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Set of Chandeliers with Crystal Drops, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three French circa 1920's gilt chandeliers with crystal drops, and an interior light. Sold
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
1920’s French Gilt Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1920’s French Patinated and Gilt Iron Chandelier. Chandelier is adorned with faceted crystal drops
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Antique Italian Silver Gilt Metal Chandelier, 1920s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Italian silver gilt metal chandelier. It includes 4 lights with Austrian crystal bobeches
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20th Century Directoire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Chandelier with Gilt Ornaments
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell chandelier with gilded details ,matching sconces available.
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Vintage 1910s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Chandelier with Cut Glass
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze light fixture with cut glass inset. (6 interior lights)
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Vintage 1910s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Very Large Gilt Iron Chandelier, Italy, circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Large chandelier decorated with large roses, entwined ivy and various other foliate elements.
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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1920s Italian Giltwood Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
1920s Italian eight arm Louis XV style gilt wood chandelier.
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Italian gilt bronze chandelier with glass and crystals from the 1920s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Large chandelier in gilt bronze, glass, and crystal. Italian production from the 1920s.
This grand
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
H 49.22 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
1920's French Empire/ Art Deco Quiver Gilt & Patinated Bronze Chandelier Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1920's French Empire/ Art Deco Gilt & Patinated Bronze Shooting Arrow Chandelier. Style of Maison
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Italian 1920s Art Deco Gilt Iron Chandelier
Located in Montclair, NY
A very nice Italian Art Deco chandelier, circa 1920. Entirely hand-wrought and gilt iron with
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Gilt Metal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Italian gilt metal chandelier with glass beads and drops with original patina
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Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Gilt Metal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s French gilt metal chandelier with rock crystal pendants and six interior candelabra
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Antique Crystal and Gilt Brass Chandelier 1920s, France
Located in Bastogne, BE
Circa 1920s Classic Style Chandelier with five light bulbs.
Manufactured in France.
Richly
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Art Decò 1920s Pendant Chandelier, Murano-Glass Green Decored , Gilt Brass
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1920s Refined three-light Art Deco chandelier, with three leaves in green colored Murano glass
The
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1920s Georgian Style 8 Arm Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
20th Century gilded bronze chandelier designed in a Georgian style with eight arms and an ornate
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Vintage 1920s American Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Gold
Italy 1920s Chandelier Art Deco, Gilt Brass and Painted Brass with Five Lights
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Deco pendant lamp, gilded brass and green painted brass with five arms. Minimalist design. Electrical system redone and functional, ready for use.
Measure in cm. Height 80, ...
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gilt Metal "Bamboo" Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French gilt metal chandelier with original finish.
Measurements:
Height: 23
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Fire Gilted Art Deco Chandelier with Original Glass Shade Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Fire Gilted Art Deco chandelier with original glass shade around 1920s
Original condition.
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique 1920s French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Crystal Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous early 19th century French Louis XVI style finely cut crystal and bronze gilt eight-light
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
French Gilt Chandelier with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French gilt metal chandelier with crystal beads and glass pendants with 8 candelabra
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Gilt Metal Chandelier with Magnolia Flowers
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1920's gilt metal chandelier with white magnolia flowers. 6 lights.
Measurements:
Drop
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Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell neoclassic style light fixtures with beautiful Opaline glass inset.
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Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
English Gilt Chandelier with Blue Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English gilt bronze chandelier with blue crystal pendants and 12 arms.
Measurements
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Vintage 1920s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French gilt bronze chandelier with crystals and rock crystals.
Measurements
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
French Gilt Metal Chandelier with Crystal Pendants
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's gilt metal ten-arm chandelier with emerald green crystals.
Measurements
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Large Italian 1920s Crystal Gilt Metal Eight-Light Chandelier with Scrolled Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large Italian gilt metal and crystal eight-light chandelier from the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
French Gilt Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French gilt bronze chandelier with 9 lights, with amethyst rock crystal pendants
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Carved and Gilt Wood Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920’s Italian carved and gilt wood chandelier with 8 arms.
Measurements:
Current drop
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Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Giltwood
French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A French 1920's gilt bronze and crystal chandelier with 6 arms and 6 interior lights.
Measurements
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Round Pendants
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French gilt bronze foliage design chandelier with round glass drops and with 8 arms
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Large French Gilt Metal Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa 1920s gilt metal 8 light chandelier with pearl shaped glass beads and tear drop
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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair of French Art Deco Gilt Bronze and Clear Glass Ceiling Lights, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of French Art Deco gilt bronze and clear glass ceiling lights, the 1920s.
A beautiful pair of
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1920s Art Deco Chandelier Three Lights, Golden Brass and Murano Glass, Restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1920s Art Deco chandelier three lights in golden brass and Murano glass engraved and decorated by
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 33.08 in Dm 19.69 in
Majestic Gilt French Twelve-Light Rock Crystal Large Chandelier Baguès Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful very large 1920s gilt iron French cage chandelier has twelve lights with an
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Iron
French Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French gilt bronze crystal chandelier with 6 candelabra lights.
Measurements:
Drop
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Painted Tole Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French painted and gilt tole chandelier.
Measurements:
Drop: 25"
Diameter: 16".
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pagoda Shaped French Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A French circa 1920's gilt metal chandelier with crystal beads and blue glass pendants
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Empire Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An Empire style, 1920s gilt bronze and tole chandelier with eight lights. The body with medallion
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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Painted Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French painted and gilt iron chandelier with 8 lights.
Measurements:
Height of body
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Antique Red Tole Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A French circa 1920's painted tole chandelier with gilt details with 5 candelabra lights
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Green and Red Oxide Painted Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Italian 1920s green, red and gilt painted chandelier with arrow detail. Fully rewired.
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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Art Deco Glass Roses and Alabaster Pendant, France, circa 1920s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful french art deco alabaster and bronze pendant, circa 1920s.
This beautiful fixture is
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Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
1920's Bronze Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful 1920's bronze chandelier with gilt accents
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1920s Gilt Tole Eight-Arm Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
1920s gilt tole eight-arm chandelier with acanthus leaf and spiral motifs. Electrified.
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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Bagues French Gilt Bronze & Crystal Ship Chandelier, ca.1920's.
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
chandelier of great detail and workmanship by BAGUES,ca.1920's.
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Gilt Bronze Caldwell Chandelier, circa 1920s
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderful six-light, circa 1920s gilt bronze Caldwell chandelier. Neoclassical style. Will be
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
French Aqua and Gilt Iron Cage Form Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding French 1920s gilt iron and cut crystal chandelier with painted tole details. Beautiful
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Pair of gilt chandeliers with crystals
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French, circa 1920's gilt chandeliers with crystal drops on body. Original finish. 6
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
1920's Italian Tole and Crystal Gilt Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
A wonderfully unique Italian tole and crystal gilt chandelier with solid crystal bowbashes.
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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Tôle
Petite Spanish Gilt Metal Chandelier C. 1920's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite four light gilt metal chandelier. This fixture has been completely rewired and has chain
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Early 20th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron, Gold
Circa 1920's wood beads and gilt metal chandelier
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1597 Hand made wood beads and gilt metal 6 lite chandelier
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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
1920s French Gilt Metal Chandelier with Porcelain Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920 French gilt metal chandelier with porcelain flowers on body. Available in our 209 59th
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Stunning circa 1920s French Gilt Bronze Cherub Angel Ceiling Light Chandelier
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1920s French gold gilt bronze Cherub flying
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
H 44.49 in W 12.21 in L 44.49 in
1920s Small Six-Armed Silver Gilt Chandelier
Located in Surrey, BC
A silver-gilded, small chandelier from the Art Deco period. Acquired in New York City, and fully re
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Leaf
1920s Spanish Gilt Metal Ceiling Light
Located in Buchanan, NY
Spanish gilt metal hanging light with original glass.
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Vintage 1920s Spanish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's Italian gilt bronze chandelier with 6 arms and hammered surface. Available at our 238
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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French gilt bronze chandeliers of neoclassic style.
Category
Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French gilt bronze and crystal chandelier with original patina, 7 interior lights
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
French Gilt Metal Chandelier with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French gilt metal chandelier with molded glass leaves and crystal flowers
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1920s French Carved Wooden Chandelier
Located in High Point, NC
A carved wooden chandelier from France, circa 1920. A brass chain supports a carved wooden tassel
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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Hardwood
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1920s Gilt Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1920s gilt chandelier you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 1920s gilt chandelier — often made from metal, bronze and stone — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1920s gilt chandelier — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1920s gilt chandelier, designed in the Art Deco, Neoclassical or Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1920s gilt chandelier over the years, but those crafted by Maison Baguès, Baccarat and Peter Behrens are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 1920s Gilt Chandelier?
Prices for a 1920s gilt chandelier can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $395 and can go as high as $120,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.
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 1920s Gilt Chandelier
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In the 1920s, flappers often wore straight, fitted dresses with plunging necklines and knee-length hems. Fringe was a common embellishment used at the time. Flappers also sported pumps and opted for bras and lingerie instead of corsets for undergarments. Shop a variety of vintage clothing on 1stDibs.
- What do I wear to a 1920s party?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To a 1920s party, you can wear a short fringed or beaded flapper dress, layers of long beaded or pearl necklaces, elbow-length gloves and a feathered headband. Another option is to wear an off-white men's suit. Shop a selection of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023In the 1920s, brides often wore tubular-shaped slip dresses with a beaded tunic over top. Hemlines usually fell just below the knee or to the ankle, and many gowns had dropped waists. For headwear, brides often showed off veils attached to cloche or flapper-style headbands. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wedding dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
- What are 1920s dresses called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The iconic dresses from the 1920s are called flapper dresses. This name comes from the term flapper, which was used to describe young women during the period who enjoyed personal fulfillment and independence in American cities, particularly as they gained the right to vote and enjoy other freedoms previously reserved for men. Flappers danced at jazz clubs and upended most societal restrictions placed on women at the time, and fashion statements typically attributed to flappers included short “bob” haircuts, higher hemlines and other then-audacious style choices. Find a selection of flapper dresses on 1stDibs.
- What era is 1920s jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is 1920s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Flapper dresses from the 1920s came in a range of colors, although darker hues such as black and navy were immensely popular. Flapper dresses were cut with straight and slim silhouettes, were typically knee-length and had a lower neckline. They were often made from silk chiffon and featured beaded details. You’ll find a selection of 1920s flapper dresses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The type of tile that was used in the 1920s was primarily ceramic. Many shapes were available, including basketweave, penny round, pinwheel, square and subway. Hexagon tiles, however, which are still on trend, have been in use in bathrooms since at least the early 1900s. The choice of hexagonal tiles is believed to have been tied to cleanliness, as the small pieces could stand up to aggressive cleaning and could be easily replaced if needed. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of tiles from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon, she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz. In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
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