Wonderful Transitional Gilt Rock Crystal 5-Arm Baguès Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
This delicately decorated chandelier has rock crystal prisms and rock and crystal pendants
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal
Brass and Cut Crystal Pineapple Chandelier with 5-Arm Light
By Maison Charles-Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gilt brass and cut crystal pineapple chandelier made in France, circa 1960-1970. It needs 7 x E14
Crystal, Brass
$816 / item
H 18.51 in Dm 15.75 in
Mid-20th Century French Style 5-Arm Cut Glass and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Worcester, GB
Mid-20th Century French Style 5-Arm Cut Glass and Crystal Chandelier A finely made vintage
Crystal
1990s 5 Arm Petite Nickel Plated Floral Style Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
1990s nickel-plated five-arm chandelier with clear floret details and pink and clear crystal
Crystal, Nickel
Fine Quality Dressed Glass Chandelier, 5 Arm – Mid 20th Century
Located in Worcester, GB
Five-Arm French Cut Glass and Crystal Chandelier, Mid-20th Century A finely crafted mid-20th
Crystal
Vintage Gilded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
A French, circa 1930s 5-arm gilt metal chandelier with crystal faceted decoration and green glass
Crystal
Crystal 5-Arm Chandelier with Roping
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This 5-arm chandelier features lovely crystal roping and hanging crystals throughout. A shimmering
Crystal
Vintage Hollywood 5-Arm Crystal Chandelier
Located in Bronx, NY
Vintage clear glamorous crystal chandelier from Art Deco era in very good condition, recently
Crystal
5 Arm Crystal and Aged Gold Louis XVI Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast brass frame with chaised details. High quality crystal center shaft. Original crystal trim.
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal 5-Arm Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
Elegant French Louis XVI style gilt bronze and cut crystal five-arm chandelier of Baccarat quality
Crystal, Bronze
5 arm crystal chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
French 1930's crystal chandelier
Crystal, Metal
1930 5 Arm Crystal Glass Chandelier
Located in Surrey, BC
A nice simple chandelier with impressive 5 arm configuration and swooping glass crystal details
Crystal
French 1940's 5 arm Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Full Lead Crystal 5 arm chandelier with etched crystal center stem and boboches with faceted
Crystal
20th Century Traditional Crystal Chandelier-5 arm
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A lovely 5 arm chandelier with Venetian style scrolls featuring a "coffin" shape prism, cross cut
Crystal
Swedish Art Deco 5-arm brass chandelier with crystal shades.
Located in New York, NY
Swedish art deco 5-arm chandelier in polished brass made circa late 1920’s. Each arm is detailed
Crystal
Swedish Art Deco 5-arm Brass Chandelier With Clear Crystals.
Located in New York, NY
Graceful Swedish art deco 5-arm chandelier with clear drop crystals. Each arm is finished with a
Crystal
Diminutive Italian Crystal, Giltwood and Gilt Iron 5 Arm Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian Gilt wood and iron 5 light chandelier with crystal swags and drops, Rewired. Uses 5 - 40
Crystal, Iron
Vintage French Style Cut Crystal and Chrome 5-Arm Chandelier, circa 1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage French style crystal chandelier offers chrome frame with scroll form arms terminating in
Rock Crystal, Chrome
Italian Beaded Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Italian beaded and rock crystal 5 arm chandelier. Circa 1920. The chandelier has been
Rock Crystal
Pair of Crystal & Beaded Balloon Chandeliers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 5-arm beaded arm & drop crystal chandeliers.
Crystal, Iron
Italian Beaded and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Italian beaded and rock crystal 5 arm chandelier. circa 1920. The chandelier has been
Rock Crystal
Scandinavian Modern Silver-Plated Five-Arm Chandelier from Studio Torndahl
By Atelier Torndahl
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern, Swedish art deco silver plated bronze 5-arm chandelier with crystal glass
Bronze
Empire Style Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A French circa 1920 5-arm chandelier with crystal beads and rosettes. 31" drop & 16" diameter
Jacques Adnet Chandelier in Nickel Chrome
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant nickel chrome 5 arm chandelier with crystal glass details by Jacques Adnet. Rewired.
Antique Spanish Brass Crystal 5 Arm Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Spanish style chandelier made of an ornate brass frame, distressed white glass central elements
Crystal, Brass, Steel
Modern 5 Arm Clear Crystal Chrome Accented Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Modern style clear crystal framed five arm chandelier with chrome over brass base, chain, and
Crystal, Brass, Chrome
Crystal Chandelier - 5 Arm
Located in Middleburg, VA
BEAUTIFUL HIGH QUALITY 5 ARM CRYSTAL CHANDERLIER - POSSSIBLY WATERFORD - UNFORTUNATELY WE CANNOT
Crystal
Reproduction Chandelier - 5-Arm Juliet w/Crystals
Located in San Francisco, CA
Reproduction Chandelier - 5-Arm Juliet w/Crystals 24"W x 24"H
5 Arm Gilt Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Stem Over 100 Years Old. Draped Crystals Add a Nice Touch.
Crystal, Iron
French Crystal Five Arm Chandelier
Located in Middleburg, VA
WONDERFUL FRENCH CRYSTAL 5 ARM CHANDELIER WITH VERY GOOD DETAIL. THIS CHANDELIER IS OF THE HIGHEST
Crystal, Metal
5 Arm Cut Crystal Marie Therese
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hand cut crystal Marie Therese-style chandelier
English Neoclassical Bronze 5-Arm Chandelier, circa 1920s
Located in Atlanta, GA
English neoclassical bronze 5-arm chandelier, circa 1920s.
Crystal, Bronze
LOUIS 15TH STYLE 5 LIGHT CHANDELIER
Located in Hudson, NY
A DELICATE 5 ARM CHANDELIER WITH CUT CRYSTAL CENTER-PIECE AT THE TOP. WITH CRYSTAL BEADS AND
Crystal, Bronze
Black and White "Ritz" Crystal Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful 5 arm black and white crystal chandelier.
Crystal
Late 19th cent. Hand Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Perfectly designed 5 arm cut crystal chandelier
French Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French Art Deco chrome and crystal 5 arm chandelier
Chrome
$232,631Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Italian Tole with Flowers Polychrome Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A vintage tole five-light chandelier with yellow, green and orange flowers and leaf accents.Original paint finish in vibrant greens, and white. Diameter,55 cm. Height fixture 45 cm....
Metal
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
19th Century Giltwood Rococo Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A six-arm elaborately carved and gold giltwood Rococo style chandelier. Rewired and in very good order, late 19th century Italian.
Giltwood
19th Century French Rock Crystal and Bronze 4 Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous 19th century French rock crystal and bronze chandelier with 4 lights. Great scale and shape on this piece and it mixes well with a variety of decors!
Rock Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Style Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
French Louis XV style bronze chandelier from the late 19th century. This Rococo style ten-light chandelier is cast bronze and has an asymmetrical foliage motif throughout. The scale ...
Bronze
1960s Midcentury Gilt Metal Palm Leaf Chandelier, Hollywood Regency
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic gilt metal leaf chandelier with six Edison (E14) fittings. Diameter 18" - 46 cm. Height fixture 26.7" - 68 cm. Total height 32.2" - 82 cm.
Metal
$5,450
H 15 in W 10 in D 10 in
Fine Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Wedgewood Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A delicate antique French Louis XVI style chandelier combining gilt bronze and Wedgwood elements. The central body is shaped as an urn form, executed in blue jasperware with applied ...
Bronze
A Very Large Italian Murano Gold Palm Leaf Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A very large flamboyant Murano palm leaf chandelier. The gilt frame supporting the 24 Carat gold flecked Murano glass leafs, with a tiered crystal bottom. The ceiling supports of rou...
Crystal
$2,850
H 20 in Dm 14 in
Wonderful Baguès Rock Crystal Beaded Flower Petite Gold Gilt Chandelier Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Modern Baguès Style Rock Crystal Drop With Beads & Flower Petite Gold Gilt 5 Candelabra Light Chandelier Light Fixture.
Rock Crystal
$4,650
H 26 in Dm 22 in
Wonderful Maison Baguès French Branze Crystal Bow Basket Rock Crystal Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Maison Baguès Style Bronze With Crystal Basket And Flowers Leading To Rock Crystal Drops Large 6 Candelabra Light Chandelier.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Mid-Century Brass and Crystal Palm Leaf Chandelier
By Hans Kögl
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant mid-century palm leaf chandelier, circa 1970, attributed to a German or Italian workshop working in the style of Hans Kögl. The fixture is crafted in finely patinated brass w...
Crystal, Brass
Petite Bronze Glass and Rock Crystal Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Petite 19 century French bronze chandelier with rock crystal stem and numerous rock crystal pendants, with six electrified candle arms and modern wiring, ready for use.
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Fabulous Petite Four Light Maison Baguès Rock Crystal Gilt French Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fabulous petite four light Maison Baguès style rock crystal gold gilt french chandelier completely rewired for us with new sockets and accompanied by chain and canopy.
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Set of Vintage Alabaster Globe Fixture. Sold individually.
Located in New York, NY
A set of 3 circa 1950's Italian globe light fixture with 4 interior Edison lights. Sold & priced Individually. Measurements: Diameter: 25" Drop: 55" (adjustable)
Alabaster, Bronze
Vintage 1970s Brass Pineapple Chandelier with Eight Lights, New Old Stock
Located in Stamford, CT
Solid brass pineapple chandelier. Eight lights. Includes original canopy and chain. New old stock.
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.
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