Mid-Century Modern Raindrop Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 1940
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round vintage Mid-Century modern Italian raindrop chandelier, pendant made of hand blown smoked Murano glass, designed by Ercole Barovier and produced by Barovier & Toso in goo...
Metal, Chrome
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 candle bulbs. Exceptional piece, nice quality.
Metal
Modernist Brass Chandelier with Raindrop Crystals
Located in Chicago, IL
Modernist crystal chandelier with six C-curve arms and brass end cups.
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. One could spend hours contemplating its infinite reflections of light.
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 beading and rain drop bubble crystals adding a modern touch. Multiple tiers of crystals...
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. Chromed metal gallery. This is the 25cm ø version. Suitable for both European and US...
Metal, Chrome
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.
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 and amber color.
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.
Metal
Modernist Brass Chandelier With Raindrop Crystals
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass regency styled chandelier with six C-curve arms and brass end cups.
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 from Germany, 1970s.
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 crystals adding a modern touch. Multiple tiers of crystals give the appearance of ...
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 crystals adding a modern touch. Multiple tiers of crystals give the appearance of ...
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 beading and rain drop bubble crystals adding a modern touch. Multiple tiers of crystals...
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 triangular brass swag ornamentation
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 triangular brass swag ornamentation.
Brass
1940s Hollywood Four-Tier Teardrop Chandelier with Brass Scalloped Border
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Each tier is draped with teardrop shaped, individually hung, handblown Murano glass pendants that are arranged in a descending formation that give the illusion of raindrops. The chan...
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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 & brass.
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 & golden shimmering brass.
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 crystals adding a modern touch. Multiple tiers of crystals give the appearance of ...
Crystal, Nickel
Italian Giltwood Nine-Light Chandelier with Pine Cone Finial
Located in Atlanta, GA
It has gold paint accents over a rich brown color. The chandelier has a pine cone finial that leads the eye to the bottom-most single raindrop shaped crystal.
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
Made of classic chrome over bronze, this chandelier features dozens of elegant raindrop crystals, ornately decorating the chandelier from top to bottom.
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 bronze body with dozens of beautiful raindrop crystals.
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 individually hand-tied green and clear glass beads in various sizes and lengths on silver wi...
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 individually hand-tied green and clear glass beads in various sizes and lengths on silver wi...
Metal
American Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Absolutely beautiful, a rare crystal raindrop American Art Deco chandelier with painted glass shades and silver nickel finish frame.
Metal
$1,765Sale 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
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$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
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
$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
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Oxidation present to brass Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): "H x "W ...
Brass
$8,500
H 30.32 in Dm 29.93 in
Pendant Light Chandelier, Rupert Nikoll, Brass Glass Pleated Cream Shades, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, Paavo Tynell, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier by Rupert Nikoll manufactured in Austria in 1960s. Six curved arms hold cream colored pleated fabric shades. The fixture is decoreated with large cut glass bea...
Brass
$3,750 / set
H 25 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Murano Glass Sconces, Hand-Blown Smoked Glass on Brass Frame, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass sconces, each crafted with a single curved panel of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sconces....
Brass
$6,800 / item
H 48 in W 33 in D 2.75 in
Bespoke Octagonal Pink Murano Glass and Brass Mirror, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Bespoke octagonal pink Murano glass and bras mirror, in stock Vivid and intense pink glass block with naturally occurring air inclusions throughout, highly polished faceted pattern c...
Brass
$5,900 / set
H 20.25 in W 7.5 in D 4.25 in
Murano Glass Alligatore Sconces, Hand-Blown, Modern Design, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces, Italian, from the island of Murano. This pair is made of hand-blown glass with a beautiful “alligatore” texture. They have been newly wired to fit US standards. T...
Murano Glass
Flush Mount by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flush Mount by Seguso (IT, c. 1960s) Beautiful heavy bodied glass square with chrome housing. This light holds a single E27 socket-type, adapted for the US. We recommend a 40w max b...
Aluminum, Chrome, Steel
$16,496 / 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
$5,100 / set
H 8 in W 5.5 in D 6.75 in
Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Brass, Barovier&Toso Style, Italy, New
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Austin, TX
Original vintage Murano glass pair of wall sconces with "rostrate" ("beaked") glass cups and brass structures, in the manner of Barovier e Toso. Each sconce holds one candelabra base...
Brass
A large pendant by Harald Notini
By Harald Notini
Located in Long Island City, NY
A ceiling lamps model “11555” designed by Harald Notini for Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Stockholm, 1940s. Shade in ivory glass, braided rattan, brass. Glass shades H 23″, Drop 55″. ...
Blown 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
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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