Sische Glass and Brass Chandelier, Vienna, circa 1960s
By Sische
Located in Wien, Au
Sische glass and brass chandelier, Vienna, circa 1960s. Original condition Brass and glass.
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Chandelier for Arteluce, Italy circa 1960s
By Arteluce
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gino Sarfatti chandelier for Arteluce. Made in Italy in 1960s. Patinated brass. 12 Candelabra sockets. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. Height adjustable. Ceiling rod can be ...
Metal, Brass
Empire Style Bronze Chandelier, Paris, France, circa 1980s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful solid bronze chandelier Paris, France, circa 1980s. This chandelier is inspired by the mid-18th century and in the style of Louis XVI. Measures: Height without chain is...
Bronze
Italian Giltwood Sunburst Chandelier with Frosted Glass Diffuser, circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved giltwood sunburst chandelier from the early 20th century, circa 1920–1930, featuring a rich finish and frosted glass diffuser. Radiating with stylized flame or leaf...
Glass, Giltwood
Gaetano Sciolari Brass Sputnik Chandelier, Italy, circa 1960
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
A very uniquely designed brass starburst Sputnik chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. The dramatic arms emanate from the central brass ball, with its original brass canopy and chain. Newl...
Brass
French Antique Gilt Brass Chandelier, Cut Glass, Five Arms, Circa: 1925
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
An elegant example of French lighting from the early twentieth century, this antique gilt brass and cut glass chandelier has good decorative detail. The chandelier's gilt brass arm...
Brass
Brass and Glass Chandelier by Falkenbergs, circa 1960
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Vienna, AT
Graceful Swedish brass and satin glass chandelier by Falkenbergs Belysning from the 1950-1960s. Slender eight-arm brass structure with decorative brass socket covers and tall satin g...
Brass
Retro Estate Amethyst and Crystal Beaded Chandelier, Circa 1950's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Retro Estate Amethyst and crystal beaded chandelier, Circa 1950's.
Amethyst, Crystal
Chromed Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Wien, Au
Chromed chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1960s Five hanging parts Original condition.
Chrome
Antique French Rock Crystal Beaded Chandelier, Circa 1890's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fine Quality Antique French Rock Crystal Beaded Chandelier, Circa 1890's
Crystal
Venetian Chandelier In Mordore Murano Glass By Venini Circa 1940
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian chandelier in bronze Murano glass by Venini circa 1940, 10 arms of light, New electrification
Metal
$1,977Sale Price|59% Off
Gilt Brass Chandelier with Glass, German, circa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Wien, Au
A gilt brass chandelier with glass. German, circa 1960s. Original condition.
Brass
A large French round stained glass chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Delft, NL
A large French round stained glass chandelier, circa 1900 A stained glass chandelier, set in wrought iron with a grape scene in beautiful orange, yellow, purple, green, and blue col...
Wrought Iron
Original Lobmeyr, Maria-Theresia Parlor Chandelier, circa 1920
By Woka Lamps, J. & L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Vienna, AT
A classical form of the so called "Maria-Theresia-Chandelier," which were made in Austria since 1730 in a great variety. Very elegant with rich hanging in the best quality! The forge...
Iron
Chandelier in Crystal and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lace-shaped chandelier made with pearls of crystal adorned with crystal flowers. Six-arm lights decorated with acanthus leaves placed on one rank attached to the central shaft. Cache...
Crystal, Bronze
Venetian Chandelier In Colorless And Pink Murano Glass, Circa 1940
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Chandelier In Colorless And Pink Murano Glass 6 Arms Of Light Circa 1940
Metal
Venetian Chandelier In Colorless And Golden Murano Glass, Circa 1940
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Chandelier In Colorless And Golden Murano Glass 6 arms of light New electrification Circa 1940
Metal
Venetian Chandelier In Colorless And Golden Murano Glass Circa 1950
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Chandelier In Colorless And Golden Murano Glass New electrification 5 arms of light Circa 1950
Metal
Louis XVI style chandelier in gilded bronze. Circa 1900.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XVI style chandelier in gilded bronze with six arms of light, grouped two by two by a ribbon, with their bobeches with rough ends ending in fine regular friezes, which rest on ...
Bronze
$3,850 / item
Fine Tudor Style Iron Chandelier, France, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Tudor style iron chandelier, France, circa 1940 8 lights. A pair available Dimensions: Height 31.5", diameter 40" CW4768 & CW4769.
Iron
$930Sale Price|71% Off
Chandelier Designed by Rupert Nikoll Vienna, circa 1950
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
Chandelier, designed by Rupert Nikoll Vienna, circa 1950. Polished and stove enameled
Glass, Macassar
$1,744Sale Price|61% Off
Rare Kalmar Chandelier with Textured Glass, circa 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, Au
Rare Kalmar chandelier with textured glass, circa 1960s Original condition Six bulbs.
Nickel
Kinkeldey Chandelier Satin Glass Lamp with Gold Knobs, circa 1970
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Kinkeldey
Located in Vienna, AT
Large opaline glass chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, late mid-century. Glass chandelier by Kinkeldey, circa 1980. Beautiful and large chandelier with a multitude of smooth transluc...
Brass
Brusotti Chandelier glass brass by Luigi Brusotti, circa 1950, Italy
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 23.6" chandelier by Luigi Brusotti, circa 1950-1960, Italy Large chandelier Luigi Brusotti, circa 1960, Italy. Beautifully preserved large chandelier with a 23.6" diameter fea...
Aluminum
$1,529Sale Price|32% Off
French Lustre Brass & Frozen Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandelier circa 1910
Located in Labrit, Landes
Romantic chandelier or lustre, French Polished and engraved glass and brass. Made circa 1910, this ceiling pendant takes up the theme of nature: carved flowers and leaves, as well as...
Brass
$47,200Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Smoked Glass Handblown Murano Chandelier, Circa 1940
Located in CABA, AR
Step into a realm of timeless elegance with this rare smoked glass handblown Murano chandelier, a stunning testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of Italian glassmaking. Dating...
Murano Glass
small chandelier in lacquered sheet metal, Italy circa 1950/1960
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Mouscron, WHT
small chandelier in lacquered sheet metal, Italy circa 1950/1960 some paint missing
Metal
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
French Style Gilt & Crystal Twelve-Light Tiered Chandelier, Circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French style chandelier offers a gilt frame with scrolled foliate arms terminating in twelve candle lights, strung and drop crystals throughout, c1930. Measures- 38''H ...
Crystal, Metal
French Amethyst Murano Drops Crystal Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 6 lights, sitting in crystal bobeches dripping with crystal prisms. This chandelier will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and certified sockets for other c...
Crystal
Very Fine French Provincial Chandelier, France, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine French Provincial chandelier. Wonderful ironwork, please notice that most pieces are not soldered but riveted together, France, circa 1900 Dimensions: Height 48", diamet...
Iron
Large 'Tessuto' Chandelier, circa 1970 in Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and large pendant light in clear frosted with black stripes handblown Murano glass, attributed to Venini, circa 1970.
Blown Glass
Venini, 'Tessuto' Chandelier, circa 1970 in Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and large Mid-century Modern pendant light in white and clear hand blown Murano glass, attributed to Venini, circa 1970.
Blown Glass
$790Sale Price|50% Off
Venini, 'Tessuto' Chandelier, in Murano Glass, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful pendant sphere in white, black and clear handblown Murano glass, attributed to Venini, circa 1970. Measures: Diameter is 30 cm.
Blown Glass
Important Navette Cut Crystal Pearl Bag Chandelier, Circa 1800
Located in Brussels, BE
Important Navette Cut Crystal Pearl Bag Chandelier, Circa 1800 6 light arms,
Metal
$3,070Sale Price|20% Off
Important wrought iron chandelier, Gothic Art Deco , France, Circa 1920
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Important wrought iron chandelier. Art Deco / Gothic. France, Circa 1920 7 lights Tulips / stained glass shades. Restored, new electricity, in perfect condition. Dimensions: height...
Metal, Wrought Iron
French Art Deco Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandelier, circa 1925
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco chandelier or lustre, French Frozen glass and chrome 1925 Good condition Shipping: D 35 H 11 3.8 Kg.
Chrome
Antique French "Mazarin" Gold Bronze 8, Light Chandelier, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French "Mazarin" gold bronze 8 - light chandelier, Circa 1880.
Bronze
Simoeng's Spiral Chandelier, Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1960
By Mazzega
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Simoeng's spiral chandelier, murano glass, italy, 1960. Superb and rare simoeng spiral luster composed of transparent and white Murano crystals. Designed and produced in Italy in the...
Crystal
Luigi Brusotti Art Deco Chandelier Glass Brass, circa 1945, Italy
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in Vienna, AT
Unique chandelier by Luigi Brusotti, Italy, late Art Deco Dimensions are 27.55" x 45" Large chandelier Luigi Brusotti, circa 1945, Italy. Beautifully preserved large disk chandelier...
Brass
Venetian Murano glass chandelier suspended from a glass chain, circa 1940
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Murano glass chandelier suspended from a glass chain, around 1940 new electrification
Metal
Venetian Murano Glass Chandelier by Seguso, Circa 1950
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian chandelier in Murano glass, 6 arms of light, new electrification.
Metal
Monumental Belgian Wrought Iron Chandelier with Matching Wall Sconces circa 1900
Located in Casteren, NL
This exceptional and monumental chandelier with its two original matching wall sconces was crafted in Belgium in the early years of the 20th century. The ensemble originates from For...
Steel
American Art Deco Chandelier, circa 1920-1930's
By Moe Bridges
Located in New York, NY
Classic American Art Deco chandelier, having an open work brass frame with original white glass panel shades, curved elements on the bottom, and pointed panels at the top. The fixtur...
Brass
Art Deco Opaline Glass and Chrome Chandelier, France, circa 1930
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Vienna, AT
Well preserved original Art Deco chandelier, France circa 1930. Elegant chandelier in very good original vintage condition. It's comprised of 3 slender glass tubes and an etched gla...
Brass, Chrome
French Art Déco Chandelier Signed Muller Frères Luneville, circa 1930
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Beirut, LB
French Art Déco chandelier made of a twisted bronze structure with detailed engravings, holding a garland at the bottom. It has six lampshades made of pressed modded sandblasted glas...
Bronze
Two 'Tessuto' Chandeliers in Murano Glass, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and large pendant spheres in white, cream - orange, and clear hand-blown Murano glass in a satin finish, in the style of Venini, circa 1970s We have 2 identical spheres ( ...
Blown Glass
Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Gold Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1890s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Richly Draped Baccarat crystal and gold bronze chandelier, Circa 1890s.
Crystal, Bronze
Venetian Chandelier In Transparent Murano Glass And Brass Circa 1950
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Rezzonico Venetian chandelier in multicoloured Murano glass, 6 arms of light
Metal
Rare Italian Murano Chandelier, Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, circa 1948
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exquisite Murano Glass Chandelier embodies the refined aesthetic of mid-century Italian design, circa 1948.
Brass
$3,501Sale Price|30% Off
Mid-Century Italian Gaetano Sciolari Spiral Chrome Chandelier, circa 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian mid-century chandelier is made of chrome frame in the shape of spiral. This chandelier is equipped with 30 pieces E14 type bulb sockets (bulbs are not included). Its is in a...
Chrome
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Chandelier, Large Italy circa 1960s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
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
Summer Chandelier by Serge Castella, circa 2020, Spain
By Serge Castella Interiors
Located in Girona, Spain
Summer chandelier by Serge Castella Plaster and iron construction 8-light Signed Contemporary sesign Made to order Customizing possible. This Serge Castella design complements...
Iron
Art Deco Brass Chandelier with Glass Shades, France, Circa 1930
Located in Beirut, LB
A striking example of mid-century modern design, this sculptural chandelier features a sleek brass structure accented by elegant circular glass shades. The central fixture is suspend...
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier by Jacques Adnet, Solid Brass, Circa 1930
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sublime Art Deco chandelier in a modernist style, combining architectural elegance with noble materials. Its finely crafted solid brass frame offers a warm and timeless presence. I...
Brass
$1,116Sale Price|20% Off
French Art Deco Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco chandelier or lustre, French Frozen glass and brass 1930 Good condition a chip on the glass, not disturbing (please see last photo). Shipping: D 35 H 11 1.2 Kg.
Fabric, Glass
Huge Crystal and Gilt Brass Chandelier by Palwa, circa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Huge mid - century brutalist style gilt brass and crystal chandelier by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960s. Socket: x e14 for standard screw bulbs.
Brass
Italian Geneviere Style Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier, circa 1900s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Geneviere style six light painted & parcel gilt crystal chandelier with wrought iron flower shaped bobeches. The fixture is newly rewired with cream colored drip wax cand...
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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