Chandeliers By Osler
A Pair Of Silvered and Crystal Chandeliers By Osler & Faraday
By Faraday & Son, F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The baluster stem centred by a spiral urn and corresponding canopy, with cascading chains. The candle branches are swaged with drapes and fitted with drop hung pans.
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Early 20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Osler English 2-Tier Swirl Crystal Chandelier
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Queens, NY
English (19th century) 2-tier swirl crystal 36 arm chandelier. (signed by OSLER)
Category
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Important Twenty-Light Cut-Glass Chandelier by F. & C. Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A highly important twenty-light cut-glass chandelier by F. & C. Osler, the baluster shaped shaft
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver
Highly Elaborate Ormolu Mounted Crystal Chandelier by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A most unusual ormolu mounted cut glass chandelier with diamond cut stem issuing four arms with
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Antique 1880s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
Finest Quality Cut Crystal Chandelier by F & C Osler, c. 1850
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Baltimore, MD
Finest quality twelve-arm, six-light, cut crystal chandelier by F & C Osler, c. 1850.
Multi part
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Fine Twelve-Light Cut-Glass Chandeliers by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An important cut-glass twelve-light chandeliers by F&C Osler.
The flute and slice cut baluster
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate
Fine Ten-Light Cut Glass Chandelier by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine cut glass chandelier with multi baluster stem, the main receiver bowl cut with large drop
Category
Antique 1870s British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate
Enameled Overlay 12-Light Emerald Green Chandelier by F & C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, by appointment only
A late 19th century emerald green and white overlay chandelier by F. C Osler for the Indian market
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
$203,418 Sale Price
20% Off
H 59.06 in Dm 41.34 in
Unusual 15-Light Cut Glass Antique Chandelier by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine quality cut glass fifteen-light chandelier by F&C Osler the main baluster shaped shaft
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate
F & C Osler Chandelier Silver and Glass 5 Light
By F. & C. Osler
Located in New York, NY
This Edwardian-style chandelier, crafted by F&C Osler, features five gracefully curved silver
Category
Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver
Fine Quality Eight Light Cut-Glass Antique Chandelier by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine quality eight-light cut-glass chandelier by F&C Osler of Birmingham the main baluster shaped
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare Aged Brass Four Arm Arts & Crafts Chandelier with Crystal Shades by Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Nottingham, GB
-arm ceiling light, crafted by British luxury lighting manufacturer Osler circa 1920, showcases
Category
Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$3,779
H 25.6 in Dm 19.69 in
Extremely Rare Victorian Chandelier of Exceptional Quality and Size by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
lapidary cut ball drops unique to F&C OSLER.
Chandelier of this quality and size are extremely rare
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate
$412,335
H 86.03 in Dm 51.97 in
Mid 19th Century Crystal Chandelier by F&C Osler of Tent and Waterfall Design
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This signed F. & C. Osler chandelier of Classic tent and waterfall design is of the finest quality
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
$28,000
H 50 in Dm 36 in
Mid 19th Century Antique Crystal Chandelier By F&C Osler of Tent and Waterfall D
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Ware, GB
The 12-arm crystal chandelier is a breathtaking centrepiece that elevates the elegance of any space
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Early Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
$25,427
H 55.12 in Dm 35.44 in
Very Large Pair Antique English Cut Glass Purple Clear Chandeliers F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
Very Large Pair Antique English Cut Glass Purple Clear Chandeliers F&C Osler
English, Late 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,030,837 / set
H 120.87 in Dm 73.63 in
Victorian Eight-Light Tent and Waterfall Gasolier by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine eight-light gasolier of tent and waterfall design by F&C Osler with graduating drop hung
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
Victorian Silver Mounted Diamond Cut Glass Hall Lantern by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A Victorian silver mounted diamond cut-glass hall lantern by F&C Osler.
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
Recent Sales
Neo-Classical Chandelier by Osler
Located in Paris, FR
A fine neoclassical six-light crystal chandelier by Osler.
Category
Antique 1860s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
English 19th Century Bronze Chandelier by Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
A distinctive crystal and bronze 6 arm chandelier by F & C Osler with great attention to detail
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
Ten Branch Chandelier by F & C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Bredgar, Kent
Single tiered late 19th century crystal chandelier, stamped with makers mark 'F&C Osler'.
Ten
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
19th Century Ten-Light Victorian Chandelier by F & C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Bredgar, Kent
A very fine quality chandelier manufactured by F &C Osler of Birmingham in the late 19th century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Chandeliers and P...
Materials
Crystal, Metal
A 20 light Cut-Glass Chandelier by F&C Olser
By F. & C. Osler
Located in New York, NY
A highly important 20 light cut-glass chandelier by F&C Osler, with shepherd crooks surmounted by
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
Unusual Cut Glass Chandelier
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
An unusual shaped four lights cut-glass, cut crystals and gilt lacquered brass chandelier, probably
Category
Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large English Glass Waterfall Chandelier
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
A six-arm silvered brass-mounted glass an cut-glass waterfall chandelier, possibly by Osler of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
English William IV Early 19th Century Crystal Chandelier
Located in Bantam, CT
A fine English William IV period crystal and cut-glass neoclassic chandelier possibly by F & C
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Pair of Six-Light Frosted and Etched Glass Chandelier by Osler
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of six-light frosted and etched glass chandelier by Osler. Each has a central baluster vase
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Antique Late 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles
Large Twelve Arm English Cut Glass Chandelier By Osler
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine English cut glass chandelier by F & C Osler. Formerly a gasolier and now electrified. With
Category
Antique 1860s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Chandelier by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine all crystal chandelier by F&C Osler, with two tiers of 16 arms total and additional
Category
Antique 19th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Victorian Waterfall Chandelier by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A silver plated Victorian waterfall chandelier suspended on three decorative chains to the main
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
Ten-Light Victorian Chandelier by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
with osler’s unique drops the rest of the chandelier hung with prismatic albert drops.
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Victorian Tent and Waterfall Chandelier by F & C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine quality early Victorian eight-light cut glass and silvered mounted chandelier of classic
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
An English Edwardian Cut Glass Chandelier By F & C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Kent, Dover
A small English cut glass chandelier by F & C Osler, sparsely hung with cut glass pendant drops.
Category
Vintage 1910s British Chandeliers and Pendants
A Small Early 20Th Century Chandelier By F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A small early 20th century chandelier by f&c osler with multi baluster cut glass stem with drop
Category
Vintage 1920s British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver
Ten Light Victorian Tent and Waterfall Chandelier by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
similar examples of F&C OSLER chandelier see Chapter Fourteen The English Glass Chandelier by Martin
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
Highly Important Pair of Cut Glass Antique Chandeliers by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An important pair of cut-glass twelve light chandeliers by F&C OSLER (The rod collar stamped OSLER
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate
Large English Cut Glass Chandelier of Fine Quality by F & C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine English twelve light cut glass chandelier of large proportions by F & C Osler. Finely hand
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Antique 19th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
Exceptional Victorian Chandelier and Pair of Wall Lights by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A exceptional eight-light gilt bronze mounted cut glass chandelier, the slender stem of rope twist
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
12-Arm Ruby, White over Green Cut Glass Chandelier by F & C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine quality twelve-light chandelier by F & C Osler
The cameo cut white over emerald green glass
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
19th Century Gasolier by F. & C. Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in New Orleans, LA
A symphony of glass and brass, this outstanding gas chandelier was crafted by F. & C. Osler, the
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Antique 19th Century English Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Important Blue Glass Chandelier and Pair of Matching Wall Lights by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
chandeliers see information on Osler The English Glass Chandelier by Martin Mortimer See John P.Smith, Oslerâ
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
Set of Three Ceiling Lights by F & C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A set of three ceiling lights by F & C Osler, ormolu mounted flat diamond and split pillar cut.
Category
Antique 1890s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Cut-Glass Dish Lights by F. & C. Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A pair of gilt brass dish light by F. & C. Osler with flat diamond cut dishes.
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
Rare Lantern of Most Unusual Design by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
six scroll crooks hung with tulip head drops unique to Osler.
Category
Vintage 1930s British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
Silver Plated and Cut-Glass Electrolier by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The electrolier of unusual form having silver plate struts surmounted with four scalloped edge feature cut shades down facing, the fitting hung with cascading swags of flat back span...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate
F & C Osler chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superb silver over bronze and crystal chandelier by F & C Osler. Oringially for gas, now
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Set of Four Cut Glass Silver Mounted Dish Lights by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine set of four dish lights having double diamond cut bowls with radial cut centers, mounted by silver band with rams heads and swags suspended on rectangular link chain and leaf ...
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate
Fine Quality Cut Glass Electrolier and Set of Four Wall Lights by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
receiver bowl and lower canopy the chandelier terminating with a lapidary cut finial the main receiver
Category
Early 20th Century British Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver
Important Mid-Victorian Chandelier by F. & C. Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A highly unusual Victorian six-light cut-glass and silvered mounted chandelier the flat diamond cut
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver
19th Century English Crystal Chandelier by F & C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This fine six-arm chandelier by the renowned firm of F & C Osler is of 'tent and bag' form, which
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid-19th Century English Cut Crystal Chandelier by F. & C. Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Fine quality mid-19th century six-light chandelier, originally gas powered, now electrified, signed
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of Three Victorian Waterfall Chandeliers by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The fine silver frames suspended on three chains with six anthemions the three rings hung with icicle drops and ball finial.
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Vintage 1920s English Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver
19th Century English Cut Crystal Chandelier by Renowned Maker F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This mid-19th century five-light cut crystal chandelier with silvered fittings is signed by its
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Good Mid-Victorian Cut and Moulded Glass Antique Chandelier by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A good Mid-Victorian cut and moulded glass five light chandelier the main baluster shaped stem
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate
Enameled Overlay Ten-Light Emerald Green Chandelier by F. & C
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine and ornate enameled overlay ten-light emerald green chandelier by F. & C. Osler in clear
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
20 Light Cut-glass Chandelier By F&c Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in New York, NY
A highly important 20 light cut-glass chandelier by F&C Osler, with shepherd crooks surmounted by
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
A Red, White and Gilt Glass Overlay Chandelier by F & C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in New York, NY
A red, white and gilt overlayed chandelier, the main receiver bowl supporting eight candle arms
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Antique 19th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
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Chandeliers By Osler For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chandeliers by osler for your home. A chandeliers by osler — often made from glass, cut glass and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect chandeliers by osler — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A chandeliers by osler made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chandeliers by osler over the years, but those crafted by F. & C. Osler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Prices for a chandeliers by osler start at $2,592 and top out at $712,717 with the average selling for $45,300.
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.
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