Brass hexagonal hall lantern with bevelled glass panels, in the Georgian style.
Located in London, GB
the Georgian style. With three internal bulb holders. (B14). With chain and ceiling rose. Approx
Late 20th Century English Georgian Lanterns
Brass
Brass hexagonal hall lantern with bevelled glass panels, in the Georgian style.
Located in London, GB
the Georgian style. With three internal bulb holders. (B14). With chain and ceiling rose. Approx
Brass
Murano Glass Pendant Light by Venini
By Venini
Located in London, GB
with circular links and domed ceiling rose. In excellent condition. Can be wired to specification.
Brass
Chandelier in Chrome and Cream by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
Mid Century lighting designers Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, marked with the original label in the ceiling
Chrome
Antique French Six Light Bronze Chandelier Louis XVI Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
chandelier is suspended by decorative chain links from the ceiling rose. The central turned column leads
Bronze
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Spiral Chandeliers Mazzega
Located in London, GB
pieces with a dash of amber infusion. On silver frames, chain and ceiling rose Spare pieces included
Murano Glass
Alba Suspension Lamp by Mariana Pellegrino Soto for Oluce
By Mariana Pellegrino Soto, Oluce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with frame without ceiling rose: $1,190 Also available as: Two lamp with frame with ceiling rose
Brass
19th Century French Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Brighton, Sussex
classical ceiling rose with three foliate linked chains supporting the three branch chandelier, with three
Bronze
Antique Vintage Industrial French Brass Holophane Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful and extremely rare Holophane glass ceiling pendant with original chain and ceiling
Brass
Antique Chandelier With Six Candle Lights
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
tapering central column, having a chain and ceiling rose, nice patination.
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern "Daisy" Murano Glass Ceiling Light
Located in Puglia, Puglia
that capture and diffuse the light with exceptional finesse. The polished brass ceiling rose adds a
Brass
French 20th Century Gilded Bronze Six-Light Antique Mazarin Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A quality French gilded bronze six-light Mazarin antique chandelier, having the original ceiling
Bronze
Late Nineteenth Century French Gilt-Bronze Chandelier
Located in London, GB
wired for electricity if required (GBP £750). Original decorative chain and ceiling rose included
Bronze
19th Century English Art Nouveau Verdigris Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Nouveau verdigris lantern. Rewired, pat tested and with original verdigris chain and ceiling rose
Copper
Venini Style Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Bagshot, GB
include chain and ceiling rose.
Chrome
Classical French 19th Century Chandelier
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality French classical late 19th century ormolu chandelier having a foliate ceiling rose
Ormolu
Seguso Murano Glass Pendant Lights, Black Fittings, Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in London, Fitzrovia
for Arteluce. Rare ovoid shape with the original cylindrical ceiling roses. 2 Available. Please
Brass
Victorian Gilt Five Branch Chandelier
Located in London, GB
.1890. Ceiling rose not included
Brass
Antique Vintage Original French Caged Holophane Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful and rare teardrop caged Holophane pendant with original chain and ceiling rose
Glass
A large Italian Murano Glass Spiral Chandelier By Novaresi
By Novaresi
Located in London, GB
Novaresi. Suspended from a gold lacquered frame with a drop of 120cm with the ceiling rose and chain actual
Murano Glass
Antique Industrial Opaline Milk Glass Peter Behrens Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
By Peter Behrens
Located in Sale, GB
tested, supplied with original chain and ceiling rose. - 35cm high from top of gallery to bottom of
Brass
Antique Brass Holophane Blondel Stiletto Prismatic Glass Plafonnier Lamp, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
, stamped gallery and ceiling rose. Rewired with black twisted flex.
Brass
Brass Hanging Lantern Louis XVI Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
ceiling rose that is decorated with floral motifs. This is a highly decorative petite lantern with
Brass
Antique Vintage Art Deco Opaline Glass Philips Phililite Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
distinctive ribbed detailing synonymous with the design, original chain and ceiling rose with a wonderful
Brass
Mid-Century Smoked Glass Ceiling Light by Veca, Italy 1970s
By VECA, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
the original chain & ceiling rose. In good working order, the light, with its original wiring, is
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern “Margherita Rosa” Murano Glass Ceiling Light
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
textures that capture and diffuse the light with exceptional finesse. The polished brass ceiling rose adds
Brass
1970s handblown Italian Murano turquoise aqua fluted Pendant
Located in London, GB
ceiling rose. Exudes a soft mood light. Two available. Sold individually.
Murano Glass
$185Sale Price / set|49% Off
Pretty French Chandelier & Matching Wall Sconces
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
moulded ceiling rose. The matching wall sconces are decorated in a similar manner with only the candle
Metal
Pair Vintage Antique English Three Part Holophane Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
A wonderful pair of three part Holophane ceiling pendants with chain and ceiling roses, England
Brass
French Art Deco Ceiling Light Chandelier signed Degué
By Degué
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
(all included). Height (ceiling rose to base of the three smaller shades): 86 cm Diameter (between
Wrought Iron
Antique Industrial Opaline Siemens Peter Behrens Daylight Ceiling Pendant Light
By Peter Behrens
Located in Sale, GB
original ceiling rose. - Beautiful original condition, these pendants were unique in the fact that they
Opaline Glass
Large Antique Vintage Brass Holophane Ceiling Chandelier Pendant Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
example and statement piece for any room, the chandelier comes with its original ceiling rose and chain
Brass
A Venini Murano Amber and Clear Glass Pendant Chandelier
By Venini
Located in London, GB
. An original piece circa 1960 with original chain and ceiling rose.
Murano Glass
Wrought Iron and Glass Chandelier, by P. Maynadier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
foliate ceiling rose, the central glass shade mounted with a leaf design, France, circa 1920. Height 2 ft
Glass
XL Large Antique Vintage French Caged Holophane Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- An outstanding and extremely rare large caged Holophane pendant with original chain and ceiling
Glass
$1,053Sale Price|44% Off
French Triple Light Hall Lantern in Bronze Louis XVI Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
bronze hangs from a floral decorated ceiling rose on a chain that is adjustable according to the height
Bronze
$5,363Sale Price|20% Off
Enchanting Italian Brass and Multicolored Teardrop Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Rome, IT
. There are six E 27 light bulbs. Supplied with brass chain and ceiling rose.
Brass
Antique Bauhaus Kandem Opaline Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp By Körting & Mathiesen
Located in Sale, GB
manufactured in ornate steel and porcelain and with original chain and ceiling rose. - Height 70cm, Width 40cm
Copper
$5,363Sale Price|20% Off
Enchanting Italian Brass and Multicolored Teardrop Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Rome, IT
. There are six E 27 light bulbs. Supplied with brass chain and ceiling rose.
Brass
French c1940 Two Part Brass & Opaque Glass Pendant Light
Located in Southampton, GB
bottom. Original brass pierced gallery and ceiling rose. Perfect for a hallway or porch. France, circa
Brass
French Brass and Glass Antique Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
. No ceiling rose or chain was retained but these are easily sourced online. Since re-wired and PAT
Glass
$1,330 / item
Etna Rattan Large Pendant Light, by DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
a shade, or shade with rattan ceiling rose and cotton cable. The rattan ceiling rose is handmade is
Rattan
One of the Two Exceptional Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Light Fixtures, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
ready to use. With new rod and ceiling rose. The chandelier requires 12 E14 sockets or E12 candelabra
Metal, Brass
Circular glazed brass hall lantern in the neo-classical style
Located in London, GB
cut glass hinged door for access to the interior. With chain and brass ceiling rose. Re-wired and
Brass
Opaline and Brass French Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
chain or ceiling rose was retained but these are easily sourced online. Dimensions: 40 H x 30
Brass
$1,527Sale Price|35% Off
1970s American Lucite Acrylic Ribbon and Brass Chandelier Hollywood Regency
By Charles Hollis Jones, Karl Springer
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
ceiling rose. There is no maker's mark, however the chandelier is similar in style to those designed by
Metal, Brass
Opal Glass Pendant Light by LIPTA, 1960s
Located in London, GB
pendant light has been fully rewired to UK standard, and comes with its original wooden ceiling rose.
Opaline Glass, Wood
Arts & Crafts Copper Pendant Light
Located in Greenwich, CT
lined with alabaster, hanging from a hand-forged bronze loop and chain with custom ceiling rose. 25
Alabaster, Copper
Antique Vintage Bauhaus Peter Behrens Style Opaline Copper Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
its age, comes with original gallery, chain and ceiling rose. - Rewired in dark brown braided flex
Brass
Mid Century Sputnik Pendant Light By Sciolari Circa 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Gloucester, GB
E14 bulbs - By Gaetano Sciolari - Italian ~ 1960s - 40cm wide x 40cm tall - 145cm from ceiling rose to
Chrome
Mid Century Sputnik Pendant Light By Sciolari Circa 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Gloucester, GB
E14 bulbs - By Gaetano Sciolari - Italian ~ 1960s - 40cm wide x 40cm tall - 145cm from ceiling rose to
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Gilt Metal Pomegranate Chandeliers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
metal pomegranate and are suspended from a fluted ceiling rose. Lovely patina to the metal work. Circa
Metal
Italian facteted glass and brass pendant, 1950s attributed to Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
octagonal overhanging glass top held in place with four brass filials. Original ceiling rose and chain
Brass
$1,125 / item
Meringa #5 Pendant Lamp 60 cm diameter
By Servomuto
Located in Milan, IT
pure linen with a burgundy fabric cable in a white painted iron ceiling rose. Suitable for LED Bulbs
Iron
$1,125 / item
Meringa #2 Pendant Lamp 60cm diameter
By Servomuto
Located in Milan, IT
pure linen with a burgundy fabric cable in white painted iron ceiling rose. Suitable for LED Bulbs
Iron
$1,050 / item
Meringa #1 Pendant Lamp 60cm Diameter
By Servomuto
Located in Milan, IT
pure linen with a burgundy fabric cable in white painted iron ceiling rose. Suitable for LED Bulbs
Iron
$1,125 / item
Meringa #4 Pendant Lamp 60cm diameter
By Servomuto
Located in Milan, IT
pure linen with a burgundy fabric cable in white painted iron ceiling rose. Suitable for LED Bulbs
Iron
Antique French Brass and Glass Pendant
Located in London, GB
gallery. Two styles of prismatic glass. No ceiling rose or chain was retained but these are easily
Glass
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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