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
Stunning French Art Deco Chandelier by “Hettier Vincent”, France, circa 1930s
By Hettier & Vincent
Located in Beirut, LB
An original French Art Deco chandelier having two round center bowl surrounding by six circular coupe in clear frosted glass signed Hettier Vincent with geometric and floral design. ...
Bronze
Elegant French Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Light with Crystal Beads, circa 1940
Located in Lisse, NL
Infuse your space with timeless elegance through this exceptional French Art Deco flush mount ceiling light, dating from around 1940. A perfect marriage of refined geometry and artis...
Crystal, Brass, Bronze, Metal
French Red Murano Drops and Chains Beaded Crystal Prisms Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing six lights sitting in crystal bobeches dripping with vintage crystal prisms. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for every other ...
Crystal
EXQUISITE CIRCA 1940'S MURANO STRAW AMBER GLASS ART NOUVEAU CHANDELIER LiGHT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1940's Italian Murano straw Amber glass ceiling chandelier Please note the delivery f...
Glass
French Iron and Wood Bead Six Light Chandelier Circa 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1257 French iron and wood bead country chandelier.
Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Crystal & Gold Bronze 12-Light Chandelier circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Napoleon III crystal and gold bronze 12-light chandelier, circa 1890's.
Crystal, Bronze
Lampada Liturgica Lanterna Italiana Tonda in Rame Sbalzato con Putti 1880 circa
Located in Milano, MI
Lampada a sospensione italiana, lampada Votiva a una luce della fine XIX secolo. Lampada per Sacramento liturgico in rame lavorato a sbalzo con elementi a forma di angelo in fusione ...
Brass, Copper
Pair of Italian Brass and Spun Aluminum 16 Arms Chandeliers, circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of scupltural Italian brass and spun aluminum 16 arms chandeliers, circa 1950. Chandeliers need to be rewired according to US Standards.
Aluminum, Brass
Antique French Louis XV Gold Bronze Chandelier with Fleur-de-Lis, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV Gold Bronze Chandelier with Fleur-de-Lis at Center, Circa 1890's.
Bronze
$1,920Sale Price|40% Off
Hollywood Regency Jewel Prisms Filigree 5 Light Hanging Chandelier, Circa 1950
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Jeweled Filigree Brass Morrocan-inspired 5-light Hanging Ceiling Light Fixture. The chandelier features a center point with five hanging lanterns, each with...
Brass
Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Bronze D' Ore Chandelier, circa 1880-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Baccarat crystal and bronze D' Ore chandelier, circa 1880-1890. Beautiful open bronze work with large cut crystal prisms.
Crystal, Bronze
Four Clear Glass Art Nouveau Candle Lanterns by Baccarat France, circa 1890
By Baccarat
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Late 19th or early 20th century glass Lanterns by Baccarat France, marked Baccarat Depose. Produced in an art nouveau style with palmettes and scrolls It can hold a candle as depic...
Crystal, Bronze
Clear and Amber Art Nouveau Candle Lantern by Baccarat, France, circa 1890
By Baccarat
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Late 19th or early 20th century glass Lantern by Baccarat France, marked Baccarat Depose. Produced in an Art Nouveau style with palmettes and scrolls It can hold a candle as depict...
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Midcentury Chandelier, La Murrina in Opalescent Murano Glass, circa 1970
By La Murrina
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful pair of five-light chandeliers in opalescent Murano glass by La Murrina, every glass element bears a "La Murrina"´s mark. In some of the photos the chandelier emits a pink ...
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Attr to Venini in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern chandelier in clear and frosted hand blown Murano glass attributed to Venini, Italy, circa 1970.
Murano Glass
MCM Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass, circa 1968
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern chandelier, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Manufactured in Iridescent Murano glass. Murano, Italy, ca. 1968.
Murano Glass
Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D' Ore and Cobalt Chandelier, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D' Ore and Cobalt Chandelier, Circa 1880.
Bronze
Art Deco Chandelier by Daum, Nancy France, in Pate de Verre, circa 1940
By Daum
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful 3-light chandelier. Executed in 4 separate pieces of glass in the "P@te de Verre" technique. Manufactured and signed by Daum in Nancy, France circa 1940.
Wrought Iron
Rare circa 1960 Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus Triple Light Chandelier
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1960 Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus triple ceiling light chandelier A very good looking well made and decorative Mid...
Brass
Antique French Gold Bronze & Glass Suspension Oil Lamp Chandelier, Circa 1880's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exquisite antique French gold bronze & opal white gAlass suspension oil lamp chandelier, Circa 1880's with classical figures.
Bronze
Italian Gilt Iron and Lead Crystal Chandelier by G.Banci, circa 1970s
By Giovanni Banci
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A hollywood regency style chandelier by Giovani Banci, Italy, circa 1970s. This beautiful handcrafted chandelier is made of patinated and gilt iron, decorated with lead crystals tear...
Crystal, Metal, Iron
Set of Three Italian Pineapple Light Fixtures by G.Banci, circa 1970s
By Giovanni Banci
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful set of three pineapple light fixtures by G. Banci, Italy, circa 1970s. This beautiful handcrafted chandelier and sconces are made of patinated and gilt iron, decorated wi...
Crystal, Iron
Art Deco "Pineapple" Chandelier, circa 1940 by Seguso in Murano Glass, Italy
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful Art Deco lantern manufactured in hand blown and worked Murano glass and brass hardware. The technique in which the glass is executed is known and attributed to be by Vetrer...
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier in Murano Glass by Vittorio Zecchin circa 1925, Venini
By Vittorio Zecchin, Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Truly a rare piece that doesn't come along often representing one fo the top modern masters of Murano glass for one of the top factories and in very distinct Art Deco style. We can a...
Murano Glass
Antique French Bronze D' Ore Chandelier, Versailles Palace Model, Circa 1820's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent antique French bronze D' Ore chandelier, Versailles Model, Circa 1820-1830. Model from Marie Antoinette's Quarters at The Palace of Versailles, (The Gilded Room).
Bronze
Chandelier from Frosted Glass and Brass Attributed to Stilnovo Italy, circa 1954
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier from frosted glass and brass attributed to Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1954 Measurements are 18.5" (width) 13.4"(depth) 24.4"(height) Rare suspension chandelier with floating f...
Brass
$832Sale Price|60% 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
Antique French Gold Bronze Fixture with Saxe Porcelain Flowers circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a charming fixture with nicely rendered touches.
Bronze
$2,376Sale Price|44% Off
Venini Trilobo Murano Glass and Steel Chandelier circa 1960 Made in Italy
By Venini
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Venini Trilobo Murano glass and steel chandelier circa 1960 Made in Italy Will require four chandelier bulbs. Venini—the world famous Italian glass company—traces it roots to ...
Steel
Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Empire Amber Crystal Basket Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Coimbra, PT
8-light French Empire amber crystal basket chandelier and chrome frame. Measures: Diameter 14.17 in/ 36 cm Height 33.85 in( 2 in chain) / 86 cm (5 cm chain) Weight: 26.5 lb/ 12 Kg 8 ...
Crystal, Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Attr to Venini in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large multi-tiered " Cascade " chandelier in hand blown Murano glass attributed to Venini, Italy, circa 1970. Comprised of 60 pieces in clear and orange Murano glass, hanging in 3 co...
Murano Glass
Antique French Louis XV Ormolu & Baccarat Crystal 3-Light Chandelier, circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV superb quality ormolu and baccarat crystal 3-light chandelier, circa 1870-1880. CHC202.
Bronze
Set of Four Large Graniglia Murano Glass Flush Mounts, Italy, circa 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful set of four italian Barovier & Toso style clear and pink Murano glass and gold - plated brass flush mounts, circa 1970s. Socket: 4 x e27 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs...
Brass
Antique French Oversized Two-Level 12-Light Chandelier circa 1930's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
12 lite two-level chandelier.
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier By Ezan with French Opalescent Glass & Copper circa 1930
By Ezan
Located in Beirut, LB
A magnificent Ezan chandelier, typically Parisian from the 1930s, is made of copper and glass with opalescent reflections. The chandelier features six branches supporting opalescent ...
Glass
Fontana Arte by Pietro Chiesa chandelier in engraved glass and metal circa 1970
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Fontana Arte by Pietro Chiesa in engraved glass, metal and wood circa 1970
Metal
Murano glass Gino Donna gold chandelier with 6 lights and flowers circa 1940.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Gino Donna Murano glass chandelier gold with 6 lights and flowers circa 1940.
Murano Glass
Antique French Cut Glass Three-Light Hall Lantern circa 1900-1910, Electrified
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of kind antique hand blown clear cut glass three-light wall lantern with very elegant brass mounts, France, circa 1900-1910. The glass bowl and the upper glass plate are entirely...
Brass
1 of the 2 Murano Light Fixtures by Carlo Nason, for Mazzega, Italy, circa 1969
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 high-end Murano glass light fixtures from Carlo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1960. Rows of clear and smoke braided glass Ribbons. A rare opportunity! The set illuminates beau...
Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Lanterns by Seguso, in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1940-50
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern 1-light chandeliers in hand blown pearl white glass and brass, the design is attributed to Flavio Poli and the manufacture to Seguso vetro di Arte, circa...
Murano Glass
Estate Wrought Iron and Porcelain 6 Light Chandelier, Circa 1950’s-1960's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate Wrought Iron and Porcelain 6 Light Chandelier, Circa 1950’s-1960's.
Wrought Iron
$930Sale Price|38% Off
Zeiss Ikon by Adolf Meyer Bauhaus Art Deco Lamp, Germany, circa 1930s
By Zeiss Ikon, Adolf Meyer
Located in Wien, Au
Zeiss Ikon by Adolf Meyer Bauhaus Art Deco lamp, Germany, circa 1930s Original condition.
Brass
Antique French Louis XIII Style Silvered Bronze 9 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XIII Style Silvered Bronze 9 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890's.
Bronze
Antique French Finely Chased Bronze D'Ore 20 Light Chandelier, Circa 1870-1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Finely Chased Bronze D'Ore 20 Light Chandelier, Circa 1870-1880.
Bronze
Stunning Gold-Plated and Cut Crystal Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, circa 1970
By Palwa, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
An absolutely stunning vintage Mid-Century Modern German gilt brass and cut crystal chandelier by Palwa, circa 1965-1975. Perfect for the Hollywood Regency style, there is no better ...
Crystal, Brass
Venetian Chandelier In Murano Glass Two Tones Of Blue, Circa 1940, 8 Arms
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian chandelier in Murano glass two tones of blue, circa 1940, 8 arms of light
Glass
Antique French Belle Époque Cut Crystal & Bronze D'ore Chandelier, Circa 1880's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Belle Époque Cut Crystal & Bronze D'ore Chandelier, Circa 1880's.
Crystal, Bronze
Italian Gilt Iron and Cut Crystal Pineapple Chandelier by G. Banci, circa 1970s
By Giovanni Banci
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful pineapple chandelier by Giovanni Banci, Italy, ca.1970s. This handcrafted chandelier is made gilt iron and decorated with crystals tear drops and prism. Socket: 6 x e14 ...
Crystal, Iron
French chandelier in bronze and opaline made for Monroe Palace Rio circa 1904.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and rare chandelier in french bronze and opaline from the Monroe Palace in Rio de Janeiro circa 1904 demolished to make way for an avenue. We have two others that make up ...
Bronze
Amber Glass and Brass Chandelier by C. Fagerlund for Orrefors, circa 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Beautiful and elegant glass chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960s. It is composed of six textured Murano amber glass leaves and six-light polished brass fram...
Brass
Venetian Chandelier In Golden Murano Glass, 8 Arms Of Light Circa 1940
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Large Murano glass chandelier on two floors in Golden Green color
Metal
Venetian Chandelier In Golden Murano Glass Mordoré And Red, Venini Circa 1940
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Chandelier In Mordoré Murano Glass, Venini, 12 arms of light, new electrification
Metal
Paavo Tynell, for Idman model 51096, iron, brass and wooden shade. circa 1940
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare pair of Paavo Tynell model 51096 for Idman made in laquered iron and brass with a wooden shade. The lamp is availbable either as a pair or by piece. Price per piece. The lamp is...
Brass, Iron
$2,560Sale Price / item|20% Off
Architectural Scale Glow Chandeliers Made in Italy by Pallucco circa 2000-2010
By Pallucco, Enrico Franzolini
Located in New York, NY
Incredible Italian design chandeliers, made in Italy by Pallucco, as part of their famous Glow series. This series was designed by Enrico Franzolini and Vincente Garcia Jimenez, thes...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by La Murrina in Murano Glass, circa 1970
By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, La Murrina
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern table lamp with one light by La Murrina in Murano glass and brass hardware, this sphere is signed and the glass is attributed to Ludovico Diaz Santillana's "Anemon...
Brass
Mid Century Modern Chandelier Attr. to Venini in Murano Glass, Italy circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and large Mid Century Modern, drum shaped chandelier. Manufactured in lacquered metal, brass and hand-blown Murano glass. Composed of fourteen large murano glass tubes (20 ...
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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