Twelve-Light William IV Crystal Chandelier Attributed to Perry & Co
By Perry & Co
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine quality William IV silver mounted chandelier the stem with graduated drop hung dishes cascading down to the main frame, issuing twelve plain arms supporting drop hung scallope...
Cut Glass
$13,930
Antique Diamond Ear Pendants
Located in Geneva, CH
A pair of captivating antique Rose cut Diamond Ear Pendants, crafted on silver and gold with Austrian workmanship, dating back to the late 19th century. These earrings are a true te...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Fine English Cut Glass & Silver Plated 19th Century Dish Light
Located in Kent, Dover
An English XIX Century cut glass dish light of fine quality, with a pineapple cut man dish, with a smaller dish and finial in the manner of Osler. The fittings in silver plated bronze.
Bronze
French Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze & Carved Veined Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze and Carved Veined Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier. The circular silvered frame suspended by three scrolled braces with acanthus decorations...
Alabaster, Bronze
Antique Edwardian Earrings of Pink Paste Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Superb quality earrings designed with the flourish of garlands, have been made of foiled pastes in the manner of Georgian and Victorian earrings. The brilliant pastes are the rare pi...
Sterling Silver
EF Caldwell Silver Plated Bronze Pendant Light w 6 Glass Panes Qty Available
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century pendant light by EF Caldwell that was retrieved from a Texas bank. Sliver plated bronze construction featuring 6 new beveled glass panes arranged in a hexagonal pa...
Bronze, Silver Plate
Wonderful Vintage Caldwell Art Deco Silver Bronze Lantern Etched Glass Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pierced rims surround the beautiful etched glass of this charming silver lantern, with filigree detail on top and canopy. Measures: 19" H x 12" W.
Silver Plate, Bronze
Highly Important Mid Victorian Antique Chandelier Attributed to F. & C. Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine quality Victorian twelve-light cut glass and silvered mounted chandelier the flat diamond cut baluster stem surmounting by six thumb cut Sheppard crooks terminating with trump...
Cut Glass
Very Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Silvered Bronze Three-Light Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Very Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Silvered Bronze Three Light Sconces Centered with a mask of Apollo with rays of light, sitting on a reticulated base. Heavy chiseled detailed a...
Bronze
One of a Kind, Art Deco Fine Silvered Bronze Sculptured Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Unfortunately we don't know the designer and maker of this amazing and entirely silvered, bronze chandelier, but the stunning Chinese male figures and the beautifully flowing details...
Bronze
Victorian Silver Mounted Diamond Cut Glass Hall Lantern by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A Victorian silver mounted diamond cut-glass hall lantern by F&C Osler.
Cut Glass
Wonderful Art French Silvered Bronze Art Deco Frost Glass Flush Mount Fixture
By Muller Frères
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French silvered bronze art deco & frost glass shade flush mount light fixture, with one candelabra light inside taking up to 60 watts. In the manner of Muller Frères.
Bronze
Fine Antique Opaline Pendant Light with Silver-Plated Gallery
Located in Lincoln, GB
Fine Antique Opaline Pendant Light with Silver-Plated Gallery A particularly handsome early 20th-century opaline glass pendant, distinguished by its refined, gently flared shade and ...
Opaline Glass
Georgian 5.50 Carats Total Weight Rose Cut Diamond Girandole Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent pair of Georgian era Rose Cut Diamond Girandole 'Chandelier' Earrings composed of 15k gold and silver.
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Pair Caldwell 2-Arm Bronze and Silver Wall Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of large bronze and partially silvered 2-arm wall sconces ; Crafts style by E F Caldwell, New York. Each sconce is stamped with the Caldwell "C" hallmark. Newly wired, each scon...
Bronze
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Style Onyx & Diamond Snake Earrings
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Statement Victorian inspired snake dangle earrings. Approximately 2.40 carats of round cut diamonds, L/M color, and SI clarity on onyx. Silver and gold. Accommodated with an up to da...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Silver
Antique Iberian (Spain) Colombian Emerald & Diamond Earrings late 18th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Dazzling pair of museum quality Herring/ Chandelier earrings (collector's item), with electric foiled Emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Carved Alabaster and Silvered Bronze Bowl Fixture
Located in Hudson, NY
This carved alabaster bowl fixture from the early Art Deco period is in two colors natural and almond. All the external mounting parts such as tassels and lower drop finial are craft...
Bronze
Louis Rousselet Long Pearl Earrings
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet Art Deco 1920's earrings with silver gilt metal work and hand made glass long pearl fringe. Excellent Condition. Screw back fittings. Marked: Made in France L W
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Paste Edwardian Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Paste Earrings in the "Garland" stlye from the turn of the century. These paste earrings are set in sterling silver. Very long and
Marked "Sterling" on screw back fixture
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Style Frozen Fountain Earrings in 14kt Gold, Emerald & Diamonds
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
The Frozen Fountain Earrings from the Art Deco Collection are inspired by the intricate frozen fountain motif of the Belvedere Court’s window grills. Crafted in luxurious 14KT gold (...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
1920's Silver Plated Light Fixture with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
a circa 1920's silver plated light fixture with Opaline glass inset, with 6 lights and 2 interior lights
Bronze
Art Nouveau, Liberty Hanging Lamp in silver-plated bronze and glass, 1900
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Bronze
Bauhaus Silver Metal Opal Glass Vintage Hanging Lamp Pendant Germany, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus vintage silver metal and opal glass hanging lamp or pendant lantern like, designed and executed in Germany 1920s. A beautiful lamp shade from opal glass is decorated with str...
Glass
18th Century Italian Speckled Gold and Silver Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Set of 5'
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
The historically significant and rare silver and gold tassels can be used for many different design purposes.
Metal, Gold Leaf
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp in silver-plated bronze and alabaster , France, 1900
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Alabaster, Bronze
Important Silver Table Garniture Friedeberg Pair Large Candelabra & Centerpiece
Located in Antwerp, BE
An Important silver table garniture comprising a pair of large eight-light candelabra and a centerpiece, by Heinrich Friedeberg, Berlin, circa 1850-1860 Description An Important sil...
Silver
Antique Edwardian Ornate F&C Osler Teardrop Cut Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1910
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
A wonderful cut glass pendant light made in England by F&C Osler. c.1900 Of beautiful design and form, teardrop shaped hand-cut and frosted glass shade. Incredibly high quality silv...
Silver Plate, Brass
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Bronze Bouillotte Lamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
Each chandelier comes with a vintage canopy, three feet of chain, and ample wire, and all materials needed to mount.
Silver Plate, Bronze
IMPOSING CANDELABRO With Arms Whytt Family of Bennochy-Whyte-Melville 1860 19thC
By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPOSING TABLE CENTER CANDELABRO With Arms of the Whytt family of Bennochy-Whyte-Melville 19th Century Victorian with three lights, in silver English shell, with marks by Thomas Bra...
Silver
French Art Deco Ceiling Light by Muller Frères Lunéville, Circa 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
The ceiling light features a substantial frosted glass shade of generous proportions, paired with its original silver-plated mount, preserving the authenticity and sophistication of ...
Bronze
French Peach Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French peach-coloured light fixture with nickel-plated chains. Measurements: Drop: 24" Diameter: 21".
Silver Plate
Alabaster pyramid shaped Art Deco hanging
By Art Decor
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Alabaster pyramid shaped alabaster Art Deco hanging light and silverplated bronze structure. France, CIRCA 1920.
Alabaster, Bronze
Fine Edwardian Cut Glass Dish Light
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine English Edwardian cut glass dish light, with silver plated bronze chains and fittings.
Cut Glass
English Edwardian Cut Glass Pendant Light
Located in Kent, Dover
An English Edwardian cut glass pendant light, with silver plated bronze fittings.
Bronze
$550
French Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Silvered bronze & cut crystal Pendant, featuring hand cut graduated faceted beads and crystal finial. France, circa 1920. 1 light. Dimensions: Height 8" Diameter 10" CW5263.
Crystal, Bronze
Art Déco ceiling lamp designed by "Charles Milde et Cie", France 1920s.
Located in Köln, NW
Art Déco ceiling lamp. Design "Charles Milde et Cie", France 1920s. This high - quality ceiling lamp was produced in very small numbers in the 2000s. The Design dated from the 1920s ...
Bronze
18th Century Italian Rococo Mecca Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
18th century Italian hand-carved mecca tassel ornaments. The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used during feast days. These tassels were commonly...
Metal, Silver Leaf
$2,420
Fine Osler Bowl Light
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine quality cut glass bowl light suspended on three chains and leaf decorated silvered ceiling plate the bowl with scalloped edge and richly cut with oval panels the bowl hung wit...
Silver
Tabletop Surtout. Date: Around 1900. Émile Froment-Meurice.
By Froment-Meurice
Located in Madrid, ES
It brought together some of the firm's best creations from the last ten years, and Among the highlights were the fireplace ornament for Emperor Napoleon III and a rock crystal chande...
Silver
Antique Silver Georgian Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Silver Weight 12.4g Georgian Old Mine Diamond Approx. 3.22ct Chandelier Earrings Measurements 1.92x 0.64in
Diamond, Silver
Antique Edwardian Old Mine Diamond Silver Gold Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gorgeous Edwardian chandelier earrings, set in silver, with gold posts, backs and back layering.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Spanish Baroque Sunburst Chandelier / Ceiling Light, Silver & Gold Leaf Giltwood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding Spanish Baroque Sunburst Chandelier / Pendant Light, Carved Giltwood, Silver and Gold Leaf Gilding.
Iron, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Antique Chandelier Grapes Earrings 3.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 14.7g
Located in SE
Old European Chandelier Diamond Earrings with Silver over 18K Gold earrings designed as leafed clusters of hanging grapes.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Chandelier, Green Frosted Glass, Silver Nickel, 1920s Design
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green glass Art Deco chandelier, ca 1920 Silver nickel pendant with 4 green coloured semi frosted glasses diameter ceiling plate 104 mm Weight: 4.00 kg / 8.8 lb Priced per individ...
Nickel
Candle Chandelier by Elis Bergh for C. G. Hallberg, Sweden, 1920s
By CG Hallberg, Elis Bergh
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful Art Deco candle chandelier by Elis Bergh. Silver plated with large crystal prisms suspended at the top and at the base.
Crystal, Silver Plate
Masterpieces of Architecture and Ornamentation: Decorative Title Page from 1766
Located in Langweer, NL
From various pieces chosen and executed in gold and silver, comprising candelabras, chandeliers, candlesticks, lavers, lanterns, and other ornamental objects.
Paper
Irish Edwardian Gothic Sterling Silver Hanging Sanctuary Lamp, 1911
Located in New York, NY
Irish Edwardian Gothic sterling silver sanctuary lamp, 1911. Hemispheric bowl with chased flowers and three oval frames of which two inset with Bleeding Heart and one with monogram; ...
Sterling Silver
A Pair of Rare Late Georgian Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of late Georgian open-work diamond drop earrings, set with three graduating old brilliant-cut diamonds, the principal pear shaped diamonds weighing approximately 3.5 carats th...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Degué, Art Deco Ceiling Fixture, France, circa 1928
By Degué
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, petite Art Deco fixture with charming shade of molded glass and a well-balanced, silvered metal hanging apparatus. Signed: Degué.
Silver
Exceptional large Victorian Engraved Period Crystal Chandelier
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The cut crystal shaft of fountain form unusually engraved with anthemion the upper section with twelve scroll branches arranged on two levels these with scallop edged turnover canopi...
Silver
Large Silvered & Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Sanctuary Lamp with Angels in Prayer
Located in Lisse, NL
Gorgeous mid/late 1800 religious art for the collectors and enthousiasts. In antiques it very often is the case that how older the piece is, the better the quality and the details. ...
Brass, 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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