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
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Brass
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
Crystal, Brass
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
Crystal
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
Crystal, Brass
1940's Italian Small Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian small crystal chandelier with dark patinated finish
Crystal, Metal
1940’s French Glass Drop Crystals Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French crystal chandelier with interior lights
Metal
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
Crystal, Brass
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
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
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
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
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
Crystal, Brass
$1,100Sale Price|20% Off
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
Crystal
Estate French Art Deco Style Crystal & Silvered Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1940's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate French Art Deco Style Crystal and Silvered Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1940's.
Crystal, Bronze
$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
Crystal
1940s French 6-arm Crystal Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s French crystal 6-arm chandelier from a Park Avenue apartment. Very elegant.
Crystal
Estate French Art Deco Style Crystal and Gold Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1940's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate French Art Deco Style Crystal and Gold Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1940's.
Crystal, Bronze
$1,223Sale Price|20% Off
Crystal Brass Chandelier, France, 1940s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Brass chandelier with crystals from France from the 1940s. The chandelier has been renovated, the
Crystal, Brass
Winston Crystal Chandelier, circa 1940s
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Winston crystal chandelier, circa 1940s, cut glass bead rope and tear drop prisms.
Crystal
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
Crystal, Metal
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
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass
$2,000Sale Price|39% Off
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.
Crystal, Metal
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
Crystal
$1,520Sale Price|48% Off
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
Crystal
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
Crystal, Bronze
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
Crystal
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
Crystal, Brass
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
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Crystal, Brass
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
Crystal, Metal, Brass
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
Crystal, Metal
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
Crystal, Bronze
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
Gold
$2,632Sale Price|20% Off
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
Bronze
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
Crystal
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
Crystal, Bronze
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
Brass
$7,900Sale Price|20% Off
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
Rock Crystal
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
Crystal, Iron
$941Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Crystal, Brass
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
Crystal, Bronze
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
Crystal
$2,660Sale Price|20% Off
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
Crystal
Elegant 1940s Crystal Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful crystal light, it give such beautiful sparkles.
Glass
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
Crystal, Brass
$564Sale Price|46% Off
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
Crystal, Bronze
$2,380Sale Price|20% Off
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
Crystal
$10,820Sale Price|20% Off
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
Crystal
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
Brass
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
Bronze
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
Crystal
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
Crystal, Bronze
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
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$1,198Sale Price|40% Off
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
Bronze
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
Metal, Brass
$3,000Sale Price|30% Off
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
Crystal, Brass
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
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
Metal
$12,000 / item
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
Crystal, Bronze
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.
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
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
Crystal
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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