Victorian Frosted Glass Chandelier
Fine Quality Mid-Victorian Eight-Light Frosted Glass Antique Chandelier
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine quality mid-Victorian eight-light frosted glass chandelier. The main baluster stem formed as
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver
Good Quality Mid-Victorian Frosted Glass Six-Light Antique Chandelier
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A good quality mid-Victorian frosted glass six-light chandelier the main baluster shaped shaft
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate
Fine Quality Mid-Victorian Eight-Light Frosted-Glass Antique Chandelier
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine quality mid-Victorian eight-light frosted-glass chandelier the main baluster stem formed as
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate
Fine Mid-Victorian Frosted Sixteen-Light Cut-Glass Chandelier
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine quality mid-Victorian cut-glass silvered mounted sixteen-light chandelier the baluster stem
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Antique 19th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver
Monumental French Victorian Gilt Bronze Frosted Globe Chandelier Fixture Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
Monumental French Victorian gilt bronze frosted globe chandelier fixture lantern.
Measures: 50
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Antique Etched Frosted Glass & Brass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Beautiful antique etched frosted glass & brass chandelier
Measures: Total Height: 38? – 96.5 cm
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Six Arm 19th Century Crystal and Cut Frosted Glass Chandelier
Located in Canton, MA
Six Arm 19th Century Crystal and Cut Frosted Glass Chandelier. Completely restored and rewired
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
American Victorian Wrought Iron Scroll Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian wrought iron chandelier with 4 scroll design arms extending from a scalloped
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
American Victorian Cut Glass and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian cut-glass and gilt bronze six-light chandelier, the rope twisted stem centers a frosted
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Early 20th Century American Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Victorian Period Molded Glass and Cut Crystal 6-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Victorian period frosted glass and cut crystal chandelier of the finest quality with extensive
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
19th Century 6 Arm Frosted Crystal Gasolier
Located in Canton, MA
Victorian frosted glass and crystal chandelier. Originally gas. Completely restored and rewired
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
4-Light Brass Victorian Chandelier w/ Vianne Yellow-Orange Shades
Located in San Francisco, CA
A chandelier with 4 downlights and yellow-orange streaked frosted glass shades, made by Vianne in
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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Victorian Eight-Light Tent and Waterfall Gasolier by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
sided arms for gas still retaining their original glass gas taps, each supporting a drop hung drip pan
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
Late 19th Century Angle Lamp Co. Electrified Kerosene 2 Light Hanging Fixture
By Anglelamp Co. of N.Y.
Located in Stamford, CT
has now been electrified. It has the original glass pieces two frosted, hemisphere globes that are
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 18 in W 22 in D 8.5 in
Four Shade Cascading Ceiling Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This cascading chandelier features a collection of 4 different frosted milk glass shades in one
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Early Electric Three Light Brass Sheffield Style Fixture
Located in Canton, MA
frosted glass shades tie visually to the shape of the canopy. The length of the chain is easily
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20th Century American Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Ceiling Lamp with Two Light Points Gilt Brass and Frosted Glass Light
Located in Bastogne, BE
era. Handmade frosted blown glass in an antique gilded brass frame.
Vintage hanging chandelier for
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Mid-20th Century Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
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Fine French Beaded Crystal Basket Lattice Cascading Swag Large Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine French beaded crystal basket form, lattice and cascading swag large chandelier with 6 candelabra lights.
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20th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
A Pair Of Silvered and Crystal Chandeliers By Osler & Faraday
By F. & C. Osler, Faraday & Son
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The baluster stem centred by a spiral urn and corresponding canopy, with cascading chains. The candle branches are swaged with drapes and fitted with drop hung pans.
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Early 20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Metal
Victorian Silver Mounted Diamond Cut Glass Hall Lantern by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A Victorian silver mounted diamond cut-glass hall lantern by F&C Osler.
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
Crystal Chandelier Baccarat with 12 Arms Finely Decorated with Pearls, 19th Cen
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Very beautiful Baccarat crystal chandelier in crystal, very thin and transparent with 12 appliques. Central baluster with hand-blown glass rod. 20th century. Height 100 cm. diameter ...
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Late 20th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
H 39.38 in Dm 39.38 in
Amazing French Crystal Chandelier, 1940
By Baccarat
Located in Rome, IT
A sixteen-light crystal chandelier in the manner of Baccarat. The 16 lights are on three floors. The crystals are perfectly preserved.
Cleaned and re-wired, in full working order and...
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Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
French 19th Century Gothic Revival Hand Carved, Lacquered, Parcel Giltwood Spire
Located in Firenze, IT
An impressively large and well detailed French late 19th century architectural model of a Gothic inspired transept-spire or church pinnacle.
This Neo Gothic decorative finial is han...
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
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Wood, Giltwood
H 68.12 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Waterford Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
8 light Waterford chandelier, in excellent conditions, with 4" wax candle cover, just wired.
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Antique Early 19th Century Northern Irish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers...
Materials
Crystal
Extensive Assembled Meissen Blue and White Bird Model Dinner Service, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Each piece painted in underglaze-blue and heightened in gilding with an exotic bird perched upon peony branches, comprising: an oval soup tureen, cover and two stands, an 18" oval pl...
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Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Massive Signed Baccarat 24 Light Two Tier Crystal Chandelier
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This Impressive chandelier by the renown maker Baccarat features two tiers of arms, baluster form stem, and a corona with hanging crystal fuchsia blossoms.
This chandelier is in exc...
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Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Bed King Tester 4 Poster Oak RenaissanceStyle Carved Adam Eve Armorials Tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
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Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Baccarat Crystal and Glass 36-Light Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Madrid, ES
A grand 19th century French Baccarat crystal 36-light, triple-tier chandelier. At over one meter high and wide, this large and impressive style of crystal chandelier was especially p...
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Metal
H 51.19 in Dm 47.25 in
English Victorian late 19th Display-Bookcase Secretary Breakfront Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning antique English Victorian St great quality four doors bookcase display writing desk cabinet in flamed solid mahogany, circa 1890.
Elegant masterfully crafted refined piece o...
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 90.5 in W 86.5 in D 19 in
Empire Brass Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Light Antique Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing an exquisite Empire Brass Chandelier, adorned with sparkling crystals, and professionally restored with love in Berlin. This timeless piece has been thoughtfully re-wired...
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Vintage 1940s European Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass, Wire
19th Century Baccarat White Opaline Chandelier, Four-Tier with 24-Lights, Marked
By Baccarat
Located in Madrid, ES
Spectacular, and truly rare. The quadruple tulip-form baluster (or central column) of this lamp is a classical opaline chandelier form, and mimics the shape of a footed flower vase. ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
H 64.97 in Dm 42.52 in
Exceptional large Victorian Engraved Period Crystal Chandelier
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The cut crystal shaft of fountain form unusually engraved with anthemion the upper section with twelve scroll branches arranged on two levels these with scallop edged turnover canopi...
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Antique 1870s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver
Extremely Rare Victorian Chandelier of Exceptional Quality and Size by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An extremely rare early Victorian 20-light cut-glass silvered mounted chandelier of exceptional quality the baluster thumb and radial cut shaft with lower shaft canopy and draping pa...
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Silver Plate
H 86.03 in Dm 51.97 in
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Beautiful Empire Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Medallions of Victorian Glass
Located in Oldebroek, NL
Bronze chandelier with large medallions of Victorian cut-glass and six roses of frosted glass and
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
H 37.41 in Dm 22.05 in
Antique Sac De Pearl Chandelier with Victorian Cut Glass, Early 20th Century
Located in Oldebroek, NL
of the chandelier is a large and beautiful coupe of Victorian cut frosted glass and four shades of
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century 6 Arm Frosted Crystal Gasolier
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
This is a 6 arm victorian frosted crystal chandelier. It was made in the United States, and was
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
6 Arm 19th Century Frosted Crystal Gasolier
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
A six arm chandelier, originally gas. An excellent example of 19th century American Victorian
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Antique Chandelier 19th Century Four-Arm Gas Chandelier
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Long Island, NY
An American Rococo Revival gas chandelier, with four authentic period frosted and etched snowflake
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Gas Chandelier Six-Arm w antique globes
By Starr & Fellows Ny
Located in Long Island, NY
An American gilt brass Rococo Revival Gas chandelier, originally made for gas and now electrified
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Chandelier in Louis XVI Style, Gilt Bronze and Crystal
Located in Oldebroek, NL
frosted flame in the top. Beautiful details the Victorian cut glasses in the ring.
This is one of our
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Empire Style Crystal sac de pearl Chandelier
Located in Oldebroek, NL
the Chandelier is a large and beautiful coupe of Victorian cut frosted glass and four shades of
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Antique White Frosted Glass Victorian Dome Hanging Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique white frosted glass Victorian dome hanging chandelier light fixture. Item features a single
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Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Fine Pair of Victorian Frosted and Cut Glass Eight-Light Chandeliers
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
(79 cm)
It is thought that many frosted chandeliers where made by order of Queen Victorian to
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
Eight-Arm Bronze Chandelier with Eight Original Frosted and Etched Glass Shades
Located in Petaluma, CA
chandelier is finely cast bronze, and the glass shades are etched and frosted. A compact and stunning piece
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Late Victorian Three-Arm Chandelier with Original Vaseline Glass Shades
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very handsome chandelier is perfect for an entryway, or any other room in the home. The body
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Eight-Arm Electrified Combination Chandelier, Late 1800s
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian brass electrified combination chandelier (originally gas and electric) features
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
French Victorian Era Crystal Chandelier, Nine-Light with Glass Arms
Located in Houston, TX
and 3 internal larger bulbs. A frosted glass stem and
etched crystal bobeches.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Early Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal
19th Century French Victorian Bronze Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century French Victorian bronze chandelier having frosted shades, taking 3 bulbs this stunning
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Graceful Industrial, Victorian Wrought Iron Five-Arm Chandelier
Located in Petaluma, CA
work is enhanced by the frosted shades by Holophane, the noted maker of this special glass. What a
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Antique Brass Gas Conversion Style Three-Light and Scroll Arm Chandelier
Located in Big Flats, NY
form arms terminating in tulip form frosted glass shades, circa 1910.
Measures: 37" drop x 26
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20th Century Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Victorian Pendant
Located in Culver City, CA
Original frosted glass, brass hardware and chain, recently converted from gas
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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Figural Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Cherub and 2 Lights, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
light in each hand with frosted glass floral form shades, circa 1920.
Measures: 17.5” H x 8.4” D.
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20th Century American High Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Ornate Antique 19th Century Five Branch Brass Chandelier
Located in Manchester, GB
Ornate antique 19th century five branch brass chandelier, complete with replacement frosted and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
C145 Six Light Gas and Electric Fixture
Located in Canton, MA
frosted and cut glass shades. Matching sconces available: S124: Brass Gas and Electric Sconces – a pair
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Victorian Style Four-Light Bronze and Frosted Glass Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
holding four frosted glass lampshades. The antique chandelier has four sockets for E27 size light bulbs.
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Frosted Cut Glass Globe Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
inches thick and deep cut in the style of fine crystal. Everything uncut is frosted glass. The globes
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Cut Glass
Frosted Flower Form Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
We only have a few of these beautiful and delicate frosted pendents. The look is very early and may
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Glass
Streamlined Victorian 2-Arm Brass Ball Pendant Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
two slim, upward facing arms. With pleasing brass patina and Victorian, embossed, frosted glass
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Antique Early 1900s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Victorian Gooseneck Darkened Brass Arm Sconces w/ Geometric Glass 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
shape. The shades are soft edged, faceted, frosted glass. A switch on the socket, newly wired
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Two Light Brass Victorian T Fixture
Located in Canton, MA
Two light Victorian fixture. Made during the transition to electric but with gas lighting parts
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Cast Bronze 4-Light Chandelier North Wind Faces w/ Foliage & Ribbon Motifs
Located in New York, NY
Turn of the Century, cast bronze four candlelight chandelier with frosted etched glass globes
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Antique Early 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Bronze
H 36.5 in W 23 in D 18 in
Victorian Moulded and Frosted Glass Hanging Dish Light with Verdigris Mounts
Located in London, GB
Moulded and ribbed Victorian glass bowl dish light. Verdigris mounts, the rim with a cast rope
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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Bronze
Unusual Gilt Brass and Moulded Frosted Glass Dish Light, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Victorian pendant light. Conical etched glass dish in a brass ring hanging on four brass chains
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Converted Victorian Wrought Iron Chandelier, circa 1899
Located in Portland, OR
furnished with incredible glass shades. Frosted, etched, mirrored, prismatic – all of these shade designs
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Antique 1890s Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
American Victorian 12 Light Chandelier. Circa 1860-70
Located in New York, NY
Elegant American Victorian frosted and cut crystal twelve light chandelier of pleasing proportions
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Antique 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Victorian Four-Light Chandelier with Polished Japanned Copper Finish, circa 1905
Located in Portland, OR
furnished with incredible glass shades. Frosted, etched, mirrored, prismatic – all of these shade designs
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Compact Rococo Chandelier with Straw Opalescent Art Glass, circa 1915
Located in Portland, OR
with incredible glass shades. Frosted, etched, mirrored, prismatic, all of these shade designs were
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Vintage 1910s Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Victorian Gas Entry Light with Knight Medallions, circa 1880s
Located in Portland, OR
furnished with incredible glass shades. Frosted, etched, mirrored, prismatic – all of these shade designs
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Antique 1880s Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Antique Hall chandelier, American Aesthetic Style
Located in Long Island, NY
A great brass American Victorian Hall Light, with all the original brass teardrop prisms, & period
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Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Transitional Six-Light Chandelier with Japanned Copper Finish, circa 1905
Located in Portland, OR
furnished with incredible glass shades. Frosted, etched, mirrored, prismatic – all of these shade designs
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Japanned Copper Four-Light Chandelier with Swirl Opalescent Shades, circa 1905
Located in Portland, OR
with incredible glass shades. Frosted, etched, mirrored, prismatic, all of these shade designs were
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Remarkable Early Electric Empire Chandelier, circa 1890s
Located in Portland, OR
furnished with incredible glass shades. Frosted, etched, mirrored, prismatic – all of these shade designs
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Antique 1890s Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Fine Neoclassical Crystal Chandelier Attributed to F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A very fine and unique neoclassical Victorian five arms cut-glass chandelier.
The center part is
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Antique 19th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
Japanned Copper Pendant with Straw Opalescent Dome Shade, circa 1900
Located in Portland, OR
furnished with incredible glass shades. Frosted, etched, mirrored, prismatic – all of these shade designs
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Large 19th Century Frosted Glass Bell Jar Lantern with Star Motif
Located in Heath, MA
This late 19th century English bell jar lantern features classic form and fine quality, frosted
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Empire Three-Light Chandelier with Straw Opalescent Shades, circa 1900
Located in Portland, OR
furnished with incredible glass shades. Frosted, etched, mirrored, prismatic, all of these shade designs
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Victorian Frosted Glass Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the victorian frosted glass chandelier you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and cut glass, every victorian frosted glass chandelier was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the victorian frosted glass chandelier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A victorian frosted glass chandelier, designed in the Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made victorian frosted glass chandelier over the years, but those crafted by F. & C. Osler and Sheffield are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Victorian Frosted Glass Chandelier?
The average selling price for a victorian frosted glass chandelier at 1stDibs is $2,983, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $60,099 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.
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