Vintage 1950s Italian Bamboo Sphere Chandelier
Located in Catania, CT
Original bamboo sphere chandelier made in Italy in the 1950s. This elegant mid-century piece
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Bamboo Sphere Chandelier
Located in Catania, CT
Original bamboo sphere chandelier made in Italy in the 1950s. This elegant mid-century piece
Brass
Mid-Century Rope Sphere Chandelier Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Rope Sphere Chandelier Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet. Height with the attach 22.5
Rope, Opaline Glass
Italian 1960s Indigo Ceramic Sphere Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1960s Brutalist cut-out and glazed indigo ceramic sphere chandelier, with pull chain
Ceramic
Pink Murano Glass and Brass Disc Form Sputnik Sphere Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative modern pink murano glass and brass like disc form sputnik sphere chandelier. The discs
Brass
$18,695 / item
Crystal Spheres Chandelier
By Il Paralume Marina
Located in Milan, IT
Boasting an elegant and imposing silhouette, this exceptional chandelier showcases 16 hand-cut
Crystal, Metal, Steel
Pair of Art Deco Style Circular Murano Glass Sphere Chandeliers
Located in Manhasset, NY
A pair of art deco style circular Murano glass sphere chandeliers. Each having fifty circular
Metal
"La Murrina" Three-Sphere Chandelier in Murano Glass Italian Design 1990s
By La Murrina
Located in Palermo, IT
"La Murrina" three-sphere chandelier in Murano glass, 1990s Intact and functional, each sphere has
Metal
Mid-century modern Chromed sphere chandelier Goffredo Reggiani, Italy, 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-century modern Chromed sphere chandelier Goffredo Reggiani stylee, Italy, 1970s An elegant 70s
Metal, Chrome
$20,000 / item
“Grigio Perla” Murano Glass Sphere Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Austin, TX
Wonderful Murano glass chandelier of importance in the manner of Stilnovo. The pearl-like blown
Brass
$3,539 / item
French Sphere Chandelier Emperor style, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Luxurious French spherical-shaped chandelier of crystal glass. The chandelier mounts one light and
Crystal
Venini Style Murano Lattimo Glass Sphere Chandelier 1980s
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
through the glass spheres tp create a soft luminuous glow. Sophisticated and modern this chandelier it is
Metal
French Gilt Bronze & Crystal Sphere Chandelier , Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt bronze and crystal twelve light chandelier with upper crystal column, centered
Crystal, Bronze
Set of 2 French Sphere Chandelier Emperor Style, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Very rare set consisting of 2 spherical crystal glass chandeliers. Period: circa 1970. The
Crystal
Set of 4 French Sphere Chandelier Emperor Style, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Very rare set consisting of 4 spherical crystal glass chandeliers. Period: circa 1970. The
Crystal
Murano Glass Sphere chandelier Attr to Venini, ca. 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern sphere in Murano glass attributed to Venini. The globe is made in clear, white
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Italian Chrome and Murano glass Sphere Chandelier, 1970'
Located in Rome, IT
This stunning pair of 5 lights chandelier with rare handblown Murano glass balls and chrome metal
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Brass and White Murano Glass Spheres Chandelier
Located in Meda, MB
This chandelier was produced in Murano in a mid-century style and it is composed of 30 glass
Brass
Four Liberty Engraved Glass Sphere Chandeliers or Lanterns, Italy, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Finely hand blown engraved glass with stylized flowers an leaves in excellent vintage condition. One E 27 light bulb 5 Watt. .
Blown Glass
Four Liberty Engraved Glass Sphere Chandeliers or Lanterns, Italy, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Finely hand blown engraved glass with stylized flowers an leaves in excellent vintage condition. One E 27 light bulb 5 Watt. .
Blown Glass
Four Liberty Engraved Glass Sphere Chandeliers or Lanterns, Italy, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Finely hand blown engraved glass with stylized flowers an leaves in excellent vintage condition. One E 27 light bulb 5 Watt.
Blown Glass
Four Liberty Engraved Glass Sphere Chandeliers or Lanterns, Italy, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Finely hand blown engraved glass with stylized flowers an leaves in excellent vintage condition. One E 27 light bulb 5 Watt.
Blown Glass
Murano Glass Sphere Chandelier in the Style of Mazzega, circa 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and large pendant sphere in brown, orange (yellow) and clear hand-blown Murano glass
Blown Glass
Murano Glass Sphere Chandelier in the Style of Mazzega, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and large pendant sphere in brown, orange (yellow) and clear hand-blown murano glass
Blown Glass
Venini ´Swirl´ Sphere Chandelier or Lantern in Murano Glass, circa 1970s
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful pendant light in sphere shape, in white swirled hand blown Murano glass, attributed to
Blown Glass
French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Sphere Chandelier. Originally Candles. C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt bronze and crystal six light chandelier with faceted crystal spheres, interior fluted
Crystal, Bronze
Large Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sphere Chandelier by Venini, circa 1960
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
, attributed to Venini, circa 1960 There are two matching spheres available. Diameter is: 50 cm! A sphere this
Murano Glass
Space Age Sphere Chandelier ITSO Mazzega in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970s
By AVMazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mazzega, circa 1970. This is a very large sphere measuring 46 cm in diameter. (lage spheres run around 38
Murano Glass
Midcentury French Riviera 4 Sphere Chandelier in Bambo and Rattan, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
charming honey color. Fully hand-made with perfect proportions, this organic chandelier is a great example
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker, Cane
Space Age Sphere Chandelier ITSO Mazzega in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970s
By AVMazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
style of Mazzega, circa 1970. This sphere is 41 cm in Diameter. It has its original coiled cable, we
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Sphere Chandelier in Murano Swirl Glass , Mazzega, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age pendant light manufactured in clear, white and blue swirled hand blown Murano glass, attributed to Mazzega, circa 1970. Measures: Diameter is 29 cm. Height is 110 cm but ca...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
2 Large Mid-Century Modern Murano Opaline Glass Sphere Chandeliers, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Two large pendant lights in white hand blown Murano glass, probably by Venini or Mazzega, circa 1970 Measures: Diameter is 40 cm. Priced individually.
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Sphere Chandelier in Murano Glass by Leucos, italy 1970s
By Roberto Pamio, Leucos
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age pendant light manufactured in white and clear hand blown Murano glass signed by Leucos and designed by Roberto Pamio, circa 1970. The condition is great, the canopy is made...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Gold Finish Metal With 12 White Glass Spheres Chandelier by Il Paralume Marina
By Il Paralume Marina
Located in Milan, IT
A masterpiece of light and style, this stunning chandelier features a squared metal rod with a gold
Metal
Large Mid-Century Modern Sphere Chandelier in Murano Glass by Venini, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large Space Age pendant light. White frosted hand blown Murano glass sphere with a "Lace" pattern
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Sphere Chandelier in Murano Glass attr to Leucos, italy 1970s
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
easily adjusted to measure. There are two "identical" spheres for sale but as they are not perfectly
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
French Art Deco Bronze Sphere Chandelier, Flush Mount or mirror by Sue & Mare
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Art Deco bronze sphere pendant chandelier by Sue & Mare. Can be turned in to flush
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Sphere Chandelier in Murano Swirl Glass by Mazzega, Ca 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age pendant light manufactured in white and orange swirled hand blown Murano glass, attributed to Mazzega, circa 1970. Measures: Diameter is cm. Height is 80 cm but can be ea...
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Sphere Chandelier in Murano Swirl Glass by Venini, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age pendant light manufactured in white and clear striped hand blown Murano glass, attributed to Venini, circa 1970. Measures: Diameter is 33cm. Height is 60cm but can be eas...
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Sphere Chandelier in Murano Swirl Glass by Venini, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large Space Age pendant light manufactured in white and clear swirled hand blown Murano glass, attributed to Venini, circa 1970. Measures: Diameter is 40cm. Height is 80cm or 32" a...
Blown Glass
Large Mid-Century Modern Sphere Chandelier in Murano Glass by Venini, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large Space Age pendant light in white and brown striped hand blown Murano glass, attributed to Venini, circa 1970.
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Sphere Chandelier in Murano Swirl Glass by Venini, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age pendant light manufactured in white and orange swirled hand blown Murano glass, attributed to Venini, circa 1970. Measures: Diameter is 29 cm. Height is 110 cm but can be e...
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Sphere Chandelier in Murano Swirl Glass by Venini, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age pendant light manufactured in white and orange swirled hand blown Murano glass, attributed to Venini, circa 1970. Measures: Diameter is 29 cm. Height is 110 cm but can be e...
Blown Glass
$566Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Space Age Chandelier Form Mid Seventies
Located in bari, IT
Plastic suspension sphere chandelier with two symmetrical holes on the bottom, an orange silk
Plastic
Contemporary Italian White Murano Glass and Brass Sputnik Bud Flower Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
High-quality Venetian sphere chandelier, entirely handmade in Italy, with a round floral design in
Brass
Contemporary Italian Gold Silver White Scavo Murano Glass Round Leaf Flushmount
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Bespoke Venetian sphere chandelier with sunburst organic design, composed of a sensual cluster of
Brass, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
$22,260 / item
Hexagon Chandelier with Ballotton Spheres
By Il Paralume Marina
Located in Milan, IT
A superb piece of functional decor, this stunning chandelier mixes traditional Murano glass
Brass
Monumental Gino Sarfatti Model 2109/24/14 Chandelier in Black for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
237, to this iconic twenty-four-sphere chandelier. All created from the same fundamental principle: a
Steel
Monumental Gino Sarfatti Model 2109/24/14 Chandelier in Champagne for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
single sphere, Model 237, to this iconic twenty-four-sphere chandelier. All created from the same
Steel
Gino Sarfatti Model 2109/16/14 Chandelier in Transparent Glass & Black for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
single sphere, Model 237, to the iconic twenty-four-sphere chandelier. All created from the same
Steel
Gino Sarfatti Model 2109/16/20 Opaline Glass Chandelier in Black for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
single sphere, Model 237, to the iconic twenty-four-sphere chandelier. All created from the same
Steel
Gino Sarfatti Model 2109/16/20 Opaline Glass Chandelier in Champagne for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
single sphere, Model 237, to the iconic twenty-four-sphere chandelier. All created from the same
Steel
Gino Sarfatti Model 2109/16/14 Opaline Glass Chandelier in Black for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
single sphere, Model 237, to the iconic twenty-four-sphere chandelier. All created from the same
Steel
Gino Sarfatti Model 2109/16/14 Opaline Glass Chandelier in Champagne for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
single sphere, Model 237, to the iconic twenty-four-sphere chandelier. All created from the same
Steel
Modern Aluminum Wire Sphere Sculpture Chandelier Lighting
By Catellani & Smith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This amazing chandelier is a work of art and is based off of an Italian iconic chandelier that
Metal
$20,000 / item
Crystal Oval Sputnik Chandelier with Ebonized Spheres
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom crystal oval sputnik chandelier with ebonized spheres in brass and nickel finish. Currently
Crystal
'Mayfair' Contemporary Chandelier, Brass with Sculpted Spheres
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This contemporary three-tier chandelier by Margit Wittig features sculptural components with
Brass
$7,669 / item
Brass Sphere with Murano Glass Leaves Chandelier
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Small chandelier made of a round brass structure covered with different colours Murano glass sheets.
Brass
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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