Italian Chandelier, attributed to Brusotti, circa 1938
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
attributed to Brusotti, circa 1938 chandelier.
Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Italian Chandelier, attributed to Brusotti, circa 1938
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
attributed to Brusotti, circa 1938 chandelier.
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier signed Boris Lacroix, Mermaids, France 1938
By Boris Jean Lacroix
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco Chandelier Opaline Glass shades signed LA+ = Boris Lacroix Model Mermaids France 1938 new nickel plated. rewired. 6 b22 bulbs
Glass
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Petitot Chandelier Chrome Copper Rose Glass, France 1938
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Modernist Art Deco Chandelier Chrome and Copper, France 1938. frosted rose glass by st. gobain.
Copper
Art Deco Modernist Chandelier sytle Adnet Chrome and Glass, France 1938
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Rewired. 6 b22 sockets. acrylic shades new. France 1938
Chrome
Large Paavo Tynell Mid-Century Modern Commissioned Chandelier, Taito 1938
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the few lamps Paavo Tynell designed and made for the cigar room in the famous Aulanko Hotel. These lamps along with the Märta Blomstedt "Aulanko Chair" were designed for the h...
Brass, Metal
Rare Counterweight Suspension by Gino Sarfatti / Arteluce, 1938 Mod. No. 2007
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
References: Gino Sarfatti. Opere scelte 1938-1973. Selected works, site 121 (as imaged).
Gold Plate, Brass, Aluminum
$3,032Sale Price|45% Off
Carlo Scarpa lattimo "a fasce" glass Ceiling Lamp by Venini, Murano 1938
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Rome, IT
Carlo Scarpa ceiling lamp 1938 Ceiling lamp designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini Murano Clear and Lattimo “ a fasce” glass exhecuted by Venini Murano Measures...
Brass
Paavo Tynell Large Dome Shaped Commissioned Pendant, Taito 1938
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the few lamps Paavo Tynell designed and made for the cigar room in the famous Aulanko Hotel. These lamps along with the Märta Blomstedt "Aulanko Chair" were designed for the h...
Metal, Brass
Italian Modernest Chandelier Made in 1938
Located in New York, NY
Italian modernest ten chandelier made in Milan 1935-1940, stylish large art deco chandelier in brass with clear glass disks fluted center column terminated in a round ball finial, I ...
Brass
Barovier et Toso Handblown Murano Glass Tulip Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic very early (1938) handblown Murano glass chandelier with tulip cups and leaves and plumes.
Brass
Unavailable
H 42.13 in Dm 34.65 in
Maison Veronese Chandelier Attributed to André Arbus, Opaline Glass, circa 1940
By André Arbus, Veronese
Located in Paris, FR
It was during this period that The House of Veronese created for Arbus such original and influential designs as the 1938 monumental Cascade chandelier designed for Ms.
Opaline Glass
Exceptional 1938 Ercole Barovier Rostrato Chandelier
By Ercole Barovier
Located in New York, NY
A very elegant Italian chandelier by Ercole Barovier presented at the biennale di Venezia in 1938.
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier, circa 1938
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful Art Deco glass chandelier with 3x40W bulbs E27 or E26 Very good original condition. One small crack seen on photo has no effect on function Made in Czechoslovakia in 1930s.
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Chandelier by Voss Federicia 1938
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hanging lamp by Voss Federicia, Denmark 1938. Brass structure with five branches, each with curved arm holding a glass cup. The internal lights are reflected and diffused b...
Brass
Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte brass crystal frosted glass chandelier 1938
By Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte
Located in Paris, IDF
This superb chandelier, designed by Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte in 1938, is a variation of the Padelle chandelier designed in the early 1930s.
Brass
6-Light Barovier Murano Chandelier
By Angelo Barovier
Located in Catania, IT
6-light Murano glass chandelier made by Barovier in 1938, the chandelier is in excellent condition.
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier, circa 1938
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful Art Deco glass chandelier with 3x40W bulbs E27 or E26 Very good original condition. Made in Czechoslovakia in 1930s
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Italian Murano Glass, 1938, Chandelier by Ercole Barovier
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Eight lights in Murano Venice chandelier, brass structure.
Charming Seguso Murano Chandelier 1938/1940
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Honey color spiral blown Murano glass six-arm chandelier.
Impressive Murano Frosted Glass Chandelier by Barovier, 1938-1940
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Four blown shell shaped bowl in frosted glass, bronze structure. Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1938-1940.
Rare Ten Lights Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier, 1938-1940
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1938-1940.
Sold
H 44.49 in W 41.34 in D 19.69 in
Horizontal Height Arms Murano "Rostrato" Glass Chandelier by Barovier, 1938
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Eight arms with "Rostrato" glass cup. Brass structure. Ercole Barovier, Murano, Venice, 1938-1940.
Oval Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier e Toso, 1938-1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Six Light oval Murano "Rostrato "Glass chandelier .Brass structure.
Incredible Five-Light Slipper Chandelier with Saturn Motif, circa 1938
Located in Portland, OR
Following the dazzling worldwide success of the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris, Art Deco was introduced to the world as the style of ...
Streamline Moderne Hanging Lights from 1938 Ford Showroom
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Glass and steel hanging lights from Ford Motor Company showroom in Escondido, California. Price is for one light. 4 lights are available
Steel
A Large Poul Henningsen Copper Pendant , Denmark 1938
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a huge poul henningsen ceiling pendant from a paper factory outside of stockholm. patent applied to inside of fixture.
Copper, Iron
Sold
H 7.09 in W 3.23 in D 3.23 in
Rare Pair of Silver Candlesticks, 925 Sterling Silver, Sheffield 1938
Located in Muenster, NRW
925th sterling silver. Square foot. Sheffield in 1938. Hallmarked. Height 18 cm, foot 8.2 cm x 8.2 cm. I dispatch by air only and provide for packing of the goods. So no need ...
Tiered Chrome 20" Late Deco Pendant, circa 1938
Located in Portland, OR
Suspended bowl pendants have enjoyed a vogue from the early 20th century through to today, but this example perfectly reflects the style as seen through the eyes of the late Deco Mod...
Sold
H 33.47 in W 43.31 in D 13.78 in
1930s Murano "Frozen" Glass and Bronze Structure Chandelier by Barovier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Exceptional 1938 eight bulbs chandelier with moulded bronze structure, eight blown "frosted" glass by Barovier 1938-1940.
Sold
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 12.6 in
Big Murano "Rostrato" Glass Ceiling-Plafoniera by Ercole Barovier, 1938
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Big blown Murano "Rostrato" glass plafoniera bronze structure. Four bulbs inside. Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1938-1940.
Sold
H 10.24 in Dm 17.33 in
P295, Brass Pendant Pair by Fritz Schlegel, 1938, Lyfa, Attractive Hanging Lamps
By Lyfa, Frits Schlegel
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
P295 pendant pair by Danish architect Fritz Schlegel in 1938, produced by Lyfa, early Danish midcentury design - beautiful pair of brass hanging lights with brass suspensions in very...
Brass
P295 Pendant Pair by Fritz Schlegel in 1938 for Lyfa with Brass Suspensions
By Lyfa, Frits Schlegel
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
P295 pendant pair by Danish architect Fritz Schlegel in 1938, produced by Lyfa, early Danish midcentury design beautiful pair of brass hanging lights with brass suspensions in very g...
Brass
$2,527 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$758 / item
H 15.75 in W 7.09 in D 7.68 in
Reproduction of a of art deco nickel wall lamp (Smaller one)
Located in Wien, Au
Reproduction of a nickel art deco wall lamp This is a reproduction. ( New ) We have also the same in polished brass. It can be brass and lacuered too. The last photo shows we have t...
Brass, Nickel
Reproduction of a of art deco nickel wall lamp (Bigger one)
Located in Wien, Au
Reproduction of a nickel art deco wall lamp This is a reproduction. ( New ) We have also the same in polished brass. It can be brass and lacuered too. The last photo shows we have t...
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Alabaster French Art Deco Sconces
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning pair of French Art Deco Alabaster sconces. Having Alabaster mounted in polished silvered bronze frames decorated with geometric motifs. Very beautiful deco details, re plati...
$7,288 / item
H 25.6 in W 35.44 in D 21.66 in
Art Deco Chandelier by Sofar, Brass and Nickel Finish, France
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish.
Brass
$2,109 / item
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 2.76 in
Art Deco Large And Impressive Hand Crafted 'Bathing Ladies' Wall Plaque
Located in Devon, England
This is a super rare opportunity to acquire one of these beautifully reduced versions of 'bathing ladies' the original being located in the famous Paris ''HOTEL des Collectionneur. T...
Plaster
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
On Sale...! A pair of French Art Deco grand scale (Measures: Width 23.25", depth 11.25", height 7.75") wall sconces enhanced by scroll details. Sconces will be rewired to U.S. standa...
Brass
$3,334
H 51.97 in W 44.89 in D 13.78 in
Art Deco Stylish Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, English, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Beautiful and original 1930s Art Deco English walnut display cabinet. A lovely piece of furniture that's veneered in figured mid tone walnut. Still retains its original silk interior...
Glass, Walnut
$10,737 / set
H 79.53 in W 72.25 in D 25.01 in
English Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite Attributed to H & L Epstein
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Glasgow, GB
An English Art Deco four-piece burr walnut and rosewood crossbanded bedroom suite attributed to H & L Epstein and dating to circa 1925. Typically stylish and of superb quality it com...
Chrome
$5,375
H 50.01 in W 59.85 in D 16.15 in
Art Deco Dressing Table Attributed to Betty Joel, Rare, c 1930s
By Betty Joel
Located in Devon, England
For those with a more refined taste in quality we are pleased to be able to offer you this Sycamore Art Deco dressing table attributed to Betty Joel. Beautiful quality, lovely condit...
Steel
$9,915 / set
H 32.68 in W 23.23 in D 17.92 in
Art Deco Walnut Vintage Pair of Nightstands or Chests or Commodes 1930s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pair of nightstands or small chests or commodes from walnut Vienna 1930s. While the wonderful nightstands show a lively play of walnut veneer and solid walnut in a w...
Bakelite, Walnut, Plywood
Art Deco Brass Table/ Desk Lamp, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Big elegant desk lamp with two sockets All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.
Brass
Art Deco Brass & Glass Chandelier by Sofar, Hand-Crafted in France
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish and curved glass rod.
Brass
Grand French Art Deco Sideboard in Macassar Veneer
Located in Houston, TX
Striking French Art Deco breakfront in Fine Macassar veneer featuring multi-level top, two keyed large centre doors with well-fitted interiors. The keyed areas are accented in small ...
Macassar
French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Wood
Art Deco French Sofa in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco sofa The Great Art Deco sofa has a “kidney” shape body and a slightly curved back. It has been newly reupholstered in light purple velvet fabric. The outer edge of t...
Fabric, Walnut
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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