American Brass Five Arm Bulbous Chandelier with Cock Keys, Orig. Gas. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass scrolled five arm bulbous column chandelier with original cock keys, bobeches, and lower central ball with urn finial .
Brass, Wire
English Cut Crystal and Bulbous Cascading Four-Arm Chandelier, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
English cut crystal chandelier with a centred bulbous crystal column, four scrolled spiral arms, cascading connecting prisms, and terminating with a large cut crystal bowl and facete...
Crystal, Nickel
Dutch Brass Diminutive Bulbous Six Scrolled Spur Arm Chandelier, Candles, C 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
Dutch brass diminutive chandelier with six scrolled spur arms, central bulbous column, original bobeches with candle cups, and terminating on a ball finial with decorative ring.
Brass, Wire
30s Petite French Bulbous Purple Art Glass 1 Light Chandelier & Clear Beads
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro, Cenedese
Located in Miami, FL
1930's French Petite chandelier 1 light, brass arms crystals beading and with bulbous Purple blown glass drops with clear glass flowers & beads to match above.
Crystal, Brass
Large and bulbous Art Deco blossom 6 panel art glass chandelier in nickel by VSL
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in New York City, NY
An authentic Belgian Art Deco chandelier, dating from the early 20th century. This voluminous and majestic fixture which hovers gracefully from the ceiling like a semi flush mount f...
Bronze, Nickel
1920 French Orange and Clear Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This chandelier has various bulbous orange, and champagne colored glass drops along with carved glass glowers to add a touch of feminine to this gorgeous piece.
Crystal
Midcentury Gino Sarfatti Chrome Murano Glass Chandelier, 1960
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Rome, IT
Large chrome structure Sarfatti chandelier, 1960s. Bulbous shaped Murano art glass shades with shattered surface effect.
Chrome
French Gilt Bronze Decorative Floral Chandelier, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt bronze twelve-light chandelier with centered bulbous decorative floral column, acanthus scrolled arms, terminating on circular gadrooned bulbous finial.
Midcentury Gino Sarfatti Chrome Murano Glass Chandelier, 1960
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Rome, IT
Large chrome structure Sarfatti chandelier 1960s. Bulbous shaped Murano art glass shades with shattered Surface effect.
Chrome
Italian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Figural & Foliage Filigree Chandelier, C. 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical gilt bronze figural chandelier with central bulbous ornamental foliage finial, twelve upward scrolled acanthus arms, shell form floral filigree canopy, decorativ...
Bronze, Wire
Dutch Colonial Two-Tier Brass Floral Chandelier, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
Dutch colonial two-tier 13-light chandelier with centered bulbous column, scrolled decorative arms, original bobaches and terminating with a brass ball finial.
Midcentury Chrome Murano Glass Chandelier, Attr. to Gino Sarfati, 1960
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Rome, IT
Large chrome structure Sarfatti chandelier, 1960s. Bulbous shaped murano art glass shades with shattered surface effect.
Chrome
Large & Rare Art Deco chrysanthemum chandelier in hammered iron pewtery frame
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in New York City, NY
A large and unusual original Art Deco period blossom chandelier featuring six bulbous floral motif frosted art glass panels sand a small central coupe in the original hand hammered ...
Wrought Iron
$16,800Sale Price|40% Off
French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Six Light Chandelier, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt bronze and crystal six light chandelier with bulbous crystal center shaft and scrolled floral arms.
Crystal, Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Foliage & Crystal Tiered Chandelier Originally Candles C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt bronze and crystal two tier eighteen light chandelier with crystal bulbous spiral centered shaft, floral scrolled fluted arms, and terminating with a floral medallion bas...
Crystal, Bronze
Scandinavian Modern Set of 6 Pendant Perforated Brass Lamps, 1960's
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Uccle, BE
Jakobsson’s own body of work includes laminated pine pendant lamps, large bulbous glass chandeliers, all manner of muted lighting, and even Pop Art-inspired sconces.
Brass
Late 18th to Early 19th Century Period Brass 12 Light Chandelier
Located in Woodbury, CT
A two tiered cast brass chandelier with central bulbous shaft and a drop ball base, scrolled arms attached with typical period pins.
Brass
Unavailable
H 43 in Dm 30 in
Lustrous 19th Century Ten-Light Large French Louis XV Multi-Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Grand doyenne decorator sister parish decorated the Harkness Estate mansion and selected the marvellous crystal chandelier for the dining room. 19th century finest quality, elegant ...
Crystal
Unavailable
H 13.78 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Pendant Light by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Ab, Markaryd, Sweden, 1980's
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Well known designs are his lamps made of laminated pine and his large bulbous glass chandeliers. Today, he is among Scandinavians most important lighting designers of the mid-century...
Metal
Dutch Colonial Two-Tier Brass Bulbous Chandelier, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
Dutch Colonial two-tier brass twelve light chandelier with scrolled decorative arms, original bobeches, centered bulbous column, and terminating on a lower ball with ring finial.
Dutch Colonial Bronze and Crystal Three Arm Chandelier Orig. Candle, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Dutch Colonial bronze and crystal bobeche three scrolled arm bulbous chandelier. Chandelier was originally candle powered and has been electrified.
Crystal, Bronze
Dutch Colonial Brass Two-Tier Bulbous and Scrolled Chandelier, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
Dutch Colonial brass two-tier twelve-light chandelier with scrolled decorative arms, original bobeches, centered bulbous columns, and terminating on lower ball with ring finial.
Brass
Dutch Colonial Brass Three-Tiered Bulbous Double Eagle Chandelier, Circa 1740
Located in Charleston, SC
Dutch Colonial brass three-tiered eighteen light chandelier with double headed eagle medallion, scrolled decorative arms, original bobeches, centered bulbous column and terminating o...
Brass, Iron
Dutch Colonial Brass Three-Tier Bulbous and Scrolled Chandelier, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
Dutch Colonial brass three-tier brass eighteen light chandelier with scrolled decorative arms, original bobeches, centered bulbous column, and terminating on a lower ball with ring f...
Brass
Dutch Colonial Brass Two-Tier Bulbous and Scrolled Chandelier, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
Dutch colonial brass two-tiered twelve light chandelier with scrolled decorative arms, original bobeches, centered bulbous urn column, and terminating on a lower large ball with ring...
Brass, Iron
Bulbous Explosion Proof Pendants
Located in Culver City, CA
Large Explosion proof bulbous glass ceiling pendant, Crouse Hinds manufacturer.
Metal
Antique Brass Two-Tier Twelve Light Bulbous and Scrolled Dutch Chandelier
Located in Casteren, NL
A twelve-light Baroque style patinated brass Dutch chandelier with ball-shaped elements. The chandelier has two layers, each of 6 scrolled arms ending in bobeches with cardboard ca...
Brass
Antique Dutch Brass Two-Tier Twelve-Light Bulbous and Scrolled Chandelier
Located in Casteren, NL
A large twelve-light Baroque style patinated brass Dutch or Flemish chandelier with ball-shaped elements. All arms depict dolphin’s heads on the midsection. The chandelier ends with...
Brass
Pair of Dutch Colonial Two-Tiered Bulbous and Scrolled Chandeliers, Circa 1750
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Dutch colonial brass two-tiered twelve light chandeliers with scrolled decorative arms, original bobeches, centered bulbous column, and terminating on a large ball with cente...
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 40 in Dm 26 in
English Crystal Six Light Chandelier with Bulbous Column & Scrolled Arms, C 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English cut crystal six light chandelier with a centered crystal bulbous column, scrolled etched crystal arms, and cascading crystal swags.
Crystal
Sold
H 37.5 in Dm 36 in
Dutch Colonial Brass Two-Tier Bulbous Figural and Eagle Chandelier, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Dutch Colonial brass two-tier figural and eagle sixteen-light chandelier with scrolled decorative arms, original bobeches, centered bulbous column, and terminating on a monumental ba...
Brass
Retro Chrome Bulbous Ceiling Light Fitting
Located in Altrincham, GB
Retro Chrome Bulbous Ceiling Light Fitting with Fluted Conical Frosted Glass Shades - - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic corded flex, fitted with either foot swi...
Chrome
Bulbous Hanging Light Fixture by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M
By Anzolo Fuga
Located in New York, NY
Bulbous Hanging Light Fixture by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M
Murano Glass
Italian Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
An Italian eight branch glass chandelier, Murano, the bulbous wrythen stem leading to bowl issuing s-scroll arms, stylized floral stems and branches.
Italian Eight-Branch Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Italian Murano eight-branch glass chandelier, the bulbous wrythen stem leading to bowl issuing S-scroll arms, stylized floral stems and branches.
Italian Gilt Bronze Chandelier. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian gilt bronze six light chandelier with centered bulbous floral urn, figure heads of lady and Greek God motif.
Midcentury Italian Murano Milk Glass Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional midcentury Italian Murano milk glass chandelier with a bulbous-formed stem surmounted with eight gracefully contoured s-shaped branches and simplistic bobeche.
Milk Glass
Vintage Baroque Style Gold Infused Feather Glass Murano Chandelier
By Giuseppe Briati
Located in Chicago, IL
Each arm is further adorned with hanging spherical baubles with paper-thin petals made of crimped glass. The chandelier boasts a bulbous center column adorned with blooming details, ...
Murano Glass
Elegant Pair of Murano 2-Tier 12-Light Gold Glass Chandeliers
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant and shimmering pair of Murano mid-century 2-tier 12-light pale gold glass chandeliers; each with bulbous center support above a shallow bowl emanating 12 scrolled candlear...
Sold
H 35 in Dm 22.75 in
Glamorous Hollywood Regency Chandelier in White Pigment Glass and Jewel Pendants
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Hollywood Regency chandelier in white pigment glass, the sumptuous impressive chandelier in Italian inspired white back painted glass with a delicately molded center bowl f...
Glass
French Art Deco Frosted Art Glass Sunflower Chandelier Signed Boyreau Bordeaux
Located in New York City, NY
A fine Art Deco period blossom chandelier featuring six bulbous sunflower motif frosted art glass panels in original nickeled bronze frame with scalloped edges and matching sunflower...
Sold
H 66.5 in Dm 28 in
Pair of American Brass Elephant Gasoliers, Cornelius & Baker, Phil. Circa 1840
By Cornelius & Baker
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass three-arm gasoliers with centered spiral rope medallion columns, fluted decorative floral chase work, scrolled arms adorned with elephants grasping vine and fr...
Brass, Steel
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Sconces Model V211 a pair Sweden 60
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Paris, IDF
Jakobsson’s own body of work includes laminated pine pendant lamps, large bulbous glass chandeliers, all manner of muted lighting, and even Pop Art-inspired sconces.
Acrylic, Beech
Rare Pair Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson Sconces Model V211 Sweden 60 Stamped
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Paris, IDF
Jakobsson’s own body of work includes laminated pine pendant lamps, large bulbous glass chandeliers, all manner of muted lighting, and even Pop Art-inspired sconces.
Acrylic, Beech
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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