French Aqua Blue Murano Drops Beaded Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang! Double beaded throughout
Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
French Aqua Blue Murano Drops Beaded Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang! Double beaded throughout
Crystal
Micro Beaded Pink Murano Balls Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
for all other countries and ready to hang! Micro beaded loaded with crystal prisms, macaroni beads and
Murano Glass
Italian Empire White Murano Opaline Beads Drops Beaded Tole Chandelier, c 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
One of a kind! Housing 6 lights, sitting in crystal bobéches, dripping with white opaline beads
Murano Glass
Italian Empire White Murano Opaline Beads Blue Beaded Tole Chandelier, c 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
body with swags of blue opaline macaroni beads and white opaline Murano drops. Not missing a thing
Murano Glass
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
Crystal, Metal
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
French Micro Beaded Polychrome Murano Balls Crystal Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
. Crystal bobeches on giltwood posts. Micro beaded center and arms. Swags of crystal balls. Crystal prisms
Murano Glass, Giltwood
Italian Pink Opaline Crystal Beaded Murano Drops Chandelier circa 1930
Located in Firenze, Toscana
swags of pink opaline Murano beads and drops. Adding another 21 inches of original chain and canopy
Crystal
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
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
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
Forrest Green Murano Drops Beaded Chandelier Crystal Swags c 1920 French
Located in Firenze, Toscana
drops. Swags of crystal beads and forrest green Murano drops. Huge Murano drop in center. Cluster of
Crystal
French Petit Pink Opaline Beads, Bobeches and Murano Ribbon Balls Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
. Swags of pink opaline beads and Murano pink ribbon balls. Adding small clear Murano drops as well
Murano Glass
French Beaded Pink Murano Flower Bells Chandelier, circa 1930 Extremely Rare
Located in Firenze, Toscana
for the USA and certified sockets for rest of countries, ready to hang. Macaroni beaded throughout and
Crystal
Italian Beaded Murano Multi-Color Drops and Flowers Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Firenze, Toscana
. Bobeches dripping with Murano drops. Adorning colored Murano drops, rare flowers in three sizes. Swags of
Crystal
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
French Rare Lavender Purple Crystal Prisms Murano Beaded Chandelier Lilac 1930
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Italy, no custom fees. Double beaded with lavender flowers made of crystal prisms. Macaroni swags
Crystal
French Beaded Murano Green Drops Macaroni Swags Flowers Chandelier circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Murano glass green flowers with green beads. Also, green Murano drops. Adding another 7" of original
Murano Glass
Maison Bagues Style Crystal Flowers Huge Beaded Murano Drops Chandelier, c1910
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
. Adorning crystl prism flowers springing out from top and center. Body completely beaded. Florets
Crystal
Italian Petit Blue & Green Murano Drops Beaded Crystal Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
prisms. Macaroni beaded with swags of crystal cut balls, florets and crystal prisms. Adorning rare short
Murano Glass
1930s White Opaline Huge Murano Flowers Drops Green Beads Empire Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
crystal swags with white opaline beads. Adorning 8 Murano flowers and many rare egg shaped opaline Murano
Crystal
Italian Micro-Beaded Aqua Blue Prisms Crystal Murano Chandelier Rare c1940
Located in Firenze, Toscana
prisms. Plate on bottom with matching Murano glass ball as finial. Macaroni bead swags and micro
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
French Beaded Pink & Blue Bells Opaline Murano Chandelier with Spear, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
for the USA and certified sockets for rest of countries, ready to hang. Double beaded throughout with
Crystal
French Red Murano Drops and Chains Beaded Crystal Prisms Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
to hang. Swags and swags of extremely rare octagon red prisms which were all hand tied. Beaded
Crystal
French French Aqua Blue Murano Balls Beaded Swags w Spear Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
beaded throughout. Adorning vintage hand tied crystal prisms and aqua blue Murano balls. A rare crystal
Crystal
Rare Pink Opaline Drops, Beads and Bobeches Micro Beaded, Chandelier circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
opaline macaroni beads and clear florets. Adorning rare pink opaline drops. Microbeaded centre. Adding
Murano Glass, Giltwood
French Beaded Purple Lavender Opaline Drops and Beads Petit Beaded Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
for all other countries. 21 big bulbous Purple opaline drops with purple opaline beads to match above
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
Brass
$1,500Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage Murano Glass Flowers and Bronze Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
A 1930’s vintage Italian bronze and Murano glass Empire style pendant chandelier having dozens of
Bronze
French Petit Amber and Yellow Crystal Beads Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
swags throughout. Adorning Murano Yellow and Amber drops. All in great shape. Adding another 10" of
Crystal, Metal
1930 French White Opaline Bobeches, Beads and Drops Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
. Murano white opaline drops and beads throughout. Adding another 16 inches of original chain and canopy
Murano Glass
1930 French Blue Opaline Bobeches, Beads and Drops Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
appropriate sockets for other countries and ready to hang. Gilt metal. Murano blue opaline drops in three
Murano Glass
Big French Baroque Amethyst Murano Drops Beads Sconces c 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
swags and swags of crystal beads. Gilt wood on back that has some chipping. Rare Murano Amethyst drops
Murano Glass, Giltwood
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
French Tole Aqua Blue Murano Opaline Drops & Beads Bobeches Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
in an opaline bobeche cup. Adorning blue opaline drops with matching beads on top. Re-wired and
Murano Glass
1930 French Petit Blue Opaline Bobeches, Beads and Drops Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
appropriate sockets for other countries and ready to hang. Gilt metal. Murano blue opaline drops in two sizes
Murano Glass
Maison Bagues Amethyst French Beaded Balloon Crystal Chandelier circa 1940
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 5 lights, 4 encircling and one inside. Criss-cross beading with swags of crystal beads
Crystal
Maison Baguès Style Beaded Crystal Basket Lavender Purple Drops Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Bobeches dripping with lavender Murano drops
Crystal
Rare Micro Beaded White and Pink Opaline Drops Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
socket for the USA. Micro beaded in white opaline, loaded with crystal prisms and Murano white and pink
Crystal
Big Maison Bagues Style French Amethyst Murano Drops Beads Sconces c 1920
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
and swags of macaroni beads throughout. Rare small Murano glass amethyst drops. Re-wired and ready to
Crystal
Italian Empire Blue Glass Beads Crystal Prisms Tole Chandelier, c 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
for all other countries and ready to hang. Metal body with swags of rare blue glass macaroni beads and
Crystal
Lavender Purple Opaline Drops Beads French One of a Kind Chandelier Rare
Located in Firenze, Toscana
country and ready to hang. (UL US for the USA). Adorning florets and swags of opaline macaroni beads
Murano Glass
Hollywood Regency Gilt Chandelier with Straw Fringe in Amber Murano Glass
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous Mid-20th Century Art Deco or Art Nouveau Gilt Wedding Cake Chandelier with Amber Crystal
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$2,699Sale Price|20% Off
Barovier & Toso Large Tessere Ambra Suspension Clear Incalmo Black Bead Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
imply a production line. The lip bead, called in Murano morisa is thick and completes the piece nicely
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
French Maison Bagues Style Tole Beaded Roses and White Opaline Drops Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing three lights. Gilt tole beaded with crystal macaroni beads. Adorning handmade porcelain
Crystal
Elegant Beaded Glass Lantern
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lantern in Murano beaded glass Stem and canopy in glass 4 bulbs E26/E27. Wired for US Glass H 45 cm
Murano Glass
French Aqua Blue Opaline Drops Bobeches & Beads Sconces C 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
different sizes of blue opaline Murano drops and beads. Re-wired and ready to hang! Free priority UPS
Murano Glass
French Aqua Blue Opaline Drops Bead Bobeches Rock Crystal Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Matching chandelier on sale as well. Gold gilt metal scroll with perfect patina. Housing two lights
Rock Crystal
Italian 1950s Hollywood Regency Pendant Light with Venetian Fruits and Beads
Located in Montclair, NY
Italian Hollywood Regency pendant light with Venetian fruits and beads, circa 1950. The iron frame
Iron
French Pink Opaline Beads Murano Drops Crystal Prisms Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
hang. Gilt metal body with swags of opaline pink beads and pink drops. Crystal stars throughout
Crystal
French Beaded Maison Baguès Amethyst & Clear Murano Drops Chandelier, 1920s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
appropriate sockets for country and ready to hang. Gorgeous swags throughout. Alternating Murano dew drops in
Crystal
Beaded Murano Glass and Rock Crystal Flush Mount Chandelier w/ Oil Rubbed Bronze
Located in New York, NY
strands offer alternating cut and beveled translucent Murano glass beads; smoked volumetric rectangular
Bronze
Unavailable|$1,000
Beaded Murano Glass with Chrome Body Chandelier, 1980s
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beaded Murano glass with chrome body, 1980s. The beaded glass bounces light throughout the room
Chrome
Unavailable|$2,800
Charming Pink Opaline Murano Drop Beaded Chandelier
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great little chandelier for a baby's room or powder room. Gilt metal frame with beaded surfaces
Glass
Unavailable|$3,600
Very Rare 19c Orange Pear Murano Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Stunning 19c French chandelier with double beaded frame orange and hand blown yellow murano pear
Italian Beaded Macaroni Cage Chandelier with Blue Murano Drops and Giltwood
Located in Firenze, IT
Stunning antique Italian beaded "Macaroni" style bird cage chandelier with giltwood centre detail
Murano Glass, Giltwood
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.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
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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.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.