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1940’s Silver Plated 20 Interior Lights Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French silver plated chandelier with beaded crystals and 20 interior lights
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate

Beardslee of Chicago 5 Slip Shade Fixture, circa 1934, 2 Available
By Beardslee Chandelier Co.
Located in Prescott, US
2 Matching available from one of the great American design firms during the' 20s & '30s. "Beardslee
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 Cofit 20's Pendant Light by Atelier Haute Cuisine
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Cofit 20's pendant light by Atelier Haute Cuisine Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 22 cm Materials
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2010s Belgian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Bronze with Custard Slip Shades, Deco Rococo Masterpiece Original Patina
By Mid-West Chandelier Co.
Located in Prescott, US
extravagance and beauty of the Roaring 20s (although possibly made in the early 30s). This 6 shade version
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Mid-20th Century American Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Fine French Bronze Neoclassical Baltic Empire Crystal Square Basket Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Basket Chandelier In A Square Form With 4 Lights Around The Frame And 4 Lights On The Interior.
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Vintage 1910s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Italian Painted Tole Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian nine-light painted tole and wood bead chandelier with original patina
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Moderne Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940's French gilt bronze chandelier with 20 lights. Measurements: Height:43" total drop
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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Surrealist Ribbon Form Chandelier
Located in Riverdale, NY
, with additional 20" chain. 5" end cap. Uses small size bulbs. 1980's USA.
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Vintage 1980s American Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

A Large Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's gilt bronze French chandelier with gilt and painted finish and 20 candelabra lights
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1940s Austrian Brass Sputnik Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s Sputnik Austrian light fixtures with 20 lights
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French patinated bronze chandelier with 20 lights and with rock crystal pendants
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Mid Century /Modern Deco Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Custom designed Alabaster Chandelier made after the style of Ruhlmnn from the 20,s and 30,s
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1990s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Antique French Empire Style Bronze & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Pair of French Empire Chandelier Circa 1900's In perfect conditions, 20 lights on ea
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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Crystal Palm Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's silver plated and glass palm chandelier with 8 interior candelabra lights. Sold
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

E. Palme Swarovski Jewels Chandelier Palwa 33, 1960s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Berlin, BE
 / Westheim chandelier 1960's. 33 lights (edison 14), diameter 20 inches, original total height 42 inches
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Vintage 1960s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

American Art Deco Chandelier, circa 1920-1930's
By Moe Bridges
Located in New York, NY
chandelier is in very good, original, clean and working condition, made in the USA c 1920-1930's, attributed
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of Neoclassic Silver Plated Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa 1920's American, silver plated three-light chandeliers with tassels detail at
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Vintage 1920s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Italian 1950's Brass and Glass Three Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
chic statement piece! Northern Italy, circa mid- 1950's. Size: 38" high x 20" diameter.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Contemporary Valentina Giovando Chandelier Brass Crystals Transparent White Gold
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Milano, IT
sentiment. The golden shade and the geometrical shape also recalls the atmosphere of the 20's and the Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Brass

A large George III style cut glass chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive George III style cut glass 20 branch chandelier. The shaped glass bowl issuing
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Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

1960s Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier Light Attributed to Palwa
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Amsterdam, NH
50cm width it is truly a stunning chandelier. Circa 1960's and in excellent condition. Height 22" (55
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Magnificent George IV Period Ormolu Chandelier by Messenger & Phipson
By Messenger & Phipson
Located in London, GB
A George IV period gilt bronze chandelier In the Régence Manner By Messenger & Phipson The 8
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Antique 19th Century English George IV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ormolu

1 of 7 Gigantic 100lbs Doria Ballroom Plafoniere Chandelier, Germany 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
170 LBS SPECTACULAR UNIQUE & ELEGANT 13 LIGHTS (E27) FINE CRYSTAL BALLROOM CHANDELIER 1970´s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Antique French Style Bronzed Four-Light Chandelier with Draped Crystals, c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
throughout, classic Roaring '20's, c1920 Measures - 31.5''H x 14.5''W x 14.5''D. Catalogue Note: Ask about
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

1970's Murano Chandelier by Mazzega, 41 Lattimo Amber Glasses
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 41 glass leaves in a gold painted metal frame. The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Contemporary Valentina Giovando Chandelier Crystals Sequins Iron Fabric Pink
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Milano, IT
lace, in the form of a precious shawl that adorns the figure of a 20’s lady, and the painstaking work
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Floating Lights Model S.18.01.E27 Lightweight Chandelier Vantot Netherlands
By Vantot
Located in Breda, Noord-Brabant
Floating lights Model S.18.01.E27 (Form.Rows.Version.Number of Elements) Form: s (straight
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

XL Antique Alabaster Chandelier / Pendant w. Bronze Ram Sculptures & Rose Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Majestic antique pendant with a stunning, 20 inch alabaster shade and two sets of glass shades
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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze, Wire, Gold Leaf, Brass

J. Anthony Redmile Rare Chandelier with Mounted Ostrich Eggs 1970s 'Signed'
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in New York, NY
of a similar chandelier with ostrich eggs on page 50. Measures: H: 33 inches overall H: 20 inches
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Vintage 1970s English Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Malachite, Nickel

Chandelier Produced in Glass "Bone" Design Aldo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in taranto, IT
Chandelier glass murano workmanship "bone", aldo design for nasonmazzega , 60's . It measures
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Floating Lights Model S.02.01.E007 Lightweight Chandelier Vantot Netherlands
By Vantot
Located in Breda, Noord-Brabant
Floating lights Model S.02.01.E007 (Form.Rows.Version.Number of Elements) Form: S (straight
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Art Deco Style Hollywood Regency Aluminum Glass Brass Chandelier Made in USA
By Walter Von Nessen, Donald Deskey
Located in New York, NY
Large and impressive spun aluminum, frosted glass, and brass chandelier, in the Machine Age
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Short Midcentury Chandelier in Brass and Turquoise Blue 6 Murano Glass Globes
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice chandelier features a main brass disk top from which fall 6 brass rods of different
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Short Midcentury Chandelier in Brass and Golden Murano Glass Globes, 6-Light
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice chandelier features a main brass disk top from which fall 6 brass rods of different
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Chandelier Lamp Style Lelii Opal Glass Steel Grid Mesh By G.C.M.E 1960, Italy
By G.C.M.E, Memphis Milano
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare suspension lamp by G.C.M.E Italy, circa 1960- Wonderful and large 35“ x 20“ example of a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Imposing Gold Murano Glass Waterfall Chandelier by Giovanni Dalla Fina Italy 20s
By Giovanni Dalla Fina, Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Imposing Gold Murano Glass Waterfall Chandelier by Giovanni Dalla Fina Italy. This is an authentic
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Gold Leaf, Brass

Ralph Lauren Home Visual Comfort Xavier Brass Pendant Light
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Inspired by the stylish elegance inherent to ’20s design, the Xavier pendant is defined by its
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Model 81501 Ceiling Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Poznań, PL
A unique hanging lamp produced by Napako, designed by Josef Hůrka in the 60's. Five round opaline
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Model 81501 Ceiling Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Poznań, PL
, during the 60's. Five round opaline glass lampshades, 20 cm in diameter. A diffused light effect.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Pair Palwa Pendant Lights Attributed to Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Fulton, CA
. Circa. 1970's. Original escutcheon plates made of brass with a glass cover. In original working order
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Antique Early 17th Century German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pend...

Materials

Brass

Ceiling Lamp in White Metal and Brass Attributed to Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1950’s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in White lacquered metal and brass Attributed to Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1950’s
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Dancer Suspension Lamp in Grey Murano Glass and crystal elements by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
shapes, that reminds the fringes typical of the 20’s fashion: thin glass foils, drop-shaped elements and
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Five Mixed Glazed Ceramic Pendant Lights, Germany, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A set of spectacular and stylish ceramic pendant lights made in West-Germany around 1970's. The
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Green Murano Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian green glass light fixture with four interior lights.  Measurements: Drop
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Fabric by Hans Bergström, 1940’s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Fabric by Hans Bergström, 1940’s Additional Information: Material: Brass
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Carved Alabaster Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's French carved alabaster pendant light fixtures with three interior lights
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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of French Crystal Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's French gilt metal light fixtures with inset crystals and six interior lights
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Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Copper and Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French copper and glass light fixture. Measurements: Minimum drop: 21" Diameter: 20"
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Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

vintage mid century PENDANT LIGHT enamel metal white glass 1960s 1970s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Fantastic vintage pendant light manufactured in the 1960's to 1970's probably by Hustadt-Leuchten
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

Hand-Blown Murano Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960’s hand-blown Italian glass lantern with 5 interior lights. Measurements: Current drop
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Paavo Tynell, rare pendant designed for the finnish Parliament, 1929
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare and early ceiling light designed by Paavo Tynell in the late 20's for the Finnish parliament
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Vintage 1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Pair Italian Murano Sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
lattimo glass petals (for each applique) in a chrome frame. Period: 1970's/ 1980's Dimensions: 16,50
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Pair Italian Murano Sconces
Midcentury Pair Italian Murano Sconces
H 16.54 in W 13.78 in D 7.88 in
Taraxacum Cocoon Pendant by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, Italy
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Chicago, IL
. DIMENSIONS: Approx 23"Dia x 20"H CONDITION: Great vintage condition. Minor wear including marks and areas of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Resin

Set of Mixed Brown Glazed Ceramic Pendant Lights, Germany, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A set of spectacular and stylish ceramic pendant lights made in West-Germany around 1970's. The
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 of 10 Louis Poulsen pendant light Albertslund by Jens Møller Jensen
By Jens Møller-Jensen, Louis Poulsen
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
Denmark in the 1980's. I have 10 lamps in stock! Perfect for a larger project. Also have 20 green larger
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

A Large Venini Glass Pendant Lamp
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic glass pendant, "onion" shaped, by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, ca' 1950's. Great swirling
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vintage Italian Chrome Pendant by Sciolari, c. 1960's
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sciolari, c. 1960's. *Already rewired to fit US Lighting Standard Dimensions: 30"H x 20"D
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Nanny Still Copper and Amber Glass Pendant Lamps Set of Five
By Nanny Still, RAAK
Located in London, GB
Still for the innovative Dutch lighting company Raak in the 1960's. This technique of ‘Glass trapped
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

John C Virden Medieval Gothic or Spanish Revival Style Hanging Light Fixture
By John C. Virden Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
install. This chandelier light fixture is going to be fabulous over your Spanish Revival style dining
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Tenfold Pendant 3TA 24inch, Waxed Aluminum, Geometric, Brutalist Ceiling Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tenfold Series is inspired by brutalism and the 1970's architectural style. The light fixture works well
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

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20s Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 20s chandelier available at 1stDibs. Each 20s chandelier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Find 38476 options for an antique or vintage 20s chandelier now, or shop our selection of 48 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the 20s chandelier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A 20s chandelier is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 20s chandelier over the years, but those crafted by Gaetano Sciolari, Venini and Louis Poulsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 20s Chandelier?

Prices for a 20s chandelier can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $450,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,752.

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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.

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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.

Questions About 20s Chandelier
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chandeliers are called chandeliers because the earliest designs were wooden fixtures that held taper candles. The name comes from the French word for candle, "chandelle." On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique and vintage chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 1920s, the flapper dress became a fresh new look for both day and evening wear. This shift dress hung from shoulder to just below the knee with a significant drop waistline. The evening versions of these dresses often featured lace, fringe, beadwork and luxe fabrics like chiffon, velvet and taffeta. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage flapper dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A bobeche for chandeliers was designed to catch the wax that dripped from the candles on early fixtures. Today, they are considered to be an accent piece from which the socket, bulb and candle cover rise. Shop a range of antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You’ll often see chandeliers with elaborate glass ornamentation serving as a decoration. Quite frequently these glass pendants that hang from the light are called a prism. These pieces add luxe glamour to the light fixture, while also catching illumination and scattering it. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary chandeliers from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No chandeliers do not have candles but the chandelier evolved from the candelabra, which used candles as their light source. Some chandeliers have light fixtures that are designed to look very much like candles while others have moved in a modern direction and look nothing like their candelabra predecessor. Shop a collection of chandeliers and candelabras from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    An Empire chandelier refers to chandeliers crafted in the Empire style. Empire style furniture resembles Louis XIV furniture in its focus on symmetry — it’s rich with ornamentation and frequently sees an integration of Greek or Roman motifs. An Empire style chandelier will add visual appeal and a sense of grandeur of any room. Shop a range of antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A chandelier light is a type of candelabra lamp, meaning that it is a decorative branched suspension of lights mounted from the ceiling. A variety of antique, new and vintage chandeliers can be found on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    Chandeliers should be between half and three quarts, the width of the tabletop located below it, however, this is, of course, subject to change based on the size of the room.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The weight of a chandelier is dependent on the ceiling’s strength. A concrete ceiling can likely support any size chandelier because of its sturdiness, but a wooden or drywalled ceiling will not be able to support as much weight due to its more fragility.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A chandelier is typically suspended from a branching system with multiple lights on the ends, rather than one single light or a pair of lights hanging from a chord or chain.

    1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Chandelier lighting is a branched, highly ornamented light fixture that is typically (suspended from) mounted on ceilings lamps.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Bohemian chandelier is one that is made with naturally occurring details like rattan, bamboo or macrame. They can be decorated with pendants like seashells and feathers as well. Add some boho-chic to your décor by shopping a collection of Bohemian chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To ship a chandelier, you must ensure that the chandelier is held inside a sturdy crate and packed with enough cushioning material to withstand accidents. Make sure you have plenty of bubble wrap and foam held in place with strong tape. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tole chandelier refers to a type of chandelier that is painted metal, often fashioned to look like greenery and flowers, similar to folk art. Tole chandeliers tend to have a base color of cream, white or gold that seamlessly pairs with a wide range of home décor styles. Shop a selection of vintage and contemporary chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The significance of chandeliers is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some people associate them with the history of lighting because they marked a major breakthrough in indoor illumination. Others consider them symbols of wealth and extravagance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and vintage chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Whether a 20-inch necklace is too short largely depends on what you wear it with. Generally, a necklace should hit above or below a neckline for a balanced look. Also called a matinee necklace, a 20-inch necklace usually hangs just below the collarbone, making it ideal for coordinating with many tops and dresses with lower necklines. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of necklaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term “20 carat gold” does not have a meaning. “Carat” is a unit of measurement used to describe the size of gemstones. “Karat” is the unit used to describe gold precious metal. Gold stamped as 20 karat or 20K is 83.3 percent pure gold and 16.7 percent metal alloy. You'll find a wide variety of gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A circular chandelier is called Corona or Crown. As it resembles the crown, it is often designed with upstanding decorative elements. It is usually made of gilded metal or brass. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of chandelier options to choose from for your home decor.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date chandelier crystals, hold them up to the light and look for acid marks. If you find one, use an authoritative online resource to research the mark and identify the manufacturer. You can then estimate the age based on the style of the crystal. If you can't find a mark, take the crystal to a licensed appraiser for a professional evaluation. Shop a selection of expertly vetted antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell how old your chandelier is, look for a maker’s mark often included somewhere on the chandelier. From there, you can research the specific company that manufactured it. Also consider the power source — candle- and gas-lit chandeliers were common until the early 1900s when electric chandeliers became popular. Even if your chandelier was upgraded to be fully electric, check for signs of the previous system. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The difference between a girandole and a chandelier comes down to where they go. A girandole is a fixture displayed on a wall or surface, while a chandelier hangs from the ceiling. Often, girandoles include wall mirrors. Both types of fixtures either hold candles or feature candle lights that hold electric bulbs. You'll find a selection of antique light fixtures on 1stDibs.

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