Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu Candelabras by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Tarzana, CA
candelabras by Ferdinand Barbedienne. Each is raised by a square Rouge Griotte marble base above scrolled
Griotte Marble, Ormolu
$22,725 / item
H 27.96 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Silver plated bronze candelabra with dogs, inspired by Vieux Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Large silver-plated candelabra with six leafy branches on a twisted tree trunk shaft. Inspired by
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,000
H 32 in W 20 in D 20 in
French Louis XVI Bronze & Crystal Prism Girandole Electrified Candelabra Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Bronze & Crystal Prism Girandole Electrified Candelabra Lamp. Item
Bronze
$1,500
H 12.01 in W 4.93 in D 4.93 in
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
$1,500
H 20 in W 19 in D 19 in
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
Metal
$4,800
H 16 in W 28 in D 28 in
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Chandelier flower accents candelabra 1960s mcm
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1960s chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier. 12 Candelabra bulbs around the
Brass
$18,345
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 9.06 in
18th Century, French Bronze Three-Light Candelabra with Female Figures
By Louis-Simon Boizot, François Rémond
Located in IT
bronze rings and three pendant drops. The candelabra is supported on Nero Belgio marble plinth. The
Marble, Bronze
$2,106Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.66 in Dm 14.57 in
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
Brass
$21,934
H 20.48 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
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
Steel
$1,657
H 45.67 in W 18.9 in D 14.97 in
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
Wrought Iron
$2,990 / set
H 11.38 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
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
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.54 in Dm 18.51 in
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
Wrought Iron
$4,971
H 23.63 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Pair of 7-Branch Candelabra in Gilded Bronze, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 7-branch candelabra in gilded bronze, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Pair of
Bronze
$1,215Sale Price / item|25% Off
H 16 in Dm 8 in
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
Brass
$7,000
H 46 in W 38 in D 38 in
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
Iron
$5,650
H 30 in Dm 31 in
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
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 22.84 in
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
Brass
$7,953Sale Price / set|29% Off
H 25.6 in W 14.18 in D 11.82 in
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
Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$1,900Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 24 in Dm 13.5 in
Pair of Finely Chased Bronze Doré Louis XV Style Chandeliers Three Candelabras
Located in Stamford, CT
three candelabras flowing from a central vine. The upper piece having the capacity to take two sixty
Bronze
$19,600 / set
H 35.44 in W 14.18 in D 7.88 in
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
Griotte Marble, Bronze
$8,400Sale Price|30% Off
H 12.5 in W 13 in D 4.5 in
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
Ormolu
$21,352 / set
H 3.94 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
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
Marble, Steel
Cylinder Pendant by Esperia
By Esperia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern cylinder motif pendant with (6) candelabra based lights from Italy. Soft light casts
Aluminum
(2) Stilnovo Pendant Chandeliers
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
adjusted upon request. Single E12 candelabra based light socket per pendant. Light bulb included. Priced
Brass
Glass Pendant Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
a single candelabra bulb, this pendant is ready for modern installation. It embodies the innovative
Metal, Enamel
Midcentury modern Ceiling pendant by Stilux, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilux
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ceiling pendant by Stilux. Made in Italy, 1960s Acrylic shades, enameled metal Takes 3 candelabra
Metal
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
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
Brass
Polished Nickel and Lucite Pendant Chandelier by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Jones. Constructed of polished nickel plated steel and clear Lucite. The Pendant takes four candelabra
Nickel
$2,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23 in Dm 16 in
Art Deco White Milk Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern in Dome Shape
Located in Plainview, NY
, possessing an open door pane leading to a recently wired setting housing a once candelabra light. The pendant
Glass
$8,475 / set
H 37.5 in Dm 12 in
Set of 3 Modernist Handblown Murano Pendants w/ Oil Rubbed Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
adjusted to suit. The pendants accommodate candelabra based bulbs and offer up to 180 watts of light for
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
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
Iron
$12,500 / set
H 38 in W 29 in D 29 in
Pair Rock Crystal and Silver Gilt Metal Birdcage Form Eight-Light Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
pendants, with candelabra size sockets and wiring, ready for use. This pair could also be purchased
Rock Crystal, Metal
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 14 in D 14 in
French Art Nouveau Bonze Flying Putto Cherub & Lalique Frosted Glas Tulip Shades
Located in Plainview, NY
A marvelous French art nouveau flying putto cherub chandelier or pendant. The two light chandelier
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
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
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
Crystal
Barbini Murano Glass Chandelier, Cristallo Pura, Eight Branches, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
hanging pendants. Eight candelabra lights, rewired to US standards. Height including chain and matching
Murano Glass
Blue Crystals French Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
A French cut crystal candelabra with blue pendants in light and darker tones, circa 1930.
Pair Gilt Bronze and Crystal Candelabra Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of electrified gilt bronze candelabra with numerous crystal pendants. 28 by 10 by 10 inches
Bronze
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
Crystal, Bronze
$10,875
W 79 in L 151 in
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century East Turkestan Khotan Gallery Carpet
Located in New York, NY
format. Near the top and bottom, larger pendant elements resembling candelabra or branching floral
Wool
$3,500 / set
H 32 in W 18 in D 8 in
Pair Vintage English Victorian Style Cut Glass 6-Light Sconces / Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
crystal pendants, with candelabra size sockets, white candle covers and wiring, ready for use. Each 32 by
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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