$14,656 / item
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2109/16/20 Champagne Structure
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
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
$18,118 / item
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2109/24/14 Champagne Structure
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
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
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2109/24/14 Black Structure for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
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.
Aluminum
Midcentury Moden Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2042/6 Black Mount
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Le Sfere collection is the largest product family by Gino Sarfatti with models that have developed over time, from the first single sphere, Model 237, to the iconic twenty-four-s...
Steel
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2109/24/14 Black Structure for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
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.
Aluminum
21st Century Abaco Shape 2, 5 Sphere Suspension Light in Crystal/Grey/Milk-White
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Calculations, numbers, man’s endless attempt to rationalize an otherwise intuitive world. All this enclosed in a unique work by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin. Crafted with sph...
Glass
21st Century Abaco Shape 1, 5 Sphere Suspension Light in Crystal/Grey/Milk-White
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Calculations, numbers, man’s endless attempt to rationalize an otherwise intuitive world. All this enclosed in a unique work by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin. Crafted with sph...
Glass
Gino Sarfatti Ceiling Lamp Model 2042/6, Opaline Glass, Astep, Italy
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Le Sfere collection is the largest product family by Gino Sarfatti with models that have developed over time, from the first single sphere, Model 237, to the iconic twenty-four-s...
Steel
Gino Sarfatti Le Sfere Model 2042/6 Ceiling Light, Opaline Glass
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Le Sfere collection is the largest product family by Gino Sarfatti with models that have developed over time, from the first single sphere, Model 237, to the iconic twenty-four-s...
Steel
Midcentury Moden Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2042/6 Black Mount
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Le Sfere collection is the largest product family by Gino Sarfatti with models that have developed over time, from the first single sphere, Model 237, to the iconic twenty-four-s...
Steel
Six Arm Antique Dutch Bronze Chandelier
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Crafted from solid cast bronze, it features a bulbous sphere and ring below. The chandelier is in good condition with a lovely aged patina.
Bronze
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2042/9 Champagne Opalline Mount for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Le Sfere collection is the largest product family by Gino Sarfatti with models that have developed over time, from the first single sphere, Model 237, to the iconic twenty-four-s...
Steel
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Crystal, Glass & Brass 6-Light Chandelier C1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
Draped chains of faceted crystal beads connect the various tiers, culminating in a single crystal sphere at the base. The chandelier is suspended by a brass chain and canopy, reflect...
Glass
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2042/9 Black Opalline Mount for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Le Sfere collection is the largest product family by Gino Sarfatti with models that have developed over time, from the first single sphere, Model 237, to the iconic twenty-four-s...
Steel
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2042/9 Champagne Opalline Mount for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Le Sfere collection is the largest product family by Gino Sarfatti with models that have developed over time, from the first single sphere, Model 237, to the iconic twenty-four-s...
Steel
Brass and Grey Opaline Murano Glass Large Modern Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary Italian brass and light grey opaline sphere Murano glass chandelier. Inspired by Stilnovo, the iconic midcentury manufacturer.
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Twine And Rattan Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Italian twine and rattan chandelier, 1960s Sphere diameter 40 cm. Intact and in good condition.
Rattan, Twine
$2,312Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ballroom Molecule Black/Amber Chandelier Black Base
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us The Ballroom Molecule chandelier features five spheres, available in different translucent hues, they merge in a unique atom shape to form a dazzling...
Brass
$2,312Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ballroom Molecule Black/Green Chandelier Black Base
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us The Ballroom Molecule chandelier features five spheres, available in different translucent hues, they merge in a unique atom shape to form a dazzling...
Brass
$2,312Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ballroom Molecule Gold/Pink Chandelier Gold Base
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us The Ballroom Molecule chandelier features five spheres, available in different translucent hues, they merge in a unique atom shape to form a dazzling...
Brass
$2,312Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ballroom Molecule Gold/Amber Chandelier Gold Base
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us The ballroom molecule chandelier features five spheres, available in different translucent hues, they merge in a unique atom shape to form a dazzling...
Brass
$2,312Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ballroom Molecule Black/Pink Chandelier Black Base
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us The ballroom molecule chandelier features five spheres, available in different translucent hues, they merge in a unique atom shape to form a dazzling...
Brass
$2,312Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ballroom Molecule Black/Smoke Chandelier Black Base
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us The ballroom molecule chandelier features five spheres, available in different translucent hues, they merge in a unique atom shape to form a dazzling...
Brass
$2,312Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ballroom Molecule Gold/Smoke Chandelier Gold Base
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us The ballroom molecule chandelier features five spheres, available in different translucent hues, they merge in a unique atom shape to form a dazzling...
Brass
$2,312Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ballroom Molecule Gold/Green Chandelier Gold Base
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us The ballroom molecule chandelier features five spheres, available in different translucent hues, they merge in a unique atom shape to form a dazzling...
Brass
$2,312Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ballroom Molecule Gold/Purple Chandelier Gold Base
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us The ballroom molecule chandelier features five spheres, available in different translucent hues, they merge in a unique atom shape to form a dazzling...
Brass
$2,312Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ballroom Molecule Black/Purple Chandelier Black Base
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us The ballroom molecule chandelier features five spheres, available in different translucent hues, they merge in a unique atom shape to form a dazzling...
Brass
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Ormolu & Blue Patinated Ball Form Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
The suspension chains connect to scrolling mounts positioned around the upper section of the sphere, creating a unified framework that supports the chandelier.
Ormolu
Italian Brass and Crystal Waterfall Chandelier with Seven Lights, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
The center is formed by a tapered waterfall of sparkling crystals, finished with a large faceted crystal sphere. The chandelier accommodates seven E14 light bulbs, providing warm, e...
Crystal, Brass
Mid century Modern Bubble Globe Sputnik Chandelier, 1960
Located in New York City, NY
Mid century Modernist Italian ball chandelier. Five glass spheres with overall globule pattern delicately suspend from a satin silvery toned nickeled bronze tubular stem and cylindr...
Nickel
Large French Bagues Style Crystal and Ruby Glass Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted rosette mounts, each with ruby glass centers and intricate lace-like beaded surrounds, provide a refined sculptural detail. The chandelier culminates in a luxuriously...
Crystal, Metal
Magnificent French Style Three Tiered 15 Light Crystal Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The chandelier with a central spire from glass finial above a crystal lined bowl terminating with an inverted brass finial and a crystal sphere.
Crystal, Metal
Brass and Grey Opaline Murano Glass Large Modern Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary Italian brass and light grey opaline sphere Murano glass chandelier. Inspired by Stilnovo, the iconic midcentury manufacturer.
Brass
Mazzega Attributed Satin-Finished Brass and Murano Glass Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Prato, Tuscany
The spheres of the chandelier are made of shaded, mouth-blown, and handcrafted milky white glass; at the bottom, they have a beautiful and distinctive hollow pattern whose center, in...
Brass
Brass and Grey Opaline Murano Glass Large Modern Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary Italian brass and light grey opaline sphere Murano glass chandelier. Inspired by Stilnovo, the iconic midcentury manufacturer.
Brass
Brass and Grey Opaline Murano Glass Large Modern Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary Italian brass and light grey opaline sphere Murano glass chandelier. Inspired by Stilnovo, the iconic midcentury manufacturer.
Brass
Large Modern Brass and Grey Opaline Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary Italian brass and light grey opaline sphere Murano glass chandelier. Inspired by Stilnovo, the iconic midcentury manufacturer.
Brass
Brass and Grey Opaline Murano Glass Large Modern Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary Italian brass and light grey opaline sphere Murano glass chandelier. Inspired by Stilnovo, the iconic midcentury manufacturer.
Brass
Brass and Grey Opaline Murano Glass Large Modern Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary Italian brass and light grey opaline sphere Murano glass chandelier. Inspired by Stilnovo, the iconic midcentury manufacturer.
Brass
Brass and Grey Opaline Murano Glass Large Modern Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary Italian brass and light grey opaline sphere Murano glass chandelier. Inspired by Stilnovo, the iconic midcentury manufacturer.
Brass
French Bronze and Crystal Two Tiered Chandelier. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
French bronze and crystal two tiered twelve light chandelier with crystal sphere's. Originally candle powered and has been electrified.
$3,900Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Grand Hollywood Regency Austrian Cut Crystal Whimsical Chandelier by Palwa
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Grand and Opulent 1960's Hollywood Regency Austrian Cut Crystal Amethyst/ Clear Cut Spheres/ Amber Star Detail Whimsical Chandelier by Palwa Austria.
Crystal
48 Arm Sputnik Chandelier by Remains Lighting, Bronzed Finish, American Modern
By Remains Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With forty-eight radiating arms extending from a sculptural central sphere, this chandelier delivers extraordinary scale, balance, and architectural presence.
Brass
Architectural Plywood and Coral Color Ball Chandelier by David Trubridge
By David Trubridge
Located in New York, NY
Architectural sphere form ball chandelier designed by David Turbridge, made in New Zealand.
Plywood, Paint
Murano Round White Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Superb chandelier for its characteristic concave circular structure, unique design for the brass housing of the spheres.
Brass
Large Vintage Italian Rock Crystal and Silver Leaf Chandelier, 20th Century.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular large-scale Italian chandelier, crafted with a sculptural silver-leafed metal frame adorned with an abundance of hand-carved rock crystal drops and spheres.
Rock Crystal
Striking Midcentury Brass and Opaline Murano Glass Large Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary Italian midcentury brass and 16 opaline sphere murano glass large Sputnik chandelier. Available also a pair.
Brass
Large Early 20th Century Italian Rock Crystal and Gilt Metal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent and large-scale Italian chandelier, crafted in the early 20th century with a finely worked gilt metal frameadorned with abundant rock crystal drops, spheres, and floral...
Rock Crystal
Extraordinary Brass and Grey Opaline Murano Glass Large Modern Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Very fine Italian brass and light grey opaline sphere Murano glass chandelier. Inspired by Stilnovo, the iconic midcentury manufacturer.
Brass
Extraordinary Brass and Grey Opaline Murano Glass Large Modern Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Very fine Italian brass and light grey opaline sphere Murano glass chandelier. Inspired by Stilnovo, the iconic midcentury manufacturer.
Brass
Italian Midcentury Brass and Opaline Murano Glass Large Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary Italian midcentury brass and 16 opaline sphere Murano glass large Sputnik chandelier. Available also a pair.
Blown Glass
Italian Midcentury Brass and Opaline Murano Glass Large Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary Italian midcentury brass and 16 opaline sphere Murano glass large Sputnik chandelier. Available also a pair.
Blown Glass
Extraordinary Brass and Grey Opaline Murano Glass Large Modern Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Very fine Italian brass and light grey opaline sphere Murano glass chandelier. Inspired by Stilnovo, the iconic midcentury manufacturer.
Brass
Italian Midcentury Brass and Opaline Murano Glass Large Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary Italian midcentury brass and 16 Opaline sphere Murano glass large Sputnik chandelier. Available also a pair.
Blown Glass
Seven-Light Chandelier by Christoph Palme, Crystal & Gilt Brass, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Barntrup, DE
This impressive and highly decorative piece features a gilt brass frame gracefully decorated with cut-crystal glass spheres. The chandelier consists of six tiers of faceted crystal g...
Crystal, Brass
Striking Brass and Opaline Murano Glass Large Sputnik Chandelier Italy 1970'
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary Italian midcentury brass and 16 opaline sphere Murano glass large Sputnik chandelier. Available also a pair.
Blown Glass
Exceptional Baccarat Chandelier and Its Ten Wall-Lights, France, Circa 1870
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in PARIS, FR
Below, fifty-four beveled-sided knives form a star, from which descends a faceted sphere. The chandelier is richly adorned with pendants, drops, octagons and bells.
Crystal
Striking Brass and Opaline Murano Glass Large Sputnik Chandelier Italy 1970'
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary Italian midcentury brass and 16 opaline sphere Murano glass large Sputnik chandelier. Available also a pair.
Blown Glass
Murano Sputnik White Art Glass and Brass MidCentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Finally, the chandelier is fixed to the ceiling directly by the white metal semi-sphere.
Brass
Brass and Grey Opaline Murano Glass Large Modern Chandelier Stilnovo Style
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary Italian brass and light grey opaline sphere Murano glass chandelier. Inspired by Stilnovo, the iconic midcentury manufacturer.
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.