Huge Candelabrum Crystal Antique Chandelier Ceiling Lustre Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
An antique chandelier, lovingly and professionally restored in Berlin, now holds a new lease on
Crystal, Wire, Brass
Green Antique 1900s Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Lamp Rarity Neoclassical
Located in Berlin, DE
Green antique 1900s chandelier crystal lustre ceiling lamp rarity neoclassical original antique
Crystal, Wire, Iron
Fine Purple Beaded Murano Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre
Located in Berlin, DE
Fine purple beaded Murano crystal chandelier antique ceiling lamp lustre Measures: Total height
Murano Glass
Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Murano Florentiner Lustre Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Crystal chandelier antique ceiling lamp Murano Florentiner Lustre Art Nouveau. Measures: Total
Crystal, Iron
Empire Brass Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Light Antique Classical
Located in Berlin, DE
Old chandelier with love and professionally restored in Berlin. electrical wiring works in the US. Re-wired and ready to hang. not one missing. Cabling completely renewed. Crystal, h...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Empire Brass Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Light Antique Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing an exquisite Empire Brass Chandelier, adorned with sparkling crystals, and professionally restored with love in Berlin. This timeless piece has been thoughtfully re-wired...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Ceiling Candelabra in antique Louis XIV Style brass bronze
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid, engraved brass. Fifteen curved light arms. Very heavy quality.
Brass
Antique Vintage Two Tone Opaline Blue Glass Ilrin Flush Mounted Ceiling Pendant
By Ilrin
Located in Sale, GB
straight to the ceiling. L. BOSI & Cie were a manufacturer of unique quality lighting in small quantity
Glass, Opaline Glass
Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
ceiling antique Art Nouveau.
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Lustre ceiling antique Art Nouveau.
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Lustre ceiling antique Art Nouveau.
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Antique Crystal Hanging Chandelier Entry kitchen library Ceiling Light Pendant
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique crystal hanging chandelier entry kitchen library ceiling light pendant . 19th Century
Crystal, Bronze
Low Flat Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Ceiling Antique Gold Vintage
Located in Berlin, DE
chandelier brass Lustre ceiling antique Art Nouveau.
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Amber Crystal Antique Chandelier Ceiling Murano Florentiner Lustre Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Amber Crystal Antique Chandelier Ceiling Murano Florentiner Lustre Art Nouveau
Crystal, Wire, Iron
Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Bronze Red
Located in Berlin, DE
crystal chandelier brass Lustre ceiling antique Art Nouveau.
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
chandelier brass Lustre ceiling antique Art Nouveau.
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Beaded Pink Florentine Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Beaded Florentine chandelier antique ceiling lamp lustre Art Nouveau The brass frame is surrounded
Crystal, Wire
Antique 1900s Chandelier Crystal Lustre Brass Ceiling Lamp Rarity Neoclassical
Located in Berlin, DE
Original antique preserved crystal chandelier, circa 1900. Cabling and sockets completely renewed
Crystal, Wire
Large & Rare Antique White Alabaster and Cast Bronze Flush Mount / Ceiling Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Excellent condition, stately design alabaster light fixture. With early 20th century lighting
Alabaster, Bronze
Amber Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Murano Florentiner Lustre Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Amber crystal chandelier antique ceiling Murano Florentiner lustre Art Nouveau Measures: Total
Crystal, Wire, Iron
Antique Crystal Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Murano Florentiner Lustre Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Crystal chandelier antique ceiling lamp Murano Florentiner lustre Art Nouveau. Measures: Total
Crystal, Wire, Iron
Rarity Rectangle Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Square Lamp Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
brass lustre ceiling square lamp antique.
Crystal, Brass
Candelabrum Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Lamp Hall Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
crystal Lustre ceiling lamp hall antique Art Nouveau.
Crystal
Antique Ceiling Lantern Chandelier in Glass And Bronze, France 1920s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Antique Cylindrical Lantern from France. Made Of hand engraved Glass And Bronze, Circa 1920s
Bronze
Antique Industrial French Holophane Devant Ceiling Pendant Street Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful and rare vintage French streetlight ceiling pendant by Holophane Devant, France circa
Copper, Iron
Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
. PAT tested. Ready to hang. Total length variable. Maria Theresa crystal chandelier antique ceiling
Crystal, Wire
Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Luster Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
rewired. PAT tested. Ready to hang. Total length variable. Maria Theresa crystal chandelier antique
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
rewired. PAT tested. Ready to hang. Total length variable. Maria Theresa crystal chandelier antique
Crystal, Brass, Iron, Wire
Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
rewired. PAT tested. Ready to hang. Total length variable. Maria Theresa crystal chandelier antique
Crystal, Wire
Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
rewired. PAT tested. Ready to hang. Total length variable. Maria Theresa crystal chandelier antique
Crystal, Brass, Iron, Wire
Antique Bronze Ceiling Lantern/Chandelier Etched Glass Panels, France, 1900
Located in Bastogne, BE
Antique gilded bronze hall lantern with one lamp surrounded by sectional tapering glass panels and
Bronze
Ceiling Lamp Bronze Glass Antiques Manufactured in Italy, 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
A ceiling lamp, finely treated bronze structure, four leaves made of frosted glass. Manufactured in
Bronze
Antique Vintage Industrial Bauhaus Wiskott Mirrored Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- An original and extremely rare Bauhaus mirrored ceiling pendant by Wiskott, Germany circa 1920
Copper
Antique Vintage French Caged Holophane Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful and rare teardrop caged Holophane pendant with original chain and ceiling rose
Glass
Antique 'Moonstone' Milk Glass Gasolier Ceiling Light Lamp, C.1920
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
designed former two-branch gasolier, now converted to electric. Central stem mounts directly to the ceiling.
Brass
5 Art Deco ceiling lamps with original antique glass shades vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
5 Art Deco ceiling lamps with original antique glass shades vienna around 1920s Polished and stove
Brass
Antique Vintage Industrial Copper Enamel Opaline Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful and rare industrial opaline ceiling pendant with copper gallery, English circa 1930
Copper, Enamel
Antique Marbled French Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1900
Located in London, GB
mounts, chain and decorative ceiling plate. The alabaster shows some light surface marks and signs of its
Alabaster, Brass
Antique French Cast Bronze and Beaded Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique cast bronze or brass and beaded crystal flushmount light fixture is unsigned, but
Crystal, Bronze
Amber Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Murano Florentiner Lustre Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Amber Crystal Chandelier - Antique Ceiling Murano Florentine Lustre in Art Nouveau Style
Crystal, Wire, Iron
Pair Antique Vintage Two Tone Acorn Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful pair of two tone church opaline 'Viktoria' ceiling pendants by Asea, Sweden circa
Brass
Low Plafonnier Silver Crystal Chandelier Lustre Ceiling Lamp Antique Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant Low Plafonnier Silver Crystal Chandelier - Antique Chrome Ceiling Lamp Lustre Presenting
Crystal, Wire
Antique Vintage Industrial Holophane Prismatic Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful 'Ripple-Lite' Holophane ceiling pendant with original stamped copper gallery, England
Glass
Antique Vintage German Bauhaus Opaline Opaque Brass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- An original and rare Bauhaus opaline brass ceiling pendant, Germany circa 1930. - The pendant
Brass
Antique Brass & Gilt Metal Two-Light Ceiling Fixture Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique chandelier offers brass and gilt metal construction with urn form font having two scroll
Metal, Brass
Antique Brass Billiard Pool Table / Kitchen Island Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
An extremely unusual antique solid brass billiard (pool) table light fixture that would look
Brass
Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Presenting an exquisite antique chandelier, a fusion of timeless elegance and meticulous
Crystal, Brass
Empire Brass Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
refined and authentic antique chandelier that offers both presence and charm a true statement piece for
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Fine Beaded Silver Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
Fine beaded silver crystal chandelier antique ceiling lamp Lustre Art Deco. Measures: Total
Crystal
Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lustre Art Nouveau Rarity, 1930 Gold Brass
Located in Berlin, DE
Crystal chandelier antique ceiling lamp lustre Art Nouveau Lamp Rarity, 1930 Measures: Total
Crystal, Wire, Brass
Ibiza Chandelier Ceiling Light Pendant Opaque Glass Shells Antique Brass Frame
Located in Dublin, Ireland
stunning fusion of Art Deco inspiration and modern luxury. Crafted from champagne-colored glass and antique
Brass
Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Lamp Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Low ceiling crystal chandelier brass. Cabling completely renewed. Crystal hand knotted. Measures
Crystal, Brass
Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Lamp Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
ceiling lamp antique Art Nouveau.
Crystal, Brass
Low Oval Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Lustre ceiling antique Art Nouveau.
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Low Oval Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Lustre ceiling antique Art Nouveau.
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Low Oval Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Lustre ceiling antique Art Nouveau.
Crystal, Brass, Wire
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.
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.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.