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Classic Revival Chandelier

Vintage Classic Revival Brass Pan fixture with Glass Shades
Vintage Classic Revival Brass Pan fixture with Glass Shades

Vintage Classic Revival Brass Pan fixture with Glass Shades

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Brass pan fixtures were very popular from 1900 until about the 1930s. They are available in many configurations, some with glass, some without. The pans are usually plain with deta...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Gothic Revival, Iron & Tole Chandelier
French 19th Century Gothic Revival, Iron & Tole Chandelier

French 19th Century Gothic Revival, Iron & Tole Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

This classic Gothic revival chandelier features hand-chased iron and a beautifully pierced center

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Tin

Italian Forged Iron Round Chandelier, Gothic Revival, Late 19th Century
Italian Forged Iron Round Chandelier, Gothic Revival, Late 19th Century

Italian Forged Iron Round Chandelier, Gothic Revival, Late 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

This classic Gothic Revival round wrought iron chandelier sports iron candle cups and bobeches. The

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Very Large Early 20th Century Neo Classic Bronze Chandelier Lantern
Very Large Early 20th Century Neo Classic Bronze Chandelier Lantern

Very Large Early 20th Century Neo Classic Bronze Chandelier Lantern

Located in Toledo, OH

A large heavy bronze cylindrical lantern. This fixture is 40" tall by 18" in diameter. Inside the cylinder are 9 candle lights. There are seven of these available. These were obta...

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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

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Classic Bronze Spanish Revival Chandelier
Classic Bronze Spanish Revival Chandelier

Classic Bronze Spanish Revival Chandelier

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H 50 in Dm 17.5 in

Classic Bronze Spanish Revival Chandelier

Located in Pasadena, CA

Polychrome bronze chandelier, circa 1920s. Measures: 23.25" H x 17.5" W x 50" total H with chain

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Vintage 1920s North American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Classic Revival Lion Light Fixture
Classic Revival Lion Light Fixture

Classic Revival Lion Light Fixture

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H 57 in Dm 22 in

Classic Revival Lion Light Fixture

Located in Vancouver, BC

This brass light fixture on pole is a superior fixture in the Classic / Colonial revival style

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Vintage 1910s American Colonial Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Classic Chandelier with a Twist by Maroeska Metz
Classic Chandelier with a Twist by Maroeska Metz

Classic Chandelier with a Twist by Maroeska Metz

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H 35.44 in Dm 33.47 in

Classic Chandelier with a Twist by Maroeska Metz

By Maroeska Metz

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Hand forged. Glass prisms. Diameter 85 cm cm 10 bulbs. Delivered with a hanging rod and ceiling plate in the same color.

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

Vintage Murano Classic Chandelier of Gold/Amber Color
Vintage Murano Classic Chandelier of Gold/Amber Color

Vintage Murano Classic Chandelier of Gold/Amber Color

Located in Houston, TX

This classic, vintage Murano Chandelier has beautiful proportions and a wonderful color that may

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Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Classic French 1960s Flush Mount
Classic French 1960s Flush Mount

Classic French 1960s Flush Mount

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H 15.5 in Dm 14 in

Classic French 1960s Flush Mount

Located in Houston, TX

Classic French 1960s flush mount: cast gilt brass frame decorated in glass prisms. Newly wired for

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Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Classic Double Vaseline Glass Globe Chandelier
Classic Double Vaseline Glass Globe Chandelier

Classic Double Vaseline Glass Globe Chandelier

Located in Peekskill, NY

If you are looking to light a kitchen island or dinning table this is the perfect choice. The 2 globes look to be vaseline glass and are seven inches in diameter. The decorative meta...

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20th Century American Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Spanish Revival Classic Chandelier
Spanish Revival Classic Chandelier

Spanish Revival Classic Chandelier

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H 24 in W 20.75 in D 20.75 in

Spanish Revival Classic Chandelier

Located in Pasadena, CA

circa 1920s. Classic six-light Spanish Revival chandelier with great visual elements.

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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Spanish Revival Classic Chandelier
Spanish Revival Classic Chandelier

Spanish Revival Classic Chandelier

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H 30.5 in W 17 in D 13 in

Spanish Revival Classic Chandelier

Located in Pasadena, CA

Classic Spanish Revival chandelier with polychrome finish and original glass, circa 1920s.

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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Classic Spanish Revival Chandelier
Classic Spanish Revival Chandelier

Classic Spanish Revival Chandelier

Located in Pasadena, CA

1920's chandelier with acanthus leaf motif.

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Classic Spanish Revival Chandelier
Classic Spanish Revival Chandelier

Classic Spanish Revival Chandelier

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H 24.75 in Dm 21.25 in

Classic Spanish Revival Chandelier

Located in Pasadena, CA

Circa 1920's chandelier with acanthus leaf motif. Hard to find scale. Wrought iron construction.

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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Classic Antique Spanish Revival Chandelier
Classic Antique Spanish Revival Chandelier

Classic Antique Spanish Revival Chandelier

Located in Pasadena, CA

Classic wrought iron chandelier from the 1920's. Height can vary from 34.75" H to 73" H with chain

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Early 20th Century American Rancho Monterey Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Classic Spanish Revival Polychrome Chandelier
Classic Spanish Revival Polychrome Chandelier

Classic Spanish Revival Polychrome Chandelier

Located in Pasadena, CA

Elegant 1920s chandelier with all original polychrome finish. Body of fixture measures 20 1/2"H (56

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Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

1 of 5 Classic Spanish Revival Chandeliers
1 of 5 Classic Spanish Revival Chandeliers

1 of 5 Classic Spanish Revival Chandeliers

Located in Pasadena, CA

Hard-to-find multiples of original wrought iron chandeliers with a classic, open design that would

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Vintage 1930s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Classic Spanish Revival Chandelier c. 1920's
Classic Spanish Revival Chandelier c. 1920's

Classic Spanish Revival Chandelier c. 1920's

Located in Pasadena, CA

Sweet six-light iron chandelier with wonderful intricate cast design at bottom and traces of

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American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Classic Five Light Antique Spanish Revival Chandelier
Classic Five Light Antique Spanish Revival Chandelier

Classic Five Light Antique Spanish Revival Chandelier

Located in Pasadena, CA

Circa 1920's chandelier with acanthus leaf motif and all original polychrome finish. American

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Classic Spanish Revival Chandelier With Cast Filigree
Classic Spanish Revival Chandelier With Cast Filigree

Classic Spanish Revival Chandelier With Cast Filigree

Located in Pasadena, CA

Beautiful 1920's light with four candle-style lights at center which illuminate the cast filigree-like band, casting lacy shadows about the room; original finish with subtle hints of...

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Classic Spanish Revival Iron 1920s Pendant Chandelier
Classic Spanish Revival Iron 1920s Pendant Chandelier

Classic Spanish Revival Iron 1920s Pendant Chandelier

Located in Pasadena, CA

Pendant with acanthus leaf motif, circa 1920s. 17" H x 9" W x 9" D x 30" total H with chain and canopy.

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Vintage 1920s Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Classic Spanish Revival Lantern
Classic Spanish Revival Lantern

Classic Spanish Revival Lantern

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H 26 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in

Classic Spanish Revival Lantern

Located in Pasadena, CA

So simple! And yet so hard to find. A classic example of the best of Spanish Revival Craftsmanship

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier
1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier

1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier

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H 38 in W 21 in D 21 in

1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier

Located in Pasadena, CA

Classic Spanish Revival chandelier with simple lines, circa 1920s. Measures: 18.5" H x 21" W x

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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Circular Spanish Revival Chandelier
Circular Spanish Revival Chandelier

Circular Spanish Revival Chandelier

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H 26.5 in Dm 32.25 in

Circular Spanish Revival Chandelier

Located in Pasadena, CA

Classic Spanish Revival circular iron chandelier with ornate iron scrollwork. It features six

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Vintage 1930s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Classic Monterey Style Chandelier
Classic Monterey Style Chandelier

Classic Monterey Style Chandelier

Located in Pasadena, CA

Simple chandelier with good visual interest from the bottom and sides. This chandelier was a

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron

1920s Six-Light Spanish Revival Chandelier
1920s Six-Light Spanish Revival Chandelier

1920s Six-Light Spanish Revival Chandelier

Located in Pasadena, CA

Classic design Spanish revival chandelier.

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Vintage 1920s North American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

1 of 3 Classic Spanish Revival Pendant
1 of 3 Classic Spanish Revival Pendant

1 of 3 Classic Spanish Revival Pendant

Located in Pasadena, CA

Classic 1920's iron and mica pendant fixture. There are three pendants available and would be

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

1 Of 3 Classic Spanish Revival Pendant
1 Of 3 Classic Spanish Revival Pendant

1 Of 3 Classic Spanish Revival Pendant

Located in Pasadena, CA

Priced individually. Circa 1920's. Wrought iron with glass. The body of the lantern is 19.25" H and 40.25" H with chain and canopy. 12" W

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Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier with Acanthus Leaf
1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier with Acanthus Leaf

1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier with Acanthus Leaf

Located in Pasadena, CA

Classic Spanish Revival chandelier with original finish, circa 1920s.

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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier with Five Lights
1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier with Five Lights

1920s Spanish Revival Chandelier with Five Lights

Located in Pasadena, CA

Classic Spanish Revival chandelier with acanthus motif. 17" H x 17.5" W x 21" Total Height

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Vintage 1920s North American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Classic 1920's Pendant Lantern
Classic 1920's Pendant Lantern

Classic 1920's Pendant Lantern

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H 14.25 in W 9.63 in D 9.63 in

Classic 1920's Pendant Lantern

Located in Pasadena, CA

The quintessential little Spanish Revival pendant accented with rosy florets, this piece is in

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Early 20th Century American Rancho Monterey Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

1920s Iron Chandelier with Acanthus Leaves
1920s Iron Chandelier with Acanthus Leaves

1920s Iron Chandelier with Acanthus Leaves

Located in Pasadena, CA

Classic Spanish Revival Chandelier with 5 lights. Nice shallow profile. Circa 1920's. Measures 10

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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Bronze Chandelier with English Tudor Elements, circa 1920s
Bronze Chandelier with English Tudor Elements, circa 1920s

Bronze Chandelier with English Tudor Elements, circa 1920s

Located in Pasadena, CA

Classic Revival bronze chandelier, circa 1920s. 21" H x 17.5" W x 17.5" D x 35" Total H with chain

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Vintage 1920s North American Tudor Chandeliers and Pendants

1920s Classic Polychrome Spanish Revival Chandelier
1920s Classic Polychrome Spanish Revival Chandelier

1920s Classic Polychrome Spanish Revival Chandelier

Located in Pasadena, CA

Five-light Spanish Revival chandelier with original polychrome finish, circa 1920s. Measures: 17

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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Classic 1920s Large-Scale Spanish Revival Chandelier
Classic 1920s Large-Scale Spanish Revival Chandelier

Classic 1920s Large-Scale Spanish Revival Chandelier

Located in Pasadena, CA

1920s Classic tall pendant with three light. Measure: 36" H x 14.5" W x 14.5" D x 54" total H with

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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

1920s Spanish Revival 5-Light Chandelier
1920s Spanish Revival 5-Light Chandelier

1920s Spanish Revival 5-Light Chandelier

Located in Pasadena, CA

Classic Spanish Revival chandelier with nicely detailed design and original surface patina.

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Spelter

Classic 1920s Spanish Revival Mica Faceted Pendant
Classic 1920s Spanish Revival Mica Faceted Pendant

Classic 1920s Spanish Revival Mica Faceted Pendant

Located in Pasadena, CA

Pendant with original mica, circa 1920s. Measures: 18" H x 9.5" W x 9.5" D x 30.5" total H with chain and canopy.     

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Vintage 1920s North American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Classic Bronze Hanging Lantern with Seeded Glass
Classic Bronze Hanging Lantern with Seeded Glass

Classic Bronze Hanging Lantern with Seeded Glass

Located in Providence, RI

Classic bronze hanging lantern with verdigris finish and seeded glass. Currently on a three foot

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Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Classic Pendant with Bird-Themed Painted Shade, circa 1925
Classic Pendant with Bird-Themed Painted Shade, circa 1925

Classic Pendant with Bird-Themed Painted Shade, circa 1925

Located in Portland, OR

Simple, universal design, spanning many decades and styles, Classic light fixtures are typically

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Vintage 1920s Colonial Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Pair of  Verdigris Iron Lanterns, Sold Individually
Pair of  Verdigris Iron Lanterns, Sold Individually

Pair of Verdigris Iron Lanterns, Sold Individually

Sold|$7,800

H 26 in W 16 in D 16 in

Pair of Verdigris Iron Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French circa 1950's iron lanterns with verdigris finish. Sold Individually Measurements: Height of body: 26" Width/depth: 16" square

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Vintage 1950s French Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Chandelier
Art Deco Chandelier

Art Deco Chandelier

$2,038

H 26.78 in Dm 31.5 in

Art Deco Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art deco chandelier. Diameter:80 cm. Height:68 cm. Six bulbs with bajonetfitting B22.

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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Guillerme et Chambron Dining Chairs in Oak, France, 1960's
Set of 6 Guillerme et Chambron Dining Chairs in Oak, France, 1960's

Set of 6 Guillerme et Chambron Dining Chairs in Oak, France, 1960's

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Uithoorn, NL

Lovey set of 6 Guillerme et Chambron dining chairs in oak. Guillerme et Chambron were a celebrated French design duo—Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron—whose work became iconic in...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

French White Marble Opaline Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lamps
French White Marble Opaline Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lamps

French White Marble Opaline Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lamps

Sold|$324

H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 9.85 in

French White Marble Opaline Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lamps

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French wall lamp White marble, opaline glass. Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount: 10 cm, 3 holes to secure Weight: 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb Priced per individual item. All...

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1930’s French Gilt Bronze Arm Sconces
1930’s French Gilt Bronze Arm Sconces

1930’s French Gilt Bronze Arm Sconces

$3,800 / set

H 7 in W 4 in D 3.5 in

1930’s French Gilt Bronze Arm Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1930’s one light gilt bronze Arlecine Arm sconces

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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp

Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp

$2,650 / item

H 63.5 in Dm 16.25 in

Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...

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2010s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Amber Murano Glass by Multiforme
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Amber Murano Glass by Multiforme

Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Amber Murano Glass by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Trebaseleghe, IT

Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Amber artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research whic...

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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Iron Chandelier
Vintage Iron Chandelier

Vintage Iron Chandelier

$2,350

H 28.5 in Dm 25.5 in

Vintage Iron Chandelier

Located in Austin, TX

Art Deco period forged iron chandelier with six arms. This traditional piece has a green tone to the metal, and a strong appeal with curved elements holding the bobeches . This fixtu...

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Vintage 1930s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

LU Louis Sconce AS
LU Louis Sconce AS

LU Louis Sconce AS

$1,550 / item

H 10 in W 7 in D 7.875 in

LU Louis Sconce AS

By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...

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Brass, Nickel

Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 lights Amethyst Murano Glass by Multiforme
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 lights Amethyst Murano Glass by Multiforme

Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 lights Amethyst Murano Glass by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Trebaseleghe, IT

Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Light Burgundy / Amethyst artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the resul...

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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

By DBO Home

Located in Sharon, CT

Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Beachcomber Counter Stool in White Oak
Beachcomber Counter Stool in White Oak

Beachcomber Counter Stool in White Oak

$1,100 / item

H 24 in Dm 15 in

Beachcomber Counter Stool in White Oak

By Greg Mitchell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Light and strong, the beachcomber bar stool evokes the sight of an old wooden monohull, it's lean, sturdy mast together with the rigging worthy of the high seas. Constructed of hand ...

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2010s American Shaker Stools

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Oak

Collection of Ornate Crowned Milk Glass Pendents
Collection of Ornate Crowned Milk Glass Pendents

Collection of Ornate Crowned Milk Glass Pendents

Located in Peekskill, NY

We were lucky to find a nice collection of these early matching crowned lamps. If you are doing a larger job this is good news. Each lamp has a goblet shaped milk glass globe with or...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Milk Glass

Long 'Diagramme' Wrought Iron and Travertine Coffee Table by Design Frères
Long 'Diagramme' Wrought Iron and Travertine Coffee Table by Design Frères

Long 'Diagramme' Wrought Iron and Travertine Coffee Table by Design Frères

By Marc du Plantier, Paul Dupré-Lafon, Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine, Wrought Iron

French Mid-Century Eight-Light Forged Iron Chandelier with Hooks and Scrolls
French Mid-Century Eight-Light Forged Iron Chandelier with Hooks and Scrolls

French Mid-Century Eight-Light Forged Iron Chandelier with Hooks and Scrolls

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Mid-Century eight-light chandelier. This French chandelier from the mid-20th century of forged iron has a flattened, circular shaped body which supports the eight iron bobèc...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Westnofa Rosewood Dresser
Westnofa Rosewood Dresser

Westnofa Rosewood Dresser

$1,800

H 28.75 in W 71 in D 18 in

Westnofa Rosewood Dresser

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Long chest of drawers in rich rosewood grain. Made by Westnofa in Norway, with finished back and long sculpted handles. Please confirm location NY or NJ.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Rosewood

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Classic Revival Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the classic revival chandelier you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and brass, every classic revival chandelier was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a classic revival chandelier, we have 24 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer classic revival chandelier, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right classic revival chandelier, those designed in styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made classic revival chandelier over the years, but those crafted by Maroeska Metz are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Classic Revival Chandelier?

Prices for a classic revival chandelier can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $525 and can go as high as $10,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,400.

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.