Maison Arlus 1940s French Chandelier
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Arlus French Mid-Century Modern eight lights brass & faceted glass decoration chandelier
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Maison Arlus 1940s French Chandelier
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Arlus French Mid-Century Modern eight lights brass & faceted glass decoration chandelier
Brass
1940s French Chandelier, Silver and Bronze, Four Arm Design, Rewired
Located in New York, NY
1940s French silver and bronze four arm chandelier. Decorative harp design center column. Newly
Silver, Bronze
$8,500
French Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass and iron 1940s French chandelier with fleur de lis and dragon details. Gold glass is new.
Brass, Iron
$16,000
French Art Deco Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A late 1940's French chandelier with glass elements on body. 6 arms and 1 center light
Bronze, Nickel
$38,000 / item
Pair of Large Gilt Chandeliers with Amethyst Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s French chandeliers with amethyst colored flowers, interior lights and six arms
French 1940s Large 24 Branch Leafy Chandelier with Crystal flowers
Located in London, GB
flowers on a brass and toleware frame. This 1940s French chandelier is a real statement piece with 24
Crystal, Metal, Brass
French Art Deco Flush Mount, circa 1940
Located in Merida, Yucatan
1940s French chandelier manufactured in laquered metal (TOLE), brass and pressed glass. The
Metal, 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
1940’s French Glass Drop Crystals Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French crystal chandelier with interior lights
Metal
Elegant French 1940's wrought iron chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant all hands forged wrought iron chandelier, the patina is much nicer in person
Wrought Iron
$5,980 / set
1940's French Polychrome Tole Flower Chandelier
Located in Schoorl, NL
Stunning 4 light fixture with painted Lily's white and yellow polychromed metal Toleware. Faux wax candlestick light holders on a green holder mounted on a white lily. Gold and Green...
Metal, Chrome
$5,800 / item
1940’s French Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French gilt bronze chandelier with 12 lights
Bronze
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
Six-Armed French Art Deco Chandelier 1940's
Located in Long Island City, NY
A gorgeous elegant 1940's French Art Deco polished bronze Six Arm Chandelier with black-brown
Bronze
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
Beautiful 1940's French bronze chandeliers with sea creatures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful french solid bronze chandelier, it is decorated with sea creatures, PLEASE REMEMBER
Bronze
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
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
Elegant French Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant chandelier with three brass arms and central stem, green-painted tole, and frosted glass
1940s French Designer Brass Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
1940s French designer brass chandelier. Six arms and six brass shades.
Brass
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
1940's French Hollywood Regency Tole Peinte Floral Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's French Hollywood Regency Tole Peinte Floral Form Chandelier. In the style of Bagues.
Metal
$880Sale Price|20% Off
1940's French Hollywood Regency Brass Faux Bamboo Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
French 1940's Hollywood Regency Brass Faux Bamboo Chandelier. A minimalist chandelier here in the
Brass
Beautiful 1940's French cupid light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful cherub light, perfect for a powder room or a girl room, remember the height can be much shorter, the patina is much nicer in person
Metal
French 1940s Nickel-Plated Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French 1940s nickel plated bronze six armed chandelier emanates an aura of
Bronze, Nickel
French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions
Brass
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
French Iron and Wood Bead Six Light Chandelier Circa 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1257 French iron and wood bead country chandelier.
Iron
$1,243Sale 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
French 1940s Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic brass and red-painted tole chandelier, with six lights. Height indicated below is without
Brass, Metal
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 Nickel Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French nickel plated light fixture with beaded crystals (12 interior lights)
Nickel
French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Glass, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood and light pink gilded opaline glass chandelier likely designed and produced in France
Brass
1940s French Five Arm Pineapple Gilt Chandelier
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
1940s French five arm gilt pineapple chandelier. Rewired and PAT tested to UK standards
Metal
$4,788Sale Price|20% Off
1940's French Regency Gilt& Patinated Bronze Pineapple Chandelier Maison Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's French Regency Gilt & Patinated Bronze Pineapple Chandelier by Maison Charles. Heavy, highly
Bronze
1940s French 6-arm Crystal Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s French crystal 6-arm chandelier from a Park Avenue apartment. Very elegant.
Crystal
1940s French Empire Alabaster Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French empire style alabaster chandelier with bronze interior arms, 12 lights + 6
Alabaster, Bronze
Small French 1940s Bronze Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
Elevate your space with this lovely French 1940s bronze chandelier, featuring eight ornate arms and
Bronze
1940’s French Silver Plated Sphere Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French silver plated light fixture unusual size, (different finish available)
Silver Plate
$1,243Sale 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
Gold-Painted Iron Chandelier, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A 1940s Art Deco gold-painted iron chandelier with six lights.
Iron
Tall French 1940s Painted Iron Chandelier
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very long, elegant, turned wrought-iron eight-arm chandelier, painted a deep red color.
Wrought Iron
$2,679Sale Price|20% Off
1940's Metal and Glass Chandelier Attributed to Maison Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in Schoorl, NL
This is a stunningly classic decorative Chandelier from 1940s. This lamp has a rich, deep bronze
Metal
$1,580Sale Price|20% Off
1940's French Hollywood Regency Green Iron Hot Air Balloon Candle Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
French 1940's Hollywood Regency Verde/ Green Iron Hot Air Balloon Chandelier. Candle Light, not
Iron
Painted Tole Flower Chandelier, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming 1940s painted iron chandelier with six lights. Decorated with climbing, vine-like foliage
Iron
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
Small French 1940s Chandelier in a Pewter Finish
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French chandelier from the 1940s is a striking combination of bronze and metal. Designed in a
Bronze, Metal
French 1940s Ceramic and Copper Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French chandelier from the 1940s is a stunning amalgamation of green ceramic and copper. It
Copper
French 1940s Bronze Six Armed Neoclassical Style Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French chandelier, a stunning example of 1940s neoclassical style, is a testament to the
Bronze
1940s French Montgolfier Balloon Toleware Chandelier
Located in London, GB
1940s French Montgolfier balloon toleware chandelier. Wonderful and rare hand-painted ceiling
Tôle
Art Deco Chandelier with Glass Finial, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Four-light Art Deco chandelier in brass and off-white painted metal. The four "candles" are in red
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
Large Sunburst Wall or Ceiling Lamp from 1940's, France
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Sunburst wall or ceiling lamp from 1940's, France. Hand hammered gilt forged iron with two
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
1940’s French Silver Plated Light Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French silver plated light fixture with interior lights and glass leaves
Metal, Silver Plate
Large French 1940s Wrought Iron & Tole Wear, Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in London, GB
' wrought iron frame. Made in France in the 1940s, the craftsmanship is of a very high quality. Note the
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
Unique French Copper Architectural Body Chandelier, 1940s, France
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Unique French copper Architectural body chandelier, 1940s, France Elegant design hanging lamp
Copper
French Gilt Metal Chandelier, Four Arm Brutalist Style, 1940s Design
Located in Stamford, CT
French 1940's four arm gilt metal Brutalist style chandelier.
Wrought Iron
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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