Four Liberty Engraved Glass Sphere Chandeliers or Lanterns, Italy, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Finely hand blown engraved glass with stylized flowers an leaves in excellent vintage condition. One E 27 light bulb 5 Watt. .
Blown Glass
Four Liberty Engraved Glass Sphere Chandeliers or Lanterns, Italy, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Finely hand blown engraved glass with stylized flowers an leaves in excellent vintage condition. One E 27 light bulb 5 Watt. .
Blown Glass
Four Liberty Engraved Glass Sphere Chandeliers or Lanterns, Italy, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Finely hand blown engraved glass with stylized flowers an leaves in excellent vintage condition. One E 27 light bulb 5 Watt.
Blown Glass
Four Liberty Engraved Glass Sphere Chandeliers or Lanterns, Italy, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Finely hand blown engraved glass with stylized flowers an leaves in excellent vintage condition. One E 27 light bulb 5 Watt.
Blown Glass
$1,828Sale Price|20% Off
19thc British Empire Bronze with Cut Crystal Lantern style Pendant/ Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1890 British Empire Bronze with Cut Crystal Bag and Tent style Chandelier/ Pendant Ceiling Fixture. I purchased this fixture along with some other beautiful British fixtures from a ...
Crystal
Unique French Gilt Bronze Crystal Three-Light Lantern or Chandelier, 1910-1920
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Unique, Wonderful Art Deco gilt bronze and crystal chandelier or lantern with a three-light central candelabra cluster, France, 1910-1920.
Crystal, Bronze
$600 / item
Dome Glass Lanterns
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a small collection of these lanterns. They are priced per lamp so you can buy one or the whole collection. These lamps feature a heavy deep domed glass shade. The cast glass ...
Steel
French Hexagonal Empire Gilt Bronze & Etched Glass 3-Light Lantern or Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Antique French Empire cast bronze lantern. Gilt bronze and etched glass shade with 3-light. Measures: Diameter 12 in/ 30 cm Height 20.5 in (10 in, chain)/ 75 cm (25 cm, chain) Weight...
Bronze
French Art Nouveau Art Deco Gilded Amber Beaded Glass Fringe Chandelier, Lantern
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique French Art Nouveau Art Deco gilded bronze lanterns and amber beaded glass straw fringe, 2 tiers. Measures: Depth 8.7 in /22 cm Width 8.7 in /22 cm Diagonal 12 in/ 3...
Brass
French Art Nouveau & Art Deco Bronze Purple Pink Glass Fringe Chandelier Lantern
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique French Art Nouveau Art Deco bronze lantern and purple and clear glass straw fringe, 2 tiers. Age Patina, Measures: Depth 7.8 in /20 cm Width 7.8 in /20 cm Diagonal ...
Bronze
$2,120Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Giltwood Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Italian carved and giltwood lantern. Circa 1880. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy.
Giltwood
"Versailles" style Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze Lantern, "Versailles" style depicting lion's masks, shells and mythilogical figures. Stylized crown on top. 3 lights. France, circa 1910. Dimensions: Height...
Crystal, Bronze
French Etched Glass Globe Bell Jar Lantern, Chapel Lantern, Late 19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of kind antique hand blown clear etched glass three-light bell lantern with very elegant brass mounts, France, circa 1880-1890. The glass bowl and the upper glass plate are entir...
Brass
Converted Humphrey Gas Lantern
Located in Peekskill, NY
This beautiful and complex early Welsbach gas lamps are getting almost impossible to find. This example retains the large original clear glass shade that is signed... The Humphrey. Y...
Brass
$1,125
1800s large Oil Lantern
Located in Peekskill, NY
This was a very early oil lantern that has now been wired to take three E26 bulbs. It a large size lantern with an 18 inch diameter made up by 8 sections and 24 glass panels. The lam...
Tin
$4,200 / item
Antique Blue Moroccan Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
Originating from the vibrant markets of Morocco, these lanterns are not just decorative pieces but also serve a functional purpose, providing a warm and inviting ambiance to any room...
Brass
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
Antique Pierced Metal Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900 Norwegian pierced metal lantern with original patina. Measurements: Drop: 40" Diameter: 26"
Metal
Antique Beaded Crystal Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French beaded crystals lantern with 2 interior lights. Measurements: Present Drop: 20.5" Height of body: 17" Diameter: 7.75"
Crystal
Gilt Bronze & Crystal Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Exceptional Gilt Bronze Lantern featuring hand beveled glass panels in three rows. Imposing Size. 3 Lights. France, circa 1920. Dimensions: Height 57" Diameter 24" CW5332
Crystal, Bronze
$11,000
Kiss Wrought Iron Lantern
By Paul Kiss
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Paul Kiss hexagonal lantern, wrought iron and hammered, decorated with branches, foliage and a stylized sun. Signed.
Iron
$19,500
Fine, Gilded, French Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A glittering, four light, 19th c., French carriage lantern with a bronze doré frame featuring a canopy with gilded drops. The barrel-form body surmounted by a series of chain swags p...
Bronze
18th Century Swedish Baroque Lantern
Located in Allerum, SE
18th century Swedish provincial Baroque tin lantern in it's original condition with faux paint and green glass. ca 1750 Sweden.
Sheet Metal
Tole, Glass and Iron Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
Tole, glass and iron lantern dating to early 20th century, France. Not wired for electricity, but can be wired, or fitted for usage with gas, for an additional cost. Includes chain a...
Brass, Steel, Iron
Large Italian Stripped Wood Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Large scale 19th century Italian carved and stripped wood lantern. circa 1880. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy.
Glass, Wood
"Versailles" Style Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine "Versailles" style Lantern, gilt bronze, beveled glass panels. Louis XVI style. France, circa 1920. 1 light. Dimensions: Height 22" 11" CW5250.
Crystal, Bronze
Industrial Street Light Style Lantern
Located in Peekskill, NY
This interesting fixture is in the style of an early street lantern. The body has a simple perforated steel decorative pattern. The shade is black over white porcelain covered spun s...
Steel
$6,800 / item
1900 Caldwell Bronze Lantern Neoclassical Design
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A nice gilt bronze neoclassic design Caldwell lantern with interior lights (12 available from nice central park south building)
Bronze
Antique French Gold Decorative Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French decorative lantern. Fixture H 30.5”, chain 33”. Recently rewired. It holds one bulb.
Iron
$2,500 / item
Antique French Decorative Green Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful French decorative metal lantern. We have 2 available. New wiring. It holds one reg. size bulb. Fixture H 32”, chain 34” l.
Iron
Moroccan Moorish Glass Lantern/Light
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Morroccan lantern with pierced brass and ruby red glass.
French Tole and Porcelain Lantern
Located in Southampton, NY
20th century French painted tole lantern with porcelain flowers.
Tôle
MID-19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III LANTERN
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant polychrome porcelain and gilded bronze lantern with four lights. The lantern features a square base, embellished with four cut glass panels engraved with floral and geometric...
Bronze
A diminutive Arts & Crafts Lantern
Located in Tetbury, England
The patinated brass “Witches Hat” supporting a reeded and acid etched shade.
Brass
Nineteenth Century Continental Gilt Brass Lantern
Located in London, GB
A Nineteenth century Continental gilt-brass lantern, likely French, the rococo ceiling gallery with three ornate chains, the body with three glazed panels enclosing light fitment, th...
Brass
Brass Hanging Lantern Louis XVI Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Brass Hanging Lantern Louis XVI Style This pretty brass hanging lantern is suspended from its ceiling rose that is decorated with floral motifs. This is a highly decorative petit...
Brass
19th Century French Bronze Hanging Lantern
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good quality French bronze hanging lantern, rewired to current UK spec. Circa 1890.
Brass
Large English Glazed Brass Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1900 Large English BrassLantern sku 879 Diameter 37 x H66 cm
Brass
Large Italian Rococo Gilt-Metal Lantern
Located in London, GB
A large early 20th Century Italian gilt toleware lantern. Sculptural gilt toleware branches suspending a three light fixture in a mouth blown glass bell jar. Hung with gilt oval cha...
Metal, Gold Leaf
$9,500 / set
English Pair of Glass Globe Lanterns
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A magnificent pair of early 20th century English pendant light fixtures in globe form–very similar to an armillary sphere–with clear glass panes bound in a dark bronze frame. The ope...
Brass
Solid Gilded Bronze and Glass Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant, solid gilt bronze and glass, 4 light lantern with matching chain.
Bronze
Large 4 Light Court House Lantern
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is the type of early lamp used to light government and bank buildings in the early 20th Century. At 12 x 19 inches its one of the largest lamp globes we have offered. The lamp f...
Brass
French Early 20th Century Copper Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful copper lantern features glass panes and is adorned with acorn finials at all four corners of top and bottom. The French antique piece dates back to the Early 20th cent...
Copper
Antique French Ship's Lantern, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French ships lantern, Circa 1880.
Metal
Gilt Hanging Lantern with Ceiling Escutcheon
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Large antique Louis XV style glass hanging lantern with ceiling escutcheon, gilt metal, and glass. The lantern takes three candelabra bulbs. The drop is on a variable chain.
Metal
English Georgian Hexagonal Glazed Verdigris Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1800 English Georgian Hexagonal Glazed Brass/Bronze Verdigris Lantern Exceptional quality, rewired with original chain & hanging hook Measures: W33 x D33 x H57 cm.
Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Lantern Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco lantern vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original cut glasses.
Brass
Antique Hand Blown Glass Melon Globe Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful and rustic Lantern finds incredible use of an antique Melon Globe. The glass itself is known in French as ‘cloche’ and translates directly to ‘bell’ in English. It was...
Bronze
1920s Glass Lantern with Crown Top
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s glass lantern with crown top. Needs rewiring.
Antique Hand Blown Glass Melon Globe Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful and rustic Lantern finds incredible use of an antique Melon Globe. The glass itself is known in French as ‘cloche’ and translates directly to ‘bell’ in English. It was...
Bronze
Scarce Run Of USA Holophane Prismatic Lanterns
Located in Tarporley, GB
#3724 Scarce USA Holophane prismatic lanterns. American 1930’s. An exceptionally rare collection of original Holophane Focalite pendant lights. Crafted in the 1930s, each pendant ...
Brass
French Bronze Lantern with Tarnished Verde Patina
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French bronze lantern with tarnished verde patina. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy.
Bronze
French Art Nouveau Stained-Glass Lantern, 1890-1900
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This impressive French Art Nouveau stained glass lantern was created in France circa 1890–1900 and beautifully reflects the organic elegance and decorative richness of the period. Co...
Wrought Iron
19th Century, Pagoda Style, Electrified Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant, hand forged, iron, pagoda-form, hexagonal chandelier featuring a pierced canopy, and scrolling embellishments throughout. Rewired for U.S. current.
Iron
Bronze Antique Ceiling Lantern, France, 1920's
Located in Bastogne, BE
Single-light Pendant Lantern is made of bronze, polished to a mirror shine, covered with gilding.
Bronze
19th C. Hanging Carved-Wood Lantern from Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
The chandelier is primarily a hand-painted teal/blue faux marble finish with gold/bronze accents.
Wood, Paint
$3,560Sale Price|36% Off
Scroll and Spike Cylindrical Beveled Glass Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
Brass and bronze lantern with unique, spike and scroll details from the 1920s, holding a beautifully hand etched, and beveled cylinder, glass shade. The decorative chain and ceiling ...
Brass, Bronze
$480Sale Price|38% Off
Brass Verdigris Marine Lantern as Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 20th-century hanging lantern in cylindrical form with beautiful diffusion from the Fresnel glass. With a remarkable antique brass, blue, and verdigris patina and a long cha...
Brass
Antique Murano Glass Lantern, Early 20th Century
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and Large pendant lantern in hand blown amber Murano glass and brass. The quality of the glass points to one of the major factories like Venini or AVEM, in Murano but we h...
Murano Glass
$2,800 / item
Late 19th Century French Gold Painted Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
Large antique French decorative lantern. Fixture 42.75”, chain 33.75” long. Recently rewired. It holds one bulb. 3 lanterns available.
Iron
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.