French 19th Century Unique Parisian Bistro Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful and unique 19th Century French fixture joins our collection from a Parisian Bistro
Iron
French Toleware Bistro Ceiling Light, Decorated with Vines
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A French Toleware Bistro ceiling light, decorated with vines This is a very decorative 6 sided
Tin
Hammered Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Hammered brass French bistro pendants, 2 large ones and 5 small ones available, all new wiring for
Brass
1960 Cafe bistro pendant lights
Located in Surrey, BC
A very nice complete set of 8 cafe lights from Europe .. lighting has been rewired and cleaned.. Beautiful shape on this milk glass globe with brass and metal details. please no...
Milk Glass
Art Nouveau - French Bistro Style Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This lamp is unique with its matching vaseline glass shades and bronze Art Nouveau details. The 2 shades have 7.5 inch diameters with a total spread of 28 inches. The look is Turn-of...
Bronze, Brass
French nickel plate and brass bistro lights
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Nickel plated aluminium with brass stem hanging lights, 8 available. Priced individually
Brass, Metal
Brass Bistro Lights
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Hammered brass bistro lights, 8 available
Brass
Hammered brass bistro lights
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Hammered brass saucer bistro lights, ten available
Brass
Sold
H 26 in W 44 in D 10.5 in
French Pair of Brass Bistro Globe Chandeliers, circa 1910, Now UL Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
Parisian in origin these 2-light chandeliers are of cast brass with white globes adorned in (possibly later) patterned wire, UL wired.
Brass
Sold
H 9.85 in Dm 7.49 in L 9.85 in
Pair of French Bistro Brass and Prismatic Glass Holophane Pendants
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine pair of petite two part Holophane pendants, with heavy gauge cast galleries, brass central
Brass
French Double Bistro Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a lamp very much like this over our own dining room table and love it. It sets just the right mood. The look is definitely Art Nouveau and the long hand blown teardrop vaseli...
Brass
French Art Deco Bistro Pendant, circa 1930
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Art Deco chrome and Opaline glass bistro pendant, circa 1930.
Chrome
French Belle Epoque Bistro Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Belle Epoque brass bistro chandelier with two green glass globes, circa 1890
Metal
Art Deco Bistro Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Art Deco nickel plated bistro chandelier with etched glass panels and four swan neck lights
Metal
Art Deco Bistro Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Small French Art Deco iron chandelier with three etched globe lights, circa 1920
Metal
Opaline and Brass Bistro Style Lamp, 1930s
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
hung in a French bistro, hotel or cafe. The central fluted stem and curved arms are made from brass and
Brass
Large Vintage French Bistro Brass Chandelier
Located in Oaks, PA
Large vintage French bistro brass chandelier/ pot rack. Rare form with twin white glass globes and
Brass
$1,695
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Shaggy Bean Bag Chair Cover Icelandic Sheepskin - Made in Australia
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
Imagine the kids relaxing in this eco-friendly and genuine sheepskin beanbag while they read, learn or play their favorite video game. This large and long wool shaggy bean bag chair ...
Sheepskin
$6,240 / item
H 30 in W 72 in D 18 in
Minimalist Curved Front Arcade Console with Arches in Edo on Oak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Console 72" is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. The console has a slight convex curva...
Oak
Custom English Oak 60" Console
Located in Woodbury, CT
This oak console table is just sturdy enough in appearance to belie its delicate dimensions, which are perfect for a narrow hallway or behind a sofa where a lamp or two might be need...
Oak, Yew
Lobmeyr 'Fruit' Chandelier Pendant Light, Glass Gilt Metal, 1950s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A chandelier from the 'fruit'-series by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950. It is made of leaf gold plated metal frame decorated with colorful g...
Gold Plate, Gold Leaf, Metal
$6,800 / item
H 48 in W 33 in D 2.75 in
Bespoke Octagonal Pink Murano Glass and Brass Mirror, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Bespoke octagonal pink Murano glass and bras mirror, in stock Vivid and intense pink glass block with naturally occurring air inclusions throughout, highly polished faceted pattern c...
Brass
Antique French Solid Bronze Lantern 19th Century
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French, solid Bronze Lantern, newly rewired for the American market, but without glass.
Bronze
English 17thC Oak Geometric Dresser Base
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1690 English 17thC Oak Geometric Dresser Base sku 1765 W193 x D65 x H84 cm. Weight 80 Kg
Oak
$6,240 / item
H 30 in W 72 in D 18 in
Minimalist Curved Front Arcade Console in Tanned Oak by Martin & Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Console 72” is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. The console has a slight convex curva...
Wood
Big Art Nouveau Bronze Guimard Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Big size French bronze Guimard's chandelier with nickel finish and blue pâte de verre.
Bronze
French Antique Louis XVI Period Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from the Louis XVI period in France. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. The chest has been finished with a French polish of museum qu...
Carrara Marble, Brass
$11,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 41.88 in W 24.25 in D 31.25 in
Fine Pair of French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved bergères, the recently upholstered and restored armchairs with a padded back, sides and loose cushion seat in ...
Fabric, Giltwood
Large French Bagues Style bronze, crystal and colored glass fruit chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
This exuberant Extremely Large and Unusual French chandelier in the manner of Maison Baguès features a richly adorned 24 light frame with layered tiers of sweeping crystal-beaded ar...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
LC3 Armchair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1990s
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Le Corbusier; Pierre Jeanneret; Charlotte Perriand; 1928; LC3; Armchair; France; Italy; Cassina; Bauhaus; Modernism; LC3 single armchair for Cassina. An iconic piece of modernist ...
Chrome
$28,686Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 68.9 in Dm 65.36 in
Large Rezzonico Venice Chandelier 24 arms multicolor Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Kia Ora chandelier 24 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Bespoke Octagon Pink Murano Glass Mirrors, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of bespoke octagon pink Murano glass mirrors, in stock Vivid and intense pink glass block with naturally occurring air inclusions throughout Highly polished faceted pattern Bras...
Brass
$12,000 / item
H 28 in Dm 32 in
Pair of French Crystal Chandeliers with Glass Leaves, Sold individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1950's French chandelier with crystal leaves and flowers. 4 arms and 2 interior lights. Sold Individually Measurements: Drop: 28" Diameter: 32"
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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