Midcentury Modern Classical Design, Alabaster Flush Mount / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design and good size alabaster flushmount. This excellent quality and superb condition flush mount could be your perfect lighting solution.
Alabaster, Metal
Unavailable
H 29 in Dm 31.5 in
Bespoke Italian Alabaster White Murano Glass Brass Round Chandelier / Flushmount
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Can also be mounted as flushmounts, the height of the central pole can be shortened or lengthened to requirements.
Brass
French Directoire Style Alabaster Flushmount Ceiling Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Alabaster flush mount ceiling light with aged patinated brass fittings in the Directoire style. Wired for US, fixture uses two candelabra size bulbs.
Alabaster, Brass
French Directoire Style Alabaster Flushmount Ceiling Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Alabaster flush mount ceiling light with aged patinated brass fittings in the Directoire style. Nicely carved with starburst pattern. Wired for US, fixture uses 3 candelabra size bul...
Alabaster, Brass
French Directoire Style Alabaster Flushmount Ceiling Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Alabaster flush mount ceiling light with aged patinated brass fittings in the Directoire style. Wired for US, uses two standard size bulbs.
Alabaster, Brass
Sold
H 28 in Dm 15.8 in
Early 20th Century White & Black Veins Art Deco Alabaster Flushmount or Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design mineral stone pendant. If you are looking for a good condition and practical size Art Deco light fixture then this fine specimen with its beautifully flowing black ...
Alabaster, Brass
Midcentury Modern Classical Design, Alabaster Flush Mount / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design and good size alabaster flushmount. This excellent quality and superb condition flush mount could be your perfect lighting solution.
Alabaster, Metal
Midcentury Modern Classical Design, Alabaster Flush Mount / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare design and good size alabaster flushmount. This excellent quality and superb condition flush mount could be your perfect lighting solution.
Alabaster, Metal
Midcentury Classical Design, Amber Color Alabaster Flush Mount / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare design and good size alabaster flushmount. This excellent quality and superb condition flush mount could be your perfect lighting solution.
Alabaster, Metal
Antique Extra Large Flush Mount / Pendant w. Stunning Alabaster Dish Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind and impressive size, three light alabaster flushmount. This unique, extra large antique light fixture comes with a stunning, polished alabaster shade.
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 12.9 in Dm 23.5 in
Antique Stunning & Extra Large 23.5 Ø Alabaster Dish Shade Flush Mount / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind and truly attractive, three light alabaster flushmount. This unique and extra large antique light fixture comes with a stunningly polished alabaster shade.
Alabaster, Brass, Metal, Nickel
Striking Antique Flushmount / Pendant with Matching Alabaster Shade and Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous antique light fixture for an entry hall, kitchen area, bedroom etc. With antique light fixtures being one of our specialities, we always love finding timeless pendants w...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Sold
H 17.3 in Dm 13.8 in
Striking Antique Pendant / Flushmount with Matching Alabaster Shade and Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Medium size antique light fixture for an entry hall, kitchen area, bedroom etc. With antique light fixtures being one of our specialities, we always love finding timeless pendants t...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 17.5 in Dm 13.8 in
Striking Art Deco Alabaster Shade Flushmount / Pendant w. Blackened Metal Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
We have said it before and we'll say it again, but this alabaster light too looks much better in real life than in our photos.
Alabaster, Metal
Sold
H 12.6 in Dm 11.8 in
Striking Art Deco Flushmount / Pendant with Matching Alabaster Shade and Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
This particular work of beauty comes with a very attractive and superb condition alabaster shade. It is so good that it rings like a bell when you strike it.
Alabaster, Brass
Sold
H 19.3 in Dm 15.5 in
Striking Art Deco Flushmount / Pendant with Matching Alabaster Shade and Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Its combination of real white alabaster and evenly divided sharp black veins makes it look even more marvelous in the evening.
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Sold
H 19.7 in Dm 14 in
Timeless Art Deco Pendant / Flushmount w. Pearly Alabaster Shade & Brass Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
This particular work of beauty comes with a very attractive and very good condition alabaster shade. It is so good structurally that it rings like a bell when you strike it.
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Sold
H 18.9 in Dm 13.8 in
Striking Art Deco Flushmount / Pendant with Matching Alabaster Shade and Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous antique light fixture for an entry hall, bedroom etc. With antique light fixtures being one of our specialities, we always love finding timeless pendants with a 'wow fac...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Sold
H 22.5 in Dm 13.8 in
Striking Art Deco Pendant / Flushmount with Mint Green Alabaster Shade & Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous antique light fixture for an entry hall, bedroom or any other small room. With early 20th century light fixtures being one of our specialties, we always love finding tim...
Alabaster, Brass
Sold
H 22 in Dm 13.75 in
Striking Art Deco Alabaster Shade Flushmount, Pendant Light with Rope and Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
With early 20th century light fixtures being one of our specialties, we always love finding timeless pendants and flushmounts we have never seen before. This particular work of beaut...
Alabaster, Brass
Sold
H 14.6 in Dm 13.8 in
Striking Art Deco Pendant / Flushmount with a Mint Blue Alabaster Shade & Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous antique light fixture for an entry hall, bedroom or even a small living room. With early 20th century light fixtures being one of our specialties, we always love finding t...
Alabaster, Brass, Metal
Bespoke Matlight Italian Alabaster Moon Minimalist Satin Brass Round Flushmount
By Matlight Milano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cosulich Interiors in collaboration with Matlight Studio. This organic flushmount, part of the Alabaster Moon collection, entirely handmade in Italy, emphasizes the properties of ala...
Alabaster, Brass
White Mat Opaline Glass Brass Vintage Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mat opaline glass pendant. Brass top. 200 cm / 80" black cotton wire. Weight: 2.40 kg / 5.3 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standa...
Brass
$6,471
H 23 in Dm 18.7 in
Large & Timeless Design Art Deco Pendant Light w Coolest Alabaster Shade Ever
By G Bessi
Located in Lisse, NL
Superb condition and stunning natural veins and patterns alabaster mineral stone pendant. *This rare antique alabaster shade is labeled by the maker " Ghebo Vero Bessi " grandson of...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Danish Art Deco Pendant Lamp in White Opaline Glass, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish 1930s Bauhaus style, Funtionalist or Art Deco pendant lamp. It features a silver/nickel plated brass top, a ufo shaped matté opaline glass shade and its original porcelain ...
Opaline Glass
$4,506
H 24 in Dm 20.7 in
Large & Stylish Design White Veins Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Large size and great design, hand carved, antique alabaster three-light chandelier. Thanks to its deep shade and beautiful Art Deco design this timeless alabaster chandelier will lo...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Italian Art Deco Translucent Alabaster Ceiling Lamp, 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
1930s Italian Art Deco translucent Alabaster ceiling lamp with white, grey and pink hues.
Alabaster
Midcentury Opaline Glass Pendant
Located in Vienna, AT
Opaline glass globe with double layered glass lower part with opaline and orange. Made in the 1960s in Czechoslovakia. Dimension glass only 28 x 25cm Up to four pieces available, e...
Steel
Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, Opaline Glass, c.1930s.
Located in Skien, NO
**Elegant Art Deco / Functionalist Ceiling Lamp, ca. 1930s – Scandinavian Modern Design** Transform your space with this stunning Art Deco-inspired ceiling lamp, a remarkable exam...
Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass
$5,546
H 17.5 in Dm 19.7 in
Large Art Deco Style Pendant / Flush Mount with Jupiter Like Alabaster Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and marvelous 19.7Ø alabaster shade light fixture with unique patterns. With light fixtures being one of our specialities, we always love finding unique pendants and flush mou...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
$5,488 / set
H 21 in Dm 15.7 in
Timeless Midcentury Modern White Alabaster & Brass Flush Mount / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Timeless and superb condition pair of alabaster light fixtures. This identical pair of alabaster shade pendant lights is another one of our recent great finds. Apart from a slight c...
Alabaster, Bronze, Brass, Metal
Rare Round Shape, Alabaster Pendant Light / Lantern Midcentury Modern Era
Located in Lisse, NL
Great shape, floral design and practical size hand carved alabaster pendant / lantern with brass chain and canopy. With twentieth century lighting as one of our specialties in gener...
Alabaster, Brass
Atomic Pendant Lamp in cased glass
By Prescolite
Located in South Charleston, WV
A perfect shape. Subliminal lines and proportions from the atomic age. Designed to be seen. Unmarked, but almost certainly produced in Finland for Prescolite. 9" wide and 12" tall. P...
Art Glass
Vintage White Porcelain Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial ceiling or wall light made in former Czechoslivakia during the 1970s. It features a white porcelain wall or ceiling mounting and a milk glass cover. The socket re...
Porcelain, Milk Glass
Large Opaline Glass Pendant
Located in Vienna, AT
White opaline glass shade on steel chromed pendulum fitted with one E27 socket, from the 1960s. Height of the glass only 37cm (14.56").
Steel
Vintage White Semi Mat Opaline Glass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Semi mat opaline glass pendant Metal with brass top. 2 meter black flex Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international stan...
Metal
$14,900 / item
H 14 in Dm 24 in
2 French Mid-Century Modern Plaster Flush Mounts / Pendants by Arlus, 1930
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
Two French Mid-Century Modern / Art Deco plaster flush mount fixtures / chandeliers containing an open frame central reflector with three lights to allow light to filter downward and...
Plaster, Glass
Large Opaline Glass Pendant Light
Located in Vienna, AT
White opaline glass shade on steel chromed pendulum fitted with one E27 socket, from the 1960s. Height of the glass only 35cm (13.77"). Up to six pieces available.
Steel
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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