Victorian Chandelier, Brown Wicker & Frosted Glass, Circa 1890
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian (Mission style) chandelier with an exterior circular brown wicker shade and an interior white frosted glass shade.
Glass
Victorian Style French Bronze Lantern Chandelier, Circa 1890
Located in Queens, NY
Period French Bronze Hanging Lantern Chandelier
Bronze
Victorian White Wicker Chandelier with Frosted Glass Shade, Circa 1890
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian white painted wicker chandelier with frosted glass globe shade
Glass
9 Arm Gilt Bronze Chandelier w/Lions, Gargoyles & Prometheus ca.1890
Located in Petaluma, CA
This exceptional 9 arm gilt bronze chandelier is one of the finest I have offered in my over 40 years of selling antique lighting. The arms are composed of lions and gargoyles, and ...
Bronze
$3,250Sale Price|53% Off
Monumental French Victorian Gilt Bronze Frosted Globe Chandelier Fixture Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
Monumental French Victorian gilt bronze frosted globe chandelier fixture lantern. Measures: 50" H x 22" W.
Bronze
Billiard Snooker pool table light Victorian
Located in Radstock, GB
An exceptionally decorative billiard or snooker table light circa 1890,a steel frame is embellished with copper, brass and pewter. Lamps of this qulaity are becoming harder to find,...
Brass, Copper, Steel
Antique Victorian Brass Corinthian Column Telescopic Standard Lamp 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a highly attractive and exhibition quality antique Victorian Corinthian column design brass telescopic floor standard lamp now converted to electricity, circa 1890 in date. ...
Brass
1880's Russian Rifle Bayonet Pendant Chandelier, Steel, Copper, Brass & Bronze
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
These chandeliers are exclusive to Loomlight design and are built to order using rifle bayonets from late 19th century Mosin-Nagant military rifle developed by the Imperial Russian A...
Brass, Steel
Antique Victorian era Graved Glass & Brass Stairwell or Hallway Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and stylish Victorian period green glass lantern or ceiling lamp. This all handcrafted, practical size and great looking ceiling lamp is another one of our recent great fin...
Brass
Antique Extra Large Wrought Iron & Glass Entrance Lantern Pendant Light, ca 1890
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly impressive and large, former gas lantern made into a single-light pendant. If you are a collector of truly amazing antiques then this large and possibly unique lantern could b...
Brass, Metal, Iron
Intricate Iron Victorian Pendant with Glass Shade
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This beautiful iron pendant is adorned with unique Victorian style decorations. The leaf shaped canopy and the spiral corkscrew embellishments are highly decorative and visually stun...
Iron
Pair of Victorian Milk Glass Hanging Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of late 19th century milk glass ribbed shades with black bronze galleries and mounts, hung on two rods. Currently electrified for the UK. We are members of LAPADA and CINOA.
Milk Glass
19th Century Late Victorian Pendant Lamp
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is a beutiful pendant lamp from the late 19th century, before electricity was invented, it uses a liquid fuel. The lampshade is beautifully enamelled - the lamp is in original c...
Metal
Unavailable
GEMOLITHOS Antique Diamond Earrings, 1890s
Located in Munich, DE
Antique Diamond Chandelier Earrings. Diamond weight est. 9.0ct. 1890´s
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Converted Gas Hall Harp
Located in Vancouver, BC
Rare and unusual converted gas hall harp. Refinished in a medium brass color, This circa 1895 fixture has been fitted with a truly wonderful green uranium/crackle glass Victori...
Unavailable
H 55.12 in Dm 22.84 in
19th Century Italian Alabaster Chandelier with Iron Structure, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century Italian alabaster chandelier with iron structure, 1890s.
Alabaster, Iron
Unavailable
H 63 in Dm 27.56 in
19th Century Italian Rust Iron Container Converted in Chandelier, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century Italian rust iron container converted in chandelier with fabric lampshade, 1890s The chandelier has European electrification.
Iron
Unavailable
H 27.17 in Dm 14.97 in
19th Century Italian Pair of Black Painted Wooden Chandeliers, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century Italian pair of black painted wooden chandeliers, 1890s Electrification to be quoted on demand.
Iron
Unavailable
H 46.46 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
19th Century Italian Adjustable Chandelier with Zinc Frieze and Vintage Fabric
Located in Florence, IT
19th century Italian adjustable chandelier with zinc frieze and vintage fabric, 1890s. Measures: cm.76 x 76 x Height from cm.118 to cm.146 The chandelier has been electrified accor...
Brass, Zinc
Unavailable
H 58.27 in Dm 20.87 in
19th Century Italian Pair of Red Iron Chandelier with Gilt Decoration, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century Italian pair of chandelier with red lacquered iron structure and gilt decoration, 1890s.
Iron
Unavailable
H 53.94 in Dm 32.29 in
19th Century Italian Pair of Crystal and Bronze Ceiling Candleholder, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century Italian pair of crystal and bronze ceiling candleholder, 1890s.
Crystal, Bronze
Single Shade Gas Conversion Pendant Gilt and Satin Japan Finish
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Electric Gilt and Satin with Japan Finish Single Greek Key Etched Shade Gas Conversion Pendant AA# 47501 Circa: late 1890 to 1910’s Condition: Age Consistent / Gas Conversion M...
Brass
Unavailable
H 33 in W 25 in D 7.5 in
Pre-1900 Gas 2 Shade Conversion Pendant Gilt and Satin with Antique Japan Finish
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This Converted Electric, original gas 2 light pendant, gilt and satin finish with Japanned Finish & etched Greek Key glass shades. AA# 47502 Circa: late 1890 to 1910’s Conditio...
Brass
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Milk Glass Cone Shaped Hanging Light
Located in London, GB
Late 19th-early 20th century milk glass cone shaped hanging light. With antiqued brass fittings, England, circa 1900.
19th Century French Victorian Bronze Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century French Victorian bronze chandelier having frosted shades, taking 3 bulbs this stunning chandelier is perfect for a billiards table or entryway.
Bronze
Victorian Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 18k. These incredibly chic Victorian earrings feature detailed tassels draped from a flower and leaf motif. Set with 4.0 carats of white diamonds (H-G color, SI1-2 clar...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Hand Gilt Art Glass Pendant Light, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian pendant light offers blue cased art glass construction with hand gilt foliate decoration, elements of Gothic, circa 1890. Measures: 24" height x 8" diameter.
Art Glass
Victorian Coral Girandole Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 18k, Italy. These charming 19th-century earrings feature gorgeous coral florets and flirty coral festoons. Antique chic at its vintage best, they are well made and in ex...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 17.72 in Dm 14.18 in
Antique Industrial Victorian Copper Enamel Railway Gas Pendant Light, C.1890
By Sugg Gas Lighting Company
Located in London, GB
A beautiful English Victorian copper railway pendant light. c.1890 A former gas lamp often used on railway platforms from the late 19th/early 20th century. 3-tiered copper and ena...
Copper
Antique Chandelier Earrings in 18 Karat
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 18k. These antique chic chandelier earrings are perfectly accented with a profusion of handmade details. I especially like the unusual eternity knot. Finely fashioned ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 33.86 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Antique Victorian Late 19th Century Copper Verdigris Lantern Light. C.1890
Located in London, GB
A pair of beautifully formed glazed copper lanterns with natural verdigris. c.1890 Finely constructed conical lanterns, presented in as found condition. The copper has developed a r...
Copper
Art Nouveau Gas Lamp Pendants, England, circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Art Nouveau gas lamp pendants, England, circa 1890. Petite pendant with ornate brass fitter and switch, with translucent opaline glass shade. Measures: 4.25” diameter x 14.5” h...
Brass
Stunning Antique Italian Coral Chandelier Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 14k, Italy. These stunning antique chandelier earrings feature beautifully matched coral in a vibrant red-orange hue. Luxurious in length and design, the coral balls ...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 35.44 in Dm 22.84 in
Huge Antique Victorian Late 19th Century Copper Verdigris Lantern Light. C.1890
Located in London, GB
An incredible copper street lantern with natural verdigris made in England. c.1890 Dating to the late 19th Century with a beautiful natural verdigris patina, with single opening d...
Copper
Antique Six Arm Brass Gas Chandelier with Glass Shades, Electrified, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique electrified gas chandelier offers brass construction with six scroll form arms terminating in lights with glass shades, c1890 Measures - 41"h x 31"diam Catalogue Note: A...
Brass
Fine Victorian Diamond Cut Bowl Light
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine Victorian bowl light with scalloped rim having a diamond cut band and star cut centre the bowl hung with spear dpors.
Cut Glass
Art Nouveau Bronze Candelabra by Auguste-Nicolas Cain, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau bronze candelabra by Auguste-Nicolas Cain, circa 1890 We are proud to offer a pair of Art Nouveau bronze candelabra by Auguste-Nicolas Cain, (French 1821-1894). The bron...
Bronze
antique carved wood lusterweibchen of a victorian noble woman
Located in Berghuelen, DE
an antique antler chandelier. a handcarved and painted wood lady statue of a young noble woman fixed on a pair of original fallow deer antlers. named lusterweibchen or lüsterweibchen...
Wood, Antler
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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