Gaia, Murano Red Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere, Silvio Piattelli Design
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia Collection presents a series of luminous spheres, reimagining the classic Mid-century
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Midcentury English Copper Double Sphere Light Fixture with Verdigris Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Midcentury English copper double ring light fixture with four lights and verdigris patina, professionally rewired for the USA. Created in mid-20th century England, this exquisite d...
Copper
$8,515Sale Price / item|20% Off
Artistic Suspension Ring lamp Murano Glass Spheres Black Fixture by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
sphere elements in hand-blown glass which are exclusively handmade by skilled glass masters. The
Blown Glass
Panelitos Sphere Lamp Large by Piegatto, a Contemporary Sculptural Lamp
Located in Guatemala, GU
A captivating lighting fixture that seamlessly blends natural elegance with modern design. Crafted from sustainable bamboo, this spherical ceiling lamp brings warmth, texture, and a ...
Bamboo
Panelitos Sphere Lamp Medium by Piegatto, a Contemporary Sculptural Lamp
Located in Guatemala, GU
Other Specifications: - 30 Bamboo veneers hand woven with silk and cotton threads. -Cloth Cable color kakhi - Color: This lamp color can be customized: interior and exterior color ...
Plywood
21st Century Woven Oak Sphere Lighted Sculpture by Lucy Slivinski
By Lucy Slivinski
Located in Wainscott, NY
21st century woven oak lighted sculpture by Lucy Slivinski Woven oak #1 Custom sizes available.
Oak
Gaia Trittico3 Murano White Black Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
features a series of lighting spheres that bring back a timeless Mid-century Murano technique, known as
Brass
Gaia, Murano Amber Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere, Silvio Piattelli Design
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia Collection showcases a series of lighting spheres that that revive the traditional Mid
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Gaia, Murano White Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere, Silvio Piattelli Design
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection brings a modern twist to lighting with spheres that revive the Mid-century
Brass
Gaia, Murano White and Black Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection introduces a contemporary take on lighting, showcasing glass spheres that
Brass
Sciolari Italy ceiling lamp crystal sphere space age design years '70 modernism
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Biella, IT
Sciolari Italy ceiling lamp crystal sphere design years '70 with structure in metal chrome and
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Gaia, Murano Black Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere, Silvio Piattelli Design
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection consists of lighting spheres that bring back the classic Mid-century Murano
Brass
Lodes KELLY SPHERE Pendant Lamp in Matte White by Andrea Tosetto
By Lodes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
style of Kelly Sphere, similarly available in three different sizes – 40, 50 and 80 cm – emanates a
Metal
Lodes KELLY SPHERE Pendant Lamp in Coppery Bronze by Andrea Tosetto
By Lodes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
style of Kelly Sphere, similarly available in three different sizes – 40, 50 and 80 cm – emanates a
Metal
Italian Space Age Pendant Lamp in Metal with Glass Spheres, 1980s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
glass spheres of different sizes attached inside the lamp's dome. Reminds to a big wonderful Jellyfish
Metal
21st Century Abaco Shape 1, 5 Sphere Suspension Light in Muticolour
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
enclosed in a unique work by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin. Crafted with spheres of light, it is the
Glass
Targetti, Set of Two Chrome Sphere Pendant Lamps from 70s
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Catania, CT
Excellent vintage condition for this set of two pendant lamps produced by Targetti during the 70s. Made from chrome. Labeled. Full working with EU standard, adaptable on demand for U...
Chrome
21st Century Abaco Shape 2, 5 Sphere Suspension Light in Multicolour
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
enclosed in a unique work by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin. Crafted with spheres of light, it is the
Glass
21st Century Abaco Shape 1, 5 Sphere Suspension Light in Multicolour
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
enclosed in a unique work by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin. Crafted with spheres of light, it is the
Glass
TF625 Suspension Lamp in Satin Brass with Blown Glass Spheres by Daluce
Located in Geneve, CH
TF625 Suspension Lamp in Satin Brass with Blown Glass Spheres by Daluce Dimensions: Ø 56,7 x H 240
Brass
TF600 Suspension Lamp in Satin Brass with Blown Glass Spheres by Daluce
Located in Geneve, CH
TF600 Suspension Lamp in Satin Brass with Blown Glass Spheres by Daluce Dimensions: Ø 23,4 x H 103
Brass
Cascade lamp with four smoked hand-blown spheres from Glashütte LIMBURG, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Cascade lamp with four smoked hand-blown spheres from Glashütte LIMBURG, 1960s. Two glass spheres
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2109/16/14 Champagne Structure by Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
developed over time, from the first single sphere, Model 237, to the iconic twenty-four-sphere chandelier
Steel
Brass Sphere and Cut Circle Pendant Lamp by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Sphere and Cut Circle Pendant Lamp by Square in Circle Dimensions: W 120 x H 120 x D 30 cm
Brass
Gaia Trittico, 3 Murano Red Mezza Filigrana glass sphere Silvio Piattelli Design
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia Collection presents a series of luminous spheres, reimagining the classic Mid-century
Brass
$2,800Sale Price|68% Off
Large Belle Epoque Beaded Crystal Sphere Light Fixture w/ Bronze Foliate
Located in San Francisco, CA
A sizable, crystal ball pendant light, topped with giant, cast bronze, curling acanthus leaves. It is composed of innumerable strands of faceted crystal beads wired onto a large, orb...
Crystal, Metal, Bronze
Gaia Trittico, 3 Murano White and Black Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection introduces a contemporary take on lighting, showcasing glass spheres that
Brass
Gaia Trittico, Set of 3 Murano Black Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere.
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection consists of lighting spheres that bring back the classic Mid-century Murano
Brass
Mid-Century Pendant with Three Round Spheres in White Opaque Glass and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant with three spheres, glass, lacquered metal, Europe, 1960s This sophisticated chandelier
Metal
Gaia, Murano Amber and Red Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Silvio Piattelli Design
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
modern sensibility. These captivating glass spheres offer a fresh perspective on the traditional Mezza
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Sphere in Aventurine Murano Glass attr. to Carlo Nason, Mazz
By Mezzaga
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern "sphere" in Murano glass with a rose-golden tone achieved by adding aventurine
Blown Glass
Curved Arch and Suspended Spheres Contemporary Wood Pendant by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
Fluxus sculpted lighting by Jérôme Pereira Dimensions: 230 cm, the dimensions are variable and each creation us unique The pendant will be slightly different from the picture as it w...
Wood
$1,619Sale Price / item|49% Off
Pendant Lamp with red and amber Murano Glass Spheres and Chrome Structure, Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
Magnificent cluster pendant chandelier with hand blown Murano glass spheres and chrome frame. Mid
Murano Glass
Ring-shaped Dark Brass and Crystal Sphere Pendant Light by Christopher Boots
By Christopher Boots
Located in Geneve, CH
, quartz crystal sphere. Available in small, medium, and large. Available in different finishes. Please
Quartz, Brass
Bologna Pendant Light by Aloys F. Gangkofner, Sphere Opaline Glass, 1954 MCM
By Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in Toronto, CA
An iconic Bologna pendant light designed by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler, Germany, circa 1954–1958. This mid-century modern ceiling lamp is crafted from matte o...
Opaline Glass
Mid-Century Resin Sugar Ball Sphere Globe Pop Art Lamp, Italy, 1960
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-century Resin sugar ball sphere globe pop art lamp Italy, 1960 No cracks.
Resin
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2109/16/14 Champagne Structure by Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
twenty-four-sphere chandelier. All created from the same fundamental principle: a beautiful
Steel
Moooi Hubble Bubble Large LED Suspension Lamp with Oil Spheres & Metal Frame
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, polycarbonate, glass bulbs Spheres finish: Oil Shape: Round Canopy: Matching metal rectangle Energy label
Metal
Moooi Hubble Bubble Large LED Suspension Lamp with Frosted Spheres & Metal Frame
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, polycarbonate, glass bulbs Spheres finish: Frosted Shape: Round Canopy: Matching metal rectangle Energy
Metal
Moooi Hubble Bubble Small LED Suspension Lamp with Frosted Spheres & Metal Frame
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, polycarbonate, glass bulbs Spheres finish: Frosted Shape: Round Canopy: Matching metal rectangle Energy
Metal
Moooi Hubble Bubble Small LED Suspension Lamp with Oil Spheres & Metal Frame
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, polycarbonate, glass bulbs Spheres finish: Oil Shape: Round Canopy: Matching metal rectangle Energy label
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2109/16/14 Champagne Structure by Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
twenty-four-sphere chandelier. All created from the same fundamental principle: a beautiful
Steel
Ceiling Lamp Brass Frame Nickel or Brass Finish Glass Spheres Artistic Mosaic
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Brass
Ceiling Lamp Metal Frame Spheres Pyrex Glass in Different Color Led Lighting
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Metal
Ceiling Lamp Brass Frame Nickel or Brass Finish Glass Spheres Artistic Mosaic
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Brass
Ceiling Lamp Metal Frame Spheres Pyrex Glass in Different Color Led Lighting
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Metal
Professional Large Sphere Disco Ball Mirror Mosaic with Rotor 80s 50 cm Diameter
Located in Palermo, IT
Professional Large Sphere Disco Ball Mirror Mosaic with Rotor 80s Never used, still in its original
Metal
Charles And Ray Eames Dot Pattern Light Suspension 6 Spheres Lamp by Cassina
By Charles and Ray Eames, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charles And Ray Eames Dot Pattern Light Suspension 6 Spheres Lamp by Cassina ICONIC PATTERN
Aluminum
Charles And Ray Eames Dot Pattern Light Suspension 6 Spheres Lamp by Cassina
By Charles and Ray Eames, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charles And Ray Eames Dot Pattern Light Suspension 6 Spheres Lamp by Cassina ICONIC PATTERN
Aluminum
Set of Three Brass and Alabaster Half Spheres Suspensions by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Set of three different sizes suspensions each made of two alabaster half spheres hold together by a
Alabaster, Brass
Gaia Trittico, 3 Murano 5 Black 2 White Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection is a series of lighting spheres that reintroduce a classic Mid-century Murano
Brass
Italian Murano Glass Sphere by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, 1980s
By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Paolo Venini
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous large hand blown Murano pendant light using the highly skilled reticello technique of Venetian Glass Masters. The color if the glass is shiny white. The pendant glass is sus...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Hand blown Sphere Pendant Light in Murano Glass, Italy 1970“a
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern Venini Style semi-sphere in Murano glass with a rose-golden tone. circa 1970
Blown Glass
Gaia, Murano 5 White and 2 Black Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection features a series of lighting spheres that bring back a timeless Mid-century
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Gaia, Murano 5 Black and 2 White Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection is a series of lighting spheres that reintroduce a classic Mid-century Murano
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Gaia Trittico, Set of 3 Murano Amber/Red Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
is a stunning series of lighting spheres that breathe new life into a timeless Mid-century Murano
Brass
Gaia, Murano 5 Amber and 2 Red Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia Collection is a stunning series of lighting spheres that breathe new life into a timeless
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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