$5,192Sale Price|20% Off
Crystal Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This crystal chandelier has got a very unusual shape because it is wider than high.Its proportions make it very elegant .
Crystal, Iron
Kalmar Chandelier "Tulipan" Chandelier, Austria, Murano Glass, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Classic and high-quality Chandelier featured in a metal frame white coated and brass elements with ten E14 bulbs and 41 hand-blown clear glass onion shaped globes. Made by J.T. Kalma...
Metal, Brass
$11,100 / item
Rose Round Chandelier
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
The Rose Chandelier celebrates the poetic beauty of nature. Handcrafted from sandcast brass, its intertwined rose branches and delicate buds form a sculptural, nest-like work of art ...
Brass
$8,500
French Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass and iron 1940s French chandelier with fleur de lis and dragon details. Gold glass is new.
Brass, Iron
Kinkeldey glass chandelier
By Kinkeldey
Located in BE
This stunning mid-century chandelier, crafted in Germany around the 1960s–70s, embodies the elegance and innovation of the Space Age era. Designed by Kinkeldey, it features three scu...
Metal
$4,024 / set
Pair Murano Chandeliers
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair vintage Murano chandeliers made from 32 beautiful Murano multicolored glasses “poliedri”. Structure in gold and brass colored metal. Overall, this chandelier is both a functiona...
Metal
$27,900
Baltic Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
A six light crystal and ormulu Baltic chandelier having a central light with eagle head candle supports; the upper tier is starburst of ormulu with cascading crystal drops - formerly...
Crystal, Bronze
$22,500
Murano Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible twelve-arm fixture by Venini.
Metal
$21,500
Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine gilt bronze, Louis XVI style chandelier, based on the one inside Maria Antoinette's bedroom in Versailles, France, circa 1920. 6 Lights Dimensions: Height 57", diameter ...
Bronze
$29,591
Chandelier 70S
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Big Chandilier special Order from 70S
Metal
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Stilnovo Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Stilnovo chandelier with multicolored glass shades. (Large glass shades 15 inches ). USA continental in home delivery $265 2-4 weeks
Blown Glass
$7,500 / item
Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Sputnik chandelier composed of 15 lights and 16 decorative brass spheres produced by Spark Interior. Glass globes with 24-karat gold flecks. Made to order and available in differen...
Brass
$3,520
Lightolier Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Chicago, IL
16-light chandelier by Lightolier.
Steel
Stilnovo Style Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Red Lion, PA
Polished chandelier in the style of Stilnovo 20 White Globes Great Mid Century Modern design that will elevate any room Not UL Certified May need rewired
Brass
$2,900
Italian Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s chandelier in original condition.Fume sculptural six glass shades
Metal
$21,825
Olympic Chandelier
By Hilliard Lamps
Located in Arcata, CA
The Olympic Chandelier is crafted from a plaster of paris composite base that is hand sculpted to perfect planar surfaces. After sculpting it is repeatedly sanded and primed to a mat...
Bronze
Stilnovo Style Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Red Lion, PA
Polished chandelier in the style of Stilnovo 9 white globes Great Mid Century Modern design that will elevate any room Not UL Certified May need rewired
Brass
$9,500 / item
Catalonia Chandelier
By Stamford Modern, Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The Catalonia is a commanding statement piece, with design elements of both Italian and French modernism. The height, drop rod, number of tiers, and wing span can be adjusted to suit...
Brass, Enamel
$1,065
nice austrian chandelier
Located in Munich, DE
nice austrian 12 light chandelier.
Metal, Brass
$8,200 / item
LUglo Chandelier
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning LUglo, an 8 globe glass shade chandelier inspired by classical mid century Italian design. Made in glass, steel, aluminum and aged brass. Featuring an elegant grid pattern, ...
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
$12,000 / item
Chandeliers by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chandeliers by Stilnovo (Italy 1960s) Five shade tapered drop fluted shades in a variable finish of green and black enamel. Each shade holds an E26 socket type. We recommend a 25-40...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$11,500 / item
Linear Chandelier
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Linear Chandelier is a 7 shade minimalist hanging fixture inspired by mid-century Italian design. This fixture is handmade by Lumfardo Luminaires in our studio in Los Angeles. Wi...
Aluminum, Brass
$6,500
Brass Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This chandelier has six lights on black enameled stems and six handblown globes that transept the center brass globe clustering the lights in an asymmetric dramatic arrangement.
Brass
$11,000
Ruhlmann Chandelier
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Jacques Emile Ruhlmann Chandelier Small fixture made of multiple rows of satin glass pearls. Designed for restaurant Drouant in Paris, France. Documentation: Florance Camard "Ruh...
Glass
$18,800
Gustavian Chandelier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Elegant and decorative early 19th century Gustavian neoclassical eight-light chandelier, having cranberry, amber and clear crystal drops, the frame and arms decorated with repousse l...
Crystal, Brass
Italian Murano Chandelier
Located in Red Lion, PA
Italian Murano Chandelier 80 Pieces of Glass 10 Light Sockets Old new stock vintage clear textured glass, new structure. Not UL Certified
Murano Glass
$1,505 / item
Triad Chandelier #3
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
Ideally suspended over dining tables or kitchen counters in exclusive contemporary interiors, this chandelier is an ode to refined minimalism and excellent craftsmanship. A minutely ...
Metal
$6,800
Viking Ship Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Swedish six-light iron chandelier in the shape of a Viking ship. Measurements: Drop: 24" Width: 18" Length: 22"
Iron
$3,800
French Chandelier
Located in Seattle, WA
blackened metal frame, crystal and glass 9 light chandelier found in Paris, newly rewired (6 outer candles, 3 interior) nice small size, very pretty lit
Metal
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Brutalist Chandelier
By Moe Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Six sided Brutalist chandelier having six exterior candlestick arm lights, and three interior candle bulb lights. The fixture has textured gold toned cast brass panels (each 10 inch ...
Brass
Contemporary Silver Chandelier, Storm Chandelier by Johannes Hemann
By Johannes Hemann
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary silver chandelier - Storm Chandelier by Johannes Hemann Material: polycarbonate Dimensions: Ø 60 x H 55 cm Material options: white, grey, blue, silver, bronze. Jus...
Other
Italian Murano Chandelier
Located in Red Lion, PA
Italian Murano Chandelier with 80 Pieces of Glass 10 Light Sockets Old new stock vintage mix caramel and clear textured glass, new structure. Not UL Certified
Murano Glass
Murano "Lady Isabelle" Chandelier Pink Drops, 1980s Chandelier
Located in København, København
Chic French 1960s chrome chandelier with pink drop shaped glass prisms and 5 electrical sockets. The chandelier has a light feel to it but gives a good light that reflects beautifull...
Chrome
$4,180 / item
LUstice Chandelier
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUstice chandelier by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. A double cone chandelier with 4 sockets illuminating up and down. (2) upper E12 candelabra based...
Aluminum, Brass
$3,500
Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Elegant Gilt Bronze Chandelier in the Regence taste. France, circa 1910 Dimensions: Height 28" Diameter 28" CW5495
Bronze
Antique Chandelier. Gilt Iron Chandelier with Crystal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Six-light French iron and crystal chandelier.
Crystal, Iron
$10,800
Murano Tulip Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous modern Murano glass and brass tulip chandelier. These chandeliers are perfect for layering elegance into traditional, Art Deco, or Hollywood Regency spaces. 24w x 41h
Brass
$19,425
Sophia Chandelier
By Hilliard Lamps
Located in Arcata, CA
Experience handcrafted, luxury lighting made by skilled craftspeople in Hilliard's specialized bronze foundry and glass studio in California. Handcrafted fixtures of heirloom quality...
Bronze
Contemporary Bronze Chandelier, Storm Chandelier by Johannes Hemann
By Johannes Hemann
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary bronze chandelier - storm chandelier by Johannes Hemann Material: polycarbonate Dimensions: Ø 60 x H 55 cm Material options: white, grey, blue, silver, bronze. The Stor...
Other
$3,068 / set
Pair Murano chandeliers
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Italian vintage glass chandeliers with albaster white glass tubes. The armor polished nickel ssupports 36 large etched glass tubes in a star shape. Period: late XX century Dimen...
Metal
Antique Chandelier. Gilt Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine gilt bronze chandelier with alabaster bowl.
Alabaster, Ormolu
$7,200
Mazzega Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A monumental Italian glass pendant/chandelier by Mazzega from the 1960s. The signature Mazzega glass work forms the 6 large shades that suspend in a spiral from the center plate. Chr...
Chrome, Aluminum
Tropicana Palmette Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Palmette chandelier with clear Murano glass leaves mounted on gold finish metal frame / Made in Italy Diameter: 25 inches / Height: 16 inches plus chain and canopy 6 lights ...
Murano Glass
$5,089
Lotus chandelier
Located in Brussels, BE
Step into a world where innovation meets sustainability with the « Lotus » lamps– a captivating trio of model lamps born from a year-long collaboration between our passion-driven tea...
Other
Antique Chandelier. Gilt bronze and alabaster chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unusual gilt bronze chandelier with alabaster dome, very fine gilt bronze frame, six lights
Alabaster, Ormolu
$19,450
Antique French Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
In the style of Rococo. The chandelier is richly adorned with cut crystal prisms in various shapes—spear, teardrop, and almond-shaped. These prisms refract light beautifully, creatin...
Bronze
$1,800Sale Price|50% Off
Corteccia Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian chandelier with clear Murano glasses hand blown in cylindrical shapes and bark like effect using Corteccia technique, mounted in three layers on nickel metal frame / ...
Nickel
Brutalist Iron Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hanging chandelier made of welded iron pieces forming a gothic and brutalist style design. Five arms for medium base bulbs. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Metal, Iron
$4,261 / item
Glass Chandelier PG033
By Naama Hofman
Located in Berlin, DE
This pendant light focuses on the balance between weight and transparency. Defined by brass rod framework, the design supports two hand-crafted glass spears creating a graphic presen...
Brass
$7,693 / item
Glass Chandelier PG032
By Naama Hofman
Located in Berlin, DE
This pendant light focuses on the balance between weight and transparency. Defined by brass rod framework, the design supports four hand-crafted glass spears that serve as the primar...
Brass
Painted Floral Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large floral bouquet chandelier made of painted metal. This chandelier will give your room color and whimsy with ample light. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Metal
$5,089
Lotus chandelier
Located in Brussels, BE
Step into a world where innovation meets sustainability with the « Lotus » lamps– a captivating trio of model lamps born from a year-long collaboration between our passion-driven tea...
Other
$1,770 / item
Italian Murano chandelier
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic multicolored alabaster iridescent glasses in a nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensi...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$22,000
Antique Venetian Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
The Antique Venetian Chandelier with Flowers is a true work of art. With its intricate design and eye-catching floral elements and clear glass leaves, this chandelier adds a touch of...
Glass
Mid-Century Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This sputnik chandelier dates back to the 1960s. Its casing is made of brass elements with several arms and legs, either decorative or providing lamp sockets. In contrast to some ot...
Brass
$3,550 / set
Pair Murano Chandeliers
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Italian Murano chandeliers. Each chandelier has made 57 fantastic iridescent grit discs in a nickel metal frame.. The glasses are rare, they have the particularity of reflecting...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Antique Chandelier. Imposing giltwood and alabaster chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent giltwood and alabaster Russian chandelier in the Empire style
Alabaster
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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