Important Navette Cut Crystal Pearl Bag Chandelier, Circa 1800
Located in Brussels, BE
Important Navette Cut Crystal Pearl Bag Chandelier, Circa 1800 6 light arms,
Antique Early 1800s Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Important Navette Cut Crystal Pearl Bag Chandelier, Circa 1800
Located in Brussels, BE
Important Navette Cut Crystal Pearl Bag Chandelier, Circa 1800 6 light arms,
Metal
Russian Neoclassical Six Light Crystal Chandelier circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular Russian Neoclassical six light chandelier from Russia circa 1800. Center baluster
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
French Dutch Baroque Style Brass 6-Light Chandelier, circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
in four graduated spherical sections, the third issuing 6 scroll-form arms, rings at top and bottom
Brass
French Bronze and Crystal Cathedral Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Magnificent 18th century French bronze and crystal cathedral chandelier. Circa 1800. The chandelier
Crystal, Bronze
Chandelier, Cut Crystal Navette Tassels, Circa 1800, Height 170cm
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Important sac de perles chandelier, cut crystal shuttle pendants, circa 1800
Crystal, Metal
$6,526
H 45.28 in Dm 34.26 in
Gilded Bronze Cage Chandelier With Peacock Feather Glass Tassels Circa 1800
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Gilded Bronze Cage Chandelier With Peacock Feather Glass Tassels Circa 1800
Metal
$4,340Sale Price|38% Off
H 34.65 in Dm 27.56 in
Empire french bronze chandelier in gold-plated with 'Quimeras" circa 1800
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible chandelier in bronze and gold empire circa 1800 with "Quimeras" for 6 lights.
Gold, Bronze
Important Pearl Bag Chandelier In Navette Cut Crystal, Circa 1800
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Important Pearl Bag Chandelier In Navette Cut Crystal, Circa 1800 6 sconces, Weight 32kg
Crystal, Metal
$6,573Sale Price|53% Off
H 66.93 in Dm 25.6 in
Historic bronze lantern from a monastery. Naples 1800 circa
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Ancient bronze lantern from a monastery of cloistered nuns located on the Amalfi coast. A candle was strung on the top, illuminating the chapel for a month. With the closure of the c...
Art Glass
Pearl bag chandelier, six lights, circa 1800
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pearl bag chandelier, six lights, circa 1800
Glass
Cage chandelier with moulded glass and bronze pendants, circa 1800
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Cage chandelier with moulded glass and bronze pendants, circa 1800
Crystal
Sotheby’s Auction Catalog Fine European Furniture Ny October 2008
Located in valatie, NY
chandelier attributed to Johann Zech, circa 1800, which sold for $338,000. Other leading lots include a
Paper
Antique 18th century gilded bronze chandelier from France
Located in Heemskerk, Noord Holland
Antique twelve lights chandelier from circa 1790 to 1800. Slim chandelier in France neoclassical
Bronze, Ormolu
Swedish Late Gustavian Chandelier, circa 1800
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Late Gustavian Chandelier, circa 1800-1810
Crystal, Bronze
Lusterweibchen Chandelier, circa 1800
Located in Evergreen, CO
German chandelier, circa 1800. The literal translation of Lusterweibchen is "little woman
Metal
Swedish Gustavian Chandelier, circa 1800
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Swedish Gustavian gilt bronze and crystal chandelier made in Stockholm, circa 1800. Very nice
Swedish Gustavian Chandelier, circa 1800
Located in Stockholm, SE
An important Swedish Gustavian gilt bronze and crystal chandelier made in Stockholm, circa 1800
Crystal, Bronze
Eight-Arm English Brass Chandelier, circa 1800
Located in Kent, Dover
An English eight arm brass chandelier of simple form. Has been previously drilled for electricity.
Gustavian Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier, circa 1800
Located in Stockholm, SE
A fine quality Gustavian crystal and gilt bronze chandelier, made in Stockholm, circa 1800.
Crystal, Bronze
Italian Gilt Wood and Crystal Chandelier. Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian gilt carved wood and bronze twelve light crystal chandelier with twisted centered floral
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Wood and Iron Six-Arm Chandelier, circa 1800
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dating from circa 1800, this Italian six-light chandelier features a painted finish, iron arms, and
Wood
18th Century Italian Empire Chandelier
Located in Doylestown, PA
An 18th century Italian Empire chandelier, circa 1800. Neoclassical form. Cut glass mounted gilt
Cut Glass
Antique Dutch Flemish Renaissance Chandelier
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Dutch Flemish Renaissance Chandelier (circa 1800) This exquisite Dutch Flemish Renaissance
Brass
Swedish Late Gustavian Chandelier, Stockholm circa 1800
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Swedish late Gustavian chandelier, Stockholm circa 1800
Crystal, Bronze
Empire Cristal Chandelier, Probably Vienna, circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
, probably Vienna, circa 1800. Measurement: 86 x Ø 40 cm.
Quartz, Bronze
Gustavian Chandelier, circa 1790-1800
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Gustavian chandelier of an unusual model made in the late 18th century. Gilt bronze and crystals
Crystal, Ormolu
Sold
H 33.47 in Dm 23.63 in
Swedish Late Gustavian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier from, circa 1800
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Swedish late Gustavian gilt bronze and crystal chandelier from, circa 1800.
Pair of French Candlesticks, Made Year circa 1800
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of large French candlesticks, made year circa 1800. Gilt bronze and still with their
Bronze
Circa 1800's French Gilt Bronze and Hand Cut Crystals Twelve Light Chandelier
Located in Savannah, GA
Circa 1800's Fantastic and Large French gilt bronze and hand cut crystals twelve light chandelier
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique Dutch Flemish Renaissance Chandelier
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Dutch Flemish Renaissance Chandelier, dating back to circa 1800, is a stunning
Brass
Gustavian Chandelier, Sweden, Late 18th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A really unusual Gustavian chandelier made circa year 1800. This is the best quality of this period
Crystal, Brass
Swedish Gustavian Chandelier from circa 1800
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Swedish Gustavian chandelier from circa 1800.
Crystal, Bronze
Swedish Gustavian crystal chandelier, circa 1800 -1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Gustavian crystal chandelier, circa 1800 - 1810. Rewired. To see more items
Russian Crystal and Gilt Bronze Six-Light Chandelier, circa 1800
Located in London, GB
Elegant six-light crystal and gilt bronze Russian chandelier, circa 1800. Topped with a crown of
Fine Quality Six-Arm Glass Chandelier, circa 1800
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very fine quality, circa 1800 glass and gilt brass, six-light chandelier, in the neoclassical
Metal
Magnificent Russian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, circa 1800
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally fine Russian gilt bronze chandelier, with crystal central column and drops, circa
Sold
H 51.19 in Dm 32.29 in
French Late 18th Century Bronze and Hand-Cut Crystal Chandelier, circa 1800
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
electricity, early 20th century. French work, late 18th century or early 19th century, circa 1800
Crystal, Bronze
Sold
H 37.41 in Dm 19.69 in
French Late 18th Century Bronze and Hand-Cut Crystal Chandelier, circa 1800
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
20th century. French work, late 18th century or early 19th century, circa 1800. Dimensions: 37.40 in
Sold
H 34.65 in Dm 17.72 in
French Early-19th Century Iron & Crystal Basket Small Chandelier circa 1800-1810
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
chandelier. The upper and lower elements decorated with geometrical motifs and cut-crystal prisms. Our
Magnificent Scandinavian Crystal and Gilt Bronze Ten-Light Chandelier, 1800
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Scandinavian crystal and gilt bronze ten-light chandelier, circa 1800. Arranged in
Crystal, Ormolu
Tuscan Iron Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Tuscan iron chandelier, circa 1800. Three candleholders. Unique flat shape.
Iron
Baltic Neoclassical Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, circa 1800
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The bronze on this Baltic chandelier is very fine quality. This is an elegant chandelier from top
Crystal, Bronze
Early 19th Century French Directoire Bronze Doré, Mirror and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
An early 19th century French Directoire bronze doré, mirror and crystal chandelier, circa 1800
Crystal, Bronze
$798Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$115,709
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
$228,912Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
A set of French Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of five, circa 1960's French neoclassic style carved alabaster light fixture. Sold individually. Measurements: Current drop: 24" Diameter: 25"
Alabaster
$68,064
H 55.12 in Dm 43.31 in
Large beautiful Baccarat and Rock Crystal Frencht chandelier with 36 light
Located in London, GB
A spectacular and large antique Baccarat French gilt bronze and rock crystal triple tier 30 bulb plus 6 pygmy bulb chandelier. Embellished with bronze bobeches, from which large rock...
Rock Crystal, Bronze
$2,613
H 15.75 in Dm 17.72 in
Vintage 1 Tier 17th Century Candle Dutch Brass Chandelier 6 Lights H40xW45
By Dutch Originals
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) was a Dutch painter, etcher and illustrator. He is regarded as the most significant Dutch master of the 17th century and one of the best painters and e...
Brass
$1,432,168
H 42.92 in W 108.27 in D 61.03 in
1894 Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano, Louis XV Style, Giltwood
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Ci...
Wood, Giltwood
Excellent French Gilt-Bronze Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Excellent French Gilt-Bronze Rock Crystal Chandelier Excellent French Gilt-Bronze Rock Crystal ChandelierA beautiful 19th century French gilt bronze 16 light chandelier featuring gor...
Rock Crystal, Bronze
$34,032
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$55,173
H 73.63 in W 57.09 in D 9.85 in
Large Early Baroque Frame, “Regina Coeli” Italy, late 16th / early 17th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A large gilded Baroque frame made of carved wood with stucco applications, partially polychrome-painted. Inner dimensions: 116 x 78 cm The tall, rectangular frame is crowned by a lar...
Wood, Giltwood
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.