Ceiling Fixture, Global Pendant Light, Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hanging mid-century pendant light.
Mid-17th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Black Light Fixture
Cut Glass
Ceiling Fixture, Global Pendant Light, Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hanging mid-century pendant light.
Cut Glass
Antique English Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English light fixture with milk glass inset. 3 lights. Measurements: Current drop
Metal
1870's Swiss Black Forest Hanging Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
A wonderful Black Forest candle style light fixture with great detail. Depicts a mythological style
Wood, Walnut
Antique Pierced Brass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Persian pierced light fixture with 4 candelabra interior lights. Measurements
Brass
Large Pierced Persian Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Persian pierced brass light fixture with five lights. Measurements: Diameter
Metal
English Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's leaded glass light fixture with 6 interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 31" Min
Art Glass
Antique Forged Iron Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900 French forged iron light fixture with a four-light cluster. Measurements: Drop: 44
Iron
Antique Hammered Iron Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French hammered iron light fixture with three interior lights. Measurements
Iron
Silver Plated Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An English neoclassic-style silver plated light fixture supported by 4 chains with interior lights
English Hammered Iron Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English light fixture with cobalt blue glass insets, glass diffuser at the bottom
Iron
$6,947
H 24 in Dm 17.7 in
Pure Art Deco White & Black Veins Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture, Rope & Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
would not be able to see the true beauty of this stunning light fixture. In real life (or in person) our
Alabaster, Brass, Metal, Wire
Early 20th Century Wrought Iron Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
An attractive early 20th century cast iron and wrought iron nine light hanging fixture. Recent
Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Nickel Plated Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's nickel plated light fixture with interior lights. Sold individually
Nickel
Set of Cast Iron Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight Italian circa 1920s cast iron light fixtures with foliage motif and six interior
Iron
Pair of Murano Glass Foliage Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's Murano light fixtures with 6 lights each. Blown glass and flowers. Sold
Metal
Set of English Holophane Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 circa 1900 English tole and Holophane glass Industrial light fixtures. Sold individually
Metal
Large Art Deco Style Lantern Light Fixture, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A extremely large European inspired Art Deco wrought iron and cast aluminum lantern style light
Wrought Iron, Aluminum
Gothic Iron Castle Wall Light, Antique 19th Century Electric Fixture
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large and Heavy Gothic Iron Castle Wall Light This wonderful piece is made in iron, it was
Iron
Antique Moroccan Brass and Stained Glass Pendant or Light Fixture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty exotic Moroccan lantern or light fixture hung from the original six chains, crafted in
Brass
$4,000 / set
H 22 in Dm 14 in
Pair of English Multicolored Majolica Jardinière Light Fixtures, circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Majolica pieces compliment a variety of styles and these fixtures with their floral and foliate
Majolica
Brass Four Light Electrified Gas Fixture 19th C Made in Usa
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
the center ball body, all supported by a chain form stem. The fixture is in very good, clean and
Brass
Handel Lantern Style Porch Hall Entry Light Fixture with Glue Chip Glass
Located in Toledo, OH
A great Arts & Crafts lantern style porch or hall entry light fixture. Frosted, bent pane, glue
Copper
$2,107
H 40 in Dm 20.25 in
Large Late 19th Century Brass & Glass Arts and Crafts Pendant / Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
handcrafted light fixture could be perfect for you. This early Arts & Crafts pendant has the most beautiful
Brass
$2,649
H 24 in Dm 13.75 in
Top Quality Carved & Great Color w. Black Veins Alabaster Art Deco Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful colors with flowing black veins alabaster light fixture. If you are looking for a good
Alabaster, Brass
$4,710
H 43 in Dm 17.75 in
Top Quality Arts & Crafts Alabaster and Black Veins Pendant w. Leaf Carving 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful colors with black veins alabaster light fixture. If you are looking for a large, good
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
Wrought Iron Hanging Hook Chandelier
Located in Greenwich, CT
A black wrought iron light fixture with four radial arms and integral hooks on a central stem also
Wrought Iron
Original Pan Light Fixture (4-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1915. Great design, 4 arm pan fixture fitted with art glass shades. Nice detail on arms
Four-Light Mission Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Mission/Arts & Crafts light fixture with four arms. Classic minimalist style with
Hammered Flush Mount Light Fixture (5-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
, this 5-light fixture has exceptional detail throughout. Note the correct chain and shade holders
"Beardslee" Colonial Revival Light Fixture 'Six-Light'
By Beardslee Chandelier Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
'Beardslee' of Chicago. Fixture is all original with manufacturer's mark on canopy. Measurements: 41" L x 20
Brass
Three-Light Hammered Shower Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Petite three-light shower fixture with hammered brass finish. Fitted with three mica cut-out
Five-Light Original Pan Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Lovely five-light pan fixture with original patina and colouring intact. Ruffled holders show
Arts & Crafts Vestibule Light Fixture, Three-Light
Located in Vancouver, BC
All original three-light refinished in an antique bronze with original green slag glass, circa 1905
Spanish Cast Iron Light Fixture
Located in Cookeville, TN
A graceful lady sits atop the crown of this massive cast iron light fixture from Spain. Floral
Iron
Empire Sanctuary Fixture Six-Light
Located in Vancouver, BC
A high-quality light in the style of Empire Revival with six "Torchiere" arms with candle tapers
Classic Revival Lion Light Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
This brass light fixture on pole is a superior fixture in the Classic / Colonial revival style
Brass
Six-Light Sheffield Ballroom Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Removed from a historic Vancouver Ballroom, circa 1915. Heavy cast bronze fixture with elongated 'S
Sheffield Five-Light Shower Fixture
By McKenny Waterbury
Located in Vancouver, BC
A fine quality Sheffield shower light with gilt bronze grape-motif appliqué. All original, fitted
Early American Sheffield Spindle Light Fixture (4-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1912 An early original light fixture fully decorated in the Sheffield pattern with matched bell
Antique Colonial Revival Pan Light Fixture (4-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1915 Highly ornamental Antique Colonial Revival pan light fixture with four cast arms. Olive
Four-Light Greek Revival Style Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Four-light Greek Revival style Fixture. Made by Beardslee of Chicago, circa 1912. Finished in
Five-Light Verdigris Finished Pan Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Interesting five-light wide bodied Pan fixture. Nicely detailed, with Verdigris finish and cut
1920s Arts & Crafts Fixture, Five-Light
Located in Vancouver, BC
This five-arm Arts & Crafts light fixture and a beautiful yet simple lines, circa 1920s
Unusual Art Nouveau Fixture (5-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
in an up-swirl motion, this light has the elegant movement reflecting Art Nouveau so perfectly
Oxley, Giddings & Enos Arabic Revival Light Fixture (4-light)
By Oxley, Giddings & Enos
Located in Vancouver, BC
c. 1890's Islamic influenced opium den fixture, composed of American and imported components. The
Large Sheffield Square Flush Mount Light Fixture (4-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1912 Large Sheffield flush mount fixture fitted with notched crystal. Beautiful all original
Five-Light Pan Fixture Finished with Crystals
Located in Vancouver, BC
Lovely five-light pan fixture with highlighted arm details, finished in an Antique Brass colour
Vintage Hand Blown Glass Moroccan Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Vintage hand blown glass Moroccan light fixture. The piece has a patinated copper finish with hand
Copper
Four-Light Embossed Laurel Wreath Shower Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Lovely shower fixture with bare Edison bulbs. Large body fixture with Laurel wreath design on
Five-Light Pan Fixture with Bare Bulbs
Located in Vancouver, BC
Simple and elegant pan fixture. Five arms, finished in a dark chocolate bronze, with bare bulbs
Hammered Brass Arts & Crafts Four-Light Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa 1912 Hammered Brass Arts & Crafts fixture. Hand hammered and nice 'stud' detail. This light
Artistic Arts & Crafts Bare Bulb Pan Light Fixture, Four-Light
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1905 Artistic Arts & Crafts flemish pan light fixture with exposed bare bulbs, original dark
Brass
Four Light All Original Sheffield Pan Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Boutique pan fixture in all original condition. (Parts and finish). Sheffield patterning. Made by
"Mitchell Vance & Co." Arts & Crafts Light Fixture
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Arts & Crafts fixture by 'Mitchell Vance & Co.' with four upward pointing lamps, all original with
Art Nouveau Inspired Three-Light Pan Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Interesting two-tone Art Nouveau inspired fixture. Original finish, gun metal and polished brass
Transitional Style Eight-Light Electric Fixture, 1915
Located in Vancouver, BC
Transitional style electric fixture with eight arms. A sweet combination of Edwardian and Arts and
Brass
Handmade Wrought Iron and Horn Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality handmade wrought iron and horn chandelier exhibited at the 1893 Columbia Exposition in Chicago. Manufactured in 1892 by Reinhold Kirsh in Munich Germany. Exceptional ...
Iron
Heavy Colonial Ball Light Fixture with Lotez Art Glass, Five-Light
By Johann Lötz Witwe
Located in Vancouver, BC
Colonial Revival ball light fixture with heavy-cast fluted arms, circa 1915. Decorated with Fleur
Brass
Antique Bouillotte Style Billiard/Double Brass Light Fixture
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique bouillotte style billiard/double brass light fixture.
Brass
Three-Light Pan Fixture in Gold and Green
Located in Vancouver, BC
Charming bare-bulb pan fixture, repainted to match original scheme of gold and green. Three
Three-Light Decorative Pan Fixture with Art Glass
Located in Vancouver, BC
Attributed to McKenney of Boston, this hammered iron fixture is finished in a two tone scheme, with
Converted Gas-Electric Renaissance Revival Speltre Light Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
This is a super high quality six-arm speltre fixture with all original parts, converted from gas to
Brass
Four-Light Pan Fixture with Cut-Out Shades
Located in Vancouver, BC
Elegantly proportioned and interesting pan fixture, finished in a two-tone dark chocolate bronze
Mitchell Vance & Co. Two-Light Inverted Gas Fixture
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa. 1905 Converted gas/electric 2-light fixture. Greek revival style, made by Mitchell Vance
Swedish Glass and Bronze Jugendstil Light Fixture, circa 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
Swedish hanging light fixture constructed of jagged glass cubes hand set in lead and hung in a
Glass
Four-Light Pan Fixture with Cut-Out Mica Shades
Located in Vancouver, BC
Extended pan fixture with cut-out mica shades. Lovely original Patina has been kept. Fully
Classical Revival Tudor Pan Three-Light Fixture, circa 1920
By Pettingell-Andrews Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
This is a lovely classical revival Tudor pan fixture, circa 1920. All original parts and original
Five-Light Pan Fixture with Clear Glass Cut-Out Shades
Located in Vancouver, BC
Elegant five-light pan fixture; finished in a dark olive bronze with highlights. Complemented
Five-Light Pan Fixture with Clear Glass Cut-Out Shades
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pleasant and simple pan fixture, finished in its original olive bronze color. Shades are a dark
Gothic Style Iron Fixture from the Aesthetic Movement Four-Light
Located in Vancouver, BC
A fantastic example of the aesthetic movement in this Gothic Style fixture, made of wrought iron
Large Sheffield Style Lighting Fixture with Candle Arms (6-light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa 1910. This is a super high-quality Edwardian chandelier in the Sheffield style, with electrified candle-tapers Fully cleaned, rewired, restored, and ready to hang. Measuremen...
Empire Style Brass Converted Gas Fixture with Bare-Bulbs (5-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1905. This exotic looking Empire Style brass gas fixture has been converted from gas and
Unavailable
H 28 in Dm 12 in
Rare Arts & Crafts Ringed Five-Light Flush Mount Fixture Attributed to Liberty
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
A rare and super charming Arts & Crafts flush mount five-light attributed to Liberty, circa
Antique Italian Iron Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's hammered iron light fixture with 6 interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 24
Iron
Tole and Parchment Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Italian tole light fixture with parchment insets. Body with cut outs on frame
Metal
Baroque Style Bronze Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large scale and high quality bronze fixture in excellent restored condition.
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Gas Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A late 19th century bronze and glass gas light now converted to electric. Beautiful original patina
Bronze
Austrian 19th Century Lüsterweibchen Light Fixture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Lüsterweibchen Austrian light fixture consisting of the torso of a maiden with
Wood
Antique English Flush Mounted Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An English circa 1920s repoussé brass flush mounted light fixture with molded glass inset
Brass
Antique French Wrought Iron Light Fixture
Located in New Orleans, LA
Graceful iron fixture.
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Light Fixture by Dieupart
By Simonet Et Dieupart
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A French Art Deco octagonal ceiling fixture or wall sconce from circa 1925 by Henri Dieupart, in
Glass
Antique Swedish Hammered Metal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish circa 1900s hammered metal fixture with stone mosaic insets on body and etched art glass
Metal
Oval Neoclassic Crystal Flush Mounted Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
French, gilt bronze oval flush mounted light fixture with interior lights, circa 1920. Measurements
Crystal, Ormolu
Ceiling Fixture, Global Pendant Light, White, Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hanging pendant light, white stripes, mid-century.
Glass
Set of Large Pierced Moroccan Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa 1940's hammered and pierced lanterns with three interior lights each. Sold Individually. Measurements: Height: 46" (present drop) Height of body only: 38" Diame...
Brass
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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