Antique Chandelier Chain
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Chandelier Chain
Crystal, Bronze
Early 19th Century French Antique Chandelier Chain
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Chandelier Chain
Wrought Iron
1920s French Provincial Antique Chandelier Chain
Crystal
Late 19th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Chandelier Chain
Wrought Iron
1910s Rococo Antique Chandelier Chain
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Chandelier Chain
Alabaster, Brass
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Chandelier Chain
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Chandelier Chain
Brass, Enamel
19th Century French Antique Chandelier Chain
Bronze
1910s French Georgian Antique Chandelier Chain
Metal
Early 1900s French Antique Chandelier Chain
Crystal, Bronze
Early 1900s French Baroque Antique Chandelier Chain
Crystal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Chandelier Chain
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Chandelier Chain
Brass, Bronze
1860s Russian Antique Chandelier Chain
Crystal, Quartz, Bronze
19th Century Antique Chandelier Chain
Crystal
Early 19th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Chandelier Chain
Crystal, Iron, Tin
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Chandelier Chain
Crystal
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Chandelier Chain
Crystal, Iron
Early 1900s Spanish Antique Chandelier Chain
Metal
Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Antique Chandelier Chain
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Chandelier Chain
Crystal, Metal
19th Century French Antique Chandelier Chain
Crystal, Bronze
1920s Art Deco Antique Chandelier Chain
Crystal
1920s Art Deco Antique Chandelier Chain
Brass
1920s American American Classical Antique Chandelier Chain
Bronze
1910s Albanian Early Victorian Antique Chandelier Chain
Brass
1920s Arts and Crafts Antique Chandelier Chain
Crystal
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Chandelier Chain
Bronze
19th Century Empire Antique Chandelier Chain
Bronze
18th Century French Antique Chandelier Chain
Silver, Brass
1910s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Chandelier Chain
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Directoire Antique Chandelier Chain
Metal
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Chandelier Chain
Iron
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Chandelier Chain
Brass
1880s Italian Antique Chandelier Chain
Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Chandelier Chain
Iron
Mid-19th Century Italian Regency Antique Chandelier Chain
Alabaster, Bronze
Early 20th Century Antique Chandelier Chain
Brass, Steel
19th Century French Empire Antique Chandelier Chain
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Chandelier Chain
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Chandelier Chain
Alabaster, Wire, Brass
1920s European Art Deco Antique Chandelier Chain
Brass
1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Chandelier Chain
Brass
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Chandelier Chain
Alabaster, Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandelier Chain
Ormolu
1880s French Country Antique Chandelier Chain
Wrought Iron
1920s Antique Chandelier Chain
Bronze
19th Century French Charles X Antique Chandelier Chain
Crystal, Ormolu
1810s Italian Empire Antique Chandelier Chain
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandelier Chain
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Chandelier Chain
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Chandelier Chain
Brass
Early 19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Antique Chandelier Chain
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Antique Chandelier Chain
Wrought Iron
1780s Russian Georgian Antique Chandelier Chain
Cut Glass
Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Chandelier Chain
Iron
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Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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