Antique Opaline Glass Teardrop Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, IL
1900’s Opaline glass Teardrop pendant light. Newly rewired.
Antique Early 1900s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
Antique Opaline Glass Teardrop Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, IL
1900’s Opaline glass Teardrop pendant light. Newly rewired.
Copper
1970s Murano Glass Teardrop Pendant Light, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970s Murano Glass Teardrop Pendant Light, Italy Elegant Mid-Century Modern Murano glass pendant light, Italy, 1970s.
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 pull chain fitter is newly wired with beige braided cloth cord to hang at an overall...
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 with brass switch fitter.
Brass
1950s European White Opaline Glass Teardrop Pendant Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Unearthed and meticulously restored, this elegant pendant light blends the spirit of mid-20th-century industrial design with refined domestic appeal—an ideal piece for collectors, de...
Blown Glass, Bakelite, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass
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
$539 / item
Teardrop Opaline Pendant Light
Located in Tarporley, GB
#3748 A trio of teardrop opaline pendant lights. English circa 1930’s Beautiful quality all complete with matching chrome plated monks cap galleries. Rewired & PAT tested Price i...
Brass, Chrome
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
$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 beautifully diffuses light that almost sparkles when lit up.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown Cased Red Teardrop Glass Pendant Light Fixture
By Fog and Morup
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This handcrafted cased glass pendant light fixture is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Italy or Scandinavia in circa 1965 in the Midcentury Fog and Morup style.
Blown Glass
$270Sale Price|40% 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.
Brass
French 19th Century Six-Light Brass Chandelier with Pendeloques and Teardrops
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French six-light crystal chandelier from the 19th century, with patinated brass structure, pendeloques and teardrops. Created in France during the 19th century, this crystal chande...
Crystal, Brass
Large Mid-Century Three-Arm Tiered Capiz Shell Teardrop Chandelier
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique three-arm chandelier with translucent Capiz shells, having lead frames forming teardrop shaped globes. Each pendant light is held by vintage silk cord at three different heigh...
Shell
Colored Glass Pendant by Prescolite White
By Prescolite
Located in New York, NY
Satin White cased glass pendant light in teardrop form. We have one of these, red shades.
Colored Glass Pendant by Prescolite Black / Classic Modernist
By Prescolite
Located in Buffalo, NY
Black cased glass pendant light in teardrop form. This shade creates a textured effect when lit, as shown.
Art Glass
Colored Glass Pendant by Prescolite Red 2 available
By Prescolite
Located in New York, NY
Deep rich red cased glass pendant light in teardrop form. We have two of these, red shades.
Colored Glass Pendant by Prescolite Black 2 available
By Prescolite
Located in New York, NY
Black cased glass pendant light in teardrop form. We have two of these, black shades.
Glass
Impressive Early 20th Century French Wrought Iron and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The scrolling iron arms are adorned with crystal beading and lavishly hung with hand-cut rock crystal prisms and teardrop pendants, catching and diffusing the light beautifully.
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
Long White Pierced Ceramic Teardrop Pendant Light, in Stock
By Lynne Meade Ceramics
Located in Oakland, CA
Wheel thrown, hand pierced pendant lampis glazed with a white satin finish.This pendant has a white round silk cord and a plug for easy use, but can easily be permanently installed i...
Ceramic
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 condition. Beautiful when lit. Matching light available at an additional cost.
Crystal
Amber Glass & Brass Pendant Light (3 Available)
Located in Stamford, CT
An excellent textural pendant light. Inverted teardrop form with heavy ripples in the glass surface, capped by a trumpet formed brass mount.
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 turnkey switch.
Brass
Italian Brass + Opaline Glass Teardrop Pendant Light, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
An expression of midcentury Italian design, this 1950s pendant light distills form to its most essential.
Brass
Etched Glass and Brass Antique German Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An etched glass teardrop pendant light. German, c1930s. Brass patinated gallery.
Brass
Midcentury Textured Glass Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely MidCentury Modern textured glass teardrop pendant light. Recently rewired, brushed nickel cap with black wiring.
Brass
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 white interior on black cord with brass disc canopy.
Brass
Amber Teardrop Murano Chandelier Pendant Light, C1960 Italy
Located in Trensacq, FR
Stunning Paulo Venini style waterfall pendant chandelier. Beautiful Murano glass cascade pendant light, 24 amber ‘teardrop’ crystals on a three-tier chrome frame.
Chrome
Large Ornate Teardrop Cut Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and large cut glass pendant light with ornate cast gallery. c.1920 Of beautiful design and form, teardrop shaped cut glass shade with cast brass gallery with foliage d...
Bronze
Edwardian Ornate Teardrop Cut Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1900
Located in London, GB
A stunning cut glass pendant light with ornate cast gallery. c.1900 Of beautiful design and form, teardrop shaped hand-cut glass shade with bottom finial.
Bronze
Sold
H 13 in Dm 5.12 in
Antique Edwardian Ornate F&C Osler Teardrop Cut Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1910
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
A wonderful cut glass pendant light made in England by F&C Osler. c.1900 Of beautiful design and form, teardrop shaped hand-cut and frosted glass shade.
Silver Plate, Brass
Sold
H 12.6 in Dm 3.94 in
Antique Edwardian Ornate F&C Osler Teardrop Cut Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1910
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed cut glass pendant light made in England by F&C Osler. c.1900 Of beautiful design and form, teardrop shaped hand-cut glass shade.
Silver Plate, Brass
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 fixture that features a gorgeous white milk glass construction, and a gilded sculptural...
Glass
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 oversized late 19th century opaline teardrop handing light with its original heavily patina...
Glass
Sold
H 12.6 in Dm 3.94 in
Pair of Antique Edwardian F&C Osler Teardrop Cut Glass Light Pendant Lamp C.1910
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
An elegantly matched pair of cut glass pendant lights made in England by F&C Osler. c.1900 Of beautiful design and form, teardrop shaped hand-cut glass shade. Incredibly high qu...
Silver Plate, Brass
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.
Glass, Teak
Crystal 12-Light Chandelier with Fruit Shape and Teardrop Crystals
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Contemporary twelve-light crystal chandelier with fruit shaped and teardrop crystals. Brass frame with colored crystal Fruit Shaped and Teardrop clear Crystal
Crystal
1950s Luxurious Murano Teardrop Crystal and Bronze Chandelier Ten Light
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Luxurious Murano Teardrop Crystal and Bronze Chandelier Ten light design Unmarked 15 tall x 32 diameter Rewired. New sockets. It requires 10 bulbs which are not included. Origi...
Crystal, Brass, 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-painted with patterned scrolled floral designs, surmounted by tightly coiled copper ...
Copper
A 20th Century Amber Murano Glass Hanging Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1940 A mid twentieth century Murano amber glass pendant light of teardrop form, supported on three chains with a tole leaf ceiling rose.
Iron
Mid Century Vintage Art Deco Elongated Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1950
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed teardrop opaline pendant light. c.1950 Of elongated form, with heavy cast gallery with a wonderful time worn verdigris patina.
Brass
A Pink Venetian Glass Pendant
Located in London, GB
An unusual mid century Venetian glass pendant light of teardrop from, the pink glass held by a lead frame.
Blown Glass
Etched Art Glass Teardrop Pendant Light, circa 1950
Located in Nantucket, MA
A lovely intricately etched, frosted art glass teardrop pendant light. Black iron base. Takes a standard base light bulb.
Art Glass
French Art Deco Teardrop Pendant Ceiling Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Art Deco teardrop pendant ceiling light France, 1930’s Handblown molded teardrop shape shade encompassed in a sculpted iron frame Illuminates light beautifully Small area wi...
Brass, Iron
Industrial Large Teardrop Holophane Glass Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, Holophane glass, large teardrop shaped, pendant light features a perforated brass fitter and is newly wired with 48in. of black braided cloth cord to accept up to 200 wat...
Brass
Sold
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 pendants feature their original Holophane glass shades held together by decorative brass ...
Brass
Sold
H 10.24 in Dm 5.12 in
Arts Nouveau Pendant Light with Frosted Glass Teardrop Shade & Decorative Brass
By Was Benson
Located in Nottingham, GB
Beautiful Arts & Crafts Style Pendant Light with Handblown Glass Teardrop Shade Stunning handmade pendant light taking inspiration from makers such as William Arthur Smith Benson th...
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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