Antique French Pendant
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique French Pendant
Bronze
1920s Louis XVI Antique French Pendant
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Pendant
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique French Pendant
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique French Pendant
Gold
19th Century French Antique French Pendant
Wood
1920s French Antique French Pendant
Metal
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique French Pendant
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique French Pendant
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique French Pendant
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s French Antique French Pendant
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Art Deco Antique French Pendant
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Antique French Pendant
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique French Pendant
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1920s French Neoclassical Antique French Pendant
Bronze
1920s French Neoclassical Antique French Pendant
Alabaster, Brass
1920s French Art Deco Antique French Pendant
Alabaster, Bronze, Metal, Brass
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Pendant
Ormolu
1920s French Neoclassical Antique French Pendant
Iron, Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Pendant
Copper
1790s French Georgian Antique French Pendant
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
1880s French Antique French Pendant
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1870s French Napoleon III Antique French Pendant
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s French Napoleon III Antique French Pendant
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Art Deco Antique French Pendant
1880s French Victorian Antique French Pendant
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Pendant
Bronze, Chrome
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique French Pendant
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique French Pendant
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1920s French Art Deco Antique French Pendant
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique French Pendant
Topaz, 18k Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique French Pendant
Silver
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique French Pendant
18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique French Pendant
Silver
1910s French Antique French Pendant
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century French Antique French Pendant
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Antique French Pendant
Metal, Iron
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique French Pendant
18k Gold
1890s French Antique French Pendant
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique French Pendant
Pearl, Gold
19th Century French Antique French Pendant
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century French Antique French Pendant
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique French Pendant
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Antique French Pendant
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Antique French Pendant
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique French Pendant
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century French Victorian Antique French Pendant
Garnet, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique French Pendant
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Antique French Pendant
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique French Pendant
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique French Pendant
Silver
1920s French Antique French Pendant
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Antique French Pendant
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1890s French Classical Greek Antique French Pendant
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Antique French Pendant
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique French Pendant
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s French Antique French Pendant
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique French Pendant
Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique French Pendant
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique French Pendant
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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, 2022Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
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