$600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Alabaster Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique alabaster plafonnier chandelier in great condition and with an expertly executed period
Alabaster
Exquisite Sevres Porcelain Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite Sevres Porcelain Plafonnier. France, circa 1900. 4 Lights Dimensions: Height 48" x
Porcelain
Antique Chandelier, Alabaster Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superb hand-carved alabaster plafonnier with exquisite bronze supports. CW4229
Alabaster, Bronze
Gilt Bronze & Cut Crystal Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine Gilt bronze plafonnier. The crown supporting a hand cut crystal dome by Baccarat
Crystal, Bronze
Fabulous Heavily Carved Alabaster Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous heavily carved alabaster plafonnier, France, circa 1910. 3 Lights. Dimensions:18" diameter
Alabaster, Bronze
$476Sale Price|31% Off
Antique Glass Alabaster Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique glass alabaster plafonnier chandelier in great condition and with age related wear
Brass
Antique Alabaster Art Deco Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique alabaster Art Deco plafonnier chandelier with age related wear. This plafonnier is also a
Alabaster
Antique Alabaster Art Deco Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique alabaster Art Deco plafonnier chandelier in great condition and with age related wear
Alabaster
$7,000 / set
Pair of French Art Deco Plafonniers
Located in New Orleans, LA
This pair of French Art Deco plafonniers are beautifully adorned with crystals, woven in pattern in
Crystal
Tiffany Studios New York "Geometric" Plafonnier
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany Studios New York 'Geometric' plafonnier features a captivating shade composed of
Bronze
Edwardian English Frosted Cut Glass Plafonnier
Located in Southampton, GB
An Edwardian English, Frosted Plafonnier. Sitting within a patinated copper circlet, with original
Copper
Gilt Bronze & Crystal Pendant/Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Nice & Decorative Gilt Bronze & Crystal Pendant (could be used as a flush mounted fixture) France, circa 1920. 3 lights. Dimensions: Height 17" Diameter 18 1/2" CW4589
Crystal, Bronze
French Plafonnier 'Flush Mounted Pendant'
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine flush mounted pendant gilt bronze, with handcut dome, France, circa 1900. Dimensions: Height 7 1/2" x diameter 14" CW1545.
Bronze
Gilt Bronze & Cut Crystal Pendant/Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal Pendant/Plafonnier featuring hand cut crystal dome centered in
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Alabaster and Bronze Plafonnier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An impressive 19th Century English gilt bronze and alabaster country house plafonnier. The finely
Alabaster
Antique Gilt Bronze and Alabaster Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superb gilt bronze and alabaster plafonnier with four inside lights.
Alabaster, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Cut Glass Plafonnier
Located in Southampton, GB
An Edwardian, English cut glass Plafonnier. Simple detailed design, with original hooks, chain and
Brass
Large 19th Century English Cut Glass Plafonnier
Located in Southampton, GB
A large scale 19th century English cut glass Plafonnier . Comprising a finely cut glass flat bowl
Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century Ormolu and Glass Plafonnier
Located in Bagshot, GB
An exceptional late 19th early 20th century Ormolu and Frosted Glass Plafonnier. The glass dish is
Ormolu
X Large 19th Century English Cut Glass Plafonnier
Located in Southampton, GB
A large scale, 19th Century English cut glass Plafonnier. Comprising a finely cut glass bowl
Brass, Bronze
French Late 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Plafonnier
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Late 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Plafonnier with a beautifully detailed bronze crown
Crystal, Bronze
French Early 20th Century Louis XVI Small Plafonnier
Located in New Orleans, LA
French early 20th century Louis XVI plafonnier draped with octagonal crystals and graduated faceted
Crystal, Bronze
Very Fine Gilt Bronze and Blown Glass Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine gilt bronze and blown glass plafonnier, France, circa 1920 CW4540.
Bronze
Antique Alabaster Art Deco Plafonnier Chandelier With 4 Shades
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique alabaster Art Deco plafonnier chandelier in great condition and with age related wear. This
Alabaster
Domed tortoise shell alabaster pendant fixture / coupe / plafonnier
Located in New York City, NY
An original, unelectrified French Art Deco alabaster bowl shape pendant with a beautiful pattern of golden honey, burnt orange, amber, brick red and cognac colored contrasting areas...
Alabaster
A Fine Pair Of Victorian Plafonniers By Perry & Co
By Perry & Co
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine pair of gilt lacquered plafonniers by Perry & Co having finally engraved opaque glass bowls.
Brass
Beligan 19th c. Louis XVI St. Crystal Plafonnier Chandelier
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and exquisitely detailed Beligan 19th century Louis XVI st. Crystal plafonnier chandelier
Crystal
$870Sale Price|30% Off
English Art Deco Glass Plafonnier Pendant Shade C.1920
Located in London, GB
Antique English Art Deco glass plafonnier pendant shade C.1920 In excellent condition
Glass
Antique XL Ripley Alabaster Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1900
Located in London, GB
A trio of XL pressed glass plafonnier lights made by Ripley Alabaster. c.1900 Dating to the late
Glass
Large Cut Glass Plafonnier by F. & C. Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A cut glass gilt mounted plafonier by F. & C. Osler with split diamond cut bowl issuing a cut glass star and pine cone finial, the metal stamped F&C OSLER.
Cut Glass
$3,379Sale Price / set|20% Off
Muller Fréres Art Deco Plafonnier Pendant Ceiling Chandelier Signed Luneville
By Muller Frères
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Art Deco Signed Muller Fréres Plafonnier Pendant Ceiling Chandelier, Made in France Luneville Circa
Brass
An Exquisite Gilt Bronze & Crystal Pendant/Plafonnier by Charles Blanc
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Magnificent Gilt Bronze & Crystal Pendant/Plafonnier by Charles Blanc, 18 lights.France, circa
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Edwardian Faraday & Son Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light, C.1900
By Faraday & Son
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant English alabaster plafonnier pendant light made by Faraday & Son. c.1900
Alabaster, Brass
Antique Marbled French Alabaster Plafonnier Brass Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1900
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant French alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1900 Off-white alabaster
Alabaster, Brass
A Nice Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Glass Plafonnier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Nice Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Glass Plafonnier Item # 7950 Sunburst top with a spiral
Bronze
A Stunning Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Plafonnier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning early 20th century gilt bronze and crystal plafonnier. The bronze and eight crystal
Crystal, Bronze
Antique XL Ram's Head Moonstone Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
A large and incredibly elegant pressed glass 'Moonstone' plafonnier light. c.1920 Heavy duty
Glass
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Crystal Plafonnier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and crystal plafonnier. The
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique Edwardian Hand Carved Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1900
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant carved alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1900 White alabaster with a
Alabaster, Brass
Antique Early 20th Century GEC Cut Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant cut-glass plafonnier pendant lamp made in England by GEC. c.1920 A lovely
Brass
Exceptional & Rare Moonstone Plafonnier in a Special Decorative Gilt Brass Ring
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Nottingham, GB
EXCEPTIONAL & RARE MOONSTONE PLAFONNIER WITH DECORATIVE GILT BRASS RING AND OPALESCENT INSETS A
Brass
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal plafonnier chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal plafonnier
Crystal, Ormolu
Large Scale Wrought Iron & Cast Brass Plafonnier & Rare Jefferson Crystal Bowl
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Nottingham, GB
LARGE SCALE WROUGHT IRON & CAST BRASS PLAFONNIER WITH RARE JEFFERSON SATIN & CUT CRYSTAL BOWL An
Crystal, Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Crystal Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal plafonnier
Crystal, Ormolu
Italian Art Deco Crystal Plafonnier Chandelier with 100 Prisms, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
There are in fact more than a 100 prisms meticulously installed on this masterpiece of a 9 tiered chandelier with 3 light-sources. Its staired Art Deco brass band is features crystal...
Crystal, Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Crystal Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and finely detailed French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal plafonnier
Crystal, Ormolu
Large Antique Chrome Jefferson Moonstone Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, c.1920
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
An incredible and large pressed glass Jefferson 'Moonstone' plafonnier pendant lamp. c.1920 A
Brass, Chrome
Art Deco English Jefferson Moonstone Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco English Jefferson moonstone glass plafonnier light pendant, C.1920. A large Jefferson
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most unique French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu and crystal Plafonnier
Crystal, Ormolu
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Art-Deco Style Polished Bronze and Alabaster Three-Light Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Art-Deco style polished bronze and alabaster three-light hanging plafonnier chandelier
Alabaster, Bronze
Large English Cut Glass Plafonnier in Quality Fittings With Natural Verdigris
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
LARGE HIGH QUALITY BRITISH ARTS & CRAFTS FOUR ARM PENDANT LIGHT This rare and beautiful large four-arm ceiling light, crafted by British luxury lighting manufacturer Osler circa 192...
Brass
1920s French Brutalist Palm Form 2 Tier Plafonnier/ Flush Mount, Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's French Brutalist Cut Bronze Palm Form Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture/ Plafonnier. Highly
Bronze
Low Oval Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Oval Brass Ceiling Crystal Chandelier from Italy, 1918 This stunning antique chandelier hails from Italy, crafted in the year 1918. Its oval shape is particularly distincti...
Crystal, Brass
$39,850Sale Price|46% Off
French Belle Époque Gilt-Bronze & Molded Glass 16 Light Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and impressive French Belle Époque gilt-bronze and molded glass sixteen-light plafonnier
Bronze
Antique Brass Holophane Blondel Stiletto Prismatic Glass Plafonnier Lamp, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A very well presented 12" glass 'Blondel Stiletto' pendant light by Holophane. c.1920 Two-part prismatic glass shades bearing the Holophane stamp to inside rims, with decorative thr...
Brass
Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Art Deco Gold Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing our beloved old chandelier, restored with love and expertise in Berlin. Its electrical wiring is compatible with the US, as it has been professionally re-wired and is rea...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
19thc French Rococo Gilt Bronze Royal Crown style Crystal Flush Mount Plafonnier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Bronze Ceiling Flush Mount/ Plafonnier. Tiers and tiers of cascading Cut Crystal.
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.
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