$3,250Sale Price|53% Off
Monumental French Victorian Gilt Bronze Frosted Globe Chandelier Fixture Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
Monumental French Victorian gilt bronze frosted globe chandelier fixture lantern.
Bronze
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
Victorian Style Long Globe Milk Glass Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
The shape of this hand blown milk glass shade has a character all its own. These were produced in limited quantities using wood molds and old world techniques. The end result is an 1...
Glass
$551Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Antique Crown Pendant Light with Cracked Glass Globe, 1920
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Crown Pendant Light with Cracked Glass Teardrop Globe (Stamped) This stunning Victorian-era pendant features a crown gallery, beautifully stamped and adorned with acanthus l...
Brass
Unavailable
H 43.31 in W 41.34 in D 28.35 in
French Bronze Empire Style Chandelier with a Globe of Victorian Cut-Glass
Located in Oldebroek, NL
French bronze Empire style chandelier with beautiful globe from Victorian cut-glass.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 48.43 in W 51.97 in D 19.69 in
Large Empire Style Bronze-Gilt Chandelier, Globe of Victorian Glass, Nine-Light
Located in Oldebroek, NL
Large Empire Style bronze chandelier with two large lanterns with beveled glass, Beautiful ornaments like guirlandes and a globe from Victorian cut-glass with a diameter from 35 cm. ...
Bronze
Antique Gas Chandelier Six-Arm w antique globes
By Starr & Fellows Ny
Located in Long Island, NY
An American gilt brass Rococo Revival Gas chandelier, originally made for gas and now electrified with six authentic period frosted and etched globes, attributed to New York manufact...
Brass
Victorian Crystal and Globe Four-Arm Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
A Victorian crystal and globe four-arm chandelier. Long hanging crystal prisms and etched glass globes hi light this late 19th century Victorian chandelier.
Sold
H 43.31 in Dm 28.35 in
Victorian Chandelier with Porcelain Flowers, Gilt Bronze & Amber Glass Globes
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous antique pair circa 1920 French Victorian floral encrusted porcelain five-light bulbs chandelier/bronze and opaline amber glass shades Porcelain/opaline amber cased glass/chi...
Brass, Bronze
Victorian Style Antique Flame Globe Hallway Pendant, Bronze & Glass
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Large Flame Globe Hallway Pendant This remarkable and rare flame globe pendant boasts an impressive size and is supported by an exquisite bronze gallery. Its unique and unus...
Copper
Decorative Etched Globe Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
We didn't need to do a thing to this lamp. The condition is perfect… the glass, metal finish and patina are all original. It's also a good size with an 8 inch diameter and overall le...
Antiqued Barbershop Globe Pendant Lights
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Barbershop Smoked Glass Globe Hanging Pendant Lamp with Newly Distressed/Antiqued Brass Fitter, Socket, Pull Chain (optional.) Globe Opening allows for 2.8 Inch Diameter Bulb and Bul...
Brass, Copper
Huge London Westminster, Street Globe Pendant Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Huge London Westminster, street globe pendant lantern, circa 1980. Reclaimed and adapted in collaboration with our Artisan Blacksmith into a centre piece lighting pendant. A h...
Brass
1920 Unique Brick Pattern Milk Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in Surrey, BC
Very unique pendant light (single) on brass chain with Art Nouveau style fitter. Light is rewired tested and CSA approved. Ready to go. This is a beauty.
Brass
1800s Welsbach Gas Lamp with 8 inch Frosted Cut to Clear Globe
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice, simple and elegant early gas pendent. It has been wired to now take a standard E12 bulb retaining the original look. The 8 inch frosted globe is hand cut to clear wit...
Brass
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H 14 in W 17 in D 17 in
1910s Original Brass Four-Light Dental Pendant Light with Clear Holophane Globes
Located in New York, NY
1910s original brass four-light dental pendant light with clear Holophane globes. This item can be viewed at our Madison Avenue NYC location.
Brass
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H 16 in W 12 in D 12 in
Rare set of 3 Holophane Glass Globe Pendant Lamps with brass fittings circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Rare set of 3 holophane glass globe pendant lamps with brass fittings c.1920 We are proud to offer 3 identical original brass and Holophane glass globe pendant lights. All stamped...
Blown Glass
Handsome Kitchler Brass and White Opaque Glass Chandelier with 5 White Globes
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome brass chandelier by Kitchler lighting having 5 arm globes; Center globe has bulb as well.
Brass
Pair of Frosted Cut Glass Globe Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
These heavy glass globes look early and may have been gas at one time. The glass is at least .25 inches thick and deep cut in the style of fine crystal. Everything uncut is frosted g...
Cut Glass
Painted Schoolhouse Globe Pendant Light Done Antique Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
1960s white milk glass schoolhouse globe with amber colored decorative accents. Accents reminiscent of Victorian styling. Comes with new hardware done in an antique brass finish. Cle...
Brass
Matching Pair of 1800s Apothecary Show Globes Newly Wired
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an impressive matching pair of early show globes. It's thick 9.5 inch diameter egg shape glass and ornate hardware make this a real Stand out. It comes complete with the orig...
1940s Wrought Iron Pendant Light with Amber Glass Globe, Schoolhouse Style
Located in New York, NY
White 1940s schoolhouse globe with decorative amber pattern and a black and copper finished Victorian style wrought iron fitter. Small quantity available at time of posting. Please i...
Wrought Iron
$2,080
H 15.75 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Antique Vintage Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful set of satin opaline ceiling pendants with original galleries, England circa 1910. - Sourced from a beautiful chapel in Cornwall, a county on England’s rugged southwest...
Copper
12 Inch Diameter Prismatic Globe Pendants
Located in Peekskill, NY
These prismatic globes have an impressive one foot diameter. Iney have the look and feel of an early French street light but in a more manageable size. We have a small collection of ...
Glass
Collection of Classic Octagon Closed Bell Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are nice classic pendents. The shape is a closed bell in an octagon. The look is elegant and up scale. Its milk glass with a unique egg shell finish. It still uses the original...
Milk Glass
$1,381 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Amazing Mid Century Modern Brass & Parchment Pendant Lamp Germany 1960s
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern parchment paper and wrought brass pendant lamp or hanging light. Manufactured probably in Germany, 1960s. Executed i...
Brass
Three Shade Vaseline Glass Teardrop Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a small collection of these Vaseline glass triple sconces. The brass has been cleaned and refinished and they are newly wired. The glass is all hand blown tipped vaseline. Th...
Brass
Webbed Hexagon Prismatic Sconce
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. The Hexagon design, horizontal prisms and vertical bordering glass give this l...
Glass
Closed Dome Prismatic Pendent
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. This is a 9 inch diameter dome prismatic. What make this one unique is the bra...
Glass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$5,837 / item
H 14.57 in Dm 10.63 in
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstaette Silk & Brass Moldauer Pende, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
For the residence of the Banker Dr Dietrich Moldauer material: Patinated brass, silk, all other colors are possible. Literature: Sekler, Josef Hoffmann – Das architektonische Werk, S...
Brass
$405
H 27.56 in Dm 10.63 in
Vintage Chandelier or Lantern Gilt Brass and Textured Glass Suspended Lighting
Located in Bastogne, BE
Absolutely amazing vintage textured glass and gilded brass ceiling chandelier or lantern. Beautifully detailed, vintage hanging lamp, lantern. The textured glass plafond is set ...
Brass
Paper Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paper Table Lamp is a delicate lamp made of fibres from mulberry bark, which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its charac...
Papercord
BERG Side Table by John Pawson for Wonderglass
By John Pawson, WonderGlass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The character of the Berg table is inseparable from its materiality. Every detail of the design derives from the mesmerising visual and tactile qualities of cast glass and from the...
Glass
Pair Of Art Nouveau Sconces In The Taste of WAS Benson
By Was Benson
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of art nouveau wall lights circa 1900. In the style of Was Benson, in copper and brass. Floral tulip in opalescent glass. In perfect condition, electrified. Width: 12,5 cm Hei...
Brass, Copper
$3,817Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.98 in W 66.93 in D 21.26 in
Art Deco Walnut Root Goatskin and Brass Italian Sideboard, 1940
Located in Roma, Lazio
Beautiful bar cabinet in characteristic Italian style by Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi and Osvaldo Borsani. This bar cabinet has a very luxurious look, due to the use of uncommon mater...
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.
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Enriching rooms with layers of visual interest is key to the New York– and Toronto-based decorator’s signature style.