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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
Antique Venetian Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
The Antique Venetian Chandelier with Flowers is a true work of art.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
$22,000
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 fabric shades / Made in Italy
12 lights / E26 or E27 type / max 60W each
Measures: Di...
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 fabric shades / Made in Italy
12 lights / E26 or E27 type / max 60W each
Measures: Di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Murano Glass
$15,000 / item
Colorless Murano glass Venetian chandelier, around 1960
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Colorless Murano glass Venetian chandelier, around 1960, newly electrified
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
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 achieve the ribbed glass effect / Made in Italy
10 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 4...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Nickel
$7,000 / item