A Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture
Sold|$6,250
A Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
stone, this piece is a good example of an early alabaster fixture, reflecting the late nineteenth
Sold|$6,250
A Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
stone, this piece is a good example of an early alabaster fixture, reflecting the late nineteenth
Sold|$8,500
Classically Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
mounts four soft white dimmable LED bulbs with a maximum light output of 400W. The four ropes
Alabaster
Sold|$15,000
Pair of Alabaster Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Creamy white alabaster with very light mineral veining
A Swedish Orrefors Ceiling Fixture with Light Amber Colored Molded Glass
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Orrefors Ceiling Fixture with light amber colored molded glass dish having scalloped
Sold|$6,250
A Neoclassical Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Carved from a brightly toned alabaster stone, this happy fixture combines honey and citrus tones
Alabaster
Sold|$2,450
A Petite Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
design element of this mildly veined alabaster beauty. Recently rewired, the fixture holds one 60 watt
Alabaster
Sold|$4,500
An Art Deco Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
rosette and circular finial. Five faceted, peach-toned crystals reflect the light and play along the
Sold|$6,500
A Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An elegant fixture, of lightly veined white alabaster with golden-shaded carvings and white and
Alabaster
Sold|$4,750
Art Deco Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A unique piece, diamond shaped with a pointed, fluted bowl, this fixture has been rewired to a very
Alabaster
Sold|$2,450
Midcentury Art Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Warm toned frosted shell with scattered carved blossoms. Brass canopy, stem and hardware.
Sold|$9,500
Art Deco Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
. The drop may be customized at no additional charge, and the fixture mounts four standard bulbs
Alabaster
Sold|$2,450
A Petite Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Pure white alabaster, in a simple half-moon design with rim and matching canopy
Sold|$8,500
Art Nouveau Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Creamy white alabaster with minimal mineral veining, suspended on four electrified silk-wrapped ropes with alabaster canopy
Sold|$7,500
Art Nouveau Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Creamy white alabaster with minimal veining Suspends on four electrified ropes.
Sold|$9,500
White Alabaster Ziggurat Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Carved from a single piece of alabaster, the shade and the matching canopy both feature a triple step inspired by te ziggurat architectural form. Height may beadjusted prior to shipm...
Alabaster
Sold|$9,500
Art Nouveau Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully mineralized alabaster stone has been carved into a broad and swooping art nouveau form. Features a matching canopy, and ropes that are custom made to your specifications.
Alabaster
Sold|$3,950
Mid-Century Art Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A complex fixture, layered with shimmering glass of varying treatments and textures. The golden
Sold|$10,500 / item
Set of Swedish Glass Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three of circa 1960s Swedish Orrefors molded glass pendant light fixtures with 6 interior
Glass
Sold|$7,500
An Art Deco Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
This handsome, geometric fixture, decorated with concentric circles and banding, is suspended on a
Sold|$8,500
Large Tureen Shaped Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A unique fixture, crafted from one expansive piece of highly figured "scaglione" alabaster, the
Sold|$4,250
A Petal Pink Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Perfect for a garden view, and undeniably flattering for the happy owner, the fixture casts a rosy
Sold|$3,750
A Multi-toned Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
alabaster fixtures, the more interesting the stone, the simpler the design. Drop and roping selection may be
Sold|$3,500
A Flush-Mounted Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
fixture. A single brass button attaches the alabaster bowl to the working parts of this light. Recently
Alabaster
Sold|$12,500
Large Format Beaded Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
The size and elegance of this piece makes it almost certain that this was an instutional light
Alabaster
Sold|$3,750
Art Deco Art Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
One of a pair, this bronze and glass fixture uses the geometric motifs of the nascent Art Deco
Art Glass
Sold|$9,500
Intricate, Art Deco Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Carved from a single large piece of alabaster, this Art Deco period light is a rare find, as the
Alabaster
Sold|$8,500
An Art Deco Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from a single, unique, golden toned disc of alabaster, the curved and ridged upper rim surmounts three tiers of concentric rings, each of condescending size.
Sold|$8,500
A Pair of Alabaster Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
The hard-edged Art Deco design is enhanced by the luminous white alabaster of high crystal content. Discrete mineral veining touches the upper edges and matching hard-edged canopie...
Johan Lindsten Meltdown Hanging Light Fixture
By Johan Lindstén, Cappellini
Located in Miami Beach, FL
the last defense of the glass. The light is composed of eight multicolor blown glass diffusers.
Blown Glass
Sold|$8,500
Alabaster Light Fixture with Pearl Detail
Located in New York, NY
Measuring a generous 25 inches across its diameter, the alabaster stone is carved into a single large shad and matching ceiling canopy.
Alabaster
Sold|$6,800
Mid Century Iron & Art Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Swedish stamped inset glass and iron light fixture with six interior lights
Iron
Jugendstil Amber Alabaster Light Fixture, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Carved from a choice piece of light amber alabaster with a simple single upper rim, the fixture is
Alabaster
Alabaster Light Fixture with Oak Laurel Motif
Located in New York, NY
featured throughout this alabaster stone fixture, adding depth and warmth to the light as it diffuses from
Alabaster
Golden Amber Jugendstil Alabaster Light Fixture, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
A relatively shallow fixture, perfect for use in a low ceilinged, or flush mount application, the
Alabaster
White Art Deco Alabaster Light Fixture, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
Geometry is the name of this game, as the dappled white alabaster softly reflects the light of
Alabaster
Early 20th Century Carved Alabaster Light Fixture, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
The colors of sunrise dominate this delicately carved 1920s alabaster pendant from Sweden. A
Alabaster
Frosted White with Gold Mid-Century Modern Light Fixture
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Two layers of etched, frosted and moulded glass, evoke a clear and golden undulating matrix of waves and rays. The pattern creates an optical illusion of actual movement. Photographi...
Tiny Snow-White Art Deco Elliptical Light Fixture, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
This slim and petite alabaster light holds only one bulb, centered, and is suspended on brass
Alabaster
Rare Erik Hoglund Wrought Iron and Glass Hanging Light Fixture
By Kosta Boda
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare wrought iron and glass twelve light chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda featuring
Iron
Glossner Ceiling Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish 4-light ceiling fixture with vase shaped etched glass center, having perforated brass
Brass
Pair of Molded Glass Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish molded glass light fixtures. 10" drop & 15" diameter. Available at our
Wonderful Mid Century Modern Carl Fagerlund Nickel Glass Flush Mount Fixture
By Orrefors
Located in Roslyn, NY
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. This light fixture has two Edison sockets that have been rewired
Nickel, Silver Plate
Sold|$1,200 / set
20th Century Pair of Five-Arm Swedish Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Swedish wall mount light fixtures with five-lights each. Made out of brass, in
Metal, Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Pair of Swedish Orrefors Flush Mount Lights
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Orrefors glass flush mount light fixtures. Mid-Century Modern style. From the 1960s. Priced
Large Orrefors Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund, Glass Brass, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large Swedish pressed glass and brass light fixture designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model B 145 Silk Fringes Brass and Opaline Glass Table Lamp
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Sweden during the 1960s. Brass light fixture with attached creamy white silk fringes. White opaline
Brass
Sold|$5,500
Art Deco Amber Alabaster Pendant
Located in New York, NY
. This stunning light fixture is a testament to timeless design, featuring a warm amber hue that radiates
Alabaster
Sold|$1,950
Mid-Century Swedish Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A golden toned art glass light fixture which is moulded, then etched and finally carved with
Swedish Modern Brass Ceiling Light with Fabric Shades, Sweden Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
ambient look while highlighting the shape and the fabric’s individual qualities. Like most Swedish light
Brass
Sold|$4,200
Swedish Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940's Swedish glass pendant light fixture with three interior lights. Measurements: Minimum
Art Glass
Swedish Modern Brass Ceiling Light by Asea AB, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
effect, while providing a direct downward light. This ceiling fixture therefore produces a better ambient
Brass
Sold|$4,200
Swedish Molded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's molded glass light fixture with interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 16.5" Drop
Glass
Asea-Elektroskandia Five Arm Brass and Glass Ceiling Light, Sweden ca 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
effect, while providing a direct downward light. This ceiling fixture therefore produces a better ambient
Brass
Swedish Five-Arm Brass and Glass Chandelier, Sweden, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, holding up the patterned glass shades. Like most Swedish light fixtures of the era, this chandelier
Brass
Sold|$5,500
Light Amber Alabaster Fixture, Sweden, 1930
Located in New York, NY
! Newly rewired on chains with a matching brass canopy, the light can be rewired again to your custom
Alabaster
ASEA-Elektroskandia Five Arm Brass and Glass Ceiling Light, Sweden, circa 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
effect, while providing a direct downward light. This ceiling fixture therefore produces a better ambient
Brass
Sold|$12,000
Moderne Swedish Gilt Bronze Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Swedish gilt brass and molded glass twelve arm chandelier. Measurements: Height: 18
Brass
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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