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French Art Deco 1920s Iron Chandelier Eight Light Chandelier with Scrolling Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Art Deco period wrought iron eight-light chandelier from circa 1920 with large scrolling
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large French 1920's Patinated Iron & Glass Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
This large and well constructed French 1920s iron chandelier features twelve lighted arms with
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Elegant 1920's Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and elegant 1920's wrought iron chandelier, at some times in the past, this chandelier
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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
French 1920's hands forged wrought iron chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice 1920's wrought iron chandelier, the patina is so much nicer in person, I don't know why
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Elegant French 1920's hands made wrought iron chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant French 1920's all hands made wrought iron chandelier, the patina is so nicer in person
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Elegant French 1920's hands made wrought iron chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful French 1920's all hands forged wrought iron chandelier, the patina is so much nicer in
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Elegant French 1920's hands made wrought iron chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant French 1920's all hands crafted , the patina is so nicer in person, the chain is quite
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Large + Elegant French Iron Work Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1920s French patinated iron chandelier with curved detailing. This chandelier has eight scalloped
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Vintage 1920s French Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Beautiful Small 1920s Wrought Iron/Brass Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and charming 1920s wrought iron and brass chandelier, the patina is much nicer in
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Vintage 1920s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
1920's wrought iron flush mount light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice 1920's flush mount wrought iron light, the patina is so much nicer in person, very hard
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Vintage 1920s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Celestial Splendor: 1920's French Art Deco Iron and Bronze Zodiac Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite large one of a kind French High Art Deco chandelier—a true masterpiece of
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Bronze
Beautiful and rare 1920's wrought iron light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare 1920's iron light, the patina is so much nicer in person, it is so beautiful i
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Vintage 1920s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
1920s Italian Iron and Crystal Chandelier With Crystal Fruits
Located in Pasadena, CA
Iron eight light Iron Chandelier with beautiful crystals and crystal fruits. The eight lights glow
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Vintage 1920s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
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
French Art Deco Skyscraper Chandelier in Wrought Iron and Glass, Circa 1920's
Located in Beirut, LB
This exquisite chandelier captures the essence of Art Deco sophistication from the 1920s-1930s
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Renaissance Style Five-Arm Cast Iron Chandelier, circa 1920s
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage cast iron five-arm chandelier in Renaissance style with fully functioning electrified
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Vintage 1920s Renaissance Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
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.
Category
20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Antique French Wrought Iron Hand Made Chandelier, circa 1920s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1610 An oversized elegant and rustic all hand forged iron hoop with cage form center stem and
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Oval Wrought Iron Light Fixture, Early 20th Century 1920's
Located in San Francisco, CA
interesting shape.
Recently re-wired and ready to install. In excellent condition.
1920's
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Early 20th Century Spanish Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Rare Finnish Iron Chandelier Attributed to Paavo Tynell, 1920s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare Finnish iron chandelier from the 1940s, possibly manufactured by Taito Oy, attributed to Paavo
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Antique Iron "Snowflake" Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French four-sided iron chandelier.
Measurements:
Minimum drop: 34"
Diameter: 36"
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Vintage 1920s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Schneider, Art Deco Chandelier, France 1920s
By Charles Schneider
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb Charles Schneider art deco chandelier suspension from the 1920s. Ironwork decorations of
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Wrought Iron Horizontal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's forged iron Spanish chandelier with scrolling body and forged chain. Original finish
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Vintage 1920s Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage French Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French hammered eight-arm iron chandelier with original patina.
Measurements
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Vintage 1920s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Horizontal Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A French circa 1920s wrought iron chandelier with foliage details and grapes pendants
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Chandelier Vienna, 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco chandelier vienna 1920s
Original condition
Original glass shade.
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
German Art Deco Nine-Light Wrought Iron and Brass Chandelier with Animals, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
German Art Deco Nine-Light wrought iron and brass chandelier with animals, the 1920s.
This
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron, Metal
H 33.86 in Dm 23.63 in
Venetian 1920s Blown Murano Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Murano glass and intricate wrought iron work pendant ceiling lamp.
In the classic light
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Iron Chandelier with Blue Glass Insets
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Italian wrought iron three-arm chandelier with six interior lights and clear and
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Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco / Art Nouveau wrought iron Ceiling Lamp, 1920s
Located in Saarburg, RP
lamp skilfully combines the charm of the Art Deco style with the beauty of wrought iron and geometric
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
1920s French Art Deco Patinated Iron w/ Rock Crystal Chandelier by Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's French Art Deco Patinated Iron and Rock Crystal Chandelier. The ironwork is amazing. Many
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal
Art Deco wrought iron Ceiling Lamp, 1920s
Located in Saarburg, RP
charm of the Art Deco style with the beauty of wrought iron and floral elements.
The ceiling lamp has
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Horizontal Iron Chandelier with Milk Glass Shades
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s Italian wrought iron chandelier with 16-light and milk glass shades.
Measurements
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Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Art & Craft Pendant Lamp with a Fish and Leaded Glass Germany 1920s
Located in Hannover, DE
Exceptional and rare lamp from the 1920s. They are 2 lamps with a damaged glass on the lampshade
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Vintage 1920s German Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
H 33.08 in W 20.08 in D 6.3 in
Wrought iron Art & Craft Pendant Lamp with a Fish and Leaded Glass Germany 1920s
Located in Hannover, DE
Exceptional and rare lamp from the 1920s. There are 3 lamps in very good condition for their age
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Vintage 1920s German Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
H 33.08 in W 20.08 in D 6.3 in
Original Maria Theresien Style Crystal Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1920s
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant glass-chandelier with rich hanging.
Material used is forged iron gilded, crystal-glass
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Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Dutch 1920s Grey Brown Enamel Cast Iron Garage Workshop Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dutch 1920s old garage workshop light
Grey Brown enamel with cast iron top
White interior
Weight
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
1920s Industrial Gray Blue Enamel Cast Iron Old Train Station Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1920s old train station light by Pötter & Schütze, Germany
Gray blue enamel with big cast iron top
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Vintage 1920s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
1920s French Louis XV Rococo style of the 18thc Chandelier attrib. Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
This is a very special chandelier. 1920's French Louis XVI Rococo Form Crystal w/ Wrought Iron
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Vintage 1920s French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Italian wrought iron chandelier with crystal beads.
Measurements:
Height: 38
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Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Pendulum Pendant Art Deco Adjustable Glass Shade Light, 1920s Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning exceptional glass and Iron pendant light . Made in Germany, circa 1920s by a Lighting
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Metal
Pair of Painted Italian Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Italian single-light iron chandeliers with verdigris body with blue flowers
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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Set of English Wrought Iron Kitchen Pendant Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of ten circa 1920's English wrought iron horizontal downlight chandeliers with bronze details
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Vintage 1920s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Déco "Fer Forgé" ceiling lamp. "Hettier & Vincent". France 1920s. Signed.
By Hettier & Vincent
Located in Köln, NW
Spectacular nine-light Art Déco ceiling lamp. "Hettier & Vincent", Paris 1920s.
The company was
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 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
1920s Iron Chandelier with Cut Outs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hard to find narrow 1920s chandelier with six candles. Great craftsmanship. Please look at last
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Vintage 1920s North American Tudor Chandeliers and Pendants
1920's Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking five light iron chandelier - new wiring and great quality iron work--- This came in
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Muller Freres 1920's Hand Blown Glass and Iron Chandelier
By Muller Frères
Located in Fairfax, VA
Muller freres blown glass shades with hand crafted iron frame 1920's chandelier.
Professionally
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Materials
Iron
Ceiling Fixture Art Deco wrought iron France 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Ceiling Fixture Art Deco wrought iron France 1920's
New Sockets and Rewired
Shades included
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
1920s Unique Narrow Wrought Iron Chandelier with Five Lights
Located in Pasadena, CA
Unusually narrow and tall wrought iron chandelier with intricate vine-like design. Very nicely
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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Iron Chandelier
Located in Nashville, TN
1920's French Iron chandelier, with domed top. This fixture is a six arm, hand forged iron, with
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
French Iron Chandelier
Located in Nashville, TN
1920's hand forged iron chandelier with eight arms. This fixture has a wonderful French blue/green
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Oval Iron Chandelier
Located in Nashville, TN
1920's hand forged, oval, iron chandelier. This fixture has eight hand twisted arms, which
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Iron
Wrought Iron Deco Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful 1920's wrought iron chandelier with glass insert. Beautiful organic use of iron
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Early 20th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
1920s Colonial Revival Iron Ring Fixture (4-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa 1920s This is colonial revival ring fixture, is composed of mix metals- iron nickel plate
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Vintage 1920s Colonial Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
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1920s Iron Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1920s iron chandelier for your home. Each 1920s iron chandelier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wrought iron. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1920s iron chandelier — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each 1920s iron chandelier bearing Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1920s iron chandelier over the years, but those crafted by Muller Frères, Charles Schneider and David Gueron Degue are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 1920s Iron Chandelier?
A 1920s iron chandelier can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,995, while the lowest priced sells for $239 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.
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 Iron Chandelier
- 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 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 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, 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.
- 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 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 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 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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