$65,500 / item
H 59.06 in Dm 41.34 in
Art Deco Chandelier, Czechoslovakian Glass, 18 Satin Lampshades, 1930
By Art Decor
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco chandelier made of Czechoslovakian glass, transparent glass structure and 18 satin
Glass
$961
H 16.54 in W 5.71 in D 16.54 in
Restored Art Deco Dissociative Chandelier, Brass, Opaline Glass, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Dissociative:49 cm / 19.29″ This chandelier is an impressive example of Czechoslovak Art Deco from
Brass
Restored Art Deco Salon Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Rewired, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This imposing salon chandelier is a masterful example of Czechoslovak Art Deco design from the
Brass
1930s Art Deco Chandelier: Chrome, Copper & Opaline Glass from Czech
Located in Praha, CZ
Presenting an impressive 9-flamming Art Deco chandelier, showcasing a stunning interplay of chrome
Copper, Chrome
1930s Czech Art Deco Chrome Chandelier with Cream Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant Art Deco chandelier manufactured in 1930s Czechoslovakia. The piece features four cream
Metal, Chrome
$1,163
H 38.59 in Dm 14.97 in
1930s Czech Art Deco Blue Opaline Glass and Chrome Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Praha, CZ
Original Art Deco chandelier manufactured in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. The fixture features
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier, 1910s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Art Deco Chandelier, 1910s, - made of fabric, metal and glass, - shows signs of wear and age
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Deco chrome and glass chandelier. Restored: cleaned, rewired - two separate circuits 1+3x40W
Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Chrome Art Deco chandelier with unusual shape Central rod can be shortened on demand. 4x60W, E27
Chrome
Art Deco Brass Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco or Cubistic chandelier from the 1920s. Brass construction with seven E14 sockets and
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of metal, glass - re-polished - fully functional - new cabling - with patina - good, original condition
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier from 1940
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present Chandelier from 1940, Czech Republic Highly recommended item will be perfect
Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of glass, chrome - re-polished - fully funktional - good, original condition
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier from 1940
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present chandelier from 1940, Czech Republic Highly recommended item will be perfect
Nickel
Art Deco Chandelier from 1950,
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present Chandelier from 1950, Czech Republic Highly recommended item will be perfect
Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930 - Made of metal, wood and glass - Fully functional - New cabling - Good, original condition.
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, chrome, wood Re-polished Fully Functional Original condition.
Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
4-flamming Art Deco chandelier with opaline glass shades. Central rod can be shortened on demand
Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful Art Deco chandelier made in 1930s in Czechoslovakia. Champagne color glass shades
Brass, Chrome
Large Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful 5-flamming Art Deco chandelier with two separate circuits. New bottom sand blasted glass
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier, Bohemia 1930
Located in Greding, DE
Six-armed Art Deco ceiling chandelier with cylindrical glass shades. The arched arms are grouped
Metal
1930, Art Deco Chandelier, Czecholsovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Completely restored Art Deco chandelier. Walnut with new shellac finish. Chrome with minor
Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Deco three-flamming chandelier made of chrome, wood and sandblasted glass tubular shades
Chrome
1930s Art Deco Chandelier, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Restored - cleaned and rewired: two separate circuits - 1+5x , E26-E27 bulbs - US wiring compatible
Glass
1930s Art Deco Chandelier, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Restored - cleaned and rewired: two separate circuits - 1+3x , E26-E27 bulbs - US wiring compatible
Metal
1930s Art Deco Chandelier, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Restored - cleaned and rewired - 1 x E26-E27 bulbs - US wiring compatible
Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier 1930s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Rewired: 4x60W, E25-E27 bulbs US wiring compatible. Good original condition.
Glass
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Completely restored, cleaned, polished, rewired. Original glass shades in ivory color without any damage. Nickel with age patina - polished. The height of central rod can be adjus...
Nickel
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, glass - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of metal - re-polished - fully functional - new cabling - good original condition.
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of metal, glass - re-polished - fully functional - good, original condition.
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, glass - Re-polished - New cabling - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier, 1940's
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of chrome, veneer, glass - Lampshades are handdrawn - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Glass, Wood
Art Deco Chandelier, 1940's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of wood, metal, glass - re-polished - fully functional - with patina on the chrome parts - good, original condition.
Metal
Art Deco Chrome Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, chrome With aged patina Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, wood, chrome With aged patina 3xE27 or E26 socket Re-polished Original condition.
Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of glass, metal and wood - Re-polished - Fully functional - Original condition .-new cables
Metal
Beautiful Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant art deco chrome chandelier, made in former Czechoslovakia, in the 1930's. Made of chrome
Chrome
Brass Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant art deco brass chandelier, made in former Czechoslovakia, in the 1930's. Made of brass and
Brass
1930s Large Art Deco Chandelier, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Deco 1930's chandelier, made in Czechoslovakia, Made of brass and plastic. In original
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass,Chrome,Metal,Wood New cabling 3x E27 or E26 bulb With aged patina Re-polished Good original condition US wiring compatible.
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco / Functionalist Nickel Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Deco chandelier made of nickel and opaline glass in 1930s. Restored, cleaned, polished, rewired
Nickel
Art Deco 3-flamming Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful Art Deco or Rondocubist chandelier. Completely restored: new nickel-plating, new glass
Nickel
Art Deco Chrome Chandelier, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of art glass, chrome, metal The chandelier was completely
Metal, Chrome
Large Art Deco Bras Chandelier, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Large art deco chandelier from former Czechoslovakia. Made of brass with five milk glass balls
Brass
Restored Cubist Chandelier, Patinated Brass, Bronze, Czech, 1910s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This chandelier is an exceptional collectors item representing the unique period of Czech Cubism
Brass, Bronze
Chrome-Plated Art Deco Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
4 - flamming Art Deco chandelier Two circuits - 1 or 3 or all of the bulbs could be switched on
Chrome
Art Deco Design Chandelier, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, brass 4x E27 or E26 bulb New cabling Re-polished Fully functional Good original condition US wiring compatible.
Brass
1930s Art Deco Brass Chandelier, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Restored - cleaned and rewired: two separate circuits - 5x , E26-E27 bulbs - US wiring compatible
Brass
Art Deco Chrome Chandelier, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
chandelier The chandelier was completely disassembled and cleaned The chandelier has new wiring US wiring
Metal, Chrome
Large Art Deco Chrome-Plated Chandelier
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful big chandelier with two separate circuits, upper with 8 bulbs, lower with 3 bulbs Glass
Chrome
Restored Art Deco Chandelier, Nickel-Plated, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
within the Art Deco era. This three-arm chandelier features a striking geometric composition
Nickel
1930s Restored Art Deco Chandelier, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- completely restored including new electricity - Indirect light - Bulbs: 3 x E26-E27 - US wiring compatible
Chrome
Art Deco Designed Chandelier, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, chrome New cabling 4x E27 or E26 Bulb With aged patina Re-polished Fully functional Good original condition US wiring compatible.
Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier, circa 1920's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of metal, glass - new cabling - re-polished - fully functional - good, original condition.
Metal
Art Deco Chrome Chandelier, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, chrome With aged patina 4xE14 or E15 socket New cabling Re-polished Original condition.
Chrome
Art Deco Big Chandelier, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, glass - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Metal
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
1930s Art Deco Chrome Chandelier with Frosted Glass Disc Shades – Czech Vintage
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This striking Art Deco chandelier was produced in the 1930s in Czechoslovakia. It features a chrome
Chrome
Art Deco Moderne Czech Glass Chandeleir
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic moderne style chandelier dates to the 1930s-1940s and is fabricated in Czech
Sterling Silver, Chrome
Exclusive Representative Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Brno, CZ
The breathtaking and unique chandelier will amaze you at first sight with its beautiful cast brass
Brass
Classic Czechoslovakian Art Deco Bronzed Five-Arm Chandelier
Located in Oakland, CA
Classic Art Deco circa 1930s, this wonderful bronzed patina fixture has some outstanding metalwork
Metal
Art Deco Three-Armed Chandelier, 1930's, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Art Deco three armed chrome chandelier with three curved arms and one shade at the end of the rod
Chrome
Exclusive Art Deco Chandelier with Swivel Arms 'Three-Arm Design'
Located in Brno, CZ
Create the perfect home atmosphere with this exclusive antique luminaire. Art deco hanging
Brass
Unavailable
H 22.45 in W 18.51 in D 6.3 in
Chrome and Wood Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, circa 1930´s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This beautiful Art Deco chandelier was made in Bohemia in the 1930s. It is characterized by a
Chrome
Red/Crimson Poured Glass Molded Czech. Dangle Earrings
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an exceptional pair of Czechoslovakian dangle earrings with red and crimson, poured glass molded beads accented with brass findings and tiny red rhinestones. The pair is in e...
Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Budapest, HU
A very special Art Deco glass pendant, look like delicious candy hanging from the ceiling. It was
Chrome
Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Budapest, HU
A very special Art Deco glass pendant, look like delicious candy hanging from the ceiling. It was
Chrome
Large 1930s Art Deco Opal Glass Chrome Ceiling Lamp with Long Pole
Located in Budapest, HU
Large size Art Deco pendant with a flawless, geometric, stepped milk glass globe. The other parts
Cubo-Futurist Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An unusual and early Cubo-Futurist chandelier Attributed to Alois Metelak (1897-1980).
Exclusive Brass Representative Chandelier
Located in Brno, CZ
and the beginning of the Art Deco period. The chandelier has a beautiful shape, which is complemented
Brass
Unavailable
H 38.59 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Art Déco Pendant Lamp with three Glass Globes from Zukov, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
By Zukov
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Déco ceiling lamp with swung tubular metal arms ending in three white glass globes. Each globe
Metal
Two Deco Designed Custard Globes
Located in Prescott, AZ
Two matching available priced each. Six waterfalls of tan stripes and Art Deco inspired flora
Blown Glass
Unavailable
H 5.91 in Dm 11.82 in
Large round "three-dimensional" relief glass milky white Art Deco wall lamp
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
both, i.e. it has everything. And this texture... from the 1970s, and it looks like a real art deco
Metal
Unavailable
H 5.91 in Dm 11.82 in
Large round relief milky white glass Art Deco wall lamp with black metal bezel
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
both, i.e. it has everything. And this texture... from the 1970s, and it looks like a real art deco
Metal
Midcentury Pendant Lamp, 1960's, Eastern Europe
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A pendant lamp with a timeless design, suitable for various interiors. It was made in Eastern Europe in the 1960's. The structure combines light-colored elements with a black accent...
Art Glass
Hanging Pendant Lamp with Round Glass Shade
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Hanging pendant lamp with a round glass shade in white with red stripes. The shade is attached to a metal structure with black plastic elements. With its simple design and striking c...
Art Glass
Sold
H 12.6 in W 20.87 in D 11.03 in
Antique Rectangular Czech Chandelier Brass Silver Orginal Art Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique rectangular Czech chandelier around 1930 in silver, restored For sale is a beautiful
Crystal, Brass
Middle European Chromed Chandelier, circa 1930
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional. Original state. Glass without damage. To the Classic bulb. New copper cable installed.
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 20.87 in Dm 26.78 in
Restored Art Deco Salon Chandelier, Brass, Milk Glass, Rewired, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This imposing salon chandelier is a masterful example of Czechoslovak Art Deco design from the
Brass
Sold
H 38.59 in Dm 25.2 in
1930s Czech Art Deco Brass Chandelier with Milk Glass Center and Exposed Bulbs
Located in Praha, CZ
This impressive 1930s Art Deco chandelier from Czechoslovakia showcases a bold interplay of
Metal, Brass
Lalique Style Czech Art Deco Crystal Pendant
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco pressed crystal panel cube chandelier with polished steel fasteners. Pendant has 1 socket
Crystal, Nickel
Lalique Style Czech Art Deco Crystal Pendant
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco pressed crystal panel cube chandelier with polished steel fasteners. Pendant has 1 socket
Crystal, Nickel
Czech Art Deco Opaline Pendant Lights, circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Czech Art Deco opaline pendant lights, circa 1940s - Price is per light (Seven available
Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Praha, CZ
- Completely original condition - Original glasses - New electricity - circa 1930s.
Wood
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Chrome-plated Art Deco chandelier with two separate circuits. Restored: chrome with age patina
Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Small chrome-plated Art Deco chandelier with opaline glass shades. Central rod can be shortened on
Chrome
Art deco chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare model - very nice style of lighting - 6 arms / flames
Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, chrome With aged patina New cabling 5x E27 or E26 socket Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, wood and brass Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Glass, Wood
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, brass Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of brass, glass Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, chrome With aged patina Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, chrome With aged patina Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, glass - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, glass - Re-polished - Fully funktional - Good, original condition.
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, wood, glass - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, glass - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of glass, brass. New Cabling. 3x 40W,E27 or E26 socket. With aged patina. Re-polished.
Brass
Art Nouveau / Art Deco Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful representative Art Deco chandelier. Chandelier was polished and rewired. Yellow bottom
Nickel
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Chrome with age patina - polished Opaline glass shades Rewired E25-E27 bulb US wiring compatible.
Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass, chrome, wood Re-polished Fully functional Good, original condition.
Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, chrome, wood Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Ivory color blown glass shades. One shade has dent not seen when assembled. Height could be shortened on request. Restored: chrome with minor age patina - polished Rewired: two s...
Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier, circa 1938
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful Art Deco glass chandelier with 3x40W bulbs E27 or E26 Very good original condition. One
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Brass Art Deco Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Four flamming Art Deco chandelier 4x40W, E27 or E26 sockets Rewired Repolished.
Brass
Pink Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Deco chandelier with pink shades. Original good condition. 4x60W, E26 or E27 bulbs. Few screws
Chrome
Blue Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Deco 3-flamming chandelier with blue glass shades. Chrome with minor age patina repolished
Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
4-flamming Art Deco chandelier with opaline glass shades. Central rod can be shortened on demand
Chrome
Luxury Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful Art Deco chrome-plated 3-flamming chandelier Restored - cleaned, chrome with minor
Chrome
Art Deco Wood Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
4, flaming Art Deco chandelier in Rondocubistic style Wood with high gloss finish Excellent
Glass, Wood
Art Deco Wood Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
4, flaming Art Deco chandelier in Rondocubistic style Wood with high gloss finish Excellent
Glass, Wood
Large Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
6 - flaming Art Deco chandelier new wiring two circuits - 1 or 5 or all 6 bulbs could be switched
Brass
Large Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
6 - flaming Art Deco chandelier new wiring two circuits - 1 or 5 or all 6 bulbs could be switched
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant chrome-plated Art Deco chandelier with opaline glass shades. Central rod can be shortened
Chrome
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Bespoke lighting is a hallmark of upscale interiors, and contemporary makers are increasingly ambitious in their materials and forms.