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
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
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
Crystal
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
Crystal, Metal
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
Crystal, Metal
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
Rock Crystal, Metal
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
Crystal, Brass
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
Crystal, Metal
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
Rock Crystal, Metal, Silver Leaf
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
Crystal, Metal
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
Crystal, Metal
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
Crystal, Metal
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
Crystal
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
Iron
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
Rock Crystal, Metal
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
Crystal, Bronze
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
Crystal, Metal
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
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
Wrought Iron
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
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
Brass
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
Crystal, Bronze
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
Crystal, Iron
Late 19th Century Carved Pinewood and Crystal Glass Three-Light Pendant Light
Located in Barntrup, DE
Late 19th century carved pinewood and crystal glass three-light pendant chandelier, France
Crystal
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
Ceramic, Glass
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
Crystal
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
Steel
Sold|$25,000
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
Crystal, Steel
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
Crystal, Iron
Sold|$11,484
Swedish Rococo Chandelier
Located in Stockholm, SE
Supreme Rococo chandelier made in Sweden circa 1760. The chandelier is in excellent condition with
Crystal
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
Crystal, Metal
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...
Brass
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.
Metal
Sold|$5,898
Italian Crystal Chandelier
Located in Middleburg, VA
Elegant Italian crystal chandelier. Beautiful detailing of the crystals along the entire gilt
Beautiful Pair of French Rococo Styled Chandeliers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
chandelier with rock crystal drops and ball. Circa 1880
Rock Crystal, Ormolu
Sold|$6,886
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
Crystal, Metal
Sold|$6,500
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
Crystal, Bronze
Rococo Style Eight light Brass and Glass Chandelier
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Very nice large wide chandelier in brass and crystal
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$1,900
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
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$14,750
19th.C. Italian Crystal & Beaded Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual Italian six arm chandelier.Unusually tall and narrow. Iron frame with crystal beading
Giltwood
Sold|$12,000
Italian Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian cut crystal and gilt bronze chandelier
Crystal, Bronze
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
Crystal, Gold Leaf
Sold|$5,500
19th Century Crystal And Bronze Chandelier
Located in Oakville, ON
Impressive and unusual 19th century crystal and bronze chandelier purchased in Vienna. There are
Sold|$2,400
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
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
Brass
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
Bronze
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
Crystal, Brass
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
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.
Crystal, Iron, Tin
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
Crystal
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
Rock Crystal, Iron
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
Crystal, Brass
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
Rock Crystal, Brass
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
Bronze
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
Bronze
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
Brass
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
Brass
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
Bronze
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
Bronze
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.