Teardrop Pendant, by JDP Interiors
$2,750 / item
Teardrop Pendant, by JDP Interiors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pearl pendant features hand blown frosted glass in a teardrop shade with an unlacquered brass
2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
$2,750 / item
Teardrop Pendant, by JDP Interiors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pearl pendant features hand blown frosted glass in a teardrop shade with an unlacquered brass
Brass
Antique Opaline Glass Teardrop Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, IL
1900’s Opaline glass Teardrop pendant light. Newly rewired.
Copper
Vintage Ceramic Teardrop Hanging Light
Located in North Miami, FL
This midcentury ceramic hanging light features two round openings for light diffusion and bulb access. Wonderful natural sand coloring and on a long chain for any height ceiling.
Ceramic
$2,800 / item
Opaline Teardrop Pendant, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Opaline Teardrop Pendant Made in Italy Large opaline glass shade with brass hardware. 15.5”dia x
Brass
Large Teardrop Vaseline Opaline Glass Pendants
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
The size and the color of this glass shade is amazing. It's one of the largest handblown teardrop
Art Glass
1970s Murano Glass Teardrop Pendant Light, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
, 1970s vintage, art glass, handblown glass, teardrop pendant, Murano chandelier.
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Antique Industrial Frosted Teardrop Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, late 19th century, industrial pendant light with frosted glass, teardrop shade and brass
Brass
Industrial Etched Glass Teardrop Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, industrial pendant light features a late 19th century, etched glass, teardrop-shaped shade
Brass
$2,700 / item
Konekt Large Teardrop Pendant in Satin Brass
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
The Large Teardrop Pendant features a carefully crafted, hand blown glass pendant and spun brass
Brass
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Bronze, Teardrop Shape, 1900s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp This lamp impresses with its elegant teardrop shape, which is
Brass, Bronze
Large French Multi Coloured Teardrop Lamp Shade
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Multi Coloured Teardrop Lamp Shade The Brass frame is very attractively set with
Glass
Large French Multi Coloured Teardrop Lamp Shade
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Multi Coloured Teardrop Lamp Shade The Brass frame is very attractively set with
Glass
1950s European White Opaline Glass Teardrop Pendant Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
homeowners, and hospitality projects alike. Hand-blown in a delicate teardrop form, the milky-white opaline
Blown Glass, Bakelite, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass
Goffredo Reggiani for Temde Leuchten - Pair teardrop pendants
By Temde Leuchten, Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Brussels, BE
Teardrop pendant lights for Temde Leuchten by Goffredo Reggiani, with opalescent glass that
Opaline Glass, Teak
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Bronze, Teardrop Shape, 1900s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp This lamp impresses with its elegant teardrop shape, which is
Brass, Bronze
Konekt Large Teardrop Pendant 3 Cluster in Satin Brass
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
The Large Teardrop Pendant 3 Cluster features three carefully crafted, hand blown glass pendants
Brass
$515Sale Price|42% Off
Art Nouveau Nickel Teardrop Shape Hanging Lamp, 1900s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp The lamp is made from high-quality bronze and brass, which have been carefully finished to create a smooth and shiny surface. Its main feature is the...
Brass, Nickel
$811Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Bronze, Teardrop Shape, 1900s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp The Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp is an exquisite and artistic addition to any room. The lamp is made of high-quality bronze and brass that has bee...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Teardrop Shape Prismatic Holophane Glass Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of industrial pendant lights feature teardrop shape, prismatic, Holophane glass shades with
Brass
$247Sale Price|44% Off
Mid-century Holophane Ceiling Light Teardrop Globe with Brass Fitter
By Holophane
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century era Holophane ceiling light features a distinctive teardrop-shaped glass globe. Its
Brass
Modernist Polished Brass & Handblown Champagne Murano Glass Teardrop Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist teardrop flush mount chandelier was hand blown in Murano Italy- the island
Brass
Scandinavian Pendant Teardrop Milk Glass & Teak Holm Sorensen Denmark Holmegaard
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1960s Scandinavian pendant lamp. Trio Teardrop by Svend Aage Holm
Milk Glass, Teak
Dense Crystal Teardrop Chrome Pendant 3-Light Fixture, Chain and Canopy
Located in Miami, FL
Dense Crystal Teardrop Chrome Pendant 3-Light Fixture, Chain and Canopy Offered for sale is a very
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Dome and Teardrop Detail Pendant in Amber Murano Handblown Glass
Located in New York, NY
chandelier. Nickel & Chrome fittings throughout, as well as a droplet glass finial detail complete the piece
Chrome
Panelitos Teardrop Lamp Large by Piegatto, a Contemporary Sculptural Lamp
Located in Guatemala, GU
Other Specifications: - 30 Bamboo veneers hand woven with silk and cotton threads. -Cloth Cable color kakhi - Color: This lamp color can be customized: interior and exterior color ...
Bamboo
Panelitos Teardrop Lamp Small by Piegatto, a Contemporary Sculptural Lamp
Located in Guatemala, GU
Other Specifications: - 30 Bamboo veneers hand woven with silk and cotton threads. -Cloth Cable color kakhi - Color: This lamp color can be customized: interior and exterior color ...
Bamboo
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp with eagle, Bronze, Teardrop Shape, 1900s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp with eagle, 1900s The lamp is made of high-quality bronze and brass, which have been carefully finished to create a smooth and shiny surface. Its mai...
Brass, Bronze, Gold Plate
$653Sale Price|42% Off
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Bronze with eagle, Teardrop Shape, 1900s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp with eagle The lamp is made from high-quality bronze and brass, which have been carefully finished to create a smooth and shiny surface. Its main fea...
Brass, Bronze
$859Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Ceiling Lamp Bronze, Hanging Lamp Teardrop Shape, 1900s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Nouveau brass ceiling lamp The lamp is made of high-quality bronze and brass, which have been carefully finished to create a smooth and shiny surface. Its main feature is the de...
Brass, Bronze
Panelitos Teardrop Lamp Medium by Piegatto, a Contemporary Sculptural Lamp
Located in Guatemala, GU
Other Specifications: - 30 Bamboo veneers hand woven with silk and cotton threads. -Cloth Cable color kakhi - Color: This lamp color can be customized: interior and exterior color ...
Bamboo
$618Sale Price|42% Off
Art Nouveau Ceiling Lamp Bronze, Hanging Lamp Teardrop Shape, 1900s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Nouveau brass ceiling lamp The lamp is made of high-quality bronze and brass, which have been carefully finished to create a smooth and shiny surface. Its main feature is the de...
Brass, Bronze
Lattimo Large Teardrop Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
A variation on the banded line, these pieces focus on their forms rather than the juxtaposition of colors. The name refers to the Italian technique of lattimo or milk glass. Two opaq...
Brass, Nickel
$210Sale Price / item|40% Off
MCM Holophane Teardrop Glass Ceiling Pendant w/ Light Brass Fitter, 2 Avalible
By Holophane
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hollywood Regency style Holophane pendant features a classic teardrop-shaped glass shade that
Brass
Dome and Teardrop Detail Pendant in Smoked Grey Murano Handblown Glass
Located in New York, NY
chandelier. Nickel & Chrome fittings throughout, as well as a droplet glass finial detail complete the piece
Chrome
Pair of Clear Glass and Brass Mid-Century Teardrop Pendant Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of good quality brass and glass pendant lights. France, c1950s. Tall brass gallery, with clear glass tear drop shaped shade. Price is for the pair. No chain or rose was re...
Brass
Antique Edwardian Ornate F&C Osler Teardrop Cut Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1910
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
form, teardrop shaped hand-cut and frosted glass shade. Incredibly high quality silver plated finely
Silver Plate, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown Cased Red Teardrop Glass Pendant Light Fixture
By Fog and Morup
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
vivid red colored glass over white with a teardrop design. The posted measurements refer to the light
Blown Glass
Pair of Antique Edwardian F&C Osler Teardrop Cut Glass Light Pendant Lamp C.1910
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
beautiful design and form, teardrop shaped hand-cut glass shade. Incredibly high quality silver plated
Silver Plate, Brass
Sputnik in Metal and 12 White Opaline Teardrops by Kaiser Leuchten, 1960's
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Compact atomic sputnik with 12 teardrop shaped opaline bulbs. Nice crisp and clean appearance
Metal
Cast Glass and Brass Teardrop Pendant in Style of Max Ingrand, Italy 1960's
By Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Petite teardrop pendant in the manner of Max Ingrand, made of cast glass and patinated brass, ideal
Brass
Restored Large Scale Marie Therese Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Marie Therese style chandelier with teardrop and pendeloque shaped crystals and a brass frame
Crystal, Brass
15 Light Marie Therese Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Mid to late 20th century Marie Therese style chandelier with octagon, teardrop, floral rosette, and
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Rare 1960s Cascading Stilnovo Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Rare original 1960s Stilnovo chandelier with seven teardrop lights consisting of frosted opaline
Brass, Aluminum
Rare 6 light Georgian Chandelier in Crystal c1870
Located in London, GB
beautifully draped with oval chains and round and teardrop shaped crystals. The chandelier is very unusual
Crystal
French 19th Century Louis XV Bronze d’Ore and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
fine crystal plaquettes and nine lights. The chandelier features clear teardrop shaped crystal
Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze
Antique Russian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze, Opaline Glass and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A superb antique Russian neoclassical gilt bronze, opaline glass, and crystal chandelier. The
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Style Sputnik Murano Glass and Brass Italian Chandelier
Located in Madrid, ES
Sputnik chandelier made of teardrop shape Murano glass ends and brass rods fixed to a central brass
Brass
Antique Continental Louis XVI Style Cut Crystal and Metal Multi-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
, terminating in large teardrop pendants, while the chandelier’s underside is finished with a faceted glass
Crystal, Metal
Small Mid Century Drop Pendant Light in Amber Murano Glass attr. to Max Ingrand
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Beograd, RS
Fontana Arte. The chandelier features two teardrop shaped glass which shield the light bulb in the center
Chrome
Unavailable|$22,500
Toso Large Amethyst Glass Teardrop Chandelier
By Toso Vetri D'arte
Located in New York, NY
Toso large amethyst glass teardrop chandelier on chrome base.
Brass, Chrome
Unavailable|$22,500
Barovier & Toso Large Amber Glass Teardrop Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
A large circular polished brass ceiling mount frame with multiple amber teardrop thick clear casing
Brass
Unavailable|$4,500
Sciolari Teardrop Chandelier/Pendant Light Italy 1960s 2 Available
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Stamford, CT
Lovely Sciolari Italy 1960's pendant light/chandelier. ALl crystals are intact and in great
Crystal
Murano Crystal Teardrop Waterfall Chandelier by Paolo Venini, 1960s, Italy
By Paolo Venini
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Mid-20th Century Murano purple crystal teardrop chandelier by 1960s Italian designer Paolo Venini
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Unavailable|$3,850
Antique Baguès Bronze French Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine ormolu doré bronze and crystal teardrop chandelier French Baguès, circa 1900. Rare
Unavailable|$2,388
Midcentury Palwa Chandelier Faceted Crystal Glass Germany 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
A beautiful five tiers crystal glass optical teardrop chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960
Metal, Brass
Unavailable|$3,250
Fabulous Vintage French Chandelier Crystal Spheres & Teardrops
Located in South Coast, CA
Lovely Old Vintage French Chandelier dripping in crystal spheres and teardrops from elegant
Crystal, Brass
Unavailable|$14,500
Christoph Palme Crystal Teardrop Flush Mount Chandelier
By Christoph Palme
Located in Stamford, CT
Huge round flush mount chandelier by Christophe Palme, with massive (2" diameter) crystal teardrops
Crystal, Nickel
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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