Pair French Ormolu Bronze Dore Victorian Candelabras Regency Candlesticks
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Antique Pair French Ormolu Bronce Dore Victorian Candelabros Candelabro 19th Ct Stunning pair of heavy gauge French Ormolu gilt bronze table or mantle candle holders, of chiseled ca...
Bronze
20th Century Swedish Wrought Iron Hanging, Ceiling Candelabra by Erik Hoeglund
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish hanging candelabra made of a painted wrought iron frame. Featuring fourteen Orrefors glass elements in gold and clear glass, composed with s...
Metal
18th Century, French Bronze Three-Light Candelabra with Female Figures
By François Rémond, Louis-Simon Boizot
Located in IT
The gilt bronze has been attributed to François Rémond (c. 1747 – 1812), one of the best regarded of bronze gilders, carvers and casters of his time, producing work that was much in ...
Marble, Bronze
$2,074Sale Price|20% Off
Freddie Andersen Midcentury 12-Arm Brass Oil Lamp Candelabra Chandelier
By Freddie Andersen
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Impressive twelve-arm oil lamp candelabra designed by Freddie Andersen in 1970s, West Germany. The candelabra is handmade and consists of four arms each carrying three oil lamps at ...
Brass
Alfred Bucknell. Arts & Crafts ceiling candelabra from Painswick House Sapperton
By Alfred Bucknell
Located in London, GB
Alfred Bucknell. An Arts and Crafts Cotswold School steel ceiling candelabra, hand-formed with finely chased decoration from Painswick House Sapperton. Alfred Bucknell moved to Wate...
Steel
Swedish Iron and Glass Hanging Candelabra / Chandelier by Bertil Vallien
By Boda Smide AB, Bertil Vallien
Located in Karlstad, SE
Hanging candelabra in wrought iron and crystal by Bertil Vallien for Boda Smide, Sweden, circa 1970. It consists of 12 candleholders held by a circular wrought iron frame. Conditio...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Craftsman / Brutalist Candelabra in Bronze
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated pair of Mid-Century Modern, handmade Brutalist candelabra / candlesticks in solid bronze. Soft, natural golden brown patina. Each piece complimenting the other with t...
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Glass and Wrought Iron Chandelier Candelabra by Erik Höglund Sweden
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Stockholm, SE
This beautiful blue and clear art glass on wrought iron candelabra chandelier was designed by Erik Höglund for Boda Smide. Erik Höglund (1932–1998) was one of the brightest stars of ...
Wrought Iron
$1,215Sale Price / item|25% Off
Brass Neoclassical Regency Lantern w/ 3 Candelabra Light Cluster & Curved Glass
Located in North Salem, NY
Elegant Brass Neoclassical Regency Lantern with 3 Candelabra Light Cluster and 3 Curved Glass Panels. Five (5) Available - One (1) with Chip in Corner of One Glass Panel. Quoted Pri...
Brass
Paul Ferrante Custom Antiqued Silver Leaf 10 bulb Hand Forged Candelabra
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Ferrante Custom Antiqued Silver Leaf 10 bulb Hand Forged Candelabra - Dimensions: 38" Diameter x 46"High - Overall Height: 66" (with chain) - Lamping:, 60W, 2700K - Finish: Anti...
Iron
Stylish Black Enameled Metal 12-Arm Candelabra Style Chandelier; Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish 1960s black enameled metal 12-arm candelabra style chandelier attributed to Tommi Parzinger; this large ever-so-chic fixture composed of 12 arms with two lights per arm oft...
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Candelabra In Blue Glass And With Brass Fittings From The 1800s
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique 6 arm Candelabra from the 1800s Also one candle holder in the center of the blue glass shade so a total of 7. Most probably French Rococo Revival in blue glass with brass fit...
Brass
$7,832Sale Price / set|29% Off
CLODION - French Pair of Candelabra Ormolu & Red Marble with Putti - 19th France
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent and high quality pair of French gilt bronze candelabra from the late 18th/early 19th century, raised by a circular Griotte red marble pedestal on gilded feet, with 6 ligh...
Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$1,900Sale Price / set|50% Off
Pair of Finely Chased Bronze Doré Louis XV Style Chandeliers Three Candelabras
Located in Stamford, CT
A very fine pair of Louis XV style chandeliers. Each finely chased doré bronze light fixture with three candelabras flowing from a central vine. The upper piece having the capacity t...
Bronze
$14,476Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of Louis XVI style candelabra in griotte red marble and gilt bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Very large and beautiful pair of Louis XVI style candelabra in griotte red marble with chased and gilded bronze mounts, with three arms of light in flowering branches of carnations a...
Griotte Marble, Bronze
A Pair Of English Regency Ormolu and Cut Glass Candelabra, attributed to Blades
By John Blades
Located in Long Island City, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of these exquisite English Regency Candelabra, a stunning testament to the craftsmanship of the era. Crafted circa 1820 and attributed to the esteeme...
Ormolu
Twisted Form Black Marble and Steel Candelabra Set of 4 by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Chaos Candelabra Set of 4 by Andres Monnier. Dimensions: L 30 - 70 cm x W 12 x H 10 cm. Materials: Black marble, steel. Piece inspired by Khaos, from Greek mythology. The person...
Marble, Steel
Cylinder Pendant by Esperia
By Esperia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern cylinder motif pendant with (6) candelabra based lights from Italy.
Aluminum
$3,900 / item
(2) Stilnovo Pendant Chandeliers
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Current OAD can be adjusted upon request. Single E12 candelabra based light socket per pendant. Light bulb included.
Brass
$10,000 / set
Glass Pendant Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
Recently rewired and taking a single candelabra bulb, this pendant is ready for modern installation.
Metal, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Pendant by Stilux, Enameled Metal & Acrylic, Italy
By Stilux
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ceiling pendant by Stilux. Made in Italy, 1960s Acrylic shades, enameled metal Takes 3 candelabra bulbs.
Metal
Wonderful French Vaseline Swirl Glass Polished Brass Pendant Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Vaseline swirl glass & polished brass pendant lantern 3 candelabras light fixture We are able to modify the height.
Brass
Polished Nickel and Lucite Pendant Chandelier by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Constructed of polished nickel plated steel and clear Lucite. The Pendant takes four candelabra lightbulb and one down spotlight.
Nickel
$2,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco White Milk Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern in Dome Shape
Located in Plainview, NY
Having individual panes, possessing an open door pane leading to a recently wired setting housing a once candelabra light. The pendant is made with white milk sanded glass and is ver...
Glass
Set of 3 Modernist Handblown Murano Pendants w/ Oil Rubbed Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
The height can be adjusted to suit. The pendants accommodate candelabra based bulbs and offer up to 180 watts of light for the set.
Bronze
Antique Italian Gilt Metal Chandelier with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Italian gilt metal chandelier with crystal pendants, 12 candelabra lights. Measurements: Diameter: 36" Min.
Crystal, Metal
Vintage Swedish Horizontal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Horizontal Hammered Iron light fixture with glass pendants. 12 candelabra lights. Measurements: Drop: 39" Width: 24" Length: 62"
Iron
Pair Rock Crystal and Silver Gilt Metal Birdcage Form Eight-Light Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent pair of large silver gilt metal cage-form eight-light chandeliers with rock crystal pendants, with candelabra size sockets and wiring, ready for use.
Rock Crystal, Metal
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
French Art Nouveau Bonze Flying Putto Cherub & Lalique Frosted Glas Tulip Shades
Located in Plainview, NY
The putto / winged cherub has an authentic and enchanting bronze patina while portraying him a graceful expression. The pendants take candelabra bulbs. A rare and fascinating lighti...
Brass, Bronze
French Chandelier with Blue Drops
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French chandelier with blue pendants with 3 candelabra lights. Measurements: Drop: 23" Diameter: 13"
Crystal
French Gilt Chandelier with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French gilt metal chandelier with crystal beads and glass pendants with 8 candelabra lights. Measurements: Height: 33" Diameter: 26".
Crystal, Metal
Antique Uranium Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's American beaded crystals chandelier with an interior candelabra light and uranium glass pendants that glow in the dark.
Crystal
Blue Crystals French Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
A French cut crystal candelabra with blue pendants in light and darker tones, circa 1930.
Late 19th century Pair of Crystal and Bronze Candelabras, 1890s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Superb pair of crystal and bronze girandoles / candelabra, richly decorated with pendants and colored crystal elements representing fruits.
Crystal, Bronze
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century East Turkestan Khotan Gallery Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Near the top and bottom, larger pendant elements resembling candelabra or branching floral sprays anchor the design, while smaller rosettes, lattice devices, and abstract motifs fill...
Wool
Pair Vintage English Victorian Style Cut Glass 6-Light Sconces / Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large, vintage (mid-century) English Victorian style sconces (wall lights) with silvered metal wall plate, six elegant s-shaped blown glass arms and cut glass candle cups and...
Crystal, 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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