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French Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
French Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

French Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

This French Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, crafted in 1990s France, offers a touch of elegance and

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1990s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

A French Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
A French Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

A French Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

A French silvered bronze and crystal chandelier

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Nickel

Swedish Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Swedish Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Swedish Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Fine 19th century bronze and crystal chandelier, circa 1870. The chandelier has been professionally

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Antique 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Fine quality French gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. Circa 1920. A timeless and classic touch

Category

Vintage 1920s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Baccarat
Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Baccarat

Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Baccarat

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gilt bronze and crystal chandelier by Baccarat, France, circa 1920. Dimensions: height 62

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Louis XV Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Louis XV Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Louis XV Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant Louis XV gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. Featuring gorgeous scrolling arms with leaves

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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Maison Baguès Style Large Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Maison Baguès Style Large Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Maison Baguès Style Large Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Maison Baguès style elegant bronze and crystal chandelier.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Exquisite Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Exquisite Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Exquisite Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exquisite gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. The pierced central circle issuing twelve scroll

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Vintage 1910s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Louis XV Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers
French Louis XV Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers

French Louis XV Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV-Style bronze and crystal chandelier with various style crystal drops & finials and

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Louis XV Style Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Louis XV Style Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Louis XV Style Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Miami, FL

Superb bronze and crystal chandelier, 8 lights , 60 watts max bulb US rewired and in working

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, France, Early 20th Century
Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, France, Early 20th Century

Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, France, Early 20th Century

By Baccarat

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Bronze and crystal chandelier. France, early 20th century. Crystals attributed to Baccarat.

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Early 20th Century Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandelier.
Early 20th Century Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandelier.

Early 20th Century Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandelier.

Located in Montclair, NY

Early 20th Century ca. 1900 Italian Campaigne bronze and crystal chandelier. 2 Candelabra socket.

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Antique 5 Light Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
French Antique 5 Light Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

French Antique 5 Light Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A French antique 5 light bronze and crystal chandelier decorated with cherubs faces.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

By Maison Baguès, Baccarat

Located in Houston, TX

Antique French Louis XV Style bronze and crystal chandelier. Stunning French Louis XV style bronze

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers
Pair of Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers

Pair of Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers

Located in Dallas, TX

A large pair of Italian bronze and crystal chandeliers from the 1920's in the neoclassical-art deco

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1900s French Bagues Dore Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
1900s French Bagues Dore Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

1900s French Bagues Dore Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very fine 1900's French Bagues Dore Bronze and Crystal Chandelier with 4 lights. A beautiful

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Vintage 1910s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Doré Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
19th Century French Doré Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

19th Century French Doré Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century French, doré bronze and crystal chandelier in the neoclassical style. Originally

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. Austria, early 20th century.
Gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. Austria, early 20th century.

Gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. Austria, early 20th century.

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. Austria, early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Large Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, style of Maison Baguès
Large Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, style of Maison Baguès

Large Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, style of Maison Baguès

By Maison Baguès

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Maison Baguès style elegant bronze and crystal chandelier.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of bronze and crystal chandeliers. France, circa 1940.
Pair of bronze and crystal chandeliers. France, circa 1940.

Pair of bronze and crystal chandeliers. France, circa 1940.

By Maison Jansen

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Pair of bronze and crystal chandeliers. France, circa 1940. Attributed to Maison Jansen.

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Large Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, 1950s, Style of Maison Bagues
Large Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, 1950s, Style of Maison Bagues

Large Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, 1950s, Style of Maison Bagues

By Maison Baguès

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Maison Baguès style large bronze and crystal chandelier.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Small Mid-century Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, 1940s
Small Mid-century Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, 1940s

Small Mid-century Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, 1940s

Located in Palermo, IT

Small mid-century Italian bronze and crystal chandelier, 1940s Intact and in good condition. E27

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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
19th Century French Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

19th Century French Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

The 19th Century French Bronze and Crystal Chandelier is a beautiful lighting fixture featuring

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Antique Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
19th Century Antique Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

19th Century Antique Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Norwood, NJ

Original 19th century French candlelight gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. Simple and elegant

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Antique 1820s French Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Antique French Baccarat Style Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Antique French Baccarat Style Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Antique French Baccarat Style Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

By Baccarat, Maison Baguès

Located in Houston, TX

Antique French Baccarat style bronze and crystal chandelier. Unusual antique French Louis XVI

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
19th Century Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

19th Century Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

This 19th Century Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandelier is a stunning piece that exudes elegance

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

19th Century Swedish Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
19th Century Swedish Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

19th Century Swedish Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

The 19th Century Swedish Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier embodies the elegance and luxury of the

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Italian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
19th Century Italian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

19th Century Italian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

This 19th Century Northern Italian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier is an exquisite lighting

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Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Large Scale English Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
19th Century Large Scale English Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

19th Century Large Scale English Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Very fine large scale 19th century English gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. Beautiful arms

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Antique 19th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
19th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

19th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant French 19th century Louis XVI bronze and crystal chandelier. Notice the very fine details

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Exceptional 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. Featuring a gorgeous

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Fine Iron, Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Maison Jansen
Fine Iron, Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Maison Jansen

Fine Iron, Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Maison Jansen

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine iron, gilt bronze and crystal chandelier by Maison Jansen. France, circa 1920. 6-light

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique French Gold Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1890
Antique French Gold Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1890

Antique French Gold Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French gold bronze and crystal chandelier, circa 1890. This fixture has 6 lights and its

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Baccarat Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
19th Century French Baccarat Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

19th Century French Baccarat Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant 19th century French Baccarat style gilt bronze and crystal chandelier with 8 lights. This

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Baccarrat Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
19th Century French Baccarrat Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

19th Century French Baccarrat Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Fabulous 19th century French Baccarrat style gilt bronze and crystal chandelier with 9 lights

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Early 19th Century Russian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, Exceptional
Early 19th Century Russian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, Exceptional

Early 19th Century Russian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, Exceptional

Located in Buchanan, MI

Early 19th century Russian gilt bronze and crystal chandelier, exceptional proportions and details

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Early 20th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Early 20th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Early 20th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

The product is an elegant and luxurious early 20th century French gilt bronze and crystal

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Bronze and Crystal Chandelier with Porcelain Flowers
French Bronze and Crystal Chandelier with Porcelain Flowers

French Bronze and Crystal Chandelier with Porcelain Flowers

Located in Pembroke, MA

French cage-form bronze and crystal chandelier with porcelain flowers in the Louis XVI style

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Magnificent Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier in the Louis XIV Style
Magnificent Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier in the Louis XIV Style

Magnificent Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier in the Louis XIV Style

Located in Atlanta, GA

A magnificent gilt bronze and crystal chandelier in the Louis XIV style. 17 Lights. France, circa

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Very Fine 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Very Fine 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Very Fine 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. Underneath the top canopy is a distribution box

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

20th Century French Belle Époque Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
20th Century French Belle Époque Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

20th Century French Belle Époque Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Chicago, IL

Stately 10-light French Belle Époque style ormolu gilded bronze and crystal chandelier with shades

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20th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Large Scale Tuscan Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Antique Large Scale Tuscan Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Antique Large Scale Tuscan Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

The Antique Large Scale Tuscan Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier exudes a sense of grandeur and

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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Very Fine Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier Louis XV Style "Cage" Chandelier
Very Fine Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier Louis XV Style "Cage" Chandelier

Very Fine Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier Louis XV Style "Cage" Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine gilt bronze and crystal chandelier Louis XV style "Cage" chandelier by Baccarat. A rare

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Vintage 1910s French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Mid-Century Bronze And Crystal Chandelier Attributed To Maison Baguès  1940s
Mid-Century Bronze And Crystal Chandelier Attributed To Maison Baguès  1940s

Mid-Century Bronze And Crystal Chandelier Attributed To Maison Baguès 1940s

By Maison Baguès

Located in Palermo, IT

Mid-Century bronze and crystal chandelier attributed to Maison Baguès France 1940s Good condition

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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier from Northern Italy
19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier from Northern Italy

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier from Northern Italy

Located in Dallas, TX

This 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier hails from Northern Italy, showcasing

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Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique French Maison Bagues Manner Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Antique French Maison Bagues Manner Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Antique French Maison Bagues Manner Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

The Antique French Maison Bagues Manner Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier is a luxurious and

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Palace Size French Empire Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Palace Size French Empire Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Palace Size French Empire Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

The Palace Size French Empire Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier is a grand and luxurious lighting

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French 1940s Bronze and Crystal Chandelier with 8-Light and Frosted Cut Crystal
French 1940s Bronze and Crystal Chandelier with 8-Light and Frosted Cut Crystal

French 1940s Bronze and Crystal Chandelier with 8-Light and Frosted Cut Crystal

Located in Santa Monica, CA

French 1940s bronze and crystal chandelier with four inside and four outside lights. The shade is a

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Stamford, CT

Fabulously elegant early 19th century gilt bronze frame adorned with original floral & shell motif

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Antique 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Manhasset, NY

Beautiful chandelier with brass frame and candelabra arms, tiers of clear and smokey crystals.

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Vintage 1940s Argentine Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers with Cobalt Glass
19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers with Cobalt Glass

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers with Cobalt Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

Very fine 19th Century French gilt bronze and crystal chandeliers with cobalt glass. These antique

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Stylish nine-light chandelier with hand cut Bohemian crystals. Bronze frame chandelier with many

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

By Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Located in Florence, Tuscany

This Russian Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi is a

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2010s Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Louis XIV Style Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Louis XIV Style Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Louis XIV Style Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

By Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Located in Florence, Tuscany

Louis XIV Style Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi: birdcage

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2010s Italian Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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Bronze And Crystal Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of bronze and crystal chandeliers available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct bronze and crystal chandeliers — often made from metal, stone and bronze — can elevate any home. Find 5111 antique and vintage bronze and crystal chandeliers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 275 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of bronze and crystal chandeliers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Bronze and crystal chandeliers made by louis xv designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — are very popular at 1stDibs. Baccarat, Il Pezzo Mancante and Vistosi each produced beautiful bronze and crystal chandeliers that are worth considering.

How Much are Bronze And Crystal Chandeliers?

Prices for bronze and crystal chandeliers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, bronze and crystal chandeliers begin at $1 and can go as high as $1,028,240, while the average can fetch as much as $6,806.

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.

Questions About Bronze And Crystal Chandeliers
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What the crystals on chandeliers are called are pendalogues. Makers adorn their chandeliers with pendalogues in an array of shapes and sizes. Some chandeliers may also feature crystal bead chains, crystal candle bobeches and other decorative accents. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of chandeliers from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date chandelier crystals, hold them up to the light and look for acid marks. If you find one, use an authoritative online resource to research the mark and identify the manufacturer. You can then estimate the age based on the style of the crystal. If you can't find a mark, take the crystal to a licensed appraiser for a professional evaluation. Shop a selection of expertly vetted antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier is in the materials used to produce the light fixtures. Glass chandeliers are made of glass, a hard, brittle material made by melting together a combination of substances, such as sand, soda ash and limestone. When you add lead to these ingredients, you get crystal, a heavier material that can produce a reflective, sparkling effect when cut. Shop a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can spot a real crystal chandelier by checking a few things with the crystal glass itself. First, feel the weight. Crystal is made with lead and will be heavier than glass. Next, the clearer the piece, the more likely it is crystal. And finally, hold the crystal up to light. Light will pass through glass as clear, but crystal refracts the light into rainbows of light. Shop a selection of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, chandeliers made from real crystal contain lead. That is because authentic crystal is glass made with lead oxide. The presence of lead gives crystal its sparkling effect. You'll find a selection of crystal chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. Crystal chandeliers are still in style and can be found embellishing any room in the home. Crystal chandeliers come in many different shapes and sizes and can be very simple or highly decorative. Shop a selection of vintage and modern crystal chandeliers from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The hanging crystals on a chandelier are called pendalogues, sometimes spelled pendeloques. They can also be referred to simply as prisms. Shop a wide variety of chandelier prisms and pendalogues from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.