Mid-Century Spanish Gilt Metal Ceiling Fixture
Located in Buchanan, NY
This magnificent mid-century Spanish ceiling fixture features a ring of gilt leaves atop a circular perforated frame with decorative braided bands and a frosted glass center.
Metal
Glass and Antique Look Metal Base Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Cosack, 1960s, Germany
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Glass and antique look metal base wall or ceiling lamp by Cosack, 1960s, Germany very heavy crystal glass This lamp works with E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use wit...
Metal
Majolica Ceiling Light Fixture, To Be Electrified, France, 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Style : Art Nouveau Naturalist style French slipware Late 19th century Floral relief decoration Main features : Ceiling light needs rewiring Glazed slipware ceramic Polychrome flora...
Majolica
Flush Mounted Sunburst Ceiling Fixture with Leaves
Located in Buchanan, NY
A spectacular Spanish 1950s gilt metal ceiling fixture with a double layer of leaf motifs. This gilt metal ceiling fixture is truly eye-catching. It boasts a double layer of small an...
Metal
Spanish 1950s Sunburst Leaf Ceiling Fixture with Frosted Glass
Located in Buchanan, NY
This striking Spanish 1950s metal ceiling fixture features two tiers of overlapping hand-formed leaves arranged in a dramatic sunburst design around a central frosted glass diffuser....
Metal
Large 1950s Spanish Gilt Metal Crown Ceiling Fixture
Located in Buchanan, NY
This hand crafted Spanish 1950s ceiling fixture features a crown of large leaves that curve gracefully upward surrounding a circular frosted glass center.
Metal
Vintage 1950s Silver & Gold Spanish Gilt Metal Ceiling Fixture
Located in Buchanan, NY
This stunning 1950s Spanish gilt metal ceiling fixture features a double tiered leaf design with silvered upper leaves that curl slightly upward, and rich gold lower leaves that curv...
Metal
Small Spanish Gilt Metal Ceiling Fixture with Curved Leaves
Located in Buchanan, NY
With a diameter of 13 inches and a height of 3.5 inches, this lovely vintage fixture will compliment a variety of spaces, bringing both functionality and style to any home decor. T...
Metal
Spanish 1960s Gilt Metal Ceiling Fixture with Opaline Globe
Located in Buchanan, NY
With a diameter of 19 inches and height of 7 inches, the intricate and unique design of this piece is sure to add a touch of elegance to any room it is placed in, while also providin...
Metal
Small Spanish Gilt Metal Ceiling Fixture With Braided Surround
Located in Buchanan, NY
The accompanying matching canopy creates a seamless and elegant look that effortlessly complements any home decor. This ceiling fixture is part of the vast collection at 145 Antiqu...
Metal
19th Century Biedermeier Style Ceiling Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic antique ceiling chandelier in the Biedermeier style, circa 1900. Brass chiseled. Baluster-shaped corpus of hand-wired, faceted glass cords. Broad luster ring outgoing five c...
Brass
Ornate Spanish Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture With Textured Glass
Located in Buchanan, NY
A simple but elegant Spanish flush mount ceiling fixture with a convex textured glass globe framed in evenly spaced leaves that gently curve upwards.
Metal
20th Century Murano Italy Chandelier Ceiling Luster, Mouth Blown
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Louis XV style Murano Italy chandelier ceiling luster Antique Murano chandelier ceiling luster, Italy. five-flame colorless glass with colorful powder melt. Central ...
Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Brass Sputnik Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Italian Brass Sputnik Ceiling Light An authentic and stylish mid-20th century brass Sputnik ceiling chandelier, originating from Italy and dating to circa 1970.
Brass
Spanish 1960s Brutalist Gilt Metal Nail Design Sunburst Ceiling Fixture
Located in Buchanan, NY
This outstanding ceiling fixture is part of the vast collection at 145 Antiques, which includes an extensive range of vintage and unique tables, furniture, and decorative items.
Metal
Vintage 1950's Spanish Gilt Metal Ceiling Fixture with Opaline Globe
Located in Buchanan, NY
With a diameter of 20 inches and height of 10.5 inches, this lovely vintage fixture is well suited to a variety of interiors and will add a touch of elegance to any room it is placed...
Metal
1940s Spanish Silvered Sunburst Ceiling Fixture with Patinated Gold Highlights
Located in Buchanan, NY
In particular, our selection of vintage lighting is curated with great care to meet the highest standards of design and craftsmanship.
Metal
French 1960's Gilt Metal Ceiling Fixture with Molded Glass Shade
Located in Buchanan, NY
This magnificent French mid-century ceiling fixture features an array of gracefully curved gilt metal leaves surrounding a braided border that holds a lovely, highly detailed molded ...
Metal
French 1950's Green Patinated Suspended Ceiling Fixture
Located in Buchanan, NY
There are three of these fixtures available. This ceiling fixture is just one of the many unique vintage pieces available at 145 Antiques.
Metal
1930s Cone-Shaped Art Deco Ceiling Pendant Lights
Located in Surrey, BC
Antique cone-shaped pendants in milk glass with etched accent lines of light. Re-wired and CSA approved; ceiling mounts included. Example of mount in photo is representative; we offe...
Glass
$1,365Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Light with Frosted Glass Shade, circa 1910
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Origin: Germany or Austria Date: Circa 1910 Materials: Brass, frosted glass Socket: E27 standard screw socket, LED compatible Condition: Excellent antique condition with minor signs ...
Brass
$2,490Sale Price|51% Off
19th Century Ceiling Chandelier, France Around 1890, Gold Bronze
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century Ceiling Chandelier, France around 1890, gold bronze Antique magnificent chandelier, voluminous body with curved light arms. 18 light arms. Electrified and ready for o...
Bronze
Vintage Chandelier Porcelain Brass Light 5-Arm Ceiling Lamp Adjustable
Located in Bastogne, BE
Illuminate your space with the captivating charm of this exquisite vintage chandelier, a true testament to timeless design and quality craftsmanship. This stunning lighting fixture ...
Brass
VINTAGE ART DECO STYLE CEILiNG CHANDELIER THREE ARM PENDANT (1/2)
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London Vintage Art Deco Style Three-Arm Ceiling Chandelier A beautiful vintage Art Deco style ceiling chandelier, featuring a three-arm pendant design with elegant b...
Glass
VINTAGE ART DECO STYLE CEILiNG CHANDELIER THREE ARM PENDANT (2/2)
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London Vintage Art Deco Style Three-Arm Ceiling Chandelier A beautiful vintage Art Deco style ceiling chandelier, featuring a three-arm pendant design with elegant b...
Glass
20th Century Biedermeier Style Nickel-Plated Brass Ceiling Chandeliers
Located in Berlin, DE
Classicist antique ceiling chandeliers in the Biedermeier style, circa 1900. Nickel-plated brass. Baluster-shaped corpus of hand-wired, faceted glass cords. Below the hoarfrost, of ...
Brass, Nickel
PAIR OF VINTAGE BRONZE AND GILT BRONZE CEILING & CHANDELIER LIGHT HOOKs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Victorian style Bronze and Gilt bronze ceiling light holders A very good looking and ...
Bronze
$15,840Sale Price|20% Off
Crystal Genovese Italian Hand Carved Hanging Ceiling Light Pendant Chandelier LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crystal Genovese Italian Hand Carved Hanging Ceiling Light Pendant Chandelier LA . Late 18th Century early 19th Century exceptional and real Italian from Genoa crystal glass six Ligh...
Crystal, Metal
PAIR OF ART DECO STYLE 1960'S FLOWER LOTUS GLASS CEILiNG LAMPS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A stunning pair of Art Deco-style ceiling lamps dating from the 1960s, designed in the elegant form of lotus flowers. Each lamp is crafted from frosted and clea...
Glass
Set of 4 Industrial Ceiling Lights This is a set of 4 1930s Industrial Style
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 4 Industrial Ceiling Lights This is a set of 4 1930s Industrial Style Opalescent glass and brass Hanging Lights, we also have a matching set of 4 Larger lights, I have inclu...
Opaline Glass
Set of 4 Large Industrial Ceiling Lights This is a set of 4 Large 1930s
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 4 Large Industrial Ceiling Lights This is a set of 4 Large 1930s Industrial Style Opalescent glass and brass Hanging Lights, we also have a matching set of 4 slightly smalle...
Opaline Glass
18th C. Ormolu Rock Crystal 16-Light Chandelier Hanging Ceiling Light Pendant LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
High End Antique Dealer West Hollywood CA Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd.
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Metal, Metallic Thread
Pair of Arts and Crafts 4 Arm Ceiling Lights An unusual pair of pendant lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of Arts and Crafts 4 Arm Ceiling Lights An unusual pair of pendant lights in the Arts and Crafts style, the lights are made in iron and have a mellowed finish with tubular opal...
Iron
Sculptural Alabaster Art Deco Pendant Light with Carved Rose Garland, circa 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Warm regards, Henk and the Studio Team Keywords: Alabaster pendant light Art Deco chandelier antique lighting Rose carved light fixture 1920s alabaster lamp Sculp...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Unique Large Arts & Crafts Brass Pendant Light with Glass Mosaic Shades 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Keywords: arts and crafts pendant light, 1920s mosaic lamp, opaline glass light, hammered brass chandelier, jugendstil lighting, antique ceiling light, craftsman style pendant, vinta...
Brass, Bronze, Wire
$8,880Sale Price|41% Off
Beaded Brass Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
**Exquisite Chandelier - Lovingly Restored and Professionally Enhanced in Berlin** Presenting a captivating chandelier that seamlessly combines timeless elegance with modern functio...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Fine Brass Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Lamp, 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
**Cherished Antique Chandelier - Lovingly Restored in Berlin** Introducing an exquisite antique chandelier that has been lovingly restored in Berlin. Its electrical wiring is compat...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
$20,603Sale Price|30% Off
Huge Candelabrum Crystal Antique Chandelier Ceiling Lustre Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant Antique Crystal Candelabrum Chandelier - A Marvel of Art Nouveau Craftsmanship Introducing a truly exceptional candelabrum chandelier that captures the essence of the Art No...
Crystal, Wire, Brass
Fine Cage Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Deco Pendant Light
Located in Berlin, DE
Exquisite Restored Antique Crystal Chandelier – A Glimpse of Art Deco Elegance Introducing an exquisite antique crystal chandelier that encapsulates the essence of Art Deco sophisti...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Spanish Gilt Metal Feathered Crown Ceiling Fixture with Opaline Globe
Located in Buchanan, NY
With a diameter of 16 inches and height of 5 inches, the intricate and unique design of this piece is sure to add a touch of elegance to any room it is placed in, while also providin...
Metal
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.