1980’s Large French Brass Spiral Crystal Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1980’s French crystal and brass spiral chandelier.
Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Brass
1980’s Large French Brass Spiral Crystal Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1980’s French crystal and brass spiral chandelier.
Crystal, Brass
Mazzega Murano Swirl Chandelier, Brass & Glass, Italy, 1980
By Mazzega
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage Italian chandelier attributed to the Iconic Mazzega factory on the island of Murano. Twelve bell like glass elements hang by chains from a gilt brass structure along with obl...
Brass
White Antler Chandelier, Adirondack Style, Brass Canopy, USA, 1980
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking nice sized antler chandelier painted white to give it a contemporary organic feel. Brass canopy painted white is included. Mara
Antler
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, Murano Glass & Brass, Italy, 1980
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very large Mid-Century Modern Italian chandelier of round shape, designed with octagonal heavy Murano glass elements, with brass finial finish and structure.
Metal, Brass
$6,804Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Brass and Crystal Tiered Chandelier, circa 1970 - 1980
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian brass and crystal chandelier, circa 1980. A sculptural composition defined by precision and rhythm.
Crystal, Brass
Two Italian Brass and Porcelain Chandeliers, circa 1970-1980
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Brass and Porcelain Chandelier, circa 1970-1980 A remarkably rare and refined Italian chandelier, made in Italy between 1970 and 1980.
Brass
Large “Sputnik” chandelier in brass and glass Murano, Italy, circa 1980
Located in Paris, FR
Large Murano glass and brass chandelier, circa 1980. A structure made up of a sphere and brass rods supports « flowers » of brass and glass beads. 56 light bulbs.
Brass
Large "sputnik" chandelier in brass and glass, Murano, Italy, circa 1980
Located in Paris, FR
Large « sputnik » chandelier featuring numerous brass rods fixed to a sphere and supporting round plates of etched and sandblasted glass of various sizes. Sixteen bulbs. The supensio...
Brass
Monumental Murano Quadriedri Chandelier Venini 1980 Regency Italian Glass Brass
By Venini
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A breathtaking monumental Venini style Murano chandelier 1980s, composed of an impressive 440 hand-cut Quadriedri crystal rods suspended from an elegant polished brass frame. This ex...
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Design Chandelier, 1980's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, brass, metal 3xE27 or E26 bulb Minnor defect in shade(See foto) Re-polished Us wiring compatible Good original condition.
Metal, Brass
Prestigious Set Of 2 French 10-Light Chandeliers In Wrought Iron And Brass, 1980
Located in Palermo, IT
Prestigious Set of 2 French 10-light chandeliers in wrought iron and brass, 1980s Found in a noble apartment, in more than good condition. The single chandelier has a diameter of app...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Chandelier, circa 1980, Made in Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful Czech chandelier in a shape of the flower in very good condition. Measures: 6 bulbs 40 W, E27.
Brass
$5,718Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Beautiful 1980’s Vintage Italian Murano chandeliers
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Extraordinary pair of pendants by Poliarte. A spider web of pure Murano glass with great luminous impact. Eight lights per chandelier.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Butterfly Chandelier, Italy, 1980
By AVMazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Mid Century Modern Murano glass white and gold Butterflies sputnik chandelier, with brass stems, and painted ivory center ball frame. Magically, the Murano glass color is chang...
Brass
1980's Quadriedri Murano Glass & Brass Chandelier by Camer in style of Venini
By Camer Glass, Venini
Located in Schoorl, NL
Looking for lighting that makes an impression? This is the one. From round brass plate, underneath we get to a spectacular arrangement of 121 Quadriedri Murano glass bars. This light...
Brass
$720Sale Price|44% Off
Venini chandelier glass with gilt gold structure , italy 1980
By Venini
Located in La xara, VC
Superb italian chandelier, with6 bulbs of glass venini with gilt gold structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design. This superb c...
Brass
Vintage Italian Sputnik Chandelier/Flush-mount, c. 1980's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Mid-Century Modern Sputnik chandelier having dark Murano triedri glasses all around and decorative brass sphere details. The piece is mounted on a brass frame and can be also used ...
Brass
Vintage Italian Murano Glass Sputnik Semi-Flush Mount Chandelier, 1980's.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking vintage Italian Murano glass Sputnik semi-flush mount chandelier dating to the 1980's, featuring a dramatic starburst form composed of numerous hand-blown glass rods radiati...
Brass
Italian Modern Brass And Glass Chandelier
By Sciolari Lighting, Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Brass And Glass Chandelier. Our Spectacular Italian Art Deco Style Brass And Glass Chandelier With Great Style And Proportions Has Been Newly Wired For The U.S. Market...
Brass
Large French Gothic Style Gilded Brass Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Gothic Style Gilded Brass Chandelier This is a very good quality piece, it is made in solid brass and it is very heavy, it has 8 arms and hangs from a chain which coul...
Brass
Murano Sputnik White Flowers Art Glass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendants, 1980
Located in Roma, Lazio
Large glass flowers make up this Murano chandelier with a very particular design. A classic Sputnik created by the Murano furnaces. The chandelier is made up of a large central sphe...
Brass
Golden brass ceiling lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1980
By Florian Schulz
Located in Renens, CH
Impressive Medusa ceiling light by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1980 The Medusa is a spectacular ceiling light by German lighting designer Florian Schulz well known by decorators around...
Brass
Vintage Elegant Chandelier Gilt Brass and 5 Glass Plafond Chandelier
Located in Bastogne, BE
Large vintage graceful chandelier of classical style from the Belgium Manufactory. Circa 1980s. Beautiful chandelier with 5 light points is the quality in every detail of the lig...
Brass
1980's Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier by Camer Glass in the style of Venini
By Venini, Camer Glass
Located in Schoorl, NL
Looking for lighting that makes an impression? This is the one. From the practical, chunky chain and canopy, underneath we get to a spectacular arrangement of hanging crystal-glass c...
Brass
Murano Glass Round Bottle Green Color Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendant, 1980
Located in Roma, Lazio
Simple and linear but there is all the style of Murano in this splendid chandelier with a beautiful Fontana Arte and green color. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless ...
Brass
Vintage Wood Bead and Verde Brass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
All wood and Brass Charming Chandelier.
Brass
Vintage Italian Brass & Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The light fixture is mounted on a brass structure. Made in Italy, c. 1980's. *Rewired to fit US lighting standards.
Brass
$3,440Sale Price|20% Off
Taupe & Peach Hat Twenty Light Brass Chandelier
Located in Asheville, NC
Taupe colored fabric hats with peach interiors upon a voluminous, twenty candlestick spiral burnished brass chandelier.
Brass
Pair of 24-light chandeliers in patinated brass. 1980s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 24-light chandeliers in patinated brass with radiating tube decoration.
Brass
American Modern, Brass, Lucite, Sputnik Chandelier, USA, 1980s
Located in Stamford, CT
American Mid-Century Modern, Brass, Lucite, Eighteen Light Sputnik Chandelier, USA, 1980s An elegant eighteen-light Sputnik chandelier in the Mid-Century Modern style, featuring a c...
Brass
Mid Century Modern Sputnik Chandelier, Brass & Glass, Italy 1980s
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Mid Century Modern Sputnik chandelier, Italy 1980s. The chandelier is made of a polished brass frame and transparent plain glass tubes. The center bottom very thick glass is tr...
Brass
Large Brass and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large brass chandelier with twelve crystal bobeches. The chandelier has been Newly rewired for the US and takes candelabra light bulbs. It comes complete with chain and ceiling c...
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Chandelier, Murano Glass & Brass, 1980s
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Murano glass sputnik chandelier attributed to Mazzega 1980s, Italy. The Italian Murano glass chandelier has a polished brass frame, with 12 lights and is professionally rewired...
Brass
Roberto Volonterio and Cesare Benedetti chandelier brass glass 1980s
Located in Paris, IDF
This Vega ceiling light was designed by Roberto Volonterio and Cesare Benedetti for Quattrifolio in the 1980s. Composed of three elliptical glass panels, sandblasted on one side to c...
Brass
$3,975Sale Price|50% Off
Exceptional Huge Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Berlin, BE
Exceptional huge brass Sputnik chandelier. The chandelier has a very impressing size and is a real eyecatcher in every room. The chandelier is in excellent condition. 12 E27. To be ...
Brass
$3,335Sale Price|20% Off
Large Two-Light Brass and Porcelain Chandelier, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Large two-light brass and porcelain chandelier, Italy, 1980s Functioning and intact, found in a noble apartment. Built to a design by the former owner. A work of art. Very small sign...
Brass
Large 20-Light Brass & Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1980s
Located in Santa Margherita Ligure, IT
Important eclectic chandelier in brass and glass, produced in Italy during the 1980s. Featuring 10 arms and 20 lights, this piece is a reinterpretation of the traditional candelabra...
Brass
Five Big Brass and Marble Chandeliers, Germany 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Germany - Made of brass, milk glass, copper, marble - Were at the hotel in Berlin - Very good condition - Fully functional.
Marble, Brass
Monumental Italian Modern Brass and Glass Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari, Arteluce, Stilnovo, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental (73 Inch) Italian Modern Brass And Glass Chandelier Attributed To Stilnovo. This huge Italian Modernist chandelier chandelier has a brass structure with six arms terminati...
Brass
Monumental Traditional Brass Curved Glass 12 Light Foyer Cylindrical Chandelier
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
A monumental mansion size solid brass and curved glass cylindrical foyer chandelier. This light fixture is extremely large with a striking presence. The photographs truly do not do...
Brass
Barovier & Toso Art Dèco Style Brass Murano Glass Lantern Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This fabulous Art Deco lantern-shaped chandelier is composed of printed and textured glass sheets fixed with brass spheres on a metal and brass structure, made entirely by hand by th...
Metal, Brass
Murano Chandelier by La Murrina, Hand-Crafted Brass & Glass, 1980s
By La Murrina
Located in Brussel, BE
Italian chandelier with 16 diamond-shaped Murano glass pieces, separately hung on a brass frame.
Brass
Bouillotte Style Brass 3 Arm Chandelier with Green Tole Shades by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome Lightolier polished brass bouillotte style chandelier having 3 arms with dark green tole shades. (Nobbs)
Brass, Tin
Large 73 Inch Italian Brass And Glass Chandelier Attributed To Stilnovo
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo, Arteluce, Oscar Torlasco, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Houston, TX
Large Scale (73 Inch) Italian Brass And Glass Chandelier Attributed To Stilnovo. This monumental Italian Modernist chandelier chandelier has a brass structure with six arms terminati...
Brass
Three-Arm Brass and Leather Chandelier by Comelit, Italy, 1980s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Three sweeping arms extend from a central hub, each terminating in a circular brass reflector that directs and softens the light. Wrapped in black natural leather, the curved structu...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern, Six Light Chandelier, Textured Glass, Brass, Italy, 1980s
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Six Light Brass Pendant / Chandelier, Textured Glass Modern chandelier designed by an unknown Italian designer circa 1980s. Brass, Textured Artichoke G...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1980s. Minor wear consistent with vintage age. Replaced lampshades. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.0"H x 38.5"W ...
Brass
Green Glass & Gilt Brass Ceiling Lamp Vintage Glass Lampshade Chandelier
Located in Bastogne, BE
Green glass and gilt brass pendant light manufactured in Belgium, circa the 1980s. The elegant, stylish pendant lamp is a functional interior solution. The metal parts of the lam...
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Opaline Spheric Glass Chandeliers Pendants Brass spheric
Located in Sacile, PN
Opaline spheric glass chandeliers, dated circa 1980. Brass support, plastic copper, extendible cable.
Brass
Beautiful Brass and Glass Chandelier in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Massive solid brass chandelier with ten 4" glass globes and ten 6" glass globes. Chandelier can be hung from its brass chain or fixed to the ceiling.
Brass
Attributed to Tomaso Buzzi Art Dèco Style Brass Murano Glass Lantern Chandelier
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Art Deco style lantern chandelier with brass structure and roped glass diffuser, attributed to the architect and designer Tomaso Buzzi, ceiling lamp mod. 5265, from 1936. Height of g...
Brass
Brass and Glass 6-flamming Chandelier, 1980s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
Perfect original condition Sandblasted glass shades 2- separate circuits: 3+3x40W E14-E15 bulb US wiring compatible.
Brass
XXL Pair of Design Mid century Large Brass Pendants / chandeliers - 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare, one of a king - one bulb, any wattage - US wiring compatible - polished, new wiring - the other one in a slight different tone, more coppery - jr
Metal, Brass, Copper
Five-Tier Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier by Fabio Ltd., Italy, 1980s
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning and sculptural five-tier chandelier designed and manufactured by Fabio Ltd., hand-crafted in Italy during the 1980s. This large-scale centerpiece showcases the timeless el...
Brass
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
Architectural Four-Light Brass and Glass Pendant Halogen Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass four-light pendant chandelier with thick glass plate shaped shades. The glass shades magnify the amount of light making this a brighter than expected light. The frame of this c...
Brass
Six-Light Candle Style Black and Brass Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Black and gold ceramic body and bobeches with brass arms, chain and canopy. Excellent original condition, UL wired, working ready to install. Height of fixture without chain 20".
Brass
Large & Tall Hollywood Regency Italian Brass & Glass Chandelier for Foyer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and impressive tall chandelier circa 1980's and probably Italian. It features gold-plated brass framing with art glass shades in a spiral form.
Brass
$520Sale Price|64% Off
Georgian Brass Two Flared Glass Shades Pendant or Chandelier
Located in Plainview, NY
A classy and stylish Georgian style pendant or chandelier featuring two large flared glass shades facing downward. Each arm finely ends in a scroll and attached to a cylindric column...
Brass
$4,750Sale Price|50% Off
Very Huge and Elegant Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier
Located in Berlin, BE
Very huge brass and opaline glass chandelier. The chandelier has a very impressing size and is a real eye catcher in every room. The chandelier is in excellent condition. 6x E27. To ...
Brass
Very Huge and Impressive Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Berlin, BE
Very huge and impressive Murano glass and brass chandelier, circa 1980s. The chandelier has a very impressive size and there are real eyecatchers in every room. The chandelier is in ...
Brass
Big Hotel Chandelier, "1980"
Located in Ceske Mezirici, CZ
The chandelier has 8 big lighting glass bowls and many small glass bowls. The chandelier's construction part is made of iron and the other part is made of brass.
Metal, Brass
Sensational Italian Brass Sputnik Chandelier, circa 1980
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A sensational modern, Italian, brass Sputnik chandelier, circa 1980.
Brass
Big Chandelier in a Shape of Grape, "1980"
Located in Ceske Mezirici, CZ
A chandelier has 37 glass bowls and brass construction in a very good condition. At purchase I can give you other glass bowls in addition.
Brass
Sputnik "Discs" Brass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Exceptional "Discs" brass sculptural chandelier, perfect to decorate every room with elegance and classy style. Height can be adjusted.
Brass
Italian Brass Chandelier with Amber Murano Glass
Located in London, GB
Monumental pair of chandeliers with different shades of colors and dimensions of amber Murano glass mounted on a brass fixture
Brass
Unavailable
H 55.12 in W 70.87 in D 42.52 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Italian Mid-Century Modern brass Murano glass chandelier.
Brass
Unavailable
H 21.66 in Dm 21.66 in
20th Century Guilded Crystal Brass Chandelier by Palwa Large Pendant Lamp
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
20th century gilded crystal brass chandelier by the German manufacturer Palwa. A masterpiece of artful German craftsmanship suitable as dining room pendant, bedroom pendant and disti...
Crystal, Brass
Unavailable
H 68.9 in Dm 63 in
Late 20th Century Silver Blown Murano Glass Elements & Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Stunning sputnik chandelier with silver hand blown Murano art glass elements and 16 light bulbs E14 type with brass domes.
Brass, Iron
Pendants by Angelo Brotto, circa 1980
By Esperia, Angelo Brotto
Located in Fuveau, Provence
Pendant by Angelo Brotto manufactured by Esperia, circa 1980. Dimension of the glass element 10 in /23 cm. Two pendants are available.
Brass
Unavailable
H 45.28 in Dm 37.41 in
Late 20th Century Round Brass & Transparent Textured Murano Art Glass Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
14 E14 light bulbs.
Brass, Iron
Unavailable
H 41.33 in Dm 36.22 in
F.Fabbian 80s six-light chandelier, glass lampshades and gilt solid brass frame.
By F. Fabbian
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Fascinating and rare six-light chandelier marked F.Fabbian. Italy, 1980s. The refined design structure is made of solid gold-plated brass. The arms starting from the conical central...
Brass
Unavailable
H 15.75 in Dm 86.62 in
Monumental Italian Brass and Glass Chandelier in the style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
A stunning Italian Chandelier in Brass with 6 arms and white frosted shades. It is an amazing example of 1980s design. This huge Italian Modernist chandelier chandelier has a brass s...
Brass
Unavailable
H 22 in Dm 24 in
Maison Jansen Style Bouillotte Chandelier in Nickel and Brass by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Dallas, TX
French style bouillotte chandelier polished brass and nickel in the style of Maison Jansen by Lightolier. Six arms with adjustable height shades use 6 - B or candelabra base bulbs. W...
Brass
Elongated Italian Half Moon Brass and Frosted Glass Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Italian elongated brass half moon and frosted glass ten-light chandelier. We have matching sconces available, circa 1960. Measures: 46".
Large Danish Chandelier
Located in Paris, FR
Large and very original chandelier in gilded metal featuring a firework. We can electrify this chandelier with U.S. standard.
Brass
Large Chandelier by WKR Germany in Metal, Glass and Brass, 1980s
By WKR Leuchten
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Very nice larger chandelier with a diameter of 34 in. and a total of 32 bulbs (E 14 socket, Max 60 watt each). The height without the brass rod is 105 cm (41 in.), with rod 190 cm (7...
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Neoclassical Murano Glass & Swarovski Crystal Chandelier, 1980s
Located in Valencia, Valencia
Vintage neoclassical Murano glass and Swarovski crystal chandelier with gilt brass frame, 1980s gilt brass frame - Made with Murano drop glass and Swarovski crystals, in Valencia, ...
Gold, Brass
Unavailable
H 41.34 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
20th Century Rock Crystal and Amethyst Glass Eighteen-Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A late 20th century brass French cage style chandelier recently re-dressed with 18 lights over two tiers dressed with rock crystal uncut pears, pendalogues, facet cut pear drops and ...
Rock Crystal, Brass
Late 20th Century Chandeliers with Curved Opaline Glass
Located in Valencia, Spain
Ceiling lamp with curved opal glass tulip A style that has returned from the past to create a trend today. The design of this lamp allows you to place it in any room, store or offi...
Brass
Crystal Ball Murano Glass with Brass Lamp
Located in Valencia, Spain
A stunning handmade chandelier by authentic Master glassblowers from Murano. The simplicity and elegance of the sphere makes this lamp a decorative element. The support is made of ...
Brass
Modern Design Chandelier by Camer
By Camer Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brass octagon frame with multiple "U" shaped intertwining Lucite prisms.
Brass
Crystal cascade chandelier with long hangings
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
A brass chandelier with a rich cascade of lead crystal crystal pendants. The oats are hand-ground and polished. This model is quite rare and will light up the interior day and night....
Crystal, Brass
Multicoloured Chandelier in Murano Glass, Italy 1980s
Located in London, GB
Stunning chandelier inspired by an exuberant explosion of fireworks. "Fireworks" Chandelier features hand blown Murano discs in different colours with brass arms. The chandelier is a...
Brass
Italian Designed Modernist Chandler in Brass
Located in London, GB
A stunning oversized Italian designed chandelier in brass 12 arms with glass lens detail of monumental proportions. The chandelier is currently hanging on a short rod which can be...
Brass
Large Scandinavian Brass Candle Chandelier by Gusum, Sweden, 1980
By Metallslojden Gusum
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large and heavy brass chandelier that makes a bold statement with its substantial scale and presence.
Brass
Three-Light Brass Lamp
Located in Southampton, NY
Brass hanging light fixture, shades included.
Unavailable
H 48 in W 88 in D 80 in
Luminaire, Monumental Custom Adjustable Four-Light Chandelier, circa 1980s
By Luminaire
Located in New York, NY
A monumental patinated steel, brass, maple and leather adjustable chandelier made by the lighting and design firm luminaire. As shown in images it is 6 feet 9 inches x 7 feet 4 inche...
Brass, Steel
Roue A Spots, Chandelier Made in France by Charles Paris
By Charles Paris
Located in Saint-denis, FR
Made of brass Finish: Nickel matte lamp; shiny 12 x dychrolic LED.
Brass
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.