Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Brass Church Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Holophane 2 Part Reflector Pendant Light – C An original Holophane ‘Reflector Refractor’ glass pendant light retaining its original gallery and components.
Brass
Holophane 'Reflector-Refractor' Prismatic Glass Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautifully formed pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920. The lamp has one socket for incandescent lamps with screw base or E27 type LEDs. It is possible to install thi...
Metal, Chrome
Reflector LED Pendant Light, Raw Brushed Aluminium Metal
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Light is cast onto a floating reflector, washing the room with a soft indirect light.
Aluminum
Reflector LED Pendant Light, Bronze Patina, White Shade
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Light is cast onto a floating reflector, washing the room with a soft indirect light.
Aluminum
Large Italian Reflector Light
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
stunning and sculptural large-scale reflector light, offering elegant soft indirect illumination and a bold, minimalist presence. The wide, shallow reflector dish casts a diffused a...
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Reflector LED Pendant Light, Anodised Aluminum, Silver, White Shade
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Light is cast onto a floating reflector, washing the room with a soft indirect light.
Aluminum
Reflector LED Pendant Light, Anodized Aluminum, Black, White Shade
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Light is cast onto a floating reflector, washing the room with a soft indirect light.
Aluminum
Antique Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A 12" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made by Holophane. c.1920.
Brass, Copper
Antique Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A trio of glass reflector pendant lights made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Brass
Antique Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A 12" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in USA by Holophane. c.1920.
Brass, Copper
Antique French Holophane Reflector-Refractor Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed 10" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in France by Holophane. c.1920.
Brass
Reflector Linear LED Anodized Aluminum Pendant Light, Silver / White Shade
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Light is cast onto a floating reflector, washing the room with a soft indirect light.
Aluminum
Reflector LED Pendant Light, Anodised Aluminum, Satin Gold, White Shade
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Light is cast onto a floating reflector, washing the room with a soft indirect light.
Aluminum
Reflector Linear LED Anodized Aluminum Pendant Light, Black / White Shade
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Light is cast onto a floating reflector, washing the room with a soft indirect light.
Aluminum
Antique 14" Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed pair of 14" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Brass, Copper
Antique 10" Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed 10" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Brass
Antique 14" Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed 14" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in France by Holophane. c.1920.
Brass
Antique 10" Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed 10" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Copper
Reflector Linear LED Anodized Aluminum Pendant Light, Satin Gold / White Shade
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Light is cast onto a floating reflector, washing the room with a soft indirect light.
Aluminum
Antique 12" Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A 12" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Copper
Reflector Linear LED Patina Bronze Pendant Light, Patina Bronze / White Shade
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Light is cast onto a floating reflector, washing the room with a soft indirect light.
Aluminum
Antique 10" Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed 10" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Copper
Super Rare I. P. Frink, Six-Light Chandelier – Original Paint and Mirrors
By Frink Reflector Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
I’ve been doing this a while and in all the years I rarely get my hands on a one like this. It's the most original example we have ever owned and is museum or advanced collector qual...
Tin
Rare I. P. Frink Six-Light Chandelier – Original Paint, Milk Glass and Mirrors
By Frink Reflector Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
I’ve been doing this a while and in all the years I rarely get my hands on a one like this. It's a nice original example and is museum or advanced collector quality. The double ring ...
Milk Glass
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light, Metal Cage & Paper Reflector, 1950
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful ceiling light with metal cage and paper reflector, brass elements. Original condition from the 1950's
Metal
Super Rare I. P. Frink, Six-Light Mirror Reflector Chandelier
By I.P. Frink
Located in Peekskill, NY
I've been doing this a while and in all the years we have only found one other example of this rare I. P. Frink Reflector. The double mirrored ring of reflectors has a 36 inch diamet...
Mirror
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Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Brass Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 10" 10" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Brass
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Holophane Church Pendant 2 Part Reflector Light – D An original Holophane ‘Reflector Refractor’ glass pendant light retaining its original gallery and components.
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Industrial White Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp from Quadrangle Mfg. Co., 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial white enamel factory pendant light Quad reflector made by Quadrangle Mfg.
Brass, Enamel, Iron
Antique French Mirrored Reflector Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A large pendant light, metal framed, with a glass shade, internally there is original glass reflectors.
Sheet Metal
Double Walled Antique Mercury Glass Reflector Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A double walled antique mercury glass pendant light. France, c1930s. Lovely patination commensurate with age. Since re-wired and PAT tested. Internal ref: 27/12/23/017. Good vin...
Glass
1960 Italian mid century modern pendant light
By Stilnovo
Located in Surrey, BC
A very nice authentic Italian reflector pendant light, with pivoting heads , factory finish with brass details.
Metal, Brass
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H 8.67 in Dm 7.88 in
Antique Brass Holophane 'Ripple-Lite' Prismatic Glass Pendant Light Lamp, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A glass reflector pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920 Often wrongly coined as 'flying saucers', the correct name being the 'Ripple-lite' - this two-part glass reflect...
Brass
Sold
H 8.67 in Dm 7.88 in
Antique Brass Holophane 'Ripple-Lite' Prismatic Glass Pendant Light Lamp, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A glass reflector pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920 Often wrongly coined as 'flying saucers', the correct name being the 'Ripple-lite' - this two-part glass reflect...
Brass
Super Rare Bailey Fourteen-Light Mirror Reflector Chandelier
By Bailey Reflector Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
I've been doing this a while and in all the years we have never found one other example of this huge Bailey Reflector Company chandelier. The double mirrored ring of reflectors has a...
Eight-Light Reflector Chandelier
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a large handmade mirrored reflector in the Frink style. The diameter of this octagon is over three foot with a central eight bulb cluster. They don't get showier than this. W...
Steel
Eight-Light Reflector Chandelier
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a large handmade mirrored reflector in the Frink style. The diameter of this octagon is over three foot with a central eight bulb cluster. They don't get showier than this. W...
Mirror
Antique Holophane 'Reflector-Refractor' Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. 1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Brass
Sold
H 18.51 in Dm 11.03 in
Antique Holophane 'Reflector-Refractor' Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. 1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Brass
Holophane 'Reflector-Refractor' Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed 12" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Brass
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H 10.63 in Dm 10.24 in
10" Antique Holophane 'Reflector-Refractor' Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. 1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 10" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant lights made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Brass
Sold
H 14.57 in Dm 11.82 in
12" Antique Holophane 'Reflector-Refractor' Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. 1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed 12" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant lights made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Brass
Sold
H 21.66 in Dm 11.82 in
Brass Holophane 'Reflector-Refractor' Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant 12" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Brass
Sold
H 10.24 in Dm 10.24 in
Antique Holophane 'Reflector-Refractor' Prismatic Glass Pendant Light Lamp. 1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A 10" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Brass
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in
12" Antique Holophane 'Reflector-Refractor' Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. 1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A 12" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Brass
Ten-Light Mirror Reflector Chandelier
By I.P. Frink
Located in Peekskill, NY
The diameter of this decagon is almost four foot. They don't get showier than this. We added the brass rods so it hangs and can be adjusted to your desired drop length.
Ten-Light Mirror Reflector Chandelier
By I.P. Frink
Located in Peekskill, NY
The diameter of this decagon is almost four foot. They don't get showier than this. We added the brass rods so it hangs and can be adjusted to your desired drop length. The ten refle...
Steel
Sold
H 13.78 in Dm 11.82 in
Antique 12" Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A remarkable run of 12-inch Holophane ‘Reflector–Refractor’ pendant lights, made in England c.1920.
Brass
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H 7.88 in Dm 7.49 in
8" Antique Holophane 'Reflector-Refractor' Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Brass
Sold
H 9.85 in Dm 9.85 in
Antique 10" Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed 10" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made by Holophane. c.1920.
Copper
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H 15.75 in Dm 13.78 in
Antique 14" Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed 14" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 14.18 in Dm 11.82 in
Antique 12" Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed 12" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Copper
Sold
H 14.18 in Dm 11.82 in
Antique 12" Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A 12" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in USA by Holophane. c.1920.
Brass
Sold
H 9.06 in Dm 7.49 in
8" Antique Holophane 'Reflector-Refractor' Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Brass
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H 39.38 in Dm 14.18 in
Antique 14" Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A scarcely seen 14" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Brass
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H 22.84 in Dm 15.75 in
14" Brass Holophane 'Reflector-Refractor' Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant 14" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Brass
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H 22.84 in Dm 15.75 in
14" Brass Holophane 'Reflector-Refractor' Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant 14" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
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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