Lilly French Basket Crystal Chandelier with 10 Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silk lampshades, rosette and gilted chain, basket shape with swan neck. Basket shaped chandelier
Gold Leaf
Italian Beaded Crystal 12-Light Basket Form Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely Italian beaded crystal basket form chandelier with 12 lights, circa 1920.
Wire
Early 20th Century Italian Beaded Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous early 20th century Italian basket crystal chandelier. A glistening beauty for a classic
Crystal
French Empire Style Twelve-Light Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Empire style crystal, brass, and bronze basket chandelier with six arms; brass plume
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
19th Century Basket Chandelier with Crystal Flowers, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
Basket shaped 6 light chandelier with clear and amethyst flowers. The chandelier dating from the
French Beaded and Silver Gilt Basket Form Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
strands of beaded crystal that form a small basket. The lower most accented with spear-cut prisms and
Crystal, Silver, Bronze
Bohemian Cut Crystal Tiered Basket Chandelier Circa 1920
Located in Hastings, GB
A truly breathtaking and sumptuous antique basket chandelier, resplendent in hand cut, multi
Crystal
Gemjunky Perfect Pendant of Two Sparkling Morganites
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
made Sterling Silver baskets. The pendant is 1 7/8 inches in length. Pearl necklace not included.
Morganite, Zircon, Sterling Silver
French Pink Beaded Regency Style Basket Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A lovely silvered brass and beaded crystal chandelier, France, circa 1950s. Socket: 5 x E14 for standard screw bulbs. New wiring for US standards on request.
Crystal, Brass
Traditional and Important Viennese Basket Chandelier, Vienna, Austria, 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Traditional and important Viennese basket chandelier Vienna, Austria 1960s
Crystal, Brass
19th Century Italian Beaded Crystal 7-Light Basket Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 19th century Italian crystal beaded basket chandelier with 7 lights. Beautiful floral beads
Crystal
19th Century Italian Empire Style 12-Light Basket Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous 19th century Italian Empire style 12-light basket chandelier. The piece has beautiful
Crystal, Metal
French Chandelier with Metal Basket Surround and Glass Flowers
Located in Troy, MI
French chandelier has metal basket form base with dozens of clear crystal flowers and eight candle
Crystal, Metal
Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Regency Bronze Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Empire / neoclassical / Regency bronze and graduating crystal basket form
Crystal, Bronze
Elegant Six-Arm Basket Brass and Porcelain Rose Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A elegant basket brass and porcelain chandelier with six swan neck arms curving outward and upwards
Brass
1930s New York Plaza Hotel Leaded Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
1930s New York Plaza hotel leaded crystal basket chandelier. The ornate fitter is solid cast brass
Wonderful Italian Basket Chandelier with Colorful Porcelain Flowers, 1950
Located in Antwerp, BE
six candle branches and a central porcelain vase/basket placed in the center of the chandelier
Brass
Italian "Basket'' Chandelier in Murano Glass, rubin color 1960s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Amazing Italian "Basket" Murano glass chandelier, in beautiful transparent color with red and light
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Fine Brass Empire Chandelier Crystal Lustre Basket Lamp Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Chandelier Crystal Lustre Basket Lamp Antique
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Italian Mid-20th Century Twelve-Light Crystal Basket-Shaped Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian midcentury twelve-light crystal basket chandelier. This antique chandelier from Italy
Crystal, Iron
Wonderful Tole Gilt Green Patinated Vintage Beaded Basket Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful tole gilt green patinated vintage beaded basket chandelier fixture.
Beads
Bronze and Crystal Chandelier Designed as a 'Basket of Flowers'
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze and crystal chandelier designed as a 'basket of flowers' from the beginning of the 20th
Bronze
Sparkle Regency Chandelier Crystal Gold Basket Antique Brass Classic
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Regency Era Chandelier Discover the timeless elegance of the Regency era with this stunning chandelier that has been carefully restored to its original splendor. A testament ...
Crystal, Brass
French Empire Style Fourteen-Light Crystal and Bronze Basket Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Empire style crystal and bronze basket chandelier with six bronze swan arms; bronze plume
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful French Dore Bronze Louis XV Porcelain Flowers Basket Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Quality French Dore Bronze Louis XV Style With Porcelain Flowers Basket Form 4
Bronze
Wonderful French Bronze Frosted Glass Beaded Flower Basket Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French bronze and frosted glass insert with beaded flower and swags, woven basket form
Bronze
19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Five-Light Basket Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
France, circa 1860, and round in shape, the basket chandelier features five inside lights newly wired
Crystal, Bronze
Midcentury Brass Ceiling Lamp with 7 Basket Shades, Vereinigte Werkstätten
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, DE
Beautiful rare midcentury brass ceiling lamp with seven basket shades. Made by the Vereinigten
Brass
19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Five-Light Basket Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
. Crafted in France, circa 1860, and round in shape, the basket chandelier features five inside lights newly
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Crystal and Gilt Bronze Empire Basket Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional 19th century French gilt bronze and crystal Empire style basket chandelier. Featuring
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful French Bronze Crystal Beaded Clover Ormolu Basket Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French bronze and crystal beaded clover shaped open work ormolu basket form chandelier
Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze
Wonderful Beaded Basket Crystal Swag Amethyst Green Star Chandelier Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful beaded basket form crystal draping swag amethyst and green crystal inset star
Crystal, Amethyst
French Louis XVI Style Basket 'Panier' Chandelier, Bronze, Crystal & Glass
Located in Montreal, Quebec
The basket shape is reminiscent of the hot air balloon Montgolfières which fascinated French
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Louis XVI Style Bronze and Crystal Basket Form Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
1920s French bronze and crystal basket form chandelier with exquisite flowered roses encompassing
Wonderful French Bronze Crystal Lattice Beaded Basket Drop Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French bronze and crystal lattice form beaded basket chandelier with tear drop crystals
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful French Bronze Porcelain Flower Woven Basket Wedgwood Ormolu Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French bronze and porcelain flower woven form basket chandelier with two framed
Bronze
French Empire Style Crystal Glass Three-Light Basket-Shaped Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Empire style three-light crystal glass, brass, and bronze basket-shaped chandelier from the
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Gemjunky Glittering, Green Oval Peridot Pendant with Yellow Sapphire Accents
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Unique, sparkling oval green Peridot pendant with accents of Yellow Sapphires. This gorgeous
Peridot, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Wonderful French Neoclassical Regency Gilt Dore Bronze Basket Crystal Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
the etched arms and wonderful beaded basket with center large spire finish this chandelier
Crystal, Bronze
French Empire Doré Bronze Tole Basket Frosted Neoclassical Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Empire doré bronze and patina ormolu tole basket fixture with frosted etched
Bronze
Basket Chandelier Pedant Light, Brass and Crystal Glass, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful and high quality Viennese basket chandelier manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960
Crystal, Brass, Metal
Peter Suchy EGL Certified 6.72 Carat Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Large round brilliant cut 6.70 carat diamond set in a four prong platinum basket setting as pendant
Diamond, Platinum
Belle Époque Late 19th Century French Crystal Beaded Flower Basket Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
basket of flowers. The crystal and beading are of very high quality. The basket is supported by two
Crystal
French Crystal & Bronze Basket Shaped Chandelier with Six Lights, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French crystal and bronze basket shaped chandelier with six lights.
Wonderful French Bronze Porcelain Flower Four-Light Cage Basket Form Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gilt bronze and porcelain flower four candelabra light, cage / basket form
Bronze
French Rococo Style Six-Light Bronze Basket Chandelier with Porcelain Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Rococo style bronze six-light basket chandelier from the late 19th century, with painted
Bronze
Grand Bagues French Gilt 12-Light Rock Crystal Basket Obelisks Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A grand Bagues style French gilt 12-light rock crystal basket form chandelier with obelisks
Rock Crystal
Wonderful Vintage Sherle Wagner Beaded Hanging Crystal Basket Gold Light Fixture
By Sherle Wagner
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful vintage Sherle Wagner beaded hanging crystal basket gold light fixture with single
Crystal
Wonderful French Beaded Basket Petite Chandelier Four-Light Gold Gilt Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French beaded basket form petite chandelier with four candelabra lights completely
Beads
A Wonderful Crystal Beaded Italian Chandelier Featuring A Lattice Beaded Basket
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Beaded Crystal, Italian Four Light Chandelier Featuring A Beaded Lattice Basket And
Crystal, Metal
Beautiful Gilt Bronze Brass Bagues Jansen Crystal Leaf Basket Chandelier Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful gilt bronze / brass bagues / Jansen style crystal leaf basket form petite chandelier 3
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Wonderful Caldwell Beaded Basket Form Chandelier Fine Bronze Bow & Swag Detail
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Documented Caldwell Beaded Basket & Very Fine Gilt Bronze Detailed Chandelier
Bronze
Vintage Baguès Petite Pagoda Rock Crystal Beaded Basket Green Gilt Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A vintage Baguès style petite pagoda form rock crystal and amethyst quartz crystal, beaded basket
Amethyst, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Louis XVI Style Gilt Brass Basket Form Chandelier with Crystal Fruit
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
drops. The central fruit basket is illuminated by it's own interior light.
Brass
Mid-Century French Crystal and Patinated Bronze Four-Light Basket Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
France, circa 1950, and round in shape, the basket chandelier features four inside lights newly wired
Crystal, Bronze
Fine Large French Pagoda Basket Crystal Baguès Chandelier Nine-Light Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large French pagoda basket form crystal Baguès chandelier with nine-candelabra lights
Crystal
Vintage Pair of Turquoise Beaded Crystal Basket Chandelier Italian Swag Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of vintage turquoise beaded and crystal basket swag chandeliers made in Italy with
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.
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