Antique Small Chandelier
Early 20th Century European Antique Small Chandelier
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Empire Antique Small Chandelier
Metal
Mid-19th Century French Antique Small Chandelier
Enamel, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Antique Small Chandelier
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Rococo Antique Small Chandelier
Bronze
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Small Chandelier
Brass
19th Century French Antique Small Chandelier
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Antique Small Chandelier
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Small Chandelier
Bronze
1860s French Empire Revival Antique Small Chandelier
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Small Chandelier
Crystal
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Small Chandelier
Rock Crystal
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Small Chandelier
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Small Chandelier
Copper
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Small Chandelier
Brass, Bronze
1810s English Regency Antique Small Chandelier
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Antique Small Chandelier
Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Small Chandelier
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Small Chandelier
Crystal, Metal, Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Small Chandelier
Ormolu
1850s French Early Victorian Antique Small Chandelier
18k Gold
Late 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Antique Small Chandelier
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Small Chandelier
Alabaster, Bronze
18th Century Italian George III Antique Small Chandelier
Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Antique Small Chandelier
Metal
Early 19th Century British George IV Antique Small Chandelier
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century English Regency Antique Small Chandelier
Glass
Late 19th Century Antique Small Chandelier
Crystal
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Small Chandelier
Brass
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Small Chandelier
Brass
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Small Chandelier
Brass
Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Small Chandelier
Crystal
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Small Chandelier
Glass, Art Glass
Early 20th Century Regency Antique Small Chandelier
Ormolu
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Small Chandelier
Iron
Early 20th Century French Antique Small Chandelier
Crystal, Brass
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Small Chandelier
Brass
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Small Chandelier
Brass
Early 20th Century French Antique Small Chandelier
Crystal, Iron
19th Century Dutch Baroque Revival Antique Small Chandelier
Brass
19th Century Italian Antique Small Chandelier
Crystal, Iron
Early 20th Century European Empire Antique Small Chandelier
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Small Chandelier
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Empire Revival Antique Small Chandelier
Alabaster, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Antique Small Chandelier
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
1850s Baltic Antique Small Chandelier
Rock Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Other Antique Small Chandelier
Metal
Mid-19th Century Czech Gothic Revival Antique Small Chandelier
Brass
19th Century English Other Antique Small Chandelier
Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Small Chandelier
Brass
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Small Chandelier
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Small Chandelier
Chrome
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Small Chandelier
Crystal, Bronze
17th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Small Chandelier
Glass
Early 20th Century French Antique Small Chandelier
Crystal
Early 20th Century European Antique Small Chandelier
Alabaster, Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Small Chandelier
Crystal, Bronze
1810s Great Britain (UK) Regency Antique Small Chandelier
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Small Chandelier
Iron
Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Antique Small Chandelier
Crystal, Brass, Iron
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Finding the Right Chandeliers and Pendants 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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.
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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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.
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