Art Deco Chandelier attributed to Barovier & Toso, Murano Glass, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nagykovácsi, Central Hungary
A beautiful, delicate Murano glass chandelier from the 1940s attributed to Barovier & Toso.
Brass
Italian Two-Tier Bronze Chandelier Art Nouveau With Leaf Motifs
Located in Carmine, TX
Despite its large size the chandelier looks delicate and very decorative and will complement well any other piece already present in a room, be it an antique piece, a modern on, or a...
Bronze
Moroccan Moorish Chandelier, Hand-Crafted Glass & Metal, Vintage 1980
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Moorish vintage clear glass with intricate metal filigree hanging chandelier. Delicately and finely handcrafted by artisans in Marrakech, Morocco.
Metal
Moroccan Bronze Patina Chandelier, Hand-Hammered Moorish Design, 1940
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Moroccan bronze patina pendant chandelier. This large Moorish chandelier is delicately hand carved and hand-hammered with Moorish floral designs, inlaid with small jeweled colo...
Brass
Art Deco Waterfall Crystal Chandelier with Brass Frame, 1920
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Delicate Waterfall 3 Tier Crystal Chandelier This Charming waterfall tiered pendant chandelier, is not a light fitting it does not need to be wired it hangs on the ceiling over th...
Crystal
Petite Waterfall Pendant Chandelier, Crystal, Art Deco Design, 1920s
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Petite Waterfall Pendant Chandelier This is a stunning waterfall tiered pendant chandelier, this delicate light has three tiers of faceted crystal pendants The light is a classic ...
Crystal
French 1950's Rock Crystal Chandelier with Silver Leaf Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sculptural frame rises gracefully from a central baluster stem into a series of scrolling arms, each supporting candle-form lights and delicately suspended crystal elements. The ...
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
Typical Austrian Original 1950s Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A typical Austrian post-war manufactured chandelier, delicate works with hand-cut crystal hangings, a handblown column and six flames.
Crystal, Brass
Large Moroccan Patinated Bronze Chandelier with Floral Design, 1950
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Moroccan bronzed patinated pendant chandelier. This large scale Moorish chandelier is delicately hand-hammered and hand cut with Moorish floral designs, inlaid with small jewel...
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Moroccan Bronze Moorish Chandelier, Hand-Hammered, 20th C.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
This large Moorish bronze chandelier is delicately hand-crafted and hand-hammered with openwork design with small jeweled colored glass.
Bronze, Brass
Vintage French Gilt Iron and Crystal Chandelier, 5-Light
Located in Cincinnati, OH
With its tulip crown detail and delicate lines, this 5-arm chandelier evokes the charm of French Provincial and Hollywood Regency design.
Crystal, Gold Leaf
Epoca Lampa6-Light Silver Leaf Metal with Capodimonte Porcelain Roses Chandelier
By Epoca Lampadari
Located in Milan, IT
Six-light chandelier featuring delicate Capodimonte porcelain roses and crystal pendants.
Metal
20th Century Italian Gilt Metal Tole Chandelier with Leaf Motif
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century Italian gilt metal tole chandelier showcases the delicate craftsmanship and botanical elegance characteristic of mid-century Italian lighting.
Metal
Restored Mid-Century Chandelier, by Dřevo Humpolec, Beech, Glass, Czech, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
The beech wood has been professionally restored to highlight its natural color and delicate grain. The chandelier is fitted with two glass shades with a diameter of 14 cm, made of w...
Glass, Wood, Beech
Hollywood Regency Style Floral Painted Metal Four-Light Chandelier, France
Located in Barntrup, DE
Delicate pastel-painted flower chandelier with four lights and sculptural botanical details.
Metal
Vintage Baroque Style Opaline Murano Chandelier Manner of Giuseppe Briati
By Giuseppe Briati
Located in Chicago, IL
The ‘Ca'Rezzonico’ style is named for the Venetian palace, today a public museum dedicated to 18th-century Venice, where Briati’s initial masterpiece resides. This chandelier demons...
Murano Glass
Wonderful Transitional Gilt Rock Crystal 5-Arm Baguès Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
This delicately decorated chandelier has rock crystal prisms and rock and crystal pendants throughout.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal
Large Gilt Brass Crystal Chandelier by Palwa, Sciolari Design, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Delicate floral chandelier with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Sciolari Design Germany, 1970s.
Crystal, Brass
$1,799Sale Price|35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier Attributed to Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Redding, CT
Eight delicate brass arm chandelier with extended candlestick ends.
Brass
Luxurious Chandelier Pink Purple Crystals and Colored Crystal Balls by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Hannover, DE
These very delicate colors lend this chandelier an elegant touch.
Crystal, Gold Plate
Romantic Italian Empire Style Iron and Frosted Glass Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Romantic Empire style iron and frosted glass chandelier having delicate draping necklaces of glass and 6 arms.
Iron
$3,211Sale Price|30% Off
Lovely Gilt Brass Flower Leaves Chandelier, France, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful, fine and delicate gilt brass leaves chandelier with ceramic flowers attr. to Maison Charles, France, circa 1950s.
Brass
Mauri Almari "51168" Chandelier for Idman Oy, Finland 1950s
By Idman Oy, Mauri Almari
Located in Utrecht, NL
Crafted from brass, the chandelier features a delicate frame that has been expertly designed to showcase the five glass shades and the curved arms in a multilayered cluster.
Brass
Pair of Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Chandeliers, Austria
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Measures: Ø 17". This glamorous delicate brass ‘Snowball’ Sputnik chandelier is also known as ‘pusteblume’ or ‘snowflake’ and is made in Vienna, circa midcentury.
Brass, Steel
$2,250 / item
Pair of Painted Red Tole Chandeliers in Leaf Motif
Located in Washington, DC
French, 1950 delicately carved leaf motif chandelier which is painted with gilt bronze and red paint.
Metal
19th Century Style 12 arms Louis XVI Chandelier in gold 18K
By OMBRES ET FACETTES
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
A delicate Louis XVI-style chandelier with a lapis lazuli plate and ball (or you can choose malachite).
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage Italian Pink Ceramic chandelier with designed floral decoration 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
The chandelier is a delicate pink color surrounded by shades of cream color.
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Vintage Smoked Glass Sputnik Chandelier 1960s Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
This wonderful and delicate sputnik chandelier shows 60 pieces of smoked glass slides and 11 sockets for E 14 bulbs.
Metal
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier, 2-Tier Waterfall Design, Brass Frame
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Stunning Waterfall 2 Tier Crystal Chandelier A Charming waterfall tiered pendant chandelier, this delicate though heavy light has 2 layers of 3 faceted cut crystal pendants hangi...
Crystal
Vintage Baroque Style Crème Brûlée with Honey Lattimo Murano Chandelier
By Giuseppe Briati
Located in Chicago, IL
The combination of lattimo glass and caramel colors creates a splendid play of light and texture across this piece, reminiscent of a decadent crème brûlée. This chandelier demonstrat...
Murano Glass
Brass and Glass Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The chandelier features delicate glass elements that are not fixed but gently placed into the brass base, allowing for a flexible and refined structure.
Brass
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Revival de la Troisième République Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant fixture exemplifies the neoclassical aesthetic of the Louis XVI style — graceful symmetry, refined ornament, and luminous clarity — interpreted with the sophisticated te...
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Two 20th Century Hollywood Regency Style Chandelier with Red Roses
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two stunning 20th century Hollywood Regency style chandelier with red roses. This ornate and exuberant Italian chandelier is adorned with a plethora of beautiful red roses.The ornat...
Metal, Brass
Beautiful Eight Light Brass & Glass Shade Chandelier, Honsel Leuchten, 1980s
By Honsel
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Delicate eight-light brass chandelier with glass ball shades.
Metal
Glistening German Jewel 24 Carat Gold Plated & Crystal Flower Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant glistening flower motif German vintage chandelier having delicate 24 carat plated stems and floral centers with crystal petals. 3 arms.
Gold Plate
Vintage Baroque Style Crème Brûlée with Honey Lattimo Murano Chandelier
By Giuseppe Briati
Located in Chicago, IL
The combination of lattimo glass and caramel colors creates a splendid play of light and texture across this piece, reminiscent of a decadent crème brûlée. This chandelier demonstrat...
Blown Glass
Four-Tier "Otto Luce" Chandelier by Cartwright, Brass & Glass, USA, 2021
By Cartwright New York
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking piece features a clean and modern architectural composition, combining brushed brass arms with delicately textured glass diffusers. The chandelier showcases a symmetric...
Brass
Murano Blush Pink Glass Chandelier - Hand-Blown Sculptural Cascade of Light
Located in Guazzora, IT
The blush-pink tone is the poetic heart of this chandelier — delicate yet expressive, evoking the softness of silk and the grace of a blooming flower.
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Two Lovely Gilt Brass Flower Leaves Chandelier, Italy, circa 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two beautiful, fine and delicate gilt brass leaves chandelier with white flowers.
Metal, Brass
French 1890s Eight-Light Crystal Chandelier with Bronze Armature and Obelisks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Delicate obelisks adorn the chandelier with their elegant presence, while the lower section present a smooth circular finial.
Crystal, Bronze
Grand Italian Mid-century Modern Cascading Clear Murano Glass Chandeliers, 1970
By AVMazzega
Located in New York, NY
They are large, elegant, stunning, yet delicate Italian Venetian glass chandeliers or pendants in clear glass composed of hand made and hand blown twisted and intertwined clear loops.
Murano Glass
J.T. Kalmar Petite Curved Basket Chandelier, Brass & Glass, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
This elegant vintage chandelier features eight delicately curved, textured white frosted glass pieces accented with stylish conical brass knobs.
Brass
Early 20th C Baltic Russian Neoclassical Eight-Arm Brass & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Southampton, NY
Early 20th Century Baltic Russian Neoclassical Brass & Crystal Chandelier. A lovely delicate and sophisticated brass & crystal chandelier.
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Baroque Style Gold Infused Murano Chandelier with Red Baubles
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece is distinguished by its opulent combination of hues, reminiscent of fine jewels. This chandelier demonstrates a delicate conversion of modern and Baroque-style design stil...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Rose Murano Glass Florrets Chandelier by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
Composed of an array of delicate florets, the chandelier features a harmonious interplay of transparent and soft rose-hued glass elements meticulously arranged to evoke a sense of na...
Brass
Pink Grapes Ca'rezzonico Chandelier in Murano Glass Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
This large and visually striking chandelier features an elaborate floral motif, showcasing Dalla Fina's exceptional skill in working with delicate Murano glass.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Gilded Brass Chandelier attr. to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, 1950s, Italy
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Hagenbach, DE
At its center, a round glass plate adds a sophisticated touch, reflecting the light and enhancing the chandelier's delicate balance. Below, three elegantly tapered brass light holder...
Brass
Customizable Folio Chandelier, Hanging Light Made of Brass and Stainless Steel
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
Visually delicate, the folio chandelier is created by a system of arms and special diffuser paper that glows when illuminated by the LED light.
Brass, Stainless Steel
Pair of Magnificent Large French Bagues Louis XVI Style Rock Crystal Chandeliers
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
The baluster-form stem is embellished with a central crystal basket encircled by garlands and daisy-form crystal flowers, rising to a crystal canopy and beaded crown. Bold in scale a...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Vintage Baroque Style Opaline Murano Chandelier with Pink Lattimo Tulips and Rig
By Giuseppe Briati
Located in Chicago, IL
The soft pastel combination of opaline glass, lattimo, and pink glass evokes the dewy colors of springtime. This chandelier exemplifies the delicate Baroque-style design that continu...
Murano Glass
Pair of Mauri Almari "51168" Chandeliers for Idman Oy, Finland 1950s
By Idman Oy, Mauri Almari
Located in Utrecht, NL
Crafted from brass, these chandeliers feature a delicate frame that has been expertly designed to showcase the five glass shades and the curved arms in a multilayered cluster.
Brass
Art Deco Frosted Rose Skyscraper Style Molded Glass Chandelier W/ Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
Brass fittings enhance the overall design, providing a luxurious contrast to the delicate glass. This French chandelier is a perfect centerpiece for any room, offering both sophistic...
Brass
French Six-Light Crystal and Iron Chandelier with Obelisks, Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A perfect visual conclusion is provided by the smooth circular finial of the lower section, echoing the discreet sphere accentuating the center of the chandelier. The delicate rhythm...
Crystal, Iron
Brass Chandelier with Floral Decoration for Idman Oy, Finland, circa 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Utrecht, NL
Crafted from brass, this chandelier features a delicate frame that has been expertly designed to showcase the three glass shades and the curved arms.
Brass
Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Chandelier Vintage Austria Rubert N
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Cosmological. This glamorous delicate brass ‘Snowball’ Sputnik chandelier is also known as ‘pusteblume’, or ‘snowflake’ and is made in Vienna circa midcentury.
Metal, Brass
European Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier with Leaf Motif, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Crafted from brass, this chandelier features a delicate structure that is designed to showcase the five spherical glass shades and the black painted metal leaves arranged between them.
Metal, Brass
German Lusterweibchen Four-Light Chandelier w. Carved Mermaid Figure and Antlers
Located in Barntrup, DE
This amazing German chandelier features a delicate hand-carved and polychrome hand-painted mythical lady or mermaid with a scaly fishtail.
Metal, Wrought Iron
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.
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