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French Holophane Globe Pendant Light

1950s Glass Globe Pendants by Holophane, Paris, France
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1950s Glass Pendant Globe by Holophane, Paris, France. Weight: 3.80 kg / 8.4 lb Priced per
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

40cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp. c.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed spherical Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version
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Vintage 1960s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Fiberglass

RESTOCK - 50cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp, C.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed spherical Holophane Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Fiberglass

Mid-Century French Holophane Globe
Located in London, GB
A mid-century French holophane two tone globe pendant light. Small nibbles to the edge of the
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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Mid-Century French Holophane Globe
Mid-Century French Holophane Globe
H 24.41 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Holophane Globe Pendant from Paris Streetlight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful original set of Holophane street lights from Paris. Glass illuminates beautifully. Newly
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Vintage 1970s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Fantastic Vintage Parisian Holophane Globe Pendant Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
streetlight and transformed into a hanging pendant. The hallmark of Holophane luminaires, or lighting fixtures
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Vintage 1970s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Lights, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
This is an original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane street light from Paris, France now turned
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

French Holophane Glass Street Lamp Converted to Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an original 1960s Paris globe Holophane streetlight from Paris, France now turned into a
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Late 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Fabulous Authentic Parisian Streetlight Spherical Pendants
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fabulously glamorous pair of globe like holophane pendants made from Parisian streetlights. The
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Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Continental Iron and Paint Pendant Drop Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Holophane torpedo form globe that intensifies the refection of light. Unusual transitional design
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chandeliers and Pendants

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Paint, Glass

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Small French Holophane Globe Pendant Light with Brass Caps
Located in London, GB
Small French Holophane globe pendant lights, moulded prismatic glass with spun brass caps and
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Small French Holophane Globe Pendant Light with Brass Caps
Located in London, GB
Small French Holophane globe pendant lights, moulded prismatic glass with spun brass caps and
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in L 19.69 in
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in L 19.69 in
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Extra Large Midcentury Parisian Glass Globe Ball Pendant Lights, Holophane, Pair
By Holophane
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Classic pair of French Holophane globe lamps used throughout Paris in the late 1950s, early 1960s
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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Extra Large Midcentury Parisian Glass Globe Ball Pendant Lights, Holophane, Pair
By Holophane
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Classic pair of French Holophane globe lamps used throughout Paris in the late 1950s, early 1960s
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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Extra Large Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Extra large Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

Vintage Prismatic Glass Parisian Street Globes by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Price is per light. A stunning run of reclaimed vintage prismatic glass globes made in France
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Vintage 1960s English Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Small French Holophane Globe Pendant Lights
Located in London, GB
Small French Holophane globe pendant lights, moulded prismatic glass with spun brass caps and
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Late 20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

1930 Holophane Nickel-Plated Industrial Pendants Lights
By Holophane
Located in Surrey, BC
This is a Holophane glass Industrial light with its original polished nickel-plated holder, circa
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Vintage 1930s Canadian Machine Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

*B Grade*, 40cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp, C.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
you wish to purchase. Beautifully formed spherical Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c
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Vintage 1960s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Fiberglass

Parisian Holophane Globe Street Light
Located in Chicago, IL
These iconic spheres once lighted the thoroughfares of Paris. Since being removed from their
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Vintage 1970s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Parisian Holophane Globe Street Light
Parisian Holophane Globe Street Light
H 19 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
French Holophane Ball Ceiling Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Create a beautiful ambiance with our vintage 1920s French Holophane Ball Ceiling Glass Globe
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Vintage 1930s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Parisian Holophane Globe Street Light
Located in Chicago, IL
These iconic spheres once lighted the thoroughfares of Paris. Since being removed from their
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Parisian Holophane Globe Street Light
Located in Chicago, IL
These iconic spheres once lighted the thoroughfares of Paris. Since being removed from their
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Holophane Glass Globe Ball light
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Large scale glass ball light, steel and brass fittings.
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Extra Large Holophane Parisian Streetlights
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of parisian Holophane globe street lights. Specs: Weight 15.0 kg / 33.1 lb. All lamps have
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Vintage 1960s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Parisian Holophane Globe Street Light
Located in Chicago, IL
These iconic spheres once lighted the thoroughfares of Paris. Since being removed from their
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Parisian Holophane Globe Street Light, circa 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
These iconic spheres once lighted the thoroughfares of Paris. Since being removed from their
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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Large French Midcentury Halophane Glass Globe Pendent Lights
By Halophane
Located in Miami, FL
hanging pendant. The hallmark of Holophane luminaires, or lighting fixtures, is the borosilicate glass
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

1960s Paris Holophane Globe Streetlight Turned Pendant Street Light
By Holophane
Located in New York, NY
This is an original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane street light from Paris, France now turned
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Vintage 1960s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

1960s Paris Holophane Globe Street Pendant Light Qty Available
By Holophane
Located in New York, NY
lines and polished finish offer a modern twist. The Holophane Paris Street light turned pendant light
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Vintage 1960s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Original Midcentury Parisian Holophane Glass Globe Pendant
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A large Parisian globe pendant light. 50cm model, circa 1950s, France. Thick glass which
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Small French Holophane Globe Pendant Lights
Located in London, GB
Small French Holophane globe pendant lights, moulded prismatic glass with spun brass caps and
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Late 20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

*B Grade*, Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp, C.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
formed spherical Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version has the 50cm
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Vintage 1960s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Fiberglass

Fantastic Parisian Holophane Globe Pendant Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
and transformed into a hanging pendant. The hallmark of Holophane luminaires, or lighting fixtures, is
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Vintage 1970s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Fantastic Vintage Parisian Holophane Globe Pendant Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
and transformed into a hanging pendant. The hallmark of Holophane luminaires, or lighting fixtures, is
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Vintage 1970s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Xl Large Holophane Paris Street Pendant Light, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
This is an large original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane street light from Paris, France now
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

1970s Parisian Holophane Globe Streetlight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful original set of Holophane street lights from Paris. Glass illuminates beautifully. Newly
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Vintage 1970s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Privat Offer nr 2 ADAM !! Holophane Paris Street Pendant Light, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
fixtures This is an large original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane street light from Paris, France now
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Lights, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
This is an original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane street light from Paris, France now turned
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

XL Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Lights, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
This is a large original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane Street light from Paris, France now
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

XL Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Lights, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
This is a large original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane Street light from Paris, France now
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

XL Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Lights, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
This is a large original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane Street light from Paris, France now
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pair of french pendant lights attributed to Mathieu Mategot
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Holophane, certainly the glass parts are marked Holophane, Made in France and numbered, but we have not
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Pair of Fabulous Authentic Parisian Streetlight Spherical Pendants
By Olde Good Things
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fabulously glamorous pair of globe like holophane pendants made from Parisian streetlights. The
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Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pair of Fabulous Authentic Parisian Streetlight Spherical Pendants
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fabulously glamorous pair of globe like holophane pendants made from Parisian streetlights. The
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Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Pair of Fabulous Authentic Parisian Streetlight Spherical Pendants
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fabulously glamorous pair of globe like holophane pendants made from Parisian streetlights. The
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Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

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French Holophane Globe Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the French holophane globe pendant light you’re looking for. Each French holophane globe pendant light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, fiberglass and plastic. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French holophane globe pendant light — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A French holophane globe pendant light, designed in the industrial or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made French holophane globe pendant light has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Holophane are consistently popular.

How Much is a French Holophane Globe Pendant Light?

A French holophane globe pendant light can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,675, while the lowest priced sells for $422 and the highest can go for as much as $6,000.

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.

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