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Vintage Hammered Iron Verticle Chandelier
Vintage Hammered Iron Verticle Chandelier

Vintage Hammered Iron Verticle Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A Swedish circa 1960's wrought iron chandelier with 4 candelabra lights. Measurements: Drop: 84" Diameter: 15"

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Iron Vintage Heraldic English Chandelier
Iron Vintage Heraldic English Chandelier

Iron Vintage Heraldic English Chandelier

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Vintage iron arts and crafts style chandelier with 5 arms and handsome shields.

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Vintage 1930s North American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier 1 of 3
Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier 1 of 3

Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier 1 of 3

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Make a bold statement with this Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier, an imposing and intricately designed lighting fixture that embodies the drama and cra...

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Vintage 1950s European Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier 2 of 3
Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier 2 of 3

Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier 2 of 3

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Make a bold statement with this Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier, an imposing and intricately designed lighting fixture that embodies the drama and cra...

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Vintage 1950s European Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Italian Wrought Iron Chandelier.
Vintage Italian Wrought Iron Chandelier.

Vintage Italian Wrought Iron Chandelier.

Located in New York, NY

An Italian 1950's nine-arm wrought iron chandelier. Measurements: Drop: 36" Diameter: 49"

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Pair of Wrought Iron Chandeliers

Pair of Wrought Iron Chandeliers

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1930, Italian wrought iron chandeliers with original patina and five arms. Sold separately.   

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Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron Hanging Hook Chandelier
Wrought Iron Hanging Hook Chandelier

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 with hooks top and bottom. Now wired with drop sockets for edison bulbs. England,...

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Antique 19th Century English Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Wrought Iron Chandelier
19th Century Wrought Iron Chandelier

19th Century Wrought Iron Chandelier

$2,551Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Casteren, NL

This impressive chandelier is a fine example of 19th-century French wrought iron craftsmanship. Entirely made of steel, it features six elegantly twisted arms ending in drip pans wit...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Chandelier
Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Chandelier

Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Transform your space with our Vintage Boho Monumental Wrought Iron Chandelier. This stunning fixture boasts intricate wrought iron craftsmanship and a grand bohemian design, making i...

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Late 20th Century North American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Iron and Brass French Chandelier
Iron and Brass French Chandelier

Iron and Brass French Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French chandelier with iron and brass details; newly rewired with six candelabra sockets, each sockets can take a 75 watt bulb.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Brass

Antique English Wrought Iron Chandelier
Antique English Wrought Iron Chandelier

Antique English Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English wrought iron chandelier.

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Early 20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Antique French Wrought Iron Chandelier

Antique French Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French wrought iron chandelier.  

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron and Wood Chandelier
Wrought Iron and Wood Chandelier

Wrought Iron and Wood Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940's French wrought iron chandelier with wooden body. Measurements: Drop: 30.5" (adjustable) Width: 47" Depth: 13.5"

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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Iron Chandelier
19th Century French Iron Chandelier

19th Century French Iron Chandelier

Located in Round Top, TX

French late-19th century eight-light chandelier in iron, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

French Linear Eight-Light Black Forged Iron Chandelier, Rewired for US.
French Linear Eight-Light Black Forged Iron Chandelier, Rewired for US.

French Linear Eight-Light Black Forged Iron Chandelier, Rewired for US.

Located in Atlanta, GA

The lower bar has four hanging o-rings. This chandelier is of a black color with some rust. It is hung from the corners of the chandelier bars by four chains connecting to the canopy.

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

Materials

Iron

Small French Rectangular Iron Chandelier
Small French Rectangular Iron Chandelier

Small French Rectangular Iron Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very nice small rectangular all hand forged French wrought iron chandelier, the patina is allot nicer in person.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Elegant 1950's Italian iron chandelier
Elegant 1950's Italian iron chandelier

Elegant 1950's Italian iron chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful 1950's wrought iron chandelier, the patina is so much nicer in person

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Iron and Gilt Tole Chandelier
Iron and Gilt Tole Chandelier

Iron and Gilt Tole Chandelier

$3,360Sale Price|20% Off

Iron and Gilt Tole Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Iron and gilt tole with six lights; having grape, apple, and drops. Main colors are purple and clear, chandelier comes with 6 - 6" white resin candle covers.

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Antique Late 19th Century French 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 of black wrought iron is outlined along the body and arms with Italian bead-like gl...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Wrought Iron

French Gilt Metal & Iron Chandelier
French Gilt Metal & Iron Chandelier

French Gilt Metal & Iron Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A French circa 1950's six-light gilt metal and hammered iron chandelier with original patina. Measurements: Height: 33" Diameter: 31".

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron

Elegant 1920's cast iron chandelier
Elegant 1920's cast iron chandelier

Elegant 1920's cast iron chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very nice 1920's cast iron chandelier, the patina is so much nicer in person

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Vintage 1920s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cast Iron

French NeoGothic Gilt Wrought Iron Chandelier
French NeoGothic Gilt Wrought Iron Chandelier

French NeoGothic Gilt Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This hand made wrought iron chandelier features Gothic motifs including winged dragons, oval cartouches and foliate details.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Large French Wrought Iron Chandelier

Large French Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

A large French six-light wrought iron chandelier. Beautifully crafted iron work and nice old patina. More photos available upon request. Measures: Diameter 80 cm. Height 80 cm. ...

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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Lily Stems Chandelier, Handmade Iron, Gold Rubbed Black Finish, USA
Lily Stems Chandelier, Handmade Iron, Gold Rubbed Black Finish, USA

Lily Stems Chandelier, Handmade Iron, Gold Rubbed Black Finish, USA

Located in Dallas, TX

The Lily Stems Chandelier has a classic profile that fits almost any style and has great scale. The six slender arms emit softly diffused light from the center of individually formed...

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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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, France, circa 1900. 9 lights. Dimensions: 29.5" H, 31" W CW4511

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Iron

Pair of Italian Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Pair of Italian Wrought Iron Chandeliers

Pair of Italian Wrought Iron Chandeliers

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of 20th century wrought iron chandeliers from Italy. The chandeliers feature lovely scroll work throughout. The simple gold crown is followed by spiraling chains to the body of ...

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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Iron Faux Coral American Chandelier
Iron Faux Coral American Chandelier

Iron Faux Coral American Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Faux coral chandelier newly rewired for six candelabra sockets, each taking a 75 watt bulb.

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Vintage 1970s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Continental German Wrought Iron Chandelier
Continental German Wrought Iron Chandelier

Continental German Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Queens, NY

Continental German (1st Quarter 20th Century) wrought iron square chandelier with filigree design and stained glass panels suspended by 4 chains.

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Early 20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Beautiful 1920's cas iron chandelier
Beautiful 1920's cas iron chandelier

Beautiful 1920's cas iron chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful 1920's cast iron chandelier, the patina is so much nicer in person

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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

French 1950s Gilt Iron Chandelier
French 1950s Gilt Iron Chandelier

French 1950s Gilt Iron Chandelier

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

French midcentury gilt iron chandelier, with an elegant, bulbous centre part composed of multiple twirling rods, adorned with leaves. The arms extend down and out in an elegant, swee...

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

Materials

Iron

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 baccarat the candle holders supporting the lights are decorated with gold leaf

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Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Large 1950s French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Large 1950s French Wrought Iron Chandelier

Large 1950s French Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A dramatic mid-20th century French wrought-iron chandelier, formed with an elegant twisted central stem and exuberant, hand-forged scrolling throughout. The six light arms are arra...

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Wrought Iron Sixteen Light Chandelier
Large Wrought Iron Sixteen Light Chandelier

Large Wrought Iron Sixteen Light Chandelier

Located in London, GB

A large wrought iron sixteen-light chandelier 20th Century, with petalled branches. 90cm diameter 95cm high Provenance: Wolterton Hall, Norfolk, England. Will require re-wiring.

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20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Horizontal Wrought Iron Chandelier
Horizontal Wrought Iron Chandelier

Horizontal Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

An antique hammered wrought iron six-arm chandelier with central figure and original finish. Measurements: Height: 36" Depth: Width: 18"

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Vintage 1920s Chandeliers and Pendants

French Iron Fleur De Lis Chandelier
French Iron Fleur De Lis Chandelier

French Iron Fleur De Lis Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Enhance any room with our exquisite French Iron Chandelier. Crafted in France during the 1980s, this chandelier features intricate ironwork and iconic fleur de lis symbols. With a ha...

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Vintage 1980s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Italian Black Forged Iron Ten-Light Rectangular Chandelier, Fleur de Lys Motif
Italian Black Forged Iron Ten-Light Rectangular Chandelier, Fleur de Lys Motif

Italian Black Forged Iron Ten-Light Rectangular Chandelier, Fleur de Lys Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

The chandelier is of black color with some rust and is hung from the corners of the chandelier base by four rigid but swagged chains connecting it to the canopy.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

French Cast Iron Chandelier
French Cast Iron Chandelier

French Cast Iron Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A French cast-iron two-tier iron chandelier with foliage motif on body and arms, floral decoration between the arms, original canopy and patina, circa 1900. Measurements: Minimum...

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Spanish Revival 1940s Wrought Iron Chandelier
Spanish Revival 1940s Wrought Iron Chandelier

Spanish Revival 1940s Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

Dating from the 1940s, this Spanish Revival-style wrought iron chandelier features ornate scrollwork, decorative foliage, and comes complete with its original ceiling canopy. The pie...

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Vintage 1940s Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Wrought Iron Chandelier
Large Wrought Iron Chandelier

Large Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900 wrought iron chandelier with grapes motif on body. Original finish and patina, with 4 lights. 53" min. drop, 38" diameter

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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Antique Gilt and Painted Iron Chandelier
Antique Gilt and Painted Iron Chandelier

Antique Gilt and Painted Iron Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's French painted and gilt iron chandelier with 8 lights. Measurements: Height of body: 27" Current drop: 37" Diameter: 34

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Antique French Iron Viking Ship Chandelier
Antique French Iron Viking Ship Chandelier

Antique French Iron Viking Ship Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French iron Viking ship chandelier.

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

1920's Hand Forged Iron Chandelier
1920's Hand Forged Iron Chandelier

1920's Hand Forged Iron Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful, hand-hammered, solid Iron, ornate Italian Chandelier. Intricately detailed splayed end tendrils. Turn of the century craftsmanship. Originally made for candles. Now with a...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Hand-Made French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Hand-Made French Wrought Iron Chandelier

Hand-Made French Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Hand-Made French wrought iron chandelier.

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Swedish Mid Century Wrought Iron Chandelier
Swedish Mid Century Wrought Iron Chandelier

Swedish Mid Century Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Swedish wrought iron chandelier with 8 lights. Measurements: Drop: 29" Diameter: 33"

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Black Iron Tole 6-Light Chandelier with Alabaster and Acid Patina
Black Iron Tole 6-Light Chandelier with Alabaster and Acid Patina

Black Iron Tole 6-Light Chandelier with Alabaster and Acid Patina

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Black iron tole style 6-light chandelier with center dome alabaster shade with 3 lights behind it, 3 bell glass shade suspending from 3 arms, and acid patina finished.

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1990s American Mission Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

19th Century Gothic Wrought Iron Chandelier
19th Century Gothic Wrought Iron Chandelier

19th Century Gothic Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Intricate wrought iron, Gothic style chandelier with foliate and floral motif.

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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

AntiqueHand Wrought Iron Chandelier forRestoration
AntiqueHand Wrought Iron Chandelier forRestoration

AntiqueHand Wrought Iron Chandelier forRestoration

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A sweeping Arts and Crafts style hanging fixture with a central bulb socket and four end sockets. The fixture lacks a central round glass as well as attendant shades for the outside ...

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20th Century Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-20th Century French Iron Chandelier
Mid-20th Century French Iron Chandelier

Mid-20th Century French Iron Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

This iron chandelier originates from France, circa 1950.

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

20th Century French Wrought Iron Chandeliers
20th Century French Wrought Iron Chandeliers

20th Century French Wrought Iron Chandeliers

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a pair of 20th-century French wrought iron chandeliers, showcasing elegant craftsmanship with their intricate scrollwork and candle-style lights. Each chandelier is designed ...

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20th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

1970s French Two-Tiered Iron Chandelier
1970s French Two-Tiered Iron Chandelier

1970s French Two-Tiered Iron Chandelier

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s French two-tiered iron chandelier.

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Late 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Italian Iron Chandelier
Late 19th Century Italian Iron Chandelier

Late 19th Century Italian Iron Chandelier

Located in Round Top, TX

Late 19th Century Italian Iron Chandelier, 6 arms H 50" with chain, H42" without chain

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Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Six Arm Artisanal Wrought Iron Chandelier
Six Arm Artisanal Wrought Iron Chandelier

Six Arm Artisanal Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Washington, DC

A Six-arm artisanal wrought iron chandelier.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Chandelier with Glass Pendants
Wrought Iron Chandelier with Glass Pendants

Wrought Iron Chandelier with Glass Pendants

Located in New York, NY

A Swedish wrought iron chandelier with molded glass body and pendants in amber and clear color, circa 1950s. Eight lights. Measurements: 33" diameter, 28" min. drop.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Superb Iron Chandelier, France, circa 1920
Superb Iron Chandelier, France, circa 1920

Superb Iron Chandelier, France, circa 1920

Located in Atlanta, GA

A superb iron chandelier featuring a pierced gallery issuing four stylized phoenix birds each one holding a square Gothic style lantern from its beak. Each lantern fitted with froste...

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Iron Horizontal Gothic Chandelier with Dragons
Iron Horizontal Gothic Chandelier with Dragons

Iron Horizontal Gothic Chandelier with Dragons

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900 Spanish wrought iron chandelier with hammered finish dragon heads, six up-lights and two down in the central body. Measurements: Height: 39" Length: 47" Width: 20"

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Antique Early 1900s Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Iron Chandelier with Blue Glass Insets
Iron Chandelier with Blue Glass Insets

Iron Chandelier with Blue Glass Insets

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's Italian wrought iron three-arm chandelier with six interior lights and clear and blue art glass inset. Measurements: Diameter: 31" Current drop: 48" (adjustable).  

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Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Iron Chandelier with Green Glass Hurricanes
Iron Chandelier with Green Glass Hurricanes

Iron Chandelier with Green Glass Hurricanes

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's Italian chandelier with blown glass hurricanes. 12 candelabra lights. Measurements: Min drop: 32" Present drop: 39" Diameter: 39"

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Chandelier with Cranberry Glass
Wrought Iron Chandelier with Cranberry Glass

Wrought Iron Chandelier with Cranberry Glass

Located in New York, NY

A late 19th century American wrought iron chandelier converted from gas with original cranberry glass bowl. Measurements: Height: 40" Diameter: 20".

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Antique 19th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Mulholland Wrought Iron Chandelier by Miamar Home
Mulholland Wrought Iron Chandelier by Miamar Home

Mulholland Wrought Iron Chandelier by Miamar Home

By Melissa Levinson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully hand-forged eight-arm chandelier featuring a dramatic twisted center column and elegantly scrolling arms. This sculptural piece strikes a perfect balance between classi...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

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Black Iron Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of black iron chandeliers available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct black iron chandeliers — often made from metal, iron and wrought iron — can elevate any home. We have 2383 antique and vintage black iron chandeliers in-stock, while there are 95 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of black iron chandeliers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Black iron chandeliers made by industrial designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Black iron chandeliers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Elektrosvit, Felipe Delfinger and Muller Frères are consistently popular.

How Much are Black Iron Chandeliers?

Prices for black iron chandeliers start at $1 and top out at $700,000 with the average selling for $2,458.

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.