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Antique Bubble Glass Crystal Pendant, circa 1920
s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-688 Bubble glass pendant with blackened brass hardware
Fixture dimensions 6" diameter x 12
Category
Vintage 1920s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Amber Bubble Glass Light Pendant by Helena Tynell
By Helena Tynell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amber bubble glass large light pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg lighting.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bubble Glass Pendants by Staff, 1966
By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
Clear bubble glass pendants with chrome hardware by Staff Leuchten, Germany, produced in 1966
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large Bubble Clear Glass Chrome Pendant by Staff
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful 13.4" bubble glass pendant by Staff/Germany with chrome hardware and black cordwire. The
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large Bubble Glass Pendants by Limburg, circa 1970
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Vienna, AT
textured with large circles as well as filled with tiny air bubbles trapped within the glass. Suspended by
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Green Murano Caged Glass Bubble Pendant by Seguso
By Gianni Seguso
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage Murano iron caged bubble glass in rare green by Gianni Seguso. Fixture itself is 11" high
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Bubble Glass Hanging Lamp by Graewe, 1970s, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
bubble glass.
Measurements:
Total height 60 cm
Height of shade 30 cm
Diameter 27 cm
Very good
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Pendants with Bubbled Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
bubbled glass. This results in a nice and soft light-tone creating a lively ambience in the room. The
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Dino Martens Murano Cage Blown Bubble Glass Lantern
By Dino Martens
Located in Hanover, MA
Dino Martens of Murano cage blown bubble glass lantern finely executed in reticello technique
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Clear Murano Bubble Glass Hanging Light by Barovier
Toso
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clear Murano Bubble Glass Hanging Light by Barovier & Toso.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Googie Style Caged Bubble Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Italian made white Murano glass with a Googie based style. The glass is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful bubble glass chandelier or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful bubble glass chandelier or pendant Lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Restored 1930s Barovier Brass
Bubbled (Pulegoso) Murano Glass Pendant, Italy
By Barovier&Toso, Barovier, Ercole Barovier, Venini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
twisted art glass, and supporting a Pulegoso (bubbled glass) bouquet shade that houses an E27 bulb. The
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Large Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large round bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in Germany
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
A large round bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in Germany
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
A large round bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in Germany
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Clear Bubble Glass Vintage Dutch Pendant Lights by RAAK
By RAAK
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original vintage air bubble glass pendant by RAAK.
2 Meter black cotton flex.
Aluminium top
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Golden Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell, 1970s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hannover, DE
The golden glass in combination with the beautiful golden brass is enchanting. The individual
Category
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Mid Century Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Lights C1960
Located in Trensacq, FR
Set of five amber-coloured bubble glass pendant lights from mid-century France.
Stylish and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
French Crystal Pink Bubble Gum Opaline Drops Bobeches and Beads Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
country and ready to hang. Metal body with swags of macaroni beads. Bubble gum pink opaline drops. Opaline
Category
Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Gino Sarfatti Seguso Bubble Glass Pendant for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce, Archimede Seguso
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Gino Sarfatti metal and Seguso glass pendant for Arteluce. Executed in hand blown bubbled
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large 1960s Scandinavian Colorful Bubble Glass Cascade Pendant Lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large rare 1960s colorful glass Cascade pendant lamp, probably Swedish.
Great Danish Pop
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Teak
Large Limburg Pendant Light, Brass and Brown Bubble Glass, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large handblown bubble glass globe chandelier by Glashuette Limburg, Germany, manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Pendant with Bubble Glass by Helena Tynell for Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Wien, AT
Beautiful pendant with bubble glass by Helena Tynell for Limburg
Very good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960s, Gino Sarfatti, Archimede Seguso 7 Bubble Glass Pendant, Italy
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce, Archimede Seguso
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Exceptionally rare 7 bubble glass pendant from Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso for Arteluce
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Amber Color Bubble Glass Pendants by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Morazzone, Varese
1960s.
The amber-colored bubble glass seems to protrude from the black painted frame and gives the
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Glashütte Limburg Midcentury Iron and Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
simply shaped hanging ceiling light fixture, made in Germany, circa 1960s. The bubble glass bulges
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Dutch Amber Glass Air Bubble Globe Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Amber air bubble glass pendant
Brass top
2 meter black flex
Weight: 1.80 kg / 4 lb
Priced
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of Gino Sarfatti Arteluce Seguso, Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps, 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce, Archimede Seguso
Located in Echt, NL
Set of two impressive bubble glass pendants by Gino Sarfatti in very good original condition
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Bubble Glass Limburg, Germany, circa 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Mid-Cenutry Modern pendant, with textured glass shade and chrome elements.
Limburg, Germany, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Pair of 1970s German Glashütte Limberg Bubbled Smoked Glass Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, England
thick bubbled lozenge-shaped glass shades. The shade is suspended from a metal white-coated bulb-holder
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Antique 1660s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Rare Large German Vintage Bubble Glass Ceiling Hanging Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful bubble amber glass and brass pendant light.
Germany, 1960s.
Measures: Glass: D 12.5 in
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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
Category
Antique 1660s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown 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
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, 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.
Designed by the Finnish
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Clear Bubble Glass Carlo Nason Pendant Lamp for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
while the three outer ones are a clear "bullicante" (bubble infused) glass. Holds one regular E26 socket
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Pendant Lights by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Brass Opal Bubble Glass, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
white Opaline bubble glass lamp shades.
The total drop can be customized to any length for free. It
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Smoked Air Bubble Glass Globe Dutch Vintage Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original vintage smoked air bubble glass pendant.
2 meter black wire
Brass top
Weight: 2.00 kg
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1970s Bubble Glass Pendant Light by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in London, England
1970s German clear art glass bubble pendant light with chrome fittings. Designed by Helena Tynell
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Wire
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. A
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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. A
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Midcentury Amber Glass Bubble Lights by Helena Tynell
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in London, GB
Set of two midcentury glass pendant bubble lights by Finnish designer Helena Tynell for Glashütte
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1970s German Staff Leuchten Chrome
Bubbled Glass Pendant Lights 3 available
By Staff Leuchten
Located in London, England
version was cracked. The ridged glass shade with a bubbled glass underside is designed to resemble an
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Murano Glass Chandelier by Doria, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Blown Murano bubble glass chandelier made by Doria, Germany in the 1960s.
Brass frame with three
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Blue Bubble Glass Pendant Light by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large blue bubble glass pendant light by Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa 1960s.
It needs
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Pendant Lights, Patinated Brass and Bubble Glass, Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The textured glass is similar to the lights of Kalmar or
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Amber Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Aachen, NRW
A round bubble glass pendant with light smoke tone designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Smoked Glass
Bubble Glass
Copper Pendant Lamp by Nanny Still McKinney for Raak Amsterdam
By Nanny Still McKinney
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Red Bubble Glass & Copper Pendant Lamp by Nanny Still Mckinney for Raak
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Three-Pendant Lights, Helena Tynell for Limburg, Brass Amber Bubble Glass, 1970
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
amber tone bubble glass lamp shades.
The total drop can be customized to any length for free
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, circa 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A bubble glass flush mount by Helena Tynell for Limburg made in Germany in the 1960s. Helena Tynell
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Murano Iron Caged Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Light 1960s Italy vintage
By Seguso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous chandelier in bubble amber colored Murano glass with cage. The glass is hand-blown with a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Set of Three Smoked Glass Bubble Pendants with Brushed Aluminum
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century modernist set of three smoked glass bubble pendants with brushed aluminum. This trio
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Limburg Pendant Light by Helena Tynell, Brass and Amber Bubble Glass, 1970
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s).
Seven amber tone bubble glass lamp shades hang on a
Category
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Yellow Caged Blown Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp Designed by Seguso, Italy
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Seguso Murano caged glass pendant.
Murano yellow opal glass cage mouth blown bubble
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Bubble Glass Pendant Lights by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink, Helena Tynell
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of bubble glass pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
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Glass Bubble Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of glass bubble chandeliers available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique glass bubble chandeliers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and brass. Find 337 antique and vintage glass bubble chandeliers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 65 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of glass bubble chandeliers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Glass bubble chandeliers made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large glass bubble chandeliers, so small glass bubble chandeliers measuring 5 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made glass bubble chandeliers over the years, but those made by Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell and Alex de Witte are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Glass Bubble Chandeliers?
Glass bubble chandeliers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,794, while the lowest priced sells for $209 and the highest can go for as much as $37,500.
Finding the Right Chandeliers And Pendants 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.
Questions About Glass Bubble Chandeliers
- What is controlled bubble glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Controlled bubble glass, also known as Bolle or Bullicante, is glass that’s embedded with bubbles. Particularly popular during the 1950s among Murano glass artists, the bubbles are typically created by rolling the molten glass on a metal surface covered in sharp spikes, poking holes that are then covered with another layer of glass, trapping air in the holes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Controlled bubble glass pieces.
- What is bubble glass called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Italian term "bullicante" refers to glass that has a deliberate and regular pattern of bubbles inside. It's just one of the many techniques associated with fine Italian glassmaking. On 1stDibs, you'll find a collection of antique and contemporary bubble glass or bullicante from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Glass with bubbles in it is called bubble glass or in Italian, the term is pulegoso. Some bubbles appear in glass because the techniques were not good and bubbles remain, but other bubbles were put there by the glass-maker. Adding bubbles to glass can be very intentional and there are many tools designed to help glass-makers create elaborate and symmetrical patterns. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original glass art from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier is in the materials used to produce the light fixtures. Glass chandeliers are made of glass, a hard, brittle material made by melting together a combination of substances, such as sand, soda ash and limestone. When you add lead to these ingredients, you get crystal, a heavier material that can produce a reflective, sparkling effect when cut. Shop a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What the glass part of a chandelier is called depends on the design of the fixture. Some chandeliers have glass covers that fit over their individual lights. These glass covers are shades. Faceted-cut glass accents on chandeliers are generally called crystals. Ones that hang down from a chandelier are pendalogues, and ones that form chains that drape over a chandelier frame are festoons or swags. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers.
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