$15,900 / item
Sei Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Nickel 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 shades.
Brass
Gaia, Murano Amber and Red Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Silvio Piattelli Design
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The design is thoughtfully executed, eliminating the need for a central socket or bulb, ensuring the glass remains the star. A sleek black silk wire and a UL-CE SELV driver are seaml...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$15,900 / item
Sei Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Sei ceiling light is characterized by its star shaped frame with six suspended Murano glass shades.
Brass
Long Octagonal Art Deco Style Chandelier with Glass and Black Metal Mount
Located in Ulm, DE
For many years, this ceiling lamp decorated the presidential suite of the prestigious 5-star Grand Hotel "Les Trois Rois" in Basel, Switzerland.
Metal
Octagonal Art Deco Style Chandelier with Glass and Black Metal Mount
Located in Ulm, DE
For many years, this ceiling lamp decorated the presidential suite of the prestigious 5-star Grand Hotel "Les Trois Rois" in Basel, Switzerland.
Metal
$27,000 / set
STAR20 Deco Style Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Deco style star forms rock crystal star chandelier with polish nickel frame.
Rock Crystal
$1,952 / item
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 various structures that evoke lines inspired by the works of master goldsmith craf...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
$5,610 / item
Artemis I Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
The Artêmis series of lighting fixtures is characterized by its star-shaped pinpoint lighting. With various structures that evoke lines inspired by the works of master goldsmith craf...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
$17,375 / item
Artemis II Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
The Artêmis series of lighting fixtures is characterized by its star-shaped pinpoint lighting. With various structures that evoke lines inspired by the works of master goldsmith craf...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers in Frosted Glass, Black Enamel & Chrome
Located in New York, NY
They offer two oblate spherical forms (like compacted orbs) with atomic channel detailing circumscribing the sides in frosted glass, and also etched into the bottom of the glass shad...
Enamel, Chrome
1 of the 2 Brass and Glass Flush Mount Chandeliers, Limburg Glashütte, 1970
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Each individual glass shade column shaped with a six sided star at the base, all of which are the same size.
Brass
$15,900 / item
Sei Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Black 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 shades.
Brass
Sei Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel 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 shades.
Brass
Murano Sputnik Pastel Light Blu Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
As in a photograph of an infinitesimal moment after the explosion of a star, in fact the way in which the spheres are positioned asymmetrically gives this impression.
Brass
Jackstone Chandelier Large
By Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Martyn Lawrence Bullard for Corbett Lighting The Jackstone Chandelier is inspired by the classic children's game jacks and is playful and energetic. Metal star shapes in vintage pol...
Brass
Senso Glass Pendant Light in Rose Gold
By Concept Verre
Located in Nice, FR
In a more modern and graphic way than its illustrious predecessor, this piece pays homage to the solar star and its light. The latest model in the collection, Pharos offers a more re...
Steel
Mid Century Modern Vintage Smoked Glass Sputnik Chandelier 1960s Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
It could work very well in your entry hall as well as it could be the star in your living room. Nickel plated metal base and smoked glass in grey color features an elegant and delica...
Metal
Senso Glass Pendant Light in Transparent and Brushed Brass
By Concept Verre
Located in Nice, FR
In a more modern and graphic way than its illustrious predecessor, this piece pays homage to the solar star and its light. The latest model in the collection, Pharos offers a more re...
Steel
$6,546Sale Price / set|20% Off
Stunning Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier, 78 Alabaster Pink Glasses
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
The armor polished nickel supports 78 large alabaster pink glass tubes in a star shape. Period: Late 20th century. Dimensions:63 inches (160 cm) height with chain; 35,45 inches (90...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Single-Tiered Amina Pendant Light by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
The star-shaped element section conceals four Edison base sockets with a max of 100 watts per bulb.
Resin
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-Toned Onyx and Brass, 8-Shade
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes.
Onyx, Brass
$8,182 / set
Pair Majestic Pink Murano Chandelier
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Budapest, HU
The armor polished nickel supports 78 large pink glass tubes in a star shape. Dimensions: 63 inches (160 cm) height with chain, 35.45 inches (90 cm) height without chain, 33.50 inche...
Metal
Art Deco Style Plafonnier Ceiling Lamp with Alabaster Bowl
Located in Ulm, DE
For many years, this Art Deco Style Plafonnier Ceiling Lamp adorned the corridors of the prestigious 5-star Grand Hotel "Les Trois Rois" in Basel, Switzerland.
Alabaster, Metal, Nickel
$1,122Sale Price|20% Off
Charming Murano Chandelier by Valentina Planta
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandelier. It is composed of 30 star-shaped panes of pure Murano glass. The height is adjustable according to the height of the ceiling.
Metal
$1,122Sale Price / item|20% Off
Charming Murano Chandelier by Valentina Planta
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandelier.It is composed of 30 star-shaped panes of pure Murano glass. The height is adjustable according to the height of the ceiling.
Metal
$1,589Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Chandelier, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
The armor polished nickel supports 36 large shaded pink glass tubes in a star shape. Period:late XX century Dimensions: 50,40 inches (128 cm) height with chain; 21,30 inches (55 cm) ...
Metal
$3,179Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Italian Chandeliers, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
The armor polished nickel supports 36 large shaded pink glass tubes in a star shape. Period:late XX century Dimensions: 50,40 inches (128 cm) height with chain; 21,30 inches (55 cm) ...
Metal
$4,675Sale Price / set|20% Off
Trio Murano Glass Tronchi Chandeliers, Pink Alabaster
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
The armor polished nickel supports 36 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique created in Venetian glassworks gives the glass an elegant grain.
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,589Sale Price / item|20% Off
Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier, Pink Alabaster
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
The armor polished nickel supports 36 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique created in Venetian glassworks gives the glass an elegant grain.
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair Murano Glass Tronchi Chandeliers, Pink Alabaster
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
The armor polished nickel supports 36 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique created in Venetian glassworks gives the glass an elegant grain.
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
21st Century Martinengo 32-Light Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Paolo Venini created this three-tier chandelier with elliptical arms in 1930, one of the largest ever made by VENINI. It is the undisputed star of any interior décor. Martinengo is a...
Glass
21st Century Martinengo 20-Light Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Paolo Venini created this three-tier chandelier with elliptical arms in 1930, one of the largest ever made by VENINI. It is the undisputed star of any interior décor. Martinengo is a...
Glass
$27,000 / set
STAR20 Rock Crystal Stars by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of deco style star forms rock crystal star chandeliers with polish nickel frame.
Rock Crystal
Sabino Art Deco French Frosted Glass and Metal Flower Form Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco (1940s) French frosted glass chandelier in flower / star form consisting of six stylized frosted glass leaves molded in a repoussé of alternating chevron / curvature pattern...
Glass
$7,534 / item
Sistema Chandelier by Piattelli Design, 6-shade
By Bruno Gatta, Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes.
Brass
Moooi Starfall Light 30 Circular Suspension Lamp in Black by Front Design
By Front Design, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
You witness the most precious thing, a falling star. Imagine going to sleep and waking every day under the stars.
Stainless Steel
Fantastic Glass Tube Chandelier - 30 albaster white glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
The armor polished nickel supports 36 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique created in Venetian glassworks gives the glass an elegant grain.
Art 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
$4,301Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Murano Glass Chandeliers, Pink Alabaster
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
The armor polished nickel supports 48 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique created in Venetian glassworks gives the glass an elegant grain.
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$141,267Sale Price|40% Off
Baccarat Crystal and Gilded Bronze Chandelier, France, circa 1870
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in PARIS, FR
Below, thirty-eight beveled-sided knives form a star, from which descends a bel. Richly adorned with finely cut crystal pendants, prisms, myrzas and diamonds.
Crystal, Bronze
White Paavo Tynell Pendant, Model K2-10, Idman, Finland, 1955
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in The Hague, NL
The white painted metal ring appears to float around the conical shade. The asterisk/star shaped perforations in the metal ring give the lamp a particularly striking lantern-like eff...
Metal, Brass
$17,253 / item
Quartz Pendant Lamp II by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
The Artêmis series of lighting fixtures is characterized by its star-shaped pinpoint lighting. With various structures that evoke lines inspired by the works of master goldsmith craf...
Quartz, Metal
$4,839 / item
Sirius L Pendant by Eloa
Located in Geneve, CH
Solitary or in constellation, the ELOA lights create individual light concepts and associate with star constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet.
Glass
$5,400 / item
Sirius Xl Pendant by ELOA
Located in Geneve, CH
Solitary or in constellation, the ELOA lights create individual light concepts and associate with star constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet.
Glass
$4,184 / item
Sirius M Pendant by Eloa
Located in Geneve, CH
Solitary or in constellation, the ELOA lights create individual light concepts and associate with star constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet.
Glass
$10,800 / set
Set of 2 Sirius XL Pendants by Eloa
Located in Geneve, CH
Solitary or in constellation, the ELOA lights create individual light concepts and associate with star constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet.
Glass
$8,428 / set
Set of 2 Sirius M Pendants by ELOA
Located in Geneve, CH
Solitary or in constellation, the ELOA lights create individual light concepts and associate with star constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet.
Glass
$9,747 / set
Set of 2 Sirius L Pendants by Eloa
Located in Geneve, CH
Solitary or in constellation, the ELOA lights create individual light concepts and associate with star constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet.
Glass
$1,122Sale Price / item|20% Off
Charming Murano Chandelier by Valentina Planta
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandelier. It is composed of 30 star-shaped panes of pure Murano glass. The height is adjustable according to the height of the ceiling.
Metal
$2,244Sale Price / set|20% Off
Charming Murano Chandeliers by Valentina Planta
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandeliers. It is composed of 30 star shaped panes of pure Murano glass. The height is adjustable according to the height of the ceiling.
Metal
$2,244Sale Price / set|20% Off
Charming Murano Chandeliers by Valentina Planta
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandeliers. It is composed of 30 star-shaped panes of pure Murano glass. The height is adjustable according to the height of the ceiling.
Metal
$1,122Sale Price / item|20% Off
Charming Murano Chandeliers by Valentina Planta
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandelier. It is composed of 30 star-shaped panes of pure Murano glass. The height is adjustable according to the height of the ceiling.
Metal
$1,122Sale Price / item|20% Off
Charming Murano Chandeliers by Valentina Planta
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandeliers. It is composed of 30 star-shaped panes of pure Murano glass. The height is adjustable according to the height of the ceiling.
Metal
$1,753 / item
Charming Murano Chandelier by Valentina Planta
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandelier. It is composed of 30 star-shaped panes of pure Murano glass. The height is adjustable according to the height of the ceiling.
Metal
$2,244Sale Price / set|20% Off
Charming Murano Chandeliers by Valentina Planta
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandeliers. It is composed of 30 star-shaped panes of pure Murano glass. The height is adjustable according to the height of the ceiling.
Metal
$2,244Sale Price / set|20% Off
Charming Murano Chandeliers by Valentina Planta
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandeliers. It is composed of 30 star shaped panes of pure Murano glass. The height is adjustable according to the height of the ceiling.
Metal
$1,122Sale Price / item|20% Off
Charming Murano Chandelier by Valentina Planta
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandeliers. It is composed of 30 star-shaped panes of pure Murano glass. The height is adjustable according to the height of the ceiling.
Metal
$2,244Sale Price / set|20% Off
Charming Murano Chandeliers by Valentina Planta
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandeliers. It is composed of 30 star shaped panes of pure Murano glass. The height is adjustable according to the height of the ceiling.
Metal
$1,130Sale Price / item|20% Off
Charming Murano Chandelier by Valentina Planta
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandelier. It is composed of 30 star-shaped panes of pure Murano glass. The height is adjustable according to the height of the ceiling.
Metal
$2,244Sale Price / set|20% Off
Charming Murano Chandeliers by Valentina Planta
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandeliers. It is composed of 30 star shaped panes of pure Murano glass. The height is adjustable according to the height of the ceiling.
Metal
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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