Small Gem of a Venetian Beaded Chandelier Pendant
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Romantic small gem of a Venetian chandelier pendant having 3 arms, lovely beading and turquoise & amethyst crystal hanging adornments.
Crystal
Klaylife, Teardrop, Blue, Small Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier
Located in Brighton, Victoria
A classic teardrop shaped chandelier with added clay beaded detail to make a big statement.
Clay
Monumental Italian Parcel-Gilt & Painted Wood-Bead Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptionally decorative and theatrical Italian chandelier, beautifully crafted with an abundance of hand-carved and hand-painted wooden beads in a warm, time-softened palette of ...
Gold
Twelve-Light Beaded Chandelier with Hand-Finished Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully expressive twelve-light chandelier designed by Melissa Levinson for Miamar Home, blending old-world European inspiration with artisanal Los Angeles craftsmanship.
Wood, Paint
French Petit Amber and Yellow Crystal Beads Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light from top. This will be rewired with a certified US UL socket for the United States and an appropriate socket for all other countries and ready to hang.Gold gilt met...
Crystal, Metal
Fine Vintage 1950s French Giltwood and Crystal Bead Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French gilt wood and metal chandelier with crystal beads, 6 candelabra lights.
Crystal, Metal
Klaylife Ornate, White Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
The Ornate ticks all the traditional chandelier boxes. Classic silhouette, additional ‘bowl’ at the base with a cluster of intricate bead work, detachable glass ‘crystals’ and double...
Clay
Klaylife, Swish, Extra Large, White, Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier
Located in Brighton, Victoria
A three-tiered, modern chandelier with an optional swishy tail. The Swish is our new clay beaded pendant and is like jewelry for your home!
Clay
Klaylife Valentine, Clay Beaded Chandelier/Hanging Light, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Our newest collection, Valentine, takes old fashioned romance to a whole new level. A classic silhouette with added detail of handmade clay drops, this new style is as dreamy as ...
Clay
Elegant Early 20th Century Empire-Style Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This refined Empire-style chandelier exudes understated opulence with its graceful silhouette and cascading strands of faceted crystal beads.
Crystal, Metal
19th Century Maison Baguès Rock Crystal and Beaded Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant, 8 arm/light chandelier by famed Parisian design firm, Maison Baguès features a scrolling, hand-cast, gilded carriage lined from top to bottom in lengths of crystal be...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal
Wonderful Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Beaded Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Wonderful Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Beaded Net Basket Ten Light Chandelier Beautiful gilt bronze casted cage with crystal beaded arms, four cut crystal spears with five pe...
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-Century Six-Arm Foliate Crystal and Beaded Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This chandelier presents with six foliate scrolled arms, fluted and scalloped bobeches, crystal bead garlands, large spear prisms and teardrop crystals draped from three tiers and te...
Metal
Vintage Italian Art Deco Nouveau MURANO Glass Beaded Chandelier
By Artistiche Cermiche Fiorentine
Located in Palermo, PA
An elegant 5-light cluster chandelier adorned with Murano glass drops in clear, pink, and purple. The gold-toned metal base is richly decorated with leaf motifs and rounded details, ...
Crystal, Metal
Venetian Rock Crystal Beaded Chandelier, Italy, c. 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adorned with handcrafted crystal beading, the chandelier exudes a luxurious charm. Each bead is carefully shaped and polished to enhance its natural brilliance, adding a touch of sop...
Rock Crystal, Metal
French Beaded Purple Lavender Opaline Drops and Beads Petit Beaded Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light. Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. 21 big bulbous Purple opaline drops with purple opaline b...
Metal
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Venetian Large Venetian Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Beaded Arm Large Venetian Crystal 10 Arm And One Center Candelabra Light Chandelier
Crystal
Klaylife Ornate, Seaspray, Medium, Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
The Ornate ticks all the traditional chandelier boxes. Classic silhouette, additional ‘bowl’ at the base with a cluster of intricate bead work, detachable glass ‘crystals’ and double...
Clay
klaylife Twist, Large, White handmade clay beaded chandelier, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
For the lovers of traditional chandeliers who want a unique, clay beaded ‘twist’.
Clay
Klaylife XL Valentine, Clay Beaded Chandelier/Hanging Light, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Our newest collection, Valentine, takes old fashioned romance to a whole new level. A classic silhouette with added detail of handmade clay drops, this new style is as dreamy as ...
Clay
Italian Rococo Six-Light Crystal Beaded Chandelier, Metal Frame, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The chandelier features multiple tiers of clear crystal pendants, including teardrops, prisms, and beads, which dangle gracefully from various points, reflecting the light beautifull...
Crystal, Metal
Rare Pink Opaline Drops, Beads and Bobeches Micro Beaded, Chandelier circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 6 lights. Will be wired with certified sockets appropriate for country and ready to hang. (UL US for the USA) Lights sitting in pink opaline bobeches on top of gilt wood pos...
Murano Glass, Giltwood
Mid-20th c. Italian Baltic Beaded Chandelier with Multiple Swags & Pendants
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is superb example of Italian creativity and craftsmanship. The chandelier derives its form from Classic Baltic Chandeliers of the 19th century, but it has been given a 20th cent...
Crystal, Tin
Gilt Bronze Beaded Chandelier, Louis Philippe Style, Italy, Circa 1950
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Gilt Bronze Beaded Bag early 19th century
Metal
Klaylife, Swish, Large, Stone + White, Gold frame, Handmade Clay Bead Chandelier
Located in Brighton, Victoria
A three-tiered, modern chandelier with an optional swishy tail and now available in a matte gold frame and stone / white bead colour - perfect for coastal homes.
Clay
Klaylife Twist, Extra Large, Black Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
For the lovers of traditional chandeliers who want a unique, clay beaded ‘twist’.
Clay
Klaylife Romantic Swag, XL, White Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Specially designed for the Romantics amongst us. The Romantic swag is no wallflower. She is designed to make all those who come in contact with her fall in love, instantly. With c...
Clay
Klaylife Romantic Swag, Large, Ombre Handmade Clay Bead Chandelier, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Specially designed for the Romantics amongst us. The Romantic Swag is no wallflower. She is designed to make all those who come in contact with her fall in love, instantly. With c...
Clay
19th Century French Art Nouveau Empire Caryatid, Gilt Bronze & Beaded Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
A wonderful gilt bronze and a beaded crystal basket, 8-light ceiling fixture decorated with fine ornaments and garlands, France, 19th century. Porcelain caryatid and opaline white gl...
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Art Nouveau Empire Caryatid, Gilt Bronze & Beaded Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
A wonderful gilt bronze and a beaded crystal basket, 8-light ceiling fixture decorated with fine ornaments and garlands, France, late 19th century. Porcelain caryatid and opaline whi...
Crystal, Bronze
Crystal beaded chandelier with rose quartz amythest and rock crystal prisms
Located in Houston, TX
The unique blend of various crystals in rose Quartz, amythest and rock crystals make this chandelier Very special.The beaded arms and beaded swags Of crystal add to its charm.
Crystal
A Large 19th Century Red Glass Beaded Chandelier by Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1880 A late nineteenth century six arm chandelier in the manner of Maison Baguès, with garlands of red glass beads, hanging tear droplets and pressed grape motifs.
Metal
Antique Italian Murano Amber and Clear Crystal Beaded Chandelier, circa 1930s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1618 Reeded arm five-light chandelier dressed with amber and crystal beads Takes 40 watt candelabra based bulbs.
Brass
French Rare Lavender Purple Crystal Prisms Murano Beaded Chandelier Lilac 1930
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing six-lights, sitting in crystal bobéches. Will be re-wired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for other countries and ready to hang. Free priorit...
Crystal
Forrest Green Murano Drops Beaded Chandelier Crystal Swags c 1920 French
Located in Firenze, Toscana
This will be completely rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Housing five lights, sitting in crystal bobeches, dripping ...
Crystal
Estate Original Crystal Beaded Chandelier from Old New Orleans Home, Circa 1950.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate original richly beaded crystal chandelier, circa 1950-1960. From a local estate in Audubon Place, New Orleans.
Crystal, Metal
Antique French Crystal and Amber Beaded Chandelier with Eight Lights and Shades
Located in Lisbon, PT
An elegant antique French-style crystal chandelier with eight points of light, featuring an ornate bronze-toned metal frame, clear crystal drops, faceted crystal bead garlands, and w...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Italian Gilt Iron and Wood Beaded Chandeliers, Mid-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each chandelier features six candle-form lights with scalloped bobeches, arranged around a scrolling gilt iron frame draped with strands of beaded garlands.
Metal
$16,500 / set
Two, Hand Beaded, Sicilian Chandeliers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of ravishing, unusual, hand-beaded, chandeliers with wonderful, twisting central column radiating to eight arms.
Metal
French Beaded & Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1920's French twelve light beaded chandelier with crystal insets on body and applied beaded crystal flowers.
Crystal, Bronze
Large Scale Italian Beaded Crystal 18 Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous large scale Italian beaded chandelier with 18 lights. Covered in beautiful crystals and beads.
Crystal, Metal
Antique Italian Beaded Basket Form Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine antique Italian basket form beaded chandelier. Featuring 3 tiers and covered in gorgeous crystals.
Crystal, Metal
French Beaded Crystal Chandelier with Amber Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1920's French twelve light beaded chandelier with crystal insets on body and applied beaded crystal flowers, twelve lights.
Crystal, Metal
19th Century Italian Giltwood and Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century Italian giltwood and beaded chandelier with 6 lights. Beautiful giltwood base draped with a beautiful array of beads, crystals and prisms.
Crystal
Italian gilt Frosted glass bead
Located in Westport, CT
Italianate antique gilt wood metal Frosted glass beaded chandelier.6 arm
$2,295 / item
All Beaded French Style Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Troy, MI
Contemporary French all beaded chandelier in traditional style. Eight candle style lights with candelabra sized sockets, gold-tone basket shaped frame covered in clear crystal beads ...
Crystal, Metal
Small Italian Chandelier with Rock Crystal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crystal beaded chandelier adorned in rock crystal and crystal hanging pieces.
Rock Crystal
Italian Painted Tole Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian nine-light painted tole and wood bead chandelier with original patina. Measurements: Drop: 25" Diameter: 20".
Crystal, Metal
$2,216Sale Price|20% Off
1960s French Regency Cut Crystal "Rotunda" form Gilt Framed Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
This 1960's French Regency style Cut Crystal Beaded Chandelier is in a "Rotunda" form. Breathtaking lit or unlit.
Crystal
$2,144Sale Price|47% Off
19thc French Art Nouveau Elaborate Beaded Crystal "Flowers & Vines" Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1890 French Antique Art Nouveau Crystal Micro Beaded Chandelier. This chandelier is exquisite!.
Crystal
Large Supernova Chandelier by Bakalowits & Söhne
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass and glass beads chandelier, 1970s. Brass frame chrome-plated with solid glass beads.
Crystal, Brass
18th c Italian chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
18th c Italian chandelier. An 18th‑century Italian beaded chandelier evokes the theatrical elegance of late‑Baroque and early‑Neoclassical Italy, where artisans combined metal armatu...
Metal
1920's Italian Crystal Chandelier with Gilding Traces on Bronze Carriage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A luminous expression of early-20th-century Italian glamour, this 1920's crystal-beaded chandelier is suspended from a bronze cage with soft, time-worn traces of gilding.
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage Style Six-Light Chandelier by Melissa Levinson in Iron & Wood
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand crafted six light iron & wood beaded chandelier. This chandelier has a distressed vintage-inspired design with an ornate metal fame coatd in a weathered white finish.
Iron
19th Century Crystal Beaded Cascading Swag Chandelier with Sapphire Blue Drops
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
This late 19th century Italian beaded chandelier belongs unapologetically to the latter category.
Crystal
Simonet (attributed to) Art Deco Chandelier in nickel plated Bronze and Crystal
By Simonet Freres
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Simonet (attributed to) Cascade Art Deco Chandelier in Bronze and Crystal Beads. Chandelier: mount, beaker cover and nickel bronze fastening disc.
Bronze
Elegant Italian Beaded Candele Chandelier
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Elegant Italian beaded candele chandelier with gilded middle band.
Glass
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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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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