Bronze "Cattails" Chandelier by Maison Charles, France, 1970s
By Maison Charles
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful " Cattails" bronze and gilt brass chandelier by Maison Charles, France, circa 1970s
Brass, Bronze
$13,966 / set
H 30.32 in Dm 22.84 in
Maison Charles Bronze "Cattails" Chandelier and Sconces, France, 1970s
By Maison Charles
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful set of three MId- Century "Cattails" bronze light fixtures by Maison Charles, France
Bronze
$7,500
H 32 in Dm 33 in
Italian Seguso Murano Two-Tier Pink Glass and Brass Nine Leaf Cattail Chandelier
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern/Hollywood Regency Handblown glass two-tier chandelier by Seguso for
Brass
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Chandelier with Cattail Motifs, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency chandelier with sculptural cattail motifs in gilt metal. This
Metal
Gold Gilt Metal Cattail Sheaf Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative Mid-Century Modern Italian gold gilt metal light fixture chandelier.
Metal
Hector Guimard Gilt Bronze and Glass Lantern Chandelier
By Hector Guimard
Located in New York, NY
Gallery Curator's Notes: The bronze plates of this chandelier feature cattails curving gracefully into
Bronze
Neoclassic Cattail Chandelier
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
12 lights surround a bundle of cattails on this unique gilded chandelier
Metal
Seguso Murano Large Glass Leaf Cattail Chandelier
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Westport, CT
Seguso Murano white and clear large leaf and cattail chandelier brass fittings.
Brass
Sold
H 29 in Dm 23.75 in
Vintage French 6-Light Painted Cattail Chandelier in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Vintage, probably French painted cattail chandelier, in the style of Maison Jansen made circa 1960
Steel
French Brass Cattail Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Six arm wispy brass chandelier with cattail decoration.
Unique 1940's French Tole Cattail Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8 lights surround a bundle of cattails on this unique painted and gilt tole chandelier.
Intriguing Vintage Continental 6 Light Metal Cattail Chandelier
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
green grasses and brass cattails. A captivating design, this fine chandelier would be the talk of the
Sold
H 24 in W 24 in L 24 in
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Midcentury Cattail Leaf Chandelier Made in Italy
By Archimede Seguso
Located in West Hartford, CT
Exquisite Archimede Seguso vintage Murano glass chandelier with delicately hand crafted cattail
Brass
Stylish Brass, Six-Light Chandelier with Foliage and Cattails by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish French mid-century brass six-light chandelier with foliage and cattails by Maison Charles
Sold
H 21 in Dm 26 in
French Nickel and Brass Nine-Light Chandelier of Tied Cattails by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish French Mid-Century nickel and brass nine-light chandelier of tied cattails by Maison
Small Italian Metal Cattail Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Small Italian painted metal Cattail chandelier. Four chandelier bulbs, yellow and brown paint. New
Italian Seguso Murano Glass and Brass Eight-Leaf Cattail Chandelier
By Archimede Seguso
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning Mid-Century Modern/Hollywood Regency handblown glass chandelier by Seguso for Murano in a
American Brass, Enamel, and Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
American Brass, Enamel, and Wrought Iron Chandelier with Cattail Motif. Six Bulb.
Brass, Enamel, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Six Light Gilded Chandelier from France, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The pond fronds and cattails give this chandelier a whimsical character. The price listed is the
Iron
$2,368
H 38 in Dm 13.39 in
Midcentury Stilnovo Style Pendant Light Made of Glass and Copper, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This midcentury pendant light, attributed to Stilnovo, is a beautiful example of Italian midcentury lighting design. The use of copper as the primary material for the structure o...
Metal, Copper
$72,870
H 18.9 in W 10.63 in D 13.78 in
THE LAOCOON GROUP Bronze SCULPTURE by FONDERIA CHIURAZZI, Italy 1880-1890
By Fonderia Chiurazzi
Located in PARIS, FR
A patinated bronze sculpture reproduction of the Laocoon group by the Napolitan world famous Fonderia Chiurazzi, Italy 1880-1900. Rediscovered in 1506 in Rome The Laocoon Group is b...
Bronze
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Midcentury Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with five-arms each fitted with E27 sockets. Made in Vienna by Rupert Nikoll in the early 1950s.
Brass
21st Century Leather Tilting Lid Waste Bin Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A cylindrical and contemporary silhouette with subtle detail. Our round metal bin with tilting lid is perfectly sized for use in the bathroom. More than 30 harmonious shades can ...
Leather
French Louis XVI Style Console Marble Top, Brass & Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
French Louis XVI style Mahogany console topped with a white Carrara marble, decorated by a gilt brass openwork gallery and bronze elements. A wooden lower shelf between legs finished...
Carrara Marble
Large Scale Gold "Granola" Glass Flush Mount
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful large-scale gold "granola" Murano glass flush mount chandelier. This fixture creates a gorgeous textural look that creates a huge impact. Lovely!
Murano Glass
Very Fine Giltwood Plafonnier, White Opalescent Glass Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine giltwood plafonnier, white opalescent glass panels. France, circa 1930. CW4422.
Bronze
$1,088Sale Price|49% Off
H 31.89 in W 29.93 in D 8.27 in
Bookshelf or Bibus with Marble Top and Brass Gallery, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This charming antique French bookshelf, dating from the late 19th century, combines elegance and practicality. Crafted from solid wood with a rich, warm patina, it features a beautif...
Brass
$6,160 / set
H 29 in W 25.25 in D 16.5 in
Italian Pair of Curule Savonarola Chairs w/Black Leather Seats, Backs & Armrests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian curule savonarola chairs from the mid 20th century. These antique curule chairs from Italy, also commonly referred to as savonarola chairs, are defined by their sig...
Brass
A NEO-CLASSICAL ART-DECO CROWN CEILING LAMP by MAISON BAGUES, France 1930
By Maison Baguès
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant suspension, chandelier, ceiling light, circular in crown or sun, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, circular assembly of folded leaves in patinated golden brass forming...
Gold Plate, Brass
Mid-Century Coral Pink Frond Textured Murano Attributed to Barovier
By Barovier
Located in Chicago, IL
Prized for their elegance, along with the intricacy of techniques and history, Murano glass chandeliers continue to add brilliance to modern and traditional homes. This mid-century p...
Murano Glass
$2,429
H 7.88 in Dm 21.66 in
Gilt Metal Leaf Sunburst Flush Mount Lamp with Glass Flowers, Italy, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gilt metal sunburst flush mount or sconce with glass flowers, Italy. Materials: Gold “antique” painted metal (iron) presenting European oak leaves (quercus robur) and ferns. Bakeli...
Brass
$4,700 / set
H 15 in W 14.5 in D 8.5 in
20th Century Italian Pair of Murano Glass Sommerso, Brass Leaf Wall Appliques
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A smoked gold, vintage Mid-Century modern pair of Italian wall appliques made of hand blown Murano glass Gold Sommerso, supported by a brass structure. Each of the wall fixtures is c...
Metal, Brass
$24,290Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.7 in W 66.15 in D 30.71 in
Paolo Buffa grissinato wood desk with four drawers, Italy 1940s
By Galdino Maspero, Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid and essential Paolo Buffa Desk in grissinato wood with four drawers and saber legs. Iconic Paolo Buffa design manufactured by Galdino Maspero, Italy 1940s
Wood
$21,861
H 73.23 in W 46.07 in D 16.54 in
An ARTS & CRAFTS / ART NOUVEAU Wardrobe CABINET by HARRIS LEBUS, England 1900
By Harris Lebus
Located in PARIS, FR
A large wardrobe cabinet, superb wood vertical structure enhanced by beautiful geometric ornaments, with 1 central mirrored door opening on 3 hanging systems and one major drawer at ...
Wood
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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