1970s Napako "Bubble" Pendant Lamp, Czechoslovakia
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
This rare pendant lamp was produced in 1960s in Czechoslovakia by Napako in 1970s. Every plastic ball has 7.5cm in diameter. Very good original condition.
Plastic
1970s Napako "Bubble" Pendant Lamp, Czechoslovakia
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia, designed by Josef Hurka, manufactured by Napako in the 1970's. Made of metal, plastic. Repolished, cleaned. Fully functional, in original condition, few minor...
Plastic
1970s Napako "Bubble" Pendant Lamp, Czechoslovakia
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia, designed by Josef Hurka, manufactured by Napako in the 1970's. Made of metal, plastic. Repolished, cleaned. Fully functional, in original condition, few minor...
Plastic
$18,599 / item
Bubbles Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Bubbles Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 45 x W 117 x H 33 cm.
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
$15,763 / item
Bubbles II Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Bubbles II Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 59 x W 100 x H 30 cm.
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
Giant Bubble Glass Amber Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Giant bubble glass amber pendant lamp, 1960s Fully functional.
Metal
$928 / item
1950's Bubble Cluster Glass Pendant Lamps
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Bubble Cluster Glass Pendant Lamps 1950’s Bubble Cluster Glass Pendant Lamps.
Glass
$1,650 / item
Fleur Bubbles Pendant Lamp by MM Lampadari
Located in Geneve, CH
Fleur Bubbles Pendant Lamp by MM Lampadari Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 50 cm.
Metal, Silver
Helena Tynell for Limburg. “Bubble” pendant lamp, 1970s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Helena Tynell for Limburg “Bubble” Pendant, 1970s. Classic pendant lamp featuring the iconic bubble-glass shade made of clear rounded glass elements that create dynamic reflections ...
Metal
Peill & Putzler 1970s Large Bubble Ball Pendant Lamp
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Delft, NL
Peill & Putzler 1970s large Bubble ball pendant lamp A pendant lamp by Peill & Putzler, Germany 1970s.
Metal
Space Age Bubble Pendant Lamp, East Germany, 1970s
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Discover a stunning piece of design history with this unique bubble pendant lamp from the 1970s, hailing from Germany.
Plastic
Helena Tynell Bubble Pendant Lamp, Glashütte Limburg, 1959
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Andernach, DE
The design for this very lamp is around 1959. This is one of the very first bubble lamps Helena Tynell designed.
Art Glass
$2,350Sale Price|20% Off
Huge Sputnik Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful huge bubble glass pendant lamp with brass details inside the glass.
Brass
XL Helena Tynell glass bubble hanging lamp pendant , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
XL Helena Tynell glass bubble hanging lamp pendant , 1970s
Brass
XL Helena Tynell glass bubble hanging lamp pendant , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
XL Helena Tynell glass bubble hanging lamp pendant , 1970s Dimensions: 100cm Height , 29,5cm Width Condition: Good Period: 1970s Origin: Germany Material: Glass , plastic , metal
Glass
George Nelson Ball Bubble Pendant Lamp by Modernica, USA
By George Nelson
Located in San Carlos, CA
A canonical example of American mid-century modern lighting, this medium Ball Bubble Pendant was produced by Modernica of Los Angeles using the original Howard Miller tooling and spe...
Aluminum
XL Helena Tynell glass bubble hanging lamp pendant , 1970s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Delft, NL
XL Helena Tynell glass bubble hanging lamp pendant , 1970s
Brass
Several Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several bubble glass chandeliers or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. A design Classic, the hand blown glass gives a wonderful warm glow. The dimensio...
Blown Glass
RAAK Pendant Lamp with Five 'Bubble' Spheres in Glass
By RAAK
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RAAK Amsterdam, pendant with five 'Bubble' spheres, glass, chrome-plated metal, The Netherlands, 1960s A sophisticated composition of five hand-blown glass pendants is created by t...
Metal, Chrome
Bubble pendant lamp Foscarini Y2K style space age 90s
By Valerio Bottin, Karim Rashid, Foscarini
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Pendant lamp designed by Valerio Bottin around 2000. It is suitable for Y2K style pop interior. Also, Mid-century style and Space Age style. It was produced by Foscarini. It's mad...
Steel
Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
By Helena Tynell, Gaetano Sciolari, Doria Leuchten Germany, Glashütte Limburg, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful bubble glass pendant lamp by Helena Tynell for the Limburg glassworks.
Metal
Several Beautiful Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the six beautiful bubble glass chandeliers or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. A design Classic, the hand blown glass gives a wonderful warm glo...
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Chrome & Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid Century Modern Chrome & Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 13.77 in. (35 cm) Height adjustable: 23.62 in. (60) Four E14 sockets and one E27 socket.
Metal, Chrome
1960s Helena Tynell Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp for Limburg
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Helena Tynell Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp for Limburg. Executed in thick and heavy textured amber bubble glass with brass hardware and ceiling plate.
Brass
Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Doria Leuchten Germany, Glashütte Limburg, Gino Vistosi, Helena Tynell
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large bubble glass pendant lamp by Helena Tynell for the Limburg glassworks.
Metal
Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
By Helena Tynell, Gaetano Sciolari, Doria Leuchten Germany, Glashütte Limburg, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful bubble glass pendant lamp by Helena Tynell for the Limburg glassworks.
Metal
$1,168Sale Price|29% Off
Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Bubbles Glass Pendant Lamp, 1970s
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Suspension lamp in blown Murano glass with air bubbles, composed of two parts, underlying spiral and smooth upper part.
Brass
$1,202Sale Price|30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Bubbles Glass Pendant Lamp, 1970s
By Seguso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Superb suspension lamp in Murano glass, attributed to Seguso, technique of production of blown glass with air bubbles and spiral and reticello shape.
Brass
Pair of Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful pair of bubble glass pendant light designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg.
Brass
Large Limburg Bubble Glass & Chrome Globe Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning pendant light featuring a large, clear "melting" glass globe and chrome-plated hardware. Crafted in the 1970s by Limburg, Germany, this piece showcases a hand-blown globe ...
Metal
Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
One of her master works is this glass pendant lamp. It is fascinating with its rare glass bubbles.
Glass
Pair of Beautiful Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of beautiful bubble glass chandeliers or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. A design Classic, the hand blown amber glass gives a wonderful warm glow...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Beautiful Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
Two beautiful bubble glass chandeliers or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. A design Classic, the hand blown glass gives a wonderful warm glow. The dim...
Blown Glass
Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
One of her master works is this glass pendant lamp. It is fascinating with its rare glass bubbles.
Brass
Original glass bubble pendant lamp from the 1960s Manufactured by Limburg
By Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in München, DE
Original glass bubble pendant lamp from the 1960s. Manufactured by Limburg.
Brass
Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
One of her master works is this glass pendant lamp. It is fascinating with its rare glass bubbles.
Brass
Carlo Nason LS 178 Pendant Lamp in Bubble Crystal, Italy 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Hellouw, NL
His collaborations with Mazzega, a prominent Italian glass manufacturer known for fusing artistry with functionality, have led to timeless lighting pieces. Design The LS 178 pendant...
Crystal
Midcentury Iron and Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp by Glashütte Limburg made in the 1960s in Germany.
Iron
$720Sale Price / item|20% Off
Iridescent Bubble Glass Swag Lamp
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a plug-in swag lamp. It has a beautiful iridescent bubble glass. The lamp chains are brass. 2 lamps available.
Brass
$383Sale Price / item|61% Off
One of Five Bubble Glass Chrome Pendant Lamps by Staff, 1960
By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful bubble glass pendants by Staff, Germany (five identical pieces available) featuring chromed hardware and black cordwire. The glass has got a very subtle smoke effect, the c...
Brass, Chrome
Large Peil & Putzler Bubble Glass and Chrome Globe Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Space Age pendant light with an extra large glass globe and chrome-plated hardware.
Metal
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Bubble Pendant Lamps or Hanging Lights Germany 1970s
Located in München, BY
Rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 'Bubble' pendant lamps or hanging lights. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1970s.
Metal, Chrome
Lovely Mid Century Modern Brass & Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid Century Modern Brass & Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Rupert Nikoll, 1960s Austria / Wien Dimensions Width: 7.87 in. (20 cm) Height adjustable: 19.68 - 41.33 in. (50 - 150 ...
Metal
"Sfera" Lamp - Bollicine Glass - Afra & Tobia Scarpa - Flos - Italy 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Italian bubble glass pendant lamp by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos, dating to the 1960s.
Aluminum
Pair Elegant Mid-Century Modern Copper and Glass Bubbles Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair elegant Mid-Century Modern copper pendant lamps or hanging lights. Designed and manufactured in the 1960s, Germany. Dimensions: Dm 6.7 in. x H 20.5 in. Dm 17 cm x H 52 cm adjus...
Metal, Copper
Helena Tynell bubble hanging lamp , 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Helena Tynell bubble hanging lamp , 1970s Dimensions: 22cm Diameter, 55cm Height Condition: Good Material: Metal , glas Color: Gold
Brass
1 of the 3 beautiful Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 beautiful bubble glass chandeliers or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. A design Classic, the hand blown glass gives a wonderful warm glow. ...
Blown Glass
Space Age Pendant Lamp Murano Glass With Inner Bubbles Metal Chrome Italy 70s
By Space Age Products
Located in Palermo, IT
Futuristic "Space Age" pendant lamp. Made in Italy, circa 1970s. Made from a large diffuser in Murano bubble glass.
Metal, Chrome
Gino Sarfatti SP/ 16 For Arteluce Unique Brass Bubble Pendant Lamp, 1950, Italy
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce, Archimede Seguso
Located in The Hague, NL
Model number: SP/ 16. This special pendant lamp, has five heavy massive bubble glass, made by Archimede Seguso, original holder made of brass, five glass balls in perfect condition ...
Brass
"Bilobo" Suspension Lamp in Bollicine Glass - Afra & Tobia Scarpa - Flos - 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Tag: #Bilobo #AfraTobiaScarpa #Flos #LampadaSospensione #VetroBollicine #MidCentury #ItalianDesign #LampVintage #Lighting #ItalianLamp #DesignIcon Italian bubble glass pendant lamp ...
Murano Glass
1 of 3 Limburg Glashütte Iron & Bubble Glass Vintage Pendant Lamps, circa 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Pair of Limburg Glashutte vintage Mid-Century Modern minimal, geometric and bell shaped pendant ceiling lamp or light fixtures made in Germany, circa 1965. Featuring thick heavy mout...
Brass
1. of 2 Mid Century Modern Brass & Bubble Opal Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s Austria
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid Century Modern Brass & Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Rupert Nikoll, 1960s Austria / Wien Dimensions Width: 9.44 in. (24 cm) Height: 22.04 in. (56 cm) Depth: 5.51 in. (14 c...
Brass
Rare German Hanging Lamp, Bubble Design, 1970s
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare and attractive bubble hanging lamp. Made of plastic with a pearlescent shimmer. With silver rim on the side and chrome cover on the socket. Produces a lot of atmosph...
Chrome
1 of 6 Copper & Amber Glass Bubble Pendant Lamp in Nanny Still style, 1960s
By Nanny Still
Located in Aachen, NRW
This lamp is unique in its execution & patina. Yellow golden glass is being blown into a copper sphere, creating bubbles. In the style of designer Nanny Still made during the 1960'...
Copper
70s Lamp Hanging Lamp Ball Lamp Bubble Brass Glass Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s lamp hanging lamp ball lamp bubble brass glass space age design Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: Diameter = ...
Brass
Set of Helena Tyrell bubble hanging lamp , 1970s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Delft, NL
Set of Helena Tyrell bubble hanging lamp , 1970s Dimensions: 70 cm Height , 20 cm Diameter Condition: Good Period: 1970s Material: Glass , metal , plastic
Metal
Mid-century Helena Tynell large bubble hanging lamp , 1970s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century Helena Tynell large bubble hanging lamp , 1970s
Brass
Set of Three Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Frisco, TX
A set of three bubble glass chrome pendant each fixture requires one European E14 candelabra bulb, each bulb up to 40 watts.
Metal, Chrome
Set of Three Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Frisco, TX
A set of three bubble glass chrome pendant each fixture requires one European E14 candelabra bulb, each bulb up to 40 watts.
Metal, Chrome
Bubble Glass Cascade Pendant Lamp by Staff (1960s)
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Mid-century cascade pendant by Staff, Germany, crafted in the 1960s. Featuring multiple textured bubble-glass shades suspended in a cascading formation. In very good vintage conditio...
Metal
Unavailable
H 27.56 in Dm 27.56 in
Bubble Beeswax Bolumar Pendant Lamp Ceiling Lamp Chandelier Organic Beeswaxed
Located in Madrid, ES
Beeswax is a pendant light sculpture by Pablo Bolumar. Made of beeswaxed canvas, the lampshade generates a warm textured light, accentuating the pleats and wrinkles of the making. Th...
Aluminum
Celuloide bubble lamps.
Located in D.F., MX
Celuloide bubble lamps.
Unavailable
H 13.78 in Dm 8.67 in
Late 19th Antique Art Nouveau Pendant Lamp with Geometric Bubble Glass
Located in Valencia, Valencia
Late 19th antique Art Nouveau pendant lamp with geometric bubble glass and original chains with beautiful light copper color patina in good antique condition.
Brass
Iron and Air Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Frisco, TX
From the 1960s produced by Germany's famous Glashütte Limburg a pendant lamp made of air bubble glass and adorned with square black stripes.
Brass
Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp from Doria Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Berlin, DE
This hemispherical glass ceiling lamp was produced by the German manufacturer Doria in the 1970s. The thick-walled glass dome features numerous air pockets, which reflect a dotted s...
Metal
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
Italian Bubble Ceiling Lamp in Brass & Opal 50s Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in St-Brais, JU
Lager Italian bubble lamp in Stilnovo style, 1950s. Hand made in Italy with opalglass and brass in a vintage look.
Brass
Unavailable
H 160 in Dm 45 in
Mid-Century German Extra Large Cascade Bubble Tulip Lamp from Doria Model 4309
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Basel, CH
This large Cascade lamp, model 4309, was manufactured by Doria in Germany. It is suitable especially for high ceilings and lounge areas. The eight large glass bubbles create a specta...
Metal
Original Vintage George Nelson Cylinder Bubble Pendant Lamp Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Troy, MI
A rare cylinder form bubble lamp pendant designed by William Renwick of George Nelson & Associates for Howard Miller circa 1950s Steel wire grid frame coated in the bubble lamp sign...
Wire
Monumental George Nelson Bubble Pendant Lamp
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
The largest bubble lamp Howard Miller ever produced. Measures: 25 inches in diameter. Not in current production! Designed by George Nelson, very early production, retains original Ho...
Metal
Pair of Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of pendants in bubble glass with chrome hardware by Light Craft of California, American 1970's ***Dimensions do not include that chains since you can adjust them***
Huge Sputnik Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful huge bubble glass pendant lamp with brass details inside the glass. 4 x E27
Brass
Mid Century Bubble Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Mission Carmel pendant bubble light. Lamps of this nature where hand made exclusively for the Mission in the early and middle 20th century, sold to raise money for the Mission.
Metal
Scandinavian Red Bubble Glass Caged Pendant Lamp, 1970's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This remarkable Scandinavian pendant lamp is a modern version of the bubble lamps by the Finnish designer Helen Tynell.
Metal
George Nelson for Howard Miller Bell Pendant Bubble Lamp
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Culver City, CA
Designed in the 1950s this is one of the rarer George Nelson bubble lamp forms, the bell. This bell shaped pendant still retains its original Howard Miller labels, original patinated...
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Ball Pendant Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Ball Pendant Bubble Lamp This mid century modern George Nelson Bubble Lamp will add a touch of softness and luminosity to you interior.
Metal
George Nelson Bubble Lamp
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original H-725 bubble lamp (now referred to as “Ball Pendant” variant) designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller in 1947.
Steel
George Nelson Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Howard Miller bubble lamp by George Nelson. This iconic lamp is composed of a steel wire frame covered in a textured paper shade. This original 1960s example is in very good ...
1960s Helena Tynell Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp for Limburg
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Helena Tynell model amber bubble glass pendant lamp for Limburg. Executed in thick and heavy textured amber bubble glass and metal brass mount with thick black cloth cord a cus...
Brass
Bubble glass pendant lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
By Helena Tynell
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and very large bubble glass pendant lamp by Helena Tynell for the Limburg glassworks.
Metal
Vintage Murano Bubble Gum Pink Swirl Glass Sphere Pendant Lamp
Located in København, DK
Large vintage Murano Vetri ceiling lamp in bubble gum pink pink glass. The glass is hand-blown in an oval shape with a beautiful swirl pattern. Handmade in Italy, 1970s, and has bras...
Murano Glass
Giant Bubble Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1970s
By Helena Tynell, Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Pendant lamp without bulbs. 40cm height (brass bar included) + 120cm supply line. Good condition with minor signs of use and natural patina.
Brass
Sold
H 11.03 in Dm 7.88 in
Helena Tynell Glass Pendant Bubble Lamp for Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Berlin, DE
Helena Tynell glass pendant bubble lamp for Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1960s Light amber and brass 1xE27 / model A Bulb.
Brass
Vintage 70s Murano Pendant Ceiling Lamp White Bubble Glass Italian Brass
Located in København, DK
Vintage Murano pendant ceiling lamp with brass suspension. Mouth-blown in white opal glass with a pattern of bubbles.
Murano Glass
Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Hagenbach, DE
One of her master works is this amber glass pendant lamp. It is fascinating with its rare glass bubbles.
Brass
Bubble Amber Ceiling Lamp Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1968
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Late 1960s amber bubble ceiling lamp designed in 1968 by Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gatenbrink for Glashuttenwerke Limburg, Germany. The lampshade is made of glass with an amber t...
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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