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Pair Chandeliers, Murano
Pair Chandeliers, Murano

Pair Chandeliers, Murano

By Ferro Toso

Located in Budapest, HU

Rare 12-light Venetian chandelier in amber Murano glass Magnificent and rare Venetian Pair chandelier with 12 lights, entirely made in refined amber glass, enriched by delicate wine...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Clear & rose rock crystal 40 light pair chandeliers featuring amethyst drops
Clear & rose rock crystal 40 light pair chandeliers featuring amethyst drops

Clear & rose rock crystal 40 light pair chandeliers featuring amethyst drops

Located in London, GB

This exquisite pair chandeliers in the classic antique style showcases a luxurious combination of gilt bronze, clear and rose rock crystal and amethyst drops creating a sophisticat...

Category

Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Amethyst, Bronze

Venini Filigrana Pair Chandelier Murano Glass Brass 1940 Italy
Venini Filigrana Pair Chandelier Murano Glass Brass 1940 Italy

Venini Filigrana Pair Chandelier Murano Glass Brass 1940 Italy

By Murano 5

Located in Milano, IT

Couple chandelier Filigrana Venini Murano glass brass 1940 Italy.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair Chandelier Crystal Montgolfièr Empire Sac a Pearl Lustre Lighting Set
Pair Chandelier Crystal Montgolfièr Empire Sac a Pearl Lustre Lighting Set

Pair Chandelier Crystal Montgolfièr Empire Sac a Pearl Lustre Lighting Set

Located in Berlin, DE

A Piece of History Recreated – Timeless Beauty, Faithfully Reborn Every now and then, you come across a piece that leaves a lasting impression. For me, it was this chandelier a stu...

Category

2010s European Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Charming Pair of Murano Disc Chandelier by Vistosi, 1970s
Charming Pair of Murano Disc Chandelier by Vistosi, 1970s

Charming Pair of Murano Disc Chandelier by Vistosi, 1970s

By Vistosi

Located in Rome, IT

Spectacular pair chandelier by Vistosi , each made of 50 Murano discs put on five floors.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Elegant Pair of Italian Blue Chandeliers by Valentina Planta, Murano
Elegant Pair of Italian Blue Chandeliers by Valentina Planta, Murano

Elegant Pair of Italian Blue Chandeliers by Valentina Planta, Murano

By Toni Zuccheri

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Chandeliers of refined elegance. The blue hues reflect the light harmoniously.

Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Gold and Ice Tronchi Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s
Pair of Gold and Ice Tronchi Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s

Pair of Gold and Ice Tronchi Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s

By Toni Zuccheri

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing pair chandelier includes precious gold amber color and clear tronchi Murano glasses 20 cm long.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Gold and Ice Tronchi Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s
Pair of Gold and Ice Tronchi Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s

Pair of Gold and Ice Tronchi Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s

By Toni Zuccheri

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing pair chandelier includes precious gold amber color and clear tronchi Murano glasses 20 cm long.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Gold and Ice Tronchi Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s
Pair of Gold and Ice Tronchi Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s

Pair of Gold and Ice Tronchi Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s

By Toni Zuccheri

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing pair chandelier includes precious gold amber color and clear tronchi Murano glasses 20 cm long.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair Elegant Italian Emerald and Gold Chandeliers by Valentina Planta, Murano
Pair Elegant Italian Emerald and Gold Chandeliers by Valentina Planta, Murano

Pair Elegant Italian Emerald and Gold Chandeliers by Valentina Planta, Murano

By Toni Zuccheri

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair chandeliers of refined elegance inspired by the colours of the Costa Smeralda (Sardinia).

Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Pair Elegant Italian Emerald and Gold Chandeliers by Valentina Planta, Murano
Pair Elegant Italian Emerald and Gold Chandeliers by Valentina Planta, Murano

Pair Elegant Italian Emerald and Gold Chandeliers by Valentina Planta, Murano

By Toni Zuccheri

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair chandeliers of refined elegance inspired by the colours of the Costa Smeralda (Sardinia).

Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Pair White Petal Chandeliers, Murano
Pair White Petal Chandeliers, Murano

Pair White Petal Chandeliers, Murano

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Chandeliers made by hand blown glass chandelier composed by 75 glass petals (transparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame.

Category

1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Pink Shell Chandeliers, Murano
Pair of Italian Pink Shell Chandeliers, Murano

Pair of Italian Pink Shell Chandeliers, Murano

Located in Budapest, HU

Fantastic pair chandeliers with pink a glasses, gold painted metal frame.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair Italian Chandeliers Arlecchino Glass, Murano, 1970s
Pair Italian Chandeliers Arlecchino Glass, Murano, 1970s

Pair Italian Chandeliers Arlecchino Glass, Murano, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Fantastic Pair chandeliers made by 107 Murano crystal multicolored prism in a nickel metal frame.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair Italian Murano Chandeliers
Pair Italian Murano Chandeliers

Pair Italian Murano Chandeliers

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Fantastic pair chandeliers with green glasses, nickel-plated metal frame.

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair Fabulous Glass 75 White Petal Chandeliers, Murano
Pair Fabulous Glass 75 White Petal Chandeliers, Murano

Pair Fabulous Glass 75 White Petal Chandeliers, Murano

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair chandeliers made by hand blown glass chandelier composed by 75 glass petals (transparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame.

Category

1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair Italian Amber Petal Chandeliers, Murano
Pair Italian Amber Petal Chandeliers, Murano

Pair Italian Amber Petal Chandeliers, Murano

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Chandeliers with 36 transparent with an amber spot inside glasses, gold painted structure.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair Italian Amber Petal Chandeliers, Murano
Pair Italian Amber Petal Chandeliers, Murano

Pair Italian Amber Petal Chandeliers, Murano

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Chandeliers with 36 transparent with an amber spot inside glasses, gold painted structure.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Wonderful Italian Beaded Gilt Baguès Blown Glass Lantern Pendant Pair Chandelier
Wonderful Italian Beaded Gilt Baguès Blown Glass Lantern Pendant Pair Chandelier

Wonderful Italian Beaded Gilt Baguès Blown Glass Lantern Pendant Pair Chandelier

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful pair Italian beaded gold gilt Baguès style flower blown glass lantern single light 100 watt Edison bulb pendant chandelier adorned with sprays of flower crystals througho...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Crystal

Pair Murano Chandeliers
Pair Murano Chandeliers

Pair Murano Chandeliers

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Italian Murano Chandeliers composed of 52 splendid turquoise glasses that give a very elegant look.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair Murano chandeliers
Pair Murano chandeliers

Pair Murano chandeliers

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Italian vintage glass chandeliers with albaster white glass tubes.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Pair Murano Chandeliers
Pair Murano Chandeliers

Pair Murano Chandeliers

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair vintage Murano chandeliers made by 52 glass petals (transparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair Murano Chandeliers
Pair Murano Chandeliers

Pair Murano Chandeliers

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Italian Murano chandeliers. Each chandelier has made 57 fantastic iridescent grit discs in a nickel metal frame..

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair Murano Chandeliers
Pair Murano Chandeliers

Pair Murano Chandeliers

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair vintage Murano chandeliers made from 32 beautiful Murano multicolored glasses “poliedri”.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair Murano Chandeliers
Pair Murano Chandeliers

Pair Murano Chandeliers

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair italian vintage Murano chandeliers each made by 41 glass petals (transparent and amber) in a gold painted metal frame.

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair Murano Chandeliers
Pair Murano Chandeliers

Pair Murano Chandeliers

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Italian vintage chandeliers in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels.

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair Poliedri Chandelier
Pair Poliedri Chandelier

Pair Poliedri Chandelier

$7,898Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair Poliedri Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

It sounds like you have a stunning piece of art with that Italian pendant light! The combination of 111 amethyst and clear Murano glasses and a gold painted and brass structure creat...

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair Amazing Murano Chandeliers
Pair Amazing Murano Chandeliers

Pair Amazing Murano Chandeliers

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Fantastic vintage Murano chandeliers made by 166 Murano crystal transparent prism in a gold metal frame.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair Italian Murano Chandeliers
Pair Italian Murano Chandeliers

Pair Italian Murano Chandeliers

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Murano chandeliers made by 41 glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside.) in a chrome frame.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair Italian Murano chandeliers
Pair Italian Murano chandeliers

Pair Italian Murano chandeliers

By Vistosi

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Vintage Italian Murano chandeliers in Vistosi style.

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair Italian Murano Chandeliers
Pair Italian Murano Chandeliers

Pair Italian Murano Chandeliers

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Murano chandeliers made by 41 glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside.) in a chrome frame.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair Italian Murano Chandeliers
Pair Italian Murano Chandeliers

Pair Italian Murano Chandeliers

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Murano chandeliers made by 41 glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside.) in a chrome frame.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair Italian Murano Chandeliers
Pair Italian Murano Chandeliers

Pair Italian Murano Chandeliers

$3,761Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair Italian Murano Chandeliers

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Italian Murano Six-Tier trasparent Felci Glass chandeliers - 36 glasses Beautiful Italian Murano Chandelier composed of 36 splendid trasparent glasses that give a very elegant l...

Category

Vintage 1980s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair Italian Chandeliers, Murano
Pair Italian Chandeliers, Murano

Pair Italian Chandeliers, Murano

$3,197Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair Italian Chandeliers, Murano

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Italian vintage chandeliers in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Murano Chandeliers
Pair of Italian Murano Chandeliers

Pair of Italian Murano Chandeliers

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair fantastic chandeliers with caramel and white “lattimo” glasses, nickel-plated metal frame.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier Pair
Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier Pair

Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier Pair

Located in Winter Park, FL

Each chandelier has some new replacement crystals and one has five new glass bobeches.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Pair Italian Chandeliers Murano Glass
Pair Italian Chandeliers Murano Glass

Pair Italian Chandeliers Murano Glass

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Elegant Murano Poliedri Chandelier transparent glasses Elegant Italian chandelier made from 56 beautiful Murano trasparent glasses "poliedri".

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair Crystal Modernist Chandelier
Pair Crystal Modernist Chandelier

Pair Crystal Modernist Chandelier

Located in Westport, CT

Modernist Crystal chandelier,in a Beautiful Cascade Design,one of two.

Category

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

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Pair Italian Petals Chandeliers, Murano
Pair Italian Petals Chandeliers, Murano

Pair Italian Petals Chandeliers, Murano

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Huge Italian vintage Murano chandeliers made by 52 glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside Period: 1970s-1980s Dimensions: ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair Tronchi Chandeliers Murano, 1990
Pair Tronchi Chandeliers Murano, 1990

Pair Tronchi Chandeliers Murano, 1990

By Toni Zuccheri

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Three-tier Murano glass tube chandeliers, 48 white glasses, Mid-Century Modern Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair Italian Murano Alabaster Chandelier
Pair Italian Murano Alabaster Chandelier

Pair Italian Murano Alabaster Chandelier

By Vistosi

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Vintage Italian Murano chandeliers in Vistosi style.

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Bronze Crystal Chandeliers
Pair of Bronze Crystal Chandeliers

Pair of Bronze Crystal Chandeliers

Located in Dallas, TX

This listing and price are for a pair of chandeliers. Bronze and crystal chandeliers originally from France and made around the 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair Italian Disc Murano chandeliers
Pair Italian Disc Murano chandeliers

Pair Italian Disc Murano chandeliers

By Vistosi

Located in Budapest, HU

PAIR Italian Murano chandelierS in Vistosi style.

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair Italian Disc Murano chandeliers
Pair Italian Disc Murano chandeliers

Pair Italian Disc Murano chandeliers

By Vistosi

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Italian Murano chandeliers in Vistosi style.

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair Italian Disc Murano chandeliers
Pair Italian Disc Murano chandeliers

Pair Italian Disc Murano chandeliers

By Vistosi

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Italian Murano chandeliers in Vistosi style.

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair Glass Sputnik Chandeliers Murano
Pair Glass Sputnik Chandeliers Murano

Pair Glass Sputnik Chandeliers Murano

Located in Budapest, HU

Italian Sputnik chandelier in a brass plated metal frame, 51 rare trasparent and black glass tips. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. 10 light points. Period: late xx century D...

Category

1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Maison Bagues Chandeliers
Pair of Maison Bagues Chandeliers

Pair of Maison Bagues Chandeliers

By Maison Baguès

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Mid-Century gilt metal lanterns having an octagonal shape (4 large and 4 narrow opening) having a rope design with crystal floral leaves and trim (MAISON BAGUES)

Category

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

Materials

Crystal

Pair Italian Petal Chandeliers, Murano
Pair Italian Petal Chandeliers, Murano

Pair Italian Petal Chandeliers, Murano

$2,632Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair Italian Petal Chandeliers, Murano

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Italian vintage Murano chandeliers made by 26 glass petals (trasparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Midcentury Chrome Chandeliers
Pair of Midcentury Chrome Chandeliers

Pair of Midcentury Chrome Chandeliers

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

circa 1970. We offer this Pair of midcentury Chrome Chandeliers. Each chandelier have 24 bulbs.

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Murano Petal Chandeliers
Pair of Murano Petal Chandeliers

Pair of Murano Petal Chandeliers

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Italian vintage Murano chandeliers made by 52 glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside in a chrome frame.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair Multicolor Arlecchino Murano Chandeliers
Pair Multicolor Arlecchino Murano Chandeliers

Pair Multicolor Arlecchino Murano Chandeliers

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Fantastic Murano chandelier each made by 187 Murano crystal multicolored prism in a nickel metal frame.

Category

1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Brass Chandeliers
Pair of Italian Brass Chandeliers

Pair of Italian Brass Chandeliers

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair of Italian brass chandeliers.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair Triedri Glass Chandeliers, Murano
Pair Triedri Glass Chandeliers, Murano

Pair Triedri Glass Chandeliers, Murano

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair magnificent Murano glass chandeliers, 265 pink triedri on crome frame.

Category

Late 20th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Murano Glass Chandeliers
Pair of Murano Glass Chandeliers

Pair of Murano Glass Chandeliers

$3,761Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Murano Glass Chandeliers

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Italian vintage chandeliers in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure.

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Pair of Wrought Iron Chandeliers

Pair of Wrought Iron Chandeliers

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1930, Italian wrought iron chandeliers with original patina and five arms.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Pair of Jacques Adnet Chandeliers
Pair of Jacques Adnet Chandeliers

Pair of Jacques Adnet Chandeliers

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Miami, FL

Pair available. US wired and in working condition.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Silver Plated Chandeliers
Pair of Silver Plated Chandeliers

Pair of Silver Plated Chandeliers

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1920s English silver plated chandeliers with twelve lights each.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

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Pair Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of pair chandeliers available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct pair chandeliers — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. We have 9197 antique and vintage pair chandeliers in-stock, while there are 280 modern editions to choose from as well. Pair chandeliers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern pair chandeliers are consistently popular styles. Many pair chandeliers are appealing in their simplicity, but Venini, Hans-Agne Jakobsson and Louis Poulsen produced popular pair chandeliers that are worth a look.

How Much are Pair Chandeliers?

Prices for pair chandeliers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, pair chandeliers begin at $0 and can go as high as $1,028,240, while the average can fetch as much as $3,727.

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.