Branch Style Chandelier
Early 20th Century Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Cut Glass
Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Brass, Aluminum, Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Chandeliers and ...
Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Chandeliers and ...
Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Gold, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Adam Style Wall Lights and Sconces
Crystal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Late 20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
2010s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
2010s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
2010s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
2010s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
2010s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
2010s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Quartz, Metal
Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pe...
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Giltwood
French Chandeliers and Pendants
Early 20th Century Beaux Arts Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Antique 1870s French Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants
Ormolu
20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
Vintage 1940s French Medieval Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique 1860s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Antique 1860s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Unknown Antiquities
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Empire Antiquities
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Resin, Plaster
Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Late 20th Century Canadian Adam Style Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Gold Plate
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Rock Crystal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Chandeliers and ...
Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Chandeliers and ...
Plaster
20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
20th Century French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique 19th Century German Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Antique 1860s French Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Gold Plate, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century German Beaux Arts Chandeliers and Pendants
Gold, Brass, Enamel
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
20th Century American Table Lamps
Brass
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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 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, 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. (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.)
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 natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era 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 — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
- Are chandeliers still in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, chandeliers are still in style. Although interior design trends do come and go, it's safe to say that chandeliers are generally still in style from year to year. While the word may conjure images of opulent candelabra-style fixtures adorned with crystals, there are actually many types of chandeliers that can suit different interior design styles. Among them are rustic and industrial lantern chandeliers, futuristic Sputnik chandeliers and transitional pieces topped off with light-diffusing fabric shades. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of chandeliers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Capiz shell designs have been described as rustic and boho. Capiz is a type of flat pearl made from a windowpane oyster found in and named for the province of Capiz in the Philippines. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Capiz shell items from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. Crystal chandeliers are still in style and can be found embellishing any room in the home. Crystal chandeliers come in many different shapes and sizes and can be very simple or highly decorative. Shop a selection of vintage and modern crystal chandeliers from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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