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Murano Glass Chandelier, Hand-Blown Sea-Glass Green, Art Deco Style
Murano Glass Chandelier, Hand-Blown Sea-Glass Green, Art Deco Style

Murano Glass Chandelier, Hand-Blown Sea-Glass Green, Art Deco Style

Located in Austin, TX

Murano glass chandelier with elements of hand-blown glass in a sea-glass green color.

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Sea Horse Chandelier, Circa 1900
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Sea Horse Chandelier, Circa 1900

Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Sea Horse Chandelier, Circa 1900

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Mortsel, BE

Presenting a one-of-a-kind Murano glass chandelier, boasting six arms and adorned with exquisite Murano glass seahorses, evoking the unmistakable craftsmanship of Barovier&Toso. Sta...

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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Murano Midcentury Sea Water Color Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 1970
Murano Midcentury Sea Water Color Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 1970

Murano Midcentury Sea Water Color Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 1970

Located in Roma, Lazio

Stunning seawater blue Murano glass chandelier, exalting the asymmetrical shape of its polyhedron and also exalting the design of the chandelier, with this star attached to the ceili...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Unique Arts & Crafts Embossed Copper Chandelier w Sea Shore Theme & Glass Shades
Unique Arts & Crafts Embossed Copper Chandelier w Sea Shore Theme & Glass Shades

Unique Arts & Crafts Embossed Copper Chandelier w Sea Shore Theme & Glass Shades

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning, sizeable and highly decorative Arts & Crafts light fixture. This gorgeous, six-light chandelier is another one of our recent great finds. Inspired by the beauty of nature ...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Elegant ceiling Lamp Glass available in Sea Blue - Transparent - Amethyst
Elegant ceiling Lamp Glass available in Sea Blue - Transparent - Amethyst

Elegant ceiling Lamp Glass available in Sea Blue - Transparent - Amethyst

By sicis

Located in London, GB

The Giunco lamp embodies grace with its subtle and refined line. With a transparent and coloured blown glass diffuser interspersed with metal elements with precious finishes, this...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Elegant ceiling Lamp Glass available in Sea Blue - Transparent - Amethyst
Elegant ceiling Lamp Glass available in Sea Blue - Transparent - Amethyst

Elegant ceiling Lamp Glass available in Sea Blue - Transparent - Amethyst

By sicis

Located in London, GB

The Giunco lamp embodies grace with its subtle and refined line. With a transparent and coloured blown glass diffuser interspersed with metal elements with precious finishes, this ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Arts & Crafts Pendant Light of Mouth Blown Sea Blue Glass in Wrought Iron Frame
Arts & Crafts Pendant Light of Mouth Blown Sea Blue Glass in Wrought Iron Frame

Arts & Crafts Pendant Light of Mouth Blown Sea Blue Glass in Wrought Iron Frame

Located in Lisse, NL

Original and beautiful organic shape, colorful and great condition Murano pendant light. This Arts & Crafts era Murano pendant is completely original and in excellent condition. The...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

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Art Deco Sea Urchin Design Glass Chandelier by Noverdy
Art Deco Sea Urchin Design Glass Chandelier by Noverdy

Art Deco Sea Urchin Design Glass Chandelier by Noverdy

By Jean Noverdy

Located in Fairfax, VA

Art deco chandelier created in France in 1930's by Noverdy. Three-light nickel on brass chain and canopy. Professionally rewired and ready for installation.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

"Sea Flowers" Art Glass Light Installation by Edith Baranska
"Sea Flowers" Art Glass Light Installation by Edith Baranska

"Sea Flowers" Art Glass Light Installation by Edith Baranska

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H 118.12 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in

"Sea Flowers" Art Glass Light Installation by Edith Baranska

By Edyta Baranska

Located in Sopot, Pomorskie

For many years, the artist has been famous for her huge lighting installations designed for the most prestigious hotels in the world, including: Hilton. Marriott, Sheraton, Accor and...

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2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Sea Murano Blue Chandelier, 1970s
Italian Sea Murano Blue Chandelier, 1970s

Italian Sea Murano Blue Chandelier, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning Murano chandelier with blue grained glass. The chandelier mounts 5 light points with e14 socket, three light points go upwards, two downwards, this gives the chandelier a s...

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Vintage 1980s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Murano Glass Deep Sea Blue Pendants
Murano Glass Deep Sea Blue Pendants

Murano Glass Deep Sea Blue Pendants

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of Murano glass pendants in the style of Ettore Sottsass. This pair each includes elements of deep sea blue and gold hand-blown glass on a brass structure. The striking color an...

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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Sea Urchin Glass Pendant
Italian Sea Urchin Glass Pendant

Italian Sea Urchin Glass Pendant

Located in Hanover, MA

Molded glass pendant light fixture in the form of a sea urchin suspended by tubular steel rod and chrome canopy.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Italian Sea Blue Glass Pendant, 1960s
Italian Sea Blue Glass Pendant, 1960s

Italian Sea Blue Glass Pendant, 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning navy blue glass pendant. Period: 1970. Light measures 100 centimeters with chain, 30 centimeters without chain, diameter measures 33 centimeters, chain can be shortene...

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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Venetian Murano Glass 1940s Sea Foam Light
Venetian Murano Glass 1940s Sea Foam Light

Venetian Murano Glass 1940s Sea Foam Light

Located in New York, NY

An original 1940s Murano blown glass flush or hanging pendant with leaves of clear to sea grass green. Six light sources. Complimentary ceiling pole and canopy if needed to extend th...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950s Mategot Style Sea Foam Green "Lantern" Pendant with Milk Glass Shade
1950s Mategot Style Sea Foam Green "Lantern" Pendant with Milk Glass Shade

1950s Mategot Style Sea Foam Green "Lantern" Pendant with Milk Glass Shade

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1950s sea foam green enameled "Lantern" pendant with milk glass shade and brass accents. Matching canopy included. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Italian Chandelier with Blue Drops
Italian Chandelier with Blue Drops

Italian Chandelier with Blue Drops

Located in Seattle, WA

Very pretty six-arm glass chandelier with sea blue glass drops.

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Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

Six-Light Silvered Sea Glass Crystal Chandelier
Six-Light Silvered Sea Glass Crystal Chandelier

Six-Light Silvered Sea Glass Crystal Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Six-light beaded sea glass and crystals are strung together to create this custom chandelier.

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Signed Original Ulla Darni "Under Sea Garden" Chandelier
Signed Original Ulla Darni "Under Sea Garden" Chandelier

Signed Original Ulla Darni "Under Sea Garden" Chandelier

By Ulla Darni

Located in North Bergen, NJ

This beautiful original signed Ulla Darni 30 inch "Under Sea Garden" chandelier is reverse painted on glass with hand forged iron work.

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Early 2000s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Sea Green Murano Glass Chandelier
Sea Green Murano Glass Chandelier

Sea Green Murano Glass Chandelier

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H 27 in W 30 in D 30 in

Sea Green Murano Glass Chandelier

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid-Century Modern style six-arm chandelier in a vibrant sea green Murano glass with Chrome fittings, circa 1970s .

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Sea Foam Green Murano Glass Chandelier
Sea Foam Green Murano Glass Chandelier

Sea Foam Green Murano Glass Chandelier

Located in Mt. Kisco, NY

A Luminescent Blue Green Hand Blown Glass Chandelier with 6 Arms

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Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

French Art Deco Chandelier with sea shell glass shades
French Art Deco Chandelier with sea shell glass shades

French Art Deco Chandelier with sea shell glass shades

Located in Fairfax, VA

An elegant art deco chandelier with sea shell glass shades and beautiful nickel on bronze body.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Art Deco Sea Urchin Design Glass Chandelier by Sabino
Art Deco Sea Urchin Design Glass Chandelier by Sabino

Art Deco Sea Urchin Design Glass Chandelier by Sabino

By Marius-Ernest Sabino

Located in Fairfax, VA

A fabulous petite Art Deco chandelier in satin glass with clear high light suspended with nickel hardware. Six-light 60watt max each.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Art Deco Sea Urchin Design Glass Chandelier by Sabino
Art Deco Sea Urchin Design Glass Chandelier by Sabino

Art Deco Sea Urchin Design Glass Chandelier by Sabino

By Marius-Ernest Sabino

Located in Fairfax, VA

A fabulous petite Art Deco chandelier in satin glass with clear high light suspended with nickel hardware. Six light 60watt max each.    

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Art Deco Sea Urchin Design Glass Chandelier by Sabino
Art Deco Sea Urchin Design Glass Chandelier by Sabino

Art Deco Sea Urchin Design Glass Chandelier by Sabino

By Marius-Ernest Sabino

Located in Fairfax, VA

A fabulous petite Art Deco chandelier in clear satin glass with clear high light suspended with nickel hardware. Three-light 100watt max each.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Deco Sea Urchin Design Glass Chandelier by Sabino
Art Deco Sea Urchin Design Glass Chandelier by Sabino

Art Deco Sea Urchin Design Glass Chandelier by Sabino

By Marius-Ernest Sabino

Located in Fairfax, VA

Art Deco chandelier created by French artist Marius Ernest Sabino. Six-light nickel on bronze chain and canopy.  

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Sea Foam Green Murano chandelier, circa 1940
Sea Foam Green Murano chandelier, circa 1940

Sea Foam Green Murano chandelier, circa 1940

Located in Dallas, TX

Sea Foam Green Murano chandelier, circa 1940

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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

French Art Deco Chandelier Muller Frères Luneville, Sea Horse
French Art Deco Chandelier Muller Frères Luneville, Sea Horse

French Art Deco Chandelier Muller Frères Luneville, Sea Horse

By Muller Frères

Located in Fairfax, VA

French Art Deco clear frost glass with nickel on bronze chandelier by Muller Frères Luneville. Six-light 60 watt max each.  

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Petit Sabin Style Sea Urchin design Art Deco Pendant Chandelier
Petit Sabin Style Sea Urchin design Art Deco Pendant Chandelier

Petit Sabin Style Sea Urchin design Art Deco Pendant Chandelier

By Marius-Ernest Sabino

Located in Fairfax, VA

Cleat frost glass petit art deco chandelier with nickel on brass chain and hardware. Professionally rewired and ready for installation.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

René Lalique,  Sea Shell design Chandeliers
René Lalique,  Sea Shell design Chandeliers

René Lalique, Sea Shell design Chandeliers

By Lalique

Located in Fairfax, VA

1920s sea shell Design four light Rene Lalique chandeliers.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

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Located in Fairfax, VA

Exquisite Art Deco Chandelier by Muller LU91363948033 Exquisite chandelier with five peach color glass inserts and stylized sea coral and shell relief.

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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

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By Bloom Home Inc

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Sea Glass Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sea glass chandelier you’re looking for. Each sea glass chandelier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and nickel. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect sea glass chandelier — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A sea glass chandelier made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made sea glass chandelier has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Marius-Ernest Sabino, Lalique and Muller Frères are consistently popular.

How Much is a Sea Glass Chandelier?

The average selling price for a sea glass chandelier at 1stDibs is $2,125, while they’re typically $1,400 on the low end and $10,505 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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.