Italian Green Crystal Prisms Gold Gilt Wood Swags 4 Tier Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 5-lights, crystal bobeches sitting on giltwood posts. Will be rewired and for the United States, we will install UL US certified sockets and will put in appropriate sockets f...
Crystal
Antique French Gold Bronze & All Original Baccarat Crystal Chandelier Circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique french gold bronze and all original Baccarat crystal richly draped chandelier, Circa 1865-1875.
Crystal, Bronze
Stunning Louis XVI Style Bronze Chandelier, Paris, France, circa 1980s
By Maison Lucien Gau
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful solid bronze chandelier made by LG Paris (Maison Lucien Gau), Paris, France. The chandelier has six scroll arms and displays great elegance, thanks to a platinum coating...
Bronze
Bakalowits Nickel Crystal Chandelier, circa 1950s, 'We Have a Second One'
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Prof. Friedl Bakalowits
Located in Wien, Au
Bakalowits nickel crystal chandelier, circa 1950s Original condition. We Have a second one only the height is different, but we can adjust the height to fit with the other one.
Crystal, Nickel
$3,675Sale Price|20% Off
Wrought Iron Chandelier with 8 Arms in the Gothic Style. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful and decorative chandelier is made of wrought iron with 4 arms. This is a very nice and fine French work in the Gothic style. Circa 1950
Wrought Iron
Large Chandelier In Gilded Bronze And Palwa Crystal - 24 Lights - Circa 1980
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Chandelier In Gilded Bronze And Palwa Crystal - 24 Lights - Circa 1980
Glass
French French Aqua Blue Murano Balls Beaded Swags w Spear Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 5 lights, sitting in metal with small rare crystal prisms surrounding. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA or certified sockets for other countries and r...
Crystal
Neoclassical Cast Opaline Glass and Brass Chandelier Dome, circa 1910s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Opaline glass dome with rib, urn and swag detailing. Three lights. Take 3 60 watt Edison based bulbs Chain can be added to increase length.
Opaline Glass
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Venini in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large multi-tiered chandelier in hand blown Murano glass by Venini , Italy, circa 1970. Comprised of several pieces of glass resembling icicles, hanging from brass chains in 3 conce...
Murano Glass
Art Deco Chandelier in Murano Glass by Barovier Toso, Italy, circa 1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Art Deco chandelier manufactured in hand blown Murano glass to Barovier e Toso, Murano Italy circa 1940s. Measurement of lantern is 27cm H by 18 cm W.
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Venini in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large multi-tiered ]" Cascade " chandelier in hand blown Murano glass attributed to Venini , Italy, circa 1970. Comprised of several pieces of "Trilobi" glass pieces with a very lig...
Murano Glass
Space age "Eclipse" Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano Circa 1970
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space age chandelier manufactured in green and white incamiciato Murano glass. Two concentric circles that can be rotated as to simulate a light "eclipse". It takes 1 e27 bulb. Mad...
Murano Glass
Estate French Art Deco Alabaster and Bronze Chandelier, circa 1920-1940
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate French Art Deco Alabaster and bronze chandelier, circa 1920-1940. CHB155.
Alabaster, Bronze
Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Bronze D'Ore Chandelier, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Baccarat crystal and bronze D'Ore chandelier, circa 1890. CHC316.
Crystal, Bronze
Estate Original Crystal Beaded Chandelier from Old New Orleans Home, Circa 1950.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate original richly beaded crystal chandelier, circa 1950-1960. From a local estate in Audubon Place, New Orleans.
Crystal, Metal
Nickel-Plated Art Deco Chandelier with Original Cut-Glasses, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Nickel-plated Art Deco chandelier with original cut-glasses, circa 1920s.
Brass, Nickel
Antique French Belle Epoche Crystal and Silvered Bronze Chandelier, circa 1890s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French "Belle Epoche" crystal and silvered bronze 12-light chandelier, circa 1890-1910. CHC082.
Crystal, Bronze
Large Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Mazzega, Murano Glass, Italy circa 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large eight light Space Age chandelier manufactured in chromed hardware and hand blown orange and clear Murano glass by Mazzega. The glass can be arranged in a few different ways as...
Blown Glass
Antique French Bronze Dore Louis XVI Style Chandelier, circa 1870-1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French bronze dore Louis XVI style chandelier, circa 1870-1880.
Bronze
French Eiffel Tower Tole Cream & Gold Paris Chandelier circa 1940 One of a Kind
Located in Firenze, Toscana
One of a kind chandelier. Housing 1 light, has been rewired with a big certified US UL socket and ready to hang. Found in Paris, France. Made of tole in cream and gold. Free priority...
Metal
$3,908Sale Price|25% Off
Wrought Iron Chandelier with 12 Lights in the Gothic Style. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice chandelier with 12 lights is made of wrought iron. This is a French work in the Gothic style. Circa 1950
Wrought Iron
Hand-Carved Five Arm Giltwood Chandelier from France, circa 1890
Located in Houston, TX
Hand-carved 19th century French giltwood chandelier with five arms. Heavily carved relief on the arms and body with a beautiful gold finish. Newly rewired with all UL listed parts an...
Wood
Antique Italian Murano Amber and Clear Crystal Beaded Chandelier, circa 1930s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1618 Reeded arm five-light chandelier dressed with amber and crystal beads Takes 40 watt candelabra based bulbs.
Brass
Unique Etched Glass Chandelier in the Style of Fontana Arte, circa 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian chandelier with frosted glass shades surrounded by aqua etched glass petals around the perimeter, supported by a chrome finial and stem, chrome chain and canopy. In t...
Chrome
$836Sale Price|27% Off
Spanish Crown Sunburst fixture XL 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
Large Italian Wrought Iron Four-Light Orb Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very unique in its design and riveted construction, the open sphere with four arms, UL Wired and Listed
Leopold Bauer Hanging Lamp with Loetz Witwe “Blitzglas” Shade, circa 1905
By Leopold Bauer
Located in Wien, Au
Leopold Bauer hanging lamp with Loetz Witwe “Blitzglas” shade, circa 1905 The brass parts are polished and stove enameled. The glass shade was executed by Johann Loetz-Witwe Kloste...
Brass
Antique French Gold Bronze & Rare Pink Opaline Glass Chandelier, Circa 1880-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Gold Bronze & Rare Pink Opaline Glass Chandelier, Circa 1880-1890
Bronze
Estate French Art Deco Style Crystal and Gold Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1940's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate French Art Deco Style Crystal and Gold Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1940's.
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D'ore & Crystal 18-Light Chandelier, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI bronze d'ore & crystal 18-light chandelier, circa 1890.
Crystal, Bronze
Perzel, pair of small brass and glass ceiling lights, holophane lens, circa 1930
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Perzel, pair of small brass and glass ceiling lights, holophane lens, circa 1930 signed no longer published
Brass
$578Sale Price|35% Off
SUPERB Antique "PERIOD MICA" Light circa 1900 - Stickley era W5214 40% SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great looking hanging "Arts & Crafts" light from the early 1900s. The frame is iron with mica. The mica is the best part of this item! "PERIOD MICA " means that it is...
Wrought Iron
Antique French Louis XVI Crystal and Gold Bronze 18 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Crystal and Gold Bronze 18 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890's.
Crystal, Bronze
Viennese Hanging Lamp circa 1905 with Loetz Lamp Shade Koloman Moser
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Wien, Au
Viennese hanging lamp, circa 1905 with Loetz lampshade Glass Shade Koloman Moser polished and stove enameled The length of the chandelier is easy adjustable for rooms of differing...
Brass
Antique French "Empress Eugenie" Gold Bronze 12 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French "Empress Eugenie" Gold Bronze 12 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890's.
Bronze
Antique French Renaissance Revival Gold Bronze 9 Light Chandelier, Circa 1910's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Renaissance Revival Gold Bronze 9 Light Chandelier, Circa 1910-1920's.
Bronze
Pair Grand Scale Estate French Cut Crystal & Bronze D'Oré Chandeliers Circa 1960
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Grand Scale Estate French Cut Crystal and Bronze D'Oré Chandeliers, Circa 1960's. Possibly Baccarat or St. Louis fine lead crystal plaques.
Crystal, Bronze
La Murrina 'Albatros' ceiling lamp Murano glass / brass details Italy circa 1980
By La Murrina
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Murano glass ceiling lamp, model Albatros by La Murrina. The lamp is labeled La Murrina, Albatros and has a stamp in the glass and is in amazing condition. We also have a matching pe...
Brass
Elegant Chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy, circa 1956
By Arredoluce
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant Arredoluce chandelier with brass structure and white opaline glass shades. Pointed crown brass details, original finish. Designed by Angelo Lelii and manufactured by Arred...
Brass
Seguso 40" Chandelier Murano Glass & Chrome by Seguso, Italy circa 1960
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large multi layered chandelier with handblown textured Murano bubble glass tubes hanging from a chromed spider suspension. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot...
Chrome
Set of 2 Murano glass chandelier, Carlo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970
By Carlo Nason
Located in Milano, Lombardia
SET OF 2. A Murano glass chandelier designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970, is a breathtaking work of art that exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship and artistic ingenuity...
Metal
French Petit Pink & White Opaline Drops Beaded Swags Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 4 lights. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Double beaded with rare pink opaline bea...
Opaline Glass
Venetian Chandelier In Golden Murano Glass, 6 Arms Of Light Circa 1940
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Chandelier In Golden Murano Glass, 6 Arms Of Light, Circa 1940, New Electrification
Metal
French Aqua Blue Murano Drops Gold Gilt Crystal Prisms Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 4 lights, sitting in crystal bobeches. Will be newly re-wired with certified UL US sockets for the United States and appropriate sockets for other countries and ready to hang...
Crystal
Pair of Ceiling Lights by Philips, circa 1930, Nickel and Enameled Glass
By Philips
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine pair of industrial ceiling lights by Philips from 1920-1930s. Nickeled brass hardware with blown glass globes with a satin finish on the inside and white enameled lower half on ...
Nickel
French Art Nouveau Brass, Copper and Cut Crystal Flush Mount, circa 1920
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Magnificent brass and copper fluh mount with a cut crystal frosted globe. Both the brass and copper parts have great patina and you can see the golden shine where it has rubbed off...
Crystal, Brass, Copper
Alain Richard (1926-2009) white ceiling light 8282, Disderot ed., circa 1975
By Alain Richard
Located in Paris, FR
Alain Richard (1926-2009) Ceiling light 8282, Disderot éditeur, circa 1975 White lacquered metal, halogen, original condition Length 200 x Height 100 x Depth 10 cm 2 white and 1 blac...
Metal
Antique French Charming Milk Glass Fixture with Gold Bronze Flowers, Circa 1900s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Charming Milk Glass 3 Light Chandelier with Gold Bronze Flowers, Circa 1900s.
Bronze
Antique French Empress Eugenie Style Gold Bronze 6 Light Chandelier, Circa 1910.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wonderful Antique French Empress Eugenie Style Gold Bronze 6 Light Chandelier, Circa 1910.
Bronze
Barovier&Toso Murano glass chandelier in 'Pulegoso" glass and metal circa 1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Barovier&Toso Murano "pulegoso" glass white and green and crome metal circa 1940.
Metal
Fontana Arte by Pietro Chiesa chandelier in Glass and metal circa 1970
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and big Fontana Arte by Pietro Chiesa chandelier in glass engraved and metal circa 1950
Metal
Antique French Gold Bronze and Baccarat Crystal 6 Light Chandelier, Circa 1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Gold Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Heavily Draped 6 Light Chandelier, Circa 1900.
Crystal, Bronze
Magnificent French Gilt Bronze Chandelier, circa 1890-1900 by Maison Mottheau
By Maison Mottheau et Fils
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Magnificent French Gilt Bronze Chandelier Circa 1890-1900 Stamped E. MOTTHEAU PARIS Maison Mottheau et Fils of Paris. 1900 Universal Exhibition in Paris The fixture fe...
Ormolu
Rare Art Deco Birds Chandelier by Jean Boris Lacroix, France, circa 1930s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautifully and rare solid, nickeled bronze chandelier with five opalescent glass flying birds by Jean Boris Lacroix, model 1136. France, ca. 1930s. All glasses are signed ( LA+) S...
Bronze, Nickel
Rene Lalique "Trevise" a Fine R.Lalique Glass Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rene LALIQUE (1860-1945) "Trevise" A fine R.Lalique Glass chandelier molded signature R. LALIQUE 10 in. (25.4 cm.) high, 16 in. (40.64 cm.) diameter Literature Felix Marcilhac...
Glass
Antique French Louis XV Bronze D'Oré and Cut Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze D'Oré and Cut Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1890's.
Crystal, Bronze
Barovier&Toso Murano glass Pair (2) chandeliers with gold and flowers circa 1950
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Barovier&Toso Murano glass Pair (2) chandeliers with gold and flowers circa 1950.
Murano Glass
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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