Exquisite 18 Light French Style Crystal & Brass Chandelier
Located in Milford, NH
An exquisite French style tiered 18 light chandelier (12 lower, 6 upper) with a crown form crest with floral prisms, surmounting flowing strung prisms around a center crystal column ...
Crystal, Brass
18-Light French Empire Style Crystal and Gilt-Bronze Chandelier, circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18-light chandelier in Gilt-bronze, with strands of cut-crystal beads draping outward from the upper gilt-bronze capital, meeting a two-tiered band of candle-arms. 6 lights on upp...
Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century Cut Crystal 18-Light Hanging Chandelier
Located in Tarry Town, NY
An exceptional example of 19th-century French craftsmanship, this opulent 18-light chandelier is masterfully composed of hand-cut crystal drops and prisms arranged in a cascading sil...
Crystal
Tom Greene Brutalist Brass Chandelier by Feldman, 1970s
By Tom Greene, Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
Tom Greene for Feldman Brutalist 18-Light Chandelier This striking sculptural chandelier represents the bold vision of Tom Greene, crafted for Feldman during the height of the Bruta...
Brass
Grand Italian 18-Light Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glorious, 1920s Italian 18-light gilt-iron and crystal beaded chandelier.
Crystal, Iron
An Exquisite Italian 18-Light Crystal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Mid 20th Century Italian Crystal Chandelier, with 18 lights all together on 2 levels. The lights of the lower level alternate in height, giving this chandelier a lot of life. A cry...
Crystal, Metal
Midcentury Sciolari 18-Light Brass Chandelier Italy, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, IT
Huge and beautiful brass chandelier by Sciolari. Vertical rods and horizontal geometric brass elements in 12 arms with 18 lights. Italian made 1960s Wear consistent with age and use.
Brass
Late 19th Century Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, 18 Light
Located in Paris, FR
A monumentally-sized hanging lamp chandelier beautifully designed with cut-crystal pendants hanging from scrolling foliate gilt bronze branches. The 18-lights are distributed by grou...
Crystal, Bronze
Rare 19th Century 18-Light Crystal Chandelier by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare 18 arm crystal chandelier by Baccarat The 18 solid twisted glass arms support clear and amber crystal candle holders on acid etched amber cut-to-clear bobèches de...
Crystal
Vintage French Rock Crystal and Brass 18 Candle Light Tiered Chandelier
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage French crystal chandelier features tiered brass frame with central crystal column having crown form crest and 18 s-scroll glass arms each terminating in candle lights, cut ro...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass
Glass Ceiling Rare Murano Chandelier 8-Light with 18 Glasses Barovier & Toso
Located in Buggiano, IT
Murano chandelier Italy, very rare, 8-light with 18 glasses, hand assembled, from 1970s, of the famous luxury brand company Barovier & Toso Size cm.: 52 x 70 x 23 H" In working con...
Steel
Large 18-Arm Chandelier Flush Mount Light Spider Sputnik, Brass Gray, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large 18-arm brass spider light fixture manufactured in midcentury circa 1960.
Brass, Metal
1950's Modern Large 18 Arm Brass Italian Chandelier By Lumi
By Lumi
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1950's large solid brass and enamel 18 light Italian chandelier by Lumi, lightly restored and rewired with some wear and patina due to age and use.
Brass, Enamel
Arts & Crafts 18 Beveled Glass Panels and Brass Pendant, Ceiling Light, Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Small size and excellent condition, brass and beveled glass lantern. This stylish and timeless design pendant is all handmade and in excellent condition. This hexagonal pendant has ...
Brass
Castle 18-02 Light by Jason Miller in Bronze with Smoked Glass
By Roll & Hill, Jason Miller
Located in Vancouver, BC
While the shape of these pieces resembles the turrets of a castle, the name actually comes from the game of chess. The rook can jump any distance, yet it is restricted to moving orth...
Aluminum
Sold|$4,800
Monumental Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Spanish (18) light wrought iron chandelier. The fixture is newly rewired with drip wax candle covers and includes chain and canopy.
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Brass Chandelier Arredoluce Italy 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Palermo, IT
Interesting 18-light pendant brass chandelier 1950s Arredoluce style.
Brass
Single Beautiful 18-Light Crystal and Iron Rococo Style Chandelier
Located in Larkspur, CA
Single beautiful 18-light crystal and iron Rococo style chandelier with two tiers of smoked crystals and beading.
Crystal, Iron
Sold|$28,000
Massive 18 Light Chandelier
Located in Culver City, CA
a massive 18 light chandelier with great patina and nice form. newly electrified.
Iron
Sold|$6,450
Louis XIV Style 18-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis XIV style 18-light chandelier made of iron, brass, and walnut.
Brass, Iron
Sold|$28,000
French Baccarat Gilt Bronze 18 Light Chandelier
Located in Natchez, MS
French Baccarat Crystal and Gilt Bronze 18 light Chandelier.
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique French crystal and bronze 18-light chandelier.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French crystal and bronze 18-light chandelier.
Crystal, Bronze
Super long 18 light chandelier by Robert Haussmann
Located in New York, NY
Super long and free form 18 light chandelier in brass by Swiss architect Robert Haussmann, c. 1970
Brass
Antique French bronze d'ore and crystal 18-light chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very fine antique French bronze d'ore and crystal 18-light chandelier. Period Napoleon III.
Sold|$15,000
A Gilt-Bronze 18 light Chandelier by Baccarat
Located in Maastricht, NL
A Gilt-Bronze 18 light chandelier by Baccarat, France. This chandelier has a gilt-bronze frame with a central stem covered by glass elements in baluster shape and a central receiver...
Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$4,000
Murano Glass 18 light Chandelier
Located in Hudson, NY
A 18 light Murano Chandelier
Murano Glass
Sold|$16,870
Vintage Italian 18 light Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Spectacular vintage 18 light Italian chandelier, newly wired.
Crystal, Metal
Sold|$5,800
Large Bronze Rococo 18 Light Chandelier
Located in Culver City, CA
This bold chandelier has 18 uplights on two levels. It has six arms and each arm has three lights. There are multiple decorative elements which are all cast into the body, arms and o...
Bronze
Sold|$3,600
Charles Hollis Jones 18 light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Nine square cylinders joined in a rectagular frame. The lower half of each is heavy brushed bronze, containing a downward facing spotlight, the upper half is lucite, containing a tub...
Bronze
A Large Brass and Painted 18 Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
The conical corona above a center stem, issuing dome-shaped ribs, with eighteen s-curve arms, each with a spiral stylized bud beneath a pierced-metal light holder.
Pa...
Brass
LARGE ITALIAN GLASS 18-LIGHT CHANDELIER attributed to Barovier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A MAGNIFICENT ITALIAN DIAMOND-PATTERN CLEAR GLASS TWO-TIER 18-LIGHT LARGE FLORAL AND FOLIATE CHANDELIER. The stemmed, everted canopy with scalloped lip; above a column of stacked sph...
19th C Restauration Period Bronze and Ormolu 18 Light Chandelier
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Amazing 18 light Restoration Style patinated bronze and ormolu chandelier.
Bronze, Ormolu
Sold|$29,440
Italian Chandelier
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
This 18 light chandelier was probably made in Florence.
Sold|$15,000
Spectacular Italian Chandelier
Located in Summerland, CA
A monumental gilded wrought-iron 18-light chandelier with reflecting mirrors
Wrought Iron
Sold|$14,000
Antique French chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French crystal and bronze 18-light chandelier. Finest quality Franch crystals.
Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$11,500
Elegant Chandelier by Arlus
Located in Newburgh, NY
18 light chandelier in brass, very elegant construction with adjustable canopy.
Brass
Sold|$9,750
Dutch early 19th Century brass chandelier
Located in Bantam, CT
A good Dutch brass 3-tier 18 light chandelier. Early 19th Century.
Brass
Sold|$7,500
A 1950's Gio Ponti style Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gio Ponti style chandelier tole painted and brass 18 light chandelier.
Brass
Sold|$12,000
Exceptional Italian "Baroque" Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
18-light chandelier in gilded tin with three shaped antique mirror reflectors at the center; the crown with three winged putti
Mirror
Sold|$24,000
French Louis XVI Chandelier
Located in London, GB
French Louis XVI Large Bronze Frame 18 Light Chandelier. Plaquette Crystal Drops & Fleur de Lys Spires - mixture of 18th and 19th Century.
Bronze
Louis XV/XVI style 18-lite bronze and crystal chandelier
Located in Kensington, MD
French Transitional Louis XV-Louis XVI style gilt bronze & crystal 18-light chandelier. Canopy over central column, six main arms, each branching out into three candelabra arms.
Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$4,500
19th c. French Bronze Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
A fantastic 18 light chandelier. Crafted in France during the 1800's, and made of artisanal bronze, this chandelier was originally lit with a combination of gas and candles.
Bronze
Sold|$125,000
18 Light Russian Empire Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
A very rare 18 light Russian chandelier with original gilt and patinated bronze finish.
Bronze
Sold|$4,800
18 Light Italian Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 18 light crystal and glass beaded Italian chandelier.
Crystal, Metal
Colorful 18 Light Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A colorful 18 light sputnik chandelier in black and colored enameled metal with a satin brass center ball and canopy.
Metal
Sold|$4,200
Extraordinary 18-Light Brass Chandelier
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare Two-Tier Brass Chandelier with tall matte-white glass tapers and red Lucite cups. Excellent original condition; this piece is unsigned.
Brass
Sold|$18,500
18 LIGHT FRENCH ROCK CRYSTAL CHANDELIER
Located in Hudson, NY
18 LIGHT FRENCH DORE' BRONZE CHANDELIER WITH ROCK CRYSTAL, ORIGINALLY DESIGNED FOR CANDELS.
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$33,850
18 Light Louis XIV Style Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis XIV style bronze chandelier with 18 lights
Bronze
Sold|$2,400
18 Light Silverplate over Brass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Delightful chandelier with 18 lights and glass ball drops. Fluted stem with some tarnishing overall.
Silver Plate, Brass
Sold|$9,750
Art Deco Odeon Chandelier (18-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1920 This elegant yet monumental Art Deco chandelier is a striking example of the period. Made of silver plated bronze, an organic foliate motif is crafted and arranged to form a...
Sold|$2,500
Large 18 Light Faux Wrought Iron Chandelier.
Located in Seattle, WA
Large 18 light faux wrought iron chandelier. Black with acanthus scrolls.
Grand 18-light Brass Chandelier Swedish 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
A very Grand & Unusual 3-level 18-light Brass Chandelier Total height as pictured 132cm/51.97in The actual part with the arms measures 43cm/16.90in in height.
Brass
Sold|$6,550
Very Large 18 Light Crystal Drop Chandelier
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a very large crystal drop chandelier with 18 lights on one level. Fashioned in the traditional form there are six single branches with one light alternating with six double b...
Beads
Magnificent and Grand 18-Light Murano Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptionally large mouth-blown Murano chandelier in clear glass with gold inclusions; the upper tier with six lights below a spray of leaves and flowers; similar detailing at the lo...
Glass
Early 20th Century 18-Light Brass and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Early 20th century 18 light brass and crystal chandelier with Adam style ram’s head, rosette, and crystal decorations - all lights have been rewired and pat tested Measures: 40"diam...
Brass
Exquisite 18 Light Chrome and Glass Huge Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
This fantastic sputnik chandelier features 18 angular glass globes on a chrome fixture. Height is as hung; drop rod can easily be replaced. Each arm takes a single E14 bulb up ...
Chrome
Sold|$7,160 / item
18-Light Over Sized Theatre Light
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Beautiful black and gold theater light. It has 18 bulbs on it's two tiers. Classical elements on this fixture include the Greek-style waves and the acanthus leaf which are repeated t...
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.
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.
Chandelier lighting is a branched, highly ornamented light fixture that is typically (suspended from) mounted on ceilings lamps.
The typical dining room chandelier has four to six lights which is the optimum amount of light for a dining room
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