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Midcentury Multicolored 3 Globe Hanging Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fun fifties hanging fixture . Each globe, 9" tall x 9" diameter. Overall height from ceiling to bottom of globe 22" . Measures about 20" wide x 20" deep .
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern NOS Wood and Smoked Glass Globe Pendant Light Black Chain
By Hamilton Cosco
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern NOS (new old stock) slightly Brutalist or rustic black, wood, and smoked glass globe pendant light with black chain and canopy.
Metal
$427 / item
Antique Church Opaline Globe Pendant Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Opaline Pendant Light Globe – G An antique opaline glass pendant salvaged from an office in former Czechoslovakia. The shade is a classic globe shape, the glass provides a s...
Steel
Globe Hanging Pendant Lamp Lighting Fixture in Acrylic
Located in New York, NY
A globe hanging light fixture with acrylic shade in the midcentury style. New production and available in quantity. See our other listing for this style with a glass shade. Originall...
Metal
1 of 3 Large Vintage 1970s Bell Shaped Smoked Glass & Brass Globe Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a set of three refurbished large vintage mid-century modern hanging bubble glass pendant lights / lanterns by Glashütte Limburg. Made in the late 1960s throughout to the late ...
Brass
Chandelier of 3 Glass and Brass 'Maxi Globe' Pendant Lamps by RAAK, 1960's
By RAAK
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The "Maxi globe" pendant lamp was designed by RAAK Amsterdam in the 1960's. It is made of slightly smoked glass and brass in a beautiful shape of a large light bulb. This 'Compositio...
Brass
$1,430Sale Price|35% Off
Three Arm Solid Pine Chandelier with Glass Globes, Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish lighting manufacturer, Luxus gave form to some of the now iconic models that define the “Swedish mid-century style”. This solid pine wood, three-light chandelier was create...
Pine, Plastic, Blown Glass
Vintage Style Glass Globe Hanging Lamp Lighting Fixture 36 INCH
By Metropolis Modern
Located in New York, NY
A globe hanging light fixture in the mid-century style. New production.
Measures 36 inches in diameter (available in range of sizes).
Originally designe...
Mid Century Mixed Metal and Crackle Glass Hanging Light
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual brass and copper light with original hand-blown crackle glass globes. Newly rewired in the USA with all UL approved parts and 3 Edison sockets. Would be great for a small i...
Brass, Copper
1960s Torino Modern Hanging Lamp Chrome Pendant by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pendant Modern Chrome Plated Lamp 3 Dangling Chrome Globes Pendant Hanging Light 1960s Each sphere is 7 in diameter. Attributed to Lightolier. Chandelier is in Italian Torino style. ...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Smoke Panel Tiered Swag Pendant Lamp
Located in New Windsor, NY
Smokey gray paneled hanging pendant lamp, circa 1960-1970. The wire frame supports multiple 3" x 6" plastic panels and an interior glass globe. Approximately 4 feet of black metal ch...
Metal
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H 14.18 in Dm 14.57 in
RAAK Pendant Lights by Frank Ligtelijn, Smoked Glass Globes Chrome, 1970, 1 of 3
By Frank Ligtelijn, RAAK, Peill & Putzler
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three pendant lights or hanging lamps designed by Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK Amsterdam, Netherlands, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960 or ealry 1970s). Each ligh...
Aluminum, Chrome
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H 31 in W 25 in D 25 in
Lightcraft of California Chandelier with 3 Cascading Smoke Glass Orb Globes
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Lightcraft of California Mid-Century Modern black and brass chandelier or ceiling light with 3 cascading smoke glass orb shaped globes of various sizes. It is in fabulous ...
Metal, Brass
RAAK Raindrop Globes Chandelier, Holland, 1975
By RAAK
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Huge raindrops chandelier designed and manufactured by RAAK Amsterdam, Holland, 1975. This chandelier has 3 different sizes of raindrop globes hanging on a large white metal ceiling ...
Metal
Contemporary Parker Pendant Light by Jonathan Adler for Robert Abbey Lighting
By Jonathan Adler, Robert Abbey
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Late 20th to Early 21st Century Contemporary Transitional style Parker Pendant Light by Jonathan Adler for Robert Abbey Lighting Inc. composed of a frosted milk glass globe,...
Chrome, Nickel
Vico Magistretti Clinio wall lamps Artemide Italy 1967
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stylish large-sized 'Clinio' wall lamps designed by Vico Magistretti and manufactured by Artemide in Italy in 1967. These lamps are part of a big family of lighting that began with t...
Nickel
Vintage Style Acrylic Globe Hanging Pendant Light Fixture
By Metropolis Modern
Located in New York, NY
An acrylic globe hanging light fixture in the midcentury style. Originally designed and made by Lightolier, these lamps were a signature light fixture in early Eichler residences. F...
Metal
Vintage Style Glass Globe Hanging Pendant Lamp Lighting Fixture
By Metropolis Modern
Located in New York, NY
A glass globe hanging light fixture in the midcentury style (Ref: V090718). Originally designed and made by Lightolier, these lamps were a signature light fixture in early Eichler re...
Metal
Danish Modern Glass Globe Hanging Lamp from Vitrika, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This pendant light was designed and manufactured by Danish design trio Vitrika in the 1960s. The name Vitrika, or Vi-Tri-Ka means 'The three of us can do it'. The lamp features a pin...
Glass
Vintage Italian Modern Globe hanging Lamp in White Glass & Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small stylish hanging light featuring a diablo-shaped brass top and a spherical globe in white opal glass. It was manufactured in Italy during the 1960s. Measurements: H: 20 cm, Diam...
Brass
Custom made listing for K / Set of Three Rattan Pendants
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of three Rattan Pendant Lamps or Hanging Lights. The set is comprised by: 1. Italian Modernist Wicker Wire and Rattan Globe Pendant or Hanging Light, 1950s Overall measures: 33 ...
Wire
3 Light Hanging Fixture by Luigi Caccia-Dominioni for Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in New York, NY
Three frosted Murano glass globes hanging from painted iron chains. Aluminum & iron mounts. Great scale & presence with an elegant industrial spirit.
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H 47.25 in Dm 13.78 in
1970s German Triple Crackle Glass Globe Doria Leuchten Cascading Hanging Light
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in London, England
A triple globe crackled iced-glass suspended hanging light made in the 1970s by Doria Leuchten in Germany. The three equally sized cascading globe shades hang at different heights fr...
Metal, Brass, Chrome, Wire
$5,614 / set
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Set of Four Mid Century Glossy Mint Green Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974
By Ostergaard Steen
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 1970s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østerg...
Plastic
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$1,360 / 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
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
'Grande Mania' Sconce by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Grande Mania Sconce by Vico Magistretti for Artemide. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. Minimal half layered half sphere sconce made from delicate opaline glass....
Brass, Aluminum
$1,711 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$3,743 / item
H 26.5 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Arteluce, Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$4,678 / item
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
Murano Oval Pink Art Glass and Brass Mid-Century Console / Wall Mirror, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Stunning mirror in blazing pink color Murano glass, Venice. A mirror that alone will furnish your home environment. The mirror has a rear structure in wood, on which four Murano pin...
Brass
$7,556 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$7,816 / set
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Trapezi 5 Sculptural Statement Chandelier by Silvio Mondino Studio, Brass-Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...
Brass
Large Art Déco Pendant Light With Opaline Glass, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large Bauhaus spherical lamp made of opal glass with a metal suspension and a very long pendulum rod. The lamp dates from the first half of the 20th century (1920-1940) and is in goo...
Metal, Brass
$3,029 / item
H 29.53 in Dm 29.53 in
Simplicissimus Murano Chandelier 6 arms Blush Pink Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Blush Pink artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research...
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Lantern Pendant Small
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The LANTERN PENDANT SMALL brings sculptural elegance and quiet drama to any space. Crafted in the U.S. and wrapped in luminous 100% Dupioni Raw Silk, it radiates a warm, ambient glow...
Silk
Bertu Storage, Carsen Modern Storage Cabinet, Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Carsen Cabinet in Maple is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each unit is handmade with solid maple (or wood of your choice) and finished with a beautiful com...
Maple
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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