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Fine 17th-18th Century Polish or Dutch Brass Two-Tier 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a heavy two-tier 12-light brass chandelier with scrollwork arms, each with its
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Polish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Fine 17th-18th Century Polish or Dutch Brass Two-Tier 12-Light Chandelier
Fine 17th-18th Century Polish or Dutch Brass Two-Tier 12-Light Chandelier

Fine 17th-18th Century Polish or Dutch Brass Two-Tier 12-Light Chandelier

H 34 in Dm 35 in
Two Brass Candlesticks, Probably German, 17th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Two brass candlesticks with balustraded shafts and drip trays with spikes. The candlesticks are not
Category

Antique 17th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Two Brass Candlesticks, Probably German, 17th Century
Two Brass Candlesticks, Probably German, 17th Century

Two Brass Candlesticks, Probably German, 17th Century

H 7.09 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in
Vintage 1 Tier 17th Century Candle Dutch Brass Chandelier 6 Lights H40xW45
By Dutch Originals
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
solid brass arms extending from its 60cm high by 66cm wide frame. Designed after a 17th century Dutch
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1 Tier 17th Century Candle Dutch Brass Chandelier 6 Lights H40xW45
Vintage 1 Tier 17th Century Candle Dutch Brass Chandelier 6 Lights H40xW45

Vintage 1 Tier 17th Century Candle Dutch Brass Chandelier 6 Lights H40xW45

H 15.75 in Dm 17.72 in
Vintage 2 Tier 17th Century Electric Dutch Brass Chandelier 18 Lights H150xW125
By Dutch Originals
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
fixture emulates an ornate 17th century Dutch original down to the intricate hand-detailed metalwork
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage 2 Tier 17th Century Electric Dutch Brass Chandelier 18 Lights H150xW125
Vintage 2 Tier 17th Century Electric Dutch Brass Chandelier 18 Lights H150xW125

Vintage 2 Tier 17th Century Electric Dutch Brass Chandelier 18 Lights H150xW125

H 59.06 in Dm 49.22 in
2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H85xW74
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
details. Recalling the grandeur of 17th century Holland, the two-tier Rembrandt 372 chandelier exudes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H85xW74
2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H85xW74

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H85xW74

H 33.47 in Dm 29.14 in
2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H70xW62
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
details. Emulating an ornate 17th century Dutch original, the two-tier Rembrandt 369 chandelier casts a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H70xW62
2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H70xW62

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H70xW62

H 27.56 in Dm 24.41 in
1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 8 Lights H60xW66
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
solid brass arms extending from its 60cm high by 66cm wide frame. Designed after a 17th century Dutch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 8 Lights H60xW66
1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 8 Lights H60xW66

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 8 Lights H60xW66

H 23.63 in Dm 25.99 in
1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H54xW57
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
includes pieces by 17th-century Dutch masters like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Hals and provides an overview of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H54xW57
1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H54xW57

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H54xW57

H 21.26 in Dm 22.45 in
2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 18 Lights H150xW125
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
fixture emulates an ornate 17th century Dutch original down to the intricate hand-detailed metalwork
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 18 Lights H150xW125
2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 18 Lights H150xW125

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 18 Lights H150xW125

H 59.06 in Dm 49.22 in
1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H60xW62
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
Holland's 17th century metal craft. Though inspired by an antique, this handsome chandelier is modernly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H60xW62
1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H60xW62

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H60xW62

H 23.63 in Dm 24.41 in
1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H45xW50
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
most significant Dutch master of the 17th century and one of the best painters and etchers in all of
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H45xW50
1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H45xW50

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H45xW50

H 17.72 in Dm 19.69 in
2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 18 Lights H100xW100
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
emulates an ornate 17th century Dutch original with hand-detailed scrollwork swirling across the frame
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 18 Lights H100xW100
2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 18 Lights H100xW100

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 18 Lights H100xW100

H 39.38 in Dm 39.38 in
3 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 30 Lights H250xW230
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
sole manufacturer of chandeliers using original casting moulds from the 17th century in all of Europe.
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

3 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 30 Lights H250xW230
3 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 30 Lights H250xW230

3 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 30 Lights H250xW230

H 98.43 in Dm 90.56 in
1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H54xW57
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
includes pieces by 17th-century Dutch masters like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Hals and provides an overview of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H54xW57
1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H54xW57

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H54xW57

H 21.26 in Dm 22.45 in
1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H62xW85
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
includes pieces by 17th-century Dutch masters like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Hals and provides an overview of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H62xW85
1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H62xW85

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H62xW85

H 24.41 in Dm 33.47 in
2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H80xW77
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
century Dutch design, the majestic Teyler 700.1 chandelier evokes the grandeur of Holland's Golden Age
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H80xW77
2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H80xW77

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H80xW77

H 31.5 in Dm 30.32 in
2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H85xW85
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
includes pieces by 17th-century Dutch masters like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Hals and provides an overview of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H85xW85
2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H85xW85

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H85xW85

H 33.47 in Dm 33.47 in
Large Dutch Baroque Style 18-Light Brass Chandelier
Located in Troy, NY
An impressive, very large (43" tall) and well proportioned four-tier brass chandelier with 18
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Dutch Baroque Style 18-Light Brass Chandelier
Large Dutch Baroque Style 18-Light Brass Chandelier

Large Dutch Baroque Style 18-Light Brass Chandelier

H 42.5 in Dm 43 in
Pair of Chiseled Candlesticks
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Pair of chiseled candlesticks plated brass Germany, probably Nuremberg 17th century H 12 x (base
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Antique 17th Century German Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chiseled Candlesticks
Pair of Chiseled Candlesticks

Pair of Chiseled Candlesticks

H 4.73 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
1950s Baguès Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
known for, namely, modern interpretations of historical styles — in this case, a 17th century Dutch
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950s Baguès Chandelier
1950s Baguès Chandelier

1950s Baguès Chandelier

H 36 in Dm 24 in
17th Century Period Dutch Brass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
An alluring Anglo-Dutch period brass chandelier dating from the second half of the 17th century
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Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

17th Century Period Dutch Brass Chandelier
17th Century Period Dutch Brass Chandelier

17th Century Period Dutch Brass Chandelier

H 19.3 in Dm 20.87 in
Dutch, 17th Century, Brass Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
An important Dutch, 17th century, brass chandelier signed with the initials, “EEV”. The chandelier
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

Dutch, 17th Century, Brass Chandelier

Dutch, 17th Century, Brass Chandelier

H 35.5 in D 33 in
17th Century Style, Two-Tier Brass Ball Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A 17th century style, two-tier brass ball chandelier, consisting of twelve arms. Originally made
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

17th Century Style, Two-Tier Brass Ball Chandelier
17th Century Style, Two-Tier Brass Ball Chandelier

17th Century Style, Two-Tier Brass Ball Chandelier

H 41.34 in Dm 29.53 in
Dutch 17th Century Style Heavy Solid Brass Six Branch Chandelier
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a really rather beautiful and usable Dutch 17th century style heavy solid brass six branch
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Dutch 17th Century Style Heavy Solid Brass Six Branch Chandelier
Dutch 17th Century Style Heavy Solid Brass Six Branch Chandelier

Dutch 17th Century Style Heavy Solid Brass Six Branch Chandelier

H 42.1 in Dm 23.6 in
17th Century Dutch Flemish Brass Chandelier
Located in Lincoln, GB
A Stunning Flemish Brass Chandelier The central stem surmounted by a trefoil suspension loop
Category

Antique 17th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

17th Century Dutch Flemish Brass Chandelier
17th Century Dutch Flemish Brass Chandelier

17th Century Dutch Flemish Brass Chandelier

H 18.9 in Dm 20.87 in
Pair Palwa Pendant Lights Attributed to Gaetano Sciolari
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Fulton, CA
. Circa. 1970's. Original escutcheon plates made of brass with a glass cover. In original working order
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Antique Early 17th Century German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pend...

Materials

Brass

Pair Palwa Pendant Lights Attributed to Gaetano Sciolari
Pair Palwa Pendant Lights Attributed to Gaetano Sciolari

Pair Palwa Pendant Lights Attributed to Gaetano Sciolari

H 7 in Dm 6 in
Vintage 1 Tier 17th Century Candle Dutch Brass Chandelier 6 Lights H45xW50
By Dutch Originals
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
solid brass arms extending from its 60cm high by 66cm wide frame. Designed after a 17th century Dutch
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1 Tier 17th Century Candle Dutch Brass Chandelier 6 Lights H45xW50
Vintage 1 Tier 17th Century Candle Dutch Brass Chandelier 6 Lights H45xW50

Vintage 1 Tier 17th Century Candle Dutch Brass Chandelier 6 Lights H45xW50

H 17.72 in Dm 19.69 in
17th Century Dutch Candle Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 17th century solid brass Dutch or Dutch colonial small candle light fixture in original
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

17th Century Dutch Candle Light Fixture
17th Century Dutch Candle Light Fixture

17th Century Dutch Candle Light Fixture

H 26 in Dm 10.5 in
Red Crystal Chandelier Antique Brass Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Beaded
Located in Berlin, DE
old chandelier with love and professionally restored in Berlin. electrical wiring works in the US
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Antique Early 17th Century European Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

Red Crystal Chandelier Antique Brass Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Beaded
Red Crystal Chandelier Antique Brass Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Beaded

Red Crystal Chandelier Antique Brass Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Beaded

H 25.6 in Dm 34.65 in
Magnificent Austria Rococo chandelier Antique Timeless elegance with history
Located in Berlin, DE
An extraordinary masterpiece of the Rococo style: This magnificent chandelier from Austria, crafted
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Antique 17th Century Austrian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Magnificent Austria Rococo chandelier Antique Timeless elegance with history
Magnificent Austria Rococo chandelier Antique Timeless elegance with history

Magnificent Austria Rococo chandelier Antique Timeless elegance with history

H 37.41 in Dm 29.53 in
17th Brass Chandelier
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
Louis XIII Rare brass chandelier. Model 12 sconces on 2 rows. The drum-shaped baluster ended with a
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

17th Brass Chandelier
17th Brass Chandelier

17th Brass Chandelier

H 39.38 in Dm 39.38 in
Large Dutch Brass 17th Century Style Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large brass Flemish/Dutch brass chandelier with six arms sprouting from the centre column
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Dutch Brass 17th Century Style Chandelier
Large Dutch Brass 17th Century Style Chandelier

Large Dutch Brass 17th Century Style Chandelier

H 27 in W 35 in D 35 in
Dutch Brass Chandelier in the 17th Century Taste
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century Dutch brass six arm chandelier in the 17th century taste, with large central ball
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Dutch Brass Chandelier in the 17th Century Taste
Dutch Brass Chandelier in the 17th Century Taste

Dutch Brass Chandelier in the 17th Century Taste

H 28 in Dm 32.25 in
Dutch Chandelier 17th Century
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
six lights
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Dutch Chandelier 17th Century
Dutch Chandelier 17th Century

Dutch Chandelier 17th Century

H 20.48 in Dm 20.87 in
17th Century Style Five-Arm Chandelier
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A 17th century style brass five arm Chandelier with a scroll and ball centre.
Category

Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

17th Century Style Five-Arm Chandelier
17th Century Style Five-Arm Chandelier

17th Century Style Five-Arm Chandelier

H 17.5 in Dm 19 in
17th Century Design Five-Arm Chandelier
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A small, early 20th century cast brass five-arm chandelier of late 17th century design, five scroll
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Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

17th Century Design Five-Arm Chandelier
17th Century Design Five-Arm Chandelier

17th Century Design Five-Arm Chandelier

H 13 in Dm 16 in
Six-Arm Brass Pineapple and Foliate Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A 17th century style, brass, six-arm chandelier with pineapple and foliate elements.
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Early 20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Six-Arm Brass Pineapple and Foliate Chandelier
Six-Arm Brass Pineapple and Foliate Chandelier

Six-Arm Brass Pineapple and Foliate Chandelier

H 25.2 in Dm 19.3 in
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Brass 17th Century Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the brass 17th century chandelier you’re looking for. A brass 17th century chandelier — often made from metal and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer brass 17th century chandelier, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A brass 17th century chandelier, designed in the Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Brass 17th Century Chandelier?

The average selling price for a brass 17th century chandelier at 1stDibs is $5,317, while they’re typically $946 on the low end and $130,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights 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 Brass 17th Century Chandelier
  • What is 17th-century furniture called?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.

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