19th Century French Pendant Light

Baccarat Crystal Ball

Antique French Wrought Iron Chandelier

Foyer Light

Antique Dagger

Chain Link Chandelier

Cherub Light

12 Light Chandelier

Dagger Pendant

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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

French Twelve Light Candelabrum 19th Century

H 31.5 in Dm 23.63 in

French 19th Century Baccarat 12-Light Chandelier

By Baccarat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning French 19th century Baccarat glass chandelier consisting of 12 detailed glass branches

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

French 19th Century Baccarat 12-Light Chandelier

H 50 in Dm 30 in

19th Century French, Giltwood 3 light Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

Carved and giltwood three-arm light fixture with custom carved and gilded canopy. Newly re-wired.

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Giltwood

19th Century French, Giltwood 3 light Chandelier

H 36 in Dm 34 in

19th Century French 10-Light Crystal & Brass Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

. The pendents with cross symbols and a monogram of "IHS" The chandelier dating from the 19th century

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

19th Century French 10-Light Crystal & Brass Chandelier

H 49.5 in Dm 28 in

French, 19th Century, 8 Light Chandelier

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An eye-catching eight light chandelier from 19th century France! A combination of blueish-green and

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Antique 19th Century French Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French, 19th Century, 8 Light Chandelier

H 28 in Dm 25 in

Antique 19th Century French Wrought Iron 6 Light Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique 19th century French wrought iron 6 light chandelier.

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Antique 19th Century French Wrought Iron 6 Light Chandelier

H 40 in W 43 in D 26 in

French 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu Six-Light Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most handsome French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu six light chandelier. The chandelier is

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu Six-Light Chandelier

H 30 in W 32 in D 32 in

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Eight-Light Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal eight light chandelier. A

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Eight-Light Chandelier

H 60 in W 24 in D 24 in

19th Century French Bronze 12 Light Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Handsome 19th century French bronze 12 light chandelier in gold and black. Nice decorative details

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

19th Century French Bronze 12 Light Chandelier

H 36 in Dm 26 in

Bronze Chandelier or Ceiling Light, France, Late 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Ceiling light. Bronze. France, late 19th century French chandelier made of bronze at the end of

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Other

Bronze Chandelier or Ceiling Light, France, Late 19th Century

H 40.95 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

French 19th Century Six-Light Crystal Chandelier with Silvered Armature

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French six-light crystal silvered chandelier from the 19th century with central column

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

French 19th Century Six-Light Crystal Chandelier with Silvered Armature

H 33.25 in Dm 18 in

19th Century French Eight-Light Crystal Chandelier

Located in Savannah, GA

Ornate French crystal chandelier featuring an elaborate center vase column, very large teardrop

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

19th Century French Eight-Light Crystal Chandelier

H 34.5 in Dm 22 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Twelve Light Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu twelve light chandelier. At the base are

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Twelve Light Chandelier

H 55.75 in W 30.5 in D 30.5 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Eighteen-Light Ormolu Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. eighteen light ormolu chandelier. A regal pierced

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Eighteen-Light Ormolu Chandelier

H 39 in W 31 in D 31 in

French 19th Century Metal 12-Light Crown Chandelier with Gilded Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French metal 12-light crown chandelier from the 19th century with gilded accents. Illuminate your

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French 19th Century Metal 12-Light Crown Chandelier with Gilded Accents

H 57.5 in Dm 37 in

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Glass Six-Light Chandelier

Located in London, GB

19th century French gilt bronze and glass six-light chandelier French, Late 19th Century Height

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ormolu

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Glass Six-Light Chandelier

H 11.82 in Dm 28.35 in

French 19th Century Bronze Twelve Light Ring Chandelier with Scrolling Arms

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French twelve light bronze ring chandelier from the 19th century with scrolling arms, foliage and

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Bronze Twelve Light Ring Chandelier with Scrolling Arms

H 40 in Dm 33.5 in

French 19th Century Black Iron Six-Light Chandelier with Scrolled Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French black iron six-light chandelier from the 19th century, with scrolled motifs. Crafted in

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Black Iron Six-Light Chandelier with Scrolled Motifs

H 34.5 in Dm 31.5 in

19th Century French Empire Bronze 8 Light Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Handsome 19th century French Empire style bronze chandelier with 8 lights. Beautiful decorative

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Empire Bronze 8 Light Chandelier

H 40 in Dm 25 in

Antique 19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Beaded 12-Light Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique 19th Century French Finest Ormolu and Crystal Beaded 12-light chandelier with Original Gold.

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu

Antique 19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Beaded 12-Light Chandelier

H 34.5 in Dm 22 in

French 19th Century Six-Light Crystal Chandelier with Pendeloques and Rosettes

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French six-light crystal chandelier from the 19th century, with pendeloques and patinated metal

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

French 19th Century Six-Light Crystal Chandelier with Pendeloques and Rosettes

H 29.5 in Dm 19 in

19th Century French Five-Light Iron and Crystal Chandelier with Pendeloques

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French five-light iron and crystal chandelier from the 19th century, with pendeloques, rosettes

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Iron

19th Century French Five-Light Iron and Crystal Chandelier with Pendeloques

H 31.75 in Dm 17 in

French 19th Century Six-Light Crystal Chandelier with Scrolled Brass Armature

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French six-light crystal chandelier from the 19th century, with brass armature, pendeloques and

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French 19th Century Six-Light Crystal Chandelier with Scrolled Brass Armature

H 28.25 in Dm 19 in

French 19th Century Three-Light Bronze and Baccarat Chandelier with Cherubs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French three-light bronze chandelier from the 19th century, with cherubs holding torches and

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

French 19th Century Three-Light Bronze and Baccarat Chandelier with Cherubs

H 45.5 in Dm 24.5 in

French 19th Century Six-Light Brass Chandelier with Pendeloques and Teardrops

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French six-light crystal chandelier from the 19th century, with patinated brass structure

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

French 19th Century Six-Light Brass Chandelier with Pendeloques and Teardrops

H 31 in Dm 19.5 in

French 19th Century Crystal and Iron Six-Light Chandelier with Pendeloques

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French six-light iron and crystal chandelier from the 19th century, with pendeloques and scrolled

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

French 19th Century Crystal and Iron Six-Light Chandelier with Pendeloques

H 31.5 in Dm 21 in

19th Century French Six-Light Chandelier with Opaline Glass and Brass

Located in Savannah, GA

19th century French six-light chandelier with opaline glass and brass.

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

19th Century French Six-Light Chandelier with Opaline Glass and Brass

H 46 in Dm 23 in

French 19th Century Six-Light Crystal Chandelier with Silvered Iron Armature

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French six-light crystal chandelier from the 19th century, with silvered iron armature. Born in

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Iron

French 19th Century Six-Light Crystal Chandelier with Silvered Iron Armature

H 34.5 in Dm 16.5 in

19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Crystal Eleven Light Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Fine antique French 19th century Neoclassical gilt bronze and cut crystal eleven light chandelier

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Crystal Eleven Light Chandelier

H 34 in Dm 22.5 in

19th Century French Rock Crystal 12-Light Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Exceptional 19th century French rock crystal chandelier with 12 lights. Lovely combination of

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Rock Crystal 12-Light Chandelier

H 53 in Dm 28 in

Large French 19th Century Bronze Twenty-Light Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

beautiful and solid bronze 19th century French chandelier, it is quit impressive, has twenty lights.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Large French 19th Century Bronze Twenty-Light Chandelier

H 40 in W 29 in D 29 in

French 19th Century Charles X Style Verdigris Bronze Four Light Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome French early 19th century Charles X st. patinated bronze chandelier. The four light

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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

French 19th Century Charles X Style Verdigris Bronze Four Light Chandelier

H 43.5 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Eight-Light Baccarat Crystal Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An outstanding and high quality mid 19th century French Louis XVI st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Eight-Light Baccarat Crystal Chandelier

H 49 in W 33 in D 33 in

French 19th Century Empire Style Bronze and Ormolu Seven-Light Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome French 19th century Empire st. patinated bronze and ormolu seven light chandelier. The

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Empire Style Bronze and Ormolu Seven-Light Chandelier

H 37.5 in W 20 in D 20 in

19th Century French Empire Style Light Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A French Empire style light chandelier with blue painted dish having Empire style cast bronze

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Antique 1880s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

19th Century French Empire Style Light Chandelier

H 28 in Dm 22 in

French 19th Century Six-Light Iron Chandelier with Spiral and Scrolling Arms

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French six-light iron chandelier from the 19th century, with spiral motif, gilt accents and

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

French 19th Century Six-Light Iron Chandelier with Spiral and Scrolling Arms

H 34 in W 34.5 in D 16.25 in

French 19th Century Four-Light Iron Ring Chandelier with Flowers and Vines

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French four-light iron chandelier from the 19th century, with flowers and vines. Crafted in

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

French 19th Century Four-Light Iron Ring Chandelier with Flowers and Vines

H 39 in Dm 27.5 in

Small Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ormolu 6 Light Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Small antique 19th century French Louis XVI exquisite quality ormolu 6 light chandelier.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ormolu

Small Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ormolu 6 Light Chandelier

H 16 in Dm 15 in

French Eight-Light Crystal Chandelier with Iron Armature from the 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French crystal eight-light chandelier from the 19th century, with iron armature. Born in France

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Iron

French Eight-Light Crystal Chandelier with Iron Armature from the 19th Century

H 37.75 in Dm 27 in

French 19th Century Crystal Six-Light Chandelier with Iron Armature and Obelisk

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French six-light crystal chandelier from the 19th century, with iron armature and obelisk accent

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Iron

French 19th Century Crystal Six-Light Chandelier with Iron Armature and Obelisk

H 27.5 in Dm 18.75 in

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Bronze Three-Light Chandelier with Torch

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XVI style three-light bronze chandelier from the 19th century, with flaming torch

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Bronze Three-Light Chandelier with Torch

H 26 in Dm 19 in

French 19th Century Six-Light Bronze and Crystal Chandelier with Scrolling Arms

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French six-light bronze and crystal chandelier from the 19th century, with scrolling arms and

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

French 19th Century Six-Light Bronze and Crystal Chandelier with Scrolling Arms

H 29.5 in Dm 19.5 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Four-Arm, Eight-Light Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu four arm, eight light

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Four-Arm, Eight-Light Chandelier

H 50 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in

19th Century French Rococo Style Bronze 8-Light Chandelier with Handcut Crystals

Located in Chicago, IL

19th century French Rococo style bronze 8-light chandelier with hand cut crystals. 19" chain, wired

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Rococo Style Bronze 8-Light Chandelier with Handcut Crystals

H 35 in Dm 21 in

French 19th Century Empire Style 16-Light Crystal and Gilt Metal Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large French Empire style 16-light crystal and gilt metal basket chandelier from the 19th century

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

French 19th Century Empire Style 16-Light Crystal and Gilt Metal Chandelier

H 61 in Dm 39 in

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Crystal and Ormolu Eight-Light Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and important French early 19th century Louis XV st. Baccarat crystal and ormolu eight

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Crystal and Ormolu Eight-Light Chandelier

H 52.5 in W 28 in D 28 in

French Midcentury Six-Light Iron Chandelier Made from 19th Century Spit-Jack

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French midcentury, six-light forged-iron chandelier made from a 19th century spit-jack. A spit

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron

French Midcentury Six-Light Iron Chandelier Made from 19th Century Spit-Jack

H 19 in W 37.5 in D 13 in

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Eight-Light Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful French 19th century Louis XV st. wrought iron, crystal and colored glass eight light

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Eight-Light Chandelier

H 37.5 in W 27 in D 27 in

19th Century twelve Light Baccarat Crystal Chandelier

By Baccarat

Located in Fairfax, VA

Elegant19th century twelve light Baccarat crystal and bronze chandelier. Professionally electrified

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century twelve Light Baccarat Crystal Chandelier

H 57 in Dm 26 in

French 19th Century Rusted Iron Six-Light Chandelier with Fleur De Lys Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French iron six-light chandelier from the 19th century, with fleur de lys motifs and distressed

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

French 19th Century Rusted Iron Six-Light Chandelier with Fleur De Lys Motifs

H 22.25 in Dm 41 in

19th Century French Empire Style 24-Light Gilt Bronze / Patinated Chandelier

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Illuminate your space with grandeur using this extraordinary 19th Century French Empire Style

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Antique 1850s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Bronze

19th Century French Empire Style 24-Light Gilt Bronze / Patinated Chandelier

H 38 in Dm 30 in

19th Century French Champleve Enamel and Bronze Nine-Light Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Important 19th Century French Champleve Enamel and Gilt Bronze nine-Light Chandelier. Stock

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

19th Century French Champleve Enamel and Bronze Nine-Light Chandelier

H 32 in W 24 in D 24 in

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal 20 Light Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Exquisite 19th century French gilt bronze and crystal 20 light chandelier. Featuring gorgeous

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal 20 Light Chandelier

H 40 in Dm 27 in

19th Century French Carved Walnut and Iron 10 Light Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful 19th century French carved walnut and iron 10 light chandelier. Very fine intricate

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Walnut

19th Century French Carved Walnut and Iron 10 Light Chandelier

H 48 in Dm 34 in

19th Century French Rococo Silver over Bronze 24 Light Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Outstanding 19th century French Rococo silver over bronze chandelier with 24 lights. Very fine

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

19th Century French Rococo Silver over Bronze 24 Light Chandelier

H 46 in Dm 44 in

Massive French Louis XV Baroque Gilt Bronze 12-Light Chandelier, 19th Century

Located in Coimbra, PT

Massive Baroque 12-light gilt bronze chandelier. The scrolled arms have foliate embellishment

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Leaf

Massive French Louis XV Baroque Gilt Bronze 12-Light Chandelier, 19th Century

H 35.44 in Dm 43.31 in

19th Century French Rock Crystal and Bronze 4 Light Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous 19th century French rock crystal and bronze chandelier with 4 lights. Great scale and

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Rock Crystal and Bronze 4 Light Chandelier

H 27 in Dm 18 in

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Twelve-Light Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu twelve light chandelier. The chandelier is

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Twelve-Light Chandelier

H 43 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in

Beautiful French Late 19th Century Gothic/Church Bronze / Brass Light

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful late 19th century church light, the patina is so much nicer in person, originally it

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

Beautiful French Late 19th Century Gothic/Church Bronze / Brass Light

H 49 in W 16 in D 16 in

19th Century French Ormolu Ten-Light Chandelier by F. Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in New York, NY

About An Important French Gilt Bronze Ten-Light Chandelier by F. Barbedienne Maker: Ferdinand

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

19th Century French Ormolu Ten-Light Chandelier by F. Barbedienne

H 40 in W 25 in D 25 in

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19th Century French Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 19th century French pendant light for your home. A 19th century French pendant light — often made from metal, bronze and stone — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 19th century French pendant light — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 19th century French pendant light, those designed in Louis XVI, Empire and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 19th century French pendant light over the years, but those crafted by Baccarat, Cristalleries De Baccarat and Ferdinand Barbedienne are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 19th Century French Pendant Light?

Prices for a 19th century French pendant light can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $695 and can go as high as $595,984, while the average can fetch as much as $6,411.

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.

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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.

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