Low Plafonnier Beaded Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Lamp Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
. Number of lights: 3-light bulb sockets: E27 Brass frame. Low plafonnier crystal chandelier brass
Crystal, Brass
Low Oval Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
. Number of lights: 6-light bulb sockets: E27 Brass frame. Low oval Plafonnier crystal chandelier brass
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Low Oval Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
. Number of lights: 6-light bulb sockets: E27 Brass frame. Low oval Plafonnier crystal chandelier brass
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Antique Brass Holophane Blondel Stiletto Prismatic Glass Plafonnier Lamp, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A very well presented 10" glass 'Blondel Stiletto' plafonnier pendant light by Holophane. c.1920
Brass
Antique 14" Holophane Blondel Bowl Prismatic Glass Plafonnier Light, c.1910
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A very well presented 14" glass 'Blondel' plafonnier pendant light by Holophane. c.1910 Prismatic
Brass
Low Oval Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
. Number of lights: 8-light bulb sockets: E27 Brass frame. Low oval Plafonnier crystal chandelier brass
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Antique 14" Holophane Blondel Stiletto Prismatic Glass Plafonnier Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A very well presented 14" glass 'Blondel Stilleto' plafonnier pendant light by Holophane. c.1920
Brass
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 French 14" Holophane Prismatic Glass Plafonnier Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A very well presented 14" glass plafonnier pendant light by Holophane. c.1920 Produced by the
Brass
Antique Hand Crafted Leaded Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1900
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1900 Beautiful individual marbled
Alabaster, Brass
Art Deco Jefferson 'Moonstone' Milk Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of moonstone glass plafonnier ceiling lights made by GEC. c.1920 Elegant 14
Brass
Large 16" Antique Moonstone Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
A large and elegant pressed glass 'Moonstone' plafonnier light. c.1920 Heavy duty pressed milk
Glass
Antique Orange Hand Carved Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1920
Located in London, GB
An exceptional alabaster plafonnier pendant light, crafted circa 1920. Hand-carved to the
Alabaster, Brass
Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Silver Flat Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
old chandelier with love and professionally restored in Berlin. electrical wiring works in the US. Re-wired and ready to hang not one missing Cabling completely renewed. Crystal, han...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Art Deco Bronze
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing our beloved old chandelier, tenderly and professionally restored in Berlin. Its electrical wiring is fully compatible with the US, as it has been re-wired and is ready to...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Holophane 'Blondel Stiletto' Prismatic Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, c.1910
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A very well presented 12" glass 'Blondel Stiletto' pendant light by Holophane. c.1910. Original prismatic glass bowl with top plate bearing the Holophane stamp to inside rims, wit...
Brass
Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Art Deco Gold
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
French Neoclassical Alabaster 6-Arm Plafonnier Amber Brass Ormolu Chandelier
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A stunning early 20th century amber alabaster chandelier on chains, featuring three highly decorative ormolu faces, from which stem six brass arms terminating in amber glass roses. T...
Alabaster, Brass, Ormolu
Low Oval Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
! Restored and rewired. PAT tested. Ready to hang. Total length variable. Low oval Plafonnier crystal
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Signed Muller Freres French Art Deco-Period Hanging Frosted Glass Plafonnier
By Muller Frères
Located in Kingston, NY
Muller Freres art deco plafonnier, circa 1925. The bowl of pink frosted glass with molded, stylized
Glass
Early 20th C Huge Holophane Prismatic Glass & Brass Plafonnier Pendant Light
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An extra large Holophane plafonnier, the pendants is both rare in size and design. A seldom seen
Brass
Large Antique Moonstone Glass Plafonnier Pendant Light With Aged Brass Fittings
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Nottingham, GB
LARGE ANTIQUE MOONSTONE PLAFONNIER PENDANT LIGHT An eye-catching Moonstone Plafonnier Pendant
Brass
Early 20th Century Pair of Large Neoclassical Style Plafonnier Pendants Lights
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very unusual pair of 20th century (second quarter) plafonnier pendants in the neoclassical style
Brass, Copper
Rare Extra Large Jefferson & Co Model 489 "MOONSTONE" Plafonnier Pendant Light
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Nottingham, GB
16-inch diameter Jefferson & Co"MOONSTONE" plafonnier pendant light A true rarity this extra-large
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
Huge Antique Art Deco 'Moonstone' Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
A large and imposing moonstone plafonnier pendant light. c.1930 Thick pressed moonstone glass of
Brass
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 Comprising a two-part prismatic glass bowl and matching top plate, each bearing the Holophane s...
Brass
Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Art Deco Silver Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing our beloved old chandelier, meticulously and professionally restored in Berlin. Its electrical wiring is fully compatible with the US, having been re-wired and made ready...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Antique 14" Holophane Blondel Stiletto Prismatic Glass Plafonnier Lamp, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A very well presented 14" glass 'Blondel Stilleto' pendant light by Holophane. c.1920 Original prismatic glass bowl with top plate, both bearing the Holophane stamp to inside rims...
Brass
Antique Brass Holophane Blondel Stiletto Prismatic Glass Plafonnier Lamp, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An incredible 'Blondel Stiletto' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920 Comprising of prismatic 12" bowl and top plate with period brass ring, gallery, ball hook and cha...
Brass
Early 20th C Toleware Regency Style Holophane Pendant Plafonnier Light Lantern
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large toleware French Holophane pendant, fabulous original time worn paint. A mottled, faux marble green ground with gilt decoration very much in the Regency style The original ...
Metal
Antique Vintage Art Deco Brass & Opaline Glass Plafonnier Chandelier, c.1920
Located in London, GB
A huge and imposing 5-arm cast brass and opaline chandelier. c.1920 Of very high quality, comprising of heavy duty cast brass decorative ring, chain and hanger. Completed with centr...
Brass
Art Deco Jefferson 'Moonstone' Milk Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pressed glass 'Moonstone' bowl plaffonier light. c.1930 Heavy duty pressed milk glass of fluted design, supported by integral hooks and ceiling plate. Chains could be ...
Brass
Early 20th C Regency Style Faraday & Son of London Pendant Plafonnier Light
By Faraday & Son
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very good quality cast brass Faraday & Son of London plafonnier, with its original gilt finish
Brass
Rare Extra Large Holophane Deep Cut Plafonnier Bowl with Cast Copper Fittings
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare Large Plafonnier Pendant Light by Holophane An attractive plafonnier pendant light made in
Brass, Copper
1930s French Art Deco Glass Brass Plafonnier Pendant Light by Jean Noverdy
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A stunningly elegant 1930s French Art Deco Plafonnier by Jean Noverdy with a wonderful geometric
Brass
Large English Moonstone Glass Plafonnier Set In Heavy Quality Cast Bronze Frame
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Nottingham, GB
LARGE 14-INCH ENGLISH MOONSTONE GLASS PLAFONNIER SET IN HEAVY CAST BRONZE FRAME A beautifully
Bronze
Rare Large F&C Osler Satin Glass Plafonnier in Original Heavy Cast Bronze Fittin
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Nottingham, GB
LARGE F. & C. OSLER SATIN GLASS PLAFONNIER LIGHT A rare and exceptional example of an original F
Bronze
Sold|$17,500
Art Deco René Lalique Gaillon Chandelier
By René Lalique
Located in Miami, FL
An Art Deco Plafonnier in the "Gaillon" model glass chandelier with silk Cords designed by René
Silk, Glass
Sold|$12,000
Art Deco Brass Chandelier by Charles Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful Art Deco chandelier made of highly worked bronze with a center glass plafonnier and
Brass
Sold|$1,800
French Art Deco Glass Pendant Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
French Art Deco colorless glass pendant chandelier or plafonnier, with an abstracted geometric
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau "Iris" Chandelier by, Daum Nancy
By Daum
Located in Englewood, NJ
decorated with a plafonnier shaped cameo yellow-orange flowering irises against a translucent white mottled
Bronze
Swedish Neoclassical Style Alabaster Dome Shaped Pendant Light
Located in Astoria, NY
Swedish neoclassical revival style dome-shaped alabaster plafonnier pendant light. The piece has a
Alabaster, Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Sunflower Chandelier
By Daum
Located in Englewood, NJ
Nancy decorated with a central plafonnier shaped cameo purple-mauve blooming chrysanthemums against a
Bronze
Sold|$22,000
Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Chandelier
By Daum
Located in Englewood, NJ
central craved cameo plafonnier with purple-plum color floral and vine decoration against a mottled opaque
Bronze
Swedish Antique Art Nouveau Copper and Glass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A delicate antique pendant or plafonnier light. Sweden, c1910. Copper gallery with pleasing
Copper
Tiffany Studios New York "Geometric Turtleback" Chandelier
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
This shallow "Geometric" plafonnier by Tiffany Studios New York is centered by a lusciously weighty
Bronze
Rare Swedish Grace bronze and frosted glass chandelier, 1920s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare Swedish bronze and frosted ceiling lamp or plafonnier in the Swedish Grace style from the
Bronze
Rare Pair of Large Decorative Moonstone Glass Plafonneir Ceiling Lights
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare Pair of Large Decorative Moonstone Glass Plafonniers by Jefferson – Art Nouveau Period
Brass
Early 20th Century English Cut Glass Ceiling Light
Located in Southampton, GB
1910 As with all our Plafonnier lighting, if longer or shorter chain is required we may be able to help
Brass
Sold|$1,316
19th Century English Cut Glass Ceiling Light
Located in Southampton, GB
Plafonnier lighting, if longer or shorter chain is required we may be able to help with a replacement or
Bronze
Sold|$1,316
19th Century English Cut Glass Ceiling Light
Located in Southampton, GB
Plafonnier lighting, if longer or shorter chain is required we may be able to help with a replacement or
Bronze
Sold|$3,750 / item
French Early 20th Century Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, Pair Available
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful, large plafonnier is made of bronze and crystal and dates back to the 19th Century
Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$2,850
Antique Lighting, Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
French gilt bronze plafonnier with frosted glass suspended by four chains.
Bronze
Sold|$1,250
Antique Alabaster Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique alabaster plafonnier chandelier in great condition with no cracks or chips but with age
Alabaster
Sold|$1,250
Antique Alabaster Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique alabaster plafonnier chandelier in great condition with no cracks or chips but with age
Alabaster
Antique Alabaster Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique alabaster plafonnier chandelier in great condition and with age related wear. The silk
Alabaster
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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