$20,779
H 35.44 in Dm 23.63 in
Original Antique Maria Theresien Chandelier 18th Century 1790, Restored
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique Rococo chandelier, with zinn-plated iron frame, partly with rose resin-hanging - restored
Crystal, Iron
Original Austro, Hungary Baroque Glass Chandelier, 18th Century
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Baroque chandelier from the 18th century - or older. Handwrought silvered iron, possibly
Crystal, Iron
$13,812
H 44.1 in Dm 23.23 in
18th century antique silvered candle cage crystal chandelier in style of Karl VI
Located in Eindhoven, NL
crystals with French lily and crowns. Below the chandelier hangs a large ball. Period- late 18th century
Crystal, Metal
$18,376
H 33.47 in Dm 29.53 in
Original Maria Theresien Rococo Chandelier, Leaf Gilded, Newly Restored
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Unelectrified carved chandelier, leaf-gilded on poliment-ground, 8-flames. Newly restored. This is
Gold Plate
Karl VI Baroque Chandelier, St. Stephen
By Jos. Zahn & Co.
Located in Vienna, AT
Wonderful example of an early Baroque chandelier for eight candle bulbs in the style of Karl VI
Crystal, Iron
Unavailable
H 41.34 in Dm 27.56 in
Lobmeyr-Restored Wrought Iron Baroque Chandelier with Hand-Cut Crystal
Located in Vienna, AT
This is a wonderful example of high-Baroque wrought iron chandeliers. The frame has a protective
Crystal, Wrought Iron
18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Gilt-bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
this elegant period candle and electric chandelier from Austria's Leopold II reign, the graduated
Bronze
Antique Austrian Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
A rock crystal chandler dating between the 18th and 19th century crafted in Austria. The chandelier
Rock Crystal
END 18th CENTURY WOODEN UMBRELLA CHANDELIER
Located in Firenze, FI
The carved wooden chandelier, produced in late 18th century Vienna, is an excellent representation
Brass
Late 18th Century European Gilt Wood Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This stunning and beautifully crafted late 18th century giltwood chandelier features 10 shaped
Giltwood
Sold
H 32.29 in Dm 32.29 in
Original Austro, Hungary Polish Baroque Style Chandelier, 18th Century, 1780
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Polish baroque chandelier from the 18th century, originally for wax candles, electrified end of
Brass
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine quality late 18th or early 19th Century Neoclassical chandelier, the original gilt
Bronze
Late 18th Century Neoclassical Giltwood and Metal 6 Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vienna, Austria Late 18th Century Neoclassical Giltwood and Metal 6 Light Chandelier
Giltwood
18th Century Large Polish Baroque Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
. Originally just with candles, this chandelier was electrified, circa 1900. 18 flames. Materials and
Bronze
Rare Austrian Empire parcel gilt and painted wood chandelier.
Located in New York, NY
Rare Austrian Empire parcel gilt and painted wood five light chandelier. Each candle holder
Gold Leaf
Eight-Light Carved Wood Venetian Chandelier with Metal Detail
Located in Carmel, CA
Eight-light Venetian chandelier with hand-carved wood candle cups with acanthus leaves and ball
Metal
Antique French Gold Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French gold bronze & clear and amethyst baccarat crystal chandelier, Circa 1890. This is a nice shape chandelier for lower ceilings and small spaces.
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Rococo style crystal chandelier
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A beautiful Rococo style chandelier with 6 lights. The chandelier is richly decorated with beautiful large cut crystal pendeloques, flower rosettes and stars. Some of the crystals a...
Crystal, Brass
Excellent French Gilt-Bronze Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Excellent French Gilt-Bronze Rock Crystal Chandelier Excellent French Gilt-Bronze Rock Crystal ChandelierA beautiful 19th century French gilt bronze 16 light chandelier featuring gor...
Rock Crystal, Bronze
$4,675Sale Price|44% Off
H 31 in Dm 18.5 in
Antique French Doré Bronze Exquisite Chandelier Set Up for Candles Mid-1800s
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
What at first looked to be your ordinary French Crystal Chandelier that no one bothered to wire for lightbulbs, turned out to be something quite special. Our first hint was the hand-...
Crystal, Gold, Bronze
Empire Brass Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Light Antique Classical
Located in Berlin, DE
Old chandelier lovingly and expertly restored in Berlin. Electrical installations work in the USA. Rewired and ready to hang. None is missing. Wiring completely renewed. Crystal, han...
Crystal, Brass
Late 19th century antique French bronze and crystal chandelier
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A fabulous bronze French chandelier 'lustre tige'. With 9 candle arms. In the centre are 3 additional small lights. The central stem is covered with faceted decorative vases.The whol...
Crystal, Bronze
$9,607Sale Price|38% Off
H 44.89 in Dm 24.81 in
Antique French Crystal Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing our cherished old chandelier, lovingly and professionally restored in Berlin! Its electrical wiring works seamlessly in the US, as it has been expertly re-wired and is re...
Crystal, Brass
Rococo style brass and crystal chandelier
Located in Eindhoven, NL
An elegant North-European Rococo chandelier with 3 small light inside and 6 candlearms. Decorated with several clear and soft coloured Bohemian crystal pendeloques, flower rosettes a...
Crystal, Brass
Fine 19th Century Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier French Louis XVI
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century French Louis XVI gilt bronze and crystal chandelier.
Crystal, Bronze
$28,000
H 50 in Dm 36 in
Mid 19th Century Crystal Chandelier by F&C Osler of Tent and Waterfall Design
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This signed F. & C. Osler chandelier of Classic tent and waterfall design is of the finest quality, featuring lapidary or "rule cut" prisms of graduated size. The outer, or main ring...
Crystal
$11,410
H 43.31 in Dm 25.2 in
Late 19th c. large French bronze and crystal chandelier in the style of Louis XV
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A wonderful French chandelier with 9 lights around the chandelier. With original old brown patina. 'Cage' form; With 9 scrolled candle arms and 3 'cage' arms. On the 'cage' arms ther...
Crystal, Bronze
Bronze and Baccarat crystal French chandelier in the style of Louis XV
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A beautiful French chandelier with 8 lights around the chandelier. With original dark patina. 'Cage' form; With 12 scrolled candle arms and 4 main 'cage' arms. On the 'cage' arms the...
Crystal, Bronze
$15,013
H 40.16 in Dm 25.2 in
19th century gilt bronze and crystal French chandelier in the style of Louis XV
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A wonderful French chandelier with 8 lights in the style of Louis XV. Gilt bronze frame embellished with flower rosettes. 'Cage' form. On the 'cage' arms there are crystal poignar...
Crystal, Bronze
19th century brass and crystal Rococo style chandelier
Located in Eindhoven, NL
An elegant brass and crystal chandelier with 8 lights. Decorated with various soft coloured crystal pendeloques and floral rosettes. Very beautiful and decorative are the narrow glas...
Crystal, Brass
$103,295
H 39.38 in Dm 47.25 in
Original Rococo/Barock Chandelier, Limewood, 24 Flames, Perfectly Renovated
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
An extremely rare and magnificent Barock/Rococo chandelier from the, very elaborate, carved limewood and leaf-gold. 24 flames on six arms held by mythical creatures. Hand-cut iron sc...
Wood
Antique French chandelier with clear and soft coloured crystals
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful crystal chandelier with 6 lights around the chandelier and 4 small lights inside. Cage form; In the centre there is a crystal poignard with an extra light fitting. The who...
Crystal
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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