Brass and Opal Glass "China" Chandelier by Bent Karlby for Lyfa, Denmark, 1950s
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Odense, DK
1950s Danish chandelier in patinated brass and shades of matte opal glass with brass fitting. The
Brass
$5,321 / item
Mezzo Large Chandelier with Antique Brass
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier Mezzo Large with structure in brass in antique finish. With hand-made clear glass. With
Brass
Contemporary Chandelier 'Drop' by 101 Copenhagen, Brass
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Chandelier Brass Cable : Fabric covered cable - Black Dimensions : L. 154 x W. 121 x H. 73 cm Mounting
Brass, Iron
$7,006Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mezzo Double Chandelier with Antique Brass
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier Mezzo double with structure in brass in antique finish. With handmade clear glass. With
Brass
Contemporary Chandelier 'Drop Mini' by 101 Copenhagen, Brass
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
: Drop Chandelier Mini Brass Cable : Fabric covered cable - Black Dimensions : L111 /W78,5 /H54 CM
Brass, Iron
$11,505 / item
Triple Chandelier China 02 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Triple chandelier China 02 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 120 x W 80.3 x D 25 cm
Brass
$6,863 / item
Double Chandelier China 10 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Double chandelier China 10 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 121.5 x W 44.3 x D 25.2 cm
Brass
$9,850 / item
Triple Chandelier China 03 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Triple chandelier china 03 by Magic Circus Editions. Dimensions: H 120 x W 81.5 x D 26.2 cm
Brass
$6,811 / item
Double Chandelier China 10 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Double chandelier China 10 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 121.5 x W 44.3 x D 25.2 cm
Brass
$9,850 / item
Triple Chandelier China 03 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Triple chandelier China 03 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 120 x W 81.5 x D 26.2 cm
Brass
$9,850 / item
Triple Chandelier China 03 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Triple chandelier China 03 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 120 x W 81.5 x D 26.2 cm
Brass
$6,863 / item
Double Chandelier China 10 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Double chandelier China 10 by Magic Circus Editions. Dimensions: H 121.5 x W 44.3 x D 25.2 cm
Brass
$9,925 / item
Triple Chandelier China 03 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Triple chandelier China 03 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 120 x W 81.5 x D 26.2 cm
Brass
$9,850 / item
Triple Chandelier China 03 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Triple chandelier China 03 by Magic Circus Editions. Dimensions: H 120 x W 81.5 x D 26.2 cm
Brass
$7,496 / item
Double Chandelier China 02 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Double chandelier China 02 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 112 x W 43.3 x D 25 cm
Brass
$6,811 / item
Double Chandelier China 10 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Double chandelier China 10 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 121.5 x W 44.3 x D 25.2 cm
Brass
$6,863 / item
Double Chandelier China 10 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Double chandelier China 10 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 121.5 x W 44.3 x D 25.2 cm
Brass
$9,850 / item
Triple Chandelier China 03 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Triple chandelier China 03 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 120 x W 81.5 x D 26.2 cm
Brass
$6,863 / item
Double Chandelier China 10 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Double chandelier China 10 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 121.5 x W 44.3 x D 25.2 cm
Brass
1970s Karlby Pair of China Pendants of Opaline Glass and Brass by Lyfa, Denmark
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned ,polished and rewired - 1x , E14/E12 bulbs - US wiring compatible - Minor signs of use - Adjustable height on demand
Brass
6-Arm 'Howard' Chandelier by Space Copenhagen for GUBI in Bone China
By Space Copenhagen, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
6-Arm 'Howard' Chandelier by Space Copenhagen for GUBI in Bone China. Dominated by dark metals and
Metal, Brass
Set of 2 Double Chandelier China 10 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Double chandelier China 10 by Magic Circus Editions. Dimensions: H 121.5 x W 44.3 x D 25.2 cm
Brass
Set of 2 Double Chandelier China 10 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Double chandelier China 10 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 121.5 x W 44.3 x D 25.2 cm
Brass
Set of 2 Double Chandelier China 10 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Double chandelier China 10 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 121.5 x W 44.3 x D 25.2 cm
Brass
Set of 2 Double Chandeliers China 10 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Double chandelier China 10 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 121.5 x W 44.3 x D 25.2 cm
Brass
Set of 2 Triple Chandelier China 03 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Triple chandelier China 03 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 120 x W 81.5 x D 26.2 cm
Brass
Set of 2 Triple Chandelier China 03 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Triple chandelier China 03 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 120 x W 81.5 x D 26.2 cm
Brass
Set of 2 Triple Chandelier China 03 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Triple chandelier China 03 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 120 x W 81.5 x D 26.2 cm
Brass
Set of 2 Double Chandeliers China 10 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Double chandelier China 10 by Magic Circus Editions. Dimensions: H 121.5 x W 44.3 x D 25.2 cm
Brass
Set of 2 Triple Chandelier China 03 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Triple chandelier china 03 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 120 x W 81.5 x D 26.2 cm
Brass
Set of 2 Triple Chandelier China 02 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Triple chandelier China 02 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 120 x W 80.3 x D 25 cm Materials
Brass
"Lorino" Chandelier in Brass & White Glass by Julie Neill for Visual Comfort
By Visual Comfort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dialogue between multiple planes. Featuring a brass frame with white glass panes, the dynamic yet simple
Brass
$3,231Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pleyel Chandelier
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier Pleyel with all structure in solid brass in polished finish, with clear glass. 8 bulbs
Brass
Contemporary Chandelier 'Drop' by 101 Copenhagen, Oxidized
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
Chandelier Oxidized Lampshade : Oxidized aluminum Finish : Brass Oxidized / Unpolished Cable : Fabric covered
Brass, Iron, Aluminum
Contemporary Chandelier 'Drop Mini' by 101 Copenhagen, Bronze
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, IDF
attention to detail, the chandelier is available in a raw oxidized finish and three exquisite metals : brass
Brass, Iron
Contemporary Chandelier 'Drop Mini' by 101 Copenhagen, White
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, IDF
detail, the chandelier is available in a raw oxidized finish and three exquisite metals : brass, bronze
Brass, Iron
Contemporary Chandelier 'Drop Mini' by 101 Copenhagen, Oxidized
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, IDF
detail, the chandelier is available in a raw oxidized finish and three exquisite metals : brass, bronze
Brass, Iron
Houseof Brass and Clear Glass Dome Shade Ceiling Light
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
information: Material: Metal, fabric with glass shade Colour: Brass and clear glass Production emissions
Metal
Contemporary Chandelier 'Drop Mini' by 101 Copenhagen, Burned Black
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
Chandelier Drop Mini by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for 101 Copenhagen Model shown
Brass, Iron
Thomas O’Brien “Canto Grande” 4-Arm Chandelier for Visual Comfort, Contemporary
By Visual Comfort, Barbara Barry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
solid brass, the chandelier features four sweeping, sculptural arms radiating from a fluted and engine
Brass
Houseof Brass Opal Ball Cluster Ceiling Light with Metal and Glass Shade
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
, hallway or dining room. Rich and opulent, Brass is the houseof staple that appears to work with everything
Metal
Barbara Barry “Go Lightly” 8-Light Gold Leaf Chandelier for Visual Comfort
By Barbara Barry, Visual Comfort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined and sculptural 8-light chandelier designed by Barbara Barry for Visual Comfort, part of
Metal, Brass, Gold Leaf
$3,610 / item
Pendant China 03 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pendant China 03 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 90 x W 26.2 x D 26.2 cm, also available in
Brass
$3,582 / item
Pendant China 03 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pendant China 03 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 90 x W 26.2 x D 26.2 cm, also available in
Brass
$3,582 / item
Pendant China 03 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pendant China 03 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 90 x W 26.2 x D 26.2 cm, also available in
Brass
$4,158 / item
Pendant China 02 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pendant China 02 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 90 x W 32 x D 32 cm, also available in H
Brass
$3,582 / item
Pendant China 03 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pendant China 03 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 90 x W 26.2 x D 26.2 cm, also available in
Brass
$3,610 / item
Pendant China 03 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pendant China 03 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 90 x W 26.2 x D 26.2 cm, also available in
Brass
$3,030 / item
Pendant China 03 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pendant China 03 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 90 x W 26.2 x D 26.2 cm, also available in
Brass
Hollywood Regency Opaline 1950s 'China' Pendant Lamp, Italy
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950s 'China' pendant lamp, in style designed of Luigi Caccia Dominioni. Opaline glass diffuser and
Brass
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'RI' in White Marble 'Brass Finish'
By Bentu Design, Buzao
Located in Paris, IDF
. (Sold individually) Measures: 26.5 cm high; 10 cm diameter Wire: 2 meters black (adjustable) Brass
Marble, Brass
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'RI' in Black Lava Stone 'Brass Finish'
By Buzao, Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
. (Sold individually) Measures: 26.5 cm high; 10 cm diameter Wire: 2 meters black (adjustable) Brass
Lava, Brass
$3,642 / item
Ceiling Lamp China 07 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceiling Lamp China 07 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 40 x W 32 x D 32 cm Materials: Brass
Brass
$3,669 / item
Ceiling Lamp China 07 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceiling lamp China 07 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 40 x W 32 x D 32 cm Materials: Brass
Brass
$3,642 / item
Ceiling Lamp China 07 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceiling lamp China 07 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 40 x W 32 x D 32 cm Materials: Brass
Brass
$3,669 / item
Ceiling Lamp China 07 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceiling lamp china 07 by Magic Circus Editions. Dimensions: H 40 x W 32 x D 32 cm. Materials
Brass
$3,642 / item
Ceiling Lamp China 07 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceiling lamp China 07 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 40 x W 32 x D 32 cm Materials: Brass
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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