Antique Chandelier, Alabaster Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superb hand-carved alabaster plafonnier with exquisite bronze supports. CW4229
Vintage 1910s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster, Bronze
Antique Chandelier, Alabaster Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superb hand-carved alabaster plafonnier with exquisite bronze supports. CW4229
Alabaster, Bronze
Fabulous Heavily Carved Alabaster Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous heavily carved alabaster plafonnier, France, circa 1910. 3 Lights. Dimensions:18" diameter
Alabaster, Bronze
Antique Gilt Bronze and Alabaster Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superb gilt bronze and alabaster plafonnier with four inside lights.
Alabaster, Bronze
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Alabaster Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique alabaster plafonnier chandelier in great condition and with an expertly executed period
Alabaster
$476Sale Price|31% Off
Antique Glass Alabaster Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique glass alabaster plafonnier chandelier in great condition and with age related wear
Brass
Antique Marbled French Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1900
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant French alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1900 Off-white alabaster with a
Alabaster, Brass
Antique Edwardian Faraday & Son Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light, C.1900
By Faraday & Son
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant English alabaster plafonnier pendant light made by Faraday & Son. c.1900
Alabaster, Brass
Antique Edwardian Hand Carved Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1900
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant carved alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1900 White alabaster with a
Alabaster, Brass
Antique Marbled French Alabaster Plafonnier Brass Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1900
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant French alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1900 Off-white alabaster
Alabaster, Brass
$6,338Sale Price|24% Off
French 20th Century Art Deco Silvered Bronze and Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chandelier. The carved circular alabaster plafonnier with a floral apron and banded frame with six alabaster
Alabaster, Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Silvered Bronze Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-light chandelier. The carved circular alabaster plafonnier with a floral apron and surmounted with ram
Alabaster, Bronze
$4,950Sale Price|23% Off
French Art Deco Gilt Bronze and Carved Alabaster Seven-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The carved circular veined alabaster plafonnier surmounted with six scrolled arms, each with carved
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze
$8,495Sale Price|34% Off
French Art Deco Bronze and Rubi Color Alabaster Five-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
alabaster plafonnier with two interior lights and an acorn shaped finial, Paris, circa 1920. Measures
Alabaster, Bronze
French Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze & Carved Alabaster 5-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
alabaster plafonnier with two interior lights and an acorn shaped finial. Circa: Paris, 1920-1930. Height
Alabaster, Bronze
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
French 20th Century Art Deco Bronze and Carved Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chandelier. The carved circular alabaster plafonnier, with an interior light, on a floral apron and banded
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
French Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze & Carved Veined Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
alabaster plafonnier with two interior lights and an acorn shaped finial. Circa: Paris, 1920-1930. Height
Alabaster, Bronze
French Early 20th Century Art Deco Silvered Metal & Carved Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
large carved alabaster plafonnier with two interior lights and an acorn shaped finial. Circa: Paris
Alabaster, Metal
$6,760Sale Price|20% Off
French Early 20th Century Art Deco Silvered Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
supporting a large carved alabaster plafonnier with two interior lights and an acorn shaped finial, Paris
Alabaster, Bronze
A French Early 20th Century Art Deco Silvered Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
center supporting a large carved alabaster plafonnier with two interior lights and an acorn shaped finial
Alabaster, Bronze
$7,880Sale Price|20% Off
Large French Early 20th Century Art-Deco Bronze and Carved Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-light chandelier. The carved circular alabaster plafonnier with a floral bronze apron and four interior
Alabaster, Bronze
French white alabaster Pendant Light, gray rope w/ original alabaster canopy
Located in New York City, NY
stylized floral cabuchon accents this pure, elegant architectural alabaster plafonnier. The minimalist form
Alabaster
Large original creamy white + grey alabaster coupe w/ rope and alabaster canopy
Located in New York City, NY
softly when lit. This alabaster plafonnier / ceiling light has an appealing smooth semi satiny gloss
Alabaster
19th Century Alabaster and Bronze Plafonnier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An impressive 19th Century English gilt bronze and alabaster country house plafonnier. The finely
Alabaster
Antique Alabaster Art Deco Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique alabaster Art Deco plafonnier chandelier with age related wear. This plafonnier is also a
Alabaster
Antique Alabaster Art Deco Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique alabaster Art Deco plafonnier chandelier in great condition and with age related wear
Alabaster
Top Class, Arts & Crafts era Chandelier with an Unique Carved Alabaster Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
both your days and evenings. What makes this particular alabaster plafonnier stand out from those that
Alabaster, Brass
Domed tortoise shell alabaster pendant fixture / coupe / plafonnier
Located in New York City, NY
An original, unelectrified French Art Deco alabaster bowl shape pendant with a beautiful pattern
Alabaster
Antique Alabaster Art Deco Plafonnier Chandelier With 4 Shades
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique alabaster Art Deco plafonnier chandelier in great condition and with age related wear. This
Alabaster
Art Deco Style Plafonnier Ceiling Lamp with Alabaster Bowl
Located in Ulm, DE
For many years, this Art Deco Style Plafonnier Ceiling Lamp adorned the corridors of the
Alabaster, Metal, Nickel
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Art-Deco Style Polished Bronze and Alabaster Three-Light Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Art-Deco style polished bronze and alabaster three-light hanging plafonnier chandelier
Alabaster, Bronze
Antique XL Ripley Alabaster Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1900
Located in London, GB
A trio of XL pressed glass plafonnier lights made by Ripley Alabaster. c.1900 Dating to the late
Glass
French Empire Style Alabaster and Gilt Bronze Domed Plafonnier, 20th/21st C.
By Classic
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th C./Early 21st C., a large and imposing French Empire style plafonnier from Spain
Stone, Alabaster, Metal, Bronze
$12,500
Cherub Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large decorative faux alabaster and faux bronze plafonnier featuring cherubs and garlands supported
Sold|$2,250
Alabaster plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt bronze and alabaster plafonnier
Alabaster, Ormolu
Sold|$2,650
Antique Chandelier, Alabaster Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully carved alabaster plafonnier with a bronze chain and canopy.
Alabaster, Bronze
Alabaster Plafonnier With Bronze Fittings, Scotland, Circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Scottish alabaster plafonnier with original bronze fittings, circa 1880. Triple chain. Three
Alabaster
Antique Marbled Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1910
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1910 White alabaster with a beautiful
Alabaster, Copper
Antique Art Deco Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A beautifully simple alabaster plafonnier pendant light, c.1920. Cauldron shaped with a clean
Alabaster, Brass
Antique Art Deco Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1920
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1920 White alabaster with some
Alabaster, Brass
Antique Tortoise Shell Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1910
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1910 Simply formed alabaster bowl with
Alabaster, Brass
Antique Art Deco Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1920
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1920 White alabaster with a
Alabaster, Brass
Antique Hand Carved Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1910
Located in London, GB
An elegant alabaster plafonnier pendant light, circa 1910. Made from softly toned off-white
Alabaster, Brass
Antique Marbled French Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1910
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant French alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1910 Crafted from fine white
Alabaster, Brass
Antique Hand Crafted Leaded Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1900
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1900 Beautiful individual marbled
Alabaster, Brass
RARE Antique Edwardian Hand Crafted Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light, C.1900
Located in London, GB
A large and incredibly rare mosaic alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1900 About as good as
Alabaster, Brass
Antique Orange Hand Carved Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1920
Located in London, GB
An exceptional alabaster plafonnier pendant light, crafted circa 1920. Hand-carved to the
Alabaster, Brass
A Diminutive 19th Century English Alabaster Plafonnier
Located in Southampton, GB
A Diminutive Alabaster Plafonnier. Brass circlet with wrought iron hanging chain and hooks. Age
Alabaster, Brass
Sold|$2,467
French 1920s Alabaster Plafonnier
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic Art Deco hanging light. It's made from alabaster with the three brass hanging
Alabaster, Brass
Sold|$1,658
Antique Alabaster Plafonnier Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An alabaster pendant light. England, c1930s. Alabaster bowl with three lighting bulb holders
Alabaster
Sold|$1,165
Copper & Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light
Located in The Cotswolds, The Cotswolds
A dished copper ceiling light with a carved alabaster centre, suspended on three chains with
Alabaster
Antique French Alabaster Plafonnier Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A stylish alabaster veined stone plafonnier. France, c1920s. Some natural veins and faults
Alabaster
Pale Pink Mid-Century Swedish Alabaster Plafonnier
Located in London, GB
A pale pink veined plafonnier light. Sweden, c1960s. Original rope work ties with ceiling
Alabaster
Swedish Neoclassical Style Alabaster Dome Shaped Pendant Light
Located in Astoria, NY
Swedish neoclassical revival style dome-shaped alabaster plafonnier pendant light. The piece has a
Alabaster, Metal
English Alabaster Antique Plafonnier Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
A classy alabaster ceiling plafonnier. England, c1930s. Alabaster bowl with brass finials
Alabaster
Brass and Alabaster French Antique Plafonnier
Located in London, GB
A classy brass and alabaster pendant light. France, c1920s. Particularly good colour to the
Alabaster
French Neoclassical Alabaster 6-Arm Plafonnier Amber Brass Ormolu Chandelier
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A stunning early 20th century amber alabaster chandelier on chains, featuring three highly
Alabaster, Brass, Ormolu
Sold|$2,760
Large Alabaster Art Deco-Style Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very large carved alabaster and patinated steel plafonnier or ceiling fixture. The large
Alabaster, Steel
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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