Pair of Vintage Cane & Rattan Globe Pendants or Hanging Lights, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
We are offering for sale a pair of twin pendant lights made in Italy around the 1970s. We recently underwent a conservative restoration of the canes and rattan, as well as a complete...
Cane, Rattan
1970s German Plange Leuchten 7 Chrome Globe Cascading Hanging Ceiling Light
By Plange Leuchten, Ernest Plange
Located in London, England
1970s German hanging ceiling light with seven cascading chrome ball-globes suspended from a black wire flex.
Metal, Chrome
1970s German Doria Leuchten Crackle Glass Snowball Globe Hanging Pendant Light
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in London, England
1970s globe, crackle, frosted, glass, pendant, hanging-light manufactured by Doria Leuchten, Germany.
Chrome, Wire
A Mid-Century Murano Glass Orange and White Globe Hanging Lantern
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1960. A mid-century Murano globe hanging light with feathered bands in white and orange glass, retaining the original brass chain and ceiling rose.
Glass
1970s German Triple Crackle Glass Globe Doria Leuchten Cascading Hanging Light
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in London, England
A triple globe crackled iced-glass suspended hanging light made in the 1970s by Doria Leuchten in Germany.
Metal, Brass, Chrome, Wire
1970s German Doria Leuchten Amber Glass Globe & Brass Ceiling Hanging Light
By Mazzega, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in London, England
A stunning space-age, futuristic, 1970s German Doria Leuchten amber glass & brass globe hanging ceiling light. The clear glass has a hint of amber which is more pronounced where the...
Metal, Brass
Large Doria Leuchten Blown Glass Globe Clear Four-Light Hanging Fixture
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Chicago, IL
This blown glass round pendant or chandelier by Doria Leuchten has beautiful pale gray veining with small bubbles in the glass. The pendant features four-light sources and suspended...
Glass, Murano Glass
Space Age Globe Hanging Lamp Design by Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen, 1960s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Brussels, BE
Space Age Globe hanging lamp design by Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen, 1960s.
Metal
Goffredo Reggiani Italian Modern Three-Tier Chrome Globe Hanging Lamp, 1960s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Naples, IT
Large chandelier by Italian designer Reggiani with 3 chrome pendants each reflector moves.
Chrome
Hannie Mein Attributed Ceramic Hanging Wall Sconce with Milk Glass Globe Shade
By Hannie Mein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, 1960's, Hannie Mein attributed, Mid-Century, hanging ceramic wall sconce. Made from earthy textured, natural brown ceramic that is paired with a beautifully contrasting mi...
Ceramic, Milk Glass
1970s Mid Century Space Age 7 Chrome Ball Cascading Globe Hanging Ceiling Light
Located in London, England
1970s, German, space-age, hanging ceiling light with seven cascading chrome globes each suspended from a black wire flex and a star ceiling canopy.
Metal, Chrome
Very Large French Art Deco Globe Glass Hanging Pendant Lights 12 in Stock
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very large French Art Deco globe opaline glass hanging pendant light We have 12 of these large lamps available, this listing is for 1 only Simple and beautiful, this very large ...
Glass
Large Doria German Blown Glass Globe Clear Milky Way Four-Light Hanging Fixture
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Chicago, IL
This blown glass round pendant or chandelier by Doria Leuchten has beautiful pale gray veining with small bubbles in the glass. The pendant features four-light sources and suspended...
Glass, Murano Glass
Sold|$2,800
Italian Globe Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italian white globe pendant with nickel hardware. Solid nickel ring encompasses hanging glass globe.
Glass
Sold|$16,500
RAAK Globe Chandelier
By RAAK
Located in Culver City, CA
Nine handmade opaline glass globes, hanging on original metal ceiling plate.
Opaline Glass
Sold|$822
Peil & Putzler Hanging Lamp
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hanging lamp with sophisticated opale globe with line relief.
Sold|$350
Etched Glass Hanging Pendent Light
Located in Astoria, NY
Etched Glass Hanging Pendent Light, blown glass globe with etched details, one lightbulb socket, Wrought metal cap and finial.
Blown Glass
RAAK Raindrop Globes Chandelier, Holland, 1975
By RAAK
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This chandelier has 3 different sizes of raindrop globes hanging on a large white metal ceiling plate. 3 Large ones, 3 medium ones and 2 small ones.
Metal
Sold|$1,200
Chrome and Milk Glass Hanging Fixture
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Milk glass and chrome hanging fixture with 6 globes
Chrome
Sold|$2,495
Nanny Still for Raak Hanging lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
large hanging lamp with 7 suspended globes of glass in 5 colors supported by movable bronze cradles dropping from a bronze canopy
Bronze
1960s Midcentury German Chrome Hanging Light
Located in London, England
1960s ten chrome globe hanging light each one lower forming a long flowing spiral.
Chrome, Wire
Sold|$1,880
Globe, 50, Designed by Verner Panton in 1969
By Verner Panton
Located in Lejre, DK
Globe, 50, designed by Verner Panton in 1969. The lamp is a transparent acrylic globe with 5 hanging metal reflectors, which is lacquered in White, blue and red.
Metal
Sold|$1,721
Globe 50 by Verner Panton and Verpan, 1980s
By Verner Panton
Located in Lejre, DK
The lamp is a transparent acrylic globe with five hanging metal reflectors, which is lacquered in white, blue and red.
Metal
Sold|$1,721
Globe 50 by Verner Panton and Verpan, 1980s
By Verner Panton
Located in Lejre, DK
The lamp is a transparent acrylic globe with five hanging metal reflectors, which is lacquered in white, blue and red.
Metal
Litecraft Black Enameled & Brushed Aluminum 3 Globe Chandelier
By Litecraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Litecraft of California milk glass triple globe hanging light fixture. Constructed of cast and brushed aluminum.
Milk Glass
Globe with Opaline Glass Designed by Verner Panton in 1969
By Verner Panton
Located in Lejre, DK
Globe designed by Verner Panton in 1969. The lamp is a transparent acrylic globe with 5 hanging reflectors in white opaline glass.
Opaline Glass, Acrylic
1960s Torino Modern Hanging Lamp Chrome Pendant by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pendant Modern Chrome Plated Lamp 3 Dangling Chrome Globes Pendant Hanging Light 1960s Each sphere is 7 in diameter.
Chrome
1970s German Peill & Putzler Opaline White Hanging Ceiling Light
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
1970s German Peill & Putzler opaline hanging light. The globe specifically when lit has vibrant lines of a darker shade of white running around its surface.
Metal
Globe 40, with Opaline Glass by Verner Panton and VerPan, 1980s
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Lejre, DK
The lamp is a transparent acrylic globe with five hanging reflectors in white opaline glass.
Opaline Glass, Acrylic
1970s German Sölken Leuchten Cascading Frosted Glass & Chrome Hanging Light
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in London, England
This can easily be shortened to join the other globes further up if you wish. An additional feature white plastic ring separates each globe from the chrome hanging tube bulb holder.
Metal, Chrome
1970s German Large Doria Leuchten Smoked Globe Glass & Brass Pendant Light
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in London, England
Circa 1970s large globe pendant hanging light which was manufactured by Doria Leuchten in Germany.
Brass
1960s Italian Mazzega Pendant Hanging Light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in London, England
An organic large single globe hanging pendant light manufactured by Mazzega, Italy.
Brass, Wire
Frosted Pendant Hanging Fixture in the Style of Luxus Lighting Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Single frosted globe hanging pendant in the style of Luxus Lighting.
Metal
1970s Very Large Crackle Glass and Chrome Globe Pendant Light by Doria Leuchten
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in London, England
1970s very large crackle frosted glass globe pendant hanging light by Doria Leuchten, Germany.
Chrome, Wire
Pair of Reticello Glass and Brass Hanging Pendant Lights in the Style of Venini
By Venini
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A pair of handblown glass "reticello" design globes hanging from brass rods. The sockets have been replaced for use in the US and all brass has been polished and lacquered.
Sold|$995
Mid-Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Featuring a sleek vertical design with sculptural walnut accents, warm brass details, and two hanging opaline glass globe shades, this lamp perfectly captures the sophisticated atomi...
Brass
Italian Pastel Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Hanging light with mutlicolored glass globes in pale shades of blue, pink, clear and amber.
Metal
Sold|$3,500
Mid Century Lightolier "Sputnik" Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Hanging 12 globe Lightolier hanging lamp with enameled off white aluminum stem, trumpet fittings and matching enameled off white ceiling cap.
Aluminum
Sold|$1,800
Pair of Adjustable Pendants
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two glass globe hanging fixtures with adjustable polished aluminum half domes.
Aluminum
Sold|$2,800
Pair of Starburst Pendant Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brass hanging fixtures with faceted crystal globes 18 bulbs per fixture PRICED INDIVIDUALLY
Brass
Sold|$4,200
Kinkeldey Brass and Glass Sconces
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of beautiful Kinkeldey sconces with vertical hanging frosted glass globes and brass ball spacers.
Brass
Sold|$5,800
Kinkeldey Glass and Brass Chandelier
By Kinkeldey, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful chandelier with vertical hanging frosted glass globes and brass ball spacers by Kinkeldey.
Brass
Sold|$5,800
Kinkeldey Frosted Glass and Brass Chandelier
By Kinkeldey, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful chandelier with vertical hanging frosted glass globes and brass ball spacers by Kinkeldey.
Brass
Glass and Brass Chandelier Attributed to Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful chandelier with vertical hanging frosted glass globes and brass ball spacers attributed to Seguso.
Glass
Vintage Blush Pink Dome Glass Pendant Fixture
By Murano 5
Located in San Jose, CA
Includes a two-toned blush pink shade with white interior, round glass globe, plus hanging metal rod and ceiling plate finished in matte black.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Cascade Pendant Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
A Mid-Century Modern chandelier with cascading individual pendants with etched glass globes, hanging from a circular ceiling mount. The piece is in great vintage condition.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Cascade Pendant Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
A Mid-Century Modern chandelier with cascading individual pendants with etched glass globes, hanging from a circular ceiling mount. The piece is in great vintage condition.
Metal
Exceptional Oversized Sputnik Chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in North Miami, FL
This massive 75 light/glass globe hanging fixture is incredibly designed and stunning to look at.
Sold|$4,500
Seguso Chandelier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Seguso glass chandelier with 2 different shaped blown glass bulbs hanging on chrome frame. Globe and top shape glass alternate to create impressive and beautiful design.
Chrome
Seguso Chandelier
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Seguso glass chandelier with 2 different shaped blown glass bulbs hanging on chrome frame. Globe and top shape glass alternate to create impressive and beautiful design.
Glass
Gigantic Kalmar Chandelier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Magnificent large scale Kalmar Chandelier with 3 rows of individual Icicle globes hanging from brass stems. Extremely impressive in size that is almost 3 feet!
Brass
1970s German Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg Amber Glass Bubble Pendant
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, England
Rewired and in full working order Measures: H 85cm W 17cm, D 17cm 1 available. The glass globe was originally part of a hanging light with numerous globes cascading down.
Metal, Chrome
Arthur Jacobs Double Ring Pendant Chandelier for Modeline
By Arthur Jacobs, Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This expertly crafted walnut bentwood pendant features two wooden rings with its original frosted glass globes hanging from a polished chrome canopy that is attached to the wooden ba...
Chrome
French 20th Century Green Glass Hanging Globe
Located in New Orleans, LA
French 20th Century Bell shaped hanging globe with green tinted glass decorated with fine gold etching.
Bronze
Sold|$375
Green Glass Hanging Globe
By Luxus of Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Green cased glass hanging shade. The glass fades from light green in the centre to darker green towards the top and bottom. Probably West German or Swedish in origin.
Pr. Hollywood Regency Hanging Globe Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Voguish pair of hanging pendant fixtures having ball form glass globes with decorative faux gilt metal fitments.
Metal
Antique Brass Jeweled Hanging Globe Light, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pendant light offers pierced brass construction in globe form with jeweled glass highlight, circa 1920 Measures - 12" diameter.
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.
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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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