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17th Century Italian Chandelier
17th Century Italian Chandelier

17th Century Italian Chandelier

Located in Round Top, TX

A stunning 17th century Chandelier from Lombardy region of Italy. Beautifully crafted from iron and

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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Spectacular 17th Century French Iron Chandelier
Spectacular 17th Century French Iron Chandelier

Spectacular 17th Century French Iron Chandelier

Located in Round Top, TX

A spectacular 17th century Chandelier from the Provence region of France. Exquisitely crafted from

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Antique Mid-17th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Jacco Maris Ode 1647 15-Light Pendant Champagne
Jacco Maris Ode 1647 15-Light Pendant Champagne

Jacco Maris Ode 1647 15-Light Pendant Champagne

By Jacco Maris

Located in Yonkers, NY

Being an homage to 17th century chandeliers, it serves as a lyrical reference to those graceful

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Small Synagogue Bronze Chandelier, 19th Century 17th Century Style
Small Synagogue Bronze Chandelier, 19th Century 17th Century Style

Small Synagogue Bronze Chandelier, 19th Century 17th Century Style

Located in PARIS, FR

Small gilded bronze chandelier from the 19th century. 17th century style. Synagogue chandelier. 6

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Antique Late 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Italian 17th Century Louis XIV Period Giltwood Chandeliers
Pair Of Italian 17th Century Louis XIV Period Giltwood Chandeliers

Pair Of Italian 17th Century Louis XIV Period Giltwood Chandeliers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An extremely decorative and unique pair of Italian late 17th century Louis XIV Period patinated

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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Late 17th century Louis XIV Period patinated Wood and Giltwood chandeliers
Late 17th century Louis XIV Period patinated Wood and Giltwood chandeliers

Late 17th century Louis XIV Period patinated Wood and Giltwood chandeliers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A decorative and most unique pair of Italian late 17th century Louis XIV Period patinated Wood and

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Antique 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Fine 17th-18th Century Polish or Dutch Brass Two-Tier 12-Light Chandelier
Fine 17th-18th Century Polish or Dutch Brass Two-Tier 12-Light Chandelier

Fine 17th-18th Century Polish or Dutch Brass Two-Tier 12-Light Chandelier

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a heavy two-tier 12-light brass chandelier with scrollwork arms, each with its

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Antique Late 17th Century Polish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Pair of Italian Chandeliers
Antique Pair of Italian Chandeliers

Antique Pair of Italian Chandeliers

Located in Schellebelle, BE

beautiful and warm patina of the Gold colored wood, Tuscany ,17 th Century

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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage 1 Tier 17th Century Candle Dutch Brass Chandelier 6 Lights H40xW45
Vintage 1 Tier 17th Century Candle Dutch Brass Chandelier 6 Lights H40xW45

Vintage 1 Tier 17th Century Candle Dutch Brass Chandelier 6 Lights H40xW45

By Dutch Originals

Located in Vijfhuizen, NL

business is the sole manufacturer of chandeliers using original casting moulds from the 17th century in all

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Vintage 1980s Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H85xW74
2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H85xW74

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H85xW74

Located in Vijfhuizen, NL

details. Recalling the grandeur of 17th century Holland, the two-tier Rembrandt 372 chandelier exudes

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 8 Lights H60xW66
1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 8 Lights H60xW66

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 8 Lights H60xW66

Located in Vijfhuizen, NL

business is the sole manufacturer of chandeliers using original casting moulds from the 17th century in all

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H70xW62
2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H70xW62

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H70xW62

Located in Vijfhuizen, NL

details. Emulating an ornate 17th century Dutch original, the two-tier Rembrandt 369 chandelier casts a

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H60xW62
1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H60xW62

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H60xW62

Located in Vijfhuizen, NL

Holland's 17th century metal craft. Though inspired by an antique, this handsome chandelier is modernly

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H45xW50
1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H45xW50

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H45xW50

Located in Vijfhuizen, NL

most significant Dutch master of the 17th century and one of the best painters and etchers in all of

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H54xW57
1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H54xW57

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H54xW57

Located in Vijfhuizen, NL

includes pieces by 17th-century Dutch masters like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Hals and provides an overview of

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 18 Lights H150xW125
2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 18 Lights H150xW125

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 18 Lights H150xW125

Located in Vijfhuizen, NL

fixture emulates an ornate 17th century Dutch original down to the intricate hand-detailed metalwork

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 18 Lights H100xW100
2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 18 Lights H100xW100

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 18 Lights H100xW100

Located in Vijfhuizen, NL

emulates an ornate 17th century Dutch original with hand-detailed scrollwork swirling across the frame

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

3 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 30 Lights H250xW230
3 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 30 Lights H250xW230

3 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 30 Lights H250xW230

Located in Vijfhuizen, NL

sole manufacturer of chandeliers using original casting moulds from the 17th century in all of Europe.

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H54xW57
1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H54xW57

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H54xW57

Located in Vijfhuizen, NL

includes pieces by 17th-century Dutch masters like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Hals and provides an overview of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H62xW85
1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H62xW85

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H62xW85

Located in Vijfhuizen, NL

includes pieces by 17th-century Dutch masters like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Hals and provides an overview of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H80xW77
2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H80xW77

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H80xW77

Located in Vijfhuizen, NL

century Dutch design, the majestic Teyler 700.1 chandelier evokes the grandeur of Holland's Golden Age

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H85xW85
2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H85xW85

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H85xW85

Located in Vijfhuizen, NL

includes pieces by 17th-century Dutch masters like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Hals and provides an overview of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Two Brass Candlesticks, Probably German, 17th Century
Two Brass Candlesticks, Probably German, 17th Century

Two Brass Candlesticks, Probably German, 17th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Two brass candlesticks with balustraded shafts and drip trays with spikes. The candlesticks are not identical in their design, but complement each other decoratively to form a harmon...

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Antique 17th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Baltic 18th Century Crystal and Iron Candle Chandelier
Baltic 18th Century Crystal and Iron Candle Chandelier

Baltic 18th Century Crystal and Iron Candle Chandelier

Located in Montreal, QC

even 17th century. This antique chandelier is not wired for electricity but can be wired on request.

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Antique Late 18th Century Scandinavian Baltic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Iron

An Antique Spanish Two-Tier Bronze Twelve Light Chandelier, 19th Century
An Antique Spanish Two-Tier Bronze Twelve Light Chandelier, 19th Century

An Antique Spanish Two-Tier Bronze Twelve Light Chandelier, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

An Antique Spanish Two-Tier Bronze Twelve Light Chandelier, 19th Century Description: The 17th

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Jacco Maris Ode 1647 1 Wall Light Copper
Jacco Maris Ode 1647 1 Wall Light Copper

Jacco Maris Ode 1647 1 Wall Light Copper

By Jacco Maris

Located in Yonkers, NY

Being an homage to 17th century chandeliers, it serves as a lyrical reference to those graceful

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Jacco Maris Ode 1647 1 Wall Light Black

Jacco Maris Ode 1647 1 Wall Light Black

By Jacco Maris

Located in Yonkers, NY

Being an homage to 17th century chandeliers, it serves as a lyrical reference to those graceful

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Jacco Maris Ode 1647 2 Wall Light Champagne
Jacco Maris Ode 1647 2 Wall Light Champagne

Jacco Maris Ode 1647 2 Wall Light Champagne

By Jacco Maris

Located in Yonkers, NY

Being an homage to 17th century chandeliers, it serves as a lyrical reference to those graceful

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Giltwood Rococo Five Light Chandelier
Giltwood Rococo Five Light Chandelier

Giltwood Rococo Five Light Chandelier

Located in Westwood, NJ

Based on a 17th-century antique, this chandelier is petite in scale and hand-finished in gilt. The

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21st Century and Contemporary English Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Dutch Baroque Style 18-Light Brass Chandelier
Large Dutch Baroque Style 18-Light Brass Chandelier

Large Dutch Baroque Style 18-Light Brass Chandelier

Located in Troy, NY

An impressive, very large (43" tall) and well proportioned four-tier brass chandelier with 18

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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Boin-Masson, "Cupids" Chandelier, France, Circa 1880
Boin-Masson, "Cupids" Chandelier, France, Circa 1880

Boin-Masson, "Cupids" Chandelier, France, Circa 1880

Located in PARIS, FR

, grow considerably during the seventeenth century. Although already existing in the 17th century, the

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Chiseled Candlesticks
Pair of Chiseled Candlesticks

Pair of Chiseled Candlesticks

$1,403Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Chiseled Candlesticks

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Pair of chiseled candlesticks plated brass Germany, probably Nuremberg 17th century H 12 x (base

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Antique 17th Century German Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Zorab Creation Feria Earrings in 13 carats of multi-color Sapphires
Zorab Creation Feria Earrings in 13 carats of multi-color Sapphires

Zorab Creation Feria Earrings in 13 carats of multi-color Sapphires

By Zorab Creation

Located in San Diego, CA

Inspired from the seductive flamenco dance from Madrid in the 15th century, the Feria earrings, a

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Antique Early 17th Century Romantic Chandelier Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Palla...

1960s Arne Jacobsen Pendant Light for Louis Poulsen, Denmark
1960s Arne Jacobsen Pendant Light for Louis Poulsen, Denmark

1960s Arne Jacobsen Pendant Light for Louis Poulsen, Denmark

By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Praha, CZ

- cleaned and rewired - 3x E14-E12bulb - US wiring compatible

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Antique Early 17th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pen...

Materials

Chrome

Ceiling Fixture, Global Pendant Light, White, Small
Ceiling Fixture, Global Pendant Light, White, Small

Ceiling Fixture, Global Pendant Light, White, Small

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hanging pendant light, white stripes, mid-century.

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Antique 17th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Ceiling Fixture, Global Pendant Light, Black
Ceiling Fixture, Global Pendant Light, Black

Ceiling Fixture, Global Pendant Light, Black

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hanging mid-century pendant light.

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Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pend...

Materials

Cut Glass

Antique French Crystal Sconces Baccarat style 4 Light Wall candelbras Baroque
Antique French Crystal Sconces Baccarat style 4 Light Wall candelbras Baroque

Antique French Crystal Sconces Baccarat style 4 Light Wall candelbras Baroque

By Maison Charles, Swarovski, Baccarat, Maison Baguès, Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

decorative lighting fixtures. Early forms emerged with the 17th-century European tradition of embelish

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1950s Baguès Chandelier
1950s Baguès Chandelier

1950s Baguès Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

known for, namely, modern interpretations of historical styles — in this case, a 17th century Dutch

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Chandeliers in Nickel and Crystal by Carl G. Hallberg

Chandeliers in Nickel and Crystal by Carl G. Hallberg

By Carl Gustav Hallberg

Located in New York, NY

. Hallberg and his designers designed a number of light fixtures, many of which took aspects of 17th century

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Nickel, Silver, Silver Plate

Deutsch Bronze Chandelier (17th Century)
Deutsch Bronze Chandelier (17th Century)

Deutsch Bronze Chandelier (17th Century)

Located in Paris, FR

North Europe Bronze functional, 17th century.

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Antique 17th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants

17th Century Period Dutch Brass Chandelier
17th Century Period Dutch Brass Chandelier

17th Century Period Dutch Brass Chandelier

Located in London, GB

An alluring Anglo-Dutch period brass chandelier dating from the second half of the 17th century

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Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

17th Century Style Silver Chandelier
17th Century Style Silver Chandelier

17th Century Style Silver Chandelier

Located in London, GB

A well-proportioned 17th century style silvered chandelier. The ten lights are spread over two

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Dutch, 17th Century, Brass Chandelier

Dutch, 17th Century, Brass Chandelier

Located in Charleston, SC

An important Dutch, 17th century, brass chandelier signed with the initials, “EEV”. The chandelier

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

17th Century Style, Two-Tier Brass Ball Chandelier
17th Century Style, Two-Tier Brass Ball Chandelier

17th Century Style, Two-Tier Brass Ball Chandelier

Located in London, GB

A 17th century style, two-tier brass ball chandelier, consisting of twelve arms. Originally made

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Dutch 17th Century Style Heavy Solid Brass Six Branch Chandelier
Dutch 17th Century Style Heavy Solid Brass Six Branch Chandelier

Dutch 17th Century Style Heavy Solid Brass Six Branch Chandelier

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a really rather beautiful and usable Dutch 17th century style heavy solid brass six branch

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

17th c. Style Italian 8 light Chandelier
17th c. Style Italian 8 light Chandelier

17th c. Style Italian 8 light Chandelier

Located in Maastricht, NL

the late 17th / early 18th.century designs by the Italian / milanese designers like Giovannni

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Early 20th Century French Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ormolu

An Italian 17th c. Style Ormolu Five light Chandelier
An Italian 17th c. Style Ormolu Five light Chandelier

An Italian 17th c. Style Ormolu Five light Chandelier

Located in Maastricht, NL

A five light Italian 17th c. Style ormolu and glass chandelier in the manner of the well known

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Early 20th Century French Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

18 Karat Rose Gold Black Diamond 8.44 Carat Dangle Earrings
18 Karat Rose Gold Black Diamond 8.44 Carat Dangle Earrings

18 Karat Rose Gold Black Diamond 8.44 Carat Dangle Earrings

By Evél Juwel

Located in Munich, DE

With this Big Flow Black earring we address women with an affinity for design and a passion for individual, exciting and unique jewellery. – 18-karat rose gold – 542 diamonds (totall...

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Baroque Bronze Candlesticks
Antique Baroque Bronze Candlesticks

Antique Baroque Bronze Candlesticks

Unavailable|$2,630 / set

Antique Baroque Bronze Candlesticks

Located in EL Waalre, NL

Roman-Catholic churches, South-Netherlands, most likely Antwerp, late 17th century. Often they were

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

17th Century Louis XIV Silvered Carved Wood Italian Candlestick, 1670s
17th Century Louis XIV Silvered Carved Wood Italian Candlestick, 1670s

17th Century Louis XIV Silvered Carved Wood Italian Candlestick, 1670s

Located in Rome, Italy

Roman Manufacture 17th century Roman chandelier Louis XIV. Carved wood, gilded with silver

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Antique 1670s Italian Louis XIV Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

French 17th Century Chandelier
French 17th Century Chandelier

French 17th Century Chandelier

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome 17th century Chandelier from the Provence region of France. Beautifully crafted

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Antique 17th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

17th Century Iron Chandelier
17th Century Iron Chandelier

17th Century Iron Chandelier

Located in Chireno, TX

17th century iron chandelier, hand-forged with four-arms and hammered flower motif (circa 1690-1710

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Antique Late 17th Century English Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

17th Century Italian Wood with Gilding Chandelier
17th Century Italian Wood with Gilding Chandelier

17th Century Italian Wood with Gilding Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

A 17th-century Italian wood and gilded chandelier is a remarkable statement piece, embodying the

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Antique 17th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

17th Century Dutch Flemish Brass Chandelier
17th Century Dutch Flemish Brass Chandelier

17th Century Dutch Flemish Brass Chandelier

Located in Lincoln, GB

A Stunning Flemish Brass Chandelier The central stem surmounted by a trefoil suspension loop

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Antique 17th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Baroque Wood and Iron Chandelier, circa 17th Century
Italian Baroque Wood and Iron Chandelier, circa 17th Century

Italian Baroque Wood and Iron Chandelier, circa 17th Century

Located in Napa, CA

Italian Baroque chandelier, with compound painted turned wood stem and suspended carved tassel

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

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17th Century Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 17th century chandelier you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 17th century chandelier — often made from metal, iron and bronze — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 17th century chandelier, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 17th century chandelier, designed in the Baroque or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one 17th century chandelier that is appealing in its simplicity, but Elektrosvit and Venini produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 17th Century Chandelier?

A 17th century chandelier can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,800, while the lowest priced sells for $183 and the highest can go for as much as $22,000.

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.

Questions About 17th Century Chandelier
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
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    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
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    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.