Viennese salon chandelier circa 1920, attributed to Dagobert Peche
By Dagobert Peche
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Brass ceiling lamp from the early 1920s. The design is attributed to Dagobert Peche. Manufacturer: Melzer & Neudhart 5 arms; E27 socket
Brass
French Gilt Bronze Floral and Crystal Basket Chandelier. Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt bronze four arm eight light chandelier with decorative floral medallions, acanthus scrolled arms, original frosted etched globes, and terminating on crystal circular bask...
Kinkeldey Midcentury Polished Brass and Crystal 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 beautiful hexagonal shape of the crystal glass. All metal parts of this light are gold plate...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
French Empire Style Red and White Glass and Bronze Chandelier, circa 1925
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Empire Style Chandelier with Signed Red and White Glass Bowl and Bronze Swans, circa 1925. Striking French Empire-style chandelier featuring a richly colored red and white gl...
Brass, Bronze
Large "Balance" Chandelier by Serge Castella, circa 2000, France
By Serge Castella Interiors
Located in Girona, Spain
Large "Balance" chandelier by Serge Castella Custom made. Customizable.
Metal
Murano glass chandelier, Carlo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970
By Carlo Nason
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A Murano glass chandelier designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970, is a breathtaking work of art that exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship and artistic ingenuity for which...
Metal
Prussian Brass Two-Tiered Double Eagle Medallion Chandelier, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Prussian brass two-tiered sixteen-light chandelier with double eagle medallion, bulbous turned and ringed center column, scrolled arms with original bobeches, and terminating with a ...
Faux Bamboo Tole Palm Tree Chandelier, France, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Mid-century French faux bamboo tole palm tree chandelier, circa 1950s. This beautiful chandelier is made of patinated metal in brown and green colour. In an very good condition. S...
Metal
$16,800Sale Price|40% Off
French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Six Light Chandelier, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt bronze and crystal six light chandelier with bulbous crystal center shaft and scrolled floral arms. Originally candle powered and has been electrified. Early 19th Century
Crystal, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Wrought Iron Chandelier, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century French wrought iron chandelier, Circa 1890.
Wrought Iron
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Chandelier, Large Italy circa 1960s
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Long Island City, NY
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce chandelier. Model Tortiglioni Rare, large and very impressive. 5 big shades, 13 inches in height each. Warm brass patina Takes 5 medium base bulbs. Compli...
Brass
Italian Twelve-Light Bronze Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern, circa 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive Italian twelve-light chandelier executed in a sculptural Brutalist style, featuring a richly patinated bronze-toned finish and an elegant architectural form. The fixtur...
Brass
Antique French Crystal Bronze D'ore Chandelier, Circa 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French crystal bronze D'Ore chandelier, Circa 1910.
Bronze
Antique French Iron and Copper Chandelier, circa 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
A copper fish poacher serves as the anchoring element for this fixture.
Copper, Wrought Iron
Maison Bagues Style French Beaded Balloon Crystal Chandelier, circa 1940
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing an impressive 7 lights. This will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the United States and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Stars, ball...
Crystal, Metal
Extra Large Sculptural Lucite and Brass Chandelier, circa 1970s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Lucite ribbon chandelier with brass frame. Sculptural interlocking ribbons of Lucite hang from a brass frame, circa 1970s. The fixture would be a statement piece in an entryway or st...
Brass
Italian Stilnovo Style Rectangular Three-Light Chandelier, circa 1950s
By Stilnovo, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A mid - century modern glass, brass and black lacquered metal chandelier attr. to Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1950s. Socket: 3 x E27 ( E26 for US) for standard screw bulbs.
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Chandelier with Opaline Glass Shades and Brass – Italy, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Elegant three spot chandelier with opaline glass shades and brass details – Italy, circa 1950. Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Stilnovo Country: Italy Model: chandelier Design period...
Brass
Antique Brass Suspension Oil Lamp Chandelier, Circa 1860-1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique brass suspension oil lamp chandelier, Circa 1860-1880. CHB237.
Brass
French Figural Bronze Chandelier with Italian Putti's Cherubs, circa 1910
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Early 20th century French bronze figural chandelier with 3 cherubs or Putto. Three hand blown milk glass shades have been replaced with newer versions. Bulbs are European thread, 3 b...
Bronze
Monumental Murano glass chandelier Venini amber and rubi circa 1930
By Venini
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and large Murano glass chandelier Venini circa 1930 amber, gold and rubi. Perfect conditions. All electrical and metal parts have been replaced with new ones, guaranteein...
Murano Glass
Sarfatti Chandelier for Seguso with Three Globes, circa 1960
By Gino Sarfatti, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in London, GB
Chandelier with three glass globes. Lovely speckled light reflected through glass globes. Chandelier can be adjusted to any height.
Blown Glass
Brass Chandelier with Floral Decoration for Idman Oy, Finland, circa 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Utrecht, NL
Finnish designers and manufacturers were true pioneers of Nordic lighting design, with a functionalist nature. Works from the midcentury era today are some of the most coveted collec...
Brass
Venetian chandelier in Murano glass, 6 light arms, new wiring, circa 1930
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Murano glass chandelier, 6 light arms, new wiring, around 1930 new wiring
Glass
Large Circa 1900 French Beaux Arts Fire Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Large circa 1900 French Beaux-Arts fire-gilt bronze and hand-cut crystal chandelier, finely cast in the grand Neoclassical taste. The Beaux-Arts style, dominant during the Gilded Age...
Crystal, Bronze
Huge Rectangular Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini, circa 1980s
By Venini
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Huge rectangular five - tiered Murano glass chandelier by Venini, Italy, circa 1980s. This heavy height- quality light fixture is made of 160 Murano glass elements hanging on nickel...
Metal
$1,108Sale Price|20% Off
French Art Deco Lustre Blue Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco chandelier or lustre, French Frozen molded glass and brass Flowers and feathers motifs 1930 Very good condition, the electrification has been redone. Shipping: D 35 H 11 2....
Brass
French Art Deco Chandelier Petitot Style Bronze, circa 1930s
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful, very elegant art deco six-arm chandelier attr. to Petitot, France, circa 1930s. The fixture takes 6 x B22 bulbs (French bajonnett) for illuminate. The condition is exc...
Bronze, Copper
$348Sale Price|33% Off
French Chandelier Ceiling Wool on Metallic Frame Pendant Lustre, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Ceiling pendant, France Lustre made of natural wool on a metallic frame. Soft and pleasant lighting. The height of the chandelier on the photos is minimal. It is possible to lengt...
Wool, Pine
Large Brass Bauhaus Chandelier by Kaiser & Co., Germany, Circa 1940s
By Kaiser and Co
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Brass Bauhaus Chandelier by Kaiser & Co., Germany, Circa 1930s — 2 Available, Price Per Item A rare and commanding example of early Bauhaus-era lighting, this large chandelier...
Metal, Brass
Large “Sputnik” chandelier in brass and glass Murano, Italy, circa 1980
Located in Paris, FR
Large Murano glass and brass chandelier, circa 1980. A structure made up of a sphere and brass rods supports « flowers » of brass and glass beads. 56 light bulbs. It is possible to ...
Brass
Brass Cascading Chandelier, Glass Pendant, circa 1960s by Hillebrand
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A midcentury five -light glass pendant by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1960s. Made of polished brass and thick heavy glass globes hanging. Adjustable in the height. Socket: 5x e 14 - t...
Brass
$3,178Sale Price|30% Off
Lovely Gilt Brass Flower Leaves Chandelier, France, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful, fine and delicate gilt brass leaves chandelier with ceramic flowers attr. to Maison Charles, France, circa 1950s. Socket: 6 x e14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs.
Brass
Large Glass Drum Chandelier by Aureliano Toso, circa 1960s
By Aureliano Toso
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderfull Mid-Century Modern twelve-light glass chandelier by Aureliano Tos, Italy circa 1960. This beautiful chandelier is made of textured glass, lacquered metal and brass hardw...
Brass
Very Fine Painted Bronze & Alabaster Chandelier, France, circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine painted bronze & Alabaster chandelier. France, circa 1930. 14 Lights (10 outside & 4 inside). Dimensions: Height 38" diameter 26" CW3561.
Alabaster, Bronze
Exceptional Hettier & Vincent French Art Deco Chandelier, Circa 1930
By Hettier & Vincent
Located in Beirut, LB
A stunning French art deco chandelier by Hettier et Vincent, circa 1930. The fixture holds five uplight rare cups in moulded-pressed glass signed Hettier & Vincent, France with ...
Bronze
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Brass 9-armed Chandelier, Sweden, circa 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare, brass nine-armed chandelier was created in what we now call “the golden age of Scandinavian design”. Swedish designers were masters of lighting, designing some of the most...
Brass
$3,073Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XVI / Neoclassical style chandelier in gilded bronze, France, Circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb neoclassical / Louis XVI style chandelier. France, Circa 1900. 4 lights. In gilded bronze with floral motifs, grapes, torches, rope knots. Beautiful glassware: flame on the ce...
Bronze
Satin Glass Chandeliers '2' by Kinkeldey with Gold Knobs, circa 1970
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Kinkeldey
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Kinkeldey satin ball chandeliers, Germany circa 1970-1980. Two glass chandeliers by Kinkeldey. Great set of refurbished small chandeliers with a multitude of smooth transl...
Brass
Gilt Iron and Crystal Pagoda Form Chandelier, circa 1950s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful, large Pagoda glass and gilt iron chandelier, Austria, circa 1950s. Measurements: Height - 27.55 inches (without chain and canopy) totally height 48.03 inches. Diameter ...
Iron
Lovely Gold and Crystal Chandelier Attributed to Lobmeyr, Vienna, circa 1960s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A lovely 24-karat gold plated brass and cut-crystal chandelier attributed to Lobmeyr, Austria, circa 1960s. The chandelier needs eight x e14 standard screw bulbs for illuminate. ...
Crystal, Brass
Large Brass Sputnik Chandelier Attributed to Sciolari, circa 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An amazing midcentury 13-light brass chandelier attributed to Geateno Sciolari, Italy, circa 1960s. Socket: 13 x E14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs. In a very good condition.
Metal
Very Fine French Provincial Iron Chandelier. France, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine French Provincial Iron chandelier. France, circa 1900. 6 Lights. Dimensions: Height 37 1/2", diameter 22" CW3957.
Iron
$698Sale Price|62% Off
Chandelier Five-Arm with Original Glass Italian, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, Au
Chandelier five-arm with original glass Italian, circa 1960s Original condition.
Brass
French Chandelier Ceiling Pendant "A La Perle" Lustre Wrought Iron circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
Remarkable thirteen-lights wrought-iron chandelier. Ceiling pendant with twelve bulbs on wooden candle-style holders and an opaline lamp above the pendant light. It is this last lamp...
Wrought Iron
$7,422Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of Murano champagne crystal chandeliers. Italian work. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of chandeliers is made of champagne crystal . This is an Italian work form Murano. Circa 1970
Crystal
French Belle Époque Putto Chandelier with Opaline Glass, circa 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
Romantic, cinematic, and perfectly scaled for Hollywood Regency and high end residential interiors. This chandelier embodies the romantic elegance of French Belle Époque lighting, w...
Brass, Metal
$1,630Sale Price|50% Off
12-Arm Chandelier with Green Leaves Italien, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, Au
12-arm chandelier with green leaves Italien, circa 1960s Partly painted Original condition.
Brass
French Iron Chandelier, Medieval Style, Twelve Lights, Circa 1860-1869
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century French iron chandelier with 12 lights.
Iron
$698Sale Price|45% Off
Bauhaus Adjustable Porcelain Chandelier with Original Shade, circa 1920s
By Bauhaus
Located in Wien, Au
Bauhaus adjustable porcelain chandelier with original shade, circa 1920s. Partly nickel-plated. White porcelain with black stripes. Normal high: 90cm extendable up to 174cm.
Nickel
Gilt and Beaded Regency Style Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large Regency style six-light gilt brass and crystal pearls chandelier by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960s. Socket: 6 x E14 for standard screw bulbs.
Crystal, Brass
Antique French Gold Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, circa 1870-1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
This chandelier has a charming crown atop.
Crystal, Bronze
$7,920Sale Price|20% Off
Six-Tier Murano Crystal Italian Chandelier, 120 Quadriedri Prism, circa 1960
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This superb Murano glass chandelier comes with 120 transparent quadriedri prisms on gold frame and 6 light bulbs. A circa 1960s six-tier oval chandelier, suspended from a metal rod....
Crystal
Magnificent Antique Empire Style Crystal Chandelier, France, circa 1900–1920
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent Antique Empire Style Crystal Chandelier, France, circa 1900–1920 A grand and richly detailed antique crystal chandelier in the Empire style, dating from the early 20th c...
Crystal, Brass
Exceptional Baccarat Chandelier and Its Ten Wall-Lights, France, Circa 1870
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in PARIS, FR
Provenance : Private palace, Italy. Chandelier- Height : 255 cm (100,4 in) ; diam. : 170 cm (66,9 in). Wall-lights - Height : 102 cm (40,1 in.) ; width : 58 cm (22,8 in.) ; depth...
Crystal
$456Sale Price|20% Off
French Ceiling Pendant Glass & Brass Chandelier Lustre Guariche style circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Ceiling pendant, France. Lustre made in granulated glass and brass. Umbrella shape. This chandelier is conform to USA and EU or UK standards. Good condition. Shipping : 48 / 48 / 10...
Brass
Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier, Circa 1880-1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fine antique French baccarat crystal & ormolu chandelier, circa 1880-1890.
Bronze, Ormolu
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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