French Peach Flower Ball Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Chandelier 1920s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 1 big light inside. Chandelier has been newly rewired with certified US UL socket for the USA and appropriate socket and ready to hang. Peach and clear crystal prisms, that m...
Crystal
Italian 1970s Murano white swirl ball pendant with decorative brass fixtures
Located in London, GB
Murano handblown glass sphere pendant of transparent glass heavily patterned with thick swirls in white. Decorative brass fitting and ceiling rose. Very good condition.
Brass
French Blue Flower Ball Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Chandelier, 1920s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 1 big light inside. Chandelier has been newly rewired with certified US UL socket for the USA and appropriate socket and ready to hang. Blue and clear crystal prisms, 6 petal...
Crystal
French Blue Flower Ball Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Chandelier, 1920s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 1 big light inside. Chandelier has been newly rewired with certified US UL socket for the USA and appropriate socket and ready to hang. Blue and clear crystal prisms, 6 petal...
Crystal
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Italian Ceiling Ball Chandelier Venini Yellow Brass Chain, Italy, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian ceiling ball chandelier venini yellow brass chain, Italy, 1950s.
Brass
Mid-century murano ball table or pendant lamp Sputnik Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Unveil the cosmic charm of this rare and unconventional Sputnik Table/Pendant Lamp, a distinctive piece crafted in Italy during the space-inspired era of the 1970s. This lamp stands ...
Metal
1 of 2 Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass ball. High quality of materials - gives a wonderful light effect when it is on. Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cle...
Murano Glass
1 of 3 Rare Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass ball. High quality of materials, gives a wonderful light effect when it is on. High quality and in very good condition. Clean...
Murano Glass
1 of 3 Rare Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass ball. High quality of materials - gives a wonderful light effect when it is on. High quality and in very good condition. The f...
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Rare Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass ball. High quality of materials - gives a wonderful light effect when it is on. Sockets: One E27 standard bulb. Max 100 watt Li...
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Large Sputnik Murano Big Ball Pendant Light, Temde, 1970s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass dome with a brass frame made by Temde. Wonderful light effect. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready t...
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Rare Large Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass ball. High quality of materials - gives a wonderful light effect when it is on. Sockets: One E27 standard bulbs. Light bulbs are...
Murano Glass
Large Clear Glass 3D Pattern Ball Pendant Lamp, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Clear Glass 3D Pattern Ball Pendant Lamp, 1960s Germany The cable length with lamp is 50cm in total, can be adjusted down to 90cm. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fi...
Metal
Large Clear Glass 3D Pattern Ball Pendant Lamp, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Clear Glass 3D Pattern Ball Pendant Lamp, 1960s Germany The cable length with lamp is 50cm in total, can be adjusted down to 90cm. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fi...
Metal
Unique Murano Ball Shape Pendant with Flowers In a Purple Tone
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This chandelier is unique by its composition. Murano Glass flowers are inserted inside a transparent glass ball which is open in the bottom.
Brass
Large Ice Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Massive Ice Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany One E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. Our lamps are checked, cleaned and are suitable for use in the USA.
Metal
Large Ice Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Massive Ice Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany One E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. Our lamps are checked, cleaned and are suitable for use in the USA.
Metal
Large Ice Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Massive Ice Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany One E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. Our lamps are checked, cleaned and are suitable for use in the USA.
Metal
1 of 2 Rare Pink Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass ball. High-quality materials, give a wonderful light effect when it is on. Sockets: One E27 standard bulb. Max 100 Watts. Light ...
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Murano Ball Pendant Light by Toni Zuccheri for Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Toni Zuccheri, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
The "Membrane" pendant light, designed by Toni Zuccheri, features a beautiful mix of blue and yellow Murano glass in a rounded shape encased in a polished chrome frame. A high qualit...
Chrome
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Pink Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 11.81 in. (30 cm) Height: 41.33 in. (105 cm) One E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. Ou...
Metal
Lovely Yellow Glass Ball and Brass Pendant Lamp by Doria, - 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Yellow Glass Ball and Brass Pendant Lamp by Doria, - 1960s Germany The lowest possible height is 50cm, the highest height is 145cm, diameter 33cm. One E27 socket. Works with...
Metal
70's Murano Ball Chandelier
Located in Charmes, FR
pretty Murano glass suspension from the 70s in perfect condition, electrify
Glass
Large Sputnik Big Ball Pendant by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano crystal glass dome on golden aluminum base. Between the four bulbs are currently six ball reflectors, the so-called. "Planet". H...
Murano Glass
Large Sputnik Big Ball Flush mount by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano crystal glass dome on golden aluminum base. Between the four bulbs are currently six ball reflectors, the so-called. "Planet". High ...
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Large Sputnik Big Ball Pendant by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano crystal glass dome on golden aluminum base. Between the four bulbs are currently six ball reflectors, the so-called. "Planet". H...
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Large Sputnik Big Ball Pendant by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 stunning Doria ceiling lights with large volcanic Murano crystal glass dome The frame is made of brass and aluminum parts, in gold and chrome colors. High quality and in ver...
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass ball. High quality of materials - gives a wonderful light effect when it is on. Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cle...
Murano Glass
French Green Flower Ball Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Chandelier, 1920s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 3 lights inside. Will be newly rewired with certified US UL socket for the USA and appropriate socket for all other countries and ready to hang. Clear and green crystal prism...
Crystal
Green Massive Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Green Massive Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 11.81 in. (30 cm) Height: 41.33 in. (105 cm) One E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. Our lamps...
Metal
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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