Antique French Crystal & Bronze Chandelier, circa 1895
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique fine French crystal & bronze chandelier, circa 1895.
Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Crystal & Bronze Chandelier, circa 1895
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique fine French crystal & bronze chandelier, circa 1895.
Crystal, Bronze
$11,509Sale Price|40% Off
Oriental Style Polychrome Bronze Chandelier, France, circa 1870
Located in PARIS, FR
Oriental style twelve arms chandelier with very fine geometric motifs of polychrome cold enamel on bronze. Suspended by three chains, it is centered by an ornamentation of tracery an...
Bronze
Circa 1900s Silverplate Chandelier with 5 Arms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage silverplate chandelier with a broad belly, five arms with beautiful details, original canopy. The piece came from Remains Lighting. Measurements: 32 inches high x 18...
Silver Plate
$642Sale Price|20% Off
Decorative Art Nouveau Hammered Copper Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Faversham, GB
Copper mounted ceiling hook and rose above three bayonet light fittings. With elegant graceful lines highlighted by beautiful curved forms. British, circa 1900. Additional infor...
Copper
Art Deco Glass Chandelier, France circa 1920s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful 3 light chandelier manufactured in hand carved glass. This is a very unique chandelier as we have not come accross something similar before. Measures 85 cm tall and 51 cm ...
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
$3,720Sale Price|20% Off
Modernist Art Deco Chrome Chandelier, France, circa 1930
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Elegant silver / chrome bronze chandelier composed of a ceiling diffuser with two lights, and 6 arms decorated with glass spheres, and six tulip lampshades in marbled effect white gl...
Metal, Bronze, Chrome
Kalmar Pendant, circa 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Wien, Au
Kalmar pendant, circa 1960s Three lights. Brass polished and stove enameled
Brass
Neo-Gothic Chandelier with Lions, France, circa 1860
By Eugène Emmanuel Viollet Le Duc
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful neo-gothic chandelier in patinated bronze with gold highlights and water green opaline glass. The central shaft, decorated with cartridges in imitation of coats of arms, is...
Bronze
$2,275Sale Price|20% Off
Silver Plated 12-Light Neoclassical Chandelier, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical chandelier is made of silver plated. This is a very elegant fixture with 12 arms. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
Silver
French Vintage Empire Style Arrow Chandelier, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier from France featuring a bronze structure and six candelabra arms. The chandelier is adorned with an arrow motif and decorated with a green paint consistent with the style....
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Very Large Gilt Iron Chandelier, Italy, circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Large chandelier decorated with large roses, entwined ivy and various other foliate elements.
Metal
$4,650Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Chandelier, attributed to Emilio Lancia, circa 1940s
By Emilio Lancia
Located in Budapest, HU
Very rare piece of the famous chandelier factory.
Brass
6-arm chandelier by R. Lunel, circa 1950
By R. Lunel, Royal Lumière
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Black lacquered metal chandelier featuring 6 arms with oval-shaped shades. French piece, circa 1950, by R. Lunel In perfect condition. New wiring; shades restored to match the origin...
Metal, Brass
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
Large Chandelier by Veronese, Water Drop Model, Circa 1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Veronese chandelier from the 1970s, Veronese glass, Italy, teardrop model, perfect condition. H: 90cm, D: 48cm Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.
Glass
French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt bronze and crystal five light chandelier with amber prisms and floral motif. Chandelier was originally candle powered and has been electrified. 19th Century
French Nickel Silver and Crystal Chandelier. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
French nickel silver over bronze and crystal six light chandelier with amethyst crystal fruit motif. Chandelier was originally candle powered and has been electrified. Early 19th C...
English Regency Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency bronze and crystal nine-light chandelier with beaded and squared crystal canopy, cascading crystal strands, bronze floral motif scrolled arms, and terminating with a ...
Quadriedro Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini , circa 1960s
By Camer Glass, Paolo Venini
Located in Beirut, LB
Quadriedro Italian Venetian chandelier from the 1960s, attributed to Venini, in beautiful cone shape composed from blown Murano glass, (diamond shape) elements in two tone, transpare...
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
Italian Multicolor Brass Sputnik Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful twelve-light brass "Sputnik" chandelier, Italy, circa 1950s. Measurements: Height - 31.49 inches. Diameter - 25.59 inches (without bulbs). Socket: 12 x e14 candelabra ...
Brass
Very Elegant Bakalowits Chandelier, Vienna, circa 1950s
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Prof. Friedl Bakalowits
Located in Wien, Au
Very elegant Bakalowits chandelier, Vienna, circa 1950s Brass nickel-plated Good original condition.
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Rare French Art Nouveau Chandelier, circa 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French Art Nouveau Chandelier, circa 1900s.
Bronze
French Brass Chandelier Ceiling Pendant 6 Bulbs, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chandelier or lustre made of brass. It is possible to shorten the chain by removing links. A slight dent in the upper part of the chandelier, please see last photo. Good condi...
Brass
Elio Monesi for Arredoluce chandelier, Italy circa 1960s
By Arredoluce, Elio Monesi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Elio Monesi for Arredoluce chandelier. Designed and made in Italy in 1960s. Very rare ceiling light. Model 12815. Duplex white opal glass, patinated brass, nickel-plated metal. Takes...
Metal, Brass
Murano Glass Chandelier in Opaline and Gold, circa 1950s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Exquisite Murano Glass Chandelier in Opaline and Gold, circa 1950s This enchanting Murano glass chandelier, crafted in the 1950s, is a testament to the unparalleled artistry of Venet...
Gold Leaf
Richard Essig White Space Age Chandelier, circa 1970s
By Richard Essig
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Richard Essig chandelier made in Germany in the 1970s. It is fascinating with its elegant design. Three opaque glass balls which screw onto the metal body. There are brass parts as...
Metal, Brass
Alabaster Chandelier, 9 Lights, France, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
Alabaster chandelier. 9 lights (6 outside & 3 inside dome). France, circa 1920 Dimensions: Height 47", diameter 40" CW2665.
Alabaster, Bronze
$697Sale 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
Brass 8-light chandelier, R Lunel circa 1950
By R. Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brass chandelier, consisting of a rectangular black lacquered brass base, to which are attached 8 brass arms supporting oval lampshades. This chandelier has been completely restored,...
Brass
Extra-Large Wrought Iron Chandelier, Spain, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very impressive medieval-style sixteen-light wrought iron chandelier, of very large proportions, ending in stylized fleur-de-lys. Each light has a large amber-colored glass shade. ...
Iron
$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
Richard Essig White Space Age Chandelier, circa 1970s
By Richard Essig
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Richard Essig chandelier made in Germany in the 1970s. It is fascinating with its elegant design. Three opaque glass balls which screw onto the metal body. There are brass parts as...
Metal, Brass
French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt bronze and crystal six light chandelier with centered crystal column and floral motif. Early 19th Century
Rupert Nikoll Chandelier, Vienna, Austria, circa 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
Rupert Nikoll chandelier, Vienna, Austria, circa 1950s, original condition. One yellow glass stone has a crack
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Pendant Chandelier, circa 1930s
Located in Beirut, LB
Large mid century French Art Deco pendant chandelier, circa 1930s. Colorful lampshade hung on its nickel-plated fixture. Delivered and wired for American or European use. Slight dama...
Nickel
$1,278Sale Price / item|38% Off
Two Chandeliers circa 1950s Attributed to Lobmeyr
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Wien, Au
Two chandeliers circa 1950s attributed to Lobmeyr Good original conditions Sale and price per piece.
Crystal, Brass
$697Sale Price|50% Off
Chandelier with Original Glass Italian, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, Au
Chandelier with original glass Italian, circa 1960s Original condition.
Brass
$1,278Sale Price|50% Off
Jugendstil Chandelier circa 1908s with Original Glass
Located in Wien, Au
Jugendstil chandelier circa 1908s with original glass Polished and stove enamelled.
Brass
French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt bronze and crystal six light chandelier with centered crystal sphere and original crystal ball. Originally candle powered and has been electrified. Early 19th Century
Antique Bronze Crown / Chandelier Rococo, circa 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique bronze crown / chandelier Rococo, circa 1900 Solid, beautifully chased bronze body, gold-plated. Heavily decorated baluster shaft, starting with eight volute-like curved l...
Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Decorative Floral Chandelier, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt bronze twelve-light chandelier with centered bulbous decorative floral column, acanthus scrolled arms, terminating on circular gadrooned bulbous finial. Originally candle...
French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt bronze and crystal five light chandelier with centered crystal bulbous column and decorative scrolled floral motif. Originally candle powered and has been electrified. E...
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
Antique Bronze Crown / Chandelier Rococo, circa 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique bronze crown / chandelier Rococo, circa 1900 Solid, beautifully chased bronze body, gold-plated. Heavily decorated baluster shaft, starting with eight volute-like curved l...
Bronze
$1,743Sale Price|68% Off
Rare and Beautiful Kalmar Chandelier, circa 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, Au
Rare and beautiful Kalmar chandelier, circa 1950s Very good original condition.
Brass
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
Rupert Nikoll Chandelier, circa 1950s, Vienna, Austria
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
Rupert Nikoll chandelier, circa 1950s Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). They are made of a seamless brass belt w...
Brass
Chandelier White Opaline Glass, Italy, Stilnovo, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
STILNOVO - Chanthelier white opaline glass, Italy circa 1950
Brass
Swedish Patinated Copper and Glass Chandelier, circa 1930
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini
Located in Vienna, AT
Swedish Art Deco patinated copper and glass chandelier from the 1920-1930s. Intricately detailed structure made of dark patinated copper with marbled glass diffusers. Very nice origi...
Copper
Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandelier, circa 1960
Located in Antwerp, BE
A vintage Sputnik chandelier with textured glass rondelles in its original brass finish. Lamping: 12 candelabra E14 sockets, maximum 25 watts per socket. Diameter:40 cm. Total hei...
Brass
French Regency Style Wrought Iron Chandelier Circa 1960s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant French Regency style wrought iron chandelier, circa 1960s, captures the timeless grandeur of classical European lighting design.
Metal
Stilnovo 24 Light Brass Chandelier, circa 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Impressive brass chandelier by Stilnovo, Milano Italy. 24 bulbs. ** Also available in separate listing. 18 light version with the same diameter. Can make a nice matched pair.
Brass
"Dolphin" Chandelier attr. to Maison Baguès, France, circa 1900
By Maison Baguès
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Louis XVI-inspired chandelier in crystal and chiseled and gilded bronze with six lights. It is composed of a lit covered basin in gadrooned cut crystal, covered on its base with...
Crystal, Bronze
Bakalowits Basket Crystal and Brass Chandelier Restored, circa 1950
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
Large basket chandelier by Bakalowits & Soehne, Austria, circa 1950 Beautiful and rare,fully restored chandelier by Bakalowits & Soehne composed of hundreds of crystals and delicate...
Brass
Vintage Round Metal Chandelier, Belgian Craftsmanship, Circa 1920, 40"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant Belgian round metal chandelier dates to the early 20th century and showcases the refined craftsmanship characteristic of European lighting from the period.
Metal
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
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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