Antique Electric Chandelier
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Electric Chandelier
Nickel
Early 20th Century Antique Electric Chandelier
Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Classical Roman Antique Electric Chandelier
Bronze
1790s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Electric Chandelier
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Electric Chandelier
Wrought Iron
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Electric Chandelier
Bronze
1920s French Hollywood Regency Antique Electric Chandelier
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Electric Chandelier
Milk Glass
1910s American High Victorian Antique Electric Chandelier
Brass
Early 1900s American High Victorian Antique Electric Chandelier
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Electric Chandelier
Iron
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Electric Chandelier
Brass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Electric Chandelier
Brass
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Electric Chandelier
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Electric Chandelier
Brass
1920s English Industrial Antique Electric Chandelier
Brass, Copper
1920s British Industrial Antique Electric Chandelier
Enamel, Steel
1910s British Art Nouveau Antique Electric Chandelier
Brass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Electric Chandelier
Brass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Electric Chandelier
Brass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Electric Chandelier
Copper
1920s English Art Deco Antique Electric Chandelier
Brass, Chrome
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Electric Chandelier
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Electric Chandelier
Glass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Electric Chandelier
Brass
1920s English Arts and Crafts Antique Electric Chandelier
Brass
1920s English Art Nouveau Antique Electric Chandelier
Brass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Electric Chandelier
Brass
1920s English Art Nouveau Antique Electric Chandelier
Brass
1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Electric Chandelier
Brass
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Electric Chandelier
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Electric Chandelier
Glass
Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Electric Chandelier
Wood
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Electric Chandelier
Brass
Early 19th Century German Antique Electric Chandelier
Metal
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Electric Chandelier
Crystal
Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Electric Chandelier
Crystal
Early 20th Century Rococo Antique Electric Chandelier
Brass
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Electric Chandelier
Stained Glass
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Electric Chandelier
Glass
Early 20th Century Empire Antique Electric Chandelier
Crystal
18th Century Italian Other Antique Electric Chandelier
Metal, Tin
Late 19th Century Dutch Rustic Antique Electric Chandelier
Iron
1890s Rococo Antique Electric Chandelier
Crystal, Bronze
1920s French Rococo Antique Electric Chandelier
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century European Antique Electric Chandelier
Crystal, Bronze, Brass
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Electric Chandelier
Stained Glass
Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Electric Chandelier
Brass
1880s Austrian Belle Époque Antique Electric Chandelier
Crystal
Early 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Electric Chandelier
Glass
19th Century American Victorian Antique Electric Chandelier
Brass
1910s American Antique Electric Chandelier
Brass
Early 1900s American Empire Antique Electric Chandelier
Brass
Early 1900s French Rococo Antique Electric Chandelier
Bronze
1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Electric Chandelier
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Electric Chandelier
Metal, Brass
1870s French Art Nouveau Antique Electric Chandelier
Bronze
1920s North American Beaux Arts Antique Electric Chandelier
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Antique Electric Chandelier
1890s Austrian Neoclassical Revival Antique Electric Chandelier
Crystal, Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify an antique electric lamp, check out the cord. Antique lamps will usually not have a vinyl or polymer cord cover. Instead, you can expect the wires to be exposed or covered with fabric. In addition, the prongs on antique plugs will be the same size. If your lamp has one small and one large prong, it's unlikely to be an antique. Keep in mind that some antique lamps may have been rewired, so you may wish to get an opinion from a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique electric lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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