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Renaissance Revival Carved Wooden Chandelier
Located in Milford, NH
Magnificent Renaissance Revival carved wooden six-arm chandelier, circa early 20th century.
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20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Very Fine Hand Carved Wooden Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine hand carved wooden chandelier. Great carving work.
France, circa 1900. 4 lights
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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
German Carved Wood Two-Light Wine Cellar Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
This interesting and unusual hand-carved wooden chandelier features a centered large wine barrel
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Vintage 1960s German Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
Large Arts and Crafts Black Forest Carved Oak Chandelier w. Forest Owl Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
diameter of 38.6 inches this is one of the largest, hand carved wooden chandeliers that we ever had the
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
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Oak
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H 40 in Dm 38.6 in
Carved wooden Gothic chandelier with Gargoyles
Located in Houston, TX
This carved wood Neo-Gothic chandelier has been newly wired in the US. I believe it to be pine, but
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Vintage 1920s French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
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Pine
HAND-CARVED Wooden 1920's CHANDELIERS [PAIR]
Located in Hawthorne, CA
A pair of wooden hand-carved chandeliers for an eclectic decor. These pieces are perfect for an
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Antique Early 19th Century English British Colonial Chandeliers and Pend...
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Rosewood
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Late 19th Century Carved Wooden Lüsterweibchen Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
Unique and adorable late 19th or very early 20th-century smaller-size chandelier - Lüsterweibchen
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Antique Late 19th Century German Medieval Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Metal
H 24.41 in W 14.57 in D 16.15 in
Large & Stunning Sixteen Light, Eight Arm Baroque Style Theatre Chandelier Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
This impressive hand carved wooden chandelier, from circa 1920 has a rare theme.
This wonderfully
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
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Wood
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H 39 in Dm 41 in
Gorgeous Hand Carved Wooden Lustermannchen Butler Sculpture Chandelier Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning very rare and hand carved, Butler chandelier with real Deer Antler horns. If you are
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 38 in D 28 in
Large Wooden Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A French carved and silver leaf wooden chandelier with gilt details, scrolling motif on arms and
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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Giltwood
Rare Hand Carved Wooden Gothic Revival Art Chandelier with Gargoyle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
carved out of solid wood and metalized afterword, this striking chandelier with its bronze patina is a
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
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H 38 in Dm 34 in
Hand-Carved Heavy Relief Antique English Wooden Chandelier of Anglo Dutch design
Located in Houston, TX
Unique, impressive antique wooden chandelier made from hand-carved, Grinling Gibbons-style antique
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Antique Early 19th Century English Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
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Iron
Wooden Carved/Gilded Baroque Chandelier, 1920s Original of the Time, Restored
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Wooden chandelier, carved and gilded, circa 1920, eight candles, very nice work, restored by Woka
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Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
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Wood
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H 29.53 in Dm 25.6 in
Wooden Carved Meermaid Lusterweibchen ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Wooden Carved Meermaid Lusterweibchen ca. 1900
An antique meermaid lusterweibchen with a hand
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Antique and Good Size Hand Carved and Gilt Wooden Eight-Light Pendant Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
surface of this wooden chandelier make it a very stylish eyecatcher and an absolute joy to have over a
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
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Wood
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H 30.2 in Dm 30.2 in
Fine Louis XIV Style Wooden Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Louis XIV style wooden chandelier. Superb carving work. A true masterpiece.
France, circa
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants
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Wood
Antique Wooden Carved Lusterweibchen of a Renaissance Lady
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Wooden Carved Lusterweibchen of a Renaissance Lady
An antique lusterweibchen chandelier of
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Iron
Hand Carved Wooden and Yellow Glass One-Light Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautiful and finely hand-carved wooden lantern with yellow glass, Belgium, circa the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique German Pendant Chandelier Wooden Polychrome Lusterweibchen with Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
adorable and compact size Lüsterweibchen - chandelier features a masterfully carved figure of a young lady
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Vintage 1920s German Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
H 34.65 in W 13.39 in D 15.75 in
Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Wooden Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
Period early 19th century Swedish painted wooden 8 light chandelier. Neoclassical bowl with 8
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
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Fir
Original Wooden Viennese Biedermeier Style Chandelier, Austrian Mastercraft
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Wooden Biedermeier chandelier from 1920, eight candles restored.
Carved wood wiht layers of
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Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chandeliers and Pendants
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Gold
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H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Grand Wooden Chandelier by Dennis & Leen New Custom 3-Tier
Located in Houston, TX
Grand Country French style custom 3-tier Wooden Chandelier with 18 lights, a turned central column
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2010s American French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Polychromed & Parcel Gilt 18th/19th Century Wooden Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Polychromed and parcel gilt chandelier, having a standard of carved wood, six carved wood
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Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
German Pendant Light Hand Carved Wooden Figure Mountain Climber with Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
/ 5.9 in deep.
The carved wooden figure looks extremely lifelike and inspires with its attention to
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Vintage 1950s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Stunning & Sculptural, Large Wooden Medieval St. Chandelier with Mask Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Speaking of antique masterpieces.
This perfectly hand carved and large chandelier comes with a
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nutwood, Oak
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H 45 in Dm 35.8 in
German Pendant Light with Carved Wooden Mountain Climber Figure and Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
carved wooden mountaineer wears a hat and is holding onto a rope and holding a very nice iron and orange
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
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Iron
H 31.5 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Gothic Chandelier Carved with Jesters and Lanterns, France, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Imposing chandelier / suspension / pendant in oak, composed of 3 branches with at the end of each a
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Antique Early 1900s French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
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Wood, Oak
Large Neoclassical Style Carved Oakwood and Alabaster Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large Neoclassical Style Carved Oakwood and Alabaster Chandelier, Germany, circa the 1920s.
This
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Vintage 1920s German Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
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Alabaster
Italian Hand-Carved Chandelier with Porcelain Putti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wonderful Italian wooden chandelier with porcelain Putti's.
Measures: Width 40 cm.
Depth 40 cm
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Large Hand Carved Vintage Wooden Pendant Light / Lantern with Amber Glass Panels
Located in Lisse, NL
, cathedral glass panels perfectly complement the hand carved wooden frame and the result is an absolute joy
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Vintage 1940s European Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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H 28.3 in Dm 10.7 in
German Pendant Light with a Carved Wooden Figure of Mountain Climber and Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
mountain climber. The detailed carved wooden mountaineer is holding onto a rope and holding a lantern in
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
H 29.53 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
Art Deco Style Hand-Carved Wooden and Crackle Glass Pendant Light Three Men
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco style hand-carved wooden and crackle glass pendant light three men's heads
A unique hand
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
C384 Early 20th Century Italian Carved Wood and Metal Chandelier
Located in Canton, MA
Iron and wood eight arm chandelier. Carved wood, with iron arms. Carvings of pineapple and leaves
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
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Iron
Beautifully Hand Carved Nutwood Chandelier w. Striking Alabaster Shades Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and striking design, early 20th century pendant.
This antique, five-light chandelier
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
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Alabaster
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H 29 in Dm 26.5 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Bleached Oak Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining room or a den with this elegant antique wooden chandelier. Crafted in France
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Polychrome Painted Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining room or a den with this elegant antique wooden chandelier. Crafted in France
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
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Oak, Paint
Sculptural Large Floral Chandelier in Hand Carved Solid Wood, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
floral chandelier is a playful and cheerful sculpture, assembled like wooden games for children.
Perfect
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Beech
Art Deco Carved Oakwood and Alabaster Five-Light Chandelier with Owl Figure
Located in Barntrup, DE
hand-carved chandelier features five arms, each with a white alabaster lampshade, hung on five ropes
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Italian Carved Genovese Wood Tassels Crystal Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing 6 lights sitting in original painted wooden posts. Hand carved gold and rust color wood
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
French Three-Light Carved Giltwood Column Chandelier from the Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French three-light gilt and carved wood column chandelier from the mid-20th century. This vintage
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
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Giltwood, Wood
Arts & Crafts, Vienna Carved Unique Shape Tiger Oak Chandelier / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
sizeable and stylist wooden chandelier with a warm look and feel to create just the right atmosphere in
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Early 20th Century European Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants
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Wood, Oak
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H 40 in Dm 31 in
Stunning Hand Carved Nutwood and Alabaster Art Deco Pendant Light / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
carved out of nutwood, Art Deco flower and leaf motifs at the centre of the wooden body is one of the
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Alabaster, Brass
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H 29.1 in Dm 22 in
Stunning and Pure Art Deco Hand Carved Wood Chandelier Pendant Light, 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
Geometrically carved wooden Art Deco light fixture.
With early twentieth century lighting as one
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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H 43 in Dm 32 in
Rarest Hand Carved Oak Art Deco Chandelier Pendant w. Six Woodpecker Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique and one of a kind, seven-light hand carved wooden stylish sculptural chandelier.
With
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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H 31.5 in Dm 31 in
French Five-Light Foliage Themed Giltwood Carved Chandelier, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French five-light carved giltwood chandelier with foliage motifs from the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
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Giltwood
White Italian Chandelier made of Carved Wood and Painted Iron, Mid-20th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This painted Italian chandelier features iron arms, tole and wooden bobeches, and a wooden finial
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
H 49 in W 38 in D 38 in
Wooden 7-Bulb Illuminated STACKED Hanging Sculpture, Customizable
By Richard Haining
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, and spacing of the individual wooden blocks should be expected.
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Wood, Hardwood, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Softwood, Reclaime...
Giltwood Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine Louis XVI style carved and gilt wooden chandelier, original 24-karat gilding. Made for
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
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Wood
Wooden STACKED 5-Bulb Illuminated Sculpture, Customizable, shown in Cherry
By Richard Haining
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, variation in tone, coloration, overall variety, and spacing of the individual wooden blocks should be
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Softwood, Hardwood, Scrap Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple,...
Wooden STACKED Multi-Bulb Illuminated Sculpture, Customizable, shown in Cherry
By Richard Haining
Located in Brooklyn, NY
spacing of the individual wooden blocks should be expected.
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Cherry, Wood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Hardwood, Softwood, Reclaime...
H 5 in W 37 in D 49 in
Italian Wood Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian circa 1940s eight-arm wooden chandelier with painted finished, carved wood tassels and
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Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Wooden STACKED Multi-Bulb Illuminated Sculpture, Customizable, shown in Walnut
By Richard Haining
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, and spacing of the individual wooden blocks should be expected.
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Wood, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Hardwood, Softwood, Reclaime...
H 5 in W 38 in D 50 in
White Vintage Pagoda Form Chandelier with Monkey
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical vintage chandelier with asian motifs crafted in wood featuring a pagoda form top, carved
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Wood, Paint
Hanging Brass Light Fixture with a Wooden Figure of a Mountain Climber
Located in Barntrup, DE
natural brown wood tones. The detailed carved wooden mountaineer with a backpack is holding onto a rope
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Vintage 1950s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
H 21.66 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in
Pendant Light with a Large Wooden Figure Mountain Climber with Lantern, Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
. The detailed carved wooden mountaineer is holding onto a rope and holding a wooden lantern in one hand
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 10.24 in
Pendant by Mazzega of Clear Glass with Orange Inclusions and Wooden Detail
By AVMazzega
Located in Verviers, BE
Pendant with a globe of clear glass with orange inclusions, Italy, 1970 by Mazzega.
Casting a beautiful rippled light across a wall and ceiling.
The lamp works everywhere in the ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass, Hardwood
Genoese Chandelier, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Eight-armed chandelier with glass prismatic hangings and gold-patinated and carved wooden shaft
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Antique 18th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Workstead Lodge Chandelier Two in Natural Oak and Brass
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
The lodge chandelier two continues the play of wooden framework and metal structure on the scale of
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2010s American Adirondack Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Italian Chandelier in Wood, Gilt-Iron and Glass
Located in Houston, TX
Italian chandelier in wood, gilt-iron and glass. Italian chandelier decorated in hand blown glass
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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Wrought Iron
Workstead Lodge Chandelier Two in Natural Oak and Brass
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
The lodge chandelier two continues the play of wooden framework and metal structure on the scale of
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2010s American Adirondack Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
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Carved Wood Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of carved wood chandeliers available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique carved wood chandeliers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. There are 72 antique and vintage carved wood chandeliers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Carved wood chandeliers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Arts and Crafts, Louis XVI and Neoclassical carved wood chandeliers are consistently popular styles. Some carved wood chandeliers are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller carved wood chandeliers, measuring 5.52 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made carved wood chandeliers over the years, but those made by Woka Lamps are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Carved Wood Chandeliers?
Prices for carved wood chandeliers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, carved wood chandeliers begin at $595 and can go as high as $23,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,945.
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 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.
Questions About Carved Wood Chandeliers
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.
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Circa 18
Art Deco Size 5
Vintage Ring Mount
Vintage Ring Mounting
Ring Mounting Only
Mens Art Deco
Mens Vintage Glasses
Oxidized Pendant
Mans Pendant
Man Pendant
Interlocking Pendant
Mask Carved Antique
Gothic Walnut
Vintage Wooden Doors With Glass
Vintage Carved Wood Doors
Tiger Oak Furniture
Tiger Oak
Art Deco Light Walnut