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
$270Sale Price|40% Off
H 7 in W 6 in D 6 in
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
$210Sale Price / item|40% Off
H 8 in W 5 in D 5 in
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
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
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
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
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
Industrial Large Teardrop Holophane Glass Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, Holophane glass, large teardrop shaped, pendant light features a perforated brass
Brass
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H 13 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Antique Vintage French Caged Teardrop Holophane Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful and rare petite caged Holophane pendant, France circa 1920. - The pendant consists of
Glass
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H 13 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Antique Vintage French Caged Teardrop Holophane Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful pair of rare caged brass Holophane pendants, France circa 1920. - The pendants
Glass
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H 10.24 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Pair Antique Vintage Brass Teardrop Church Holophane Ceiling Pendants Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful pair of teardrop shaped Holophane ceiling pendants, England, circa 1930. - The
Brass
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H 9.06 in Dm 6.7 in
Early 20th C Pair of 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
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H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Antique Vintage French Caged Holophane Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful and rare teardrop caged Holophane pendant with original chain and ceiling rose
Glass
Clear Glass Shade with Holophane Texture & Teardrop Shape
Located in London, GB
Clear Glass Shade with Holophane Texture and Teardrop Shape Diameter for the gallery or the
Glass
Teardrop Holophane
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Teardrop Holophane pendant light Original polished brass gallery. English 1930s. One available
Brass
Teardrop Holophanes
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A pair of Holophane prismatic pendant lights with machined and polished brass galleries
Brass
Tear Drop Holophane Pendant
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A single teardrop holophane pendant light with a nicely patinated copper gallery, English, 1930s
Copper
A petite holophane pendant
Located in New York, NY
AHL3588 An antique petite teardrop holophane pendant on polished nickel fittings made in the
Nickel, Brass
A petite holophane glass pendant
Located in New York, NY
AHL3648 An antique petite teardrop holophane pendant on mellowed nickel fittings
Nickel, Brass
A holophane pendant
Located in New York, NY
AHL3344 A holophane teardrop pendant on mellowed nickel fittings made in the Remains Lighting
French Pendant Light Attributed to Mathieu Matégot for Holophane
By Holophane, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century pendant attributed by French designer Mathieu Mategot designed in the late 1940 or early 1950s Perforated metal conical shaped down rod opaline glass shade. The total on ...
Steel
$1,490 / item
H 25 in W 28 in D 20 in
Nathalie Nightstand in Reclaimed Elm Wood Natural Finish 2 Drawer
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Presenting the Nathalie Nightstand, made from sturdy reclaimed elm wood with a lovely natural finish and wax coating. This nightstand includes two drawers and a shelf, providing ple...
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
O'Ring Hardware
Located in Rome, RM
Betony Vernon created this hardware collection that serves multiple purposes from door knobs, hooks, drawer knobs or simply to adorn your homes and objects. Made in Italy, the O'ring...
Brass, Iron
Brutalist Faux Verdigris Finish Glass Top Coffee Table c. 1970/1980's
By Diego Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Voguish Brutalist coffee table in rich faux Verdigris paint finish, made in the USA c 1970-1980's. The table features a metal base in original dark green and black finish, with a gl...
Metal
Webbed Hexagon Prismatic Sconce
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. The Hexagon design, horizontal prisms and vertical bordering glass give this l...
Glass
British Frosted Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
British clear glass flush mount. Metal bulb holder with brass glass holder. Frosted glass with many lines and irregularities Brass ceiling plate / wall plate : diameter 10 cm / 3.94...
Brass
Meander Single Sconce with Longer Leather Wrapped Flex arm
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Customizable leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This listing shows the Meander Sconce with an upward angled 20" leather wrapped flex arm, co...
Brass
$2,995
H 74 in W 40.75 in D 2.75 in
Monumental Chinese Chippendale Style Gilded Faux Tortoise Mirror By La Barge
By La Barge
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a monumental Chinese Chippendale style mirror with a faux tortoise finish by La Barge. It is Italian and marked on the back. It is in very good condition.
Mirror, Wood
Early German Art Deco Milk and Frosted Glass Luzette Pendant , 1900s
By Peter Behrens
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An early German art nouveau milk and frosted pendant with brass mount, ca.1900s. Socket: one E27 or E26 (US) for standrad screw bulb.
Brass
Postmodern Martini Lamp by David Krys
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare 1993 postmodern martini lamp designed by David Krys. Metal wire forms the glass' shape with a skewered green olive stuffed with a red light bulb disguised as a pimento. Great ...
Chrome
19th Century Jacobean Style Oak Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late 19th century Jacobean style oak fireplace, reclaimed from a house in Somerset. With its simplistic architectural style and warm wood colour, this antique fire surround holds a...
Wood, Oak
1940s Wingback Chair by Danish Furniture Maker
Located in Balen, BE
Wonderful wingback chair made by a Danish furniture maker in the 1940s. The framework is made from oak and is upholstered in a beautifully woven striped textile, in very good origina...
Textile, Oak
Pair of Italian wall lights
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Pair of Italian Wall lights in bronze and glass shades. Italy, circa 1950. H: 25cm. W: 9cm. D: 13cm.
Bronze
Mid-Century Steel Chess or Checkers Game Table, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Sleek Mid-Century modern chess or checkers game table made completely of steel with varying finished including brushed, polished and anodized black. Table is most probably by Design...
Steel
$895
H 68.25 in Dm 18 in
1980's Art Deco Revival Hollywood Regency Palm Beach Modern Plaster Torchiere
By Michael Taylor
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Hollywood Regency, Palm Beach Modern style cast plaster and plastic uplight floor lamp. The lamp features a deep relief palm leaf motif vertical standard, which supports ...
Plastic, Plaster
19th Century english barley twist stool
Located in Diest, BE
An English barley twist stool from the 19th century. This oak stool, featuring intricately twisted barley legs and a carved top. The stool's dark brown finish highlights the natural...
Wood
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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