French Crystal Ship Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French crystal ship chandelier with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Height:28" Width:28" Depth:10.5"
Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
French Crystal Ship Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French crystal ship chandelier with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Height:28" Width:28" Depth:10.5"
Crystal
French Crystal Ship Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French ship chandelier with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Height: 28" Width: 24" Depth: 9.5"
Crystal
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.
Crystal, Iron
Italian Vintage Venetian Style Lucite Crystal Ship Motif Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Venetian Style Lucite Crystal Ship Motif Chandelier Italy or in the Venetian Taste, Late 20th Century A fantastical and highly sculptural Venetian-style chandelier formed a...
Crystal, Wire
$4,800 / item
H 25 in W 32 in D 9 in
Redondo Ship Chandelier by Miamar Home, Gilded Metal, Crystal Beads
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite ship-form chandelier is a custom creation by Miamar Home, an atelier based in Los Angeles renowned for its collaboration with the city’s finest local artisans.
Crystal, Metal
Redondo Beach Ship Chandelier by Miamar Home, Modern Crystal & Metal
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Crystal Hand-Beaded Ship Chandelier by Miamar Home – Los Angeles A striking and whimsical statement piece, this custom ship-shaped chandelier is an original creation by Miama...
Crystal, Metal
$11,162
H 27.56 in W 26.78 in D 23.63 in
Italian 1950s Decorative Ship Chandelier With Crystal Beads & Four Lights
Located in London, GB
This very decorative chandelier was hand made in Italy in the 1950s. It has beautiful beaded detail to create the hull, rigging and sails, with an interesting crow's nest at the top ...
Crystal, Metal
$9,750
H 38 in W 48 in D 8 in
Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded Gilt Boat Chandelier Ship Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful vintage very large Italian crystal beaded sail boat chandelier ship fixture with 4 candelabra internal lights Rewired and ready to install with chain canopy and mounting ...
Crystal, Bronze
$7,750Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 31 in D 7 in
Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded Gilt Boat Chandelier Ship Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful boat / ship chandelier that is beautifully detailed with a beaded crystal hull and sails crystal star accents throughout.
Crystal
$5,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 6 in D 22 in
'50s XL Mid Century Modern French Crystal Beaded Ship Galeon Chandelier Restored
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Very Unique and a very special piece. 1950s French Mid Century Modern Beaded Crystal Galeon Ship Chandelier/ Fixture. The crystal against the metal frame has been restored.
Crystal
20th Century French Maison Bagues Style Ship Chandelier
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
A stunning and highly unusual Mid-Century French ship or galleon chandelier in the style of Maison Bagues. With an abundance of faceted cut-glass beads and swags. The scrolling elec...
Crystal
$8,400
H 21 in W 22 in D 7 in
20th Century French Crystal Glass Sail Ship Boat Pendant - Vintage Ceiling Light
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A colorful, vintage French Art Deco sail ship boat pendant made of hand blown cut crystal glass, in good condition.
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Large Round Schonbek Plaza Sparkling Crystal Pendant 7 tier Chandelier
By Schonbek
Located in New York City, NY
Can be used in any room setting: dining room, bedroom, entry foyer, hallway, living room, child's room, and can complement any style or period ex: Traditional, Transitional , Italia...
Crystal
Large Crystal Ship Chandelier
Located in Livingston, NJ
Uniquely extravagant, this crystal ship chandelier layers your decor with glimmering light and unique detailing.
Metal
Bagues French Gilt Bronze & Crystal Ship Chandelier, ca.1920's.
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular & large Antique French gilt bronze & cut crystal multi light double sided ship chandelier of great detail and workmanship by BAGUES,ca.1920's.
Crystal, Ormolu
Crystal Ship Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930 French crystal chandelier in the shape of a ship. with crystal sails and flags. 8 interior lights. 36" tall, 38" long, 12" wide
Crystal, Metal
Crystal Ship Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930 French crystal chandelier in the shape of a ship. Interior lights.Available in our 238 East 60th street 212-751-0171
Italian Crystal Ship Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
8 Lights ,Gilded Metal with crystal beads throughout.
Metal
Sensational Maison Bagues Crystal Ship Chandelier
Located in East Hampton, NY
A 3-masted ship with gilt metal frame and allover crystal button prisms and tole flags.... a very special and unique piece....
Crystal
Decorative Iron and Crystal Ship Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Attractive and interesting decorative wrought iron ship chandelier, decorated with crystals and prisms.
Early 19th French Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand beaded nautical crystal ship chandelier. The metal frame provides six electrified lamps, circa 1930 Paris, France.
Crystal Beaded Ship Chandelier, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique crystal beaded and brass ship chandelier with life boats and anchors.
Crystal, Brass
Brass & Crystal Galleon Ship Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual chandelier, the iron Galleon frame with intricate crystal decorations. Mask, Bow and Stern Light as well as the body of the Galleon. There is a pair the price is for ONE CHAN...
Metal
Crystal Beaded Sailing Ship Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Intricately beaded with clear and colored crystals.
Whimsical Crystal and Iron Ship Motife Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Eyecatching nautically inspired chandelier in the shape of a ship, beautifully constructed of magnesium blue painted iron and intricate necklaces of crystal.
Crystal, Iron
Crystal Glass and Metal Ship Chandelier
Located in East Hampton, NY
Crystal glass and metal ship chandelier.
Metal
Crystal Beaded Ship Chandelier by Melissa Levinson
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A custom, one-of-a-kind hand beaded ship featuring blue bead accents, metal flags, crystals, and larger crystals at the base, with smaller beads on the sails. This monumental piece ...
Crystal, Metal
Early 20th Century Ship Crystal Chandelier from Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Circa 1928, A magnificent hanging crystal Galleon ship chandelier with Maison Baques large hanging crystals and six candle lights.
Crystal
Unique French Crystal Beaded Ship Chandelier, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique French six-light crystal beaded ship chandelier newly rewired with drip wax candle covers.
Crystal, Iron
Hand-Beaded Ship Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large, Italian, hand-beaded, five-light, three-mast, ship chandelier from Naples.
Crystal
Sold
H 42 in W 39 in D 17 in
Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded Gilt Boat Chandelier Ship Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Crystal beads highlight the various lines to the top of the ship.
Crystal
Sold
H 30 in W 23 in D 11 in
Wonderful Beaded Crystal Bronze Sailboat Ship Boat Chandelier Five-Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful sailboat chandelier decorated with etched gilt bronze detail, crystal beaded sails, crystal hull and five interior lights. Measures: 30" H x 23" W x 11" D.
Crystal, Bronze
Redondo Crystal Beaded Ship by Miamar Home
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade by Melissa Levinson & Co. We use the best crystal and crystal beads. The beads form a ship with three sales blowing in the wind. This whimsical fixture is all handmade and...
Crystal, Metal
1960s Italian Crystal Galleon Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic and impressive scale ship chandelier with crystal details. Chandelier has four light sources within the body and two at stern and bow.
Crystal, Iron
French Crystal Ship Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French ship chandelier with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Height: 28" Width: 24" Depth: 9.5"
Crystal
Crystal Ship Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930s French ship shaped chandelier with amethyst beads and beaded crystal body.
Crystal
Ship-Shaped Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
French crystal chandelier in the shape of a ship with crystal sails, flags, and eight interior lights, circa 1930s.
Crystal
Ship-Shaped Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930s French crystal chandelier in the shape of a ship with crystal sails, flags, and eight interior lights.
Crystal
Crystal and Brass Galleon Ship Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a brass and crystal galleon ship chandelier. This chandelier has been intricately designed with many hand-crafted crystals.
Crystal, Brass
Crystal Pirate Ship Chandelier, Italy, 1950
Located in Budapest, HU
Extraordinary chandelier in the shape of a pirate boat. Hundreds of crystals draw an incredible source of light suspended in the air, four lights.
Crystal, Metal
Crystal Pirate Ship Chandelier, Italy, 1950
Located in Budapest, HU
Extraordinary chandelier in the shape of a pirate boat. Hundreds of crystals draw an incredible source of light suspended in the air, six lights.
Crystal, Metal
Crystal Pirate Ship Chandelier, Italy, 1950
Located in Budapest, HU
Extraordinary chandelier in the shape of a pirate boat. Hundreds of crystals draw an incredible source of light suspended in the air, 12 lights.
Crystal, Metal
Crystal Beaded Ship Chandelier by MLA
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade by Melissa Levinson & Co. We use the best crystal and crystal beads. The beads form a ship with three sales blowing in the wind. This whimsical fixture is all handmade and...
Crystal, Metal
Crystal Beaded Ship Chandelier by MLA
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade by Melissa Levinson & Co. We use the best crystal and crystal beads. The beads form a ship with three sales blowing in the wind. This whimsical fixture is all handmade and...
Crystal, Metal
French Crystal Beaded Ship Chandelier, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique French six-light crystal beaded ship chandelier newly rewired with drip wax candle covers.
Crystal, Brass
Crystal-Beaded and Brass Galleon Ship Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Hung with two life-boats in multi-color crystal beads.
French Exceptional Ship Chandelier in crystal and gilt metal
Located in London, GB
French exceptional ship chandelier in excellent condition and equipped with five lights. It has nine sails and two rescue boats hanging at the rear, four painted standards. The body ...
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 36 in W 31 in D 10 in
Wonderful Vintage Beaded Crystal Italian Boat Ship Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful vintage beaded multi-color crystal italian boat or ship chandelier light fixture.
Crystal
Sold
H 34 in W 34 in D 14 in
Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded Boat Chandelier Ship Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded & Gold Gilt Boat / Ship Form Chandelier Light Fixture With 3 Interior Candelabra Lights Completely Rewired.
Crystal
Italian Huge Crystal Nautical Ship Beaded Boat Chandelier, circa 1940
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 5-light, will be rewired with UL US certified sockets or certified for other countries and ready to hang. Extremely sought after and rare chandelier. Adorning so many crystal...
Crystal
Sold
H 30 in W 32 in D 16 in
Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded Gilt Boat Chandelier Ship Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful boat / ship chandelier that is beautifully detailed with a beaded crystal hull and sails crystal star accents throughout and finished with a rock crystal finial at the bow.
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Sold
H 18 in W 15 in D 6.5 in
Beautiful Petite Italian Crystal Beaded Gilt Boat Chandelier Ship Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Beautiful Petite Italian crystal beaded & Gold Gilt Boat / Ship Form Chandelier With 2 Candelabra Lights Inside.
Crystal
Sold
H 29 in W 32 in D 14 in
Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded Gilt Boat Chandelier Ship Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Beautiful Vintage large Italian Crystal Beaded Gold Gilt Boat form chandelier / Ship Fixture With 5 Interior Candelabra Lights Completely Rewired.
Crystal
Sold
H 38 in W 32 in D 12.5 in
Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded Gilt Boat Chandelier Ship Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful boat / ship chandelier that is beautifully detailed with a beaded crystal hull and sails crystal star accents throughout.
Crystal
Sold
H 38 in W 32 in D 6.5 in
Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded Sail Boat Chandelier Ship Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful vintage large Italian crystal beaded sail boat chandelier ship fixture with candelabra internal lights Rewired and ready to install with chain canopy and mounting hardware.
Crystal
Sold
H 41 in W 58 in D 7.5 in
Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded Gilt Boat Chandelier Ship Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful vintage very large Italian crystal beaded sail boat chandelier ship fixture with 4 candelabra internal lights Rewired and ready to install with chain canopy and mounting...
Crystal, Iron
Sold
H 38 in W 35 in D 12 in
Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded Gilt Boat Chandelier Ship Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful boat / ship chandelier that is beautifully detailed with a crystal hull, and beaded crystal star accents throughout.
Crystal
Sold
H 42 in W 50 in D 8 in
Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded Gilt Boat Chandelier Ship Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful vintage very large Italian crystal beaded sail boat chandelier ship fixture with 4 candelabra internal lights Rewired and ready to install with chain canopy and mounting ...
Crystal, Bronze
Sold
H 30 in W 30 in D 12 in
Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded Gilt Boat Chandelier Ship Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful silver gilt boat / ship chandelier that is beautifully detailed with a crystal crystal hull and beaded sails crystal star accents throughout.
Crystal, Metal
Sold
H 45 in W 20 in D 29 in
20th Century Crystal Beaded Ship Chandelier Attributed to the Maison Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This French Art Deco chandelier is in the shape of a ship with wrapped crystal beads and studded in crystal flowers.
Crystal
Redondo Beach Ship Chandelier by Miamar Home
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Crystal Hand-Beaded Ship Chandelier by Miamar Home – Los Angeles A striking and whimsical statement piece, this custom ship-shaped chandelier is an original creation by Miama...
Crystal, Metal
Redondo Beach Ship Chandelier by Miamar Home
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Crystal Hand-Beaded Ship Chandelier by Miamar Home – Los Angeles A striking and whimsical statement piece, this custom ship-shaped chandelier is an original creation by Miama...
Crystal, Metal
Very Rare Maison Baigues Beaded Ship-Form Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Made of crystal, clear and amethyst glass.
Amethyst, Crystal, Metal
Ship Fixture
Located in New Orleans, LA
Handmade Gilt Iron and Crystal Ship Fixture
Crystal, Iron
Spectacular and Rare Venetian Chandelier in the Form of a Ship
Located in Buchanan, MI
Spectacular and rare Venetian chandelier in the form of a ship.
Crystal
Crystal Ship Chandelier
Located in Livingston, NJ
Uniquely extravagant, this crystal ship chandelier layers your decor with glimmering light and unique detailing.
Metal
Crystal "Ship" Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
Crystal "Ship" Chandelier with Engraved Crystal Body.
Crystal Ship Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully detailed Ship chandelier with rosette crystals, Spain, Circa 1900
20th Century French Crystal Ship Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
This stunning French crystal chandelier stretching 5 feet in length is sure to make a statement. The chandelier has recently been cleaned and rewired with porcelain sockets.
Crystal, Tôle
Vintage Crystal Ship Chandelier, Spain, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage one-of-a-kind ship chandelier, Spain, 1950s. Made of glass crystals, this chandelier has been completely restored and rewired.
Glass
Blue Birds Set of 2 Candleholder
Located in Paris, FR
Candleholder Blue Birds Set of 2 with hand-painted porcelain, with bronze details, for 2 candles, candles not included.
Bronze
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$2,500
H 14.5 in Dm 14.5 in
Exquisite Art Glass Bird Bath on Slate Base by Walter Furlan for Murano Glass
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite art glass bird bath on slate base with six removable art glass birds by Walter Furlan for Murano Glass, circa 1960s. This large piece is very difficult to find with six bi...
Slate
Forsyth Zebra Cube Ottoman
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Part of the Forsyth Originals Collection. The Forsyth Cube Ottoman is designed and handcrafted from our zebra hides. This is a versatile piece for any room adding natural texture and...
Zebra Hide
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 18 in W 18 in D 18 in
1960s Poul Cadovius Largest Aluminium Lighted Planter RS 50 Pendant , Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
1960s Poul Cadovius large RS 50 brushed and lacquered aluminium lighted planter pendant . Contain one E26/27 ceramic socket rated at 40 watt. Actual set up is a plug in with 15...
Aluminum
Hollywood Regency handmade pink Scallop Shell chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Ferro Art, Tiffany Studios, Longobard
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hollywood Regency and Palm Beach Regency style Scallop Shell waterfall chandelier, Italy, 1960s. The whole pendant light is made of pink Scallop Shell leaded with golden brass in the...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
French Tole Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful hand - painted hot air balloon chandelier, France, circa 1950s. Socket: 6 x e14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs. The condition is excellent.
Metal
$5,800 / set
H 14.17 in Dm 11.81 in
Adolf Loos Pair Pendant Lamps for VeArt Opal Glass Gold, circa 1960
By VeArt, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Adolf Loos pendant lamps for VeArt opal glass gold, circa 1960. Sold as a pair. Rare Reedition of the original design by Adolf Loos for VeArt, Italy. Priced per pair. Measur...
Metal
$3,658
H 35.44 in W 13.78 in D 7.49 in
Murano chandelier by Ercole Barovier Barovier & Toso, Italy 1930s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Murano chandelier by Ercole Barovier Barovier & Toso made in Italy in the 1930s. Founded in 1295 in Murano, Italy, Barovier & Toso stands as one of the oldest family businesses glo...
Brass
$1,770 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
$680 / item
H 9 in W 5 in D 6 in
Library Sconce, Contemporary Bookshelf Sconce in Carrara Marble, Aged Brass
Located in Savannah, GA
The small bookshelf sconce is design to fit within contemporary or transitional interior and provide functional illumination of the space. The sconce is in raw brass and white linen ...
Marble, Brass, Nickel
Italian Silver Gilt Pheasant Birds, Pair
Located in New York, NY
An Italian pair of silver-plate pheasant bird sculptures decorative objects, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. The birds, male and female, are beautifully cast with fine detai...
Metal, Silver Plate
Antique Hartmann Wardrobe Trunk
By Hartmann Trunk Company
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1920s; Hartmann Trunk Co. - Racine, WI Antique wardrobe steamer trunk with cushioned top. This piece features many inclusions you'd find in a full-size home wardrobe such as draw...
Metal
Barovier & Toso Italian Pendant Chandelier in Murano Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barovier & Toso, pendant light, Murano glass, gold leaf, brass, Italy, 1940s This pendant light by Barovier & Toso, produced in Italy during the 1940s, demonstrates the work...
Brass, Gold Leaf
1946-1954 Country Life
Located in Bath, GB
A collection of eleven volumes of the Country Life magazine, uniformly bound in an attractive Sangorski and Sutcliffe signed quarter morocco. A sumptuous collection of eleven large ...
Paper
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.
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Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
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For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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