Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Early 1900s Austrian Other Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Bronze
1910s Austrian Baroque Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
1910s Austrian Baroque Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
1920s Italian William and Mary Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Metal
1920s North American Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
Mid-18th Century European Baroque Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Mid-18th Century European Baroque Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Mid-18th Century European Baroque Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
1920s Italian Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal
Mid-18th Century European Baroque Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
18th Century Italian Other Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Bronze, Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Bohemian Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Early 19th Century Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal
1920s Czech Bohemian Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Brass
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Cut Glass
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Brass, Metal, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Lacquer
1890s German Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Ormolu
Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Brass
19th Century Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
Mid-17th Century British Charles II Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Walnut
Early 18th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Wire, Brass
19th Century French Mannerist Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Brass, Nickel
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Bronze
Recent Sales
Early 1900s Hungarian Baroque Revival Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
1920s Austrian Baroque Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
1840s Italian Empire Revival Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Metal
Early 20th Century French Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Metal
19th Century Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal
1920s Austrian Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Early 20th Century French Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Iron
1920s Austrian Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
1920s Austrian Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal
Mid-18th Century European Baroque Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Early 18th Century Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal
Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Bronze
18th Century European Baroque Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Metal
19th Century Austrian Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Iron, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Bronze
1920s Austrian Baroque Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
1920s Italian Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal
Early 20th Century Austrian Louis XV Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal
18th Century European Baroque Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Metal
Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Metal
Early 20th Century French Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
19th Century French Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Crystal, Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
Bronze
Late 19th Century Austrian Louis XVI Antique Maria Theresa Chandeliers
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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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.
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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Maria Theresa chandelier is a decorative hanging lighting fixture that originated from Austria in the 18th century. It features a curvy metal frame covered with crystal rosettes that hold cut crystal drops. On 1stDibs, find a range of Maria Theresa chandeliers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Maria Theresa chandeliers are made by a variety of companies in many different locations throughout the world. The first Maria Theresa chandelier was made for the Empress of Austria, Maria Theresa, who was crowned the Queen of Bohemia in 1743. The distinctive shape of this chandelier, with glass crystal adornment, is often replicated today and is still considered the height of luxury in chandeliers. Find a collection of expertly vetted Maria Theresa chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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