Italian Chandelier, attributed to Brusotti, circa 1938
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
attributed to Brusotti, circa 1938 chandelier.
Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Italian Chandelier, attributed to Brusotti, circa 1938
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
attributed to Brusotti, circa 1938 chandelier.
Brass
Pair of Pink Shell Murano Glass Chandelier, circa 2000s
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous three-tier Italian Murano glass chandelier with a Cascade of pink shells giving an extraordinary light effect.
Blown Glass
Art Deco Chandelier in Bronze, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco chandelier in bronze, circa 1930. Tulip-shaped lampshade missing.
Bronze
Uno & Osten Kristiansson Chandelier, Sweden circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Sweden, 1960 Teak and satin glass, three light pendant fixture by Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden. 24”w x 5.5”d x 33”h Ref. L5438 $ 3,600
Glass, Teak
Paavo Tynell model 9045 for Taito circa 1950.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Paavo Tynell’s model 9045 pendant is a refined and highly characteristic example of the designer’s celebrated approach to lighting, where functional design meets quiet elegance. Prod...
Brass
Lino Tagliapietra Chandelier, circa 1972
By Lino Tagliapietra
Located in Montclair, NY
Handblown by Lino Tagliapietra himself in 1972 while head creative director for the La Murina glass manufacturers. In fact, this chandelier was made for La Murinta's first showroom i...
Chrome, Iron
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.5 in Dm 24 in
Antique French Empire Ebonized & Gilt Metal Chandelier circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Empire chandelier offers ebonized and gilt metal frame with scroll and foliate elements, hanging cut crystal highlights throughout, c1930 Measures - 19"h x 24"diam...
Metal
Vintage Gilded Palm Frond Chandelier, Giltwood and Tole, Circa 1990s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Hollywood Regency Style gilded palm frond chandelier. This is a sculptural lighting fixture in the Palm Beach Chic style. Gilt finish tole leaves that cascade from the centra...
Metal
$1,413Sale Price|20% Off
H 43.31 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Guzzini Wood Cascada Chandelier, Italy, 1960 Circa
By Guzzini
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Guzzini Wood Cascada Chandelier, Italy, 1960 Circa This rare vintage five-spot hanging lamp, manufactured by Guzzini its refined craftsmanship embodies the sophisticated yet...
Wood, Teak, Plexiglass
"Mazarin" Gilt Bronze Chandelier, France, circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful chiseled and gilded bronze chandelier with eight square section light-arms, attached to the shaft by female heads and adorned with acanthus leaves and ending with delicatel...
Bronze
Antique Baccarat Crystal & Ormolu Chandelier circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent antique Napoleon III baccarat crystal 42 lights and ormolu chandelier.
Crystal, Bronze
Chrome "Snowflake" Chandelier, France, circa 1960s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chromed metal "Sputnik" chandelier with a snowflake motif. Holds 12 lights.
Chrome
Venetian Chandelier In Colorless Murano Glass Circa 1970
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian chandelier in colorless Murano glass circa 1970, new electrification
Metal
French Art Deco Chandelier, circa 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Vienna, AT
French chrome and glass Art Deco chandelier from the 1930-1940s. Decorative chromed-brass structure with frosted glass tubes and rosé-tinted glass discs. Nice original condition with...
Chrome
Midcentury Italian Sciolari Chrome Chandelier, circa 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian midcentury chandelier by Sciolari from 1970s. The chandelier is made in chrome. This chandelier includes 16 pieces of E14 bulbs. It is in a very good original vintage cond...
Chrome
French Art Deco Crystal Glass Chandelier, Seven Lights, Circa 1920
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A French vintage Art Deco crystal glass chandelier with basket style and teardrop prism lights. The frame of the ceiling light is made of handcrafted metal, in good condition, featur...
Crystal, Metal
Painted Pineapple Chandelier, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Fun and rather lovely painted iron and tôle four-light chandelier from the 1940s-1950s. The body is painted gold and the leaves and arms shiny dark green. Complete with original chai...
Metal
$649Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 13.39 in D 3.94 in
Decorative Art Nouveau Hammered Copper Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Faversham, GB
Copper mounted ceiling hook and rose above three bayonet light fittings. With elegant graceful lines highlighted by beautiful curved forms. British, circa 1900. Additional infor...
Copper
Murano Glass Chandelier in Opaline and Gold, circa 1950s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Exquisite Murano Glass Chandelier in Opaline and Gold, circa 1950s This enchanting Murano glass chandelier, crafted in the 1950s, is a testament to the unparalleled artistry of Venet...
Gold Leaf
Pair of chandeliers, Venini, Murano, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Venini Murano chandeliers in light amethyst blown glass with twelve arms of light. They are stamped “Venini” in a glass cartouche.
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Louis XVI style bronze basket chandelier, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XVI style bronze basket chandelier, circa 1950
Bronze
Brass Chandelier or Flush Mount Lamp, circa 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 30” ornamental brass light with 16 bulbs, Italy, circa 1960 This piece will work as a semi flushßmount or chandelier. Ornamental 30 inch Italian flat chandelier from the 1960s...
Brass, Metal
$1,448
H 33.86 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Antique Metal Ceiling Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, France, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique metal ceiling lamp. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Electri...
Metal
Snowflakes Chandelier by Paavo Tynell, with 48 Snowflakes, circa 1960s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell produced presumably by Taito Oy / Lightolier. Circa 1960s. Brass, perforated brass, brass mesh, fine wire. Original glass defuser , patented by...
Brass
Bespoke Glass and Chrome Chandelier, Italy, circa 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari, Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Vienna, AT
Well preserved 1970s chandelier, Italy, circa 1930. Dimensions are 26.4" x 47" (total drop); We have a smaller one available also. Elegant chandelier in very good original vintage ...
Brass, Chrome
French Bronze Chandelier, circa 1900s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large Louis XVI style six-light massiv bronze chandelier, France, circa 1900s. Socket: 6 x e14 for standard screw bulb (newly rewired).
Bronze
Vintage French Yellow Glass Ceiling Lamp, Metal Fixture, Circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
French vintage yellow glass ceiling lamp. By unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautifu...
Metal
Large Chandelier by Veronese, Water Drop Model, Circa 1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Veronese chandelier from the 1970s, Veronese glass, Italy, teardrop model, perfect condition. H: 90cm, D: 48cm Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.
Glass
Late-20th Century Chandelier, in Chrome, circa 1970
Located in Beirut, LB
This chandelier has a bold modern aesthetic with a touch of industrial design. It features a central polished metal rod extending from the ceiling, supporting 8 curved arms that bran...
Chrome
Vintage French, Bronze, Petite Chandelier, Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Petite chandelier from France made of solid bronze. This fixture features five candelabra arms and an acorn finial. This piece has been newly wired to fit US standards. It is in very...
Bronze
Mid-century modern ceiling suspension, Italy circa 1960s
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mid Century modern ceiling suspension Designed and made in Italy, in 1960s. Glass, enameled metal, copper. Takes 1 medium bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon request Height adjustab...
Copper
Art Deco Chandelier, circa 1930, Nickel and Glass
By Fritz August Breuhaus de Groot 1, Bauhaus
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare geometric Art Deco or Bauhaus chandelier, circa 1930. Nickeled brass hardware with unusual glass shades, which are clear on one side and have a white casing on the other, along ...
Nickel
Charming Neo baroque Chandelier in giltwood circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charming Neo baroque Chandelier in giltwood circa 1950 some lack of gilding and wear, but the general condition remains very satisfactory
Giltwood
Charming Neo baroque Chandelier in giltwood circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charming Neo baroque Chandelier in giltwood circa 1950 some lack of gilding and wear, but the general condition remains very satisfactory
Giltwood
$4,522Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.35 in Dm 11.82 in
Paris Porcelain Chandelier with Flowers, France, circa 1890
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in PARIS, FR
Charming painted porcelain chandelier with a blue background, in the shape of a basin with a flared and openwork border decorated with foliage on a platinum background alternating wi...
Bronze
Bakalowits Crystal Chandelier, circa 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Prof. Friedl Bakalowits
Located in Wien, AT
Bakalowits crystal chandelier, circa 1960s Original condition.
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Bakalowits Crystal Chandelier, circa 1960s
By Prof. Friedl Bakalowits, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Wien, AT
Bakalowits crystal chandelier, circa 1960s Original condition.
Crystal, Nickel
French Heavy Cut Glass Chandelier, circa 1940s
Located in Dallas, TX
Superb French heavy cut glass chandelier with a star-point glass and chromium crown atop a swirl patterned cut glass stem. The chromium bowl-shaped mid-section mounted with cut glass...
Cut Glass
Chandelier by Kinkeldey, circa 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Wien, AT
Chandelier by Kinkeldey, circa 1960s Original condition.
Brass
Sciolari 9-Arm White Chandelier, circa 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary Sciolari chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its 9 amazing arms. The two-tier body is made of full metal and has a very elegant style. ...
Metal
Kinkeldey Crystal Ice Glass Chandelier, circa 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Kinkeldey ice glass chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its rare glass shapes. Modernist design chandelier with two circular tiers. It has a chrome meta...
Metal
French Art Deco Chandelier by Ezan circa 1940 in Opalescent Glass
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Ezan France Art Deco Opalescent Glass Chandelier, Circa 1935 Signed Six-Light Form with Concealed Joinery French Art Deco chandelier by Ezan, France, circa 1935. Opalescent presse...
Metal, Copper
French Empire, Bronze Chandelier, Green, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier from France in the Empire style. Made of painted bronze, this striking piece boasts eight “Cornupia” stylized arms in finely cast and gilded bronze with an acanthus leaf d...
Bronze
Gold Italian Scroll Chandelier, circa 1960s
Located in Hastings, GB
Italian giltwood scroll chandelier, circa 1960s The carved wooden central finial is decorated with its gesso and gilt finish Scroll wirework tendrils and metal arms reach out to the ...
Metal
Czech Cast Glass Ceiling Lamp, circa 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Lamps like this were produced in the first two decades of the communist period. Unlike much later production, the artisans were allowed much artistic freedom and given ample time and...
Metal
Antique Louis XV Pompadour Fireplace Mantel, Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
Antique Louis XV Pompadour fireplace mantel, Circa 1870 A Louis XV Pompadour antique fireplace mantel very finely carved in Italian grey veined white Carrara marble, with a serpen...
Marble
XL Mid-Century Sputnik Chandelier Circa 1960s
Located in Gloucester, GB
XL Mid-Century Sputnik Chandelier Circa 1960s - 36 curved steel and brass arms - Multicoloured bulb holders - Takes x36 E27 bulbs - German ~ 1960’s - Width 180cm x depth 180cm x hei...
Brass, Steel
Winston Crystal Chandelier, circa 1940s
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Winston crystal chandelier, circa 1940s, cut glass bead rope and tear drop prisms.
Crystal
Multicolored Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1980s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Bold five-arm chandelier of thick and heavy handblown colored glass.
Blown Glass
Large Painted Wood Chandelier, France, circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rare and beautifully-carved wood chandelier, with six arms. With original pale green, cream and gold paint.
Beech
Painted Tole Flower Chandelier, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming 1940s painted iron chandelier with six lights. Decorated with climbing, vine-like foliage, daisies and lillies.
Iron
Space Age Popdesign Fiberglass Chandelier, circa 1960/1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Space age popdesign fiberglass chandelier, circa 1960/1970. the chain is adjustable up to a height of 200cm (78.75").
Fiberglass
$923Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.06 in W 5.91 in D 13.39 in
French Stuc Pair of Winged Gargoyle Sconces circa 1890
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of neo-Gothic stucco sconces with old stone patina. These gargoyles come from an old light fixture and have been mounted as sconces by our cabinetmaker. In the mid-19th century,...
Stucco, Oak
Paavo Tynell model 1082, rattan shade, circa 1960.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Pendant model 1082 designed bu Paavo Tynell for Idman, the lamp is composed by a Opal glass with a brass decoration and its orginal rattan shade. The lamp is in good condition overha...
Brass
Bronze & Vaseline Glass Chandelier, England circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Bronze & Vaseline Glass Chandelier England, 1910 Bronze fixture with original vaseline glass shades. 19.5"dia x 22"h Ref. L5480 $ 3,600
Bronze
Venetian Chandelier, Pauly, circa 1930
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Brussels, BE
Big Venetian chandelier by Pauly, circa 1930. All piece, electrified.
Glass
Rupert Nikoll Chandelier, circa 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert Nikoll chandelier, circa 1950s. Six lights. On top polished wooden plate.
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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