$5,735
H 31.5 in Dm 15.75 in
Overwhelming Murano Glass Lantern or Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, 1940'
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
chandelier comes from the private collection of an aristocratic estate. There are 3 E 27 light bulbs
Murano Glass
$5,735
H 31.5 in Dm 15.75 in
Overwhelming Murano Glass Lantern or Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, 1940'
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
chandelier comes from the private collection of an aristocratic estate. There are 3 E 27 light bulbs
Murano Glass
$11,947
H 16.93 in Dm 25.2 in
Large Venini Murano Amber Glass Gold Inclusion Chandelier attr. Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Coimbra, PT
Impressive stunning and rare 16 gold leaf Venetian Murano chandelier attributed to Barovier & Toso
Crystal, Brass
Extraordinary and Rare Chandelier Attributed to Barovier & Toso, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary and unique chandelier or ceiling light attributed to Barovier and Toso composed of
Metal
$9,750
H 27.56 in Dm 23.63 in
Stunning Murano Flame Chandelier Elio, Glass & Nickel, Barovier & Toso, Italy
By Marco Mencacci, Barovier&Toso
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
. Design: Marco Mencacci. Manufacturer: Barovier e Toso. Measures: diameter 23.6" in. (60 cm), height
Metal
$2,299
H 55.12 in W 51.19 in D 26.78 in
Huge Italian Murano Six-Tier Felci Glass Chandelier by Barovier e Toso
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Beautiful and huge Italian Murano Chandelier composed of 41 splendid trasparent glasses that give a
Glass
$3,285
H 26.38 in Dm 22.84 in
Elegant Italian Murano Gold Glass and Brass Chandelier by Barovier & Torso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Antwerp, BE
inclusions. A six-light chandelier by Barovier & Toso. Takes six small base bulbs (E-14) up to 60 watts per
Brass
Beautiful Murano Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Vienna, AT
1960s attributed to Barovier e Toso. Fitted with six-light E14 sockets.
Brass
Grand Barovier e Toso Murano Six-Arm Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderfully elegant and detailed chandelier by Barovier e Toso, is an exceptional example of
Murano Glass
Beautiful Murano Chandelier by Barovier e Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Vienna, AT
Barovier e Toso. Fitted with six-light E14 sockets. 2 pieces available
Brass
Midcentury Murano Eighteen-Arm Champagne Glass Chandelier by Barovier e Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
This stunning chandelier was handblown by the fabled Murano glass studio, Barovier e Toso, in Italy
Murano Glass
Murano Six-Arm Chandelier by Barovier e Toso 1930s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Magnificent Murano chandelier, six arms to flood a large room of precious light. Piece rare and
Blown Glass
Murano Green and Trasparent Ceiling Light Flower by Barovier, 1960
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant six-light ceiling lamp with Murano glass flowers, made by Barovier e Toso. White-painted
Murano Glass
1960 Italy Large Blue Murano Flush Mount Palmette Glass & Brass Chandelier
By Vistosi, Barovier&Toso, Venini
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
. Design: Barovier e Toso attr. Measures: diameter 33.5" in. (85 cm), height 6.7" in. (17 cm). Lighting
Gold Plate, Brass
Beautiful Murano Chandelier by Barovier e Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Vienna, AT
Barovier e Toso. Fitted with six-light E14 sockets.
Steel
Mid-Century Multicolor Flower Glass Ceiling Light 1950s by Barovier e Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
. Six E 14 light bulbs with 4 Watt lights.
Blown Glass
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Chandelier, 1960
By Murano 5, Barovier&Toso
Located in Rijssen, NL
inclusions. It consists of 12 leaves in blown Murano glass. A six-light chandelier by Barovier & Toso. Takes
Murano Glass
Sold
H 23.63 in Dm 22.05 in
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier in Murano Glass, Attr. Barovier & Toso, circa 1950
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid century six light chandelier manufactured in clear Murano glass with gold inclusions, the
Murano Glass
Sold
H 36.62 in Dm 23.63 in
Mid-1940s Elegant Classic Chandelier in Clear Blown Glass by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in London, GB
A 1940s Murano Italian design. Classic and elegant chandelier by Barovier e Toso. Clear blown glass
Blown Glass
Sold
H 41.34 in Dm 32.29 in
Barovier & Toso Art Deco Murano Glass Chandelier of Stunning Quality, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
With six-arms and six superb handcut cups in original and perfect condition. Six E 14 light bulbs
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Multicolor Flower Glass Ceiling Light, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
. Six E 14 light bulbs with 4 Watt lights.
Blown Glass
Beautiful Murano Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Vienna, AT
attributed to Barovier e Toso. Fitted with six-light E14 sockets.
Brass
Wonderful Venetian Murano Glass Chandelier or Ceiling Light, 1970
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
leaves with gold intrusion. Six E 14 light bulbs. Excellent vintage condition.
Blown Glass
Oval Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier e Toso, 1938-1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Six Light oval Murano "Rostrato "Glass chandelier .Brass structure.
Six-Light Art Deco Brass Hoop Chandelier by Murano Maker Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
AHL4138 circa 1940 A six-light vintage chandelier comprised of clear glass shades set on a
Brass
Monumental Barovier & Toso Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large six light blown glass chandelier attributed to Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy. Unique and
Brass
Fine & Rare Aloys Gangkofner Chandelier (2 Available)
By Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unique and rare, absolutely stunning chandelier designed by Aloys Gangkofner. Six (6) minimalist
Metal
Graceful Murano Glass Six-Light Chandelier by Barovier e Toso, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Transparent glass and white milk glass "Reticello" grid bowl. Graceful light shaped arms. Murano
Pair of Maison Jansen Sconces, 2 Pairs Available
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Two patinas bronze on a pair of Maison Jansen, French sconces. Measurements with shade: 13 H, 13 W, 7.5 D. 80 W per bulb. 2 pairs available. Priced by pair. US wired and in worki...
Brass, Bronze
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
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
$2,721 / item
H 7.09 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Great Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, in the Style of Barovier, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury vessel ship low ceiling and now is used to pair with Mid-Century Modern Barovier palmette chandeliers, th...
Gold Plate
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture. This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
Metal
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$681
H 3.94 in Dm 9.06 in
1 'of 2' Petite Murano Amber Flushmount Wall Light by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 wonderful round murano flushmount or Wall light by Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany, 1970s. Thick textured Amber Murano fixture on a brass base with three brass screws. High q...
Brass
$42,500 / set
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$2,700Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 7.09 in Dm 32.29 in
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano, in Stock
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture. This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
Metal
$1,752 / 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
$2,991Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...
Blown Glass
$1,873Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in Dm 27.56 in
Artistic Chandelier 5 arms, Clear Murano Glass Amber Details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The venetian chandelier Accadueo presents an organic design, which is the result of an inspiration taken from the nature. The cups and some details remind the fluid flow of the water...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$4,241Sale Price|28% Off
H 27.56 in W 45.28 in D 17.33 in
Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and unique Dutch Folk art Pigeon/birdcage in the form of a manor . This type of birdcages were made in the North of he Netherlands . They were miniature versions of the ori...
Wood
Impressive Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
With 74 precious Murano glass. 13 light bulbs E 14. Measures: Height cm 105. with chain cm 170.
Blown Glass
$6,571
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 7.88 in
Italian Art Deco Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Chandelier Gio Ponti Style 1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Superb Italian Art Deco Rostrato Murano Glass Gio Ponti Style Chandelier By Barovier & Toso . Four Elegant handblown cups supported by a linear brass frame. Glasses in perfect con...
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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