19th Century French Bronze 12 Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century French bronze 12 light chandelier in gold and black. Nice decorative details
Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
19th Century French Bronze 12 Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century French bronze 12 light chandelier in gold and black. Nice decorative details
Bronze
Large Antique French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze 12-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Very large antique (early 20th century) French gilt bronze 12-light chandelier in the neoclassical
Bronze
Antique Gothic Silvered Bronze 12-Light Chandelier, Circa 1860.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Gothic Silvered Bronze 12-Light Chandelier, Circa 1860.
Bronze
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Gilt Bronze & Opaline Style Prism 12 Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 12-light chandelier is a stunning example of modern design, blending timeless opulence
Bronze
Antique French Empire Style Ebonized Bronze 12 Light Chandelier c1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Empire Style Ebonized Bronze 12-Light Chandelier c1930 Measures - 34 1/2" x 28" x
Bronze
Wonderful French Bronze Regency Empire Crystal 12-Light Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful gilt 12-light chandelier has four interior and eight arms decorated with crystal
Crystal, Bronze
French Empire Gilded Bronze Crystal 12-Arm Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in Toledo, OH
gilded bronze and has two layers of arms for a total of 12 arms. Arms are scrolled and hold various size
Crystal, Bronze
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Louis XIV Style Bronze & Crystal 12-Light Chandelier c1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Louis XIV Style Bronze & Crystal 12 Light Chandelier c1930 Measures - 29 1/2" x 26
Crystal, Bronze
Bronze Floral Form 12 Light Chandelier. 20th Century After the Antique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
romantic character of earlier period chandeliers. The bronze surface lends warmth and depth, while the
Bronze
Antique French Empire Ormolu & Patinated Bronze 12 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Empire Style Ormolu and Patinated Bronze 12 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890's.
Bronze, Ormolu
Louis XVI Style 12-Light Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Our monumental French chandelier in the neoclassical Louis XVI style has numerous crystals
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful Baguès Beaded Italian Bronze Crystal Beaded 12-Light Basket Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful large beaded Italian bronze and crystal beaded 12-light basket form chandelier in the
Crystal, Bronze
French Hollywood Regency Empire Gilt Bronze Crystal Garlands 12-Light Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Coimbra, PT
Impressive 12-light French Empire with gilt chiseled bronze frame and pure crystal garlands
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Italian Beaded Crystal and Gilt Bronze 12 Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant 19th century Italian beaded crystal and gilt bronze chandelier with 12 lights. Pretty
Crystal, Bronze
Louis XVI Style, Bronze, Rock Crystal, 12 Light Chandelier, France, 19th c.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI Style, Bronze, Rock Crystal, 12 Light Chandelier, France, Late 19th/Early 20th century
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Gold Bronze 12 Light Chandelier, Circa 1895.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Gold Bronze 12 Light Chandelier, Circa 1895.
Crystal, Bronze
Signed Baccarat Gilt Bronze and Crystal 12 Light Chandelier, circa 1890
By Baccarat
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This truly fantastic chandelier is of the finest quality and of beautiful proportion! It is signed
Crystal, Bronze
Large & Stunning Antique Fine Bronze Gothic Revival 12 Light Chandelier Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
could hope and this marvelous bronze chandelier from the 1800s even comes with the original and equally
Brass, Bronze
An Antique 12 Light Neo-Renaissance Bronze and Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
This unusual chandelier is made in this rather rare lantern form but without being enclosed in
Bronze
Antique French "Empress Eugenie" Gold Bronze 12 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French "Empress Eugenie" Gold Bronze 12 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890's.
Bronze
Antique French Napoleon III Crystal & Gold Bronze 12-Light Chandelier circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Napoleon III crystal and gold bronze 12-light chandelier, circa 1890's.
Crystal, Bronze
French Napoléon III 19th Century Gilt Bronze 12 Light Chandelier with Mascarons
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III gilt bronze 12-light chandelier from the second half of the 19th century
Bronze
French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Tall Chandelier, 12-Light with Large Pendants
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional crystal and bronze chandelier with 12-light around the perimeter with a central crystal
Crystal, Bronze
Italian 12-Light Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1920
By Maison Baguès
Located in Houston, TX
1920s Italian 12-light bronze crystal chandelier,
Crystal, Bronze
Large Gothic Rococo Bronze Dragon Six-Arm 12-Light Chandelier Mythical Bird
Located in Toledo, OH
A stunning large-scale bronze with a gold doré finish chandelier. It features six arms with a total
Bronze
French Empire Regency Crystal and Gilt Bronze 12-Light Wedding Cake Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Stunning large French Empire cut crystal and bronze twelve-light chandelier with crystal drops and
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Cut Crystal and Gold Bronze 12-Light Chandelier, Circa 1875-1895.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Finest Cut Crystal and Gold Bronze 12-Light Chandelier, Circa 1875-1895.
Crystal, Bronze
Massive French Louis XV Baroque Gilt Bronze 12-Light Chandelier, 19th Century
Located in Coimbra, PT
Massive Baroque 12-light gilt bronze chandelier. The scrolled arms have foliate embellishment
Gold Leaf
Baltic Russian Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Faux Lapis 12-Light Chandelier
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in New York, NY
Vintage chandelier in the Baltic Russian or Swedish empire style, finely crafted from gilt bronze
Metal
19th Century French Rock Crystal 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional 19th century French rock crystal chandelier with 12 lights. Lovely combination of
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
French Gilt Bronze and Crystal 12 Light Chandelier with Central Post in Crystal
Located in Houston, TX
Clear crystal and light lavender crystals make this chandelier exceptional, it has 4 lights
Crystal
French Silvered Bronze and Cut Crystal Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
A fine French silvered bronze 12 light chandelier, This elegant chandelier is surmounted by a crown
Crystal, Bronze
Palatial D'Ore and Patinated Bronze Napoleonic Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Palatial gilt & patinated bronze Napoleonic 12 light chandelier. Provenance : Andrew Hall estate
Bronze
Stilnovo Style 12 Shade Italian Chandelier Bronze Finish Mid-Century Modern 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Miami, FL
Stilnovo style 12 light spider Chandelier in bronze finish over brass. Made in Italy in the late
Brass
$9,213Sale Price / item|20% Off
Axolight Spillray 12 Light Pendant Lamp in Bronze by Manuel & Vanessa Vivian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Axolight Spillray 12 Light Pendant Lamp with Chrome Metal Body in Bronze by Manuel & Vanessa Vivian
Metal
William IV Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine English gilt bronze 12-light chandelier, in the manner of Thomas Messenger of Birmingham
Bronze
Fine 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Large Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century French Louis XVI gilt bronze 12 light Louis XVI chandelier.
Bronze
Pair of German Solid Bronze Mermaids Chandeliers with Fish Motif, 1920s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large pair of German 12 -light dark bronze mermaids chandeliers, circa 1920s. This beautiful and
Bronze
Antique French Belle Epoche Crystal and Silvered Bronze Chandelier, circa 1890s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French "Belle Epoche" crystal and silvered bronze 12-light chandelier, circa 1890-1910
Crystal, Bronze
Palace Size Louis XVI Style Cage Form Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A monumental and impressive French Louis XVI style gilt bronze 12-light chandelier with amethyst
Crystal, Bronze
Fine 19th Century French Louis XV Rock Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century French Louis XV rock crystal and gilt bronze 12 light chandelier.
Rock Crystal, Bronze
$78,500
Louis XIV Style Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elaborately appointed, hand-cast, gilt bronze carriage, 12-light chandelier decorated in
Crystal, Bronze
Unavailable|$12,000
Art Moderene 12 light Bronze Chandelier
Located in Kensington, MD
Bronze with amethyst glass decoration and frosted cone light covers View our complete collection
Bronze
Unavailable|$3,950
Bronze 12 Light Chandelier
Located in Culver City, CA
Made for the wine and champagne atmosphere, this chandelier is big, bright and makes a bold
Bronze
Unavailable|$1,450
19th Century Bronze 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Bronze 12-light chandelier.
Bronze
Unavailable|$6,444
Italian Gilded Bronze 12-Light Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
An Italian gilded bronze and crystal 12 light antique chandelier, the foliated leaf scrolling arms
Bronze
Unavailable|$4,995
1920's 12-Light Bronze & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Marshville, NC
Absolutely gorgeous crystal and bronze chandy with a multitude of lights! This would be entirely
Crystal, Bronze
Unavailable|$6,716
Italian Gilded Bronze 12-Light Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
An Italian gilded cast bronze and crystal 12-light double tiered chandelier, the ornate acanthus
Brass
Unavailable|$22,387
French 19th Century Bronze & Crystal 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded bronze and crystal 12-light birdcage form double tiered antique 19th century
Bronze
Unavailable|$6,716
Italian Gilded Bronze and Crystal 12 Light Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
An Italian gilded bronze and crystal 12 light double tiered antique chandelier, the acanthus leaf
Bronze
Unavailable|$12,143
Italian Gilded Bronze and Crystal 12-Light Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A quality Italian gilded bronze and crystal 12-light double tiered antique chandelier, the ornately
Bronze
Unavailable|$17,571
French Gilded Bronze & Crystal 12 Light Birdcage Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A French dark gilded bronze and crystal 12 light birdcage form antique chandelier, the leaf clad
Bronze
Unavailable|$10,500
19th Century French Bronze Bag Style Chandelier, 12-Light
Located in Oldebroek, NL
French bronze chandelier. Recently fully restored and rewired. Crystal wicker-work is beautiful
Crystal, Bronze
Unavailable|$2,500
19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Opaline 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
French gilt bronze and opaline 12-light chandelier.
Bronze
Unavailable|$7,800
French 19th century bronze 12-light gothic revival chandelier.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 19th century bronze 12-light gothic revival chandelier.
Unavailable|$10,500
A 19th C. French Bronze And Glass 12 Light Chandelier
Located in Maastricht, NL
A gilded bronze and glass 12 arms chandelier attributed to Baccarat. The central receiver plate
Bronze
Unavailable|$33,500
A 19th. C. Regency Frame Bronze And Crystal 12 Light Chandelier
Located in Maastricht, NL
ormolu band with a floral ornamention. The twelve gilded bronze light arms with a floral shaped drip
Bronze
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
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