Draped Glass Fringe Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-pulled glass rods elegantly drape over a metal frame with an antique bronze finish, emulating the shape of wet silk fibers drying on a rack. The geometry of the frame creates a ...
Brass
$2,330 / item
1390 12-Lights Chandelier
By Epoca Lampadari
Located in Milan, IT
This delightful antiqued metal chandelier speaks of ages past and is hand-decorated with golden grape leaves and small bunches of grapes. Hanging from a metal chain and with twelve l...
Metal
Murano Glass Pink Cloud Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
The Murano Glass Pink Cloud Chandelier is a stunning lighting fixture that adds a touch of elegance to any room. Made with high-quality Murano glass, this chandelier features a beaut...
Brass
$800 / item
Bamboo Chandelier in Chrome
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Polished chrome chandelier in a bamboo style. Candelabra base sockets on both sides for up and down lighting. * 2 Available * Please confirm location.
Chrome
Murano chandelier with pink flowers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian blown glass chandelier with flowers. Measurements: Drop: 25" Diameter: 19"
Murano Glass
Mid-Century /Modern Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A custom designed smaller size all metal chandelier that could be used in an entry way or bathroom.
Metal
Vintage Italian Tole Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian painted tole chandelier with 4 lights. Measurements: Current drop: 40" Diameter: 32"
Metal
$3,440 / item
1456/6 White Chandelier
By Epoca Lampadari
Located in Milan, IT
This unique chandelier is a fantastic piece to make any room it is placed in so much classier. It provides a great atmospheric and uniform lighting by using 6 E14 lights and it is ch...
Metal
Italian Carved Giltwood Chandelier
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine 18th century Italian carved giltwood chandelier with 8 arms, a rare surviver as so many burnt!
Giltwood
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo, Mazzega, Carlo Nason, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Italian ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The beautifully shaped Murano glass elements create an impressively sparkling light effect. Very high-quality workmanship and a real ey...
Metal
$4,934Sale Price|39% Off
Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
An Art Deco alabaster and gilt bronze hanging light, French, circa 1930. The bowl shade w/grape mounts hung from four foliate cast chains.
Fantastic Pink Murano Palmette Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Luxury pink Palmette Murano glass chandelier with a gold metal frame. Available also a pair and a pair of sconces. 8 light bulbs, E27 dimension Dimensions: Chandelier 43.30 inches (1...
Metal
$29,700 / item
RING31 Chandelier by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Smoky rock crystal chandelier with hammered brass detail. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. 12 E12 sockets installed. Use 14 candlelabra light bulbs. 60 watts each, total 840W max. Cu...
Rock Crystal
Murano Black Glass Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Petite scale modern Murano black glass chandelier. Circa 2000. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It is ready to hang!
Blown Glass
19th Century French Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French chandelier, ormolu gold plated bronze with crystals.
Crystal, Bronze
$8,950 / item
Murano Glass Drum Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Murano glass and brass drum form chandeliers. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It is ready to hang!
Blown Glass
Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa
By Kinkeldey, Bakalowits & Söhne, Palwa, Ernest Palme, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful and high quality chandelier from the 1960s. The high-quality workmanship and the very elegant material impress at first glance. Exceptionally beautiful design. Th...
Metal
Three-tier Conical Chandelier
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Amethyst Murano Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous vintage Murano amethyst glass brass twist arm chandelier. Circa 1970. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It is ready to hang!
Blown Glass
$2,650 / item
Italian Gilt Tole Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 20th century Italian gilt tole and crystal chandelier. Circa 1920. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It is ready to hang!
Crystal, Bronze
$5,120Sale Price|20% Off
Murano Saddle Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Murano saddle glass waterfall chandelier in Fontana Green. Circa 2000. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It is ready to hang!
Blown Glass
18th Century Rococo Chandelier
Located in Ljungby, SE
A high-quality Stockholm-made Rococo chandelier from the 1760s. The frame is made of brass and burnished gilded bronze. The chandelier is supported by a rod with a stem glass. The en...
Brass, Bronze
$40,033Sale Price / item|20% Off
Large Luxury Chandelier 48arms Chandelier blown Amber Murano glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The artistic blown glass chandelier Pasternak is handcrafted using particular techniques of the Venetian tradition called "balloton" and "rigadin ritorto". The pendant elements and t...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$29,090 / item
Shade 28-Light Chandelier
By Officina Luce
Located in Milan, IT
This superb chandelier is a precious addition to any decor, creating a stunning effect on an high ceiling, either over a dining table, or in a large entryway. Its structure is suppor...
Metal
Ross Gardam, "Nebulae 24, Four Hanging Horizontal Chandelier", Chandelier
By Ross Gardam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed for use in larger open spaces, working in modular configurations, the Horizontal Nebulae Collection is inspired by the diffusion of both natural and LED light. Availabl...
Aluminum
Ross Gardam, "Nebulae 35, Five Hanging Horizontal Chandelier", Chandelier
By Ross Gardam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Nebulae Collection takes its name from the natural phenomena of interstellar clouds and their dynamic layered lighting effects. The geometric machined forms coupled with the flui...
Aluminum
$4,142 / item
Italian Chandelier, Murano, 1990
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 78 large PINK glass tubes in a star shape. Period:Late XX...
Metal
Italian Bagues Manner Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice quality early 20th century Italian Bagues manner crystal chandelier. Circa 1920. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It is read...
Crystal, Metal
Swarovski "GlitterBox" Form Chandelier
By Swarovski
Located in Norwood, NJ
Brilliant crystal Swarovski, clear, aqua, blue and purple colorful box form modern 6 light suspension chandelier. Polish chrome and mirror ceiling plate, with cable supports with cen...
Crystal
$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
Murano Smoke Glass Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous large scale Murano smoke glass 16 light chandelier. Circa 2000. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It is ready to hang!
Blown Glass
20th Century Spanish Metal Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A substantial mid-20th Century Spanish metal chandelier with eight candelabra. Circa 1950.
Metal
Antique Crystal Italian Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A chandelier of this caliber transcends mere function, offering instead a sculptural focal point ideally suited for grand interiors, sophisticated dining rooms, or curated entry spac...
Crystal, Iron
Elegant Chandelier in Chrome
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, chrome-plated metal, Europe, 1960s This subtle and modern chandelier features elegant long shaped chrome tubes which are attached to a frame creating a well-balanced sp...
Chrome, Metal
Venetian Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Venetian glass light fixture with 2 lights, circa late 1940s. Measurements: Height: 38? drop Depth: 6.5? Length: 17.75?.
Glass
Italian Murano Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great gobs of glass from Murano.
1950's Italian chandelier
Located in Brecht, BE
a charming small Italian chandelier ...
Glass
$8,900 / item
Star20 Chandelier By Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Rock Crystal chandelier with polished brass finish. Created by Phoenix Three E12 sockets installed,180w total. Custom size and metal finish upon request.
Rock Crystal
$11,800 / item
Star27 Chandelier By Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Rock Crystal chandelier with polished brass finish. Created by Phoenix Three E12 sockets installed,180w total. Custom size and metal finish upon request.
Rock Crystal
$49,600
STACKED 10-Bulb Chandelier
By Richard Haining
Located in Philadelphia, PA
California Redwood, salvaged from decommissioned NYC Water Towers 36”dia x 16”tall 10x TALA led lightbulbs, with a combined 3600 lumens; fully dimmable (5 Porcelain II; 540 lumens,...
Reclaimed Wood
Antique Empire Style Italian Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent Italian Empire-style crystal chandelier dating to the 1950s, executed in the grand neoclassical taste with an exceptionally elegant silhouette and richly detailed bronze-...
Crystal, Metal
Reggia Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
By Bronzetto
Located in Milan, IT
The Reggia chandelier features an elegant bronze framework adorned with multiple layers of radiant crystal prisms, creating a stunning visual effect. Its tiered design enhances light...
Glass
Antique Red Tole Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A French circa 1920's painted tole chandelier with gilt details with 5 candelabra lights. Measurements: Present drop: 27" Diameter: 21.25"
Metal
Murano Tabaco Glass Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous Murano tabaco glass 12 arm chandelier with rostri elements. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It is ready to hang!
Blown Glass
Late 20th Century Crystal Chandelier
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
This striking crystal basket chandelier brings elegance and sparkle to any interior. Designed with a polished chrome frame, the piece features sweeping decorative arms adorned with c...
Glass
A Superb Charles X Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Superb Charles X Chandelier. Totally original. Never electrified. Original gitl bronze & patinated bronze. Exquisite detail. France, circa 1825. 8 candles. Dimensions: Height ...
Bronze
$1,325Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Petal Chandeliers, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 26 glass petals Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 26 glass petals (trasparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame. Period:1980's Dimens...
Metal
A Circular Four-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A chic four-light circular chandelier in a washed wood chandelier that is light and airy in appearance, but makes a statement in any room or entry.
Wood
Italian Twist Glass Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine quality 19th century Italian twist glass and crystal 2-tier chandelier. Circa 1890. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It is r...
Blown Glass
Large Gilt Bamboo Shaped chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French gilt chandelier with 10 candelabra lights. Measurements: Min drop: 22" Diameter: 34"
Metal
Sottovoce Horizontal Black Brass Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
Characterized by a linear silhouette in brass with black shades highlighted by subtle crimson edges, this horizontal chandelier balances geometric precision with understated elegance...
Brass
19th century crystal chandelier
Located in Oostende, BE
Magnificent chandelier, in very good condition, revised and rewired.
Crystal
Murano glass Leaves Chandelier
By AVMazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Mid Century Modern Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Mazzega, Italy 1970s. The vintage chandelier is made of transparent Murano glass leaves and a chrome frame. The Murano...
Chrome
$8,500 / item
Vintage French Polished Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Massive vintage French polished brass and crystal 32 light chandelier. (removed from prominent Paris Hotel) Circa 1940. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with mat...
Crystal, Brass
Gilt Bronze Cherub Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt Bronze Chandelier depicting Cherub holding a torch and a wreath of various flowers. France, circa 1900. 6 lights. Dimensions: Height 30" Diameter 17" CW5699.
Bronze
Murano Multicolor "Drop" Chandelier
Located in Red Lion, PA
1960s New old stock modern style Murano chandelier with 10" drops. The clear drops are infused with blue, green, deep yellow and white drips and hang from a large brass structure. Th...
Brass
Palace Silvered Bronze Chandelier
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier Palace silvered bronze with all structure in solid bronze in silvered finish. With blackened glass pendants. With 42 Bulbs, lamp holder type E27, max 40 watt. Bulbs not ...
Bronze
Antique Iron "Snowflake" Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French four-sided iron chandelier. Measurements: Minimum drop: 34" Diameter: 36"
Iron
Verner Panton Flowerpot chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Six Light Enamelled Orange Flower Pot chandelier designed by Verner Panton (1926-1998) This multi light pendant followed the iconic Flower Pot lamp (VP9) introduced in 1968.
Metal
$5,326 / set
Trio Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Trio Murano chandelier.s Each fixture is made up of 23 individual handblown trasparent glass elements hanging from a chrome frame. Period: 1970's Dimensions: 46,45 inches (118 cm) he...
Metal
$10,000
Chandelier by Gert Nystrom
By Gert Nystrom
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage chandelier designed by Gert Nystrom, model "Ark". This example manufactured in 1960s by Fagerhult, Sweden. Dimensions: H. 33 cm. (13"), diam. 66 cm. (26"). Black and wh...
Blown 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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