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Black Crystal Chandelier 12 Light with Clear Crystal Beading.
Black Crystal Chandelier 12 Light with Clear Crystal Beading.

Black Crystal Chandelier 12 Light with Clear Crystal Beading.

Located in Stamford, CT

A elegant jet black crystal chandelier, twelve light two tier with clear crystal beading. This is a

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2010s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Regency Modern Black Crystal Chandelier Lamp Lustre
Regency Modern Black Crystal Chandelier Lamp Lustre

Regency Modern Black Crystal Chandelier Lamp Lustre

Located in Berlin, DE

our lead crystal chandelier is a testament to opulence and craftsmanship. Crafted in-house, we

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Wire

Regency Modern Black Crystal Chandelier Lamp Lustre
Regency Modern Black Crystal Chandelier Lamp Lustre

Regency Modern Black Crystal Chandelier Lamp Lustre

Located in Berlin, DE

our lead crystal chandelier is a testament to opulence and craftsmanship. Crafted in-house, we

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Wire

1950s Maison Arlus French Black Crystal Chandelier
1950s Maison Arlus French Black Crystal Chandelier

1950s Maison Arlus French Black Crystal Chandelier

By Arlus

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a French crystal (plexiglass with texture) chandelier modernist France circa

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Aluminum, Brass

Beaded Crystal Chandelier with Black Flowers and Crystals Ribbons
Beaded Crystal Chandelier with Black Flowers and Crystals Ribbons

Beaded Crystal Chandelier with Black Flowers and Crystals Ribbons

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1940’s French beaded crystals chandelier with black flowers, crystals ribbons. Two lairs of

Category

Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

1900s French Bronze Black Framed Crystal Chandelier
1900s French Bronze Black Framed Crystal Chandelier

1900s French Bronze Black Framed Crystal Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1900s French bronze black framed crystal chandelier. This chandelier has eight lights and has been

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Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Black Modern Crystal Chandelier Art Nouveau Lustre Small
Black Modern Crystal Chandelier Art Nouveau Lustre Small

Black Modern Crystal Chandelier Art Nouveau Lustre Small

Located in Berlin, DE

Light magic in perfection: Our majestic black chandelier Do you want to add a royal touch to your

Category

2010s German Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Black Modern Crystal Chandelier Art Nouveau Lustre
Black Modern Crystal Chandelier Art Nouveau Lustre

Black Modern Crystal Chandelier Art Nouveau Lustre

Located in Berlin, DE

Light magic in perfection: Our majestic black chandelier Do you want to add a royal touch to your

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2010s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Tole Crystal Chandelier
Tole Crystal Chandelier

Tole Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Large Scale Tole and crystal chandelier. Eight arms. Ready to hang with original ceiling cap

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Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Murano blown Glass Chandelier, Black Venetian Crystal
Murano blown Glass Chandelier, Black Venetian Crystal

Murano blown Glass Chandelier, Black Venetian Crystal

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Venice, IT

Their colour “sunk” into the crystal pinnacles confer a graceful, slender look to this family of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Iron and Crystal Chandelier

Iron and Crystal Chandelier

$3,040Sale Price|20% Off

Iron and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Iron chandelier with plum and clear crystal. With eight lights, and eight 4" wax candle covers

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Antique Late 19th Century German Country Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Murano Glass Chandelier,  Black Venetian Crystal, Président
Murano Glass Chandelier,  Black Venetian Crystal, Président

Murano Glass Chandelier, Black Venetian Crystal, Président

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Venice, IT

An iconic chandelier with arms par excellence that proudly displays its painstaking workmanship and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Crystal and Brass Rod Sputnik Chandelier with Black Spheres
Crystal and Brass Rod Sputnik Chandelier with Black Spheres

Crystal and Brass Rod Sputnik Chandelier with Black Spheres

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Custom crystal and brass rod Sputnik chandelier with black spheres. Currently out of stock but

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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Midcentury Brass and Black Crystal eight-Arm Chandelier Parzinger Style
Midcentury Brass and Black Crystal eight-Arm Chandelier Parzinger Style

Midcentury Brass and Black Crystal eight-Arm Chandelier Parzinger Style

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Westport, CT

Parzinger style midcentury brass and black Greek key design eight-arm drop long faceted crystal

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

Materials

Crystal, Aluminum, Brass

French Candelabrum Black Crystal Antique Chandelier Ceiling Lustre Art Nouveau
French Candelabrum Black Crystal Antique Chandelier Ceiling Lustre Art Nouveau

French Candelabrum Black Crystal Antique Chandelier Ceiling Lustre Art Nouveau

Located in Berlin, DE

**Restored Vintage Chandelier - Preserving History with Care in Berlin** This vintage chandelier

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Antique 18th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

Wrought iron chandelier with somptuous crystal
Wrought iron chandelier with somptuous crystal

Wrought iron chandelier with somptuous crystal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

beautiful wrought iron chandelier with six lights decorated with somptuous crystals, probably by

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Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Italian Ten-Light Crystal Chandelier with Black Wrought Iron Armature
Italian Ten-Light Crystal Chandelier with Black Wrought Iron Armature

Italian Ten-Light Crystal Chandelier with Black Wrought Iron Armature

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian ten-light crystal and wrought iron chandelier. This Italian mid-20th century chandelier

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Wrought Iron

Iron Chandelier with Crystal Pendalogues
Iron Chandelier with Crystal Pendalogues

Iron Chandelier with Crystal Pendalogues

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine iron and crystal chandelier with crystal pendalogues. Exquisite hand-hammered work

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

20th Century Italian Empire Style Crystal and Black Iron Chandelier
20th Century Italian Empire Style Crystal and Black Iron Chandelier

20th Century Italian Empire Style Crystal and Black Iron Chandelier

Located in Milano, MI

Italian crystal chandelier with Empire style drop-shaped iron structure, eight curved arms ending

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

CSA Rock Crystal Chandelier By Phoenix
CSA Rock Crystal Chandelier By Phoenix

CSA Rock Crystal Chandelier By Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Rock crystal chandelier with dark brass frame, The cylinder 18in/H x 11 in/L, 33 in/OVH 100w total

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

Brass and Austrian Crystal Sputnik Chandelier with Black Centre Spheres
Brass and Austrian Crystal Sputnik Chandelier with Black Centre Spheres

Brass and Austrian Crystal Sputnik Chandelier with Black Centre Spheres

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite crystal and polished brass Sputnik chandelier with ebonized spheres.  Currently out of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Contemporary Valentina Giovando Chandelier Crystals Fabrics Sequins Black Purple
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Chandelier Crystals Fabrics Sequins Black Purple

Contemporary Valentina Giovando Chandelier Crystals Fabrics Sequins Black Purple

By Valentina Giovando

Located in Sarzana, SP

chandelier is completed by a cascade of crystal drops, Swarovski and glass beads decorations, all made and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Louis XV Style Crystal Chandelier
Louis XV Style Crystal Chandelier

Louis XV Style Crystal Chandelier

Located in Houston, TX

1940s French Louis XV style 12 arm crystal chandelier with black paper shades.

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Crystal Shadow 12 Lights Chandelier in Chrome and Crystal by Aggiolight
Crystal Shadow 12 Lights Chandelier in Chrome and Crystal by Aggiolight

Crystal Shadow 12 Lights Chandelier in Chrome and Crystal by Aggiolight

Located in Geneve, CH

Crystal Shadow 12 Lights Chandelier in Chrome and Crystal by Aggiolight. Dimensions: D 120 x H 100

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Austrian Faceted Crystal Chandelier
Austrian Faceted Crystal Chandelier

Austrian Faceted Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Stunning Austrian chandelier of faceted crystal on a brass frame structure. This example still

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swarovski Crystal Chandelier by Fendi Casa
Swarovski Crystal Chandelier by Fendi Casa

Swarovski Crystal Chandelier by Fendi Casa

By Fendi Casa

Located in Wichita, KS

One of the most Iconic pieces from Fendi Casa - “Crystal light” chandelier. These Swarovski

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Stainless Steel

Murano blown Glass Chandelier, Black Venetian Crystal, by Barovier&Toso
Murano blown Glass Chandelier, Black Venetian Crystal, by Barovier&Toso

Murano blown Glass Chandelier, Black Venetian Crystal, by Barovier&Toso

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Venice, IT

as the crystal pendants, the twisted pastorals, and the long lamp holders, on a more tapered body.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Italian ten light crystal chandelier, black marble accents with brass arms
Italian ten light crystal chandelier, black marble accents with brass arms

Italian ten light crystal chandelier, black marble accents with brass arms

Located in Houston, TX

This chandelier is tall and elegant with scrolling arms In brass contrasting with black marble

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass

19thc French Louis XV style Bronze/ Crystal Fruit / Crystal Pendants Chandelier
19thc French Louis XV style Bronze/ Crystal Fruit / Crystal Pendants Chandelier

19thc French Louis XV style Bronze/ Crystal Fruit / Crystal Pendants Chandelier

Located in Opa Locka, FL

19thc French Louis XV style Crystal Fruit/ Crystal Embellished Chandelier. Quite a stunning Fixture

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Rare large 1920's beads/crystals chandelier
Rare large 1920's beads/crystals chandelier

Rare large 1920's beads/crystals chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and rare large 1920's beads/crystals chandelier, the chandelier are quite rare, it is

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Vintage 1920s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French Louis XV Style Chandelier with Black Metal Frame & Clear Crystals, 1890
French Louis XV Style Chandelier with Black Metal Frame & Clear Crystals, 1890

French Louis XV Style Chandelier with Black Metal Frame & Clear Crystals, 1890

Located in Atlanta, GA

Louis XV style 6-light chandelier with black metal frame, clear crystals & drops, France circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

21st Century, 6-Lights Chandelier in black and clear  Crystal and Bronze
21st Century, 6-Lights Chandelier in black and clear  Crystal and Bronze

21st Century, 6-Lights Chandelier in black and clear Crystal and Bronze

By Oggetti D'Arte

Located in Calenzano, FI

6-Lights chandelier in balck and clear crystal and gold patinated bronze. The parts in crystal

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2010s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

c1890 French Beaded Crystal "Crown" Form Chandelier
c1890 French Beaded Crystal "Crown" Form Chandelier

c1890 French Beaded Crystal "Crown" Form Chandelier

Located in Opa Locka, FL

c1890 French Beaded Crystal Crown Form Vhandelier. Stunning detail in the beaded crystal work.

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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Wrought Iron Chandelier with Crystals
Wrought Iron Chandelier with Crystals

Wrought Iron Chandelier with Crystals

Located in New York, NY

A French wrought iron chandelier with crystal beads and drops, circa 1900. Measures: 22" minimum

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

STAR14 Smoky Star Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix
STAR14 Smoky Star Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix

STAR14 Smoky Star Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Deco style star forms smoky rock crystal chandelier with polish brass frame. Created by Phoenix

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

1940's Hollywood Regency Crystal Floral Bouquet Chandelier
1940's Hollywood Regency Crystal Floral Bouquet Chandelier

1940's Hollywood Regency Crystal Floral Bouquet Chandelier

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1940's Hollywood Regency Crystal Floral Bouquet chandelier. Bright shiny crystal on this stunning

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Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Vistosi Mid-Century Modern Black Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier "Disks", 1980
Vistosi Mid-Century Modern Black Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier "Disks", 1980

Vistosi Mid-Century Modern Black Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier "Disks", 1980

By Vistosi

Located in Murano, Venezia

Check out this colorful chandelier, made up of 40 black crystal glass elements that make you crazy

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Bubble Ring 27 Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix
Bubble Ring 27 Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix

Bubble Ring 27 Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Bubble ring rock crystal chandelier by Phoenix with polish brass frame. Created by Phoenix Gallery

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

Bubble Ring 27 Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix
Bubble Ring 27 Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix

Bubble Ring 27 Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

A pair of bubble ring rock crystal chandeliers with polish brass frame. Created by Phoenix Gallery

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

STAR18 Smoky Star Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix
STAR18 Smoky Star Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix

STAR18 Smoky Star Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Deco style star forms smoky rock crystal chandelier with polish brass frame. Created by Phoenix

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

Twenty-Four-Light Chandelier, 1955, Brass and Crystal
Twenty-Four-Light Chandelier, 1955, Brass and Crystal

Twenty-Four-Light Chandelier, 1955, Brass and Crystal

Located in Milano, IT

Exceptional chandelier twenty-four-light in the style off Fontana Arte brass and crystal.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

French 19th Century Louis XV Iron & Crystal Chandelier
French 19th Century Louis XV Iron & Crystal Chandelier

French 19th Century Louis XV Iron & Crystal Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

This beautiful Louis XV style chandelier features the bird cage like shape classic to the period

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

21st Century Chandelier, 5 Arms Crystal Murano Glass Black Details by Multiforme
21st Century Chandelier, 5 Arms Crystal Murano Glass Black Details by Multiforme

21st Century Chandelier, 5 Arms Crystal Murano Glass Black Details by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Trebaseleghe, IT

Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 5 lights, in cryustal artistic glass, black details by Multiforme

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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Wonderful Restoration Hardware Harlow Large Rectangular Crystal Iron Chandelier
Wonderful Restoration Hardware Harlow Large Rectangular Crystal Iron Chandelier

Wonderful Restoration Hardware Harlow Large Rectangular Crystal Iron Chandelier

By Restoration Hardware, Timothy Oulton

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Restoration Hardware "Harlow" The Largest Model Rectangular With Crystal / Art Glass In

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20th Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Twelve Arm Tole Foliate & Crystal Chandelier
Twelve Arm Tole Foliate & Crystal Chandelier

Twelve Arm Tole Foliate & Crystal Chandelier

Located in Nashville, TN

Modern tole foliate design with crystal twelve arm chandelier. Large 36" x 36".

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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Tôle

1920s French Art Deco Patinated Iron w/ Rock Crystal Chandelier
1920s French Art Deco Patinated Iron w/ Rock Crystal Chandelier

1920s French Art Deco Patinated Iron w/ Rock Crystal Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1920's French Art Deco Patinated Iron and Rock Crystal Chandelier. The ironwork is amazing. Many

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

French Multicolor Flowers Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Rare Chandelier
French Multicolor Flowers Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Rare Chandelier

French Multicolor Flowers Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Rare Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in Firenze, Toscana

color crystal prisms, made into flowers, both big and small. Multicolor flower as finial. Murano glass

Category

Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Modern Elegant Venini "Bluino" Chandelier Crystal Glass and Brass
Modern Elegant Venini "Bluino" Chandelier Crystal Glass and Brass

Modern Elegant Venini "Bluino" Chandelier Crystal Glass and Brass

By Venini

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

Modern elegant VENINI "BLUINO" chandelier crystal glass and brass.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique 19th Century French Provincial Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Iron and Crystal Chandelier

Antique 19th Century French Provincial Iron and Crystal Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique 19th century French provincial iron and crystal chandelier.

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Murano Glass Chandelier, Indigo Venetian Crystal, Nevada
Murano Glass Chandelier, Indigo Venetian Crystal, Nevada

Murano Glass Chandelier, Indigo Venetian Crystal, Nevada

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Venice, IT

Decorating with a chandelier in Venetian crystal from this collection means adding elegance and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Postmodern Modern Black Round Chandelier Art Nouveau
Postmodern Modern Black Round Chandelier Art Nouveau

Postmodern Modern Black Round Chandelier Art Nouveau

Located in Berlin, DE

breathtaking black chandelier decorated with crystals. This work of art of lighting makes a statement in any

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

French Amethyst Crystal Flowers Beaded Floral Maison Baguès Style Chandelier
French Amethyst Crystal Flowers Beaded Floral Maison Baguès Style Chandelier

French Amethyst Crystal Flowers Beaded Floral Maison Baguès Style Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in Firenze, Toscana

socket for all other countries and ready to hang. Amethyst and clear crystal prisms, made into flowers

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

1920 European Antique Empire style Cut/ Beaded Cascading Crystal Chandelier
1920 European Antique Empire style Cut/ Beaded Cascading Crystal Chandelier

1920 European Antique Empire style Cut/ Beaded Cascading Crystal Chandelier

Located in Opa Locka, FL

c1920's Euro Antique Cut and Beaded Cascading Flow of Crystal Chandelier/ Pendant. This piece is

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Vintage 1920s Czech Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

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Black Crystal Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of black crystal chandeliers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique black crystal chandeliers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, metal and crystal. We have 116 antique and vintage black crystal chandeliers in-stock, while there are 85 modern editions to choose from as well. Black crystal chandeliers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Black crystal chandeliers bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small black crystal chandeliers measuring 2.29 inches across. Many black crystal chandeliers are appealing in their simplicity, but Michael McHale Designs, Il Pezzo Mancante and Peter Marino produced popular black crystal chandeliers that are worth a look.

How Much are Black Crystal Chandeliers?

Prices for black crystal chandeliers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, black crystal chandeliers begin at $185 and can go as high as $116,825, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.

Finding the Right Chandeliers And Pendants 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.

Questions About Black Crystal Chandeliers
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What the crystals on chandeliers are called are pendalogues. Makers adorn their chandeliers with pendalogues in an array of shapes and sizes. Some chandeliers may also feature crystal bead chains, crystal candle bobeches and other decorative accents. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of chandeliers from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date chandelier crystals, hold them up to the light and look for acid marks. If you find one, use an authoritative online resource to research the mark and identify the manufacturer. You can then estimate the age based on the style of the crystal. If you can't find a mark, take the crystal to a licensed appraiser for a professional evaluation. Shop a selection of expertly vetted antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier is in the materials used to produce the light fixtures. Glass chandeliers are made of glass, a hard, brittle material made by melting together a combination of substances, such as sand, soda ash and limestone. When you add lead to these ingredients, you get crystal, a heavier material that can produce a reflective, sparkling effect when cut. Shop a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Black crystals are frequently used to center oneself during meditation, but they may also be used to expand one's mind to greater knowledge and alleviate fear of the unknown. Black represents the past and the future, good and evil, and all in between. Black crystals are intriguing, mysterious, and have a strong presence that has been valued throughout history. Find a range of antique and vintage black crystal jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can spot a real crystal chandelier by checking a few things with the crystal glass itself. First, feel the weight. Crystal is made with lead and will be heavier than glass. Next, the clearer the piece, the more likely it is crystal. And finally, hold the crystal up to light. Light will pass through glass as clear, but crystal refracts the light into rainbows of light. Shop a selection of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, chandeliers made from real crystal contain lead. That is because authentic crystal is glass made with lead oxide. The presence of lead gives crystal its sparkling effect. You'll find a selection of crystal chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. Crystal chandeliers are still in style and can be found embellishing any room in the home. Crystal chandeliers come in many different shapes and sizes and can be very simple or highly decorative. Shop a selection of vintage and modern crystal chandeliers from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The hanging crystals on a chandelier are called pendalogues, sometimes spelled pendeloques. They can also be referred to simply as prisms. Shop a wide variety of chandelier prisms and pendalogues from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.