18th Century Italian Rococo Gilded and Distressed Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
tassels were commonly used to adorn 18th and 19th century French and Italian chandeliers. The tassels are
Metal, Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Rococo Mecca Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
and 19th century French and Italian chandeliers. The tassels are incredibly rare to come by and can't
Metal, Silver Leaf
18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
and 19th century French and Italian chandeliers. The tassels are incredibly rare to come by and can't
Metal, Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Rococo Silver Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
adorn 18th and 19th century French and Italian chandeliers. The tassels are incredibly rare to come by
Metal, Silver Plate
18th Century Italian Speckled Gold and Silver Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Set of 5'
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
commonly used to adorn 18th and 19th century French and Italian chandeliers. The tassels are incredibly
Metal, Gold Leaf
Pair of 18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Tassel Ornaments
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
. They were commonly used to adorn 18th and 19th century French and Italian chandeliers or wall sconces
Metal, Gold Leaf
Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Wicker Chandelier, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful handcrafted chandelier in rattan and wicker with chain in rattan. Made in
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Wicker Chandelier, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted chandelier in rattan and wicker with chain with round rattan
Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan
Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Wicker Chandelier, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Wonderful pendant rattan and wicker chandelier in the French Riviera style. This incredible piece
Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Cane, Rattan
Midcentury French Riviera Chandelier Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted chandelier in rattan and wicker with chain with round rattan
Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan
Midcentury French Riviera Chandelier Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted chandelier in rattan and wicker with chain with round rattan
Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan
Midcentury French Riviera Chandelier Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted chandelier in rattan and wicker with chain with round rattan
Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan
Midcentury French Riviera Chandelier Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted chandelier in rattan and wicker with chain with round rattan
Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan
Midcentury French Riviera Chandelier in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted chandelier in bamboo and rattan with rattan chain. Made in
Bamboo, Rattan
Italian Beaded and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice chandelier is made of beaded and crystal. This is an Italian work. Circa 1970
Crystal, Metal
Mid-Century French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury bamboo, rattan circular pendant in French Riviera style, produced in Italy
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
Midcentury French Riviera Bambo and Rattan Spherical Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Midcentury bamboo and rattan spherical chandelier in Cote d'Azur style. This wonderful
Bamboo, Rattan
Midcentury French Riviera Bambo and Rattan Rounded Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century style round hanging chandelier in bamboo, Rattan and Cote d'Azur. This
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Midcentury French Riviera Chapel Rattan and Wicker Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous rattan and wicker pendant chandelier in French Riviera style. This incredible piece was
Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan
Midcentury French Riviera Bambo, Rattan and Straw Italian Chandelier, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
. This chandelier is perfect for a mid-century living room or kitchen with a French maritime flair
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Midcentury French Riviera Bambo and Rattan Round Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
rattan wicker links. This chandelier is perfect for a midcentury living room or kitchen with a French
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Midcentury French Riviera Lantern Chandelier in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted lantern chandelier in bamboo and rattan with rattan chain
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century French Riviera Bambo and Rattan Round Italian Chandelier, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
charming organic pendant was produced in Italy during the 1960s and is attributed to Franco Albini. In
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Midcentury French Riviera 4 Sphere Chandelier in Bambo and Rattan, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
of Italian Mid-Century craftsmanship. This gorgeous chandelier features 4 marvelous spherical
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker, Cane
Italian 20th Century Iron and Tole Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful mid 20th century Italian chandelier made of iron and tole. The piece features five lights
Iron
Italian Chandelier in Wood, Gilt-Iron and Glass
Located in Chireno, TX
Italian chandelier in wood, gilt-iron and glass. Italian chandelier decorated in hand blown glass
Iron, Gold Leaf
Elegant French-Italian Crystal Chandelier Louis XVI Style Antique Restored
Located in Berlin, DE
sparkling play of light. Stylistically, this is a classic French-Italian chandelier with Louis XVI
Crystal, Metal
Italian 19th Century Gilded Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fantastic Italian gilded iron and crystal chandelier dates back to the 19th century and is
Crystal, Bronze
Six-Arm Italian Chandelier
Located in Chireno, TX
Six-arm Italian chandelier, hand-carved and turned from fruitwood, Graceful wirey iron arms. Topped
Iron
French Figural Bronze Chandelier with Italian Putti's Cherubs, circa 1910
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Early 20th century French bronze figural chandelier with 3 cherubs or Putto. Three hand blown milk
Bronze
Hollywood Regency Glam Brass / Gold Gilded French or Italian Crystal Chandelier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gorgeous & glamorous vintage crystal chandelier, probably Italian or French dating back to the
Crystal, Bronze
Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1990s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of brass crystal and Murano glass in Italy in 1990s. Perfect original condition. 5x40W, E25
Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Tole, Glass and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A charming late 19th Century Italian gilt-metal and cut-glass bag chandelier, circa 1890–1900. In
Crystal, Metal
Italian Black and Gold Crystal and Wood Chandelier with Iron and Tole elements
Located in New Orleans, LA
Dating to the mid-20th century, this simple and elegant chandelier is stylistically Louis XVI. Made
Crystal, Iron
1940's Italian Small Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian small crystal chandelier with dark patinated finish
Crystal, Metal
Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Iron, Porcelain and Ormolu chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most unique Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Iron, pressed Metal, Porcelain and
Iron, Ormolu
Italian Crystal and Gilded Tole Floral Chandelier, Mid-20th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful Louis XV chandelier is made of gilded tole, gold plated tin, and draped with
Crystal, Gold, Tin
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Louis XIV Style Brass & Italian Cut Crystal 8-Light Chandelier
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Louis XIV Style Brass & Italian Cut Crystal Eight-Light Chandelier C1930 Measures
Crystal
Early 20th Century French or Italian Wrought Iron 5-Light Chandelier
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century wrought iron 5-candle chandelier, French or Italian. Newly electrified. Floral
Wrought Iron
Black and Gold Wood Chandelier with Iron and Tole, Italian Mid-20th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Dating to the mid-20th century, this simple and elegant chandelier is stylistically Louis XVI. Made
Iron
Italian Opalescent Glass Chandelier After Sabino
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian opalescent glass chandelier after Sabino. Four arms. Eight lights total, lights also
Brass
Maison Baguès Style Iron and Crystal Lantern Chandelier, Italy, 1950's
By Maison Baguès
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful iron and crystal lantern chandelier in the style of the prestigious Maison Baguès. One
Crystal, Metal
Italian Gold Gilded Iron, Wood, and Tole Chandelier, Mid-20th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful Italian chandelier is made of gilded (gold leaf covered) Iron, hand painted wood
Iron
$980Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Italian Wrought Iron and Rose Drop Crystal Diminutive Tiered Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Italian wrought iron and rose drop crystal diminutive tiered chandelier. Gorgeous. Made in
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Italian Gilded Iron, Tole, & Crystal Directoire Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Directoire gilded iron & tole chandelier features tole candle cups & bobeches with a crown
Crystal, Gold Plate, Iron
Gilt and Patinated Iron Chandelier
Located in Norwood, NJ
Gilt and patinated iron chandelier. Having an Italian country feel with a nod to Renaissance
Iron
French Empire Style Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi features
Alabaster, Bronze
Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Wicker Pendent, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Wonderful pendant rattan and wicker chandelier in the French Riviera style. This incredible
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane
French Art Nouveau and Art Deco Green Glass Shade and Straws Fringe Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful large Italian Art Nouveau/Art Deco chandelier or hanging lamp with opaline cased green
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Italian Gold Gilded Iron, Wood, and Tole Chandelier with Crystal, 20th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful Italian chandelier is made of gilded (gold leaf covered) Iron, hand painted wood
Iron
Unique Wrought Iron Set “Table, Chandelier & Plant Stand” France or Italy, 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A wonderful, one-of-a-kind hammered and wrought iron set, comprising a chandelier, a round coffee
Wrought Iron
Large French Gilt Metal Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa 1920s gilt metal 8 light chandelier with pearl shaped glass beads and tear drop
Crystal, Metal
Six Light French Crystal Chandelier Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in London, GB
Very Desirable Eight Branch Maison Bagues Gilt and iron Chandelier Louis XV style French Rewired
Crystal
Italian Mid-20th Century Gilded Tole Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful Louis XV chandelier is made of gilded tole, gold plating on tin, and joins our
Gold, Tin
French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
French Empire style gilt bronze and enamel chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi has got twelve
Bronze, Enamel
Massive Hand-Carved Giltwood Italian Twelve Arm Chandelier
Located in Chireno, TX
Massive hand-carved and gilded Italian twelve arm chandelier newly wired. Giltwood garland hand
Iron
French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
French Empire style gilt bronze and cut crystal chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi with eight
Crystal, 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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