Gilt Bronze Égyptomania Chandelier, Egyptian Revival, France, 1890
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A testament to technical expertise and the vogue for Egyptomania throughout the 19th century, this antique kerosene chandelier has been carefully electrified to suit modern needs.
Bronze
Angle NY 1890's Double Kerosene Hanging Lamp, Electrified
Located in Peekskill, NY
This style of double kerosene hanging lamp was popular in stores because it cast more light downward, and has been electrified. Signed, Angle Mfg., NY, this picturesque antique 1890'...
Brass
Late 19th Century Angle Lamp Co. Electrified Kerosene 2 Light Hanging Fixture
By Anglelamp Co. of N.Y.
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a great small chandelier with a lot of history.
Metal, Brass
Original Gas Chandelier Converted to Candle/Kerosene Fixture
Located in Chicago, IL
Graceful double scroll arms from the arms to the crown with oval gold finished detailed ornaments between. Delicate in design but built substantially. 9 arms and center light in the...
Bronze
Early Brass Kerosene 4-Light Gas Chandelier, circa 1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
An early kerosene chandelier features brass frame with central column having four c-scroll arms terminating in gas lamps with glass fonts and etched glass shades, circa 1870.
Brass
English Regency Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted Regency Kerosene Chandelier
Metal
Art Nouveau Electric Lamp, Chandelier
Located in Praha, CZ
Measures: Height: 100 to 125cm (chandelier is retractable), diameter: 32cm. Originally a kerosene chandelier converted into electricity around year 1900.
Brass, Iron
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H 26.5 in W 32.5 in D 32.5 in
Antique Aesthetic Movement Polychromed Brass & Crystal Chandelier C1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Aesthetic Movement Brass, Polychromed Hobnail Glass, Crystal and Jeweled Four Light Electrif...
Crystal, Brass
c.1860 Electrified Antique French Kerosene Gas Hanging Fixture
Located in Highwood, IL
The scrolling vine and the red cased glass globe make a statement. This chandelier came to the USA in it's non-electric form, utilizing kerosene and gas for light.
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H 37.41 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Art Nouveau Ceiling Kerosene Lamp with Hand-Painted Shade, circa 1898
Located in Opole, PL
Art Nouveau Ceiling Kerosene Lamp with Hand-Painted Shade, circa 1898 We present you an original Art Nouveau kerosene lamp, circa 1898. The lamp shade is covered with a hand-painted...
Glass
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H 36.5 in W 21 in D 7 in
Silver Angle Lamp Co. Electrified Kerosene Brass & Glass 2-Light Hanging Fixture
By Anglelamp Co. of N.Y.
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an 1890s double light, hanging fixture by The Angle Lamp Co. that was originally lit by kerosene, and is now electrified. Its oil lamps were unique, with the burner on the si...
Brass
19century Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron Six-Arm Chandelier
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Dallas, TX
Extremely rare, fine and quality Bradley & Hubbard six-arm chandeliers from circa 1885. These chandeliers were originally kerosene lamps and were converted in the early 20th centu...
Bronze, Iron
Ornate Cast Iron Articulating Kerosene Chandelier – Newly Wired
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice original kerosene 3 font chandelier with a highly ornate cast iron frame.
Iron
Large Impressive Cast Iron Articulating Kerosene Chandelier - Newley Wired
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice original kerosene 3 font chandelier with an ornate cast iron frame.
Iron
Art Nouveau Brass Kerosene Petronella Oil Hanging Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Large Art Nouveau brass hanging kerosene lamp from 1890-1900. Three foot chain and canopy with opaline glass. With light arms for six candles. Cup with notch. Measures: Height 10...
Brass
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H 50.01 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
19th Century Brass-Ceramic Kerosene Lamp Turned Into Electric Ceiling Lamp
Located in Opole, PL
19th Century Brass-Ceramic Kerosene Lamp Turned Into Electric Ceiling Lamp We present you this big ceiling lamp from the late 19th century. Originally, the lamp was kerosene and has...
Brass
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H 31.5 in W 22 in D 7.5 in
Angle Lamp Co. Electrified Kerosene Brass & Glass 2-Light Hanging Fixture
By Anglelamp Co. of N.Y.
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an 1890s double light, hanging fixture by The Angle Lamp Co. that was originally lit by kerosene, and is now electrified. Its oil lamps were unique, with the burner on the si...
Brass
19th Century Pair of Bradley and Hubbard Gold Leaf Four-Arm Chandeliers
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Dallas, TX
Extremely rare, fine and quality matching pair of Bradley & Hubbard four-arm chandeliers from circa 1885. These chandeliers were originally kerosene lamps and were converted in th...
Ormolu
19th Century French Brass Kerosene Chandelier with Opaline Shade
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large 19th century French brass kerosene kitchen chandelier with green opaline shade, circa 1860, later adapted to electricity.
Brass
Cast Iron Twelve Light Chandelier
Located in Hudson, NY
large twelve light kerosene chandelier cast iron in original surface breaks down into central shaft and arms
Iron
quadruple angle lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
kerosene chandelier unusual 'angle lamp' form milk glass shades brass font (chandelier chain not included)
Brass
Kerosene and Candle Suspension Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass kerosene style with 6 cast brass arms attached to the shade ring. Shade color is celadon with white interior. Shiny brass finish with light patina. Suspended by ornamental rods...
Brass
$1,369 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Elegant Vaseline Glass Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These thin and delicate shades have glass that sweeps from translucent to almost clear. Vaseline glass cast a very rich warm and pleasing light. This sconce has an Art Nouveau as we...
Glass
Double Eastlake Holophane Chandelier - Ruffled Shades and Capped Bulbs
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice light and airy double chandelier. Its all brass with 2 milk glass ruffled shades. Also unique to this lamp are the capped bulbs to cut down glair. That gives the lamp ...
Brass
Victorian Style Long Globe Milk Glass Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
The shape of this hand blown milk glass shade has a character all its own. These were produced in limited quantities using wood molds and old world techniques. The end result is an 1...
Glass
Large Hand Blown Vaseline Glass Pendents
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These elegant hand blown tipped shades are vaseline glass. They have a nice even and warm glow with no filament glair. The large 9.5 inch diameter globe is very large for vaseline gl...
Blown Glass
$1,833 / set
H 10 in W 5.5 in D 10 in
Pair French Art Deco Brass Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1930s, Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of lovely bronzed brass wall lights with hand-blown opaline glass globes, for indoor or covered outdoor use, France, 1930-1939. Both sconces are in very good condition, beautifu...
Brass
Matching Pair of Decorative Amber Over Milk Glass Tulip Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
This set is priced and sold as a matching pair. The shade is hand blown sandwich glass that is amber over white. The lamps give off a pleasing warm glow.
Art Glass
Cast Iron and Vaseline Glass Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a collection of these original cast iron wall bracket sconces in stock. This is a classic design that we refinished and rewired. The hand blown tipped globe is nice contrast...
Iron
Delicate and Whimsical Six Arm Twisted Pipe Gas Lamp.
Located in Peekskill, NY
The light twisted pipe and additional twisted applied detail give this lamp its unique feel. The spiral finial ends give the lamp a Dr. Suess quality. Each arm has been wired to take...
Brass
$540Sale Price|44% Off
H 31.5 in W 17.5 in D 7.5 in
Victorian L-shape Corner Ceiling Pendant Light w/ Etched Glass Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
A streamlined, corner ceiling light with an L-shaped, brass stem and a glass bowl shade with an intricately etched flower motif. Made in the late 19th century, this fixture was origi...
Brass
Clean Line Victorian Six Arm Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a 6 arm chandelier Victorian chandelier with nice tasteful clean lines. It has 6 original milk glass shades contrasting the dark brass finish. It's focal point is the oversiz...
Brass
Collection of Bronze and Hand-Blown Vaseline Glass Flush Mounts
Located in Peekskill, NY
I can't believe we have a collection of these amazing flush mount lamps. The 14 inch bronze ring is a heavy casting with layered decorative detail. The tipped hand blown vaseline gla...
Bronze
Large Teardrop Vaseline Opaline Glass Pendants
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
The size and the color of this glass shade is amazing. It's one of the largest handblown teardrop shades of this type that we have ever offered. The shape has the look of an early Ed...
Art Glass
Rare 1800s Sanctuary Lantern
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a fine 19th century hanging church sanctuary lantern. It was electrified at some point in the 20th century. The look is very rich in detail and in very good overall condition...
Bronze
$575Sale Price|40% Off
H 31 in W 7.5 in D 12 in
Victorian J-Style Ceiling Light Fixture w/ Etched Glass Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
A simple, brass stem in an "L" shape - with the light pointing down. Perfect for a corner. The empire shaped, hand-blown glass shade is intricately etched with a flower motif and the...
Brass
1900 Caldwell’s Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Caldwell beautiful leaded glass light fixture with interior lights.
Bronze
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.