1920s Gilt Chandelier
Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
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Crystal, Iron
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Metal
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Bronze
Vintage 1910s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
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Metal
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Bronze
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Crystal, Bronze
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Iron
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Crystal, Brass
Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Metal
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Brass
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Aluminum, Gold
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Brass
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Metal
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Brass
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Crystal
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Brass, Steel
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Crystal, Metal
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Bronze
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Crystal, Bronze
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Metal, Gold Leaf
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Metal
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Crystal, Metal
Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Metal
Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Bronze
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Crystal, Metal
Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
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Giltwood
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Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
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Crystal, Bronze
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Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Metal
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Brass
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Crystal, Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Iron
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Metal
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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Iron
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Crystal, Bronze
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Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf
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Crystal, Wrought Iron
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Rock Crystal, Bronze, Metal
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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
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Brass, Bronze
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Alabaster, Bronze, Metal
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Crystal
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Crystal, Ormolu
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Rock Crystal, Bronze
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Bronze
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Crystal
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Rock Crystal, Metal
Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
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Bronze
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Rock Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Metal
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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.
- What era is 1920s jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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