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Russian Chandelier
Russian Chandelier

Russian Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Fine and Elegant Gilt Bronze & Crystal Russian Chandelier having six arms in a neoclassical style

Category

1880s Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Silver Plated 19th Century Russian Chandelier
Silver Plated 19th Century Russian Chandelier

Silver Plated 19th Century Russian Chandelier

Located in Kent, Dover

A charming 19th Century Russian chandelier in plated silver with good quality cut glass drops, blue

Category

1880s Russian Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Brass, Bronze

18th Century Gilt Bronze and Blue Glass Russian Chandelier
18th Century Gilt Bronze and Blue Glass Russian Chandelier

18th Century Gilt Bronze and Blue Glass Russian Chandelier

Located in Stockholm, SE

A beautiful Russian chandelier from the Louis XVI period c. 1790 in gilt bronze and with cut-glass

Category

1790s Russian Louis XVI Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Large Russian Chandelier
Large Russian Chandelier

Large Russian Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A superb and imposing Russian carved and giltwood and bronze chandelier, circa 1900.

Category

Early 1900s Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Bronze

Antique Russian Chandelier
Antique Russian Chandelier

Antique Russian Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Exquisite and superbly detailed gilt bronze and crystal chandelier for candles, can be electrified.

Category

Late 18th Century Russian Empire Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Russian Chandelier
19th Century Russian Chandelier

19th Century Russian Chandelier

$6,011Sale Price|50% Off

19th Century Russian Chandelier

Located in London, GB

Russia, circa 1830 A fine early nineteenth century chandelier with five cylindrical blue glass

Category

Early 19th Century Russian Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Glass

Dramatic, Cascading Russian Chandeliers, circa 1900
Dramatic, Cascading Russian Chandeliers, circa 1900

Dramatic, Cascading Russian Chandeliers, circa 1900

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of fine, three-tiered, Russian, neoclassical, gilt bronze and crystal, ten light chandeliers

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

A Highly Important Russian Chandelier Attributed To Johann Zekh
A Highly Important Russian Chandelier Attributed To Johann Zekh

A Highly Important Russian Chandelier Attributed To Johann Zekh

By Johann Zech

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A highly impressive, eighteen light ormolu mounted and cut glass chandelier. The turquoise

Category

18th Century Russian Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Ormolu

19th C Important Rock Crystal And Gilt Bronze Russian Chandelier
19th C Important Rock Crystal And Gilt Bronze Russian Chandelier

19th C Important Rock Crystal And Gilt Bronze Russian Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

19th c Russian finest quality bronze dore and rock crystal chandelier

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Antique Chandelier. Imposing giltwood and alabaster chandelier
Antique Chandelier. Imposing giltwood and alabaster chandelier

Antique Chandelier. Imposing giltwood and alabaster chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Magnificent giltwood and alabaster Russian chandelier in the Empire style

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Empire Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Alabaster

Russian Cut-Glass Chandelier
Russian Cut-Glass Chandelier

Russian Cut-Glass Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Russian chandelier is distinguished by its exceptional rarity. The entirety of this important

Category

19th Century Russian Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Bronze

Russian Six-Light Chandelier, Late 18th C.
Russian Six-Light Chandelier, Late 18th C.

Russian Six-Light Chandelier, Late 18th C.

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare Russian chandelier made in the late 18th c. The turquoise central blown glass "urn" is

Category

Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Early 19th Century Russian Crystal Gilt Bronze and Blue Glass Chandelier
Early 19th Century Russian Crystal Gilt Bronze and Blue Glass Chandelier

Early 19th Century Russian Crystal Gilt Bronze and Blue Glass Chandelier

By Johann Zech

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An early 19th century Russian chandelier having eight candle arms. The design is intended to

Category

Early 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Style Crystal and Brass Chandelier
19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Style Crystal and Brass Chandelier

19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Style Crystal and Brass Chandelier

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Baltic/Russian chandelier is meant to represent a waterfall. The chandelier originally was lit with

Category

Late 19th Century Baltic Baltic Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Rock Crystal and Bronze D’Ore Chandelier, Russian 19th Century
Rock Crystal and Bronze D’Ore Chandelier, Russian 19th Century

Rock Crystal and Bronze D’Ore Chandelier, Russian 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite Russian chandelier features incredibly fine rock crystal and a bronze d’ore frame

Category

Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, Bronze

Antique Chandelier Russian
Antique Chandelier Russian

Antique Chandelier Russian

Located in Atlanta, GA

Superb gilt bronze, blue quartz and crystal six-light chandelier with crystal beaded chains, signed

Category

1860s Russian Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Bronze

Antique Russian Bronze Swan Chandelier
Antique Russian Bronze Swan Chandelier

Antique Russian Bronze Swan Chandelier

Located in Stamford, CT

A stunningly beautiful Russian antique solid bronze chandelier. This 19th century piece has been

Category

19th Century Russian Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Bronze

Empire Chandelier, Russia, circa 1810
Empire Chandelier, Russia, circa 1810

Empire Chandelier, Russia, circa 1810

Located in Greding, DE

Large eight-flame chandelier of the Russian Empire with cobalt blue glass and fire-gilded arms with

Category

1810s Russian Empire Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Glass

Large Antique 19th Century Russian Ormolu Chandelier
Large Antique 19th Century Russian Ormolu Chandelier

Large Antique 19th Century Russian Ormolu Chandelier

Located in London, GB

Large antique 19th century Russian ormolu chandelier Russian, Late 19th Century Height 133cm

Category

Late 19th Century Russian Belle Époque Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Ormolu

Russian Neoclassical Six Light Crystal Chandelier circa 1800
Russian Neoclassical Six Light Crystal Chandelier circa 1800

Russian Neoclassical Six Light Crystal Chandelier circa 1800

Located in New York, NY

A spectacular Russian Neoclassical six light chandelier from Russia circa 1800. Center baluster

Category

Early 19th Century Russian Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Russian Neoclassic Style Ormolu Lyre and Eagle Chandelier
Russian Neoclassic Style Ormolu Lyre and Eagle Chandelier

Russian Neoclassic Style Ormolu Lyre and Eagle Chandelier

Located in Queens, NY

Russian Neoclassic-style (19th Century) ormolu lyre form 6 arm chandelier cast with eagle's headed

Category

Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Ormolu

Russian Gilt Bronze and Cobalt Chandelier
Russian Gilt Bronze and Cobalt Chandelier

Russian Gilt Bronze and Cobalt Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Fine 19th century Baltic or Russian gilt bronze and cobalt glass 8-light chandelier. Circa 1880

Category

19th Century Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Russian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Russian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Russian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Queens, NY

Russian (1st Quarter 19th Century) crystal & gilt bronze chandelier with 8 swirl design arms with

Category

Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Russian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze & Cut Crystal Figural Chandelier
Antique Russian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze & Cut Crystal Figural Chandelier

Antique Russian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze & Cut Crystal Figural Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

This antique Russian Neoclassical chandelier features a triple-tiered gilt bronze frame adorned

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Antique Russian Neoclassical Ormolu, Cobalt Glass & Crystal Chandeliers
Pair of Antique Russian Neoclassical Ormolu, Cobalt Glass & Crystal Chandeliers

Pair of Antique Russian Neoclassical Ormolu, Cobalt Glass & Crystal Chandeliers

Located in New York, NY

A striking pair of 19th century Russian Neoclassical ormolu, cobalt glass, and crystal chandeliers

Category

19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Palatial Baltic Russian Neoclassical Bronze Crystal Porcelain Urn Chandelier
Palatial Baltic Russian Neoclassical Bronze Crystal Porcelain Urn Chandelier

Palatial Baltic Russian Neoclassical Bronze Crystal Porcelain Urn Chandelier

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful palatial Baltic 19th century Russian neoclassical bronze and crystal twenty five-light

Category

19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Russian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier
Antique Russian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier

Antique Russian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A fine antique Russian Neoclassical gilt bronze and cut crystal chandelier. The chandelier is

Category

19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Russian Imperial 19th Century Neoclassical Style Rock Crystal Chandelier
Russian Imperial 19th Century Neoclassical Style Rock Crystal Chandelier

Russian Imperial 19th Century Neoclassical Style Rock Crystal Chandelier

By Johan Zekh

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An extraordinary and spectacular Russian Imperial early 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and

Category

19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ormolu

Russian Empire Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Twelve-Light Chandelier
Russian Empire Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Twelve-Light Chandelier

Russian Empire Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Twelve-Light Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

An Empire Cut-Glass Mounted Ormolu Twelve-Light Chandelier Russian Early 19th century Consisting

Category

Early 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Russian 19th Century Neoclassical Ormolu and Crystal Six-Light Chandelier
Russian 19th Century Neoclassical Ormolu and Crystal Six-Light Chandelier

Russian 19th Century Neoclassical Ormolu and Crystal Six-Light Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning Russian 19th century Neo-Classical ormolu and crystal six light chandelier. The

Category

19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of Russian Crystal & Ormolu Mounted Three-Light Lantern Chandeliers
Pair of Russian Crystal & Ormolu Mounted Three-Light Lantern Chandeliers

Pair of Russian Crystal & Ormolu Mounted Three-Light Lantern Chandeliers

Located in New York, NY

A marvelous and impressive pair of Russian crystal & ormolu mounted three-light lantern chandeliers

Category

Early 1900s Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Russian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Glass, Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier
Russian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Glass, Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier

Russian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Glass, Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A magnificent Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. cobalt blue glass, crystal, and ormolu twelve

Category

19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Russian Neoclassical Cut-Glass, Cobalt Blue Glass Chandelier or Lantern
Russian Neoclassical Cut-Glass, Cobalt Blue Glass Chandelier or Lantern

Russian Neoclassical Cut-Glass, Cobalt Blue Glass Chandelier or Lantern

Located in New York, NY

Russian neoclassical style cut-glass mounted gilt metal and cobalt blue glass four-light chandelier

Category

19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Russian 19th Century Empire St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Chandelier
Russian 19th Century Empire St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Chandelier

Russian 19th Century Empire St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and most impressive Russian 19th century Empire st. patinated bronze and ormolu

Category

19th Century Russian Empire Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Russian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu, Crystal, Glass & Mirror Chandelier
Russian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu, Crystal, Glass & Mirror Chandelier

Russian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu, Crystal, Glass & Mirror Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and extremely elegant Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu, crystal, glass, and

Category

19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Russian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze, Ormolu and Glass Chandelier
Russian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze, Ormolu and Glass Chandelier

Russian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze, Ormolu and Glass Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and extremely decorative Russian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze

Category

19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, Glass and Crystal chandelier
Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, Glass and Crystal chandelier

Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, Glass and Crystal chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exquisite and high quality Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, Glass and Crystal

Category

19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Russian Crystal, Cobalt Glass and Gilt Bronze Chandelier Attributed to Zekh
Russian Crystal, Cobalt Glass and Gilt Bronze Chandelier Attributed to Zekh

Russian Crystal, Cobalt Glass and Gilt Bronze Chandelier Attributed to Zekh

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A rare and important Russian late 18th Century twelve candle crystal chandelier attributed to the

Category

Late 18th Century Russian Empire Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal

Russian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Crystal and Gilt Nine-Light Chandelier
Russian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Crystal and Gilt Nine-Light Chandelier

Russian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Crystal and Gilt Nine-Light Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular and elegant Russian 19th century neo-classical st. crystal and gilt metal nine light

Category

19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal

Russian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu, Crystal and Green Glass Chandelier
Russian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu, Crystal and Green Glass Chandelier

Russian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu, Crystal and Green Glass Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional and most decorative Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu, crystal, and

Category

19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Large Scale 19th Century Russian Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Large Scale 19th Century Russian Gilt Bronze Chandelier

Large Scale 19th Century Russian Gilt Bronze Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Magnificent large scale 19th century Russian gilt bronze and crystal Neo-classical chandelier

Category

19th Century Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Russian 19th Century Empire St. Patinated Bronze, Crystal, and Ormolu Chandelier
Russian 19th Century Empire St. Patinated Bronze, Crystal, and Ormolu Chandelier

Russian 19th Century Empire St. Patinated Bronze, Crystal, and Ormolu Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and extremely decorative Russian 19th century Empire st. patinated bronze, crystal

Category

19th Century Russian Empire Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze

Russian 19th c. Neo-Classical St. Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze & Glass Chandelier
Russian 19th c. Neo-Classical St. Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze & Glass Chandelier

Russian 19th c. Neo-Classical St. Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze & Glass Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and highly detailed Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Crystal, Ormolu, enameled

Category

19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Russian Baltic Style Gilt Metal and Glass Chandelier
Antique Russian Baltic Style Gilt Metal and Glass Chandelier

Antique Russian Baltic Style Gilt Metal and Glass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Petite Russian Baltic style chandelier with glass stem and gilt metal frame, numerous faceted

Category

Late 19th Century Baltic Baltic Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Brass, Metal

Plaza Hotel Russia 12 Arm Crystal Dore Bronze Chandelier
Plaza Hotel Russia 12 Arm Crystal Dore Bronze Chandelier

Plaza Hotel Russia 12 Arm Crystal Dore Bronze Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Russian crystal and Dore bronze 12 arm chandelier with figural details from the Plaza Hotel, New

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Russian Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Antique Russian Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Antique Russian Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A large and superb antique Russian neoclassical style gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. The

Category

Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Early 19th Century Russian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, Exceptional
Early 19th Century Russian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, Exceptional

Early 19th Century Russian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, Exceptional

Located in Buchanan, MI

Early 19th century Russian gilt bronze and crystal chandelier, exceptional proportions and details

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Antique Russian Empire Style Bronze Opaline Glass and Crystal Chandelier
Antique Russian Empire Style Bronze Opaline Glass and Crystal Chandelier

Antique Russian Empire Style Bronze Opaline Glass and Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Fine antique (early 20th century) gilt bronze, opaline glass and crystal chandelier in the Russian

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Exceptional 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Russian Empire Style Chandelier
Exceptional 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Russian Empire Style Chandelier

Exceptional 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Russian Empire Style Chandelier

Located in Long Island City, NY

An Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Beaded Seven Light Russian Empire Style Drop

Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Large and Beautiful Late 19th Century Russian Empire Style Chandelier
Large and Beautiful Late 19th Century Russian Empire Style Chandelier

Large and Beautiful Late 19th Century Russian Empire Style Chandelier

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large and beautiful late 19th century gilt bronze and crystal twenty-light Russian Empire style

Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Stunning Late 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Russian Style Chandelier
Stunning Late 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Russian Style Chandelier

Stunning Late 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Russian Style Chandelier

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Stunning Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Russian Style Fourteen Light Basket Chandelier

Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Belle Epoque Russian Style Ormolu Red and Cut-Glass Six-Light Chandelier
Pair of Belle Epoque Russian Style Ormolu Red and Cut-Glass Six-Light Chandelier

Pair of Belle Epoque Russian Style Ormolu Red and Cut-Glass Six-Light Chandelier

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

An impressive and elegant pair of Russian style neoclassical chandeliers. The circular pierced

Category

Late 19th Century Russian Belle Époque Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Russian Empire Style Baccarat Chandelier
Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Russian Empire Style Baccarat Chandelier

Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Russian Empire Style Baccarat Chandelier

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Beaded Basket Eighteen Light Baccarat Crystal Chandelier

Category

19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Russian Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

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Antique Russian Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique Russian chandelier you’re looking for. Each antique Russian chandelier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and crystal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique Russian chandelier — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique Russian chandelier, those designed in Neoclassical, Empire and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique Russian chandelier over the years, but those crafted by Baccarat are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Russian Chandelier?

An antique Russian chandelier can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $24,500, while the lowest priced sells for $2,014 and the highest can go for as much as $385,000.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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.

Questions About Antique Russian Chandelier
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.