Schoolhouse White Milk Glass Black Wire Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
1920s Schoolhouse style pendant light made of an antique milk glass globe and a newly made black
Vintage 1920s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Schoolhouse White Milk Glass Black Wire Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
1920s Schoolhouse style pendant light made of an antique milk glass globe and a newly made black
Brass
Art Nouveau Schoolhouse Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely glass pendant light from the early 20th century. The brass canopy and glass holder have a
Brass
$660Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.5 in Dm 15.5 in
Schoolhouse Pendant Light Opaline Glass Shade Brushed Steel Finish Hardware
Located in New York, NY
1940s pendant light featuring a white opaline glass shade. Comes with new wired brushed steel
Steel
$435 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in
1950s Czechoslovak Opaline Glass Schoolhouse Pendant Light with Chrome Gallery
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
light was essential, the form reflects a pragmatic design philosophy that prioritised longevity and
Chrome
$870Sale Price / item|40% Off
H 17 in W 14 in D 14 in
Art Deco Copper Acanthus Leaf Hanging Pendant Light w/ Opal Schoolhouse Globe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This 1930s Art Deco pendant light features a classic opal glass schoolhouse globe paired with an
Brass, Copper
Ballroom Blue Pendant Light
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Light Single Globe Pendant. The ballroom spherical shape with translucent hues creates a subtle
Metal
New Wave Optic Pendant Light Smoke
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Light Single Schoolhouse Pendant. Pendant in mouth blown and hand painted glass with silver edge
Metal
New Wave Optic Pendant Light Clear
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Light Single Schoolhouse Pendant. Pendant in mouth blown and hand painted glass with silver edge
Metal
$300Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in Dm 9 in
School House 9 in. Globe Brass Fitter Pendant Light Qty Available
Located in New York, NY
1960s simple line school house globes with a newly made brass fitter. Small quantity available at time of posting. Please inquire. Priced each. Please note, this item is located in o...
Brass
New Wave Optic Pendant Light Pink
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Light single schoolhouse pendant. Pendant in mouth blown and hand painted glass with silver edge
Metal
Vintage Schoolhouse Flush Mount Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
Flush mount milk glass shade with metal base. Price per individual lamp. Quantity 2.
Metal
Antique Department Store Milk Glass Pendant Light, Three Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique department store milk glass pendant light, three available. Listed price is for each light
Brass
Over Sized Antique Milk Glass and Brass School Light, More Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Over sized antique school light with milk glass shade and brass hardware. Four-lights available
Brass
1920 copper milk glass schoolhouse pendant light
Located in Surrey, BC
A nice example if a single pendant with cast copper fitter , nice detailed milk glass globe salvaged from a home in Chicago. Rewired and tested …
Copper
Schoolhouse Style Vintage Glass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
A vintage schoolhouse style glass shade complmented by original period brass holder and chain
Brass
Antique 1920 Schoolhouse White Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique circa 1920 brass schoolhouse pendant light with beautifully aged brass stem and matching
Metal
Schoolhouse Brass Pendant Light with Globe, Circa 1920
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circa 1920 brass schoolhouse pendant light with beautifully aged brass stem and matching milk glass
Vintage Opaline Cube Church Brass Schoolhouse Pendant Light
By English School
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Church Opaline Cube Pendant Light An antique pendant light with cube shaped opaline shade
Brass
Large Antique Church Glass Opaline Schoolhouse Pendant Light
By English School
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Church Opaline Pendant Light -AD An original large opaline glass pendant light. The light
Brass
Sold
H 6.75 in Dm 8.875 in L 6.75 in
1930s Original Schoolhouse Globe Pendant Light with Brass Colored Pin Stripes
Located in New York, NY
1930s original white milk glass schoolhouse shade with hand stenciled brass colored pin stripes
Brass
Pair of Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Fixtures
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful pair of early 20th century American schoolhouse pendant light fixtures with milk-glass
Bronze
Colorful Red Orange Light Green Vintage Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A room size midcentury hand knotted Turkish Kilim. Accents in green, orange, blue-gray on a red ground. Measures: 7'7” x 10'10”.
Wool
New Wave Optic Pendant Light Pink
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Light single schoolhouse pendant. Pendant in mouth blown and hand painted glass with silver edge
Metal
Early 20th C, Schoolhouse Pendant Light Original Brass Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century original schoolhouse light. White shade with dark brass finish hardware. This
Brass
Vintage School House Light
Located in New York, NY
Opaline Glass Schoolhouse Light, a timeless and classic lighting fixture inspired by the iconic
Brass
Custom Order 20th C. Small White School House Globe
Located in New York, NY
20th Century petit white schoolhouse light with new antique finish brass hardware. Cleaned and
Brass
White Glass Schoolhouse Polished Brass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
20th century Schoolhouse pendant light featuring a white glass shade and polished brass hardware
Brass
Antique Schoolhouse Glass Globe Brass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
White schoolhouse glass pendant light with a brass chain fitter. Cleaned and restored. Please note
Brass
Schoolhouse Acorn White Glass Brass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Antique white acorn shaped globe paired with the original antique brass finish chain fitter. Cleaned and restored. In good condition. Please note, this item is located in our Scranto...
Metal
Schoolhouse Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circa 1920 painted black pole and fitter with schoolhouse milk glass globe.pendant Light
Steel
Schoolhouse Milk Glass Globe Brass Chain Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Antique white schoolhouse globe paired with a newly made antique brass finish chain fitter. Cleaned
Brass
11 in. Dia. Schoolhouse White Globe Chain Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
The schoolhouse globe pendant light offers a unique charm with its classic design, milk glass shade
Brass
Schoolhouse Nickel Plated Semi Flush Mount Light Qty Available
Located in New York, NY
Quantity available. Early 20th century schoolhouse style light. Featuring original white shake with
Nickel
Schoolhouse Black Pendant Light with Globe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circa 1920 painted black brass schoolhouse pendant light and matching milk glass globe. Light
Hand-Painted Schoolhouse Milk Glass Pendant Light with Hardware
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circa 1930 hand painted "schoolhouse" blown glass milk glass pendant lights with black painted
Chrome
Painted Schoolhouse Globe Pendant Light Done Antique Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
1960s white milk glass schoolhouse globe with amber colored decorative accents. Accents reminiscent
Brass
Hand-Painted Schoolhouse Milk Glass Globe Pendant Light with Hardware
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hand painted "schoolhouse" blown glass milk glass pendant lights with black painted hardware, circa
Chrome
1940s Schoolhouse Globe Pendant Light with Green Stripes and Brass Hardware
Located in New York, NY
1940s green striped white milk glass schoolhouse globe pendant light fitted with a newly wired
Brass
1940s Wrought Iron Pendant Light with Amber Glass Globe, Schoolhouse Style
Located in New York, NY
White 1940s schoolhouse globe with decorative amber pattern and a black and copper finished
Wrought Iron
1920s Pendant Light Schoolhouse White Milk Glass Globe with Brass Hardware
Located in New York, NY
1920s white milk glass parlor style schoolhouse globe fitted with a newly made brass pole fitter
Glass, Milk Glass
1920 Single Milk Glass Pendant Light
Located in Surrey, BC
Nice original acorn light on simple white cable in a original copper fitter. currently on 8 ft of
Copper
1920s White Ceramic Flush Mount Light w/ School House Globe
Located in New York, NY
1920s Flush mount bathroom or kitchen light with a white ceramic base and schoolhouse glass globe
Ceramic, Milk Glass
Antique Schoolhouse Light
Located in New York, NY
Antique Schoolhouse Light on brass chain, 58" drop
Brass
An antique white glass schoolhouse light
Located in New York, NY
HL3475 A white semi-dome shaped glass schoolhouse light on antique copper hardware. Due to
Fancy Schoolhouse Light
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Large globe with aged patina stem
Metal
Art Deco Period Molded Glass and Chrome “Schoolhouse” Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
The graduated shade with stylized drapery and reed molded frosted glass above bead molded clear glass over a prism cut tapering point; electrified.
Companion piece ava...
Metal
1930’s Floral Painted Glass Flush Mount with Amber Crystals
Located in Canton, MA
Schoolhouse light with a twist! Flush mount fixture, glass is painted with concentric circles and a
Metal
Schoolhouse Pendant Light
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Unusual Art Nouveau School House Pendant light. Cast iron with decorative aluminum ring in Art
1940 Schoolhouse Hanging Globe Light - Large Size
Located in Hudson, NY
white glass globe, glass diameter 16 inches,vintage chain height adjustable up to 30 inches.Glass globe only 10 inches high, with globe mount 16 inches high.
1930's Glass Schoolhouse Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Generously proportioned 1930's schoolhouse pendant light. Fixture is from The Marietta School
Metal
Antique American Large School Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American Large School Light. Listed price is for each light.
Metal
Oversized Gymnasium Metal Ceiling Light or Wall Sconce
Located in Chicago, IL
Oversized gymnasium metal ceiling light or wall sconce. Also it could be used as floor light. Newly
Metal
American Art Deco Pendant Light
Located in Fairfax, VA
Early department store or schoolhouse style electric ceiling pendant light. Large white milk glass
Nickel
Early 20th Century Milk Glass Schoolhouse Light
Located in Madison, WI
Milk glass schoolhouse light from demolished factory. Was part of a line of lights suspended above
Steel
Copper Schoolhouse Pendant with Fitter
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This Classic schoolhouse pendant would look right at home over a kitchen island, or as an accent in
Copper
Milk Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1910 Milk glass shades with ribbed Sheffield pattern on deep antique bronze-finish hardware. Thick milk glass shades were made to resemble white alabaster and are in immaculate o...
Brass
Large 1920s School House Ceiling Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Large 1920s school house ceiling light. We have two lights available. Listed price is for each
Metal
Large 1920s School House Ceiling Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Large 1920s School House ceiling light, rewired and in working condition. More available.
Metal
Large 1920s School House Ceiling Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Large vintage school house ceiling light.
Metal
Large 1920s School House Milk Glass Ceiling Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Large 1920s school house milk glass ceiling light. We have two lights available. Listed price is
Metal
American Art Deco Pendant Light
Located in Fairfax, VA
Early department store or schoolhouse style electric ceiling pendant light. Large white milk glass
Brass
$1,353 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
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
$400 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 9.85 in
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Pendant Kitchen Task Lamp Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Frill Pendant Light – A An early French glass coolie pendant light. The conical milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass with a clear f...
Brass
Antique Victorian European Milk Glass Brass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian style pendant light with a white fluted milk glass globe and an ornate brass chain and canopy. This requires one standard Edison style medium base bulb. Cleaned and...
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
Wonderful Hinkley Lighting Fletcher Pendant Aged Zinc Brass Glass Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Hinkley Lighting Fletcher Pendant Aged Zinc / Brass With White Glass Shade Light Fixture
Brass, Zinc
Collection of Ornate Crowned Milk Glass Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
We were lucky to find a nice collection of these early matching crowned lamps. If you are doing a larger job this is good news. Each lamp has a goblet shaped milk glass globe with or...
Milk Glass
Antique Glass Alabaster Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique glass alabaster plafonnier chandelier in great condition and with age related wear. Decorated brass ceiling cup with a brass finial on the bottom. Brass hanging chains. Bra...
Brass
French Art Deco Frosted High Art Glass Patined Brass Pendant, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
An elegant Art Deco high relief glass pendant, light fixture, France 1930-1939, frosted glass globe with beautiful detailing, patinated brass mounts. In Fine vintage condition, glass...
Brass
$1,680Sale Price|30% Off
H 33.5 in Dm 16 in
Antique Glass Pendant, Holophane, Glass Top & Bottom, ca. 1910, American
By Holophane
Located in Petaluma, CA
This pendant is timeless. It looks modern at first until you study the glass and the workmanship. While unsigned it certainly looks like the work of the Holophane Glass Co. They ope...
Brass
$1,513Sale Price|20% Off
H 85 in Dm 30 in
Midcentury Ribbed Milk Glass & Brass Globe Pendant, Stilnovo 'attr.'
By Stilnovo
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This midcentury lantern was designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1950s to 1960s. It features a ribbed milk glass globe with brass hardware and a brass canopy. A simple, eleg...
Brass
$1,079
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Antique Vintage Brass Church Opaline Milk White Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A rare 'Hailware' opaline brass ceiling pendant by Hailwood & Ackroyd, England circa 1930. - The pendant originally hung inside an old Cambridge University in England and is in a ...
Brass
$390 / item
H 6 in Dm 6 in
Up to 7 Art Deco Brass Pendant Lights with Conical Glass Shades, Vienna 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to 7 Art Deco Schoolhouse petite pendant lights / hanging lamps from the 1930s, crafted in Vienna, Austria. These lights feature brass hardware with the original beautifully shape...
Brass
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Opaline Pendant Light With Tassel
Located in Charleston, SC
Art Nouveau Opaline Pendant Light with Tassel This is an all original art nouveau light. The glass has a satin finish and is attractively shaped. Fitted with a tall brass gallery w...
Brass
$952
H 11.82 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 in England by Holophane. c.1920. Three-part prismatic glass reflector, including the bottom cup, supported by origi...
Copper
$850Sale Price / item|53% Off
H 49 in Dm 14 in
Large Art Deco Chrome & Textured Opal Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large, hanging light fixture from the Art Deco era with a trumpeting, chrome shade holder in the iconic style. The opaline glass globe has a lovely texture with beautiful light dif...
Steel, Chrome
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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