$2,615
H 15.75 in Dm 17.72 in
Vintage 1 Tier 17th Century Candle Dutch Brass Chandelier 6 Lights H40xW45
By Dutch Originals
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
Through the transmission of knowledge through many generations, Brink & van Keulen has substantially aided in the preservation of the Dutch yellow casting craft. The business is the ...
Brass
$27,029
H 59.06 in Dm 49.22 in
Vintage 2 Tier 17th Century Electric Dutch Brass Chandelier 18 Lights H150xW125
By Dutch Originals
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
Through the transmission of knowledge through many generations, Brink & van Keulen has substantially aided in the preservation of the Dutch yellow casting craft. The business is the ...
Brass
$8,209 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 24.41 in
2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H70xW62
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
Through the transmission of knowledge through many generations, Brink & van Keulen has substantially aided in the preservation of the Dutch yellow casting craft. The business is the ...
Brass
$5,390 / item
H 23.63 in Dm 24.41 in
1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H60xW62
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
Intricate scrolling metalwork borders the circular frame, exemplifying the masterful artistry of Holland's 17th century metal craft. Though inspired by an antique, this handsome chan...
Brass
$13,498 / item
H 33.47 in Dm 29.14 in
2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H85xW74
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
Recalling the grandeur of 17th century Holland, the two-tier Rembrandt 372 chandelier exudes majestic elegance with twelve solid brass arms extending from its hand-crafted frame.
Brass
$4,113
H 21.26 in Dm 22.45 in
1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H54xW57
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
Through the transmission of knowledge through many generations, Brink & van Keulen has substantially aided in the preservation of the Dutch yellow casting craft. The business is the ...
Brass
$26,892 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 39.38 in
2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 18 Lights H100xW100
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
Through the transmission of knowledge through many generations, Brink & van Keulen has substantially aided in the preservation of the Dutch yellow casting craft. The business is the ...
Brass
$6,429 / item
H 23.63 in Dm 25.99 in
1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 8 Lights H60xW66
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
Through the transmission of knowledge through many generations, Brink & van Keulen has substantially aided in the preservation of the Dutch yellow casting craft. The business is the ...
Brass
$8,843 / item
H 21.26 in Dm 22.45 in
1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H54xW57
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
Through the transmission of knowledge through many generations, Brink & van Keulen has substantially aided in the preservation of the Dutch yellow casting craft. The business is the ...
Brass
$11,232 / item
H 24.41 in Dm 33.47 in
1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H62xW85
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
Through the transmission of knowledge through many generations, Brink & van Keulen has substantially aided in the preservation of the Dutch yellow casting craft. The business is the ...
Brass
$4,154 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 19.69 in
1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H45xW50
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
Through the transmission of knowledge through many generations, Brink & van Keulen has substantially aided in the preservation of the Dutch yellow casting craft. The business is the ...
Brass
$37,043 / item
H 59.06 in Dm 49.22 in
2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 18 Lights H150xW125
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
Through the transmission of knowledge through many generations, Brink & van Keulen has substantially aided in the preservation of the Dutch yellow casting craft. The business is the ...
Brass
$48,359 / item
H 98.43 in Dm 90.56 in
3 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 30 Lights H250xW230
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
Inspired by a monumental 17th century Dutch original, the commanding three-tier Amsterdam chandelier modernizes antique grandeur with 30 gracefully arching brass arms forming a strik...
Brass
$17,444 / item
H 31.5 in Dm 30.32 in
2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H80xW77
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
The Teylers Museum of art, science and history was founded in 1788, the first and oldest still open museum in the Netherlands. Inspired by 17th century Dutch design, the majestic Te...
Brass
$18,241 / item
H 33.47 in Dm 33.47 in
2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H85xW85
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
Through the transmission of knowledge through many generations, Brink & van Keulen has substantially aided in the preservation of the Dutch yellow casting craft. The business is the ...
Brass
Fine 17th-18th Century Polish or Dutch Brass Two-Tier 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Milford, NH
Probably Polish or Dutch, dating to the late 17th or early 18th century, in very good overall condition, retaining a nice early surface, with one arm repair, other minor imperfection...
Brass
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 candle-arms. In original condition, not drilled for electricity, but can be electrified....
Brass
1950s Baguès Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Stylistically, it represents what Baguès was, and remains, best known for, namely, modern interpretations of historical styles — in this case, a 17th century Dutch brass chandelier. ...
Brass
Dutch, 17th Century, Brass Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
An important Dutch, 17th century, brass chandelier signed with the initials, “EEV”.
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.
Brass
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 chandelier, a beautiful midcentury recreation that would be the perfect finishing p...
Brass
17th Century Dutch Flemish Brass Chandelier
Located in Lincoln, GB
A Stunning Flemish Brass Chandelier The central stem surmounted by a trefoil suspension loop over a domed ceiling rose, the baluster, knopped and ringed stem with decorative borde...
Brass
17th Century Baroque Bronze Six-Arm Chandelier Dutch-Flemish German
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Heavy bronze chandelier with six arms. It has the original dark patina with green shading. The six scrolled arms and the top are decorated with bronze, incised cut outs of legendary ...
Bronze
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 19.69 in
Vintage 1 Tier 17th Century Candle Dutch Brass Chandelier 6 Lights H45xW50
By Dutch Originals
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
Through the transmission of knowledge through many generations, Brink & van Keulen has substantially aided in the preservation of the Dutch yellow casting craft. The business is the ...
Brass
17th Century Dutch Candle Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 17th century solid brass Dutch or Dutch colonial small candle light fixture in original condition.
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Classic Dutch Baroque Style Brass Six-Light Chandeliers
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handmade pair of 17th century Dutch style chandeliers feature scrolled arms and floral form reflectors.
Brass
Dutch Chandelier 17th Century
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
six lights
Brass
Large Dutch Brass 17th Century Style Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large brass Flemish/Dutch brass chandelier with six arms sprouting from the centre column culminating with large circular drip pans and high moulded nozzles. Good solid constructio...
Brass
Dutch Brass Chandelier in the 17th Century Taste
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century Dutch brass six arm chandelier in the 17th century taste, with large central ball, circa 1860
Metal
French Dutch Baroque Style Brass 6-Light Chandelier, circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
in four graduated spherical sections, the third issuing 6 scroll-form arms, rings at top and bottom
Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$2,495
H 20 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
English 1920s Brass Four-Light Lantern with Glass Panels with Angel Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English brass lantern from circa 1920 with four lights, angel motifs and glass panels. Created in England circa 1920, this exquisite brass lantern exudes a blend of elegance and s...
Brass
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
Outdoor Metal Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Wrought iron sconce with three (3) glass panes. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standa...
Metal
Hand-Forged Custom Iron "Mercer" Chandelier with Nine Lights
By Far-Fetched, LLC.
Located in Houston, TX
This hand-forged Iron chandelier is a classic reproduction light of our design. The three arms have three lights each for a total of nine candelabra sockets. Height is to the top of ...
Iron
Viennese salon chandelier circa 1920, attributed to Dagobert Peche
By Dagobert Peche
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Brass ceiling lamp from the early 1920s. The design is attributed to Dagobert Peche. Manufacturer: Melzer & Neudhart 5 arms; E27 socket
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 33 in W 89 in D 39 in
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
Linen, Wood, Down
$8,655Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 40 in D 1 in
Huge 18th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Figures & Animals Arcadian
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Arcadian Landscape Italian School, 18th century oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 32 x 40 inches condition: excellent condition for its age, fully restored. provenan...
Canvas, Oil
$10,343
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901
By Woka Lamps, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare and early bench, obviously the role model for the famous Barrel chair #720 which was presented four years later, in 1905.
Bentwood, Plywood
$1,326Sale Price|25% Off
H 24.81 in Dm 35.04 in
Large antique 6 Arm Dutch Brass Chandelier with Habsburg Eagle detail to stem
Located in London, GB
Presenting a beautiful Dutch Colonial Brass 6 arm large chandelier - unpolished and naturally aged bronzed brass This classical chandelier features the cast brass dolphin motif on t...
Brass
A Bronze French Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Empire style bronze chandelier.
Bronze
$3,225Sale Price|50% Off
H 16 in W 19.5 in
Antique Dutch 19th century ships at sea, fishing boats, men rowing.
Located in Woodbury, CT
A very well-painted Dutch 19th century marine scene. The small boat is full of men who are rowing hard to get to the larger vessels, possibly to either take goods on or off the large...
Canvas, Oil
$4,995
H 67.25 in W 53.75 in D 23.75 in
Antique English 17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Court Cupboard Cabinet 1630
Located in Portland, OR
An important antique English Jacobean carved oak court cupboard, from the reign of King Charles I, dated 1630. The rectangular overhanging top with a carved arcaded frieze, to the ce...
Oak
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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