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Italian Geneviere Style Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier
Italian Geneviere Style Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier

Italian Geneviere Style Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian eight-light Geneviere style giltwood and crystal chandelier newly rewired with drip wax

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

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

Monumental French Crystal Beaded Chandelier C. 1930's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Monumental French ornate chandelier featuring (18) lights with drip wax candle covers. The design

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Early 20th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Eight-Light French Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Flowers
Eight-Light French Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Flowers

Eight-Light French Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Flowers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Eight-light French gilt metal crystal macaroni beaded chandelier adorned with crystal including

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Vintage 1920s French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

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

Five-Light French Rock Crystal Chandelier, circa 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Crystal five-light rock crystal chandelier with garlands of crystal beads and almond shaped rock

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Vintage 1930s French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

Midcentury Italian Nine-Light Brass and Crystal Chandelier
Midcentury Italian Nine-Light Brass and Crystal Chandelier

Midcentury Italian Nine-Light Brass and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Astoria, NY

A large Midcentury Italian brass chandelier with crystal drops and bead-work. This chandelier is in

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Mid-20th Century French Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Five Light Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Amber Drops
Five Light Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Amber Drops

Five Light Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Amber Drops

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Five light French crystal beaded chandelier newly rewired with new drip wax candle covers. In

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Vintage 1930s French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Six Light Rock Crystal Beaded Silvered Metal Chandelier
Six Light Rock Crystal Beaded Silvered Metal Chandelier

Six Light Rock Crystal Beaded Silvered Metal Chandelier

By Melissa Levinson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Six light rock crystal beaded silvered metal chandelier with beaded frame. The chandelier is

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Mid-20th Century North American Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal, Silver Leaf

Four Light Italian Blue & Clear Crystal Chandelier, circa 1930
Four Light Italian Blue & Clear Crystal Chandelier, circa 1930

Four Light Italian Blue & Clear Crystal Chandelier, circa 1930

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Four light blue & clear crystal Italian chandelier. The chandelier is adorned with almond & sphere

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Amber Drop Gilt Metal Crystal Beaded Chandelier, circa 1930
Amber Drop Gilt Metal Crystal Beaded Chandelier, circa 1930

Amber Drop Gilt Metal Crystal Beaded Chandelier, circa 1930

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Three light crystal beaded chandelier with amber colored drops throughout. This fixture is newly

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Eighteen Light Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier C. 1900's
Eighteen Light Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier C. 1900's

Eighteen Light Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier C. 1900's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Eighteen light Italian crystal beaded chandelier featuring a multi-tiered design. It has eighteen

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Wonderful Italian Venetian Vintage Beaded Crystal Chandelier Large Fixture
Wonderful Italian Venetian Vintage Beaded Crystal Chandelier Large Fixture

Wonderful Italian Venetian Vintage Beaded Crystal Chandelier Large Fixture

Located in Roslyn, NY

This beautiful Italian Venetian 12-arm chandelier is full of crystal prisms, draping and beautiful

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

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

Italian Gilt Iron and Crystal Beade Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exquisite, 1940s Italian gilt iron and crystal beaded chandelier with giltwood accents. The

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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

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

4 Light Italian Rock Crystal Beaded Chandelier, circa 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20th century four light rock crystal beaded chandelier. The fixture is newly rewired with

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

Vintage French Crystal and Bronze 8-Light Chandelier Beautiful Quality
Vintage French Crystal and Bronze 8-Light Chandelier Beautiful Quality

Vintage French Crystal and Bronze 8-Light Chandelier Beautiful Quality

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Exquisite restored French 1920's 8 light Crystal Chandelier with a Bronze frame and many polished

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Early 20th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Monumental Italian Beaded and Crystal Eight-Light Chandelier-Maison Baguès Style
Monumental Italian Beaded and Crystal Eight-Light Chandelier-Maison Baguès Style

Monumental Italian Beaded and Crystal Eight-Light Chandelier-Maison Baguès Style

By Maison Baguès, Baccarat

Located in Houston, TX

Monumental Italian Beaded and Crystal Eight-Light Chandelier-Maison Baguès Style. Sensational

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Vintage 1920s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Six-Light Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Soft Pink Drops
Six-Light Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Soft Pink Drops

Six-Light Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Soft Pink Drops

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Six-light crystal beaded arm chandelier with garlands of crystal beads and soft pink drops

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Vintage 1940s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Silvered Wrought Iron Crystal 9 Arm Chandelier, Original Canopy
Silvered Wrought Iron Crystal 9 Arm Chandelier, Original Canopy

Silvered Wrought Iron Crystal 9 Arm Chandelier, Original Canopy

Located in Miami, FL

Silvered Wrought Iron Crystal 9 Arm Chandelier, Original Canopy Offered for sale is a silver

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21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 1920s Crystal and Gilded Wood Italian Chandeliers
Pair of 1920s Crystal and Gilded Wood Italian Chandeliers

Pair of 1920s Crystal and Gilded Wood Italian Chandeliers

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of 1920s crystal and gilded wood Italian chandeliers. Each having wonderful cut crystals

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Ornate Cast Brass and Crystal  10 Light Chandelier Made in Spain c 1950's
Ornate Cast Brass and Crystal  10 Light Chandelier Made in Spain c 1950's

Ornate Cast Brass and Crystal 10 Light Chandelier Made in Spain c 1950's

Located in New York, NY

glass crystals. The chandelier features 10 candle bulbs, with an interior ring and a surrounding outer

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique French Bronze Petite Chandelier of Suburb Quality
Antique French Bronze Petite Chandelier of Suburb Quality

Antique French Bronze Petite Chandelier of Suburb Quality

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Constructed from a heavy Solid Bronze and French Crystal two-tier frame in France during the 1920s

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Vintage 1930s French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

20th Century Italian Capodimonte White Porcelain Chandelier with Putti
20th Century Italian Capodimonte White Porcelain Chandelier with Putti

20th Century Italian Capodimonte White Porcelain Chandelier with Putti

By Capodimonte

Located in Milano, MI

chandelier has a gilt iron frame decorated with crystal pendants and beads chains. It exemplifies the Rococo

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Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Vintage Ceramic Cherub and Crystal Glass Two-Light Pendant Light
Vintage Ceramic Cherub and Crystal Glass Two-Light Pendant Light

Vintage Ceramic Cherub and Crystal Glass Two-Light Pendant Light

Located in Barntrup, DE

Vintage Ceramic Cherub and crystal glass two-light pendant light from the 1970s. This adorable

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Vintage 1970s European Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

1940s Regency/ Rococo 5 Tiered Cascading Crystal Flush Mount/ Chandelier
1940s Regency/ Rococo 5 Tiered Cascading Crystal Flush Mount/ Chandelier

1940s Regency/ Rococo 5 Tiered Cascading Crystal Flush Mount/ Chandelier

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Beautiful Hollywood Regency Period 5 Tiered Cascading Cut Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture

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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Flush Mount

Materials

Crystal

Large Mid-19th Century, Austrian Crystal Chandelier
Large Mid-19th Century, Austrian Crystal Chandelier

Large Mid-19th Century, Austrian Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

dripping with cut-crystal prisms. Not all of them match, giving the chandelier a stylishly madcap effect

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Antique 1840s Austrian Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Chandelier Attributed to Bagues
Chandelier Attributed to Bagues

Chandelier Attributed to Bagues

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

This 1930s French chandelier adapts an Ancien Régime form to Café Society taste. The arms are

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Vintage 1930s French Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Single Beautiful 18-Light Crystal and Iron Rococo Style Chandelier
Single Beautiful 18-Light Crystal and Iron Rococo Style Chandelier

Single Beautiful 18-Light Crystal and Iron Rococo Style Chandelier

Located in Larkspur, CA

Single beautiful 18-light crystal and iron Rococo style chandelier with two tiers of smoked

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21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Swedish Rococo Chandelier
Swedish Rococo Chandelier

Swedish Rococo Chandelier

Located in Stockholm, SE

Supreme Rococo chandelier made in Sweden circa 1760. The chandelier is in excellent condition with

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Antique 1760s Swedish Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Rococo Style Five-Light Crystal Parcel-Gilt Crown Chandelier with Swoop Arms
Rococo Style Five-Light Crystal Parcel-Gilt Crown Chandelier with Swoop Arms

Rococo Style Five-Light Crystal Parcel-Gilt Crown Chandelier with Swoop Arms

Located in Atlanta, GA

A one-of-a-kind contemporary Rococo style five-light painted and parcel-gilt crown chandelier made

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Rococo Style Glass , Crystal and Brass 15 Light Chandelier
Rococo Style Glass , Crystal and Brass 15 Light Chandelier

Rococo Style Glass , Crystal and Brass 15 Light Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

The etched corona above blown glass surrounds which sheath the central stem along with fifteen graceful arms fitted with rosette clusters and drops terminating each in a bobeche with...

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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rococo Style Cut Crystal & Molded Glass Twelve Light Chandelier
Rococo Style Cut Crystal & Molded Glass Twelve Light Chandelier

Rococo Style Cut Crystal & Molded Glass Twelve Light Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

The lobed corona above an etched glass baluster issuing two tiers of S-scrolled arms terminating in vasiform candle holders, suspending a ball form drop pendant.

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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Crystal Chandelier
Italian Crystal Chandelier

Italian Crystal Chandelier

Located in Middleburg, VA

Elegant Italian crystal chandelier. Beautiful detailing of the crystals along the entire gilt

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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Beautiful Pair of French Rococo Styled Chandeliers
Beautiful Pair of French Rococo Styled Chandeliers

Beautiful Pair of French Rococo Styled Chandeliers

Located in Palm Beach, FL

chandelier with rock crystal drops and ball. Circa 1880

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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ormolu

Maria Theresa Glass & Crystal Chandelier
Maria Theresa Glass & Crystal Chandelier

Maria Theresa Glass & Crystal Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

An unusually large and elegant chandelier featuring molded glass mounted on a gilt metal frame with

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Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Eight-Light Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Eight-Light Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Eight-Light Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Woodbury, CT

A Rococo chandelier with eight lights, with large crystal drops and swags. Large ball bottom finial

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Early 20th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Rococo Style Eight light Brass and Glass Chandelier
Rococo Style Eight light Brass and Glass Chandelier

Rococo Style Eight light Brass and Glass Chandelier

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Very nice large wide chandelier in brass and crystal

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Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Foliate Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier
Foliate Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier

Foliate Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Alexandria, VA

This nine-light chandelier has a hand-wrought gilt frame with hand-cut Pendalog and rosette drops

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

19th.C. Italian Crystal & Beaded Chandelier
19th.C. Italian Crystal & Beaded Chandelier

19th.C. Italian Crystal & Beaded Chandelier

Located in Houston, TX

Unusual Italian six arm chandelier.Unusually tall and narrow. Iron frame with crystal beading

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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Giltwood

Italian Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Italian Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier

Italian Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Italian cut crystal and gilt bronze chandelier  

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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Bronze and Crystal Twelve-Light Chandelier
French Bronze and Crystal Twelve-Light Chandelier

French Bronze and Crystal Twelve-Light Chandelier

Located in Chester, GB

A French gilded cast bronze and crystal twelve-light birdcage form antique chandelier, the square

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Early 20th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Leaf

19th Century Crystal And Bronze Chandelier
19th Century Crystal And Bronze Chandelier

19th Century Crystal And Bronze Chandelier

Located in Oakville, ON

Impressive and unusual 19th century crystal and bronze chandelier purchased in Vienna. There are

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Louis XV Style Iron & Crystal Chandelier
Louis XV Style Iron & Crystal Chandelier

Louis XV Style Iron & Crystal Chandelier

Located in Alexandria, VA

Iron frame - cut crystal - copy of an 18th Century design - originally candle now wired for

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Italian Painted and Gilded Crystal Antique Chandelier
Italian Painted and Gilded Crystal Antique Chandelier

Italian Painted and Gilded Crystal Antique Chandelier

Located in Chester, GB

An ornate Italian painted and gilded cast brass and crystal seven light cage form antique

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Bronze and Crystal Thirteen-Light Chandelier
French Bronze and Crystal Thirteen-Light Chandelier

French Bronze and Crystal Thirteen-Light Chandelier

Located in Chester, GB

A French gilded cast bronze and crystal three-light birdcage form antique chandelier, the receded

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Spain, Circa:1945
Louis XV Style Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Spain, Circa:1945

Louis XV Style Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Spain, Circa:1945

Located in Alexandria, VA

Unusual pear-shaped hand cast frame with lead crystal prisms, 12 lights. Appropriate ceiling cap

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Vintage 1940s Spanish Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Early 1900's French Crystal Three Arm Chandelier

Early 1900's French Crystal Three Arm Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

EARLY 1900'S FRENCH CRYSTAL THREE ARM CHANDELIER WIRED 31 h x 18 diameter

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Early 20th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Mid 20th C Italian Faux Marble, Tole, and Crystal Chandelier
Mid 20th C Italian Faux Marble, Tole, and Crystal Chandelier

Mid 20th C Italian Faux Marble, Tole, and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Charleston, SC

graduated crystal drops. The chandelier has been recently rewired with new porcelain sockets.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron, Tin

1970-1980 Chandeliers Pair of Murano Crystal with 12 Lights Arms
1970-1980 Chandeliers Pair of Murano Crystal with 12 Lights Arms

1970-1980 Chandeliers Pair of Murano Crystal with 12 Lights Arms

By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)

Located in Paris, FR

Chandelier Pair of crystal with fruits, flowers and multi-color pieces. Good condition, circa 1970

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Vintage 1970s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

A Very Fine Genoese Gilt Iron and Rock Crystal Chandelier
A Very Fine Genoese Gilt Iron and Rock Crystal Chandelier

A Very Fine Genoese Gilt Iron and Rock Crystal Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

the gilt iron cage form structure covered in rock crystal beading and rock crystal drops

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Iron

Vintage Gilded Brass and Crystal, Six Arm Chandelier, France circa 1930
Vintage Gilded Brass and Crystal, Six Arm Chandelier, France circa 1930

Vintage Gilded Brass and Crystal, Six Arm Chandelier, France circa 1930

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage Gilded Brass and Crystal Six Arm Chandelier, France circa 1930. This charming chandelier is

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Vintage 1930s French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of 20th Century Rock Crystal and Blue Glass Chandeliers
Pair of 20th Century Rock Crystal and Blue Glass Chandeliers

Pair of 20th Century Rock Crystal and Blue Glass Chandeliers

Located in London, GB

This pair of 20th century rock crystal chandeliers were formerly in residence at London's Mark's

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Mid-20th Century English Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Brass

French Gilded Bronze and Crystal 13-Light Chandelier
French Gilded Bronze and Crystal 13-Light Chandelier

French Gilded Bronze and Crystal 13-Light Chandelier

Located in Chester, GB

A French gilded bronze and crystal 13-light birdcage form tiered antique chandelier, the square

Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Italian Bronze and Crystal Nine-Light Antique Chandelier
Italian Bronze and Crystal Nine-Light Antique Chandelier

Italian Bronze and Crystal Nine-Light Antique Chandelier

Located in Chester, GB

An ornate Italian gilded cast bronze 9 light antique chandelier, the foliated leaf scrolling arms

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Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Italian Gilded and Crystal Twelve-Light Antique Chandelier
Italian Gilded and Crystal Twelve-Light Antique Chandelier

Italian Gilded and Crystal Twelve-Light Antique Chandelier

Located in Chester, GB

An Italian gilded cast brass and crystal twelve-light double tiered antique chandelier, the leaf

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Sixteen-Light Antique Crystal Cage Chandelier
French 19th Century Sixteen-Light Antique Crystal Cage Chandelier

French 19th Century Sixteen-Light Antique Crystal Cage Chandelier

Located in Chester, GB

A Large French cast brass and crystal sixteen-light birdcage form antique chandelier, the square

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Gilded Bronze and Crystal Eight-Light Antique Chandelier
Italian Gilded Bronze and Crystal Eight-Light Antique Chandelier

Italian Gilded Bronze and Crystal Eight-Light Antique Chandelier

Located in Chester, GB

An Italian gilded bronze and crystal eight-light antique chandelier, the acanthus leaf clad reeded

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

French Gilded Bronze and Crystal Six-Light Antique Chandelier
French Gilded Bronze and Crystal Six-Light Antique Chandelier

French Gilded Bronze and Crystal Six-Light Antique Chandelier

Located in Chester, GB

A French gilded bronze and crystal six-light birdcage form antique chandelier, the five ornate leaf

Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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 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 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 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, 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
    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. 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.