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Sensational Mid-Century Modern Cascading Crystal Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderfully shaped glamorous Italian chandelier having special details such as leaf shaped
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1920 European Antique Empire style Cut/ Beaded Cascading Crystal Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1920's Euro Antique Cut and Beaded Cascading Flow of Crystal Chandelier/ Pendant. This piece is
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Vintage 1920s Czech Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
German Cascade Chandelier, Crystal and Chrome, 1970s
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful cascade chandelier, an original from the 1970s.
With 5 individual lamps hanging from a
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Hollywood Regency Style Circular Cascade Design Crystal Chandelier
Located in Plainview, NY
chandelier’s true brilliance lies in its cascading tiers of crystal droplets, each delicately cut to catch and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and...
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Vintage Cascading Crystal And Brass Chandelier France 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Luxurious Cascading Crystal And Brass Chandelier from France 1960s.
Crystal and brass chandelier
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Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Hollywood Regency Style Cascading Chandelier, Vintage Crystal Lighting
Located in Bastogne, BE
Hollywood Regency Style Crystal and Brass chandelier is the quality in every detail of the lighting
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th C Tall Swedish All Crystal Cascading Chandelier
Located in Troy, MI
chandelier features four cascading tiers of faceted crystal spear pendants accented with a round crystal drop
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Early 20th Century Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Chandelier With Cascading Prisms
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Ornate bronze chandelier adorned with cascading crystal drops and floral rosettes. The gracefully
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19thc French Empire Cascading Cut Crystal Chandelier attributed to Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Absolutely Beautiful 19thc French Empire Cascading Cyt Crystal Bag and Tent Form Chandelier
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Antique 1850s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
6-Light Cascade Steel And Crystal Chandelier 1970s Italian Design
Located in Palermo, IT
6-Light cascade steel and crystal chandelier 1970s, Italian design.
Intact and functioning. E27
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Staff Cascade Chandelier Pendant
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
Cascading chandelier by Staff Leuchten catalogue number 9026/5, made in Germany in the 1970s. Five
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Vintage 1970s European Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Steel, Chrome
Fine French Beaded Crystal Basket Lattice Cascading Swag Large Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine French beaded crystal basket form, lattice and cascading swag large chandelier with 6
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20th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Fine French Beaded Crystal Basket Lattice Cascading Swag Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A very fine French beaded crystal lattice basket with cascading swag and flowers, this beautiful
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Vintage 1930s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Fine French Beaded Crystal Basket Lattice Cascading Swag Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A very fine French beaded crystal lattice basket with cascading swag and flowers, this beautiful
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Vintage 1930s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Bakalowits Brass & Crystals Cascade Five-Arm Chandelier Pendant Light, Austria
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful brass five-arm cascading chandelier from the 1970s, designed an manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vistosi Giogali Three-Tier Cascade Chandelier in Crystal Glass
By Vistosi, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
glass link. Featured cascade chandelier in crystal. Metal parts in chrome. E26 lighting.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
1970 Italy Gaetano Sciolari Sputnik Cascade Chandelier Crystal Balls & Chrome
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, PA
Exquisite 1970s chandelier crafted by Gaetano Sciolari. The chromed structure gracefully cradles 35
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
H 45.28 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Modern Teak, Rosewood and Crystal Spider or Cascade Chandelier
Located in Beograd, RS
Chandelier. It features crystal shades, with teak accent and rosewood fixture. Cables could remain in the
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
English Cut Crystal Cascading Water Fall Four-Arm Chandelier, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
English cut crystal water fall chandelier with a centered bulbous crystal column, four scrolled
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Steel
English Cut Crystal and Bulbous Cascading Four-Arm Chandelier, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
English cut crystal chandelier with a centred bulbous crystal column, four scrolled spiral arms
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Antique 1870s American American Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
19thc Antique French Empire style Bronze & Cut Crystal Cascading Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Empire style Bronze and Crystal Chandelier. Cascading crystal form. Bronze frame
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Antique 1890s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Vistosi Giogali Two-Tier Cascade Chandelier in Crystal Glass And
By Vistosi, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
glass link. Featured Cascade chandelier in crystal. Metal parts in chrome. E26 lighting.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Hollywood Regency Cut Crystal Chandelier with Cascading Brass Frame, c. 1950's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
chandeliers. Brass frame features multiple cascading tiers, fitted with hundreds of suspended cut crystal
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Hollywood Regency Crystal Cascade Waterfall Ornate Gilt Brass 8-Light Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Weight: 15.5 lb/ 7 Kg
8 light bulbs E14/ good working condition/European wiring.
Your item will be carefully packed. Assembly required. Bulbs not included.
Measures:
Diameter 23....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
H 33.47 in Dm 23.63 in
Hollywood Regency Crystal Cascade Waterfall Ornate Gilt Brass 8-light Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Measures:
Diameter 23.6 in/ 60 cm
Height 33.5 in (chain 4 in) / 85 cm (chain 10 cm)
Weight: 15.5 lb/ 7 Kg
8 light bulbs E14/ good working condition
Assembly required. Bulbs not inclu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
H 33.47 in Dm 23.63 in
Vintage Crystal Cascading Chandelier by Paolo Venini for Venini, 1970s
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pendant lamp was designed by Paolo Venini for Venini during the 1970s, in Italy. It features a brass plate were dozens of frosted glass drops fall creating a layering effect wit...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Dramatic, Cascading Russian Chandeliers, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of fine, three-tiered, Russian, neoclassical, gilt bronze and crystal, ten light chandeliers
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Stunning Cascade Chandelier Chrome and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey Germany, 1970
By Kinkeldey
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous cascade chandelier made by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Original cascade Murano glass Crystal Prism Chandelier from Venini, Italy 1970s
By Venini
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Stunning cascade chandelier made of 107 Murano glass transparent crystals by Venini. Made in Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
H 35.44 in Dm 17.72 in
Original cascade Murano glass Crystal Prism Chandelier from Venini, Italy 1970s
By Venini
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Stunning cascade chandelier made of 73 Murano glass transparent crystals by Venini. Made in Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
H 19.69 in Dm 16.15 in
Cascading Ceiling Lamp by Venini, Murano Crystals, Two-Tone Italy, 1960
By Venini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
, italy in the 1960s. Over 40 two-tone, purple and white drop shaped crystals cascade over a gold metal
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
H 22.05 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Vistosi Giogali Small Three-Tier Cascade Chandelier by Angelo Mangiarotti
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
glass link. Featured Cascade chandelier in crystal. Metal parts in chrome. E26 lighting.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Doria Midcentury Crystal Ice Glass Cascade Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Doria ice glass Cascade lamp made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its rare tube
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vistosi Giogali Two-Tier Cascade Chandelier in Black by Angelo Mangiarotti
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
glass link. Featured cascade chandelier in crystal. Metal parts in chrome. E26 lighting.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
1960 Italy Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier Crystal Lens & Brass
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Stunning cascading chandelier with lens crystals and a brass frame. Designed by Gaetano Sciolari
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1950s French Mid Century Modern Art Glass/ Crystal Chandelier Baccarat "Diamond"
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Series "Diamond Stones" By Baccarat. 1950's Mid Century Modern Crystal Cascading Bag & Tent
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Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
H 35.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
A Majestic Italian Cascading Waterfall CrystalChandelier in the Style of Venini
By Venini
Located in London, GB
A Magnificent Crystal Cascading Waterfall Chandelier in the Manner of Venini
This Chandelier has a
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Set of Two Cascade Five Opal Textured Glass Flower Lamp by Kaiser, 1970
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cascade five flower crystal glass, brass cascade light chandelier made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1940s Regency/ Rococo 5 Tiered Cascading Crystal Flush Mount/ Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful Hollywood Regency Period 5 Tiered Cascading Cut Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal
1970 Italy Gaetano Sciolari Sputnik Cascade Chandelier Crystal Balls & Chrome
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sputnik waterfall pendant light chandelier with crystal balls on a chromed frame. Hanging
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Designer crystal chandelier with cascading pendants
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Designer crystal chandelier with cascading pendants
Brass chandelier with pendants made of hand
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Crystal cascade chandelier with long hangings
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
A brass chandelier with a rich cascade of lead crystal crystal pendants. The oats are hand-ground
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Staggered Triedri Crystals Cascade Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Wien, AT
This Venini chandelier includes 'triedri' glass prisms suspended at varying levels from a metal
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Antique Chandelier with Cascading Crystals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous antique basket style chandelier with eight arms. A cascade of glass beads gives this
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Antique 1870s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Great Lobmeyr Cascading Waterfall Chandelier Faceted Crystal Glass Brass, 1955
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Great Lobmeyr cascading waterfall chandelier faceted crystal glass brass, 1955.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
H 38.59 in Dm 20.48 in
Empire Chandelier in Cascading Brass and Crystal Glass Layers
By Luxxu
Located in New York, NY
Our Empire chandelier is inspired by the stunning architecture of The Empire State Building. It’s a
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large German Palwa Cascading Chandelier Gilt Brass Faceted Crystal Glass, 1960s
By J.L Lobmeyr, Bakalowits & Söhne, Palwa
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Classic large and precious gilt brass and crystal glass chandelier made by high class lighting
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Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 34.65 in Dm 19.69 in
Extra Large Palwa Cascading Chandelier Gilt Brass Faceted Crystal Glass, 1960s
By J.L Lobmeyr, Bakalowits & Söhne, Palwa
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Classic extra large and precious gilt brass and crystal glass chandelier made by high class
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Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Trump Chandelier in Golden Plated Brass with Cascading Crystal Glass Details
By Luxxu
Located in New York, NY
This large gold crystal chandelier was sculpted to convey a similar aesthetic of its lineage. On
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Designer vintage chandelier with cascading pendants
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
the ambiance of any space.
A ten-armed chandelier with moha tips of lead crystal pendants that are
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Vintage 1970s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Flower Power Fuchsia Cascade Cream + Crystal Egg Lamps Chandelier, Venice, Italy
By VG design and laboratory department
Located in Treviso, Treviso
, consists of a large number of artificial flowers all created by VG, in between which Crystal Egg pendants
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
H 41.34 in Dm 31.5 in
Gustavian Bronze, Brass and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Gustavian Bronze And Brass Twelve Light Chandelier With Cascading Crystals Leading to A Crystal
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Gustavian Chandeliers and Pendants
Carmer mid-century murano Chandelier Crystal Prism /Flush Mount italian , 1960
By Camer Glass
Located in Denia, ES
Fantastic large cascading five-tier crystal prism chandelier on a heavy brass chain and canopy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
H 33.47 in Dm 16.54 in
Spectacular Cascading Crystal Chandelier by Camer
By Camer Glass
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Chandlier of Triedre Crystals in a cascading design on brass fittings. Designed by
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Pair of Silverplated Cascading Crystal Chandeliers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of silverplated crystal chandeliers
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Vintage 1930s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Outstanding Mid-Century Modernist Cascading Crystal Chandelier by Lobmeyr
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in New York, NY
that hold numerous crystals at a heighten level, giving the entire chandelier its cascading design. It
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
1950s Large French Marie-Thérèse 10 Branch Cascading Crystal Chandelier
By Marie Therese
Located in London, GB
. Each tier is adorned with cascading crystal garlands, creating a breathtaking spectacle as light dances
Category
Vintage 1950s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Italian Cascading Crystal Chandelier from Genoa From The Early 1900s
Located in Houston, TX
This is an absolutely breathtaking chandelier in person. It is full of crystals and has been newly
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Italian Crystal Chandelier with Five Bulbs
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful vintage Italian cascading, crystal chandelier with five bulbs.
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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants
Spanish Vintage Double Tier Crystal Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
This is a gorgeous cascading crystal chandelier from the mid 1900s Spain. It’s the wow factor that
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
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Cascading Crystal Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the cascading crystal chandelier you’re looking for. Each cascading crystal chandelier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using crystal, stone and metal. If you’re shopping for a cascading crystal chandelier, we have 52 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the cascading crystal chandelier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A cascading crystal chandelier is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made cascading crystal chandelier over the years, but those crafted by Kinkeldey, Bakalowits & Söhne and Luxxu are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Cascading Crystal Chandelier?
Prices for a cascading crystal chandelier can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $790 and can go as high as $74,800, while the average can fetch as much as $3,975.
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.
Questions About Cascading Crystal Chandelier
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To date chandelier crystals, hold them up to the light and look for acid marks. If you find one, use an authoritative online resource to research the mark and identify the manufacturer. You can then estimate the age based on the style of the crystal. If you can't find a mark, take the crystal to a licensed appraiser for a professional evaluation. Shop a selection of expertly vetted antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What the crystals on chandeliers are called are pendalogues. Makers adorn their chandeliers with pendalogues in an array of shapes and sizes. Some chandeliers may also feature crystal bead chains, crystal candle bobeches and other decorative accents. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of chandeliers from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier is in the materials used to produce the light fixtures. Glass chandeliers are made of glass, a hard, brittle material made by melting together a combination of substances, such as sand, soda ash and limestone. When you add lead to these ingredients, you get crystal, a heavier material that can produce a reflective, sparkling effect when cut. Shop a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. Crystal chandeliers are still in style and can be found embellishing any room in the home. Crystal chandeliers come in many different shapes and sizes and can be very simple or highly decorative. Shop a selection of vintage and modern crystal chandeliers from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The hanging crystals on a chandelier are called pendalogues, sometimes spelled pendeloques. They can also be referred to simply as prisms. Shop a wide variety of chandelier prisms and pendalogues from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, chandeliers made from real crystal contain lead. That is because authentic crystal is glass made with lead oxide. The presence of lead gives crystal its sparkling effect. You'll find a selection of crystal chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can spot a real crystal chandelier by checking a few things with the crystal glass itself. First, feel the weight. Crystal is made with lead and will be heavier than glass. Next, the clearer the piece, the more likely it is crystal. And finally, hold the crystal up to light. Light will pass through glass as clear, but crystal refracts the light into rainbows of light. Shop a selection of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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