1940s Rock Crystal Spheres and Brass Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Six-arm rock crystal ball and brass chandelier with glass bobeches and beaded crystal chain. Center rod is adorned with top crystal ball and four filigreed brass sprays. Up to 360 wa...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass
Chandelier with Pink Marbled Glass Spheres and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, glass, brass-plated steel, Czech Republic, 1960s This refined chandelier has a nicely structured composition of two spherical shades attached to a patinated brass frame....
Brass, Steel
Large French Brass Chandelier with Eighteen Spheres in Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large chandelier, brass, glass, France, 1960s. A gorgeous French multi-layered chandelier from the 1960s.
Brass
$28,175 / item
5 Glass Spheres Dryade Chandelier by Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
5 Glass Spheres Dryade Chandelier by Emilie Lemardeley Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø 60 x H 300 cm.
Brass
Pink Murano Glass Spheres Sputnik Chandelier with brass finish
Located in Florence, IT
Pink Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier with brass finish. The glass spheres are in "incamiciato" handblown Murano glass, meaning there is a double layer of glass, pink outside and whit...
Brass
'Mayfair' Contemporary Modern Chandelier, with White Sculpted Spheres
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This contemporary three-tier chandelier by Margit Wittig features sculptural components with organic and subtle textures, all cast and treated with multiple layers of patina and in h...
Brass
Italian modern cascade chandelier with chromed metal spheres, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern cascade chandelier with chromed metal spheres, 1970s Cascading chandelier with a round base, composed of five suspended spheres in chromed metal with the interior lacq...
Metal
Crystal and Brass Rod Sputnik Chandelier with Black Spheres
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom crystal and brass rod Sputnik chandelier with black spheres. Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes and finishes.
Crystal, Metal
Opaline Chandelier with Central Sphere Decorated with an Eagle.
Located in Antwerp, BE
A small chandelier made of brass and opal glass. With six light arms and a central sphere decorated with an eagle.
Brass
$2,328Sale Price|20% Off
Esperia Chandelier Shaped Steel Spheres with Murano Glass, 1970s
By Esperia
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Esperia chandelier shaped steel spheres with Murano glass, 1970s.
Metal, Chrome
Tiffany Color Murano Glass Spheres Sputnik Chandelier with brass finish
Located in Florence, IT
Tiffany Color Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier with brass finish. The glass spheres are in "incamiciato" handblown Murano glass, meaning there is a double layer of glass, Tiffany outs...
Brass
Chandelier with Glass Roses, Midcentury Design, Large Chrome Sphere, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Decorative chrome, midcentury style chandelier with roses made of glass. Murano, Italy. This chandelier is very elegant. It brings a lot of light into your room. The chandelier has ...
Chrome
Hans-Agne Jakobsson ‘Pastoral’ Chandelier in Brass with Glass Spheres
Located in Waalwijk, NL
The repetition of identical, mouth-blown glass spheres, fifteen in total - forms a kind of luminous cluster.
Brass
Grand Chandelier in Brass and Ribbed Glass Spheres 153cm/60in
Located in Waalwijk, NL
The chandelier features many ribbed glass spheres that diffuse light beautifully, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, especially in combination with the brass used to execute th...
Brass
Italian Murano "Waterfall Spheres" Glass Chandelier, by Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Handcrafted on the island of Murano, Italy, by master glassmakers, this chandelier features a classic tiered design adorned with numerous hand-blown clear glass elements, including d...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sciolari, iconic glass sphere and chrome chandelier. Italy 1960s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with trace of age and use. Slight oxidation on the metal. No cracks or chips on the glasses. Produced in Italy during the late 60s by Sciolari. Full working wi...
Chrome
$8,359Sale Price|20% Off
Grand Chandelier by BAG Turgi with 5 Large Spheres, Switzerland
By BAG Turgi
Located in Mortsel, BE
Adding to its allure, the chandelier is adorned with five large clear-glass iridescent spheres.
Steel
Vintage Italian Chandelier, Multiple Glass Spheres, Chrome Metal Frame, Sciolari
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian chandelier w/ multiple glass spheres & chrome metal frame.
Metal, Chrome
Chandelier Lamp Pendant Sputnik Sphere Mirror Steel Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The pendant lamp 'BeMine 33' is composed of a sphere in mirror polished stainless steel and 33 sources of illumination.
Stainless Steel
Hans-Agne Jakobsson ‘Pastoral’ Chandelier in Brass with Glass Spheres
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, chandelier, model 'T-348/12', brass, glass, Sweden, 1960s Designed by the illustrious Swedish master Hans-Agne Jakobsson,...
Brass
Brass and Austrian Crystal Sputnik Chandelier with Black Centre Spheres
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite crystal and polished brass Sputnik chandelier with ebonized spheres. Currently out of stock but available for custom order.
Crystal, Brass
Contemporary Handcrafted Blackened Brass Chandelier w/Six Smoked Glass Spheres
By Lightmaker Studio
Located in Kingston, Ontario
*Our products are currently duty-free to the US under USMCA* Shift embraces the air with a free floating form and open gesture. Blown-glass spheres balance vertically and horizontal...
Brass
Gaetano Sciolari Mid‑Century Modern Gold‑Plated Chandelier with Crystal Spheres
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Bochum, NRW
The chandelier features ten sculptural arms arranged around a vertical central axis, each fitted with E14 sockets and crowned with crystal spheres that refract light with exceptional...
Brass
Midcentury 5 Sphere Pendant Chandelier by Stilux Milano, Italy 1960s
By Stilux
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful pendant with 5 spherical shades fully made in a combination of white perspex and brushed nickel plated metal. This incredibly stylish and unique piece was designed by Stil...
Metal
Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandelier, Yellow and Purple Spheres
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A striking Italian chandelier with a sculptural design inspired by the Sputnik, crafted with a refined brass frame and embellished with vibrant hand-blown Murano glass elements.
Brass
Italian Sputnik Chandelier Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Spheres, Early 21st Century.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian Sputnik chandelier featuring numerous hand-blown cobalt blue Murano glass spheres radiating from a 24-karat gold-plated rods & metal frame.
Murano Glass
Six arms chandelier in murano glass spheres and chrome. Italy 1960s
Located in Catania, CT
Elegant six-arm chandelier featuring hand-blown Murano glass spheres mounted on a polished chrome structure.
Chrome
Minimalist LED Chandelier with Frosted Glass Spheres - Geometric Steel Art Light
Located in Vilnius, LT
ZUSTRICH - A Masterpiece of Modern Designer Lighting where each architectural pendant light becomes a floating constellation in your space. This luxury chandelier transforms any inte...
Steel
Amber Orange Color Murano Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandelier with 30 Spheres
Located in Florence, IT
Amber Orange Color Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier with brass finish. The glass spheres are in "incamiciato" handblown Murano glass, meaning there is a double layer of glass, amber o...
Brass
Clear and Smoke Murano Glass Spike Sputnik Chandelier With Metal Spheres
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom clear and smoke Murano glass spike Sputnik chandelier with metal spheres. Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes, finishes, and glass color ...
Nickel
Chandelier pendant attributed to Gino Sarfatti, 9 opaline glass spheres, 60s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier/pendant with nine metal and opaline glass diffusers, probably designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce in Italy in the 1960s. . A glowing orb surrounded by a...
Metal
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier with 10 White Spheres and Radial Brass Structure
Located in Meda, MB
Elegant Italian chandelier handcrafted in Murano, featuring ten white Murano glass spheres arranged in a refined circular composition.
Brass
Murano Glass Chandelier with Hanging clear Glass Sphere and Strings Italy 1950s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Murano Glass Chandelier with Hanging clear Glass Sphere and Strings Italy 1950s.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian mid-century White iron 5-light chandelier with colored spheres, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern White iron 5-light chandelier with colored spheres, 1940s 5-light chandelier with a round base, entirely in painted iron.
Iron
Chandelier 8+4 Lights, Spheres in Gold & White B&L by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
A chandelier destined to retain its charm over time.
Blown Glass
$3,416Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of 1960’s Chrome and Lucite Sphere Sputnik Light(s) / Chandeliers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Matching pair of modernist space age sputnik pendant chandeliers. Each light has lucite spheres coming from a polished chrome fixture.
Chrome
5 Spheres Bronze And Hand Blown Colored Glass Chandelier by Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
5 Spheres Bronze And Hand Blown Colored Glass Chandelier by Emilie Lemardeley Limited Edition of 8 Pieces.
Bronze
11 Spheres Bronze And Hand Blown Colored Glass Chandelier by Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
11 Spheres Bronze And Hand Blown Colored Glass Chandelier by Emilie Lemardeley Limited Edition of 8 Pieces.
Bronze
Stylish French Art Deco Six-Light Chrome Chandelier with Stacked Glass Spheres
By Jacques Adnet
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shimmering and stylish French Art Deco six-light chrome chandelier with stacked glass spheres; attributed to Jacques Adnet; the central supports of graduated glass orbs all emanati...
$340 / item
Pendants with White Glass Spheres
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendants, glass, metal, Europe 1970s. Pair of modern pendants with white glass globe shaped spheres. Overall, an elegant but simplistic design. Due to the opaque texture and the li...
Metal
$5,085 / item
Konekt Rib Pendant - Large Sphere
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
The Rib Pendant - Large Sphere is blown in Italy and delicately framed by thin brass ribs. A cylindrical brass finial, with optional hand-wrapped leather or suede, elongates the fixt...
Brass
$575 / item
Pendants with Milky Glass Sphere
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendants, glass, metal, Europe, 1960s A milk glass pendant with contrasting black wiring that creates a convivial and easy feel. The opaque glass sphere creates a beautiful and warm...
Metal
Bubble Sphere Pendant Doria Leuchten
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in New York, NY
Bubble Sphere Frosted White glass pendant. Milk Glass ball pendant light on chrome shaft made in Germany, Doria Leuchten, 1970s. Textured Bubble type molded white frosted glass Sphe...
Glass, Milk Glass
Vintage Shell Encrusted Sphere Hanging Light
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Transport your interior to a seaside sanctuary with this captivating vintage shell-encrusted sphere pendant light. This artisanal masterpiece is meticulously handcrafted, featuring a...
Brass
Opaline Glass Pendants with Structured Spheres
Located in Vienna, AT
Opaline sphere shade with ridged side made in the 1970s. Upto 6 pieces available.
Stainless Steel
Collection of Robert Sonneman Double Sphere Pendents
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a small collection of these rarely seen Robert Sonneman double pendents. They are priced per pendent so you can buy just one or the collection. The lamp features 2 perforated...
Chrome
$1,327 / item
Two Spheres Pendant Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Two Spheres Pendant Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 13.5 x W 117 x H 71.5 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal, glass, brass. Available in black, white, or color versions. All o...
Metal, Brass
$2,037 / item
Two Spheres Pendant Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Two Spheres Pendant Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 13.5 x W 117 x H 71.5 cm. Materials: Brushed brass. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA...
Brass
$2,037 / item
Two Spheres Pendant Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Two Spheres Pendant Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 13.5 x W 117 x H 71.5 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal, glass, brass. Available in black, white, or color versions. All o...
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2109/24/14 Champagne Structure
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 2109 Design by Gino Sarfatti The Le Sfere chandelier is composed of a circular array of blown opaline glass spheres.
Steel
Vintage murano sphere ball pendant lamp Italy 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage murano ball pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1950s. Very good vintage condition, no damage. Wiring replaced by a professional electrician. Dimensions: Width: 25 cm / 9.8...
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Chromed Spheres Pendant Lamp, Italy, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Chromed steel ceiling lamp composed by four spheres laying on a structure which allows light redirectioning. Four light points.
Steel, Chrome
Postmodern Pendant Light with Oval Canopy and Suspended Spheres
Located in London, GB
This sculptural pendant light features a long, shallow oval canopy in brushed metal, from which three metal spheres are suspended on fine cables. The spheres are arranged with one ce...
Metal
BULB Sphere Ceiling Lamp Medium with Dark Red Cable.
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Designed by Pedro Sottomayor, the BULB Lamp celebrates the art of hand-blown glass through a pure geometric form and a soft, atmospheric glow. Crafted as a full glass enclosure, the ...
Blown Glass
BULB Sphere Ceiling Lamp Medium with Dark Grey Cable
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Designed by Pedro Sottomayor, the BULB Lamp celebrates the art of hand-blown glass through a pure geometric form and a soft, atmospheric glow. Crafted as a full glass enclosure, the ...
Blown Glass
$4,831 / item
Plate and Spheres Pendant Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Plate and Spheres Pendant Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 65 x H 88.5 cm. Materials: Brushed brass, white glass. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold t...
Brass
Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, Sphere Design, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, Sphere Design, 1970s Beautiful and extra-ordinary Murano glass globe pendant lamp with countless white “spots” on a white background w...
Metal
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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