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Parzinger Style Lotus Pendant Light by Feldman Lighting Company, circa 1950s
Parzinger Style Lotus Pendant Light by Feldman Lighting Company, circa 1950s

Parzinger Style Lotus Pendant Light by Feldman Lighting Company, circa 1950s

By Feldman Lighting Co.

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Stunning brass lotus pendant light fixture in the style of Parzinger by the Feldman Lighting

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Chandelier by Midwest Lighting Circa. 1920's
Art Deco Chandelier by Midwest Lighting Circa. 1920's

Art Deco Chandelier by Midwest Lighting Circa. 1920's

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Fulton, CA

Fine and quintessential example of a period Art Deco chandelier. Circa. 1920's. Original satin

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Feldman Triple Lotus Light Fixture Chandelier, circa 1960
Feldman Triple Lotus Light Fixture Chandelier, circa 1960

Feldman Triple Lotus Light Fixture Chandelier, circa 1960

By Feldman Lighting Co.

Located in Saint Louis, MO

lotus chandelier was designed and manufactured by the Feldman Lighting Company in the 1960s and is the

Category

Vintage 1960s Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Big Gaetano Sciolari Brass Saloon Chandelier, circa 1920s
Big Gaetano Sciolari Brass Saloon Chandelier, circa 1920s

Big Gaetano Sciolari Brass Saloon Chandelier, circa 1920s

By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Wien, AT

Big Gaetano Sciolari brass saloon chandelier, circa 1920s Polished and stove enameled Shades are

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier 12 Spot Brass Pendant Lamp, Italy, circa 1970
Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier 12 Spot Brass Pendant Lamp, Italy, circa 1970

Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier 12 Spot Brass Pendant Lamp, Italy, circa 1970

By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Brass 12 scone pendant lamp / chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari Lighting, Italy - circa

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

J.T. Kalmar Frosted Glass Chandelier, Vienna, circa 1960s
J.T. Kalmar Frosted Glass Chandelier, Vienna, circa 1960s

J.T. Kalmar Frosted Glass Chandelier, Vienna, circa 1960s

By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar

Located in Wien, AT

J.T. Kalmar frosted glass chandelier, Vienna, circa 1960s Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Spanish Castle Wall lighting all Original , circa 1950
Spanish Castle Wall lighting all Original , circa 1950

Spanish Castle Wall lighting all Original , circa 1950

Located in La xara, VC

Large Spanish wall lighting in gilt in original patine and glass, Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Chandelier, likely France circa 1900
Chandelier, likely France circa 1900

Chandelier, likely France circa 1900

Located in Greding, DE

Large ceiling chandelier with finely cut glass drops and eight candle-shaped light sockets. The

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

3 Rope Chandeliers, circa 1970
3 Rope Chandeliers, circa 1970

3 Rope Chandeliers, circa 1970

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

3 rope chandeliers, circa 1970. The dimensions are given without the wire which is easy to change.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Chandelier, circa 1960s
Italian Chandelier, circa 1960s

Italian Chandelier, circa 1960s

Located in Wien, AT

Italian chandelier circa 1960s Polished and stove enamelled.

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large, circa 1930, Genoa Chandelier
Large, circa 1930, Genoa Chandelier

Large, circa 1930, Genoa Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A grand, circa 1930, eight-arm, hand-beaded, Geneovese chandelier. Long swags of clear and ruby red

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Chandelier circa 1958 Stilnovo Style
Chandelier circa 1958 Stilnovo Style

Chandelier circa 1958 Stilnovo Style

$1,816Sale Price|58% Off

Chandelier circa 1958 Stilnovo Style

By Stilnovo

Located in Wien, AT

Chandelier circa 1958 in the style of Stilnovo. Brass polished and stove enameled. Aluminium

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Empire Chandelier, Russia, circa 1810
Empire Chandelier, Russia, circa 1810

Empire Chandelier, Russia, circa 1810

Located in Greding, DE

Large eight-flame chandelier of the Russian Empire with cobalt blue glass and fire-gilded arms with

Category

Antique 1810s Russian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

French Oval Chandelier, circa 1940
French Oval Chandelier, circa 1940

French Oval Chandelier, circa 1940

Located in Miami, FL

14 lights French copper oval chandelier with 12 original opaline shades and two bulbs in the center

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Italian Chandelier Circa 1970's
Italian Chandelier Circa 1970's

Italian Chandelier Circa 1970's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian Chandelier Circa 1970's hand-blown glass

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Chandelier, circa 1950, France.
Chandelier, circa 1950, France.

Chandelier, circa 1950, France.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Dimensions: height 68 cm / diameter 54 cm

Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo chandelier, Italy circa 1960s
Stilnovo chandelier, Italy circa 1960s

Stilnovo chandelier, Italy circa 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stilnovo chandelier, attributed. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1960s. Six glass bells with

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stilnovo chandelier, Italy circa 1960s
Stilnovo chandelier, Italy circa 1960s

Stilnovo chandelier, Italy circa 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stilnovo chandelier with eight arms. Designed and made in Italy in 1960s. Glass bells with floral

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Chandelier with Figural Decoration, circa 1830
Chandelier with Figural Decoration, circa 1830

Chandelier with Figural Decoration, circa 1830

Located in Greding, DE

Magnificent twelve-light chandelier with four tiers, surmounted by a crown of stylized sunflowers

Category

Antique 1830s German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Stilnovo chandelier, Italy circa 1960s
Stilnovo chandelier, Italy circa 1960s

Stilnovo chandelier, Italy circa 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stillovo chandelier with 12 lights. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Opaline three layered glass

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo chandelier, Italy circa 1960s
Stilnovo chandelier, Italy circa 1960s

Stilnovo chandelier, Italy circa 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stilnovo style chandelier Designed and made in Italy 1960s Opaline glass, brass, wood. 6 candelabra

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Venetian Murano Chandelier - Circa 1930
Venetian Murano Chandelier - Circa 1930

Venetian Murano Chandelier - Circa 1930

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The blown glass standard of ball form resting on a glass baluster issuing six scrolling arms holding candle cups and lights above a cut glass dish

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Spanish solar Crown Sunburst fixture with lighting in Gilt Metal , circa 1950
Spanish solar Crown Sunburst fixture with lighting in Gilt Metal , circa 1950

Spanish solar Crown Sunburst fixture with lighting in Gilt Metal , circa 1950

Located in La xara, VC

bulbs. It can be placed recessed or hung from a chain like a chandelier. Superb decorative element to be

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Stilnovo chandelier Italy circa 1960s
Stilnovo chandelier Italy circa 1960s

Stilnovo chandelier Italy circa 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stilnovo chandelier. Italy 1960s Made with opaline glass, brass, enameled metal. Takes 8 candelabra

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gilt Bronze Chandelier, circa 1850
Gilt Bronze Chandelier, circa 1850

Gilt Bronze Chandelier, circa 1850

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vasiform fluted standard issuing leaf and bellflower cast arms with fluted nozzles above a pierced scrolling corona.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Chandelier by Jacques Darbaud, circa 1990
Chandelier by Jacques Darbaud, circa 1990

Chandelier by Jacques Darbaud, circa 1990

Located in Brecht, BE

This is a chandelier by Jacques Darbaud, circa 1990, plaster and iron, excellent condition.

Category

Late 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1940.
Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1940.

Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1940.

By Vintage Murano Gallery

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1940.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Stilnovo Chandelier Italy circa 1960s
Stilnovo Chandelier Italy circa 1960s

Stilnovo Chandelier Italy circa 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stilnovo chandelier. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Opaline glass, brass, enameled metal. Six

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Baccarat, Crystal Chandelier, France, circa 1825
Baccarat, Crystal Chandelier, France, circa 1825

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

Category

Antique 1820s French Charles X Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Large Venetian Murano glass chandelier, circa 1950
Large Venetian Murano glass chandelier, circa 1950

Large Venetian Murano glass chandelier, circa 1950

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Large Venetian Murano glass chandelier, circa 1950 (no measure)

Category

20th Century Italian Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Chandelier Circa 1930s
Art Deco Chandelier Circa 1930s

Art Deco Chandelier Circa 1930s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Art Deco Chandelier Circa 1930s - Brass with glass rings - Takes 6x E27 fitting bulbs - French

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Murano Pendant Lights by Kalmar, circa 1960s
Large Murano Pendant Lights by Kalmar, circa 1960s

Large Murano Pendant Lights by Kalmar, circa 1960s

By Kalmar Lighting

Located in Aachen, NRW

1 of 6 Large Murano pendant lights designed by Kalmar, circa 1960s Heavy quality and in very good

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Neo-Gothic Chandelier, France, circa 1870
Neo-Gothic Chandelier, France, circa 1870

Neo-Gothic Chandelier, France, circa 1870

Located in PARIS, FR

Beautiful neo-gothic chandelier with six lights, in patinated bronze with gilded highlights. The

Category

Antique 1870s French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1940
Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1940

Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1940

By Vintage Murano Gallery

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Murano glass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1940.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Chrome Sputnik by Sciolari, circa 1970s
Vintage Italian Chrome Sputnik by Sciolari, circa 1970s

Vintage Italian Chrome Sputnik by Sciolari, circa 1970s

By Sciolari Lighting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian chrome sputnik with curved and minuscule sphere details. Designed by Sciolari, made in Italy, c. 1970's Dimensions: 26"H x 18"D (including rod & canopy)

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Murano Glass Chandelier, Circa 1950
Murano Glass Chandelier, Circa 1950

Murano Glass Chandelier, Circa 1950

Located in Saint ouen, FR

Murano glass chandelier - Circa 1950. Three levels in chandelier / striated glass plates

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Charming Little Iron Chandelier, circa 1950
Charming Little Iron Chandelier, circa 1950

Charming Little Iron Chandelier, circa 1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Charming little iron chandelier, circa 1950.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Chandelier, Circa 1970
Murano Glass Chandelier, Circa 1970

Murano Glass Chandelier, Circa 1970

Located in Saint ouen, FR

Murano glass chandelier - Circa 1970 Four cascading levels / small square glass plates Dimensions

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Three-Tier Bombardment Chandelier, circa 1933
Three-Tier Bombardment Chandelier, circa 1933

Three-Tier Bombardment Chandelier, circa 1933

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Egå, DK

Three-Tier Bombardment Chandelier, circa 1933 Magnificent three-tier bombardment chandelier made of

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Neoclassical Style Chandelier, circa 1950
Large Neoclassical Style Chandelier, circa 1950

Large Neoclassical Style Chandelier, circa 1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Large neoclassical style chandelier, circa 1950. In steel and brass. Illuminated by eight lights

Category

Vintage 1950s European Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Lino Tagliapietra Chandelier, circa 1972
Lino Tagliapietra Chandelier, circa 1972

Lino Tagliapietra Chandelier, circa 1972

By Lino Tagliapietra

Located in Montclair, NY

manufacturers. In fact, this chandelier was made for La Murinta's first showroom in Milan in the 1970s. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Stilnovo chandelier, Italy circa 1960s
Stilnovo chandelier, Italy circa 1960s

Stilnovo chandelier, Italy circa 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stilnovo chandelier, attributed. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1960s. Six glass bells with

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Chandelier with Crystals, France circa 1830
Chandelier with Crystals, France circa 1830

Chandelier with Crystals, France circa 1830

Located in Greding, DE

Four-light ceiling chandelier with crystal hangings and fire-gilded acanthus leaf decorations.

Category

Antique 1830s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Boin-Masson, "Cupids" Chandelier, France, Circa 1880
Boin-Masson, "Cupids" Chandelier, France, Circa 1880

Boin-Masson, "Cupids" Chandelier, France, Circa 1880

Located in PARIS, FR

Charming gilded and patinated bronze chandelier composed of nine branches ending with illuminating

Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Bronze Chandelier, circa 1900s
French Bronze Chandelier, circa 1900s

French Bronze Chandelier, circa 1900s

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

A large Louis XVI style six-light massiv bronze chandelier, France, circa 1900s. Socket: 6 x e14

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Bakalowits Crystal Chandelier, circa 1960s
Bakalowits Crystal Chandelier, circa 1960s

Bakalowits Crystal Chandelier, circa 1960s

By Prof. Friedl Bakalowits, Bakalowits & Söhne

Located in Wien, AT

Bakalowits crystal chandelier, circa 1960s Original condition.      

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Bakalowits Crystal Chandelier, circa 1960s
Bakalowits Crystal Chandelier, circa 1960s

Bakalowits Crystal Chandelier, circa 1960s

By Prof. Friedl Bakalowits, Bakalowits & Söhne

Located in Wien, AT

Bakalowits crystal chandelier, circa 1960s Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Nickel

Chandelier by Kinkeldey, circa 1960s
Chandelier by Kinkeldey, circa 1960s

Chandelier by Kinkeldey, circa 1960s

By Kinkeldey

Located in Wien, AT

Chandelier by Kinkeldey, circa 1960s Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Winston Crystal Chandelier, circa 1940s
Winston Crystal Chandelier, circa 1940s

Winston Crystal Chandelier, circa 1940s

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Winston crystal chandelier, circa 1940s, cut glass bead rope and tear drop prisms.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Venetian Chandelier, Pauly, circa 1930
Venetian Chandelier, Pauly, circa 1930

Venetian Chandelier, Pauly, circa 1930

By Pauly & Co.

Located in Brussels, BE

Big Venetian chandelier by Pauly, circa 1930. All piece, electrified.

Category

Vintage 1930s Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Seguso - Italian Design Chandelier - 1950 circa
Seguso - Italian Design Chandelier - 1950 circa

Seguso - Italian Design Chandelier - 1950 circa

By Seguso

Located in Milan, IT

The key feature of this elegant chandelier are the Murano glass elements that crown the light point

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Huge Chromed Chandelier, circa 1960s
Huge Chromed Chandelier, circa 1960s

Huge Chromed Chandelier, circa 1960s

$9,685Sale Price|57% Off

Huge Chromed Chandelier, circa 1960s

Located in Wien, AT

Huge chromed chandelier, circa 1960s. Very good original condition. Not one glass part is broken

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Rupert Nikoll Chandelier, circa 1950s
Rupert Nikoll Chandelier, circa 1950s

Rupert Nikoll Chandelier, circa 1950s

By Rupert Nikoll

Located in Wien, AT

Rupert Nikoll chandelier, circa 1950s. Six lights. On top polished wooden plate.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid - Century Murano Glass Chandelier - Circa 1970
Mid - Century Murano Glass Chandelier - Circa 1970

Mid - Century Murano Glass Chandelier - Circa 1970

By Vistosi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, artistic approach to lighting design popular during the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Chandelier, circa 1980, Made in Czechoslovakia
Chandelier, circa 1980, Made in Czechoslovakia

Chandelier, circa 1980, Made in Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

Beautiful Czech chandelier in a shape of the flower in very good condition. Measures: 6 bulbs 40 W

Category

Vintage 1980s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Gagneau, Chandelier with Medallions, France, circa 1890
Gagneau, Chandelier with Medallions, France, circa 1890

Gagneau, Chandelier with Medallions, France, circa 1890

By Gagneau Paris

Located in PARIS, FR

specialized in all lighting material: lamps, chandeliers, wall-lights…, whose quality was famous : Gagneau

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Chandelier Stilnovo Style, circa 1958
Chandelier Stilnovo Style, circa 1958

Chandelier Stilnovo Style, circa 1958

$1,937Sale Price / item|57% Off

Chandelier Stilnovo Style, circa 1958

By Stilnovo

Located in Wien, AT

Chandelier circa 1958 in the style of Stilnovo. Brass polished and stove enamelled. Aluminium

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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Circa Lighting Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal circa lighting chandelier for your home. A circa lighting chandelier — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a circa lighting chandelier, we have 3822 options in-stock, while there are 14 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the circa lighting chandelier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each circa lighting chandelier bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made circa lighting chandelier over the years, but those crafted by Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar and Venini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Circa Lighting Chandelier?

Prices for a circa lighting chandelier start at $150 and top out at $595,984 with the average selling for $3,232.

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.

Questions About Circa Lighting Chandelier
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A chandelier light is a type of candelabra lamp, meaning that it is a decorative branched suspension of lights mounted from the ceiling. A variety of antique, new and vintage chandeliers can be found on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A chandelier is typically suspended from a branching system with multiple lights on the ends, rather than one single light or a pair of lights hanging from a chord or chain.

    1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Chandelier lighting is a branched, highly ornamented light fixture that is typically (suspended from) mounted on ceilings lamps.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A chandelier is a decorative type of lighting. Suspended from the ceiling, chandeliers direct their light upward and are typically positioned over a dining table. Incandescent light bulbs are generally used in chandeliers that give ambient light. Enhance your space today — visit 1stDibs for a wide range of chandelier options to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The difference between pendant lights and chandeliers is not complicated. In terms of both style and function, chandeliers are not that different from pendant lights. The difference between a chandelier and pendant light is not how they look but rather the way in which they hang. Chandeliers are suspended with multiple branches that hold many bulbs while pendants typically dangle from one central cord or chain. Chandeliers tend to be more intricate and fancier, so if you're looking for something luxurious, then this might work best. With pendants, you’re likely to find a variety of examples in minimalistic modern styles; these would make great additions to any office space because of their versatility like being able to turn them on/off with ease. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pendant lights and chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    The typical dining room chandelier has four to six lights which is the optimum amount of light for a dining room