Hillebrand Chandelier Matt and Clear Glass Shades and Brass, circa 1970s Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
Modernist example of German Brutalist design and traditional elegance. Quality brass frame in an elegant warm gold color, consisting of seven arms. The seven icicle Brutalist cle...
Brass, Steel
French Brass Eight Light Chandelier With Fleur de Lis, Circa 1920 Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
French brass eight light chandelier decorated with fleur de lis, early 20th century. Beautifully crafted with a delicate bell shaped silhouette. Stylized floral motifs on top and sp...
Brass
Art Deco & Art Nouveau Amber Straw Fringe & Beaded Glass Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Coimbra, PT
Antique French chandelier in amber beaded glass tubes, Art Deco / Art Nouveau. Dimensions: Height 36.23 in. (chain = 10 in.) /92 cm (chain = 25 cm) Diameter 9.85 in. (25 cm) 3-li...
Metal, Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze and Pink Marble Chandelier, circa 1865-1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI gold bronze and pink marble chandelier, circa 1865-1880. CHB118.
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze D'ore Rococo Chandelier, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV broneze chandelier with cherubs and other fine elements.
Bronze
Antique Bronze Chandelier from David Adler Home, Lake Forest IL, Circa 1920-1930
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique bronze chandelier from David Adler Home in Lake Forest Illinois, Circa 1920-1930. From the estate of Albert Lasker - Mill Road Farm, Lake Forest, IL David Adler, renowned a...
Bronze
Large Antique French Empire Style Crystal and Bronze D'Ore Chandelier circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent antique French Empire fine crystal and bronze D'Ore chandelier, circa 1900.
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Style Bronze D' Ore 6 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Bronze D' Ore 6 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890's.
Bronze
Large Murano Glass and Brass Tear Drop Chandelier by E. Palme, circa 1970s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Mid - Century tear drop Murano glass and brass chandelier by Ernst Palme, Germany, circa 1970s. Socket: 8 x e14 - for standard screw bulbs.
Brass
$1,575Sale Price|30% Off
Chandelier, American Made of Solid Brass from a circa 1908 Arts & Craft Home
Located in Highwood, IL
Chandelier, probably manufactured in America, of solid brass and is quite heavy for its size. This was recently removed from a home in the Arts & Craft style, blended with Greek revi...
Brass
$216Sale Price|70% Off
Brussels Era Glass Plate Light in Yellow and Gray Stripes, Napako, circa 1960
By Napako
Located in Zohor, SK
Very elegant glass plate light produced by Napako Company in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. The light is very typical for the midcentury design era, also known as Brussels era in Czechoslo...
Aluminum
Louis XVI Empire Amber Cut Crystal Basket and Gilt Bronze Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous six-light French Empire amber crystal basket chandelier with a hexagonal gilt bronze frame. Measures: Diameter 19 in/ 48 cm Height 43.3 in(10 in chain) / 110 cm (25 cm c...
Crystal, Bronze
Art Deco & Art Nouveau in Degué Style Cut Glass 4-Light Chandelier, circa 1920
By Degué
Located in Coimbra, PT
French Degué style Art Deco white frosted cut glass, 4-light chandelier Measures: Diameter 25.6 in / 65 cm Height 41.3 in (chain 15.7 in)/ 105 cm (chain 40 cm) Weight: 11 lb. (5 kg)....
Metal
Tiffany Style Glass and Copper Pendant Chandelier, circa 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An amazing hand - crafted Tiffany Style chandelier, circa 1940s. Socket: 3 x E27 or E26 (US) for standard screw bulbs.
Copper
Bronze cage chandelier adorned with crystal pendants, circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
"Cage chandelier in bronze adorned with crystal pendants, around 1880 Cage chandelier in bronze adorned with crystal pendants, around 1880. New electrification"
Crystal
XXL Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Pendant Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Eye-catching gilt wrought iron sunburst ceiling flush mount in the style of Brutalism. Manufactured in France, 1960s. This hand-hammered kopper sunburst flush mount or wall sconce w...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Pendant Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern sunburst brass pendant lamp, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in France. By unknown designer. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use...
Metal
ANTiQUE CIRCA 1930'S ITALIAN MURANO GLASS & IRON SEGUSO CAGED PENDANT FLOOR LAMP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Circa 1920-1940 Italian Murano Glass Seguso Floor standing lamp on the original Wroug...
Wrought Iron
Cage chandelier with moulded glass and bronze pendants, circa 1800
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Cage chandelier with moulded glass and bronze pendants, circa 1800
Crystal
Large Pair of Benjamin Crysteel Parabolic Enamel Pendants, circa 1950
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Large pair of Benjamin Crysteel parabolic enamel pendants. English, mid-20th century. Good original condition with original stickers "Benjamin Crysteel' Price is for the pair Meas...
Enamel, Steel
Small Bronze Four-arm Chandelier, France, Circa 1925
Located in New York, NY
This modestly proportioned chandelier has a quiet, classical charm rich, its four curving arms echoing the drapery relief on its fluted column.
Bronze
Maison Delisle, Crystal Chandelier, France, circa 1960
By Maison Delisle
Located in New York, NY
Each arm of this extraordinary chandelier is attached to the canopy with a string of crystals and festooned along its length with many more. The work's canopy, in turn, is itself a m...
Crystal, Metal
Charles Schneider, Round Iron Chandelier with Roses, France, circa 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in New York, NY
The Schneider glass factory was founded in the Paris region in 1909 by Charles Schneider (1881-1953) and his brother Ernest. Both were trained in Nancy, eastern France, a major cente...
Bronze
Degué, Art Deco Ceiling Fixture, France, circa 1928
By Degué
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, petite Art Deco fixture with charming shade of molded glass and a well-balanced, silvered metal hanging apparatus. Signed: Degué.
Silver
Robert CAILLAT Pair of Brass Chandeliers, circa 1955
Located in Encino, CA
Pair of brass chandelier, Robert Caillat, circa 1955. From a set of ten with six lights. Fully rewired to be used in US. Candelabra sockets with brass hardware. This pair comes with ...
Brass
Robert Caillat Brass Chandelier, Six-Light, Parisian Hotel, Circa 1955
Located in Encino, CA
Brass chandelier, Robert Caillat, circa 1955. Brass chandelier from a set of ten with six-light. Fully rewired to be used in US. Candelabra sockets with brass hardware. We got ten...
Brass
Bakalowits Dome Crystal Glass Chandelier, Austria, circa 1955
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful Bakalowits & Sohne reversed dome chandelier featuring a large textured glass bowl with a circumferential row of crystal cut glass pieces. The light is in excellent conditio...
Brass, Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Brass Chandelier, Six Lights, Circa 1950s, Italy
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1950s) brass chandelier with 6 lights on bottom facing up and 6 lights on top facing down.
Brass
$7,160Sale Price|20% Off
French Baroque Revival Six-Light Crystal Chandelier from a Church, circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Baroque Revival crystal six-light chandelier from the mid 19th century, with black patinated bronze armature, pendeloques, rosettes and monograms. Found in a French church, ...
Crystal, Bronze
Art Deco Style Chandelier Attributed to Venini Murano Glass, Itlay, circa 1940
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Gorgeous five-light Art Deco style chandelier attributed to Venini in the 1940s in a purple-clear and black trimmed Murano glass. Great condition.
Murano Glass
$1,814Sale Price|35% Off
Pretty Small Art Deco Light Fixture in Etched Glass and Steel, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco light fixture in etched glass and steel, circa 1930. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.
Metal
Rare American Arts & Crafts Holophane Marked Prismatic Glass Pendant circa 1930
By Holophane
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, "Patent Holophane U.S.A." marked pendant. If you are looking for a rare and truly American light fixture then this rare find could be perfect for you. This wonde...
Brass, Metal
One of Four Pendant Lamps Crystal Glass attributed to Stilnovo, circa 1962
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
One of Four Pendant Lamps Crystal Glass attributed to Stilnovo, circa 1962 Priced individually. Set of four pendant lights textured glass - Priced per item. Beautiful Italian pendant...
Brass, Aluminum
Vintage Pendant Light with White and Antique Pink Glass Shade, circa 1950
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A vintage pendant lamp with a white and antique pink opaline glass shade and brass suspension. The cabling is renewed, working order, with international E27 base lamp holder. Measur...
Opaline Glass
Pair of Huge Gold-Plated and Cut Glass Chandeliers by Palwa, circa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A very large and very rare model of midcentury ten-light chandeliers by Palwa, circa 1960s. This stunning chandeliers are made of gilt brass with each 236 large glass rings. Socket...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mazzega Chandelier in Murano Glass, circa 1960
By Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and rare Space Age pendant lamp by Mazzega, circa 1960, Murano, Italy in red and clear glass.
Chrome
Very Large Gold-Plated and Cut Glass Chandelier by Palwa, circa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A very large and very rare model of midcentury ten-light fixture by Palwa, circa 1960s. This stunning chandelier is made of gilt brass and 236 large glass rings. Socket: 10 x e14 f...
Brass
Italian 10-Light Mid-Century Modern Chandelier ITSO Artemide, circa 1970
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Merida, Yucatan
10-light Mid-Century Modern chandelier in the style of Artemide. Chromed metal and opaline glass. Italy, circa 1970.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini Art Glass VeArt, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and large pendant light in clear glass with green and amber tones attributed to Venini, circa 1970.
Blown Glass
12-Light Italian Glass and Gilt Brass Chandelier, circa 1980s
By Murano 5
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Very elegant, high quality 12- arm crystal and gold -silver plated brass chandelier, Italy, circa 1980s. The condition is excellent.
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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