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Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

Spanish Neoclassical Revival Style Figural Gilt Iron Lantern or Pendant
Located in Plainview, NY
An exceptional Spanish neoclassical revival style lantern or pendant. The pendant is hand crafted
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20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Iron

Spanish Chandelier in Wrought Iron and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, glass, iron, Spain, 1970s. A four-armed chandelier designed in the typical Spanish
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Iron

Vintage Spanish Chandelier in Wrought Iron and Glass
Spanish Chandelier in Wrought Iron and Glass
H 31.5 in W 30.71 in D 23.23 in
Medieval Gothic Spanish Revival Iron & Wood Beam Hanging Light Fixture Mexico
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Medieval Gothic or Spanish Revival iron & wood beam hanging light fixture with
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Gothic Revival Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Brass, Iron

Spanish Chandeliers in Wrought Iron and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Spanish Revival style. The chandelier features a rectangular open frame with decorative ornaments of gold
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Iron

Vintage Spanish Chandeliers in Wrought Iron and Glass
Spanish Chandeliers in Wrought Iron and Glass
H 31.5 in W 30.71 in D 23.23 in
John C Virden Medieval Gothic or Spanish Revival Style Hanging Light Fixture
By John C. Virden Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
install. This chandelier light fixture is going to be fabulous over your Spanish Revival style dining
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Gothic Revival Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Brass, Iron

Spanish Renaissance Style Gilt Metal Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
The vintage four-branch gilt metal Gothic Revival style chandler is all curls and is newly re-wired
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20th Century Gothic Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Metal

Spanish Gothic Style Chandelier with Amber Glass Shades, Gilt Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand Forged Gilt Iron and Amber Glass Spanish Chandelier Hand forged iron three-light pendant or
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20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Ornate Cast Brass and Crystal 10 Light Chandelier Made in Spain c 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional 10 light chandelier, constructed of cast brass, dressed with its original faceted
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Rococo Revival Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Brass

Gothic Style Gilt Wrought Iron and Black Wood Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
Gilt wrought iron and black wood four-light chandelier or pendant light, Spain, 1930s. This
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1930s Spanish Gothic Revival Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Venetian Glass 8 Branch Chandelier 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely vintage Venetian Revival chandelier with eight lights and beautiful clear crystal
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Late 20th Century Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Crystal

Mid Century Hollywood Regency Amber Glass & Drop Crystal Pendant Light MCM Retro
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Hollywood Regency / Victorian / Gothic or Spanish Revival style pendant light or hanging
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Crystal, Metal

Pair 1920s/30s Sconces with an Art Deco & Spanish Revival Marriage
Located in Prescott, US
One of the more unique pair of sconces from the period when both Art Deco and Spanish Revival were
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Aluminum

Spanish Lantern Pendant Lamp in Wrought Iron, Scroll Twisting Design, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Revival Lantern Chandelier in Twisted Hand Forged Iron, 1940s Eye-catching scrollwork
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Spanish Neoclassical Gilt Iron Fluted Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wrought Iron and Pressed Glass Crown Flush Mount, Spain, 1930-1940s. An sculptural hand hammered
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20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron

Bronze Finish Mica Lantern or Pendant Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
in the foyer or hallway of an Arts and Crafts or Spanish Revival home, as the mica gives off a warm
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1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Stone, Metal

Late 1920s Vintage Dogs Head 2 bulb Sconces
By John C. Virden Co.
Located in Prescott, US
Vintage 1930s cast iron wall sconces, made by Virden. Captivating design with elements of Spanish
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Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Iron

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Contemporary Torchiere Wrought Iron Wall Sconce with Spanish Colonial Influence
By Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Elegant wall sconce with gentle tapering, clean lines and classic torcheire details. Hammered texturing and a rich waxed finish gives this wrought iron fixture a softer look. At ho...
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2010s American Gothic Revival Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Wrought Iron

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Silk

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Textile

Spanish Revival Rustic Style Credenza or Low Bench Style Artes De Mexico Internl
By Artes De Mexico Internacionales, SA
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Spanish Revival Rustic style credenza or low bench cabinet in the style of Artes De Mexico Internationales. Comprised of a dark wood frame with a brown leather-look ...
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1970s Unknown Spanish Colonial Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Metal

19th Century Religious Hand-Painted Altar Triptych Icon Ecclesiastical Art
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful 19th century hand carved and painted partial git live edge wooden triptych retable church altarpiece, depicting "The Bible Parable of the Prodigal Son". The European anti...
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19th Century European Gothic Revival Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Iron

1970's Spanish Revival Rustic Red Chenille Sofa Style Artes De Mexico Internls
By Artes De Mexico Internacionales, SA
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Spanish Revival Rustic red chenille sofa in the style of Artes De Mexico Internationales. Comprised of a dark wood frame, three foam filled loose zippered seat cushi...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Fabric, Foam, Wood

Hacienda Style Wall Sconce Spanish Colonial Wrought Iron Interior Light Fixture
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company
Located in Santa Paula, CA
This wrought iron wall mount fixture has a classic French influence, with simple scrolls and a diamond motif on the backplate. A perfect sconce for many architectural styles, includ...
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2010s American Spanish Colonial Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Wrought Iron

Midcentury Wishbone Side Table in Walnut (4 available)
By Dean Santner, Wendell Castle Collection, George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful wishbone circular table designed by Dean Santner featuring black walnut construction. This amazing design looks simple yet complex at the same time. Wonderful proportions...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Walnut

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa, wardrobe or armoire, chestnut, Italy, 1940s This rare wardrobe has a subtle decorative character and is created by the talented Italian designer and architect Paolo Buf...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Chestnut

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
H 70.87 in W 86.42 in D 19.57 in
Spanish Colonial Carved Solomonic Dining Table
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Expandable Spanish Colonial dining table features Solomonic carved legs and a hidden leaf at each end. Leaf pulls out to extend table 16" on each end. Table measures 49.5" long when ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Upholstery, Wood

Early Forged Iron Spanish Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Early forged iron Spanish chandelier circa 1700-1749. Twisted iron body with six arms. Not wired. Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage metal will include some, or all,...
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Mid-18th Century Spanish French Provincial Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Iron

Vintage Spanish Rug with Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76982 vintage Spanish rug with Transitional style. This vintage European rug represents Spain's history, artistic style and an eccentric melding of the new with the old during the mi...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Wool

Medieval Spanish revival wrought iron floor candlestick, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A medieval Spanish revival wrought iron floor candlestick, 20th century. Note the spiral formation and the bubbles engraved into the iron, a rare and interesting aesthetic touch that...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Iron

Drexel Heritage Spanish Colonial Solid Pine Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Spanish Colonial style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Drexel Heritage USA, Late 20th Century Carved solid pine, with original brass hardware. Measures: 79.5"W ...
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Late 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Brass

Large Size Pendant & Marvelous Shape Mouth blown Smoke Glass Midcentury Venetian
Located in Lisse, NL
Extra large, Italian Murano mouth blown chandelier. To give you a better idea of the extra large and wonderful size of this striking, smoked glass fixture we have added image 7 and ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Metal, Iron

Antique Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Forney, TX
An incredible and rare Spanish Revival painted wrought iron large chandelier from the mid 19th to early 20th century. Having eight arms ending in faux candle lights, original green p...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Wrought Iron

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Spanish Baroque/Tudor Revival Brass Chandelier
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Details make Larger Scale Spanish Baroque or even Tudor Revival Brass Chandelier stand out. Created
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1930s American Spanish Colonial Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of Medieval Revival Style Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
with Four Chains, Medieval Revival Style. Spanish, Mid 20th century
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1950s Spanish Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Wrought Iron

Decorative Forged Iron Chandelier
Located in Maastricht, NL
A unusual forged iron black patinated decorative 6 light candle chandelier in a " historismus
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20th Century French Renaissance Revival Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Iron

8 Available 1920s Spanish 9 Light Original Finish
Located in Prescott, AZ
8 matching Spanish Revival ceiling fixtures all with very similar original colors and condition
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Mid-20th Century American Rancho Monterey Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Metal

Vintage Pair of Crystal Spanish Revival Sconces
By Europa Antiques
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Gorgeous pair of vintage spanish revival sconces set on black and gilded gold frames dripping with
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1970s Spanish Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

Three Piece Vintage Set of Spanish Revival Sconces
By Europa Antiques
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Gorgeous vintage set of 3 Spanish Revival style sconces.Black and gilded gold leaf metal bases
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1970s Spanish Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

Lightolier 45" Dia. Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Lightolier Spanish Revival twelve light black wrought iron chandelier. Large pierced and
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1950s American Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Wrought Iron

1970’s Gothic/Spanish Revival Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Light/Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
era with a Spanish revival twist. This pendant light is big enough to use as a chandelier in a small
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1970s American Gothic Revival Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Metal

Spanish Wood Beaded Chandelier
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive, 1960s Spanish wood beaded chandelier in the Empire style imported by Chapman Lighting
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1960s Spanish Empire Revival Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Metal

Spanish Gilt Iron Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant gilt iron chandelier, Spain, circa 1950s. This hanging chandelier has an elegant design and
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1950s Spanish Gothic Revival Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Iron

Spanish Gilt Iron Chandelier
Spanish Gilt Iron Chandelier
H 32 in W 45 in D 20 in
Vintage Spanish Polychrome Wrought Iron Pendant
Located in Houston, TX
Hand-forged iron light, newly rewired for use in the USA with all UL approved parts and a single candelabra socket. Wonderful crusty texture on the iron with subtle colors painted on...
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1940s Spanish Gothic Revival Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Wrought Iron

Spanish Colonial Revival Chandelier, Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of large Spanish Colonial Revival five-light solid brass chandeliers with patinated bronze
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20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Brass

Lightolier Large Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Lightolier Spanish Revival twelve light black wrought iron chandelier. Large pierced and
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1950s American Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Wrought Iron

Spanish Chandelier in Gilt Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant Spanish Renaissance style gilt wrought iron six-arm chandelier, Spain, 1920s-1930s The
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20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Neoclassical Empire Style 6-Light Chandelier Made in Spain
Located in New York, NY
Empire Revival hanging chandelier having six cast brass arms, and a black center body, all
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Empire Revival Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Brass, Steel

Spanish Gothic Style Chandelier in Gilt Wrought Iron and Wood with Nail Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
difference in this chandelier. This Spanish Gothic style pendant will be a nice addition in an entry hall or
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20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron

Spanish Neoclassical Gilt Iron Fluted Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
revival accents. Spain, 1930-1940s. This hand forged and gilded iron crown sunburst light fixture has a
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20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Gold Leaf, Iron

Spanish Baroque Dore' Bronze Petit Chandelier with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A charming and classic dore' bronze chandelier in the Spanish Baroque style. It has five arms that
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1950s Spanish Baroque Revival Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Crystal, Bronze

Circular Spanish Revival Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Classic Spanish Revival circular iron chandelier with ornate iron scrollwork. It features six
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1930s European Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Wrought Iron

Large-Scale 1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Very refined chandelier salvaged from 1920's house in Beverly Hills. Attributed to Oscar Bach. Iron
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1930s American Spanish Colonial Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Brass, Iron

Exceptionally Large-Scale Spanish Revival Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Stunningly large two-tiered iron 24-light chandelier.
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20th Century American Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Wrought Iron

Antique 1930s Large Scale Spanish Revival Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1930's. Original finish- rich brownish patina. Wrought iron construction. Measures 72"H x 43"W. Please feel free to contact us for more information and shipping quote.
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1930s American Spanish Colonial Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Wrought Iron

1 of 5 Classic Spanish Revival Chandeliers
Located in Pasadena, CA
suit any spanish revival or rancho style home; great scrolled design to underside and eight candle-type
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1930s American Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

Hard to Find Large-Scale Spanish Revival Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a simple and elegant Spanish Revival large-scale wrought iron chandelier, circa 1930s. 40
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1930s North American Spanish Colonial Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Wrought Iron

Spanish Renaissance Revival Bronze Chandelier
Located in New Preston, CT
A very large Spanish Renaissance Revival bronze 12-light chandelier with pierced metalwork and
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1930s Spanish Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wrought Iron Chandelier made in the 1920's of European origin.
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20th Century European Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

Large, Gilded Spanish Revival 16-Light Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Marvelous -light chandelier with repeated acanthus leave details above and below.
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1930s American Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Iron

Antique 1930s Spanish Revival Wood and Iron Eight-Light Chandelier with Knight
Located in Pasadena, CA
Eight-light wood and iron chandelier with shield, cross and knight, circa 1930s.
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1930s American Spanish Colonial Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

Spanish Revival/Gothic Pendant Fixture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pretty pendant fixture with gothic lines, quatrefoil cut-outs, and floral details c. 1930's; measures approx. 9.5"w x 23" h (body of fixture); 37.5" h with chain and canopy
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1930s Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

1960s Spanish Revival or Mexican Pendent Light, Wrought Iron
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s Spanish revival pendant light of carved wood, wrought iron and tinted glass. This retro
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1960s Mexican Spanish Colonial Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

Two Vintage Spanish Ferro Art Gilded Metal Light Fixtures
By Ferro Art
Located in Raalte, NL
Two vintage Spanish light fixtures marked by Ferro Art, circa 1960, they are made of gilded forged
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Late 20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Gold Plate, Wrought Iron

Cast Bronze Nautical Five-Light Chandelier
Located in Minneapolis, MN
, textural details abound in every nook and cranny of this Spanish Revival fixture. Finally, please note
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1930s American Spanish Colonial Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Bronze

Rare Storybook Style Five-Light Smoke Bell Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Portland, OR
amazing chandelier offers an unusual opportunity to bring romance and ambiance into a revival style living
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1930s Revival Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

Semi Flush Arts & Crafts Ceiling Fixture, Late 1920s
By John C. Virden Co.
Located in Prescott, AZ
Designed to appeal to most of the design style of it's day including Arts & Crafts, Spanish Revival
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Aluminum

20th Century Spanish Palm Tree Crystal Chandelier
Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire
An elegant 1950s Spanish palm tree crystal chandelier with unusual scallop detail on the brass
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Empire Revival Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Crystal, Brass

Magnificent 1940s, Spanish 16 Arm Gold Toleware Chandelier
Located in Kent, GB
We have never seen another chandelier like this stunning example. It is incredibly decorative and
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1940s Spanish Baroque Revival Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier

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Metal

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Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage Spanish revival chandelier available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and iron, every vintage Spanish revival chandelier was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage Spanish revival chandelier, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage Spanish revival chandelier bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage Spanish revival chandelier over the years, but those crafted by John C. Virden Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Spanish Revival Chandelier?

The average selling price for a vintage Spanish revival chandelier at 1stDibs is $1,680, while they’re typically $465 on the low end and $2,945 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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