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beautiful French 1940's crystal chandelier
beautiful French 1940's crystal chandelier

beautiful French 1940's crystal chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and elegant french crystal chandelier, the patina is much nicer in person

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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

French 1940s Crystal Chandelier, after Maison Baguès
French 1940s Crystal Chandelier, after Maison Baguès

French 1940s Crystal Chandelier, after Maison Baguès

By Maison Baguès

Located in Houston, TX

French Maison Baguès style Crystal Chandelier. We offer this stunning French 40's chandelier after

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Elegant 1940's French style crystals/brass chandelier
Elegant 1940's French style crystals/brass chandelier

Elegant 1940's French style crystals/brass chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful 1940's brass/crystals chandelier, Louis 15 style, the patina is much nicer in person

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Vintage 1940s American Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

1940's Italian Small Crystal Chandelier
1940's Italian Small Crystal Chandelier

1940's Italian Small Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940's Italian small crystal chandelier with dark patinated finish

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Vintage 1940s Italian French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

1940’s French Glass Drop Crystals Chandelier
1940’s French Glass Drop Crystals Chandelier

1940’s French Glass Drop Crystals Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930’s French crystal chandelier with interior lights

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Beautiful  and elegant French 1940's small crystals chandelier
Beautiful  and elegant French 1940's small crystals chandelier

Beautiful and elegant French 1940's small crystals chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and elegant French 1940's brass chandelier, the patina is much nicer in person

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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

1940’s French Crystal Bird Cage Chandelier
1940’s French Crystal Bird Cage Chandelier

1940’s French Crystal Bird Cage Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940’s French bird cage chandelier with glass leaves and glass birds, also rock crystals

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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate

French Provincial Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron & Wood Chandelier. 1940's.
French Provincial Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron & Wood Chandelier. 1940's.

French Provincial Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron & Wood Chandelier. 1940's.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A grand and expressive French Provincial chandelier dating from the 1940's, combining hand-wrought

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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron

Elegant 1940's crystal lantern
Elegant 1940's crystal lantern

Elegant 1940's crystal lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful brass and crystal lantern, the lamp is so much nicer in person, especially the patina

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Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1940's Hollywood Regency Crystal Floral Bouquet Chandelier
1940's Hollywood Regency Crystal Floral Bouquet Chandelier

1940's Hollywood Regency Crystal Floral Bouquet Chandelier

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1940's Hollywood Regency Crystal Floral Bouquet chandelier. Bright shiny crystal on this stunning

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Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Crystal Chandelier, France, 1940s
Crystal Chandelier, France, 1940s

Crystal Chandelier, France, 1940s

$1,223Sale Price|20% Off

Crystal Chandelier, France, 1940s

Located in Chorzów, PL

Crystal chandelier from France from the 1940s. The chandelier has been renovated, the electrical

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Vintage 1940s French Chippendale Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

1940s French 6-arm Crystal Chandelier
1940s French 6-arm Crystal Chandelier

1940s French 6-arm Crystal Chandelier

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1940s French crystal 6-arm chandelier from a Park Avenue apartment. Very elegant.

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Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Crystal Brass Chandelier, France, 1940s
Crystal Brass Chandelier, France, 1940s

Crystal Brass Chandelier, France, 1940s

Located in Chorzów, PL

Brass chandelier with crystals from France from the 1940s. The chandelier has been renovated, the

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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Winston Crystal Chandelier, circa 1940s
Winston Crystal Chandelier, circa 1940s

Winston Crystal Chandelier, circa 1940s

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Winston crystal chandelier, circa 1940s, cut glass bead rope and tear drop prisms.

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Mid-20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

A beautiful 1940's cut crystal ball light
A beautiful 1940's cut crystal ball light

A beautiful 1940's cut crystal ball light

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful crystal ball light, the light is so much more beautiful in person, BEWARE SOME OF THE

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Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

1940s Rock Crystal Spheres and Brass Chandelier
1940s Rock Crystal Spheres and Brass Chandelier

1940s Rock Crystal Spheres and Brass Chandelier

Located in Chicago, IL

Six-arm rock crystal ball and brass chandelier with glass bobeches and beaded crystal chain. Center

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Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass

1940s Gilt Tole and Crystal Italian Chandelier
1940s Gilt Tole and Crystal Italian Chandelier

1940s Gilt Tole and Crystal Italian Chandelier

Located in Chicago, IL

Gilded metal foliage supported by five arms with lights. Many crystal drops embellish the fixture.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

1940's French Hollywood Regency Micro Crystal Beaded Hot Air Balloon Chandelier
1940's French Hollywood Regency Micro Crystal Beaded Hot Air Balloon Chandelier

1940's French Hollywood Regency Micro Crystal Beaded Hot Air Balloon Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1940's French Hollywood Regency Micro Crystal Beaded Hot Air Balloon Chandelier/ Pendant. I am told

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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

1940's French Hollywood Regency Ormolu with Cut Crystal Floral Form Chandelier
1940's French Hollywood Regency Ormolu with Cut Crystal Floral Form Chandelier

1940's French Hollywood Regency Ormolu with Cut Crystal Floral Form Chandelier

By Palwa

Located in Opa Locka, FL

c1940's Austrian Hollywood Regency Cut Crystal with Ormolu Chandelier. Beautiful flower form. The

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Vintage 1940s Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

French Bronze and Crystal Eight -Light Chandelier, circa 1940s
French Bronze and Crystal Eight -Light Chandelier, circa 1940s

French Bronze and Crystal Eight -Light Chandelier, circa 1940s

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

An Art Deco bronze and crystal chandelier, France, circa 1940s. A wonderful hand-crafted eight

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

1940's Regency - Cut Crystal/ 24K Gold Framed Floral Form 5 Light Chandelier
1940's Regency - Cut Crystal/ 24K Gold Framed Floral Form 5 Light Chandelier

1940's Regency - Cut Crystal/ 24K Gold Framed Floral Form 5 Light Chandelier

By Palwa

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1940's Austrian Regency Cut Crystal Floral Formed Chandelier with 24K Gold Plate Frame. Flower form

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Vintage 1940s Austrian Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Antique French Chandelier, Brass and Crystal, Ten Light, 1940s Design
Antique French Chandelier, Brass and Crystal, Ten Light, 1940s Design

Antique French Chandelier, Brass and Crystal, Ten Light, 1940s Design

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1844Antique French 10 light chandelier drapped with hex crystal strings with stars and tear drop

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Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Large French 1940s Wrought Iron & Tole Wear, Rock Crystal Chandelier
Large French 1940s Wrought Iron & Tole Wear, Rock Crystal Chandelier

Large French 1940s Wrought Iron & Tole Wear, Rock Crystal Chandelier

Located in London, GB

This large chandelier is constructed using cut glass and rock crystal on a patinated 'verdigris

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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron

Lightolier Cut-Crystal Five-Arm Chandelier, circa 1940s
Lightolier Cut-Crystal Five-Arm Chandelier, circa 1940s

Lightolier Cut-Crystal Five-Arm Chandelier, circa 1940s

By Lightolier

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful early example of the craftsmanship of the American lighting pioneer, Lightolier. Five glass arms meet at the bottom the tri-tiered cut-glass centre column. Brass cups und...

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Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

French 1940s Large 24 Branch Leafy Chandelier with Crystal flowers
French 1940s Large 24 Branch Leafy Chandelier with Crystal flowers

French 1940s Large 24 Branch Leafy Chandelier with Crystal flowers

Located in London, GB

This is a magnificent large leafy chandelier meticulously crafted with a profusion of crystal

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Vintage 1940s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal, Brass

Louis XV Style Italian Crystal Beaded Arm Chandelier, Circa 1940s
Louis XV Style Italian Crystal Beaded Arm Chandelier, Circa 1940s

Louis XV Style Italian Crystal Beaded Arm Chandelier, Circa 1940s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Monumental Italian 24 light crystal beaded arm chandelier adorned with garlands of crystal swags

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Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

Small Mid-century Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, 1940s
Small Mid-century Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, 1940s

Small Mid-century Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, 1940s

Located in Palermo, IT

Small mid-century Italian bronze and crystal chandelier, 1940s Intact and in good condition. E27

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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Gold-Plated Bronze and Crystal Pendant by Palwa, 1940's
Gold-Plated Bronze and Crystal Pendant by Palwa, 1940's

Gold-Plated Bronze and Crystal Pendant by Palwa, 1940's

By Palwa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hollywood Regency Gold-plated bronze and crystal pendant light made in the 1940's by Palwa. Stamped

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Vintage 1940s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold

1940's French Regency Gilt Bronze w/ Clear&Pink Crystal Chandelier Attrib Bagues
1940's French Regency Gilt Bronze w/ Clear&Pink Crystal Chandelier Attrib Bagues

1940's French Regency Gilt Bronze w/ Clear&Pink Crystal Chandelier Attrib Bagues

By Maison Baguès

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Very Beautiful Petite Hollywood Regency Gilt Bronze Cage Frame Adorned with Pink and Clear Crystal

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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Huge Maison 1940s Baguès  Beaded Crystal Chains Chandelier RARE
Huge Maison 1940s Baguès  Beaded Crystal Chains Chandelier RARE

Huge Maison 1940s Baguès Beaded Crystal Chains Chandelier RARE

By Maison Baguès

Located in Firenze, Toscana

appropriate socket for all other countries. A rare example of Maison Baguès. So many crystal beads and prisms

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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Large French Sac a pearl Bronze Crystal Basket Chandelier, 1940s
Large French Sac a pearl Bronze Crystal Basket Chandelier, 1940s

Large French Sac a pearl Bronze Crystal Basket Chandelier, 1940s

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

A wonderful large impressive French "Sac a pearl" Basket chandelier, ca. 1940s. This amazing hand

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Vintage 1940s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Small Hollywood Regency Chandelier with Mini Teardrop Crystals, Austria 1940s
Small Hollywood Regency Chandelier with Mini Teardrop Crystals, Austria 1940s

Small Hollywood Regency Chandelier with Mini Teardrop Crystals, Austria 1940s

Located in Beograd, RS

- kitchen, entryway or bathroom. Made in Austria in the end of 1940s. When purchased the chandelier will be

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Vintage 1940s Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1940s French Hollywood Regency Rock Crystal Floral Petal & Stalactite Chandelier
1940s French Hollywood Regency Rock Crystal Floral Petal & Stalactite Chandelier

1940s French Hollywood Regency Rock Crystal Floral Petal & Stalactite Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Amazing 1940's French Hollywood Regency Rock Crystal Chandelier. Petals, Vines and Stalactites

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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rock Crystal

1940's Metal & Crystal Flower Pendant in the Style of Maison Baguès
1940's Metal & Crystal Flower Pendant in the Style of Maison Baguès

1940's Metal & Crystal Flower Pendant in the Style of Maison Baguès

By Maison Baguès

Located in Schoorl, NL

Charming gilt metal lantern with amber colored and clear crystal glass petals creating a flower. It

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Iron

Pietro Chiesa Style Midcentury Chandelier in Brass and Crystal, 1940s
Pietro Chiesa Style Midcentury Chandelier in Brass and Crystal, 1940s

Pietro Chiesa Style Midcentury Chandelier in Brass and Crystal, 1940s

By Pietro Chiesa

Located in bari, IT

Pietro Chiesa style midcentury chandelier in brass and crystal, 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Maison Jansen Style, Palm Leaf Chandelier, Gilt Bronze, Crystal, France, 1940s
Maison Jansen Style, Palm Leaf Chandelier, Gilt Bronze, Crystal, France, 1940s

Maison Jansen Style, Palm Leaf Chandelier, Gilt Bronze, Crystal, France, 1940s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Manhasset, NY

Maison Jansen Style, Hollywood Regency, Palm Leaf Chandelier, Gilt Bronze, Crystal, France, 1940s

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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Majestic 100 cm French 8-light Chandelier with Bohemian crystal, 1940s
Majestic 100 cm French 8-light Chandelier with Bohemian crystal, 1940s

Majestic 100 cm French 8-light Chandelier with Bohemian crystal, 1940s

Located in Palermo, IT

Majestic French 8-light chandelier in lacquered wood and Bohemian crystal, 1940s Intact and in good

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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

1940s French Regency Cut Amethyst & Clear Loaded with Crystal Tiered Chandelier
1940s French Regency Cut Amethyst & Clear Loaded with Crystal Tiered Chandelier

1940s French Regency Cut Amethyst & Clear Loaded with Crystal Tiered Chandelier

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1940's French Regency Crystal Tiered Chandelier. Loaded with Cut Amethyst and Clear Crystal. This

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Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Elegant 1940s Crystal Light
Elegant 1940s Crystal Light

Elegant 1940s Crystal Light

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful crystal light, it give such beautiful sparkles.  

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Vintage 1940s North American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Brass Six Arm Chandelier , 1940's Austria, cream coloured silk shades
Brass Six Arm Chandelier , 1940's Austria, cream coloured silk shades

Brass Six Arm Chandelier , 1940's Austria, cream coloured silk shades

Located in Vienna, Austria

Elegant 1940's chandelier in brass with six arms. The crystal glass decor is light in feeling not

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Vintage 1940s Austrian Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Mid-Century Bronze And Crystal Chandelier Attributed To Maison Baguès  1940s
Mid-Century Bronze And Crystal Chandelier Attributed To Maison Baguès  1940s

Mid-Century Bronze And Crystal Chandelier Attributed To Maison Baguès 1940s

By Maison Baguès

Located in Palermo, IT

Mid-Century bronze and crystal chandelier attributed to Maison Baguès France 1940s Good condition

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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

1940s French Hollywood Regency Cut Crystal Beaded Hot Air Balloon Chandelier
1940s French Hollywood Regency Cut Crystal Beaded Hot Air Balloon Chandelier

1940s French Hollywood Regency Cut Crystal Beaded Hot Air Balloon Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Lovely 1940's Hollywood Regency Cut and Beaded Crystal Hot Air Balloon. Wouldn't this be nice in

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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

1940's XL Hollywood Regency Cut Crystal Flower Bouquet Attrib. Maison Bagues
1940's XL Hollywood Regency Cut Crystal Flower Bouquet Attrib. Maison Bagues

1940's XL Hollywood Regency Cut Crystal Flower Bouquet Attrib. Maison Bagues

By Maison Baguès

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Large 1940's Hollywood Regency Cut Crystal Floral Petals and Vine Bouquet Chandelier attrib. Maison

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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

An Elegant Paavo Tynell Crystal & Brass Chandelier Model 1457-3, Taito, 1940s
An Elegant Paavo Tynell Crystal & Brass Chandelier Model 1457-3, Taito, 1940s

An Elegant Paavo Tynell Crystal & Brass Chandelier Model 1457-3, Taito, 1940s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito

Located in Helsinki, FI

An elegant classical chandelier model 1457-3 by Paavo Tynell from the 1940s and made by Taito

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1940's French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Crystals
1940's French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Crystals

1940's French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Crystals

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's French silver plated light fixture with crystals. Available pair

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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Rare French Maison 1940s Baguès Silver Crystal Chains Drops Signed Chandelier
Rare French Maison 1940s Baguès Silver Crystal Chains Drops Signed Chandelier

Rare French Maison 1940s Baguès Silver Crystal Chains Drops Signed Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in Firenze, Toscana

socket for all other countries. A rare example of Maison Baguès. Tiers of hand tied crystal macaroni

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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Beautiful large French bronze and Crystals chandelier
Beautiful large French bronze and Crystals chandelier

Beautiful large French bronze and Crystals chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful large French 1940's bronze and crystal chandelier, the patina is so much nicer in

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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Mid-Century Maria Teresa crystal and brass large chandelier. Italy 1940s
Mid-Century Maria Teresa crystal and brass large chandelier. Italy 1940s

Mid-Century Maria Teresa crystal and brass large chandelier. Italy 1940s

Located in Catania, CT

Good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this 20 lights Maria Teresa chandelier

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal, Brass

French 1940s Bronze and Crystal Chandelier with 8-Light and Frosted Cut Crystal
French 1940s Bronze and Crystal Chandelier with 8-Light and Frosted Cut Crystal

French 1940s Bronze and Crystal Chandelier with 8-Light and Frosted Cut Crystal

Located in Santa Monica, CA

French 1940s bronze and crystal chandelier with four inside and four outside lights. The shade is a

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Lobmeyr Baroque Maria Theresia Parlor Chandelier, Crystal Glass, Vienna, 1940s
Lobmeyr Baroque Maria Theresia Parlor Chandelier, Crystal Glass, Vienna, 1940s

Lobmeyr Baroque Maria Theresia Parlor Chandelier, Crystal Glass, Vienna, 1940s

By J.L Lobmeyr

Located in Vienna, AT

An elegant classical baroque crystal cut-glass gilt chandelier. Executed in the 1940s-1950s by the

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Vintage 1940s Austrian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Barovier & Toso 1940's Italian Suspension Light
Barovier & Toso 1940's Italian Suspension Light

Barovier & Toso 1940's Italian Suspension Light

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Hanover, MA

SATURDAY SALE Gorgeous 1940's Barovier & Toso art deco pendant. All original in tact. Rewired

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

French 1940s Gilt-Metal 6-Light Chandelier with Crystal Pendants
French 1940s Gilt-Metal 6-Light Chandelier with Crystal Pendants

French 1940s Gilt-Metal 6-Light Chandelier with Crystal Pendants

Located in San Francisco, CA

The gilt-metal frame emanating 6-scrolling arms; adorned overall with 3 crystal obelisks and

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Crystal Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Pair of French Crystal Chandeliers, Sold Individually

Pair of French Crystal Chandeliers, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1940's French gilt metal and crystal chandeliers. 6 lights each. Sold individually

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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

French 1940s Baguès Style Clear Tear Drop Chandelier
French 1940s Baguès Style Clear Tear Drop Chandelier

French 1940s Baguès Style Clear Tear Drop Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant Baguès style chandelier, Six lights with clear crystal tear drops, daggers and rosettes.

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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Beaded Crystal Chandelier with Black Flowers and Crystals Ribbons
Beaded Crystal Chandelier with Black Flowers and Crystals Ribbons

Beaded Crystal Chandelier with Black Flowers and Crystals Ribbons

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1940’s French beaded crystals chandelier with black flowers, crystals ribbons. Two lairs of

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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

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1940s Crystal Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1940s crystal chandelier you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 1940s crystal chandelier — often made from stone, crystal and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1940s crystal chandelier — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1940s crystal chandelier is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Empire styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1940s crystal chandelier over the years, but those crafted by Maison Baguès, Pietro Chiesa and Bakalowits & Söhne are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1940s Crystal Chandelier?

The average selling price for a 1940s crystal chandelier at 1stDibs is $3,500, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $68,500 for the highest priced.

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 1940s Crystal Chandelier
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What the crystals on chandeliers are called are pendalogues. Makers adorn their chandeliers with pendalogues in an array of shapes and sizes. Some chandeliers may also feature crystal bead chains, crystal candle bobeches and other decorative accents. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of chandeliers from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date chandelier crystals, hold them up to the light and look for acid marks. If you find one, use an authoritative online resource to research the mark and identify the manufacturer. You can then estimate the age based on the style of the crystal. If you can't find a mark, take the crystal to a licensed appraiser for a professional evaluation. Shop a selection of expertly vetted antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier is in the materials used to produce the light fixtures. Glass chandeliers are made of glass, a hard, brittle material made by melting together a combination of substances, such as sand, soda ash and limestone. When you add lead to these ingredients, you get crystal, a heavier material that can produce a reflective, sparkling effect when cut. Shop a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can spot a real crystal chandelier by checking a few things with the crystal glass itself. First, feel the weight. Crystal is made with lead and will be heavier than glass. Next, the clearer the piece, the more likely it is crystal. And finally, hold the crystal up to light. Light will pass through glass as clear, but crystal refracts the light into rainbows of light. Shop a selection of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, chandeliers made from real crystal contain lead. That is because authentic crystal is glass made with lead oxide. The presence of lead gives crystal its sparkling effect. You'll find a selection of crystal chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. Crystal chandeliers are still in style and can be found embellishing any room in the home. Crystal chandeliers come in many different shapes and sizes and can be very simple or highly decorative. Shop a selection of vintage and modern crystal chandeliers from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The hanging crystals on a chandelier are called pendalogues, sometimes spelled pendeloques. They can also be referred to simply as prisms. Shop a wide variety of chandelier prisms and pendalogues from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.