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18-Light brass chandelier

18-Light brass chandelier

Located in New York, NY

18-Light brass chandelier Continental, 20th Century

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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

18 Light, Antique Chandelier
18 Light, Antique Chandelier

18 Light, Antique Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A c. 1880, silvered iron carriage chandelier with three tiers of lighting. The whole with serpentine arms amidst faceted crystal drops. The central, crystal embellished column rising...

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Antique 1880s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

18 Light Italian Crystal Chandelier
18 Light Italian Crystal Chandelier

18 Light Italian Crystal Chandelier

Located in Houston, TX

A beautifully heavily beaded 18 light Italian crystal chandelier, newly electrified.

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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

18 light French Empire Chandelier
18 light French Empire Chandelier

18 light French Empire Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

An 18 light French Empire style gilt bronze chandelier with cascades of graduated beads draped from upper ring with crystal drops and ring center with eagle mask motif.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

An American 18 Light Iron Chandelier
An American 18 Light Iron Chandelier

An American 18 Light Iron Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

An 18 light American iron chandelier with sun burst center and 18 Edison sockets within leaf shaped bobeches.

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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

60" Monumental 18 Light  Modern Chandelier
60" Monumental 18 Light  Modern Chandelier

60" Monumental 18 Light Modern Chandelier

Located in Water Mill, NY

Monumental Three Tier 18 Light Mat Finish Chrome Chandelier- takes 20W Holigen Bulbs

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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

18 Light Spanish Painted Beaded Chandelier
18 Light Spanish Painted Beaded Chandelier

18 Light Spanish Painted Beaded Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18 light Spanish painted two-tiered chandelier with wood beads.

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Vintage 1930s Spanish Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paint, Wood

18 Light Metal Leaf Form Chandelier
18 Light Metal Leaf Form Chandelier

18 Light Metal Leaf Form Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage metal chandelier with gathered foliate forms. 18 lights newly rewired, UL listing available for an additional fee. 3ft of chain and canopy included.

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Vintage 1970s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Maria Theresa 18-Light Crystal Chandelier
Maria Theresa 18-Light Crystal Chandelier

Maria Theresa 18-Light Crystal Chandelier

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a classic Maria Theresa cut crystal chandelier that is shorter than most, allowing for rooms with somewhat low ceilings.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Spiral Chandelier, 18 Light Stilnovo Design
Spiral Chandelier, 18 Light Stilnovo Design

Spiral Chandelier, 18 Light Stilnovo Design

By Stilnovo

Located in London, GB

Helix form spiral chandelier attributed to Stilnovo. Nice patina to the brass Glass shades show signs of wear inside but not seen when in place. Re wired.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Period Italian Silver Gilt  18 Light Neoclassical Chandelier
Period Italian Silver Gilt  18 Light Neoclassical Chandelier

Period Italian Silver Gilt 18 Light Neoclassical Chandelier

Located in Essex, MA

Italian Neoclassical Chandelier, all original, silver gilding. Feather motif to crown.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Monumental Pair of 18-Light Murano Glass Chandeliers
Monumental Pair of 18-Light Murano Glass Chandeliers

Monumental Pair of 18-Light Murano Glass Chandeliers

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

The top having a cluster of curled glass rods all-over two tiers of "S" shaped arms supporting a trumpet shape bobeche. The top tier having 6 lights and the lower having 12 lights. T...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Brass 18 Arm Mid-Century Italian Chandelier Light
Large Brass 18 Arm Mid-Century Italian Chandelier Light

Large Brass 18 Arm Mid-Century Italian Chandelier Light

Located in London, GB

A large brass chandelier. Italy, c1970s. 18 arms make this an impactful light.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

18-Light Iron and Glass Chandelier by Erik Hoglund
18-Light Iron and Glass Chandelier by Erik Hoglund

18-Light Iron and Glass Chandelier by Erik Hoglund

Located in Dallas, TX

large Erik Hoglund glass and iron chandelier. 18-lights.
Boda Nova Glassworks. Axel Stromberg Ironworks

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

All Original 18" Flat Milk Glass Chandelier - 3 light Bouquet
All Original 18" Flat Milk Glass Chandelier - 3 light Bouquet

All Original 18" Flat Milk Glass Chandelier - 3 light Bouquet

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a extra large 18 inch diameter milk glass pendent lamp. It’s an early lamp that is an all original estate find. When looking for these lamps the first rule is the more bulbs ...

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique French 18-Light Signed Baccarat Crystal Bronze D'Ore Chandelier
Antique French 18-Light Signed Baccarat Crystal Bronze D'Ore Chandelier

Antique French 18-Light Signed Baccarat Crystal Bronze D'Ore Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French 18-light signed Baccarat crystal and bronze D'Ore chandelier, circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

18-Light French Cut Crystal Renaissance Style Chandelier, Mid-20th Century
18-Light French Cut Crystal Renaissance Style Chandelier, Mid-20th Century

18-Light French Cut Crystal Renaissance Style Chandelier, Mid-20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

French 18-arm Renaissance style chandelier features 18-arms laden with cut crystals, both individual and strung, mid-20th century.

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Mid-20th Century French Renaissance Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Pair of 18-Light Grand Chandeliers from Ritz Carlton Palm Beach
Pair of 18-Light Grand Chandeliers from Ritz Carlton Palm Beach

Pair of 18-Light Grand Chandeliers from Ritz Carlton Palm Beach

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Sumptuous pair of Louis XV-style gilt-brass and cut crystal eighteen-light chandeliers; each cap issuing scrolling arms, joined by a double tier of faceted bead chains and centered b...

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French 19th Century 18-Light Gilt Bronze Chandelier in Louis XVI Style
French 19th Century 18-Light Gilt Bronze Chandelier in Louis XVI Style

French 19th Century 18-Light Gilt Bronze Chandelier in Louis XVI Style

Located in New York, NY

19th century French gilt bronze chandelier in the Louis XVI style with 18 electrified candles, ready for use.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

18-Arm 36-Light Brass and Black Spoke Chandelier Attributed to Sciolari
18-Arm 36-Light Brass and Black Spoke Chandelier Attributed to Sciolari

18-Arm 36-Light Brass and Black Spoke Chandelier Attributed to Sciolari

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in New York, NY

Very fine Baton style brass and cast iron spoke form chandelier. Composed of vertical brass elements, each having standard screw in sockets at top and bottom. The chandelier can be u...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Modern 18-Light Fixture
Modern 18-Light Fixture

Modern 18-Light Fixture

Located in Dallas, TX

Modern 18-Light Fixture Bouquet shape, Solid Metal, Brown Nickel Finish, Clear Smoke Glass,Twelve 6 Diameter Glass Spheres in each piece, Adjustable 12-ft. cable, Dimmer Switch Comp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Eighteen-Light Painted and Iron Chandelier
Eighteen-Light Painted and Iron Chandelier

Eighteen-Light Painted and Iron Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

(18) light carved wood & metal Italian Chandelier.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

An Italian Empire Period, early 19th Century, 18-Light Gilt Gesso, Iron, and Glass Chandelier
An Italian Empire Period, early 19th Century, 18-Light Gilt Gesso, Iron, and Glass Chandelier

An Italian Empire Period, early 19th Century, 18-Light Gilt Gesso, Iron, and Glass Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Of basket form with two tiers of lights, gilt gesso on iron rings, removable arms, wooden bobeches, antique glass prisms and bead chains, hanging from original internal chains, elect...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Stilnovo Brass Chandelier 18 Lights, Italy, 1950s
Stilnovo Brass Chandelier 18 Lights, Italy, 1950s

Stilnovo Brass Chandelier 18 Lights, Italy, 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Naples, IT

Brass and glass 18-light Stilnovo chandelier. Original Nile green ground glass hexagonal fans.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Spectacular 18  Cut Glass Globe Sputnik Chandelier
Spectacular 18  Cut Glass Globe Sputnik Chandelier

Spectacular 18 Cut Glass Globe Sputnik Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

This spectacular sputnik chandelier has 18 light sources which are concealled by 18 beautiful cut glass globes.

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants

Calice-18 Pendant Light by Gallery L7
Calice-18 Pendant Light by Gallery L7

Calice-18 Pendant Light by Gallery L7

By Gallery L7

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful two tone pendant light 'Calice-18' designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass, suspended with a perforated, aged brass up-light dom...

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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Baccarat Crystal 18 Light Chandlier
19th Century French Baccarat Crystal 18 Light Chandlier

19th Century French Baccarat Crystal 18 Light Chandlier

Located in Dallas, TX

Exquisite 19th century French Baccarat crystal chandelier with 18 lights. A very fine quality piece covered in glistening crystals. Creates a huge impact. Superb!  

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Black Industrial Bakelite Metal Work Light No.18

Black Industrial Bakelite Metal Work Light No.18

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Work light no.18. Work light. Clear glass. Measure: Weight 1.1 kg / 2.4 lb All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent light bulbs, energy-eff...

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Pair of Blue Crystal Chandeliers, 18 Lights, Italian Work
Pair of Blue Crystal Chandeliers, 18 Lights, Italian Work

Pair of Blue Crystal Chandeliers, 18 Lights, Italian Work

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of blue crystal and gilt bronze chandeliers with 18 light arms, in perfect condition, Italian work from the end of the 19th century, Napoleon III.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Gilt Three-Light Hanging Fixture with Lotus or Leaf Design (18" Diameter)
French Gilt Three-Light Hanging Fixture with Lotus or Leaf Design (18" Diameter)

French Gilt Three-Light Hanging Fixture with Lotus or Leaf Design (18" Diameter)

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome French three-light hanging light fixture or chandelier (18 inches diameter) of gilt metal featuring a lotus leaves or layered leaf design, with down-facing finial.

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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wire, Metal

Bocci 14.18 Clear Art Glass Single 18 Pendant Light Fixture Set, Canada
Bocci 14.18 Clear Art Glass Single 18 Pendant Light Fixture Set, Canada

Bocci 14.18 Clear Art Glass Single 18 Pendant Light Fixture Set, Canada

By Bocci

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bocci 14.18 Clear Art Glass Single 18 Pendant Light Fixture Set, Canada. 18 separate fixtures. Bulbs not included. Design Omer Arbel, 2005 Cast glass, blown borosilicate glass, bra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pe...

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Baccarat Crystal Chandelier

Baccarat Crystal Chandelier

By Baccarat

Located in Stamford, CT

A fine French, 18-light signed Baccarat crystal chandelier with a dore bronze frame decorated with thick faceted crystals.

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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Maria Teresa Chandelier
Maria Teresa Chandelier

Maria Teresa Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Maria Teresa, antique crystal chandelier, 18-light, with 4' wax candle covers, with a gold brass frame, great for a dining room.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pen...

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Italian Tole Chandelier
Italian Tole Chandelier

Italian Tole Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A two-tiered 18-light Italian tole chandelier. The ring-form frames having scalloped edges with each point having a hand made bell-shaped tassel, suspended from six lengths of chain.

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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Delightful Italian Beaded Chandelier
Delightful Italian Beaded Chandelier

Delightful Italian Beaded Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Lovely 18-light Italian beaded crystal chandelier. Having interesting cage style frame with six stacks of candle lights and wonderfully adorned with beaded crystal stands and drop pr...

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Vintage 1910s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

German Sixties Sputnik LIght
German Sixties Sputnik LIght

German Sixties Sputnik LIght

Located in New York, NY

A great 1960's chrome 18 light sputnik chandelier.

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Vintage 1960s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Unusual Spherical Sputnik Chandelier
Unusual Spherical Sputnik Chandelier

Unusual Spherical Sputnik Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Spherical 18 Light Sputnik Chandelier

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

French Iron Basket Chandelier
French Iron Basket Chandelier

French Iron Basket Chandelier

Located in Locust Valley, NY

French wrought iron basket chandelier 18-light, some paint loss.

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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Brass Starburst Chandelier
Italian Brass Starburst Chandelier

Italian Brass Starburst Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A great Fifties Italian sputnik chandelier.18 light sources.A decorative canopy w/ brass stars.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Whimsical Fifites Chandelier
Italian Whimsical Fifites Chandelier

Italian Whimsical Fifites Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A playful 1950's 18 light Italian brass chandelier with black enamel shades.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Chandelier by Gino Sarfatti
Chandelier by Gino Sarfatti

Chandelier by Gino Sarfatti

Located in Hanover, MA

Iconic 18 light brass chandelier by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in excellent condition.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Wire

Large Botanical Italian Chandelier
Large Botanical Italian Chandelier

Large Botanical Italian Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Of the period Italian 18-light botanical chandelier from the 1950s. Fully restored with E12 candelabra based sockets, wired for the US.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

19th Century French Baccarat Chandelier
19th Century French Baccarat Chandelier

19th Century French Baccarat Chandelier

By Baccarat

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful 19th century French bronze and crystal 18-light Baccarat chandelier.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Monumental French Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Monumental French Crystal Beaded Chandelier

Monumental French Crystal Beaded Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Monumental French 18 light crystal beaded chandelier with crystal beaded garlands throughout.

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Vintage 1930s French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

1980s Italian Baroque Chandelier in Giltwood & Wrought Iron
1980s Italian Baroque Chandelier in Giltwood & Wrought Iron

1980s Italian Baroque Chandelier in Giltwood & Wrought Iron

Located in Stamford, CT

Large three tiered gesso, gilt wood, wrought iron 18 light Italian chandelier. Embellished with an oversized pinecone style finial, tole leaves, tole ribbons, tole roses, gilt and pa...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal

Large Scale  Italian Stilnovo  Brass  Ceiling Light
Large Scale  Italian Stilnovo  Brass  Ceiling Light

Large Scale Italian Stilnovo Brass Ceiling Light

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#1-2166 A 18 light large brass Stilnovo chandelier Chain hung or flushmount

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Candle Chandelier Made from Chrome, 1970s
Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Candle Chandelier Made from Chrome, 1970s

Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Candle Chandelier Made from Chrome, 1970s

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Chrome candle chandelier with 18 light points designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Boulanger.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Candle Chandelier Made from Chrome, 1970s
Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Candle Chandelier Made from Chrome, 1970s

Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Candle Chandelier Made from Chrome, 1970s

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Chrome candle chandelier with 18 light points designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Boulanger.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Massive and Superb Quality Murano 1920s, Two Tier Chandelier
Massive and Superb Quality Murano 1920s, Two Tier Chandelier

Massive and Superb Quality Murano 1920s, Two Tier Chandelier

By Gino Mazzuccato

Located in San Francisco, CA

A massive and superb quality Murano 1920s 18-light gold adventurine glass palazzo chandelier; acid etched signature, 'Gino Mazzuccato, Murano."

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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Italian Organic Frosted Glass Bird Satin Gold Sconce
Italian Organic Frosted Glass Bird Satin Gold Sconce

Italian Organic Frosted Glass Bird Satin Gold Sconce

By Nicola Grandesso, Multiforme, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques

Located in New York, NY

This sconce, captivating in its simplicity, is composed of 2 dove-shaped shades, individually blown in artistic acid-etched frosted glass, resting on a curved branch support with a p...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

French Floral Sputnik
French Floral Sputnik

French Floral Sputnik

Located in New York, NY

A giant rare fifties french chandelier w/ 18 light sources. A mixture of brass and copper elements w/ mirrored bobeshes.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

Baccarat Mille Nuits 18 Light Chandelier
Baccarat Mille Nuits 18 Light Chandelier

Baccarat Mille Nuits 18 Light Chandelier

By Baccarat

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Baccarat Mille Nuits 18 light chandelier with original Baccarat Hurricanes Designed by Mathias.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Large Geometric Sciolari, brass, chrome and lucite 18 light Chandelier, c1970
Large Geometric Sciolari, brass, chrome and lucite 18 light Chandelier, c1970

Large Geometric Sciolari, brass, chrome and lucite 18 light Chandelier, c1970

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in London, GB

Large and impressive geometric chandelier by Sciolari, circa 1970. Chrome brass and Lucite.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Gilt Bronze Neoclassic Chandelier
Gilt Bronze Neoclassic Chandelier

Gilt Bronze Neoclassic Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A French, circa 1920 neoclassic-style 18 light chandelier with waves and rosettes details.

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Vintage 1920s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

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18 Light Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 18 light chandelier for your home. A 18 light chandelier — often made from metal, stone and crystal — can elevate any home. Find 166 options for an antique or vintage 18 light chandelier now, or shop our selection of 15 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the 18 light chandelier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 18 light chandelier, those designed in Baroque, Modern and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 18 light chandelier over the years, but those crafted by Aiardini, Vistosi and Gaetano Sciolari are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 18 Light Chandelier?

Prices for a 18 light chandelier can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $209 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $9,800.

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 18 Light Chandelier
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A chandelier light is a type of candelabra lamp, meaning that it is a decorative branched suspension of lights mounted from the ceiling. A variety of antique, new and vintage chandeliers can be found on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A chandelier is typically suspended from a branching system with multiple lights on the ends, rather than one single light or a pair of lights hanging from a chord or chain.

    1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Chandelier lighting is a branched, highly ornamented light fixture that is typically (suspended from) mounted on ceilings lamps.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A chandelier is a decorative type of lighting. Suspended from the ceiling, chandeliers direct their light upward and are typically positioned over a dining table. Incandescent light bulbs are generally used in chandeliers that give ambient light. Enhance your space today — visit 1stDibs for a wide range of chandelier options to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The difference between pendant lights and chandeliers is not complicated. In terms of both style and function, chandeliers are not that different from pendant lights. The difference between a chandelier and pendant light is not how they look but rather the way in which they hang. Chandeliers are suspended with multiple branches that hold many bulbs while pendants typically dangle from one central cord or chain. Chandeliers tend to be more intricate and fancier, so if you're looking for something luxurious, then this might work best. With pendants, you’re likely to find a variety of examples in minimalistic modern styles; these would make great additions to any office space because of their versatility like being able to turn them on/off with ease. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pendant lights and chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    The typical dining room chandelier has four to six lights which is the optimum amount of light for a dining room