Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi ceiling suspension, Italy circa 1960s
By Pia Guidetti Crippa, Lumi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi ceiling suspension. Made in Italy, 1960s Very large and super impressive. Rare and hard to find ceiling fixture. Glass diffuser in light grey glass on th...
Metal, Chrome
$4,000 / set
H 35.5 in Dm 14.7 in
Satin Glass Chandeliers '2' by Kinkeldey with Gold Knobs, circa 1970
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Kinkeldey
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Kinkeldey satin ball chandeliers, Germany circa 1970-1980. Two glass chandeliers by Kinkeldey. Great set of refurbished small chandeliers with a multitude of smooth transl...
Brass
Metal and Glass Ceiling Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Metal and glass ceiling lamp, Circa 1960. 8 bulbs, 4 above and 4 below. Bulbs: E14 25w / 40w
Metal
Louis XV Style Cut Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, France, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th century French Louis XV style chandelier with bronze frame and cut crystal pendants.
Crystal, Bronze
Jugendstil Chandelier circa 1908s with Original Glass
Located in Wien, Au
Jugendstil chandelier circa 1908s with original glass Polished and stove enamelled.
Brass
$6,310
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 9.85 in
Art Deco twisted glass chandelier, Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy, circa 1940
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Paris, FR
Art Deco chandelier by Barovier & Toso, based on a design by Ercole Barovier. Chrome-plated brass structure and accessories, the central suspension arm and the body of the chandelier...
Brass, Chrome
Chandelier with Original Glass Italian, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, Au
Chandelier with original glass Italian, circa 1960s Original condition.
Brass
Rare and Beautiful Kalmar Chandelier, circa 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, Au
Rare and beautiful Kalmar chandelier, circa 1950s Very good original condition.
Brass
Ornamental Italian Brass Chandelier or Flush Mount Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
One of a kind flush mount or chandelier from brass, mid century Italy Ornamental 30 inch Italian chandelier from the 1960s that can also be adopted as a flush mount. Featuring 16 ...
Brass, Metal
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
$2,453
H 43.31 in Dm 16.54 in
Stilnovo Chandelier with Opaline Glass Shades and Brass – Italy, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Elegant three spot chandelier with opaline glass shades and brass details – Italy, circa 1950. Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Stilnovo Country: Italy Model: chandelier Design period...
Brass
$271Sale Price|52% Off
H 2.76 in Dm 2.96 in
Midcentury Set of Three Glass Paperweights, Italian Murano, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
1960s set of three paperweights from Murano Venici Italian Murano glass Dimensions of each paperweight: Blue paperweight: diameter 2.75 in. height 3.74 in. (7 x 9.5 cm) Flowers paper...
Glass
Art Deco Brass and Cut White Frosted Glass Flush Mount, circa 1930
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco brass and cut white frosted glass flush mount, circa 1930. This classic and elegant ceiling light fixture features a round brass frame with a beautifully shaped white froste...
Metal, Brass
$4,000 / set
H 22 in Dm 14 in
Pair of English Multicolored Majolica Jardinière Light Fixtures, circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Majolica pieces compliment a variety of styles and these fixtures with their floral and foliate detail in earth tones are appealing.
Majolica
Rare Art Deco Nickel with Frosted glass Chandelier, circa 1930s
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Rare Art Deco Nickel Chandelier with frosted glass Circa 1930’s Height 22 in. Diameter 33 in. Art Deco is an eclectic artistic and design style that began in Paris in the 192...
Nickel
Large Aircraft Hanger Lights by Holophane, circa 1940s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large aircraft hanger lights by Holophane, circa 1940s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass diffusers - Comes with 100cm of gold twist cable - Comes with 100cm of steel...
Cut Glass
Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandelier, circa 1960
Located in Antwerp, BE
A vintage Sputnik chandelier with textured glass rondelles in its original brass finish. Lamping: 12 candelabra E14 sockets, maximum 25 watts per socket. Diameter:40 cm. Total hei...
Brass
Pair of 20th Century Rustic Steel Chandeliers, Spain, circa 1960s
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of rustic Spanish steel chandeliers, circa 1960s, featuring hand-forged tripod frames with pierced circular galleries decorated in traditional starburst and diamond motifs. Thei...
Steel
Antique English Adam Style Gold Bronze 6-Light Lantern, Circa 1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Adam style gold bronze 6-light Lantern, Circa 1920.
Bronze
Brass Church Lights By Glashütte Limburg Circa 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Gloucester, GB
Brass Church Lights By Glashütte Limburg Circa 1970s - Heavy opaline glass shades - Polished brass body - Takes 4x E27 fitting bulbs - Comes with 150cm of cable and chain - Made by ...
Brass
Gilt and Beaded Regency Style Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large Regency style six-light gilt brass and crystal pearls chandelier by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960s. Socket: 6 x E14 for standard screw bulbs.
Crystal, Brass
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
$1,825Sale Price|51% Off
H 40.16 in Dm 24.41 in
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
$3,900 / item
H 26 in Dm 15.75 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena LS10 Ceiling Light, Italy circa 1960s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Long Island City, NY
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena ceiling suspension light. Model LS10. Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s. Murano glass, patinated aluminum glass holder, brass. Rubber cei...
Aluminum, Steel
Antique French Wrought Iron Oval-Shaped Chandelier, Circa 1890's
Located in New Orleans, LA
A nicely rendered wrought iron chandelier with baronial shield decoration.
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, circa 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern four-light pendant light in frosted glass and gilt brass by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, circa 1960s. Presents some minor fading in the gilt areas when inspected close...
Brass
French Aqua Crystal Prisms, Drops and Flowers Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 3 lights, sitting in crystal bobeches dripping with crystal spears. This will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the United States and appropriate sockets for all o...
Crystal
Huge French Wrought Iron Gothic Dragon, Medieval Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing three lights, will be newly Re-wired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang! Incredible detailing. Adornin...
Wrought Iron
$686
H 9.45 in Dm 6.7 in
French Neoclassical Style Brass and Frosted Cut Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1910
Located in Barntrup, DE
French neoclassical style ceiling light fixture from circa 1910, with an ornate brass body and a beautiful frosted cut glass lamp shade. One socket for an E27 (E26) - size light bul...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Chandelier with Mazzega Glass, circa 1970
By Carlo Nason, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern pendant light by Kalmar, circa 1970, consisting of 4 ´petals´ in clear and white blown glass and brass hardware, this Line of Lighting is often attributed to Carlo...
Brass
$7,595
H 20.87 in Dm 18.9 in
Lovely Gold and Crystal Chandelier Attributed to Lobmeyr, Vienna, circa 1960s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A lovely 24-karat gold plated brass and cut-crystal chandelier attributed to Lobmeyr, Austria, circa 1960s. The chandelier needs eight x e14 standard screw bulbs for illuminate. ...
Crystal, Brass
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
$102,248Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 53.15 in Dm 39.38 in
Important Pair of Gilded Bronze Oriental Style Chandeliers, France, Circa 1910
Located in PARIS, FR
Important pair of Oriental style chandeliers in gilded and patinated bronze suspended by six articulated chains reunited by an elegant roof light. Circular in shape, they have a seri...
Bronze
Large French Industrial Iron Chandelier with 12 Lights, circa 1920 - US wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
Crafted in France circa 1920–1930, this striking iron chandelier combines industrial strength with refined decorative restraint. The circular frame, forged in wrought iron, presents ...
Iron
Stilnovo 24 Light Brass Chandelier, circa 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Impressive brass chandelier by Stilnovo, Milano Italy. 24 bulbs. ** Also available in separate listing. 18 light version with the same diameter. Can make a nice matched pair.
Brass
$3,182Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.08 in Dm 19.69 in
Classic Swan Chandelier, Gilt Bronze, French Empire Style, Circa 1880
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Classic model for this French Empire chandelier, perfect in any particular: gilt bronze, classic swan, green nail, 6 lights. It's perfect ! over Your table or sleeping room or study...
Bronze
Large Austrian Cut - Crystal Flush Mount by W.Bakalowits, circa 1940s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large handcrafted cut-crystal and brass flush mount by Bakalowits & Soehne, Austria, circa 1940s. Socket: for six screw bulbs (e27) or e26 (US standards).
Crystal, Brass
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
$10,750
H 23.63 in Dm 29.14 in
Midcentury Modern Vintage Brass Lobmeyr Crystal Chandelier Austria circa 1945
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage brass crystal chandelier by J. & L. Lobmeyr decorated with beautiful glass flowers and crystal elements. A high-quality chandelier designed and executed by...
Brass
$14,022
H 49.22 in Dm 52.37 in
Chandelier Amber and Emerald Hand Blown Glass, attributed to Venini, circa 1970s
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
This magnificent amber color chandelier features 12 arms with emerald color finishes. Cleaned and re-wired, in full working order and ready to use. In excellent vintage condition...
Blown Glass
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
Italian Twelve-Light Bronze Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern, circa 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive Italian twelve-light chandelier executed in a sculptural Brutalist style, featuring a richly patinated bronze-toned finish and an elegant architectural form. The fixtur...
Brass
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
French Art Deco Ceiling Light by Muller Frères Lunéville, Circa 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Ceiling Light by Muller Frères Lunéville, Circa 1920. An exceptional French Art Deco ceiling light by Muller Frères, crafted in Lunéville circa 1920. This rare and e...
Bronze
$7,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 65 in W 30 in D 17.5 in
Six-Tier Murano Crystal Italian Chandelier, 120 Quadriedri Prism, circa 1960
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This superb Murano glass chandelier comes with 120 transparent quadriedri prisms on gold frame and 6 light bulbs. A circa 1960s six-tier oval chandelier, suspended from a metal rod....
Crystal
$67,776
H 47.25 in Dm 49.22 in
Chandelier Crystal Attributed to the Granja Manufacture, Spain, Circa 1900
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja
Located in PARIS, FR
A magnificent cut crystal three-stage chandelier attributed to the Crystal Manufacture of the Granja, underlined by crown of prisms, pearls and mirza. The lower part holds ten light ...
Crystal
$715
H 30 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Art Deco Chrome Chandelier with Painted Blown Glass Shades, Circa 1930s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period chandlier USA, Circa 1930s Chrome, with gorgeous green and yellow painted blown glass shades. Measures: 29.5"W x 29.5"D x 30"H. Good original v...
Chrome
$8,000 / set
H 31.5 in Dm 10.63 in
Pair of Opaline Glass and Wrought Iron Chandeliers, France, circa 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of opaline glass and wrought iron chandeliers. Art Deco period, France, circa 1930.
Wrought Iron
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
French Figural Bronze Chandelier with Italian Putti's Cherubs, circa 1910
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Early 20th century French bronze figural chandelier with 3 cherubs or Putto. Three hand blown milk glass shades have been replaced with newer versions. Bulbs are European thread, 3 b...
Bronze
Midcentury Teak and Cord 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. ...
Rattan, Teak
High Quality of Regence Style Gilt-Bronze Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
About An exceptionally stunning, high quality of Regence style gilt bronze, eight-light chandelier with spreading ring turned stems mounted with female figural terms, above eight ...
Bronze
$9,500
H 19.69 in Dm 22.05 in
Exquisite Cut-Glass Basket Chandelier by J.L Lobmeyr, Vienna, circa 1960s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An original Austrian eight-light hand-crafted, hand -knotted glass and polished brass chandelier by J.L Lobmeyr, circa 1960s, Vienna. Socket: 8 x E27 or E26 (US) for screw bulbs -ma...
Crystal, Brass
Very Rare Glass Chandelier in the Style of Lobmeyr, circa 1950s
By J.L Lobmeyr, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A very rare Austrian glass and gilt brass chandelier designed attributed to Oswaldt Haerdtl for Lobmeyr, circa 1950s, Vienna, Austria. Socket: 9 x e14 standard screw bulbs. ...
Crystal, Brass
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
$22,038
H 31.5 in W 48.04 in D 33.08 in
Monumental Italian Oval Crystal Chandelier with Ornate Brass Frame, Circa 1970
Located in Antwerp, BE
This exceptional and monumental Italian chandelier, crafted circa 1970, is distinguished by its rare oval form, lavish crystal decoration, and highly decorative brass framework. Meas...
Crystal, Brass
$1,752
H 25.2 in Dm 11.82 in
Kinkeldey Midcentury Polished Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier, circa 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Kinkeldey ice glass chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its beautiful hexagonal shape of the crystal glass. All metal parts of this light are gold plate...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
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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