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1940's Italian Small Crystal Chandelier
1940's Italian Small Crystal Chandelier

1940's Italian Small Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940's Italian small crystal chandelier with dark patinated finish

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Beautiful 1970s Small Crystal Chandelier
Beautiful 1970s Small Crystal Chandelier

Beautiful 1970s Small Crystal Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and sparkles small crystal and brass chandelier.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Small Crystal Chandelier Ceiling Light Look Antique Hallway
Small Crystal Chandelier Ceiling Light Look Antique Hallway

Small Crystal Chandelier Ceiling Light Look Antique Hallway

Located in Berlin, DE

stunning small chandelier in antique look. This work of light art makes a statement in every room/hallway

Category

2010s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Small Crystal Chandelier Ceiling Light Silver Chrome Hallway
Small Crystal Chandelier Ceiling Light Silver Chrome Hallway

Small Crystal Chandelier Ceiling Light Silver Chrome Hallway

Located in Berlin, DE

stunning small chandelier in silver/chrome look. This work of light art makes a statement in every room

Category

2010s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Beautiful  and elegant French 1940's small crystals chandelier
Beautiful  and elegant French 1940's small crystals chandelier

Beautiful and elegant French 1940's small crystals chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and elegant French 1940's brass chandelier, the patina is much nicer in person

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Small Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandelier
Small Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandelier

Small Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Very Fine Small Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandelier by Baccarat. Great Condition. All original

Category

Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Small Italian Chandelier with Rock Crystal
Small Italian Chandelier with Rock Crystal

Small Italian Chandelier with Rock Crystal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Crystal beaded chandelier adorned in rock crystal and crystal hanging pieces.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

Vintage French Small Bagues Style Crystal Chandelier
Vintage French Small Bagues Style Crystal Chandelier

Vintage French Small Bagues Style Crystal Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

Vintage French small Bagues style chandelier with crystal flowers and amethyst colored crystals, 4

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Small Overgrown Unique Crystal Chandelier, Mark Sturkenboom
Small Overgrown Unique Crystal Chandelier, Mark Sturkenboom

Small Overgrown Unique Crystal Chandelier, Mark Sturkenboom

By Mark Sturkenboom

Located in Geneve, CH

Small overgrown unique crystal chandelier, Mark Sturkenboom Dimensions: 45 x 30 x 30 cm Material

Category

2010s Dutch Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Small Chandelier with Crystal
Art Deco Small Chandelier with Crystal

Art Deco Small Chandelier with Crystal

By Il Paralume Marina

Located in Milan, IT

This exquisite chandelier is part of the Art Deco collection, featuring superb pieces with a

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Black Modern Crystal Chandelier Art Nouveau Lustre Small
Black Modern Crystal Chandelier Art Nouveau Lustre Small

Black Modern Crystal Chandelier Art Nouveau Lustre Small

Located in Berlin, DE

Light magic in perfection: Our majestic black chandelier Do you want to add a royal touch to your

Category

2010s German Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Small Mid-century Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, 1940s
Small Mid-century Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, 1940s

Small Mid-century Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, 1940s

Located in Palermo, IT

Small mid-century Italian bronze and crystal chandelier, 1940s Intact and in good condition. E27

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage Small Venetian 4 Light Crystal Chandelier 20th Century
Vintage Small Venetian 4 Light Crystal Chandelier 20th Century

Vintage Small Venetian 4 Light Crystal Chandelier 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A beautiful small vintage Venetian style crystal chandelier with four lights and beautiful clear

Category

Late 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Small Bronze and Crystal Empire Chandelier, Late 19th Century
Small Bronze and Crystal Empire Chandelier, Late 19th Century

Small Bronze and Crystal Empire Chandelier, Late 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

This small chandelier is from France and is made of beautiful bronze and crystal elements. A bronze

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Crystal Chandelier
Antique Crystal Chandelier

Antique Crystal Chandelier

$1,520Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Small French crystal chandelier, 1 light on the fixture.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Early 20th Century Small Scale French Bronze and Strass Crystal Chandelier
Early 20th Century Small Scale French Bronze and Strass Crystal Chandelier

Early 20th Century Small Scale French Bronze and Strass Crystal Chandelier

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This small scale bronze chandelier features gadrooned strands of Strass crystals and four elegantly

Category

Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

2 Louis XV style Small Dore and Crystal Chandelier
2 Louis XV style Small Dore and Crystal Chandelier

2 Louis XV style Small Dore and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Queens, NY

2 Louis XV style (20th Century) small bronze dore and crystal chandelier with 8 glass cups (PRICED

Category

20th Century Unknown Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

21st Century Diamantei Small Chandeliers in Gold Leaf Crystal/Crystal by Venini

21st Century Diamantei Small Chandeliers in Gold Leaf Crystal/Crystal by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

sparkle. Diamantei is exclusively available as a chandelier. Additional information: Material: Glass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Small Empire Style Crystal and Gilt Bronze Basket Chandelier
Small Empire Style Crystal and Gilt Bronze Basket Chandelier

Small Empire Style Crystal and Gilt Bronze Basket Chandelier

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A small scale Empire style basket chandelier with lighting to the top, middle, and bottom sections

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

21st Century Esprit Small Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

21st Century Esprit Small Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

information: Material: Glass Colour: Crystal Light Source: 14 x max 12W LED E27 Finishes: Chrome metal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

21st Century Nastri Small Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

21st Century Nastri Small Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

its size, small or large, the structure is monumental in appearance, just as the light it sheds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

A small French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Crystal chandelier
A small French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Crystal chandelier

A small French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Crystal chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A small French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Crystal chandelier. The six arm

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Lilly Contemporary Sculptural LED Chandelier, Solid Brass and crystal. Small
Lilly Contemporary Sculptural LED Chandelier, Solid Brass and crystal. Small

Lilly Contemporary Sculptural LED Chandelier, Solid Brass and crystal. Small

By Ovature Studios

Located in Torslanda, SE

and reflecting its environment to make it a part of the piece. Our small sized chandelier is

Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Lilly Curved Sculptural LED Chandelier, Solid Brass and crystal. Small
Lilly Curved Sculptural LED Chandelier, Solid Brass and crystal. Small

Lilly Curved Sculptural LED Chandelier, Solid Brass and crystal. Small

By Ovature Studios

Located in Torslanda, SE

and reflecting its environment to make it a part of the piece. Our small sized chandelier is

Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1960s Small Crystal & Brass Cylinder Chandelier by Orrefors for Tyringe, Sweden.
1960s Small Crystal & Brass Cylinder Chandelier by Orrefors for Tyringe, Sweden.

1960s Small Crystal & Brass Cylinder Chandelier by Orrefors for Tyringe, Sweden.

By Konsthantverk Tyringe 1, Orrefors

Located in Bromma, SE

. Perfect chandelier for a lower ceiling / smaller bedroom / hallway /stairwell as the height of the

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Small French 1950s Basket Chandelier
Small French 1950s Basket Chandelier

Small French 1950s Basket Chandelier

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful small, ornate antique chandelier, made in France in the 1950s. The lower

Category

Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

21st Century Esprit Extra Small Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

21st Century Esprit Extra Small Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

information: Material: Glass Colour: Crystal Light Source: 25 x max 8 28W E14 Finishes: Chrome metal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

21st Century Light Shar Small Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

21st Century Light Shar Small Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

: Crystal Light Source: 12 x max 8 W LED G9 Finishes: Antique bronze metal / Steel cables Dimensions: Ø

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Small Elegant Vintage Bagues Style Chandelier
Small Elegant Vintage Bagues Style Chandelier

Small Elegant Vintage Bagues Style Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1930’s French gilt metal small chandelier in the Bagues style with crystal flowers and

Category

Vintage 1930s French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

21st Century Poliedri Sfera Small Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini Riedizione

21st Century Poliedri Sfera Small Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini Riedizione

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

It was back in 1958 when this impressive chandelier made its debut at the Brussels Expo, standing

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

21st Century Esprit Small Chandeliers in Amber Yellow/Crystal by Venini

21st Century Esprit Small Chandeliers in Amber Yellow/Crystal by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

information: Material: Glass Colour: Amber Yellow/Crystal Light Source: 14 x max 12W LED E27 Finishes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

21st Century Triedri Small Chandeliers in Amber Yellow / Crystal by Venini

21st Century Triedri Small Chandeliers in Amber Yellow / Crystal by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

yellow / crystal Light Source: 5 x max 12W LED E27 Finishes: Chrome metal Dimensions: Ø 55 x H 115 cm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Small French Empire Style Tent Chandelier
Small French Empire Style Tent Chandelier

Small French Empire Style Tent Chandelier

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Small French empire style tent chandelier. This is a lovely piece especially where a very large

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

21st Century Esprit Extra Small Chandeliers in Amber Yellow/Crystal by Venini

21st Century Esprit Extra Small Chandeliers in Amber Yellow/Crystal by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

information: Material: Glass Colour: Amber Yellow/Crystal Light Source: 25 x max 8 28W E14 Finishes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Hand Blown Large Murano Crystal Flowers for Venini Esprit Crystal Chandelier
Hand Blown Large Murano Crystal Flowers for Venini Esprit Crystal Chandelier

Hand Blown Large Murano Crystal Flowers for Venini Esprit Crystal Chandelier

By Venini

Located in San Francisco, CA

accents. Hand blown Murano crystal. Fits Venini Esprit Crystal X-Small Chandelier. Condition: Good. No

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Small Selenite Chandelier Lamp by Aver
Small Selenite Chandelier Lamp by Aver

Small Selenite Chandelier Lamp by Aver

Located in Geneve, CH

Small selenite chandelier lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 35 x H 45 cm Materials: Aluminum plated with

Category

2010s Brazilian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Aluminum, Gold Leaf

1930s French Small Crystal Flower Light Fixture
1930s French Small Crystal Flower Light Fixture

1930s French Small Crystal Flower Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's French crystal flowers light fixture with interior lights

Category

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate

Vintage French Bagues Style Crystals Chandelier 6 Lights
Vintage French Bagues Style Crystals Chandelier 6 Lights

Vintage French Bagues Style Crystals Chandelier 6 Lights

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

French Bagues Style gilt metal and crystals small chandelier with 6 lights

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Small Gem of a Venetian Beaded Chandelier Pendant
Small Gem of a Venetian Beaded Chandelier Pendant

Small Gem of a Venetian Beaded Chandelier Pendant

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Romantic small gem of a Venetian chandelier pendant having 3 arms, lovely beading and turquoise

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Kinkeldey Pair of Small Crystal Hanging Fixture, Germany
Kinkeldey Pair of Small Crystal Hanging Fixture, Germany

Kinkeldey Pair of Small Crystal Hanging Fixture, Germany

Located in Tarrytown, NY

A pair of small pendants composed of six faceted crystal elements and a single socket

Category

Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Nickel

Golden Crystal Ceiling Light, Small Model
Golden Crystal Ceiling Light, Small Model

Golden Crystal Ceiling Light, Small Model

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Golden crystal ceiling light. Small model.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Louis XVI Pair of Small Chandeliers
French 19th Century Louis XVI Pair of Small Chandeliers

French 19th Century Louis XVI Pair of Small Chandeliers

Located in New Orleans, LA

A beautiful pair of small, stately Louis XVI chandeliers. The pair dates back to the 19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Empire Chandelier
Late 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Empire Chandelier

Late 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Empire Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Small late 19th century French bronze and crystal 3 This small Empire chandelier is made of bronze

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Globe Crystal Beaded Small Pendant Light with Gold Plate finish
Globe Crystal Beaded Small Pendant Light with Gold Plate finish

Globe Crystal Beaded Small Pendant Light with Gold Plate finish

Located in New York, NY

Globe Crystal Beaded Small Pendant Light illuminates the room with style. This striking pendant

Category

2010s American Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, by Palwa, Germany, 1970s

Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, by Palwa, Germany, 1970s

By Palwa

Located in Aachen, NRW

) Height: 80 cm (approx. 31.5 in) Materials: Gilded metal, small Swarovski crystals Period: 1970s The

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Small LED Diadema Pendant B in Crystal by Vistosi
Small LED Diadema Pendant B in Crystal by Vistosi

Small LED Diadema Pendant B in Crystal by Vistosi

By Romani Saccani Architetti, Vistosi

Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso

Diadema is a lighting system based on a single element, the rod of pure glass. It takes advantage of the way it reflects and transmits the light, while offering a sense of movement b...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Small LED Diadema Pendant A in Crystal by Vistosi
Small LED Diadema Pendant A in Crystal by Vistosi

Small LED Diadema Pendant A in Crystal by Vistosi

By Romani Saccani Architetti, Vistosi

Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso

Diadema is a lighting system based on a single element, the rod of pure glass. It takes advantage of the way it reflects and transmits the light, while offering a sense of movement b...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Globe Crystal Beaded Chain Small Pendant Light with Gold Plate finish
Globe Crystal Beaded Chain Small Pendant Light with Gold Plate finish

Globe Crystal Beaded Chain Small Pendant Light with Gold Plate finish

Located in New York, NY

The Globe Crystal Beaded Chain Small Pendant Light radiates timeless glamour and exquisite artistry

Category

2010s American Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Small modernist chandelier by Palme & Walter, Palwa, Germany, circa 1960
Small modernist chandelier by Palme & Walter, Palwa, Germany, circa 1960

Small modernist chandelier by Palme & Walter, Palwa, Germany, circa 1960

By Palwa, Palme & Walter

Located in Paris, FR

Small modernist lantern-shaped chandelier in gilded brass and crystals. Two lights. Total height

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Small Gold-Plated Brass and Crystal Pendant Lamp from Palwa, 1960s
Small Gold-Plated Brass and Crystal Pendant Lamp from Palwa, 1960s

Small Gold-Plated Brass and Crystal Pendant Lamp from Palwa, 1960s

By Palwa

Located in Rijssen, NL

This beautiful and very luxurious pendant lamp features a heavy brass frame and large crystal

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French Beaded Emerald Green Prisms Petit Beaded Small Chandelier, circa 1920
French Beaded Emerald Green Prisms Petit Beaded Small Chandelier, circa 1920

French Beaded Emerald Green Prisms Petit Beaded Small Chandelier, circa 1920

Located in Firenze, Toscana

socket for all other countries and ready to hang. Rare emerald green crystal prisms. Beaded throughout

Category

Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Pair of small modernist chandeliers by Palme & Walter, Palwa, Germany circa 1960
Pair of small modernist chandeliers by Palme & Walter, Palwa, Germany circa 1960

Pair of small modernist chandeliers by Palme & Walter, Palwa, Germany circa 1960

By Palme & Walter, Palwa

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of small modernist lantern-shaped chandeliers, in gilded brass and crystals. One light. Total

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Fantastic Small 70s Palwa Brass Ceiling or Wall Lamp with Faceted Crystal Stones
Fantastic Small 70s Palwa Brass Ceiling or Wall Lamp with Faceted Crystal Stones

Fantastic Small 70s Palwa Brass Ceiling or Wall Lamp with Faceted Crystal Stones

By Palwa

Located in München, DE

Fantastic and beautiful small 70s Palwa brass ceiling or wall lamp with faceted crystal stones

Category

Vintage 1970s German Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Christopher Boots, "Sugar Bomb", Light Sculpture (Small, Crystal Quartz), 2013
Christopher Boots, "Sugar Bomb", Light Sculpture (Small, Crystal Quartz), 2013

Christopher Boots, "Sugar Bomb", Light Sculpture (Small, Crystal Quartz), 2013

By Christopher Boots

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Important to note, this listing is specifically for the Sugar Bomb Light Sculpture (Small, Crystal

Category

2010s Australian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Peter Marino Cilindro Small Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass

Peter Marino Cilindro Small Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Cilindro Murano glass small pendant in crystal with black bands by Peter Marino for Venini. Bold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

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Small Crystal Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of small crystal chandeliers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique small crystal chandeliers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and crystal. Find 101 antique and vintage small crystal chandeliers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 24 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of small crystal chandeliers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Empire small crystal chandeliers are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made small crystal chandeliers over the years, but those made by Palwa, Carlo Nason and Il Pezzo Mancante are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Small Crystal Chandeliers?

Prices for small crystal chandeliers start at $335 and top out at $31,500 with the average selling for $2,433.

Finding the Right Chandeliers And Pendants 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.

Questions About Small Crystal Chandeliers
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What the crystals on chandeliers are called are pendalogues. Makers adorn their chandeliers with pendalogues in an array of shapes and sizes. Some chandeliers may also feature crystal bead chains, crystal candle bobeches and other decorative accents. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of chandeliers from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier is in the materials used to produce the light fixtures. Glass chandeliers are made of glass, a hard, brittle material made by melting together a combination of substances, such as sand, soda ash and limestone. When you add lead to these ingredients, you get crystal, a heavier material that can produce a reflective, sparkling effect when cut. Shop a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can spot a real crystal chandelier by checking a few things with the crystal glass itself. First, feel the weight. Crystal is made with lead and will be heavier than glass. Next, the clearer the piece, the more likely it is crystal. And finally, hold the crystal up to light. Light will pass through glass as clear, but crystal refracts the light into rainbows of light. Shop a selection of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, chandeliers made from real crystal contain lead. That is because authentic crystal is glass made with lead oxide. The presence of lead gives crystal its sparkling effect. You'll find a selection of crystal chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. Crystal chandeliers are still in style and can be found embellishing any room in the home. Crystal chandeliers come in many different shapes and sizes and can be very simple or highly decorative. Shop a selection of vintage and modern crystal chandeliers from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The hanging crystals on a chandelier are called pendalogues, sometimes spelled pendeloques. They can also be referred to simply as prisms. Shop a wide variety of chandelier prisms and pendalogues from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.