1920's Eight Branch Brass Chandelier with Cast Acanthus Leaf Mounts
Located in Altrincham, GB
1920's Eight Branch Brass Chandelier with Cast Acanthus Leaf Mounts - 26"diam x 22"h plus chain and rose - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic corded flex, fitted w...
Brass
1920's Crystal Leaf Bag Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Adorned with delicately crafted crystal leaf detailing. The sparkling leaves form a graceful border around the center, adding a touch of sophistication to its design. This vintage p...
Crystal, Brass
Large Antique Alabaster Chandelier / Pendant w. Great Hand Carved Roses & Leafs
Located in Lisse, NL
Awesome Arts & Crafts, 3-light alabaster chandelier with awesome carvings. Thanks to its large size, its superbly handcarved rose and flower patterns AND its superb condition this m...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Mid-18th Century English Brass Six-light Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An extraordinary period 18th century brass chandelier of rare form. Delicate leaf links suspended from the original ceiling mount support a trefoil hook and the body of the light fr...
Brass
Hollywood Regency Gilt Leaf Pendant Light in Brass, Mid-Century Style
Located in Lincoln, GB
Hollywood Regency Gilt Leaf Pendant Light This elegant Hollywood Regency ceiling pendant is a striking example of mid-century glamour. Crafted with a luxurious gilt finish, the light...
Brass
An Arts & Crafts three branch brass ceiling light with stylized leaf detail
Located in London, GB
A small Arts and Crafts three branch brass ceiling light with stylized central leaf detail. The light is shown in our images with the ceiling plate close to the top of the light, we ...
Brass
A brass three arm ceiling light with a central shaped sphere & leaf decoration
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts brass three-arm ceiling light with a central shaped sphere and leaf decoration to the arms that follow down to the bottom. We have an original brass chain to hang ...
Brass
Extra Large & Rare Blown & Engraved Glass Pendant Light with Stylised Leaf Motif
Located in Lisse, NL
Impressive thick Art glass pendant light with leaf sculptures in relief. This great early 20th-century pendant is a fine example of craftsmanship from a bygone era, when lighting wa...
Brass
Rare 11 Light Gilt Bronze & Alabaster Large Shade Chandelier w. Ogre Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
This also explains why this stunning masks beard to overflow abundance of leafs. The most well known ogres in recent years have been the Orcs in the Tolkien trilogy movies.
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Gold Leaf
Top Quality Arts & Crafts Alabaster and Black Veins Pendant w. Leaf Carving 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful colors with black veins alabaster light fixture. If you are looking for a large, good quality and striking pendant to grace your interior then this early 20th century spe...
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
Polished Brass Chandelier with Vine and Leaf Quezal Shades
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Open and airy this chandelier is a beauty, but its design will not interfere with the even more stunning five Quezal vine and leaf art glass shades from a different time of illuminat...
Brass
French, Brass, Louis XIV Style Chandelier with Flat Leaf Drops
Located in Stockport, GB
To clean the chandelier dust the brass components regularly with a soft cloth.
Late 19th Century Brass Four-Arm Chandelier
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Late 19th century brass four-arm chandelier with acanthus leaf, foliate and gadrooned decorations Measures: 18" x 18" x 38" H.
Brass
Italian Tole and Brass Pineapple and Palm Leaf Chandelier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The eight tole palm leaf arms support brass acanthus leaf sockets.
Metal
Louis XVI, Chandeliers, Gilt Bronze, Brass, Leaf Motif, Pierced, 1880s
Located in Stamford, CT
Suspended from a robust set of heavy brass chains, each adorned with center rosettes on a plaque, these chandeliers exude sophistication.
Bronze
5 Stem Brass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century French brass chandelier with acanthus leaf motif. Shades not included.
Brass
Sold
H 36.62 in Dm 34.26 in
Art Nouveau Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier Chandelier Maple Leaf Glass Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
For sale is a stunning antique chandelier that has been professionally restored in Berlin. The chandelier has been meticulously re-wired and is now ready to be hung. Not a single cry...
Crystal, Brass
Neoclassical Swedish Gilt-Brass and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Chireno, TX
Neoclassical Swedish gilt-brass and crystal chandelier dating to the mid-19th century. Brass Empire-style frame with gilded decoration. Adorned in crystal pendants and glass bead cha...
Crystal, Brass, Steel, Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century Brass 4 Arm Chandelier
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19th century brass 4 arm chandelier with acanthus leaf, Foliate and Gadrooned Decorations 18" x 18" x 38"h.
Brass
Sold
H 47.5 in Dm 34.5 in
19th Century Italian Carved Silvered, Brass and Crystal Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
The large, stately chandelier is in excellent condition and has a rich patinated silvered and brass finish and numerous crystal decorations in different colors.
Crystal, Brass, Silver Leaf
Sold
H 34.6 in Dm 15.75 in
Hand-Carved Art Deco Pink and White Alabaster Pendant with Leaf / Flower Pattern
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare color and shape Art Deco pendant and a true bargain! The color of this shade and the beautifully hand-carved leafs really make this piece a joy to own and look at. This lovely ...
Alabaster, Brass
Antique French Crystal and Amethyst Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Hastings, GB
Antique French crystal and amethyst chandelier, circa 1900s. Sea foam green tone painted ironwork frame with brass acanthus leaf detailing The chandelier is dripping with huge sla...
Amethyst, Crystal, Iron
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H 28.3 in Dm 16 in
Antique White Alabaster Chandelier / Pendant w. Hand Carved Oak Leafs & Acorns
Located in Lisse, NL
Finest quality workmanship, Arts & Crafts era chandelier with a unique alabaster shade and a perfect canopy. Thanks to its practical size, its unique handcarved design and superb ...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
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H 31.5 in Dm 17.7 in
Large Antique Alabaster Chandelier / Pendant w. Hand Carved Flower & Leafs, 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class, Arts & Crafts era chandelier with a unique alabaster shade and perfect canopy. Thanks to its large size, its unique handcarved design and mint condition this alabaster ch...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 36.23 in Dm 19.69 in
1940s Italian Murano Circular Glass Chandelier with Leaf style of Barovier&Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Murano glass at its finest! This rare and special Murano glass pendant light is in the style of the makers Barovier & Toso (we found no markings on the chandelier itself). Its unique...
Brass
Italian Art Nouveau Brass Pendant with Leaf and Berry Motif and Glass Bowl
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 4-light, brass, Art Nouveau chandelier has 3 arms surrounding a circular, leaf and berry motif armature that holds a glass bowl.
Brass
Sold
H 35 in Dm 19 in
Victorian Cast Glass Dish Bowl Pendant Light Elegant Leaf Design w/ Brass Fitter
Located in New York, NY
Early 1900's antique cast glass hanging pendant light with brass fitter. The cast glass bowl has a leaf and egg design and the brass fitter has a decorative ring and includes chain a...
Brass
Sold
H 32 in Dm 9.5 in
Original Art Deco Pendant from Glass & Brass w Stylized Flower & Leaf Decor 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and stylish Art Deco lantern or ceiling lamp for your stairwell, hallway or bedroom. This all handcrafted, practical size and beautiful looking ceiling lamp is another o...
Brass
Sold
H 34 in Dm 9.3 in
Original Art Deco Pendant from Glass & Brass w Stylized Flower & Leaf Decor 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and stylish Art Deco lantern or ceiling lamp with rarest patterns for your stairwell, hallway or bedroom. This all handcrafted, practical size and beautiful looking ceil...
Brass, Wire
Twelve-Light French Belle Époque Gas Chandelier in Brass, Wired for Electricity
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
From the Belle Époque, a very lovely French chandelier in brass with acanthus leaf embellishments.
Brass
Art Nouveau French Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
French Art Nouveau chandelier with frosted glass flower bobeches. This piece has brass flower stems and trim with gold leafed engraved wood and cane work with foliage ornament. It ha...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Decorative Leaf Pressed Milk Glass Pendants 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique, decorative, leaf patterned, pressed, white glass shades; held by three decorative chains and gravity hooks. Newly made into a pair of pendant lights. Glass is circa 1920. Al...
Brass
1920s Georgian Style Cut Crystal 5-Light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Georgian style chandelier with waterfall oriented crystals on the top and bottom, intricately cut crystal bowls and bobeches, crystal scroll arms and curling accents, and a large, ...
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Silver Leaf
Deco Leaf Bowl Pendant in Pressed Yellow Degue Glass
By David Gueron Degue
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Art Deco pendant light in yellow, matte pressed glass in a bowl shape with deep-relief geometric leaves; hung with three decorative brass chains and flower, button-style fasteners...
Brass
Antique and Impressive Handcrafted Alabaster Pendant Louis Seize Leaf Carving
Located in Lisse, NL
Large size and stunning, early 20th century craftsmanship chandelier. We have one of the largest collections of antique light fixtures in Europe and probably the largest when it com...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
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H 22 in Dm 15.75 in
Beautiful Design, Hand Carved Leaf Pattern & Colorful Antique Alabaster Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and top quality carved alabaster pendant with brass chain and canopy. This early 20th century handcrafted pendant comes with a perfect condition alabaster shade. The styli...
Alabaster, Brass
Sold
H 27.5 in Dm 33.4 in
Antique Alabaster Chandelier / Pendant w. Bronze goddess Sculptures & Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique Alabaster Chandelier / Pendant w. Bronze Godd Sculptures & Rose Shades. If you're looking for a lighting piece that truly tells a story — one that combines artistry, craftsm...
Alabaster, Brass, Gold Leaf, Wire, Bronze
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H 24 in Dm 13.8 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Alabaster & Bronze Chestnut Leaf Pendant / Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, 'Indian Summer Style' mineral stone pendant with wonderful colors. The artist who created this Arts & Crafts work of lighting art must have been inspired by the wonderfu...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.