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
Very large green “bubble” chandelier, Murano, Italy, circa 2020
Located in Paris, FR
Very large chandelier consisting of a round polished brass axle to which are attached twenty-two transparent green glass globes by Vistosi from the 1980s. Modern craftsmanship.
Brass
Vintage Gilded Palm Frond Chandelier, Giltwood and Tole, Circa 1990s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Hollywood Regency Style gilded palm frond chandelier. This is a sculptural lighting fixture in the Palm Beach Chic style. Gilt finish tole leaves that cascade from the centra...
Metal
Mid-Century Lightolier Sixteen Bulb Chandelier, Circa 1960s
By Lightolier
Located in Peabody, MA
Classic mid-century sixteen bulb "silhouette" chandelier by Lightolier, circa 1960s. 24" diameter, 26" high from top ring to bottom, currently fitted with an 18" long chain.
Steel
Chandelier with Bronze Drops Style, circa 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
Chandelier with bronze pendants style around 1900 with 6 lights, height 83 cm for a width of 71 cm and a depth of 71 cm. to be restored, lack of pendants and electrification to be pl...
Bronze
Antique English Cut Crystal Chandelier, circa 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a very pretty little chandelier with pleasing lines.
Crystal
French Ceiling Pendant Chrome Chandelier, Space Age, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
French lustre or ceiling pendant made of aluminim, Three lignts. This type of light fixture is said to belong to the space age because its shape resembles a UFO. Due to electrical ne...
Aluminum
Czechoslovak Functionalist Art Deco Chandelier, circa 1930–1935
Located in Voorburg, NL
early 1930s. The fixture features a nickel-plated metal frame with a clean, stepped stem and three radial arms inset with warm cherry wood panels—an elegant contrast of industrial pr...
Chrome, Nickel
$2,394Sale Price|20% Off
French Stuc Eight Gargoyles Chandelier Ceiling Pendant circa 1850
Located in Labrit, Landes
Large neo-Gothic stucco chandelier with old stone patina, depicting four large and four small gargoyles. The small gargoyles or chimeras at the top of the suspension are kneeling or ...
Stucco
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. The frame of the ceiling light is made of handcrafted metal, in good condition, featur...
Crystal, Metal
Mid-Century Italian Reggiani Trumpet Chrome Chandelier, circa 1970
By Reggiani
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian Reggiani mid-century space age chandelier from 1970s. The chandelier is created with trumpet form details in chrome combined with wood surface. This chandelier includes 6 pie...
Chrome
$4,179Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Chandelier in Gilt Bronze, France, Circa 1890
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb Art Nouveau chandelier in gilded bronze with floral/plant motifs, formerly gas powered, electrified. 4 lights. Lampshades / floral tulips in multicolored glass paste. France,...
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
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
Rare Chandelier by Luigi Brusotti, Italy circa 1940
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The rare mid-century chandelier spider chandelier was made in Italy in the 1940s. The chandelier is composed of 6 brass wire arms. At each end we find the bulb holder in the shape o...
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
Antique French Gold Bronze 10 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French gold bronze 10 light chandelier with Greek Key Design, Circa 1890.
Bronze
Gaetano Sciolari chandelier for Stilnovo, circa 1958
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Hanging lamp from the 1950s attributed to Stilnovo. Structure in beige lacquered metal and brass. Curved glass diffuser decorated with a frosted pattern. Adjustable overall height. B...
Metal, Brass
Gino Sarfatti, 2 Chandeliers, Model 2097/30, circa 1970
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Gino Sarfatti, chandelier, Model 2097/30, circa 1970 the bulbs will have to be changed for the USA price is for one two are available.
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Wrought Iron Chandelier, Circa 1840
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century French wrought iron chandelier with figural snakes, circa 1840.
Iron
Italian Gilt Iron Leaves and Roses Chandelier, circa 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Ann Italian gilt iron six-light chandelier with leaves and roses, circa 1940s. Socket: 6 x e14 for standard screw bulbs.
Iron
$1,674Sale Price|20% Off
Charming Chandelier in Gilded Iron, Opaline Pendants, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charming chandelier in gilded iron, opaline pendants, circa 1950.
Wrought Iron
$1,720Sale Price|20% Off
Chandelier in Lacquered Metal, Bronze and Brass, circa 1950
By Maison Baguès
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier in lacquered metal, bronze and brass, circa 1950.
Brass, Bronze, Metal
French Umbrella Chandelier Glass & Brass Ceiling Pendant, circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Lustre made in the 1950 years with glass in an umbrella shape. Needs two B22 bulbs A golden circle adds to the refinement of the external geometric patterns Good condition This ligh...
Steel
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
Italian Suspension Chandelier, circa 1960, Enameled Glass and Brass
By Stilnovo, Stilux
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian cascading suspension chandelier from the 1960s. Suspended from a polished brass ceiling plate are three blown satin glass diffusers with hand-painted stripes. Original E14 so...
Brass
French Empire Chandelier, Bronze Dore, 18 Arms, Circa 1850
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style (19th Century) bronze dore 18 arm chandelier with winged figures.
Bronze
Original Old Barock Style Chandelier, circa 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Finely chiselled gilded bronze. Multi-sectioned, ornamental relief ball bearing stem. Outgoing nine curved luminaries, ending in vase-shaped spouts over sheet rosettes as eaves. Rich...
Brass
French Art Deco Chandelier Signed “Degué”, France, circa 1930s
By Degué
Located in Beirut, LB
An exceptional example of French Art Deco design, this chandelier features five beautifully detailed frosted press molded glass shades, four hanging tulip shades, all signed by Degué...
Bronze
Salvatore Gregorietti Chandelier in Fiberglass and Brass, circa 1970
By Lamperti, Salvatore Gregorietti
Located in Vienna, AT
Salvatore Gregorietti, chandelier, fiberglass, brass, Italy, 1960s, labeled Lamperti Sculptural chandelier by Italian designer Salvatore Gregorietti. The pendant consists of a hug...
Brass
Porcelain Chandelier with Flowers and Angels, Germany, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Porcelain chandelier with flowers and angels, Germany, circa 1900.
Porcelain
French Louis XVI Chandelier, Hand-Carved Wood, Circa 1850
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI-Style (19th/20th Century) carved grey painted chandelier with 6 fluted arms and gilt trim with a finial at bottom.
Paint
Tubular Chandelier in the Manner of Sciolari, circa 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
An eight-light spiral tubular chandelier in the manner of Gaetano Sciolari, circa 1970. The lacquered brass arms are suspended from a central brass rod which creates a very striking ...
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century French Chandelier, Brass and Crystal, Circa 1955
Located in Queens, NY
2 French Mid-Century chandeliers with a round brass top supporting multiple crystals strands coming together at a bottom finial (PRICED EACH)
Glass
Wrought Iron and Schneider Glass Chandelier, France, circa 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Wrought iron and Schneider glass chandelier. France, circa 1920. Glass signed Schneider.
Wrought Iron
Italian Renaissance Wrought Iron Chandelier, Circa 1850, 6 Lights
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-Style (19th/20th Century) wrought iron double cross form 6 light chandelier with double scroll design suspended with 4 link chains from a canopy.
Iron
$1,674Sale Price|20% Off
Scandinavian Style Chandelier with Teak and Opaline, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Scandinavian style chandelier with teak and opaline, circa 1960.
Opaline Glass, Teak
Micro Beaded Pink Murano Balls Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 1 light. Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang! Micro beaded loaded with crystal prisms, ...
Murano Glass
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
$5,580Sale Price|20% Off
Large Wrought Iron Chandelier with Dragons, Italy, circa 1900
By Alessandro Mazzucotelli
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb and impressive wrought iron chandelier / pendant composed of 6 winged dragons each holding a torch / torchiere. Good quality of manufacture: well-made subjects, beautiful pat...
Wrought Iron
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. A nicely sized piece that ...
Crystal, Bronze
French Tole Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful hand - painted hot air balloon chandelier, France, circa 1950s. Socket: 6 x e14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs. The condition is excellent.
Metal
$5,208Sale Price|20% Off
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Sea Horse Chandelier, Circa 1900
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Mortsel, BE
Presenting a one-of-a-kind Murano glass chandelier, boasting six arms and adorned with exquisite Murano glass seahorses, evoking the unmistakable craftsmanship of Barovier&Toso. Sta...
Murano Glass
Price Upon Request
Thorvald Bindesbøll, Twelve-Armed Chandelier, "The Sun", circa 1900
By Thorvald Bindesbøll, F.W. Doberck and Søns Eftf. v. C. Amundin. H. A/S
Located in New York, NY
Thorvald Bindesbøll (1846 Copenhagen, Denmark 1908), twelve-armed 'Sun' chandelier, circa 1900, designed in the Skønvirke (arts + crafts) style, brass, large size. Manufactured by F...
Brass
Pair of "Jules Leleu" Bronze Chandeliers, French, circa 1940s
By Jules Leleu
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of "Jules Leleu" bronze chandeliers, French, circa 1940s, each with four downward turning arms and conical candle nozzles. Measure: Height 21" Provenance: Tepper Galleries ...
Glass
Murano chandelier circa 1950 6 arms attributed to Seguso
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant Murano chandelier attributed to Seguso Italy circa 1950 6 arms nice vintage condition
Glass
Pair of blown glass chandeliers, Murano, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of chandeliers in blown glass with gold inclusions, Murano, Italy, decorated with leaves and daffodils. Five arms of light.
Gold
$1,816Sale 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. Ground crystal prisms. Electrified and tested. Classic French...
Crystal
Venini Art Glass Spiral Chandelier Italy circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
A fine Italian Art Glass chandelier by Venini circa 1950. The circular metal frame supports a series of star shaped clear Murano glass rods that cascade into a descending spiral.
Metal
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. This beautiful handcrafted fixture is made of silvered brass elements, Mur...
Crystal
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
Dove-Grey Chandelier Pendant Light Brass Glass circa 1950
Located in Sacile, PN
Dove-grey glass chandelier, dated circa 1950. Double layer: White glass inside and dove-grey glass outside; brass support. Another available (2 cm shorter glass neck).
Brass
Giovanni Dalla Fina Murano Glass Chrome Chandelier, circa 2000s
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Giovanni Dalla Fina Murano glass chrome chandelier, circa 2000. This Italian cascading sphere ceiling light fixture features hand-blown clear and ribbed glass globes.
Chrome
Exeptional Gilt Bronze and Glass Chandelier, France, circa 1890
Located in Rijssen, NL
Exceptional and elegant gilt bronze and glass chandelier, Art Nouveau period, France, circa 1890. With 3 wonderful glass roses with bayonet fitting and a handmade bronze flower bouq...
Bronze
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
French Amethyst Murano Drops Crystal Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one-light, will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and certified sockets for other countries and ready to hang. Giltwood centre and bottom, chipping as shown...
Murano Glass, Giltwood
French Red Murano Ball Drops Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 4-light, will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries, ready to hang. Wood bulb posts. Swags of macaroni beads and...
Crystal
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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