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
Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass
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
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass
Stilnovo Chrome Chandelier with Glass Spheres, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Mid-century chandelier following the designs of the Italian firm Stilnovo, 1960s. The architectural
Chrome
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
Brass, Steel
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
Brass
$28,687 / 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
'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
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
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
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
Brass
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
Brass
Grand Chandelier in Brass and Ribbed Glass Spheres 153cm/60in
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, brass, glass, Europe, 1970s. Made in Europe in the 1970s, this impressive chandelier
Brass
Italian Murano "Waterfall Spheres" Glass Chandelier, by Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
This exquisite Murano glass chandelier, circa 1960s, from Vintage Murano Gallery, is a captivating
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Chandelier with Glass Roses, Midcentury Design, Italy, Large Chrome Sphere
Located in New York, NY
Decorative chrome, midcentury style chandelier with roses made of glass. Murano, Italy. This
Chrome
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
$8,511Sale Price|20% Off
Grand Chandelier by BAG Turgi with 5 Large Spheres, Switzerland
By BAG Turgi
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the exquisite chandelier from the renowned brand "BAG Turgi," model number "192 509
Steel
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
Stainless 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. Designed by Sciolari
Metal, Chrome
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
Brass
Elegant Italian Chandelier in Steel with Opaque White Glass Spheres
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, chrome, steel, aluminum, glass, Italy, 1970s This imposing chandelier has twelve round
Aluminum, Steel
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
Brass
Gaetano Sciolari Mid‑Century Modern Gold‑Plated Chandelier with Crystal Spheres
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Bochum, NRW
A superb and increasingly scarce Mid‑Century Modern chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, crafted for
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
Crystal, Brass
Contemporary Handcrafted Blackened Brass Chandelier w/Six Smoked Glass Spheres
By Lightmaker Studio
Located in Kingston, Ontario
floating form and open gesture. Blown-glass spheres balance vertically and horizontally creating a light
Brass
Midcentury 5 Sphere Pendant Chandelier by Stilux Milano, Italy 1960s
By Stilux
Located in Roma, IT
inside the shades. Each sphere can be adjusted freely at different heights. With an elegant space age
Metal
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
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
Chrome
21st Century Contemporary Design Riegel Chandelier Brass Glass Spheres Orbs
Located in High Point, NC
A playful pattern of organized segments tells a story of sophisticated spheres enlivened with brass
Brass
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
Brass
$5,215Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimalist LED Chandelier with Frosted Glass Spheres - Geometric Steel Art Light
Located in Vilnius, LT
a floating constellation in your space. This luxury chandelier transforms any interior with its
Steel
Chandelier pendant attributed to Gino Sarfatti, 9 opaline glass spheres, 60s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier/pendant with nine metal and opaline glass diffusers, probably designed by Gino Sarfatti
Metal
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
Nickel
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
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. Entirely
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
Iron
$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
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
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
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
Chandelier 8+4 Lights, Spheres in Gold Leaf-White Filigree B&L by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
glass spheres composing this lighting product are completely handmade by skilled glass masters and
Blown Glass
$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
Brass
$340 / item
Pendants with White Glass Spheres
Located in Waalwijk, NL
spheres. Overall, an elegant but simplistic design. Due to the opaque texture and the light point, these
Metal
$575 / item
Pendants with Milky Glass Sphere
Located in Waalwijk, NL
creates a convivial and easy feel. The opaque glass sphere creates a beautiful and warm diffused light
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
Glass, Milk Glass
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
plated globes in a wishbone frame. Each sphere takes a single E12 bulb. The look is simple and elegant.
Chrome
$1,351 / 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
Metal, Brass
$2,074 / 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
Brass
$2,074 / 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
Brass, Metal
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 Modern Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2109/24/14 Champagne Structure
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sphere, Model 237, to the iconic twenty-four-sphere chandelier. All created from the same fundamental
Steel
BULB Sphere Ceiling Lamp Medium with Dark Red Cable.
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
geometric form and a soft, atmospheric glow. Crafted as a full glass enclosure, the sphere gently diffuses
Blown Glass
BULB Sphere Ceiling Lamp Medium with Dark Grey Cable
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
geometric form and a soft, atmospheric glow. Crafted as a full glass enclosure, the sphere gently diffuses
Blown Glass
Postmodern Pendant Light with Oval Canopy and Suspended Spheres
Located in London, GB
three metal spheres are suspended on fine cables. The spheres are arranged with one central element and
Metal
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
Metal
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
Steel, Chrome
$4,919 / 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
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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