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Danish VP Globe Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, 2000s
Danish VP Globe Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, 2000s

Danish VP Globe Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, 2000s

By Verner Panton

Located in Hagenbach, DE

"VP Globe" pendant lamp, designed by Verner Panton in the 2000s, exemplifying the visionary aesthetic of one of Denmark’s most iconic designers.

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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

VP Globe Tinted Glass Pendant Light by Verner Panton
VP Globe Tinted Glass Pendant Light by Verner Panton

VP Globe Tinted Glass Pendant Light by Verner Panton

By Verpan, Verner Panton

Located in Horsens, DK

Pendant made of transparent acrylic. Five reflectors inside. Suspended by three steel chains. Includes ceiling canopy. Material: Top, bottom and middle reflectors are made of pol...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Verner Panton 'VP Globe' Pendant Lamp in Polished Aluminum & Acrylic for Verpan
Verner Panton 'VP Globe' Pendant Lamp in Polished Aluminum & Acrylic for Verpan

Verner Panton 'VP Globe' Pendant Lamp in Polished Aluminum & Acrylic for Verpan

By Verpan, Verner Panton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Verner Panton 'VP Globe' pendant lamp in polished aluminum & acrylic for Verpan Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers.

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Verner Panton Large 'VP Globe' Pendant Lamp in Aluminum & Acrylic for Verpan
Verner Panton Large 'VP Globe' Pendant Lamp in Aluminum & Acrylic for Verpan

Verner Panton Large 'VP Globe' Pendant Lamp in Aluminum & Acrylic for Verpan

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Verner Panton large 'VP Globe' pendant lamp in aluminum & acrylic for Verpan Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers.

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Verpan VP Globe Glass Pendant Lamp Ø40cm 15.8 in Verner Panton, Glass Reflector
Verpan VP Globe Glass Pendant Lamp Ø40cm 15.8 in Verner Panton, Glass Reflector

Verpan VP Globe Glass Pendant Lamp Ø40cm 15.8 in Verner Panton, Glass Reflector

By Verpan, Verner Panton

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: VP Globe Glass Pendant Lamp Year: 1969 The VP Globe Glass Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton is an iconic piece of lighting design, originally ...

Category

2010s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Verpan VP Globe Brass Pendant Lamp Ø40 cm by Verner Panton, Brass Reflectors
Verpan VP Globe Brass Pendant Lamp Ø40 cm by Verner Panton, Brass Reflectors

Verpan VP Globe Brass Pendant Lamp Ø40 cm by Verner Panton, Brass Reflectors

By Verpan, Verner Panton

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: VP Globe Brass Pendant Lamp Year: 1969 The VP Globe Brass Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton is an iconic lighting design that perfectly reflec...

Category

2010s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel

Verpan VP Globe Pendant by Verner Panton Chrome with Red & Blue Ø50cm 19.7
Verpan VP Globe Pendant by Verner Panton Chrome with Red & Blue Ø50cm 19.7

Verpan VP Globe Pendant by Verner Panton Chrome with Red & Blue Ø50cm 19.7

By Verpan, Verner Panton

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: VP Globe Pendant Year: 1969 Colour/Finish: Chrome with Red and Blue Accents The VP Globe Pendant Ø50 cm is a striking example of Verner Pa...

Category

2010s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel

Verpan VP Globe Pendant by Verner Panton Chrome with Red & Blue Ø40cm 15.8
Verpan VP Globe Pendant by Verner Panton Chrome with Red & Blue Ø40cm 15.8

Verpan VP Globe Pendant by Verner Panton Chrome with Red & Blue Ø40cm 15.8

By Verpan, Verner Panton

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: VP Globe Pendant Year: 1969 Colour/Finish: Chrome with Red and Blue Accents The VP Globe Pendant Ø40 cm is a striking example of Verner Pa...

Category

2010s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel

Verpan VP Globe Glass Pendant Lamp Ø50cm 19.7 in Verner Panton, Glass Reflector
Verpan VP Globe Glass Pendant Lamp Ø50cm 19.7 in Verner Panton, Glass Reflector

Verpan VP Globe Glass Pendant Lamp Ø50cm 19.7 in Verner Panton, Glass Reflector

By Verpan, Verner Panton

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: VP Globe Glass Pendant Lamp Year: 1969 The VP Globe Glass Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton is an iconic piece of lighting design first introd...

Category

2010s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Verner Panton 'VP Globe' Pendant Lamp in Brass, Aluminum and Acrylic for Verpan
Verner Panton 'VP Globe' Pendant Lamp in Brass, Aluminum and Acrylic for Verpan

Verner Panton 'VP Globe' Pendant Lamp in Brass, Aluminum and Acrylic for Verpan

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Verner Panton 'VP Globe' pendant lamp in brass, aluminum and acrylic for Verpan Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers.

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Verner Panton 'VP Globe' Pendant in Hand Blown Opal Glass & Acrylic for Verpan
Verner Panton 'VP Globe' Pendant in Hand Blown Opal Glass & Acrylic for Verpan

Verner Panton 'VP Globe' Pendant in Hand Blown Opal Glass & Acrylic for Verpan

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Verner Panton 'VP Globe' pendant in hand blown opal glass & acrylic for Verpan Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers.

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal, Steel

Verner Panton Large 'VP Globe' Pendant in Blown Opal Glass & Acrylic for Verpan
Verner Panton Large 'VP Globe' Pendant in Blown Opal Glass & Acrylic for Verpan

Verner Panton Large 'VP Globe' Pendant in Blown Opal Glass & Acrylic for Verpan

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Verner Panton large 'VP Globe' pendant in blown opal glass & acrylic for Verpan.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal, Steel

Verpan VP Globe Pendant by Verner Panton Chrome with Red & Blue Ø28cm 11 in
Verpan VP Globe Pendant by Verner Panton Chrome with Red & Blue Ø28cm 11 in

Verpan VP Globe Pendant by Verner Panton Chrome with Red & Blue Ø28cm 11 in

By Verpan, Verner Panton

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: VP Globe Pendant Year: 1969 Colour/Finish: Chrome with Red and Blue Accents The VP Globe Pendant Ø28 cm is a striking example of Verner Pa...

Category

2010s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel

Verner Panton, VP Globe 60, rare original large version, 1969, Louis Poulsen
Verner Panton, VP Globe 60, rare original large version, 1969, Louis Poulsen

Verner Panton, VP Globe 60, rare original large version, 1969, Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Verner Panton (1926-1998) VP Globe 60 designed 1969 made by Louis Poulsen, Denmark silver, red and blue, acrylic and aluminium This is an early original example of the rare large s...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Fun Large Panton Style Ball Globe Floor Lamp with Chrome Base
Fun Large Panton Style Ball Globe Floor Lamp with Chrome Base

Fun Large Panton Style Ball Globe Floor Lamp with Chrome Base

By Verner Panton

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Fun Panton style large globe floor lamp. Oversized plastic globe sits on lovely chrome base. Adds tremendous pop appeal to any room.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Ruby & Amber Globes on Chain Chandelier Light Fixture
Ruby & Amber Globes on Chain Chandelier Light Fixture

Ruby & Amber Globes on Chain Chandelier Light Fixture

By Verner Panton

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Variable sizes ruby and amber chandelier decorative light fixture (no chain 53" height).

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Recent Sales

Set of Three Verner Panton Globe Pendant Lamps
Set of Three Verner Panton Globe Pendant Lamps

Set of Three Verner Panton Globe Pendant Lamps

By Verner Panton

Located in Papaikou, HI

These would make a cheerful and colorful statement in any modern interior. There are three separate fixtures, each with its own separate ceiling cap. So they can be arranged in a...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Verner Panton VP Globe by Louis Poulsen, Extra Large and Early Edition, 1970s
Verner Panton VP Globe by Louis Poulsen, Extra Large and Early Edition, 1970s

Verner Panton VP Globe by Louis Poulsen, Extra Large and Early Edition, 1970s

By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen

Located in Madrid, ES

Verner Panton VP Globe for Louis Poulsen, early edition from 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern More Lighting

Materials

Enamel

Verner Panton Globe
Verner Panton Globe

Verner Panton Globe

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H 24 in Dm 24 in

Verner Panton Globe

By Verner Panton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare, large out of production xlarge VP Globe

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Verner Panton Globe Pendant
Verner Panton Globe Pendant

Verner Panton Globe Pendant

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H 47.25 in Dm 15.75 in L 47.25 in

Verner Panton Globe Pendant

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Vienna, AT

Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen pendant, VP Globe.

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Authentic Vintage Louis Poulsen for Verner Panton Globe Lamp
Authentic Vintage Louis Poulsen for Verner Panton Globe Lamp

Authentic Vintage Louis Poulsen for Verner Panton Globe Lamp

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Pasadena, TX

Louis Poulson. Verner Panton. Vintage plexiglass globe lamp with colored and chrome-plated aluminum reflectors.

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

Materials

Plexiglass

Danish Design Globe Verner Panton hanging Lamp
Danish Design Globe Verner Panton hanging Lamp

Danish Design Globe Verner Panton hanging Lamp

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H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Danish Design Globe Verner Panton hanging Lamp

By Verner Panton

Located in Oirlo, LI

Discover the timeless elegance of the Verner Panton Pantop Floor Lamp, a masterpiece of Danish design. Created by the renowned designer Verner Panton, this lamp embodies the innova...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Globe, 50, Designed by Verner Panton in 1969
Globe, 50, Designed by Verner Panton in 1969

Globe, 50, Designed by Verner Panton in 1969

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H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in L 19.69 in

Globe, 50, Designed by Verner Panton in 1969

By Verner Panton

Located in Lejre, DK

Globe, 50, designed by Verner Panton in 1969. The lamp is a transparent acrylic globe with 5 hanging metal reflectors, which is lacquered in White, blue and red.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Globe 50 by Verner Panton and Verpan, 1980s
Globe 50 by Verner Panton and Verpan, 1980s

Globe 50 by Verner Panton and Verpan, 1980s

By Verner Panton

Located in Lejre, DK

Globe, Ø60, designed by Verner Panton in 1969 and manufactured by VerPan in the 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Globe 50 by Verner Panton and Verpan, 1980s
Globe 50 by Verner Panton and Verpan, 1980s

Globe 50 by Verner Panton and Verpan, 1980s

By Verner Panton

Located in Lejre, DK

Globe, Ø50, designed by Verner Panton in 1969 and manufactured by VerPan in the 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Verner Panton VP Acrylic Globe Fixture
Verner Panton VP Acrylic Globe Fixture

Verner Panton VP Acrylic Globe Fixture

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Norwalk, CT

This classic VP acrylic globe light fixture is designed by Verner Panton and manufactured by Verpan.

Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Acrylic

Rare Verner Panton VP Globe Pendant
Rare Verner Panton VP Globe Pendant

Rare Verner Panton VP Globe Pendant

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H 78.75 in Dm 23.63 in

Rare Verner Panton VP Globe Pendant

By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton

Located in Vienna, AT

The biggest one ever produced, the iconic design by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen in 1969. This acrylic globe encompasses five curved reflectors suspended through the center - thre...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Globe with Opaline Glass Designed by Verner Panton in 1969
Globe with Opaline Glass Designed by Verner Panton in 1969

Globe with Opaline Glass Designed by Verner Panton in 1969

By Verner Panton

Located in Lejre, DK

Globe designed by Verner Panton in 1969. The lamp is a transparent acrylic globe with 5 hanging reflectors in white opaline glass.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass, Acrylic

Pair of VP Globe lamps by Verner Panton
Pair of VP Globe lamps by Verner Panton

Pair of VP Globe lamps by Verner Panton

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H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in

Pair of VP Globe lamps by Verner Panton

By Verner Panton

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Beautiful pair of VP Globe lamps by Verner Panton in its two large versions of 50 cm and medium of 40 cm.

Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Space age ‘VP Globe’ lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1960s Denmark
Space age ‘VP Globe’ lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1960s Denmark

Space age ‘VP Globe’ lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1960s Denmark

By Verner Panton

Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District

Very rare and beautiful Space age ‘VP Globe’ pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1960s Denmark.

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Globe 40, with Opaline Glass by Verner Panton and VerPan, 1980s
Globe 40, with Opaline Glass by Verner Panton and VerPan, 1980s

Globe 40, with Opaline Glass by Verner Panton and VerPan, 1980s

By Verpan, Verner Panton

Located in Lejre, DK

Globe, Ø40 designed by Verner Panton in 1969 and manufactured by VerPan in the 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass, Acrylic

Lampada “VP Globe” di Verner Panton per Louis Poulsen, 1970
Lampada “VP Globe” di Verner Panton per Louis Poulsen, 1970

Lampada “VP Globe” di Verner Panton per Louis Poulsen, 1970

By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton

Located in Brescia, IT

Iconica sospensione “VP Globe” disegnata da Verner Panton nel 1969 per Louis Poulsen (esemplare di prima produzione, inizi anni ’70).

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

1970s 'Bird's Nest' Verner Panton Style Lounge Chair
1970s 'Bird's Nest' Verner Panton Style Lounge Chair

1970s 'Bird's Nest' Verner Panton Style Lounge Chair

By Verner Panton

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

A true 1970s flower power lounge chair in the style of Verner Panton's Peacock chair. The half globe white fiberglass shell is upholstered with new "Mood" grey fabric by Ronan & E...

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Verner Panton VP Globe 1975
Verner Panton VP Globe 1975

Verner Panton VP Globe 1975

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Panton's iconic Globe desigined in 1975. This is a seventies production of the lamp and is the larger of the two made. Creates a spectactular glow when lit with orange/red and blue...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Acrylic

Verner Panton
Verner Panton

Verner Panton

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Dm 24 in

Verner Panton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Verner Panton pendant lamp (VP Globe) Manufactured by Louis Poulsen

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Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1970s Mod Chrome with 4 Globe Table Lamp
1970s Mod Chrome with 4 Globe Table Lamp

1970s Mod Chrome with 4 Globe Table Lamp

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H 39.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

1970s Mod Chrome with 4 Globe Table Lamp

By Verner Panton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

!960s or 1970s chrome table lamp with 4 frosted 6" globes. 3 way switch allows for the bottom 2, top 2 or all to be turned on! Bottom wood base with chrome top. Each globe is held in...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Set of 3 Mid-Century Verpan Vp Glass Globe Suspension, Italy, 1970s
Set of 3 Mid-Century Verpan Vp Glass Globe Suspension, Italy, 1970s

Set of 3 Mid-Century Verpan Vp Glass Globe Suspension, Italy, 1970s

By Verner Panton

Located in Brussels, BE

Set of 3 mid-century Verpan glass globe suspension by Verner Panton - Italy, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pendant Light VP Globe Manufactured by Verpan
Pendant Light VP Globe Manufactured by Verpan

Pendant Light VP Globe Manufactured by Verpan

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Paris, FR

The pendant light VP globe manufactured by Verpan embodies Verner Panton unique Space Age style.

Category

1990s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid century space age floor lamp with geometric patterns, Germany 1960s
Mid century space age floor lamp with geometric patterns, Germany 1960s

Mid century space age floor lamp with geometric patterns, Germany 1960s

By Verner Panton

Located in ECHT, NL

The lamp is made from multiple plexiglass discs formed into a globe. The geometric design with repetitive patterns reminds of designs by Verner Panton.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood

Verner Panton Globe Designed by Verner Panton in 1969
Verner Panton Globe Designed by Verner Panton in 1969

Verner Panton Globe Designed by Verner Panton in 1969

By Verner Panton

Located in Lejre, DK

Verner Panton globe designed by Verner Panton in 1969.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Verner Panton Globe Chandelier
Verner Panton Globe Chandelier

Verner Panton Globe Chandelier

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H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in

Verner Panton Globe Chandelier

By Verner Panton

Located in Dronten, NL

Wonderful original Verpan example of this great design. Complementary worldwide shipping!

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Globe 50 by Verner Panton and Verpan, 1980s
Globe 50 by Verner Panton and Verpan, 1980s

Globe 50 by Verner Panton and Verpan, 1980s

By Verner Panton

Located in Lejre, DK

Globe, Ø60, designed by Verner Panton in 1969 and manufactured by VerPan in the 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Globe 50 by Verner Panton and Verpan, 1980s
Globe 50 by Verner Panton and Verpan, 1980s

Globe 50 by Verner Panton and Verpan, 1980s

By Verner Panton

Located in Lejre, DK

Globe, Ø60, designed by Verner Panton in 1969 and manufactured by VerPan in the 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Verner Panton VP Globe Lamp, Original Production, 1960s
Verner Panton VP Globe Lamp, Original Production, 1960s

Verner Panton VP Globe Lamp, Original Production, 1960s

By Verner Panton

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1960s .

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Verner Panton Globe For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal verner panton globe for your home. Frequently made of plastic, metal and acrylic, every verner panton globe was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a verner panton globe, we have 29 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect verner panton globe — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A verner panton globe made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one verner panton globe that is appealing in its simplicity, but Verner Panton, Verpan and Louis Poulsen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Verner Panton Globe?

The average selling price for a verner panton globe at 1stDibs is $2,740, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $7,500 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.