An Alabaster Light Fixture
Sold|$7,500
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
This slim, sleek alabaster fixture is simply designed, and adorned with a smattering of stunning
Sold|$7,500
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
This slim, sleek alabaster fixture is simply designed, and adorned with a smattering of stunning
Sold|$7,250
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Carved of pure creamy white alabaster with minimal charcoal mineral veining, the nine-sided fixture
Sold|$7,950
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A deep fixture, creamy white with some charcoal mineral veining, the light has been rewired to hold
Alabaster
Sold|$5,500
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Carved from an unusually colorful piece of alabaster, the fixture suspends on three electrified
Sold|$4,500
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Light amber alabaster with pockets of crystallized water, this luminous fixture is of the minimal
Alabaster
Sold|$4,250
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
fixture with a single upper rim and matching canopy.
Sold|$7,500
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
alabaster fixture features a rim of beading and a base of acanthus leaves surrounding a petite rosette.
Sold|$3,250
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
electrified ropes, the fixture currently holds one 60 watt bulb, but can be custom rewired for three 25 watt
Sold|$6,500
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
canopy. The fixture has been recently rewired and holds four 75 watt or equivalent, bulbs. The center
Sold|$7,950
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
This large, neoclassic fixture reflects the design aesthetic of the late 19th century which
Mid-Century Swedish Glass Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa late 1940’s Swedish molded glass light fixture with center rod. 4 candelabra lights
Sold|$1,950
Art Deco Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
The off-white-toned glass bowl is molded, frosted and etched to display a light, abstract floral
Art Glass
Sold|$6,950
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A neoclassical, amber toned alabaster fixture, reflecting the formal style of the interiors at the
Alabaster
Sold|$8,500
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
extremities, the fixture has been recently rewired and holds four 100 watt equivalent bulbs. Custom wiring
Alabaster
Sold|$4,250
Petite Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Such a fascinating fixture for a small space! Visually intriguing from every angle, the moody
Alabaster
Sold|$4,500
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A creamy white alabaster light, with a softly outcurved upper lip, evenly patterned charcoal
Sold|$6,500
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Carved from a single piece of light amber-toned alabaster, the deep round bowl is rimmed with
Sold|$4,250
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Carved to highlight the interesting cluster of charcoal mineral veining, the fixture features a 1.5
Alabaster
Sold|$3,450
An Alabaster LIght Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Ivory toned alabaster, with discrete mineral veining, matching canopy, and adorned with a single upper rim.
Sold|$10,500
Large Swirling Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
This light fixture graced the main gallery of a Swedish bank built in the early 1900s when
Alabaster
Sold|$3,450
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
veined alabaster light.
Sold|$7,500
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Creamy white, with distinctive brown and charcoal mineral veining, this light features a deep
Sold|$6,500
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Moderate mineral veining surround the edges of this neo-classically inspired, carved white light
Sold|$4,500
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
, this light reflects the design spirit at the end of the 19th century.
Sold|$5,500
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Created from a very unusual piece of light amber toned alabaster which mimics burled wood, the
Sold|$1,950
Orrefors "ORREF" Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Stepped white glass, seamlessly meets the nickel plated lid, stem and canopy
Sold|$4,250
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A classic, simple design, with unveined, tortoise-toned alabaster, with a single rounded rim, and matching canopy. Holds three 60 watt bulbs.
Sold|$1,850
Art Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Moulded and etched, with wavy, hand-carved celadon-toned concentric circles.
Sold|$5,500
Neoclassical Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Figured white alabaster with black mineral veining features symmetric wave, arch, and organic carvings about the center.
Sold|$1,450
Jugend Stil Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Cognac toned glass bowl, frosted and carved with simple, stylized leaf and flower motif.
Sold|$3,950
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A curved bowl with an outwardly curving lip, tortoise-like natural coloring and strategically placed mineral veining. Suspended on three silk ropes with original hardware and canopy.
Sold|$4,750
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A rich tortoise-toned alabaster, with a deep rim, entwined with grape vines and fruit, a beaded upper band, a disc and button base- finial and matching canopy.
Sold|$7,500
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Pure white stone is the outstanding feature of this deep, impressive pendant.
Sold|$6,500
Neoclassical Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Carved from a single piece of pale pink alabaster with some charcoal mineral veining, the light
Alabaster
Sold|$8,750
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Carved from a single piece of stone, the Art Deco design shows the talent and vision of the sculptor, with a convex ridged rim which is ringed with delicate charcoal mineral veining,...
Sold|$6,500
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
As electricity was introduced into northern Europe at the turn of the 20th century, period designs were sleek and created for the new Jugendstil buildings of the time. Other pieces ...
Sold|$5,500
An Alabaster LIght Fixture
Located in New York, NY
The classic single-rimmed design with faint mineral veining and suspended on a set of three electrified ropes with matching alabaster canopy.
Sold|$7,500
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Creamy white alabaster, lightly veined with charcoal and golden veining. Recently rewired on four electrified ropes, holding four 75 watt or equivalent bulbs.
Sold|$4,250
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A deep bowl, gently curving outwards featuring muted charcoal mineral veining.
Sold|$3,950
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A period treatment, white lightly veined alabaster was soaked in a bath of beet juice to produce spectacular colors not found in nature. Duration of time in the bath produced resul...
Sold|$4,500
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A classic lightly veined bowl with a single rim: as basic as a little black dress!
Sold|$3,750
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
White, veined alabaster with a verdant carved band above a floral medallion, with carved canopy.
Sold|$4,250
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An unusual shape adds interest to this creamy white alabaster. It is flecked with grey and tan veining throughout the upper outward curving portion of the stone.
Sold|$4,250
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Carved of a single piece of highly veined alabaster, with a single decorative rim.
Sold|$5,750
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A deep, elegant pendant with a double-banded beaded edge traced in gold, with a matching center florette.
Sold|$5,750
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A deep, sleepy white alabaster pendant, with lightning-like mineral veining electrifying the bowl. Double banding along the upper edge and a carved, three inch disc provide the mini...
Sold|$4,500
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A classic single rimmed design, carved of rich, deep amber toned alabaster with matching canopy.
Alabaster
Orrefors Glass Horizontal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Swedish 1940s horizontal molded glass light fixture with 2 edison bulb interior lights. Orrefors
Sold|$2,250
Art Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
The frosted and etched bowl shows three peonies dancing around its sides, edged with a clear band and a decorative edge. The wooden and brass stem is supported by a carved brass dis...
Art Glass
Molded Amber Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1910 Swedish glass light fixture. 23" drop & 20" diameter. Available at our showroom at
Sold|$1,950
Brass Orrefors Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fixture by Orrefors of Sweden. Newly rewired for four candelabra bulbs.
Sold|$8,500
Art Deco Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted from a single piece of natural tortoise-toned stone, this three tiered light fixture
Sold|$995
A Petite Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A tiny, elegant fixture which packs a lot of punch.
Sold|$2,250
Orrefors Art Glass Light Fixture
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
texture on this cylindrical fixture.
Sold|$9,500
Pair of Alabaster Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Creamy white fixtures with minimal mineral veining at the out-turned upper rim, with deep carvings
Sold|$6,500
A Neoclassical Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Alabaster lighting was the first type of electrified light in Scandinavia, and this lovely fixture
Sold|$12,500
An Orrefors Crystal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular fixture, holding 19 bulbs !!! The brass interior casts a warm inner glow, while the
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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