Antique French Gold Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1900's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Gold Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1900's.
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Brass and Iron Chandelier with Fleur-De-Lis, Circa 1900's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Brass and Iron Chandelier with Fleur-De-Lis, Circa 1900's.
Brass, Iron
$9,196Sale Price|65% Off
Antique Large 12 Arm Floral Rezzonico Murano chandelier, Italy Early 1900’s
By Giuseppe Briati
Located in Trieste, IT
Original Antique Floral Rezzonico Murano chandelier, Italy 1900’s Large and rich handmade colorful Rezzonico Murano chandelier.
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Antique Arts & Crafts W.A.S Benson / Powell Glass Plafonnier Light. C.1900
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in London, GB
An incredibly rare plafonnier light made in England by W.A.S Benson. c.1900. Wonderful quality cast decorative ring, retaining its original oxidised silver finish which has develope...
Brass
Austrian Gilded Brass Billiard Library Chandelier, Vienna, ca. 1900s
By J.L Lobmeyr, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Warsaw, PL
Antique three-light billiard / library lamp from Vienna, circa 1900. Made of gilt brass (originally silver-plated) with decorative detailing and fitted with three original hand-blown...
Brass
Antique French Charming Milk Glass Fixture with Gold Bronze Flowers, Circa 1900s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Charming Milk Glass 3 Light Chandelier with Gold Bronze Flowers, Circa 1900s.
Bronze
$18,000 / item
1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1900’s Caldwell large white leaded glass light fixture with interior lights.
Glass
French Bronze Gothic Revival Four-Light Dragon Chandelier with Glass Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking early 1900s sculptural chandelier. This antique and good quality chandelier comes with three beautifully crafted winged dragons.
Bronze
Set of Antique Meissen Porcelain Applique, Early 1900s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Lugano, Ticino
Beautiful and good keeped set of antique Meissen Porcelain applique, early 1900s. The set is with two figurines, porcelain lady figurine and a porcelain man figurine and the two p...
Porcelain
Antique French Silvered Bronze and Crystal 6-Light Chandelier, circa 1900's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French silvered bronze and clear & purple crystal 6-light chandelier, circa 1900's.
Crystal, Bronze
Stunning Antique Ecclesiastical Chandelier, 1900s, France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Coveted and impressive antique French chandelier, with a gilded brass frame and of clerical origin.
Crystal, Brass
Beautiful Large Antique Chandelier, France, 1900s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Elegant, imaginative and beautiful antique prism chandelier, circa 1900. Of the like one would see at French chateaus and mansions. Truly opulant clear rows of prisms wonderfully fac...
Glass, Wood
Antique French Wrought Iron 12-Light Chandelier, circa 1890's-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Wrought Iron 12-Light Chandelier, Circa 1890's-1900.
Wrought Iron
Beautiful Large Antique Large Chandelier, France, 1900s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Beautiful antique large chandelier, from France, circa year 1900. Handsome dark cage like cast iron frame which is beautifully hung with numerous prisms. This chandelier is true o...
Iron
Antique French Hand Hammered Iron Chandelier from the Early 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
This clean lined, antique French iron chandelier has thick, hand hammered, square and rectangular iron rods comprising its present shape. There are ten shaped arms over a rectangula...
Iron
Antique Crystal Chandelier Ceiling Brass Lustre Lights, 1900s
Located in Berlin, DE
Measure: Total height 99cm, height without chain 99cm, diameter 44 cm, weight (approximately) 8kg Number of lights: Six light bulb sockets: E14, material: Brass.
Crystal, Brass
Early 1900s Iron Chandelier from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This stately rectangular shaped antique French iron chandelier has eight arms attached to an iron rod with stylized fleur de lys at either end. The thick arms have bobeches and cand...
Iron
Antique Wrought Iron, Eight-Light Chandelier, Denmark circa 1900s
Located in Round Top, TX
This decorative iron chandelier was hand-wrought in Denmark, early 1900's. It is wired for U.S. electricity and takes standard size chandelier bulbs. Please examine the close up phot...
Antique 1900s Chandelier Crystal Lustre Brass Ceiling Lamp Rarity
Located in Berlin, DE
Original antique preserved crystal chandelier, circa 1900. Cabling and sockets completely renewed. Crystal hand-knotted Measure: Total height 115cm, height without chain 115cm, diam...
Crystal
1900s Oval Iron Chandelier from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique French handwrought iron chandelier has a thick, hand-hammered circular band of ornamented metal with eight candleholders attached to the outside circumference. The bobec...
Iron
French Belle Époque 1900s Painted Iron Six-Light Chandelier with Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Belle Époque painted iron chandelier from circa 1900 with six lights, floral décor and verdigris patina. This French Belle Époque chandelier, dating back to around 1900, is ...
Iron
Art Nouveau Bronze Mistletoe Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Sculptural early 1900s art nouveau antique bronze mistletoe chandelier.
Bronze
Sold
H 43.31 in Dm 29.53 in
Antique Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Chandelier by Mahieu French 1900s Dragons
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stunning antique Arts & Crafts chandelier in wrought iron by C.
Iron, Wrought Iron
French Bouquet Bronze Chandelier, circa 1900s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Beautiful antique french bronze chandelier with three glass roses. Socket: 3 x B22 ( bajonett). Very good condition.
Bronze
Sold
H 25.99 in Dm 21.66 in
Green Antique 1900s Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Lamp Rarity Neoclassical
Located in Berlin, DE
Green antique 1900s chandelier crystal lustre ceiling lamp rarity neoclassical original antique preserved crystal chandelier, circa 1900.
Crystal, Wire, Iron
Sold
H 34.65 in Dm 19.69 in
Antique 1900s Chandelier Crystal Lustre Brass Ceiling Lamp Rarity Neoclassical
Located in Berlin, DE
Crystal hand-knotted Measure: Total height 115cm, height without chain 88cm, diameter 50cm, weight (approximately) 7kg Number of lights: Six Light bulb sockets: E27 Rarity cryst...
Crystal, Wire
Antique Luster of a Medieval Hunter ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Luster of a Medieval Hunter ca. 1900s Item e7357 Antique chandelier with a plaster statue of a medieval hunter with crossbow and coat of arms.
Metal
Sold
H 51.19 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Antique Arts and Crafts French Oil Lamp Chandelier Ceramic Opaline Glass, 1900s
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This large and impressive oil lamp dates from the early 1900s. It is made of different, quality materials and expensive techniques which is one of the reasons why this handcrafted an...
Brass
Sold
H 24 in W 16 in D 16 in
Early 1900s Antique Wrought Iron Square Shape Pendant Light with Real Hide Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and all handcrafted Arts & Crafts pendant. If you are looking for stylish and out of the ordinary light fixtures then we herewith offer you another possibility to acquire j...
Wrought Iron
1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Antique a circa 1900 Caldwell large leaded glass light fixture with interior lights
Bronze
Fabulous Early 1900's Baltic Chandelier
By Louis Baldinger & Sons
Located in New York, NY
We are proud to make available for your consideration one of the finest chandeliers we have had the privilege to offer. This is an antique bronze Ormolu Chandelier comprised of impor...
Crystal, Bronze
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$10,220Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 39.38 in Dm 39.38 in
Italian multicolor Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Murano glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Rezzonico chandelier 6 arms, clear Murano glass with colorful details in vitreous paste by Multiforme. This chandelier is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass
$4,774Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Magnificent Second Empire Chandelier Crystal Gold Antique Napoleon III
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent Second Empire Chandelier A stunning original chandelier in the Napoleon III style, embodying the elegance and grandeur of the 19th century. This exquisite piece feature...
Crystal, Brass
$6,390Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29.53 in Dm 27.56 in
Italian Murano Chandelier Rezzonico 6 Arms Multi-Color Glass Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Rezzonico chandelier 6 arms, crystal Murano glass, rich of multi-color details with a predominance of the green color particulars by Multiforme. This artistic glass chandelier is an ...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Antique French Fine Bronze and Crystal Chandelier circa 1890s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Eight lights
Crystal, Bronze
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...
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Baroque Style Traditional Floral Murano Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite multicolored 19th-century floral Murano glass chandelier has three lights disguised by a cascade of flowers and leaves, evoking a wild garden. Featuring a scroll cente...
Blown Glass
$26,523Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 68.9 in Dm 65.36 in
Large Rezzonico Venice Chandelier 24 arms multicolor Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Kia Ora chandelier 24 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Rezzonico Venetian chandelier in multicoloured Murano glass, circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Rezzonico Venetian chandelier in multicoloured Murano glass, circa 1900
Glass
15-light Multicolor Murano chandelier, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
15-light Multicolor Murano chandelier, Italy, 1950s
Glass
Antique French Gold Bronze & Baccarat Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1880-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Finest Antique French Gold Bronze & Baccarat Crystal Chandelier Circa 1880-1890. Exquisite draping. Signed "Baccarat" on the interior of the bobeches per the last 3 photos.
Crystal, Bronze
$186,853Sale Price|36% Off
H 55.12 in Dm 41.34 in
Baccarat Crystal and Gilded Bronze Chandelier, France, circa 1870
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in PARIS, FR
A very important thirty-five lights crystal and gilded bronze chandelier. The centered stem is made up of baluster-and-bowl-shaped cut-crystal pieces, all of very high-standard quali...
Crystal, Bronze
$22,422Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 82.68 in Dm 76.78 in
Venini Ca' Rezzonico Chandeliers, Blown Glass, Mid-Century Modern
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of absolute magnitude and meticulously decorated details chandeliers Ca' Rezzonico by Venini. The dimensions of the chandeliers are incredible as the precious decorations and co...
Glass, Blown Glass
Antique French Original Baccarat Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French original Baccarat crystal and bronze chandelier, circa 1880. All original crystal. CHC004.
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Gold Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Baccarat crystal and gold bronze chandelier, Circa 1890.
Crystal, Bronze
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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