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Whimsical Murano Vintage Venetian Blown Glass Five-Light Carnations Chandelier
Whimsical Murano Vintage Venetian Blown Glass Five-Light Carnations Chandelier

Whimsical Murano Vintage Venetian Blown Glass Five-Light Carnations Chandelier

Located in Roslyn, NY

This original Antique Venetian Blown Glass Chandelier is beautifully decorated with whimsical soft colors of blue, yellow and pink ruffles around the candle cups, across both the top...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Wonderful Bagues Six-Light Rock Floral Crystal Bronze Transitional Chandelier
Wonderful Bagues Six-Light Rock Floral Crystal Bronze Transitional Chandelier

Wonderful Bagues Six-Light Rock Floral Crystal Bronze Transitional Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in Roslyn, NY

Wonderful Bagues six-light rock floral crystal gilt bronze transitional chandelier with delicate leaves and flowers entwined throughout.

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

Italian Brass and Glass Chandelier in the Style of Sciolari
Italian Brass and Glass Chandelier in the Style of Sciolari

Italian Brass and Glass Chandelier in the Style of Sciolari

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Vienna, AT

Delicate multi-tiered chandelier with jewel-like "Oriental" style Sciolari smooth glass amber crystals framed in brass rings.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Midcentury Painted Iron Six-Light Chandelier with Lovely Scrolls
French Midcentury Painted Iron Six-Light Chandelier with Lovely Scrolls

French Midcentury Painted Iron Six-Light Chandelier with Lovely Scrolls

Located in Atlanta, GA

This French painted iron chandelier with it's delicate proportions, would be wonderful in a powder room or in a kitchen above the breakfast table.

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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Chandeliers, Austria
Pair of Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Chandeliers, Austria

Pair of Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Chandeliers, Austria

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.

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Midcentury Italian Murano Chandelier w. Stunning Mouthblown Glass Flower Shades
Midcentury Italian Murano Chandelier w. Stunning Mouthblown Glass Flower Shades

Midcentury Italian Murano Chandelier w. Stunning Mouthblown Glass Flower Shades

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

Located in Lisse, NL

If you are looking for a striking and extraordinary light fixture to grace your living space then this, Italian work of lighting art could be the one for you. This delicately handcra...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Florentine Birdcage Gold Color Tôle Chandelier with Pink Ceramic Roses
Italian Florentine Birdcage Gold Color Tôle Chandelier with Pink Ceramic Roses

Italian Florentine Birdcage Gold Color Tôle Chandelier with Pink Ceramic Roses

Located in Barntrup, DE

Adorable Italian Florentine birdcage four-light tôle chandelier, decorated with delicate pink ceramic roses and golden leaves, Italy, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Tôle

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu, Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu, Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu, Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A lovely intertwining laurel band extends around the chandelier with delicate floral rosettes. Above the fluted central support is an exceptional ormolu ball adorned with richly chas...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Chandelier Vintage Austria Rubert N
Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Chandelier Vintage Austria Rubert N

Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Chandelier Vintage Austria Rubert N

By Emil Stejnar

Located in Antwerp, BE

Cosmological. This glamorous delicate brass ‘Snowball’ Sputnik chandelier is also known as ‘pusteblume’, or ‘snowflake’ and is made in Vienna circa Mid-Century.

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Delicate Garnet Branch Chandelier Earrings
Delicate Garnet Branch Chandelier Earrings

Delicate Garnet Branch Chandelier Earrings

Located in Dallas, TX

These very fine and delicate garnet branch chandelier earrings are handmade in the United States by a one of a kind artisan.

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2010s North American Collectible Jewelry

Swedish Designer, 5 Arm Teak & Brass Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Swedish Designer, 5 Arm Teak & Brass Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

Swedish Designer, 5 Arm Teak & Brass Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström, Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik, Bergboms

Located in Odense, DK

With five gracefully curved arms extending from a central hub, each adorned with delicate fine silk shades, this chandelier emanates a soft, ambient glow when illuminated.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Chandelier Vintage Austria Rubert N
Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Chandelier Vintage Austria Rubert N

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 Mid-Century.

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Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Huge Gold-Plated Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna
Huge Gold-Plated Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna

Huge Gold-Plated Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna

By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll

Located in Rijssen, NL

A collector’s item. This glamorous delicate Sputnik chandelier is in excellent condition, in complete working order.

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Unique Midcentury Chandelier / Pendant Light w Stunning Clear Glass Globe Shades
Unique Midcentury Chandelier / Pendant Light w Stunning Clear Glass Globe Shades

Unique Midcentury Chandelier / Pendant Light w Stunning Clear Glass Globe Shades

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning Swedish brass and glass 3 light ceiling fixture. This delicately handcrafted chandelier dates back to the 1970s and its design is truly remarkable.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass and Glass Chandelier with Floral Details by Itsu, Finland, 1950s
Brass and Glass Chandelier with Floral Details by Itsu, Finland, 1950s

Brass and Glass Chandelier with Floral Details by Itsu, Finland, 1950s

By Itsu

Located in Karis, Nyland

Crafted from brass, this chandelier features a delicate frame that has been expertly designed to showcase the three opal glass shades and the curved arms.

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style French Balloon Chandelier In Crystal And Gilt Brass
Louis XVI Style French Balloon Chandelier In Crystal And Gilt Brass

Louis XVI Style French Balloon Chandelier In Crystal And Gilt Brass

Located in Prato, Tuscany

The entire frame is enveloped in delicate crystal beading, giving the chandelier a luminous quality even when unlit.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Five Arm Brass Chandelier With Silk Shades, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Five Arm Brass Chandelier With Silk Shades, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

Five Arm Brass Chandelier With Silk Shades, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

By Hans Bergström, Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik, Ateljé Lyktan, Bergboms

Located in Odense, DK

This 1950s Swedish mid-century modern chandelier features a striking design with five elegantly curved brass arms, each holding a delicately tapered silk shade.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell for Idman Rare Chandelier in White Steel and Opaline Glass
Paavo Tynell for Idman Rare Chandelier in White Steel and Opaline Glass

Paavo Tynell for Idman Rare Chandelier in White Steel and Opaline Glass

By Idman, Paavo Tynell

Located in Waalwijk, NL

This atmospheric lamp is special within Tynell’s oeuvre who usually preferred brass as the main material for his lightning designs and also is well known for his delicate, organic sh...

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Very Rare Hollywood Regency Fern Chandelier Attr. To Maison Bagues, France 1950s
Very Rare Hollywood Regency Fern Chandelier Attr. To Maison Bagues, France 1950s

Very Rare Hollywood Regency Fern Chandelier Attr. To Maison Bagues, France 1950s

By Maison Baguès

Located in Lisse, NL

This delicately handcrafted, four-light chandelier dates back to the 1950s, its design is truly remarkable and we could not find another one anywhere in the world.

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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome, Iron, Wrought Iron, Metal

Model 501-5 Chandelier Lamp in Brass and Glass by Stockmann, Finland, 1950s
Model 501-5 Chandelier Lamp in Brass and Glass by Stockmann, Finland, 1950s

Model 501-5 Chandelier Lamp in Brass and Glass by Stockmann, Finland, 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Oy Stockmann AB

Located in Karis, Nyland

A beautiful and delicate Finnish mid-century brass chandelier by Stockmann.

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Oval Snowflake Sputnik by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
Oval Snowflake Sputnik by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll

Oval Snowflake Sputnik by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll

By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar

Located in Wien, Au

This glamorous delicate Sputnik chandelier is in excellent original condition, in complete working order.

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Moroccan Vintage Moorish Hanging Glass Light Fixtures
Pair of Moroccan Vintage Moorish Hanging Glass Light Fixtures

Pair of Moroccan Vintage Moorish Hanging Glass Light Fixtures

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of Moroccan Moorish vintage clear glass with intricate metal filigree hanging chandelier. Delicately and finely handcrafted by artisans in Marrakech, Morocco.

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Vintage 1980s Moroccan Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Moroccan Moorish Hanging Pendant Lights
Pair of Moroccan Moorish Hanging Pendant Lights

Pair of Moroccan Moorish Hanging Pendant Lights

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan Moorish clear glass with intricate metal filigree hanging chandelier. Delicately handcrafted by artisans in Morocco.

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Elegant Italian Pendant in Brass
Elegant Italian Pendant in Brass

Elegant Italian Pendant in Brass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

This brass, large nine armed biomorphic pendant is both modern and classic at the same time, a trait that Italian lights often achieve. The chandelier is delicate thanks to the sleek...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Midcentury Italian Murano Flush Mount w. Stunning Mouthblown Green Glass Flowers
Midcentury Italian Murano Flush Mount w. Stunning Mouthblown Green Glass Flowers

Midcentury Italian Murano Flush Mount w. Stunning Mouthblown Green Glass Flowers

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

Located in Lisse, NL

If you are looking for a striking and extraordinary light fixture to grace your living space then this, Italian work of lighting art could be the one for you. This delicately handcra...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Italian Murano Flush Mount W. Stunning Mouthblown White Glass Flowers
Midcentury Italian Murano Flush Mount W. Stunning Mouthblown White Glass Flowers

Midcentury Italian Murano Flush Mount W. Stunning Mouthblown White Glass Flowers

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

Located in Lisse, NL

If you are looking for a striking and extraordinary light fixture to grace your living space then this, Italian work of lighting art could be the one for you. This delicately handcra...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Anatolian Prayer Rug with Rustic Belgian Style
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Anatolian Prayer Rug with Rustic Belgian Style

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Anatolian Prayer Rug with Rustic Belgian Style

Located in Dallas, TX

The Anatolian Prayer rug features a mihrab design with two stylized floral columns and a delicate chandelier hanging gracefully against the abrashed gray field.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Italian Vanity or Entryway Mirror With Murano Sconces, 1960's, Veca
Italian Vanity or Entryway Mirror With Murano Sconces, 1960's, Veca

Italian Vanity or Entryway Mirror With Murano Sconces, 1960's, Veca

By VECA

Located in Culver City, CA

Known for its exceptional quality and vibrant colors, Murano glassmaking is a celebrated art, producing everything from delicate chandeliers to bold, modern sconces like those seen i...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Steel

Stunning and Original Pink Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1940s
Stunning and Original Pink Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1940s

Stunning and Original Pink Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1940s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Budapest, HU

An extremely delicate and elegant chandelier by the famous Murano factory Barovier & Toso.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

French Deco Crystal Chandelier
French Deco Crystal Chandelier

French Deco Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

delicate chandelier etched crystals

Category

20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Classic 1920's Venini Chandelier
Classic 1920's Venini Chandelier

Classic 1920's Venini Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A Lyrical And Delicate Chandelier Of The Palest Blue Glass.

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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Delightful Pair of Crystal Flower Chandeliers
Delightful Pair of Crystal Flower Chandeliers

Delightful Pair of Crystal Flower Chandeliers

Located in New Orleans, LA

Delicate chandeliers with beaded arms and crystal flowers.

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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Iron and Crystal Chandelier

Iron and Crystal Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Delicate chandelier with six lights, a painted iron frame, crystal swags and a center wooden posts.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Architectural Chandelier by Koch and Lowy
Architectural Chandelier by Koch and Lowy

Architectural Chandelier by Koch and Lowy

By Koch & Lowy

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Delicate chandelier in plastic, designed as a puzzle with a geometrical pattern  

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

Delicate Tent Balloon Chandelier
Delicate Tent Balloon Chandelier

Delicate Tent Balloon Chandelier

Located in Stockport, GB

This balloon chandelier originates from early 1900s France. A tent of delicate swags made from glass coffin lids, glass beads and glass buttons forms the central body of the chandeli...

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Beaded Delicate Country French Chandelier
Beaded Delicate Country French Chandelier

Beaded Delicate Country French Chandelier

Located in Austin, TX

Lovely delicate Country French six light chandelier featuring swags of beaded crystal and Crystal pendalogs of various sizes on a delicately spiraling curling frame.

Category

Vintage 1950s Romantic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Small and delicate bronze chandelier
Small and delicate bronze chandelier

Small and delicate bronze chandelier

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Empire style bronze chandelier with swans

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Delicate crystal and bronze chandelier
Delicate crystal and bronze chandelier

Delicate crystal and bronze chandelier

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Bronze and crystals

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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Delicate 6 Light Chandelier from France
Delicate 6 Light Chandelier from France

Delicate 6 Light Chandelier from France

Located in New Orleans, LA

This chandelier is in the Louis XVI style. It is rewired.

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Delicate Brass Chandelier w/Floral Motif
Delicate Brass Chandelier w/Floral Motif

Delicate Brass Chandelier w/Floral Motif

Located in Pasadena, CA

C. 1920's chandelier with six candles and graceful floral accents.

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Delicate Pretty Glass and Brass 1930s French Chandeliers
Delicate Pretty Glass and Brass 1930s French Chandeliers

Delicate Pretty Glass and Brass 1930s French Chandeliers

Located in Stockport, GB

Three delicate pretty French chandeliers available as a set of three.

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Delicate tiered Venetian chandelier with acid etched crystals.
Delicate tiered Venetian chandelier with acid etched crystals.

Delicate tiered Venetian chandelier with acid etched crystals.

Located in New York, NY

Delicate tiered Venetian chandelier with acid etched cylindrical glass elements.

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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Delicate Abstract Flower Bouquet Chandelier by Paavo Tynell
Delicate Abstract Flower Bouquet Chandelier by Paavo Tynell

Delicate Abstract Flower Bouquet Chandelier by Paavo Tynell

By Paavo Tynell

Located in New York, NY

A petite chandelier with a delicate tracery of spiral rosettes on stems, mesh leaves and three beige opal glass shades.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Gilt / Metal Chandelier with Delicate Oak-Leaf Design
Gilt / Metal Chandelier with Delicate Oak-Leaf Design

Gilt / Metal Chandelier with Delicate Oak-Leaf Design

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautifully executed Gilt/Metal Chandelier with Oak-Leaf design - Provenance: A Villa in Monte Carlo

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Vintage 1930s Monacan Chandeliers and Pendants

1920's Large Chandelier with Delicate Scroll Work
1920's Large Chandelier with Delicate Scroll Work

1920's Large Chandelier with Delicate Scroll Work

Located in Pasadena, CA

Circa 1920s. This is a beautiful chandelier that is wonderfully composed in lovely refined ironwork. Measures 46"H (85 1/2"H w/ chain) x 35"W.

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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Delicate Early 1900s Brass Birdcage Chandelier with Glass Bobeche Pans
Delicate Early 1900s Brass Birdcage Chandelier with Glass Bobeche Pans

Delicate Early 1900s Brass Birdcage Chandelier with Glass Bobeche Pans

Located in Stockport, GB

Fully rewired and restored this delicate brass birdcage chandelier originates from early 1900s Italy.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Delicate Swedish Art Deco Pewter and Crystal 4-Arm Chandelier
Delicate Swedish Art Deco Pewter and Crystal 4-Arm Chandelier

Delicate Swedish Art Deco Pewter and Crystal 4-Arm Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Delicate Swedish Art Deco 4-arm chandelier in polished and lacquered pewter.

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20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

A Delicate Pair of Parisian 19th Century French Iron Chandeliers
A Delicate Pair of Parisian 19th Century French Iron Chandeliers

A Delicate Pair of Parisian 19th Century French Iron Chandeliers

Located in San Francisco, CA

Each cage composed of two intersecting quatrefoils; the whole adorned with pampilles cristal, cristal couleur vert, cristal soufel, and boules eglomises.

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Antique 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Delicate Bronze Hanging Lights
Delicate Bronze Hanging Lights

Delicate Bronze Hanging Lights

Located in Hudson, NY

delicately designed hexagonal bronze lights
milk glass panels
oxidation to the bronze
total height including chain: 75"

priced @ $6500.

Category

20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

delicately etched French glass scoop
delicately etched French glass scoop

delicately etched French glass scoop

Located in Jersey City, NJ

The subtle wheat etchings in the glass make this an unusual scoop.Wired.Height can be adjusted.

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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

delicate antique belljar with etchings
delicate antique belljar with etchings

delicate antique belljar with etchings

Located in Jersey City, NJ

handblown glass belljar with star and drape etchings.Extra for wiring

Category

Early 20th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants

French Chandelier
French Chandelier

French Chandelier

Located in Jersey City, NJ

6 armed gold leaf chandelier with delicate leaves and detailing.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Brass Chandelier
Brass Chandelier

Brass Chandelier

Sold|$1,600

Brass Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Simple, light, delicate 5 arm chandelier with brass body and arms, crystal bobeches, and crystal stars in 2 tiers.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Metal

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Delicate Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the delicate chandelier you’re looking for. A delicate chandelier — often made from metal, brass and crystal — can elevate any home. Find 45 options for an antique or vintage delicate chandelier now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect delicate chandelier — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right delicate chandelier, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. Palwa, Venini and Bakalowits & Söhne each produced at least one beautiful delicate chandelier that is worth considering.

How Much is a Delicate Chandelier?

Prices for a delicate chandelier start at $1 and top out at $17,195 with the average selling for $2,950.

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.