Vaseline Glass Globe Pendent, 9" Diameter
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These elegant hand blown shades are vaseline glass and do show the characteristics of hand made
Uranium Glass
Collection of Bronze and Hand-Blown Vaseline Glass Flush Mounts
Located in Peekskill, NY
a heavy casting with layered decorative detail. The tipped hand blown vaseline glass globe is the
Bronze
Pair of Aged Brass Sconces with Vaseline Glass Globes 'Triple'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant pair of brass scones with Vaseline glass globes, circa 1920s. Globes are six inches in
Brass
Converted Gas Lamp With Oversized Vaseline Glass Globe
Located in Peekskill, NY
all their own. This has an oversize vaseline glass globe and a small detailed housing. It retains the
Brass
Quilted Vaseline Glass Globe Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
This glass is part vaseline and part opeline. The color and quilt pattern give this pendant a
Glass
9 Inch Diameter Vaseline Glass Globe Pendent
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These elegant hand blown shades are vaseline glass and do show the characteristics of hand made
Uranium Glass
Vaseline Glass Compass Globe Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
The center shade on this pendent is a translucent Vaseline Glass globe. Tight around the globe is a
Glass
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H 33.5 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in
Antique Victorian Opalescent Vaseline Glass & Brass Hanging Hall Lamp Circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian hanging hall light offers brass frame with opalescent vaseline glass globe
Brass
Vaseline Glass Gas Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This early gas lamp has an 8 inch Vaseline glass globe, 16 inch porcelain shade and original black
Twin Armory Style Vaseline Glass Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
matching vaseline glass globes. The quality of light this type of glass gives off is hard to duplicate.
Brass
Pair of Antique Bronze Two-Arm Sconces
Located in Petaluma, CA
handblown vaseline glass globes make for a very handsome package.
Bronze
Arts and Crafts Hammered Iron Chandelier ca. 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
Handsome ring-style fixture has original vaseline glass globes with a larger center globe. The ring
Metal
Eastlake Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
diameter Vaseline glass globes The 54 inch diameter fixture is highly detailed but still has a light
Brass
Vaseline Glass Pendent Lamp Globes
Located in Peekskill, NY
Vaseline glass out there. That said... Finding 3 matching Vaseline shades is very difficult. I went through
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H 10.63 in Dm 7.88 in
Antique Edwardian Arts & Crafts Globe Vaseline Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1910
Located in London, GB
A beautiful arts & crafts period vaseline globe pendant light. c.1910 Of beautiful design and form
Brass
British Arts & Crafts Pendant Light, Brass & Copper, Circa 1905
Located in Lincoln, GB
glass. The light retains its original vaseline globe, which is in excellent condition. The glass shows
Brass, Copper
Large Opaline Crinkle Glass Globe Railroad Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptional pair of turn of the century, large, opaline or vaseline, crinkled glass, globe pendant
Brass
Classic Double Vaseline Glass Globe Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
globes look to be vaseline glass and are seven inches in diameter. The decorative metal is aluminum and
Art Glass
Pair of Classic Bronze Sconces, Vaseline Glass Globes
Located in Peekskill, NY
has a beautiful patna. The globes are translucent vaseline over milk glass. The shape of the globe a
Bronze
Armory Style Vaseline Glass Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early converted gas lamp with a collection of matching handblown Vaseline glass globes
1870s Victorian Cast Iron and Vaseline Glass Oil Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
40W bulbs or brighter LESs. Each arm features an oversize 9 inch diameter vaseline glass globe and
Iron
3 Light Art Nouveau Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
. It uses 3 matching onion shaped vaseline glass globes that give off a nice warm glow. Each of the 3
Bronze
Large Translucent Vaseline Glass Globe
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Vaseline Glass Globe Newly rewired with antique brass fitter and black braided
Brass
Pair of Vaseline Glass Globes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 6" Vaseline glass globes. Newly rewired with braided cloth cord. Adjustable drop.
Metal
Large Vaseline Glass Globe Light
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Oversized Vaseline Glass Globe Pendant light casts a warm glow and can be used depending
Brass
Early American Brass Chandelier with Vaseline Glass
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Absolutely stunning early American brass chandelier with unique swirling Vaseline glass globes
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H 40 in W 25 in D 25 in
Rare Empire Four-Light Chandelier with Straw Opalescent Glass, circa 1898
Located in Portland, OR
intact torch-and-arrow overlays and the spectacular set of coordinated straw opalescent or vaseline glass
Large Vaseline Glass Globe Light
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Oversized Vaseline Glass Globe Pendant light casts a warm glow and can be used depending
Uranium Glass
Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by J & J Kohn, this mahogany stained bentwood bed features curved head and footboards swelling with decorative scroll form tendrils. J & J Kohn, No. 876, 1900 Catalog. He...
Bentwood
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
Solid Marble Sink Molded Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white Carrara marble, the design sprung from Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic merit ea...
Marble
$1,931 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 4.73 in
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp / Flush Pende, Re Edit
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging- lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstaette used by Hoffmann in several variations. Hammered originally. Works-number M115, pattern-book of the Wiener Werkstaette: WWM...
Crystal, Brass
$3,684
H 21.5 in Dm 15.8 in
Perfectly Design Antique Alabaster Chandelier / Pendant Light in Mint Condition
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind and perfectly balanced light fixture with a stunning alabaster shade. Thanks to its beautiful and classical design and its truly good condition this perfectly balanced...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
$4,635
H 24 in Dm 20.7 in
Large & Stylish Design White Veins Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Large size and great design, hand carved, antique alabaster three-light chandelier. Thanks to its deep shade and beautiful Art Deco design this timeless alabaster chandelier will lo...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
French Art Deco Sunburst Flower Flush Mount in Bronze and Milk Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exquisite Art Deco flower or sunburst ceiling lamp, Engraved and Molded bronze, Milk Glass. France, 1930s. This flush mount features a flower burst or sunburst with alternating rays ...
Bronze
$2,524 / set
H 13.78 in W 3.15 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Italian Brass And Glass Arm Art Deco Wall Lights in the style of Venini
Located in London, GB
Contemporary Art Deco inspired Italian wall lights in the style of ‘Venini’. Each light comprises of a circle of slim Murano glass rods capped top and bottom by round brass plates th...
Brass
Green Industrial Metal Frosted Cut Glass Sconces by Holophane, France
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French Industrial wall / ceiling lamp by Holophane, France, model CE100 Green cast iron with frosted cut glass. Weight : 4.10 kg / 9 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have b...
Iron
Clear Holophane Glass Cast Iron Brass Sconces Wall Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Holophane glass wall light metal bulb holder with clear striped glass shade cast iron wall mount diameter 10.5 cm / 4” wall lamp / ceiling Sconce Weight: 1.68 kg / 3.7 lb Priced p...
Iron, Brass
Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock Hammered and forged iron Hand Made in France Warm black patina that gives it a timeless aesthetic. Available as pair, pr...
Wrought Iron
$5,823 / item
H 14.57 in Dm 10.63 in
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstaette Silk & Brass Moldauer Pende, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
For the residence of the Banker Dr Dietrich Moldauer material: Patinated brass, silk, all other colors are possible. Literature: Sekler, Josef Hoffmann – Das architektonische Werk, S...
Brass
French alp wood armchair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Unique French alp wood armchair
Wood
$1,961
H 23 in Dm 8.5 in
Rare 1950s Venetian Murano Opaline Glass Pendant with Wrought Iron Frame, Italy
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical size Venetian pendant light mouth blown glass in bronzed metal frame. This exquisite 1950s Murano pendant light is a masterclass in Italian craftsmanship, a sculptural com...
Iron
Single Wall Light by Candle
By Candle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Wall light by Candle. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1960s. Brushed satin glass diffuser, satin nickel armature, custom backplate. Rewired for U.S. standards. We recommend three...
Nickel
$927 / item
H 10 in W 5.5 in D 10 in
Three French Art Deco Brass Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1930s, Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Three Lovely bronzed brass wall lights with hand-blown opaline glass globes, for indoor or covered outdoor use, France, 1930-1939. All thee wall sconces are in very good condition, b...
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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