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1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier

Addison Mizner Attributed Spanish Colonial Revival Chandelier
By Addison Mizner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish Spanish Colonial style chandelier was acquired from a Palm Beach home, and the piece
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Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

John C Virden Medieval Gothic or Spanish Revival Style Hanging Light Fixture
By John C. Virden Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
install. This chandelier light fixture is going to be fabulous over your Spanish Revival style dining
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Iron

Pair 1920s/30s Sconces with an Art Deco & Spanish Revival Marriage
Located in Prescott, US
One of the more unique pair of sconces from the period when both Art Deco and Spanish Revival were
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Late 1920s Vintage Dogs Head 2 bulb Sconces
By John C. Virden Co.
Located in Prescott, US
Vintage 1930s cast iron wall sconces, made by Virden. Captivating design with elements of Spanish
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Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

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By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
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Located in Big Flats, NY
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King Size Art Deco Wood Bed
H 47.25 in W 85 in D 84 in
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Located in Dallas, TX
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1940s Oregon Pine Coat Rack with Pegs by André Sornay French Art Deco Modernist
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Located in Lyon, FR
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Pair Very High Style Vintage American Art Deco Wall Sconces with Original Glass
By Lincoln Lighting Company
Located in Prescott, US
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Located in Long Island City, NY
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Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut & Burl Double Door Enclosed Bookcase C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Bookcases

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Pair Large Spanish Revival Sconces with Original Mica Shields
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Prescott, US
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Vintage 1920s American Rancho Monterey Wall Lights and Sconces

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Distinctively Styled 1920's Spanish Revival Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Small scale 5-light chandelier with original gold paint and scattered polychrome accents.
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

1920s Spanish Revival Iron Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chandelier with original rusty patina, circa 1920s.  18" H x 21" W x 23" total H with chain and
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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

1920s Polychrome Spanish Revival Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
All original chandelier circa 1920s with floral motif. Original polychrome finish. Measures: 22.5
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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

1920s Spanish Revival Iron Pendant
Located in Pasadena, CA
Priced and sold individually, circa 1920s pendant with replaced glass. 16" H x 8" W x 36" total H
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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Antique English Tudor Spanish Revival Chandelier, circa 1920s
Located in Pasadena, CA
Elegant chandelier with five lights. All original finish, circa 1920s. Measures: 18" H x 20" W x 20
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Vintage 1920s North American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Antique Five-Light Polychrome Spanish Revival Chandelier, circa 1920s
Located in Pasadena, CA
1920's chandelier with original polychrome finish. 20" H x 15.75" W x 31.5" Total H with chain
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Vintage 1920s North American Chandeliers and Pendants

Antique Spanish Revival Polychrome Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920's chandelier. It retains its beautiful original polychrome finish. The fixture itself 16
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Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Classic Bronze Spanish Revival Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Polychrome bronze chandelier, circa 1920s. Measures: 23.25" H x 17.5" W x 50" total H with chain
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Vintage 1920s North American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

1920s Spanish Revival Pendant Light with Mica
Located in Pasadena, CA
1920s iron and mica pendant.
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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Large-Scale 1920s Spanish Revival Pendant
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful 1920s pendant light with fine casting and original polychrome finish. Measures: 30" H x
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Early 20th Century North American Tudor Chandeliers and Pendants

One of Two 1920s Large-Scale Spanish Revival Chandelier with 12 Candle Lights
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large chandelier with acanthus motif. Twelve candle style lights, circa 1920s. Good original
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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Impressive Large-Scale Antique Spanish Revival Glass Pendant, circa 1920s
Located in Pasadena, CA
Striking 1920s Spanish Revival pendant light. Crafter of wood, glass, and cast metal. Original
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Larger Scale Spanish Revival Iron Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Simple iron chandelier with acanthus leafs motif, circa 1920s.
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Vintage 1920s North American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Spanish Revival Chandelier with Pewter and Gold-Tone Details
Located in Pasadena, CA
1920s five-light chandelier with unusual pewter colored finish with gold-tone accents.
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Vintage 1920s Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Elegant Spanish Revival Pendant Attributed to Oscar Bach
Located in Pasadena, CA
Bronze pendant with signature grape and vine motif. Attributed to Oscar Bach, circa 1920s. Measure
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Vintage 1920s North American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

1 of 4 Simple Antique Spanish Revival Monterey Period Sconce
Located in Pasadena, CA
Priced and sold individually, circa 1920s. Simple sconces with hammered texture perfect for Spanish
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Antique Spanish Revival English Tudor Tall and Slender Hanging Mica Lantern
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hard to find tall and narrow lantern with mica. Measures: 31.5" H x 10" W x 10" D x 44" total H with chain and canopy.
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Located in Pasadena, CA
Sold and priced individually, circa 1920s chandelier with eight light would fit nicely in Spanish
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8 Available 1920s Spanish 9 Light Original Finish
Located in Prescott, AZ
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Mid-20th Century American Rancho Monterey Chandeliers and Pendants

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1920s CB Rogers Five-Light Fixture in Original Colors and Patina
Located in Prescott, AZ
marriage between Art Nouveau, the Arts and Crafts movement and the Mediterranean revivals (Spanish Revival
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Vintage 1920s American Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rare Addison Mizner Crystal Ball and Iron Chandelier from 1930 Palm Beach Estat
By Addison Mizner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
through local suppliers the tile and iron work he needed for his Spanish design. He took over a blacksmith
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Solid Bronze Spanish Revival Six-Light Chandelier Original Finish and Patina
Located in Prescott, AZ
included. Suitable centerpiece fixture for any Spanish Revival, Storybook, tudor Revival, Craftsman, or
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Vintage 1920s American Romantic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Spanish Revival Chandelier
Located in Pomona, CA
Fine quality 1920s Spanish revival chandelier. It is solid iron hand-hammered with six arms. Wired
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Vintage 1920s American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Spanish Revival Chandelier
Spanish Revival Chandelier
H 35 in W 22 in D 22 in
1920's chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s hand forged iron chandelier with five lights. Spanish revival.
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Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

1920's chandelier
1920's chandelier
H 34.5 in Dm 28 in
Spanish Revival Polychrome 3-Light Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unique, Medieval Revival chandelier with a touch of 1920s Nouveau. The structure has a rich
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Vintage 1920s Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Antique Louis Revival 20 Light Ballroom Cut Crystal Tent Chandelier, 1920s
Located in London, GB
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Antique Louis Revival 36 Light Ballroom Cut Crystal Tent Chandelier, 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Louis Revival 36 light ballroom cut crystal and bronze tent chandelier, circa
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Vintage 1920s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique Louis Revival 36 Light Ballroom Cut Crystal Tent Chandelier 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Louis Revival 36 Light Ballroom cut crystal and bronze tent chandelier, circa
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Vintage 1920s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Mizner Colonial Revival Gilt Metal Chandelier
By Addison Mizner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish Addison Mizner style Spanish Colonial style hand-wrought iron chandelier was acquired
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Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Mizner Colonial Revival Gilt Metal Chandelier
Mizner Colonial Revival Gilt Metal Chandelier
H 26.5 in W 10.75 in D 10.75 in
Antique Pair Louis Revival 20-Light Ballroom Cut Crystal Tent Chandeliers, 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of Louis Revival 20-light ballroom cut crystal and bronze tent chandeliers
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Crystal, Bronze

Spanish Revival 1-Light Iron Pendant W/ Fluer De Lis
Located in San Francisco, CA
hardware. 1920s. Newly rewired. 20.25" height x 7.75" diameter.        
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French 1920 Green Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
first I want to tell you, the dark green olive color is so much nicer in person, this chandelier
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Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Moorish Style Chandelier
H 19 in Dm 20 in
Spanish Chandelier in Gilt Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant Spanish Renaissance style gilt wrought iron six-arm chandelier, Spain, 1920s-1930s The
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20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Spanish Gothic Style Chandelier in Gilt Wrought Iron and Wood with Nail Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand forged iron and wood four-light torch pendant or ceiling hanging light, Spain, 1920s-1930s
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Oscar Bach, Arts & Crafts Gilt Wrought Iron and Marble Pedestal, 1900s
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in New York, NY
, Spanish Baroque, Tudor Revival, and, on occasion, modern Art Deco. Thematically he was particularly fond
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts More Dining and Entertaining

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Wrought Iron

Oscar Bach, Arts & Crafts Gilt Bronze & Enamel-Painted Metal Wall Mirror, 1900s
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in New York, NY
of metals and included Arts & Crafts, Gothic, Renaissance, Spanish Baroque, Tudor Revival, and, on
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1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Classic Spanish Revival chandelier with simple lines, circa 1920s. Measures: 18.5" H x 21" W x
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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier
1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier
H 38 in W 21 in D 21 in
1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Spanish revival chandelier with both cast and wrought iron elements. 14" H x 19" W x 29.5
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Iron

1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier
1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier
H 29.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Five-light chandelier with interesting leaf bottom. Measures: 17.5" H x 20" W x 20" D x 55
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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

 1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier
 1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier
H 55 in W 20 in D 20 in
1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Lovely chandelier with lots of details and interesting chain. Five lights. Original finish
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1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier
1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier
H 28 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Classic Spanish Revival fixture with crest motif.
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Metal

1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier
1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier
H 17.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
1920s chandelier with five light. Original finish. 21.5" H x 19.25" W x 34.75" Total H with chain
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1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier
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Located in Pasadena, CA
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1920's Spanish Revival Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
American made straight out of a colonial revival house, this shows superior iron work with incising
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Iron

Exquisite 1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Exceptionally detailed five-light chandelier. Cast iron with original dark, silvery finish
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Antique 1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
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Small 1920's Spanish Revival Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Small but stately Spanish Revival chandelier. Simple overall design with nice detailing.
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Beautiful 1920's Spanish Revival Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Lovely chandelier with five lights and elaborate underside with flowers and leaves in a filigree
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier with Acanthus
Located in Pasadena, CA
Polychrome chandelier with acanthus leaf motif, circa 1920s. The body of the fixture is 20" H and
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Large-Scale 1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Very refined chandelier salvaged from 1920's house in Beverly Hills. Attributed to Oscar Bach. Iron
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Vintage 1930s American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Iron

1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier with Acanthus Leaf
Located in Pasadena, CA
Classic Spanish Revival chandelier with original finish, circa 1920s.
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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier with Five Lights
Located in Pasadena, CA
Classic Spanish Revival chandelier with acanthus motif. 17" H x 17.5" W x 21" Total Height
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Vintage 1920s North American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier with Five Lights
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chandelier with polychrome finish, circa 1920s.
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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier with Five Lights
Located in Pasadena, CA
Classic design chandelier with five lights with acanthus leafs. All original finish 18" H x 20" W x
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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier with Star Motif
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chandelier cast in bronze with star motif, circa 1920s.  Measures: 17" H x 19" W x 59" total H
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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier with Mica Light
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920s.Hard to find downlight chandelier. Wrought Iron Construction with Mica inserts
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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Unusual Small 1920's Spanish Revival Chandelier with Parrot
Located in Pasadena, CA
Sweet chandelier with original polychrome paint featuring a parrot sitting atop with flowers
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron, Metal

Antique circa 1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier with Original Mica
Located in Pasadena, CA
Original Mica pendant gorgeously enhanced when lit by four light bulbs.
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Vintage 1920s North American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Antique 1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier with Five-Light and Small Drop
Located in Pasadena, CA
Five-light chandelier. Great for low ceiling, circa 1920s.
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Vintage 1920s North American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

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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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.

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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.

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