Stunning 16-Light Murano Crystal Chandelier, circa 1920s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful very large sixteen light Murano glass and cut crystal silvered chandelier, Italy, circa
Crystal
$38,000Sale Price|28% Off
H 39.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
18th C. Ormolu Rock Crystal 16-Light Chandelier Hanging Ceiling Light Pendant LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th C. Ormolu Rock Crystal 16-Light Chandelier hanging ceiling light pendant LA .A sensational and
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal, Metallic Thread
Vintage Maria Theresa 16-Light Faceted Crystal & Gilt Metal Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
condition and takes 16 E-14 candelabra light bulbs, (we use LED bulbs). The chandelier is ready to hang into
Crystal, Wire, Metal
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 59.06 in Dm 31.5 in
Antique 16-Light French Crystal Chandelier, circa 1930, Baroque/Louis XV
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique 16-Light French Crystal Chandelier, circa 1930, Baroque/Louis XV Classic French chandelier
Crystal, Brass
21st Century Carlo Scarpa 99.37 16-Light Chandeliers in Crystal
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in murano, IT
, shrubs and unexpected interplays of water. Carlo Scarpa 99.37 is available as a chandelier, a wall light
Glass
$27,996
H 66 in Dm 40 in
Palatial 19th Century French Louis XV Gilt Bronze & Crystal 16-Light Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
style finials are mounted across two tiers of the chandelier which flank central mounted crystal balls
Crystal, Bronze
French 19th Century Empire Style 16-Light Crystal and Gilt Metal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large French Empire style 16-light crystal and gilt metal basket chandelier from the 19th century
Crystal, Metal
French 19th C Louis XV XVI Style 16 Light Bronze Chandelier with Rock Crystal
Located in New York, NY
Large French 19th century 16-light chandelier in the Louis XV/XVI style with extensive later period
Bronze
Pair of Louis XV Style 16-Light Chandeliers, Manner of Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze and cut-glass sixteen-light chandeliers. The solid
Crystal, Bronze
French Louis XVI Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine 19th century French Louis XVI gilt bronze and rock crystal 16-light chandelier. Circa 1870
Bronze
$55,000
H 53 in W 26 in D 26 in
Late 19th Century Fine Louis XVI Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and beautiful late 19th century French Louis XVI 16 light cut crystal and gilt bronze
Crystal
Antique French Baccarat Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 19th century French bronze and crystal 16-light chandelier, attributed to Baccarat. Circa 1880
Crystal, Bronze
Unavailable
H 57.08 in Dm 43.3 in
Mid-century Bohemian Marie Therese Baccarat Style 16 Light Crystal Chandelier
Located in Matosinhos, PT
Mid-century Bohemian Marie Therese Baccarat Style 16 Light Crystal Chandelier, 1930's. Rare and
Crystal, Metal
Beautiful Crystal 16 Light Chandelier
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful Swirled crystal chandelier with 16 lights. The style of the crystal is close to that of
Crystal
50s French 16 Light Brass Crystal Cut Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Add a touch of vintage elegance to any room with this 1950s French 16-Light Brass Crystal Cut
Crystal, Brass
Italian Gilded Bronze and Crystal 16-Light Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A nice quality Italian gilded bronze and crystal 16-light tiered antique chandelier, the stepped
Bronze
Unavailable
H 61 in W 42 in D 42 in
20th Century English Bronze and Hand-Cut Crystal 16-Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
English crystal and bronze 16-light chandelier with a matching canopy and original chain. This
Cut Glass
Unavailable
H 39.38 in Dm 25.6 in
French Chandelier 16-Light Bronze with Silver Patina, Crystals, Large Pinnacle
Located in Oldebroek, NL
French chandelier with 16 lights. Ten candle light points, one light under the large pinnacle in
Bronze
Unavailable
H 51.19 in Dm 43.31 in
Italian Big Chandelier Gilded Bronze Crystal Pendent 16-Light Cinderella Film
Located in Firenze, IT
Large chandelier in gilded bronze with glass cups and pendants, Very bright, 32 lights, this
Bronze
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
1940 Spectacular 16-Light Chandelier Created by an Architect
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1940 Unique Model , 16 Lights Chandelier realized by an Architect, Very unusual shape with empty
Crystal, Bronze, Copper
Groenensteyn Hermitage Crystal Chandelier with Swarovski Crystals
By Groenensteyn
Located in Woerdense Verlaat, NL
crystal. The chandelier has a diameter of 80 cm and a height of 120 cm. The lamp has 16 light points
Crystal, Silver
Continental (16) Light Crystal Chandelier C. 1920's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glamorous sixteen light crystal & brass chandelier with giant ball at base of the fixture and eight
Crystal, Brass, Wire
16 Arm Crystal Chandelier Attributed To Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oversized Early 20th century 16 light crystal chandelier attributed to Baccarat.
Crystal, Brass
French 16-Light Crystal & Bronze Chandelier
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Extraordinary handmade French crystal 16-light chandelier. Each and every crystal has been hand
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage Venetian Hand-Cut Crystal 16 Light Chandelier
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
polished crystal prisms. This striking chandelier is awesome lit, casting a light show around the room
Vintage English Regency style 16-light crystal two-tier chandelier
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Vintage English Regency style 16-light crystal two-tier chandelier, profusely hung throughout with
Crystal, Metal
16 Light Neo-Classical Style Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Grand 16 light chandelier in the neoclassical style. Frieze of toga clad figures with garlanded
Crystal, Brass
Large French Louis XV Style 16-Light Crystal-Cut Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
A large Louis XV style 16-light crystal-cut chandelier decorated overall in scalloped Baccarat
Crystal, Bronze
Large Baccarat Crystal Chandelier Dining Ceiling 16 Light Fixture Pendant LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Large Baccarat Crystal Chandelier Dining ceiling 16 light fixture pendant LA CA. Late 18th Early
Crystal, Metal, Bronze
Rare 16-Light, Two-Tier English George II Style Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A rare 16 Light Two Tiered English George II style cut crystal chandelier with S-shaped arms of
Period 18th Century Irish Georgian 16 Light Cut Crystal Chandelier, County Cork
Located in Essex, MA
Period Irish Georgian 18th Century 16 Light Chandelier --Hand blown and Exquisitely Cut
Monumental Italian Crystal Beaded 16-Arm Chandelier, circa 1900s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Italian (16) light crystal beaded arm chandelier adorned with etched spheres dangled
Crystal, Metal
Sold
H 41.74 in Dm 23.63 in
19th Century French Louis XV Gilt Gilt Bronze Crystal Glass 16-Light Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
A large Louis XV style 16-light crystal-cut chandelier decorated overall in scalloped crystal glass
Bronze
French 19th C Louis XV XVI Style 16 Light Bronze Chandelier with Rock Crystal
Located in New York, NY
Large French 19th century 16-light chandelier in the Louis XV/XVI style with extensive later period
Bronze
16 inch Brass & Glass Snowflake Pendant Light
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snowflake Chandelier designed by Emil Stejnar in 1960s in Vienna Austria This is a Re-Edition Made
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Wire
Grand Crystal & Brass Chandelier C. 1920's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glamorous 16 light crystal & brass chandelier with giant ball at base of fixture & 8 smaller
Crystal, Brass, Wire
French Maria Theresa 16-Light Faceted Crystal Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
A large French Maria Theresa sixteen-light chandelier or ceiling light of faceted crystal, cut
Crystal, Wire, Metal
Sold
H 30.32 in Dm 16.54 in
Antique 16" Holophane Crystal Blondel Prismatic Glass Ceiling Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An incredibly rare 16" 'Blondel Stiletto' glass pendant light by Holophane. c.1910 Original
Brass
16-light French crystal chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very stylish crystal chandelier. Has been rewired.
Crystal, Brass
16 LIGHT BRONZE AND BACCARAT CRYSTAL CHANDELIER
Located in Bedford, NY
VERY SPECIAL BIRD CAGE TWO TIER FORMER NEW YORK THEATRE CHANDELIER. 12 LIGHTS ON LOWER LEVEL AND
Crystal, Bronze
Magnificent Large Gilt Iron and Crystal 16 Light Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent Large Gilt Iron and Crystal 16 Light Chandelier with attached faceted beaded cage, hung
Crystal, Iron
Italian Gilded and Crystal 16-Light Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
An Italian gilded brass and crystal 16-light double tiered antique chandelier, the leaf scrolling
Brass
French Bronze and Crystal 16 Light Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded bronze and crystal 16 light tiered cage form antique chandelier, the triple tiered
Bronze
Vintage Florentine Midcentury 16-Light Chandelier Draped with Colorful Crystals
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian vintage crystal 16-light chandelier from Florence with colorful crystals. Born in
Crystal, Metal
Italian Gilded Bronze and Crystal 16-Light Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
An Italian gilded bronze and crystal 16 light double tiered antique chandelier, the 8 and 8 light
Bronze
16 light Lobmeyr Metropolitan chandelier
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in New York, NY
16 light Lobmeyr Metropolitan chandelier in brass with hand cut crystals and glass designed by Hans
Crystal, Brass
1940's French 16 Light Ormolu and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
A spectacular array of crystals cascade over sixteen crisply carved ormolu branches arranged in
Bronze
Continental Giltwood and Silver Gilt Pricket and Crystal 16-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Continental giltwood and silver gilt pricket and crystal sixteen-light chandelier, the acanthus
Crystal
A 16 light Maria Theresa Style Chandelier
Located in Hudson, NY
A sixteen (16) light Maria Theresa Style chandelier with crustal orbs filling out the bottom of the
Crystal
Sixteen-Light Brass and Crystal Chandelier Attributed to Lightolier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Highland Park, IL
A 1970s 16-light brass and crystal chandelier attributed to Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier.
Crystal, Brass
Large And Impressive French Crystal And Bronze Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A Large and impressive elegant 16 light crystal and gilded bronze Chandelier. The gilt bronze
Crystal, Ormolu
A Stunning Brass and Chrystal Chandelier by Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
A stunning brass and crystal 16 light chandelier inspired by a upside down bouquet of floweres
Brass, Metal
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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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
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.