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
Antique Alabaster Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique alabaster plafonnier chandelier in great condition and with age related wear. Alabaster was
Alabaster
Sold|$725
Gilt Bronze & Crystal Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze Hexagonal crown featuring original hand cut partially frosted dome. France, circa 1900. 3 lights. Height 10 1/2" Diameter 14" CW4725
Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$1,450
An Antique Alabaster Plafonnier Candelabra
Located in Søborg, DK
Large antique alabaster plafonnier chandelier candelabra from the 1920s . Of Swedish origin and in
Alabaster, Brass
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
Sold|$6,500
Gilt Bronze and Crystal Baccarat Plafonnier
By Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A great find! Gilt bronze and crystal plafonnier with six internal lights.
Crystal, Bronze
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
Very Fine Alabaster Plafonnier, France, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine Alabaster Plafonnier. France, circa 1920 Dimensions: Height 34.5" (length can be
Alabaster, Bronze
Red Alabaster French Antique Plafonnier Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An antique French red alabaster plafonnier pendant light. France, c1920s. Brass original
Alabaster
Fine Gilt Bronze Plafonnier with Handcut Crystal Dome
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine gilt bronze plafonnier with handcut crystal dome, France, circa 1920. Three (3) lights
Bronze
Large 20th Century Alabaster and Patinated Bronze Plafonnier
Located in Bagshot, GB
A LARGE ALABASTER AND PATINATED BRONZE PLAFONNIER With a pierced acanthus leaf cast frieze and
Bronze
Antique French Alabaster Plafonnier Brass Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A neatly proportioned French alabaster plafonnier pendant light, c.1920. Off-white coloured
Alabaster, Brass
Low Flat Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Antique Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Chandelier: Lovingly Restored in Berlin, Ready to Illuminate Your Space Step into a world of vintage allure with this chandelier, meticulously restored in Berlin with profou...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Jefferson Moonstone Plafonnier Pendant Light English Art Deco 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1930 English Art Deco white moonstone glass plafonnier pendant lamp by Jefferson Iron chain, brass
Brass
Muller Frères French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier (Plafonnier), 1920s
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in TEYJAT, FR
MULLER Frères French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920s. Called a Plafonnier in France the
Metal
Large 14" Antique Jefferson Moonstone Plafonnier (Stamped Ripley Alabaster)
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Nottingham, GB
A monumental and highly collectible suspended light fixture (plafonnier) sourced from the historic
Brass
Rare & Exquisite Large Two Part "MOONSTONE" Plafonnier Pendant Light
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare Two-Part Jefferson Moonstone Plafonnier Pendant Light Elevate your interior with this rare two
Brass
Antique 14" Frosted Cut Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant frosted glass plafonnier pendant lamp made in England by GEC. c.1930
Brass
Antique Marbled French Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1900
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant French alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1900 Off-white alabaster with a
Alabaster, Brass
Large Jefferson "DORIC" Moonstone Glass Plafonnier with Attractive Brass Fitting
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Nottingham, GB
Large Jefferson "Doric" Moonstone Glass Plafonnier – Art Nouveau to Deco Transitional with Brass
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
Antique Art Deco 'Moonstone' Milk Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
A Diminutive pressed glass 'Moonstone' plafonnier. c.1930 Heavy duty pressed milk glass of fluted
Brass
Art Deco Jefferson 'Moonstone' Milk Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
A beautiful moonstone glass plafonnier ceiling light. c.1920 Copper plated brass ring, made by
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Plafonnier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI style ormolu and Baccarat crystal plafonnier. The
Crystal, Ormolu
Low Oval Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
. Number of lights: 8-light bulb sockets: E14 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: 8-light bulb sockets: E14 Brass frame. Low oval Plafonnier crystal chandelier brass
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Small Holophane Plafonnier Light Fitting with Decorative Oxidised Silver Fitting
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
An Attractive Small Holophane Blondel Bowl Plaffonier Light Fitting An attractive small size 'Blondel Bowl' pendant light made in England circa 1910 by Holophane. Stunning prismati...
Brass
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
French 19th-20th Century Belle Époque Gilt Bronze Plafonnier Ceiling Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Belle Époque gilt bronze four-light Plafonnier ceiling chandelier
Bronze
Early 20th C large Jefferson Milk Glass Edwardian Plafonnier Pendant Light
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large press moulded thick glass plafonnier, housed in a classical cast deep rimmed bronze ring
Bronze
Extra Large Art Nouveau Style Holophane Plafonnier with Cast Brass Fittings
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Extra Large Plafonnier Pendant Light by Holophane An attractive plafonnier pendant light made in
Brass
19th Century French Pair of Belle Époque Baccarat Crystal Crinoline Plafonniers
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 19th Century Belle Époque Baccarat Crystal “Crinoline” Plafonniers Crinoline model created
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique Art Deco Opaline White Glass Copper Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant luminous opaline bowl plafonnier lamp made in England. c.1930 Bright white
Copper
Antique Art Deco White Opaline Cut Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930
Located in London, GB
An attractive cut glass plafonnier pendant lamp made in England. c.1930 Thick opaline and cut
Brass
Art Deco 12" Antique Moonstone Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
A pressed glass moonstone plafonnier bowl pendant light. c.1930 Heavy duty pressed milk glass of
Glass
Art Deco 12" Antique Moonstone Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
A pressed glass moonstone plafonnier bowl pendant light. c.1930 Heavy duty pressed milk glass of
Glass
Art Deco GEC Jefferson 'Moonstone' Milk Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
A very elegant pressed glass Jefferson 'Moonstone' plafonnier lamp. c.1930 Heavy duty pressed
Copper
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Beaded Glass and Ormolu Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. beaded glass and ormolu plafonnier chandelier. The
Ormolu
Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Art Deco Gold Sparkle
Located in Berlin, DE
For sale is a delightful old chandelier, restored with care and expertise in Berlin. The electrical wiring is compatible with the US, as it has been completely re-wired and is ready ...
Crystal, 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.1915 Featuring the lesser seen crystal bowl with top plate both bearing the Holophane stamp to ins...
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 Stilleto' pendant light by Holophane. c.1920 Original prismatic glass bowl with top plate bearing the Holophane stamp to inside rims, with...
Brass
Silver Plated Holophane Blondel Stiletto Prismatic Glass Plafonnier Lamp, c.1910
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A well presented glass 'Blondel Stiletto' pendant light by Holophane. c.1910. Original prismatic glass reflectors bearing the Holophane stamp to inside rims, with three-hooked pat...
Brass
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 distinctiv...
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th C Huge Jefferson Milk Glass Regency Style Plafonnier Pendant Light
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An extra large press moulded thick glass plafonnier, decorated with classical foliage and motifs
Bronze
Rare Pair of Large Jefferson Moonstone Plafonnier Lights with Cast Brass Fitting
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Nottingham, GB
Add classic elegance to your space with this rare matched pair of Jefferson moonstone plafonnier
Brass
Early 1900s Pair of Plafonniers With a Brass Frame and Glass Domes, French
Located in London, GB
The French plafonniers from the 1930s are stunning lighting fixtures that exude vintage charm and
Brass
Large original creamy white + grey alabaster coupe w/ rope and alabaster canopy
Located in New York City, NY
softly when lit. This alabaster plafonnier / ceiling light has an appealing smooth semi satiny gloss
Alabaster
Sold|$4,050
Antique Lighting, Baccarat Fixture
By Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent Baccarat gilt bronze and crystal plafonnier.
Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$3,900
Antique Lighting, Baccarat Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt bronze and crystal plafonnier or hall light by Baccarat.
Crystal, Bronze
Art Deco Ceiling Light Signed by Maxonade Paris, 1930s
By Maxonade
Located in Verviers, BE
Painted glass plafonnier by Maxonade Signed Maxonade, Paris. France, circa 1930s. The original
Art Glass
Early 20th C Jefferson 'Moonstone' Milk Glass Chandelier Lamp, c.1915
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
cherub decorated brass ring, 12" inner moonstone plafonnier with four smaller perimeter pendants. The
Brass
Sold|$22,000
Art Deco Chandelier by Gênet et Michon
By Gênet et Michon
Located in Miami, FL
and a center plafonnier that holds the whole piece together. The chandelier hangs from four adjustable
Silk, Glass
French 20th Century Art Deco Bronze and Carved Alabaster Five-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chandelier. The carved circular alabaster plafonnier, with two interior lights, on a floral apron and banded
Alabaster, Bronze
French Early 20th Century Art-Deco Silvered Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
above a large round veined alabaster bowl-shaped plafonnier with four interior lights, Paris, circa
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze
French 20th Century Art Deco Bronze and Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The carved circular alabaster plafonnier with a floral apron and banded frame with six alabaster
Alabaster, Bronze
French Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze & Carved Alabaster 5-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
alabaster plafonnier with two interior lights and an acorn shaped finial. Circa: Paris, 1920-1930. Height
Alabaster, 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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