$1,324Sale Price|25% Off
Large antique 6 Arm Dutch Brass Chandelier with Habsburg Eagle detail to stem
Located in London, GB
Presenting a beautiful Dutch Colonial Brass 6 arm large chandelier - unpolished and naturally aged bronzed brass This classical chandelier features the cast brass dolphin motif on t...
Brass
Regency Period Antique Chandelier by John Blades
By John Blades
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An important Regency period ormolu-mounted cut-glass eight-light chandelier by John Blades the main drop hung double band supporting scallop edged drip pans and diamond cut candle no...
Ormolu
Dutch Continental Brass Chandelier, 18 Lights, Mid-18th Century Design
Located in Queens, NY
Dutch Continental (mid-18th Century) brass 3-tiered 18 light chandelier with scroll arms and bulbous double headed eagle medallion top with a ring finial bottom Electrical condition...
Brass
pair of Austrian 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The top crown is decorated by the double headed eagle which is the historic symbol of imperial power used by the Habsburg dynasty and the Austria-Hungarian Empire from 1867-1918.
Wrought Iron
Austro-Hungarian Baroque Bronze Chandelier Original of the time
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Late 18th -early 19th century, wired for 18 lights, 3 rows, baluster-form patinated shaft with, end with double-headed eagle, Measures: height c. 98cm, diameter c. 70cm Suitable for US.
Bronze
Russian Empire Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Both rings are decorated with double-armed Athena's heads crowned by a sun and, on outer side a geometric decoration.
Bronze
$3,645Sale Price|20% Off
Antique large Tall 2-Tier Patinated Brass Dutch 12 Light Chandelier
Located in Casteren, NL
At the top, the chandelier is crowned with a striking double-headed eagle, a symbol historically associated with power and prestige, while decorative scrolls and stylized dolphin mot...
Brass
Vintage Chandelier With Double-Headed Eagle Flemish-Style Brass Lighting
Located in Bastogne, BE
Rare vintage chandelier in the Flemish style with 8 horns, the middle of the 20th century. The ceiling chandelier in the classic Flemish style is made of brass. The base of the c...
Brass
Dutch Colonial Brass Three-Tiered Bulbous Double Eagle Chandelier, Circa 1740
Located in Charleston, SC
Dutch Colonial brass three-tiered eighteen light chandelier with double headed eagle medallion, scrolled decorative arms, original bobeches, centered bulbous column and terminating o...
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 36 in Dm 40 in
Bronze Flemish Style Chandelier for Candles with Double Headed Eagle, circa 1940
Located in Houston, TX
Features a double headed eagle at the top and stylized faces on the arms.
Bronze
Bronze Chandelier with six arms, 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Large six-armed bronze chandelier with spherical body and double-headed eagle finial.
Bronze
Bronze Chandelier
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
The top has a pivoting ring pull with an interesting winged double headed eagle with a decorative central baluster column.
Fine Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Featuring at center quiver and arrows shaft issuing double and single arms ornated by acentus leaves ending in bobeshes and candle cups. Ornated by handcut crystal pendaloques and cr...
Crystal, Bronze
Norwegian Brass Twelve Light Chandelier by Lars Knutrud
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare 19th Century brass 12 light chandelier by Lars Knutrud of Lillihammer, circa 1890, having a double headed eagle finial over two staggered tiers of lights with scrolled arms, the...
Brass
19th Century Dutch Baroque Brass Two-Tier 12 Branch Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Double-headed eagle to the top of the chandelier.
Brass
Antique Dutch Brass Two-Tier Twelve-Light Bulbous and Scrolled Chandelier
Located in Casteren, NL
The chandelier has a beautiful casted double headed eagle on top.
Brass
Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
Six-light chandelier with double headed eagle motiff
Bronze
18th Century Dutch Bronze Chandelier w/ Double-Headed Eagle, Dolphins & Mermen
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exceptionally beautiful and large Baroque chandelier with candelabra from the low countries in Europe in cast bronze with eight removable arms and decorative, mythological motifs ...
Bronze
Antique Early 20th-Century Patinated Brass French Chandelier with Torches
Located in Casteren, NL
All four arms have a separate gas tap and each arm ends with a matt glass torch-shaped ornament that covers the bulb. On top of the chandelier sits a classic double-headed eagle. A l...
Brass
Large Baroque Dutch Ten-Light Brass Chandelier
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Stunning ten-light chandelier in the style of Baroque. Polished brass with heads and double eagle.
Brass
Antique 12 Arm Dutch Flemish Brass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Rare Mid 20th Century Antique Original 12 Arm Brass Flemish Chandelier. The chandelier is a classic flemish style chandelier, made of bronzed brass with a beautiful curved body ce...
Brass
19C Dutch Baroque Style Antique Brass 8 Branch Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Made in the Dutch ‘Baroque Style’ of the 17th Century. Double opposing eagles on the top crown, fluted brass section below, leading to 8 curved arms/branches, each with dolphin/fish...
Brass
19C Dutch Baroque Style Antique Brass 6 Branch Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Made in the Dutch ‘Baroque Style’ of the 17th Century. Double opposing eagles on the top crown, fluted brass section below, leading to 6 curved arms/branches, each with dolphin/fish...
Brass
Vintage Anatolian Saph Runner, Turkish Prayer Runner with Multiple Mihrabs
Located in Dallas, TX
The directional Turkish prayer rug beautifully displays three compartments, each with a different mihrab design: double mihrab niche, sultan's head niche, and a single stepped mihrab...
Wool
Flemish Chandelier
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century Flemish Chandelier, with double headed eagle motif.
Dutch Eight Arm Chandelier
Located in Kirkland, WA
It features eight candelabra arms with lights. The top is double-headed eagles in the traditional figure blowing a horn.
Bronze
Pair of Flemish Brass Chandeliers
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Pair of Flemish brass chandeliers with double eagle crest, scroll arms with nautical dolphin heads, Dutch, circa 1930s.
Brass
Excellent Quality Very Large Dutch Style Chandelier
Located in London, GB
An excellent quality very large Dutch style chandelier, with 16 lights spread over two tiers of scrolled candle branches with drip pans and turned nozzles, surmounted by a double hea...
Brass
Vintage Hand-Painted Blue Delft 6-Arm Chandelier
Located in Newberry, SC
Hand-Painted Blue and White Delft Chandelier with 6 arms and double-headed eagle
Ceramic
Early 19th Century Russian Empire Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
The four bronze chains are suspended in the mouths of eagle heads. The chains support the body of the chandelier with sixteen double and single bronze doré arms with rock crystal pri...
Rock Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf, Gold Plate
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
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...
Brass
$1,358 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell One Light Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell one light sconces with scalloped backplate
Silver Plate, Bronze
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
Metal
$522,855 / set
H 60 in Dm 43 in
An Extremely Rare Pair of English Regency Period Chandeliers of Unusual Design
By William Parker
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An extremely rare pair of English Regency period eight-light cut glass and ormolu-mounted chandelierS of the finest quality the shaft centred by a tapered slice and diamond cut stem ...
Ormolu
Round side table by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Round side table by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Brass
Large Polished Brass Dutch Baroque 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Stunning twelve-light polished brass chandelier in the style of Baroque. Socket: 12 x e 14 for standard screw bulbs.
Brass
Vintage English Georgian style Eight arm Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Georgian-style large size chandelier with eight (8) electrified arms, in polished brass. Features classic English design elements including urn shape in the post and large globe bel...
Brass
Wrought Iron Chandelier, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
French wrought iron chandelier has six candelabra arms. This chandeliers would work beautiful over a pool table, kitchen island, dining table, bar, or entrance hall. Diameter 33.4...
Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron
Classic Heavy Georgian Style Bronze Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Classic heavy Georgian style bronze chandelier with beautiful squashed spherical bottom from Belgium (circa 1910). Beautiful warm brown aged patina on bronze. Newly wired for use wit...
Bronze
Smaller Scale Georgian Style Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Smaller scale Georgian style chandelier in brass. Eight arms with candelabra-size sockets. Newly wired for use within the USA. Includes chain and a canopy.
Brass
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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