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Chandelier Bronze With Angels

French bronze and crystal chandelier with angels and 25 lights
Located in Houston, TX
The metal work on this chandelier is very good with exceptional Casting. The angels are
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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Mid-20th Century French Maison Bagues Bronze and Crystal Chandelier with Angels
By Maison Baguès
Located in Fayetteville, AR
From the mid-twentieth century, this beautiful gilt bronze chandelier features eight elegantly
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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Cherub Angel Trumpet 24 Arm Chandelier 33"
Located in Dayton, OH
tier Cherub / angel / trumpet candlestick chandelier. Made of gilt bronze featuring Cherubs / Puttis
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20th Century Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

19th Century Oil French Brass Lantern Chandelier with Cherubs and Angels.
Located in Dallas, TX
cast bronze mounts which depict cherubs in a triumvirate, with an angel in full flight as well! A
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

French Eight-Light Massive Bronze Chandelier with Cherubs
Located in Antwerp, BE
This massive Louis XV style bronze chandelier was created in Avignon, France, circa 1950. The light
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

French Eight-Light Massive Bronze Mazarin Chandelier with Cherubs
Located in Antwerp, BE
This massive Louis XV style bronze chandelier was created in Avignon, France, circa 1950. The light
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

French Figural Bronze Chandelier with Italian Putti's Cherubs, circa 1910
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Early 20th century French bronze figural chandelier with 3 cherubs or Putto. Three hand blown milk
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Mazarin Chandelier in Bronze, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
A spectacular and important bronze chandelier, a so called “Lustre Mazarin”, of superb quality
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Large beautiful Gasolier bronze & Rock Crystal French chandelier with 36 light
Located in London, GB
Large beautiful regency Gasolier made from gilt bronze and Rock Crystal. Originally made in France
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Antique 1880s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

Large Antique Bronze & Glass Victorian Hall Lantern / Pendant w. Angel Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
one of our specialities, we were again thrilled to find a rare antique bronze lantern of a size and
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Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI style bronze chandelier is a spectacular design, inspired by ancient Greek
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Empire Period French Gilt Bronze Six Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Empire period French gilt bronze six light chandelier French, c. 1810 Height 80cm, diameter 45cm
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Ormolu

Russian Empire Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Russian Empire style gilt bronze chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi features thirty-six
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2010s Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Silvered Bronze and Alabaster Sixteen-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An Interesting late 19th century silvered bronze and alabaster sixteen-light chandelier. The
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Patinated Bronze Dore Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France, circa 1880, the important chandelier features four cherubs on the upper part
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Large & Stunning Antique Fine Bronze Gothic Revival 12 Light Chandelier Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
could hope and this marvelous bronze chandelier from the 1800s even comes with the original and equally
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Brass

Pair of French Antique Gilt Bronze Angels or Putti Candelabra Chandeliers 19th C
Located in Gardena, CA
Pair of French Antique gilt bronze angels or putti candelabra chandeliers 19th century Pair of
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Antique 19th Century Candelabras

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Bronze

Napoleon III Candlestick Angel White Marble, and Fire-Gilt Bronze, 1860s
Located in Rijssen, NL
of fire-gilt bronze, the base of white marble. The chandelier has not been restored and has the
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Antique 1770s French Napoleon III Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Four circa 1900 Gilt Bronze Cherub Angel Twin Branch French Wall Sconces
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of four large antique circa 1900 Gilt Bronze
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Canton porcelain chandelier, gilt bronze mount, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier with a Chinese Canton porcelain vase with a white background and ornamentation of cherry
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Antique 1880s Napoleon III Lanterns

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Porcelain

Jill Garber 19th Century Sistine Madonna Angels Portrait Necklace with Amethyst
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
necklace features a pristine nineteenth century miniature porcelain, depicting the angels from "Sistine
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2010s American Rococo Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Jill Garber Antique Saint Mary Cameo Angels Drop Necklace with Mother of Pearl
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
links joined together by four 18 x 25 mm natural Mother of Pearl cabochons. In chandelier-style, a
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2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces

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Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Pair of Candelabra 19th Century Louis-Philippe
Located in Warsaw, PL
of gilt , the black color of the bronze that makes the angel figure a focal point and the deep green
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Candelabras

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Malachite, Bronze

French Rococo Ormolu Mantel Clock Set After Meissonnier, Samuel Marti
By S. Marti & Cie
Located in Miami, FL
manner of Juste Aurele Meissonier and boldly modeled in gilt bronze. Waisted keyhole shape with acanthus
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

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Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze

Bohemian Sweet Dreams Armchair Navy Velvet Handmade Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
with an affectionate smile. In my high-ceilinged noble hall, chandeliers with a thousand lamps
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

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Ceramic

Large Silvered & Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Sanctuary Lamp with Angels in Prayer
Located in Lisse, NL
and decorative Gothic style chandelier is no exception to that rule. This bronze & brass chancel light
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

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Pair of 19th Century French Carved Oak Wall Panels with Pheasants in Gilt Frames
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office, a ranch or a hunting lodge with this pair of elegant antique wall plaques. Crafted in France circa 1870 and built of oak wood, and almost square in shape, th...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Doors and Gates

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Oak, Giltwood

Large and Unique Antique French Boiserie with Covered Alcove, 17th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
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Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture. This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
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19th Century Venetian Silvered Brass Lantern Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Venetian Silvered Brass Lantern Chandelier was originally designed for a large pillar candle. We have now converted it to electric lighting so you get the best of both w...
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Large Swarovski Crystal Chandelier with 24 Lights
Located in Houston, TX
Majestic chandelier with three tiers of lights Swirling crystal arms adorn this magnificent piece Especially great for a large room or grand entry! Graceful scrolling arms make this ...
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19th Century French Carved Oak Dolphin Table or Desk Renaissance Gothic Style
Located in Miami, FL
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Early 20th Century French Empire Bronze Dore Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Brighten an entry or a powder room with this sophisticated antique chandelier. Crafted in Paris, France, circa 1920 and built of bronze, the wall hanging fixture is circular in shape...
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Wonderful French Empire Dore Bronze Regency Petite Five-Arm Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Empire Dore Bronze Regency Petite Five Candelabra Light Chandelier, This Fixture Comes With Shades That Maybe Removed
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20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th Century Carved Walnut Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This elegant and comfortable settee was crafted in 19th century France and features beautiful cut velvet upholstery in a gorgeous botanical print and goldenrod color. The carved wal...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Settees

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Velvet, Wood, Walnut

French 19th Century Carved Walnut Settee
French 19th Century Carved Walnut Settee
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Louis XV Style 19th Century French Footstool with Carved Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style wooden footstool from the 19th century with carved cabriole legs and double welt linen custom upholstery. Elevate the elegance of your living space with this ...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools

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19th Century French Sculptor's Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 19th century French oak and pine sculptor's stand with a top that rotates around a peg, and a shelf at the bottom originally used to store the artist's tools. Today is th...
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Pedestals

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Oak, Pine

French Maison Baguès Style 8-Light Crystal Chandelier
By Baccarat, Maison Baguès
Located in Houston, TX
Chic French Maison Baguès inspired silvered bronze and crystal 8-light chandelier. This stunning crystal chandelier is newly wired for U.S. market and can be suspended from a chain f...
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

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Flemish Tapestry 18th C Pastoral Landscape with Sheep and Cow with Shepherdess
Located in Houston, TX
Large tapestry with beautiful color in green and beige hues Having a lovely rose and teal color in the garments.
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Antique 1790s Belgian Tapestries

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A fabulous quality 19th Century French carved oak wall clock
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality 19th Century French carved oak wall clock, the circular clock dial located at the centre with a decorative carved and moulded edge, surrounding the clock dial is ...
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Antique 1880s French Wall Clocks

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Louis XV Style Belle Époque Gilt & Patinated Bronze Nine-Light Cherub Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XV Style Belle Époque gilt and patinated bronze nine-light cherub chandelier. The open gilt bronze body frame surmounted with four pairs of candle arms, now electrifie...
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French 19th Century Louis XV Style Cherub & Dragons Ormolu & Crystal Chandelier
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and Palatial French 19th century Louis XV style figural gilt-bronze and crystal thirty-three light chandelier, attributed to Baccarat, after a model by Jacques Caffieri (...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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Bronze Chandelier with Angels and Crystals Six-Light
Located in Oldebroek, NL
Bronze chandelier with beautiful ornamental detailing and three angels in the top. Six lights.  
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Large 36-Light Bronze Angel Cage Chandelier, 1930
Located in Oldebroek, NL
three angels. In the large bronze centre ring are six angels ornamented in bronze. The chandelier had
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

French Chandelier with Beautiful Details like Angels and Angel Faces
Located in Oldebroek, NL
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Bronze

French Bronze Art Nouveau Chandelier
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

French Bronze Empire Style Chandelier with a Globe of Victorian Cut-Glass
Located in Oldebroek, NL
French bronze Empire style chandelier with beautiful globe from Victorian cut-glass. Total seven
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Figure of a saint in bronze, late 15th century, southern Netherlands
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze Saint figure from the late fifteenth or early sixteenth century, Southern Netherlands
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15th Century and Earlier Medieval Figurative Sculptures

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19th Century French Large Bronze Chandelier with Angels Holding Double Torches
Located in Sofia, BG
Large French bronze chandelier with angels holding double torches surrounding a crystal globe with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Stunning circa 1920s French Gilt Bronze Cherub Angel Ceiling Light Chandelier
Located in GB
angel ceiling light A very decorative ceiling light depicting a flying cherub, its all bronze with a
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Bronze

Antique Louis XIV Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast from solid bronze then hand-chased to create more detail, this amazing chandelier is a feast
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Empire Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Six bronze swan arms which three are supporting three angels with double candlelight and centre a
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Bronze

Antique French Louis XIV Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
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Bronze

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Located in Charleston, SC
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Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf, Gold Plate

Louis XV Style Bronze Figural Thirty-Nine-Light Chandelier
Located in Cypress, CA
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Located in Greding, DE
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Located in Casteren, NL
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By Maison Millet
Located in Paris, FR
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Located in Big Flats, NY
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Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France, circa 1880, the important chandelier features four cherubs on the upper part
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Located in Newport Beach, CA
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19th Century Pair of French Candleholders in Gilt Bronze
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
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Located in Stamford, CT
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Jill Garber Gold, Silver and Pearl Angel Drop Necklace
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
angel links, joined together by finely cast 14 karat gold flower links. Eight natural freshwater pearls
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Located in Madrid, ES
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Located in Antwerp, BE
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Located in Wien, AT
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Located in Lisse, NL
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Located in Montreal, Quebec
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19th Century Napoleon III Gilded Bronze and Sevres Porcelain Antique Chandelier
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
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Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
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Located in Antwerp, BE
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Chandelier Bronze With Angels For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of chandelier bronze with angels available for sale. Frequently made of bronze, metal and ceramic, all chandelier bronze with angels available were constructed with great care. We have 16 antique and vintage chandelier bronze with angels in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Chandelier bronze with angels have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Art Nouveau, Empire and louis xv chandelier bronze with angels are consistently popular styles. Chandelier bronze with angels have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Greenapple and Lusitanus Home are consistently popular.

How Much are Chandelier Bronze With Angels?

Prices for chandelier bronze with angels start at $874 and top out at $57,741 with the average selling for $4,790.

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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.

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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.

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