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
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
Austrian Glass and Gilt Brass Chandelier by Bakalowits, circa 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A mid -century gilt brass chandelier with large crystals by Bakalowits & Sohne, Austria, circa 1960s. Socket: 6 x e14 for standard screw bulbs.
Brass
$2,921
H 70.08 in W 15.75 in D 11.03 in
Frans Schrofer, Very Large Suspension Adjustable in Height, circa 1980
By Frans Schrofer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very large suspension adjustable in height circa 1980 "Plume" model adjustable in height from 155 to 178 cm Sold without bulb.
Metal, Aluminum
Antique French Empire Gold Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1875-1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Empire Gold Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1875-1890.
Bronze
Industrial Black Enamel Hanging Lamp, circa 1930s
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
A pendant lamp made in Spain during the 1930s. This light would have previously been used in factories. It is made from enamelled metal, they are in their original condition with sig...
Metal, Enamel
Mid-Century Brass 8-Light Chandelier By Stilnovo, circa 1955
By Stilnovo
Located in Westport, CT
Elegant mid century Italian solid brass chandelier with six angular outstretching arms holding rectangular shaped satin opaque white glass shades attributed to Stilnovo, illumination...
Glass
French Wrought Iron Globe Chandelier with Six Scrolling Arms, Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique French chandelier, crafted circa 1900, showcases the bold presence and lasting elegance of hand-forged wrought iron. Designed in a spherical or globe form, the chandelie...
Wrought Iron
Vintage White Glass 'Pink Panther' Ceiling Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish vintage white glass decorated with pink panther designs ceiling lamp. By unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consis...
Metal
Style Jean Michel Frank, plaster luster, circa 1970, France.
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Chandelier in the style of Jean Michel Frank, Iron and plaster, circa 1970, France. Measures: Height 90 cm, diameter 73 cm.
Plaster
Mid-Century Murano Glass Tear Drop Light Fixtures, circa 1960s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful set of Mid-Century Modern glass tear drop chandelier and wall sconces attributed to E. Palme, Germany, circa 1960s. Measurements: Chandelier: Height - 28.74 inches/ D...
Brass
$3,600 / set
H 5.52 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Pair of table lamps model 1036 by Guy Bertrand, Disderot circa 1969
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Pair of table lamps designed by Guy Bertrand in the late 1960s. Each lamp features a folded aluminium sheet forming a cubic, architectural volume that encloses a plexiglass reflect...
Aluminum
Antique French Crystal & Bronze Chandelier, circa 1895
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique fine French crystal & bronze chandelier, circa 1895.
Crystal, Bronze
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
Art Deco Chandelier in Brass and Opaline, circa 1930/1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco chandelier in brass and opaline, circa 1930/1950.
Brass
$3,517Sale Price|30% Off
H 33.47 in Dm 35.44 in
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
1970's Ten Arms Chandeliers attributed to Barovier e Toso, circa 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful chandelier with ten arms in clear amethyst blown glass attributed to Barovier e Toso, Murano. Italy circa 1960. In perfect condition.
Blown Glass
French Pink Art Deco Chandelier by H.Petitot Circa 1935
By Henry Petitot
Located in Beirut, LB
Elegant Art Deco chandelier in chrome/nickel over bronze with pink glass. This high quality nickel plated bronze metal work by the famous company of H. Petitot, circa 1935, Also refe...
Nickel
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
$8,764
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 29.53 in
Maison Baguès, Lacquered and Gilt Sheet Metal Chandelier, circa 1950
By Maison Baguès
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Maison Baguès, lacquered and gilt sheet metal chandelier, circa 1950. there is a lack of paint and the patina needs to be reviewed. the electrification is to be redone
Metal
$5,600 / item
H 43 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Chandelier with Frosted Glass, Silvered Metal, Circa 1955
Located in Queens, NY
3 Mid-Century cylindrical shaped chandeliers / lanterns having a circular micro-square design with a center silvered metal central band and ceiling post support (PRICED EACH)
Glass
Large Decorative Chandelier in Wood and Gilded Iron, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large decorative chandelier in wood and wood and gilded iron, circa 1950.
Wrought Iron
Victorian White Wicker Chandelier with Frosted Glass Shade, Circa 1890
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian white painted wicker chandelier with frosted glass globe shade
Glass
$790
H 26.38 in Dm 14.57 in
Rococo Style Porcelain Cherub and Metal Three-Light Chandelier, circa 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Rococo Style Porcelain Cherub and Metal Three-Light Chandelier, Germany, circa the 1970s. Beautiful Rococo-style metal chandelier, adorned with porcelain flowers and three porcelain...
Metal
Louis XVI Style Bronze & Crystal Chandelier, France, Circa 1890
Located in Montreal, QC
This large fixture has 12 candle arms and 10 further lights within the open hemispherical basket, From a corona formed as bronze eagles graduated cut beads drape to the lower basket.
Crystal, Bronze
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
Maison Bagues Style French Beaded Balloon Crystal Chandelier, circa 1940
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing an impressive 7 lights. This will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the United States and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Stars, ball...
Crystal, Metal
Chandelier In Golden Wood And Brass, Central Europe Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Chandelier in gilded wood and brass, Central Europe around 1900
Brass
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
Price Upon Request
H 100.4 in Dm 66.93 in
Exceptional Baccarat Chandelier and Its Ten Wall-Lights, France, Circa 1870
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in PARIS, FR
Provenance : Private palace, Italy. Chandelier- Height : 255 cm (100,4 in) ; diam. : 170 cm (66,9 in). Wall-lights - Height : 102 cm (40,1 in.) ; width : 58 cm (22,8 in.) ; depth...
Crystal
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 43 in Dm 27 in
Louis-Philippe Style Gilt Bronze Nine-Light Chandelier, Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Louis-Philippe style gilt bronze nine-light chandelier, Circa 1900 Measures: Height 42.5 in. (107.95 cm.), diameter 27 in. (68.58 cm.) Provenance: Property from the Estate of Al...
Bronze
Important Gilt Bronze Chandelier Trimmed With Glass Balls, Circa 1890
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Gilt bronze chandelier garnished with glass balls, new electrification, 10 arms of light
Metal
Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Lost-Wax Process, France, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze chandelier with lost-wax process, France, circa 1890.
Bronze
Authentic Glazed Art Deco Relief Tiles, Belga, circa 1920s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful wall tiles with an image of flowers in a large vase, trimmed with a beautiful edge. Manufactured around 1920, Belga, Belgium. We have a total of 9 tiles. The dimensions per...
Ceramic
Pair of Gilt Bronze and Glass Chandeliers, France, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of gilt bronze and glass chandeliers. Art Nouveau period, France, circa 1890. With 9 lights.
Bronze
$1,665Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.93 in Dm 24.02 in
Midcentury Mazzega Murano Glass and Chrome Chandelier, Italy, circa 1960
By Mazzega
Located in London, GB
A midcentury Murano hand blown glass and chrome chandelier by Mazzega, Italy, circa 1960. Space Age art glass design. Presented in very good vintage condition Dimensions: Height 76...
Chrome
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
Nice Chandelier by Bakalowits, circa 1930s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Wien, Au
Nice chandelier by Bakalowits. Original condition
Brass, Nickel
Art Deco Chrome Chandelier, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco chrome chandelier. Original condition.
Chrome
Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Pulegoso Glass, circa 1960
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and rare Mid-Century Modern chandelier pendant lamp by Mazzega, designed by Carlo Nason, circa 1960, Murano, Italy. The lamp alone measures 21 inches tall and has a 15 inc...
Blown Glass
$8,390
H 47.25 in Dm 39.38 in
Venetian Rezzonico Chandelier In Colorless And Red Venice Glass Circa 1920
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Rezzonico Venetian chandelier in colorless and red Venetian glass Circa 1920, New electrification
Metal
Large Decorative Chandelier in Wood and Gilded Iron, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large decorative chandelier in wood and wood and gilded iron, circa 1950 Dimension with chain: H 140 cm.
Wrought Iron
Rewired Vintage Ceiling Pan Light, circa 1930
By Mark Bell
Located in Berkeley, CA
My favorite thing about this fixture is the amazing original patina. The impossible to recreate aged brass with a hint of green. Nothing ages like that, but time. Ceiling light has b...
Brass
Venini Tesuto Suspension Chandelier, Murano Glass, Italy, Circa 1970
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
Italian world most famous glass factory, Venini company is set on Murano Island. It mastered the blowing techniques and different other like this tesuto technique. Probably designed...
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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...
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...
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. ...
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.
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....
Rare Glass and Nickel Chandelier by Sciolari, Italy, circa 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare mid - century glass and nickel chandelier by Sciolari, Italy, circa 1970s. This high quality piece is made of many clear Murano glass disk hanging on the nickeled brass frame. ...
Brass, Nickel
$3,950 / item
H 30 in Dm 24 in
Modernist Italian Chandelier attributed to Sciolari, circa 1970s, Pair Available
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Miami, FL
Polished chrome modernist chandelier attributed to Sciolari, circa 1970s Original shades. Wired for US and in working condition. 40 watts max per bulb.
Chrome
French Brass Six-Light Chandelier with Classical Arms, circa 1940
Located in Brentwood, TN
A French six-arm brass chandelier, circa 1940s, crafted in solid brass with a balanced neoclassical form. The fixture features six scrolling arms extending from a central column, eac...
Brass
Amazing Amber Hand Blown Glass Chandelier by Venini circa 1950'
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
This elegant amber color chandelier features 6 arms . Cleaned and re-wired, in full working order and ready to use. In excellent vintage condition. The glasses, all original and in...
Blown Glass
French Art Deco Flush Mount, circa 1940
Located in Merida, Yucatan
1940s French chandelier manufactured in laquered metal (TOLE), brass and pressed glass. The chandelier has been carefully restored, the paint and glass are all original and photos o...
Metal, Brass
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
French Deco Frosted Glass Chandelier Signed by Degué, circa 1930
By David Gueron Degue
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent frosted glass light fixture is a rare French Art Deco chandelier by David Guéron of Verrerie d’Art Degué in Paris, signed with the Degué maker's mark in the central ...
Bronze
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
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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