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Rococo Rock Crystal Chandelier, 18th Century, France
Rococo Rock Crystal Chandelier, 18th Century, France

Rococo Rock Crystal Chandelier, 18th Century, France

Located in Stockholm, SE

A large and unusual French Rococo gilt bronze and rock crystal chandelier, 18th century. A very

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Antique 18th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Rococo style gilt brass and crystal chandelier
Rococo style gilt brass and crystal chandelier

Rococo style gilt brass and crystal chandelier

Located in Eindhoven, NL

An elegant and very beautiful Rococo style chandelier. With 6 lights. With a nice old gold patina

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Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Rococo style brass and crystal chandelier
Antique Rococo style brass and crystal chandelier

Antique Rococo style brass and crystal chandelier

Located in Eindhoven, NL

An elegant chandelier with 8 lights. Decorated with various crystal pendeloques, stars and floral

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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Italian Rococo Brass and Crystal Sixteen-Light Chandelier
Italian Rococo Brass and Crystal Sixteen-Light Chandelier

Italian Rococo Brass and Crystal Sixteen-Light Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautifully draped with hand-cut crystals, this Italian Rococo cast brass sixteen-light chandelier

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Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th century Rococo style brass and crystal chandelier
19th century Rococo style brass and crystal chandelier

19th century Rococo style brass and crystal chandelier

Located in Eindhoven, NL

A very elegant and rare antique chandelier with 8 lights. Decorated with clear crystal pendants

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Chandelier Pair Crystal Bronze 18 Branches French Rococo Vintage
Chandelier Pair Crystal Bronze 18 Branches French Rococo Vintage

Chandelier Pair Crystal Bronze 18 Branches French Rococo Vintage

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

French 18th century Rococo designs. Beautifully made, each crystal drop is hand-cut, including the

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Vintage 1980s French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Rococo Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Early 20th Century French Rococo Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Early 20th Century French Rococo Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Stunning French bronze chandelier with basket of beautiful cascading crystals, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Small Mid Century Italian Rococo Style Crystal Single-Light Chandelier
Small Mid Century Italian Rococo Style Crystal Single-Light Chandelier

Small Mid Century Italian Rococo Style Crystal Single-Light Chandelier

Located in Chicago, IL

This small mid-century Italian chandelier, crafted in the Rococo style, features a birdcage-style

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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Rococo Revival French Six-Light Crystal Chandelier with Flower Bobeches, 1890s
Rococo Revival French Six-Light Crystal Chandelier with Flower Bobeches, 1890s

Rococo Revival French Six-Light Crystal Chandelier with Flower Bobeches, 1890s

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Rococo Revival six-light crystal chandelier with pendeloques and metal bobeches from the

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Swedish Rococo Chandelier, 18th Century
Swedish Rococo Chandelier, 18th Century

Swedish Rococo Chandelier, 18th Century

Located in Stockholm, SE

A Swedish 18th century 6-light Rococo crystal and gilt brass chandelier made in Stockholm, circa

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Swedish Rococo Chandelier, 18th Century
Swedish Rococo Chandelier, 18th Century

Swedish Rococo Chandelier, 18th Century

Located in Stockholm, SE

A Swedish Rococo chandelier from the second half of the 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Italian 1850s Rococo Style Ten-Light Crystal Chandelier with Gilt Metal Armature
Italian 1850s Rococo Style Ten-Light Crystal Chandelier with Gilt Metal Armature

Italian 1850s Rococo Style Ten-Light Crystal Chandelier with Gilt Metal Armature

Located in Atlanta, GA

This Italian ten-light crystal Rococo style chandelier from the mid-19th century features a gilt

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

French 18th Century Rococo Chandelier
French 18th Century Rococo Chandelier

French 18th Century Rococo Chandelier

Located in Stockholm, SE

A large French 18th century Rococo chandelier.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Early 20th C. French Rococo Revival 6 Arm Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Early 20th C. French Rococo Revival 6 Arm Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Early 20th C. French Rococo Revival 6 Arm Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th-century six-arm Rococo-style gilt bronze and crystal chandelier features porcelain

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Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Swedish Rococo Style Chandelier
Swedish Rococo Style Chandelier

Swedish Rococo Style Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A lovely Rococo Style Chandelier in the "kungs-model" made in Sweden during the 19th Century

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Elegant Pair of French Rococo Style Bronze & Crystal Chandeliers
Elegant Pair of French Rococo Style Bronze & Crystal Chandeliers

Elegant Pair of French Rococo Style Bronze & Crystal Chandeliers

Located in San Francisco, CA

An elegant pair of French rococo style bronze and crystal 8-light cage-form chandeliers; each large

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

French Rococo Style Gilt Brass & Crystal Pendant
French Rococo Style Gilt Brass & Crystal Pendant

French Rococo Style Gilt Brass & Crystal Pendant

Located in Astoria, NY

French Rococo style gilt brass and crystal pendant, with central cut crystal shade within brass

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French Rococo Style Floral Pendant & Lattice Chandelier
French Rococo Style Floral Pendant & Lattice Chandelier

French Rococo Style Floral Pendant & Lattice Chandelier

Located in Astoria, NY

French Rococo style chandelier, the brass frame with ribbons and leaves suspending a beaded lattice

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Italian Crystal Beaded Rock Crystal Chandelier
Italian Crystal Beaded Rock Crystal Chandelier

Italian Crystal Beaded Rock Crystal Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian crystal beaded arm chandelier with garlands of cut beads and almond shaped rock

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rock Crystal, Crystal, Metal

A Swedish Rococo Style Chandelier

A Swedish Rococo Style Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A swedish Rococo Style Chandelier Early 20th Century

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

15- Light Rococo Pink Rose Quartz Chandelier
15- Light Rococo Pink Rose Quartz Chandelier

15- Light Rococo Pink Rose Quartz Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

A 15-light rococo shaped chandelier, blown glass covered arms with pink rose quartz pendalogues

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20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

6 Arm Crystal Chandelier
6 Arm Crystal Chandelier

6 Arm Crystal Chandelier

Located in Sheffield, MA

6 arm vintage Italian beaded and hanging crystal chandelier. Can be used in neoclassical, empire

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20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French Crystal Beaded Chandelier
French Crystal Beaded Chandelier

French Crystal Beaded Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French crystal beaded chandelier with a cluster of clear drops covering the bottom and a beautiful

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Vintage 1920s French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

On Hold: Swedish prism chandelier in rococo style
On Hold: Swedish prism chandelier in rococo style

On Hold: Swedish prism chandelier in rococo style

Located in Atlanta, GA

This Swedish Rococo-style prism chandelier showcases the elegant craftsmanship and decorative

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Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Italian Crystal Chandelier
Italian Crystal Chandelier

Italian Crystal Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century Italian Crystal Chandelier. Note This Item is an Antique and is One of a Kind.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

French Crystal Chandelier
French Crystal Chandelier

French Crystal Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century French Crystal Chandelier. Please Note This Item is an Antique and is One of a Kind

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

French Crystal Chandelier
French Crystal Chandelier

French Crystal Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century French Crystal Chandelier Circa 1890. Note This Item is an Antique and is One of a

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

French Crystal Chandelier
French Crystal Chandelier

French Crystal Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century French Crystal and Brass Chandelier Circa 1890. Note This Item is an Antique and is

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

French Crystal Beaded Crystal Chandelier C. 1930's
French Crystal Beaded Crystal Chandelier C. 1930's

French Crystal Beaded Crystal Chandelier C. 1930's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Five light French crystal chandelier adorned with an intricate arrangement of clear and blue

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Vintage 1930s French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Italian Crystal Chandelier
Italian Crystal Chandelier

Italian Crystal Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Iron and Crystal Chandelier- Italian Circa 1880. Please Note This Item is an Antique and is One of

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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Italian Crystal Beaded Rock Crystal Chandelier, circa 1930s
Italian Crystal Beaded Rock Crystal Chandelier, circa 1930s

Italian Crystal Beaded Rock Crystal Chandelier, circa 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

4-light Italian crystal beaded chandelier adorned with almond rock crystals throughout. The fixture

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

Monumental French Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Monumental French Crystal Beaded Chandelier

Monumental French Crystal Beaded Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Monumental French 18 light crystal beaded chandelier with crystal beaded garlands throughout. Has

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Vintage 1930s French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Crystal Chandelier with Aubergine Drops
Crystal Chandelier with Aubergine Drops

Crystal Chandelier with Aubergine Drops

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Crystal beaded frame macaroni chandelier adorned with aubergine colored drops throughout. The

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Five-Light Rock Crystal Chandelier
Five-Light Rock Crystal Chandelier

Five-Light Rock Crystal Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Five-light rock crystal chandelier with crystal garlands throughout. Newly rewired and in working

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Vintage 1930s French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver, Metal

Magnificent French Rococo chandelier Antique Timeless elegance with history
Magnificent French Rococo chandelier Antique Timeless elegance with history

Magnificent French Rococo chandelier Antique Timeless elegance with history

Located in Berlin, DE

An exceptional masterpiece of the Rococo style: This magnificent chandelier from France, made in

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Antique 17th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Iron

Italian Smoked Crystal Waterfall Chandelier
Italian Smoked Crystal Waterfall Chandelier

Italian Smoked Crystal Waterfall Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian three-light unique smokey grey colored crystal waterfall style chandelier. Beautiful tiny

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Eight-Light Rock Crystal Chandelier
Eight-Light Rock Crystal Chandelier

Eight-Light Rock Crystal Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Eight-light rock crystal beaded arm chandelier with wax candle covers. English cut beaded garlands

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rock Crystal, Metal

Five-Light Rock Crystal Chandelier
Five-Light Rock Crystal Chandelier

Five-Light Rock Crystal Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Five-light chandelier adorned with both tear drop and diamond-shaped rock crystals in varying sizes

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Vintage 1940s French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

Italian Style Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Italian Style Crystal Beaded Chandelier

Italian Style Crystal Beaded Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian style six light chandelier adorned with crystal almonds and spheres. The crystal chandelier

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20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Crystal Beaded Waterfall Chandeliers, Pair
Crystal Beaded Waterfall Chandeliers, Pair

Crystal Beaded Waterfall Chandeliers, Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Italian 1930s gilt metal and crystal beaded waterfall chandeliers with petite drops

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

Two-Tiered Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Two-Tiered Beaded Crystal Chandelier

Two-Tiered Beaded Crystal Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Twelve light Italian style beaded arm crystal chandelier with drops. Newly wired with chain and

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20th Century American Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

Swedish Twelve-Light Crystal Chandelier
Swedish Twelve-Light Crystal Chandelier

Swedish Twelve-Light Crystal Chandelier

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

35" diam x 42" high Exceptional 12 light Swedish chandelier from the reign of King Oscar II

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Italian Crystal & Gilt Metal Chandelier
Italian Crystal & Gilt Metal Chandelier

Italian Crystal & Gilt Metal Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1930s Italian gilt metal chandelier adorned with garlands of macaroni beads and unique crystals

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Small Swedish Rococo Chandelier Signed by Olof Westerberg, Stockholm, 1793
Small Swedish Rococo Chandelier Signed by Olof Westerberg, Stockholm, 1793

Small Swedish Rococo Chandelier Signed by Olof Westerberg, Stockholm, 1793

By Olof Westerberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

An unusually small Swedish Rococo chandelier signed and dated by Olof Westerberg, 1793. It´s rare

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Emerald Crystal Flowers, circa 1930s
Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Emerald Crystal Flowers, circa 1930s

Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Emerald Crystal Flowers, circa 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian six light Rococo style crystal beaded and gilt metal chandelier with emerald green crystal

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Five-Light Rock Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Five-Light Rock Crystal Beaded Chandelier

Five-Light Rock Crystal Beaded Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Five-light French rock crystal beaded chandelier that has been newly rewired with drip wax candle

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Vintage 1930s French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal

20-light Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Crystal Flowers
20-light Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Crystal Flowers

20-light Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Crystal Flowers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20-light Italian crystal beaded chandelier with crystal flowers and etched crystals throughout. The

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Italian Gilt Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Italian Gilt Iron and Crystal Chandelier

Italian Gilt Iron and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charming Italian gilt iron crystal chandelier with giltwood accents in the Rococo style. The

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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Crystal Beaded Ship Chandelier, circa 1930s
Crystal Beaded Ship Chandelier, circa 1930s

Crystal Beaded Ship Chandelier, circa 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique crystal beaded and brass ship chandelier with life boats and anchors.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French Crystal Beaded Chandelier, circa 1930s
French Crystal Beaded Chandelier, circa 1930s

French Crystal Beaded Chandelier, circa 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Three light French crystal beaded chandelier with crystal tear drops throughout. The chandelier is

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Vintage 1930s French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Italian Crystal Beaded Six-Light Chandelier
Italian Crystal Beaded Six-Light Chandelier

Italian Crystal Beaded Six-Light Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian crystal beaded six-light chandelier with garlands of macaroni beads throughout.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Eight-Light Crystal Beaded Amethyst Chandelier
Eight-Light Crystal Beaded Amethyst Chandelier

Eight-Light Crystal Beaded Amethyst Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French eight-light 1940s beaded amethyst and clear crystal chandelier. The fixture has been newly

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Vintage 1940s French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Four-Light Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Four-Light Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier

Four-Light Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Four-light Italian crystal beaded chandelier with macaroni beaded sprays throughout. Gilt metal

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Large Bohemian 12-Light Crystal Chandelier
Large Bohemian 12-Light Crystal Chandelier

Large Bohemian 12-Light Crystal Chandelier

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a large mid-20th century 12-Light Bohemian Crystal Chandelier. The photos speak to the

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Mid-20th Century Czech Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

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Crystal Rococo Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal crystal rococo chandelier for your home. Each crystal rococo chandelier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, crystal and metal. Find 185 options for an antique or vintage crystal rococo chandelier now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the crystal rococo chandelier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A crystal rococo chandelier is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Rococo and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one crystal rococo chandelier that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Capodimonte and Cristalleries De Baccarat produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Crystal Rococo Chandelier?

Prices for a crystal rococo chandelier can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $495 and can go as high as $166,725, while the average can fetch as much as $4,800.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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.

Questions About Crystal Rococo Chandelier
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date chandelier crystals, hold them up to the light and look for acid marks. If you find one, use an authoritative online resource to research the mark and identify the manufacturer. You can then estimate the age based on the style of the crystal. If you can't find a mark, take the crystal to a licensed appraiser for a professional evaluation. Shop a selection of expertly vetted antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What the crystals on chandeliers are called are pendalogues. Makers adorn their chandeliers with pendalogues in an array of shapes and sizes. Some chandeliers may also feature crystal bead chains, crystal candle bobeches and other decorative accents. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of chandeliers from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier is in the materials used to produce the light fixtures. Glass chandeliers are made of glass, a hard, brittle material made by melting together a combination of substances, such as sand, soda ash and limestone. When you add lead to these ingredients, you get crystal, a heavier material that can produce a reflective, sparkling effect when cut. Shop a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can spot a real crystal chandelier by checking a few things with the crystal glass itself. First, feel the weight. Crystal is made with lead and will be heavier than glass. Next, the clearer the piece, the more likely it is crystal. And finally, hold the crystal up to light. Light will pass through glass as clear, but crystal refracts the light into rainbows of light. Shop a selection of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, chandeliers made from real crystal contain lead. That is because authentic crystal is glass made with lead oxide. The presence of lead gives crystal its sparkling effect. You'll find a selection of crystal chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. Crystal chandeliers are still in style and can be found embellishing any room in the home. Crystal chandeliers come in many different shapes and sizes and can be very simple or highly decorative. Shop a selection of vintage and modern crystal chandeliers from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The hanging crystals on a chandelier are called pendalogues, sometimes spelled pendeloques. They can also be referred to simply as prisms. Shop a wide variety of chandelier prisms and pendalogues from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.