Italian Chandelier with Murano Glass Cornucopias by Barovier, circa 1960
By Barovier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Italian chandelier Cornucopias by Barovier circa 1960, Murano glass and brass, in excellent condition.
Brass
Colorless Murano Glass Chandelier 8 Arms Of Light Circa 1890
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Colorless Murano glass chandelier 8 arms of light, new electrification, three levels of flowers and leaves
Glass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte ceiling suspension model 1239, Italy circa 1960s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Long Island City, NY
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte ceiling suspension model 1239 Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Takes 3 medium base bulbs. Rewired for US. Brass was beautifully restored. Overall drop i...
Metal, Brass
Chromed metal chandelier and glass lens diffusers, Oscar Torlasco, circa 1970
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The chrome-plated metal pendant lamp with glass lens diffusers, designed by Oscar Torlasco in the period around 1970, is an excellent example of the bright, futuristic design of its ...
Metal
Antique French Ormolu Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1860-1870.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Ormolu Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1860-1870. We love this chandelier with its fine ormolu and handsome appearance. Of medium size, it would work well in ...
Crystal, Bronze
Estate French Art Deco Style Crystal & Silvered Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1940's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate French Art Deco Style Crystal and Silvered Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1940's.
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Gold Bronze 12 Light Chandelier, Circa 1895.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Gold Bronze 12 Light Chandelier, Circa 1895.
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Bronze and Tole Chandelier with Saxe Porcelain Flowers Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Bronze and Tole Chandelier with Saxe Porcelain Flowers, Circa 1890.
Bronze
Estate Art Deco French Gold Bronze & Smoked Glass Chandelier, Circa 1920-1940.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate Art Deco French Gold Bronze & Smoked Glass Chandelier, Circa 1920-1940.
Bronze
Antique French Napoleon III Baccarat Crystal & Gold Bronze Chandelier Circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Napoleon III finest original baccarat crystal and gold bronze chandelier, circa 1865-1875. Heavily draped in crystal beading and prisms.
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Gold Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1900's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Gold Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1900's.
Crystal, Bronze
French Louis XV Style Crystal Chandelier, Brass Frame, Circa 1900-1920
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French Louis XV style 12-light crystal chandelier with a variety of crystal pendalogues with rosettes. Solid brass frame with scrolled arms, brass bobeches and ...
Crystal, Brass
$4,340Sale Price|38% Off
Empire french bronze chandelier in gold-plated with 'Quimeras" circa 1800
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible chandelier in bronze and gold empire circa 1800 with "Quimeras" for 6 lights.
Gold, Bronze
Maison Jansen chandelier glass and metal circa 1970, Possibly Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Chandelier for one light in glass and metal flowers circa 1970, possibly Maison Jansen
Metal
$1,200Sale Price|52% Off
Maison Arlus Midcentury Glass Globe 6-Arm Chandelier, circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
This exceptional chandelier, designed by Maison Arlus and produced in France circa the 1950s, is a stunning example of mid-century modern design. Its unique and innovative form stand...
Brass
Venetian Chandelier In Murano Glass Two Points Of Light Circa 1950
Located in Honnelles, WHT
"Venetian Chandelier In Murano Glass Two Points Of Light Circa 1950" Venetian Chandelier In Colorless Murano Glass Two Points Of Light new electrification
Glass
Fontana Arte Max Ingrand engraved glass and metal circa 1950 (pair).
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Fontana Arte pair of chandeliers in engraved glass an crome metal circa 1950 by Max Ingrand.
Metal
Antique French Brass & Opaline Glass Oil Light Suspension Lantern, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Brass & Opaline Glass Oil Light Suspension Lantern, Circa 1880.
Brass
$299Sale Price|62% Off
Antique cir1910 Hanging Lamp circa 1910 Mica Stickley era W7529 - 50% SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
50% OFF SALE This is a great circa 1910 Mica hanging lamp in excellent condition. The lamp has one socket (original). There is slight wear to the shade consistent with normal wear....
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Europe, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
At its most basic level, Mid-Century Modern designs are known for juxtaposing sleek lines with organic shapes, using new materials and methods to reimagine traditional pieces. Materi...
Brass
Six light Seguso Floral Chandelier in Gold Dust Murano Glass, circa 1950
By Seguso
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful 6 light Murano glass chandelier, manufactured circa 1950 and attributed to Seguso, featuring floral details throughout and 15 individual glass flowers. This Chandelier is o...
Murano Glass
$3,000Sale Price|48% Off
Murano Hand-Blown Italian Brass and Glass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
A Murano six-arm hand-blown glass chandelier with fanciful brass motif. Beautiful scallop detailing and brass filigree. A stunning contrast of the deep pink/red blown glass with the ...
Brass
Gilded Hollywood Rose And Bellflower Chandelier in Cream White, Italy Circa 1960
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful Italian chandelier is truly special, adorned with a stunning bouquet of roses and bellflowers, making it a timeless antique that will surely bring you joy. Take a look...
Gold Plate, Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Sphere Chandelier in Murano Glass by Venini, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large Space Age pendant light in white and brown striped hand blown Murano glass, attributed to Venini, circa 1970.
Blown Glass
1 of the 8 Iron and Clear Glass Light Fixtures by Limburg, circa 1965
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
This beautiful set octagonal glass light fixtures were manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1960s. Beautiful craftsmanship. Each lamp, made from thick elaborate cl...
Brass
Large Louis XVI Style Bronze Chandelier, Paris, France, circa 1970s
By Maison Lucien Gau
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful solid bronze chandelier attr. to (Maison Lucien Gau), Paris, France. The chandelier has eight scroll arms and displays great elegance, thanks to a platinum coating old g...
Bronze
Italian Six Arched Arm Chrome and Milk Glass Chandelier, circa 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian six arched arm chrome and milk glass chandelier, circa 1960s. A single reeded stem issuing six scrolled arms with rounded milk glass shades. Diameter 60 cm. Height 110 cm.
Metal
Set of Three Italian Gilt Iron and Crystal Light Fixtures, circa 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Set of three Italian gilt iron and crystal light fixtures ( lantern and a pair of wall sconces), circa 1950s. Dimension of a lantern: Height: 24.40 inches / Diamater: 11.81 inches....
Crystal, Iron
Antique French Brass and Iron Chandelier with Fleur-De-Lis, Circa 1900's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Brass and Iron Chandelier with Fleur-De-Lis, Circa 1900's.
Brass, Iron
Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Bronze D'ore Chandelier circa 1890
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Bronze D'ore 16 Light Chandelier, circa 1890. Keil's Antiques will work with the purchaser of this chandelier on packing and shipping costs.
Crystal, Bronze
Italian Petit Blue & Green Murano Drops Beaded Crystal Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 3 lights, will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the United States and ready to hang! (appropriate sockets for all other countries) Crystal bobeches dripping with v...
Murano Glass
Rare Pink Opaline Drops, Beads and Bobeches Micro Beaded, Chandelier circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 6 lights. Will be wired with certified sockets appropriate for country and ready to hang. (UL US for the USA) Lights sitting in pink opaline bobeches on top of gilt wood pos...
Murano Glass, Giltwood
Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze 6-Light Chandelier, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI gold bronze 6-light chandelier, Circa 1880.
Bronze
Rare Micro Beaded White and Pink Opaline Drops Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 1 light, will be rewired with new socket according to country. We use a certified US UL socket for the USA. Micro beaded in white opaline, loaded with crystal prisms and Mur...
Crystal
Large Mid-Century Modern Sphere Chandelier in Murano Glass by Venini, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large Space Age pendant light. White frosted hand blown Murano glass sphere with a "Lace" pattern, attributed to Venini, circa 1970. Measures: Diameter is 40 cm. Height is 110 cm b...
Blown Glass
Six-Light Chrome Metal Chandelier with Glass Shades circa 70s
Located in Beirut, LB
Mid-20th century beautiful chandelier with six chrome metal lights and glass shades Can be delivered and wired for US and European use.
Chrome
Antique French 19th Century Iron Coat of Arms Chandelier, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French 19th century iron coat of arms chandelier, Circa 1880.
Iron
Rare Erik Hoglund Eight- Arm Iron and Glass Chandelier, Sweden, circa 1970s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large mid-century 12 -arm wrought iron and clear glass chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Costa Boda, Sweden, circa 1970s. Height: (light fixture only) - 23.62 inches Total height : 4...
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Sphere Chandelier in Murano Swirl Glass by Venini, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age pendant light manufactured in white and orange swirled hand blown Murano glass, attributed to Venini, circa 1970. Measures: Diameter is 29 cm. Height is 110 cm but can be e...
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Sphere Chandelier in Murano Swirl Glass by Venini, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age pendant light manufactured in white and orange swirled hand blown Murano glass, attributed to Venini, circa 1970. Measures: Diameter is 29 cm. Height is 110 cm but can be e...
Blown Glass
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Cut Glass and Nickel Rectangular Chandelier, circa 1930
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Scarpa for Venini highly unique rectangular shaped Art Deco chandelier, circa 1930's. A minimalist nickel-plated structure with a row of eight thick ribbed hand-cut glass eleme...
Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Sphere Chandelier in Murano Swirl Glass by Venini, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large Space Age pendant light manufactured in white and clear swirled hand blown Murano glass, attributed to Venini, circa 1970. Measures: Diameter is 40cm. Height is 80cm or 32" a...
Blown Glass
Petit Rare French Tole Gilt Wood Porcelain Flowers Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 4 lights, sitting in crystal bobeches on top of giltwood posts. Will be newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countrie...
Tôle
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Attributed to Fontana Arte, Italy, circa 1950
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large Mid-Century Modern six-light chandelier in the style of (attributed) to Pietro Chiesa and Fontana Arte in the shape of an UFO or Flying Saucer, in brass and carved curved glass...
Brass
two Art Nouveau Candle Lantern by Baccarat, France, circa 1890-1920
By Baccarat
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Late 19th or early 20th century ruby red glass Lantern by Baccarat France, unsigned but a well documented model. It has 3 panels depicting a Windmill, a farmhouse and a Greek temple....
Crystal, Bronze
Art Nouveau “Ornithological” Candle Lantern by Baccarat, France, circa 1890-1920
By Baccarat
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Late 19th or early 20th century ruby red glass lantern by Baccarat, France, unsigned but a well documented model. It has 3 panels depicting a kingfisher in different motions. At the ...
Crystal, Bronze
Gino Vistosi Chandelier for Vetreria Vistosi, Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1968
By Vistosi, Gino Vistosi
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern chandelier in hand blown Murano glass. From the Torcello series, designed by Gino Vistosi for Vetreria Vistosi. Takes 4 e27 bulbs.
Murano Glass
Antique French Louis XVI Crystal and Gold Bronze Chandelier, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Crystal and Gold Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1890.
Crystal, Bronze
French Petit Loaded Murano Drops Flowers and Swags Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
This will be completely rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Housing five lights, sitting in crystal bobeches, dripping ...
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Sphere Chandelier in Murano Swirl Glass by Venini, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age pendant light manufactured in white and clear striped hand blown Murano glass, attributed to Venini, circa 1970. Measures: Diameter is 33cm. Height is 60cm but can be eas...
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern 3-Light Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1970
By Stilnovo
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern 3-light chandelier attributed to Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1970 Materials: Opaline glass Stainless steel Lacquered metal Teak.
Stainless Steel
$189Sale Price / set|33% Off
Art Deco Period Glass Lampshades PAIR (A) Conical & Frosted, circa 1925
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful PAIR of glass conical Lampshades, original to the Art Deco period. These glass lamp shades are conical in shape. They are frosted from the fitting end through ab...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Signed Gilt Bronze Chandelier by Petitot, France, circa 1940
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern chandelier in gilt bronze and cut lead crystal stamped 'PETITOT' and its model or serial number. Made in France, circa 1940.
Bronze
Big Representative Unique Glass and Brass Chandelier, circa 1970s, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s, Italy - Complete and perfect original condition - No later replica!!
Brass
Antique French Gold Bronze and Fine Crystal Chandelier, circa 1890-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French gold bronze and fine crystal chandelier, circa 1890-1900.
Crystal, Bronze
Italian Square Shape Chandelier in the Style of Venini, circa 1970s
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian square shape chandelier in the style of Venini, circa 1970s.
Glass
Eight Light Beaded Chandelier with Colored Tear Drop Prisms, circa 1960
Located in Stamford, CT
Eight light beaded chandelier with colored tear drop prisms, circa 1960.
Crystal, Metal
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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