Sold|$5,800
Silver-Plated Georgian Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver-plated Georgian chandelier with eight candelabra sockets.
Silver Plate
Sold|$650
Italian Lily Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
New stock of 1960s Italian yellow and white lily chandelier. Eight lilies are lights for candelabra size bulbs.
Metal
Sold|$5,800
Antique French Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French beaded crystal chandelier with 4 candelabra lights. Measurements: Diameter: 19" Min.
Crystal
Sold|$2,895
French 1920s Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The chandelier requires 8 candelabra bulbs. Wired and in working condition.
Crystal, Iron
Pair of Louis XIV Baroque Style Guilt Candelabra with Five Arms of Light
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pair of 19th century large Louis XIV style guilt candelabra with five branches. Two steps square base. The urn-shaped barrels are framed by two cherubs joined by garlands adorned wit...
Spelter
Pair of Marble, Mother-of-Pearl Veneered, and Gilt Bronze Six-Light Candelabra
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Marble, Mother-of-Pearl Veneered, and Gilt Bronze Six-Light Candelabra mounted as Lamps Each ovoid body with pieces of veneers, on a square base with four paw feet, supportin...
Marble
Sold|$2,195
French Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It is decorated with a bounty of crystal bead garlands and faceted prisms. The chandelier is wired and in working condition. The chandelier requires 6 candelabra bulbs.
Crystal, Iron
Sold|$3,400
Ten-Arm 1950s Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ten-light Sputnik chandelier from Italy. Candelabra based sockets, rewire for use in the US.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$7,995
1940s Venetian Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wired and in working condition. The chandelier requires 22 candelabra bulbs (4 lights in the chandelier’s center and 1 light at the top of each of it’s 18 arms.).
Crystal, Iron
Sold|$2,800
Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier by Venini
Located in Stamford, CT
The chandelier has nine candelabra sockets.
Murano Glass
Midcentury Murano Glass "Balboa" Petite Chandelier
By Balboa
Located in Astoria, NY
This chandelier takes three candelabra bulbs.
Crystal
Italian Blue Opaline Beaded Chandeliers, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New bee wax candle sleeves. Each chandelier requires five candelabra bulbs. Original ceiling canopy and 24” chain for installation are included for each chandelier.
Iron
1950s Italian Petite Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The chandelier requires 3 candelabra base bulbs which. New bee wax candle sleeves.
Crystal, Iron
Italian 1940s Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iron frame has acquired a pleasing verdigris/gold patina over the years. The chandelier requires 3 candelabra bulbs. 36” chain and ceiling canopy for installation are include...
Iron
Sold|$4,500
Cut Crystal Triedre Camer Venini Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Antwerp, BE
The high quality crystal reflects the light beautifully with its elegant shape. This chandelier has six candelabra bulbs (total max wattage is 360).
Crystal, Metal
Sold|$3,195
Italian Gilt Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wired and in working condition. The chandelier requires 6 candelabra bulbs. New bee wax candle sleeves.
Crystal, Iron
Sold|$1,650
Lightolier Mid-century 16-Arm Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century black enameled candelabra inspired chandelier by Lightolier with 16 candle stick arms.
Metal
Sold|$28,500
Murano Glass and Brass “Scudi” Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
This structural piece has a brass frame with sections of black-lacquered brass to add depth. This chandelier requires twelve candelabra base bulbs and has been wired to fit US standa...
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, Glass, Amber
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Miami, FL
Chandelier comes a black chain and canopy. Chandelier has candelabra sockets.
Aluminum
Midcentury Gold-Plated Chandelier with Austrian Crystals
By Swarovski
Located in Astoria, NY
Newly rewired. This chandelier takes twelve candelabra bulbs.
Crystal, Gold Plate
Midcentury Eight-Arm Black Glass Murano Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage 1960s Murano glass, eight-arm black chandelier from Italy. Recently rewired. This chandelier takes eight candelabra bulbs.
Glass
Midcentury Six-Tier Chandelier with Austrian Crystals
By Swarovski
Located in Astoria, NY
Newly rewired. This chandelier takes 30 candelabra bulbs.
Crystal, Gold Plate
Midcentury Brass Sputnik Chandelier by Emil Stejnar
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Austrian brass Sputnik chandelier by Emil Stejnar, circa 1960. This chandelier takes 12 candelabra bulbs.
Brass
Murano Vistosi Clear and White Disk Chandelier
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Fixture is newly wired and uses seven 40-watt max candelabra base bulbs. Chandelier size 18" dial x 16" tall, overall height with chain 33" and can be adjusted to suit.
Metal
STAR18 Star Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Use one 75 watts LED candelabra light. The chandelier is 18" W x 18" D x 18" H without the chain.
Rose Quartz
Petit French Style Brass and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Rewired with clear wire. Four arms with candelabra sockets. Chandelier measures 12" diameter x 23.5" long, 12" length without chain, crystals and canopy.
Crystal, Brass
Murano Italian Chandelier Pendant with Glass Leaves
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano chandelier 6 light (candelabra size bulbs) with clear textured glass leaves suspended on brass plated steel frame.
Metal
Impressive Handblown Murano Glass Spiked Starburst Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An impressive spiked Sputnik chandelier that features a black enamel spherical center that boosts twelve-candelabra based bulbs.
Black Forest Antler Chandelier Luster, Midcentury, 1950
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
A large antler hanging fixture or chandelier, featuring six candelabras on antler Horn arms, each arm skillfully designed and balanced around center.
Antler
Italian Chandelier in the Style of Fontana Arte
Located in Astoria, NY
In perfect vintage condition. This chandelier uses six candelabra E-14 bulbs. 110761
Large Mid-Century Gaetano Sciolari Chrome Cubic Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Chireno, TX
Large mid-century Gaetano Sciolari chrome cubic chandelier. This Italian modern chandelier features twelve candelabra-size sockets.
Chrome
1960s Peter Van Heeck Bronze Pendant Candle Chandelier
By Peter Van Heeck
Located in London, GB
Creating a series of striking chandeliers and candelabras as well as furniture, Peter Van Heeck specialised in dramatic silhouettes and modern takes on medieval designs.
Bronze
Sciolari Nine-Light Chrome and White Panel Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Montclair, NY
As shown the total height from top of ceiling canopy to bottom of chandelier is 42 inches. Rewired. Chandelier has candelabra sockets.
Enamel, Chrome
Mid-Century Italian Tole Chandelier with White Porcelain Flowers
Located in Astoria, NY
Requires six candelabra base bulbs. This chandelier is in excellent vintage condition, newly rewired.
Metal
Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Patinated Ormolu Bronze Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Style Ormolu Bronze 5 Candelabra Light Chandelier With Painted Tole Shades This Fixtures Wiring Has Been Updated, Comes With Chain Canopy And M...
Metal, Brass, Bronze
French Hollywood Regency Style Leaf Design Chandelier, 5 Arms
Located in Plainview, NY
A classic and elegant French Hollywood Regency style chandelier in antique brass finish, The Chandelier has five fine arms , each arms ends in a palm tree /leaves design and holding ...
Brass
Wonderful Bagues Chinoiserie Mirrored Amethyst Crystal Chandelier Light Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Bagues Style Chinoiserie Hand Painted Mirrored Center Shaft and Dressed With Clear & Amethyst Crystals This Chandelier Has 6 Candelabra Lights And The Fixture Comes With ...
Amethyst, Crystal
Tommi Parzinger Style Brass 12-Arm Chandelier, circa 1960
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Tommi Parzinger style brass 12 candelabra arm chandelier, circa 1960. High quality fixture made by Fredrick Cooper, label.
Brass
Wonderful French Bronze Crystal Neoclassical Empire Ormolu Lantern Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French bronze and diamond cut crystal neoclassical or Empire ormolu-mounted Lantern chandelier with three candelabra lights. In the manner of Baccarat.
Crystal, Bronze
French Louis XVI Revival Style Brass Chandelier - 6 Arms
Located in Plainview, NY
Designed to hold six candelabra bulbs, this chandelier provides ample yet atmospheric illumination, making it ideal for a dining room, grand foyer, or living space.
Brass
Modernist Rustic Tawny Deer Antler Chandelier in Cast Resin
Located in New York, NY
It would be well suited for a house in the city, or for country house/ cabin in the woods. The chandelier accommodates five candelabra based bulbs offering up to 300 watts of light.
Resin
Mid-Century Modern Brass Ram Horn Chandelier by Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to hold five candelabra lights, the chandelier offers both drama and elegance, blending naturalistic forms with modernist sensibilities.
Brass
Orbit Form Spherical Globe Chandelier in Verdigris Metal and Brass
Located in Astoria, NY
This chandelier is newly rewired and takes six candelabra base bulbs.
Brass
Vintage Italian Nine-Arm Solid Brass Flush Mount Chandelier, 1950s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful solid polished and brushed brass flower chandelier with nine candelabra sockets. Italy, 1950s
Brass
Wonderful Large Satin Nickel Williamsburg Ralph Lauren Two Tier Chandelier
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Satin Nickel Williamsburg Ralph Lauren Style Two Tier 12 Candelabra Light Chandelier
Brass, Nickel
Wonderful French Bronze Crystal Neoclassical Empire Regency Orb Ball Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French bronze crystal neoclassical Empire Regency orb ball form chandelier with six candelabra lights.
Crystal, Bronze
French Victorian Gasolier Bronze Chandelier or Fixture with Original Shades
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite early 20th century French Victorian Gasolier converted 6-light chandelier. The elegant brass chandelier features 4 candelabra lights with original etched globe shades in...
Bronze
Wonderful French Baguès Tole Crystal Bead Flower Pagoda Chinoiserie Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Baguès style tole gold giltwood bells crystal bead flower pagoda chinoiserie 5 candelabra light chandelier.
Crystal
Wonderful French Blue Opaline Glass Brass Chandelier Five-Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French blue opaline glass and brass chandelier with five candelabra lights with a max 60 watts per socket.
Opaline Glass
Ornate Large French Louis XV Antique Bronze 16-Light Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very large impressive 34 inch high excluding chain, French antique bronze 16 candelabra armed chandelier, newly rewired for the US. #84.
Bronze
Wonderful René Lalique Coquilles Art Deco Crystal Ceiling Fixture Chandelier
By René Lalique
Located in Roslyn, NY
Lalique Coquilles Art Deco Crystal Bowl Ceiling Fixture Chandelier With New Candelabra Socket. Signed On The Center
Brass
Val Saint Lambert Brass and Glass Sputnik Chandelier, Belgium, 1970
By Stilnovo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Val saint lambert brass and glass Sputnik chandelier, Belgium, 1970. The Belgian glassmaker Val saint lambert produced this beautiful Sputnik lid up by ten European candelabra sock...
Brass
Wonderful French Dore Bronze Louis XV Porcelain Flowers Basket Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Quality French Dore Bronze Louis XV Style With Porcelain Flowers Basket Form 4 Candelabra Light Chandelier Accompanied By Stripe Shades.
Bronze
Wonderful Modern Brutalist Large Starburst Nail Flush Mount Fixture Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Modern Brutalist Style Large Starburst / Nail Design Flush Mount Fixture With Frosted Glass Center And 2 Candelabra Interior Lights Chandelier
Iron
Wonderful Baguès Beaded Crystal Petite Pendent Flower Leaf Chandelier Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Baguès style beaded crystal petite pendant flower leaf chandelier 4 candelabra light fixture that has been completely rewired with new sockets.
Crystal
1970s Sciolari 12 Lights Brass Chandelier with Glass Rod, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Gaetano Sciolari brass and optical glass rod 12 lights chandelier. Twelve E12 candelabra size socket rated at 40 watt each.
Brass
Wonderful Vintage Large Faux Bamboo Pagoda Tole Chinoiserie Gilt Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vintage Large Faux Bamboo Pagoda Form Gold Gilt Tole Chinoiserie Chandelier Having 6 Candelabra Lights And A Reverse Painted Lucite Center.
Metal
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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