Bronze & Vaseline Glass Chandelier, England circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Bronze & Vaseline Glass Chandelier England, 1910 Bronze fixture with original vaseline glass shades
Vintage 1910s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Bronze & Vaseline Glass Chandelier, England circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Bronze & Vaseline Glass Chandelier England, 1910 Bronze fixture with original vaseline glass shades
Bronze
$2,132Sale Price|30% Off
Large Five Tier Frosted Glass Waterfall Chandelier England, C.1970
Located in London, GB
A large five tier waterfall chandelier, England C.1970 The gilt frame hung with five tiers of
Metal
Pair of Chezh Crystal and Silver Bronze Chandeliers, England, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of Chezh cristal and silvered bronze chandeliers. England, early 20th century.
Crystal, Bronze
Geometric Wooden Chandelier, England circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1960 Carved wood chandelier with turned central column, circular decorative frame, and
Wood
Brass Tulip Glass Chandelier England circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1950 Mid-century brass chandelier with multiple curved arms and tulip-shaped opaline glass
Brass
Art Deco Style Holophane Chandelier, England, circa 1940
By Holophane
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful 3-light chandelier manufactured in nickel plated brass and pressed glass. Each pressed
Brass, Nickel
$4,250
Elegant Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and elegant gilt bronze chandelier. England, circa 1920. 5 lights. Dimensions: Height 26
Bronze
Large Antique Vintage Brass Holophane Ceiling Chandelier Pendant Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- An extremely rare Holophane 'Blondel Stiletto' chandelier, England circa 1910. - The chandelier
Brass
Early 20th Century Bronze & Ceramic Chandelier from England
Located in Dallas, TX
This bronze and ceramic chandelier origins from England, circa 1900.
Bronze
Nickel & Glass Chandelier Made in England by Charles Edwards
By Charles Edwards
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Nickel & Glass Chandelier, crafted in England by the renowned designer
Nickel
Linear Chandelier, Patinated Pewter, Ochre London Eucalyptus, England, 2011
By OCHRE
Located in Glasgow, GB
This linear chandelier, known as the Eucalyptus Chandelier by Ochre London and created in 2011, is
Brass, Pewter
Holophane Pendant, England circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1920 Holophane crystolite bowl pendant with brass hardware. 10”dia x 15”h Ref. L5408
Brass
$3,200 / item
Opaline Glass Pendants, England circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1930 Large opaline glass pendant made in England by Benjamin Electrics. Decorative moulded
Copper
Large Aluminum Industrial Search Light, England, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
1930s English Industrial light originally used on a freighter as a search light. Original hardware. Made of aluminum and brushed steel. Two available. Excellent condition for age.
Aluminum, Steel
$17,500
Crystal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine & Elegant Waterford Crystal Chandelier. Circa 1850. Originally for candles, now
Crystal
$6,800
English Metal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An English circa 1920's tole 8-light chandelier. Measurements: Diameter: 22.5" Height of body: 24"
Metal
$10,168
Decorative Timber Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A decorative timber chandelier. The shaft with acanthus leaves and foliage, the eight arms with
Wood
$14,500
English Crystal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Magnificent English Crystal Chandelier. Originally for candles, now electrified. 16 lights in two
Crystal
Neoclassic Silvered Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
English neoclassic style silvered bronze chandelier with 8 arms. Measurements Height: 24" Diameter
Bronze
Horizontal Green Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A 1940's English chandelier with green glass hurricanes. Measurements: Present drop: 31" Length
Bronze
English Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English chandelier with silver plated finish. Measurements: Current drop: 37
Silver Plate
$17,500
Antique Edwardian Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Extremely fine Edwardian bronze and crystal chandelier, featuring hand cut thick crystal
Crystal, Bronze
$12,000
Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s English silver plated neoclassic style chandelier. Measurements: Minimum drop: 27
Silver Plate
$12,000
Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English silver plated chandelier with 12 lights. Measurements: Minimum drop: 32
Silver Plate
$19,700 / item
Fontainebleau Empire Chandelier
Located in Westwood, NJ
Fontainebleau Empire chandelier, based on a 19th-century French design, the arrangement of the
Brass
Patinated Metal Foliage Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English iron chandelier with 8 lights. Measurements: Present drop: 39" Diameter: 24"
Iron
Large English Bronze chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's cast bronze chandelier with 24 lights and lion's heads on body. Measurements
Bronze
'Cosmic Verdigris Chandelier XL 70' Verdigris Patinated Brass Chandelier
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Made with finely hand-spun brass plates in London. The outer shades of this chandelier are finished
Brass
$12,000
1930’s Crystals Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s English 8 lights cut crystal chandelier with crystal hangings.
Crystal
English Neoclassic Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An English neoclassic hammered and silvered bronze 6 lights chandelier. Measurements: Minimum drop
Silver
Antique Painted Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's English wrought iron chandelier with painted finish. 6 lights. Measurements
Iron
Antique English Wedgwood Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 English copper chandelier with Wedgwood porcelain plaques. Measurements: Drop: 26
Copper
English Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A nicely detailed neoclassic style English five-arm silver plated chandelier.
$11,780 / item
Rustic French Bastille Chandelier
Located in Westwood, NJ
Rustic French Bastille Chandelier Based on an original discovered in a French market, the
Steel
Antique English Drum Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s English 10-arm brass and wood drum chandelier with original painted finish and patina
Brass
$602Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Oak Dining Table, Victorian Style, Handcrafted, England, 1880
Located in Lincoln, GB
Exceptional Late 19th Century Grand Tour Style Crown Pendant Light with Cut Crystal Drops A magnificent and highly desirable crown pendant light, expertly crafted in solid brass duri...
Crystal, Brass
Silver Plated English Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s English silver plated ten-arm chandelier. Measurements: Minimum drop: 28
Metal
English Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's English silver plated six-arm chandelier. Measurements: Height: 17" Diameter: 19"
Metal
Polished Bronze English Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s English polished bronze eight-arm chandelier. Measurements: Diameter 28" Drop 20".
Bronze
Neoclassic Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's English silver plated chandelier with shells motif. Measurements: Height: 28.5
Silver, Bronze
Horizontal Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1940s English wrought iron chandelier with gilt details depicting a fox and a hare
Wrought Iron
$22,500 / item
French Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Empire style eight-light chandelier, with intricate brass casting that, contrasts with the
Brass
$13,700 / item
French Rococo Rustic Chandelier
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Rococo rustic eight-light chandelier, the striking contrast of glass daisies with the gilt
Steel
$13,130 / item
French Rococo Gilt Chandelier
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Rococo gilded eight-light chandelier, the striking contrast of glass daisies with the gilt
Steel
Magnificent All Crystal English Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent crystal chandelier. Originally for candles. England, circa 1850. Dimensions: Height 78
Crystal
English Painted Wood Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's English painted wood chandelier with floral decoration and original finish
Wood
$9,000 / item
Art Deco Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Art Deco-inspired chandelier, understated in style, with a fine hand-finished Italian alabaster
Alabaster, Brass
$24,650 / set
Large Classical Ballroom Crystal Drop Chandelier
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A magnificent classical circular tiered crystal drop Ballroom chandelier, circa 1920.
Crystal, Ormolu
English Ship Wheel Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s English cast bronze and wood ship's wheel chandelier with 10 lights. Measurements
Bronze
English Edwardian Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in Kent, Dover
An English Edwardian silver plated chandelier of linear design, comprising five up-sept arms and a
Brass
Osler Crystal Cut Glass Six-Arm Chandelier
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
An elegant Osler crystal cut glass chandelier of finely proportioned form, centred by a shaped
Crystal
Wrought Iron Hanging Hook Chandelier
Located in Greenwich, CT
with hooks top and bottom. Now wired with drop sockets for edison bulbs. England, 19th century
Wrought Iron
'Cosmic Purion' Chandelier XL 70' White Lacquered Brass Chandelier, Ceiling Lamp
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Finely hand-spun brass plates make up this pendant light. One side is finished in either a gloss white or matt white piano lacquer and the inside finely brushed brass. The light is p...
Brass
'Cosmic Regolith Chandelier XL 70' Dark Bronze Gradient Patina Brass Chandelier
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Inspired by planetary forms and textures, Atelier001’s Cosmic Collection artfully explores the interplay of metal properties with a curated selection of patina finishes. This pendan...
Brass
Large Wrought Iron Sixteen Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large wrought iron sixteen-light chandelier 20th Century, with petalled branches. 90cm diameter
Iron
Large Flemish Style Brass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive Flemish 18th century style chandelier with 18 arm. The baluster stem
Brass
A Magnificent George IV Crystal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine George IV Crystal Chandelier. Originally for candles, now electrified. 20 Lights
Crystal
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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