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1880s Antique Chandeliers

Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze D'Oré Chandelier, Circa 1880's.
Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze D'Oré Chandelier, Circa 1880's.

Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze D'Oré Chandelier, Circa 1880's.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze D'Oré Chandelier, Circa 1880's.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Antique French Gold Bronze & Glass Suspension Oil Lamp Chandelier, Circa 1880's
Antique French Gold Bronze & Glass Suspension Oil Lamp Chandelier, Circa 1880's

Antique French Gold Bronze & Glass Suspension Oil Lamp Chandelier, Circa 1880's

Located in New Orleans, LA

Exquisite antique French gold bronze & opal white gAlass suspension oil lamp chandelier, Circa 1880

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Antique French Belle Époque Cut Crystal & Bronze D'ore Chandelier, Circa 1880's.
Antique French Belle Époque Cut Crystal & Bronze D'ore Chandelier, Circa 1880's.

Antique French Belle Époque Cut Crystal & Bronze D'ore Chandelier, Circa 1880's.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Belle Époque Cut Crystal & Bronze D'ore Chandelier, Circa 1880's.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

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Antique French Wrought-Iron and Copper Provincial Chandelier, circa 1880's
Antique French Wrought-Iron and Copper Provincial Chandelier, circa 1880's

Antique French Wrought-Iron and Copper Provincial Chandelier, circa 1880's

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Wrought-Iron and Copper Provincial Chandelier, Circa 1880's.

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper, Iron

Pair Antique French Louis XV Bronze D'Ore Chandeliers, Circa 1880's
Pair Antique French Louis XV Bronze D'Ore Chandeliers, Circa 1880's

Pair Antique French Louis XV Bronze D'Ore Chandeliers, Circa 1880's

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair Petite antique French Louis XV style bronze D'Ore chandeliers, Circa 1880's. Beautiful all

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Antique English Wedgwood and Gold Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1880's
Antique English Wedgwood and Gold Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1880's

Antique English Wedgwood and Gold Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1880's

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English wedgwood and gold bronze Chandelier, Circa 1880's.      

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Antique Late 19th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Antique French Old Baccarat Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, circa 1880s
Antique French Old Baccarat Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, circa 1880s

Antique French Old Baccarat Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, circa 1880s

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French old baccarat crystal and bronze chandelier, circa 1880s. Very hadnsome and evocative

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique French Gold Bronze & Baccarat Crystal 12 Light Chandelier, circa 1880's
Antique French Gold Bronze & Baccarat Crystal 12 Light Chandelier, circa 1880's

Antique French Gold Bronze & Baccarat Crystal 12 Light Chandelier, circa 1880's

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Gold Bronze and Baccarat Crystal 12 Light Chandelier, Circa 1880-1890. This

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique Gold Chandelier Earrings
Antique Gold Chandelier Earrings

Antique Gold Chandelier Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1880s, 18k, French. These antique chandelier earrings are set with brilliant blue Persian

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Chandelier Earrings

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Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Napoleon III Ormolu and Crystal 24-Light Chandelier, circa 1880s
Antique French Napoleon III Ormolu and Crystal 24-Light Chandelier, circa 1880s

Antique French Napoleon III Ormolu and Crystal 24-Light Chandelier, circa 1880s

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Napoleon III exceptional ormolu and crystal 24-light chandelier, circa 1880-1890

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Enormous Antique Antler Chandelier with 12 Spouts, circa 1880s
Enormous Antique Antler Chandelier with 12 Spouts, circa 1880s

Enormous Antique Antler Chandelier with 12 Spouts, circa 1880s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

An impressive rustic antler chandelier. Manufactured from several stag and deer antlers, circa 1880

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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants

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Antler

Antique Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Noble Lady ca. 1880s
Antique Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Noble Lady ca. 1880s

Antique Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Noble Lady ca. 1880s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Noble Lady ca. 1880s A great antique chandelier featuring a

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Antique 1880s German Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Antique Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Court Lady ca. 1900
Antique Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Court Lady ca. 1900

Antique Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Court Lady ca. 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Noble Lady ca. 1880s A great antique chandelier featuring a

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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

1880s French Enamel Ruby Diamond Suite
1880s French Enamel Ruby Diamond Suite

1880s French Enamel Ruby Diamond Suite

Located in San Francisco, CA

An exquisite antique pin/pendant and earring ensemble of a distinctly French flavor with an

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chandelier Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

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$1,400

H 30 in Dm 22 in

Ornate 9 Light Chandelier

Located in Peekskill, NY

This early glass candle chandelier has a nice rich look. Its complete with its milk glass dome and glass tube candles. The finish is untouched and came out of a small 1920s New York ...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Empire Basket Gilt Bronze Crystal Chandelier
French Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Empire Basket Gilt Bronze Crystal Chandelier

French Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Empire Basket Gilt Bronze Crystal Chandelier

Located in Coimbra, PT

8-light French Empire basket gilt bronze chandelier with crystal plums. Measures: Diameter 18 in/ 45 cm Height 34 in / 86 cm Weight 22 lb/ 10 Kg Eight light bulbs E14, good work...

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Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock

$2,800 / set

H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

19th Century English Cut Crystal Chandelier, Signed F & C Osler
19th Century English Cut Crystal Chandelier, Signed F & C Osler

19th Century English Cut Crystal Chandelier, Signed F & C Osler

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This six light chandelier by the renowned firm of F & C Osler, is of rare design and a first rate example the the glass cutters art! Originally gas powered, this fixtures design seem...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Victorian Opaline Glass French Chandelier, 1950s
Victorian Opaline Glass French Chandelier, 1950s

Victorian Opaline Glass French Chandelier, 1950s

Located in Bastogne, BE

This vintage French Victorian Style chandelier 20th century. The chandelier is made of brass, opaline glass and clear glass shades and fake candles. Amazing attention to detail t...

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Vintage 1950s French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Beaded Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique
Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Beaded Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique

Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Beaded Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique

$8,978Sale Price / item|25% Off

H 37.41 in Dm 25.6 in

Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Beaded Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique

Located in Berlin, DE

Introducing a stunning Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier, an exquisite piece adorned with captivating crystals, reminiscent of the classical style of the Empire era. This is...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Wire

19th Century Italian Empire Style Gilt Metal and Crystal Chandelier
19th Century Italian Empire Style Gilt Metal and Crystal Chandelier

19th Century Italian Empire Style Gilt Metal and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Stunning 19th century Italian Empire style gilt metal and crystal chandelier with 6 lights. Beautiful basket shape with gorgeous crystals. Creates an elegant image!

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Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.

By Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scrolled carved armrests ending wit...

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20th Century French Louis XVI Settees

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Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood

19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque

19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

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Walnut

Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau

Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau

Located in Berlin, DE

Exquisite Antique Chandelier: A restored masterpiece from the past Discover the charm of a bygone era with our carefully restored antique chandelier, a true labor of love from Berli...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Exceptional Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, L-A Marquis, France, C. 1860
Exceptional Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, L-A Marquis, France, C. 1860

Exceptional Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, L-A Marquis, France, C. 1860

By Maison Marquis

Located in PARIS, FR

This very important 96-lights chandelier made entirely in chiseled and gilded bronze in the Renaissance style, is composed at the lower part of six large sets of ten light-arms, ador...

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Interesting Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier
Interesting Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier

Interesting Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier

Located in Long Island City, NY

An Interesting Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Fifteen Light Basket Chandelier Bronze rope and bow designs along the body and arms, crystal beaded body and basket, nine p...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Tiered Louis XVI Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, French 19th Century
Tiered Louis XVI Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, French 19th Century

Tiered Louis XVI Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, French 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautiful French 19th century Louis XVI chandelier with bronze top ring and adorned with finely cast garlands and ribbons, draped with tear-dropped prisms, and nine interior lights. ...

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

French Belle Epoque 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt-Bronze Chandelier
French Belle Epoque 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt-Bronze Chandelier

French Belle Epoque 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt-Bronze Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and rare French Belle Époque 19th-20th century neoclassical revival style gilt bronze and frosted and cut-glass "Lyre" ten-light figural chandelier with Winged Griffins, ...

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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Very Impressive and Palatial Late 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Very Impressive and Palatial Late 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Very Impressive and Palatial Late 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Long Island City, NY

A very impressive and palatial late 19th century gilt bronze and crystal twenty four light basket chandelier The large sunburst corona above a reticulated pierced crown adorned with...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Chandelier
French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Chandelier

French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze and cut-glass beaded Cascade ten-light chandelier with garlands and a crown top with a floral canopy, circa 1900, Paris. ...

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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1880s Antique Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1880s antique chandeliers available for sale. The range of distinct 1880s antique chandeliers — often made from metal, bronze and stone — can elevate any home. 1880s antique chandeliers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Empire, Victorian and Louis XV 1880s antique chandeliers are consistently popular styles.

How Much are 1880s Antique Chandeliers?

1880s antique chandeliers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,163, while the lowest priced sells for $945 and the highest can go for as much as $72,000.

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 1880s Antique Chandeliers
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.