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Modern Murano Bell Chandelier
Modern Murano Bell Chandelier

Modern Murano Bell Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Pretty modern Murano clear granola glass bell shape chandelier. Murano bell chandeliers are hand

Category

Early 2000s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century De Majo Murano Glass Bell Chandelier, 1960s
Mid-Century De Majo Murano Glass Bell Chandelier, 1960s

Mid-Century De Majo Murano Glass Bell Chandelier, 1960s

By De Majo

Located in Palermo, IT

Mid-Century De Majo Murano Glass Bell Chandelier, 1960s Intact and in excellent condition, E27 lamp

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Bell Chandelier
Murano Glass Bell Chandelier

Murano Glass Bell Chandelier

Located in Austin, TX

tone. The beautiful bell shape of the fixtures hangs from a brass rod concealed inside a torsado glass

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Bells Chandelier in White Blown Murano Glass Attributed to Mazzega
Italian Bells Chandelier in White Blown Murano Glass Attributed to Mazzega

Italian Bells Chandelier in White Blown Murano Glass Attributed to Mazzega

By Mazzega

Located in Villaverla, IT

Italian bells chandelier in white blown Murano glass nade in The 1970s This unique chandelier

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Bell Chandelier, 1970s, Italy
Murano Glass Bell Chandelier, 1970s, Italy

Murano Glass Bell Chandelier, 1970s, Italy

Located in Premariacco, IT

1970s Murano glass chandelier with a particular and elegant design, ideal for all kinds of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Beaded Pink Murano Flower Bells Chandelier, circa 1930 Extremely Rare
French Beaded Pink Murano Flower Bells Chandelier, circa 1930 Extremely Rare

French Beaded Pink Murano Flower Bells Chandelier, circa 1930 Extremely Rare

Located in Firenze, Toscana

hand tied swags as well. Loaded with pink fogged Murano flower bells. Not one missing. Free priority

Category

Vintage 1930s French Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Lucky Bells Interchangeable Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Lucky Bells Interchangeable Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds

Lucky Bells Interchangeable Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds

By Alexia Gryllaki

Located in Athens, Ekali

Designer: Alexia Gryllaki Lucky Bells Chandelier Earrings Barcode: ASR0019 Dimensions: L100x15mm

Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seguso Midcentury Pink and Black Murano Glass Marble Effect Chandelier, 1970s
Seguso Midcentury Pink and Black Murano Glass Marble Effect Chandelier, 1970s

Seguso Midcentury Pink and Black Murano Glass Marble Effect Chandelier, 1970s

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Roma, IT

Elegant bell chandelier in pink Murano glass with a marbled effect and black hand blown edge

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Modern Pink Murano Glass Bell Shaped Chandelier
Modern Pink Murano Glass Bell Shaped Chandelier

Modern Pink Murano Glass Bell Shaped Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful modern bell shaped Murano glass chandelier. Featuring gorgeous textured glass. Makes an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Vintage, Converted Gas to Electric, Brass, Pendant Chandelier
Large Vintage, Converted Gas to Electric, Brass, Pendant Chandelier

Large Vintage, Converted Gas to Electric, Brass, Pendant Chandelier

By Mark Bell

Located in Berkeley, CA

electric. Have a Queen Ann in San Francisco? This pendant chandelier is for you. Completely rewired, and

Category

Antique Early 1900s American High Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Bell Shaped Murano Glass Chandelier in Fontana Green
Bell Shaped Murano Glass Chandelier in Fontana Green

Bell Shaped Murano Glass Chandelier in Fontana Green

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful modern bell shaped Murano glass chandelier in Fontana Green. Featuring gorgeous textured

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Chinoiserie Chandelier, White Painted Metal, Bells, 1970s
Italian Chinoiserie Chandelier, White Painted Metal, Bells, 1970s

Italian Chinoiserie Chandelier, White Painted Metal, Bells, 1970s

Located in Stamford, CT

Small intricate chinoiserie chandelier with ball, bells, fretwork and canopy. It requires six

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Style Apx 2ct Diamond Bell Motif 18k White Gold Chandelier Earrings
Art Deco Style Apx 2ct Diamond Bell Motif 18k White Gold Chandelier Earrings

Art Deco Style Apx 2ct Diamond Bell Motif 18k White Gold Chandelier Earrings

Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

Beautiful Art Deco inspired bell motif earrings Round cut diamonds approximately 1ct, H/I color

Category

1990s Unknown Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Murano Gold Glass Bell Shaped Chandelier or Pendant
Murano Gold Glass Bell Shaped Chandelier or Pendant

Murano Gold Glass Bell Shaped Chandelier or Pendant

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Murano Italian bell shape gold amber colored hand blown glass pendant ceiling light. The glass has

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo elegant brass and opaline glass bell-shaped chandelier.
Stilnovo elegant brass and opaline glass bell-shaped chandelier.

Stilnovo elegant brass and opaline glass bell-shaped chandelier.

By Stilnovo

Located in Milano, IT

COD-2760 Stilnovo Milano Elegant brass and opaline glass bell-shaped chandelier. Stilnovo

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

France 1970's Frosted Glass Canterbury Bells Bulbs Chandelier
France 1970's Frosted Glass Canterbury Bells Bulbs Chandelier

France 1970's Frosted Glass Canterbury Bells Bulbs Chandelier

Located in North Miami, FL

Gold plated metal and white frosted glass bell shaped flower bulbs on all arms. Petite globe bulbs

Category

Vintage 1970s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1970s French Bell Shaped Glass Pendant Chandelier, Beaded Metal
1970s French Bell Shaped Glass Pendant Chandelier, Beaded Metal

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

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wire, Metal

Art Deco Incised Glass and Nickel Bell Shaped Chandelier
Art Deco Incised Glass and Nickel Bell Shaped Chandelier

Art Deco Incised Glass and Nickel Bell Shaped Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Large scale bell shaped chandelier with stars Incised into the glass, circa 1930. Nickel-plated and

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Large Italian Modernist Wicker Bamboo Bell Pendant Chandelier, 1960s
Large Italian Modernist Wicker Bamboo Bell Pendant Chandelier, 1960s

Large Italian Modernist Wicker Bamboo Bell Pendant Chandelier, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern two-tone woven wicker wire and bamboo large bell pendant chandelier / hanging

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wire

Regency Style Glass and Brass Bell Jar Chandelier or Pendant Light
Regency Style Glass and Brass Bell Jar Chandelier or Pendant Light

Regency Style Glass and Brass Bell Jar Chandelier or Pendant Light

Located in Atlanta, GA

Regency style glass and brass bell jar chandelier or pendant light, American, circa 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Val Saint Lambert Belgian 20th Century 3 light Bell Jar Chandelier
Val Saint Lambert Belgian 20th Century 3 light Bell Jar Chandelier

Val Saint Lambert Belgian 20th Century 3 light Bell Jar Chandelier

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in Queens, NY

Continental Belgian (20th Century) style bell jar lantern with a fluted pumpkin shaped crystal jar

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Bells and Pastorals Chandelier Blown Murano Glass Gold Color Contemporary, Italy
Bells and Pastorals Chandelier Blown Murano Glass Gold Color Contemporary, Italy

Bells and Pastorals Chandelier Blown Murano Glass Gold Color Contemporary, Italy

By Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery

Located in Villaverla, IT

Hand-Blown Murano Glass "Bells and Pastorals" Chandelier with Gold Leaf by Giovanni Dalla Fina

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Bespoke Murano Glass Chandelier Gold Gilded Accents & round Bell Shaped Shades
Bespoke Murano Glass Chandelier Gold Gilded Accents & round Bell Shaped Shades

Bespoke Murano Glass Chandelier Gold Gilded Accents & round Bell Shaped Shades

By Vintage Murano Gallery

Located in Villaverla, IT

Exquisite Bespoke Murano Glass Chandelier Gold Gilded Accents & round Bell Shaped Shades, Venetian

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Post Modern Hollywood Regency Bell Shaped  Murano Chandelier pos. Mazegga Seguso
Post Modern Hollywood Regency Bell Shaped  Murano Chandelier pos. Mazegga Seguso

Post Modern Hollywood Regency Bell Shaped Murano Chandelier pos. Mazegga Seguso

By AVMazzega, Seguso

Located in New York, NY

Glamorous high style Murano glass chandelier, circa 1970/1980's. The bell, or hat, shaped glass

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

A Large French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Crystal Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier
A Large French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Crystal Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier

A Large French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Crystal Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

bell jar lantern chandelier. This impressive fixture harmoniously blends classical refinement with the

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Bell Jar Gilt Bronze Blue Glass Crystal Chandelier Pendant Light, 19th c
Bell Jar Gilt Bronze Blue Glass Crystal Chandelier Pendant Light, 19th c

Bell Jar Gilt Bronze Blue Glass Crystal Chandelier Pendant Light, 19th c

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful antique European hand-blown blue art glass and gold gilt bronze bell jar chandelier

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Italian Murano Art Glass Dish/Bell Shape Swirl Chandelier Pendant Light
Italian Murano Art Glass Dish/Bell Shape Swirl Chandelier Pendant Light

Italian Murano Art Glass Dish/Bell Shape Swirl Chandelier Pendant Light

By Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Stunning vintage single light bell shaped Murano art glass pendant light with black swirl design

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Salute Bell Pendant
Salute Bell Pendant

Salute Bell Pendant

Located in Renton, WA

SALUTE Bell Pendant is inspired by the art of drinking wine. Sculpturally interesting, stylishly

Category

2010s Taiwanese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

CASTLE BELL Pendant
CASTLE BELL Pendant

CASTLE BELL Pendant

Located in Renton, WA

lampshade the CASTLE BELL Pendant has responsibly kept in tune with concepts of green living in mind

Category

2010s Taiwanese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Concrete, Aluminum

Pink Gold and White Swirl Murano Bell or Hat Form Chandelier c 1970's
Pink Gold and White Swirl Murano Bell or Hat Form Chandelier c 1970's

Pink Gold and White Swirl Murano Bell or Hat Form Chandelier c 1970's

By Vetri

Located in New York, NY

Chic, voguish bell, or hat form art glass chandelier, made in Murano, Italy circa 1970/1980's. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Bell-shaped mercury glass pendant
Bell-shaped mercury glass pendant

Bell-shaped mercury glass pendant

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Bell-shaped glass pendant with distressed mercury finish and brass hardware.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Diamonds Golden Spheres Gold Balls Geometric Bells Motif 18K Gold Earrings
Diamonds Golden Spheres Gold Balls Geometric Bells Motif 18K Gold Earrings

Diamonds Golden Spheres Gold Balls Geometric Bells Motif 18K Gold Earrings

Located in Fairfax, VA

Very Beautiful, Unique, High-End Craftmanship with a polished finish. A versatile high-luxury fine earrings that can be worn with any outfit. 32.88 grams 18K Yellow Gold & 18K White ...

Category

2010s American Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

STACKED Illuminated Bell-Shaped Sculpture, Medium
STACKED Illuminated Bell-Shaped Sculpture, Medium

STACKED Illuminated Bell-Shaped Sculpture, Medium

By Richard Haining

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These STACKED cylindrical bell-shaped illuminated sculptures were created piece by piece, layer

Category

2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Bell-Shaped Murano Glass Pendant
Bell-Shaped Murano Glass Pendant

Bell-Shaped Murano Glass Pendant

By Carlo Nason

Located in New York, NY

Bell-shaped Murano glass pendant featuring inclusive air bubble design by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

STACKED Illuminated Bell-Shaped Sculpture, Tall
STACKED Illuminated Bell-Shaped Sculpture, Tall

STACKED Illuminated Bell-Shaped Sculpture, Tall

By Richard Haining

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These STACKED cylindrical bell-shaped illuminated sculptures were created piece by piece, layer

Category

2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Maple, Walnut

STACKED Illuminated Bell-Shaped Sculpture, Squat
STACKED Illuminated Bell-Shaped Sculpture, Squat

STACKED Illuminated Bell-Shaped Sculpture, Squat

By Richard Haining

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These STACKED cylindrical bell-shaped illuminated sculptures were created piece by piece, layer

Category

2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Vintage Milk Glass 8 light bowl fixture.
Vintage Milk Glass 8 light bowl fixture.

Vintage Milk Glass 8 light bowl fixture.

By Mark Bell

Located in Berkeley, CA

in todays chandeliers. File under "worth it."

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large, Red MCM Asian Kitsch lantern
Large, Red MCM Asian Kitsch lantern

Large, Red MCM Asian Kitsch lantern

By Mark Bell

Located in Berkeley, CA

Living large. this one of a kind, rich asian red lantern would cool up just about any room. ( I see it in a kitchen.) 4 x 60 warm LED bulbs included.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Large Pair of Vintage, Marine Kitchen Pendant Lights
Large Pair of Vintage, Marine Kitchen Pendant Lights

Large Pair of Vintage, Marine Kitchen Pendant Lights

By Mark Bell

Located in Berkeley, CA

Scene opens on a designer and their client standing in a rough in kitchen space. Through the future floor-to-ceiling patio glass, they look out on the sun cresting the water's edge...

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Copper

Rewired Vintage Ceiling Pan Light, circa 1930
Rewired Vintage Ceiling Pan Light, circa 1930

Rewired Vintage Ceiling Pan Light, circa 1930

By Mark Bell

Located in Berkeley, CA

My favorite thing about this fixture is the amazing original patina. The impossible to recreate aged brass with a hint of green. Nothing ages like that, but time. Ceiling light has b...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Copper Pendants
Pair of Large Copper Pendants

Pair of Large Copper Pendants

$550Sale Price|44% Off

Pair of Large Copper Pendants

By Mark Bell

Located in Berkeley, CA

New things created from old things. This pair of lights started from a set of large copper drums, with matching lids, turn canopy. Chain is a found twisted steel 3' link run from Mex...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Anglo Raj Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Steel

Moonshine Jug Pendant Light
Moonshine Jug Pendant Light

Moonshine Jug Pendant Light

$79Sale Price / item|74% Off

Moonshine Jug Pendant Light

By Mark Bell

Located in Berkeley, CA

Currently we have three found moonshine jugs up for sale, selling them off one at a time. We do make fired clay Moonshine pendant lights on a regular basis, but the current three mat...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Art Glass Deco Pendant Light
Art Glass Deco Pendant Light

Art Glass Deco Pendant Light

$630Sale Price|20% Off

Art Glass Deco Pendant Light

By Mark Bell

Located in Berkeley, CA

Above asked for "In the style of" or "truly of the period", but this light is a little bit of both. The fixture itself is truly old, circa 1930. Brass and steel elements that have be...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Blue Turquoise Diamonds Golden Sphere Bells Motif Two Tone Gold Huggie Earrings
Blue Turquoise Diamonds Golden Sphere Bells Motif Two Tone Gold Huggie Earrings

Blue Turquoise Diamonds Golden Sphere Bells Motif Two Tone Gold Huggie Earrings

Located in Fairfax, VA

Very Beautiful, Unique, High-End Craftmanship with a polished finish. A versatile high-luxury fine set of earrings that can be worn with any outfit. 18K Yellow Gold & 18K White Gold ...

Category

2010s American Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian Hand Blown Glass Bell Jar
Italian Hand Blown Glass Bell Jar

Italian Hand Blown Glass Bell Jar

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1507 Italian hand blown glass bell jar with brass hangers Will be wired with one bulb and desired

Category

Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

1960s Italian Bell-Shaped Cocoon Lamp Pendant
1960s Italian Bell-Shaped Cocoon Lamp Pendant

1960s Italian Bell-Shaped Cocoon Lamp Pendant

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in London, London

A sculptural Italian cocoon pendant light, dating to the 1960s, defined by its softly flared, bell

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Resin

Vintage Italian Bell Pendant by Leucos
Vintage Italian Bell Pendant by Leucos

Vintage Italian Bell Pendant by Leucos

By Leucos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian pendant with white and clear Murano glasses hand blown into bell shapes / Designed

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Collection of Classic Octagon Closed Bell Pendents
Collection of Classic Octagon Closed Bell Pendents

Collection of Classic Octagon Closed Bell Pendents

Located in Peekskill, NY

These are nice classic pendents. The shape is a closed bell in an octagon. The look is elegant and

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

Esferra & Bell 90 Pendant by Hatsu
Esferra & Bell 90 Pendant by Hatsu

Esferra & Bell 90 Pendant by Hatsu

Located in Geneve, CH

Esferra & Bell 90 pendant by Hatsu Dimensions: W 55 x H 28.5 cm Materials: Powdercoated

Category

2010s Indian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Bell.a Pendant Lamp by Imperfettolab
Bell.a Pendant Lamp by Imperfettolab

Bell.a Pendant Lamp by Imperfettolab

Located in Geneve, CH

Bell.a pendant lamp by Imperfettolab 2011 Designer : Verter Turroni Dimensions: Ø 120 X 100 cm

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage Swedish Bell Shaped Ceramic Pendant Lights
Vintage Swedish Bell Shaped Ceramic Pendant Lights

Vintage Swedish Bell Shaped Ceramic Pendant Lights

Located in North Miami, FL

What a grouping of SIX bell shaped earth-tone ceramic Scandinavian mid-century pendant lights

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

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Bell Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bell chandelier you’re looking for. A bell chandelier — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. Find 651 options for an antique or vintage bell chandelier now, or shop our selection of 54 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bell chandelier, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right bell chandelier, those designed in mid-century modern, industrial and modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bell chandelier over the years, but those crafted by Alvar Aalto, Glashütte Limburg and Louis Poulsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bell Chandelier?

Prices for a bell chandelier start at $0 and top out at $479,845 with the average selling for $2,500.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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.