Italian early 20th century glass drop chandelier with brass, 1900-1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian early 20th century glass drop chandelier with brass structure, 1900-1950s Drop chandelier
Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Italian early 20th century glass drop chandelier with brass, 1900-1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian early 20th century glass drop chandelier with brass structure, 1900-1950s Drop chandelier
Brass
Art Nouveau Figural Pendant Chandelier, Bronze & Glass, 1900
Located in Montreal, QC
This is a fine example of Art Nouveau creativity in a two light figural pendant, chandelier. The
Bronze
1900 Caldwell Neoclassical Bronze Chandelier with Opaline Glass
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A of circa 1900's Caldwell bronze lights fixtures with Opaline glass and interior lights
Bronze
$9,420Sale Price|65% Off
Antique Large 12 Arm Floral Rezzonico Murano chandelier, Italy Early 1900’s
By Giuseppe Briati
Located in Trieste, IT
Original Antique Floral Rezzonico Murano chandelier, Italy 1900’s Large and rich handmade colorful
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
A large French round stained glass chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Delft, NL
A large French round stained glass chandelier, circa 1900 A stained glass chandelier, set in
Wrought Iron
$8,039Sale Price|20% Off
Lovely Chandelier-France 1900
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Handsome old framed chandelier in brass, from France circa 1900, with varying sizes of elegant leaf
Brass
An Osler Style Cut Glass Six-Arm Chandelier, C. 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant Osler-style cut glass chandelier of finely proportioned form, centered by a shaped
Brass
$5,359Sale Price|20% Off
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Sea Horse Chandelier, Circa 1900
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Mortsel, BE
Presenting a one-of-a-kind Murano glass chandelier, boasting six arms and adorned with exquisite
Murano Glass
Art Nouveau chandelier with Johann Loetz Witwe glass ca. 1900
By Georg Klimt
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
elegance and austerity of the brass of the chandelier with the playful Loetz glass.
Brass
French Counter Weight Chandelier Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Ceiling pendant lamp in glass and opaline early 20th century. French counter weight chandelier
Glass, Opaline Glass
French Belle Époque Putto Chandelier with Opaline Glass, circa 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
opaline glass shades are intact and in very good condition. The chandelier retains European wiring and is
Brass, Metal
French Chandelier Ceiling Pendant Lustre Wrought Iron & Granita Glass circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Wrought-iron chandelier with granita glass. Very suitable for Spanish decoration. Made in France
Wrought Iron
Italian arte deco Glass drop chandelier with brass structure, 1900-1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian arte deco Glass drop chandelier with brass structure, 1900-1950s Drop chandelier with round
Brass
French Art Nouveau Jugendstil Brass Glass Four-Light Chandelier, 1900-1910
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of kind Art Nouveau period brass and cut glass four-light chandelier, France, 1900-1910. Richly
Crystal, Brass
Elaborate and Large Antique Chandelier, 1900, France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
rosettes of glass in various sizes. So special about this beautiful chandelier is that in addition to
Crystal
Antique Arts & Crafts Brass & Vaseline Glass Light Chandelier. C.1900
Located in London, GB
vaseline glass shades. Rewired with black twisted flex. Worldwide shipping available, get in touch for a
Brass
Stained Glass & Wood Lantern, France 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Stained Glass & Wood Lantern France, 1900 wood lantern with stained glass panels. Carved side
Stained Glass, Wood
Italian Art Nouveau chandelier in pink and clear glass and brass, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Nouveau chandelier in pink and clear glass and brass, early 1900s Round-based
Brass
Early 1900 French Arts & Crafts Holophane Copper and Glass Pendant Light, Marked
By Holophane
Located in Lisse, NL
prismatic glass shades and brass holder are fully marked. Both on and off, this Arts & Crafts era light
Brass
Early 1900 Rare Large Art Deco Pendant / Light Opaline Glass Shade & Brass Chain
Located in Lisse, NL
Highly stylish glass-art pendant light with stunning chain. This rare and stunning 1920s Art
Brass
French Art Nouveau Brass Hanging Lantern with Opalescent Glass, circa 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
in the glass confirm its handcrafted origin and early date. When illuminated, the shade produces a
Brass
French Belle Époque Cut-Glass Gilt Bronze Lantern, 1900-1910
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A fine gilt bronze and molded cut-glass lantern in Belle Époque style, France 1900-1910. The
Bronze
Antique XL Ripley Alabaster Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1900
Located in London, GB
A trio of XL pressed glass plafonnier lights made by Ripley Alabaster. c.1900 Dating to the late
Glass
Antique French Cut Glass Three-Light Hall Lantern circa 1900-1910, Electrified
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
mounts, France, circa 1900-1910. The glass bowl and the upper glass plate are entirely with hand-cut palm
Brass
Early German Art Deco Milk and Frosted Glass Luzette Pendant , 1900s
By Peter Behrens
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An early German art nouveau milk and frosted pendant with brass mount, ca.1900s. Socket: one E27 or
Brass
Pendant Lamp with Ornate Chain and White Opaline Glass globe, 1900 Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
A beautiful Jugendstil brass pendant lamp with an opaline glass globe. All the brass elements have
Brass
German Art Deco Glass and Brass Ceiling pendant Light 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Art Deco matte glass and brass pendant light. Germany, 1910 Lamp sockets: 1 E27 (US E26
Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts W.A.S Benson / Powell Glass Plafonnier Light. C.1900
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in London, GB
An incredibly rare plafonnier light made in England by W.A.S Benson. c.1900. Wonderful quality
Brass
Art Nouveau Suspended Lamp Pendant Vienna Palme Koenig Shade C.1900
By Pallme König
Located in Vienna, AT
circa 1900. milky glass of oblong (capsule) form type with bulging running around, additionally, green
Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts Glazed Copper Porch/Hall Lantern Light Lamp C.1900
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed glazed and copper hall/porch lantern. c.1900 A finely hand-crafted copper
Copper
Eraly 1900 Handcrafted Gothic Art Four Arm Winged Dragon Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
spectacular chandelier from the early 1900s. Again great value for money, also, because this chandelier will
Glass, Wood
Rezzonico Venetian chandelier in multicoloured Murano glass, circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Rezzonico Venetian chandelier in multicoloured Murano glass, circa 1900
Glass
Multicolored Murano glass Venetian chandelier, 6-light arms, around 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Multicolored Murano glass Venetian chandelier, 6 light arms, circa 1900 newly electrified
Glass
Liège chandelier in blown, moulded and pinched glass, circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Liège chandelier in blown, moulded and pinched glass, circa 1900
Glass
Venetian chandelier made of clear Murano glass, 12 light arms, around 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian chandelier in colorless Murano glass, 12 light arms, around 1900 Venetian chandelier in
Glass
Pearl Bag, Chandelier Decorated With Rows Of Cut Crystal Beads, About 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pearl Bag, Chandelier Decorated With Rows Of Cut Crystal Beads, About 1900
Glass
Large French Chandelier with 13 Lights and Beautiful Glass Shades, Early 1900
Located in Oldebroek, NL
Large French chandelier with 13 lights including nine with Victorian cut-glass. Very special piece
Crystal, Brass
Unavailable|$2,267
French Bronze Nine-Light Chandelier, Early 1900
Located in Oldebroek, NL
French bronze chandelier with six candlelights and three lights in the centre. Bobeches are from
Crystal, Bronze
French Chandelier with Pulley-System, Nine Lights, Dragon Ornaments, Early 1900
Located in Oldebroek, NL
French chandelier with nine lights and in the center a pulley-system so you can lower the light in
Brass
Unavailable|$4,725
French Chandelier in Silver Color with 12 Lights, Early 1900
Located in Oldebroek, NL
lights in the center of the chandelier. Original piece early 1900. This is just one of our large
Silver Plate, Copper
Unavailable|$1,950
Black Forest Chandelier with Dragons & Slag Glass Shades, Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful Black Forest Chandelier with Dragons & Slag Glass Shades, newly wired, original restored
Unavailable|$5,263
1900 Iron Chandelier Adorned with Elephant Heads
Located in Paris, FR
Iron and glass ceiling lamp adorned with elephant heads France, circa 1900 Ceiling lamp with
Iron
Set of Six, 6, Bronze Chandeliers w/ Slag Glass, Sold Separately, Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of Six, 6, Bronze Chandeliers w/ Slag Glass, Sold Separately , from a Basilica in Carey, Ohio
Bronze
Unavailable|$2,200
Early 1900's Austrian two light electric fixture
Located in Austin, TX
an original gas fixture, electrified with two beautiful, 6" Diameter opalescent glass shades. The
Opaline Glass
Unavailable|$3,400 / item
Pair of Caldwell Leaded Glass Lanterns, circa 1900
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful pair of Caldwell leaded glass lanterns, circa 1900.
Pentagon Beveled Glass Geometric Ceiling Light in Adolf Loos Style, Early 1900s
By Adolf Loos
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
the period and thus shows normal signs of age and use. The glass pentagons are also original and
Brass
Unavailable|$3,400
Modernist Pendant Lamp in Gustav Klimt's Style, Vienna Secession, 1900
By Gustav Klimt
Located in Krakow, małopolskie
decorated with glass balls. Lamp is in the original condition from 1900.
Metal
Unavailable|$1,218
Early 20th Century English Holophane Dish Light
Located in London, GB
Stamped with a Holophane reference number. Mounted with antiqued brass fittings. Electrified for the UK.
Glass
Unavailable|$1,246
Early 20th Century English or American Holophane Dish Light
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Mounted with antiqued brass fittings. Currently electrified for the UK.
Glass
Pre-1900 Gas 2 Shade Conversion Pendant Gilt and Satin with Antique Japan Finish
Located in Minneapolis, MN
& etched Greek Key glass shades. AA# 47502 Circa: late 1890 to 1910’s Condition: Age consistent / gas
Brass
Unavailable|$1,490
Gothic Lighting Fixture / Chandelier with Frosted Glass, Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gothic Lighting Fixture / Chandelier with Frosted Glass; newly wired Originally $ 2,950.00
Metal
Art Nouveau Figural Pendant Chandelier, Gilt Bronze & Glass, 1900
Located in Montreal, QC
This is a fine example of Art Nouveau creativity in a two light figural pendant, chandelier. The
Bronze
Sold|$4,563
Early C20th Murano Opaline Glass Chandelier
By Salviati
Located in London, GB
Early C20th Murano opaline glass chandelier. Exceptional four-arm, handblown glass ceiling light
Opaline Glass
Pair of 1900 -1920 French Amber Cut Glass Chandeliers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1900 -1920. French Amber Cut Glass Chandeliers of Small Size. Beautiful Beading and Hand
Crystal
Large Genoese Chandelier, Murano Glass and Crystal, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Exceptional large Genoese chandelier with 30 lights on three overlapped ranks, with wrought iron
Crystal, Wrought Iron
French Counter Weight Chandelier Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Ceiling pendant lamp in glass and opaline early 20th century. French counter weight chandelier
Glass, Opaline Glass
Ceiling Lamp Gilded Bronze Rococo Style Opaque Glass, Italy, Early 1900
Located in Milano, IT
of white opaque glass. Manufactured in Italy, early 20th century.
Glass
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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