Rare Alvar Aalto ceiling lamp model A334 for Valaistustyö, circa 1950.
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Iconic and rare pendant light model A 334 designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö which is the first edition of those lights that are not produced anymore. The lamp is made in laque...
Brass, Iron
Antique French Wrought Iron 8 Light Chandelier with Scrollwork, Circa 1890-1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Wrought Iron 8 Light Chandelier with Scrollwork, Circa 1890-1900.
Wrought Iron
Two Lovely Gilt Brass Flower Leaves Chandelier, Italy, circa 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two beautiful, fine and delicate gilt brass leaves chandelier with white flowers. France, circa 1950s. Socket: 5 x e14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs. Total height 72 cm. ...
Metal, Brass
Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine chandelier with graceful plaques.
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
2 Large Mid-Century Modern Murano Opaline Glass Sphere Chandeliers, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Two large pendant lights in white hand blown Murano glass, probably by Venini or Mazzega, circa 1970 Measures: Diameter is 40 cm. Priced individually.
Murano Glass
Antique French Crystal Flowers and Wrought Iron Chandelier, Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Petite antique French crystal flowers and wrought iron chandelier, circa 1900.
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Angelo Lelli Attributed Large Brass Opal Glass Lamp, Italy, circa 1950
By Angelo Lelii, Arteluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large 29" pendant lamp opal glass attributed to Lelli, circa 1950 Beautiful opal glass light, circa 1950, Italy, featuring a very long opal glass shade in tubular shape that ...
Brass
Antique French Gold Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French gold bronze & clear and amethyst baccarat crystal chandelier, Circa 1890. This is a nice shape chandelier for lower ceilings and small spaces.
Crystal, Bronze
Art Nouveau Candle Lantern by Baccarat, France, circa 1890-1920
By Baccarat
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Late 19th or early 20th century glass lantern by Baccarat, France, signed in relife "Baccarat" and "Depose" It is decorated all around with floral motifs. At the moment it can hold a...
Crystal, Bronze
Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier Attr. to Lobmeyr, circa 1920s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful, high quality silvered bronze and cut crystal twelve-light chandelier attr. to Lobmeyr, circa 1920s. Socket: 12 x e14 (for standard screw bulbs). New rewired.
Crystal, Bronze
$13,021Sale Price|20% Off
Empire Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier, circa 1815
Located in Rome, IT
Finely chiseled gilt bronze and cut crystal Empire elegant chandelier with six arms. Six E 14 light bulbs.
Crystal, Bronze
Gold Dusted Handblown Murano Glass Chandelier by Seguso, circa 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An Italian modern two - tiered 10 - light handblown Murano glass chandelier with 24K gold dust flakes by Archimede Seguso (signed), Italy, circa 1960s. Socket: 10 x e14 for standard...
Brass
Antique French Chinoiserie Bronze D' Ore 24 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Chinoiserie Bronze D' Ore 24 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890.
Bronze
Antique French Crystal and Bronze D' Ore Chandelier, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Crystal and Bronze D' Ore Chandelier, Circa 1890's.
Crystal, Bronze
Petite Chandelier Hand Painted and Gilded Porcelain, circa 1940
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming chandelier! It’s a petite Dresden Porcelain chandelier, to enhance any chic or eclectic home. We'd love to see it hanging in a...
Metal
Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D'ore Chandelier, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D'ore chandelier, circa 1890.
Bronze
$4,464Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Chandelier, Made of Three Fringes of Pearls and Metal, circa 1930
By Sue et Mare, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant Art Deco chandelier, made of three fringes of pearls and metal, style Sue et Mare, Ruhlmann.
Metal
Antique French Parisian Crystal and Gold Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Parisian crystal and gold bronze chandelier, Circa 1890.
Crystal, Bronze
Italian Gilt Iron and Murano Tear Drop Chandelier, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful Italian eight - light chandelier, circa 1960s. This beautiful handcrafted chandelier is made of gilt iron, decorated with Murano tear drops. Socket: 8 x E14 for standar...
Metal, Iron
Antique French Bronze D'ore Crystal Chandelier, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a lovely chandelier, very of the period. It has 24 lights.
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Crystal and Bronze D'Ore Chandelier, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Exquisite crystal and bronze D'Ore chandelier, Circa 1880.
Crystal, Bronze
Set of Three Scandinavian Hammered Brass Light Fixtures, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A set of three mid- century Scandinavian hammered brass light fixtures ( chandelier and a pair of wall sconces), circa 1950s.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sphere Chandelier in Murano Swirl Glass , Mazzega, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age pendant light manufactured in clear, white and blue swirled hand blown Murano glass, attributed to Mazzega, circa 1970. Measures: Diameter is 29 cm. Height is 110 cm but ca...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sphere Chandelier by Venini, circa 1960
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and extra-large pendant lights in white "feathered" and clear handblown Murano Glass, attributed to Venini, circa 1960 There are two matching spheres available. Diameter is...
Murano Glass
French Circa 1900 Bronze and Oversized Quartz Crystal Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
One of a kind, and so many quartz faceted crystals in pear and diamond design. Monumental lower finial orb in rock crystal. This is a stunning and rare fixture.
Quartz, Bronze
Antique French Ormolu Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Exceptional Ormolu bronze chandelier with Baccarat crystal polished prisms, Circa 1860.
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
$3,000Sale Price|69% Off
Italian Art Deco Frosted Glass Six Arm Chandelier, circa 1940's
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Art Deco six arm hand-blown glass Murano chandelier; the elegantly extended black glass arms surmounted by frosted glass lined bobeche, the whole supported by a central co...
Blown Glass
Murano Glass Flush Mount by Venini or Mazzega, circa 1960s
By Venini, Mazzega
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare mid-century amber noodle Murano glass flush mount by Venini or Mazzega, Italy, circa 1960s. The chandelier is made of over 100 Mazzega Murano glass elements and gilt metal fram...
Metal
$870Sale Price|40% Off
Antique Silver Plate Chandelier, Brass, Five-Light, Circa 1910
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Five-light silver plate chandelier with center draped crystals.
Brass
Two Mid-Century Modern Kaiser Leuchten Chandeliers with Mazzega Glass circa 1970
By Kaiser Leuchten, Carlo Nason
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern pendant light by Kaiser Leuchten, circa 1970, consisting of 4 ´petals´ in clear and white blown glass and brass hardware, this model is often attributed to Carlo N...
Brass
$13,021Sale Price|20% Off
Empire Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier, circa 1815
Located in Rome, IT
Finely chiseled gilt bronze and cut crystal Empire elegant chandelier with six arms. Six E 14 light bulbs.
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of ceiling light in brass attributed to Kai Ruokonen circa 1960.
By Kai Ruokonen
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare pair of pendant attributed to Kai Ruokonen or his brother Kari, made in solid brass with 4 rings and a glass diffuser. The overhall condition is good and the lamps has a good pa...
Brass
Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Gold Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Baccarat crystal and gold bronze chandelier, Circa 1880.
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Cenedese in Murano Glass, circa 1970
By Cenedese
Located in Merida, Yucatan
6 light Mid-Century Modern “Poulpe” (octopus) chandelier in hand blown opalescent blue and gold flecks Murano glass by Cenedese, Italy, circa 1970.
Murano Glass
Antique French Silvered Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1880-1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Silvered Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1880-1900.
Crystal, Bronze
$639Sale Price|38% Off
Large Spanish Crown Sunburst fixture in Gilt Metal and frost Glass , circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish crown light in gilt metal and frosted glass, Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass dif...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Huge Murano Spiral Amber Glass Chandelier by Kaiser, circa 1960s
By Kaiser
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare and huge mid-century structured spiral Murano glass chandelier by Kaiser, Germany, circa 1960s. The chandelier is made of over 100 Mazzega Murano "torciglione" glass elements tw...
Metal
Pair Estate French Cut Crystal & Ormolu Bronze Chandeliers, Circa 1940-1950.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Estate French cut crystal & ormolu bronze chandeliers, circa 1940-1950.
Crystal, Ormolu
Large Mid-Century Modern Chandelier ITSO Fontana Arte, Italy, circa 1950
By Fontana Arte
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large Mid-Century Modern three-light chandelier in the style of Fontana Arte in the shape of an UFO or Flying Saucer, in brass, teak and decorated glass, Italy, circa 1950.
Brass
Estate French Empire Gold Bronze and Steel Chandelier, Circa 1950's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate French Empire Gold Bronze and Steel Chandelier, Circa 1950's.
Bronze, Steel
Space Age Sphere Chandelier ITSO Mazzega in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970s
By AVMazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age pendant light manufactured in white and clear hand blown Murano glass, in the style of Mazzega, circa 1970. This is a very large sphere measuring 46 cm in diameter. (lage ...
Murano Glass
Chandelier designed by Gino Paroldo and manufactured by Dino Dei, circa 1960s
By Gino Paroldo
Located in Palermo, PA
Introducing an Exquisite 1960s Italian Chandelier: Gino Paroldo Design and manufactured by Dino Dei. Illuminate your space with the timeless beauty of this remarkable round chandel...
Crystal, Brass
Antique French Original Baccarat Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French original Baccarat crystal and bronze chandelier, circa 1880. All original crystal. CHC004.
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Baccarat Multicolored Crystal & Tole Chandelier, circa 1820-1840
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Baccarat multicolored crystal and tole 4-light chandelier, circa 1820-1840. All original prisms CHC223.
Crystal
Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze D'Oré Chandelier, Circa 1880's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze D'Oré Chandelier, Circa 1880's.
Bronze
8 Unused Mid-Century Modern Lanterns by Doria, Germany, circa 1970
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Set of 8 chandeliers or lanterns manufactured by Doria Leuchten in Germany in opaline glass and blue and yellow lacquered metal, circa 1970s Unused and still holding the original t...
Opaline Glass
Space Age Large "Sputnik" Flower Chandelier by VeArt, Italy, Circa 1970
By Paolo Venini, VeArt
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern large and beautiful "Sputnik" style chandelier, manufactured in chrome hardware and clear Murano pressed glass flowers. The execution is by VeArt and the design is...
Murano Glass
Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze and Beaded Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze and Beaded & Cut Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1890.
Crystal, Bronze
Large Chandelier in Murano Glass by Barovier Toso, Italy, circa 1950
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Art Deco chandelier manufactured in hand blown Murano glass to Barovier e Toso, Murano Italy circa 1950. Measurement of lantern is 27cm H by 18 cm W. 6 e27 bulbs. Chandelier does not...
Murano Glass
Two Mid-Century Modern Venini, ´Tessuto´Chandelier, circa 1970 in Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Two beautiful and large Mid-Century Modern pendant lights in white and clear hand blown Murano Glass in the "Tessuto" technique, attributed to Venini, The hardware consists of a c...
Blown Glass
Midcenutry Danish Teak Brass and Opal Glass Chandelier, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful, rectangular midcentury six-light teak, brass and opal glass chandelier, Denmark, circa 1960s. Adjustable in the height. Socket: 6 x e 14 - three e14 (Edison) for stand...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Mazzega in Murano Glass, circa 1970
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space age chandelier manufactured in chromed metal and 4 large pieces of clear Murano glass. It takes 1 e27 bulb. Made in Murano Italy circa 1970 by Mazzega under the direction of ...
Murano Glass
Space Age Sphere Chandelier ITSO Mazzega in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970s
By AVMazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age pendant light manufactured in cream and orange mottled hand blown Murano glass, in the style of Mazzega, circa 1970. This sphere is 41 cm in Diameter. It has its original...
Murano Glass
Nickel and Glass Globe Chandelier by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, circa 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A Mid-Century Modern twelve-light glass globe pendant by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, circa 1970s. This chandelier is made of nickeled brass and twelve blown glass globes. Socket: 1...
Brass, Nickel
Two Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers, in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large multi-tiered " Cascade " chandelier in hand blown Murano glass in the style of Mazzega and La Murrina, made in Murano, Italy, circa 1970s. Comprised of 49 pieces in clear Mura...
Murano Glass
French Micro Beaded Polychrome Murano Balls Crystal Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing five lights. Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and ready to hang. Crystal bobeches on giltwood posts. Micro beaded center and arms. Swags of crystal b...
Murano Glass, Giltwood
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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