$950Sale Price|24% Off
Large Spanish Sunburst Flush Mount in Gilt Metal with support, circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish sunburst light in gilt metal and frosted glass,greeen ; white ; orange........other color Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf ...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Venetian Murano Glass Chandelier by Seguso, Circa 1950
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian chandelier in Murano glass, 6 arms of light, new electrification.
Metal
Fontana Arte by Max Ingrand ceiling suspension, Italy circa 1960s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fontana Arte by Max Ingrand ceiling suspension. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Two large curved acid etched glass shades mounted on a brass frame. Takes 9 candelabra bulbs. Compli...
Brass
Estate French Painted Tole Grape Chandelier, Circa 1950's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate French Painted Tole Grape Chandelier, Circa 1950's.
Metal
Brazilian Chandelier, Metal and Brass, Colorful Design, Circa 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant Brazilian modernist chandelier produced in the 1950s. Crafted in metal and brass, this refined lighting fixture embodies the restrained sophistication that characterized Braz...
Metal, Brass
$950Sale Price|24% Off
Large Spanish Sunburst Flush Mount in Gilt Metal with support, circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish sunburst light in gilt metal and frosted glass,greeen ; white ; orange........other color Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf ...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
$827Sale Price|25% Off
Large Spanish Sunburst Flush Mount in Gilt Metal with support, circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish sunburst light in gilt metal and frosted glass,greeen ; white ; orange........other color Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf ...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Murano chandelier by Seguso 6 lights circa 1960 italy
By Archimede Seguso
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant 6 lights glass chandelier by Seguso Murano Venice Italy Beautiful vintage condition
Glass
Italian Pear-Shaped Tôle and Crystal Chandelier — 12 Lights, Circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant Italian chandelier dating from circa 1880, distinguished by its graceful pear-shaped silhouette and refined balance of gilded tôle and crystal. The structure is formed fro...
Crystal, Metal
Monumental Louis XV Style Cut-Glass Forty-Eight Light Chandelier, circa 1885
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A monumental Louis XV Style gilt bronze and cut-glass forty-eight light chandelier. French, circa 1885. The frame is variously stamped with numbers and 'JL'. This rare and...
Bronze
Venetian Lantern In Murano Glass And Brass Circa 1950
Located in Honnelles, WHT
"Venetian Lantern In Murano Glass And Brass Circa 1950" Hall lantern, clear Murano glass and brass chandelier
Metal
French Regency Opaline & Foliage Ormolu Bronze Chandelier w/ Canopy, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
French Regency Opaline glass and ormolu bronze chandelier with nine scrolled foliage ormolu arms, foliage ormolu chains, and suspended by the original foliage ormolu canopy. Original...
Bronze, Ormolu
Cenedese Murano glass chandelier pink with flowers circa 1940
By Cenedese
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Cenedese Murano glass pink chandelier like a gardem circa 1940 with flowers.
Murano Glass
Sergio Asti for Kartell ceiling suspension light, Italy circa 1960s
By Sergio Asti, Kartell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sergio Asti for Kartell suspension ceiling light. Designed and made in Italy in 1960s. Acrylic shade, nickel plated hardware. Takes 1 medium bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon requ...
Metal, Nickel
Antique French Bronze D'Oré 16-Light Mazarin Chandelier, Circa 1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Bronze D'Oré 16 Light Mazarin Chandelier, Circa 1900. This chandelier was originally made in the 1860's using candles for lighting, and it was later electrified someti...
Bronze
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 Chandelier by David Gueron Degué, France, Circa 1920
By David Gueron Degue
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco chandelier by David Gueron Degué (1892-1950), design by Hubs. Made with a silver-plated bronze structure and satin glass plates. Signed Degue, France, 7676 France, CIRCA 1920.
Bronze
$882Sale Price|20% Off
Large Spanish Sunburst Flush Mount in Gilt Metal with support, circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish sunburst light in gilt metal and frosted glass,greeen ; white ; orange........other color Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf ...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Antique French Patinated Bronze 6 Light Chandelier, Circa 1885.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Patinated Bronze 6 Light Chandelier, Circa 1885.
Bronze
Estate Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, Circa 1950's-1970's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, Circa 1950's-1970's.
Murano Glass
Italian Giltwood and Gilt Metal Wheat Sheaf Chandelier, 6 Lights, circa 1950
Located in Antwerp, BE
An elegant and finely crafted Italian wheat sheaf chandelier dating to circa 1960. This decorative six-light chandelier combines hand-carved giltwood elements with hand-formed gilt ...
Metal
Set of Three Orrefors Wall Sconces by Carl Fagerlund, Sweden, circa 1950s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Set of three Mid-Century Modern wall sconces by swedish designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. It is composed of textured thick glass elements and polished brass hardware. Socket: e...
Brass
Murano glass chandelier by Fratelli Toso, Italy circa 1950s
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass chandelier by Fratelli Toso. Designed and made in Italy in 1950s. Murano glass, brass 12 candelabra sockets. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. Sticker "Pietro Toso...
Brass
Art Deco, Chandelier, Textured Glass, Chrome, Sweden, Circa 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco, Chandelier, Textured Glass, Chrome, Sweden, Circa 1930s Circular in form having five lights. Center pole can be added to or cut down to reduce or add size. Textured Glass...
Crystal, Metal
French chandelier in steel Maison Charles France circa 1970
By Maison Charles
Located in PARIS, FR
A very elegant French chandelier in steel by Maison Charles circa 1970 8 lights
Steel
Art Deco Chandeliers by Muller Frères, Glass, France, Circa 1920
By Muller Frères
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of Art Deco chandeliers manufactured by Muller Frères Glass (1858-1957, created as Croismare, from 1895 the Muller brothers took over, and from 1919 to 1957 their firm became Mu...
Glass
$534Sale Price|53% Off
Vintage Glass Hanging Lamp by Peill & Putzler, circa 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful mouth-blown glass pendant made by Peill & Putzler in the 1960s. This midcentury pendant looks a bit like a juicer. The glass globe has a beautifully decorated bottom tha...
Chrome
Venini, white opaline luster, black glass, circa 1960, Italy.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Venini, white opaline luster, black glass, circa 1960, Italy. Height 87 cm, diameter 70 cm.
Glass, Opaline Glass
Rare Italian Floral Chandelier with Murano Glass Tulip Shades, circa 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A refined and highly decorative Italian chandelier, crafted in gilt metal with a rich botanical structure of leaves and winding branches. The design is adorned with numerous faceted ...
Crystal, Brass
Venetian Chandelier In Gilded And Dark Blue Murano Glass, 5 Light Arms, Circa 19
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Chandelier In Gilded And Dark Blue Murano Glass, 5 Light Arms, Circa 1960
Metal
$4,341Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 16-Light French Crystal Chandelier, circa 1930, Baroque/Louis XV
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique 16-Light French Crystal Chandelier, circa 1930, Baroque/Louis XV Classic French chandelier, brass frame with rich and elaborately cut crystal pendants in various shapes and ...
Crystal, Brass
Louis XVI style bronze and ormolu chandelier, circa 1860
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large and impressive 19th Century bronze and gilded ormolu Louis XVI style 12 branch chandelier, having a central 5 handle urn, wonderful scrolling foliate branches with cut glass ...
Bronze, Ormolu
Italian Gilt Carved Wood & Crystal Ten Light Bronze Arm Chandelier, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian gilt carved wood and crystal ten light bronze arms chandelier. Originally candle powered and has been electrified. Late 18th Century
Crystal, Bronze
Hand wrought iron chandelier bertil Vallien Sweden circa 1970
By Bertil Vallien
Located in PARIS, FR
A Nice hand wrought iron chandelier by Bertil Vallien Sweden circa 1970 Chandelier alone is H 30 cm Diameter 32 cm Total H 94 cm
Wrought Iron
$5,134Sale Price|35% Off
Chandelier "aux Têtes de Bélier" attr. to H. Vian, France, Circa 1890
By Henri Vian
Located in PARIS, FR
Charming Louis XVI style chandelier in gilded bronze, clear and amber cut crystal with six lights. The central shaft, formed by a succession of balusters in cut and faceted crystal, ...
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Gold Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Gold Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1890.
Crystal, Bronze
French Pink Opaline Murano Drops Rock Crystal Swags Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing six lights sitting in crystal bobeches. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and certified sockets for rest of countries, ready to hang. Double beaded thr...
Crystal
Paavo Tynell model 1359, brass and opal glass for Taito circa 1940.
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Large pendant lamp designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito in the early 40's. This elegant 1940s ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell combines natural texture with refined craftsmanship. The wide...
Brass
Antique 8-Light Bronze & Crystal Chandelier circa 1890's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 8-light fine bronze & crystal chandelier, circa 1890's.
Crystal, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Baccarat Chandelier, Gilt Bronze and Crystal, circa 1890
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This Louis XVI style gilt bronze twenty light chandelier is by the renowned firm La Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat. Stamped Baccarat in bronze on the central stem, it is al...
Crystal, Bronze
Extra Large Sculptural Lucite and Brass Chandelier, circa 1970s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Lucite ribbon chandelier with brass frame. Sculptural interlocking ribbons of Lucite hang from a brass frame, circa 1970s. The fixture would be a statement piece in an entryway or st...
Brass
Antique French Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, circa 1890-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Charming French Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, circa 1890-1900. There is a second identical chandelier available.
Crystal, Bronze
Lovely Bouquet Gilt Brass and Crystal Flush Mount by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A lovely gilt brass and crystal "bouquet" flower chandelier by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960s. Socket: 6 x E14 for standard screw bulbs.
Crystal, Brass
Antique French Wrought Iron Fixture, circa 1900-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fixture has very nice detail in the ironwork.
Iron
Murano Glass Chandelier by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy circa 1940s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass chandelier by Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Made in 1940s. Rare chandelier in an excellent vintage condition. Signed "Seguso" Ten branches with candelabra sockets. Body of the ch...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
French Bows and Rams Heads Crystal Beaded Dome Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light, will be rewired with certified UL US socket for the USA and certified socket for other countries and ready to hang. Bronze bows and rams heads with perfect patina....
Crystal, Bronze
Italian Murano Multi-Color Pastel Flowers Gilt Tole Chandelier, circa 1950
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 4-lights. Will be rewired with appropriate sockets for country and ready to hang. (for USA, we install UL US certified sockets) Gilt tole with Murano glass flowers in blue, g...
Murano Glass
French Beaded Murano Green Drops Macaroni Swags Flowers Chandelier circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light in center. Body completely macaroni beaded with swags of crystals. Adorning 9 big Murano glass green flowers with green beads. Also, green Murano drops. Adding anot...
Murano Glass
Italian Beaded Murano Multi-Color Drops and Flowers Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 5 lights, will be rewired using certified UL US sockets for the United States and appropriate sockets for every other country and ready to hang. Double beading throughout ove...
Crystal
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Chandelier, Silver-Plated Bronze, France, Circa 1920
By Art Decor
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art deco chandelier. Made of silver-plated bronze, with satin glass plates. Sealed Metal No.4. France, circa 1920.
Crystal, Metal
Antique Fench Cloisonne Enamel and Ormolu Bronze Chandelier circa 1860-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a lovely fixture. The cloisonne bowl has been converted into a small chandelier. The enamel coloring remains bright and lustrous.
Bronze, Enamel
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Oversized Vintage Continental Cut & Strung Nine-Light Chandelier, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage oversized Continental French chandelier offers chrome frame with nine s-scroll crystal arms terminating in candle lights and cut and strung crystals throughout, circa 1910....
Crystal, Chrome
Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Basket Chandelier, circa 1900
By Pierre Gouthiere
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI style gilt bronze and cut-glass basket chandelier with jasperware plaques, in the manner of Pierre Gouthière. French, circa 1900. The chandelier has five external ...
Bronze
Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Bronze D'Oré Chandelier, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Bronze D'Oré Chandelier, Circa 1890.
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Belle Époque Gold Bronze & Crystal Beaded Chandelier, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Belle Époque Gold Bronze & Crystal Beaded Chandelier, Circa 1880.
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Iron and Copper Chandelier, circa 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
A copper fish poacher serves as the anchoring element for this fixture.
Copper, Wrought Iron
Space Age Chandelier by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970
By Mazzega, Aldo Nason
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern four-light chandelier in chrome and Murano glass in the "Pulegoso" technique, designed by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970. This chandelier can be positioned as ...
Brass, Chrome
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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