$3,294
H 26 in Dm 17.7 in
Antique and Large Alabaster Pendant w. Rope and Hand Carved Flower & Leafs, 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
shape and all-hand carved flower on the bottom of the shade and the leaf patterns that are carved all
Alabaster, Bronze
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H 31.89 in Dm 43.31 in
20th Century Antique French Wrought Iron Chandelier with Leafs and Flowers
Located in Casteren, NL
chandelier is supported by twisted flat bars decorated with flowers flanked by leafs and an ornate crown at
Wrought Iron
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H 34.6 in Dm 15.75 in
Hand-Carved Art Deco Pink and White Alabaster Pendant with Leaf / Flower Pattern
Located in Lisse, NL
beautifully hand-carved leafs really make this piece a joy to own and look at. This lovely alabaster pendant
Alabaster, Brass
French Tole Leaf Chandelier with White Porcelain Bird and Flowers
Located in Pembroke, MA
Unusual and highly-decorative French cage form chandelier in dark green tole leaf, with the
Iron, Bronze, Tôle
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H 31.5 in Dm 17.7 in
Large Antique Alabaster Chandelier / Pendant w. Hand Carved Flower & Leafs, 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
alabaster pendants that we have seen and sold over the years, is the stylish and all-hand carved flower leaf
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
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H 37.01 in Dm 28.35 in
Louis XV Rococo Style 16-Light Bronze Chandelier with Leaf and Flower Motifs
By Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier
Located in Madrid, ES
Louis XV Rococo Revival style 16-light bronze chandelier with floral and foliate motifs, in the
Bronze
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H 22 in Dm 179.3 in
Stunning Alabaster Pendant Light Carved Flowers, Leafs & Bunches of Grapes 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
edge and the wonderful flowers, branch, leaf and grapes patterns are clear to see from a distance as
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Wire
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H 24 in Dm 17.9 in
Stunning Alabaster Pendant Light Carved Flowers, Leafs & Bunches of Grapes 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
edge and the wonderful flowers, branch, leaf and grapes patterns are clear to see from a distance as
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze, Wire, Brass
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H 32 in Dm 9.5 in
Original Art Deco Pendant from Glass & Brass w Stylized Flower & Leaf Decor 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
will enjoy the perfectly spray painted, stylized flower patterns in their unique colors (the patterns
Brass
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H 34 in Dm 9.3 in
Original Art Deco Pendant from Glass & Brass w Stylized Flower & Leaf Decor 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
immediately after you will enjoy the perfectly painted, stylized flower patterns in their unique grand colors
Brass, Wire
Faux Bamboo and Flower Leaf Chandelier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Faux Bamboo Pagoda chandelier with six lights.
Metal
2 Tier Chandelier with Flower and Leaf Compostion
Located in Chicago, IL
2 tier chandelier 18 Lights(12+6) composed of dense clusters of cast leaves and an assortment of
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Custom Coquillage Plaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom Coquillage plaster fixture. Please note this fixture can be customized in different sizes. Lead time is 10-12 weeks. Please inquire. NOTE: We highly recommend that our plas...
Plaster
$1,294
H 35 in Dm 16 in
Great Shape, Size and Color, 1920s Art Deco Glass Pendant Light / Ceiling Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Art Deco glass pendant with striking marble patterns. If you are looking for a stylish and beautifully shaped pendant to grace your entrance, landing, kitchen area or perhaps a bedr...
Brass
$3,647
H 21.5 in Dm 15.8 in
Perfectly Design Antique Alabaster Chandelier / Pendant Light in Mint Condition
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind and perfectly balanced light fixture with a stunning alabaster shade. Thanks to its beautiful and classical design and its truly good condition this perfectly balanced...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
$2,824
H 23 in Dm 9.9 in
Smallest, Beautiful Design & Great Colors Alabaster Pendant Light / Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly one of a kind light fixture with a small and stunning alabaster shade. Antique light fixtures in general and alabaster ones in particular are our number one speciality. We hav...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
$6,942
H 29 in Dm 18.7 in
Arts & Crafts Alabaster Pendant / Chandelier w. Bronze Gothic Style Frame c 1915
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind design light fixture with a stunning alabaster shade and a bronze circular Gothic Art frame. This sizeable antique pendant from the early 1900s is another one of our r...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
French Art Deco Alabaster Looking Art Glass Pendant Lantern, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Art Deco high-releaf marbled glass pendant or lantern, France, circa 1920-1930. Art glass with a high relief rim with vine leaf motifs in shape of carved alabaster with beautiful bla...
Brass
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.
Crystal, Iron
$7,485Sale Price / item|10% Off
H 44 in Dm 22 in
'Atlas' Alabaster Suspension Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
By Maison Paname, Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'Atlas' Alabaster Suspension Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de la Mesiere, who meticulousl...
Alabaster, Gold Leaf, Metal
$4,589
H 20 in Dm 16 in
Beautiful Design w Palette of Color Alabaster Shade Pendant Light Mint Condition
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind and perfectly balanced light fixture with a top class alabaster shade. Thanks to its beautiful design and its truly excellent condition this perfectly balanced alabast...
Alabaster, Brass
$4,471
H 21 in Dm 17.7 in
Top Class, Arts & Crafts era Chandelier with an Unique Carved Alabaster Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique alabaster shade with carved grapes bunches & leafs and perfect brass canopy. Thanks to its good size, its unique handcarved design and good condition this alabaster chandelie...
Alabaster, Brass
Good Size 1920s Art Deco Alabaster Pendant, Colorful & Great Timeless Shape
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique 1920s white alabaster and black veins pendant with a shade of pink. One of the qualities of alabaster pendants is that no two shades will ever be exactly the same. Mother n...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
$4,471
H 23 in Dm 16 in
Perfect Antique White & Black Alabaster Pendant Flush Mount w. Greek Key Pattern
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class and exceptional antique alabaster chandelier for an entry hall, bedroom or any other room. Thanks to its unique design, aesthetic beauty, perfect size and great condition ...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Wire
$8,942
H 28 in Dm 19.3 in
Top Class & Timless Design White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light Diameter 19.3Ø"
Located in Lisse, NL
Best choice and stunning design and large size, 19,3 inches in diameter antique alabaster light fixture. Thanks to its large size and elegant design this beautiful alabaster chandel...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Wire
$1,529 / item
H 17.72 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
1 of 4 Large Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s
By Egon Hillebrand, Barovier&Toso
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 Large Murano Wall light made by Barovier & Toso and Hillebrand, Italy, circa 1970-1979. Large leaf shapes made in "rugiadoso" technique using bubbles, gold flecks, and impre...
Brass
$14,120
H 30 in Dm 25.2 in
Enormous 25.2Ø Hand Carved Antique Alabaster Floral Pendant / Chandelier 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class chandelier with an extra large, hand carved alabaster shade. Thanks to its extra large size and great condition this alabaster chandelier is one of the best alabaster chan...
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze, 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.
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