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3-Light Crystal Chandelier, circa 1930s
3-Light Crystal Chandelier, circa 1930s

3-Light Crystal Chandelier, circa 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian 3-light crystal beaded arm chandelier with beautiful faceted almond shaped crystals. Newly

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

French Crystal Chandelier, Early 20th Century
French Crystal Chandelier, Early 20th Century

French Crystal Chandelier, Early 20th Century

Located in CH

An early 20th century French crystal chandelier having 25 lights.

Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

6-Light Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier
6-Light Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier

6-Light Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

6-light Italian style crystal beaded chandelier with crystal beaded garlands and crystal drops that

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Rock Crystal Pewter Framed Beaded Chandelier
Rock Crystal Pewter Framed Beaded Chandelier

Rock Crystal Pewter Framed Beaded Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rock crystal beaded pewter finished metal 4-light chandelier adorned with kite and almond shaped

Category

20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

Twelve-Light Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Twelve-Light Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier

Twelve-Light Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian (12) light, two-tiered crystal and macaroni beaded chandelier. Newly re-wired with drip wax

Category

20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Six-Light Crystal Macaroni Beaded Chandelier
Six-Light Crystal Macaroni Beaded Chandelier

Six-Light Crystal Macaroni Beaded Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Six-light crystal macaroni beaded chandelier with crystal drops throughout. Newly wired with wax

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Eight-Light Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Eight-Light Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier

Eight-Light Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Eight-light Italian crystal beaded chandelier with giltwood bobeches. Newly rewired with drip wax

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Rock Crystal Chandelier, 19th Century
Rock Crystal Chandelier, 19th Century

Rock Crystal Chandelier, 19th Century

Located in Stockholm, SE

A Rococo rock crystal chandelier, 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Rock Crystal Beaded Four-Light Chandelier
Rock Crystal Beaded Four-Light Chandelier

Rock Crystal Beaded Four-Light Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique four-light chandelier that is adorned with almond shaped rock crystals and garlands of

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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Iron

19th Century 8 Bulb Floral Gilt Rococo Style Chandelier
19th Century 8 Bulb Floral Gilt Rococo Style Chandelier

19th Century 8 Bulb Floral Gilt Rococo Style Chandelier

Located in Houston, TX

Experience the opulence of the 19th century with this exquisite Rococo-style crystal chandelier

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20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Early 20th century brass and crystal chandelier
Early 20th century brass and crystal chandelier

Early 20th century brass and crystal chandelier

Located in Eindhoven, NL

An elegant Rococo style brass and crystal chandelier. With 6 lights. With an old gold patina

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Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Italian Giltwood, Painted and Crystal Chandelier
Italian Giltwood, Painted and Crystal Chandelier

Italian Giltwood, Painted and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian eight-light painted and parcel-gilt column with metal arms that attach garlands of crystals

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Leaf

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

Eight-Light Crystal Beaded Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Eight-light Italian crystal beaded chandelier with crystal flowers and garlands throughout. Newly

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20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Petit French Style Brass and Crystal Chandelier
Petit French Style Brass and Crystal Chandelier

Petit French Style Brass and Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Brass and Crystal French Style Chandelier featuring shimmering crystals mounted on a detailed brass

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Mid-20th Century Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Petite Crystal Beaded Chandelier W/ Silvered Frame
Petite Crystal Beaded Chandelier W/ Silvered Frame

Petite Crystal Beaded Chandelier W/ Silvered Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charming petite French crystal beaded chandelier with garlands of crystal beads throughout. The

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Vintage 1940s French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Four-Light Crystal Chandelier with Strung Beading
Four-Light Crystal Chandelier with Strung Beading

Four-Light Crystal Chandelier with Strung Beading

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Crystal waterfall style chandelier with tiny white beads strung finely around the arms and almond

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Vintage 1930s French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Italian Crystal Flower Basket Six-Light Chandelier
Italian Crystal Flower Basket Six-Light Chandelier

Italian Crystal Flower Basket Six-Light Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian floral basket chandelier with crystal flowers throughout. Newly rewired with drip wax

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Vintage 1920s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Italian Amber and Clear Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Italian Amber and Clear Crystal Beaded Chandelier

Italian Amber and Clear Crystal Beaded Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian crystal and macaroni beaded chandelier with gilt metal frame. Newly wired and ready to

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

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

Six-Light Italian Style Beaded Crystal Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Six-light Italian style beaded crystal chandelier adorned with almond shaped and kite shaped

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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Twelve-Light Italian Gilt Metal Crystal Chandelier
Twelve-Light Italian Gilt Metal Crystal Chandelier

Twelve-Light Italian Gilt Metal Crystal Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Twelve-light Italian gilt metal crystal chandelier with unique crystal garlands, crystal rosettes

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

'12' Light Monumental Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier
'12' Light Monumental Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier

'12' Light Monumental Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Twelve light monumental Italian crystal beaded chandelier adorned with English cut beaded garlands

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Italian Gilt Metal Crystal Chandelier, circa 1930s
Italian Gilt Metal Crystal Chandelier, circa 1930s

Italian Gilt Metal Crystal Chandelier, circa 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian three light gilt metal chandelier adorned with almond shaped and sphere crystals throughout

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Italian Rock Crystal Chandelier with Macaroni Beading
Italian Rock Crystal Chandelier with Macaroni Beading

Italian Rock Crystal Chandelier with Macaroni Beading

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Six-light Italian painted rock crystal chandelier adorned with garlands of macaroni style beading

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Vintage 1940s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

Florentine Gilded Iron Chandelier with Colored Crystals
Florentine Gilded Iron Chandelier with Colored Crystals

Florentine Gilded Iron Chandelier with Colored Crystals

Located in Berlin, DE

Florentine Gilded Iron Chandelier with Colored Crystals Italy, circa 1950 A striking Florentine

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Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Crystal Chandelier 7 Light Gold Frame Blown Glass Cage Chandelier Viennese
Crystal Chandelier 7 Light Gold Frame Blown Glass Cage Chandelier Viennese

Crystal Chandelier 7 Light Gold Frame Blown Glass Cage Chandelier Viennese

By Marie Therese, Voneche, Maison Charles, Viennese Manufactory, Baccarat

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Vintage Viennese Crystal Chandelier 7 light gold frame cage chandelier Material: Crystall, brass

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Large and Impressive Versailles Metal and Crystal Chandelier
Large and Impressive Versailles Metal and Crystal Chandelier

Large and Impressive Versailles Metal and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Stamford, CT

A large and impressive Versailles metal and crystal chandelier. Having antiqued bronze and Czech

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Mid-20th Century Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

French Louis XV Style Rococo Bronze and Glass Eight-Light Chandelier
French Louis XV Style Rococo Bronze and Glass Eight-Light Chandelier

French Louis XV Style Rococo Bronze and Glass Eight-Light Chandelier

Located in Montreal, QC

This elegant chandelier dates from the third quarter of the 19th century, It was made for candles

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

8-Light Italian Crystal Brass Chandelier, circa 1900
8-Light Italian Crystal Brass Chandelier, circa 1900

8-Light Italian Crystal Brass Chandelier, circa 1900

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Eight-light Italian crystal brass waterfall style chandelier with crystal beads beautifully placed

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Large French Antique Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Large French Antique Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Large French Antique Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in London, GB

A large tent and purse style French gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. Made in the Rococo Louis XV

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Five Light Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier C. 1930
Five Light Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier C. 1930

Five Light Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier C. 1930

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Five light crystal beaded arm chandelier with turquoise and clear drops. It features a central

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

French Louis XV Style Crystal Chandelier, circa 1940s
French Louis XV Style Crystal Chandelier, circa 1940s

French Louis XV Style Crystal Chandelier, circa 1940s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French Louis XV style 8-light beaded crystal chandelier. The fixture is adorned with unique hand

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Vintage 1940s French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French Crystal Beaded Chandelier w/ Emerald Green Drops
French Crystal Beaded Chandelier w/ Emerald Green Drops

French Crystal Beaded Chandelier w/ Emerald Green Drops

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French (4) light crystal beaded chandelier with garlands. This chandelier is a classic design with

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Early 20th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

French Crystal Beaded 8-Arm Chandelier, 20th Century
French Crystal Beaded 8-Arm Chandelier, 20th Century

French Crystal Beaded 8-Arm Chandelier, 20th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French crystal beaded 8-arm chandelier with faceted almond shaped crystals throughout. The fixture

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20th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Eight-Light Italian Crystal and Gilt Metal Chandelier
Eight-Light Italian Crystal and Gilt Metal Chandelier

Eight-Light Italian Crystal and Gilt Metal Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Eight-light Italian crystal beaded chandelier adorned with garlands of crystals beads and almond

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20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Italian Crystal Ruby Red Beaded 6-light Chandelier
Italian Crystal Ruby Red Beaded 6-light Chandelier

Italian Crystal Ruby Red Beaded 6-light Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian crystal beaded ruby red drop & macaroni 6-light chandelier. Newly wired and in working

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Eight Light Rock Crystal Chandelier C. 1930's
Eight Light Rock Crystal Chandelier C. 1930's

Eight Light Rock Crystal Chandelier C. 1930's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Eight light unique rock crystal chandelier adorned with almond shaped rock crystal and stars

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

Spectacular Crystal French Floral Motif Chandelier
Spectacular Crystal French Floral Motif Chandelier

Spectacular Crystal French Floral Motif Chandelier

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Beautiful crystal eight-light French floral chandelier with smooth cut crystal flowers and brass

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Vintage 1940s French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Original Maria Theresien Style 1920s Crystal Chandelier
Original Maria Theresien Style 1920s Crystal Chandelier

Original Maria Theresien Style 1920s Crystal Chandelier

Located in Vienna, AT

Pretty hangings, rare form Material used is forged iron covered with glass-stripes, rich crystal

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Early 20th Century Austrian Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Antique Florentine Crystal & Bronze Chandelier with Obelisks / Pyramids
Antique Florentine Crystal & Bronze Chandelier with Obelisks / Pyramids

Antique Florentine Crystal & Bronze Chandelier with Obelisks / Pyramids

Located in Toronto, ON

This antique Florentine crystal chandelier was discovered on a trip to Florence, Italy. Three large

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Wrought Iron

Five-Light French Crystal Beaded Chandelier, circa 1930s
Five-Light French Crystal Beaded Chandelier, circa 1930s

Five-Light French Crystal Beaded Chandelier, circa 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Five-light French crystal beaded chandelier with garlands of crystal beads and almond shaped

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Vintage 1930s French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Soft Blue Murano Drops
Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Soft Blue Murano Drops

Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Soft Blue Murano Drops

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Eight-light Italian crystal beaded chandelier with soft blue Murano drops. Newly rewired with chain

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20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

French Crystal Beaded Chandelier w/ Aqua Drops C. 1920
French Crystal Beaded Chandelier w/ Aqua Drops C. 1920

French Crystal Beaded Chandelier w/ Aqua Drops C. 1920

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French petite crystal beaded chandelier w/ aqua blue drops. The chandelier features a brass colored

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Vintage 1920s French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Italian (12) Light Gilt Wood & Crystal Chandelier C. 1930
Italian (12) Light Gilt Wood & Crystal Chandelier C. 1930

Italian (12) Light Gilt Wood & Crystal Chandelier C. 1930

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian (12) light gilt wood & crystal chandelier. The (12) arms curve outward from a center gilt

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Monumental Italian Crystal Beaded 16-Arm Chandelier, circa 1900s
Monumental Italian Crystal Beaded 16-Arm Chandelier, circa 1900s

Monumental Italian Crystal Beaded 16-Arm Chandelier, circa 1900s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Monumental Italian (16) light crystal beaded arm chandelier adorned with etched spheres dangled

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

French Crystal Beaded Chandelier W/ Amber Drops, circa 1930
French Crystal Beaded Chandelier W/ Amber Drops, circa 1930

French Crystal Beaded Chandelier W/ Amber Drops, circa 1930

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French six light crystal chandelier adorned with garlands of crystal beads, crystals, and amber

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Vintage 1930s French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

French Pink Crystal Prisms and Swags Chandelier, circa 1920
French Pink Crystal Prisms and Swags Chandelier, circa 1920

French Pink Crystal Prisms and Swags Chandelier, circa 1920

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Housing four lights sitting in crystal bobeches with small pink crystal prisms. Macaroni swags and

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Vintage 1920s French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Eight Light Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Smokey Drops
Eight Light Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Smokey Drops

Eight Light Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Smokey Drops

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Eight light Italian crystal beaded arm chandelier with scrolled arms ending in drip wax candles. A

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

19th Century Italian Beaded Crystal Chandelier With Six Lights
19th Century Italian Beaded Crystal Chandelier With Six Lights

19th Century Italian Beaded Crystal Chandelier With Six Lights

Located in Bradenton, FL

Large and stunning 19th century Italian beaded and crystal chandelier with six (6) lights. The

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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Gilded Bronze and Crystal Chandelier Held by a Putto
Gilded Bronze and Crystal Chandelier Held by a Putto

Gilded Bronze and Crystal Chandelier Held by a Putto

Located in Paris, FR

Six-light chandelier held by a gilt bronze putto with crystal pendants. The gilt bronze frame

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Antique 1890s French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Italian Painted Chandeliers with Macaroni Bead Crystals
Pair of Italian Painted Chandeliers with Macaroni Bead Crystals

Pair of Italian Painted Chandeliers with Macaroni Bead Crystals

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Italian painted eight-light chandeliers with wood tassels and crystal macaroni beads. Newly

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

French Rare Aqua Blue Balls Crystal Swags Murano Chandelier
French Rare Aqua Blue Balls Crystal Swags Murano Chandelier

French Rare Aqua Blue Balls Crystal Swags Murano Chandelier

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Housing 5 lights, sitting in crystal bobeches dripping with crystal prisms. Metal scroll body with

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Vintage 1920s French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Large 8 Arm Venetian Tole and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Large 8 Arm Venetian Tole and Rock Crystal Chandelier

Large 8 Arm Venetian Tole and Rock Crystal Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, US

Stunning 1960’s rock crystal gilt metal chandelier with eight scrolled arms encompassed in glass

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20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

Italian Geneviere Style Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier, circa 1900s
Italian Geneviere Style Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier, circa 1900s

Italian Geneviere Style Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier, circa 1900s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian Geneviere style six light painted & parcel gilt crystal chandelier with wrought iron flower

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Italian Six-Light Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Vibrant Colored Drops
Italian Six-Light Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Vibrant Colored Drops

Italian Six-Light Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Vibrant Colored Drops

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian 1930s macaroni beaded six-light chandelier adorned with vibrant crimson colored drops

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Italian Gilt Metal Chandelier with Crystal Ball Drops, circa 1930
Italian Gilt Metal Chandelier with Crystal Ball Drops, circa 1930

Italian Gilt Metal Chandelier with Crystal Ball Drops, circa 1930

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian crystal and macaroni beaded chandelier with gilt metal frames. Newly wired and ready to

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

French Ormolu Bronze Baccarat Glass & Rock Crystal Fifteen-Light Chandelier
French Ormolu Bronze Baccarat Glass & Rock Crystal Fifteen-Light Chandelier

French Ormolu Bronze Baccarat Glass & Rock Crystal Fifteen-Light Chandelier

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Exceptional French ormolu and Baccarat glass and rock crystal fifteen-light chandelier Late 19th

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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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
    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.
  • 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.