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Capodimonte Porcelain Chandelier

Polychrome Capodimonte Porcelain Chandelier, from the 1950s.
Polychrome Capodimonte Porcelain Chandelier, from the 1950s.

Polychrome Capodimonte Porcelain Chandelier, from the 1950s.

By Capodimonte

Located in Cesena, FC

Capodimonte Porcelain Chandelier Polychrome Capodimonte Porcelain Chandelier, from the 1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Vintage Capodimonte Porcelain Chandelier with  intricate floral decorations
Vintage Capodimonte Porcelain Chandelier with  intricate floral decorations

Vintage Capodimonte Porcelain Chandelier with intricate floral decorations

Located in Florence, IT

This chandelier is an example of vintage Capodimonte porcelain, renowned for its intricate floral

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Capodimonte Porcelain Chandelier, Rococo Style, 12 Lights
19th Century Capodimonte Porcelain Chandelier, Rococo Style, 12 Lights

19th Century Capodimonte Porcelain Chandelier, Rococo Style, 12 Lights

By Capo Di Monte

Located in Firenze, IT

A remarkable 19th century Italian porcelain chandelier from the renowned Capodimonte manufactory

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Capodimonte porcelain 3 arm chandelier Italy 1940s
Vintage Capodimonte porcelain 3 arm chandelier Italy 1940s

Vintage Capodimonte porcelain 3 arm chandelier Italy 1940s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Elevate your living space with the timeless beauty of this vintage Capodimonte porcelain chandelier

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Mid-Century Capodimonte Chandelier, Hand-Painted Porcelain, Italy
Mid-Century Capodimonte Chandelier, Hand-Painted Porcelain, Italy

Mid-Century Capodimonte Chandelier, Hand-Painted Porcelain, Italy

By Capodimonte

Located in Antwerp, BE

Magnificent Capodimonte chandelier with six lights and three hand painted Cherubs. This one-tier

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Art Nouveau Capodimonte Chandelier: Floral Porcelain Lamp, 1930s
Vintage Art Nouveau Capodimonte Chandelier: Floral Porcelain Lamp, 1930s

Vintage Art Nouveau Capodimonte Chandelier: Floral Porcelain Lamp, 1930s

By Capodimonte

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Amazing floral porcelain chandelier Capodimonte made in Italy in the 1930s. Vintage chandelier is

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Capodimonte Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
Capodimonte Chandelier, Italy, 1960s

Capodimonte Chandelier, Italy, 1960s

$10,431

H 30.32 in Dm 25.2 in

Capodimonte Chandelier, Italy, 1960s

By Capodimonte

Located in Antwerp, BE

Magnificent Capodimonte chandelier with six lights and three hand painted Cherubs + seven hanging

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Capodimonte Porcelain Five Lights Chandelier with Putti and Floral Patterns
Capodimonte Porcelain Five Lights Chandelier with Putti and Floral Patterns

Capodimonte Porcelain Five Lights Chandelier with Putti and Floral Patterns

By Capodimonte

Located in Antwerp, BE

Capodimonte manufactory. This enchanting five lights porcelain chandelier is fully decorated with hand-painted

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare Large 3 tier Italian Porcelain Chandelier 1950s 24 lights Capodimonte style
Rare Large 3 tier Italian Porcelain Chandelier 1950s 24 lights Capodimonte style

Rare Large 3 tier Italian Porcelain Chandelier 1950s 24 lights Capodimonte style

By Capodimonte, Bassano

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Capodimonte style chandelier, crafted in the 1950s Italy. A true statement piece, it features three stunning

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Capodimonte Style Hand-Painted Porcelain & Brass Chandelier
Capodimonte Style Hand-Painted Porcelain & Brass Chandelier

Capodimonte Style Hand-Painted Porcelain & Brass Chandelier

Located in Bastogne, BE

Elegant and Unique Capodimonte Chandelier 6 Lights cream color with Gold & Yellow trims. Made in

Category

1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Tole and Porcelain Flower Chandelier, Capodimonte Style
Italian Tole and Porcelain Flower Chandelier, Capodimonte Style

Italian Tole and Porcelain Flower Chandelier, Capodimonte Style

Located in Antwerp, BE

Romantic Italian tole chandelier with hand-painted porcelain flowers in delicate pastel tones. A

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

12-Light Ivory Metal and Capodimonte Porcelain Rose Chandelier
12-Light Ivory Metal and Capodimonte Porcelain Rose Chandelier

12-Light Ivory Metal and Capodimonte Porcelain Rose Chandelier

$7,255 / item

H 27.56 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in

12-Light Ivory Metal and Capodimonte Porcelain Rose Chandelier

By Epoca Lampadari

Located in Milan, IT

with Capodimonte porcelain roses and amber crystal flowers. Designed to bring an elegant floral motif

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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Small Italian Chandelier Vintage Hollywood Regency Toleware Floral Rosebuds
Small Italian Chandelier Vintage Hollywood Regency Toleware Floral Rosebuds

Small Italian Chandelier Vintage Hollywood Regency Toleware Floral Rosebuds

By Capodimonte

Located in Andernach, DE

colour. Playful, lush. Fantastic, likely Italian made chandelier in a Capodimonte style. Classic

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Tôle

Epoca Lampa6-Light Silver Leaf Metal with Capodimonte Porcelain Roses Chandelier
Epoca Lampa6-Light Silver Leaf Metal with Capodimonte Porcelain Roses Chandelier

Epoca Lampa6-Light Silver Leaf Metal with Capodimonte Porcelain Roses Chandelier

By Epoca Lampadari

Located in Milan, IT

Six-light chandelier featuring delicate Capodimonte porcelain roses and crystal pendants. The

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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Lighting Set of Chandelier & Two Sconces, Italian Pendant Light
Vintage Italian Lighting Set of Chandelier & Two Sconces, Italian Pendant Light

Vintage Italian Lighting Set of Chandelier & Two Sconces, Italian Pendant Light

By Capodimonte

Located in Bastogne, BE

Rare vintage chandelier with 5 arms and a pair of wall sconces. Made of brass and art porcelain

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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Chandelier Porcelain 12 Lights
Chandelier Porcelain 12 Lights

Chandelier Porcelain 12 Lights

$12,000

H 36 in W 26 in D 26 in

Chandelier Porcelain 12 Lights

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very beautifull chandelier in CAPODIMONTE porcelain twelve lights in two tiers The shaft is

Category

Vintage 1910s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Brass, etched glass and capodimonte flowers Lantern from 50s
Italian Brass, etched glass and capodimonte flowers Lantern from 50s

Italian Brass, etched glass and capodimonte flowers Lantern from 50s

Located in Catania, CT

elegant piece is adorned with delicate Capodimonte porcelain flowers, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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Italian CapoDiMonte Chandelier Rococo Porcelain, Late 19th Century
Italian CapoDiMonte Chandelier Rococo Porcelain, Late 19th Century

Italian CapoDiMonte Chandelier Rococo Porcelain, Late 19th Century

By Capodimonte

Located in Sarasota, FL

Italian CapoDiMonte chandelier handcrafted, hand painted Rococo porcelain having 2 tiers with 9

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Chandelier
Vintage Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Chandelier

Vintage Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Chandelier

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H 33.86 in Dm 24.41 in L 33.86 in

Vintage Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Chandelier

By Capodimonte

Located in Den Haag, NL

Beautiful Capodimonte raised floral porcelain chandelier. Eight arms. Signed marked with the crown

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Capodimonte Style Fanciful White Porcelain Chandelier
Capodimonte Style Fanciful White Porcelain Chandelier

Capodimonte Style Fanciful White Porcelain Chandelier

By Capodimonte

Located in New York, NY

A fanciful white porcelain six arm chandelier in the style of Capodimonte. Features a ribbed

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Capodimonte, Cage Chandelier in Crystal and Porcelain Characters, circa 1900
Capodimonte, Cage Chandelier in Crystal and Porcelain Characters, circa 1900

Capodimonte, Cage Chandelier in Crystal and Porcelain Characters, circa 1900

By Capodimonte

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Capodimont porcelain, attributed to. Cage chandelier with four arm lights with a gilt brass

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

20th Century Italian Porcelain Chandelier Decorated with Flowers
20th Century Italian Porcelain Chandelier Decorated with Flowers

20th Century Italian Porcelain Chandelier Decorated with Flowers

By Capodimonte

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful and refined Italian chandelier 5-light. This chandelier is a masterpiece of the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Italian Porcelain Chandelier Decorated with Flowers and Cherubs
20th Century Italian Porcelain Chandelier Decorated with Flowers and Cherubs

20th Century Italian Porcelain Chandelier Decorated with Flowers and Cherubs

By Capodimonte

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful and refined Italian chandelier six lights. This chandelier is a masterpiece of the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Italian Porcelain Capodimonte Little Chandelier
Antique Italian Porcelain Capodimonte Little Chandelier

Antique Italian Porcelain Capodimonte Little Chandelier

Located in Encinitas, CA

Darling little porcelain chandelier from Capodimonte. Beautiful and delicate elegance, white and

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Romantic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Capodimonte Italian Porcelain Chandelier and Sconces
Capodimonte Italian Porcelain Chandelier and Sconces

Capodimonte Italian Porcelain Chandelier and Sconces

Located in New Orleans, LA

are Capodimonte porcelain, a style that directly emulated the German Meissen porcelain. Capodimonte is

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Capodimonte Porcelain Five Lights Chandelier Floral Patterns, Italy
Capodimonte Porcelain Five Lights Chandelier Floral Patterns, Italy

Capodimonte Porcelain Five Lights Chandelier Floral Patterns, Italy

Located in Antwerp, BE

Capodimonte manufactory. This enchanting five lights porcelain chandelier is fully decorated with hand-painted

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Italian Capodimonte White Porcelain Chandelier with Putti
20th Century Italian Capodimonte White Porcelain Chandelier with Putti

20th Century Italian Capodimonte White Porcelain Chandelier with Putti

By Capodimonte

Located in Milano, MI

A 20th century Italian Capodimonte white Porcelain twelve-light Chandelier decorated with twelve

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Capodimonte Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
Capodimonte Chandelier, Italy, 1960s

Capodimonte Chandelier, Italy, 1960s

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H 35.44 in Dm 35.44 in

Capodimonte Chandelier, Italy, 1960s

By Capodimonte

Located in Rijssen, NL

The pair of magnificent Capodimonte chandeliers with eight lights and Eleven hand painted Cherubs

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Capodimonte Porcelain Eight-Light Chandelier Italy
Capodimonte Porcelain Eight-Light Chandelier Italy

Capodimonte Porcelain Eight-Light Chandelier Italy

By Capo Di Monte

Located in Antwerp, BE

Capodimonte porcelain is the finest and most perfect grade of Italian artistic pottery and one of

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

3-Light Bronze, Porcelain and Capodimonte Chandelier, Italy, 1940s
3-Light Bronze, Porcelain and Capodimonte Chandelier, Italy, 1940s

3-Light Bronze, Porcelain and Capodimonte Chandelier, Italy, 1940s

Located in Palermo, IT

3-light bronze, porcelain and Capodimonte chandelier, Italy, 1940s Found in a noble apartment

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Capodimonte Cherub Candelabra Table Lamp
Capodimonte Cherub Candelabra Table Lamp

Capodimonte Cherub Candelabra Table Lamp

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H 30 in W 12 in D 12 in

Capodimonte Cherub Candelabra Table Lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

/> babypink and gold porcelain.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Italian Gilt Bronze Capodimonte Chandelier
Italian Gilt Bronze Capodimonte Chandelier

Italian Gilt Bronze Capodimonte Chandelier

Located in Houston, TX

Gilt Bronze Capodimonte chandelier with porcelain parrot and small individual porcelain roses in

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

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By Hans Kögl

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Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

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Located in Houston, TX

This listing is for bed frame only. Mattressm bedding and pillows not included and shown only for decorative purposes. A period Italian Empire queen bed beautifully carved with Neoc...

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$67,500

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By Pauly et Cie

Located in Queens, NY

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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Located in London, GB

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Vintage Capodimonte Chandelier, Italy 1950s

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Capodimonte Porcelain Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the capodimonte porcelain chandelier you’re looking for. A capodimonte porcelain chandelier — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the capodimonte porcelain chandelier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A capodimonte porcelain chandelier is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Rococo, Mid-Century Modern and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. A well-made capodimonte porcelain chandelier has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Capodimonte and Capo Di Monte are consistently popular.

How Much is a Capodimonte Porcelain Chandelier?

Prices for a capodimonte porcelain chandelier start at $899 and top out at $18,491 with the average selling for $3,461.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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.