$590Sale Price|25% Off
Mazzega Pendant with Glass Murano Bicolore, Italy, 1970
By AVMazzega, Mazzega
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Mazzega pendant, multicolore of glass Murano with structure.
Murano Glass
Vintage 60s Globe Chandelier by Angelo Brotto for Esperia - Animalier Print
By Esperia, Angelo Brotto
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
item. pendant lamp designer. angelo brotto maker. esperia period. 1960s country.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Honeycomb Glass and Perforated Brass Pendant
By Peill & Putzler
Located in PUTTEN, NL
The centerpiece of the design is a hand-blown clear glass globe featuring a deep, "honeycomb" dimpled texture.
Brass
Elegant Scandinavian Pendant Light in the Style of Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant Scandinavian Pendant Light in the Style of Louis Poulsen, 1960s A striking mid-century pendant light in the style of Louis Poulsen, dating from the 1960s.
Opaline Glass
Opaline Glass Lamp "BOLOGNA" by Wilhelm Braun-Feldweg for Peill & Putzler
By Peill & Putzler, Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Huge Opaline Glass Lamp "BOLOGNA" by Wilhelm Braun-Feldweg for Peill & Putzler. We have a great collection of the Bologna range, two the large globe, a small globe and a huge cylind...
Brass
Modern Murano Opal Lamp designed by Alfredo Barbini, 1960s, Italy
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful drop model opaline hanging lamp, pendant designed by Alfredo Barbini in the 1960s.
Opaline Glass
Sputnik Pendant Light Chandelier, Chrome Smoked Glass, Italy, 1970s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An Italian pendant light fixture manufactured in Italy in Mid-Ccentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s.)
Chrome, Nickel
Arteluce Warm Orange ‘Halloween’ Glass Pendant by Rodolfo Dordoni
By Dino Sarfatti Edition Arteluce
Located in Soquel, CA
Arteluce Warm Orange ‘Halloween’ Glass Pendant by Rodolfo Dordoni Italian modern frosted glass pendant in warm orange with amethyst circular perforations and cones around the base.
Art Glass, Plastic
Huge Opaline Glass Lamp "BOLOGNA" by Wilhelm Braun-Feldweg for Peill & Putzler
By Peill & Putzler, Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Huge Opaline Glass Lamp "BOLOGNA" by Wilhelm Braun-Feldweg for Peill & Putzler. We have a great collection of the Bologna range, two the large globe, a small globe and a huge cylind...
Brass
Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandelier Pendant Light, Blown Glass, 1970, One of Two
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two glass pendant chandeliers model 'Tulipan' by J.T.
Metal
Vintage large murano ball pendant lamp by VeArt, Italy 1970s
By VeArt
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
A magnificent large glass globe pendant light by VeArt from Murano was made in Italy in the 1960s.
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Wooden and Frosted Glass Suspension Lamp, 60s Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Very beautiful wooden suspension lamp with circular frosted glass globe, Italian production from the 1960s. Where consistent with age and use.
Glass, Wood
$534Sale Price|53% Off
Vintage Glass Hanging Lamp by Peill & Putzler, circa 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful mouth-blown glass pendant made by Peill & Putzler in the 1960s.
Chrome
1 of 2 Monumental Kalmar Sputnik Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Glass Brass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
They are made of a very lightweight anodized aluminium frame with a finish similar to satin brass or a matte gold tone. The hand blown globe shaped bubble glass lamp shades have a di...
Aluminum, Gold, Brass
Midcentury Wooden and Glass Hanging Lamp by Temde, circa 1960
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This hanging lamp by Temde from the 1960s is a striking example of Mid-century modern design. It features a unique, sculptural wooden frame that holds two spherical glass globes. The...
Glass, Wood
Pair Of Large Vintage 1970s Bell Shaped Smoked Glass & Brass Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Made in the late 1960s throughout to the late 1970s, these gorgeous lamps feature a mouth blown, bell shaped, smoked glass globe containing many tiny bubbles resembling water droplet...
Brass
One of Four Huge Kalmar Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Brass Glass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
It is made of a very lightweight plated aluminium frame with a finish similar to satin brass or a matte gold tone. The hand blown and globe shaped bubble glass lamp shades have a dia...
Aluminum, Brass
Huge Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light, Brass Glass, Austria, 1970s, One of Four
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
It is made of a very lightweight plated aluminium frame with a finish similar to satin brass or a matte gold tone. The hand blown and globe shaped bubble glass lamp shades have a dia...
Aluminum, Brass
Brass and Opaline Sputnik Chandelier by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sputnik chandelier produced by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. Brass structure with nine globes in matt opaline. Lamp with high quality finishes and the characteristic system to hol...
Brass
Unused 60s Atomic Space Age Kaiser Leuchten metal ceiling lamp 12 glass spheres
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very rare and still unused 1960s Atomic Space Age Metal ceiling lamp with 12 glass balls. Manufacturer ia Kaiser Leuchten. Made in Germany. High-quality, made entirely of metal, pain...
Metal, Chrome
Hans-Agne Jakobsson ‘Pastoral’ Chandelier in Brass with Glass Spheres
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jakobsson created a diversity of pendants, floor lamps, wall lamps, and table lamps that showcase a penchant for diverse materials and forms, as well as a deep understanding of light...
Brass
$4,227 / set
A pair of Swedish lamps by Hans Agne Jacobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandeliers/lamps – Markaryd, Sweden A striking pair of mid-century chandeliers designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden. Model T 372/6. Both ...
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson ‘Pastoral’ Chandelier in Brass with Glass Spheres
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jakobsson created a diversity of pendants, floor lamps, wall lamps, and table lamps that showcase a penchant for diverse materials and forms, as well as a deep understanding of light...
Brass
Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandeliers Pendant Lights, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of two rare 'Tulipan' glass pendant chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in Midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Metal
Angelo Lelii "Tre Lune" Ceiling Lamp for Arredoluce, 1961
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Angelo Lelii "Tre Lune" ceiling lamp for Arredoluce, glass and brass, Italy, 1961 Designed in 1961 by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, the “3 Lune” ceiling lamp embodies the designer’s...
Brass
Mid-century Murano Glass, Wood and Steel Mazzega Chandelier With Six Lights
By Mazzega
Located in Carmine, TX
Chandelier made by Mazzega in the mid 1900s using blown glass, metal and teak wood. The chandelier was most likely manufactured between 1960 and 1970 and is an example of Italian Mid...
Steel
Ceiling Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Carlo Nason, AVMazzega, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
An exceptionally beautiful and large German Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 10 lampshades diffuse a pleasant light. The lamp is very well-made. A very contemporary design with...
Metal
Ceiling Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten, Temde Leuchten, Artemide, Gaetano Sciolari, Max Bill
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful and large German Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 10 etched lampshades emit a pleasant light. The lamp is of very high quality. A very contemporary design w...
Metal
Space Age Sputnik Chrome Cascade Blown Murano Glass Chandelier by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Coimbra, PT
Vintage midcentury 1960s Italian Space Age chrome Cascade six-light pendant ceiling lamp/ white hand blown art glass globes.
Metal, Chrome
Large Contemporary Brass Cage Chandelier Murano Opaline Glass Ball, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Huge oversize contemporary chandelier ceiling pendant light lamp brass cage with blown Murano glass balls globe silver, white or smoke.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier in Chrome & Milk Glass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier in Chrome & Milk Glass (1960s/70s) The lamp has an elegant and symmetrical shape with six glass globes of milk glass, attached to a polished chrome fix...
Chrome
$782Sale Price|48% Off
Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier Glass Murano with Chrome, Italy, 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Gaetano Sciolari chandelier with deep large globe ice frost glass Murano with gilt chrome structure . The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of ...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Red Kaiser 10-Arm Chandelier by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An exceptional mid-century ceiling light by Kaiser Leuchten, crafted in Germany during the 1960s. This striking fixture features a bold, architectural design composed of ten white op...
Metal
Mid Century Modern Ceiling Light by Rispal in Teak and Opaline Glass - brass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Opalescent Globe Ceiling Lamp, 1950s-1960s Scandinavian style 1950s cascade pendant chandelier ribbed oval opal globe glass lampshades attributed to Louis Kalff and Philips.
Brass
Three Floral Brass and Glass Chandeliers in the Style of Emile Stejnar
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Three eye-catching floral glass and brass chandeliers in the style of Emil Stejnar, manufactured in the 1960s in Eastern Germany. Very heavy with glass flowers on a brass Sputnik ...
Brass
1 of 35 Gino Sarfatti Pendants Model 2095/1 by Arteluce, Italy, 1958
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful original model 2095/1 pendants in very good original condition. Designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1958. Manufactured by Arteluce, Italy. There are 35 of these pendants availa...
Aluminum
$1,974 / item
Cesta by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole, Miguel Milà
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Strolling through Barcelona in the 1960s, designer Miguel Milá found an abandoned opal globe in front of a glass factory.
Glass, Wood, Cherry
$1,800 / item
Vintage Burger Chef Icosahedron Glass Globe Lights
Located in Hanover, MA
Genuine treasure from America's burger wars of the 1960's, we have two of these opaque white glass globes from the iconic Burger Chef restaurants purchased directly from one of their...
Glass, Acrylic
Bohemian Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, Prague, 1960s — 4 Available
Located in Almelo, NL
Bohemian Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, Prague, 1960s — 4 Available, Priced Per Light This striking Bohemian flush mount ceiling lamp hails from 1960s Prague and exemplifies the el...
Brass
1 of the 8 Small Brass Pedant Lights by Helena Tynell, 1970s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
The cords can be adjusted per globe to alter the height required. Measures: Diameter of the pedant lamps: 5,9" (15 cm).
Brass
$1,236 / item
Globo Cesta by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Strolling through Barcelona in the 1960s, designer Miguel Milá found an abandoned opal globe in front of a glass factory.
Opal, Metal
Globo Cestita by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Strolling through Barcelona in the 1960s, designer Miguel Milá found an abandoned opal globe in front of a glass factory.
Opal, Metal
Midcentury Swedish Chandelier by Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Karlstad, SE
Östen soon joined the venture, and together the brothers developed a distinctive aesthetic marked by clean lines, warm woods, and a confident use of new materials such as acrylic, gl...
Opaline Glass, Oak
Large Cascade Light Fixture with Seven Pedant Lights by Helena Tynell, 1970s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
The cords can be adjusted per globe to alter the height required. Measures: Diameter of the large pedant lamps 18.8" (30 cm).
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Cascade Light Fixture with Three-Pedant Lights by Helena Tynell, 1970s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
The cords can be adjusted per globe to alter the height required. Measures: Diameter of the pedant lamps (25 cm).
Chrome
Sunburst Light Fixture in Silvered Iron with Milk Glass Globe, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Flower Sunburst Silvered Ceiling Light Fixture Eye-catching Midcentury flower or sunburst ceiling lamp, silvered metal, milk glass. Spain, 1950s-1960s.
Metal, Iron
$2,795Sale Price|40% Off
JT Kalmar ceiling light globe Glass and Chrome XXL special Order, Austria, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in La xara, VC
Kalmar Design Traits Kalmar specialized in mid-century modern lighting with “ice glass” or bubbled elements for soft diffusion. Examples include pendant lamps with textured glass sha...
Chrome
Raak Amsterdam Double Maxi Globe Wall Light, Netherlands
By Frank Ligtelijn, RAAK
Located in Voorburg, NL
An exceptional example of mid-century Dutch design, this Double Maxi Globe wall lamp was produced by Raak Amsterdam in the 1960s — a standout piece from one of the era’s most influen...
Brass
Sunburst Flower Ceiling Light Fixture in Silvered Iron and Milk Glass, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Foliage Flush Mount or Wall Sconce in Silvered Iron with Glass Globe Midcentury flower or sunburst ceiling lamp, silver gilt metal, milk glass.
Metal, Iron
Glass and Brass Chandelier Ceiling Light Pendant, 1960s
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Berlin, DE
Spectacular vintage Sputnik, Orbit chandelier with ten white blown glass globes, 1950s. Lamp sockets: 10.
Brass
Large Set Midcentury Brass Ceiling Lamp-Chandeliers with Hand Blown Glass, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large set ceiling lamp chandeliers with brass base and large handblown glass globe. The lights are beautifully decorated thanks to the structured glass. The pleasant light it spreads...
Brass
Atomic Brass Table Lamp, Switzerland, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic brass table lamp with nine-glass globes. The globes are hand blown and fitted with a screwing device. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready t...
Opaline Glass
Large Midcentury Brass Ceiling Lamp-Chandeliers with Hand Blown Glass
Located in Almelo, NL
Large ceiling lamp chandeliers with brass base and large hand blown glass globe. The lights are beautifully decorated thanks to the structured glass. The pleasant light it spreads is...
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.
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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