Brass Diabolo Shade XL Church Pendant Lamp with Chain Hanger, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass Diabolo Shade XL Church Pendant Lamp with Chain Hanger, 1940s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. There are patina on the lamps. Please see the photos. Thi...
Brass
Antique Vintage Church Opaline Milk Glass Oval Brass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A small church opaline ceiling pendant, England circa 1930. - Beautiful oval shape to the opaline glass which is held in place by a patinated brass gallery. - Rewired in dark bro...
Brass
Set Antique Vintage Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendants Light By Morco
Located in Sale, GB
-A wonderful set of Chapel opaline ceiling pendants by Morco, England circa 1920. -The opaline shades are of a classic design. Above the glass, a magnificent heavy cast bronze galle...
Bronze
Pair Antique Vintage Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendants Light By Morco
Located in Sale, GB
-A wonderful set of Chapel opaline ceiling pendants by Morco, England circa 1920. -The opaline shades are of a classic design. Above the glass, a magnificent heavy cast bronze galle...
Bronze
Church Crown Made In Wood Decorated In Gold With 6 Arms From 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
Church crown with 6 arms, made of wood and decorated with gold, from the 1930s.
Wood
Vintage Antique Art Deco Church White Opaline Glass Flush Ceiling Light, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A flush mounted opaline glass light shade made in England by GEC. c.1920 The hand‑blown opaline shade follows a classic form commonly seen in churches and chapels across the country...
Brass
Set Run Vintage Antique English Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful set of extra large satin opaline ceiling pendants with original galleries, England circa 1910. - Silky satin finish to the stepped opaline glass shades, typical of the ...
Opaline Glass
Antique Vintage Art Deco Church Opaline Milk White Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautifully shaped original art deco church opaline pendant light with copper gallery, England circa 1930. - Wear commensurate with age, in a satin opaline finish and open bottom...
Glass
Antique Vintage Art Deco Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautifully shaped original art deco church opaline pendant light with copper gallery, England circa 1930. - The pendant is of a rare satin opaline finish with open bottom, wonde...
Glass
Pair XL Antique Vintage Two Tone Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A magnificent pair of extra large monolithic two tone opaline ceiling pendants, England circa 1920. - These incredible examples are of a wonderful heavy quality with the most amazi...
Opaline Glass
XL Mid Century Lucite & Metal Church Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
Located in München, BY
Unique, tall and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light from a German church. Custom made probably in 1960s, Germany. Executed in metal and lucite, the ...
Metal
Set Run XL Antique Vintage Brass Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A monumental set of extra large satin opaline ceiling pendants with original galleries, England circa 1910. - Sourced from a beautiful chapel in the North of. England, these lights...
Brass
Rare Chandelier by Luigi Brusotti, Italy circa 1940
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
A wonderful and rare piece that embraces the Art Deco style of the Church. The chandelier is ideal for important dining rooms or to furnish living rooms in art deco style.
Brass
Holger Johansson, chandelier in brass and grey glass, Scandinavian Modern
By Holger Johansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful chandelier from a church (now private residence) on Gotland, Sweden, in brass with grey transparent shades.
Brass
1950's French Diabolo Chandeliers in Brass & Light Grey Metal
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Originally sourced from a French church, the chandelier has been professionally rewired and carefully refinished in its original color, preserving its authentic mid-century character.
Metal, Brass
$32,000Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Crystal Chandelier from the Royal Crystal Manufacturer La Granja
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This chandelier comes with an incredible story and provenance and was one of about twelve identical chandeliers that originally hung in an early baroque church called the Basilica of...
Crystal
Chandelier designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1940s
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Hägersten, SE
Just two years later, his graduation project—a magnificent chandelier for the church in Iggesund—marked the beginning of his journey as Sweden's first lighting architect.
Metal
Gothic Revival Brass Church Sanctuary Lamp Candle Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
The finish is characteristic of 19th century French craftsmanship and adds a classic charm to any interior. This chandelier is perfect for those looking for an exclusive antique pie...
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Perforated Brass Pendants for Markaryd 1960
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Paris, IDF
The company supplied both individuals and public spaces like churches, often involving chandeliers customized in various sizes.
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Perforated Brass Pendants A Pair for Markaryd 1960
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Paris, IDF
The company supplied both individuals and public spaces like churches, often involving chandeliers customized in various sizes.
Brass
Hans Agne Jakobsson pendant light brass Sweden 60s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Paris, IDF
The company supplied both individuals and public spaces like churches, often involving chandeliers customized in various sizes.
Brass
Glass and brass wall lamp by Hans Bergström for ASEA belysning, Swedish modern
By Hans Bergström
Located in Hägersten, SE
Just two years later, his graduation project—a magnificent chandelier for the church in Iggesund—marked the beginning of his journey as Sweden's first lighting architect.
Brass
Antique Church Angel Candle Holders with Brass Chandeliers – 19th Century
Located in Mortsel, BE
These stunning antique church candle holders, dating back to the 19th century, are captivating examples of religious artistry and craftsmanship.
Brass
Gothic Revival Bronze Church Sanctuary Lamp Candle Chandelier Spain 18th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Gothic Revival style bronze and parcel-brass church candle chandelier / hanging sanctuary lamp, Spain, mid-18th century, probably from a family with a private chapel.
Brass, Bronze
Rare Handcrafted Oak and Iron Gothic Revival Church Pendant Light / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
If you have visited Gothic churches then you may have immediately recognized some of the wonderful design elements of this Gothic chandelier.
Wrought Iron
Egyptian Motif Pair of Regency Candleholders by George Penton English circa 1808
By George Penton
Located in Incline Village, NV
It is the oldest of these types of church chandeliers in America, and is referenced in an article in a May 18th, 1907 issue of The Atheneum.
Bronze
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Floor Lamp Model G100, Brass & Green Fringes, Markaryd 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Helsinki, FI
Signature designs like the chipboard lamps (produced under subsidiary Ellysett) and customizable chandeliers—supplied to churches and homes alike—were exported across Europe and beyo...
Brass
Hans Bergström pair of Copper wall lamps for Ateljé Lyktan circa 1960.
By Hans Bergström
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
His graduation work was itself a lighting project—a chandelier for the church at Iggesund. In 1934, Bergström and his wife Verna Norell founded Ateljé Lyktan.
Copper
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamp Model BN25 in Aluminum, Markaryd 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Helsinki, FI
Signature designs like the chipboard lamps (produced under subsidiary Ellysett) and customizable chandeliers—supplied to churches and homes alike—were exported across Europe and beyo...
Aluminum
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamp Model B-138 in Brass with Fringes, Markaryd 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Helsinki, FI
Signature designs like the chipboard lamps (produced under subsidiary Ellysett) and customizable chandeliers—supplied to churches and homes alike—were exported across Europe and beyo...
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Mid-Century V306 Wall Scones, Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Espoo, FI
The company supplied both individuals and public spaces like churches, often involving chandeliers customized in various sizes.
Brass
$7,345Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of "Holy Family" CandleHolders attr. to P.Poussielgue-Rusand, France, c1880
By Poussielgue-Rusand
Located in PARIS, FR
Biography : Placide Poussielgue-Rusand (1824-1889) is a Parisian goldsmith and bronze maker known above all for his liturgical objects (chalices, ciboriums, patens, monstrances, etc....
Bronze, Enamel
Floor lamp attributed to Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, 1950s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Hägersten, SE
Just two years later, his graduation project—a magnificent chandelier for the church in Iggesund—marked the beginning of his journey as Sweden's first lighting architect.
Brass
Pair of floor lamps attributed to Hans Bergström, by ASEA belysning. 1950s
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Hägersten, SE
Just two years later, his graduation project—a magnificent chandelier for the church in Iggesund—marked the beginning of his journey as Sweden's first lighting architect.
Aluminum, Brass
$7,160Sale Price|20% Off
French Baroque Revival Six-Light Crystal Chandelier from a Church, circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
Found in a French church, this exquisite crystal nine-arm chandelier features a central crystal column supporting a variety of crystals such as pendeloques and rosettes, some of them...
Crystal, Bronze
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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