Swedish Art Deco Alabaster Ceiling Light
Sold|$1,576
Swedish Art Deco Alabaster Ceiling Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine alabaster hanging ceiling light, circa 1920. Peach colored stone with grey veining. Four
Sold|$1,576
Swedish Art Deco Alabaster Ceiling Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine alabaster hanging ceiling light, circa 1920. Peach colored stone with grey veining. Four
Swedish art deco alabaster hanging pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish art deco alabaster hanging pendant light circa 1920. Beautiful quality alabaster bowl
Alabaster
Light Amber Alabaster Grand Fixture, Sweden, 1930
Located in New York, NY
A wonderfully proportioned full size fixture is perfect as a primary light source and as a focal
Alabaster
Light Amber Alabaster Grand Fixture, Sweden, 1930
Located in New York, NY
A wonderfully proportioned full size fixture is perfect as a primary light source and as a focal
Alabaster
Swedish Neoclassical Style Alabaster Dome Shaped Pendant Light
Located in Astoria, NY
Swedish neoclassical revival style dome-shaped alabaster plafonnier pendant light. The piece has a
Alabaster, Metal
Swedish Art Deco Alabaster Light Fixture, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
all about geometry. Hence this sleek white alabaster fixture with matching alabaster canopy, adorned
Alabaster
Dusky Alabaster Light Fixture, Sweden, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
A classical bowl shape, this beautiful alabaster features sandy as well as charcoal colored hues
Alabaster
Swedish shaped art deco carved alabaster ceiling light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish shaped art deco carved alabaster ceiling light circa 1920. Fine quality domed shaped art
Alabaster
Sold|$8,500
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A lively Art Deco fixture carved from an apricot toned alabaster stone with matching alabaster
Alabaster
Sold|$6,750
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
This intricately carved alabaster stands alone in proportion, quality of stone and elegance of the
Alabaster
Sold|$6,950
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Creamy white alabaster, with caramel and milk chocolate veining, this sweet light fixture is almost
Alabaster
Sold|$5,500
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Carved from unusual, veined, multi-toned alabaster, with a matching alabaster canopy, the light has
Alabaster
Sold|$7,500
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Carved from a unique piece of multi-colored alabaster and adorned simply with a double rimmed band
Alabaster
Sold|$5,500
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Not too dark and not too light! This alabaster fixture hits all the right notes, as the dramatic
Alabaster
Sold|$4,500
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Just like snowflakes, every alabaster light fixture is unique in its veining and fascinating to
Alabaster
Sold|$3,250
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
The perfect shape and the perfect size for a tight spot! This cream colored alabaster light with
Alabaster
Sold|$7,500
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Laurel leaves surround the deep rim and central rosette in this tortoise toned alabaster light
Alabaster
Sold|$3,800
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
This creamy white alabaster with deep charcoal mineral veining, splays outward to cast soft light
Alabaster
Sold|$9,500
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A relatively shallow yet wide fixture, this faintly veined alabaster suspends gracefully from four
Alabaster
Creamy Ivory Alabaster Light Fixture from Sweden, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
restrained presence. Suspended from a matching alabaster canopy on four electrified ropes, the pendant holds
Alabaster
Sold|$9,500
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Creamy white with discrete mineral veining and open lotus flower carvings, this light mirrors the
Alabaster
Sold|$6,250
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
, a matching alabaster canopy and holds three sockets of any wattage LED bulbs. Priced individually
Alabaster
Sold|$6,250
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
, a matching alabaster canopy and holds three sockets of any wattage LED bulbs. Priced individually
Alabaster
Sold|$7,500
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
alabaster, resulting in a very even diffusion of light, with no "hot spots". Recently rewired, the pendant
Alabaster
Sold|$8,500
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
veining softened by a generously out-turned upper lip. The alabaster canopy is carved from the same
Alabaster
Sold|$3,950
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A petite fixture, this cream-toned alabaster, with lush, charcoal mineral veining respects the
Alabaster
Sold|$10,500
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Carved from a single piece of white alabaster, the light features an Art Deco design, reminiscent
Alabaster
Sold|$4,250
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A pure white alabaster pendant with no veining! A simple curved upper band provides the only
Alabaster
Sold|$7,500
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Deep, carved, amber toned alabaster, adorned with a large floral medallion, brass hardware, and
Alabaster
Sold|$4,250
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
transformation of a beautifully veined fixture of white alabaster to Hot Pink! Rare examples of this 1920s
Alabaster
Sold|$8,500
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Behold a sleek Art Deco fixture carved from a single piece of unveined white alabaster, with a
Alabaster
Sold|$6,500
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical in design, this naturally multi-toned alabaster was carved for a nineteenth century
Alabaster
Sold|$4,950
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Creamy white alabaster, lined with charcoal mineral veining, this fixture is crowned with a
Alabaster
Sold|$6,250
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
The stunning colors and veining of this alabaster are properly displayed with this simple, yet
Alabaster
Sold|$6,250
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved from an unusual "peach" toned alabaster, the shape is both softly curved and hard edged
Alabaster
Sold|$10,500
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An important fixture by virtue of its size, the creamy white alabaster is lightly veined and
Alabaster
Sold|$4,250
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A symmetrical design, featuring a bronze-rimmed, white, veined alabaster bowl, with four bronze
Alabaster
Sold|$6,500
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Carved from a single piece of alabaster with faint mineral veining, the piece was carved to reflect
Alabaster
Sold|$8,500
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
ropes, the light holds four 60 watt incandescent bulbs or four LED bulbs of any wattage, including 100
Alabaster
Sold|$2,450
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
. Recently rewired, this light holds 2 X 25 watt incandescent bulbs, one 60 watt incandescent bulb or any
Alabaster
Sold|$7,500
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A substantial fixture, carved of creamy white alabaster adorned with a crown of charcoal mineral
Alabaster
Sold|$5,500
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
"Light and lively" is the coloration and delicate carving which adorn this interesting light
Alabaster
Sold|$4,500
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A smooth, inwardly curving light with whimsical charcoal mineral veining and matching canopy.
Alabaster
Sold|$9,500
Alabaster Globe Light
Located in New York, NY
This exclusive Art Deco light suspends mid-air on electrified ropes, and holds one 100 watt bulb or
Alabaster
Sold|$7,500
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Warm golden light effuses from this Art Deco fixture, suspended on four electrified ropes, leading
Alabaster
Sold|$8,500
Alabaster Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
electricity at its inception around 1900. This acanthus leaf adorned light fixture has a perfectly matching
Alabaster
Sold|$6,250
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A richly carved pendant, whose classic design reflects the late 19th century aesthetic which immediately preceded electricity. Design details include fanciful beading with a dominan...
Alabaster
Sold|$4,500
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A pure white pearl, this 17" diameter fixture is of the classic rimmed design, recently rewired on three electrified ropes. Maximum wattage is three 40 watt bulbs or LED equivalent....
Alabaster
Sold|$4,500
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
The Sam design as the previous piece, from the same residence, this classic piece is smaller, with a 17" diameter. Recently rewired, the piece holds three 40 watt or equivalent LED ...
Alabaster
Sold|$1,500
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A carved, deeply veined piece, which has been wired to be flush mounted. Holds three 40 watt candelabra bulbs.
Alabaster
Sold|$4,250
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Short and sweet, this fixture with matching canopy and dramatic mineral veining can be adjusted to any custom drop. Recently rewired, the fixture holds three 40 watt incandescent bu...
Alabaster
Sold|$2,250
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A petite fixture of the ever-popular single rimmed design, this fixture can be wired very close to the ceiling, nearly flush mounted, if desired. Dimensions: 11" diameter x 4" d...
Alabaster
Sold|$7,500
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A graceful fixture festooned with garlands and tassels, this fixture was custom designed for a neoclassical residence being retro-fitted for electricity at the turn of the last centu...
Alabaster
Sold|$6,500
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Cloud-like puffs of brown mineral veins blow across the pearly surface, adding interest to its calm exterior. Recently rewired to hold four 75 watt bulbs.
Alabaster
Rare Art Deco Marbled Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier, Sweden 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Exceptional Swedish Art Deco alabaster pendant light dating from the 1930s. This striking piece
Alabaster
Sold|$3,750
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A deep mineral vein stylishly bisects the creamy white stone, giving a modern feel to an antique fixture. Custom rewiring to your specified drop is included in purchase price. ...
Alabaster
Alabaster Globe Light Fixture with Greek Key Banding, Sweden, 1930
Located in New York, NY
Carved from a single block of alabaster stone, adorned with a Greek key band. Features a matching
Alabaster
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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