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Chandelier in the Empire Style
Located in London, GB
A small four light two tone chandelier in the Empire style.  
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Early 20th Century European Empire Chandelier In Antique

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Bronze

Antique Chandelier in the Empire Style
Chandelier in the Empire Style
H 20 in W 17 in D 17 in
Brass Chandelier in Louis XV Style
Located in Chorzów, PL
A historic chandelier in the style of Louis XV from circa 1920. Year: circa 1920. Origin: France.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chandelier In Antique

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Brass

Murano Chandelier In Colored Glass, Early 20th
Located in Brussels, BE
Murano Chandelier In Colored Glass, Early 20th
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Early 20th Century Chandelier In Antique

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Murano Glass

Chandelier in Gilt Bronze and Alabaster, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier in gilt bronze and alabaster, 19th century. A 19th century Napoleon III period
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19th Century French Napoleon III Chandelier In Antique

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Alabaster, Bronze

Twelve-Light Edwardian Chandelier in Adam Style
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A pressed and cut glass chandelier in Georgian style with multi baluster shaft issuing drop hung
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1910s British Adam Style Chandelier In Antique

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Cut Glass

Cage Chandelier In Gilt Bronze And Baccarat Crystal
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent Louis XV style cage chandelier in gilded bronze very richly decorated with crystal
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chandelier In Antique

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Crystal, Bronze

Napoleon III Chandelier in Bronze with Six-Light Arms
Located in Paris, FR
Nice chandelier in finely worked bronze, Napoleon III period. Six-light arms fitted with "Grand
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1880s French Napoleon III Chandelier In Antique

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Colored Glass Chandelier in the Empire Style
Located in London, GB
A French eight light gilt bronze and colored glass chandelier in the Empire style.  
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandelier In Antique

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Bronze

Important Round Chandelier in Italian Baroque Forged Iron
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Important round chandelier in Italian Baroque forged iron, Was born to keep the candles at the
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1720s Italian Baroque Chandelier In Antique

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Iron

Chandelier in Hand Carved Gold Giltwood from the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier in hand carved gold giltwood from the 19th century. Originally used with candles.   
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19th Century French Louis XV Chandelier In Antique

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Wood

5 ARMS CHANDELIER in Murano glass Venice Early 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
5 ARMS CHANDELIER in Murano glass Venice Early 20th Century h: 67 x 75 cm good condition
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Chandelier In Antique

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Art Glass

Art Nouveau Chandelier in Gilt Bronze, France, Circa 1890
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb Art Nouveau chandelier in gilded bronze with floral/plant motifs, formerly gas powered
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1890s French Art Nouveau Chandelier In Antique

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Bronze

Important Liégeois Chandelier In Blown And Cut Glass, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Important Liégeois Chandelier In Blown And Cut Glass, 18th Century Three levels of pendants and
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18th Century Italian Louis XV Chandelier In Antique

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Metal

Rocaille Style Chandelier in Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rocaille style chandelier in gilt bronze with 12 fires. Cache-bélière (*hide hook) in rocaille
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Late 19th Century Chandelier In Antique

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Bronze

5 ARMS CHANDELIER in Murano glass Venice Early 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
5 ARMS CHANDELIER in Murano glass Venice Early 20th Century with gold highlights, small breaks and
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Chandelier In Antique

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Art Glass

5 ARMS CHANDELIER in Murano glass Venice Early 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
5 ARMS CHANDELIER in Murano glass Venice Early 20th Century with gold highlights, small breaks and
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Chandelier In Antique

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Art Glass

old chandelier in bronze and frosted glass decorated with engraved stars.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
old chandelier in bronze and frosted glass decorated with engraved stars. Very good quality
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandelier In Antique

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Bronze

Large French Chandelier in Gilt Bronze and Faceted Glass from the XIX
Located in Madrid, ES
Large French chandelier in Gilt bronze and faceted glass from the XIX Large French chandelier in
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Mid-19th Century Chandelier In Antique

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Cut Glass

Empire french bronze chandelier in gold-plated with 'Quimeras" circa 1800
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible chandelier in bronze and gold empire circa 1800 with "Quimeras" for 6 lights.
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19th Century French Empire Chandelier In Antique

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Gold, Bronze

English Victorian Rococo Chandelier in Gilded Cast Bronze Electrified
Located in Wells, ME
English Victorian rococo chandelier in gilded cast bronze with six arms. This medium sized
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Late 19th Century English Rococo Revival Chandelier In Antique

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Bronze

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 Chandelier In Antique

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Wrought Iron

Large Chandelier In Gilt Bronze And Baccarat Crystal
By Baccarat
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent large cage-shaped chandelier in gilded bronze presenting a beautiful and generous
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chandelier In Antique

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Crystal, Bronze

Beautiful Original Maria Theresia Chandelier in the Baroque Style from 1880
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful baroque chandelier in the Maria Theresia style colored glass hanging in fantasy-style
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1880s Austrian Baroque Chandelier In Antique

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Brass

Beautiful Hot Air Balloon Style Chandelier in Silvered Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful hot air balloon style chandelier in silvered bronze of the 19th century with drop
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chandelier In Antique

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier in the Marie Antoinette Style
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely petite chandelier in the Marie Antoinette style with clear crystal And accented with
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Early 20th Century French Chandelier In Antique

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Bronze

1880 Chandelier in Bindweeds with Blue Opaline and White Opaline Flowers
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier in bindweeds with bowl in opaline blue and flowers in opaline white, frame brass and
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1880s French Napoleon III Chandelier In Antique

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Bronze

Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Chandelier in Louis XV Style, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisitely-designed gilt-bronze and cut-crystal chandelier in the Louis XV style, with six(6
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19th Century French Louis XV Chandelier In Antique

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Crystal, Bronze

Large Twelve-Light Crystal Chandelier in the English Regency Manner
Located in London, GB
A large twelve-light 20th century gilt brass and crystal chandelier in the English Regency manner
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Early 20th Century English Regency Chandelier In Antique

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Crystal

French 19th Century 18-Light Gilt Bronze Chandelier in Louis XVI Style
Located in New York, NY
19th century French gilt bronze chandelier in the Louis XVI style with 18 electrified candles
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandelier In Antique

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Bronze

Louis XVI style chandelier in gilded bronze. Circa 1900.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XVI style chandelier in gilded bronze with six arms of light, grouped two by two by a ribbon
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Early 20th Century Chandelier In Antique

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Bronze

1920s French Art Deco Chandelier in Patinated Brass New Reconstructed Shades
Located in København K, 84
Rare 20th century french Art Deco chandelier in beautiful patinated brass and new original
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1920s French Art Deco Chandelier In Antique

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Brass

French chandelier in bronze and opaline from Monroe Palace in Rio circa 1904.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and rare chandelier in french bronze and opaline from the Monroe Palace in Rio de
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chandelier In Antique

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Bronze

Mazarin Chandelier in Bronze, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
A spectacular and important bronze chandelier, a so called “Lustre Mazarin”, of superb quality
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Mid-19th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandelier In Antique

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Bronze

Chandelier in the Style of Louis XV with Crystal from the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier in the style of Louis XV with crystal from the 19th century beautiful workmanship and
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19th Century French Louis XV Chandelier In Antique

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Crystal, Bronze

Beautiful cage chandelier in rock crystal and gilt bronze, Paris 19th century
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
Very beautiful Louis XV style chandelier in gilt bronze with rich rockcristal decoration. The
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Chandelier In Antique

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

Large Neo classical Empire style Chandelier in gilt bronze and green crystal
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Paris, FR
Imposing Neo-classical chandelier in pure Empire style, with castpalmettes motifs and mythological
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Early 19th Century Baltic Empire Chandelier In Antique

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Bronze

Early 20th Century, French Rococo Style Three-Light Chandelier in Bronze Doré
Located in Miami, FL
From the Belle Époque, a very lovely and small chandelier in bronze doré with three lights in the
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Chandelier In Antique

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Bronze

Restauration Style Chandelier in Gilt Metal and Bronze, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Restauration style chandelier in gilt metal and bronze with 12 fires. Cache-bélière (*hide hook
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1880s European Restauration Chandelier In Antique

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Metal, Bronze

French Oil Lamp Chandelier in Gilt Bronze Green Opaline Shade & Porcelain c1930s
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous porcelain chandelier in gilt bronze Victorian library hanging oil lamp and opaline glass
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Chandelier In Antique

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Bronze

French Art Deco Chandelier in Pink Etched Glass Stripes and Chrome Brass C1920
Located in Coimbra, PT
Superb and unusual French Art Deco chandelier in Pink Etched Glass Stripes and Chrome Brass C1920
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandelier In Antique

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Brass, Chrome

Antique French Chandelier in Bronze & Alabaster Napoleon III Second Empire
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French Chandelier in Bronze and Alabaster Napoleon III Second Empire The grand turned
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chandelier In Antique

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Alabaster, Bronze

French Art Deco Skyscraper Chandelier in Green Glass, Straws & Gilt Brass C1920
Located in Coimbra, PT
French Art Deco skyscraper chandelier in green glass, straws & gilt brass c1920 Superb and rare
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandelier In Antique

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Chandelier in Louis XVI Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
Great quality six-light gilt bronze chandelier.
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1910s French Louis XVI Chandelier In Antique

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Bronze

German Bauhaus Chandelier in opaline glass, white plastic and metal, 1920s
Located in MIlano, IT
German Bauhaus style Chandelier in opaline glass, white plastic and metal, 1920s Pair of
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1920s German Bauhaus Chandelier In Antique

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Metal

Pair of Large French Art Deco Opaline Glass Chandeliers in Brass Trims & Chains
Located in Coimbra, PT
Stunning French Art Deco chandelier in Opaline glass and burnished brass with brass Trimmig and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandelier In Antique

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Brass, Bronze

18th Chaine Chandelier in Golden Iron of 12 Lights with Porcelain Pendants
By OMBRES ET FACETTES
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This chandelier is an original variation of the chain models that could be found in the eighteenth
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18th Century French Louis XVI Chandelier In Antique

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Large Florentine Baroque Chandelier in Hand Carved Walnut Gold Leaf, 9 Lights
By Michele Bonciani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Large and majestic Florentine baroque chandelier in wood, gold leaf, hand carved walnut, with 9
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Chandelier In Antique

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Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Chandelier in the Manner of Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, twelve light chandelier , in the manner of Henri Dasson. The chandelier with the a bottom acorn finial
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19th Century French Louis XVI Chandelier In Antique

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Ormolu

Italian Ceiling Chandelier in Glass and Brass Contemporary
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Imagine being enveloped in the enchanting light of an elegant chandelier, the Lunare model, a jewel
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Chandelier In Antique

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Brass

Rare 1930 s Modernist chandelier in Bauhaus Design
By German Manufactory
Located in PRAHA 4, CZ
authentic Modernist chandelier, a masterpiece in Bauhaus design. This chandelier is not just a lighting
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Early 20th Century German Chandelier In Antique

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Nickel

19th Italian Chandelier in Glass Crystal and Metal
Located in Roma, IT
This chandelier feature a cascade of tear-drops, roses, festoons, chains of pearls, sequins, and
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Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Chandelier In Antique

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Crystal, Metal

Gilt Bronze Chandelier In The Louis XV Style
Located in Norwood, NJ
Antique Louis XV style bronze chandelier with a Rococo influence. Frosted glass rose bud shades on
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Chandelier In Antique

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Bronze

18th Century French Chandelier in Bronze 6 Branches
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 18th century French bronze chandelier with 6 light arms The whole chandelier is entirely
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18th Century French Louis XIV Chandelier In Antique

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Chandelier in Painted Glass and Brass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant Italian brass Art Nouveau chandelier with four painted glass shades. Measures: Diameter40
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Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandelier In Antique

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Brass

Chandelier in Murano , Style : Art deco , 1920, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp Material: Chrome, Murano Style: Art Deco Country: Italy To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. If you want to live ...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Chandelier In Antique

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Chrome

Chandelier in Crystal and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lace-shaped chandelier made with pearls of crystal adorned with crystal flowers. Six-arm lights
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1880s European Chandelier In Antique

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Crystal, Bronze

Chandelier in Murano, Italian style, Art Deco, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp Material: Murano Style: Art Deco Country: Italian If you want to live in the golden years, this is the lighting that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Chandelier In Antique

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Murano Glass

Art Deco Chandelier in Glass and Chrome, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Style: Art Deco Year: 1920 Material: glass and chrome For your safety and that of your property, all our lighting have new electric cables. We always think of our customers. We have ...
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1920s French Art Deco Chandelier In Antique

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Chrome

Rare Eight Light Baltic Chandelier In Georgian Style
Located in Steyning, West sussex
corresponding lower and upper drop hung canopies the lower terminating with diamond cut finial, the chandelier
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1780s Russian Georgian Chandelier In Antique

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Cut Glass

French Gilt Bronze Chandelier in the Rococo Style
Located in New York, NY
Graceful French Rococo style five-arm gilt bronze chandelier with subtle undulating movement. A
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19th Century French Rococo Revival Chandelier In Antique

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Chandelier In Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chandelier in antique you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each chandelier in antique for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect chandelier in antique — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A chandelier in antique is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Louis XV and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chandelier in antique over the years, but those crafted by Baccarat, EB Studios and Early Electrics Design Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chandelier In Antique?

A chandelier in antique can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,993, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $268,323.

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.

Questions About Chandelier In Antique
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chandeliers are called chandeliers because the earliest designs were wooden fixtures that held taper candles. The name comes from the French word for candle, "chandelle." On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique and vintage chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A bobeche for chandeliers was designed to catch the wax that dripped from the candles on early fixtures. Today, they are considered to be an accent piece from which the socket, bulb and candle cover rise. Shop a range of antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You’ll often see chandeliers with elaborate glass ornamentation serving as a decoration. Quite frequently these glass pendants that hang from the light are called a prism. These pieces add luxe glamour to the light fixture, while also catching illumination and scattering it. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary chandeliers from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No chandeliers do not have candles but the chandelier evolved from the candelabra, which used candles as their light source. Some chandeliers have light fixtures that are designed to look very much like candles while others have moved in a modern direction and look nothing like their candelabra predecessor. Shop a collection of chandeliers and candelabras from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    An Empire chandelier refers to chandeliers crafted in the Empire style. Empire style furniture resembles Louis XIV furniture in its focus on symmetry — it’s rich with ornamentation and frequently sees an integration of Greek or Roman motifs. An Empire style chandelier will add visual appeal and a sense of grandeur of any room. Shop a range of antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A chandelier light is a type of candelabra lamp, meaning that it is a decorative branched suspension of lights mounted from the ceiling. A variety of antique, new and vintage chandeliers can be found on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    Chandeliers should be between half and three quarts, the width of the tabletop located below it, however, this is, of course, subject to change based on the size of the room.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The weight of a chandelier is dependent on the ceiling’s strength. A concrete ceiling can likely support any size chandelier because of its sturdiness, but a wooden or drywalled ceiling will not be able to support as much weight due to its more fragility.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A chandelier is typically suspended from a branching system with multiple lights on the ends, rather than one single light or a pair of lights hanging from a chord or chain.

    1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Chandelier lighting is a branched, highly ornamented light fixture that is typically (suspended from) mounted on ceilings lamps.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Bohemian chandelier is one that is made with naturally occurring details like rattan, bamboo or macrame. They can be decorated with pendants like seashells and feathers as well. Add some boho-chic to your décor by shopping a collection of Bohemian chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To ship a chandelier, you must ensure that the chandelier is held inside a sturdy crate and packed with enough cushioning material to withstand accidents. Make sure you have plenty of bubble wrap and foam held in place with strong tape. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tole chandelier refers to a type of chandelier that is painted metal, often fashioned to look like greenery and flowers, similar to folk art. Tole chandeliers tend to have a base color of cream, white or gold that seamlessly pairs with a wide range of home décor styles. Shop a selection of vintage and contemporary chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The significance of chandeliers is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some people associate them with the history of lighting because they marked a major breakthrough in indoor illumination. Others consider them symbols of wealth and extravagance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and vintage chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A circular chandelier is called Corona or Crown. As it resembles the crown, it is often designed with upstanding decorative elements. It is usually made of gilded metal or brass. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of chandelier options to choose from for your home decor.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date chandelier crystals, hold them up to the light and look for acid marks. If you find one, use an authoritative online resource to research the mark and identify the manufacturer. You can then estimate the age based on the style of the crystal. If you can't find a mark, take the crystal to a licensed appraiser for a professional evaluation. Shop a selection of expertly vetted antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell how old your chandelier is, look for a maker’s mark often included somewhere on the chandelier. From there, you can research the specific company that manufactured it. Also consider the power source — candle- and gas-lit chandeliers were common until the early 1900s when electric chandeliers became popular. Even if your chandelier was upgraded to be fully electric, check for signs of the previous system. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between a girandole and a chandelier comes down to where they go. A girandole is a fixture displayed on a wall or surface, while a chandelier hangs from the ceiling. Often, girandoles include wall mirrors. Both types of fixtures either hold candles or feature candle lights that hold electric bulbs. You'll find a selection of antique light fixtures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A chandelier is a decorative type of lighting. Suspended from the ceiling, chandeliers direct their light upward and are typically positioned over a dining table. Incandescent light bulbs are generally used in chandeliers that give ambient light. Enhance your space today — visit 1stDibs for a wide range of chandelier options to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    What you can use in place of a chandelier depends on your goals for a given space. If you want to provide overhead illumination, try a pendant light, an island light, string lights, an arched floor lamp, a ceiling light or recessed lighting. To add interest to the ceiling, use mobile art pieces or hanging planters. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of light fixtures.

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