1950's Hollywood Regency French Style Brass & Crystal 12 Light Chandelier
Located in Long Branch, NJ
The chandelier showcases multiple candle-style lights with elegant flame-shaped bulbs, surrounded by cascading layers of crystal drops for a luxurious, jewelry-like effect.
Crystal, Brass
French Bronze & Rock Crystal and amethyst Chandelier 38 Lights. and 4 rooster
Located in London, GB
Featuring rock crystal candle tubes and drip pans with lights in the upper crown and internally illuminating the open cage frame supported in the centre by a baluster surrounded in r...
Rock Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Toscano 12 lite Iron & Crystal Chandelier , US wired
Located in New Orleans, LA
The beautifully formed iron arms rise and curve throughout the composition, each outlined with delicate crystal beading that emphasizes the chandelier’s architectural silhouette. Twe...
Iron
Large Antique French Baccarat Style Louis XVI Ormolu and Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Swags of faceted crystal beads descend from the crown and connect to cut crystal flower heads positioned throughout the frame. Each candle arm terminates in a circular drip pan and f...
Crystal, Ormolu
Italian Painted Tole Floral Chandelier with Flowers and Leaves, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
The cream-colored metal frame is formed with scrolling branches and four candle-style light arms, surrounded by delicate floral decoration in pink, white, orange and green.
Metal, Tôle
Lindsay Adelman Agnes Chandelier - 14 Bulbs for Roll & Hill
By Roll & Hill, Lindsey Adelman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In this version, glowing glass tubes replace the candles. Articulated joints allow the glass to be arranged in a multitude of ways.
Aluminum
Vintage Hand-Crafted Square Capiz Shell Lantern with Antique Finish Brass Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hand-Crafted Square Natural Capiz Shell Shade Lantern / Chandelier, Four Standard Edison Sockets with White Natural Bees Wax Candle Covers, Recommends Light Bulbs, 25Watts E...
Brass, Wire
French 20th Century Art Deco Bronze and Carved Alabaster 6-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The carved circular alabaster plafonnier, with an interior light, on a floral apron and banded bronze frame surmounted with six "S" shaped scrolled brass candle-arm lights with alaba...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Antique Lusterweibchen with Muenchner Kindl, Germany 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Naturally shaped antler arms extend outward and carry candle‑style light holders, adding rustic Alpine charm.
Iron
Mulholland Wrought Iron Chandelier by Miamar Home
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eight gracefully curved arms extend outward from a turned iron hub, each topped with a candle-style bobeche and wax-look sleeve for a timeless silhouette.
Wrought Iron
English Tôle and Iron Four-Light Chandelier with Duck Motifs, circa 1920–1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
The fixture is centered by a slender iron stem supporting four candle-form lights arranged around the lower section, each set within a scalloped metal bobeche.
Iron, Tôle
Antique Danish Hand-wrought Brass Candelabra Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Acceptable signs of age and use include old wax residue and slight tarnishing to the candle bowls as well as a few expected lighter scratches mentioned for accuracy as the presentati...
Brass
Set of six French rock crystal 11 light wall lights late 19th C
Located in London, GB
Below this rock crystal button chains connect to the upper ring from which further rock crystal buttons hang to cover a reflective back plate illuminated by a bulb narrowing to a wai...
Rock Crystal, Brass
Bronze Ornate Chandelier w/ Original Etched Glass Down Shades
Located in New York, NY
Features Neo-Rococo scrollwork along the arms, griffins on the end of the arms, a salamander on the upper side of the heavy central baluster, upper candle style bulbs and lower origi...
Bronze
A French Painted Iron Chandelier, C 1945.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The chandelier features eight scrolling candle arms with shaped iron drip pans and brass candle sockets arranged around a decorative central standard.
Metal, Iron
Large Unique rock crystal French Louis XV cage chandelier H300cm W18Ocm 80 light
Located in London, GB
Made in the form of a cage with triple crown above, the central baluster is clad in rock crystal surrounded by sixteen lower arms forming the main cage each terminating in a rock cry...
Rock Crystal
$12,450Sale Price / set|36% Off
Fine Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style 3-Light Gilt-Bronze Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The three finely chased gilt-bronze scrolled candle-arms, protruding from a gilt-bronze support, with a floral and acanthus design, Paris, circa 1880-1890.
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Crystal and Amber Beaded Chandelier with Eight Lights and Shades
Located in Lisbon, PT
The scrolling bronze arms support eight candle-style lights with soft ivory-beige fabric lampshades, creating a warm and atmospheric glow.
Crystal, Brass
Antique Lusterweibchen of a Patrician Lady, Germany 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
The figure is added by two natural stag antlers forming the chandelier’s structure, complemented by wrought iron elements, four metal candle sockets and suspended by a sturdy iron ch...
Iron
Antique Lusterweibchen of a Mermaid ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
The mythological creature is shown holding a lyre and a cup, her flowing hair and sculptural posture giving the chandelier a dynamic presence. Her 6 candle‑style light holders are ho...
Iron
1940s Italian Rococo Revival Painted Wood & Gilt Wrought Iron 8-Light Chandelier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Eight gracefully curved wrought iron arms extend from the center, each terminating in a carved candle cup and candle-style socket. Decorative scrollwork throughout gives the chandeli...
Wrought Iron
Impressively Large Murano Blown Clear Glass Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
the ornate chandelier featuring a fountain-like and botanical silhouette; the central stem terminating in a large bowl emanating curled glass leaves, upright floral tendrils and 11 s...
Blown Glass
Paavo Tynell Model 1801 Five-Arm Brass Chandelier for Taito Oy, Finland, 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Kangasala, FI
The original cardboard candle sleeves are preserved and show expected wear and patina consistent with their age, adding to the authenticity of the piece.
Brass
Charming pink and white glass chandelier, Napoleon III
Located in Mouscron, WHT
charming pink and white glass chandelier, Napoleon III NOT ELECTRIFIED lighting candles
Metal, Bronze
Jacques Jarrige Sculptural Ribbon Chandelier in Patinated Metal, France, 2000s
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in Miami, FL
The organic flow of the structure recalls calligraphic gestures, giving the chandelier both lightness and rhythm. Several candle-style lights are integrated into the composition, acc...
Metal
Crystal And Bronze Chandelier With Pendants, 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
The structure is centered around a baluster-shaped crystal stem, adorned with cascades of faceted crystal beads and elongated crystal drops.Crystal bobeches support candle-style sock...
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century Czechoslovakian Twenty-Four Arm Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Recently electrified, with the lightbulb and candle holders also made of glass. A pair available, priced individually.
Crystal
Early 20th Century French Painted Iron Six-Light Clock Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Six sweeping arms extend across the lower section, each supporting a candle-style light fitted with a decorative sleeve and simple bobeche.
Iron
Mediterranean Revival Wrought Iron and Tole Chandelier
Located in Dekalb, IL
Hand-forged iron frame with scrolling arms supports six candle-style lights mounted in decorated tole bobeches featuring leaf and berry motifs.
Metal
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Crystal & Glass Crystal Arm 12-Light Chandelier C1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
Each arm supports a light fixture designed to resemble a candle, with a fluted crystal bobeche below. The chandelier is adorned with numerous faceted crystal prisms and teardrop pend...
Crystal
Italian Polychrome Floral Tole Chandelier, circa 1960
Located in Antwerp, BE
Five curved arms terminate in candle-form light fittings surrounded by sculptural floral details.
Metal
pair of Italian 18th century Giltwood, Crystal and Glass chandeliers, circa 1750
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
At the end of the arms, are star shaped Crystals with additional water drop Crystals and bow tied beaded strands below the circular and reeded designed Giltwood saucers and mottled c...
Crystal
Vintage Italian Brass & Cut Crystal 5 Light Chandelier C1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
The chandelier is designed with five lights, each presented in a candle-style holder, emanating from gracefully curved arms.
Crystal
$7,695Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XV Glass Pendants Chandelier, Four Arms, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An elegant 19th-century ceiling lamp with four arms, glass prisms and candle-style sockets, crafted in the refined Louis XV style and rewired for modern use.
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Florentine Giltwood Six-Light Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Antwerp, BE
Each arm terminates in a carved foliate-form candle cup, while the tall central stem is composed of a series of finely shaped and turned decorative elements.
Metal
Swedish empire chandelier, early 19th c
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
A particularly unusual feature is the set of candle arms terminating in finely cast eagle heads, each supporting a flame-shaped candle holder.
Brass, Bronze
Late 20th Century French Hand-Forged Polished Iron Six-Light Rooster Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Known in France as the coq gaulois, the rooster has long been associated with vigilance, pride, and rural tradition, making it an especially fitting decorative motif for a provincial...
Iron
Early 20th c. French Louis-Philippe Revival Gilt & Patinated Bronze Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
The fixture is composed of a large center frosted glass flambeau with ten arms holding faux brass candles. Each arm is adorned with a different mask inspired by motifs pulled from cl...
Brass, Bronze
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
French Empire Style Crystal & Gilt Bronze “Crystal Basket” 8-Light Chandelier
Located in Big Flats, NY
Eight lights are elegantly arranged around the perimeter, each designed to resemble a candle, providing ample illumination. The top of the fixture is crowned with an ornate gilt bron...
Bronze
Ornate 10 Light Victorian Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This early candle chandelier that has a nice rich look. Its complete with a floral capped milk glass shade and 9 tube candles.
Milk Glass
Pair of Patinated Bronze Three-Light Chandeliers in the Empire Taste
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Wired for electricity, with brown braided flex twisted around the suspension chain in the period manner, ivory candle sleeves and flame-tip filament lamps; photographed hanging and l...
Bronze
Vintage Regency Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The unique color of the purple crystals, along with the ornate, two-tiered design, creates a sparkling spectacle that will cast a beautiful, refracted light throughout any room. Its ...
Crystal, Metal
Swedish Empire Style Six-Light Brass and Blue Metal Chandelier
Located in Hammarö, SE
The chandelier features six gracefully scrolling arms with decorative floral candle cups and faux candle sleeves, creating a refined neoclassical appearance.
Metal, Brass
Large Elegant French Empire Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier With 8 Arms
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very impressive Empire 8 arm chandelier having gorgeous ornate gilt bronze with dome shaped cut glass insert and dripping with crystals on bobeches adorning each candle shaped light....
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Three-Light Tole Chandelier with Porcelain Flowers
Located in Dallas, TX
Delicately modeled roses, blossoms, and buds in soft shades of pink, lavender, ivory, and blush are intertwined among richly detailed foliage, creating a beautifully naturalistic com...
Metal
Continental Turn of the Century Tole, Iron and Rock Crystal chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The cage features six scrolled electrified arms with one leaf below the circular scalloped saucer and candle cup. Flanking the six arms are six scrolled foliate Wrought Iron supports...
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Neoclassical Style Bronze Six Light Chandelier in the French Taste
Located in Milford, NH
A heavy gilt bronze or brass six light electrified chandelier in the Neoclassical style with candle lights and shades, foliate swag arms adorned with bellflower decoration, acanthus ...
Bronze
A Twelve-Light Bamboo Brûlé Chandelier by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
Featuring an intricately constructed cage, formed by cross-banded sections of hand-painted faux bamboo made from brass, with bobeches issuing twelve candles sleeves for a warm, glowi...
Brass
Vintage metal flower chandelier, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage 8 lightpoint candle chandelier. This metal flower chandelier is beautifully decorated with flowers and a sheaf of wheat giving it a very charming look. 1980s - Italy Test...
Metal
A French Belle Époque 19th-20th Century 18-Light Gilt Bronze Cherubs Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The scrolled acanthus corona suspending a rope-hung quiver, supporting six winged putto (Cherubs) terms each issuing three scrolled foliate candle arms with an acanthus terminal, Par...
Metal, Bronze
Late 18th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze & Rock Crystal 48 light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
The chandelier is arranged over multiple graduated tiers with numerous candle-form light fittings, providing both impressive scale and exceptional presence.
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Twelve Light Bamboo Brûlé Chandelier by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
With twelve bobeches issuing candle with max 60 watts each. Includes standard wiring.
Brass
Pair of Louis XV Style French Brass and Fine Cut Crystal Wall Lights
Located in Worcester, GB
The arms support faux candle sleeves with traditional wax-effect detailing.
Crystal, Brass
Fine Quality Dressed Crystal Vintage French 5 Arm Chandelier
Located in Worcester, GB
Comprising five curving glass arms with scalloped bobeches and candle-style bulb holders, the piece is centred by a deeply cut baluster stem with diamond crosshatch detail.
Crystal
Antique Italian Gilt Metal and Painted Wood Chandelier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stately antique Italian six light chandelier crafted with gilt metal chains, crown candle cups and acanthus leaves with turned wood bulbs and finials hand decorated in classical motifs.
Metal
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The arms lead to circular saucers with a beaded edge below the fluted circular candle cups. The fut showcases a column in the center surrounded by four vertical columns topped with r...
Ormolu
A Magnificent Antique Bagues Ormolu, Crystal & Beaded Glass Waterfall Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Eight scalloped ormolu candle cups radiate from the center and are arranged in two tiers, with an additional cup suspended below the body.
Crystal, Bronze
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Crystal, Glass & Ebonized Iron 5-Light Chandelier With Porcelain Flowers
Located in Big Flats, NY
The chandelier is designed with five candle-style light sockets, providing a classic and elegant illumination.
Glass
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Crystal, Glass & Brass 6-Light Chandelier C1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
Six curved arms extend outwards, each supporting a bobeche and a candle-style light socket. Draped chains of faceted crystal beads connect the various tiers, culminating in a single ...
Glass
Italian Florentine Floral Tole Chandelier, 5 Lights, 1960s–1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Crafted from hand-shaped and painted metal, the chandelier combines yellow roses, delicate cream and blue-tipped blossoms, sweeping green leaves and numerous smaller botanical elemen...
Metal, Tôle
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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