Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Onyx, Carrara Marble, Granite, Brass

$6,500

H 32 in Dm 16 in

Very Elegant Baccarat Crystal Chandelier

By Baccarat

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine gilt bronze and crystal "basket" chandelier by Baccarat. France, circa 1910. 10-lights Dimensions: Height 32", Diameter 16" CW4144.

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique 19th century French gold gilt Louis Philippe mirror with ornate crest

Sold|~~$4,538~~

H 45.67 in W 27.56 in D 5.91 in

Antique 19th century French gold gilt Louis Philippe mirror with ornate crest

Located in Casteren, NL

This stunning antique French mirror was crafted in the distinctive Louis Philippe style, which was popular between 1830 and 1870. While this style is generally known for its simplici...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Firepl...

Materials

Gold Leaf

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London

$16,469 / set

$11,920

H 53 in Dm 36 in

Stunning Oversized Crystal Maison Bagues 12 Light Chandelier 1960s

By Maison Baguès

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A stunning and exceptionally large chandelier attributed to Maison Baguès, France, circa 1960s. This magnificent gilt iron frame chandelier is lavishly adorned with a multitude of b...

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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Nickel-Plated Cut Crystal Chandelier

$1,390

H 27.56 in Dm 14.18 in

Nickel-Plated Cut Crystal Chandelier

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass/cut crystal chandelier made in the 1960s. Brass frame fitted with six E14 sockets, rich hangings from the various faceted crystal.

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Nickel

French Louis XV Style Bombé Fruitwood Marquetry & Ormolu Mounted Commode

$14,887Sale Price|25% Off

H 36 in W 59.25 in D 22.25 in

French Louis XV Style Bombé Fruitwood Marquetry & Ormolu Mounted Commode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A French Louis XV Style bois satiné, Fruitwood - Ormolu Mounted Two-Drawer Bombé Commode with mottled marble top. The bowed front and sides with floral marquetry and floral ormolu ha...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Italian Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Murano clear gold Glass Caesar by Multiforme

$7,500Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 29.53 in Dm 27.56 in

Italian Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Murano clear gold Glass Caesar by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Venezia, Veneto

Caesar chandelier 6 arms, clear and gold, Murano glass, upper part with leaves by Multiforme The name, as well as the structure evokes the splendour of the past centuries. It is an e...

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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

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Chandelier Crystal Lustre For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chandelier crystal lustre you’re looking for. A chandelier crystal lustre — often made from crystal, stone and metal — can elevate any home. There are 250 variations of the antique or vintage chandelier crystal lustre you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the chandelier crystal lustre you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A chandelier crystal lustre, designed in the Empire, Art Nouveau or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Chandelier Crystal Lustre?

The average selling price for a chandelier crystal lustre at 1stDibs is $5,058, while they’re typically $226 on the low end and $39,050 for the highest priced.

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.