Vintage Industrial GEC Large Flameproof Glass Strip Light, C.1940
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
An awesome pair of industrial strip lights made in England by GEC - General Electric Company. c.1940 Imposing flameproof alloy strip lights with original glass tube. Salvaged from a...
Aluminum
Scandinavian Art Deco pendant lamp, fluorescent glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Forserum, SE
A Swedish Art Deco pendant lamp produced by an unidentified manufacturer in the 1930s. The fixture is constructed with a chrome-plated metal stem, twined with a dark green thread tha...
Steel
Customizable Spider 200 cream silk & parchment ceiling light by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
Spider 200 ceiling light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colour and are fixed on an iron disk of the same colour. The diffusers are made of parchme...
Brass
Swedish Opaline Glass & Brass Caged Lantern Pendant, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This mid-century pendant was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s. The light features a lantern-style pendant with a white opaline glass shade enclosed within a polished...
Brass
Antique Marbled French Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1900
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant French alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1900 Off-white alabaster with a beautiful and very unusual array of marbling. Simple dish shaped, complete with in...
Alabaster, Brass
1970s Sciolari Waterfall 7 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Waterfall 7 arms chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier , USA. 260 optical quality glass rods hanging from a thick and solid brass structure . Contain 7 regular E26 Edison...
Brass
French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elevate your interior with this authentic French Art Deco alabaster pendant chandelier, crafted in France in the 1920s. A timeless and elegant statement piece, this antique ceiling l...
Alabaster, Bronze
Vintage Alabaster Pendant Lamp, Art Deco Style, French Design, 1930s
Located in Hannover, DE
This lovely pedestal lamp is made of precious alabaster, and it's a one-of-a-kind piece. This lamp is perfect for high rooms, but if you're worried about it being too long, don't be!...
Alabaster, Brass, Copper
Quadriedri Murano Chandelier, 47 Multicolored Prisms
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 47 Murano multicolored crystal prism "quadriedri" in a nickel metal frame. The glass are in 2 different dimension: 28 bigger and 19 smalle...
Art Glass
1960 Gerald Thurston 6 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA
By Paavo Tynell, Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Elegant chandelier from Gerald Thurston for Lightolier , USA. Pierced and slightly folded punched hole in an enameled aluminium shade sitting on a brass stucture . Glass diffuser un...
Aluminum, Brass
Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 80 glasses - green alabaster glass
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 80 large green alabaster glass tube. The alabaster techni...
Blown Glass
Antique Late Victorian Arts & Crafts Cut Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1898
Located in London, GB
A late-Victorian cut glass pendant light with copper gallery. c.1898 Very well proportioned with hand-crafted copper gallery in the typical Arts & Crafts manner. Bears the Registere...
Brass
Peter Church style six-light chandelier, 1940s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Pietro Chiesa style six-light chandelier, Made in Italy, 1940s. Very rare six-light chandelier in the style of Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte of the 1940s. Made of six round brass tu...
Metal, Brass
Opaline Chandelier from Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten, Kaiser Idell, Max Bill, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 12 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design with...
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Opaline Glass Pendant Light with Purple Edge
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French opaline glass with purple coloured edge pendant light. 2 meter black cotton flex Weight 0.50 kg / 1.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by int...
Brass
Stunning Oversized Crystal Maison Bagues 12 Light Chandelier 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning and exceptionally large chandelier attributed to Maison Baguès, France, circa 1960s. This magnificent gilt iron frame chandelier is lavishly adorned with a multitude of b...
Crystal, Metal
French Clichy Green Glass Pendant Lamp, Brass Holder, Mid-20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” green coloured glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder Weight : 0.85 kg / 1.9 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standa...
Brass
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier - 24 glasses - "Bubbles" Model
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The structure is composed of a series of glass squares with raised glass hemispheres at their centers, arranged in a geometric pa...
Art Glass
1920s French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier with Brass Mount
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elegant and timeless, this French Art Deco pendant chandelier dates to the 1920s and exemplifies the refined sophistication of early 20th-century French lighting design. Crafted from...
Alabaster, Bronze
French “Clichy” Yellow Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” yellow glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder Weight : 0.85 kg / 1.9 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for ...
Brass
Antique Marbled Fluted Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1920
Located in London, GB
An imposing early 20th century alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1920 Carved from off‑white alabaster with a beautifully fluted, almost shell‑like form, this pendant has real pr...
Alabaster, Brass
Nordisk Solar Brutalist Pendant Lamps by Anton Fogh Holm & Alfred J. Andersen, 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A green and a purple pendant light in original patinated, superficially corroded - undisturbed conditions. Have them painted in the colors of your choice your self or use them as is ...
Iron
1950s Clear blown glass Italian design lantern light by Seguso Vetri D’Arte
Located in London, GB
1950s Clear blown glass Italian design lantern light by Seguso Vetri D’Arte Opaline frosted, clear blown glass with upwards and downward blown glass leaves decor. The light bulbs a...
Blown Glass
Achille Castiglioni Cocoon Suspension Light by Flos, Italy 1960s
Located in Long Island City, NY
Achille Castiglioni cocoon suspension light by Flos Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s. Resin and enameled steel frame. Resin was applied to the frame with spraying techniqu...
Steel
1950s Paavo Tynell 'Ballerina' 7 Lights Chandelier for Lightolier , USA
By Paavo Tynell, Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
A classic 1950s blend of Paavo Tynell collaboration with Lightolier USA model 'Ballerina' . 6 arms brass chandelier with enameled pierced shade giving it a starry night look whe...
Aluminum, Brass
Art Nouveau Violet and Amber Glass and Brass Pendant Light, France, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Nouveau pendant featuring a sculptural Pâte de Verre glass bowl with honey-amber center and lavender-violet rim. A refined example of early 20th-century French Art Nouvea...
Brass
Cute Petite Ceramic Shade Pendant Light, Italy 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite ceramic pendant light. Made in Italy, circa 1960s by a ceramic Company. The combination of the brass, white cord and a cream colored ceramic shade makes the pendant lamp a gem...
Brass
Art Deco Ceiling Pendant with Pink Glass, Germany Early Twentieth Century
Located in Helsinki, FI
An Art Deco ceiling pendant in dark oxidised brass and pink coloured glass shade with brown stripes. The lamp is simple and elegant with two light sources. Beautiful with the lights ...
Brass
Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier, 78 Glasses, Pink Fuxia Silk
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 78 large pink fuxia silk glass tubes in a star shape. Per...
Blown Glass
Ufo Design Brass Body & Printed Glass Large Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Ufo Design Brass Body & Printed Glass Large Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Italy **Handcrafted brass ornate frame, hanging stick and top-down details. Lampshade is in good condition and very ...
Brass
$703Sale Price|24% Off
Floral chandelier spanish Glamour Tole hand paint Metal , spain 1970s
Located in La xara, VC
Spain painted metal floral chandeliers from the 1970s, with models such as ceiling lights and pendant lights featuring floral motifs in gilded metal or sheet metal. • Anonymous or "...
Metal
Antique Flush Mounted Ornate Brass and Cut Glass Ceiling Light Lamp, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A flush mounted cut glass light shade made in England by GEC. c.1920 The hand‑cut glass shade follows a classic, elegant form. It’s paired with a beautifully aged original gilt bras...
Brass
Antique Italian Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's neoclassic alabaster light fixture with 3 lights. Measurements: Drop: 25" Diameter: 13"
Alabaster
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Chandelier Suspension Light Mod. 2097 Glass Brass, 1959
Located in Vienna, AT
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Chandelier Suspension Light Mod. 2097 Glass Brass, 1955 The chandelier model 2097 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte exemplifies the designer’s refined ideas o...
Brass
Italian vintage Murano chandelier in the manner of Mazzega - 75 CARAMEL glass pe
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 75 glass petals (caramel and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 65 inches (165 cm) height with cha...
Art Glass
Sculptural Italian Mid-Century Pendant Lamp with Brass and Opaline Glass, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
The structure is composed of black lacquered metal with brass elements forming a delicate, rhythmic cage around the diffuser. The central body in satin opaline glass softly diffuses ...
Metal, Brass
Josef Frank, Pendant Light, Fabric, Brass, Sweden, 1970s
By Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
A white fabric and brass pendant light, model 2562, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, c. 1970s. Minor small stains on fabric. Wear consistent with age and use. ...
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier, Brass and Milk Glass, Vintage Lighting, 1980s
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful, exclusive ceiling light was manufactured in Germany by the renowned manufacturer Hustad Leuchten. We really wanted to make sure that the workmanship was top-notch and...
Brass
Oversized Capiz Shell Pendant Light, Brass Center Ring, Vintage 1960s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1918 Oversized capiz shell pendant with individual shell stitched together. Chipped shell on top of fixture. Brass center ring takes 3 40 watt candelabra based bulbs Supplied with ...
Shell
$814Sale Price|33% Off
Spanish solar Crown Sunburst fixture with lighting in Gilt Metal , circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish crown light in gilt metal and frosted glass, Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass dif...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Louis XVI Style Baccarat French Crystal Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Louis XVI Style Baccarat French Crystal Chandelier.
Crystal
18th C Style Dennis & Leen Gothic Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Dennis & Leen Gothic Wrought Iron Chandelier
Wrought Iron
$1,172Sale Price|33% Off
Barovier & Toso chandelier verre murano opaline Art Deco , Italy 1940
Located in La xara, VC
Typical 1940s characteristics • Blown Murano glass, often colorless or slightly tinted, sometimes milky opaline, with high clarity and controlled (not random) bubbles. vinterior +1 •...
Metal, Bronze
Extra Large Antique Murano Green Glass 12-Light Ovale Design Chandelier Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Large size antique Venetian, transparent-green color mouth blown glass pendant light. If you are looking for a n antique and truly stylish Murano art glass fixture to grace your hom...
Metal
Antique Marbled French Alabaster Plafonnier Brass Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1900
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant French alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1900 Off-white alabaster showcasing a striking range of natural marbled veining. The shallow bowl is understated y...
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of Large Sculptural Mid Century Pendant Lamps in Opaline Glass 1960
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Pendant Lamp in Opaline Glass, The Netherlands, 1960. A wonderful and large mid century pendant lamp in opaline glass. A sculptural organic modern design arranged in a v...
Glass, Opaline Glass
Extra Large 30-Inch Alabaster Flush Mount or Pendant, Six-Light, Moon-Like Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
An exceptionally large alabaster flush mount or pendant light, featuring a 30-inch diameter shade of rare visual calm. What immediately distinguishes this piece is the untreated, no...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Wire
Green Marbled Opaline & Burnished Brass Pendant with Tassel, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Art Deco pendant was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s. The light features a domed marbled glass shade in a pale green tone, animated by subtle veining that giv...
Brass
Finnish mid-century modern large 80 cm brass ceiling lamps
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Experience the elegance of Finnish mid-century modern design with these impressive big lamps crafted from warm brass, measuring a striking 80 cm in diameter. Designed to create ambia...
Brass
Midcentury Cocoon Losange Shape Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This beautiful mid-century cocoon pendant light from 1960s Italy features an elegant losange-shaped silhouette with a wider, more expansive profile that enhances its sculptural prese...
Resin
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Cannon Shell Model 9040, Brass & Opaline, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
From the iconic Cannon Shell series by Paavo Tynell, this striking piece carries the dynamic silhouette of a falling shell, softened by delicate floral details gracefully applied alo...
Brass
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Holophane Ripple-Lite Church Pendant Light -C A prismatic glass pendant light Manufactured by ‘Holophane’. The light has retained its original coppered brass metal gallery, ...
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Monumental Mid Century Chandelier in Lacquered Metal and Opaline Glass 1960
Located in Meer, VAN
Monumental Mid Century Chandelier in Lacquered Metal and Opaline Glass, The Netherlands, 1960. A very large (215 cm / 83 inch diameter) and quintessentially mid century chandelier i...
Metal
Alabaster pendant, diam. 30 cm. Swedish Grace, 1920s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful pendant in alabaster with new wiring and black chains. Similar has been made by Bröderna Malmströms metallvarufabrik (BM) in Sweden during the early 1900s. A beautiful ...
Alabaster, Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Disc Chandeliers in Smoked Tortoise
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of Mid-Century Modernist chandeliers, crafted in Murano, Italy circa 1980, embodies the impeccable artistry and innovation for which Murano glass is celebrated. E...
Chrome
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster and brass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Natural imperfections such as hairline craquelure. May appear more ...
Alabaster, Brass
Mid-20th Century White Opaline Glass Pendant Light with Brass Top
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant Brass top 2 meter / 80" black wire Weight : 1.90 kg / 4.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for inca...
Brass
$703Sale Price|32% Off
Large Spanish Crown Sunburst fixture in Gilt Metal and frost Glass , circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish crown light in gilt metal and frosted glass, Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass dif...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Anella Lotus Flower Hammered Brass Pendant Light
Located in İstiklal, TR
Arel Lighting is a handmade manufacturer of lighting fixtures. ANELLA Embossed Lotus Flower Brass Pendant is an elegant statement piece that blends sculptural artistry with refined ...
Brass
Vintage Shell Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970's resin shell shaped light fixture with 4 candelabra interior lights. Measurements: Present drop:38.5" Depth:18.5" Width:28"
Resin
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.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.
Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
Working through her studio, Atelier001, the German-born lighting meister designs LED fixtures with thoughtfully crafted details that make each piece one of a kind.
This pair of iconic 20th-century light fixtures with the same name have two very different backgrounds.
The Canadian couple combines poetry and simplicity in their elegant designs.
