Grand Art Deco Theater Chandelier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning Art Deco grand theater chandelier. Having a ribbed motif on the brass metal frame.
Grand Art Deco Theater Chandelier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning Art Deco grand theater chandelier. Having a ribbed motif on the brass metal frame.
Art Deco Movie Theater Chandelier 1930's
Located in Fulton, CA
Exceptional and historic Art Deco theater chandeliers Created for the Encore Theater in Burlingame, California, opening in 1930.
Metal
$3,904Sale Price|30% Off
Art Deco Geometric Leaded Glass Grand Theater Chandelier w/ Bronze Scrolling Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare historic bespoke Art Deco theater chandelier made for a Los Angeles Movie Theater in the 1930s.
Bronze, Steel, Lead
$6,719Sale Price / item|30% Off
Large Geometric Art Deco Leaded Glass Chandelier w/ Scrolling Top, Available 4
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare historic bespoke two-tier Art Deco theater chandelier made for a Los Angeles Movie Theater in the 1930s.
Glass
Art Deco Bronze Chandelier Theater Lantern Light Fixture
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Art Deco Bronze Chandelier Theater Lantern Light Fixture Additional information: Materials: brass, glass Color: brass Period: 1930’s Styles: Art Deco Power Sources: Up to 120V (US...
Brass
$2,622Sale Price / item|40% Off
Art Deco Grand Hollywood Theater Palm Leaf Ceiling Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco Grand Hollywood Theater palm leaf ceiling pendant with a carousel-like twist brass stem.
Brass
Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendant Brass Hand-blown Opaline 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Wonderful and rare ball pendant from the transition period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Scandinavia, 1920-1930. Hand-blown opaline glas sphere globe with beautifuly elaborate brass ...
Brass
Three Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendants Brass Hand-blown Opaline 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Set of three wonderful and rare ball pendants from the transition period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Scandinavia, 1920-1930. Hand-blown opaline glas sphere globes with beautifuly e...
Brass
Pair Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendants Brass Hand-blown Opaline, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of wonderful and rare ball pendants from the transition period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Scandinavia, 1920-1930. Hand-blown opaline glas sphere globes with beautifuly elab...
Brass, Chrome
Important Art Deco Theater Chandelier by Edward Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward Caldwell was the designer and manufacturer of the huge chandeliers in the Grand Foyer of Radio City Music Hall. This large and impressive custom made chandelier with aluminum ...
Aluminum, Brass, Nickel
Impressive Art Deco Theater Lobby Chandeliers
Located in Peekskill, NY
This huge 90-year-old fixture was recently salvaged out of a theatre and dates to the early 1930s. It's difficult to understand the monumental scale in a photograph. It measures impr...
Art Deco Chandelier salvaged from Roxy Theater
Located in Astoria, NY
Nickel and Brass Art Deco chandelier with five lights. Salvaged from the Roxy Theater, NYC (1927-61).
Nickel, Brass
1930s Art Deco Large Theater Pendant Chandelier Lamps, Pair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exquisite pair of streamline Art Deco globe pendants from the 1930s. At over 4 feet tall these fabulous pieces of history were removed from a Los Angeles theater in the 1980s. Hand...
Loews Large Art Deco Theater Hanging Light Chandelier from Brooklyn
Located in New York, NY
This is a very tall Art Deco hanging light or chandelier that was salvaged from a theater in Brooklyn, NY.
Red Brass Art Deco Chandelier from the 1939 American Theater Chandelier in NY
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco star chandelier originally from a NY movie theater.
Sold
H 45 in W 24 in D 53 in
Monumental 1931 Art Deco "Wiltern Theater" Cut Glass Geometric Chandelier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1931 Art Deco cut and blasted glass and chrome steel geometric chandelier with highlights of Brass that was taken from the exclusive basement lounge of the famous Wiltern Th...
Brass, Chrome
Large Theater Art Deco Era Half Globe Pendant Lamps, circa 1930s, Pair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Huge half round hand spun thin milk glass pendant lamps. Art Deco design finial fitter cap. Amazing glow from antique milk glass. Polished aluminium ceiling cap and fitter. Measure...
Rare Art Deco Three-Tier Starburst Gilt Bronze Flush Mount Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Originally, this chandelier was used to stunningly illuminate the grand foyer of an Art Deco Movie Theater in Chicago.
Bronze
Art Deco Theater Chandelier and Matching Ceiling Fans
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a matching set of three Art Deco lamps. If you collect early brass blade fans then you already know this is as rare as it gets.
Art Deco Theater Lobby Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
The frame and hanging rods are handwrought iron with cut-outs and brass flower details. The glass is a creamy iridescent marbleized glass. Hidden inside the center of the lamp to ev...
Iron
Art Deco Era Skyscraper Theater Chandelier Pendants, circa 1930s
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Incredible "stepped" design lamp pendants from the 1930s. Thin hand spun milkglass shades with matching metal top cap and ceiling canopy. Commercial theater size measuring 3 feet lo...
Art Deco Grand Hollywood Theater Ceiling Pendant **Saturday Sale**
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This stunning, large ceiling fixture comes for a Hollywood theater during the early 1920s. It is composed of early geometric Art Deco patterns, polished aluminum and brass accent lig...
NYC 1939 Art Deco Bronze and Curved Glass Theater Light Incomplete
Located in New York, NY
Original Art Deco chandelier made of brass and curved glass from a New York City Theater from 1939.
Bronze
Grand Hollywood Theater Chandelier with Palm Motif
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This stunning, large-scale chandelier was custom-made for a Hollywood theater during the early Art Deco period.
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendant Brass Hand-blown Opaline 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Wonderful and rare ball pendant from the transition period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Scandinavia, 1920-1930. Hand-blown opaline glas sphere globe with beautifuly elaborate brass ...
Brass
Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendant Brass Hand-blown Opaline, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Wonderful and rare ball pendant from the transition period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Scandinavia, 1920-1930. Hand-blown opaline glas sphere globe with beautifuly elaborate brass ...
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 27.5 in Dm 12 in
Thee Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendants Brass Hand-blown Opaline, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of three wonderful and rare ball pendants from the transition period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Scandinavia, 1920-1930. Hand-blown opaline glas sphere globes with beautifuly e...
Brass
Sold
H 27.5 in Dm 12 in
Three Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendants Brass Hand-blown Opaline 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Set of three wonderful and rare ball pendants from the transition period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Scandinavia, 1920-1930. Hand-blown opaline glas sphere globes with beautifuly e...
Brass
Sold
H 27.5 in Dm 12 in
Three Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendants Brass Hand-blown Opaline 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Set of three wonderful and rare ball pendants from the transition period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Scandinavia, 1920-1930. Hand-blown opaline glas sphere globes with beautifuly e...
Brass
Sold
H 27.5 in Dm 12 in
Three Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendants Brass Hand-blown Opaline 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Set of three wonderful and rare ball pendants from the transition period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Scandinavia, 1920-1930. Hand-blown opaline glas sphere globes with beautifuly e...
Brass
Sold
H 27.5 in Dm 12 in
Pair Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendants Brass Hand-blown Opaline, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of wonderful and rare ball pendants from the transition period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Scandinavia, 1920-1930. Hand-blown opaline glas sphere globes with beautifuly elab...
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 27.5 in Dm 12 in
Pair Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendants Brass Hand-blown Opaline, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of wonderful and rare ball pendants from the transition period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Scandinavia, 1920-1930. Hand-blown opaline glas sphere globes with beautifuly elab...
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 27.5 in Dm 12 in
Pair Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendants Brass Hand-blown Opaline, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of wonderful and rare ball pendants from the transition period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Scandinavia, 1920-1930. Hand-blown opaline glas sphere globes with beautifuly elab...
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 27.5 in Dm 12 in
Pair Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendants Brass Hand-blown Opaline, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of wonderful and rare ball pendants from the transition period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Scandinavia, 1920-1930. Hand-blown opaline glas sphere globes with beautifuly elab...
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 27.5 in Dm 12 in
Pair Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendants Brass Hand-blown Opaline, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of wonderful and rare ball pendants from the transition period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Scandinavia, 1920-1930. Hand-blown opaline glas sphere globes with beautifuly elab...
Brass, Chrome
Monumental Art Deco Theater Chandelier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Out of a theater in the Northern California area comes these stunning Deco chandeliers. The design is classic 30's theater Deco, employing both the waterfall and skyscraper motif. W...
Steel
Monumental Art Deco Theater Chandelier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
From the Warfield Theater in San Francisco, designed by G Albert Lansbergh, comes this spectacular chandelier. In polished brass and milk glass elements, it exudes a wonderful glow. ...
Brass
Fantastic Large Art Deco Theater Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large Art Deco chandelier is made if bronze patinated steel, cast aluminum and white glass. It holds five bulbs and is capable of producing a lot of light. It can be shortened o...
Aluminum
1930's Art Deco Theater Chandelier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This classic deco design has a spirited, yet tasteful sense to it. Many of the theater lamps we have found tend to be too flamboyent for most home interiors. The scale of this exampl...
Steel, Brass
Fantastic Very Large Art Deco Theater Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large Art Deco chandelier is made of patinated bronzed steel, cast aluminum and white glass. It holds five bulbs and is capable of producing a lot of light. It can be shortened ...
Aluminum
Art Deco Stepped Theater Chandelier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This chandelier is Classic American theater deco, with its' stepped form and geometric embellishments.
Metal
Incredible Art Deco Uptown Theater Chandelier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Removed years ago from San Francisco's Uptown Theater, and refurbished by us, this fantastic fixture is awaiting its' new life with you! All curved and flat glass panels are frosted ...
Steel
Modernest Art Deco Stepped Copper Bronze Theater Chandelier
Located in Oakland, CA
Spectacular Modernest Art Deco stepped copper bronze chandelier. Superior quality, metal work and finish.
Copper
Spectacular Art Deco Zig-zag Movie Theater Chandelier
Located in Oakland, CA
This dramatic theater chandelier once hung proudly in a California movie palace and has now been restored for your “palace” at home or commercial setting. Fabulous zig-zag metalwork...
Art Deco Chandelier from Los Angeles' Wiltern Theater
By G. Albert Lansburgh
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Completed in 1931, the Pellissier Building and ground floor Warner Theater were considered one of the most iconic examples of Art Deco architecture in America. The theater was later ...
Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
Art Deco Period Chandelier from a New York Theater
Located in Essex, MA
A stylish, large Art Deco period chandelier in verdigris patinated copper from a New York theater, circa 1925-30, the scrolled top over down swept, curved arms, supporting a circular...
Copper
Pair of Art Deco Bronze Theater Chandeliers
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These spectacular hanging lamps are of the highest quality cast bronze and leaded glass. They are topped by a second, smaller tier of glass and bronze, also lit from within. They sec...
Bronze
Monumental Original Art Deco Chandelier From The Wiltern Theater
By Custom Craft Cabinets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Five different etched glass designs combine with copper, brass and stainless steel to form a striking and complex Art Deco chandelier unique to the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles.
Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
Art Deco Chandelier from Wiltern Theater, Los Angeles 1929
Located in North Hollywood, CA
(hence the name Wiltern), the Art Deco building and theater is one of Los Angeles' most famed architectural landmarks.
Glass
Spectacular Movie Theater Style Two-tier Art Deco chandelier
Located in Oakland, CA
First, there is this wonderful two-tier light assembly, if you look up, its like those huge chandeliers' you might see hanging from a classic Art Deco movie theater ceiling.
Metal
Large Art Deco Stepped Theater Light
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This distinctively Art Deco theater light hails from an era when going out to the movies or a play was a significant occasion for most people. It follows, then, that important locale...
Brass
Large Scale Copper Art Deco Theater Fixture
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This incredible light is full of Art Deco theatricality, from the amazing patina of the brass worn beautifully over time to the visual strength of the vertical structure of the light...
Brass, Copper
Art Deco Metal Hanging Theater Chandelier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Very theatrical, indeed! Classic Art Deco motifs of fanned and cubistic florals dominate the cast aluminum surfaces, polished to a high luster. The central lamp is designed to glow b...
Aluminum
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of metal, glass - re-polished - fully functional - new cabling - with patina - good, original condition
Metal
French Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Elegant French chandelier made of silvered cast bronze with a frosted acid etched shade signed "Schneider."
Bronze
$4,312
H 39.38 in Dm 29.93 in
French Art Deco Bronze and Frosted White Glass Six-Light Chandelier, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant French Art Deco six-light chandelier from the 1920s, crafted in bronze with six beautifully molded frosted white glass shades. The design is defined by its refined geometri...
Bronze
French Art Deco Chandelier by Georges Leleu
By Georges Leleu
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco chandelier by Georges Leleu. Four clear frosted glass panels and center bowl with geometric motif. Held by a matching nickeled bronze decorative geometric design fram...
Glass
Very Rare & Stylish Art Deco Painted Lined Glass Pendant / Ceiling Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Art Deco hand-painted glass lantern pendant Lamp, Europe circa 1920. This elegant and characterful pendant lamp is a refined example of early twentieth-century lighting design. Crea...
Brass
Swedish Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Karlstad, SE
This Swedish chandelier from the 1930s is a fine example of Art Deco design with a warm, natural feel. Made with inlays of masur birch and elm root, the central wooden hub features a...
Chrome
Art Deco Pendant Light
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco pendant light, circa 1930. Molded-pressed white glass bowl with brown patina. Chrome-plated brass mount. 2 lights, B22 sockets. Electrified. In perfect condition. Total hei...
Brass
Vintage Design Chandelier, 1940's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of metal, glass - re-polished - fully functional - good, original condition.
Metal
Elegant Art Deco and Bauhaus Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant Art Deco and Bauhaus Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier, France or Austria, circa 1930s An exceptionally rare and architectural chandelier, crafted in the 1930s with clear i...
Brass
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp by unknown designer. Probably produced in Sweden.
Brass
$12,475
H 14 in Dm 24 in
Art Deco Frosted Glass Cubist Geometric Detail & Fluted Chandelier Signed Leleu
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Deco frosted glass pendant chandelier, signed by Jules Leleu and crafted in France circa 1930, represents the peak of interwar design and craftsmanship. Known for ...
Glass
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, wood, chrome With aged patina 3xE27 or E26 socket Re-polished Original condition.
Chrome
$1,631
H 24 in W 8.1 in D 8.1 in
French Art Deco Hall Lantern with Four Thick Molded Glass Panels, circa 1930
Located in Lisse, NL
There is something wonderfully architectural about this small French Art Deco lantern. Rather than relying on elaborate metalwork, its entire character comes from the striking contra...
Wire, Metal
$4,475
H 19 in Dm 17.5 in
High Style Art Deco Relief Cubist & Geometric Frosted Glass Chandelier by Degue
By Degué
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco pendant was realized by the esteemed maker, Degue, in France circa 1930. The chandelier offers stylized cubist floral patters, as well as geometric motifs throu...
Nickel
Art Deco Chandelier from 1940
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present chandelier from 1940, Czech Republic Highly recommended item will be perfect complementation of the rooms in not only classic style, but also Art Deco and modern. Di...
Nickel
Large Art Deco Chandelier in Excellent Condition, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful 6-flamming nickel-plated Art Deco chandelier Completely restored: New nickel-plating Rewired - two separate circuits 6X60W, E25-E27 bulbs US wiring compatible.
Nickel
Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by J & J Kohn, this mahogany stained bentwood bed features curved head and footboards swelling with decorative scroll form tendrils. J & J Kohn, No. 876, 1900 Catalog. He...
Bentwood
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.
Crystal, Iron
ADA Aperture - Alabaster 10"
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
A scaled version of our Aperture Sconce with an Alabaster diffuser. Under 4” in depth to meet standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act for commercial walkways.
Brass
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate. Two lights per sconce. Price per sconce
Brass
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$2,444 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
$5,300 / set
H 17 in W 10.75 in D 6.5 in
Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Smoke Color, Modern Design, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass sconces with a smoke color to the textured glass and black glass sphere finials. The “stampato” glass is textured with ridges and is curved in design, making a superb de...
Murano Glass
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
$1,709 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
Set of 4 French Stained-Glass Windowed Doors
Located in TOURCOING, FR
This beautiful set of early 20th-century French stained-glass windowed doors features vibrant Art Nouveau–inspired motifs, highlighted by rich reds, greens, and amber tones. The hand...
Stained Glass, Wood
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.