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
Arredoluce rare 10-light Chandelier, brass and enamelled steel, circa 1952
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Designed by Angelo Lelii and manufactured by Arredoluce, Italy, this stunning 10-light chandelier comprises adjustable vari-coloured lamp shades on brass arms with ball counterweight...
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Rupert Nikoll Sputnik Chandelier, circa 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
Rupert Nikoll Sputnik chandelier circa 1950s Original condition Original glass. we have a second one, it is not includet with this one.
Brass
Large Bauhaus Lobby Chandelier, circa 1930s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large Bauhaus lobby chandelier, circa 1930s - Sculptural curved brass - Takes 8x LED tube bulbs - Original designed to hang in cinema lobbies - Made by Kaiser - German, 1930s ...
Brass
$1,849Sale Price|44% Off
Kalmar Chandelier Nickel-Plated, circa 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, Au
Kalmar chandelier nickel-plated, circa 1950s Partly black painted Original condition.
Nickel
$534Sale Price|20% Off
Early Darkroom Lamp with Brass Coloured Aluminum Holder, circa 1930
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb darkroom lamp from a photographic studio. The lamp is also referred to as a ‘safelight’ as it provides illumination in the development of light-sensitive photographic imag...
Aluminum
$809Sale Price|61% Off
Viennese Nickel Crystal Chandelier, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, Au
Viennese nickel crystal chandelier, circa 1960s Good original condition.
Crystal, Nickel
$693Sale Price|60% Off
Eight-Arm Italian Chandelier, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, Au
Eight-Arm Italian Chandelier, circa 1960s Original condition
Chrome
$1,479Sale Price|20% Off
Copper and Glass Chandelier, circa 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Lovely copper and satin glass chandelier from the 1950-1960s. Polished copper structure, partially lacquered in black, with three satin glass diffusers, each with a copper shade. Ver...
Copper
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
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
$2,265Sale 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
Cut Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Art Deco ceiling light from the 1930-1940s. Intricately detailed brass hardware and a rare acorn-shaped blown glass diffuser, which has a satin finish on the bottom with cut dec...
Brass
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
Angelo Lelii Style Ufo Chandelier Clear Glass Brass, Italy, circa 1955
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Vienna, AT
Angelo Lelii style Ufo chandelier clear glass brass, Italy, circa 1955. Elegant 20.47" floating glass lighting fixture with three piercing glass and brass shades hanging from three b...
Brass
English Tôle and Iron Four-Light Chandelier with Duck Motifs, circa 1920–1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual English tôle and iron four-light chandelier dating to circa 1920–1930, featuring a distinctive combination of architectural metalwork and whimsical duck-form decoration. T...
Iron, Tôle
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
$7,500 / item
Serge Castella Chandelier, circa 2000, France
By Serge Castella Interiors
Located in Girona, Spain
Large "Spring" chandelier by Serge Castella Custom-made Signed and numbered Metal and plaster France, circa 2000 Excellent condition. Serge Castella Interiors focuses on Antiques, ...
Metal
$1,562Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spanish Renaissance Style Oak Ceiling Lustre Six Lamps, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Spanish pendant light chandelier, 20th mid-century Six lamps mounted on a oak wooden fixture, hand-carved in the Spanish Renaissance style. Good condition Shipping: 63 / 70 / 57 cm...
Oak
Superb Iron Chandelier, France, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb iron chandelier featuring a pierced gallery issuing four stylized phoenix birds each one holding a square Gothic style lantern from its beak. Each lantern fitted with froste...
Iron
$453Sale Price|20% Off
Iron and Glass Lustre Ceiling Lamp French Lantern, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pendant light chandelier, France, midcentury Textured yellow glass and iron This can be rewired to USA, UK and European standards Good condition. Shipping 22 / 22 / H 29 cm 1.6 kg
Iron
$6,473Sale Price|53% Off
Historic bronze lantern from a monastery. Naples 1800 circa
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Ancient bronze lantern from a monastery of cloistered nuns located on the Amalfi coast. A candle was strung on the top, illuminating the chapel for a month. With the closure of the c...
Art Glass
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
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
$1,072 / item
Art Deco Opaline Lights By Edison Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Art Deco Opaline Lights By Edison Circa 1930s - Price is per light (2 available) - Stepped opaline glass - Copper tops - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Made by Edison - American ~ 1930s ...
Copper
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.
$536Sale Price|20% Off
Iron and Glass Ceiling Lamp Lustre French Lantern, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pendant light chandelier, France, midcentury Textured glass globe and iron This can be rewired to USA, UK and European standards Good condition. Shipping D23 H23 1.3KG.
Iron
Midcentury Wooden and Glass Hanging Lamp by Temde, circa 1960
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This hanging lamp by Temde from the 1960s is a striking example of Mid-century modern design. It features a unique, sculptural wooden frame that holds two spherical glass globes. The...
Glass, Wood
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 1950
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Chandelier In Colorless And Golden Murano Glass New electrification 5 arms of light Circa 1950
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
Stunning Vintage Chandelier, France, circa 1950s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Large lead crystal and brass chandelier with 6 horns. France, 1950s. Made of high-quality crystal with a lead content of over 30% (these indicators characterize modern Swarovski cr...
Crystal, Brass
Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, French, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Cut Crystal Tent and Frame Chandelier with Blue Enamelled Galleries. The corona of the chandelier is in the form of a blue enamelled band wit...
Crystal, Bronze, Enamel
Original Baccarat White Opaline Chandelier, 24-Light, Factory Mark, Circa 1870
By Baccarat
Located in Madrid, ES
Spectacular, and truly rare, this chandelier carries the Baccarat manufacturer's mark on its interior metal frame, as well as stamped inventory numerals. The quadruple tulip-form bal...
Crystal
$386Sale Price|31% Off
Iron and Brass Ceiling Lamp Lustre French Lantern, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pendant light chandelier, France, midcentury Iron and brass. This lamp from the 60s has been brought up to date with a recently created bulb. This can be rewired to USA, UK and E...
Iron, Brass
Antique Gothic American Iron Hall Lantern, Circa 1900-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Gothic American iron hall lantern, Circa 1900-1910.
Iron
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...
Large 57 pc. Mid-Century Italian Gaetano Sciolari Cubic Chandelier, circa 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vilnius, LT
Large Italian mid-century Cubic chandelier by Sciolari from 1970s. The chandelier is made in chrome with plexiglass shades / covers. Bulb holders: E14 type, 57 pieces. Measurements: ...
Chrome
Blue Opaline Drops Beaded Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
I have two of these chandelier and matching sconces on sale as well. Housing 3 lights in centre. Will be newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for the Usa and appropriate socket...
Opaline Glass
$12,483Sale Price|20% Off
Crystal Chandelier "La Nef" Attributed to Baccarat, France, Circa 1870
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in PARIS, FR
Magnificent vessel shaped chandelier in gilded bronze and engraved crystal attributed to Baccarat, suspended by four articulated chains. A ceiling pendant decorated with prisms and a...
Crystal, Bronze
French Art Nouveau Whiplash Nine-Light Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
A remarkable French Art Nouveau chandelier dating from circa 1900, executed in patinated metal with contrasting brass details. The design is defined by the characteristic Art Nouvea...
Metal, Brass
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
Impressive murano chandelier circa 1880 Pauly & cie
By Pauly et Cie
Located in PARIS, FR
Impressive Murano chandelier attributed to Pauly et Cie Venice 19thc Not wired
Glass
Murano chandelier circa 1940 attributed to Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant 6 arms chandelier, with brass details attributed to Seguso Made in Murano Venice circa 1940 Nice vintage condition
Brass
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
$462Sale Price|20% Off
Brass & Porcelain Chandelier, France, circa 1950
Located in Chorzów, PL
A chandelier made of brass and porcelain. Made in France in the mid-twentieth century. Very good condition, no damage. Working condition electric wires. Measures: height 68cm, ...
Brass
$2,720Sale Price / item|20% Off
Murano glass Vistosi ceiling suspension, Italy circa 1960s
By Vistosi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass ceiling suspensions by Vistosi. Made in Italy 1960s 3 glass shades in double layered glass, gray on the outside, white inside. Glass is 12 inches in height, 4.5 inches i...
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell " trinity" model 1959 for Taito, circa 1950.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Paavo Tynell ceiling light model 1959 for Taito designed and made in the 50's. This is a suspended pendant lamp with a distinctly elegant, mid-century character. It features a dome-s...
Brass
$2,850Sale Price|25% Off
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
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
Midcentury Teak and Cord Shade Hanging Lamp by Temde, circa 1960
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant mid-century hanging lamp was produced by Temde in the 1960s and showcases a warm combination of natural materials and Scandinavian design sensibilities. The wide, conica...
Rattan, Plastic, Teak
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
$1,560Sale Price|25% Off
Danish Brass and Glass chandelier, circa 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Danish brass and glass chandelier from the 1950-1960s. Five curved brass arms with unusual satin glass diffusers. Good original condition with a fair amount of patina on the brass so...
Brass
Midcentury Teak and Fabric Shade Hanging Lamp by Temde, circa 1960
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A teak hanging lamp from the 1960s, crafted by the Swiss company Temde. This meticulously detailed piece exemplifies perfectionism and quality, featuring a Japanese-inspired design. ...
Plastic, Teak, Fabric
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
Kinkeldey Chandelier Satin Glass Lamp with Gold Knobs, circa 1970
By Kinkeldey, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
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
Mid-Century Modern Murano Chandelier, Circa 1960s
Located in San Antonio, TX
Murano glass four tiered chandelier, circa 1960s. This murano chandelier is in great overall condition, no chips to glass. 21”x27” "Murano glass is known for its delicacy, lightne...
Murano Glass
$295Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Designed Chandelier, circa 1990's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass,Brass With aged patina 3x E27 or E26 bulb Re-polished Good Original condition US wiring compatible.
Brass
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
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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