$2,344
H 23.23 in Dm 15.75 in
Art Deco Alabaster and Brass Pendant Light with Dark Veining, Germany, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
three internal light points. A striking and generously proportioned Art Deco pendant light from Germany
Alabaster, Brass
$1,023
H 32.29 in Dm 10.24 in
Large Antique 1920s Hexagonal Brass & Frosted Glass Lantern Hall Pendant Light
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Large and highly decorative antique lantern pendant light from the 1940s. This elegant single-light
Brass
1920s Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's medium size leaded glass chandelier with flowers ornaments on body
Glass
Antique English Bronze Four Light Church Chandelier, Hardwired, 1920s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1840 Antique English 4 light bronze church chandelier 14 " tall plus 12 inches chain and canopy
Bronze
$616Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in Dm 15 in
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
Brass
Swedish Grace Ceiling Light, Simon Gate, Orrefors, Sweden, 1920s
By Simon Gate, Orrefors
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful flush mount ceiling light by Simon Gate, in a Swedish Grace design. Blue colored frosted
Brass
Stunning and Pure Art Deco Hand Carved Wood Chandelier Pendant Light, 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
USA as well. This pendant becomes even more beautiful when the light is switched on, because the warm
Metal
$1,844
H 29.53 in Dm 14.57 in
French Art Nouveau Blue and Violet Stained Glass and Brass Pendant Light, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Nouveau Blue & Violet Stained Glass Pendant Light with Brass Frame, France, 1920s This
Metal, Brass
$2,022
H 28.75 in Dm 8.67 in
French Art Nouveau Frosted and Cut Glass Pendant Light with Bronze Mount, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Rare French Art Nouveau pendant light with hand-painted floral frosted glass, circa 1920 – an
Brass, Bronze
$725Sale Price|50% Off
H 18 in Dm 16 in
1920s Silvered Bronze Chandelier, Italian Brass, Five-Light Design
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Five-light chandelier has a silver plated finish. The heavily scrolled arms radiate from an
Brass
$2,089
H 32 in Dm 9 in
Art Deco 24 Beveled Glass Panels and Brass Pendant, Ceiling Light, Lantern 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
stylish and timeless design pendant is all handmade and in excellent condition. This hexagonal pendant has
Brass
$1,308
H 35 in Dm 16 in
Great Shape, Size and Color, 1920s Art Deco Glass Pendant Light / Ceiling Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
, hand-knotted rope perfectly complement this Art Deco fixture. This 1920s Art Deco light is in good to
Brass
$1,606
H 20.87 in Dm 14.18 in
French Art Nouveau Orange, White and Blue Glass Pendant Light by Noverdy, 1920s
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Nouveau orange, white, and blue Pâte de Verre glass pendant light fixture, signed
Metal, Brass
$3,331
H 29.53 in Dm 14.18 in
Art Deco Yellow Pendant Light by G.V. de Croismare, Muller Frères, France, 1920s
By G.V. de Croismarre
Located in Roma, IT
French Art Deco pendant lamp in yellow blue and orange Pâte de Verre glass by G.V. de Croismare
Art Glass
$4,164
H 25.99 in Dm 15.75 in
Italian Art Deco Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Four-Light Ceiling Lamp, 1920s
By Carlo Rizzarda, Alessandro Mazzucotelli
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant Italian wrought iron ceiling lamp dating from the 1920s, showcasing exceptional hand-forged
Wrought Iron
1920s English Silvered Bronze 9 Light Chandelier Laurels and Fruit
Located in New York, NY
Silvered bronze chandelier with detailed laurel leaf and fruit castings. This is English made in the first quarter of the 20th century. 9 lights. Cleaned and rewired. This can be se...
Bronze
1920s Maison Baguès style Six-Light Bronze and Crystal Flower Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Schoorl, NL
French 1920s chandelier in the shape of a bouquet with crystal flowers and bronze stem after Maison
Crystal, Bronze
Art Deco Five-Light Bronze and Glass Floral Motif Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful French Art Nouveau bronze chandelier from the 1920s. Five bronze arms decorated with
Bronze
$4,277
H 21.26 in Dm 21.66 in
French Art Deco Alabaster and Frosted Glass Four-Light Chandelier, ca. 1920s
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Barntrup, DE
create both ambient and architectural light. This elegant French Art Deco chandelier dates to the early
Alabaster, Bronze
Antique English 41 Light Ballroom Crystal Chandelier 1920s
Located in London, GB
three tiers, circa 1920 in date. This magnificent chandelier has exceptional crystal covered casting
Crystal, Ormolu
1920s Georgian Style Cut Crystal 5-Light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Georgian style chandelier with waterfall oriented crystals on the top and bottom, intricately cut crystal bowls and bobeches, crystal scroll arms and curling accents, and a large, ...
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Silver Leaf
1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Light Fixture with Opaline glass
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s silver plate light fixture neoclassic style with Opaline glass inset and three
Silver Plate, Bronze
French Brass and Porcelain Flower Five-Light Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French brass and porcelain flower five-light chandelier, the 1920s. This adorable chandelier is
Brass
Industrial Painted Steel and Faceted Mirror Factory Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
All original, 1920s, painted steel, factory pendant light features a dropped faceted mirror plate
Brass, Steel
Original Art Deco Brass / Glass Lantern Hanging Light, 1920s
Located in Berlin, BE
This very rare and pretty lamp from the Art Deco period is looking for a new home. The design is like a lantern. Beautiful frosted glass with pattern. It would look wonderful in a sm...
Brass
Italian 1920s Rock Crystal Beaded Eight-Light Chandelier with Rosettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian 1920s rock crystal eight-light chandelier with petite beads draping the silvered metal
Rock Crystal, Metal
$4,509
H 38.19 in Dm 29.53 in
Art Deco Alabaster and Bronze Six-Light Chandelier, Sculptural Design, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Architectural six-light chandelier combining veined alabaster with a finely detailed bronze
Alabaster, Bronze
XXL Art Deco Eight-Light Alabaster and Bronze Chandelier, circa 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
, architectural light diffusion. An impressive XXL French Art Deco chandelier dating from the circa 1920s
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
$2,974
H 31.5 in Dm 23.63 in
Nickel plated Brass & Alabaster 5-Light Chandelier, Sweden 1920s to 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Swedish designer 5-Light Art Deco Chandelier, 1920s to 1930s. This awesome chandelier features a
Alabaster, Brass, Nickel
Set of English Leaded Glass Pendant Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of four English circa 1920s leaded glass pendant light fixtures. Sold individually
Glass
French 1920s Four-Light Chandelier with Faceted Crystals and Beaded Strands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French four-light chandelier from circa 1920 with curving arms, faceted crystals and beaded
Crystal
Large Original Art Deco Glass Hanging Light, Lamp, Glass / Brass, 1920s
Located in Berlin, BE
Very decorative large glass lamp hanging on a golden chain. From the Art Deco period, ca. 1940. Exceptionally beautiful marbling and perfectly preserved glass. All other parts are n...
Brass
$8,995
H 47 in Dm 42 in
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
Crystal, Metal
$2,939
H 28.35 in Dm 22.45 in
French Empire Style Seven-Light Bronze, Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
glass shade. Impressive and very decorative chains. Central light has one socket for a B22 size light
Bronze, Brass
$1,753
H 15.75 in Dm 13.78 in
French Louis XVI Style Brass and Glass Semi Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
frosted and clear sections. A refined French three-light ceiling fixture from the 1920s, executed in the
Brass, Bronze
$5,700 / set
H 18 in W 16 in D 3.5 in
Pair of French 1920s Crystal Light Fixtures with Campanula, Ribbon and Rosettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French crystal light fixtures from the early 20th century, with campanula, ribbon and
Crystal
$2,251
H 25.6 in Dm 14.97 in
French Art Deco Bronze and White Frosted Glass Three-Light Chandelier, ca. 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
softly diffused light. This elegant French Art Deco chandelier dates to the 1920s and features a finely
Bronze
Schoolhouse White Milk Glass Black Wire Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
1920s Schoolhouse style pendant light made of an antique milk glass globe and a newly made black
Brass
$5,995
H 27 in Dm 34 in
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
Wrought Iron
$2,915
H 27.56 in Dm 9.85 in
French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Crystal Glass Three-Light Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
for B22-size light bulbs. Dimensions: height: 70 cm / 27.55 in; diameter: 25 cm / 9.84 in. The light
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Pair of Italian Carved Wood Pendant Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920s Italian carved wood pendant light fixtures with three interior lights. Sold
Fruitwood
$2,677
H 33.86 in Dm 23.63 in
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
Brass, Wrought Iron, Metal
$1,963
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
French Art Deco Frosted Glass and Brass Six-Light Chandelier by Degué, 1920s
By David Gueron Degue
Located in Barntrup, DE
numbered. An elegant and ornate chromed brass frame with three branches. Six sockets for B22-size light
Brass, Chrome
Antique Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Italian carved alabaster pendant light fixture with three interior lights
Alabaster
Art Deco Pink Alabaster Light
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French pink alabaster pendant light fixture with 3 interior lights. Measurements
Alabaster
Antique Amber Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French alabaster pendant light fixture with interior lights. Measurements: Depth of
Alabaster
$1,463
H 19.69 in Dm 9.85 in
Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Pendant Light with Hand-Painted Landscape
Located in Barntrup, DE
Neoclassical style brass and glass pendant light with hand-painted landscape from circa the 1920s
Brass
French Cut Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French cut glass pendant light fixture with three lights. Measurements: Drop: 10
Cut Glass
$2,379
H 26 in Dm 13.8 in
Delightful Art Deco ROBA PARIS Pendant Light Opalescent Glass Flower Sculptures
By Roba - Paris
Located in Lisse, NL
Very stylish and rare, 1920s Art Deco pendant light with a beautiful color. When we first saw
Brass
$1,832
H 22.05 in Dm 7.88 in
French Neoclassical Style Bronze and Frosted Glass Pendant Light with an Eagle
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Neoclassical style bronze and frosted glass pendant light with an eagle from circa the 1920s
Bronze
Unique Large Arts & Crafts Brass Pendant Light with Glass Mosaic Shades 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
pendant light, 1920s mosaic lamp, opaline glass light, hammered brass chandelier, jugendstil lighting
Brass, Bronze, Wire
Antique English Pendant Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s English bronze pendant light fixture with four interior lights. Measurements
Bronze
Huge German Art Nouveau Bronze and Opal Glass Globe Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A huge German 6 -light dark bronze chandelier, circa 1920s. This beautiful and stunning light
Bronze
French Blue Opaline Glass and Bronze Chandelier, circa 1920s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautifully hand - crafted opaline glass and bronze six - light chandelier, France, circa 1920
Bronze
Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier Attr. to Lobmeyr, circa 1920s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful, high quality silvered bronze and cut crystal twelve-light chandelier attr. to Lobmeyr
Crystal, Bronze
$7,734 / item
H 53.15 in Dm 26.78 in
Pair of German Solid Bronze Mermaids Chandeliers with Fish Motif, 1920s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large pair of German 12 -light dark bronze mermaids chandeliers, circa 1920s. This beautiful and
Bronze
French Art Nouveau Brass White Opaline Glass Pendant Light 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French Art Nouveau glass pendant Brass bulb holder with white opaline shad with clear green glass
Brass
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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