Mid-Century Italian Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Crystal chandelier made in Italy in 1950. Very good original condition. 1x100W, E25-E27 bulb US
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Crystal chandelier made in Italy in 1950. Very good original condition. 1x100W, E25-E27 bulb US
Metal
Vintage crystal chandelier, Italy 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
An elegant gilt bronze and crystal chandelier made in Italy in the 1950s. This classic chandelier
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Xl Vintage Crystal Chandelier Italy 1950s Hollywood Regency
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Rare vintage large crystal chandelier made in Italy in the 1950s. The chandelier has 12 solid
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage Large Crystal Chandelier Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Unique vintage large crystal chandelier made in Italy in the 1960s. Three-tier metal base and 45
Glass
$15,120 / item
Gold Brass Chandelier with Crystal LEDs, Made in Italy
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
) Inspired by Arabic calligraphic art and the icon of the classical candelabrum, this chandelier is made of a
Crystal, Brass
Italian Waterfall Crystal Chandelier
By Venini
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Crystal Waterfall Chandelier made in the Manner of Venini. This Chandelier is 100
Crystal
$858Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Chandelier in Bohemia Crystal and Brass
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful 1960s brass and Bohemia crystal chandelier. The chandelier has a brass frame, its
Crystal, Brass
Articolo 8 Light Italian Hand Made Iron Chandelier with Crystal Flowers
Located in Stamford, CT
a distressed antique white and gold finish with crystal flowers and bulbs. Hand made in Italy in the
Crystal, Iron
$2,944Sale Price|35% Off
Italian Rococo Crystal Chandelier
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This is a classic Rococo style chandelier hand made in Italy circa 1940 with an array of crystals
Crystal, Brass
Custom Made Handcrafted Gilt Iron and Murano Crystal Chandelier, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely decadent Italian custom made crystal chandelier handcrafted in Italy with hundreds of
Iron
Italian Gilt Tôle Crystal Chandelier
Located in Winter Park, FL
An Italian Hollywood Regency style four-light gilt metal chandelier with tôle leaves and crystal
Crystal, Tôle
Chandelier Made Out of Cut Crystal Glasses
Located in Antwerp, BE
This chandelier has a very unique design, as it is made out of cut crystal glasses, with a
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Italian Florentine "Birdcage" Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Italian chandelier from the 1950s, crafted in the French Rococo style. Made of finely
Crystal, Brass
Antique Italian Empire Style Crystal Montgolfière Chandelier in Brass Basket
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Italian Empire Style Crystal Montgolfière Chandelier in Brass This elegant chandelier in
Crystal, Brass
Hollywood Regency Chandelier in gilt metal and crystal, Italy 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Beograd, RS
, characterized by its upward-sweeping arms and delicate glass accents. Made in Italy in the 1950s. Chandelier is
Crystal, Metal
$17,167Sale Price / set|20% Off
Sert 6 Italian Chandeliers Made by 107 Crystal Prism Quadriedri, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 107 Murano crystal prism quadriedri in a nickel metal
Metal
Italian Gilt Tole and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Redding, CT
Italian Gilt Tole Chandelier. Highly glamorous this six light chandelier would be perfect in a
Crystal, Iron
Italian Gilded Iron, Tole, & Crystal Directoire Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
adorned with a bronze floriate design and crystal teardrops. The 19th century Italian antique fixture is
Crystal, Gold Plate, Iron
Italian Midcentury Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier in Pietro Chiesa Style
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Morazzone, Varese
chandelier made of frosted and cut crystal glass and brass base. Made in Italy during the mid-century in the
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Italian Rock Crystal & Gilt Metal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage Italian chandelier fixture made in the 20th Century, consisting of a gilt metal frame and
Rock Crystal, Metal
Italian Eight-Light Crystal Chandelier with Elegant Crystal Waterfall Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Italian eight-light crystal chandelier is made of a succession of levels leading your eye down
Crystal
$2,479Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Crystal Glass Chandelier in the Style of Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Bochum, NRW
Rare ceiling lamp pendant chandelier made of large clear crystal petals mounted on a metal frame
Metal
Venetian Style, Large Chandeliers, Brass, Crystal, Italy, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Venetian Style, Pair of Large Russian Cut Crystal Chandeliers, Brass, Crystal, Italy, 1960s A fine
Crystal, Bronze
Crystal Teardrop Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful teardrop chandelier, made of Murano glass crystals, Italy, 1950s. The chandelier has a
Crystal, Brass
Venini Original Signed 1960s Crystals Italian Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Roma, IT
SAS MURANO MADE IN ITALY” Multiple tiers of Italian Murano crystals cut into triangle shards in
Crystal, Metal
Italian Brass Chandelier 1920 Hand-Knotted Crystals in Amber Smoke Grey Clear
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant chandelier was crafted in Italy around 1920 and reflects the refined neoclassical
Crystal, Brass
Set of 4 Italian Florentine "Birdcage" Crystal Chandeliers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rosettes, while the bottom is finished with a large crystal ball drop / Made in Italy in 1950s Diameter: 13
Crystal, Metal
Vintage crystal chandelier Dandelion Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Unique vintage crystal chandelier Dandelion made in Italy in the 1960s. Four-tier metal base and 32
Metal
Italian 19th Century Gilded Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fantastic Italian gilded iron and crystal chandelier dates back to the 19th century and is
Crystal, Bronze
Italian Gilt Tole and Crystal Palm Frond Chandelier
By Hans Kögl
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Hollywood Regency style five-light gilt metal chandelier with tôle palm fronds and crystal glass
Crystal, Brass, Metal
Crystal 12 Lights Chandelier in Polished Chrome and Crystal by Aggiolight
Located in Geneve, CH
Crystal 12 Lights Chandelier in Polished Chrome and Crystal by Aggiolight. Dimensions: D 100 x H 75
Crystal, Chrome
Crystal Shadow 12 Lights Chandelier in Chrome and Crystal by Aggiolight
Located in Geneve, CH
Crystal Shadow 12 Lights Chandelier in Chrome and Crystal by Aggiolight. Dimensions: D 120 x H 100
Crystal, Chrome
$7,153 / set
Pair Italian Amber Crystal Murano Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair huge Italian vintage Murano chandeliers made by 75 glass petals (amber crystal, smooth outside
Metal
Venetian Citrine & Rock Crystal Chandelier. Italy, c. 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Venetian citrine and rock crystal chandelier with beading details. Made in Italy, c. 1950's
Rock Crystal, Metal
Venetian Rock Crystal Beaded Chandelier, Italy, c. 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
essence of Venetian opulence. Adorned with handcrafted crystal beading, the chandelier exudes a luxurious
Rock Crystal, Metal
Vintage crystal chandelier Sputnik Dandelion Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Unique vintage crystal chandelier Sputnik Dandelion made in Italy in the 1960s. The metal base and
Murano Glass
$2,288Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Mid-Century Sputnik Italian crystal chandeliers
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Sputnik space age Italian vintage crystal chandeliers made by 51 transparent crystals in a
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$4,768Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Italian Amber Crystal Chandelier, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Italian vintage Murano chandeliers each made by 52 glass petals (amber crystal, smooth
Metal
$4,768Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Italian Amber Crystal Chandelier, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals (amber crystal, smooth outside
Metal
Diadema Chandelier 60 in Crystal by Vistosi
By Romani Saccani Architetti, Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
different sizes. The metal body allows to offer multiple variations and ample space for custom made versions
Crystal
Stilux Milano Chandelier with Copper and Crystal Glass, Italy
By Stilux
Located in Hellouw, NL
Impressive chandelier by Stilux Milano, Italy midcentury. This chandelier has five branches and is
Crystal, Copper
Italian Antique Amber Crystal Chandelier 28 Inch Diameter Vintage Elegance
Located in Brescia, IT
This piece perfectly embodies the spirit of 1980s Italian design. The amber-colored crystal paired
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$2,670Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Italian Brass & Crystal 10‑Light Chandelier by Lumi
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Paris, FR
A superb 1950s Italian mid-century chandelier in solid brass, elegantly fitted with fine-cut
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Italian Baroque chandelier in gilded bronze with green glass leaves and crystal
Located in Milano, IT
This elegant 19th-century chandelier is a fine example of European decorative lighting, preserved
Bronze
Italian Silver and Gold Leaf Rock Crystal Chandelier. 1970's.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
embedded in the arms. The chandelier was designed and made in Italy, but the rock crystal was mined in
Rock Crystal, Iron
Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Waterfall Chandelier in Crystal and Brass, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous and rare big chandelier with countless Murano crystal glass drops in transparent and light
Brass
Italian 1950s Decorative Ship Chandelier With Crystal Beads & Four Lights
Located in London, GB
This very decorative chandelier was hand made in Italy in the 1950s. It has beautiful beaded detail
Crystal, Metal
Hollywood Regency Italian Venini Murano Brass Crystal Prism Spiral Chandelier
By Camer Glass, Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and impressive Italian spiral chandelier produced by Camer in the 1970s. It features gold
Crystal, Brass
Mid Century Crystal and Gilt Brass Chandelier by Stilkronen, Italy 1970s
By Stilkronen
Located in Beograd, RS
lightbulbs, available worldwide. It was made in Italy in the 1970s. All crystals are there, no missing
Crystal, Brass
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century Italian Crystal Glass Chandelier by Lumi, circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A refined vintage Art Deco Italian chandelier made of handcrafted brass and hand-blown smoked
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Italian Iridescent Murano Crystal Teardrop Waterfall Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano teardrop chandelier, made in the 1950s. Features a brass frame with clear iridescent
Brass
$3,200 / set
Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of two vintage Maria Theresa style five-light crystal chandeliers. Each with curving, ornate
Crystal, Metal
Vintage Sputnik Italian crystal chandelier - 12 mulicolored flowers
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Sputnik space age Italian Murano vintage crystal chandelier made by 12 multicoored glass flowes in
Art Glass
Italian Crystal and Gilded Tole Floral Chandelier, Mid-20th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful Louis XV chandelier is made of gilded tole, gold plated tin, and draped with
Crystal, Gold, Tin
Diadema Chandelier C-2 in Crystal by Vistosi
By Vistosi, Romani Saccani Architetti
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
different sizes. The metal body allows to offer multiple variations and ample space for custom made versions
Crystal
Long Diadema Chandelier K3 in Crystal by Vistosi
By Vistosi, Romani Saccani Architetti
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
different sizes. The metal body allows to offer multiple variations and ample space for custom made versions
Crystal
Gino Paroldo Chandelier, Brass Frame & Crystal Glass, Italy, 1960s
By Gino Paroldo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gino Paroldo chandelier. Designed and made in Italy in 1960s. Brass frame and crystal glass. 12
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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