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Why are chandeliers called chandeliers?
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Chandeliers are called chandeliers because the earliest designs were wooden fixtures that held taper candles. The name comes from the French word for candle, "chandelle." On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique and vintage chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Venetian Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful venetian chandelier in all glass and gold painted glass.
Category
Antique 19th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
$9,200
Grand Venetian Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Truly stunning grand two-tier Venetian chandelier.
The chandelier is elegantly accented with a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
$18,500
Venetian Chandelier, Pauly, circa 1930
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Brussels, BE
Big Venetian chandelier by Pauly, circa 1930.
All piece, electrified.
Category
Vintage 1930s Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Venetian Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 12-arm Venetian chandelier with smoky brown Murano glass in oil rubbed bronze finish and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Murano Glass
$15,000 / item
Venetian Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 12-arm Venetian chandelier with smoky brown Murano glass in oil rubbed bronze finish and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Murano Glass
$15,000 / item
Amethyst Venetian Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 10-arm Venetian chandelier with amethyst Murano glass hand blown in "rigadin" technique to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Nickel
$7,000 / item