Dutch Pewter and Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Turn of the century Dutch pewter and brass 6 lights chandelier with original patina. Measurements
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Dutch Pewter and Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Turn of the century Dutch pewter and brass 6 lights chandelier with original patina. Measurements
Bronze
$5,800
H 14 in Dm 19.25 in
Lars Holmström Attribution, Pendant Light, Glass, Pewter, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter, brass and glass pendant light attributed to Lars Holmström, Arvika, Sweden, c. 1930s
Brass, Pewter
Link Chandelier: Brushed Brass/White Ombre Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
By Andreea Avram Rusu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
accentuates the ombre handblown glass, strikingly supported by angled solid brass chain. The Link Collection
Brass, Bronze, Nickel, Pewter
Swedish Grace Ceiling Light by Lars Holmström, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful Swedish Grace ceiling light in a large size. Made from bronze with a large, wide frosted glass shade. Elaborate, sculptural decor of a man, woman and a deer in stylized fol...
Brass, Pewter
$7,500 / item
H 46.5 in W 11 in D 10 in
Small Link Pendant: Smoke, Charcoal, White, Opaline Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
By Andreea Avram Rusu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
accentuates the ombre handblown glass, strikingly supported by angled solid brass chain. The Link Collection
Brass, Bronze, Nickel, Pewter
$9,500 / item
H 55 in W 13 in D 14 in
Large Link Pendant: Smoke, Charcoal, White, Opaline Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
By Andreea Avram Rusu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
accentuates the ombre handblown glass, strikingly supported by angled solid brass chain. The Link Collection
Brass, Bronze, Nickel, Pewter
Italian Pewter Finish Chandelier
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
This pewter finished brass chandelier features highly ornate scrollwork on the eight arms and
Brass
Circa 1940's Pewter Chandelier
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1893This brass pewter finished chandelier features highly ornate scrollwork.
Brass
Pewter Colored Crystal Chandelier with Six Arms from Belgium, circa 1930
Located in Houston, TX
Pewter colored crystal chandelier with crystal drops and ropes. Newly rewired for use in the USA
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Five Arm Pewter Finish with Murano Frosted Glass
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
This five arm chandelier has a pewter finish over brass, Murano glass ball decoration and frosted
Brass
Austrian Jugendstil Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful rare Jugendstil style Austrian polished brass over pewter chandelier. Wonderful
Brass, Pewter
Pair of 19th Century Pewter on Brass Chandeliers
Located in Casteren, NL
Pair of 19th century pewter in brass chandeliers. Each chandelier has 12 lights. New electric
Alabaster Fluted Cone Shape Pewter Pendant Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Unique fluted cone shape white alabaster pendant light chandelier with silver pewter finish
Alabaster, Brass
$4,504
H 19.69 in W 17.33 in D 13.78 in
Swedish Grace Stool in White Lacquered Birchwood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Charming Swedish Modern stool made in the 1920-30s. The stool is made of birchwood. It retains the original white greenish lacquer and an amazing cushions in beautiful green and whit...
Birch
$1,356 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H.
Wood
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' wall or ceiling lamp for Artemide. Executed in nickeled brass and opaline glass, Italy, circa 1960s. Clean and architectural, these hardwired lamps emi...
Nickel, Brass
Barovier & Toso Murano Clear Glass Chandelier, Italy 1950's
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A entire Murano blown clear glass chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1950s. With three downwards light-arms with glass tulips of hand-blown transparent bubble glass. This beau...
Brass
Swedish Grace Pendant light, Chr Berg & Co, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant Swedish Grace ceiling light, with a pewter and pale orange colored glass shade with a cut decor. Graphic, functionalist design. Original textile chord suspension.
Pewter
$2,724 / item
H 23.63 in Dm 23.63 in
Caeli Classic Handcrafted Brass Rattan Pendant Light Fixture, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
The Caeli-S contemporary handcrafted made-to-measure pendant light fixture features an expertly handcrafted brass structure and a hand-woven rattan shade. This piece creates a warm a...
Brass
$2,110 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$5,404 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage Four ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio ...
Brass, Bronze
Austrian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and gilded opaline glass wall lights likely designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12” H x 3.5” W x 4.125“ D Back Plate Dimensi...
Brass
$3,553
H 32.29 in W 8.86 in D 8.86 in
Ceiling lamp "6401" by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1920s
By Harald Notini, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Elegant ceiling lamp designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampvarufabrik during the 1920s. The model features a tapered lantern form with panels of leaded glass ...
Iron
Danke Studio table lamp in brass with silk shade
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
This lamp was designed in our studio to expand the range of table lamps already available on our site. Particular attention was paid to the details of the finish, the patina of the b...
Brass
Upholstered Art Deco Armchair, Europe 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This upholstered armchair is rooted in the European Art Deco movement of the 1930s. It was a period defined by confidence, structure, and a belief in modern luxury. Art Deco design e...
Fabric, Wood
A set of French Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of five, circa 1960's French neoclassic style carved alabaster light fixture. Sold individually. Measurements: Current drop: 24" Diameter: 25"
Alabaster
Art Deco Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art deco side chairs or vanity chairs. Made in France circa 1930s. Newly upholstered with Italian mohair fabric.
Metal, Chrome
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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