Exceptional Mid-Century Teardrop Glass Chandelier by BD Lumica, Barcelona, 1970s
By BD Lumica
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
quality and design lighting. This chandelier features 600 teardrop glasses and a solid golden brass
Brass
Hollywood Teardrop and Crystal Ball Chandelier in Nickel and Handblown Glass
Located in New York, NY
An elegant flush mount chandelier with contrasting crystal ball and teardrop glass segments in a
Nickel
Hollywood Teardrop and Crystal Ball Chandelier in Nickel and Handblown Glass
Located in New York, NY
An elegant flush mount chandelier with contrasting crystal ball and teardrop glass segments in a
Nickel
Sold|$1,600
Teardrop Opaline Pendant
Located in Culver City, CA
milk glass on top, frosted glass on bottom
Brass
Sold|$2,400
Opaline Teardrop Pendant
Located in Culver City, CA
Semi transparent Vaseline glass shade with brass fitter. 10"dia x 18"h
Brass
Sold|$1,800
Teardrop Holophane Lantern
Located in Culver City, CA
Petite opaline and frosted glass pendant with ornate brass details. Small crack in lower shade, shown in photos.
Brass
Sold|$656
Teardrop lamp in cognac
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Ceiling lamp with glass teardrops in the warm color cognac. The brass base holds 4 light bulbs
Brass
Sold|$1,250
Vintage Teardrop Glass Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegantly vintage teardrop glass pendant brings a feminine touch with its pink hue milky glass
Bronze
Sold|$900
Teardrop Pendant, Italy circa 1940
Located in Culver City, CA
Italy circa 1940 Teardrop opaline shaped glass pendant with brass fitter. 9"dia x 14"h Ref. L4960
Brass
Sold|$4,200 / set
3' 40s Halophane Teardrop Pendants
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3-Charming 1940s Italian Teardrop Pendants. Partially restored in brass and holophane glass. Wired
Brass
Sold|$2,800 / item
Teardrop Pendants, England circa 1930
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Culver City, CA
England circa 1930 Silver plated brass galleries with green vaseline glass shades. Manufactured by Osler of Birmingham. 6”dia x 14”h
Brass
Sold|$900
Teardrop Pendant, Italy circa 1940
Located in Culver City, CA
Italy circa 1940 Tear drop shaped pendant with brass fixture and opaline glass 7"dia x 13"h Ref. L4959 $ 1,800
Brass
Sold|$1,400 / item
Industrial Teardrop Holophane Glass Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, teardrop shape, Holophane glass, pendant lights featuring porcelain sockets with paddle
Brass, Steel
Sold|$2,800
Opaline Teardrop Pendant, France, circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
Opaline teardrop pendant, France, circa 1930. Opaline and frosted glass shades with ornate brass
Brass
Sold|$2,800
Opaline Teardrop Pendant, France, circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
Opaline teardrop pendant, France, circa 1930. Opaline and frosted glass shades with ornate brass
Brass
Sold|$2,400
Massive Teardrop Pendant, Germany circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Massive Teardrop Pendant Germany circa 1920 Opaline milk glass with brass hardware. 14”dia x 27
Brass
Sold|$12,000
Teardrop Pendant #2259 by Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Teardrop Pendant Model # 2259 by Max Ingrand and manufactured by Fontana Arte. Clear and frosted
Brass
Sold|$2,400
Opaline Teardrop Pendant, England circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Opaline Teardrop Pendant, England circa 1910 Semi transparent Vaseline glass shade with brass
Brass
Sold|$425 / item
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 hand blown teardrop
Glass
Sold|$425 / item
Large Teardrop Vaseline Opaline Glass Pendants
Located in Peekskill, NY
The size and the color of this glass shade is amazing. It's one of the largest handblown teardrop
Sold|$3,200
Opaline Glass Teardrop Pendants, circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Massive opaline glass shades with elegant brass fitter.
Brass
Industrial Holophane Glass Slender Teardrop Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, Holophane glass, slender teardrop shaped, pendant light features a brass fitter and
Brass
Sold|$379 / item
Czech Teardrop Opaline School Lights, circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Czech teardrop opaline school lights, circa 1940s - Price is per light (23 available) - Elegant
Frosted Glass Teardrop Pendant, Italy 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A large scale vintage Italian pendant light featuring a frosted glass teardrop shaped shade. This
Brass
Sold|$461 / item
Czech Teardrop Opaline Pendant Lights Circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Czech Teardrop Opaline Pendant Lights Circa 1940s - Brass tops - Elegant shaped opaque glass
Opaline Glass
Sold|$503 / item
Czech Half Teardrop Opaline Lights, circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Czech half teardrop opaline lights, circa 1940s. - Price is per light (9 available) - Black
Danish Modern Frosted Glass Teardrop Pendant Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Period/Style: Danish Modern Country: Denmark Date: 1960s Dimensions: 16.5″H x 8″W Materials: Teak, Frosted Glass Condition: Shows min...
Glass, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Blue Teardrop Art Glass Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, art glass pendant light features an elongated, light blue teardrop shade with
Brass
England huge opaline teardrop light with copper gallery
Located in London, GB
19th Century England huge opaline teardrop light with copper gallery A highly decorative
Glass
Hollywood Regency Milk Glass Caged Teardrop Light Fixture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A hollywood regency milk glass caged teardrop light fixture. This is a wonderful pendant light
Glass
Italian Brass + Opaline Glass Teardrop Pendant Light, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
essential. Crafted from delicate opaline glass, the teardrop-shaped shade diffuses light with a soft
Brass
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Bronze, Teardrop Shape, 1910s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
addition to any room. The teardrop lamp is made of high-quality bronze that has been carefully worked to
Brass, Bronze
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Bronze, Teardrop Shape, 1910s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
addition to any room. The teardrop lamp is made of high-quality bronze that has been carefully worked to
Brass, Bronze
A set of 9 Glass Opaline Teardrop Lights
Located in London, GB
A set of 9 Glass Opaline Teardrop Lights Dimensions in inches: H 10” x W 5” x D 5” Box size Age
Glass
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Bronze, Teardrop Shape, 1910s
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 that has been carefull...
Brass, Bronze
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Bronze, Teardrop Shape, 1900s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp The lamp is made from bronze and brass, which have been carefully finished to create a smooth and shiny surface. Its main feature is the detailed ga...
Brass, Bronze
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Bronze, Teardrop Shape, 1910s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
This beautiful, heavy art nouveau lamp dates from around 1910. The glass is satin and the mount is and heavy bronze and brass. This impressive lamp gives a pleasant light. It has...
Brass, Bronze
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Bronze, Teardrop Shape, 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, Bronze
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Bronze, Teardrop Shape, 1910s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp, 1910s 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 ...
Brass, Bronze
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
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Bronze, Teardrop Shape, 1910s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp The Art Nouveau bronze ceiling light is an exquisite and artistic addition to any room. The lamp is made from high quality bronze and brass that ha...
Brass, Bronze
Swedish 1960s Teardrop Ceiling Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A beautiful Swedish teardrop ceiling pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd. Dating from
Glass, Teak
Rare Small Crouse Hinds Teardrop Pendant Lights, circa 1930
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in Surrey, BC
with cast metal tops and feature teardrop glass shades. Inspected and approved to current electrical
Metal
1930 Crouse Hinds Industrial Pendants Lights with ‘Teardrop’ Shades
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in Surrey, BC
100 years old, and still on trend. Signed cast metal housings with ‘teardrop’ shaped glass globes. Re
Metal
Hollywood Regency Crystal Graduated Teardrop Flush Mount with Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Hollywood Regency crystal teardrop flush mount chandelier features an abundance of
Bronze
Pair of Charming Pendant Lights with Faceted Glass Teardrop Petals
Located in New York, NY
Pair of charming pendant lights with faceted glass teardrop petals. The hardware has a bronze
Metal
XL Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Bronze, Teardrop Shape, 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, Bronze
Sold|$3,800 / item
Pair of Behrens Opaline Teardrop Pendants. with Original Ceiling Roses
Located in Culver City, CA
Germany, 1930 Pair of Behrens Opaline Teardrop Pendants with Original Ceiling Roses 7.5”dia x 65”h
Opaline Glass
Sold|$4,800 / set
Set of Four Blue Swirl Teardrop Blown Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four, pendant lights feature blue swirl, teardrop shape, blown glass shades with brass
Brass
Large Ornate Teardrop Cut Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1920
Located in London, GB
design and form, teardrop shaped cut glass shade with cast brass gallery with foliage design and
Bronze
Italian Blue Glass Teardrop Pendant with Hand-Painted Floral Scrolls
Located in Astoria, NY
An Italian teardrop swag light pendant, in sky blue glass, with white interior, the exterior hand
Copper
Edwardian Ornate Teardrop Cut Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1900
Located in London, GB
, teardrop shaped hand-cut glass shade with bottom finial. High quality nickel plated cast brass gallery with
Bronze
Early 20th Century Holophane Prismatic Glass Acorn Teardrop Pendants Lights
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine matching pair of acorn/teardrop prismatic glass pendants by Holophane. The pendants have
Bronze
Danish Mid-Century Modern Satin Glass and Teak Teardrop Pendant, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
1950s Danish Satin Glass and Teak Teardrop Pendant. A beautiful teardrop shaped blown satin glass
Blown Glass, Teak
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
Art Nouveau Ceiling Lamp Bronze, Hanging Lamp Teardrop Shape, 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, Bronze
Pair of Antique Art Deco Teardrop Opaline Glass Pendant Lights, C.1930
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed pair of teardrop opaline pendant lights. c.1930. Each shade is blown in a long
Copper
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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