French Bows and Rams Heads Crystal Beaded Dome Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
shape of dome. Bronze finial. Free priority UPS shipping from Italy, no custom fees.
Crystal, Bronze
1900, French Big Crystal Beaded Empire Dome Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
sockets for all other countries. Strands and strands of crystal beads with crystal finial on bottom
Crystal
Big Crystal Beaded Empire Dome Chandelier circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
beads from tiny to big with crystal finial on bottom. Also adorning rare square prisms encircling on top
Crystal
Beautiful Czechoslovakian Crystal Beaded Empire Dome Chandelier circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
appropriate sockets for all other countries. Strands and strands of crystal beads from tiny to big with
Crystal
$3,300
H 37.5 in Dm 10.5 in
1900, French Bronze Crystal Beaded Empire Dome Chandelier Long Detailed Chain
Located in Firenze, Toscana
appropriate sockets for all other countries. Strands and strands of crystal beads with crystal finial on
Crystal, Bronze
Klaylife, Dome, Denim, Medium Handmade Clay Beaded Pendant
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Statement lighting perfectly on trend? Look no further than the Dome. This new design is modern
Clay
Czech Empire-Style Dome Chandelier, Crystal & Brass, Vintage 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This absolutely adorable Czech crystal beaded Empire-style dome chandelier pendant from circa the
Crystal, Brass
Neoclassical, Bronze, Crystal, Nine Light Chandelier, France, 19th c.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Neoclassical Style, Bronze, Crystal, Beaded Dome Nine Light Chandelier, France, 19th c. French
Crystal, Bronze
Beaded and cut crystal Dome Shaped Chandelier
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
This is currently not a flush mount but would lend itself perfectly with the removal of the center glass rod.
Antique Beaded Dome Crystal Chandelier from Strand Theatre, NYC
Located in Stamford, CT
Gorgeous ceiling mount fixture. All original antique crystal beaded dome chandelier. The beading
French Beaded Dome 9 Light Chandelier
Located in Manhasset, NY
French beaded dome 9 light chandelier having six lights outside and three on the interior of the
Brass
Vintage Beaded Dome Light
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful vintage beaded dome light with amber crystals. Measures: 10” diameter, 5” height 2 bulb
Glass, Beads
1930, French Petit Crystal Beaded Empire Dome Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light, rewired and ready to hang. Crystal beads with crystal finial on bottom. Adding
Crystal
Large and Impressive Baguès Style Dome Shape Beaded Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large and unusual Baguès style domed shape beaded chandelier. Stock Number: L327
Metal
Crystal Beaded Inverted Dome
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2815 A cristal beaded bascket inverted dome with three light cluster. keyword
Crystal, Brass
Crystal Beaded Inverted Dome
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2589 A crsytal beaded and brass inverted dome having 2 internal light
Crystal, Brass
Huge 6 Lights French Flush Mount Beaded Dome Maison Baguès Beaded Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Rare big size. Housing 6 lights. Will be rewired free of charge with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Crystal be...
Crystal
French Crystal Ball Beaded Flush Mount Dome Gold Chandelier, circa 1940
Located in Firenze, Toscana
This flush mount houses one light. This will be wired with a certified UL US socket for the USA, certified sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Gold gilt metal with gre...
Crystal
Austrian Crystal Beaded Inverted Dome Fixture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2582 A crystal beaded and brass inverted dome having three internal light. Similiar
Crystal, Brass
Gilt bronze pendant with beaded dome
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt bronze pendant with beaded dome, France, circa 1930 4-light. Dimensions: Height 6", diameter
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage French Beaded Dome Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful decorative brass trim with English cut style beaded dome. Inside has two lights that can
Brass
Gilt bronze pendant with two tone beaded woven dome
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt bronze pendant with two tone beaded woven dome. At the bottom a cut crystal jewel, France
Crystal, Bronze
French Petit Crystal Beaded Dome Chandelier Flushmount
Located in Firenze, Toscana
perfect patina. Crystal balls in shape of dome. Crystal ball finial. Free priority UPS shipping from Italy
Crystal
Cast Bronze Beaded Dome Flush Mount Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 3 lights. Heavy cast detailed bronze. Graduated crystal balls. Small opalescent beads on
Crystal, Bronze
French Cast Bronze Crystal Beaded Dome Wreath Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
rows of crystal beads, all hand cut, going from big to small. Huge prism on bottom as finial. Adding an
Crystal, Bronze
French Cast Bronze Beaded Dome with Chains Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 1 light. Rare to find this size and with a top with chains. Graduated crystal balls. Not missing a thing. Measuring approx. 31"L (beading part is 8") x 12"W. Re-wired and...
Crystal, Bronze
c 1940 French Beaded Flush Mount Bronze Dome Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light. Bronze with great detailing and patina. Twisted crystals on bottom as finial. Re-wired and ready to hang! Free priority shipping from Italy.
Crystal, Bronze
French Flush Mount Beaded Dome Maison Baguès Amethyst Drops Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Rewired and ready to hang. Housing three lights under shiny silver to reflect even more light. Beading on top. Swags of vintage rock crystals with Murano drops in clear and amethyst ...
Crystal
Klaylife, Dome, Denim, Small Handmade Clay Beaded Pendant
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Statement lighting perfectly on trend? Look no further than the Dome. This new design is modern
Clay
Klaylife, Dome, Grey, Medium Handmade Clay Beaded Pendant
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Statement lighting perfectly on trend? Look no further than the Dome. This new design is modern
Clay
Klaylife, Dome, Ombre, Large Handmade Clay Beaded Pendant
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Statement lighting perfectly on trend? Look no further than the Dome. This new design is modern
Clay
A fine bronze pendant with beaded dome.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine bronze pendant with beaded dome. France, 1930. 4 Lights Dimensions: Height 10", diameter 11
Bronze
Glamorous Pair of 1940s Hollywood Flush Mount Ceiling Domes
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous pair of beaded crystal flush mount chandeliers domes have chromed fittings and a cut
Beaded Dome Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
AHL3461 An antique crystal inverted dome chandelier with eight meticulously hand-woven
Crystal, Brass
An antique beaded crystal dome chandelier
Located in New York, NY
HL2979 An antique beaded crystal dome chandelier with silver mounts. Current
Crystal
A silverplate and beaded crystal inverted dome chande
Located in New York, NY
HL3136 A silverplate and beaded crystal inverted dome chandelier.
Silver Plate
Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Basket" Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Basket" chandelier. France, circa 1930. 1 Light Neo Classical style. Dimensions: Height 18" Diameter 12" CW5269.
Crystal, Bronze
A French Louis XV style carved and painted daybed C 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This fantastic painted and upholstered bed is carved on all sides with foliate, urn and scrolled motifs. The head and footboard are topped by carved finials and all supported by four...
Upholstery, Wood
Empire Style Brass and Crystal Glass Three-Light Basket Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
Adorable French Empire-style crystal glass and brass chandelier from the 1950s. This lovely piece has a brass and metal frame hung with chains of crystal glass beads forming a basket...
Metal, Brass
$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 lovely!
Crystal
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 structure and three E27 lights inside.Light bulbs can be replaced unscrewing the bro...
Crystal, Bronze
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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