Mid-Century 18-Arm Chrome & Glass Sputnik Chandelier Attributed to Richard Essig
By Richard Essig
Located in New York, NY
Accommodating eighteen candelabra base bulbs, this chandelier achieves up to 1,080 watts of light, with height that can be adjusted to suit.
Chrome
Modernist Handblown Murano Variegated Rose Glass & Brass Pendant Chandelier
By Andromeda Murano
Located in New York, NY
It has been newly rewired to American standards and is in excellent vintage condition. The chandelier accommodates three candelabra based bulbs offering up to 180 watts of light.
Brass
Mid-Century Hungarian Brutalist Textured Copper & Frosted Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
The height can be shortened to suit. The chandelier accommodates four candelabra based bulbs offering up to 240 watts of light.
Copper
Italian Modernist Plume Form Translucent Murano Glass & Chrome Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
It has been newly rewired to American standards and is in excellent vintage condition. The chandelier accommodates six candelabra based bulbs offering up to 360 watts of light.
Chrome
Italian Modernist Plume Form Translucent Murano Glass & Chrome Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
It has been newly rewired to American standards and is in excellent vintage condition. The chandelier accommodates six candelabra based bulbs offering up to 360 watts of light.
Chrome
A 1950s Eight-Arm Italian Iron Chandelier with Glass Drops
Located in Astoria, NY
A 1950's Italian eight-arm iron chandelier with glass drops. This chandelier takes candelabra base bulbs.
Iron
Modernist Interlocking Handblown Murano Glass Chandelier with Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
The height can be adjusted to suit. The chandelier accommodates four candelabra based bulbs providing up to 240 watts of light.
Chrome
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Venetian Large Venetian Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Venetian Large Venetian Crystal Beaded 10 Candelabra Light Chandelier
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Fine French Empire Neoclassical Regency Dore Bronze Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine French empire neoclassical Regency dore bronze crystal basket chandelier with 8 candelabra arms.
Crystal, Bronze
Art Deco Revival Four Arm Brushed Nickel & Frosted Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
The height can be adjusted to suit. The chandelier accommodates four candelabra based bulbs offering up to 240 watts of light.
Nickel
Wonderful Tole Gilt Green Patinated Vintage Beaded Basket Chandeliers Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of tole gold gilt and green patinated vintage beaded basket form chandeliers with 4 candelabra lights in each fixture.
Beads
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Crystal Glass Polished Nickel Fixture Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid-Century Modern crystal / glass & polished nickel 8 candelabras light fixture stream lined chandelier.
Crystal, Nickel
Wonderful Beaded Italian Baguès Pagoda Crystal Gold Gilt Flower Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Beaded Italian Gold Gilt Baguès Style Pagoda Basket Form Crystal & Flower 4 Candelabra Light Chandelier, Completely Rewired And Ready To Install With Chain And Canopy
Crystal
Boho Chic Tole Metal Leaves and Flower Design Small Chandelier
Located in Plainview, NY
The chandelier has three candelabra bulbs presented in Beeswax covers on a flower design bobeches and is embellished with large almond shape crystals.
Metal
Wonderful Pair French Petite Dore Bronze Urn Regency Neoclassical Chandeliers
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of French Petite Dore Bronze Urn Form Regency / Neoclassical 6 Candelabra Light Chandeliers Wiring Up To Date They Come With Chain, Canopy And Mounting Hardware For...
Bronze
Wonderful Pair Crystal Beaded Emerald Green Italian Petite Chandeliers Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of crystal beaded and emerald green drop Italian Petite 3 candelabra light chandeliers, completely rewired and accompanied by ceiling canopy and all mounting hardwar...
Crystal
Wonderful French Bronze Cut Crystal Neoclassical Empire Ormolu Bowl Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French doré bronze and cut crystal faceted neoclassical / Empire ormolu-mounted bowl chandelier with 3 candelabra sockets on the interior Height is adjustable by remov...
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful Sherle Wagner Vaughan Designs Dore Bronze Opaline Glass Chandelier
By Sherle Wagner, Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Sherle Wagner style vaughan designs dore bronze with white opaline glass bowl chandelier with 3 candelabra sockets. This fixture can be shortened to your needs by easily...
Bronze
Wonderful Vaughan Green Gilt Hand Painted Tole Pagoda Chinoiserie Chandelier
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Forest Green And Gold Gilt Trim Hand Painted Tole Pagoda / Chinoiserie / Umbrella Form Chandelier With 4 Candelabra Lights On The Exterior And 2 Edison On...
Metal
Hollywood Regency Cut Crystal Chandelier with Fine Cut Crystal Pendants
Located in New York, NY
The fittings on the chandelier are chromed as well. The bulbs used in the chandelier are candelabra bulbs.
Antique Early 20th Century Dutch Brass Chandelier with Eight Arms
Located in Casteren, NL
A bobeche is a bowl on a chandelier, sconce, or candelabra with the historical purpose of catching the dripping wax from a candle.
Brass
Italian Baroque Figural Bronze Electrified Gas Dragons and Satyr Chandelier
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Italian classical chandelier (converted gas candelabra) features figural cast bronze frame with central urn form column having applied satyr masks surmounting font with eight drag...
Bronze
Wonderful French Empire Dore Bronze Cut Crystal Swan Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Empire Style Gilt Dore Bronze And Cut Crystal Six Candelabra Light Swan Chandelier. This Exquisite Chandelier Is Embellished With Six Beautiful Detailed Gilt Bronz...
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful Petite Baguès Rock Crystal Silver Gilt Crystal Beaded Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Baguès style rock crystal, antique silver gilt and crystal beaded petite chandelier 3 candelabra light fixture centered with a crystal spike and finished on the bottom wi...
Rock Crystal
Wonderful French Bronze Neoclassical Baltic Cut Crystal Bowl Empire Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Neoclassical / Baltic Six Candelabra Light Chandelier With Cut Crystal Center Bowl Having Three Internal Lights.
Crystal, Bronze
Frederick Ramond Mid-Century Smoked Glass & Chrome Hexagonal Lantern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
It has been newly rewired to American standards and is in excellent vintage condition. The chandelier accommodates four candelabra based bulbs providing up to 240 watts of light.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Chrome & Translucent Textured Glass Orb Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Excellent condition. The chandelier accommodates six candelabra based bulbs providing up to 360 watts of light.
Chrome
Rare Brass Chandelier Eric Högland for Eriksmåla Sweden, 1960's
By Erik Höglund
Located in London, GB
Part candelabra, part electrical chandelier; this unusual pendant light fuses Högland's signature folkloric whimsy with an industrial edge anticipating the striking aesthetics of 197...
Brass
Midcentury Textured Glass and Polished Brass Chandelier by Bakalowits & Söhne
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in New York, NY
The height can be adjusted to suit. The chandelier accommodates three candelabra based bulbs offering up to 180 watts of light.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chrome & Murano Glass Stylized Floral Sputnik Chandelier
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in New York, NY
The height can be adjusted to suit. The chandelier accommodates 12 candelabra based bulbs offering up to 720 watts of light.
Chrome
Pair of Murano Glass Mazzega Flush Mount Chandeliers, Italy 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
The interlocking glasses create a wonderful visual effect. The chandelier has eight candelabra socket that can host a 60 watt bulb each.
Mid-Century Modern Smoked Champagne Glass Chandelier Attributed to Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
The height can be adjusted to suit. The chandelier accommodates twelve candelabra based bulbs providing up to 720 watts of light each.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Triedre Chandelier with Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
It has been newly rewired to American standards and is in excellent vintage condition. The chandelier accommodates 9 candelabra based bulbs offering up to 540 watts of light.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Handblown Murano Translucent Chandelier with Amber Detailing
Located in New York, NY
The height can be adjusted to suit. The chandelier accommodates 5 candelabra based bulbs offering up to 300 watts of light and is in excellent vintage condition.
Chrome
Midcentury Amber Spiral Form Quadretti Camer Chandelier with Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
The height can be adjusted to suit. The chandelier accommodates 10 candelabra based bulbs offering up to 600 watts of light.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Staggered Translucent Camer Chandelier with Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
The height can be adjusted to suit. The chandelier accommodates six candelabra based bulbs offering up to 360 watts of light.
Chrome
Modernist Hand Blown Murano Glass & Chrome Diamond Vistosi Disc Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
The height can be adjusted to suit. The chandelier accommodates six candelabra based bulbs providing up to 360 watts of light.
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Handblown Murano Tronchi Chandelier with Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
The height can be adjusted to suit. The chandelier accommodates four candelabra based bulbs providing up to 240 watts of light.
Chrome
A Midcentury Murano Glass Bouquet of Flowers Chandelier with Tole Leaves
Located in Astoria, NY
Newly rewired. This chandelier takes 10 candelabra bulbs.
Metal
Beautiful Gilt Rock Crystal Leaf Basket Vaughan Baguès Jansen Basket Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Beautiful Gilt Rock Crystal Leaf Basket Form Chandelier In The Manner Of, Vaughan, Baguès, Jansen This Chandelier Has 9 Candelabra Lights And Comes Ready To Install With Chain Cano...
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Chandelier in the Style of Kamer & Venini
By Venini
Located in Miami, FL
Offered for sale is a Mid-Century Modern Lucite chandelier after Venini. The multi-tier chandelier accepts nine candelabra bulbs which are surrounded by long Venini style Lucite spea...
Metal
Wonderful French Bronze Bagues Amethyst Rock Crystal Flower 6 Light Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French bronze Bagues style amethyst & frosted rock crystal dressed with crystal flowers 6 candelabra light chandelier, rewired and accompanied by chain canopy and mountin...
Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful Mid Century Maison Bagues Gold Gilt Crystal Petite Fixture Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern Maison Bagues Style Gold Gilt & Crystal Petite 5 Candelabra Light Fixture, This Chandelier Has Been Rewired And Comes With Chain And Canopy
Crystal, Iron
Wonderful Silver Gilt Bagues Rock Crystal Beaded Large Jansen Chandelier Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large 8 candelabra light chandelier with crystal beaded trim and rock crystal prisms and pendants.
Rock Crystal
Wonderful Baguès French Rock Crystal Gilt Iron Chandelier Eight-Light Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Baguès French triangular and star rock crystal, gilt iron chandelier with eight candelabra lights each taking a max. of 60 watts per socket.
Rock Crystal, Iron
Wonderful Baguès French Rock Crystal Gilt Iron Chandelier Eight-Light Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Baguès French triangular and star rock crystal, gilt iron chandelier with eight candelabra lights each taking a max.
Rock Crystal, Iron
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Large Light Green Glass Chandelier Gio Ponti Style - set of two
By Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti
Located in Dallas, TX
The vintage chandelier has 4 candelabra base lights and is rewired for the US.
Brass
Wonderful Beaded Italian Giltwood Pink Tear Drop Bird Cage Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful beaded Italian giltwood cups and adorned with pink tear drop in a bird cage form chandelier with six candelabra lights, this fixture was purchased from the previous estate ...
Beads, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Brass, Black Enamel & Etched/ Frosted Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
The height can be adjusted to suit. The chandelier accommodates eight candelabra based bulbs offering up to 480 watts of light.
Brass, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Rectilinear Polished Brass and Lucite Chandelier by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
The height can be adjusted to suit. The chandelier accommodates nine candelabra based bulbs offering up to 540 watts of light.
Brass
French Art Deco Chandelier with Opaline Glasses in Bird Shape, 1930s
By Ezan
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Only the middle glass details has a small chip which is not seen (see picture). The chandelier have been checked and cleaned, and the French bulb holders are equipped with small cand...
Copper
Wonderful Silver Gilt Baguès Rock Crystal Swag Large Jansen Chandelier Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful silver gilt and rock crystal large 5 candelabra light chandelier dressed with crystal bobeches and swags as well as flower rosettes along the arms and centered by a large...
Rock Crystal
Large White Murano Glass and Brass Sphere Sputnik Round Chandelier, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Wired for U.S. use. This chandelier takes E14 candelabra base LED lights. This chandelier is on display at The Gallery at 200 Lex at the New York Design Center.
Brass
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Chandelier in Polished Nickel Signed by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in New York, NY
The height can be adjusted to suit. The chandelier accommodates four candelabra based bulbs, offering up to 160 watts for the chandelier.
Nickel
French Marie Therese Hollywood Regency Style Cut Crystal Chandelier, 6 Arms
Located in Plainview, NY
Its impeccable construction ensures that it will be a captivating centerpiece in your space for years to come. The chandelier accommodates six candelabra/candle bulbs, providing amp...
Crystal
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Maison Baguès Gilt Beaded Rock Crystal Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Mid-Century Modern Maison Baguès Style Antique Gold Gilt Iron With Beaded Body Leading To Rock Crystal Drops And In The Center A Crystal Spike That Is Just Incredible, Finished On ...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Champagne-Colored Textural Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
The chandelier accommodates eight candelabra based bulbs providing up to 480 watts of light.
Brass
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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