Avron Eight-Arm Chandelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eight-arm chandelier has a handcrafted plaster of Paris finish. Having a traditional figure, this chandelier has a romantic style. The texture of the plaster gives it an organic...
Plaster
$7,798Sale Price|20% Off
Lovely Chandelier-France 1900
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Handsome old framed chandelier in brass, from France circa 1900, with varying sizes of elegant leaf-shaped faceted prisms. Beautifully decorated with violet grape-shaped prisms, and...
Brass
Retro Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of metal, plastic, glass - Made in Czechoslovakia - Original, fully funktional condition.
Metal
$696Sale Price|20% Off
Chandelier, Western Europe, 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Brass chandelier from the mid-20th century. Dimensions: height 92 cm / width 57 cm / depth 54 cm.
Brass
Antique Swedish Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900s Scandinavian chandelier with 12 lights. Measurements: Height: 81" Diameter: 44".
Crystal, Metal
$5,106 / set
Pair of Italian Murano Chandeliers
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair fantastic chandeliers with caramel and white “lattimo” glasses, nickel-plated metal frame. It has 41 big monumental petals glass. The glasses are very high quality, the photos d...
Metal
$2,735 / item
Metropolitan 9-Light Chandelier
By Aiardini
Located in Milan, IT
Creating an interplay of lights and reflections, this chandelier boasts an alluring and sophisticated personality. It comprises a metal ceiling rose, and a brass and metal structure ...
Metal, Brass
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Italian 1960 s Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Chandelier Good original condition with signs of age and patina on the brass parts,
Brass, Copper
Retro Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of metal, plastic, glass - Made in Czechoslovakia - Original, fully functional condition - Dimension of lampshades is 22 x 11 cm.
Metal
Murano Sky Blue Murano Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern bespoke Murano 6-arm sky blue glass chandelier. A sky‑blue Murano chandelier is a classic Venetian form—hand‑blown glass, graceful arms, and soft color that glows beautifully ...
Blown Glass
$1,276Sale Price|63% Off
1990s Italian chandelier, Longobard
By Longobard
Located in La xara, VC
Superbe Chandelier multicolore glass Murano with brutalisat iron structure . The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design . This unique Chan...
Iron
Paavo Tynell Chandelier, 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Vienna, AT
Early Paavo Tynell model 1855/6 chandelier from the 1930s. Slender wood centerpiece with three cast brass dual-arm branches, each with a tall tapered blown glass diffuser. Nice origi...
Brass
$15,295 / item
Gabriel 12-Light Chandelier
By Aiardini
Located in Milan, IT
This chandelier will be a sophisticated addition to any interior, thanks to its elegant silhouette and its refined materials. Mounted on a metal ceiling rose, it features a brass and...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$1,485 / item
Cage Chandelier for Outdoor
Located in Firenze, FI
Chandelier born inside the Cage line by Brass Brothers & Co. has the characteristic cylindrical cage shape made with solid brass bars. An object that embodies the idea of the designe...
Brass
Empire Swedish Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A mid 19th Century Swedish crystal neoclassic chandelier with 8 lights. Crystal pendants and beads. Measurements: Height: 45? Diameter: 32?.
Crystal
Thoscene Tetrahedron Star Chandelier
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This sacred geometry inspired hex fractal chandelier creates an elegant but sophisticated addition to any space. There is a meaning for this design using the pattern of 6; (as a num...
Cut Steel
Antique Swedish Blue Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Swedish chandelier with blue glass inset and crystal pendants. Measurements: Minimum drop: 30" Current drop: 35" Diameter: 24"
Crystal, Bronze
Seven-Light Multicolor Balloton Glass Chandelier
By Tozoo
Located in Milan, IT
This seven-light chandelier features seven textured glass spheres crafted with the traditional balloton technique, creating a rich, tactile surface that enhances light reflections. E...
Glass
Chandelier vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
Chandelier vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled We can change the hight of this chandelier for free
Brass
Striking Hexagon Stained Glass Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
With a 23 inch diameter this is a good size Arts and Crafts chandelier. It features striking color combinations of blue, white and amber with red highlights. The shape as a hexagon w...
Bronze
Reggiani Italian Chrome Chandelier
By Reggiani
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage chrome and brass geometric chandelier by Reggiani.
Brass, Chrome
Large French Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s French crystals chandelier with 10 lights. Measurements: Height: 49" Diameter: 40".
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Red Empire Style Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French Empire style chandelier with painted body and gilt bronze arms. Measurements: Height: 28" Diameter: 18".
Bronze
Glass Prism Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern hanging Sputnik style chandelier with glass prisms. Polished chrome frame and candelabra sockets surrounded by clear triangular glass prisms that help distribute t...
Chrome
Elegant brass and crystal chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and elegant brass and crystal chandelier, the patina is so much nicer in person
Crystal, Brass
Tronchi Three-Tiered Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Tronchi three-tiered chandelier. Thick, heavy, crystals.
Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare chandelier attributed to the sciolari house, designated and produced in Italy in the 1970s. Chromed metal chandelier composed of murano glass crystals spread over 3 l...
Crystal
Vintage Gilded Iron Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
34”Dia x 44”H This beautiful Italian chandelier is made of gilded (gold leaf covered) Iron. The piece dates back to the mid-20th century and features intricate details along its a...
Iron
Smoked Glass Ball Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
A simple modern designed three blown glass ball chandelier. This chandelier is of the period in design and complimented by the smoked color glass. Modern with a bit of elegance. Pos...
Hanging Chandelier by Feders
By Felipe Delfinger
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this hanging chandelier with colored hand made glass with zodiac motifs designed by Felipe Delfinger FEDERS. About Felipe Delfinger: In the year 1860, the Germ...
Art Glass
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Giogali Murano Chandelier, 1960
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful and original 1960s' 'Giogali' chandelier designed by Angelo Mariotti for Vistosi. Is possible rewire the chandelier for US standards. Dimension 35 cm Height Diameter ...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Kinkeldey Chandelier, 1970, Germany
By Kinkeldey
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Rare and large kinkeldey chandelier designated and produced in Germany in the 1960s. Golden structure composed of 35 cut crystals in good condition. Rare design object that will illu...
Crystal
Moderne Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French gilt bronze chandelier with 12 lights.. Measurements: Present drop: 40" (adjustable) Diameter: 28"
Bronze
$1,463Sale Price|34% Off
Brass 12-Arm Chandelier
Located in Doylestown, PA
A French style 12-arm brass chandelier with cast leaves and floral decoration.
Brass
$7,270 / item
Trapezi 4-Light Chandelier
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by a circus trapeze act, the Trapezi is a stunning contemporary chandelier finished and assembled in Italy. The unique lighting fixture combines hand blown glass, transparen...
Brass
$1,740 / item
Djemino Chandelier by LAFABLIGHT
Located in Geneve, CH
Djemino Chandelier by LAFABLIGHT Dimensions: D 90 x H 150 cm Materials: Wooden structure woven with ecru cotton, textile cable with metal/wood rosette. LAFABLIGHT was born from a me...
Metal
$1,392
Pink Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Art deco chandelier with pink glass lampsahdes in very good original condition.
Chrome
Copper chandelier denmark around 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
Copper chandelier denmark around 1950s Polished and stove enameled
Copper
Original baroque parlor chandelier 1910
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Glazed metal frame adorned with glass elements in the form of prisms, obelisks, and stars, and a matching spherical finial at the bottom. Fitted for eight electric lights with E12/E1...
Crystal, Brass
Lucite and Chrome Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Lucite and chrome chandelier. Five sockets. Chandelier without chain is 24" high x15.5" diameter. 36" chrome chain. Rewired, good working condition. Please note of wear consistent wi...
Chrome
French Blue Beaded Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s gilt metal chandelier with blue beads and 3 lights. Measurements: Minimum drop: 24" Diameter: 11"
Crystal, Metal
Italian Brass Flower Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful brass and plastic flower chandelier made in Italy, 1960s. The chandelier requires three European E14 candelabra bulbs, each up to 40 watts. It is made of plastic flowers ...
Brass
$1,480Sale Price|26% Off
Large Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with glass parts from the 1960s
Brass
$6,040 / item
Art Deco Gold Chandelier
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
Showcasing a sculptural and sumptuous Silhouette, this stunning, Art Deco-inspired chandelier will imbue any room with its unparalleled charm, enhanced by the warm light produced by ...
Metal, Gold Leaf
Horizontal Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An antique hammered wrought iron six-arm chandelier with central figure and original finish. Measurements: Height: 36" Depth: Width: 18"
Small Amber Murano Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's Italian blown glass chandelier with 5 lights.
Murano Glass
Art Deco Hanging Lucite Chandelier
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Art Deco Hanging Lucite Chandelier — layered lucite and polished metal chandelier with refined geometry for elegant, timeless interiors. We sell items as acquired, without restor...
Lucite
Large Dutch Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1930's eight-arm Dutch bronze chandelier with original patina. Measurements: Minimum drop: 28" Diameter: 50".
Bronze
Original Art Deco Brass Chandelier
Located in Tarporley, GB
Original Art Deco aged brass chandelier. English 1930’s. Part of a larger collection of Art Deco light fittings all purchased from an original 1930’s Art Deco house. Very stylish ...
Metal, Brass
$10,190 / item
Trapezi 6-Light Chandelier
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Milan, IT
The Trapezi is a stunning contemporary chandelier inspired by a circus trapeze act and finished and assembled in Italy. The spectacular lighting fixture combines handblown glass, tra...
Brass
Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Stylish nine-light chandelier with hand cut Bohemian crystals. Bronze frame chandelier with many faceted crystal shapes including plaquettes, rosettes, spheres and crystal bobeches.
$5,570Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectacular Petal Chandelier, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Spectacular chandelier in Murano glass. 126 petals blown glass. Measures: 95 cm x 95 cm. Height 50 cm.
Murano Glass
1960s Italian Crystal Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Italian crystal chandelier. Iron frame. A few crystals missing.
Crystal
Silver over Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superb silver over bronze two tiered chandelier. 9 Lights.
Bronze
$12,400Sale Price|20% Off
Large rock crystal chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Large in scale this chandelier exhibits special features consisting Of bead work and a large amount of rock crystal mixed with Brilliant clear crystal. Scrolling wide spread arms ex...
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Maison Baguès, chandelier Circa 1950
By Maison Baguès
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Maison Baguès, chandelier Circa 1950
Bronze, Metal
$4,752Sale Price|60% Off
19th Century Russian Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Russia, circa 1830 A fine early nineteenth century chandelier with five cylindrical blue glass beads, with tear drop mounts, with five arms with ormolu drip trays and five clear g...
Glass
Italian Antique Crystal Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite and highly decorative Italian antique crystal chandelier from the 1950s, showcasing refined craftsmanship and elegant proportions. This rare piece features a sculptural ...
Crystal, Metal
A Magnificent Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Magnificent Baccarat Style Crystal Chandelier featuring a multi-baluster stem and thumb cut scroll arms in two tiers adorned with hand cut drop crystals. Originally for candles now...
Crystal
Vintage Swedish Horizontal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Horizontal Hammered Iron light fixture with glass pendants with 12 lights. Measurements: Drop: 39" Length: 60" Width: 23"
Iron
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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