Elegant Rectangular Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Two-tone (brass and gun metal) eight lights French chandelier with circular glass bobeches.
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Elegant Rectangular Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Two-tone (brass and gun metal) eight lights French chandelier with circular glass bobeches.
Brass
Rectangular wrought iron chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Rectangular wrought iron chandelier with golden twist trim details and original canopy.
Wrought Iron
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
Wrought Iron
$6,315
H 7.09 in Dm 47.25 in
Modern Black Glass Rod Linear Chandelier Luxury Rectangular Ceiling Light New
Located in Berlin, DE
sophisticated lighting. The slim black frame and rounded rectangular shape give it a modern, architectural look
Metal
$5,160
H 29.5 in W 41 in D 30.25 in
Italian Black Forged Iron Ten-Light Rectangular Chandelier, Fleur de Lys Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian rectangular shaped forged iron ten-light vintage chandelier. This Italian mid-20th
Iron
$8,188 / item
H 47.25 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Murano Rectangular Gold Black Art Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
shades, black, white and gold. Characterized by simplicity and linearity, the Murano chandelier has a
Brass
Rectangular Iron and Leaded Glass Deco Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A horizontal wrought iron chandelier with scrolling motif on body. Inset leaded glass, eight
$5,750
H 24 in W 73 in D 16.5 in
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
Crystal, Metal
$6,316
H 35.83 in W 31.5 in D 10.44 in
Italian Stilnovo Style Rectangular Three-Light Chandelier, circa 1950s
By Pietro Chiesa, Stilnovo
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A mid - century modern glass, brass and black lacquered metal chandelier attr. to Stilnovo, Italy
Metal, Brass
$3,600
H 7 in W 19 in D 12 in
Smoked Taupe Curved Glass and Brass Rectangular Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
1970s Italian smoked taupe glass curved chandelier. The chandelier has two brass sockets and brass
Brass
$7,603 / item
H 39.38 in W 63 in D 7.88 in
Murano Art Glass Rectangular Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendant, 1970
Located in Roma, Lazio
Murano chandelier with an elongated design with a brass structure and unique glass color. The
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 37 in W 29 in D 23 in
French Gothic Style Wrought Iron 6 Arms Rectangular Chandelier or Pendant
Located in Plainview, NY
chandelier features a rectangular shape and has 6 lights . Finely carved of wrought iron, the chandelier
Wrought Iron
$2,880
H 21.5 in W 29 in D 16.5 in
French Rectangular Six-Light Iron Chandelier w/C-Scroll Accent, Rewired for US
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This black iron light fixture has a beautiful, aged patina throughout. This French chandelier has been
Iron
Maison Petitot Rectangular Eight Lights Chandelier
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Miami, FL
An impressive Maison Petitot crystal de Sevres cabochon and polished brass chandelier. Wired for
Crystal, Brass
Rectangular Ten-Light Chandelier, France, Late 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Patinated iron, rectangular structure with ten up-curving arms (five on each side) supporting
Bronze, Iron
Unavailable
H 26.5 in W 52 in D 32.5 in
Early 20th Century French Rectangular Hand-Forged Iron Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th century French rectangular hand forged iron eight-light chandelier Brand new wiring.
Iron
Unavailable
H 0.4 in W 30.32 in D 57.88 in
Artemide Discovery Space Rectangular Suspension Light in Black by Ernesto
By Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hicksville, NY
increasingly focused on our well-being and emotion. Discovery space is available in square and rectangular
Resin
Gothic Style Painted Iron Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Black painted wrought iron rectangular chandelier with 8 lights.
Iron
Gothic Style Painted Iron Chandelier
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Black painted wrought iron rectangular chandelier with 8 lights
Iron
1940s Rectangular Botanical Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique glass and brass 1940s rectangular botanical chandelier from Italy. Original glass and brass
Brass
Maison Petitot Rectangular Eight Lights Chandelier. Pair available.
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Miami, FL
An impressive Maison Petitot crystal de Sevres cabochon and polished brass chandelier. Exceptional
Crystal, Brass
I. P. Frink Style Rectangular, Ten-Light Chandelier
By EB Studios
Located in Peekskill, NY
decorative chandeliers in the 1920s. They totally designed for their function and were never meant to be seen
Spanish Gothic Style Large Rectangular Hammered Iron Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
chandelier. With a multiple C-curled design, the elongated hanging chandelier features 6 crackle glass globed
Iron
Sold
H 19 in W 17.5 in D 13 in
Original French hand hammered iron and alabaster rectangular chandelier- Schenck
By Edouard Schenck
Located in New York City, NY
Original hand forged iron and alabaster rectangular shaped chandelier attributed to Edouard Schenck
Alabaster
Unique Rectangular Frink Mirrored Pendant
By I.P. Frink
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early two bulb pendant. It's unsigned but looks to be manufactured by Frink Reflector Co. The shade is 7 deep by 16 inches wide. The shade has its original patina. The flu...
Sold
H 10 in W 39.5 in D 25 in
19th Century French Gothic Forged Rectangular Twelve-Light Island Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
, the elegant gothic chandelier has original four chains and features an interesting rectangular shaped
Iron
Sold
H 37.5 in W 38.5 in D 18.5 in
French Forged-Iron Eight-Light Chandelier in Rectangular Shape, Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French black forged-iron chandelier with eight-lights from the mid 20th century. This vintage
Iron
Rectangular Pendant Light
By Napako
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel painted frame fitted with four E27 bulbs for max. 100W covered with element made of pressed and refined glass from the, made by Napako in the early 1970s.
Steel
1980s Rectangular Wrought Iron Six-Light Chandelier with French Styling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s rectangular wrought iron six-light chandelier with French styling in a blackened metal finish
Iron
Antique French Wrought Iron Chandelier, Circa 1900-1910.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Wrought Iron Chandelier, Circa 1900-1910.
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Wrought Iron Chandelier, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century French wrought iron chandelier, Circa 1890.
Wrought Iron
1940s Iron Gothic Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s iron Gothic chandelier.
Fine 19th Century Iron Chandelier, Originally for Candles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine 19th century iron chandelier, originally for candles, now electrified. CW4251.
Iron
Antique Country French Painted Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French painted wrought iron chandelier is a magnificent example of elegant and skilled craftsmanship in the finest traditions! The contoured oval frame serves as the ...
Wrought Iron
19th C. French Wrought Iron Twelve-Light Chandelier with Fleur-de-Lys Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this large antique light fixture over a dining table, or in a den. Forged in Normandy France circa 1880, and almost four feet in diameter, the large chandelier built of solid w...
Iron
Gothic Style Iron Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Hand Hammered Iron Chandelier in the Gothic style. Extraordinary iron work. 16 lights. France, circa 1890. Dimensions: Height 51" Diameter 44" CW5203
Iron
Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron eight lights chandelier, scrolling motif on arms and hook chain, circa 1930s. Measurements: Height: 40" minimum drop. Diameter: 39".
$44,451
H 110.24 in W 701.58 in D 3.94 in
Wood Paneled Room with Trompe L'oeil Library Decoration, Late 20th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This piece of woodwork was made at the extreme end of the 20th century, around 1985 and comes from a Parisian mansion. It presents a grey paneled decoration enhanced with gold, comp...
Wood
$3,932Sale Price|25% Off
H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Wrought Iron Chandelier with 12 Lights in the Gothic Style. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice chandelier with 12 lights is made of wrought iron. This is a French work in the Gothic style. Circa 1950
Wrought Iron
19th Century Gothic Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Intricate wrought iron, Gothic style chandelier with foliate and floral motif.
Wrought Iron
Maison Jansen Style French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Maison Jansen style French wrought iron chandelier brings the style to the fore with inspiration drawn from the Renaissance in France, with exuberant scrollwork, fleurs de lys, gold ...
Wrought Iron
Antique French Wrought Iron Viking Long Boat Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Wrought Iron Viking Long Boat Chandelier will make an eye-catching Old World statement in any room! The solid wrought iron fixture resembles a Viking Long Boat, which...
Wrought Iron
$2,400
H 25 in W 29.5 in D 23 in
19th Century French Gothic Verdigris Flat Bottom Iron Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kitchen island or breakfast room with this elegant antique flat bottom light fixture. Forged in France, circa 1920 and rectangular in shape, the large chandelier has eight...
Iron
$6,843
H 41 in W 37.5 in D 20 in
Spanish Handcrafted Forged Wrought Iron Oak Castle Chandelier, Mid-19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Unique handcrafted forged wrought iron and oak castle candle chandelier, Spain, mid-19th century. Wrought Iron beautifully forged in Medieval style, 8 candle holders on a rubust hand...
Wrought Iron
French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French iron chandelier with 16 lights. Measurements: Drop:33" Width: 58" Depth: 47"
Wrought Iron
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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