Old World Chandeliers
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Wrought Iron
1990s French Chandelier Earrings
Gilt Metal
Antique 1820s German Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Berlin Iron
Antique 1880s Italian Baroque Chandelier Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Chandelier Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
2010s American Artisan Chandelier Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1950s French Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Opaline Glass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Brass
2010s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1960s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Dutch Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Late 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Chrome
Vintage 1920s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Ormolu
Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Late 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Murano Glass
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1950s French Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1950s French Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Opaline Glass
Vintage 1950s French Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1950s French Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1920s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
Vintage 1920s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants
Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Murano Glass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
2010s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Bronze
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- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023No single brand makes the best chandeliers in the world. Over the years, chandeliers, which were initially inspired by candelabras and were originally made of wood or iron, have been part of the main focus for lighting brands and individual lighting designers all over the globe. Some well-known designers and manufacturers include Vistosi, Stilnovo, Louis Poulsen, Arteluce, FLOS, Venini and Angelo Gaetano Sciolari. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of chandeliers from some of the world's top sellers.
- How did old chandeliers work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Old chandeliers first worked because of taper candles inserted into their frames and lit nightly to provide illumination for a room. In the 18th century, chandeliers produced flickering flames fueled by natural gas, butane, propane or a similar substance. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chandeliers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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, 2022You can update an old brass chandelier in many ways. Refinish it with spray paint to give it a more modern hue or slip new sleeves over the candles. You can also add embellishments like crystals to the frame. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chandeliers.
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