$18,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of French 19th Century Chandeliers in the Directoire Style
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of French 19th century Directoire tole, iron and crystal chandeliers with crystal drapes hanging from plumes at top, and unusual square cut crystals around the center ring, with...
Crystal, Iron
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Above are the twelve 'S' scrolled arms on two levels with glass saucers and hanging kite shaped crystals and an ormolu band decorated with ornamental palmettes. The chandelier is exq...
Crystal, Ormolu
Fine Ten-Light Cut Glass Antique Chandelier by Perry & Co
By Perry & Co
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine ten-light cut-glass chandelier by Perry & Co the main baluster stem with large top canopy and drop hung stem pans cascading to ten rope twist candle arms these supporting drop...
Cut Glass
French 19th Century Louis XV Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
French 19th century classic Louis XV bronze chandelier draped with crystal plaquettes and stars, adorned with small crystal spears and large crystal spear at center, Circa 1890 Each...
Crystal, Bronze
Monumental Twenty-Light Cut Glass Chandelier in Adam Style
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The multi baluster shaped shaft with corresponding upper and lower van dyke drop hung canopy's the shaft terminating with a diamond cut finial, the receiver bowl supporting thirty ar...
Cut Glass
Chandelier “O. Lelièvre Sclp”, “Susse Fres Edts” Gilded Bronze
Located in Milano, IT
The gilded bronze supports are embellished to emulate a love knot in the upper part, which ribbons go down as draping to support the chandelier. Signed "O. Lelièvre sculptor", "Susse...
Bronze
20th Century Chandelier in the Style of Perry & Co
By Perry & Co
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The diamond cut container with lower canopy and ormolu mounted lapidary cut crystal finial the chandelier richly draped with chain and finial pear shaped drops.
Ormolu
19th Century Large Scale English Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine large scale 19th century English gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. Beautiful arms draped with a plethora of crystals.
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Finest Ormolu Napoleon III Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
A beautifully draped and stylized chandelier of the period.
Crystal, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI Bronze and Crystal Multi Tiered Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
French 19th century Louis XVI bronze and crystal three tiered chandelier draped with cut crystal chains and plaquettes and crystal center.
Crystal, Bronze
Important Twenty-Light Cut-Glass Chandelier by F. & C. Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The chandelier is richly draped with flat back spangles and pear shaped finial drops.
Silver
Highly Elaborate Ormolu Mounted Crystal Chandelier by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A most unusual ormolu mounted cut glass chandelier with diamond cut stem issuing four arms with scroll tails supporting the main band of crenellation form inserted with diamond cut p...
Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI Bronze and Crystal Chandelier With Unique Stem
Located in New Orleans, LA
Each arm features simple, yet detailed curving elements and is finished with fine crystal bobeches under each of the five lights. The chandelier is draped with crystal beads and beau...
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Belle Époque Cut Glass and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in London, GB
The light, cage-like gilt bronze frame of the chandelier is profusely draped with cut glass pendants, which catch the light and refract the candle beams into a spectrum of magnificen...
Ormolu, Bronze
Fine Ten-Light Cut Glass Chandelier by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The chandelier profusely draped with half back spangles and finial pear drops.
Silver Plate
French 19th Century Louis XV Bronze d’Ore and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
A gorgeous example of the Louis XV style, this 19th century bronze d’ore chandelier features bronze d’ore drippers, candle cups, and bobeches and is draped with cut crystal plaquette...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze
Pair of 20th Century Chandeliers in the Style of Perry & Co
By Perry & Co
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The diamond cut container with lower canopy and ormolu mounted lapidary cut crystal finial the chandelier richly draped with chain and finial pear shaped drops.
Ormolu
Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Bronze d’ore and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
French 19th century Louis XV bronze d’ore chandelier draped with crystal fleurettes and plaquettes, embellished with cut crystal spears.
Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze
Fine Twelve-Light Cut-Glass Chandeliers by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An important cut-glass twelve-light chandeliers by F&C Osler. The flute and slice cut baluster stem centred by six rope twisted reversed crooks these terminating with thumb cut coll...
Silver Plate
French 19th Century Bronze d’ore and Crystal Chandelier with Unique Crown
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French 19th century bronze d’ore chandelier draped with large crystal plaquettes of clear, rose, and smoke crystal, topped with crown of large smoked amber crystal plaquettes...
Crystal, Bronze, Gold Plate
Fine Quality Victorian Ten-Light Cut Glass Chandelier by Perry & Co.
By Perry & Co
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The rope twist branches issuing from a miter cut receiver bowl this with a drop hung under canopy and lapidary cut finial, the baluster shaped shaft with draping pan and swaged canop...
Cut Glass
Swedish Gustavian Style Crystal and Gilded Iron Chandelier Handmade in Italy
Located in New York, NY
Large, 1 inch octagonal Murano glass bead chains drape from top of chandelier and at the bottom, forming the basket of the chandelier.
Iron
Bronze & Crystal Louis XV Gasolier Chandelier, French Late 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis XV bronze chandelier is draped with beautifully cut crystal plaquettes and crystal stars as well as a crystal bowl at top and bottom.
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Gold Bronze and Baccarat Crystal 6 Light Chandelier, Circa 1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Gold Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Heavily Draped 6 Light Chandelier, Circa 1900.
Crystal, Bronze
Majestic Huge Schonbek "Camelot" 2643 Crystal Gem Cut 84 Light Chandelier
By Schonbek
Located in Tustin, CA
The hardware is finished in gold. This chandelier is lavishly draped in crystals. The retail price of a new, made to order chandelier of this size is over $22,000.00.
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Six Light Ormolu-Mounted Cut Glass Chandeliers in Adam Style
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine pair of six-light ormolu-mounted cut-glass chandeliers the baluster shaped shaft centered by an urn shaped shaft piece this piece surmounted with a drop hung canopy the receiv...
Ormolu
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
French Gilt Iron and Painted Tôle Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, Mid-20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A whimsical structure with arched metal rods forming an open dome, and decorative draped garlands. The chandelier has six arms extending outward at the base, each holding a candle-s...
Metal
$97,500Sale Price|25% Off
Grand French 19th Century Empire Bronze d’Ore and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This classic Empire style bronze d’ore chandelier is draped with ropes of octagon cut crystals and dates back to the 19th century.
Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze
A Spanish 18th Century Chandelier at Attributed To The Real Fabrica De La Granja
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The receiver bowl issuing six large canes mounted with spires and drapery, and six scroll candle arms and drip pans, the chandelier draped with ovals chains and pear shaped finials.
Cut Glass
Fine Pair of Twelve Light Cut Glass Antique Chandeliers by Perry & Co.
By Perry & Co
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine pair of twelve light cut-glass chandelier by Perry & Co the main baluster stem with large top canopy and drop hung stem pans cascading to twelve rope twist candle arms these s...
Cut Glass
French 1900s Belle Époque Brass and Crystal 10-Light Chandelier with Pendeloques
Located in Atlanta, GA
The central column gently leads the eye downwards, allowing us to marvel at the originality of the pendeloques that drape the chandelier, while a large textured finial gives a perfec...
Crystal, Brass
Fine Quality Eight Light Cut-Glass Antique Chandelier by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine quality eight-light cut-glass chandelier by F&C Osler of Birmingham the main baluster shaped stem centered by eight drop hung rope twist reverse crooks these with flute cut co...
Silver Plate
A Large Twenty Four Light Cut Glass Victorian Chandelier By Perry & Co London
By Perry & Co
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine twenty four light cut-glass chandelier by Perry & Co the main baluster stem unusually with two upper receiver bowls issuing two tiers of drop hung rope twist crooks and drop h...
Cut Glass
An Extremely Rare Pair of English Regency Period Chandeliers of Unusual Design
By William Parker
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The chandelier richly draped with double pointed Regency spangles and finely chased ormolu four-way drop of a unique design.
Ormolu
An Elaborate French Iron 8-Light Chandelier w/Deep Swag Arms & Fleur-De-Lis Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage French eight-light iron chandelier. This French chandelier from the mid-20th century features an overall rectangular shape which is made up of a horizontally positioned met...
Metal, Iron
LED Drape Waterfall Chandelier in Rose Gold Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
54 tube LED lights grouped on a rectangular ceiling plate. 54 x 1W LED and 7 x 1W LED Can be customized to your specifications. Finishes: Polished / matte brass, rose copper, chro...
Metal
$11,250Sale Price|55% Off
NWT $25, 000 18KT Gold Rare Fancy Chandelier Diamond Draped Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering are these Extremely Rare Beautiful 18KT Gold Fine Large Fancy White Diamond Dangle Earrings. Each Earring features Gorgeous Magnificent Glittering ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian Irish Oval Mirror Chandelier
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A Georgian Irish oval mirror having overlaid cut white segments with applied gilding alternating with multi faceted blue jewels, The mirror issuing a gilt hook suspending a cut glass...
Cut Glass
Italian Three-Tiered Tole Girandole, Late 18th-Early 19th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Late 18th-early 19th Century Italian tole and crystal girandole or table chandelier, holding 9 candles, the charming red three-tiered table chandelier having draping hand-cut crystal...
Metal
Jean Paul Gaultier Blush Crinkle Silk Chiffon Rib Knit Yoke Skirt, 2000s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A warped waistline questions the finesse of the dress that is contrasted by the chandelier draping of the skirts handkerchief hem which is finished by the chiffon being tied into kno...
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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