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Beautiful 1940s Solid Bronze Chandelier with Fishes in the Center
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beautiful and elegant bronze chandelier with some fishes in the center of the chandelier.  
Category

Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

18k Gold Coral Beads Chandelier Earrings with Carved Fish
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Make a statement with this lovely and summery pair of 18K gold chandelier earrings with coral beads
Category

2010s Dutch Artisan Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Fish Chandelier by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite sculptural chandelier is a true work of functional decor that is perfect for any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Fish Chandelier by Daytona
Fish Chandelier by Daytona
H 19.69 in W 49.22 in D 3.15 in
Spanish Wrought Iron and Amber Glass Chandelier, Fish Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Wrought Iron Fishes Chandelier with Blown Glass Globe Shades. Spain, 1950s-1960s Rare find
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

French 1920's Fish Design Art Deco Pendant Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Clear frost glass with nickel on bronze hardware art deco chandelier. Professionally rewired and
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

19thc Antique French "Empire" Bronze Fish/ Dolphin/ Sea Creature/ Koi Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare 19thc French Antique Empire Bronze Fish/ Sea Creature/ Dolphin Chandelier. 3 fish with curled
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Antique 1880s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Gothic Revival Fish Scale Leaded Glass Chandelier Att. Duffner & Kimberly
By Duffner and Kimberly
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique bronze Gothic Revival fish scale leaded glass chandelier. Inverted bronze dome with bronze
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Vintage 1910s North American Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Fish earrings diamond earrings fishing 925 enamel earrings silver
Located in Jupiter, FL
Fish diamond earrings made with enamel in silver, stamped 925 with natural diamonds, comes with
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Enamel

Mid-Century, Solid Brass Fish Pendant Light
By Edison
Located in Berkeley, CA
The solid brass Coy fish was originally a garden candle holder, circa 1965. This one has been
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Monumental Midcentury Art Deco Style Ballroom Chandelier with Provenance
Located in Dallas, TX
ballroom chandeliers with amazing provenance. From the Regency Ballroom of the Fairmont Hotel in Dallas
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Monumental Midcentury Art Deco Style Ballroom Chandelier with Provenance
Located in Dallas, TX
Ballroom chandeliers with amazing Provenance. From The Regency Ballroom Of The Fairmont Hotel In Dallas
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Bejewelled Fish set 9 pcs. by Ango, in hand-welded filigree metal
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bejewelled Fish is the latest in the lighting jewellery lighting series created by Ango, using the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Thread

Eight-armed Flemish chandelier. Functional
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
polished brass. The upper part of the chandelier decorated with fish. The chandelier has a completely new
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Erik Hoglund Model 341 Chandelier
By Erik Höglund
Located in New York, NY
A vintage twelve-arm candlabra chandelier designed by Erik Hoglund. Model 341. Glass pendants
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Dutch Baroque Style 18-Light Brass Chandelier
Located in Troy, NY
An impressive, very large (43" tall) and well proportioned four-tier brass chandelier with 18
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Wrought Iron and Glass Chandelier by Bertil Vallien
By Boda Smide AB, Bertil Vallien
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing wrought iron chandelier by the artist Bertil Vallien. Thick circular glass spheres hanging
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Stilnovo 1088 chandelier by Bruno Gatta Italy 1959
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Wonderful 1088 chandelier designed by Bruno Gatta and manufactured by Stilnovo in Italy in 1959
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Wire

19C Dutch Baroque Style Antique Brass 8 Branch Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GORGEOUS 19C Dutch Baroque Style Antique Brass 8 Branch Chandelier. Late 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

19C Dutch Baroque Style Antique Brass 6 Branch Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GORGEOUS 19C Dutch Baroque Style Antique Brass 6 Branch Chandelier. Late 19th Century
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Wonderful French Neoclassical Bronze Crystal Regency Baltic Empire Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French neoclassical bronze and crystal chandelier in the Regency, Baltic design. Each
Category

Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French 19th Century Empire St. Ormolu And Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chandelier. The twelve arm sixteen light chandelier is centered by a striking solid crystal ball below the
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Lalique Style Art Deco Crystal 'Poisson' Chandelier, by Verlys, Five Available
By Verlys Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco crystal 'Poisson' chandelier, by Verlys, five available Each one with polished chrome
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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Beautiful Art Deco Chandelier Hanging Lamp Signed M.P., Petitot, 1920s
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Saarburg, RP
. and gives a very pleasant light. It has five thick glass shades and four water-spouting fish made of
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze, Ormolu and Frosted Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
glass chandelier. The six arm chandelier is centered by a fine bottom acorn finial below lovely fish
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Unique Erik Hoglund Chandelier Electrified Amber Clear Glass Iron Boda Nova 1960
By Erik Höglund, Boda Nova
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Beautiful and rare Scandinavian Modern electrified six-arm black wrought iron chandelier designed
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Australian Pearl Drop Earrings
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
Caribbean. The sirens fascinate as much by their beauty as their mystical side, half woman, half fish. The
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Hematite, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond...

18k Gold and Amethyst Earrings Made in the 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
five flat golden bars making the earrings look like luxurious dream catchers. They have so called fish
Category

Vintage 1970s European Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

18k Gold and Amethyst Earrings Made in the 1970s
18k Gold and Amethyst Earrings Made in the 1970s
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H 1.82 in Dm 0.48 in
Nymph a Handwoven Reed Pendant with Integral LED Lighting
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
bioluminescent deep-sea predator, the angler fish who uses light to attract unwitting prey in the darkness. More
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Brass

Art Deco Style Double Freshwater Pearl Drop Hook Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rhodium plated sterling silver with fish hook. The earrings measured 2-3/4" height and 7/8" across the
Category

2010s American Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Platinum, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Antique Ceiling Lamp with Cattle Horns, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Berghuelen, DE
ca. 1880. An extraordinary addition to each rustic cabin setting. The chandelier is in unrestored
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Early Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Antler

Nymph a Handwoven and Dyed Reed Pendant (two tier in black with neon pink LED)
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
bioluminescent deep-sea predator, the angler fish who uses light to attract unwitting prey in the darkness. More
Category

2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel

Jules 2-Tone Organic, Custom Made, Linen, Brass, Sculptural Pendant
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
translucent jelly fish. It can also be used as a modern take on Chinoiserie or Hollywood Recency depending on
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Organic Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Brass

Wooden Carved Meermaid Lusterweibchen ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
carved and stained statue of a medieval lady with fish tail. Mounted on a pair of fallow deer trophys
Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Wooden Carved Meermaid Lusterweibchen ca. 1900
Wooden Carved Meermaid Lusterweibchen ca. 1900
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in
Henning Koppel Chrome Bubi Lights, 1972
By Henning Koppel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Fish Dish (1954) - has made him a renowned designer worldwide. He mostly worked with silver and steel
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp Signed Boyreau Bordeaux
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in NANTES, FR
, molded glass plate decorated with Chinese fish. From the 1930s. Signature molded Boyreau Cie
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp Signed Boyreau Bordeaux
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp Signed Boyreau Bordeaux
H 4.53 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Mother of All Explosion Proof Globes
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
glass screws into a two-piece top of brass and cast iron. The globe has the feel of small fish bowl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Hand-Decorated Swedish 1960s Organic Modern Floral Butterfly Ceramic Pendant
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
to be outlined with a carved line and then hand painted with overglazes where birds, fish, flowers
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Spanish Wrought Iron Fish Wall Sconce with Frosted Glass Globe
Located in Barcelona, ES
. Overall Measures: 69 cm H x 16 cm W x 31 cm D A matching four-light fish chandelier with amber glass
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Large Octagon Bronze 4-Light Lantern Chandelier with Handle
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large octagon oil rub bronze fished 4-light lantern chandelier with handle along the top. addx1    
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1990s American Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

18k Gold Hand Carved Veiltail Fish Pendant
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
This whimsical 18K gold pendant with hand-carved coral veiltail fish suspended from hinged clip
Category

2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

"Cotton Candy Octopus Chandelier" Dimensional paint on custom chandelier
By PJ Linden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Cotton Candy Octopus Chandelier" is an original artwork by PJ Linden in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Epoxy Resin, Paint, Found Objects, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Lights

Mid-century modern seaweed and fish vase made by Vicke Lindstrand Kosta, Sweden
By Kosta Boda, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
optic illusion, there are also two beautifully engraved fishes, one on each side, hence its name. The
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Midcentury Candle Chandelier, Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden, 1960s
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning, oversized candle chandelier by Erik Höglund, made from wrought iron and glass. The long
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Wrought Iron

Abstract Expressionist Hyman Bloom Judaica Hand Signed Poster Rabbi with Torah
By Hyman Bloom
Located in Surfside, FL
two paintings titled The Christmas Tree, and another titled The Chandelier, both subjects he returned
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Offset

Modern Italian Opalescent Murano Glass Vase with Applications by Pino Signoretto
By Pino Signoretto
Located in Salzburg, AT
. 1954 He worked for a muranese glass chandelier souvenir manufacturer. 1959 Apprenticeship with master
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Fishtail Tennis Racket by Prosser & Son
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
fishtail (fish tail) was an innovation in the Victorian period and was an attractive gimmick to help tennis
Category

Early 20th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Ash

Tyché Mirror 2 by Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
air or a fish moving in water. Designed as jewellery for the interior, the Lemardeley’s creations
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Tyché Mirror 1 by Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
air or a fish moving in water. Designed as jewellery for the interior, the Lemardeley’s creations
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Pomellato Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Pomellato
Located in New York, NY
Opera house ceiling as the iconic sparkling chandeliers retract; but in fact, they are fish scales
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Large Five Armed Cabin Decor Antler Candelabra, 1880
Located in Berghuelen, DE
carved decorations. It was manufactured in Germany ca. 1880. This chandelier would make an ideal addition
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Candlesticks

Materials

Antler

SSEF CERT PIGEON RED 2.50Ct Unheated Clean Burma Mogok Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Warren, NJ
, yellow, green colors look much more beautiful under incandescent chandelier warm romantic yellow lights
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Barbini Murano Glass Olive Green / Yellow Ochre Heart Shaped Bowl Ash Tray Dish
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Soquel, CA
still for making majestic chandeliers. Some members of the Barbini family even moved to abroad in order
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Boston Abstract Expressionist Hyman Bloom Original Pencil Drawing Martin Sumers
By Hyman Bloom
Located in Surfside, FL
images. He also had two paintings titled The Christmas Tree, and another titled The Chandelier, both
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Modern Italian Heavy Opalescent Murano Glass Vase Signed by P. Signoretto
By Pino Signoretto
Located in Salzburg, AT
, 1944 in Favaro Veneto. 1954 He worked for a muranese glass chandelier souvenir manufacturer. 1959
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Abstract Expressionist Hyman Bloom Photo Collage Assemblage Photograph
By Martin Sumers
Located in Surfside, FL
images. He also had two paintings titled The Christmas Tree, and another titled The Chandelier, both
Category

1990s Modern Abstract Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Vintage Abstract Expressionist Hyman Bloom Photo Collage Assemblage Photograph
By Martin Sumers
Located in Surfside, FL
images. He also had two paintings titled The Christmas Tree, and another titled The Chandelier, both
Category

20th Century Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Vintage Abstract Expressionist Hyman Bloom Photo Collage Assemblage Photograph
By Martin Sumers
Located in Surfside, FL
images. He also had two paintings titled The Christmas Tree, and another titled The Chandelier, both
Category

1990s Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Unique Modern Italian Murano Glass Vase Deep Red Colored Sign by P. Signoretto
By Pino Signoretto
Located in Salzburg, AT
chandelier souvenir manufacturer. 1959 Apprenticeship with master glassblower Alfredo Barbini and works with
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Bronze chandelier with fish motifs
Located in Jersey City, NJ
bronze with multiple arms wired
Category

20th Century Belgian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Globe With Fish Theme
By Missaglia
Located in Chicago, IL
Heavy cast glass bowl with fish theme, Art Deco pattern at the base of the globe. Glass is frosted
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chandelier With Fishes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of chandelier with fishes available for sale. Frequently made of metal, glass and bronze, all chandelier with fishes available were constructed with great care. There are 133 antique and vintage chandelier with fishes for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 22 modern editions to choose from as well. Chandelier with fishes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of chandelier with fishes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern chandelier with fishes are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made chandelier with fishes over the years, but those made by Erik Höglund, Stanislaw Trzebinski and Pino Signoretto are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Chandelier With Fishes?

Chandelier with fishes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $196,729.
Questions About Chandelier With Fishes
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A fish fork is a 4-tined fork used with an individual fish knife in eating fish or seafood. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of fish fork options to upgrade your kitchenware with a vintage appeal.
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    A fishing basket is called a creel and is used for carrying fish. Modern-day creels are usually made of wicker and are used by anglers or commercial fishermen to transport their fish. On 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal fishing basket for your home. Each fishing basket for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, metal and rattan.
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    Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021
    A Chinese fish bowl is a large porcelain bowl, usually supported on a wooden stand. Oftentimes confused with planters or jardinieres, fish bowls will always have images of swimming fish or water plants to the interior of the bowl.
  • 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.
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    In China, the Chinese koi fish usually represents wealth and success. Some folklore also equates the fish with love, marriage and fertility. Find a large collection of Chinese furniture, art and decorative objects from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.

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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.

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    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.

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

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    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.
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    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.
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    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.