Sailor's Hat Pendant by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A three-piece glass holophane ceiling light in the shape of a sailor's hat.
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
Sailor's Hat Pendant by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A three-piece glass holophane ceiling light in the shape of a sailor's hat.
Steel
Rare Sailor Hat Holophane Pendants
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
Holophane lamps because of the wonderful light they project. The glass is all prismatic and designed to get
Large Sailor Hat Holophane Pendants
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
originally installed. We love Holophane lamps because of the wonderful light they project. The glass is all
Glass
Pair of Large Sailor Hat Holophane Pendants
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
originally installed. We love Holophane lamps because of the wonderful light they project. The glass is all
Collection of Large Sailor Hat Holophane Pendents
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
originally installed. We love Holophane lamps because of the wonderful light they project. The glass is all
Collection of Large Sailor Hat Holophane Pendents
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
installed. We love Holophane lamps because of the wonderful light they project. The glass is all clear
Glass
Collection of Large Sailor Hat Holophane Pendents
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
installed. We love Holophane lamps because of the wonderful light they project. The glass is all clear
Glass
Collection of Large Sailor Hat Holophane Pendents
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
installed. We love Holophane lamps because of the wonderful light they project. The glass is all clear
1950 Sailor Hat Holophane Industrial Flush Mount Lights
By Holophane
Located in Surrey, BC
A very nice group of four sailor hat industrial prismatic holophane light fixtures, complete with
Aluminum
Large Sailor Hat Holophane Pendants, Pair
Located in Peekskill, NY
originally installed. We love Holophane lamps because of the wonderful light they project. The glass is all
Glass
Large Collection of Rare Sailor Hat Holophane Pendants
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
We found a nice collection of these hard to find and dramatic looking holophane pendants. They were
Glass
Classic Holophane Sailor Hat Flush Mount
By Holophane
Located in Miami, FL
Great Machine Age industrial styling ribbed glass light from Holophane in a flush mount fixture
Glass
Unique Ribbon Glass Sailor Hat Holophane Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
. This is a very unique example and quite different than other sailor hat style prismatic lamps. The
Art Glass
Pair of Rare "Sailor Hat" Holophane Shades on Nickel Stems, Early 1900s
By Holophane
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of sailor hat lead crystal Holophane shades complete with removable under plate, signed, early
Crystal, Nickel
American Art Deco Industrial Pendants with Sailor Hat Holophane Shades
Located in Astoria, NY
American Art Deco period pair of Industrial pendant lights in chrome with sailor hat shaped
Chrome
Pair of Rare "Sailor Hat" Holophane Shades on Nickel Stems, Early 1900s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of sailor hat lead crystal Holophane shades complete with removable under plate, signed, early
Crystal, Nickel, Lead
"Sailor Hat" Holophane
Located in New York, NY
HL0410 Holophane glass "sailor hat" pendant light, fully enclosed with diffuser to
A holophane sailor-hat pendant with polished nickel fittings
Located in New York, NY
HL3064.A A faceted holophane sailor-hat ring pendant with polished nickel fittings. Due to
Nickel, Brass
A holophane sailor-hat pendant with polished nickel fittings
Located in New York, NY
HL3064 A faceted holophane sailor-hat ring pendant with polished nickel fittings
A holophane ring pendant
Located in New York, NY
AHL3610 A holophane sailor-hat ring pendant suspended on polished nickel fittings custom
Nickel, Brass
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
$1,650 / item
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
$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
$2,795
H 28 in Dm 10.7 in
Rare Antique Arts & Crafts Glass with Embossed Copper Pendant Light w. Swans
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare Arts & Crafts Pendant Lamp with Embossed Swans and Water Lilies – Copper & Glass, circa 1920 With early 20th-century lighting being one of our specialties, discovering this rar...
Brass, Copper
Italian Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier from the 1950 s .The chandelier is rewired for USA standard and it is in original condition tarnish Brass.
Metal, Brass
Small Reclaimed Holophane Two Part Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
SMALL HOLOPHANE TWO PART PENDANT LIGHTS LAST ONE REMAINING SMALL AMOUNT OF DAMAGE ON THE UNDERSIDE RIM Holophane pendant lights reclaimed from an abandoned 150 year old chapel ori...
Brass
Set of Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of 5 circa 1920’s English leaded glass light fixture with 4 interior lights each and blue glass details. Sold individually. Measurements: Height: 16″ Diameter: 16″
Bronze
$13,681 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$1,959
H 41 in Dm 12 in
Early 1900 French Arts & Crafts Holophane Copper and Glass Pendant Light, Marked
By Holophane
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and condition Holophane pendant. It does not matter whether you are decorating an Art Deco, a Mid-Century Modern or a contemporary home or office, if you have the rig...
Brass
$2,050
H 9.85 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Vintage Antique Industrial Holophane Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful 'Ripple-Lite' Holophane ceiling pendant with original gallery, England circa 1910. - The light comprises of two prismatic glass saucers held together by their original ...
Glass
$1,662
H 35 in Dm 13.5 in
Rare American Arts & Crafts Holophane Marked Prismatic Glass Pendant circa 1930
By Holophane
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, "Patent Holophane U.S.A." marked pendant. If you are looking for a rare and truly American light fixture then this rare find could be perfect for you. This wonde...
Brass, Metal
$2,050
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 10.24 in
Antique Vintage Industrial Holophane Prismatic Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- A single 'Ripple-Lite' Holophane ceiling pendant with original stamped copper gallery, England circa 1910. - The light comprises of two prismatic glass saucers held together by th...
Glass
$3,444 / item
H 41.34 in Dm 17.72 in
Modernist Ceiling Light Made Of Nickel Plated Brass, Opal Glass, Customizable
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist ceiling light made of Nickel plated brass and opal glass, customizable.
Brass, Chrome
$1,200 / item
H 38 in Dm 14.5 in
3 Beautiful Holophane Domes with Brushed Nickel Hardware and Bottom Glass
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have 3 matching lamps and they are priced per lamp. I can't find a makers name but they are high quality. The hardware is all brushed nickel and the large prismatic dome has a fin...
Glass
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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