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1920s Gilt Chandelier

Set of Chandeliers with Crystal Drops, Sold Individually
Set of Chandeliers with Crystal Drops, Sold Individually

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
1920’s French Gilt Iron and Crystal Chandelier

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
Antique Italian Silver Gilt Metal Chandelier, 1920s

Antique Italian Silver Gilt Metal Chandelier, 1920s

$2,320Sale Price|20% Off

H 26 in W 20 in D 20 in

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
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Chandelier with Gilt Ornaments

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
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Chandelier with Cut Glass

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
Very Large Gilt Iron Chandelier, Italy, circa 1920s

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
1920s Italian Giltwood Chandelier

1920s Italian Giltwood Chandelier

$6,850

H 42 in Dm 40 in

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
Italian gilt bronze chandelier with glass and crystals from the 1920s

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

1920s French Chandelier, Gilt Metal Frame, Crystal Accents, 8 Lights
1920s French Chandelier, Gilt Metal Frame, Crystal Accents, 8 Lights

1920s French Chandelier, Gilt Metal Frame, Crystal Accents, 8 Lights

Located in London, GB

This chandelier was made in France in the 1920s. This decorative light has a gilt metal frame

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Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Italian 1920s Art Deco Gilt Iron Chandelier
Italian 1920s Art Deco Gilt Iron Chandelier

Italian 1920s Art Deco Gilt Iron Chandelier

$572Sale Price|64% Off

H 41 in Dm 22.5 in

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
Gilt Metal Chandelier

Gilt Metal Chandelier

$6,800

H 29 in Dm 27 in

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
Gilt Metal Chandelier

Gilt Metal Chandelier

$7,800

H 35 in Dm 21 in

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
Antique Crystal and Gilt Brass Chandelier 1920s, France

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

French Gilt Bronze Chandelier
French Gilt Bronze Chandelier

French Gilt Bronze Chandelier

$9,800

H 34 in Dm 22.5 in

French Gilt Bronze Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's gilt bronze and crystals chandelier with 9 candelabra lights. Measurements: Present

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Art Decò 1920s Pendant Chandelier, Murano-Glass Green Decored , Gilt Brass
Art Decò 1920s Pendant Chandelier, Murano-Glass Green Decored , Gilt 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
1920s Georgian Style 8 Arm Gilt Bronze Chandelier

1920s Georgian Style 8 Arm Gilt Bronze Chandelier

$9,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 26 in Dm 25.5 in

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

Gold

Italy 1920s Chandelier Art Deco, Gilt Brass and Painted Brass with Five Lights
Italy 1920s Chandelier Art Deco, Gilt Brass and Painted Brass with Five Lights

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
Gilt Metal "Bamboo" Chandelier

Gilt Metal "Bamboo" Chandelier

$4,800

H 23 in Dm 22 in

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
Fire Gilted Art Deco Chandelier with Original Glass Shade Around 1920s

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
Antique 1920s French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Crystal Chandelier

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

1920's Italian Crystal Chandelier with Gilding Traces on Bronze Carriage
1920's Italian Crystal Chandelier with Gilding Traces on Bronze Carriage

1920's Italian Crystal Chandelier with Gilding Traces on Bronze Carriage

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A luminous expression of early-20th-century Italian glamour, this 1920's crystal-beaded chandelier

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Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Gilt Chandelier with Crystals
French Gilt Chandelier with Crystals

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
Gilt Metal Chandelier with Magnolia Flowers

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
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Opaline Glass

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
English Gilt Chandelier with Blue Crystals

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

Antique Italian Gilt Metal Chandelier with Crystals
Antique Italian Gilt Metal Chandelier with Crystals

Antique Italian Gilt Metal Chandelier with Crystals

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's Italian gilt metal chandelier with crystal pendants, 12 candelabra lights

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Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

French Neoclassical Style Gilt Brass and Glass Ceiling Light, 1920s
French Neoclassical Style Gilt Brass and Glass Ceiling Light, 1920s

French Neoclassical Style Gilt Brass and Glass Ceiling Light, 1920s

Located in New Orleans, LA

1920s. This adorable Neoclassical style three-light ceiling lamp features an impressive and ornate

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Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier

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
French Gilt Metal Chandelier with Crystal Pendants

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

French Gilt Rock Crystal Chandelier
French Gilt Rock Crystal Chandelier

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
Carved and Gilt Wood Chandelier

Carved and Gilt Wood Chandelier

$9,800

H 40 in Dm 38 in

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

Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Round Pendants
Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Round Pendants

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

French 1920s Chandelier - Large & Decorative With Twelve Arms & Lights
French 1920s Chandelier - Large & Decorative With Twelve Arms & Lights

French 1920s Chandelier - Large & Decorative With Twelve Arms & Lights

Located in London, GB

This chandelier was made in France in the 1920s. The chandelier has a gilt metal frame with a nice

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Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Large French Gilt Metal Crystal Chandelier
Large French Gilt Metal Crystal Chandelier

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

Maison Bagues French Art Deco Gilt Metal and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Maison Bagues French Art Deco Gilt Metal and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier

Maison Bagues French Art Deco Gilt Metal and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in Queens, NY

French (1920's) gilt metal chandelier with 2 tier 12 beaded crystal scroll design arms and various

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Pair of French Art Deco Gilt Bronze and Clear Glass Ceiling Lights, 1920s
Pair of French Art Deco Gilt Bronze and Clear Glass Ceiling Lights, 1920s

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
1920s Art Deco Chandelier Three Lights, Golden Brass and Murano Glass, Restored

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

French Neoclassic Chandelier
French Neoclassic Chandelier

French Neoclassic Chandelier

$8,800

H 22 in Dm 21 in

French Neoclassic Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's French gilt and patinated chandelier with original patina. 6 lights. Measurements

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Majestic Gilt French Twelve-Light Rock Crystal Large Chandelier Baguès Fixture
Majestic Gilt French Twelve-Light Rock Crystal Large Chandelier Baguès Fixture

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 Beaded Chandelier
French Crystal Beaded Chandelier

French Crystal Beaded Chandelier

$8,800

H 29 in Dm 31 in

French Crystal Beaded Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's French gilt metal chandelier with 12 lights. Measurements: Height: 29" Diameter: 31"

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

French Crystal Chandelier
French Crystal Chandelier

French Crystal Chandelier

$7,800

H 31 in Dm 18 in

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
Painted Tole Chandelier

Painted Tole Chandelier

$7,200

H 25 in Dm 16 in

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
Pagoda Shaped French Crystal Chandelier

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
Empire Chandelier

Empire Chandelier

$5,200

H 33 in Dm 25.5 in

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
Painted Iron Chandelier

Painted Iron Chandelier

$9,800

H 27 in Dm 34 in

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
Antique Red Tole Chandelier

Antique Red Tole Chandelier

$8,800

H 27 in Dm 21.25 in

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
Green and Red Oxide Painted Chandelier

Green and Red Oxide Painted Chandelier

$1,646

H 31.5 in Dm 23.63 in

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
Large Art Deco Glass Roses and Alabaster Pendant, France, circa 1920s

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

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1920's Bronze Chandelier
1920's Bronze Chandelier

1920's Bronze Chandelier

Unavailable

H 29.5 in Dm 32.5 in

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
1920s Gilt Tole Eight-Arm Chandelier

1920s Gilt Tole Eight-Arm Chandelier

Unavailable

H 42 in Dm 32 in

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.
Bagues French Gilt Bronze &  Crystal Ship Chandelier, ca.1920's.

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
Gilt Bronze Caldwell Chandelier, circa 1920s

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
French Aqua and Gilt Iron Cage Form Crystal Chandelier

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
Pair of gilt chandeliers with crystals

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

Petite Spanish Gilt Metal Chandelier C. 1920's
Petite Spanish Gilt Metal Chandelier C. 1920's

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
Circa 1920's wood beads and gilt metal  chandelier

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

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
Stunning circa 1920s French Gilt Bronze Cherub Angel Ceiling Light Chandelier

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

1920s Small Six-Armed Silver Gilt Chandelier
1920s Small Six-Armed Silver Gilt Chandelier

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
1920s Spanish Gilt Metal Ceiling Light

1920s Spanish Gilt Metal Ceiling Light

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H 18 in W 15 in D 15 in

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
Gilt Bronze Chandelier

Gilt Bronze Chandelier

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H 26 in Dm 30.5 in

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
Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Chandelier

Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Chandelier

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H 26.5 in Dm 17 in

Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's French gilt bronze chandeliers of neoclassic style.

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Empire Style Gilt Wood Chandelier
Empire Style Gilt Wood Chandelier

Empire Style Gilt Wood Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

French circa 1920's carved and gilt wood chandelier with original gilt finish and some blue painted

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

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

Gilt Metal Chandelier with Porcelian Flowers
Gilt Metal Chandelier with Porcelian Flowers

Gilt Metal Chandelier with Porcelian Flowers

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s French gilt metal chandelier with porcelain flowers and with crystal spear in center

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French Gilt Metal Chandelier with Crystals
French Gilt Metal Chandelier with Crystals

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
1920s French Carved Wooden Chandelier

1920s French Carved Wooden Chandelier

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H 32.3 in W 11.8 in L 32.3 in

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

Carved and Gilt Wood Chandelier
Carved and Gilt Wood Chandelier

Carved and Gilt Wood Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1920's Italian carved and gilt wood chandelier with 8 arms. With foliage motif on arms and

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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Gilt Metal and Crystal Chandelier
Gilt Metal and Crystal Chandelier

Gilt Metal and Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's French gilt metal chandelier with crystal drops. The body covered with crystal beads

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

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 Crystal Insets
Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Crystal Insets

Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Crystal Insets

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s French gilt bronze chandelier with crystal insets, in the shape Montgolfier hot air

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Gilt Tole Italian Chandelier
Gilt Tole Italian Chandelier

Gilt Tole Italian Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A gilt metal , 1920s 3 light chandelier with porcelian flowers. Original patina. 19

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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

E F Caldwell Six-Light Flemish Style Bronze Gilded Chandelier, circa 1920s
E F Caldwell Six-Light Flemish Style Bronze Gilded Chandelier, circa 1920s

E F Caldwell Six-Light Flemish Style Bronze Gilded Chandelier, circa 1920s

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Savannah, GA

A six-light Flemish style chandelier with a full-figured baluster-form body. Bronze with gilded

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Large French Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Large French Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier

Large French Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A French circa 1920s gilt bronze chandelier with gilt bronze finish and original patina rock

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Amethyst, Bronze

Large Neoclassic Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Large Neoclassic Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier

Large Neoclassic Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s French neoclassic style gilt bronze chandelier with rock crystal drops. With 20

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Majestic Gilt French Twelve-Light Rock Crystal Large Chandelier Bagues Fixture
Majestic Gilt French Twelve-Light Rock Crystal Large Chandelier Bagues Fixture

Majestic Gilt French Twelve-Light Rock Crystal Large Chandelier Bagues Fixture

By Maison Baguès

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 Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Iron

Italian Gilt Iron and Crystal Chandelier with Amethyst Prisms
Italian Gilt Iron and Crystal Chandelier with Amethyst Prisms

Italian Gilt Iron and Crystal Chandelier with Amethyst Prisms

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional, Italian 1920s gilt iron and crystal chandelier in the Louis XVI style. The

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Vintage 1920s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Iron

Gilt Metal Chandelier With Rock Crystal
Gilt Metal Chandelier With Rock Crystal

Gilt Metal Chandelier With Rock Crystal

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's French gilt metal chandelier with crystal beads and with rock crystal drops

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

1920s Florentine Beaded Crystal and Brass Six-Arm Chandelier
1920s Florentine Beaded Crystal and Brass Six-Arm Chandelier

1920s Florentine Beaded Crystal and Brass Six-Arm Chandelier

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This elegant beaded crystal and brass, six-arm chandelier was made in Florence during the 1920s

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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Italian Beaded Pendant, circa 1920s
Italian Beaded Pendant, circa 1920s

Italian Beaded Pendant, circa 1920s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chandelier pendant, in the Italian Maria Theresa style, having a gilded iron, cage-frame encrusted

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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Opaline glass chandelier
Opaline glass chandelier

Opaline glass chandelier

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H 22 in Dm 23 in

Opaline glass chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's Italian gilt metal chandelier with colored beads and drops. 22" drop ,23"diameter.

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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French Empire Chandelier
French Empire Chandelier

French Empire Chandelier

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H 26 in Dm 14 in

French Empire Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s French painted and gilt bronze chandelier with 3 lights. Measurements: Drop: 26

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Italian Crystal Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Pair of Large Italian Crystal Chandeliers, Sold Individually

Pair of Large Italian Crystal Chandeliers, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of large sixteen-light circa 1920's Italian gilt metal chandeliers with blue and clear

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Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

French Bronze Chandelier with Crystal Flowers
French Bronze Chandelier with Crystal Flowers

French Bronze Chandelier with Crystal Flowers

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H 25.5 in Dm 16 in L 25.5 in

French Bronze Chandelier with Crystal Flowers

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s French gilt bronze chandelier with crystal leaves and flowers. Measurements

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Tole Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Pair of French Tole Chandeliers, Sold Individually

Pair of French Tole Chandeliers, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 1920s French tole chandeliers with gilt details on body. Sold Individually

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Empire Style Chandelier with Molded Glass Body
Empire Style Chandelier with Molded Glass Body

Empire Style Chandelier with Molded Glass Body

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s gilt and patinated bronze chandelier with molded and cut glass chandelier with

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Florentine Beaded Crystal and Bronze Six-Arm Chandelier
Florentine Beaded Crystal and Bronze Six-Arm Chandelier

Florentine Beaded Crystal and Bronze Six-Arm Chandelier

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This elegant beaded crystal and bronze, six-arm chandelier was made in Florence during the 1920s

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Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Large French Art Deco Cut Crystal Globes & Gilt Bronze Ornate Chandelier, 1920s
Large French Art Deco Cut Crystal Globes & Gilt Bronze Ornate Chandelier, 1920s

Large French Art Deco Cut Crystal Globes & Gilt Bronze Ornate Chandelier, 1920s

Located in Coimbra, PT

Gorgeous, heavy antique gilt bronze French Art Deco cut crystal glass globes 6-light chandelier

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Jean Noverdy French Art Deco "Sunrise" Art Glass Chandelier 1920s
Jean Noverdy French Art Deco "Sunrise" Art Glass Chandelier 1920s

Jean Noverdy French Art Deco "Sunrise" Art Glass Chandelier 1920s

By Jean Noverdy

Located in Coimbra, PT

French Art Deco chandelier or pendant by Jean Noverdy , France, 1920s. Mottled blown thick double

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Danish Empire Style Large Chandelier of Gilded + Brown Metal Women Figures 1920s
Danish Empire Style Large Chandelier of Gilded + Brown Metal Women Figures 1920s

Danish Empire Style Large Chandelier of Gilded + Brown Metal Women Figures 1920s

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Large Empire style eight-armed chandelier made of a combination of gilded and brown-patinated metal

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Vintage 1920s Danish Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Wood and Gilt Metal Six-Arm Chandelier
Italian Wood and Gilt Metal Six-Arm Chandelier

Italian Wood and Gilt Metal Six-Arm Chandelier

Located in Troy, MI

This circa 1920s Italian wood and gilt metal chandelier has six arms with candle style lights

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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Four Lights
French Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Four Lights

French Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Four Lights

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This c. 1920's gilt bronze chandelier with four lights boasts festooned strands of crystal beads

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Large Italian Crystal Chandelier
Large Italian Crystal Chandelier

Large Italian Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A large Italian, circa 1920s gilt metal and crystals chandelier with 18 lights. Original patina

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Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Incredible Maison Baguès Silver Rock Crystal Floral Centre Chandelier Fixture
Incredible Maison Baguès Silver Rock Crystal Floral Centre Chandelier Fixture

Incredible Maison Baguès Silver Rock Crystal Floral Centre Chandelier Fixture

By Maison Baguès

Located in Roslyn, NY

This incredible original 1920s, Maison Baguès silvered gilt chandelier has fifteen-lights on two

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Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal

1920's Italian Tole and Crystal Gilt Chandelier
1920's Italian Tole and Crystal Gilt Chandelier

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

A 1920's French Crystal and Gilt Chandelier
A 1920's French Crystal and Gilt Chandelier

A 1920's French Crystal and Gilt Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

With hand cut crystal prisms and gilded brass arms supporting six sockets. Recently rewired for US specifications.

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

1920s Italian Gilt Iron and Crystal Chandelier
1920s Italian Gilt Iron and Crystal Chandelier

1920s Italian Gilt Iron and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Natchez, MS

Italian gilt iron and crystal chandelier from the 1920s with eight arms. Chandelier has been re

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Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

1920's French Tole Chandelier with Porcelain Flowers
1920's French Tole Chandelier with Porcelain Flowers

1920's French Tole Chandelier with Porcelain Flowers

Located in Austin, TX

A romantic small Chandelier made of gilded tole with leaf motifs and porcelain roses. The fixture

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Tin

Large 1920s English Silver Gilt and Crystal Waterfall Base Festoon Chandelier
Large 1920s English Silver Gilt and Crystal Waterfall Base Festoon Chandelier

Large 1920s English Silver Gilt and Crystal Waterfall Base Festoon Chandelier

Located in Stockport, GB

1920s English silver gilt crystal chandelier with a waterfall base dressed in hand-cut lead crystal

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Early 20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Silver, Steel

1920s Italian Tole Chandelier
1920s Italian Tole Chandelier

1920s Italian Tole Chandelier

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H 41 in W 38 in D 38 in

1920s Italian Tole Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Early 20th century Italian tole nine-arm chandelier with worn gold leafing and wax sleeves. This

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Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

French Empire Style Tole and Gilded Bronze Chandelier, 1920s
French Empire Style Tole and Gilded Bronze Chandelier, 1920s

French Empire Style Tole and Gilded Bronze Chandelier, 1920s

Located in Austin, TX

Beautiful French Empire Style Chandelier made of tole painted forest green with gilded bronze

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Vintage 1920s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Bronze

Italian Gilt Iron And Crystal Chandelier
Italian Gilt Iron And Crystal Chandelier

Italian Gilt Iron And Crystal Chandelier

Located in Natchez, MS

1920'S GILT IRON Italian chandelier with magnificent pendulouge and draping. This is a lovely

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Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Iron

French Gilt Crystal Ceiling Mount Chandelier, circa 1920s
French Gilt Crystal Ceiling Mount Chandelier, circa 1920s

French Gilt Crystal Ceiling Mount Chandelier, circa 1920s

Located in Atlanta, GA

French gilt crystal ceiling mount chandelier, circa 1920s.

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Vintage 1920s French Flush Mount

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Crystal

1920s Italian Painted Wood and Metal Chandelier
1920s Italian Painted Wood and Metal Chandelier

1920s Italian Painted Wood and Metal Chandelier

Located in Austin, TX

A wonderful twelve-light chandelier from Italy, circa 1920s, made of painted wood and metal with

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Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Exquisite 1920s French Art Deco Chandelier
Exquisite 1920s French Art Deco Chandelier

Exquisite 1920s French Art Deco Chandelier

Located in Kingston, NY

This exquisite 1920s French Art Deco chandelier features gilt bronze detailing with floral design

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze

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By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

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Bronze

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Located in New York, NY

A fine silvered chandelier in the neoclassical style, attributed to Edward F. Caldwell, with candelabra size sockets, candle covers and wiring, ready for use.

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1900 Caldwell Silver Plated Engraved Small Chandelier 6 lights

1900 Caldwell Silver Plated Engraved Small Chandelier 6 lights

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

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By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This truly amazing chandelier in the Baroque taste is by the renown maker, Edward F. Caldwell.

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Early 20th Century American William and Mary Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This quality six arm chandelier is beautifully cast, and features a baluster form central shaft. Adorned with scallop shells, it terminates in a pinecone finial.

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Early 20th Century American Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

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Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants

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By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's silver plated Caldwell chandelier with unusual scrolled arms with 8 lights

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Vintage 1910s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with ornament on body

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Vintage 1920s American American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

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1920's Silver Plated Caldwell 8 Lights Chandelier with Cherubs

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated chandelier with cherubs atop and 8 lights

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By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

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Bronze

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1920 Caldwell Chandelier 8 Lights

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

1920 Caldwell bronze chandelier with 8 lights

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Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

1900 Caldwell Silver Plated 16 Light Chandelier
1900 Caldwell Silver Plated 16 Light Chandelier

1900 Caldwell Silver Plated 16 Light Chandelier

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

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1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with Gilt Ditales

1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with Gilt Ditales

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated double light sconces with gilt details

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Vintage 1910s American American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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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.