Vintage Industrial Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. 1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Elegantly formed glass pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920 Prismatic glass shade
Brass
$403
H 10.24 in Dm 11.82 in
Vintage Antique Art Deco Church White Opaline Glass Flush Ceiling Light, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A flush mounted opaline glass light shade made in England by GEC. c.1920 The hand‑blown opaline
Brass
$580
H 13.78 in Dm 11.82 in
Vintage Antique Art Deco Semi-Spherical Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1930
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed semi-spherical opaline glass pendant lamp with copper gallery. c.1930 Moulded
Brass
Vintage Milk Glass 8 light bowl fixture.
By Mark Bell
Located in Berkeley, CA
. This beauty could light up any room. Literally. This vintage fixture was disassembled completely and
Brass
Vintage Swedish Grace Ceiling Light, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful Swedish Grace ceiling light in a large size. Made from bronze with a large, wide frosted
Brass
Set of 4 Vintage French Crystal Light Fixtures. Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 circa 1920s French crystal light fixtures with 3 candelabra interior lights. Sold
Crystal, Bronze
Unavailable
H 27 in Dm 21 in
Vintage French Woven Reed Basket Chandelier Light Fixture Lantern, circa 1920
Located in Houston, TX
A super vintage French handwoven reed basket chandelier light fixture lantern circa 1920. Please
Reed
Unavailable
H 31.5 in Dm 19.69 in
Rare Chrome Ceiling Light by Franta Anyz, Czechoslovakia, circa 1920
By Franta Anyz
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage light of the Bauhaus era. Designed by Franta Anyz a Czechoslovakian architect
Chrome
Amazing Vintage 10 Light Crystal and Silver Plated Chandelier
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Farmington, CT
Pleased to offer this excellent 10 light crystal and silver plated vintage chandelier. It comes
Crystal, Silver
Vintage Industrial Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. 1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Elegantly formed glass pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920 Prismatic glass shade
Brass
Sold
H 21.66 in Dm 14.97 in
German Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Opaline Glass 1920 Siemens Pendant Light
By Siemens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
German, 1920s, black enamel factory pendant light. White opaline glass. Cast iron top. Measures
Brass, Enamel
Vintage Whimsical, Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Houston, TX
One-of-a-kind, handcrafted metal light with enamel bottom from France. Single porcelain Edison
Enamel, Metal
Vintage Antique Art Deco Church White Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1920
Located in London, GB
An elegant opaline glass pendant light with a copper gallery. c.1920. The hand‑blown opaline shade
Brass
Sold
H 14.18 in Dm 14.18 in
Vintage Antique Art Deco Decorative Church Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1920
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
Beautifully designed pressed opaline glass pendant lamp with brass gallery. c.1920 Moulded
Brass
Lovely Hand-Painted Vintage Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very pretty hand-painted glass pendant light fixture having ornate brass elements on both top and
Glass
c.1920 Large Vintage French Bronze & Crystal 8-Light Chandelier
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Absolutely incredible original French bronze and crystal 8 light chandelier. This particular
Crystal, Bronze
German Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Opaline Glass 1920s Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
German 1920s black enamel factory pendant light White opaline glass . Cast iron top Weight 2.40
Enamel, Brass
Large Vintage Three Part Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Holophane Complete Large Three Part Reflector - Refractor Pendant Light Price is Per Light A large
Brass
Vintage Iron Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage hand-forged iron chandelier from France, circa 1920. Newly rewired in the USA with all UL
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 5.91 in Dm 12.6 in
Large Vintage Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light with Aged Brass Gallery
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
light with original aged brass fittings. Made in England circa 1920 A beautiful vintage pendant light
Brass
Sold
H 13.78 in Dm 12.6 in
Vintage Holophane 12 Inch Diameter Prismatic Glass Three Part Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Price is Per Light Rarely seen large 12" diameter version of this iconic three part design by
Brass
Sold
H 12.6 in Dm 12.6 in
Rare Vintage Holophane Art Deco Inspired Step Lite Prismatic Glass Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare Holophane Copper Caged 'STEPLITE" Pendant Light Price is Per Light A large and extremely rare
Brass, Copper
Swedish Neoclassical Style Alabaster Dome Shaped Pendant Light
Located in Astoria, NY
Swedish neoclassical revival style dome-shaped alabaster plafonnier pendant light. The piece has a
Alabaster, Metal
Sold
H 29 in W 16 in D 16 in
Elegant French Doré Bronze and Rock Crystal Vintage Six-Light Bagues Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
crystal ball. In the lower interior, there is a smaller crown of crystal pendants, crystal finial and the
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Neoclassical Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Circa 1920s
Located in Astoria, NY
A leaded glass light fixture with interior lights, silver plated Greek key design and ram's head
Silver, Lead
Arts and Crafts Bronze, Three-Light Fixture with Etched Glass Shades
Located in Astoria, NY
An Arts and Crafts c. 1920's three-light bronze fixture with etched glass shades. Newly rewired
Bronze
Vintage Industrial Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. 1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed glass pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920 Prismatic glass shade
Brass
Vintage Antique Osler / Holophane Prismatic Glass Acorn Pendant Light. 1920
By Holophane, F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
of a kind pendant light. Rewired with 1m black twisted flex. 500mm length of chain included. About
Brass
Vintage Holophane Industrial Light Pendant Light V3
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
pendants have their original painted finish with signs of light wear, brass and copper detailing and the
Brass, Copper, Steel
Vintage Antique Art Deco Church White Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1920
Located in London, GB
Beautifully designed pressed opaline glass pendant lamp with brass gallery. c.1920 Moulded opaline
Brass
Rare Lilac Tinted Vintage Holophane Prismatic Globe Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Antique Lilac Tinted Globe Pendant Lights by Holophane Price is per light. A beautiful small
Brass
Vintage Acorn Two Tone Opaline Glass Church Pendant Light
By ASEA
Located in Nottingham, GB
diffused light, making the pendant attractive to look at no matter if its on or off. When renovating
Brass
Sold
H 20 in W 20.25 in D 20.25 in
Vintage French Four-Light Crystal Fruit Chandelier, circa 1920 from Chantilly
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
and not be some new off-shore reproduction. This particular Vintage French Fruit Motif Chandelier was
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 23.63 in Dm 15.95 in
Large Vintage Holophane BLONDEL Glass Pendant Light With Aged Copper Fitting
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
' pendant light made in England circa 1920 by Holophane. Stunning two part glass bowl and top section in a
Copper
Vintage French Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French carved alabaster light fixture with 3 lights. Measurements: Drop: 22
Alabaster
Vintage Czech Five-Light Lead-Crystal Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
brilliant. It is hung with swags of cut beads and decorated with variations of French style pendants
Crystal
Vintage French Six-Light Giltwood Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Houston, TX
and see them first! This vintage French chandelier circa 1920 is Régence because of the geometric
Giltwood
Sold
H 23 in W 18 in D 18 in
Storybook Style Vintage Ceiling Light Fixture with Original Smoke Bells, 1920s
Located in Prescott, AZ
(Spanish, Italian, Gothic etc). Original finish which has been lightly waxed to help preserve its vintage
Iron, Cut Steel
Reclaimed Small Antique Chapel Glass & Brass Pendant Lights by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
ANTIQUE SMALL HOLOPHANE PRISMATIC GLASS PENDANT LIGHTS PRICE IS PER LIGHT An attractive run of small antique Holophane prismatic glass light with original aged brass fittings. Stam...
Brass
$1,359 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Collection of 14 Inch Framed Tripod Holophanes
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
We love Holophane lamps because of the wonderful light they project. The glass is all prismatic and designed to get the most out of a bulb. They're impressive and have a dramatic loo...
Glass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Large Deep Dome Holophane Pendant
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are heavy Holophane pendants. The glass is a half inch thick and it has a 15.25 inch diameter. The mounting plate is as clean and simple as it gets so all you see is this beaut...
Glass
$1,557
H 23.63 in Dm 12.21 in
Antique Brass Holophane Blondel Stiletto Prismatic Glass Plafonnier Lamp, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A very well presented 12" glass 'Blondel Stiletto' pendant light by Holophane. c.1920 Two-part prismatic glass shades bearing the Holophane stamp to inside rims, with decorative thr...
Brass
$922 / item
H 10.24 in Dm 9.85 in
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Holophane Church Pendant 2 Part Reflector Light – D An original Holophane ‘Reflector Refractor’ glass pendant light retaining its original gallery and components. The metalw...
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Brass Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 10" 10" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920. Three-part prismatic glass reflector, including the bottom cup, supported by the original ...
Brass
Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light. Prismatic glass shades in excellent condition. The electrical system is new and works perfectly.
Glass
Rewired Vintage Ceiling Pan Light, circa 1930
By Mark Bell
Located in Berkeley, CA
My favorite thing about this fixture is the amazing original patina. The impossible to recreate aged brass with a hint of green. Nothing ages like that, but time. Ceiling light has b...
Brass
$970
H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in
Antique 12" Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A 12" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920. Two-part prismatic glass reflector with violet tint supported by patinated copper gallery. All glass ...
Copper
$956
H 11.82 in Dm 9.85 in
Antique 10" Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed 10" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920. Three-part prismatic glass reflector, including the bottom cup, supported by origi...
Copper
$1,024
H 10.63 in Dm 10.24 in
Antique 10" Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed 10" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920. Three-part prismatic glass reflector, including the bottom cup, supported by origi...
Copper
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in Dm 21 in
Early White Glass Dish Light Pendant Steel Chains Brass Canopy
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century pendant light. Features a white glass dish light shade with three steel chains and a brass canopy. Shade has some chips along the outside edges. Please see photos....
Brass, Steel
$478 / item
H 10.24 in Dm 9.65 in
Vintage Industrial Blue Tinted Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. 1930
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An incredible run of scarcely found blue tinted Holophane pendant lights made in England c.1930 Beautiful crisp prismatic glass reflectors bearing the Holophane makers mark with ind...
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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