$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Launceton Oversize Ring Chandelier by Visual Comfort
By Visual Comfort
Located in Alhambra, CA
Visual Comfort Launceton Oversize Ring Chandelier. Made with 10 candelabra style light sockets. Antique wagon wheel/ring chandelier design, but made with a gorgeous antique-burnished...
Brass
Twenty-Four-Light Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
This outstanding crystal and doré bronze chandelier crafted by Baccarat is truly a splendid sight to behold. Of monumental size and opulent design, it bears all the hallmarks of that...
Crystal, Bronze
$16,460Sale Price|25% Off
Monumental 20th Century Classic Cascade Chandelier
Located in Bagshot, GB
Monumental 20th century classic cascade chandelier with gold metal banding and glass beads. Have included an image of the chandelier in its original Location, Belgravia, London from...
Metal
French Style Gilt Metal and Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in Brentwood, TN
French-style crystal basket chandelier with a gilt-metal frame supporting cascading strands of faceted crystal beads above a rounded crystal basket. The elegant tent-form silhouette ...
Crystal
Gilt Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine gilt bronze and crystal basket chandelier attributed to Baccarat. 15-light France, circa 1910. Dimensions: Height 54", diameter 20" CW2123.
Crystal, Bronze
Elegant Formal Eight-Panel Curved Glass Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a large bronze formal chandelier that is also clean and simple. It gives off a nice warm glow and has a look that will fit with most styles. This is the type of important loo...
Bronze
Russian Cut-Glass, Ormolu, and Blue Porcelain Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Russian cut-glass, ormolu, and blue porcelain chandelier Russian, 19th Century Height 120cm, diameter 90cm This stunning Russian chandelier brings together vibrant turquoise porcela...
Ormolu
Large Swedish Ceiling Chandelier in Classicist Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid brass with an antique finish. Hangings from finely ground crystal. Measures: Diameter 76 cm, height 114 cm.
Brass
$3,242Sale Price|51% Off
20th Century Classicist Style Swedish Empire Ceiling Candelabra
Located in Berlin, DE
Swedish Empire ceiling candelabra in classicist style. Polished brass and facet-ground prism hangings.
Crystal, Brass
Elegant Early 20th Century Chandelier, Gilded Bronze & Green, 18 Bulbs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This chandelier features a design inspired by the sumptuous French Empire period.
Metal, Bronze
Gilt bronze chandelier. France, late 19th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze chandelier. France, late 19th century.
Bronze
19th Century Italian Gilt Tole and Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th-century Italian Empire style gilt tole and crystal basket chandelier exudes a touch of elegance and sophistication.
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century Classicist Style Swedish Empire Ceiling Candelabra
Located in Berlin, DE
Swedish Empire ceiling candelabra in classicist style. Polished, silvered brass and facett-ground prism hangings. (F-Ra-81).
Crystal, Brass
$1,500Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage Murano Glass Flowers and Bronze Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
A 1930’s vintage Italian bronze and Murano glass Empire style pendant chandelier having dozens of colorful, beaded glass flowers in shades of blue, yellow, gold and amber.
Bronze
Antique French Crystal Chandelier, Brass Structure, Cut Crystal, 1920s
Located in Austin, TX
Antique chandelier from France made with cut crystal elements of cabochons and pendants. They are displayed on a brass structure and secured in place with crystal flowers. Large crys...
Crystal, Brass
Schonbek 6 Light 5692 Crystal Milano Chandelier 31 X 27
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Schonbek 6 Light 5692 Crystal Milano Chandelier 31 X 27 Dimensions : 31" Tall X 27" Wide X 27" Deep This chandelier was made by Schonbek and is their 5692-87F Milano chandelier. Th...
Crystal, Metal
Stunning 16-Light Murano Crystal Chandelier, circa 1920s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful very large sixteen light Murano glass and cut crystal silvered chandelier, Italy, circa 1920s. This beautiful handcrafted fixture is made of silvered brass elements, Mur...
Crystal
Italian Completely Beaded Basket Crystal Prisms Silver Chandelier, c 1940
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing four lights in beaded cups. Completely beaded with a beaded lace bottom. Adorning crystal prisms on top and in bottom. This chandelier has two widths... 19.5 and 14 inches. A...
Crystal
Monumental "Sac à Perles" Crystal Chandelier with Neoclassical Brass Frieze
Located in Mortsel, BE
Empire-style crystal chandelier dates from the mid-20th century and evokes the grandeur of French Neoclassical design.
Crystal, Brass
Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This unusual chandelier is designed in the Empire style from gilt and patinated bronze in the form of an ancient Roman terracotta or earthenware oil lamp.
Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century Italian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This large scale 19th Century Italian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier is a stunning piece that perfectly combines elegance and sophistication. The intricate gilt bronze fra...
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century Magnificent, Classical Swedish Ceiling Crown, Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent, classical Swedish ceiling crown, chandelier Polished brass. Curved, star shaped body with teardrop-shaped, faceted glass hangings, starting with six light arms, endin...
Crystal, Brass
19th Century Style 12 arms Cygne Chandelier black and antique bronze
By OMBRES ET FACETTES
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
A magnificent Empire-style chandelier with twelve arms, typical of the early 19th century.
Bronze
Charming Large Vintage Chandelier in Gilt Bronze Deknudt Belgium
By Deknudt
Located in Bastogne, BE
Very Beautiful Vintage Ceiling Chandelier in Bronze by Deknudt, Belgium. Circa 1970s. A very nicely chased vintage six light chandelier in bronze with its original gilded finish. ...
Bronze
Custom Designed and Custom made Alabaster Chandelier Shade , Spain
By Maison de l'Art Nouveau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom designed for a Lighting Designer in Los Angeles . Then Custom made in Spain . Only 2 ever made . This is the last one ,never to be made again . 24" diameter and 8 " in height...
Alabaster
Antique Bronze Late 19th Century 10-Light Empire Fixture
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique bronze late 19th century 10-light Empire fixture.
Bronze
Lavish Antique Ballroom Crystal Chandelier with floral details, France 1910s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a elegant and highly decorative multi-tier chandelier, crafted in the early 20th-century. This richly ornamented piece combines a gilt metal framework w...
Crystal, Metal
1940s Italian Completely Beaded Basket Cobalt Blue Accents Chandelier, C 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 5 lights in beaded cups. This elegant chandelier is completely beaded with a beaded lace bottom. Adorning rare cobalt blue crystal prisms and cobalt blue beads throughout. Sw...
Crystal
French Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Eagle Heads and Arrows, 1930s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large French empire style six-light gilt and patinated bronze chandelier with eagle heads and arrows, circa 1930s.
Bronze
Antique 6-Arm Chandelier featuring Imperial Eagles in gilt bronze and malachite
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an impressive French Empire Revival chandelier in gilt bronze and genuine malachite, dating from the late 19th century, circa 1880–1900.
Malachite, Bronze
Vintage Cobalt Blue Glass Baltic Chandelier with Crystal Prisms - Ornate Design
Located in Bochum, NRW
A refined Baltic blue glass and gilt bronze corona chandelier, crafted in the 1930s and distinguished by its rich Neo‑Classical ornamentation. The deep blue glass bowl forms the lumi...
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Chandelier, Gilded Bronze and Green Lacquered Metal 20 Bulbs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This chandelier features a design inspired by the sumptuous French Imepro period.
Metal, Bronze
Antique French Billiard, Snooker or Kitchen Island Brass Chandelier, 1850s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A huge and impressive French Empire brass chandelier for billiard/snooker or kitchen island.
Brass
American Wrought Iron Scrolled Wire Work Chandelier. Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American wrought iron eight light chandelier with decorative scrolled wire work, pierced decorative bobaches, and terminating on centered tapered iron ball finial. Mid 19th Century....
20th Century Gilded Brass and Glass Flowers Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare and beautiful 20th century gilted brass and glass flowers chandelier from the 1970s. At the center of the chandelier you will find a brass ball that have a light at the extre...
Brass, Metal
Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Basket" Chandelier by Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Basket" Chandelier. The main and top circles with Anthemia and rosettes. Graduated chains of crystal octagon beads and circles of crystal faceted U...
Crystal, Bronze
$109,800 / item
Murano Blown Glass Suspension Lamp, Grey and Blue, Empire
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Venice, IT
Forcefully three-dimensional, these pieces interact with the architecture of spaces, defining volumes and boundaries. The structure of the lamps is completely concealed, while tubes ...
Glass
French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Glass Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An elegant French Louis XVI style chandelier dating to circa 1900, beautifully combining an architectural gilt and patinated metal frame with an exceptionally rich arrangement of fac...
Bronze
19th Century Antique Patinated Bronze Chandelier with Mercury Figure
Located in San Francisco, CA
This beautifully crafted chandelier of patinated bronze is truly magnificent. With it's detailed figure of Mercury, bronze garlands, cherubs and gazelles, the three arms each hold f...
Brass, Bronze
Putti Baroque Chandelier Crystal Gold Basket Antique Brass Porcelain rose
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent Restored Solid Brass Chandelier with Cherub & Hand-Painted Porcelain Roses – 9 Lights A true masterpiece of classic lighting design, this opulent chandelier is crafted e...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
19th Century Chandelier Sweden or Baltic States Cut Glas Gilded
Located in Epfach, DE
The chandelier is probably made circa 1810 in Sweden or the Baltic States. It is made out of cut glass and flashed glass the three double arms and the mascarons are gilded.
Brass
1940s Italian Completely Beaded Basket Lavender Purple Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 4 lights in beaded cups. Completely beaded with a beaded lace bottom. Adorning rare lavender purple crystal prisms throughout and huge smooth lavender matching ball as finial...
Crystal
Antique French Baccarat Style Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Chicago, IL
It was originally hung in one of the theaters undergoing renovation in Chicago's Theater District about 30 years ago. This French Empire style chandelier remains fully functional, an...
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Empire Bronze Eagle Heads Fixture
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a nicely rendered fixture with strong design elements in a small package.
Bronze
Glass and Black Metal Imperial Chandelier with Bronze Eagle Finial, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s imperial style chandelier with clear glass rod and black metal arms and bronze eagle finial with six wax candle-like lights.
Metal
19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Crystal Eleven Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique French 19th century Neoclassical gilt bronze and cut crystal eleven light chandelier 19th Century Height: 34 inches Diameter: 22.5 inches Superbly detailed gilded bronze...
Crystal, Bronze
Large Spanish La Granja Crystal Chandelier, Six Lights, Late 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A large and elegant Spanish crystal chandelier attributed to the renowned Royal Glass Factory of La Granja, dating from the late 19th century. The chandelier features a six-light con...
Crystal, Metal
$4,810Sale Price|30% Off
Exceptional Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, Gilt Bronze and Crystal, Period: 19th
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Period: 19th century - Style: Empire Dimensions: Height: 95cm x Width: 35cm Electrified - Six lights A symbol of luxury, the Montgolfière chandelier remains world famous.
Crystal, Bronze
France: Neoclassical chandelier, early 20th century, with gilded bronze and fros
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
This early 20th-century pendant chandelier was crafted in the Neoclassical style, which originated in Europe in the early 18th century. The distinctive ram's heads on the chandelier ...
Gold Plate, Brass
Impressive Italian Gilt Brass Frame Sixteen Light Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your space with the grandeur of this Impressive Early 20th Century Italian Gilt Brass Frame Sixteen-Light Cut Crystal Chandelier. This chandelier is a magnificent example of ...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Wired Empire Hanging Oil Lamps, French 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This pair of French bronze hanging oil lamps dates back to the 19th century and suspend from beautifully elaborate heavy chain. The crown resembles a gothic revival sunburst, connect...
Bronze
Majestic Huge Schonbek "Camelot" 2643 Crystal Gem Cut 84 Light Chandelier
By Schonbek
Located in Tustin, CA
Very elegant, finest quality, estate Schonbek Swarovski Gemcut crystal chandelier features classic Napoleonic Empire style.
Crystal, Metal
Vintage Rare Elegant Teak Wood and Shell Chandelier by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith, BoConcept, Ralph Lauren
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly sculptural chandelier crafted with beauty and style. Glimmering crystals and shells rain around a warm center dome in tortoise finish hanging off a sculptural teak styled...
Wood, Shell
Wonderful Large French Bronze Regency Empire Etched Glass Panel Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large french bronze regency empire style etched panel glass lantern fixture with 3 candelabra lights on the interior.
Bronze
Pair of Ormolu Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Chandeliers, France, circa 1870
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of Ormolu bronze and Baccarat crystal chandeliers, France, circa 1870.
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Monumental Hollywood Regency French Cut-Crystal Beads, Gilt 19-Light Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Stunning extra large impressive Empire cut crystal and gilt brass 19-light chandelier with crystal drops.
Crystal, Brass
Monumental Hollywood Regency French Cut-Crystal Beads, Gilt 19-Light Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Stunning extra large impressive Empire cut crystal and gilt brass 19-light chandelier with crystal drops.
Crystal, Brass
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Russian Crystal, Cobalt Glass and Gilt Bronze Chandelier Attributed to Zekh
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare and important Russian late 18th Century twelve candle crystal chandelier attributed to the renowned firm of Johann Zekh. Crafted in Saint Petersburg of mercury-gilded bronze, ...
Crystal
Vintage Regency Crystal Rope Verdigris Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This grand Empire-style chandelier features an exquisitely detailed bronze frame, finished with a verdigris patina that beautifully contrasts with the sparkling cascades of crystal b...
Crystal, Bronze
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Early 19th Century Russian Crystal Gilt Bronze and Blue Glass Chandelier
By Johann Zech
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An early 19th century Russian chandelier having eight candle arms. The design is intended to represent waterfalls. The central stem of the chandelier is in four tiers each hung with ...
Crystal, Bronze
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.