Chandelier-Small Urchin in Black Leather
Located in New York, NY
Subtly resembling a jellyfish, the Urchin Chandelier is handcrafted with varying lengths of
2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Leather
Chandelier-Small Urchin in Black Leather
Located in New York, NY
Subtly resembling a jellyfish, the Urchin Chandelier is handcrafted with varying lengths of
Leather
Chandelier-Small Urchin in Black Leather
Located in New York, NY
Subtly resembling a jellyfish, the Urchin Chandelier is handcrafted with varying lengths of
Leather
Chandelier - Leather Urchin Medium Double-Ball in Cream-Stone
Located in New York, NY
Subtly resembling a jellyfish, the Urchin Chandelier is handcrafted with varying lengths of
Leather, Cut Glass
Chandelier - Leather Urchin Medium Double-Ball in Cream-Stone
Located in New York, NY
Subtly resembling a jellyfish, the Urchin Chandelier is handcrafted with varying lengths of
Leather, Cut Glass
$26,500 / set
H 52.13 in Dm 52.13 in
Monumental Pair of Italian Modern Hammered Brass Sputnik Chandeliers
By Stilnovo, Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Houston, TX
Italian hand-hammered brass Sputnik or sea urchin chandeliers are newly wired with new sockets for the U.S
Brass
$1,208 / item
H 4.5 in Dm 5.5 in
Barnacle Small Urchin Clear Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These small thick crystal pieces focus on the way glass forms and light play with each other. Hand rendered texture creates unique projected patterns on nearby surfaces. These low vo...
Nickel
$1,495 / item
H 6 in Dm 7.5 in
Barnacle Large Urchin Clear Pendant Ligh, Hand Blown Thick Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
This series revels in the material and the way the thick crystal forms and light play with each other. The unique light refractions will animate any surface nearby. Extremely hot mol...
Blown Glass
Monumental Brass Sputnik or Urchin Chandelier
Located in Berlin, BE
Very huge brass Sputnik or Urchin chandelier. The chandelier has a very impressing size and is a
Brass
Monumental Brass Sputnik Chandelier, Italy 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Monumental Italian Brass Sputnik Chandelier This outstanding Italian brass Sputnik or sea urchin
Brass
Art Deco Sea Urchin Design Glass Chandelier by Noverdy
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Fairfax, VA
Art deco chandelier created in France in 1930's by Noverdy. Three-light nickel on brass chain and
Nickel
Exceptional Double-Sided Brass Sputnik Italian Chandelier or Pendant
Located in Mount Penn, PA
two urchins or half spheres.Another Chandelier all the same specifications is available in Nickel
Brass
Italian Sea Urchin Glass Pendant
Located in Hanover, MA
Molded glass pendant light fixture in the form of a sea urchin suspended by tubular steel rod and
Monumental Brass Sputnik or Urchin Chandelier
Located in Berlin, BE
Very huge brass Sputnik or Urchin chandelier. The chandelier has a very impressing size and is a
Brass
Monumental Brass Sputnik or Urchin Chandelier
Located in Berlin, BE
Monumental and impressive brass Sputnik or urchin chandelier. The chandelier is a real eye catcher
Brass
Large Twenty-Light Brass Sputnik or Urchin Chandelier
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large modernist twenty-light brass Sputnik chandelier. Socket: 20 x e14 for standard screw bulbs
Brass
Sold
H 72 in W 48 in D 24 in
(QTY 2) - 24 Light Custom Barnacle and Urchin Chandelier for Baxter Design
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
with barnacle and urchin clear glass. Line voltage chandelier. Custom matte black finish, black cord
Blown Glass
Sold
H 72 in W 48 in D 24 in
(QTY 2) - 24 Light Custom Barnacle and Urchin Chandelier for Baxter Design
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
with barnacle and urchin clear glass. Line voltage chandelier. Custom matte black finish, black cord
Blown Glass
Custom Listing for Arwen - 13-Light Barnacle/Urchin Chandelier - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
13 hand blown glass pendants, mix of clear barnacles and urchins urchin dimensions: 4.5"T x 5.5"W
Nickel
Impressive Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Murano Glass Teardrops
Located in Berlin, BE
Very large and impressive brass Sputnik or urchin chandelier with Murano glass teardrop ends. The
Brass
Chandelier - Small Urchin in Cream-Stone Leather
Located in New York, NY
Each chandelier is hand-made with varying lengths of stripped leather, creating layers of movement
Leather
Chandelier, Small Urchin in Cream-Stone Leather
Located in New York, NY
Each chandelier is hand-made with varying lengths of stripped leather, creating layers of movement
Leather
Feldman Urchin Sputnik Chandelier in the Brutalist Manner
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A Mid-Century Modern era urchin Sputnik chandelier, manufactured by the Feldman Company, crafted of
Metal
Urchin Leather Chandelier - Medium in Cream-Stone Leather
Located in New York, NY
Each chandelier is hand-made with varying lengths of stripped leather, creating layers of movement
Leather
Urchin Leather Chandelier, Medium in Cream-Stone Leather
Located in New York, NY
Each chandelier is hand-made with varying lengths of stripped leather, creating layers of movement
Leather
Medium Sized Sea Urchin Pendant, Woven Rattan, Model LL-C5-09B, Coup Studio
By Coup Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
The medium-sized Sea Urchin Pendant by Coup Studio, model LL-C5-09B, features an intricately woven
Rattan
Art Deco Sea Urchin Design Glass Chandelier by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Fairfax, VA
Art Deco chandelier created by French artist Marius Ernest Sabino. Six-light nickel on bronze chain
Nickel
Art Deco Sea Urchin Design Glass Chandelier by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Fairfax, VA
A fabulous petite Art Deco chandelier in satin glass with clear high light suspended with nickel
Nickel
Art Deco Sea Urchin Design Glass Chandelier by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Fairfax, VA
A fabulous petite Art Deco chandelier in satin glass with clear high light suspended with nickel
Nickel
Art Deco Sea Urchin Design Glass Chandelier by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Fairfax, VA
A fabulous petite Art Deco chandelier in clear satin glass with clear high light suspended with
Nickel
Metal Sea Urchin Spunik
Located in San Francisco, CA
Massive brass sea urchin Sputnik with chandelier base sockets on brass stem.
Petit Sabin Style Sea Urchin design Art Deco Pendant Chandelier
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Fairfax, VA
Cleat frost glass petit art deco chandelier with nickel on brass chain and hardware. Professionally
Nickel
Pair of Original Stilnovo Urchin Cone Lights c.1950
By Stilnovo
Located in London, Greenwich
A pair of 1950s Stilnovo urchin cone lights each light with three double-ended cone shades in
Brass
ITALIAN OPALESCENT 'RUGIADOSA' GLASS CHANDELIER attr. to Venini
Located in San Francisco, CA
urchin-form chandelier; comprising curving pie-shaped panels of irregularly ribbed irridescent glass
PAIR OF ITALIAN ART DECO OPALESCENT CHANDELIERS prob. by Venini
Located in San Francisco, CA
circular sea urchin-form chandelier; comprising curving pie-shaped panels of irregularly ribbed irridescent
Murano Glass Urchin Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This is a one-of-a-kind handcrafted Murano glass chandelier with 24-carat gold leaf applied to the
Brass, Gold Leaf
Bulk Order
Located in Fairfax, VA
60 watt lights. 26 in.H x 14.5 in.D $3,450 Art Deco Sea Urchin Design Glass Chandelier by
$8,800 / item
H 36 in Dm 48 in
Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum
$17,500 / item
H 36 in W 96 in D 20 in
Modern Églomisé Blue Silver Glass Buffet with Bespoke Metal Base by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Mystic buffet or credenza by Ercole home has a 6-door front, with Espresso wood finish on oak. Hand-painted glass panels in Midnight Moon are on the door surface. The decorativ...
Metal
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.
Crystal, Iron
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate. Two lights per sconce. Price per sconce
Brass
$16,686 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...
Onyx
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
$14,750 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
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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