1970s Italian Gaetano Sciolari Style Chrome Crystal Raindrop Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Las Vegas, NV
circa 1970's Italian chandelier with 100 long narrow teardrop shape crystals suspended around 5
Metal
$15,900
H 43.5 in Dm 14 in
20th Century Italian Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Chandelier by Ercole Barovier
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round vintage Mid-Century modern Italian raindrop chandelier, pendant made of hand blown smoked
Metal, Chrome
Modernist Brass Chandelier with Raindrop Crystals
Located in Chicago, IL
Modernist crystal chandelier with six C-curve arms and brass end cups. Raindrop crystals hang from
Crystal, Brass
Sumptuous Pink Raindrops Murano Chandelier, 1980's
Located in Budapest, HU
Magical and twinkling chandelier, made of pure Murano Glass. An authentic jewel of Murano artistry
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Brushed Brass and Raindrop Bubble Crystals Eight-Arm Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking eight-arm chandelier in brushed brass, with a gourd form open center, crystal swagged
Crystal
B-1224 raindrop glass pendant lamp by Raak, Netherlands 1970s
By RAAK
Located in ECHT, NL
Model B-1224. Made by Raak in the 1970s. Glass globe with raindrop like inclosures in the glass
Metal, Chrome
$5,002 / set
H 11.42 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Set of two J.T. Kalmar Murano Raindrop hanging lamps, 1970 Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oirlo, LI
A very nice set of ceiling lamps made by hand. Made at J.T. Kalmar in Austria in the 1970s with many influences from Murano glassware Italy. made in the time of 1970 -1979 The cei...
Brass
Vintage Crystal "Raindrops" Chandelier
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous vintage chandelier features hand-cut crystals in the form of raindrops. Attributed to
Crystal, Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Raindrop Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern chandelier with brass structure and crystal raindrop elements in clear
Crystal, Brass
RAAK Raindrop Globes Chandelier, Holland, 1975
By RAAK
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Huge raindrops chandelier designed and manufactured by RAAK Amsterdam, Holland, 1975. This
Metal
Modernist Brass Chandelier With Raindrop Crystals
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass regency styled chandelier with six C-curve arms and brass end cups. Raindrop crystals hang
Crystal, Brass
Metal and Glass Raindrop Crystal Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a beautiful glass teardrop and metal waterfall chandelier attributed to Christolph Palme
Metal
Brushed Nickel & Raindrop Bubble Crystals Eight-Arm Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking eight arm chandelier in brushed nickel, with a gourd form open center and rain drop bubble
Brushed Brass & Raindrop Bubble Crystals Eight-Arm Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking eight arm chandelier in brushed brass, with a gourd form open center, crystal swagged
Brushed Nickel & Raindrop Bubble Crystals Eight-Arm Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking eight arm chandelier in brushed nickel, with a gourd form open center and rain drop bubble
Rain Drop Crystal & Brass Six Arm Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Very well executed raindrop crystal six arm chandelier. Expertly crafted brass body, with unusual
Brass
Rain Drop Crystal & Brass Six Arm Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Very well executed raindrop crystal six arm chandelier. Expertly crafted brass body, with unusual
Brass
1940s Hollywood Four-Tier Teardrop Chandelier with Brass Scalloped Border
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
raindrops. The chandelier boasts nine lights and is suspended from its brushed brass canopy and stem. It has
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H 10.63 in Dm 22.33 in
Large J. T. Kalmar Murano Glass Raindrop Ceiling Lamp Chandelier, 1970s, Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar, Paolo Venini
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully designed, very large (ø 22.3'') raindrop chandelier or ceiling light from Murano glas
Murano Glass
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H 10.24 in Dm 14.57 in
Small J. T. Kalmar Murano Glass Raindrop Ceiling Lamp Chandelier, 1970s, Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar, Paolo Venini
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully designed, small to medium raindrop chandelier or ceiling light from Murano glas
Murano Glass
Brushed Nickel and Raindrop Bubble Crystals Eight-Arm Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking eight-arm chandelier in brushed nickel, with a gourd form open center and rain drop bubble
Crystal, Nickel
Italian Giltwood Nine-Light Chandelier with Pine Cone Finial
Located in Atlanta, GA
that leads the eye to the bottom-most single raindrop shaped crystal. This chandelier is from the early
Crystal
Vintage Acrylic Raindrop Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Layered Acrylic Raindrop Chandelier. One center cylinder light. 100 Watts. 24"chain.
Acrylic
Mid-Century Raindrop Crystal Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
stunning. Made of classic chrome over bronze, this chandelier features dozens of elegant raindrop crystals
Crystal
French 1930s Chandelier with Raindrops Crystals
Located in Fairfax, VA
A fantastic six-light chandelier. Crafted in France during the 1930s, this chandelier features
Crystal, Bronze
Hollywood Regency Green and Clear Raindrop Statement Chandelier
Located in Richmond, VA
Beyond fabulous statement chandelier by the renowned Arteriors Home, featuring strings of
Metal
Hollywood Regency Green and Clear Raindrop Statement Chandelier
Located in Richmond, VA
Beyond fabulous statement chandelier by the renowned Arteriors Home, featuring strings of
Metal
American Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Absolutely beautiful, a rare crystal raindrop American Art Deco chandelier with painted glass
Metal
$1,793Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in Dm 23.63 in
Beautiful Large three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier - 52 glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 52 large clear glass tubes in a star shape. Period: late XX century ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Wonderful and Elegant Italian Murano Felci Glass Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful Italian Murano chandelier composed of 36 splendid amber glasses that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works of art. Period:l ate XX centur...
Metal
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture. This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
Metal
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$1,883Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 16.54 in W 13.78 in D 7.88 in
Set Four of Italian Petal Murano Sconces, Mazzega Style
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Set Four of vintage Italian Murano sconces in the manner of Mazzega. Wall lights have 10 pink lattimo glass petals (for each applique) in a chrome frame. Period: 1970s Dimensions: 16...
Metal
$2,000
H 42.13 in Dm 24.41 in
20th Century Italian Barovier Toso Venetian Murano Glass Art Deco Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, MI
Lovely Italian Venetian Murano glass chandelier, a fashinating Art Deco Barovier Toso style pendant featuring three curved arms ending full form glass shades with applied glass trim,...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$16,713 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$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
$5,395 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure fixed to the wall w...
Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
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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