Venini Exceptional Glass Teardrop Chandelier, 1950s
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Unique Murano cascading art glass teardrop flush-mount chandelier with antiqued brass mount and
Brass
Venini Stunning Glass Teardrop Chandelier, 1950s
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Unique Murano cascading art glass teardrop flush-mount chandelier with antiqued brass mount and
Brass
$1,762
H 21.66 in Dm 15.75 in
Postmodern Murano Glass Teardrop Chandelier in the Style of Venini, Italy
By Venini
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. This chandelier features a brass frame with three arms and 28 Murano glass
Brass
Unavailable
H 19.7 in Dm 15.7 in
Murano Crystal Teardrop Waterfall Chandelier by Paolo Venini, 1960s, Italy
By Paolo Venini
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Mid-20th Century Murano purple crystal teardrop chandelier by 1960s Italian designer Paolo Venini
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in
Italian Venini Murano Glass Teardrops 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chandelier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Italian venini Murano Glass Drops Mid Century Modern Chandelier
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass Teardrop Chandelier, by Designer Paolo Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This rare Italian chandelier is an exquisite piece that exemplifies opulence, intricate
Brass
Murano Crystal Lavender, Pink Teardrop Waterfall Chandelier
By Murano 5, Venini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Glass teardrop 1970s chandelier designed by Venini, Murano. Bright brass frames suspend crystal
Crystal, Brass
Mid Century Teardrop Wtaerfall Chandelier with Murano Pearls, Italy 1970s
By Venini
Located in Herentals, BE
Sparkling chandelier in the style of Venini with pink glass Murano pearls, transparent faceted
Gold Plate
1940s Hollywood Four-Tier Teardrop Chandelier with Brass Scalloped Border
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 1940s Hollywood Regency four-tier chandelier featuring a brass frame of four tiers that are
Large Italian Venini Teardrop Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Crystal chandelier featuring teardrop glass, Murano Italy. Measures: Diameter: 70 cm. Height: 50
Metal
Three Italian Brass and Murano Glass Teardrop Chandeliers
By Venini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three Italian Venini teardrop chandelier. One chandelier is: Diameter 37 cm Height fixture 45 cm
Metal, Brass
Paolo Venini Murano Amber Glass Teardrop Chandelier, circa 1960s
By Paolo Venini
Located in Norwalk, CT
Petite yet powerful, this stunning chandelier by Paolo Venini bursts forth with an abundance of
Metal
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 11.42 in
Paolo Venini Murano Amber Glass Teardrop Chandelier Eurolux, 1960s, Germany
By Paolo Venini
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully designed small Teardrop chandelier by Paolo Venini, Italy for Mand Eurolux, Germany
Art Glass
Murano Crystal Lavender, Pink Teardrop Waterfall Chandelier
By Venini, Murano 5
Located in Antwerp, BE
Glass teardrop 1970s chandelier designed by Venini, Murano. Bright brass frames suspend crystal
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 35.44 in Dm 15.75 in
Pair of Italian Amber & Polychrome Murano Crystal Teardrop Waterfall Chandeliers
By Venini
Located in Coimbra, PT
Lovely pair of Italian waterfall Chandeliers in style of Venini. In gilt brass and Amber
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Sold
H 33.47 in Dm 19.69 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Pink Murano Glass Teardrop Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Flush mount chandelier composed 35 blown glass tear drops with swirls in pink color, placed in
Brass
Italian Venini Amber Murano Crystal Teardrop Waterfall Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant large brass and amber Murano crystal chandelier by Venini. The lamp is decorated with hand
Crystal, Brass
Italian Venini Style Chandelier with Murano Brown Glass Teardrops, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A lovely vintage Venini style chandelier three-light with Murano amber glass teardrops, brass
Brass
Sold
H 39.38 in Dm 15.75 in
Gilt Chandelier with Murano Glass Teardrops by Paolo Venini for Murano, 1970s
By Murano 5, Paolo Venini
Located in Valkenswaard, NL
Gilt chandelier with Murano glass teardrops by Paolo Venini for Murano, 1970s With three little
Crystal, Metal
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H 35.44 in Dm 19.69 in
Gilt Brass Chandelier with Murano Glass Teardrops by Paolo Venini for Murano
By Paolo Venini
Located in Valkenswaard, NL
Gilt brass chandelier with Murano glass teardrops by Paolo Venini for Murano, 1980s. With six
Crystal, Metal
Vintage Brass and Murano Glass Teardrop Chandelier, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
Elegant brass and crystal chandelier. The lamp is decorated with clear crystal Murano teardrop
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Murano Blue Teardrop Chandeliers, 1970s
By Paolo Venini
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of Murano teardrop chandeliers in chrome and blue glass, circa 1970. They are made in the
Chrome
Sold
H 18.12 in Dm 13.39 in
Mid-Century Modern Crystal Clear Murano Glass Venini Teardrop Chandelier, 1960s
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Westmaas, NL
Stunning Venini 'teardrop' chandelier made of 32 crystal clear handmade Murano glass droplets and
Brass
Murano Crystal Teardrop Waterfall Chandelier by Paolo Venini, 1960s, Italy
By Paolo Venini
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Mid-20th century Murano blue crystal teardrop chandelier by 1960s Italian designer Paolo Venini
Chrome
Murano Pink Crystal Teardrop Waterfall Chandelier by Venini, 1960s, Italy
By Paolo Venini
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
Mid-20th Century Murano pink crystal teardrop chandelier by 1960s Italian designer Paolo Venini
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 35.44 in Dm 13.78 in
1960s Italian Murano Amber Glass and Brass Teardrop Chandelier by Paolo Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in London, England
Vintage 1960s Italian Murano, amber-glass, cascading, chandelier designed by Paolo Venini. There
Brass
1970s Murano Teardrop and Fruit Crystal Chandelier
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
Late 20th century deep amber coloured Venini glass teardrop chandelier. There are 51 teardrops
Crystal, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Spectacular, Mid-Century Modern style, oval-shaped chandelier. Five levels of alternating smoked and clear crystal glass "tronchi" elements make this piece a bold and sophisticated s...
Murano Glass
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture. This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
Metal
$5,300 / set
H 17 in W 10.75 in D 6.5 in
Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Smoke Color, Modern Design, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass sconces with a smoke color to the textured glass and black glass sphere finials. The “stampato” glass is textured with ridges and is curved in design, making a superb de...
Murano Glass
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$9,884 / item
H 35.44 in W 59.06 in D 15.75 in
Long brass chandelier in Murano glass by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Long brass chandelier with sculpted Murano glass. Italy, 2024.
Brass
Murano glass chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Chandelier in white lacquered metal and Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin
Metal
Brass Ceiling by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb ceiling in brass with cubic and sculpted Murano glasses. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
Custom Huge Mazzega White and Clear Glass Petal Chandelier
By AVMazzega
Located in New York, NY
Custom Huge Mazzega white and clear glass petal chandelier. Custom orders are available in various sizes, finishes, and glass colors. Attributed to: AVMazzega (Artist) Dimensions:...
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb chandelier in brass with hanging sculpted Murano glasses. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
Pink Mirror by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Oval mirror with frame in sculpted Murano glass and brass inlays. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
Murano Glass Chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Brass and Murano glass chandelier. Creation by Studio Glustin. G9 light bulbs.
Brass
Pink Murano Glass by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Ceiling light in pink Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Metal
Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Corteccia Glass Pendant, 1960s
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in New York, NY
Corteccia, or bark glass, was impressed with a pattern resembling the rough surface of tree bark. The abstract pattern on glass served several purposes. Not only was the glass attra...
Steel
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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