. With an early prismatic Holophane glass dome and a darkened 18 inch diameter shade added we end up with this on...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

The subtle imposition of the foreground geometry against the chic underlying geometric pattern inspired by stained glass and prismatic, crystalline figures in an abstract sensibility...

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Genoese Chandelier, Italy, 18th Century
Genoese Chandelier, Italy, 18th Century

Genoese Chandelier, Italy, 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Eight-armed chandelier with glass prismatic hangings and gold-patinated and carved wooden shaft.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

The subtle imposition of the foreground geometry against the chic underlying geometric pattern inspired by stained glass and prismatic, crystalline figures in an abstract sensibility...

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

The subtle imposition of the foreground geometry against the chic underlying geometric pattern inspired by stained glass and prismatic, crystalline figures in an abstract sensibility...

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

The subtle imposition of the foreground geometry against the chic underlying geometric pattern inspired by stained glass and prismatic, crystalline figures in an abstract sensibility...

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Exceptional Late 19th Century Grand Tour Style Crown Pendant Light with Cut Crys
Exceptional Late 19th Century Grand Tour Style Crown Pendant Light with Cut Crys

Exceptional Late 19th Century Grand Tour Style Crown Pendant Light with Cut Crys

Located in Lincoln, GB

Each drop is composed of a brilliant-cut upper rosette leading to a substantial, prismatic pendant. The glass is hand-cut with precise geometric patterns (likely thumb-print and diam...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

English Regency Bronze & Ormolu Triple Branch Candelabra
English Regency Bronze & Ormolu Triple Branch Candelabra

English Regency Bronze & Ormolu Triple Branch Candelabra

Located in Folkestone, GB

Each branch has a shaped bronze candleholder above gilded drip pans adorned with prismatic cut-glass drops. set on a central gilt eagle with outstretched wings and standing on a flut...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Candelabras

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

The subtle imposition of the foreground geometry against the chic underlying geometric pattern inspired by stained glass and prismatic, crystalline figures in an abstract sensibility...

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

The subtle imposition of the foreground geometry against the chic underlying geometric pattern inspired by stained glass and prismatic, crystalline figures in an abstract sensibility...

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Set of Nine Holophane Industrial Pendant Lights, United States
Set of Nine Holophane Industrial Pendant Lights, United States

Set of Nine Holophane Industrial Pendant Lights, United States

Located in New York, NY

For nearly a century, the hallmark of Holophane fixtures has been the ribbed borosilicate glass prismatic shade that provides a combination of uplight and downlight to illuminate eve...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Rare American Arts & Crafts Holophane Marked Prismatic Glass Pendant circa 1930
Rare American Arts & Crafts Holophane Marked Prismatic Glass Pendant circa 1930

Rare American Arts & Crafts Holophane Marked Prismatic Glass Pendant circa 1930

By Holophane

Located in Lisse, NL

This wonderful and rare model with its two-piece prismatic glass shade is a real icon of the American industrial era.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Perfect Size and Brilliant Design Pair of French Holophane Marked Chandeliers
Perfect Size and Brilliant Design Pair of French Holophane Marked Chandeliers

Perfect Size and Brilliant Design Pair of French Holophane Marked Chandeliers

By Holophane

Located in Lisse, NL

These extremely stylish and beautifully crafted pendants are practical in size, but what makes them stand out from anything we ever saw, is the fact that the shades are made of prism...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

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Prismatic Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of prismatic glass for your home. An item from our selection of prismatic glass — often made from glass, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 110 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of prismatic glass you’re looking for, while we also have 13 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of prismatic glass bearing Industrial, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of prismatic glass over the years, but those crafted by Holophane, Early Electrics Design Studio and Kinkeldey are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Prismatic Glass?

Prices for a piece of prismatic glass start at $156 and top out at $14,800 with the average selling for $1,198.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.