Single Murano Globe Shape Clear Textured Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Single handblown Italian Murano globe or melon shape clear textured glass pendant ceiling light.
Chrome
$850Sale Price|53% Off
Large Art Deco Chrome & Textured Opal Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
The opaline glass globe has a lovely texture with beautiful light diffusion.
Steel, Chrome
Rare Globe Light Fixture by Venini in White Opaque Textured Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in North Miami, FL
Moon-like vintage opaque Murano glass globe with exceptional textured swirls by Venini. Hand blown.
Brass
Pair of 1960s Brass Art Deco Style Table Lamps with Textured Frosted Glass Globe
Located in Antwerp, BE
The lamps are constructed with slender brass columns supporting geometric hexagonal platforms, creating a refined and balanced architectural design. The textured glass globes diffus...
Brass
One of... Large Austrian Vintage Blown Glass Globe Ceiling Light Lantern, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
ONE of... hand blown textured glass globe and metal pendant light. Austria, 1960s.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount with Pink Glass Globes, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian Spherical Textured Globe Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture with Chrome Base, 1960s.
Chrome
French Bronze Art Deco Chandelier with original Halophane Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Each arm supports a textured amber glass globe shade that diffuses light beautifully, casting a rich golden glow when illuminated.
Bronze
Textured Globe Ceiling Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large clear textured globe ceiling light with nickel hardware.
1 Socket 75 Watts
Nickel
Textured Frosted Murano Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a single globe pendant (two are available but sold separately) - with deeply carved pattern hand blown frosted glass. The twisted patinated brass rod holds the fixture and a ...
Brass
Large Industrial Textured Frosted Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Industrial pendant light features a frosted glass globe shade with white enameled metal fitter on brass chain finished with brass canopy for the ceiling. The pendant is wired w...
Metal, Brass
Large Textured Globe Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large Austrian textured opaque glass globe light. Chrome stem and hardware.
Glass
Petite Textured Globe Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Austrian textured opaque glass globe light complete with chrome stem and hardware.
Large Atomic Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This 1960's large Chrome Atomic style sputnik chandelier has 12 large textured glass globes which each conceal a light source
Glass
Doria Pendant Light, Textured Amber Glass Globe and Brass, 1970
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and thick oval glass globe with a texture made of melted orange / amber tone glass.
Brass
Pair of French Tiered Wood & Frosted Glass Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French tiered wood lamps France, circa 1960’s Sculpted bulbous wood discs stacked with brass toned accent pieces Frosted textured glass globes beautifully illuminate light O...
Brass
$2,200 / set
H 6.3 in Dm 3.94 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Table Lamps with Spherical Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of Italian table lamps from the 1950s features a clean, modern design built around a compact, geometric composition. Each lamp is structured as a solid brass cylinder risin...
Brass
Vintage Large White Opaline Glass Globe Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass globe 2 meter black cotton flex Brass top Weight: 2.50 kg / 5.5 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incand...
Brass
Charming French Art Deco Glass Globe Hanging Pendant Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Charming French Art Deco Glass Globe Hanging Pendant Light A beautiful piece, this crackle finish opalescent globe is made with thick glass, it has decorative brass mounts with a ...
Brass
Clear Glass Globe Vintage European Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Clear texture glass pendant. Brass top 2 meter / 80" black cotton wire Weight: 1.80 kg / 4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international s...
Brass
$2,446 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 17.72 in
Art Deco Paris Street Lamp Style Prismatic Glass Globe Pendant Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Inspired by the distinctive glow of historic Parisian streetlights, this large globe pendant light is a contemporary design from our own workshop. At the heart of the fixture lies a...
Metal
Murano Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian mid century circa 1960's molded glass light fixture. Measurements: Diameter: 15" Drop: 11".
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Murano Glass Globe Pendant Chandelier by Barovier, 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a unique hand blown Murano glass globe pendant chandelier. The design of the globe is a white and clear scalloped and spiraled swirl. The brass stem is 19" high. The fixture ...
Brass
Antique Opaline Globe Pendant Light 1930s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Antique Art Deco hallway pendant light. This lamp is very typical for the Art Deco era and was widely used to be hung in hallways, offices or larger public places. The lamp has...
Opaline Glass
Antique Victorian Glass Globe Pendant Light Nickel Finish Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Victorian style pendant light featuring a fluted white glass globe, a nickel acorn finial, and a nickel plated steel chain fitter. This requires one standard Edison style medium base...
Steel, Nickel
$2,250
H 36 in Dm 26 in
Fine E. F. Chapman Modern Globe Polished Nickel Pendant Visual Comfort Fixture
By Visual Comfort
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful E. F. Chapman modern white glass globe & polished nickel sputnik pendant by Visual Comfort.
Nickel
$2,390
H 33.47 in Dm 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Venini, ´Tessuto´Chandelier, circa 1970 in Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large Mid-Century Modern pendant light in white and clear hand blown Murano Glass in the "Tessuto" technique, attributed to Venini, The hardware is in brass, the small blemishes...
Blown Glass
$5,147 / set
H 21.26 in Dm 18.12 in L 21.26 in
Hollywood Regency Style Duo Pair Brass Glass Table Lamps Italy 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Hollywood Regency Style vintage pair of glass brass mushroom like table lamps 1970s Italy. A beautiful and extraordinary duo or pair of table lamps from brass and iridescent glass wi...
Brass
1960s Italian Murano glass globe by Paolo Venini.
By Paolo Venini
Located in MADRID, ES
Italian Murano glass globe from the 1960s, by Paolo Venini.
Murano Glass
Art Deco Large Blown Opaline Glass Globe Pendant, Italy, 1930-1939
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A large Italian hand blown opaline glass globe pendant with burnished brass mounts, chain and canopy, 1930-1939. It tackes one Edison E27 light bulb up to 100watt. Measures: Diamet...
Brass
Prismatic Holophane Glass And Brass 6in Globe Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, industrial pendant light features a prismatic Holophane glass globe shade with a brass fitter, chain and ceiling canopy. The full hanging length if the pendant is...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Design Round / Globe Shape Glass Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical size and handblown ceiling lamp with relief on the surface, probably by Glashütte Limburg. This mid-20th century glass pendant comes with the original chain and ceiling c...
Metal
1930's French Gilt Metal Leaves Light Fixture with 5 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French gilt metal leaves shape light fixtures with 5 lights
Metal
Pair of Sang De Boeuf Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's French sang de boeuf lamps with wood bases. Measurements: Height of body: 16.5" Height to shade rest: 26" Diameter: 7".
Porcelain, Wood
pairs of Jacques Adnet style Wall Sconces Art Deco France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Jacques Adnet wall sconces. We have the matching chandelier. PRICED by PAIR. Measurements: Back plate: 5.3/4 inches H, 2.5 inches W. With shade: 13 inches W, 7 inches D projectio...
Metal, Brass
$2,974 / item
H 16.54 in W 55.12 in D 20.87 in
Klismos Walnut Wood Woven Leather Bench Customizable Upholstery and Wood
By Pescetta
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood brown woven leather Bench, Customizable Upholstery and Wood. Other colors and upholstery are available. Italian artisanal production by Pescetta Home Decoration....
Leather, Walnut
$1,800
H 27.25 in W 24.88 in D 21 in
19th Century Aesthetic Movement Chinoiserie Bamboo Hand Painted Lacquer Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Aesthetic Movement Bamboo Chinoiserie Table A striking 19th century Aesthetic Movement bamboo Chinoiserie table, featuring hand-painted birds in flight and perched amon...
Bamboo, Wood, Paint
$841Sale Price|35% Off
H 15 in Dm 14 in
1939 New York World's Fair DC-3 Airplane Lamp Derico Lighting by Rick Ramírez
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Reedition 1939 World's Fair Airplane Art Deco Lamp based on the DC-3 passenger plane and the 1939 New York World's Fair commemorative bottle designed by Rick Ramírez for Derico Light...
Steel, Chrome
$3,495
H 31.5 in W 48.5 in D 48.5 in
Vintage Coastal Tortoise Bamboo Octagonal Dining Table With Decoupage Floral Top
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Absolutely stunning vintage octagonal dining table featuring a richly detailed tortoise bamboo base with dramatic wrapped rattan accents and an eye-catching decoupage appliqué top. T...
Bamboo, Rattan, Plywood
$1,650
H 34.75 in W 22.75 in D 19 in
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Desk Chair / Casters by Phyllis Morris for Kessler
By Kessler Industries, Phyllis Morris
Located in San Diego, CA
A sculptural Hollywood Regency desk chair designed by Phyllis Morris for Kessler Industries, featuring an iconic faux bamboo lattice frame in painted metal. #5329RM This elegant ar...
Aluminum
Black Mid Century Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mid century table lamp made of painted ceramic, with a twisted motif circling the base.
Ceramic
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An etched glass and brass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.0"H x 22.0"D Stem Length (inch...
Brass
Amazing Murano Glass Candelier, 185 Iridescent Glasses
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian pendant light made from 185 iridescent glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and brass colored metal. Period: late xx century Dimensions: 40,70 inches (105 cm) height...
Blown Glass
Hollywood Regency Gilt Iron Rope & Tassel Vanity Stool in Chic Leopard Velvet
By Napoléon III, Niccolini, Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
1960s Italian gilt iron rope and tassel Hollywood Regency stool fully professionally restored with new leopard velvet upholstery and seat cushion. Incredibly sturdy and impressively ...
Iron
Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Annville, PA
Based on an antique English chest of drawers this high quality Mahogany Bachelors Chest is both versatile and attractive in appearance. The shaped top rests over the two half width d...
Mahogany
$4,347 / set
H 9.45 in W 5.91 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Lamps with Seated Nudes DELASSEMENT by Max Le Verrier.
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Art Deco style figural table lamps. Seated nudes holding a glass ball. By Max Le Verrier. Design 1930. Posthumous cast at the Max Le Verrier foundry. This lamp is illustra...
Marble, Metal
1940s French Mid-Century Chandelier in White Metal & Brass
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century (1940s) white painted and brass four light chandelier, the open lantern shaft issuing scrolling arms, scalloped drip pans & fluted tapering bobeches.
Brass
$2,827
H 46 in W 52 in D 3.5 in
Large Hollywood Regency Ivory Leaf Wall Mirror Palm Beach Style 52 Inches Wide
By Carver's Guild, John Richard
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Make a dramatic statement with this monumental Hollywood Regency wall mirror featuring a sculptural frame composed of gracefully overlapping botanical leaves in a warm ivory champagn...
Lacquer
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.