Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Alabaster
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Alabaster
Early 20th Century Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Bronze
1920s European Art Nouveau Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
19th Century European Baroque Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Art Glass
1910s Italian Aesthetic Movement Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
18th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
1920s Italian William and Mary Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
19th Century European Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Iron
1920s French Art Deco Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
1920s Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Iron
Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Crystal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Iron
1920s Italian Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Indian Contemporary Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Brass
Late 18th Century Bohemian Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Brass
1880s Croatian Victorian Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Crystal
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Bronze
Early 20th Century Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Crystal, Metal
1910s Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Alabaster
1870s Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American High Victorian Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Brass
Early 20th Century Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century German Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Steel
1920s Renaissance Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Iron
Late 18th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Metal
Early 20th Century American Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Crystal, Bronze
Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Bronze
19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Brass
Early 20th Century French Country Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century British Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century French Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Brass
1850s Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Murano Glass
1920s French Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Metal, Silver Plate
1920s Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
19th Century European Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Nickel
1850s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Bronze
Mid-18th Century Spanish French Provincial Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Iron
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Crystal
Early 19th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Crystal, Tin, Iron
19th Century Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Walnut
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Glass
Early 19th Century Spanish French Provincial Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Crystal, Iron, Tôle
1920s French Other Antique Vintage Chandeliers
Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One way to spot an authentic vintage chandelier is to check the materials used, which will be either brass, bronze or copper. The drops also were usually faceted on both sides as opposed to modern day chandeliers that have one faceted side and one smooth side. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic vintage chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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.
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020Antique is usually defined as being over 100 years old. Vintage is a bit more subjective, with some saying anything over 20 years old is vintage, while others state something must be over 50 years old to be considered vintage.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019
The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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