Winston Crystal Chandelier, circa 1940s
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Winston crystal chandelier, circa 1940s, cut glass bead rope and tear drop prisms.
Mid-20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
Winston Crystal Chandelier, circa 1940s
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Winston crystal chandelier, circa 1940s, cut glass bead rope and tear drop prisms.
Crystal
Bakalowits Crystal Chandelier, circa 1960s
By Prof. Friedl Bakalowits, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Wien, Au
Bakalowits crystal chandelier, circa 1960s Original condition.
Crystal, Nickel
Bakalowits Crystal Chandelier, circa 1960s
By Prof. Friedl Bakalowits, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Wien, Au
Bakalowits crystal chandelier, circa 1960s Original condition.
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Baccarat, Crystal Chandelier, France, circa 1825
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant cut and faceted crystal chandelier with six lights. Composed of a cup decorated with palmets on a grid background surrounded by a gilded bronze crown with alternating decorat...
Crystal, Bronze
Tiered, Italian, Crystal Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grand, two-tiered, elegantly appointed, turn of the century, gilded metal and crystal chandelier from Northern Italy. 18 cascading and scrolling arms sit amidst crystal towers, flowe...
Crystal, Metal
Enormous, circa 1930, Crystal Pagoda Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable, grand, crystal and hand-beaded, Sicilian pagoda chandelier featuring protruding turrets and a tiered upper level embellished with cascading, floral form drops. From the f...
Crystal, Metal
Big Bakalowits Crystal Chandelier, circa 1960s
By Prof. Friedl Bakalowits, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Wien, Au
Big Bakalowits crystal chandelier, circa 1960s Original condition.
Crystal, Nickel
Italian 12-Light Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1920
By Maison Baguès
Located in Houston, TX
1920s Italian 12-light bronze crystal chandelier,
Crystal, Bronze
$824Sale Price|61% Off
Viennese Nickel Crystal Chandelier, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, Au
Viennese nickel crystal chandelier, circa 1960s Good original condition.
Crystal, Nickel
Antique Baccarat Crystal & Ormolu Chandelier circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent antique Napoleon III baccarat crystal 42 lights and ormolu chandelier.
Crystal, Bronze
Crystal Glass "Palwa" Chandelier, circa 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A gorgeous and high quality gold-plated brass chandelier or pendant light by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960. An awesome Hollywood Regency lig...
Crystal, Brass
Antique French Crystal & Bronze Chandelier, circa 1895
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique fine French crystal & bronze chandelier, circa 1895.
Crystal, Bronze
$23,087Sale Price|20% Off
"Marie-Antoinette" Baccarat Crystal Chandelier, France, circa 1870
By Baccarat
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Louis XVI-inspired baluster-shaped chandelier, in crystal and silvered bronze mount. The central shaft, made of threads, is lit by 12 indirect lights and 12 light-arms endi...
Crystal, Bronze
$706Sale Price|64% Off
Brass and Crystal Chandelier Vienna, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, Au
Brass and crystal chandelier Vienna, circa 1960s. Original condition.
Crystal, Brass
Nickel-Plated Bakalowits Crystal Chandelier, circa 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Prof. Friedl Bakalowits
Located in Wien, Au
Nickel-plated Bakalowits crystal chandelier, circa 1960s. Original condition.
Crystal, Nickel
French Giltwood Crystal Prisms Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing six lights, sitting in crystal bobeches dripping with crystals. Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and ready to hang. Swags of macaroni beads. giltwood ...
Crystal
Antique English Cut Crystal Chandelier, circa 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a very pretty little chandelier with pleasing lines.
Crystal
French Gilded Bronze and Crystal Chandelier - Circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An opulent French chandelier dating to circa 1880, crafted in gilded bronze and richly adorned with relief-embellished detailing that reflects the grandeur of late 19th-century decor...
Crystal, Bronze
French Gilt Bronze & Crystal Sphere Chandelier , Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt bronze and crystal twelve light chandelier with upper crystal column, centered graduated crystal ball, scrolled arms with crystal spheres and terminating with a graduated...
Crystal, Bronze
French Antique, Baccarat Crystal Pendant Chandelier, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French pendant fixture by Baccarat. This fixture features a hand engraved bell to which are attached a rich array of crystal cabochons coming together at their bottom to a crystal fi...
Crystal
$1,840Sale Price|51% Off
20th Century Baroque Crystal Chandelier, Silver, circa 1920
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Baroque crystal chandelier, silver, circa 1920 Beautiful Baroque chandelier, silvered brass body. 13-light.
Crystal
$17,500
Crystal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine & Elegant Waterford Crystal Chandelier. Circa 1850. Originally for candles, now electrified.
Crystal
Palwa Golden Brass and Crystal Chandelier, circa 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare rectangular chandelier from brass and glass by Palwa, Germany Delicate ceiling light in good, refurbished condition (it has been professionally cleaned, rewired) and holds 4 ...
Crystal, Brass
Stunning 16-Light Murano Crystal Chandelier, circa 1920s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful very large sixteen light Murano glass and cut crystal silvered chandelier, Italy, circa 1920s.
Crystal
Italian Florentine Giltwood Crystal Prisms Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing six lights, sitting in crystal bobéches. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for USA and appropriate sockets for other countries, ready to hang! Gilt metal with glas...
Crystal
Chandelier, Cut Crystal Navette Tassels, Circa 1800, Height 170cm
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Important sac de perles chandelier, cut crystal shuttle pendants, circa 1800
Crystal, Metal
Russian Neoclassical Six Light Crystal Chandelier circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular Russian Neoclassical six light chandelier from Russia circa 1800. Center baluster, base and top in cobalt blue glass topped by a "Bishop's crown" with hanging tassels i...
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Estate French Art Deco Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1940.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate French Art Deco Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1940. This fixture would fit in a small powder or dressing room or anywhere you wish to have a little fun in your home.
Crystal, Brass
Chandelier in Crystal and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lace-shaped chandelier made with pearls of crystal adorned with crystal flowers.
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Large French Crystal Chandeliers, circa 1960's
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of French crystal chandeliers decorated with crystal beads over the metal frame. Ech chandelier includes E14 bulbs: 12 pcs. with new made textile black satin finish shades with...
Crystal, Metal
Antique French Gold Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French gold bronze and crystal chandelier, circa 1890. This fixture has 6 lights and its openwork allows you to see the pretty form of the bronze.
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of bronze and crystal chandeliers. France, circa 1940.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of bronze and crystal chandeliers. France, circa 1940. Attributed to Maison Jansen.
Crystal, Bronze
French Amethyst Murano Drops Crystal Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 6 lights, sitting in crystal bobeches dripping with crystal prisms. This chandelier will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and certified sockets for other c...
Crystal
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Lightolier Cut-Crystal Five-Arm Chandelier, circa 1940s
By Lightolier
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early example of the craftsmanship of the American lighting pioneer, Lightolier. Five glass arms meet at the bottom the tri-tiered cut-glass centre column. Brass cups und...
Crystal, Brass
Chrome Metal and Crystal Glass Chandelier, Austria, circa 1960
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Chrome metal and crystal glass chandelier. Austria, circa 1960.
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
$188,470Sale Price|36% Off
Baccarat Crystal and Gilded Bronze Chandelier, France, circa 1870
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in PARIS, FR
A very important thirty-five lights crystal and gilded bronze chandelier. The centered stem is made up of baluster-and-bowl-shaped cut-crystal pieces, all of very high-standard quali...
Crystal, Bronze
Louis XV Style Italian Crystal Beaded Arm Chandelier, Circa 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Italian 24 light crystal beaded arm chandelier adorned with garlands of crystal swags, crystal spheres, and crystal pendants throughout. The fixture is wired with new drip...
Crystal, Metal
Antique French Rock Crystal Beaded Chandelier, Circa 1890's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fine Quality Antique French Rock Crystal Beaded Chandelier, Circa 1890's
Crystal
Big Crystal Beaded Empire Dome Chandelier circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
I have two similar, if interested. Housing one light, will be rewired and ready to hang. We use certified UL US sockets and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Strands and ...
Crystal
Kinkeldey Crystal Ice Glass Chandelier, circa 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Kinkeldey ice glass chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its rare glass shapes. Modernist design chandelier with two circular tiers. It has a chrome meta...
Metal
Maison Bagues Amethyst French Beaded Balloon Crystal Chandelier circa 1940
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 5 lights, 4 encircling and one inside. Criss-cross beading with swags of crystal beads. Adorning crystal prisms and amethyst Murano drops. Will be newly rewired with certifie...
Crystal
French Art Deco Crystal Glass Chandelier, Seven Lights, Circa 1920
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A French vintage Art Deco crystal glass chandelier with basket style and teardrop prism lights.
Crystal, Metal
$6,784Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Brass and Crystal Tiered Chandelier, circa 1970 - 1980
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian brass and crystal chandelier, circa 1980. A sculptural composition defined by precision and rhythm.
Crystal, Brass
Retro Estate Amethyst and Crystal Beaded Chandelier, Circa 1950's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Retro Estate Amethyst and crystal beaded chandelier, Circa 1950's.
Amethyst, Crystal
Antique French Ormolu and Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent antique French ormolu and crystal chandelier, circa 1890's.
Crystal, Ormolu
Rare 24k Brass and Crystal Chandelier by Palwa, circa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful mid -century nine-light, 24k gold plated brass and crystal chandelier, Palwa, circa 1960s. Socket: 9 x e14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs.
Crystal, Brass
Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Gold Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1890s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Richly Draped Baccarat crystal and gold bronze chandelier, Circa 1890s.
Crystal, Bronze
Italian Geneviere Style Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier, circa 1900s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Geneviere style six light painted & parcel gilt crystal chandelier with wrought iron flower shaped bobeches. The fixture is newly rewired with cream colored drip wax cand...
Crystal
Italian Carved Genovese Wood Tassels Crystal Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 6 lights sitting in original painted wooden posts. Hand carved gold and rust color wood with metal arms. Beaded top with florets and clear Murano drops. Crystal macaroni with...
Crystal
Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Baccarat, circa 1920
By Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superb gilt bronze & crystal chandelier by Baccarat. France, circa 1920.
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, circa 1890-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Charming French Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, circa 1890-1900. There is a second identical chandelier available.
Crystal, Bronze
Antique 8-Light Bronze & Crystal Chandelier circa 1890's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 8-light fine bronze & crystal chandelier, circa 1890's.
Crystal, Bronze
French Bronze and Crystal Eight -Light Chandelier, circa 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An Art Deco bronze and crystal chandelier, France, circa 1940s. A wonderful hand-crafted eight-light chandelier decorated with diamond cut crystal and many crystal pendants.
Crystal, Bronze
H. Vian, "Bacchic" Crystal & Gilded bronze Chandelier, France, circa 1870
By Henri Vian
Located in PARIS, FR
A fine twelve-light chandelier in chased and gilded bronze, richly adorned with scrolls, garlands, beading, prisms, and faceted cut-crystal drops. The central shaft is formed as a fl...
Crystal, Bronze
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
French Style Gilt & Crystal Twelve-Light Tiered Chandelier, Circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French style chandelier offers a gilt frame with scrolled foliate arms terminating in twelve candle lights, strung and drop crystals throughout, c1930. Measures- 38''H ...
Crystal, Metal
$12,721Sale Price|20% Off
Crystal Chandelier "La Nef" Attributed to Baccarat, France, Circa 1870
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in PARIS, FR
Magnificent vessel shaped chandelier in gilded bronze and engraved crystal attributed to Baccarat, suspended by four articulated chains. A ceiling pendant decorated with prisms and a...
Crystal, Bronze
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 glass, designed by Lumi, in good condition. This sculptural ceiling pendant ref...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Louis XVI Style Bronze & Crystal Chandelier, France, Circa 1890
Located in Montreal, QC
This large fixture has 12 candle arms and 10 further lights within the open hemispherical basket, From a corona formed as bronze eagles graduated cut beads drape to the lower basket.
Crystal, Bronze
Oriental Style Crystal and Gilded Bronze Chandelier, France, circa 1900
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant Oriental style chandelier in pink tinted crystal and gilded bronze with six light arms, composed of an illuminating shaft formed by two superimposed cylinders, all decorated ...
Crystal, Bronze
Chandelier Crystal Attributed to the Granja Manufacture, Spain, Circa 1900
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja
Located in PARIS, FR
A magnificent cut crystal three-stage chandelier attributed to the Crystal Manufacture of the Granja, underlined by crown of prisms, pearls and mirza. The lower part holds ten light ...
Crystal
Unavailable
H 39.38 in Dm 34.26 in
Original Lobmeyr Historism Crystal Chandelier "Redoutte", circa 1890
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Original Lobmeyr chandelier of, circa 1890. Residential size edition of the original chandeliers for the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, the first ever chandeliers made with and for electr...
Crystal, Brass
Bakalowits & Sohne 'Miracle' Crystal Chandelier Austria, circa 1960
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Richmond, VA
A stunning Austrian chandelier that emits reflected light through the crystal faceted rods by Bakalowits & Sohne. Outstanding quality throughout and in excellent condition. All Hand ...
Crystal, Brass
12-Light Georgian Crystal Chandelier, Bohemia, circa 1950
Located in Alexandria, VA
Hand blown and cut crystal components with lights in 2 tiers. Excellent copy of a late 18th century Georgian design. Ceiling cap, hanging hardware, and one foot of chain included.
Crystal
Spanish Crystal Empire Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Mobile, AL
Spanish crystal Empire chandelier with antique inverted scalloped brass frame with shell motif, circa 1950s.
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Bronze Chandelier and Crystal Pendant, circa 20th Century
Located in Valencia, Spain
Bronze pendant with central tulip in the shape of a carved glass pineapple and with 5 "cayadas" in bronze with antique glass plates. Lamp completely restored, finished in antique gol...
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Cut Crystal Chandelier, England, Circa 1900
By Stuart Glass Company
Located in Houston, TX
Large Georgian style cut crystal chandelier made in England probably by Stuart in the early 1900's. There are six arms and lights and six dramatic glass scrolling ornaments. Measures...
Cut Glass
Unavailable
H 39.38 in Dm 22.84 in
Maison Baguès, Patinated Bronze & Crystal Chandelier, circa 1890-1910
By Maison Baguès
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Maison Baguès, patinated bronze & crystal chandelier, circa 1890-1910. An elegant and decorative patinated bronze and cut crystal chandelier, attributed to The French manufacture ...
Crystal, Bronze
Maison Baguès Gilt-Bronze & Crystal Chandelier, circa 1920-1940
By Maison Baguès
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Maison Baguès gilt bronze & crystal chandelier, circa 1920-1940 An elegant and decorative gilt bronze and cut crystal chandelier, by The Maison Baguès.
Crystal, Bronze
Austrian Crown Shaped Crystal Chandelier From Vienna, circa 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
A very elegant and hard to find 15 socket crystal chandeliers with glaced sides from Vienna. The Chandelier is handmade of iron and set in gold color, handworked finish. The dressin...
Crystal, Iron
Mitchell Vance Combination Gas-Electric Crystal Chandelier, circa 1900
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
This is an absolute top quality combination gas-electric crystal chandelier by Mitchell Vance Co., a premier chandelier maker of New York, circa 1900.
Crystal
Unavailable
H 51 in Dm 29.5 in
Antique Twelve-Light Cut Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier, Italian, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Very fine twelve-light cut crystal and ormolu chandelier, having star-shaped finials with pendant drops above swags and scrolled arms with beading and foliage and stamped pans, in wo...
Crystal, Ormolu
Vintage Spanish Two-Tier Iron Rose Quartz Crystal Chandelier, circa 1940
Located in Houston, TX
This vintage Spanish iron and crystal chandelier, circa 1940 features an array of rare rose pink quartz crystals suspended from both the upper and lower tier.
Crystal, Iron
Louis XV Style Eight Light Crystal French Chandelier, circa 2018
Located in Houston, TX
This elegant Louis XV style French crystal chandelier with eight candle arms circa 2018 features a beautiful array of both solid and cut crystal drops and swags adorning a silvered m...
Crystal, Metal
Antique Russian Neoclassical Period Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
A Spectacular Antique Period Russian Neoclassical gilt bronze & cut crystal multi light chandelier of superb craftsmanship embellished with fine cut crystal prisms & chains,ca.1820.
Crystal, Ormolu
Pair of fine Italian rock crystal chandeliers. Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of fine Italian rock crystal chandeliers. Circa 1940
Unavailable
H 33 in Dm 22 in
6-Light Neoclassical Style Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sweden, circa 1890
Located in Alexandria, VA
This Swedish neoclassical style fixture is hand cast aged brass with lead crystal prisms with gilt anthemion’s. Originally candle-burning, now skilfully French (externally) wired. Ch...
Crystal, Brass
Gilded Brass, Vintage Teardrop Crystal Glass Chandelier, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful gilded brass vintage teardrops crystal glass chandelier, circa 1970s Option: Total height can be shortened if necessary.
French Wrought Iron and Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Elegant French wrought iron and crystal four arm chandelier with crystal icicle and ball prisms. The wrought iron has a dark Verde finish with dark bronze on the foliage.
Wrought Iron
Unavailable
H 51.19 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Sciolari chandelier `Ovali` 12 lights, chrome with crystals, circa 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
Sciolari chandelier (`Ovali` design) consisting of 12 lights on a chrome frame decorated with 42 optical crystals, 1970`s ca, Italian. This chandelier has been gently cleaned whil...
Crystal, Chrome
Unavailable
H 38.19 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Maison Bagues Style Chandelier, Bronze and Crystal, French, circa 1940s
By Maison Baguès
Located in London, GB
Maison Bagues style chandelier, bronze frame with crystals, French, circa 1940s.
Crystal, Bronze
Lobmeyr Gold Plated Brass and Cut Crystal Chandelier, circa 1960s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hollywood Regency gold plated chandelier fitted with tiers of elegant cut crystal pendants and faceted crystal beads. The chandelier has a multi-tier design with a scalloped frame fi...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Adam Style Eight-Light Crystal Chandelier, circa 1935, Bohemia
Located in Alexandria, VA
Georgian style lead crystal chandelier. Based on a late 18th century design. Handcut prisms and hand blown and cut arms, bobeches and candle cups. Ceiling cap, hanging hardware and o...
Teardrop Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, circa 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Frisco, TX
A German teardrop crystal glass chandelier by Palwa The fixture requires three European E 27 Edison bulbs and one E 14 candelabra bulb, each bulb up to 40 watts. Note: With minor s...
Brass
Unavailable
H 37.41 in Dm 27.56 in
French Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
French Louis XV style gilt-bronze and cut crystal chandelier, circa 1920. A beautiful and decorative gilt-bronze and cut crystal chandelier in the classic French Louis XV style.
Crystal, Bronze
Unavailable
H 34 in Dm 32 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Bronze Crystal Two-Tier Chandelier, circa 1890
Located in Houston, TX
An antique French Louis XVI style bronze doré crystal chandelier from France, circa 1890. The lustrous finish of the gilded bronze provides a great background for the brilliance of t...
Crystal, Bronze
Teardrop Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, circa 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Frisco, TX
Beautiful chandelier made by Palwa in Germany, 1970s. A gilt brass frame with four rows of teardrop-shaped glass in very nice original condition. The Flush Mount requires seven Europ...
Gold Plate, Brass
Napoleon III Period Crystal Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century French Napoleon III period twelve-light crystal chandelier, circa 1870.
Crystal, Metal
Unavailable
H 46.46 in Dm 29.53 in
French Louis XV Style, Silver-Plate and Cut-Crystal Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
French Louis XV style, silver-plate and cut-crystal chandelier, circa 1920-1950. Lovely silver-plate and cut crystal chandelier in the classic French Louis XV style.
Crystal, Silver Plate
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.