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Bergboms Pendant Lamp

Pair of Swedish Bergboms pendant lamps
Pair of Swedish Bergboms pendant lamps

Pair of Swedish Bergboms pendant lamps

By Bergboms

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of Swedish pendant lamps in brass. Produced by Bergboms, Sweden, 1960's.

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

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Brass

Bergboms Brass Ceiling Lamp with Acrylic Screen
Bergboms Brass Ceiling Lamp with Acrylic Screen

Bergboms Brass Ceiling Lamp with Acrylic Screen

By Bergboms

Located in Madrid, ES

Swedish pendant lamp manufactured by Bergboms in circa 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ceiling Lamp Produced by Bergbom in Sweden
Ceiling Lamp Produced by Bergbom in Sweden

Ceiling Lamp Produced by Bergbom in Sweden

By Bergboms

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare height adjustable ceiling lamp by unknown designer. Produced by Bergbom in Sweden.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Alf Svensson, modernist pendant lamp, opal glass, Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s
Alf Svensson, modernist pendant lamp, opal glass, Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s

Alf Svensson, modernist pendant lamp, opal glass, Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s

By Bergboms, Alf Svensson

Located in Forserum, SE

An eye-catching pendant lamp designed by Alf Svensson for the renowned Swedish lighting manufacturer Bergboms in 1953.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Rare Pendant Lamp by Alf Svensson for Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s
Rare Pendant Lamp by Alf Svensson for Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s

Rare Pendant Lamp by Alf Svensson for Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s

By Alf Svensson, Bergboms

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This very good looking set of 3 conical pendant lamps was designed by Alf Svensson for Bergboms in Sweden in the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian mid-century brass pendant lamp by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms, Sweden
Scandinavian mid-century brass pendant lamp by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms, Sweden

Scandinavian mid-century brass pendant lamp by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms, Sweden

By Eje Ahlgren, Bergboms

Located in Forserum, SE

A minimalist pendant lamp designed by Eje Ahlgren for the Swedish lighting manufacturer Bergboms in the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swedish Mid Century Brass Pendants Lamps in Brass by Eje Ahlgren Bergboms, 1960s
Swedish Mid Century Brass Pendants Lamps in Brass by Eje Ahlgren Bergboms, 1960s

Swedish Mid Century Brass Pendants Lamps in Brass by Eje Ahlgren Bergboms, 1960s

By Eje Ahlgren, Bergboms

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare and decorative pair of Swedish mid century ceiling pendant lamps in patinated brass designed by Eje Ahlgren and produced by Bergboms in Sweden during 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Eje Ahlgren, Bergboms, modernist pendant lamp T-32, teak and metal, Sweden 1950s
Eje Ahlgren, Bergboms, modernist pendant lamp T-32, teak and metal, Sweden 1950s

Eje Ahlgren, Bergboms, modernist pendant lamp T-32, teak and metal, Sweden 1950s

By Bergboms, Eje Ahlgren

Located in Forserum, SE

A Scandinavian mid-century pendant lamp model T-32, designed by Eje Ahlgren and produced by renowned Swedish manufacturer Bergbom & Co in the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Glass and brass ceiling pendant by Alf Svensson for Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s
Glass and brass ceiling pendant by Alf Svensson for Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s

Glass and brass ceiling pendant by Alf Svensson for Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s

By Bergboms, Alf Svensson

Located in Hägersten, SE

Ceiling lamp model "T-16" designed by Alf Svensson. produced in Sweden by Bergboms during the 1950s. Thick opaline glass hanging on a brass suspension with three neat brass chains. O...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Modernist Rotoflex pendant lamp TR-67, Alf Svensson, Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s
Modernist Rotoflex pendant lamp TR-67, Alf Svensson, Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s

Modernist Rotoflex pendant lamp TR-67, Alf Svensson, Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s

By Bergboms, Alf Svensson, Yngvar Sandström

Located in Forserum, SE

A Scandinavian modernist pendant lamp, model TR-67, designed by Alf Svensson and Yngvar Sandström for the Swedish manufacturer Bergbom & Co in the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

ceiling lamp model T-6H by Alf Svensson, Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s
ceiling lamp model T-6H by Alf Svensson, Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s

ceiling lamp model T-6H by Alf Svensson, Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s

By Bergboms, Alf Svensson

Located in Hägersten, SE

Ceiling lamp model T-6H designed by Alf Svensson. Produced in Sweden by Bergboms during the 1950s. Large lamp shade in blue and white lacquered aluminum with brass details and origin...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Bergbombs 1960's ceiling brass lamps
Pair of Bergbombs 1960's ceiling brass lamps

Pair of Bergbombs 1960's ceiling brass lamps

By Bergboms

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of 1960's ceiling lamps with a large nice shaped brass shade. Prod. Bergboms, Sweden.

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

Materials

Brass

Ceiling lamp-Sweden-Mid 20th Century
Ceiling lamp-Sweden-Mid 20th Century

Ceiling lamp-Sweden-Mid 20th Century

By Bergboms

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Sweden, 1960s Manufactured by Bergboms, Malmö Brass

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swedish brass ceiling lamp, attributed to Boréns, 1960s
Swedish brass ceiling lamp, attributed to Boréns, 1960s

Swedish brass ceiling lamp, attributed to Boréns, 1960s

By Bergboms, Boréns Borås

Located in Uppsala, SE

Brass ceiling lamp, attributed to Boréns or Bergboms (there have been claims that both of these firms did produce this model) and produced in Sweden in the 1960s. It has kind of a sa...

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Scandinavian Modern Metal Ceiling Lamp by Alf Svensson, Sweden, 1950s
Scandinavian Modern Metal Ceiling Lamp by Alf Svensson, Sweden, 1950s

Scandinavian Modern Metal Ceiling Lamp by Alf Svensson, Sweden, 1950s

By Bergboms, Alf Svensson

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Sleek metal ceiling lamp by Alf Svensson with black lacquered outside and light grey metal inside.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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Scandinavian Modern Brass Ceiling lamp from Bergboms
Scandinavian Modern Brass Ceiling lamp from Bergboms

Scandinavian Modern Brass Ceiling lamp from Bergboms

By Bergboms

Located in Skå, SE

Elevate your space with the captivating Scandinavian Modern ceiling lamp in brass, a masterpiece by Bergboms that embodies the essence of timeless design. Crafted meticulously, this ...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp by Bergboms
Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp by Bergboms

Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp by Bergboms

By Bergboms

Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län

Pendant lamp model "T–29" manufactured by Bergboms in Sweden during the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp by Bergboms
Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp by Bergboms

Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp by Bergboms

By Bergboms

Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län

Pendant lamp model "T–29" manufactured by Bergboms in Sweden during the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Brass and Opaline Pendant Lamp by Bergboms, Sweden
Midcentury Brass and Opaline Pendant Lamp by Bergboms, Sweden

Midcentury Brass and Opaline Pendant Lamp by Bergboms, Sweden

By Bergboms

Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län

Pendant lamp model "T–29" manufactured by Bergboms in Sweden during the 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Brass & Acrylic Pendant Lamp by Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s
Scandinavian Modern Brass & Acrylic Pendant Lamp by Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s

Scandinavian Modern Brass & Acrylic Pendant Lamp by Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s

By Bergboms

Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län

Rare pendant lamp manufactured by Bergboms in Sweden during the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Brass & Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp by Bergboms, Sweden 1960s
Scandinavian Modern Brass & Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp by Bergboms, Sweden 1960s

Scandinavian Modern Brass & Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp by Bergboms, Sweden 1960s

By Bergboms

Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län

Pendant lamp model T–29 manufactured by Bergboms in Sweden during the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Extra Large Mid-Century Modern Brass Pendant Lamp by Bergboms, 1950s, Sweden
Extra Large Mid-Century Modern Brass Pendant Lamp by Bergboms, 1950s, Sweden

Extra Large Mid-Century Modern Brass Pendant Lamp by Bergboms, 1950s, Sweden

By Bergboms

Located in München, BY

Rare and large Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light. Manufactured probably by Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swedish Modern Brass Ceiling Lamp by Bergboms
Swedish Modern Brass Ceiling Lamp by Bergboms

Swedish Modern Brass Ceiling Lamp by Bergboms

By Bergboms

Located in Uccle, BE

Bergboms’s lighting designs spanned table, desk, wall, and floor lamps, as well as pendants and chandeliers, in a range of materials from brass and steel to ceramic and glass.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pendant lamp by Alf Svensson for Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s
Pendant lamp by Alf Svensson for Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s

Pendant lamp by Alf Svensson for Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s

By Bergboms, Alf Svensson

Located in Forserum, SE

Pendant lamp designed by Alf Svensson for the renowned Swedish manufacturer Bergboms in 1953.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Vintage 1950s Swedish Ceiling Lamp
Vintage 1950s Swedish Ceiling Lamp

Vintage 1950s Swedish Ceiling Lamp

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H 22 in W 19 in D 19 in

Vintage 1950s Swedish Ceiling Lamp

By Bergboms

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 1950s Swedish ceiling lamp possibly by Bergboms, Sweden. Beautiful red colored on the lamp shade with brass details and a cream colored fabric pendant underneath which focuse...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp by Alf Svensson
Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp by Alf Svensson

Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp by Alf Svensson

By Bergboms, Alf Svensson

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Simply elegant pendant lamp by Alf Svensson, made with an opaline glass shade suspended with slender brass chains. A slim brass strap with punched out holes encircles the neck of the...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Hans Bergström, Produced by Bergbom, Sweden
Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Hans Bergström, Produced by Bergbom, Sweden

Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Hans Bergström, Produced by Bergbom, Sweden

By Hans Bergström

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare height adjustable ceiling lamp attributed to Hans Bergström. Produced by Bergbom in Sweden.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass and Acrylic Pendant Lamp by Bergboms
Brass and Acrylic Pendant Lamp by Bergboms

Brass and Acrylic Pendant Lamp by Bergboms

By Bergboms

Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län

Rare pendant lamp manufactured by Bergboms in Sweden during the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pendant Lamp Model "T-29" by Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s
Pendant Lamp Model "T-29" by Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s

Pendant Lamp Model "T-29" by Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s

By Bergboms

Located in Hägersten, SE

Ceiling lamps produced in Sweden by Bergboms. Made during the 1960s. Manufactured from solid brass with opalin glass shades on the inside. Very good vintage condition with signs of w...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Ceiling Lamp in Brass Produced by Bergbom in Sweden
Ceiling Lamp in Brass Produced by Bergbom in Sweden

Ceiling Lamp in Brass Produced by Bergbom in Sweden

By Bergboms

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare ceiling lamp in brass and original shade. Produced by Bergbom in Sweden.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare Alf Svensson & Yngvar Sandström Rotoflex Pendant Lamp TR-67 Bergboms 1960s
Rare Alf Svensson & Yngvar Sandström Rotoflex Pendant Lamp TR-67 Bergboms 1960s

Rare Alf Svensson & Yngvar Sandström Rotoflex Pendant Lamp TR-67 Bergboms 1960s

By Alf Svensson & Yngve Sandström, Bergboms

Located in München, BY

Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern Rotoflex pendant lamp or haning light. Model TR-67. Designed by Alf Svensson & Yngvar Sandström for Bergboms, Sweden,...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Matte Opal Glass Pendant Lamps, Sweden, Set of 4
Scandinavian Modern Matte Opal Glass Pendant Lamps, Sweden, Set of 4

Scandinavian Modern Matte Opal Glass Pendant Lamps, Sweden, Set of 4

By Bergboms

Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län

Group of four hanging lamps. Mold blown matte opal glass. From unknown maker, most likely made in Sweden during the 1950s. Electricity has been entirely redone.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Hans Bergström Attributed Ceiling Lamp by Bergboms in Sweden
Hans Bergström Attributed Ceiling Lamp by Bergboms in Sweden

Hans Bergström Attributed Ceiling Lamp by Bergboms in Sweden

By Hans Bergström

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare height adjustable ceiling lamp attributed to Hans Bergström. Produced by Bergbom in Sweden.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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Bergboms Pendant Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bergboms pendant lamp you’re looking for. A bergboms pendant lamp — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bergboms pendant lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A bergboms pendant lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Bergboms and Alf Svensson each produced at least one beautiful bergboms pendant lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Bergboms Pendant Lamp?

Prices for a bergboms pendant lamp start at $925 and top out at $3,468 with the average selling for $1,414.

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.