$14,000
Midcentury Shaded Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s Italian midcentury chrome-plated brass six-light pendant chandelier with hammered and textured shade and variable drop. Measurements: Minimum drop 40" Diameter 30".
$36,000
Large Dutch Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s large patinated and hammered bronze 10-light Dutch chandelier with original smoke bells hanging over each arm and original patina. Measurements: Diameter: 56″ Minimum...
Bronze
$14,000
Midcentury Shaded Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s Italian midcentury chrome-plated brass six-light pendant chandelier with hammered and textured shade and variable drop. Measurements: Minimum drop: 40" Diameter: 30"
Metal
$6,325 / item
Stardust Small Chandelier
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
An ornate Cascade of petals in transparent glass and metal covered with gold leaf hangs from sinuous metal elements sharing with them the same, glowing coating. This is the magnifice...
Metal, Gold Leaf
$10,250
Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Regency stylegilt bronze chandelier featuring Lion's Masks. France, circa 1900. 16 lights Dimensions: height 39" diameter 32".
Bronze
$12,000
Large Empire Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century French Empire style chandelier with gilt and painted finish. Measures: Height 42 in. diameter 38 in.
$16,000
Neoclassic Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century French neoclassic style bronze 6-arm chandelier with original patina. Measurements: Minimm drop: 59" Diameter: 28".
Alabaster, Bronze
Crystal Bakalowits Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large and impressive chandelier or pendant light by Bakalowits und Soehne, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970. The fixture is handmade and high quality pieces. A bras...
Crystal, Brass
Elegant Italian Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian chandelier. The light requires four single E14 screw fit light bulbs (60Watt max.) LED compatible Measures: Diameter 65 cm. Height fixture 40 cm. Total height including t...
Metal, Brass
$4,500 / item
Modern Murano Bell Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Pretty modern Murano clear granola glass bell shape chandelier. Murano bell chandeliers are hand‑blown Venetian glass pendants shaped like a bell. They’re known for their soft, diffu...
Blown Glass
$3,200
Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 French wrought iron chandelier. Measurements: Height 14? (minimum drop) Diameter 22?.
$1,779 / item
Chandelier Vistosi 1970
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Chandelier in glass with a colored murrine made by famous company Vistosi. I have a pair of these lamps.
Glass
$3,250
French Iron Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French iron chandelier; newly wired; four candelabra sockets will each take a 65-watt bulb.
Iron
A Magnificent Crystal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
An extraordinary crystal chandelier. Originally for candles, now electrified. Attributed to Perry. The central stem consists of three plates with intricately cut pendalogues separate...
Crystal
$7,520 / item
Blush 6-Light Chandelier
By Villari
Located in Milan, IT
Shimmering surfaces and a unique design characterize this superb chandelier. The timeless allure of this piece allows it to fit both classic and modern interiors, where the six bulbs...
Metal
$125,000
The Helix Chandelier
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The Helix chandelier is inspired by the Helix Nebula. The Helix Nebula has sometimes been referred to as the "Eye of God." In ancient art, design, and architecture, the use of fracta...
Bronze
$1,127 / item
1960s Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This chrome-plated sputnik chandelier is a nice design of the 1960s. The central chrome-plated sphere and the chrome flower shades create a magnificent light. We have 2 sputniks avai...
Chrome
$1,304
Murano Shell Chandelier
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Murano shell chandelier.
Art Glass
Vintage Murano Cascata Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Italian Murano glass "Cascata" chandelier by Mazzega. The Cascata (Italian for “waterfall”) style is one of Mazzega’s most recognizable Murano designs. These chandeliers feat...
Blown Glass
Moderne Sculptural Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian hammered and forged stylised moderne metal chandelier with six candelabra lights and original patina. Measurements: Diameter: 42" Drop: 12"
Metal
Murano Vistosi Chandelier
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Murano Vistosi chandelier with 27 orange discs.
Metal
$5,500
Mid Century Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
Polished brass, mirror and crystal eight light chandelier.
$1,400
Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt bronze chandelier, 6 lights. France, circa 1940 Dimensions: Height 21" x diameter 23 1/2" CW1562.
Bronze
Functionalist Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Very elegant Bauhaus/Functionalist chandelier made of chrome and sandblasted glass. Chrome in good condition with minor scratches, polished Glass in perfect condition. Rewired: 2x40W...
Chrome
$8,800
Art Deco Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco five-light chandelier designed by Schwintzer & Graeff.
Bronze
$9,360 / item
Spoke Plaster Chandelier
By Tracey Garet
Located in Carpinteria, CA
Spoke plaster chandelier by Tracey Garet of Apsara Interior Design. The spoke chandelier has eight spokes each containing a cup and a candelabra light. The piece shown is in white p...
Metal, Enamel, Steel
$3,200
French Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Intricately beaded chandelier from France.
Glass
$28,500
Swedish Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant, bronze and crystal, eight-arm chandelier with 2 emerald green glass plates and green accent crystals. The top tier features a cascade of crystal hovering above long cryst...
Crystal, Bronze
$16,000
Large Dutch Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 large patinated bronze chandelier with elongated center body and 6 arms. Measurements: Height: 38.5" Diameter: 43".
Bronze
Vintage Blown Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite blown glass chandelier is a masterful example of mid-century lighting design, drawing inspiration from the storied Murano glassmaking tradition. The fixture features a...
Crystal, Brass
Italian Midcentury Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s Italian articulating three-arm chandelier. Measurements: Drop: 39" (canopy to end of central rod). Diameter: 50" (variable).
$9,360 / item
Spoke Plaster Chandelier
By Tracey Garet
Located in Carpinteria, CA
Spoke Plaster Chandelier by Tracey Garet of Apsara Interior Design. The Spoke Chandelier has eight spokes each containing a cup and a candelabra light. The piece shown is in white p...
Metal, Enamel, Steel
French Crystal Chandelier This is a very pretty crystal chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Crystal Chandelier This is a very pretty crystal chandelier, the light has an etched Glass bowl which is encircled with delicate twisted icicles The light is in good workin...
Crystal
$12,000
Neoclassic Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
French bronze neoclassic style chandelier with original finish and patina, circa 1920s. Measurements: Height (minimum drop) 31" Diameter 33.25".
$3,999 / item
Astra Chandelier Small
By Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Astra is close to the ceiling and far from ordinary. Opal shiny glass globes suspend from the arms of vintage brass The arms extend evenly from a central focal point, casting beaut...
Brass
$12,000
Large Neoclassic Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A unique late 19th century French bronze chandelier with original patina, a mercury glass ball the crowning body, rope-shaped supporting rods and three arms with a cluster of five li...
$4,250
French Deco Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eight-light French Deco chandelier; all original pieces.
Nickel
$8,200 / item
18th Century Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine 18th century Italian chandelier originally for candles. Wood (partially gilt) iron and gilt bronze (top canopy) pair available. A rare find. Dimensions: Height 33", diame...
Wood
Italian Flower Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian painted metal chandelier with ping flowers and white leaves. The light requires five single E14 screw fit lightbulbs (60Watt max.) LED compatible.
Metal
Neoclassical Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
French patinated bronze and crystals chandelier with original patina, circa 1940.
Metal
Sciolari Trumpet Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sciolari Trumpet Chandelier 6 lights
Chrome
$2,372 / item
Italian Chandelier, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals transparent with an amber spot inside, nickel metal structure. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do not do the ...
Metal
$2,847
Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass chandelier. Height:75 cm. Diameter:75 cm. Eight E14 Bulbs.
Chrome
$7,800
Gilt Metal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s French gilt metal chandelier with rock crystal pendants and six interior candelabra lights. Measurements: Height (minimum drop): 36" Diameter: 21".
Crystal, Metal
$8,500 / item
Italian Empire Basket chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Great quality Italian Empire gilt brass and crystal basket chandelier. These pieces combine Empire‑period neoclassicism with the warmth and theatricality of Italian craftsmanship. Ci...
Crystal, Brass
$6,960Sale Price|20% Off
French Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French blue and clear crystal chandelier, 18-light with 18 - 4" wax resin candle covers.
Crystal, Bronze
French Mirrored Tole Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French 6-arm tole chandelier with inset crystals and etched mirror body. Measurements: Drop: 27" Diameter: 22"
Metal
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
Sciolari Italian Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury chandelier by Sciolari. Chandelier have adjustable height second height is 36 inches. Combination of brass and chrome, 12 candelabra light.
Brass
Exquisite Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite bronze chandelier. 6-light, France, circa 1900 Dimensions: Height 26" x diameter 20" CW3482.
Bronze
Exquisite French Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite French Chandelier 6 lights Already rewired for U.S. and in working condition The measurements below are just for the chandelier piece itself. It does not include any chain ...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
$6,500
Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Hudson, NY
Art Deco Chandelier
Steel
Contemporary Italian Chandelier - Medium
Located in New Orleans, LA
Inspired by the ethereal beauty of an organism gracefully floating in space, it embodies a sense of weightlessness and serenity. Its name, evoking lightness and wind, also pays homag...
Aluminum
Contemporary Italian Chandelier - Large
Located in New Orleans, LA
Inspired by the ethereal beauty of an organism gracefully floating in space, it embodies a sense of weightlessness and serenity. Its name, evoking lightness and wind, also pays homag...
Aluminum
$3,600
Waved Glass Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Waved glass chandelier.
Glass
$1,560Sale Price|48% Off
Italian Brass Chandelier
By Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid century Italian brass chandelier with the opaline four shades.
Brass
$1,613Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Chandelier, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 36 large shaded pink glass tubes in a star shape. Period:late XX cent...
Metal
$3,995 / item
Capiz Shell Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Capiz shell chandelier consisting of 3 vintage capiz shells which we incorporated into a chandelier. The canopy is 5" diameter. The lengths from the top of canopy to the top of shell...
Brass
$2,200
Murano Chandelier, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Rome, IT
The chandelier is made of a brass structure from which hang nine beautiful flowers Murano glass illuminated from five lights.
$1,500
Elegant 1920s Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful 1920s chandelier, I discover that the lights can be up or down, when we rewire the light we can put it the way you desire. The height can be shorter or higher.
Brass
$7,800
Smoke Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970s molded smoke glass and chrome chandelier with 12 interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 22" Drop (current): 24".
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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