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: 29" (adjustable) Diameter: 16"
Vintage 1920s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
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: 29" (adjustable) Diameter: 16"
Metal
Antique Brutalist Hammered Metal and Color Leaded Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 Italian leaded chunky colored glass pendant ceiling light fixture with an interior Edison light bulb of up to 100 watts. Metal chain and canopy and with original patina....
Metal, Iron
Rock Crystal and Gilt Metal Flush Mount Light Fixture, Antique, 1980s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1420 Rock crystal and gilt metal flush mount 3 internal lights 60 watt max candelabra based bulbs
Rock Crystal, Metal
Antique Monumental Hexagonal Slag Glass Hanging Light Fixture
Located in Dekalb, IL
Tall hexagonal lantern-form pendant constructed in warm bronze-toned metal with faux alabaster panels, scalloped crown trim, and arched framework details. Each vertical panel is fram...
Metal
Antique Milk Glass & Brass Customized Hanging Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Antique ribbed milk glass shade with custom polished brass hanging hardware and matching ceiling canopy. Shade dates to the 1920s-1940s. Drop height may be customized; allow 4 we...
Metal, Brass
Schoolhouse Style Light Fixture, Opaline Glass, Antique 1930s-1940s
Located in New York, NY
Opaline Glass Schoolhouse Light, a timeless and classic lighting fixture inspired by the iconic design of vintage schoolhouse lighting. This light features molded rounded glass shade...
Brass, Metal
Vintage French Gilt Metal Sunburst Flush Mount Light Fixture from the 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite sunburst gilt metal flush mount light fixture features a nicely antiqued central mirror plate, surrounded by a molded frame with lovely red undertone.
Metal
Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Light Fixture. Item features a green painted finish, blue reflector, original tag, very nice antique item, great st...
Metal
Brass Hanging Light Fixture with Antique Milk Glass Disk Shade
Located in New York, NY
New brass ceiling light fixture with antique white milk glass disk shade. Four (4) available; contact us for lead time if more than four are required. Fixture features a straight t...
Metal, Brass
Antique Black & White Alabaster Lotus Flower Pendant Light, Top Quality Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Top-class antique light fixture with a stunning hand-carved alabaster shade, brass chains and an alabaster canopy.
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
$780Sale Price / set|40% Off
Antique Regency Wall Sconces Electric Light Fixture w/ Tulip Shade, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of Antique regency speleter metal electric wall sconce with ripped glass globes. This torchiere-style scone features a touch fixed with a ripped tulip glass shade fixed to an ov...
Metal
Large Baccarat Crystal Antique Chandelier Dining Ceiling 8 Light Fixture Pendant
By Baccarat
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Large Baccarat Crystal Antique Chandelier Dining Ceiling 8 Light Fixture Pendant .
Crystal, Metal, Bronze
Antique Signed Moe Bridges Chandelier Art Deco Tudor 2 Light Fixture Slip Shade
By Moe Bridges
Located in Greer, SC
This finely crafted Moe Bridges chandelier features intricate detailing within the body and 2 gorgeous glass slip shades with a shield design. The Moe Bridges Company was founded in ...
Metal
Antique Signed Moe Bridges Chandelier Art Deco Tudor 3 Light Fixture Slip Shade
By Moe Bridges
Located in Greer, SC
This finely crafted Moe Bridges chandelier features intricate detailing within the cast iron of the body and 3 gorgeous glass slip shades with a shield design. The Moe Bridges Compan...
Metal
Gilt Iron Sunburst Ceiling Mount Light Fixture by Myanmar Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking gilt iron ceiling mount light fixture in the form of a radiant sunburst, designed by Miamar Home. This sculptural piece features a richly textured, hand-hammered central dom...
Metal, Gold Leaf
Midcentury French Star Shaped Light Fixture with Mirrored Panels, USA Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small French star shaped light fixture from the Midcentury period, with antiqued mirrored panels and single socket. This French Midcentury star-shaped light fixture brings a celest...
Metal
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. Six interior lights. Measurements: Diameter 24" Drop 25".
Metal
Antique Light Fixture
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Ribbed Glass Foyer Globe from Paris
Metal
Sold
H 37.5 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Gilt Metal Three-Light Hanging Fixture Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Gilt Metal Three Light Hanging Fixture with Foliate Scroll Form Arms & Glass Shades, Circa 1910 Measures- 37.5''H x 20.5''W x 20.5''D
Metal
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H 26 in Dm 26.5 in
Antique Classical Gilt Brass & Metal Eight-Light Up & Down Hanging Fixture c1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique up-and-down hanging fixture offers gilt brass frame with Classical elements including Greek Key design, four up-lights and four down-lights, c1930 Measures - 26"h x 26....
Metal, Brass
Antique Double Arm Light Fixture with Milk Glass Shades
Located in New York, NY
A double-arm, two-light hanging fixture with antique milk glass shades. Fixture is custom; shades are antique from the USA, early 20th Century. Features patinated (blackened) bras...
Metal
Antique Emeralite Green Encased Glass Pendant Hanging Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
An antique small emerald green encased glass light shade made into a hanging pendant light fixture. Newly wired, holds a single standard size light bulb. Chain can be shortened or le...
Metal
Antique Art Deco Slip Shade Ceiling Light Fixture, C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Art Deco Slip Shade Ceiling Fixture with Embossed Glass Shades, C1920 Measures - 4.5" x 13" x 13"
Metal
Clever Large Antique Cherry Red Capital Hanging Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An imaginative pendant light fixture made from an antique French tole architectural capital, painted a bright cherry red. Newly wired, refreshed and comes with matching ceiling cap. ...
Metal
Midcentury Wood Painted Light Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique midcentury drum shaped light fixture made of strips of painted wood. It is painted in a soft antiqued white. Pewter colored chain & canopy. There are four sockets for plenty o...
Metal
Antique Cranberry Glass Hanging Hall Pendant Light Fixture circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pendant hall light offers cranberry glass bulbous globe in frame having scroll and foliate elements and hanging from three drop chains, reminiscent of Persian styling, c18...
Metal
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H 34.25 in W 22 in D 8 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Slag Glass Hanging Three Light Fixture, Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts hanging light fixture offers central slag glass light with two flanking up-lights, c1910 Measures- 34.25'' H x 22'' W x 8'' D.
Metal
Antique Art Deco Three Light Slip Shade Hanging Fixture, Circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Art Deco chandelier offers partially ebonized frame with three ribbed frosted glass slip shades, c1930 Measures: 28" height x 12" diameter, 12" drop.
Metal
French Early 20th Century Hand Painted Floriform Phonograph Light Fixture
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This delightful fixture, from France, circa 1900s, is fashioned from the Horn of an antique phonograph, originally designed by Thomas Edison in 1877, and would light up a breakfast n...
Metal
Sold
H 51 in W 27 in D 27 in
Large Baccarat Crystal Chandelier Dining Entry Ceiling 12 Light Fixture Pendant
By Baccarat
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Large Baccarat Crystal Chandelier Dining Entry Ceiling 12 Light Fixture Pendant . Late 18th Early 19th century Rare and Exquisite baccarat crystal chandelier 12 light with hand made...
Crystal, Metal, Bronze
Large Baccarat Crystal Chandelier Dining Ceiling 16 Light Fixture Pendant LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Large Baccarat Crystal Chandelier Dining ceiling 16 light fixture pendant LA CA. Late 18th Early 19th century Rare and Exquisite baccarat crystal chandelier 16 light with hand made c...
Crystal, Metal, Bronze
Antique Pierced Bronze Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 antique Persian light fixture with four interior candelabra lights. Measurements: Drop: 26” Diameter: 14”.
Metal
Antique Brass & Gilt Metal Two-Light Ceiling Fixture Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique chandelier offers brass and gilt metal construction with urn form font having two scroll arms terminating in lights having glass shades, c1920 Measures - 20.5"h x 27.5"w ...
Metal, Brass
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H 29.5 in Dm 18 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Gilt & Polychromed Metal Five Light Hanging Fixture, c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts five-light chandelier offers polychromed and gilt metal frame with scroll form arms and foliate elements, circa 1920 Measures - 29.5"h x 18"diam Catalo...
Metal
Antique Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture with Bronze Hardware
Located in New York, NY
A custom order for an antique alabaster shade with custom bronze hardware. Shade; Italy, circa 1940, with hardware that is a combination of new and vintage. The alabaster shade supp...
Alabaster, Metal
Antique Art Nouveau Slag Glass Ceiling-Mounted Light Fixture
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1900s/1910s; (very likely) Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing Co. - Meriden, CT Antique metal ceiling-mounted light fixture. This ceiling-mounted fixture features a galvanized meta...
Metal
Antique Art Deco Slip Shade Three-Light Ceiling Light Fixture, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Art Deco ceiling light fixture offers chandelier with drop lights having cast frame with stylized fan and floral decoration, three-light having glass slip shades, circa 19...
Metal
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H 34 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Antique Art Deco Polychromed Five-Light Ceiling Pan Light Fixture Circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Art Deco pan light chandelier offers polychromed frame with central bowl having a central drop finial and surrounding stylized scroll form arms terminating in drop lights,...
Metal
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H 19 in W 24 in D 24 in
Vintage French Tole Flower Chandelier Light Fixture 5 Lamp Lily Metal Toleware
Located in Choudrant, LA
~Direct from France, another gorgeous antique French chandelier from our most recent container, and look at the stunning color and the extraordinary details!~ ~Yellow, brown, off wh...
Metal
Antique Opaline Glass & Brass Hanging Light Fixture (may be customized)
Located in New York, NY
Opaline glass and brass hanging light fixture. USA, circa 1950. Antique ribbed glass shade complemented by custom brass hardware. Dop hight may be customized; allow 4 weeks for cu...
Metal, Brass
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H 24 in Dm 18.3 in
Large & Perfectly Balanced Antique Hand Crafted Alabaster Pendant Light, Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
This exceptional neoclassical alabaster ceiling light is a striking example of early twentieth-century architectural lighting, distinguished by its scale, material quality, and remar...
Alabaster, Brass, Wire, Metal
Antique Italian Bud Flower Light Fixture in Gilt Iron 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1678 Italian gilt leaf metal flush mount Takes on 60 watt Edison based bulb Rewired
Metal
1960s Antique Flush Mount Light Fixture with Slag Glass & Green Trim
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1843 Slag glass 2 light flush mount creme and green glass trim Takes 2 60 watt candelabra based bulbs
Metal
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H 20.5 in Dm 13.5 in
Striking Art Deco White Alabaster Pendant Antique Handmade Light Fixture ca1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical size and timeless Art Deco pendant that will never fail to impress. With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialties, finding an excellent condition and highly a...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
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H 25.6 in Dm 19.7 in
Antique Large White Alabaster Pendant Chandelier Top Quality Light Fixture 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
Thanks to its large size and excellent condition this timeless alabaster chandelier is bound to light up someones days and evenings soon. Because of their natural beauty and the amaz...
Alabaster, Brass, Metal
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H 29 in W 26 in D 26 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Style Four Light Hanging Fixture Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission style chandelier offers central architectural form frame with four drop lights terminating in glass shades, c1910 Measures- 29''H x 26''W x 26''D
Metal
French Vintage Flush Mount Light Fixture
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely antique flushmount ceiling light, French circa 1930. The cast bronze ring is decorated with a band of egg & dart motif, which contrasts beautifully with the suspended bowl o...
Metal
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H 22 in Dm 15.7 in
Timeless Art Deco White & Black Alabaster Pendant Antique Light Fixture ca. 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Combined with the stylish and relatively deep round bowl with the perfectly carved alabaster top-ridge these marvelous veins make this handcrafted antique fixture even more beautiful...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Wire
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H 18 in Dm 13.8 in
Striking Art Deco White Alabaster Pendant Antique Handmade Light Fixture ca 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Combined with the stylish and relatively deep bowl with the perfectly carved alabaster top-ridge these marvelous veins make this handcrafted antique fixture even more beautiful. And ...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Wire
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H 22.8 in Dm 14 in
Striking Art Deco White Alabaster Pendant Antique Handmade Light Fixture ca 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Combined with the stylish and relatively deep bowl with the perfectly carved alabaster rings these marvelous veins make this handcrafted antique fixture even more beautiful. And than...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Wire
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H 14 in W 8.5 in D 7.25 in
Antique Pair of Art Deco 2-Light Slip Shade Hanging Fixtures, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of antique Art Deco slip shade chandeliers (hall lights) offer polychrome painted cast double socket frames having stylized shield, scroll and foliate decoration, each with ma...
Metal
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H 31.5 in Dm 20 in
Large Hand Carved Antique Alabaster Pendant Chandelier Top Quality Fixture, 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Thanks to its unique design, its large size and its excellent condition this alabaster chandelier will light up both your days and evenings. Apart from the bronzed metal chain this a...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Dramatic Industrial Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic Industrial Pendant Light Fixture Faceted metal, and original surface create an elegant drop light newly rewired with cloth cord and antiques brass fittings Heir Antiques...
Metal, Zinc
$2,156
H 31 in Dm 10 in
Arts & Crafts Era Venetian Pendant Light of Mouthblown Glass into an Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish, good size and excellent condition hallway pendant from Venice. Every now and then, we come across a piece that feels less like a discovery and more like a gift. This Veneti...
Brass, Iron, Wire
Arts & Crafts Venetian Pendant Light of Mouthblown Glass into an Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and excellent condition hallway pendant from Venice. Every now and then, we come across a piece that feels less like a discovery and more like a gift. This Venetian smoked g...
Brass, Iron, Wire
Dome Form Gilt Metal Flush Mount Fixture with Inset Crystal Elements
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Dome form gilt metal flush mount fixture with inset crystal elements. Ten candelabras.
Crystal, Gilt Metal
$4,429
H 57 in Dm 15.6 in
Wonderful Late Victorian Bronze and Stain Leaded Glass Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase. ...
Bronze
$1,002
H 32.29 in Dm 10.24 in
Large Antique 1920s Hexagonal Brass & Frosted Glass Lantern Hall Pendant Light
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Large and highly decorative antique lantern pendant light from the 1940s. This elegant single-light hall lantern features a hexagonal brass frame and is equipped with six individual ...
Brass
Antique Crystal Glass Ceiling Lamp with Brass Armature, 1930s England
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice small ceiling lamp .Brass armature with Crystal Glass . 1930s .Two large E27 bulb needed .
Crystal
$2,202
H 6.5 in Dm 18 in
Austrian Palwa Faceted Crystal Gilt Bronze 5-Light Flush Mount Fixture, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A beautiful, large Art Deco faceted crystal and cast gilt bronze flush mount, Austria, 1950s. With five light sockets providing a bright, warm light from the ceiling. This wonderful ...
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
$2,855
H 28 in Dm 15.4 in
Rare Arts & Crafts Pendant Lantern, Handcrafted Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Note. We are pleased to inform you that all shipments to the United States are free from import duties and tariffs. Rare early 20th Century handcrafted Arts & Crafts pendant lantern...
Metal, Wrought Iron
20th century French Crystal and Gilded Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Superb crystal pendant chandelier from the 1950s, offering a refined and luminous presence, ideal for enhancing an elegant Haussmann-style interior, a classic setting, or a chic ecle...
Crystal, Brass
1920 Italian Gothic Revival Iron Lantern Pendant Light
Located in Surrey, BC
A nice iron gothic pendant light from Italy with nice bronze decorative details with original milk glass panels ..this is a solid good light ready for install tested and CSA complete...
Iron
Vintage Italian Beaded Flush Mount Light Fixture, Glass & Metal, 1970s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1728 Italian Beaded glass 3 light cieling light takes 3 60 watt candelabra based bulbs
Metal
$1,340
H 25 in Dm 7.2 in
Beautiful Shape Arts & Crafts era, Gothic Revival Style Pendant Light w Dome Top
Located in Lisse, NL
Gothic Revival Pendant Light with Dome Top, ca. 1920. This beautiful antique brass pendant light has such a calm and timeless presence. The combination of its warm, aged brass and t...
Brass
French Art Deco Flush Mount Chandelier Glass & Brass 1930s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant French Art Deco flush mount ceiling light with textured glass and brass from the 1930s. Manufacturer: unknown. Execution: round. Style: art deco, mid century, modernist....
Brass
Gothic Cathedral Style Hanging Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
In true Gothic fashion, these lamps illustrate the style of light common to many cathedrals of the time yet devoid of any religious symbols. Lights are of grand scale consisting of s...
Steel
Vintage Italian Brass & Cut Crystal 3-Light Chandelier C1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
This vintage Italian chandelier, dating to approximately 1950, features a brass frame adorned with elegant cut crystal elements. The chandelier is designed with three lights, providi...
Crystal
Large Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English large leaded glass light fixture with interior lights and bronze body. Measurements: Present drop: 30" Diameter: 32"
Glass
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Brown Patinated Bronze Pendant by Edward F. Caldwell, 1900
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
1900 Caldwell brown patinated bronze and glass pendant with 4 interior lights (newly UL rewired)
Bronze
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s. Dramatic patina; wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.0...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An etched glass and brass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.5"H ...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.5"H x...
Brass
Otto Prutscher chandelier with original glass shade vienna around 1908
By Otto Prutscher
Located in Wien, Au
Otto Prutscher chandelier with original glass shade vienna around 1908 Brass polished and stove enameled Original glass shade
Brass
Huge MCM Style Brass Pendant Uplighter with 4 lights
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Gino Sarfatti
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 4 lights . Concave and convex disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction . Diameter 30 in Low...
Brass
$1,548
H 23.63 in Dm 12.21 in
Antique Brass Holophane Blondel Stiletto Prismatic Glass Plafonnier Lamp, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A very well presented 12" glass 'Blondel Stiletto' pendant light by Holophane. c.1920 Two-part prismatic glass shades bearing the Holophane stamp to inside rims, with decorative thr...
Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.0"H x 3.4"W x 6.85"D...
Brass
French Sunburst Light Fixture / Flush Mount in Gilt Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sunburst Foliage Flush Mount Light Fixture, Wrought Gilt Iron France, 1950 Sculptural sunburst ceiling light fixture with leaves frame surrounding a central spherical plate, gilt iro...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
Art Deco Pendant Light by Jean Perzel, Mercury-Plated Bronze, 1930
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco pendant, mercury-plated bronze frame with satin-finished glass plate, designed by Jean Perzel (1892-1986). France, circa 1930.
Bronze
$4,196
H 23.5 in Dm 16.5 in
Antique French Alabaster Pendant Light w. Ornate Brass Mount, Early 20th Century
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique French, one-light alabaster ceiling lamp. A beautiful and authentic French alabaster ceiling pendant from the early 20th century, combining sculptural elegance with warm atm...
Alabaster, Brass
Large Sunburst Light Fixture / Flush Mount in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Sunburst Foliage Flush Mount Light Fixture, Wrought Gilt Iron Spain, 1950 Sculptural sunburst ceiling light fixture with leaves frame surrounding a central spherical plate, g...
Iron, Gold Leaf, Metal
English Pair of Glass Globe Lanterns
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A magnificent pair of early 20th century English pendant light fixtures in globe form–very similar to an armillary sphere–with clear glass panes bound in a dark bronze frame. The ope...
Brass
Antique Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Italian carved alabaster pendant light fixture with three interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 12" Diameter: 14"
Alabaster
French Art Deco Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
The thickness of the alabaster is about 1 cm (0.25in). The lamp gives a warm, ambient light and unusual effects, made in France in the 1920s. Shade is still in good condition. Mino...
Alabaster
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.