Scandinavian chandelier, rises and falls, in teak and rope circa 1960
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Scandinavian chandelier, rises and falls, in teak and rope circa 1960 height adjustable up to 59" (150 cm)
Rope, Teak
Pair of French Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French tiered bronze and crystal eight light chandeliers with floral motif. Originally candle powered and has been electrified. Circa 1820.
Bronze and Glass Chandelier Art Nouveau , France, circa 1890
Located in Rijssen, NL
Exceptional and elegant bronze and glass chandelier, Art Nouveau period, France, circa 1890. With 3 wonderful glass flowers. With 3 french standard bayonet fitting. A statement pi...
Bronze
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
Antique Chandelier, Bronze Frame with Glass Drops, France Circa 1900
Located in Greding, DE
Large ceiling chandelier with finely cut glass drops and eight candle-shaped light sockets. The frame is made of bronze and was electrified.
Bronze
Elegant Italian Chandelier Design Attributed to Stilnovo, circa 1958
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over 3000 antique sconces and over 1000 antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights use the contact dealer button to ask us, we might have it in our stor...
Huge Spanish Colonial Revival Chandelier - Circa 1920-1930
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This magnificent Spanish Colonial Revival chandelier, dating from the 1920s, is a true testament to the craftsmanship and aesthetic of the era. Measuring impressively large, this pie...
Iron
$2,652Sale Price|20% Off
Brass and Red Lucite Chandelier, French, Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style chandelier is made of brass and red lucite. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
Brass
Mid-Century Space Age Italian Reggiani Chrome Chandelier, circa 1960
By Reggiani
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian mid-century Space-Age chandelier by Reggiani from 1960-70s. The chandelier is made in chrome metal. Bulb holders: E14 type, 5 pieces (bulbs are not included). Measurements: H...
Chrome
Audoux-Minet Bamboo chandelier with drum-shaped lampshades.circa 1950
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Rope chandelier with drum-shaped lampshades. The lampshades are in poor condition.
Rope
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
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
Mid-Century Italian Sciolari Chrome And Glass Chandelier, circa 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian mid-century chandelier by Sciolari from 1970s. The chandelier is made in chrome with thick and heavy glass shades / covers. Bulb holders: E14 type, 5 pieces (bulbs are not in...
Chrome
$186,018Sale 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
Antique French Wrought Iron Chandelier, Circa 1900-1910.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Wrought Iron Chandelier, Circa 1900-1910.
Wrought Iron
$1,250Sale Price|33% Off
English Silvered Brass 5-Light Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1594 English Silver plated brass 5 light chandelier circa 1920 Rewired Taked 60 watt max candelabra based bulbs
Brass
Huge German Art Nouveau Bronze Chandelier, circa 1900s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A huge German 18 -light dark bronze chandelier, circa 1900s. This beautiful and stunning light fixture is made of solid bronze with a grape motif and richly decorated arms on a wide ...
Bronze
Pair of Pink Shell Murano Glass Chandelier, circa 2000s
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous three-tier Italian Murano glass chandelier with a Cascade of pink shells giving an extraordinary light effect.
Blown Glass
Brass Chandelier and Wall Light, circa 1900
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional. Original glass. New cabling. E27 bulb. Measures: 88 x 115 cm, 84 x 120cm.
Brass
Monumental Italian Giltwood Six Arm Chandelier Circa 1940
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A monumental Italian giltwood six arm chandelier, circa 1940. The chandelier is carved with intricate details that include scroll arms, curved leaves, bead detail and fluted carving...
Giltwood
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
Mid Century Chandelier By Leclaire & Schäfer Circa 1960s
By Leclaire & Schäfer
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mid Century Chandelier By Leclaire & Schäfer Circa 1960s - Brass body with heavy moulded glass shades - Takes 9x E27 fitting bulbs - Produced by Leclaire & Schäfer, Neheim - German ...
Brass
Design Midcentury Brass Pendant / Chandelier, circa 1960s
By Drukov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Maker: Drukov - Very good original condition - Plastic shades, brass - Marked by manufacturer.
Metal
Small modernist chandelier by Palme & Walter, Palwa, Germany, circa 1960
By Palwa, Palme & Walter
Located in Paris, FR
Small modernist lantern-shaped chandelier in gilded brass and crystals. Two lights. Total height: 95 cm (37.4 inches) Height without cain and pavilion: 28 cm (11.02 inches) Width: 12...
Crystal, Brass
Art Nouveau Chandelier, Gold & Glass, France, Circa 1910
By Art Decor
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Nouveau chandelier with leaves. Gold with mercury and iridescent shades. France, CIRCA 1910.
Gold
Beautiful Italian Aqua Opaline Blue Chandelier, circa 1930s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful aqua opaline blue chandelier, Italy, circa 1930s. This beautiful handcrafted chandelier is made of patinated metal/iron decorated with aqua opaline blue Murano glass dro...
Metal
Four-Tiered Kalmar Midcentury Ice Glass Chandelier, circa 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Kalmar Franken ice glass chandelier made in Austria in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its rare glass shapes. Four-tier chandelier with hexagonal ice glasses. The glasses are sec...
Metal
Antique French Empire Gold Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1875-1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Empire Gold Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1875-1890.
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...
Brass, Metal
Antique French Bronze D'ore Chandelier, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French bronze D'ore chandelier, Circa 1880.
Bronze
Stilnovo Attributed Midcentury Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1958
By Stilnovo
Located in Rome, IT
Linear elegance, brass and wood eight arms chandelier, holding tapered frosted glass shades mounted on brass frame with wooden details. Excellent vintage condition. Eight E 14 ligh...
Brass
French Bronze Empire Chandelier with Demeter Finial, Circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
French bronze Empire style chandelier with the goddess Demeter as the center finial.
Bronze
Lovely Italian Aqua Opaline Blue Chandelier, circa 1930s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful aqua opaline blue chandelier, Italy, circa 1930s. This beautiful handcrafted chandelier is made of patinated metal/iron decorated with aqua opaline blue Murano glass dro...
Metal
Venetian Handblown Vibrant Colored Opaline Murano Chandelier, Circa 1920
By Murano 5
Located in Charleston, SC
Venetian hand blown Opaline Murano six-light chandelier with vibrant pink and blue floral colors, crown canopy, centered bulbous column, scrolled arms with the original crown bobeche...
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Paint
American Wrought Iron Scrolled Wire Work Chandelier. Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American wrought iron eight light chandelier with decorative scrolled wire work, pierced decorative bobaches, and terminating on centered tapered iron ball finial. Mid 19th Century....
Dutch Colonial Two-Tier Brass Floral Chandelier, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
Dutch colonial two-tier 13-light chandelier with centered bulbous column, scrolled decorative arms, original bobaches and terminating with a brass ball finial. Mid-18th Century. Chan...
Brass Rams Horn Chandelier by Chapman circa 1960
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An impressive solid cast brass chandelier featuring intricately detailed ram’s head motifs, crafted by Chapman Lighting in the 1960s. This piece represents one of Chapman’s early sig...
Brass
Giant Italian Tole Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An amazing, giant, Italian hand - painted hot air balloon chandelier, circa 1950s. Socket: 6 x e14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs. Diameter: 31.49 inches Height: 61.02 inches Tot...
Metal
Wrought Iron Industrial Green Painted Chandelier, Circa 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
Wrought Iron Industrial Green Painted Chandelier, Circa 1930s The whole of retangular form with scroll and vine design. Solid heavy metal in a nice rustic paint decorated green with...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Gilt Bronze Cage Chandelier With Cut Crystal Pendants Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Gilt Bronze Cage Chandelier With Cut Crystal Pendants Circa 1900
Metal
Hans Bergström Brass And Wood Chandelier, circa 1950
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Vienna, AT
Delightful Swedish brass and wood chandelier, attributed to Hans Bergström for ASEA Belysning. Carved elm wood centerpiece with brass leaves decoration on top, and five ribbed brass ...
Brass
French Mid-Century Chandelier, White Metal & Brass, Circa 1940s
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century (1940s) white painted and brass four light chandelier, the open lantern shaft issuing scrolling arms, scalloped drip pans & fluted tapering bobeches.
Brass
Italian Ceramic and Brass Pineapple Chandelier, circa 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful ceramic pineapple chandelier with gilt acanthus leaf details and gilt fronds. There are 6 arms each carrying a single lamp holder (e14) The chain leads to the original g...
Brass
French Art Deco Lustre Alabaster Ceiling Pendant Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique alabaster chandelier or lustre, French made in the art nouveau period Good condition Shipping: D 35 / 35 / 10 cm 4 kg.
Alabaster
Art Deco Style Holophane Chandelier, England, circa 1940
By Holophane
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful 3-light chandelier manufactured in nickel plated brass and pressed glass. Each pressed glass shade consists of 3 separate pieces. Stamped with patent number and "Holophan...
Brass, Nickel
Empire Chandelier, Bronze and Cut Glass, Twelve-Light, Circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Magnificent twelve-light chandelier with four tiers, surmounted by a crown of stylized sunflowers. Crafted in bronze and cut glass prisms, the widest ring is adorned with a continuou...
Bronze
Antique French Mazarin Gold Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Mazarin gold bronze chandelier, Circa 1880.
Bronze
Scandinavian Mid-Century Hammered Brass Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A mid- century Scandinavian ten -light hammered brass chandelier, circa 1950s. Socket: 10 x E27 for standard screw bulbs.
Brass
French Chandelier Ceiling Pendant Lustre Ten Lamps Massive Brass, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Brass and polished glass chandelier made in France circa 1960. A polished brass pendant light with six arms, featuring a classic design inspired by the French neoclassical style. The...
Brass
French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Floral Chandelier, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt bronze and crystal six-light chandelier with scrolled arms and decorative floral motif. Originally candle powered and has been electrified. Mid-19th Century.
French Bronze and Crystal Two Tiered Chandelier. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
French bronze and crystal two tiered twelve light chandelier with crystal sphere's. Originally candle powered and has been electrified. Early 19th Century
French Art Deco Chandelier by Ezan circa 1940 in Opalescent Glass
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Ezan France Art Deco Opalescent Glass Chandelier, Circa 1935 Signed Six-Light Form with Concealed Joinery French Art Deco chandelier by Ezan, France, circa 1935. Opalescent presse...
Metal, Copper
French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Tiered Chandelier, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt bronze and amber crystal seven tiered chandelier with centered crystal column and intertwined beading between arms. Originally candle powered and has been electrified. ...
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
Very Fine Gilt Bronze Chandelier, France, circa 1910
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine gilt bronze chandelier, France, circa 1910. 8 Lights Dimensions: Height 42" Diameter 28" CW3227.
Bronze
$1,046Sale Price|75% Off
Very Attractive Chrome Chandelier by Kalmar, circa 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, Au
Very attractive chrome chandelier by Kalmar. Original condition. Eight bulbs, circa 1960s. The length of the chandelier is easy adjustable for rooms of differing heights.
Brass, Chrome
French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt bronze and crystal four-light chandelier with floral decorative canopy, a fluted centered column supporting a six arm lower lit crystal basket, completed with a decorativ...
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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