Lusterweibchen Of A Victorian Lady
Early 20th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Early 20th Century German Early Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Early 20th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Early 20th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Early 20th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
People Also Browsed
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Spruce
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Panelling
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Vintage 1940s American Country Table Lamps
Metal
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Tables
Antler, Wood
18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Oil
Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Vintage 1940s American American Craftsman Side Tables
Oak
Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
Antique 19th Century British Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels
Walnut
Vintage 1920s American Medieval Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Vintage 1970s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Iron
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements
Metal, Aluminum
Antique Early 17th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Recent Sales
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Early 20th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Plaster
Antique 1890s German Chandeliers and Pendants
Wood, Antler
Early 20th Century German Victorian Sculptures
Wood, Antler
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Paper
Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants
Antler, Wood
Antique 19th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Wood, Antler
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Wood
Early 20th Century German Early Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Plaster
Antique Mid-19th Century German Early Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century German Early Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Lusterweibchen Of A Victorian Lady For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Lusterweibchen Of A Victorian Lady?
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 ExpertFebruary 7, 2024Rich Victorian ladies typically wore dresses layered over undergarments. First, women would put on a crinoline, which is a petticoat with a hoop that allowed the skirt of a dress to flare outward. Toward the end of the Victorian age, women often added bustles, which caused dresses to stick out in the back. On their upper bodies, women wore corsets that pulled in the waist and accentuated the bosom. It was customary for women to change clothes prior to dinner, and each clothing change usually required the assistance of maids for the fasteners and ties. Shop a collection of Victorian apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024In the Victorian era, wealthy ladies wore dresses. An hourglass figure was the standard of beauty for the time, and women wore layers of petticoats and tight-fitting corsets to narrow their waists and accentuate their hips. Typically, women sported bonnets along with their dresses. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of women's apparel and accessories.
Read More
You Don’t Need a Fictional Fairy to Get This Real Pinocchio Lamp
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales
The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.
Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.
NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.
This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques
The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.
Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier
Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.