Emile Galle Owl Chandelier
Located in Greer, SC
Gorgeous Emile Galle Chandelier Each Lampshade is 5"x5"
Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Art Glass
Emile Galle Owl Chandelier
Located in Greer, SC
Gorgeous Emile Galle Chandelier Each Lampshade is 5"x5"
Art Glass
Émile GALLÉ - Pomegranate Chandelier
By Émile Gallé
Located in Beaune, FR
Very beautiful chandelier / ceiling light with large glass paste basin decorated with pomegranates signed "GALLÉ". Red, yellow and white colors. Complete bronze frame and chain. This...
Art Glass
Émile Gallé (1846-1904) Cameo Glass Pendant Chandelier With Cactus Flowers
By Émile Gallé
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A dramatic and rare Art Nouveau acid etched multi-layered glass chandelier decorated with cactus flowers and having particularly fine color. The bowl form chandelier with engraved in...
Metal
Antique French Glazed Faience Ceramic Chandelier by Galle
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
Very rare and unusual antique (late 19th century) glazed faience ceramic chandelier with three bronze candle arms by Galle of Nancy, France, with icicle motif and transfer printed fl...
Bronze
Emile Gallé French Art Nouveau Chandelier
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau chandelier by Emile Galle?. The shade features blue peach blossoms carved in cameo against a white background, circa 1900.
Emile Gallé French Art Nouveau Cameo Glass and Bronze Chandelier
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau cameo glass and patinated bronze chandelier by Emile Gallé. Circa 1900. Signed, "Gallé".
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Glass & Bronze Chandelier by, Emile Gallé
By Émile Gallé
Located in Englewood, NJ
An early 20th century French Art Nouveau glass & bronze autumn leaf " Chandelier by, Emile Gallé decorated with green-yellow with touches of pink cameo cut Autumn Leaves with berries...
Bronze
An Art Nouveau "Primose" Plafonnier by Emile Gallé
By Émile Gallé
Located in Englewood, NJ
A French Art Nouveau Cameo-Carved glass and bronze plafonnier by, Emile Gallé decorated with a center domed shade heavily decorated with all over red blossoming primroses against an...
Bronze
Rare Art Nouveau Chandelier by Gallé
By Émile Gallé
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Art Nouveau, Cameo glass and cast bronze chandelier by Émile Gallé. The unusual highly raised overlay depicting a fruiting orange branch on a white ground.
Art Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandelier by, Emile Galle
By Émile Gallé
Located in Englewood, NJ
An early 20th century French Art Nouveau gilt cast bronze and cameo glass flush mount chandelier by, Emile Gallé. The chandelier is finished in its cast and pierced bronze poppy deco...
Bronze
Emile Gallé Art Nouveau Cameo Plafonier Chandelier
By Émile Gallé
Located in Dallas, TX
Emile Gallé (Fr. 1846-1904) French, Art Nouveau, circa 1900 A rare and amazing Art Nouveau cameo wheel carved and acid etched cameo glass chandelier by Emile Gallé, considered to be...
Art Glass
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H 25.6 in Dm 19.49 in
Émile Gallé (1846-1904) “Oranges” A Rare Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Ceiling Light
By Émile Gallé
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Émile Gallé (1846-1904) “Oranges Soufflées” A Rare Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Ceiling Light Oranges Mould-Blown Cameo Chandelier Large triple glass ceiling light with a slightly rounded...
Art Glass
Rare Art Nouveau Multicolor Floreal Chandelier by Gallé
By Émile Gallé
Located in Roma, IT
Rare Art Nouveau, Cameo glass and cast bronze chandelier by Émile Gallé. The unusual relief overlay depicts floral patterns on a multicolored background.
Art Glass
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H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
French Art Nouveau dragonfly chandelier 1900 Jugendstil Bronze Iridescent Glass
By Émile Gallé
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A true Art Nouveau masterpiece which holds it own / fits in the likes of great names like Victor Horta & Émile Gallé Most rare & truly stunning ! Comes with free shipping safely...
Bronze
Emile Galle Cameo Art Glass Chandelier
By Émile Gallé
Located in Fairfax, VA
A rare and amazing Art Nouveau 23" cameo glass chandelier by Emile Galle. Considered to be one of the major forces in the Art Nouveau movement, Galle was best known for his glass work.
Bronze
Rare & Important Galle Hanging Fixture, Signed, 19th Century
By Émile Gallé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
RARE & Important Galle Hanging Fixture, signed; one of the only hanging fixtures I've ever seen by Galle, newly wired; art glass portion is 15"h x 5"w, overall 27"
Brass
Emile Gallé Art Nouveau France Flower Lamp, 1890s
By Émile Gallé
Located in Mondovì cn, Italia
Emile Gallé, France: Multi-layered glass chandelier with floral decoration.
Glass
Galle Style Camio Glass Art Nouveau Art Glass Chandelier
By Émile Gallé
Located in Fairfax, VA
Camio glass, acid cut art glass chandelier with bronze mounting. Height can be adjusted by removing some of the chain. Professionally rewired and ready for installation. Three lights...
Bronze
$2,495
H 25 in W 16 in D 16 in
Tiffany Studios Style Arts & Crafts Bronze Table Lamp With Stained Glass Shade
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts stained glass table lamp In the manner of Tiffany Studios USA, Circa 1930s Bronze base, with stained glass shade. Measures: 16"W x 16"D x 25"H. Very ...
Bronze
$4,894
H 12.6 in Dm 3.55 in
Early 20th Century French Cameo Glass Vase "Slender Floral Vase" by Emile Galle
By Émile Gallé
Located in London, GB
A very attractive early 20th Century French cameo glass slender shaped vase decroated with deep burgundy and red flowers against a vibrant yellow field, signed Gallé. ADDITIONAL INF...
Glass
Plaster Shell Sconce, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Large Plaster shell with a wonderful patina, can be a wall decor or a sconce as there is a provision for wiring.
Plaster
Art Nouveau Wall Cabinet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Art nouveau carved wall cabinet in excellent original condition.
Wood
$3,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 22.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Unusual Pair Theodore Alexander Bamboo Rattan Side/End Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding pair of Theodore Alexander Bamboo end/side tables. The tops have a thick resin epoxy coating over unusual decorative sliced pieces of bamboo. We love the way the differen...
Bamboo, Epoxy Resin
$1,925 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 4.73 in
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp / Flush Pende, Re Edit
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging- lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstaette used by Hoffmann in several variations. Hammered originally. Works-number M115, pattern-book of the Wiener Werkstaette: WWM...
Crystal, Brass
French 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large French 19th Century Cast Iron fireplace insert. An outer flange border, with concave returns with high relief cast embellishments showing wonderful examples of foliage and fr...
Iron
Émile Gallé Clematis Table Lamp, Cameo Glass, Art Nouveau, 1900
By Émile Gallé
Located in CABA, AR
Exquisite Émile Gallé “Clematis” Table Lamp, ca. 1900 An extraordinary example of French Art Nouveau glass artistry, this Clematis table lamp by Émile Gallé (1846–1904) features a r...
Glass
Emile Gallé, Art Nouveau, Glass, Table Lamp, France, 1920s
By Émile Gallé
Located in Stamford, CT
Emile Gallé, French Art Nouveau, Decorated Glass, Brass, Table Lamp, France, 1920s A French Art Nouveau table lamp designed by Emile Gallé (1846-1904) in early 20th century France. ...
Brass
Emile Galle Art Glass Cameo Vase
By Émile Gallé
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Emile Galle Art Glass Cameo Vase. It is an elongated ovoid shaped vase. It has a frosted orange glass at the upper top highlighted by different shades of this color. The o...
Art Glass
Colourful Tiffany Stained Glass Table Lamp Art Deco Style, 1970s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Big Tiffany table lamp with colourful stained glass shade. The base is made out of metal and the shade is made from acrylic. The stained glass creates a beautiful light effect. The s...
Metal
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
$4,800
H 8.5 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Iridescent Art Nouveau Foliage Vase w/Silver Mount by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
Silver
Daum Nancy Miniature Vase, Gilt Cameo Glass, Art Nouveau, Circa 1895
By Daum
Located in Bochum, NRW
A miniature french gilt and enameled green cameo glass vase, signed in gilt "Daum Nancy" and with cross of Lorraine. Molded with flowers and leafage and with the phrase "A tout sei...
Glass
New Haven Clock Co. Art Nouveau Style Table Clock
By New Haven Clock Company
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Art Nouveau Style Table Clock. It depicts a small balloon shape clock mounted in copper color metal. A standing young nymph is adorning the front of the case while holding...
Bronze
$92,000
H 90.56 in W 40.56 in D 23.23 in
An English Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Bureau Cabinet, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An English Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Bureau Cabinet, 18th Century Description: The upper section with a breakfront arched pedimental cornice flanked by a pair of urn finials, over...
Wood
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.