19th Century Giltwood Beaded and Crystal Chandelier from Genoa
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th Century Giltwood Beaded and Crystal Chandelier from Genoa features a elegant, classic
Crystal
$10,772
H 35.44 in Dm 37.8 in
Monumental Hollywood Regency French Cut-Crystal Beads, Gilt 19-Light Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Stunning extra large impressive Empire cut crystal and gilt brass 19-light chandelier with crystal
Crystal, Brass
$6,450
H 36 in Dm 36 in
Mid-Century Modern Maison Baguès Gold Gilt Beaded Rock Crystal Large Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Maison Baguès Style Gold Gilt With Beaded Arms And Flowers Leading
Crystal, Rock Crystal
$10,772
H 35.44 in Dm 37.8 in
Monumental Hollywood Regency French Cut-Crystal Beads, Gilt 19-Light Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Stunning extra large impressive Empire cut crystal and gilt brass 19-light chandelier with crystal
Crystal, Brass
$14,961
H 35.44 in Dm 37.8 in
Monumental Hollywood Regency French Cut-Crystal Beads, Gilt 19-Light Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Stunning extra large impressive Empire cut crystal and gilt brass 19-light chandelier with crystal
Crystal, Brass
Gilt Metal Chandelier with Clear and Red Beads
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940, French gilt metal chandelier with nine-lights, crystal pendants in a foliage motif
Early 20th Century Italian Basket Form Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted with precision, this Early 20th Century Italian Basket Form Beaded Crystal Chandelier is a
Crystal, Bronze
$2,693
H 31.5 in Dm 14.18 in
Italian Murano Art Deco Gilt Chandelier in Opaline Amber Glass & Beaded Fringe
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful Italian midcentury chandelier with Amber Glass & Beaded Glass Fringe in the style of Art
Brass
$3,171
H 28.35 in Dm 14.18 in
Italian Murano Gilt Art Deco Chandelier with Amber Glass Flowers & Beaded Fringe
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful Italian midcentury chandelier with Amber Glass Flowers & Beaded Glass Fringe in the style
Brass
Beaded Crystal Chandelier with Black Flowers and Crystals Ribbons
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940’s French beaded crystals chandelier with black flowers, crystals ribbons. Two lairs of
Crystal
$1,974
H 36.23 in Dm 9.85 in
Art Deco & Art Nouveau Amber Straw Fringe & Beaded Glass Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Coimbra, PT
Antique French chandelier in amber beaded glass tubes, Art Deco / Art Nouveau. Dimensions: Height
Metal, Brass
Huge Maison 1940s Baguès Beaded Crystal Chains Chandelier RARE
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
appropriate socket for all other countries. A rare example of Maison Baguès. So many crystal beads and prisms
Crystal
$5,326
H 48.04 in Dm 24.41 in
Italian Art Deco Art Nouveau Amber Straw Fringe & Beaded Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous midcentury in clear and amber beaded glass Art Deco or Art Nouveau chandelier. Measures
Metal
$4,967
H 40 in Dm 32 in
Art Deco Brass Beaded Straw Glass Flowers Palm Tree Hollywood Regency Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Antique large French Art Nouveau or Art Deco brass and beaded pale pink glass with frosted glass
Brass
$4,250
H 48 in W 44 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Glass Bead and drops Chandelier, Large, Satin Nickel Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A custom designed modern oval chandelier like no other .One of a Kind ,never to be made again as it
Glass
Antique Italian Pagoda Form Beaded Crystal 6 Light Chandeliers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Pagoda form beaded crystal chandeliers with 6 lights. Covered in glistening
Crystal, Metal
$12,950
H 48 in Dm 36 in
Fine Mid-Century Modern Baguès Silver Gilt Beaded Rock Crystal Large Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Maison Baguès Style silver gilt with beaded french bird cage form
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf
Hollywood Regency Gilt Bronze and beaded glass Circular Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular and large Hollywood Regency gilt bronze and beaded glass circular chandelier. The
Bronze
$3,171
H 39.38 in Dm 20.48 in
French Hollywood Regency Chrome Cut Crystal Beads 8tiers Wedding Cake Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
8 light bulbs E14/ good working condition. Assembly required. Bulbs not included. Measures: Diameter 20,5 in (52 cm) Height 40 in (17 in + 23 in) / 100 cm (44 cm + 56 cm/chain) Weigh...
Crystal, Brass, Chrome
$2,334
H 31.5 in Dm 13 in
Italian Art Deco & Art Nouveau Amber Beaded Clear Glass Fringe Murano Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful Italian midcentury in clear and Murano beaded glass Art Deco / Art Nouveau chandelier
Brass
$4,189
H 49.22 in Dm 20.48 in
French Art Deco Art Nouveau Amber Beaded Crystal Fringe & Gilt Ornate Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous antique French chandelier in beaded opaline glass tubes, Art Deco / Art Nouveau, circa
Crystal, Metal
Early 20th Century French Empire Style Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
This French Empire-style chandelier from circa 1930 is crafted from brass and crystal. Featuring
Crystal, Brass
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
Crystal, Brass
1970s French Bell Shaped Glass Pendant Chandelier, Beaded Metal
Located in Stamford, CT
French bell shaped beaded glass and wire pendant chandeliers. We found these chic pendant lights in
Wire, Metal
$4,368
H 27.56 in Dm 23.63 in
French Art Deco & Art Nouveau Amber Beaded Fringe & Cut Glass Globes Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous antique French chandelier in beaded glass tubes, Art Deco / Art Nouveau. Measures
Metal, Brass
Empire Style Beaded Crystal Basket Chandelier, Late 20th Century
Located in Milano, MI
A late 20th century Empire style beaded crystal basket chandelier with a classical circular brass
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Crystal Chandelier, Beaded Design, 19th Century, 1880
Located in Stamford, CT
Fine quality four-arm beaded French crystal chandelier.
Crystal
3 Arm Marie Theresa Bronze Floral Chandelier Crystal Beaded
Located in New York, NY
French leafed bronze three arm chandelier with beaded crystals hanging throughout. Cleaned and
Crystal, Bronze
French Pink Drops and Flowers Beaded Tole Chandelier, circa 1940
Located in Firenze, Toscana
sockets for other countries and ready to hang. Tole body with beaded leaves and bottom. Adorning rare pink
Crystal, Tôle
$11,269
H 27.56 in W 26.78 in D 23.63 in
Italian 1950s Decorative Ship Chandelier With Crystal Beads & Four Lights
Located in London, GB
This very decorative chandelier was hand made in Italy in the 1950s. It has beautiful beaded detail
Crystal, Metal
Italian Micro-Beaded Pink Prisms Crystal Chandelier Rare c1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
. Plate on bottom with crystal ball and pink prism flower finial. Macaroni bead swags and micro beading
Crystal
$3,411
H 27.56 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
French Art Nouveau Art Deco Gilded Amber Beaded Glass Fringe Chandelier, Lantern
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique French Art Nouveau Art Deco gilded bronze lanterns and amber beaded glass straw
Brass
1930 French Petit Blue Opaline Bobeches, Beads and Drops Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
and beads. Another blue bobeche on bottom. Adding another 10 inches of original chain and canopy. Free
Murano Glass
1930 French Blue Opaline Bobeches, Beads and Drops Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
sizes and beads. Another blue bobeche on bottom. Adding another 10 inches of original chain and canopy
Murano Glass
Maison Baguès Style Beaded Crystal Basket Silver Sparkler Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
sockets for all other countries. Bulb holders are even beaded on the outside! Just dripping with crystals
Crystal, Metal
Italian Micro-Beaded Purple Lavender Crystal Prisms Chandelier circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
bottom with crystal ball finial. Florets with small beaded swags attached throughout. Will be re-wired
Crystal
Italian Crystal Beaded Six-Light Chandelier, Early 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chandelier, having a cage-form frame, of bronze, completely encrusted in macaroni glass beads
19th Century Italian Pricket Chandelier Draped in Crystal Beads
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chandelier, having a central column of an 18th century carved giltwood pricket stick, extruding
Crystal
Pair of Beaded Palmette Form Chandeliers, Attr. Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Pembroke, MA
A pair of painted wrought iron and crystal chandeliers, design attributed to Maison Bagues, with
Crystal, Wrought Iron
$9,334
H 45.28 in Dm 29.53 in
Antique Empire Crystal Chandelier Crystal Beads Tiered Crystal Prisms French
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent Empire Chandelier with Crystal Beads and Crystal Prisms – Expertly Restored This
Crystal, Brass
$3,500
H 26 in Dm 18.5 in
1940s Italian Completely Beaded Basket Lavender Purple Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 4 lights in beaded cups. Completely beaded with a beaded lace bottom. Adorning rare
Crystal
Mid century modern style Spherical Glass Bead and Brass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Spherical chandelier with brass frame and over 720 glass beads in various sizes. 16 inches across
Brass
$4,488
H 35.44 in Dm 15.75 in
French Art Deco, Art Nouveau Beaded & Pink Glass Fringe Gilt 5-Light Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous French Art Deco and Art Nouveau gilt chandelier with glass beads and pink glass straws
Metal
$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 23 in W 12.75 in D 12.75 in
Vintage Crystal Bead and Cut Crystal Three Light Chandelier C1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Crystal Bead and Cut Crystal Three Light Chandelier C1940 Measures- 23"H x 12.75"W x 12.75
Crystal
Six-Light Beaded Crystal Chandelier, Amber Murano Bells, Italy, 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An enchanting early 20th century Italian chandelier, handcrafted on the island of Murano, featuring
Crystal, Metal
Italian Completely Beaded Basket Crystal Prisms Silver Chandelier, c 1940
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing four lights in beaded cups. Completely beaded with a beaded lace bottom. Adorning crystal
Crystal
$2,056
H 35.44 in Dm 11.03 in
1st Italian Art Deco Art Nouveau Amber Bead Clear Glass Fringe Murano Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful Italian midcentury in clear and Murano beaded glass Art Deco / Art Nouveau chandelier
Metal
Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Beaded Basket 13-Light Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Beaded Basket Thirteen Light Chandelier A crystal beaded crown
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
$7,779
H 39.38 in Dm 25.6 in
Large French Art Nouveau Amber Glass Beaded Fringe Gilt Oil Lamp Chandelier 1930
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous large antique French chandelier in amber opaline cased glass and white straws Art Deco or
Metal
Six-Light Chandelier with Crystal Beads and Glass Grapes
Located in Troy, MI
Chandelier with silver tone metal frame, clear crystal beading and several handmade glass grape
$7,779
H 39.38 in Dm 25.6 in
Large French Art Nouveau Art Deco Amber Glass Beaded Fringe Gilt Chandelier 1930
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous large antique French chandelier in amber opaline cased glass and white straws Art Deco or
Metal
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 23 in Dm 10 in
1920 European Antique Empire style Cut/ Beaded Cascading Crystal Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1920's Euro Antique Cut and Beaded Cascading Flow of Crystal Chandelier/ Pendant. This piece is
Crystal
1930's French Bagues Beaded Glass Chandelier with 9 Lights
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1930's French Bagues gilt metal chandelier with beaded crystals, 12 lights
Crystal, Metal
Napoleon III Style Metal & Glass Bead Basket Six-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Napoleon III Style Metal & Glass Bead Basket Six-Light Chandelier The metal basket-form frame set
Glass
$4,656
H 25.99 in Dm 12.6 in
Antique Beaded Glass Chandelier with Amber Floral Elements, Europe, circa 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique Beaded Glass Chandelier with Amber Floral Elements, Europe, circa 1920–1930 Highly refined
Metal
$4,950 / set
H 26 in Dm 16.5 in
Wonderful Pair Maison Bagues Amethyst Crystal Beaded Gilt Wood Chandeliers
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of maison bagues style amethyst crystal beaded & gilt wood chandeliers
Amethyst, Crystal
Italian 1920s Rock Crystal Beaded Eight-Light Chandelier with Rosettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian 1920s rock crystal eight-light chandelier with petite beads draping the silvered metal
Rock Crystal, Metal
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.
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