Antique Chandeliers Brass
Early 1900s Italian Baroque Antique Chandeliers Brass
Crystal, Brass
Early 19th Century European Art Deco Antique Chandeliers Brass
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Early 19th Century European Art Deco Antique Chandeliers Brass
Crystal, Brass, Wire
19th Century French Victorian Antique Chandeliers Brass
Crystal, Brass
1820s Dutch Baroque Revival Antique Chandeliers Brass
Brass
1910s Austrian Art Deco Antique Chandeliers Brass
Brass
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Chandeliers Brass
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Antique Chandeliers Brass
Brass
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Chandeliers Brass
Silver Plate, Brass
1890s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Chandeliers Brass
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Chandeliers Brass
Brass
Early 20th Century Empire Antique Chandeliers Brass
Crystal, Metal
1920s American Tudor Antique Chandeliers Brass
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Chandeliers Brass
Milk Glass
Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Chandeliers Brass
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Early 1900s American Antique Chandeliers Brass
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Chandeliers Brass
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Chandeliers Brass
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Late 19th Century Antique Chandeliers Brass
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Chandeliers Brass
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Chandeliers Brass
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Chandeliers Brass
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1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Chandeliers Brass
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Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Chandeliers Brass
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1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Chandeliers Brass
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Chandeliers Brass
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Chandeliers Brass
Brass
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Chandeliers Brass
Brass
1920s American Antique Chandeliers Brass
Metal, Bronze, Brass
Mid-19th Century Antique Chandeliers Brass
Brass
Early 20th Century Antique Chandeliers Brass
Crystal, Brass
19th Century Antique Chandeliers Brass
Brass
1920s French French Provincial Antique Chandeliers Brass
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Early 20th Century Rococo Antique Chandeliers Brass
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1920s French Antique Chandeliers Brass
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19th Century Dutch Antique Chandeliers Brass
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Chandeliers Brass
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chandeliers Brass
Brass
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Chandeliers Brass
Brass, Iron
Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Chandeliers Brass
Brass
Late 19th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Chandeliers Brass
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Chandeliers Brass
Brass
Mid-18th Century English Antique Chandeliers Brass
Brass
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chandeliers Brass
Brass
19th Century French Other Antique Chandeliers Brass
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Chandeliers Brass
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Chandeliers Brass
Copper
19th Century French Baroque Antique Chandeliers Brass
19th Century British Georgian Antique Chandeliers Brass
Brass
19th Century French Empire Antique Chandeliers Brass
Bronze, Brass, Metal
Late 19th Century French Antique Chandeliers Brass
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass
1910s Dutch Georgian Antique Chandeliers Brass
Brass
Early 20th Century Czech Antique Chandeliers Brass
Brass
19th Century French Antique Chandeliers Brass
Brass
19th Century French Antique Chandeliers Brass
Brass
Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Antique Chandeliers Brass
Brass
1920s Art Deco Antique Chandeliers Brass
Brass
19th Century French Other Antique Chandeliers Brass
Crystal, Brass
19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers Brass
Brass
19th Century European Antique Chandeliers Brass
Brass
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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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.
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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can update an old brass chandelier in many ways. Refinish it with spray paint to give it a more modern hue or slip new sleeves over the candles. You can also add embellishments like crystals to the frame. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chandeliers.
- Is antique brass strong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, antique brass is strong because it is made with zinc and copper. Brass is considered a strong and durable metal crafted to be long-lasting and withstand rust and corrosion. Shop a selection of antique and vintage brass items on 1stDibs.
- What color is antique brass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.
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