$2,013 / item
Smoked Glass Pendant Lights by Parscot, 1970
By Parscot
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Pendant light edited by Parscot in the 70s Ceiling fixing with 4 cotton threads ending by smoked
Blown Glass
Set of Three Raak "Dewdrop" Smoked Glass Pendants with Brass Tone Hardware
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Raak smoked glass pendant lights with brass tone hardware. Largest globe is 10" with 24" cord
Metal
Smoked Mid-century Brass and Glass Bell Pendant (5 available)
Located in London, GB
Brass slightly smoked glass pendant lights in bell shaped form. Open bases. France, c1960s. 5
Brass
Dutch Smoked Glass Globe Vintage Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Smoked glass pendant. Brass top. 2 meter black cotton flex Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per
Brass
Set of Two Globe Pendant Lights, Brass and Smoked Glass, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of two pendants, in colored glass and brass, Germany, 1970s. Large globe shaped pendants with
Brass
$1,200 / item
Peill & Putzler Smoked Glass Hanging Lights, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful molded, smoked glass hanging fixtures by Peill & Putzler, with an opaque, brass colored
Brass
$3,100 / set
Set of Three Smoked Glass Hanging Lights, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful pendant lights by Peill & Putzler, Germany in molded, smoked glass with an opaque, brass
Brass
Vintage Dutch Smoked Air Bubble Glass Pendant Lights with Brass Top
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original vintage smoked air bubble glass pendant. 2 meter Black wire Brass top Weight: 2.00 kg
Brass
Smoked Midcentury Glass and Brass Pendant Lights by RAAK, '6 Available'
By RAAK
Located in London, GB
A smoked glass pendant light with brass galleries. Holland, circa 1980s. Good vintage
Brass
Single Limburg Vintage 1970s Round Smoked Glass & Brass Globe Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A single, large mid-century hanging bubble glass pendant light by Glashütte Limburg. Made in the
Brass
Smoked Glass, Wood and Brass Three-Lights Pendant in the Style of Fontana Arte
By Cristal Arte
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This elegant lamp was produced in Italy, circa 1960s. It is composed by three-lights pendants at
Brass, Aluminum
Smoked Glass, Wood and Brass Sex-Lights Pendant in the Style of Fontana Arte
By Cristal Arte
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This elegant lamp was produced in Italy around the 1960s. It is composed by 6-lights pendants at
Aluminum, Brass
Smoked Glass, Wood and Brass Three-Lights Pendant in the Style of Fontana Arte
By Gino Paroldo, Cristal Arte
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This elegant lamp was produced in Italy around the 1960s. It is composed by 3-lights pendants at
Brass, Aluminum
Pair Of Large Vintage 1970s Bell Shaped Smoked Glass & Brass Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Pair of refurbished extra large, oversized vintage mid-century modern hanging bubble glass pendant
Brass
$9,476Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Elegant Palmette Ceiling Lights, Smoked Glasses Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Palmette ceiling lights made by 163 Murano smoked glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Smoked Midcentury Glass and Brass Pendant Lights by RAAK '2 Available'
By RAAK
Located in London, GB
A smoked glass pendant light with brass galleries. Holland, circa 1980s. Good vintage
Brass
Murano Smoke Colored Glass Chandelier with Twelve Lights
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative smoke colored murano glass chandelier with 12 lights. A very special fixture that
Murano Glass
Murano Smoke Colored Glass Chandelier with Twelve Lights
Located in Southampton, NY
Murano Smoke Colored Glass Chandelier with Twelve Lights, c. 1980. Tall blown leaves adorn the
Murano Glass
Smoked glass drop ceiling lights by Dijkstra Lamps, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in Den Haag, NL
Unique set of Three smoked Glass drop pendant lamps . One larger One . Space Ace . Amber Color
Glass
Pair of Smoked Brown Glass and Brass Pendant Lights by Peill and Putzler, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of smoked golden/brown pendant lights, 1960s by Peill and Putzler in Germany, Europe. A unique
Brass
RAAK Ceiling Lights 'Maxi-Light Bulb' in Smoked Glass and Brass
By RAAK
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RAAK Amsterdam, ceiling light model 'Maxi-Light Bulb' B-1260, brass, smoked glass, The Netherlands
Brass
Smoked Golden/Brown Pendant Lights by Peill and Putzler, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of smoked golden/brown pendant lights, 1960s by Peill and Putzler. A unique shape and a
Glass, Blown Glass
1 of 3 Large Vintage 1970s Bell Shaped Smoked Glass & Brass Globe Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a set of three refurbished large vintage mid-century modern hanging bubble glass pendant
Brass
Smoked Glass & Chrome Plated Metal 1960s 3-lights pendant by F. Poli for Seguso
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Important 3-light pendant lamp with Murano smoked glass shades and chrome plated metal structure
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Set of Two Smoked Brown Glass and Brass Pendant Lights by Peill and Putzler, 196
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of two smoked golden/brown pendant lights, 1960s by Peill and Putzler in Germany, Europe. A
Brass
Ten Lights Chandelier in Chrome and Smoked Glass, Italy, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Rome, IT
Large chandelier featuring ten arched chrome arms supporting a smoked glass globe, inside which
Metal, Chrome
Pair Beautiful Glass Brass Kitchen Island Dinning Table Pendant Lights, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous pair of amber smoked glass and brass pendant lights made in Germany. Each is in very good
Metal, Brass
Pair of Swedish Modern Glass and Brass Ceiling Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish modern ceiling lights, the three smoked glass globes with brass fittings having
Brass
1 of 2 Peill & Putzler Large Biomorphic Hanging Pendant Lights Lamps, C. 1975
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
an absolutely classic piece of design, featuring a smoked colored (colored) glass globe shade with a
Brass
Set of 3 Brass Lights by Holger Johansson, Sweden, 1970s
By Holger Johansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 3 available, listed price is for one (1) lamp. Designed by Holger Johansson and produced in Sweden by his own company Westal, 1970s.
Brass
Set of 3 Brass Lights by Holger Johansson, Sweden, 1970s
By Holger Johansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 3 available, listed price is for one (1) lamp. Designed by Holger Johansson and produced in Sweden by his own company Westal, 1970s. Please note: The height can be extended o...
Brass
Midcentury Six Lights Black and Chromed Chandelier Attributed to Gino Vistosi
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
combination of chrome-plated and black lacquered steel. The piece features 14 smoked glass shades with
Steel
Pair of Peill Putzler Biomorphic Pendant Light Amber Glass Wave Koch Lowy, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A nice pair of Peill & Putzler amber or smoked glass wave pattern Pendant lights with brass
Metal, Chrome
Unavailable|$3,500
Midcentury Design Ceiling Lamp Hanging Light from Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Idman
Located in Vienna, AT
smoked glass pendant lights. The lamp is signed Idman. The height can be adjusted. The designer and
Glass
Set of 2 Large Amber Smoked Glass Hand Blown Lights and Brass Armature, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
lights are labelled on the inside. The amber / brown smoked glass is completely intact and executed in an
Brass
Unavailable|$28,429 / set
Max Ingrand, Pair of Pending Lights in Glass and Brass, circa 1960
By Max Ingrand
Located in Paris, FR
Max Ingrand (1908-1969) Pair of pending lights Tinted glass, opaline glass, brass Edition
Brass
Modernist Smoked Glass Pendant Lights by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modernist pendant lights by Lightolier with geometric smoked glass outer shades surrounding
Metal
Sold|$2,700
Three Raak Pendant Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
smoked glass pendant lights 16 x 11, 14 x 9, 12 x 7 per pendant: $950 as set
Glass
Sold|$1,100
Peill + Putzler Smoked Glass Hanging Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
molded, smoked glass hanging fixtures 1 "medium" 10.5" wide, 8" high ONE AVAILABLE
Smoked Glass
Sold|$3,100
Set of Three Smoked Glass Hanging Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
molded, smoked glass hanging fixtures with brass colored metal parts and custom brass canopy
Brass
Sold|$3,100
Set of Three Smoked Glass Hanging Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
molded, smoked glass hanging fixtures with brass colored metal parts and custom brass canopy
Brass
Sold|$3,400
Set of Three Smoked Glass Hanging Lights
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
molded, smoked glass hanging fixtures by Peill & Putzler, with brass colored metal parts and
Brass
Sold|$1,200 / item
Peill & Putzler Smoked Glass Hanging Lights, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
molded, smoked glass hanging fixtures by Peill & Putzler, with an opaque, brass colored layer
Brass
Pair of 1960s 'Lumiere' Pendant' Hanging Lantern Copper & Smoked Glass Lights
By Royal Lumière
Located in London, England
A stunning pair of 1960s French 'Lumiere' pendant lights formed in the shape of lanterns. Made from
Aluminum, Copper
Smoked Air Bubble Glass Globe Vintage Dutch Metal Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original vintage smoked air bubble glass pendant. 2 meter black wire Metal top Weight: 2.00 kg
Metal
Smoked Air Bubble Glass Globe Dutch Vintage Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original vintage smoked air bubble glass pendant. 2 meter Black wire Brass top Weight: 2.00 kg
Brass
Smoked Air Bubble Glass Globe Dutch Vintage Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original vintage smoked air bubble glass pendant. 2 meter Black wire Brass top Weight: 2.20 kg
Brass
RAAK Pendant Lights by Frank Ligtelijn, Smoked Glass Globes Chrome, 1970, 1 of 3
By Frank Ligtelijn, RAAK, Peill & Putzler
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three pendant lights or hanging lamps designed by Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK Amsterdam
Aluminum, Chrome
Sold|$2,400 / set
Pair of Smoked Glass Midcentury Globe Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of smoked glass midcentury globe lights. Brass fittings. Matching chain and canopy included
Brass
Sold|$3,800 / item
Smoke and Clear Glass 'Bubbles' Chrome Flush Mount Chandelier Lights
By Lightolier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
frames, each supporting five pendant lights with smoked, blown glass shades and ten solid glass 'bubbles
Chrome
Chandelier with Eight Lights and Smoked Glass by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in NICE, FR
with eight brass branches and rectangular smoked glass elements. The dimensions of the chandelier are
Brass
Sold|$3,100
Set of Three Smoked Glass Hanging Lights
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
molded, smoked glass hanging fixtures by Peill & Putzler, with brass colored metal parts and custom
Brass
Sold|$3,400
Set of Three Smoked Glass Hanging Lights
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
molded, smoked glass hanging fixtures by Peill & Putzler, with brass colored metal parts and custom
Brass
Pair of Smoked Grey Taupe Murano Glass and Brass Pendant Lights, Italy, 2020
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind pair of Murano glass and brass pendants, handmade in Venice, Italy. A smoked grey
Brass
Italian Mid-century 24-Lights Curved Smoked Glass Chandelier
By Fontana Arte
Located in North Miami, FL
in smoked grey glass. In the style of Fontana Arte. Original canopy, recently re-wired.
Brass
Pair of Murano Bell-Shaped Pendant Lights in Smoked Amber and Gray Stripes
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century modernist pair of handblown Murano bell-shaped pendant lights in striped smoked amber
Murano Glass
Antiqued Barbershop Globe Pendant Lights
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Barbershop Smoked Glass Globe Hanging Pendant Lamp with Newly Distressed/Antiqued Brass Fitter
Brass, Copper
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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