$2,255
H 39.38 in Dm 15.75 in
Alf Svensson, modernist pendant lamp, opal glass, Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s
By Alf Svensson, Bergboms
Located in Forserum, SE
opal glass shades interconnected by a metal wire star. Complete with the original ceiling canopy in
Steel
$2,155Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in Dm 31.5 in
Unique original Murano chandelier Red glass 6 arm Vintage Made in Italy in stock
Located in Venezia, IT
any problems, please contact us before leaving negative feedback or low star rating, we will try our
Brass, Steel
STAR14 Pink Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
star pink rock crystal chandelier with polish brass frame. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. One
Rose Quartz
$5,163 / item
H 61.03 in Dm 13.78 in
Gaia Trittico, Set of 3 Murano Amber and Red Filigrana pendants Piattelli Design
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
remains the star. A sleek black silk wire and a UL-CE SELV driver are seamlessly integrated into the brass
Brass
Sei Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Sei ceiling light is characterized by its star shaped frame with six suspended Murano glass
Brass
Lampadario Gaetano Sciolari Iridescente e Placcato Oro
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, IT
it from below, you perceive something stellar, just like a star emanating infinite colors, making it
Gold Plate
$17,804
H 39.4 in Dm 31.5 in
Murano Glass Chandelier white Butterfly gold finishes Signed De Majo 1970s Italy
By De Majo
Located in Villaverla, IT
, 1970s. This masterpiece is composed by an handcrafted brass framework having the shape of a star, where
Brass, Gold, Gold Leaf
Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 78 ALABASTER WHITE glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
polished nickel supports 78 large albaster white glass tubes in a star shape. Period: Late XX century
Alabaster
Sei Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro - Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Sei ceiling light is characterized by its star shaped frame with six suspended Murano glass
Brass
Circular Compass Pendant by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A round pendant with a lightly antiqued brass patina, tapered sides, raised star compass motif, and
Brass
$9,900 / item
H 28 in Dm 24 in
Contemporary Italian White Murano Glass and Brass Sputnik Bud Flower Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
realized as a flush mount. Palacio Can Marques, a 5 star grand luxe Hotel in Palma de Mallorca, selected
Brass
$1,766Sale Price / item|33% Off
H 33.47 in Dm 27.56 in
Italian Space Age Lamp from 80s chandelier, Made in Italy design lamp
By Arteluce
Located in Venezia, IT
problems, please contact us before leaving negative feedback or low star rating, we will try our best to
Brass, Steel
$4,452 / item
H 31.5 in Dm 23.63 in
Large 950s Hourglass Chandeliers with Grey Metal Diabolo Shades on Brass Frame
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
four perforated hourglass shades in star shape with eight-light outputs for up and down lighting. The
Metal, Brass
STAR18 Pink Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Deco style star forms rose rock crystal chandelier with polish brass frame. Created by Phoenix
Rose Quartz
Jeweled and Etched Brass Moroccan Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, IL
gemstones and topped with moon and star finial. Beautiful light emitted from the pierced brass double gourd
Brass
Vesper 230B Pendant Lamp by Morghen Studio
By Morghen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
in quiet rhythm, transforming the space around it. The name Vesper refers to the evening star
Brass
$2,649Sale Price|32% Off
H 59.06 in Dm 29.53 in
Stunning large Ceiling light handmade Murano glass suspended cylinders
Located in Venezia, IT
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Brass, Steel
$4,985
H 19 in Dm 13.85 in
Exceptional Art Deco Hand Carved & Layered Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
and shipping then please read some of our, record high, 360+ five star reviews from our other 1stdibs
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Space Age Vintage Chromed Sputnik Chandelier Hanging Lamp 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
in your living room or dining space. With its clean lines this sputnik chandelier could be the star
Metal
Fantastic Murano Glass Tube Chandelier - 36 multicolored glass tubes
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
nickel supports 36 large multicolored tubes in a star shape. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 45,30
Blown Glass
$15,668Sale Price|20% Off
H 51.19 in Dm 29.93 in
Iron and Colored Glass Oriental Chandelier, Circa 1900
Located in PARIS, FR
illuminating verrines arranged in a star pattern around. The whole is attached to the canopy by three chains
Brass
Wonderful Bagues Style Mid Century Modern Rock Crystal Gold Gilt Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern Bagues Style Rock Crystal And Alternating Crystal With Star Accent
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ormolu
Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier, Pink
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
nickel supports 36 large pink etched glass tubes in a star shape. Period: late XX century Dimensions
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,632Sale Price|49% Off
H 41 in Dm 12 in
1890 French Style Maison Bagues Napoleon III Gas Conv. Beaded Crystal Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Chandelier. Amber crystal star detail and crystal chains.
Bronze
$1,092
H 16.93 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Italian Brass and Murano Glass Table Lamp, Handcrafted late XX century
Located in Venezia, IT
immediately. For any problems, please contact us before leaving negative feedback or low star rating, we will
Brass, Steel
$1,794Sale Price|20% Off
H 43.31 in Dm 35.44 in
Large Italian Chandelier from 70s Chrome Metal Lamp Opal White Murano Glass
Located in Venezia, IT
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Brass, Steel
$8,875 / item
H 12 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Contemporary Square Italian Crystal Amber Murano Glass Flush Chandelier/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
interior light enclosed by rows of organic Tronchi: rounded star shape tubes in blown Murano glass. Their
Brass
$16,000
H 49 in W 37 in D 37 in
Italian 18th century Genovese st. Giltwood, Iron and Crystal chandelier.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
carved Giltwood central fut. Two tiers of elegant S scrolled Iron arms with candle cups and star shaped
Crystal, Iron
$3,998 / item
H 35.5 in Dm 8 in
Contemporary Customizable Taupe Gold Ivory White Murano Glass Pendant Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
heights, each pendant an individual Work of Art. Palacio Can Marques, a newly opened 5 star grand luxe
Brass
$1,443Sale Price|55% Off
H 41.34 in Dm 29.53 in
Italian Space Age chandelier 1970s Made in Italy design, chrome and glass globes
Located in Venezia, IT
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Brass, Steel
Super Rare I. P. Frink, Six-Light Chandelier – Original Paint and Mirrors
By Frink Reflector Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
. This example is 60 inches tall with two star crowns and chain. It’s ready to go. These lamps were
Tin
$3,798
H 10.24 in Dm 16.74 in
Hollywood Regency Style Vintage Flush Mount Brass Flowers Palwa 1960s Germany
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
. This chandelier could be the star in your environment and works perfectly with Contemporary design as
Crystal, Brass
Italian Space Age Pendant Lamp in Metal with Glass Spheres, 1980s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
. The glass balls are attached by means of metal chains to a star-shaped suspension device, which is
Metal
$15,950 / item
H 70 in Dm 39.5 in
Contemporary Italian Brass & White Frosted Murano Glass Leaf Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
, a newly opened 5 star grand luxe Hotel in Palma de Mallorca, selected this design chandelier from
Brass
$6,267Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35.44 in Dm 33.47 in
Elegant Big Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandeliers, 78 Alabaster White Glasses
Located in Budapest, HU
armor polished nickel supports 78 large albaster white glass tubes in a star shape. Period:Late XX
Alabaster
$11,900 / item
H 40 in Dm 35.5 in
Contemporary Italian Brass & Satin White Murano Glass Flower Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
5 star grand luxe Hotel in Palma de Mallorca, selected this chandelier from Cosulich Custom Design
Brass
STAR25 Pink Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pink rock crystal star chandelier with polish brass frame,Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Two
Rock Crystal
STAR21 Pink Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pink rock crystal star chandelier with polish brass frame,Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Two
Rock Crystal
$10,920 / item
H 19.69 in W 57.09 in D 26.78 in
Sistema Solare, Luxury Ivory Onyx and Brass 8 Rotating Orbitale Arms Chandelier
By Silvio Piattelli, Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are
Onyx, Brass
$7,537 / item
H 19.69 in W 60.16 in D 26.78 in
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 6-shade
By Silvio Piattelli, Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural
Onyx, Brass
$332
H 22.45 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Cuboid Ceiling Center-Light with 4 Lamps Behind Bronzed Glass Panels
Located in Verviers, BE
, each with an engraved star motif. This simple yet attractive lamp seems to date from the 1970s
Brass
$10,000 / item
H 43.25 in Dm 31.5 in
Italian Bronze and White Murano 24-Light Contemporary Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
that confer elegant drama to this light fixture. Palacio Can Marques, a newly opened 5 star grand
Brass
Large Original French nickel bronze etched glass chandelier Hettier Vincent
By Hettier & Vincent
Located in New York City, NY
respective glass component extends outward and creates a captivating wheel or star shape when viewed from
Bronze, Nickel
Italian BBPR studio style chandelier from the 70's in metal and glass
By Studio BBPR
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large 70's Italian suspension luminaire in the BBPR Studio style. Star-shaped structure in white
Metal
$92,900 / set
H 28 in Dm 22 in
Pair of Fine Antique French Bagues Gilt Bronze & Rock Crystal Chandeliers
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
rises in a bouquet of gilt branches decorated with additional rock crystal pear-shaped drops, star
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Italian 1920s Art Deco Gilt Iron Chandelier
Located in Montclair, NY
spiral scroll work accents. Six arms support each candelabra socket with cover in a star design
Iron
$3,133Sale Price|25% Off
H 13.39 in Dm 21.26 in
Futuristic "Enterprise" Ceiling Lamp ER 113/3, Glass Black & Brass, Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
Star Wars and is a perfect lamp for any Sci-fi lover or futuristic home. The black and white combo with
Brass, Metal
$11,975 / item
H 44 in Dm 36 in
Modernist Italian Murano Glass Silver White 24-Carat Gold Leaf Round Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Marques, a newly opened 5-star grand luxe Hotel in Palma de Mallorca, selected this design chandelier from
Brass, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Pair of Brass and Glass Lights Fixtures Limburg Glashütte, 1970
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Each individual glass shade is column shaped with a six-sided star at the base, all of which are
Metal, Brass
$5,044 / item
H 14.57 in Dm 33.08 in
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 4-shade
By Arredoluce, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms
Onyx, Brass
$1,424
H 11.82 in Dm 4.34 in
Brass and Metal Tube Hanging Light Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Germany, 1950
By Stilnovo, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
star form cutter out of the metal. at the top of the shade the light features a nice minimalist element
Metal, Brass
STAR30 Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Finely carved star from rock crystal chandelier with polished brass finish frame. Created by
Rock Crystal
$1,721 / item
H 61.03 in Dm 13.78 in
Gaia, Murano Amber and Red Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Silvio Piattelli Design
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
, eliminating the need for a central socket or bulb, ensuring the glass remains the star. A sleek black silk
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Artemis III Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
. The Artêmis series of lighting fixtures is characterized by its star-shaped pinpoint lighting. With
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
Artemis I Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
series of lighting fixtures is characterized by its star-shaped pinpoint lighting. With various
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
Artemis II Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
series of lighting fixtures is characterized by its star-shaped pinpoint lighting. With various
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
$1,780
H 23.63 in Dm 16.54 in
Einar Bäckström mid-century rise and fall modernist pendant lamp, Sweden, 1950s
By Einar Backstrom
Located in Forserum, SE
, perforated with a decorative star pattern. The lamp also has a dome-shaped brass canopy at the ceiling and a
Brass, Steel
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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