Estate French Art Deco Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1940.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate French Art Deco Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1940. This fixture would fit in a small powder or dressing room or anywhere you wish to have a little fun in your home.
Crystal, Brass
3 Stunning Art Deco Crystal Chandeliers These are superb pieces from France
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
3 Stunning Art Deco Crystal Chandeliers These are superb pieces from France, they have heavy Star shaped crystal drops are set on brass frame suspended on a brass chain The lustres...
Crystal
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier - Empire Elegance in Customizable Sizes Introducing a new Art Deco crystal style chandelier that captures the grandeur of the Empire era while offering m...
Crystal
Large Viennese Art Deco crystal chandelier
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Large chandelier from around 1930. Rare silver-colored version. The quality of the nickel-plated mount and the hand-cut crystals are indicative of Lobmeyr. 8 arms with E14 sockets.
Crystal, Brass, Chrome
Luxurious Art Deco Crystal Chandelier, Italy, 1930?
Located in Rome, IT
Sumptuous chandelier supporting a set of precious cut crystal prisms and a cascade of blu drops. . Finely chiseled silver color frame with garlands. Ideal for a large reception room,...
Art Glass
Vintage Crown Trifari Art Deco Crystal Chandelier Earrings, 1950s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Pair of Vintage Crown Trifari Art Deco Crystal Earrings crafted during the 1950s. An adorable work of wearable art from a gorgeous era for style and glamour. Trifari are undoubtedl...
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier, 2-Tier Waterfall Design, Brass Frame
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Stunning Waterfall 2 Tier Crystal Chandelier A Charming waterfall tiered pendant chandelier, this delicate though heavy light has 2 layers of 3 faceted cut crystal pendants hangi...
Crystal
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier Silver Serpentine Form Restored Antique Brass
Located in Berlin, DE
The silver finish frame enhances the elegant yet structured appearance of the chandelier. Stylistically, the chandelier represents a transition between Art Deco and Neoclassicism.
Crystal, Brass
$4,192Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
New Art Deco Crystal Style Chandelier: Custom Empire Elegance Introducing our latest addition, the Art Deco crystal style chandelier, a captivating fusion of Empire opulence and the...
Crystal
$3,933Sale Price / item|24% Off
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
New Art Deco Crystal Style Chandelier: Custom Empire Elegance Introducing our latest addition, the Art Deco crystal style chandelier, a captivating fusion of Empire opulence and the...
Crystal, Wire
$1,800Sale Price|38% Off
Art Deco Style Christal Chandelier in the Manor of Waterford, 10 Arms
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant Art Deco crystal chandelier in the manner of Waterford.
Crystal
$7,962Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier - Empire Elegance in Customizable Sizes Introducing a new Art Deco crystal style chandelier that captures the grandeur of the Empire era while offering m...
Crystal
$21,217Sale Price / item|25% Off
Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier - Empire Elegance in Customizable Sizes Introducing a new Art Deco crystal style chandelier that captures the grandeur of the Empire era while offering m...
Crystal
$8,904Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier - Empire Elegance in Customizable Sizes Introducing a new Art Deco crystal style chandelier that captures the grandeur of the Empire era while offering m...
Crystal
Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier - Empire Elegance in Customizable Sizes Introducing a new Art Deco crystal style chandelier that captures the grandeur of the Empire era while offering m...
Crystal
$6,966Sale Price|30% Off
Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier - Empire Elegance in Customizable Sizes Introducing a new Art Deco crystal style chandelier that captures the grandeur of the Empire era while offering m...
Crystal, Wire
$3,768Sale Price|20% Off
Basket Silver Modern Art Deco Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Lamp Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Elevate Your Space with Art Deco Glamour Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of our modern Art Deco crystal chandelier.
Crystal
$6,595Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a new Art Deco crystal style chandelier that captures the grandeur of the Empire era while offering modern sophistication.
Crystal
Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a new Art Deco crystal style chandelier that captures the grandeur of the Empire era while offering modern sophistication.
Crystal
$2,528Sale Price|70% Off
Art Deco Style Large Crystal Chandelier in the Manner of Waterford
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning large crystal chandelier in the manner of Waterford. The chandelier features 10 arms and take 10 candelabra bulbs. The finely cut crystal prisms hang from a double bobeche...
Crystal
$13,616Sale Price / item|20% Off
Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre Silver
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a captivating blend of Art Deco charm and Empire sophistication, our lead crystal chandelier is a testament to opulence and craftsmanship.
Crystal
$11,922Sale Price / item|30% Off
Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre Silver
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a captivating blend of Art Deco charm and Empire sophistication, our lead crystal chandelier is a testament to opulence and craftsmanship.
Crystal, Wire
$25,300 / item
Art Deco Chandelier with Crystal
By Il Paralume Marina
Located in Milan, IT
This magnificent chandelier, part of the Art Deco collection, will add a touch of timeless elegance to any decor.
Murano Glass
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Chandelier, Silver-Plated Bronze, France, Circa 1920
By Art Decor
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art deco chandelier. Made of silver-plated bronze, with satin glass plates. Sealed Metal No.4. France, circa 1920.
Crystal, Metal
French Art Deco Brass and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Art Deco five-light crystal chandelier. Solid brass flat ribbed tubular frame with scrolled arms with cast brass bobeches and decorative elements.
Crystal, Brass
$8,440 / item
Art Deco Small Chandelier with Crystal
By Il Paralume Marina
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite chandelier is part of the Art Deco collection, featuring superb pieces with a distinctive bold and sophisticated silhouette.
Murano Glass
Art Deco Crystal Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco articulated crystal earrings with screw back fittings. Rhodium plated. Czech 1930's. Excellent condition. 2.75" x 1"
Precious Faceted Crystal Glass Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Precious faceted crystal glass Art Deco chandelier. The beautiful chandelier takes six E14 standard screw bulbs to illuminate.
Crystal, Chrome
$200,000Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco chandelier belonging to the "Ex Cine Teatro Opera" of Lanús
By Art Decor
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco chandelier made of bronze, silver plated with acid etched glass and carved glass on the outside. It belonged to the “Ex Cine Teatro Opera” of Lanús. The cinema worked in th...
Crystal, Bronze
Art Deco Chandelier, Crystal and Art Glass, Sweden, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Dripping with crystals, this chandelier is iconic of the decadence of the roaring twenties. A golden blossom with stylized plants and grasses adorning the petals and a waterfall of c...
Crystal
Petite Waterfall Pendant Chandelier, Crystal, Art Deco Design, 1920s
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Petite Waterfall Pendant Chandelier This is a stunning waterfall tiered pendant chandelier, this delicate light has three tiers of faceted crystal pendants The light is a classic ...
Crystal
Modern Crystal Chandelier Art Nouveau Lustre Art Deco New
Located in Berlin, DE
Do you want to add a royal touch to your home? Are you looking for a stunning lighting solution that combines elegance and glamour? Our majestic chandelier is the answer to all your ...
Crystal
Art Deco Waterfall Crystal Chandelier with Brass Frame, 1920
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Delicate Waterfall 3 Tier Crystal Chandelier This Charming waterfall tiered pendant chandelier, is not a light fitting it does not need to be wired it hangs on the ceiling over th...
Crystal
Art Deco Style Brass Crystal Glass Chandelier, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant Art Deco style chandelier. Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.
Crystal, Brass
French Art Deco Brass and Crystal Chandelier 4 Lights
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Art Deco four-light chandelier with cut crystal bead chains and a variety of hanging prisms.
Crystal, Brass
$4,260Sale Price|20% Off
1920s French Art Deco Patinated Iron w/ Rock Crystal Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's French Art Deco Patinated Iron and Rock Crystal Chandelier.
Rock Crystal
Art Deco Baccarat Style Oversized Crystal Empire Chandelier, 13 Lights
By Baccarat
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rare and impressive Art Deco Baccarat style oversized crystal Empire chandelier, featuring a richly detailed gilt metal frame and an elegant arrangement of crystal prisms, chains a...
Crystal, Metal, Bronze
Original Viennese Art Deco Austrian Mastercraft Crystal Chandelier 1930s
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
An ornamental typical Austrian artisan craftwork with hand-cut crystal hangings. The chandelier will be delivered with a handcrafted passementerie with the requested drop, nine-flame...
Crystal, Brass
New Ceiling Light Antique Look Chandelier Plafonnier Crystals Art Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
Chandelier Ceiling Chandelier - Empire Elegance with Customizability Introducing a new Art Deco style chandelier that exudes the charm of antiquity, reinterpreted with modern elegan...
Crystal
Art Deco Crystal and Brass Chandelier, Attrb. Paavo Tynell, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Chandelier, attributed to Paavo Tynell, 1940s. Brass frame, opaline glass shades, crystal decorations. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Paavo Tynel...
Crystal, Brass
French Art Deco Crystal Glass Chandelier, Seven Lights, Circa 1920
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A French vintage Art Deco crystal glass chandelier with basket style and teardrop prism lights.
Crystal, Metal
Italian Art Deco Crystal Plafonnier Chandelier with 100 Prisms, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
There are in fact more than a 100 prisms meticulously installed on this masterpiece of a 9 tiered chandelier with 3 light-sources. Its staired Art Deco brass band is features crystal...
Crystal, Brass
Large Art Deco French Waterfall Crystal Chandelier with Etched Glass
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Waterfall Crystal Chandelier This is a very pretty crystal chandelier, the top has an etched Glass Dome The hanging waterfall is suspended from the glass crown with c...
Crystal
French Art Deco Crystal Silvered Bronze Frame Nine-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Fine Art Deco faceted crystal sac-de-pearl chandelier with silvered bronze frame surrounded by long cut crystal hangings, all crystals hand knotted, France circa 1920-1930.
Crystal, Bronze, Brass
$1,560Sale Price / item|20% Off
Lalique Style Art Deco Crystal 'Poisson' Chandelier, by Verlys
By Verlys Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco crystal 'Poisson' chandelier, by Verlys 18" drop x 13" diameter This Art Deco crystal 'Poisson' chandelier by Verlys is an exquisite example of 1930s French craftsmanship,...
Chrome
Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier in Gold Lustre Brass Art Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
Key features: - Measurements: Diameter 50 cm, Height 36 cm - Accommodates 5 x E14 bulbs This chandelier is an embodiment of refined style, fusing the allure of Art Deco aesthetics w...
Crystal, Brass
An Extremely Unique Large Antique French Art Deco Crystal Waterfall Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An Extremely Important Unique and Large Antique French Art Deco Crystal and Silvered Bronze Waterfall Chandelier.
Crystal, Bronze
French Art Deco Crystal Silvered Bronze Frame Nine-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A fine Art Deco faceted crystal sac-de-pearl chandelier with silvered bronze frame surrounded by long cut crystal hangings, all crystals hand knotted, France, circa 1920-1930.
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
$6,250 / item
Exquisite Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine & Elegant Art Deco Chandelier. Gilt Bronze & Crystal. 8 lights.
Crystal, Bronze
1950s Amber Color Crystal Glass Brass Flower Chandelier Art Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
Restored Vintage Chandelier: A Loving Transformation in Berlin, Now Ready for Your Space Introducing an exquisite vintage chandelier that has undergone meticulous restoration in Ber...
Crystal, Brass
Antique French Art Deco Pagoda Chandelier, Hand Blown Crystal, 1920s
By Maison Baguès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A colorful, antique French Art Deco pagoda ceiling light, chandelier made of hand blown cut crystal glass attributed to Maison Baguès, in good condition.
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
French Art Deco and Art Nouveau Chandelier with Clear Cut Crystal Glass Globes
Located in Coimbra, PT
An unusual antique French Art Deco cut crystal glass globes 4-light chandelier, circa 1920s.
Crystal, Metal
1920s French Art Deco Maison Bagues Bronze Cut Crystal Floral Form Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
French Art Deco 1920's Bronze/ Brass & Cut Crystal Floral Chandelier.
Crystal
French Empire Style Tent Chandelier with Crystal Beads, Art Deco 1920
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Small French empire style tent chandelier. This is a lovely piece especially where a very large chandelier is not possible, it has an aged brass frame hung with chains of crystal ...
Crystal
$8,009Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style Brass Crystal Chandelier Gold Art Deco 1920
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing our Exquisite Antik Chandelier – a masterpiece of elegance and style that seamlessly complements any space with a touch of timeless beauty. With its stunning details and ...
Crystal, Brass
Chandelier Gold/Crystal Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These Chandelier earrings are such a great accessory to frame the face.There are five crystals inclosed by a triangle of smaller crystals.They can be purchased as-is or converted fro...
French Art Deco Bronze and Crystal Ten-Light Chandelier
Located in Plainview, NY
A French Art Deco bronze ten-light chandelier with Baccarat style central column ending in a bowl shaped frame of beaded crystals and bronze supports six of which forming the candle ...
Crystal, Bronze
Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Art Deco Gold Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing our beloved old chandelier, restored with love and expertise in Berlin. Its electrical wiring is compatible with the US, as it has been professionally re-wired and is rea...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
An Exquisite Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Elegant Art Deco Chandelier, gilt bronze & crystal. 8 lights.
Crystal, Bronze
Estate French Art Deco Style Crystal & Silvered Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1940's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate French Art Deco Style Crystal and Silvered Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1940's.
Crystal, Bronze
Beautiful French, art deco crystal chandelier
Located in Worthing, GB
Introducing a stunning French Crystal Art Deco Chandelier that will instantly elevate your space with its timeless beauty and Art Deco allure.
Crystal, Brass
Art Deco Square Crystal Chandelier, Gilded
Located in Krakow, małopolskie
A very interesting and unusual crystal chandelier based on square hoops. Hoops made of a beautiful metal strip, pressed into concave convex braid. The slats have original, beautiful...
Crystal, Metal
Art Deco Crystal and Glass Chandelier, 1930s
Located in CHINON, FR
This spectacular chandelier has one large crystal ball as its centrepiece surrounded by 4 slightly smaller balls, then a series of others, smaller again, continue out to the edge Cr...
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Italian Art Deco Three-Tier Crystal Glass Chandelier
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very good quality Italian Art Deco three-tier chandelier with crystal glass icicle droplets and decorative beaded brass frame finished with crystal glass sphere on an adjustable 12...
Brass
Italian Art Deco Three-Tier Crystal Glass Chandelier
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very good quality Italian Art Deco chandelier with three tiers of crystal glass icicle droplets and crystal glass leaves to the top with decorative brass frame on an adjustable 12 ...
Brass
Italian Art Deco Three-Tier Crystal Glass Chandelier
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very good quality Italian Art Deco chandelier with three tiers of crystal glass icicle droplets, decorative brass frame and three hanging leaves on an adjustable 12 inch chain.
Brass
Unavailable
H 70 in Dm 40 in
Exclusive Art Deco Style Rock Crystal Stars Chandeliers by Alexandre Vossion
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Made in France by request; Make you interior fabulous, what else ?. Measures: Star I : 30 inches diameter Ultimate star : 40 inches diameter.
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze
Art Deco Glass Arm Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Six-arm chandelier with slender column and tender chains. Extravagant details are the three downward-curved extra arms and their pink flower-shaped glass shades. All arms are extrava...
Crystal
Unavailable
H 70 in Dm 40 in
Set of Three Rock Crystal Art Deco Style Chandeliers by Alexandre Vossion
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Exclusive set of three rock crystal stars chandeliers made in France. Made by request at your finition. Measures: Star I : 30 inches diameter Ultimate Star : 40 inches diameter. ...
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze
Maison Jansen Art Deco "Fountain" Chandelier
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic Maison Jansen attributed Art Deco "fountain" chandelier dates to the 1930s.
Crystal, Bronze
Unavailable
H 71 in Dm 44.5 in
Silver Plate and Glass Art Deco Chandelier with Crystal Ball Drops, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
AHL4157 Circa 1930 A vintage Art Deco period silver plate chandelier with twelve arms radiating from a nested set of central bowls.
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
Crystal Chandelier
Located in Culver City, CA
A graceful and appealing chandelier thought to be French or Italian, circa the 1930's. This quality lighting fixture could well be an asset to your next project.
Crystal
Five-Light French Bronze Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Oldebroek, NL
20th century five-light Art Deco chandelier with six beautiful pieces of crystal glass in the centre.
Crystal, Bronze
Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rock crystal quartz lighting, Folies model. 22000 rock crystal pearls are used to do this model. 47 led lights inside (US wired could be done). This chandelier is handmade in France...
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Brass
Unavailable
W 1 in L 3.5 in
Sapphire and Clear Austrian Crystal and Lucite Pearl Drop Chandelier Earrings
By Alan Anderson
Located in Toronto, CA
Elegant and classic, these sapphire and clear Austrian crystal chandelier drop earrings feature a 1960s lucite pearl drop. Montana blue sapphire Austrian crystal baguettes run down ...
Crystal, Mixed Metal
Unavailable
H 70 in W 40 in D 40 in
Rock Crystal Art Deco Lighting, Ultimate Star by Alexandre Vossion
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Exclusive rock crystal chandelier. Made in France to make your interior magical. What else?
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze
Crystal Palm Tree Chandelier, 1920
Located in Paris, FR
Nine lights, two "floors" chandelier, 6 lights top and 3 lights down. Cristal, cut-glass pendants and flowers bells. Chandelier in the 1920s, one of the palm has been replaced in the...
Crystal
Italian 1930s Crystal Chandelier by Barovier
By Barovier
Located in London, GB
A three-light crystal and brass chandelier by Barovier, Murano Re-wired and PAT tested.
Crystal, Brass
French 1930's Crystal and Chrome Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Simple but elegant six arm crystal ball drop and chrome over bronze 1930's art deco chandelier.
Crystal, Chrome
Rock Crystal Chandelier by Alexandre Vossion
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Since 2011 Alexandre Vossion was the first who made this model only in rock crystal after an Art Deco model. (Which is made only in glass).
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Bronze
French 1930's Crystal and Bronze Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
1930's palm tree leaf style beaded crystal oxidized bronze six arm chandelier. Professionally rewired and ready for installation. Measurement: 23" wide, 30" body height, fully instal...
Crystal, Bronze
Rock Crystal Star Chandeliers by Alexandre Vossion
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Exclusive rock crystal star chandeliers set. Rock crystal star I and rock crystal quartz star III chandeliers. Rock crystal star I measures: 30 inches diameter. Rock crystal star III...
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Rock Crystal Stars Chandeliers by Alexandre Vossion
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Since 2011 Alexandre Vossion was the first who made this model only in rock crystal after an Art Deco model. (Which is made only in glass).
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Rock Crystal Dream Chandelier by Alexandre Vossion
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Dream come true. Maybe the chandelier which has the biggest polished carved rock crystal stones in the world. Measures: 49 inches diameter, high will depend of the chain, 90 kgs. Nic...
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Rock Crystal Star Chandelier by Alexandre Vossion
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rock crystal quartz star light gold edition. Since 2011 Alexandre Vossion was the first who made this model only in rock crystal after an Art Deco model.
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Rock Crystal Dream Chandelier by Alexandre Vossion
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Dream come true. Maybe the chandelier which has the biggest polished carved rock crystal stones in the world. Measures: 49 inches diameter, high will depend of the chain, 90 kgs. Ant...
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Rock Crystal Sunshine Chandelier by Alexandre Vossion
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rock crystal quartz sunshine light, silver edition. Original model design by Alexandre Vossion and made since 2014. The fixture, chains and canopy of this rock crystal chandelier ar...
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Bronze
1950-1970 Chandelier Vistosi, 24 Crystals Opalescent
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier Vistosi, good condition, circa 1950-1970, height without the stalk, 49 cms, diameter 40, three bulbs, good condition, circa 1950-1970.
Crystal
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.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Bespoke lighting is a hallmark of upscale interiors, and contemporary makers are increasingly ambitious in their materials and forms.