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Antique French 1910 Hand Painted Opaline Victorian Pendant Light Renaissance
Antique French 1910 Hand Painted Opaline Victorian Pendant Light Renaissance

Antique French 1910 Hand Painted Opaline Victorian Pendant Light Renaissance

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Marvelous hand painted opaline pendant light from France 1910s displaying 4 woman in victorian

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Vintage 1910s French Renaissance Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Ornate Vaseline Glass Pendant Light
Antique Ornate Vaseline Glass Pendant Light

Antique Ornate Vaseline Glass Pendant Light

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Early 20th century, Victorian, pendant light features a pressed vaseline glass shade with ornate

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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Wonderful Late Victorian Bronze and Stain Leaded Glass Pendant Light / Lantern
Wonderful Late Victorian Bronze and Stain Leaded Glass Pendant Light / Lantern

Wonderful Late Victorian Bronze and Stain Leaded Glass Pendant Light / Lantern

Located in Lisse, NL

and amazing colors Victorian pendant light for the perfect ambiance. If you are looking for a rare

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Chandeliers and Pen...

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian European Milk Glass Brass Pendant Light
Antique Victorian European Milk Glass Brass Pendant Light

Antique Victorian European Milk Glass Brass Pendant Light

Located in New York, NY

Antique Victorian style pendant light with a white fluted milk glass globe and an ornate brass

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20th Century European Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Glass Globe Pendant Light Nickel Finish Hardware
Antique Victorian Glass Globe Pendant Light Nickel Finish Hardware

Antique Victorian Glass Globe Pendant Light Nickel Finish Hardware

Located in New York, NY

Victorian style pendant light featuring a fluted white glass globe, a nickel acorn finial, and a

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Large Victorian Arts and Crafts Opalescent Ceiling Pendant Light
Large Victorian Arts and Crafts Opalescent Ceiling Pendant Light

Large Victorian Arts and Crafts Opalescent Ceiling Pendant Light

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Victorian Arts and Crafts Opalescent Ceiling Pendant Light The Light has a large pendant

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Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Victorian L-shape Corner Ceiling Pendant Light w/ Etched Glass Shade
Victorian L-shape Corner Ceiling Pendant Light w/ Etched Glass Shade

Victorian L-shape Corner Ceiling Pendant Light w/ Etched Glass Shade

Located in San Francisco, CA

A streamlined, corner ceiling light with an L-shaped, brass stem and a glass bowl shade with an

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Grand Victorian/Art Nouveau Green Slag Glass & Brass Mascaron Pendant Light
Grand Victorian/Art Nouveau Green Slag Glass & Brass Mascaron Pendant Light

Grand Victorian/Art Nouveau Green Slag Glass & Brass Mascaron Pendant Light

Located in San Francisco, CA

An expertly crafted, late 19th century, mosaic-style slag glass pendant light in a crowned

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Antique Late 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Billiard Snooker pool table light Victorian
Billiard Snooker pool table light Victorian

Billiard Snooker pool table light Victorian

Located in Radstock, GB

An exceptionally decorative billiard or snooker table light circa 1890,a steel frame is embellished

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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

Large Milk Glass Bowl Light, Victorian
Large Milk Glass Bowl Light, Victorian

Large Milk Glass Bowl Light, Victorian

Located in Berkeley, CA

brand new, UL certified parts, assembled by a professional light restorer. Great for grand entry way or

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Vintage 1920s American Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Reproduction Brass Victorian 3-Light Hanging Light Fixture
Reproduction Brass Victorian 3-Light Hanging Light Fixture

Reproduction Brass Victorian 3-Light Hanging Light Fixture

Located in Cincinnati, OH

9" bottom of shade to arm Shade 4.5" bottom opening, 4.5" high Top of holder to bottom of shade 16" Approx. 13" top of arm to other arm Round base is 8" across, 6" top to bottom 49" ...

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Late 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Elaborately Cut Victorian Bowl Light
Elaborately Cut Victorian Bowl Light

Elaborately Cut Victorian Bowl Light

Located in Steyning, West sussex

An elaborately cut Victorian bowl light. Measures: Height: 24 cm (9 1/2"). Width: 28 cm (11").

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Antique Early 1900s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

Victorian Neoclassical Brass & Marble Ceiling Light Fitting
Victorian Neoclassical Brass & Marble Ceiling Light Fitting

Victorian Neoclassical Brass & Marble Ceiling Light Fitting

Located in Altrincham, GB

Victorian Neoclassical Brass & Marble Ceiling Light Fitting - 32" diam x 32"h - with four upturned

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pe...

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid century Wedgwood inspired Scandinavian pendant light
Mid century Wedgwood inspired Scandinavian pendant light

Mid century Wedgwood inspired Scandinavian pendant light

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid century wedgwood inspired Scandinavian pendant light circa 1930. Beautiful quality circular

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rope, Glass

Victorian Textured Gas Light Shade w/ Fleur De Lis Details
Victorian Textured Gas Light Shade w/ Fleur De Lis Details

Victorian Textured Gas Light Shade w/ Fleur De Lis Details

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Victorian textured gas light shade featuring intricate Fleur de Lis details offers elegance and

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Vintage 1910s American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

A Fourteen Light Victorian Crystal Chandelier By F&C Osler
A Fourteen Light Victorian Crystal Chandelier By F&C Osler

A Fourteen Light Victorian Crystal Chandelier By F&C Osler

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Steyning, West sussex

The scroll crook corona above a multi baluster stem, issuing fourteen rope twist arms supporting drop hung drip pans and candle nozzles. The chandelier profusely draped with half bac...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Ten-Light Late Victorian Chandelier Attributed to James Green
Ten-Light Late Victorian Chandelier Attributed to James Green

Ten-Light Late Victorian Chandelier Attributed to James Green

Located in Steyning, West sussex

The multi baluster shaft with scale and split diamond cutting terminating with a drop hung Shepard crook corona, the main receiver plate supporting ten rope twist arms supporting sca...

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

Victorian J-Style Ceiling Light Fixture w/ Etched Glass Shade
Victorian J-Style Ceiling Light Fixture w/ Etched Glass Shade

Victorian J-Style Ceiling Light Fixture w/ Etched Glass Shade

Located in San Francisco, CA

A simple, brass stem in an "L" shape - with the light pointing down. Perfect for a corner. The

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Cut To Clear Cranberry Glass & Brass Hanging Hall Light C1880
Antique Victorian Cut To Clear Cranberry Glass & Brass Hanging Hall Light C1880

Antique Victorian Cut To Clear Cranberry Glass & Brass Hanging Hall Light C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian hanging pendant hall light offers brass frame with cut to clear cranberry

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Good Quality Mid-Victorian Frosted Glass Six-Light Antique Chandelier

Good Quality Mid-Victorian Frosted Glass Six-Light Antique Chandelier

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A good quality mid-Victorian frosted glass six-light chandelier the main baluster shaped shaft

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate

Fine Quality Mid-Victorian Eight-Light Frosted-Glass Antique Chandelier

Fine Quality Mid-Victorian Eight-Light Frosted-Glass Antique Chandelier

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A fine quality mid-Victorian eight-light frosted-glass chandelier the main baluster stem formed as

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Antique 1850s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Period Molded Glass and Cut Crystal 6-Light Chandelier
Antique Victorian Period Molded Glass and Cut Crystal 6-Light Chandelier

Antique Victorian Period Molded Glass and Cut Crystal 6-Light Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Victorian period frosted glass and cut crystal chandelier of the finest quality with extensive

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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Fine Quality Mid-Victorian Eight-Light Frosted Glass Antique Chandelier
Fine Quality Mid-Victorian Eight-Light Frosted Glass Antique Chandelier

Fine Quality Mid-Victorian Eight-Light Frosted Glass Antique Chandelier

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A fine quality mid-Victorian eight-light frosted glass chandelier. The main baluster stem formed as

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver

Wedgwood Neoclassical Green Jasperware Cherub Cameo Chandelier Pendant Light
Wedgwood Neoclassical Green Jasperware Cherub Cameo Chandelier Pendant Light

Wedgwood Neoclassical Green Jasperware Cherub Cameo Chandelier Pendant Light

By Wedgwood

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare vintage Wedgewood Neoclassical / Grecian / Empire style chandelier / pendant light featuring

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Unusual Gilt Bronzed and Cut Glass Victorian, Twelve-Light Chandelier
Unusual Gilt Bronzed and Cut Glass Victorian, Twelve-Light Chandelier

Unusual Gilt Bronzed and Cut Glass Victorian, Twelve-Light Chandelier

By Thomas Abbott

Located in Steyning, West sussex

The top corona with facetted cut jewels this suspending four chain with corrinsponing insets these supporting a richly cut bowl and four foliate three branch candelabra each with sca...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ormolu

Victorian Daisy and Buttons Pressed Glass Light - 9 Available!
Victorian Daisy and Buttons Pressed Glass Light - 9 Available!

Victorian Daisy and Buttons Pressed Glass Light - 9 Available!

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This Victorian Daisy and Buttons pressed glass shade with a matching scalloped fitter showcases

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Antique Early 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Cranberry Opalescent Cased Glass Hanging Pendant Ceiling Light Fixture
Cranberry Opalescent Cased Glass Hanging Pendant Ceiling Light Fixture

Cranberry Opalescent Cased Glass Hanging Pendant Ceiling Light Fixture

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

What a wonderful pendant style glass light fixture which has a beautiful glow when lighted and

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Victorian Eight-Light Tent and Waterfall Gasolier by F&C Osler
Victorian Eight-Light Tent and Waterfall Gasolier by F&C Osler

Victorian Eight-Light Tent and Waterfall Gasolier by F&C Osler

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A fine eight-light gasolier of tent and waterfall design by F&C Osler with graduating drop hung

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

Early 20th Century Huge English Pharmacy Moonstone Glass Pendant Light
Early 20th Century Huge English Pharmacy Moonstone Glass Pendant Light

Early 20th Century Huge English Pharmacy Moonstone Glass Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century Huge English Pharmacy Moonstone Glass Pendant Light Dimensions in inches: H 24

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Vintage 1920s British Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Fine Quality Victorian Ten-Light Cut Glass Chandelier by Perry & Co.
Fine Quality Victorian Ten-Light Cut Glass Chandelier by Perry & Co.

Fine Quality Victorian Ten-Light Cut Glass Chandelier by Perry & Co.

By Perry & Co

Located in Steyning, West sussex

The rope twist branches issuing from a miter cut receiver bowl this with a drop hung under canopy and lapidary cut finial, the baluster shaped shaft with draping pan and swaged canop...

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

Vintage Industrial Candelabra Rustic Modern Hanging Pendant Light Lamp
Vintage Industrial Candelabra Rustic Modern Hanging Pendant Light Lamp

Vintage Industrial Candelabra Rustic Modern Hanging Pendant Light Lamp

Located in Oakville, CT

Hanging Metal Vintage Industrial Modern Pendant Hanging Lighted Candelabra. Beautifully Aged Metal

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Fine Mid-Victorian Frosted Sixteen-Light Cut-Glass Chandelier
Fine Mid-Victorian Frosted Sixteen-Light Cut-Glass Chandelier

Fine Mid-Victorian Frosted Sixteen-Light Cut-Glass Chandelier

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A fine quality mid-Victorian cut-glass silvered mounted sixteen-light chandelier the baluster stem

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Antique 19th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver

Antique Round Opaline Glass Shade Pendant Light with Wreath of Flowers Decor
Antique Round Opaline Glass Shade Pendant Light with Wreath of Flowers Decor

Antique Round Opaline Glass Shade Pendant Light with Wreath of Flowers Decor

Located in Lisse, NL

Wonderful design, antique pendant Light with brass gallery with colorful wreath of flowers decor

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Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Extra Large Wrought Iron & Glass Entrance Lantern Pendant Light, ca 1890
Antique Extra Large Wrought Iron & Glass Entrance Lantern Pendant Light, ca 1890

Antique Extra Large Wrought Iron & Glass Entrance Lantern Pendant Light, ca 1890

Located in Lisse, NL

Truly impressive and large, former gas lantern made into a single-light pendant. If you are a

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal, Iron

A Large Twenty Four Light Cut Glass Victorian Chandelier By Perry & Co London
A Large Twenty Four Light Cut Glass Victorian Chandelier By Perry & Co London

A Large Twenty Four Light Cut Glass Victorian Chandelier By Perry & Co London

By Perry & Co

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A fine twenty four light cut-glass chandelier by Perry & Co the main baluster stem unusually with

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Antique 19th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

Fine Osler Bowl Light
Fine Osler Bowl Light

Fine Osler Bowl Light

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A fine quality cut glass bowl light suspended on three chains and leaf decorated silvered ceiling

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver

Four Light Railroad Center Chandelier
Four Light Railroad Center Chandelier

Four Light Railroad Center Chandelier

Located in Peekskill, NY

luxury class Victorian RR lamps still exist. Any remaining examples have found their way into museums

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Mercury Glass

Ornate 9 Light Chandelier
Ornate 9 Light Chandelier

Ornate 9 Light Chandelier

Located in Peekskill, NY

This early glass candle chandelier has a nice rich look. Its complete with its milk glass dome and glass tube candles. The finish is untouched and came out of a small 1920s New York ...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

19th century English bronze ceiling light
19th century English bronze ceiling light

19th century English bronze ceiling light

Located in London, GB

19th century English bronze ceiling light Dimensions in inches: H 19” x W 15” x D 15” Age: 1890

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Antique 1880s British Early Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Venetian Style Crystal Chandelier, 19 Light
Venetian Style Crystal Chandelier, 19 Light

Venetian Style Crystal Chandelier, 19 Light

Located in Manhasset, NY

chandelier having 12 lighted arms on the bottom and 6 lighted arms on top with one single center light in the

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Late 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Heavily Draped Crystal Chandelier 12 Light Braided Arms
Heavily Draped Crystal Chandelier 12 Light Braided Arms

Heavily Draped Crystal Chandelier 12 Light Braided Arms

Located in New York, NY

20th Century over the top 12 light Victorian crystal chandelier. Features braided crystal arms

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20th Century Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Nickel

Circa 1900 Blacked Scrolled Metal 8-Light Chandelier
Circa 1900 Blacked Scrolled Metal 8-Light Chandelier

Circa 1900 Blacked Scrolled Metal 8-Light Chandelier

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A boldly elegant and elaborate blacked scrolled metal 8-light chandelier with gilt metal acanthus

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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Exquisite F. & C. Osler Style 12-Light Cut-Glass Chandelier
Exquisite F. & C. Osler Style 12-Light Cut-Glass Chandelier

Exquisite F. & C. Osler Style 12-Light Cut-Glass Chandelier

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Norwood, NJ

A superb example in the style of late-19th-century English glassmaking, this 12-light gasolier

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Rare Dayton No. 230 Two-Light Railroad Car Center Lamp
Rare Dayton No. 230 Two-Light Railroad Car Center Lamp

Rare Dayton No. 230 Two-Light Railroad Car Center Lamp

By Dayton Electric Lighting Company

Located in Peekskill, NY

Few of these luxury class Victorian RR lamps still exist. Any remaining examples have found their

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Baccarat White Opaline and Crystal Chandelier, 24-Light, Signed
19th Century Baccarat White Opaline and Crystal Chandelier, 24-Light, Signed

19th Century Baccarat White Opaline and Crystal Chandelier, 24-Light, Signed

By Baccarat

Located in Madrid, ES

during the Victorian era. A museum quality example of vintage Baccarat chandelier design, the fact that

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Super Rare I. P. Frink, Six-Light Mirror Reflector Chandelier
Super Rare I. P. Frink, Six-Light Mirror Reflector Chandelier

Super Rare I. P. Frink, Six-Light Mirror Reflector Chandelier

By I.P. Frink

Located in Peekskill, NY

I've been doing this a while and in all the years we have only found one other example of this rare I. P. Frink Reflector. The double mirrored ring of reflectors has a 36 inch diamet...

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Mirror

Late 19th Century 12 light Solid Brass Flemish style chandelier
Late 19th Century 12 light Solid Brass Flemish style chandelier

Late 19th Century 12 light Solid Brass Flemish style chandelier

Located in Southall, GB

A very rare late Victorian Flemish style solid brass 12 light chandelier. This fixture is of

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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Maria Theresa Style Eight-Light Crystal Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
Maria Theresa Style Eight-Light Crystal Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1950s

Maria Theresa Style Eight-Light Crystal Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1950s

Located in Barntrup, DE

in glass with hanging crystal pendants, eight sockets for E14 size light bulbs. Dimensions: Diameter

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Vintage 1950s Italian Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Fine Ten-Light Cut Glass Antique Chandelier by Perry & Co
Fine Ten-Light Cut Glass Antique Chandelier by Perry & Co

Fine Ten-Light Cut Glass Antique Chandelier by Perry & Co

By Perry & Co

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A fine ten-light cut-glass chandelier by Perry & Co the main baluster stem with large top canopy

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Antique 1760s English Early Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

Early-20th Century English Milk Glass Small Light Shade
Early-20th Century English Milk Glass Small Light Shade

Early-20th Century English Milk Glass Small Light Shade

Located in London, GB

Early-20th century English milk glass small light shade A wondefully small sized example of an

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Vintage 1920s British Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

PAIR OF VINTAGE BRONZE AND GILT BRONZE CEILING & CHANDELIER LIGHT HOOKs
PAIR OF VINTAGE BRONZE AND GILT BRONZE CEILING & CHANDELIER LIGHT HOOKs

PAIR OF VINTAGE BRONZE AND GILT BRONZE CEILING & CHANDELIER LIGHT HOOKs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Victorian style Bronze and Gilt bronze ceiling light holders A very good looking and decorative pair of

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20th Century Unknown Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Antique Group of Three Smoke Bell Light Fixtures, Priced Individually
Antique Group of Three Smoke Bell Light Fixtures, Priced Individually

Antique Group of Three Smoke Bell Light Fixtures, Priced Individually

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout group of three colonial style continental smoke bell glass light fixtures hand blown in

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Early 20th Century Belgian Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Snooker billiards pool table restaurant  Brasserie or dining table light
Snooker billiards pool table restaurant  Brasserie or dining table light

Snooker billiards pool table restaurant Brasserie or dining table light

Located in Radstock, GB

This beautiful brass framed billiard lamp is an original period piece circa 1885, it is of elegant design and features eight hand made silk shades, probably made by Wright of London....

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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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Victorian Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal victorian pendant light for your home. Each victorian pendant light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and cut glass. Your living room may not be complete without a victorian pendant light — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right victorian pendant light, those designed in Victorian styles are of considerable interest. F. & C. Osler, Perry & Co. and Baccarat each produced at least one beautiful victorian pendant light that is worth considering.

How Much is a Victorian Pendant Light?

The average selling price for a victorian pendant light at 1stDibs is $3,912, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $257,929 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 Victorian Pendant Light
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A swag pendant light is a fixture that hangs from the ceiling and provides an often inexpensive light source while taking up very little space. Swag pendant lights take up little space — the fixture is typically a bare or shaded socket that is suspended from the ceiling by way of a robust metal chain or cord. A swag pendant also offers a variety of installation options and can enhance the overall look of the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage swag pendant lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Mini pendant lights are scaled-down versions of pendant lights that dangle from an overhead support. Unique mini-pendant lights are a wonderful way to set the ambiance for an entire space because they dangle in mid-air. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Here are what the parts of a pendant light are called: The part that attaches to the ceiling is the mounting strap, and the canopy is the part that covers it. A chain usually connects the canopy to the rest of the light at a point called the hanging loop. At the end of the chain is the socket that holds the pendant light's bulb. On many pendants, a shade surrounds the bulb and diffuses light to soften the illumination produced by the fixtures. Shop a range of pendant lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The difference between pendant lights and chandeliers is not complicated. In terms of both style and function, chandeliers are not that different from pendant lights. The difference between a chandelier and pendant light is not how they look but rather the way in which they hang. Chandeliers are suspended with multiple branches that hold many bulbs while pendants typically dangle from one central cord or chain. Chandeliers tend to be more intricate and fancier, so if you're looking for something luxurious, then this might work best. With pendants, you’re likely to find a variety of examples in minimalistic modern styles; these would make great additions to any office space because of their versatility like being able to turn them on/off with ease. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pendant lights and chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, you can put a pendant light above a kitchen sink. However, if you don’t already have a light receptacle in place, you may need to hire a professional electrician to run wiring to the area. Also, ensure that there is at least 30 to 36 inches of clearance below the light, so you can stand at the sink. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, glass pendant lights get dusty. However, all lighting fixtures will eventually gather dust. Regularly wiping your pendant lights can reduce the presence of dust. Shop a variety of glass pendant lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Where you hang a pendant light over a kitchen sink is largely a matter of personal preference. If you're installing a new light fixture, consider where you most need task lighting. You may find it better to hang the lamp off to one side to illuminate a food prep area. Generally, there should be 35 to 40 inches of space between the bottom of the pendant and the countertop to allow for adequate clearance. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pendant lights.