Crystal and Gilt 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
Designed with a gilt rococo scroll frame and hung with faceted beaded swags and faceted drops, this
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Metal
Crystal and Gilt 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
Designed with a gilt rococo scroll frame and hung with faceted beaded swags and faceted drops, this
Crystal, Metal
Italian (12) Light Painted & Parcel Gilt Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 12 light 1930's Italian Rococo-style chandelier. It features a cream painted finish with
Wood, Paint
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
English Style Gilt Tole Leafy 12 Light Tiered Pineapple Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine and very decorative twelve arm Pineapple Chandelier with fine form and finish. Two tiered
Metal, Other
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 34 in D 34 in
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 Brutalist Gilt Forged Iron 12-Light Chandeliers
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Large and heavy forged iron chandelier in brutalist, gothic, or medieval styling. Nice gilt finish
Iron
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
$3,950
H 35 in Dm 25 in
Fine Transitional Baguès Jansen 12-Light Gilt Crystal Flower Spiral Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful transitional Baguès / Jansen style 12 candelabra light gold gilt crystal beaded Swags
Crystal
$12,490
H 35.44 in Dm 27.56 in
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
$5,353
H 28.75 in Dm 22.45 in
French Victorian Gilt Brass 12-Light Chandelier, Unusual "Green Man" Face Motif
Located in Madrid, ES
This French gilt brass 12-light chandelier seems to take its overall structure from the gas
Brass
$12,600
H 35 in Dm 25.25 in
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
$21,000
H 60 in W 31 in D 31 in
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 Gilt wood carved and gilded with metal 12 light chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
This is a unique chandelier because the carving is hand carved In a special manner. The gilding
Metal
$18,438
H 35.44 in Dm 43.31 in
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
$5,769
H 45.28 in Dm 25.99 in
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
$16,700
H 47 in Dm 37 in
Italian, Piemontese, Silvered & Gilt Metal & Iron 12-Light Chandelier, ca. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
12 arms, the arms with wooden bobeches and adorned with silver gilt metal leaf-forms, the bottom is a
Metal
12 Light Gilt Metal Rock Crystal Chandelier. Hollywood Regency in Style
Located in Manhasset, NY
12 Light Gilt Metal Chandelier Having Multiple Rock Crystal Prisms in the Hollywood Regency Style
Rock Crystal, Metal
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
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
$6,509
H 43 in W 26 in D 26 in
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
Stunning Oversized Crystal Maison Bagues 12 Light Chandelier 1960s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Nuernberg, DE
. This magnificent gilt iron frame chandelier is lavishly adorned with a multitude of brilliant crystal
Crystal, Metal
$12,500
H 48 in Dm 60 in
Monumental Swedish Gustavian 12-Light Iron & Parcel GiltWood Chandelier, Rewired
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Swedish Provincial Gustavian 12-Light Iron and Parcel-Gilt Wood Chandelier, Late 18th
Iron
French Wrought Iron and Crystal Chandelier with 12-Light
Located in Pembroke, MA
A large, high-quality French cage-form wrought iron and crystal chandelier, rewired for US with 12
Crystal, Wrought Iron, Tôle
$8,750
H 36 in Dm 32 in
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 19th Century Metal 12-Light Crown Chandelier with Gilded Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French metal 12-light crown chandelier from the 19th century with gilded accents. Illuminate your
Metal
$4,523
H 55 in Dm 27.5 in
Large & Stunning Antique Fine Bronze Gothic Revival 12 Light Chandelier Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and truly beautiful Gothic chandelier for candles. In antiques it often is the case
Brass, Bronze
$4,250Sale Price|22% Off
H 45 in Dm 42 in
Mid-Century Modern Large Silver Leaf Crystal Beaded 12-Light Baguès Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Mid-Century Modern silver leaf two-tier beaded 12-light chandelier with cut
Silver Leaf
$3,850Sale Price|29% Off
H 45 in Dm 42 in
Mid-Century Modern Large Silver Leaf Crystal Beaded 12-Light Baguès Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Mid-Century Modern silver leaf two-tier beaded 12-light chandelier with cut
Silver Leaf
12-Light Italian Glass and Gilt Brass Chandelier, circa 1980s
By Murano 5
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Very elegant, high quality 12- arm crystal and gold -silver plated brass chandelier, Italy, circa
Brass
Unusually Brilliant 12 Light Gilt Metal And Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An unusually brilliant twelve light worked metal and crystal chandelier with metal arms closely
Crystal, Metal
19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Opaline 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
French gilt bronze and opaline 12-light chandelier.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 48 in Dm 56 in
18th Century Recreation Hand-Carved Chandelier in Gold Gilt 12-Light One Tier
Located in Dallas, TX
chandelier with 12 lights measures an impressive 56 inches across and 48" tall and features a scrolling
Gold
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
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
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
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
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
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
Italian Pair of 12 Light Gilded and Crystal Antique Chandeliers
Located in Chester, GB
An Italian pair of gilded brass and crystal 12-light double tiered antique chandelier, the leaf
Brass
Unavailable
H 39 in Dm 30 in
French Late 19th Century Gilded Bronze and Crystal 12-Light Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded bronze and crystal 12-light birdcage form tiered antique chandelier, the square
Bronze
Iron Gilt 12 Light Chandelier
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Iron gilt chandelier with 12 candles on undulating arms
Gilt Bronze 12 Light Chandelier
Located in Petaluma, CA
This exceptional gilt bronze chandelier is finely cast and has its original gilt finish. This is a
Ormolu
Italian Carved and Parcel Gilt 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic Italian carved and parcel gilt 12 light chandelier. Very nice carved details on the base of
Wood
Gilt Metal & Rock Crystal 12 Light Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Beautiful Updated Gilt Metal, Rock Crystal & Clear Crystal 12 Light Chandelier.
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Metal
A 12 light Gilt Iron Italian Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A 12 light gilt Iron Italian chandelier with frame of leaf covered branches draped with emerald
12 light gilt bronze Louis Phillipe gilt bronze chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A 12 light French gilt bronze Louis Phillipe period gilt bronze chandelier with colored overlaid
Wonderful Italian Crystal Gold Gilt 12-Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Italian crystal and gold gilt 12 candelabras light fixture chandelier, rewired and
Crystal
A 12-Light French Baccarat Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A 12 light French Baccarat gilt bronze chandelier with frame draped with crystal drops.
Gilt Bronze and Crystal 12-Light Chandelier with Swarovski Crystals
Located in Houston, TX
Gilt bronze crystal chandelier with a central crystal spire having 12-light. The patina is a
Bronze
French Louis XIV-Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier with 12-Light
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional gilding on this superb bronze chandelier with twelve-light. Gilt bronze cherubs
Bronze
Italian (12) Light Gilt Wood & Crystal Chandelier C. 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian (12) light gilt wood & crystal chandelier. The (12) arms curve outward from a center gilt
Crystal
FRENCH GILT IRON BEADED AND CRYSTAL 12-LIGHT CHANDELIER
Located in Houston, TX
STYLISH FRENCH GILT IRON BEADED AND CRYSTAL 12-LIGHT CHANDELIER
Crystal, Iron
Regency Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze 12 Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Regency Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze 12 Light Chandelier. Stock number: L197
Patinated and Gilt Bronze Wheel Form 12-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Patinated and gilt bronze circular form 12-light chandelier, in style of Caldwel & Co. Stock
Regency Style Crystal and Gilt Metal 12-Light Chandelier
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a classic French Regency style 12-light chandelier with faceted crystal strands cascading
Crystal, Brass
Pair of 19th Century Gilt Metal Mounted 12-Light Chandeliers
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of twelve-light chandeliers of pear shaped form with four top and eight bottom scrolling
Crystal, Metal
Italian Late Neoclassical Gilt Brass & Glass 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having three gilt brass bands in the shape of crowns, the upper section issuing large glass stars
Brass
Piemontese Baroque Style Gilt Iron & Crystal 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
of generous proportion, the central iron rod supporting 12 arms each with two levels of bobeches
Late 19th Century Monumental 12-Light Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Paris, FR
Very large late 19th century crystal chandelier. This exquisit ceiling light features oversized
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Empire Style 12-Light Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large antique gilt and patinated bronze chandelier in the French Empire style measuring 36 inches
Bronze
Sold
H 40.16 in Dm 39.38 in
Neoclassical 12-Light, Gilt-Metal and Cut-Crystal Chandelier, Possibly Prussian
Located in Berlin, DE
centre, alternating candles and cut-crystal obelisks. The ring hang with icicle drops, the gilt-bronze
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Italian Gilt Bronze and Crystal 12 Light Chandeliers
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite pair of 19th century Italian gilt bronze and crystal 12 light chandeliers. Lovely
Crystal, Bronze
French Empire Crystal & Gilt Bronze Wedding Cake 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Big Flats, NY
A French Empire style wedding cake chandelier offers gilt bronze frame with twelve arms terminating
Crystal
Beautiful Gilt Iron 12-Light Chandelier with Great Crystal and Bead Decoration
Located in Manhasset, NY
Beautiful gilt iron 12-light chandelier with great crystal and bead decoration. This massive and
Crystal, Iron
Sold
H 45 in W 30 in D 30 in
Antique French Gilt Bronze Chandelier with 12 Arms and Lighted Center Dome
Located in Houston, TX
Very fine quality gilt bronze chandelier having four long gilt bronze supports That attach to a
Bronze
Silver gild contemporary 12-Light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a lovely modern 12-light chandelier in metal, with a lightly patinated silvergild finish.
Metal
Italian Empire Period Gilt Cast Metal & Glass 12-Light Chandelier, ca. 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
from the Italian Empire period this chandelier retains its original gilt metal rings and glass bead
Metal
(12) Light Italian Carved Painted Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand painted & parcel gilt carved Italian chandelier with garlands of wood beads hanging from arms
Gold
Italian, Lucca, Empire Period Silver Gilt / Mecca 12-light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of traditional basket form with two tiers of 6 removeable arms each, the arms connected to vertical gilded gesso bands of ascending diameter, the top tier having beautifully sculpted...
Silver Leaf
An Elegant Continental Rococo Style Gilt-Bronze & Crystal 12-Light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant and good quality continental rococo style gilt-bronze and crystal 12-light chandelier
19th Century French Baccarat Gilt Bronze and Crystal 12 Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional 19th century French Baccarat crystal and gilt bronze 12 light chandelier. Beautiful
Crystal, Bronze
Italian Neoclassical Gilt Iron and Murano Glass 12-Light Chandelier, circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt iron and blown Murano glass.
Crystal, Iron
Gilded Bronze 12 Light Russian Chandelier
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine bronze light fixture is cast with delicate and intricate precision. The overall
Bronze
19th Century French Signed Baccarat Gilt and Crystal 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning 19th century French signed Baccarat crystal chandelier. The fixture has 12-light and
Crystal, Bronze
Italian Empire Period Gilt Brass, Brass, and Glass 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Typical Empire form this chandelier has an upper brass band issuing fronds connected by glass bead
Brass
Sold
H 45 in Dm 40 in
Italian Rococo Style Wrought and Parcel Gilt Iron 12-Light Chandelier, Mid-19thC
Located in Atlanta, GA
scrolling arms totaling 12 in all, the arms with applied gilt metal leaves and bobeches, the lower arms with
Wrought Iron
Italian, Napoli, Gilt Metal & Giltwood 12-Light Chandelier, mid-19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
in the Rococo style and of basket form the gilt metal frame issuing 10 arms with giltwood bobeches
Giltwood
French Gothic Revival 12-Light Ormolu Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
French Gothic Revival Twelve-Light Ormolu Chandelier, the gilt bronze frame with two seated
Bronze
'12' Light Monumental Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Twelve light monumental Italian crystal beaded chandelier adorned with English cut beaded garlands
Crystal, Metal
Italian, Piemonte, Gilt Tole 12-Light Chandelier, Late 18th Century, UL Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare chandelier from Torino, Italy, constructed completely of tole leaves with wooden hanging
Tin
Sold
H 45 in Dm 41 in
French Rococo Style Gilt-Iron & Rock Crystal 12-Light Chandelier, by Nesle, Inc.
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional French rococo style gilt-iron and tole rock crystal twelve-light chandelier by Nesle
Sold
H 46 in Dm 35 in
Italian, Lucca, Empire Period Gilt Wood and Metal 12-Light Chandelier circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a crown form top with splayed fronds, the glass bead chains and original link chains connected two lower tiers issuing removable arms, each arm with a circular giltwood bobech...
Giltwood
Antique French Carved Giltwood 12-Light Chandelier, circa 1860
Located in Dallas, TX
Magnificently carved 19th century, French giltwood 12-light chandelier with two tiers of lights on
Wood
1940s Italian Antique Regency Revival Crystal 12-Light Gilded Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Maria Teresa original chandelier, antique piece entirely handcrafted in Italy late 1930s-early
Crystal, Metal
Sold
H 32 in Dm 30 in
Northern Italian Rococo Style Gilded Metal & Glass 12-Light Chandelier 19th Cent
Located in Atlanta, GA
This impressive chandelier has two tiers of 6 lights for a total of 12. The center rod has blown
Rock Crystal, Metal
Pair of Italian, Genovese, 2-Tier, 12-Light Glass and Iron Chandeliers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Twelve lights and two-tiered Crystal and Gilt Metal Chandeliers from Genoa, Italy, circa 1960s.
Crystal, Metal
Antique Silvered Metal Crown-Form Chandelier, Europe, Early 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional antique European chandelier, dating to the early 20th century, distinguished by its dramatic crown-form silhouette and finely detailed craftsmanship. The chandelier is...
Metal
Wrought Iron Chandelier, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
French wrought iron chandelier has six candelabra arms. This chandeliers would work beautiful over a pool table, kitchen island, dining table, bar, or entrance hall. Diameter 33.4...
Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron
Carved And Paint Decorated Wood Six Light Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and Rustic style painted chandelier. With a turned leafy standard and scrolled arms in greige paint with darker painted details. Tole bobeches for the lights and a tole leafy...
Wood
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
Mid-20th Century Gustavian Chandelier, Painted Wood & Iron, Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental size eight light wood & iron chandelier. The chandelier is painted a dove gray coloration. The iron has developed a beautiful patina. The fixture is newly rewired and ...
Wood, Paint
Melissa Levinson Wrought Iron Chandelier, Spanish Colonial Style, USA
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom two-tier wrought iron chandelier by Melissa Levinson. This chandelier has a classic, elegant structure. It has eight arms, each curving gracefully to hold a drip wax candle...
Wrought Iron
Gilt and Patinated Iron Chandelier
Located in Norwood, NJ
Gilt and patinated iron chandelier. Having an Italian country feel with a nod to Renaissance Revival. Full and clean lines. 36" height not including chain.
Iron
Twelve Light Spanish Wrought Iron & Wood Painted Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(12) light Spanish Baroque style wrought iron & wood painted chandelier. This chandelier has a rustic antique design with a distressed patina finish that blends tones of aged go...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Italian Style, Three-Arm Chandelier with Tassel Detail
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming pair of Italian style three-arm chandelier with tassel detail, gilt accents. Lovely distressed patina, comes with chain and canopy.
Tôle
Carved Gilt Italian Chandelier of Metal and Wood with playful design.
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning giltwood Italian chandelier in an unconventional, highly decorative style. Made completely from robustly turned giltwood elements. Six candelabra-sized lights newly wired fo...
Iron
Vincente Eight Light Wood & Iron Painted Chandelier by Miamar Home
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eight arm painted iron & wood Melissa Levinson chandelier. The iron is beautifully scrolled with wood painted bobeches. The paint is purposely weathered to perfection. The fix...
Iron
12-Light Hand-Painted Tuscan Chandelier by Melissa Levinson
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
12-light Tuscan style two-tier painted chandelier by Melissa Levinson. It features a multi-tiered design with twelve curved arms, each holding candle-like lights with drip wax candl...
Metal
Antique French Wrought Iron Chateau Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
9 lights.
Wrought Iron
Monumental Scale (14) Light IFrench Wood Painted Chandelier w/ Tassels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental (14) light Italian painted chandelier with carved wooden tassels. The chandelier has a prominent central column that serves as the main structure, from which the arms ext...
Metal
Distressed Twelve Light Chandelier by Melissa Levinson, Wood & Iron
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Twelve light wood & iron painted chandelier by Miamar Home.
Wood
$1,650
H 24 in W 21 in D 21 in
Rococo, Baroque, Italian Six Light Chandelier, Parcel Paint, Gilt, Italy, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Rococo, Baroque, Italian Six Light Chandelier, Parcel Paint, Gilt, Italy, 1970s A fine Rococo framed chandelier made in Italy having six lights on a finely carved frame having green...
Wood
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.
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Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
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Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.