What is the difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier?

The difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier is in the materials used to produce the light fixtures. Glass chandeliers are made of glass, a hard, brittle material made by melting together a combination of substances, such as sand, soda ash and limestone. When you add lead to these ingredients, you get crystal, a heavier material that can produce a reflective, sparkling effect when cut. Shop a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers on 1stDibs.

What is the glass part of the chandelier called?

What the glass part of a chandelier is called depends on the design of the fixture. Some chandeliers have glass covers that fit over their individual lights. These glass covers are shades. Faceted-cut glass accents on chandeliers are generally called crystals. Ones that hang down from a chandelier are pendalogues, and ones that form chains that drape over a chandelier frame are festoons or swags. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Petitot, Rectangular Art Deco Chandelier, Nickeled Bronze, Sandblasted Glass

$8,639

Petitot, Rectangular Art Deco Chandelier, Nickeled Bronze, Sandblasted Glass

By Atelier Petitot

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

The chandeliers, which could take different shapes (oval, rectangular, octagonal), were made of bronze, sandblasted glass and glass rods and the bodies were elegant, modernist and po...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Six-Arm Art Deco Chandelier in Chrome and Sandblasted Glass, 1940s

$1,864

Six-Arm Art Deco Chandelier in Chrome and Sandblasted Glass, 1940s

Located in Praha, CZ

Condition: Excellent condition. The sandblasted glass is in perfect state. Chrome shows minor, subtle signs of age.

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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Chandelier, by F. Anýž, Chrome, Sandblasted Glass, Czech, 1930s

$3,182

Restored Bauhaus Chandelier, by F. Anýž, Chrome, Sandblasted Glass, Czech, 1930s

By Franta Anyz

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

The fixture is fitted with sandblasted glass shades, which softly diffuse the light and emphasize the purist character of the entire design.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel, Chrome

$1,011

Rare Art Deco Pendant Light, Sandblasted Glass, Europe, 1930s, 41cm

Located in Praha, CZ

This Art Deco pendant represents the height of 1930s European glasswork. Featuring a substantial, "huge" glass globe, the fixture is defined by its striking sandblasted geometric pat...

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Miro 2 Single Matte Black Square With Handblown Sandblasted Glass

$4,500 / item

Miro 2 Single Matte Black Square With Handblown Sandblasted Glass

By Atelier de Troupe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Miro 2 is made of a single frame in a solid brass square stock. Finishes are matte black or unfinished brass. The Miro glass shade is handblown, sand blasted, and oiled. The wire...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Silver Metal and Sandblasted Glass 1985 Cyclos Pendant by De Lucchi for Artemide

$1,114

$19,779

French Art Deco Bronze & Frosted Glass Chandelier Signed Muller Frères Lunéville

By Muller Fres Luneville

Located in Beirut, LB

It has six lampshades made of pressed modded sandblasted glass representing nature inspired designs.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen

$62,300 / item

Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Poul Henningsen PH glass Artichoke chandelier for Louis Poulsen.

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

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Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Pair of 2 small pendant lamp in black aluminum, brass and colored glass shades. Very good vintage condition; normal brass oxidation due to time and use. Dimensions: cm 67-72 h; 20...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Glass Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Brass

$1,320 / item

Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Glass Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Brass

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Glass Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Brass The PH 3/2 Pendant Light's shades are made of hand blown opal three layer glass, which is glossy on top and sandblast...

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Brass

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H 17.72 in W 84.65 in D 7.88 in

Luna Collection / L Orbit Made Out of Brass

By Jiri Krejcirik

Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady

The collection of swivel luminaries is inspired by the phases of the moon. Its aesthetic is based on the contrast of the monumental hovering glass sphere and the subtle metal constru...

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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Kinetic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel, Brass

MARSHA 02 Pendant Light in Cloud Grey and Black Powder Coated Metal Finish

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H 5.36 in Dm 17.72 in

MARSHA 02 Pendant Light in Cloud Grey and Black Powder Coated Metal Finish

Located in London, GB

Designed & First Produced 2022 (By Riya Panchal of MESEME Studio) About MARSHA Collection – Consisting of Pendant Lights and Table Lamps Influenced by the unwavering determination o...

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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

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H 24 in Dm 12.25 in

Italian Zero Quattro-Fontana Arte Frosted Glass Chandelier

By Pietro Chiesa, Zero Quattro, Quattro Zero Edited By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Zero Quattro-Fontana Arte frosted glass chandelier. Chic Italian Mid-Century Modern sandblasted chiselled glass lantern style chandelier or pendant with chrome structure.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Italian Zero Quattro-Fontana Arte Frosted Glass Sphere Chandelier or Pendant

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$23,826

$27,900

H 29 in Dm 25.75 in

Fontana Arte chandelier by Max Ingrand, Italy circa 1950s

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in Long Island City, NY

Fontana Arte chandelier by Max Ingrand, attributed. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Two large curved acid etched glass shades mounted on a brass frame. Takes 9 candelabra bulbs. Co...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

$1,909

H 19.69 in Dm 18.9 in

Italian 1940s Acid Etched Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp

By Fontana Arte

Located in Milan, IT

Italian 1940s Acid Etched "Pois" Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp. In the style of Fontana Arte. Carries two lights

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid century modern Murano glass pendant light 1970s Italy

$2,157

H 7.09 in Dm 21.66 in

Mid century modern Murano glass pendant light 1970s Italy

Located in Palermo, PA

Mid Century Glass Pendant Lamp in Murano Glass Italy 1970s. This stunning pendant lamp from the 1970s showcases the finest in mid century Italian design. The glass is beautifully s...

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

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Metal

Attributed to Luigi Brusotti Mid-century Italian Glass and Brass Chandelier

$1,534Sale Price|50% Off

H 41.34 in Dm 19.69 in

Attributed to Luigi Brusotti Mid-century Italian Glass and Brass Chandelier

By Luigi Brusotti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Attributed to Luigi Brusotti, this mid-century glass and brass chandelier was designed by in the 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This pendant was designed by Italian designer and architect Massimo Vignelli. Inspired by an onion, this model is called the Cipolla, and was created in two sizes. At 18", this is th...

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$1,966

Lamiprogetti BAJA Pendant Lamp Brass Teak Frosted Glass Italy 1980s

Located in Lisboa, PT

Elegant Italian ceiling lamp model “BAJA” art. 5033, produced by Lamiprogetti during the 1980s. The design pays clear homage to Max Ingrand’s refined vocabulary for Fontana Arte, com...

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Contemporary Art Deco Revival Cabinet In Rectangular Form By Mondo Design Studio

$6,325

H 55.12 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in

Contemporary Art Deco Revival Cabinet In Rectangular Form By Mondo Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

A stylish, modern bar cabinet with a rectangular, vertical form featuring two front-opening doors. The surface of the doors is finished in lacquered burgundy gloss, producing a mirro...

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Sandblasted Glass Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sandblasted glass chandelier you’re looking for. Each sandblasted glass chandelier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and brass. There are 6 variations of the antique or vintage sandblasted glass chandelier you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the sandblasted glass chandelier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A sandblasted glass chandelier is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sandblasted glass chandelier over the years, but those crafted by Atelier de Troupe, Artemide and Atelier Jean Perzel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sandblasted Glass Chandelier?

A sandblasted glass chandelier can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,575, while the lowest priced sells for $1,105 and the highest can go for as much as $14,900.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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.

Questions About Sandblasted Glass Chandelier

What is the difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier is in the materials used to produce the light fixtures. Glass chandeliers are made of glass, a hard, brittle material made by melting together a combination of substances, such as sand, soda ash and limestone. When you add lead to these ingredients, you get crystal, a heavier material that can produce a reflective, sparkling effect when cut. Shop a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers on 1stDibs.
What is the glass part of the chandelier called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
What the glass part of a chandelier is called depends on the design of the fixture. Some chandeliers have glass covers that fit over their individual lights. These glass covers are shades. Faceted-cut glass accents on chandeliers are generally called crystals. Ones that hang down from a chandelier are pendalogues, and ones that form chains that drape over a chandelier frame are festoons or swags. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers.