Large Plate and Sphere Ceiling Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Plate and Sphere Ceiling Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 65 x W 65 x H 23 cm. Materials: Polished brass, glass. Available in 65cm or 49cm. Also available with tube. All ...
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
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Large Brass Sphere Light with Opaline Glass
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, FI
Impressive Finnish sphere opaline glass and brass pendant light made in the 1930s-1940s. This type of lamps were often used in schools. This simplistic pendant lamp fits with any mod...
Brass
Large scale glass sphere hanging light
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Large molded glass orb with cast iron and stainless steel fittings.
Iron, Steel, Brass
Sold
H 40.56 in Dm 25.99 in
Large 1980s Ceiling Light by Zero Quattro Milano, with Murano glass spheres
By Mazzega
Located in Paris, FR
Rare ceiling light by Zero Quattro in Milano, Italy, 1980. Many spheres in Murano (probably made by Mazzega) bubble glass are suspended using chains to a ceiling in chrome metal. T...
Chrome
Large George Nelson Bubble Sphere Pendant Light
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original, 1950s, George Nelson for Herman Miller pendant light features an impressively oversized fiberglass sphere shade with steel frame and canopy. The pendant emits a warm glow a...
Steel
Venini, 'Tessuto' Sphere Chandelier, circa 1970 in Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and large pendant sphere light in white and clear handblown Murano glass, attributed to Venini, circa 1970.
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 column, and terminating with lower cut crystal ball. Originally candle powered and ...
Crystal, Bronze
Empire Revival Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Pendant Chandelier, circa 1910
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Empire Revival gilt-bronze and cut-glass pendant chandelier. French, circa 1910. Of globular form this fine chandelier has a central gilt-bronze band cast with vases issuin...
Bronze
$1,850
H 20 in Dm 13 in
Wonderful Vintage Sherle Wagner Beaded Hanging Crystal Basket Gold Light Fixture
By Sherle Wagner
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful vintage Sherle Wagner beaded hanging crystal basket gold light fixture with single edison socket.
Crystal
$4,850
H 36 in Dm 30 in
Wonderful Crystal Beaded Vintage Large Hot Air Balloon Chandelier Bague Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful beaded crystal hot air balloon complete with basket has 6 arms each rewired with candelabra sockets . The gilt iron has a gilt dore patina that adds to the charm of this lo...
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Small Bronze & Beaded Crystal French Light Fixture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage French Empire style crystal basket chandelier with acanthus finial. Constructed with a bronze frame adorned with faceted crystal beads. Originated in the late 19th century.
Crystal, Bronze
$2,950
H 21 in Dm 13 in
Wonderful Vintage Italy Gilt Beaded Crystal Hot Air Balloon Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful vintage Italian gilt and macaroni beaded crystal hot air balloon chandelier, light fixture with beaded crystal swags and adorned with cut crystal drops throughout. Comple...
Crystal
$2,950
H 18 in Dm 13 in
Wonderful Vintage Italy Gilt Beaded Crystal Hot Air Balloon Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful vintage Italian gilt and beaded crystal hot air balloon chandelier light fixture with beaded crystal swags and adorned with cut crystal drops throughout. Completely redon...
Crystal
Empire Style Beaded Crystal Basket Chandelier, Late 20th Century
Located in Milano, MI
A late 20th century Empire style beaded crystal basket chandelier with a classical circular brass structure and three E27 lights inside.Light bulbs can be replaced unscrewing the bro...
Crystal, Bronze
Medium Line, 4 Circles, Ceiling Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Line, 4 Circles, Ceiling Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 20 x W 89.5 x H 6 cm. Materials: Brushed brass, white glass. All our lamps can be wired according to each countr...
Brass
$5,504
H 7.88 in Dm 25.99 in
Large Mid-Century Modern 'Ufo' Ceiling Light or Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s № 2
Located in München, BY
Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 'Ufo' ceiling light or pendant lamp. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1950s. Executed in aluminum sheet, textured glass and b...
Aluminum, Brass
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 graduated crystal ball, scrolled arms with crystal spheres and terminating with a graduated...
Crystal, Bronze
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 mount (by removing the four rods and canopy) or a beveled wall mirror. Intricate flower m...
Bronze
Czech Empire-Style Dome Chandelier, Crystal & Brass, Vintage 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This absolutely adorable Czech crystal beaded Empire-style dome chandelier pendant from circa the 1950s consists of strands of crystal cut balls sizing from small to big. Ballroom st...
Crystal, Brass
Closed Crystal Body Sphere Basket Chandelier Bohemian Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
A distinctive chandelier designed as a closed crystal body with a compact sphere basket form. Fully restored in our Berlin workshop. The electrical system has been renewed and all c...
Crystal, Iron
20th Century English Regency Chandelier, Beaded Crystal, Acorn Design
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency Style (20th Century) chandelier having a round basket acorn shaped body with a metal frame crafted with beaded crystals and having a swag design ending in a metal tas...
Crystal
$17,500
H 53.5 in Dm 26 in
Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Beaded Fourteen Light Crystal Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Beaded Fourteen Light Drop Crystal Chandelier With a fine bronze and crystal crown shaped dome with curtains, beaded body leading to layere...
Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze
$1,490 / set
H 15.36 in W 4.73 in D 2.37 in
Barcals pair (set of 2) Solid Brass wall sconces by Candas Design
Located in REDA, 22
Elevate your interior with the "Barcal" wall sconce (sold here as set of 2) —a masterclass in minimalist design and impeccable craftsmanship. Handcrafted from solid brass, this strik...
Brass
Contemporary Danish Design Satin Glass Brass Light Pendant, Denmark
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Outstanding danish design light pendant, satin glasss, brushed brass mounts and canopy with black kord, Denmark, 2020. One Edison E-14 light socket for a screw bulb up to 40watt. Mea...
Brass
$3,060 / item
H 26.4 in Dm 9.8 in
'Tekio Vertical P1' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Tekio Vertical P1' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara, ...
Metal
$3,336
H 28.55 in W 29.53 in D 17.72 in
Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Blue-Green Finish, Sweden Circa 1790–1800
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Gustavian chest of drawers in a beautiful blue-green finish with a simple and harmonious expression, crafted with refined classical details. The chest features three spaciou...
Brass
Pair of Murano Discs Wall Sconces
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 multicolored alabaster iridescent glasses for each. Nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensi...
Metal
$4,250 / set
H 15.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Mid-Century Modern Style, Italy, New Design
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This pair is...
Brass
Large Hand Blown Vaseline Glass Pendents
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These elegant hand blown tipped shades are vaseline glass. They have a nice even and warm glow with no filament glair. The large 9.5 inch diameter globe is very large for vaseline gl...
Blown Glass
$1,720 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
Collection of Bronze and Hand-Blown Vaseline Glass Flush Mounts
Located in Peekskill, NY
The 14 inch bronze ring is a heavy casting with layered decorative detail. The tipped hand blown vaseline glass globe is the perfect shape for its base and completes the look. This i...
Bronze
34 inch Thatched Dome Pendant
By Hilliard Lamps
Located in Arcata, CA
At the Hilliard studio we operate with a primary goal in mind: Create something useful, beautiful and cherished. We believe that fine lighting fixtures should be timeless in style an...
Bronze
$6,400
H 47.75 in W 78 in D 44 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Bed with Toile Panels, 19th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
Antique French Louis XVI style painted bed sourced in Provence, dating to the late 19th century, defined by a restrained neoclassical form with fluted uprights, carved rosette blocks...
Cotton, Hardwood, Paint
Early 20th Century Japanese Nihonga Screen. Bamboo Forest.
Located in Kyoto, JP
Anonymous Bamboo Forest Early Taisho era. Circa 1910-1915. Six-panel Japanese Screen. Mineral pigment, gofun and ink on silk. A six-panel Japanese folding screen, painted on silk in...
Silk
$14,800 / item
H 1.5 in Dm 30 in
Custom Round Mirror with Green Glass Border in the Manner of Karl Springer
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom round mirror with green glass border in the manner of Karl Springer. Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes and glass colors. Inquire about ...
Mirror
Brazilian Contemporary Sculptural Steel Pendant Light
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Sacurá Max. It is a Sculptural light pendant in steel. It can be paited in black, white ou brown (corten). It has 6 domes. The mall cotton domes in various colo...
Steel
Pair of 'Coquille' Wall Lights by Asea Skandia
By ASEA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Coquille' Wall Lights by Asea Skandia, Sweden, 1940s This elegant pair of Scandinavian wall sconces stands out for its sculptural shell form and refined materials. The shad...
Brass
$4,701 / item
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 14.97 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style White Lombardia Nightstand with foliage
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Lombardia Nightstand. Timeless frame with solid, contemporary lines rivisited with our whimsical fo...
Wood
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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