1870s Victorian Cast Iron and Vaseline Glass Oil Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This 3 arm chandelier is all cast iron in the original aged paint. It has been wired to take 3E26
Iron
1870's Swiss Black Forest Hanging Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
candlestick with lightbulb. Three lights. Believed to be walnut. Estimate 1870s. Rewired. In good working
Wood, Walnut
$3,950
H 40.5 in Dm 32.75 in
Napoléon III 1870s Six-Light Chandelier with Scrolling and Twisted Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period six-light iron chandelier from late 19th century with scrolling
Iron
Large and Striking Antique Bronze & Brass Gothic Revival Torches Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
handcrafted five-light chandelier from the 1870s is designed in the shape of an advent wreath and it was
Brass, Bronze, Iron
$49,850Sale Price|23% Off
H 87 in Dm 30 in
French, 19th Century Versailles Style Figural Torchère with Side-by-Side Putti
By Lacarrière, Delatour and Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
medal in the 1851 Great Exhibition. In the 1870s they delivered the impressive chandelier for the Opera
Bronze
Antique Pearl Chandelier Earrings circa 1870s Iberian
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1870s, 18k, Iberian. Featuring long elegant lines jazzed with flirty movement, these
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crystal Chandelier, France, 1870s
By Baccarat
Located in Rome, IT
white opal that are still on the chandelier. 14 lights. Weight 38 kg hook Testing 90/100 kg.
Crystal
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gold Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1870's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French gold bronze Louis XVI style chandelier mounted with figural ram's heads, Circa 1870
Bronze
Sold
H 36 in Dm 28 in
Antique French Belle Époque Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1870's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Belle Époque ormolu and baccarat crystal chandelier, circa 1870s-1890s.
Crystal, Ormolu
Large and Important 1870s Cast Iron Eight-Arm Oil Chandelier
By Tucker Lamp Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
Not many of these large and impressive oil chandeliers were made and few survive today. Lamps like
1870s Cast Iron Six-Arm Oil Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
Not many of these large and impressive Eastlake oil chandeliers were made and few survive today
Iron
Antique French Gold Bronze Louis XVI Style Chandelier, circa 1870s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French gold bronze Louis XVI style chandelier, circa 1870s.
Bronze
Antique French Chandelier Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1870s, 18k, France. These antique chandelier earrings are set with brilliant blue Persian
Turquoise, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Charming Ceramic Wood Stove, Fireplace, Alsazia, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Extraordinary enamelled ceramic wood stove. Centuries-old Alsatian stove from the city of Strasbourg. It survived two world wars unscathed and was acquired in the 1950s by Baron Von ...
Iron
Pair of Crystal Sconces attributed to Baccarat, France, 1870s
By Baccarat
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of elegant sconces each with five candleholders.
Crystal, Metal
1870s Victorian Coral 14 Karat Gold Chandelier Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chandelier style earrings with a round coral cabochon and coral bar as a surmount Suspending three
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Cast Iron Six-Arm Oil Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
Not many of these large and impressive Eastlake oil chandeliers were made and few survive today
Iron
Antique Six-Light Bronze "Tree" Chandelier, Germany, circa 1870s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Unusually antique bronze six-light chandelier "tree" with Fine motives (leaves, nuts
Bronze
Empire Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
Antique empire chandelier, circa 1870's - 1880's. Originally made for candles, converted to
Bronze
French Empire Gilded Bronze and Metal Chandelier with Palmettes, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style gilt bronze and metal six-light chandelier from the late 19th century, with
Metal, Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Solid Brass and Crystals Four-Light Chandelier, 1870s
Located in Austin, TX
A four-light solid brass chandelier in the Louis XVI style dating from the Napoleon II Period
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 43.31 in Dm 39.38 in
Important French Louis XV Style Chandelier, Gilt Bronze and Crystal, 1870s
Located in Grenoble, FR
A very fine and important French 19th century Louis XV style chandelier. Gilt bronze structure and
Crystal, Bronze
Remarkable three-Light Gasolier with Winged Fairies, circa 1870s
Located in Portland, OR
A rare and remarkable find, this three-light Neo-Grec chandelier is totally original, down to the
Superlative Neo-Grec Gasolier with Etched Glass Shades, circa 1870s
Located in Portland, OR
A rare and remarkable find, this three-light Neo-Grec chandelier features cast components, incised
Brass and Black Neo-Grec Gasolier with Etched Shades, circa 1870s
Located in Portland, OR
A rare and remarkable find, this three-light neo-Grec chandelier features cast components, incised
French Napoleon III Metal Chandelier, 1870s
Located in Austin, TX
A large French chandelier from the Napoleon III period, circa 1870s, made of scrolled metal alloy
Metal
French Napoleon III Crystal and Gilded Bronze Chandelier, circa 1870s
Located in Austin, TX
A Napoleon III birdcage nine-light chandelier with a gilded bronze structure that was purchased in
Crystal, Ormolu
French 1860/1870 Empire Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
A beautiful French 1860-1870s Bronze Empire style chandelier. This piece features eight arms
Bronze
$14,350 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
German Art Deco Glass and Brass Ceiling pendant Light 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Art Deco matte glass and brass pendant light. Germany, 1910 Lamp sockets: 1 E27 (US E26). Height of body: 35 cm
Brass
English Victorian Lacquered Zither
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian black lacquered zither with gold floral stenciling and spindle handle (signed)
Lacquer
$1,450
H 11 in W 17.5 in D 13 in
Arts & Crafts 2 Arm Bronze Sconce w/Holophane Co. Style Glass Shades, ca. 1910
By Holophane
Located in Petaluma, CA
If you are looking for a single sconce in the arts & crafts style, this is a perfect choice. Clean, simple handsome metalwork highlighted with 2 rather rare and wonderful glass shad...
Brass
Collection of Ornate Crowned Milk Glass Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
We were lucky to find a nice collection of these early matching crowned lamps. If you are doing a larger job this is good news. Each lamp has a goblet shaped milk glass globe with or...
Milk Glass
Victorian Style Long Globe Milk Glass Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
The shape of this hand blown milk glass shade has a character all its own. These were produced in limited quantities using wood molds and old world techniques. The end result is an 1...
Glass
$2,131Sale Price|20% Off
H 59.26 in W 61.42 in D 18.51 in
Gothic Revival Oak High Back Hall Bench, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Gothic Revival high back hall bench. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak frame with original hand-carved elements in the back and the sides! Un...
Wrought Iron
Collection of Bronze and Hand-Blown Vaseline Glass Flush Mounts
Located in Peekskill, NY
I can't believe we have a collection of these amazing flush mount lamps. The 14 inch bronze ring is a heavy casting with layered decorative detail. The tipped hand blown vaseline gla...
Bronze
$3,430
H 70.87 in W 85.44 in D 21.26 in
Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity
Located in Leicester, GB
An exceptional large vanity with six drawers, two cabinets and triple dressing mirrors. Circa 1900's. Made in England to the highest quality with fully panelled wooden back mirrors, ...
Mahogany, Walnut
French Four-Light Copper and Glass Tapering Lantern USA Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French copper lantern from the 20th century radiates a warm, rustic charm, offering a perfect balance of classic design and practical illumination. Featuring a single light ensc...
Copper
$449,990 / set
H 157.49 in W 157.49 in D 157.49 in
18th Century Renaissance Palladio Dining Room Set in blackening wood of walnut
By Andrea Palladio
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Monumental and important Renaissance Palladio dining room set all in solid hand-carved walnut from a Palladian Palace in Vicenza of a Venetian patrician family. The back of the show...
Glass, Pine, Walnut
Angle NY 1890's Double Kerosene Hanging Lamp, Electrified
Located in Peekskill, NY
This style of double kerosene hanging lamp was popular in stores because it cast more light downward, and has been electrified. Signed, Angle Mfg., NY, this picturesque antique 1890'...
Brass
$2,313
H 40 in Dm 8.8 in
Magnificent Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Round Glass Hall Lantern / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfect size Antique, Arts and Crafts hallway pendant with 12 curved art glass panels. If you are looking for a stylish and quality crafted antique lantern to grace your entry hall,...
Brass
Cast Iron and Vaseline Glass Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a collection of these original cast iron wall bracket sconces in stock. This is a classic design that we refinished and rewired. The hand blown tipped globe is nice contrast...
Iron
Museum Quality James L. Howard Railroad Car Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
It's rare when you have the chance to purchase objects from an individual's lifelong collection. The depth of knowledge and network of this important collector/expert can't be duplic...
Brass
$8,500Sale Price|43% Off
H 42 in W 102 in D 60 in
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholstery. Circa 1870s 102" W ...
Velvet, Walnut
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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