$2,767 / set
H 41.34 in Dm 22.84 in
Set of 2 Venetian Chandeliers 6-lights brass and Murano glass 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Venetian Chandeliers 6-lights brass and Murano glass 1960s Delightful, good condition
Brass
$1,545Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 43.31 in Dm 7.88 in
Set of 2 Venetian Lantern, Murano Glass, Italy, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Two beautiful lights for hallways, entrances and living rooms. As always, these beautiful lanterns create their own magic and show incredible craftsmanship. The lantern is composed ...
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 57 in W 32 in D 32 in
Rare Set of Four Early 18th Century Venetian Carved Giltwood Chandeliers
Located in London, GB
A rare set of four early 18th century Venetian carved giltwood chandeliers Central shafts
Set of Four Venetian Lamps from Villa La Pausa
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An unusual set of four Venetian hexagonal hanging lanterns with a painted finish and carved gilt
Metal
A Set Of Three Venetian Style Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A set of three Venetian style beaded glass and gilt metal chandeliers
Metal
Set of 3 Venetian Lantern, Murano Glass, Italy, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Three beautiful lights for hallways, entrances and living rooms. As always, these beautiful lanterns create their own magic and show incredible craftsmanship. The lantern is comp...
Art Glass
Set of Four Mid-20th Century Venetian Blown Glass Pendants
Located in Raalte, NL
Set of four mid-20th century single light Venetian blown glass in metal frame pendants, with a
Iron
Set of Three Mid-20th Century Venetian, Crystal Ship Chandeliers
Located in Charleston, SC
This set of three identical crystal ship chandeliers made in Italy during the first during the mid
Crystal, Iron, Tôle
$3,609 / set
H 2.37 in Dm 9.85 in
Dinner set for 6 (12 pieces) by Bottega Vignoli Hand Painted Italian Majolica
By Bottega Vignoli
Located in London, GB
Hand painted dinner ware set (6 covers - 12 pieces: 6 soup bowls and 6 plates) full-fire reduction faience earthenware (majolica) , all hand-painted unique pieces, 2023. Made in Ital...
Ceramic, Majolica, Faience
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...
Brass
$3,393Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Sconces
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' darkly patinated outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich dar...
Metal
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
$1,395Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 16.54 in W 47.25 in D 25.6 in
Gervasoni Large Brass Suspension Lamp in Matt Brass by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a strong decorative impact, the BRASS lamp family exploits the ductility of brass and its ability to embellish interiors with warm and golden light reflections. Suspension lamps...
Brass
Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Kalmar, Germany, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning Murano smoked glass chandelier designed by Kalmar , Austria manufactured in the 1960s. The chandelier is composed of 4 thick Murano glass elements attached to a metal fram...
Brass
$21,740
H 29.14 in Dm 25.99 in
20th Century Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Dilly Dally Vanitiy Dressing Table
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Turin, Turin
Dressing table model Dilly Dally designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1960s. The dressing table is composed of two pieces, one round armchair (which alone measures 74 x 66 ...
Metal
$1,207 / item
H 2.96 in Dm 7.49 in
Johnnie White Bronze Lost Wax Cast Butterfly Wall Sconce by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
A kaleidoscope of finely handcrafted cast brass butterflies make the magic of light even more seductive combining material and ethereal in a sculptural wall sconce. Lost wax cast by ...
Bronze, Brass
$1,159Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 3.55 in
Set of 2 Murano Glass Wall Light Lantern, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant pair of Murano glass lamps blown inside the half-lantern shaped cage. The sruttura is new, the glass is original from the 1970s. The frame is bronze enameled steel, mounts ...
Murano Glass
Italian Glass and Chrome Wall Lights by Oluce
By Oluce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
1960s Italian wall lights by Oluce with mushroom shaped glass globes. Avantgarden Ltd. cultivates unexpected and exceptional lighting, furniture and design. To view items in person...
Contemporary "Flowers" Armchairs
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Unusual pair of "Flowers" armchairs upholstered with an off-white fabric. Contemporary. Origin: France.
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Moon Tray by Myface in Gold Plated Stainless Steel
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
With a circular design and a blend of colors with metallic details, the Moon tray is inspired by the magic of the moon. A piece that serves as both a decorative element and a functio...
Stainless Steel
Pair of Moroccan Lidded Glass and Metal Lanterns
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing pair of vintage Moroccan lanterns crafted in hand hammered metal work with floral designs and featuring cut glass handles and alluring hand blown amethyst glass shades.
Metal
$506
H 1.1 in Dm 10.15 in
Marble Solitaire Game 10 inch Hardwood Board 35 mixed Stone Marbles, circa 1945
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very attractive complete game of Marble Solitaire with a hardwood circular board and 35 mixed stone marbles, probably French. The circular turned board is made of polished...
Stone
Pair of French Frosted Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940s reverse-etched frosted glass lanterns with nickel-plated body and three interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter 13" Minimum drop 27".
Nickel
Pair of Vintage English Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's English nickel plated lanterns. Sold individually. Measurements: Current drop: 20" Diameter: 8.5"
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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