French Organic Modern Plaster Chandelier
By Serge Roche, Sirmos, Marc Bankowsky, Dorothy Draper, Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Houston, TX
French Organic Modern Plaster Chandelier. Outstanding French Serge Roche inspired plaster chandelier, pendant or lantern with its organic modern feel has been newly wired with a new ...
Plaster
Original Plaster Chandelier from the Cloister
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Stamford, CT
One of seven plaster chandeliers from The Cloister at Sea Island, Georgia.
French Mid-Century Style Plaster Chandelier /Pendant, style of Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless French Mid-Century Modern Style Plaster Chandelier / Pendant in the style of Jean Michel Frank.
Brass
Large French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandeliers in style of Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Late Art Deco style plaster chandeliers / pendants in the Modern Neoclassical tradition.
Plaster
French Plaster Chandeliers after a Model by Alberto and Diego Giacometti
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite French plaster chandeliers after a model by Alberto and Diego Giacometti for Jean-Michel Frank conceived in a sculptural organic form, circa 1937.
Plaster
Custom French Plaster Chandelier in the Style of Jean-Charles Moreux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless, Custom French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandelier / Pendant or Flush Mount Ceiling Light in the style of the French Mid-century architect-decorator Jean-C...
Metal
French, Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandelier in the Style of Diego Giacometti
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and iconic French Modern Neoclassical chandelier in the style of Alberto and Diego Giacometti.
Iron
2 French Mid-Century Modern Suspended Plaster Chandeliers by Arlus, 1930
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
Two suspended plaster disc chandeliers / pendants / flush mount fixtures by Arlus embracing French Art Deco and an emerging modern movement.
Rope, Plaster
French Modern Neoclassical Plaster and Brass Chandeliers, Style of Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical plaster chandelier in the style of Serge Roche. The plaster disc has an open center and is suspended from 4 brass rods and canopy.
Brass
Plaster Neoclassic White Chandelier 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
A white plaster on wood chandelier. 5 arms. Hangs by 4 chains from the ceiling canopy.
Plaster, Wood
$2,808Sale Price|41% Off
Serge Roche Attributed Cast Painted Plaster Clam Shell Chandelier, 1950s
By Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Serge Roche attributed cast and painted plaster clamshell chandeliers, from France and dating back to the 1950s.
Metal
Arlus, Set of Two Column Chandeliers in Plaster, France Mid-Century Modern
By Arlus
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of two superb plaster and iron frame mid-century modern chandeliers by Arlus, France 1950s.
Plaster
Italian Shell Motif Plaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian plaster shell light fixture with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 20" Drop: 32"
Metal
Organic Oversized Cone Pendant in French Plaster
Located in North Miami, FL
A wonderful French plaster conical oversized pendant light (Two available - priced individually) Note: Height of plaster cone alone without chain is 36 inch.
Brass
Style Jean Michel Frank, plaster luster, circa 1970, France.
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Chandelier in the style of Jean Michel Frank, Iron and plaster, circa 1970, France.
Plaster
Set of Large Shell Shaped Plaster Fixtures, Sold individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8, circa 1940s French plaster light fixtures, in the shape of shells, with silver-leaf finish. Sold individually. Measurements Height: 40" Diameter: 30"
Plaster
Extraordinary and Whimsical Serpent Plaster Cone Pendant Light
Located in North Miami, FL
This is whimsical and beautiful with a large conical pendant flaring out. One edison bulb to interior provides ample light. The serpent wrapped to exterior is also made of plaster an...
Plaster
$16,000 / item
Set of Large Shell Plaster Fixtures. Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's French shell-shaped plaster light fixtures with silver leaf finish. Sold individually. (matching sconces available). Measurements: Minimum drop: 18" (adjustabl...
Silver Leaf
Mid 20th Century French Plaster Pendant with Brass Detail Found In Paris
Located in Wainscott, NY
Mid 20th Century French Custom Plaster Pendant with Brass Detail found in Paris. The pendant's unique shape and brass detail make it an exquisite addition to any interior setting whe...
Brass
2 French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Pendants / Flush Mounts, Jean-Michel Frank
By Arlus, Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
2 French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical style pendants / chandeliers in the style of Jean Michel Frank. The chain and canopy are in solid brass that has been bronzed. Solid brass pa...
Brass
Chandelier by Jacques Darbaud, circa 1990
Located in Brecht, BE
This is a chandelier by Jacques Darbaud, circa 1990, plaster and iron, excellent condition.
Iron
Italian Giltwood Chandelier with Flowers
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian five-light giltwood chandelier with flowers. Measures: Diameter 51 cm. Height fixture 66 cm. Total height 80 cm. Five E14 bulbs.
Metal, Brass
$1,320Sale Price|25% Off
Gold Painted Chandelier with Draped Clear Beads
Located in Asheville, NC
Fun and fancy Roman style draped crystal beads adorn this gold painted 6 light candlestick chandelier.
Brass
Highly Decorative and Elegant Gilded-Light Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A highly decorative and elegant giltwood, metal and stucco 6-light electrified chandelier. Italy, mid-20th century, (1920s-1950s). The light requires six single E14 screw fit lig...
Metal
Large Italian Giltwood and Gilt Metal 24-Light Chandelier, Mid-Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A highly decorative and monumental 24-light chandelier, handcrafted in Italy during the mid-20th century. Richly ornamented with elaborate scrolling arms, carved details, and extensi...
Metal
$2,500 / set
PAIR White Plaster Sconces Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in Jersey City, NJ
These stunning sconces are from 1940's when designers started to use plaster to build chandeliers, sconces, columns. Plaster was the iconic material of this period.
Plaster
Beautiful 1970's Sirmos Trompe L'Oeil Plaster Chandelier
By Sirmos
Located in Austin, TX
This is a wonderful, dramatic form that makes a real statement. The Plaster canopy that forms a knot from which this chandelier hangs, is draped over one candle (image # 5).
Plaster Chandelier in the Style of Frances Elkins
By Frances Elkins
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Chandelier In the Style of Frances Elkins Circa 1960s-1970s cast plaster, horsehair Restored (fine condition) Distributed by Casella Lighting Original wiring and ceiling canopy...
Plaster
Jean Charles Moreux Rare Plaster Ceiling Light Circa 1940
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Charles Moreux rare plaster ceiling light. Circa 1940.
Plaster
Unusual Pair of Italian Painted Chandeliers
Located in New Orleans, LA
Putti faces look down. New wire.
Wood, Plaster
Arlus, Plafonnier En Plâtre, France, 1940
By Arlus
Located in PARIS, FR
Arlus (Edited by, 20th century) Plafonnier en platre et en verre givré Creation date: circa 1940 Measures: H 35 × Ø 57 cm Un grand plafonnier à encastrer en plâtre de style Ar...
Plaster
Dorothy Draper plaster chandelier.
Located in Miami, FL
Rare plaster chandelier attributed to Dorothy Draper. There are 4 chandeliers available.
French Mid-Century Modern Plaster Chandelier / Flush Mount, Attributed to Arlus
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, sober French plaster chandelier, pendant or flush mount fixture attributed to Arlus, 1930.
Opaline Glass, Plaster
American Mid-Century Plaster Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
Unusual and elegant white plaster 5 arm chandelier.
Plaster
Unique Plaster Chandelier in White and Gold
Located in New York, NY
Chandelier in plaster with white and gold painted finish and hung with antique brass chain, French, circa 1945.
Plaster
Serge Roche Style Baroque Revival Plaster Chandelier
By Serge Roche
Located in Astoria, NY
Baroque Revival style chandelier in the manner of Serge Roche. The piece has Baroque elements of white painted plaster and eight brass arms.
Metal
2 French Mid-Century 30's Style Suspended Plaster Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of dramatic French MId-Century / Late Art Deco Style Plaster flush mount fixtures or pendants in the Style of Jean- Michel Frank and Serge Roche with lighting sockets enclosed i...
Plaster
Italian Carved Giltwood Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant six lights carved giltwood and plaster chandelier from Italy with a beautiful patine, circa 1940.
Metal, Brass
Plaster Drape Chandelier
By John Dickinson
Located in North Miami, FL
A chandelier of gesseod plaster in the style of Dickinson.
Glass, Plaster
Vintage Boho Plaster Swag Chandelier After Sirmos
By Sirmos
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A chic plaster swag design with amazing attention to detail.
Plaster
Serge Roche Style White Plaster Chinoiserie Palm Chandelier
By Serge Roche
Located in Stamford, CT
Serge Roche style chandelier. Newly painted in an antique white finish. Chinoiserie hanging bell accents and detachable monkey. Newly rewired. Takes six chandelier bulbs. Measure: 24...
Metal
1990s Chandelier in Metal and Plaster by Jacques Andrieux
By Jacques Andrieux
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1990s chandelier in metal and plaster by Jacques Andrieux.
Metal
Eight light French plaster and iron chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A new eight light French plaster and iron chandelier with lights concealed in dish in the form of bulrushes.
Iron
French Plaster Three-Arm Chandelier in the Style of Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautiful original French plaster with canopy. Dimensions: With chain and canopy, 41 inches high, 21 inches diameter.
Plaster
Plaster Plafonnier Light
Located in New York, NY
Hanging round plaster plafonnier with ribbed decoration. American, c. 1940s
Plaster
Plaster Shell Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s cast plaster shell pendant light. Newly rewired, new canopy and chain. Cream gloss finish.
Brass
Plaster and Polished Brass Chandelier by Maison Arlus, c. 1950
By Arlus
Located in New York City, NY
Plaster and Polished Brass Chandelier by Maison Arlus, France Neoclassical, refined chandelier with whimsical details.
Brass
Resin and Plaster Chandalier
Located in Water Mill, NY
Five Arm Resin and Plaster Fantasy Chandalier with ceiling Cap
Resin, Plaster
Plaster Pineapple Plafonnier Light
Located in New York, NY
Hanging round plaster plafonnier with pale pistachio painted dome and pineapple and acanthus leaf decoration. American, c. 1940s
Metal
Cast Plaster Shell Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Cast Plaster Shell Pendant. White matte finish. Newly rewired, new canopy and chain. UL listing available for an additional fee.
Brass
Round White Plaster Suspension
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Interesting and unusual suspension, made of three stems holding a large round vasque holding the lights. Made of metal covered with a thick layer of plaster.
Metal
Vintage White Plaster Modern Plafonnier
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage white plaster modern plafonnier pendant hanging from white solid column with ribbed canopy.
Plaster
Frances Elkins Plaster Butterfly Hanging Light
Located in New York, NY
FRANCES ELKINS (1888-1953)
Plaster plafonnier in the shape of a butterfly suspended from 3 chains. American, c. 1940
PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Katherine El...
Plaster
Mid Century Plaster Shell Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French plaster and composition painted light fixture. Measurements: Height 31.5" Diameter 22".
Composition
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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