$4,900
Murano glass chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Large and fine glass chandelier has a long central post that Supports six graceful curved arms that are hand blow glass. The edges of the bobeches have a ruffled effect. It has New ...
Blown Glass
$6,545 / item
Stardust Horizontal Chandelier
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
Hanging from a circular ceiling mount to which is attached by means of three stay rods, the spectacular Silhouette of this chandelier comprises a curvy metal frame that extends horiz...
Metal
$2,270 / item
Giardino Chandelier 1
By Servomuto
Located in Milan, IT
This chandelier has a structure crafted in rattan combined with the added component of a fabric featuring a geometric pattern on it. Its shape is similar to an old house with a straw...
Textile, Rattan
$1,250
Tole Birdcage Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large Scale Tole Painted Birdcage Chandelier with 4 Lights and original canopy. Rewired and ready to use
Iron
$8,640Sale Price|20% Off
Murano Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Large and impressive modern Murano glass and brass sputnik chandelier. Circa 2000. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It is ready t...
Brass
Neoclassical Style Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Vintage Neoclassical six light Chandelier in fine traditional form. The central flat urn with Stylized flame finial and acorn motif base on a metal body with fine green patina. The...
Metal, Brass
$2,270 / item
Giardino Chandelier 3
By Servomuto
Located in Milan, IT
This piece is part of the 12 chandelier Giardino collection which is inspired by the style of Milanese restaurants in the 1950s. The shape is reminiscent of old houses with straw roo...
Textile, Rattan
Chandelier Murano Glass “Scavo” 8-Tiered Feathered Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano Glass “Scavo” 8-Tier Chandelier, Italy, in stock Elegant Murano glass chandelier composed of eight tiers of handblown “Scavo” parchment finish glass, arranged in an overlappi...
Glass
$2,270 / item
Giardino Chandelier 2
By Servomuto
Located in Milan, IT
This chandelier is part of a limited series of 12 pieces designed keeping the eclectic style of the Milanese restaurants of the 1950s in mind. In this piece, a structure in rattan co...
Textile, Rattan
$4,395 / item
Palaiseau Rectangular Chandelier
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier Palaiseau Rectangular with all structure in steel in bronze finish, with glass rods. 14 bulbs, lamp holder type E14, max 40 watt. 220-240 Volt. Bulbs not included. Hangin...
Steel
Rattan Chandelier Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara Orion Chandelier
By Stephane Parmentier
Located in New York, NY
Orion Chandelier -- Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara Features woven rattan with burnished bronze suspension chains. Suspensions' length adjustable on request. Embracing sleek desig...
Bronze
$4,632 / item
Pink Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic and big Murano chandelier made by 112 Murano pink prism "quadriedri" in a nickel metal frame. Period: late 20th century Dimensions: 52.30 inches height (135 cm) with chain;...
Murano Glass
$12,500
Cherub Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large decorative faux alabaster and faux bronze plafonnier featuring cherubs and garlands supported by four bronze chains, has six internal lights.
Swedish Basket Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Swedish crystal basket form chandelier. Circa 1890. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It is ready to hang!
Crystal
$12,000
Amber Murano Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian amber Murano glass 6-arm chandelier. Measurements: Current Drop: 40" Diameter: 35"
Murano Glass
Italian Giltwood Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Italian carved and giltwood 10-light chandelier. Circa 1780. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It is ready to hang!
Giltwood
$14,500
English Crystal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Magnificent English Crystal Chandelier. Originally for candles, now electrified. 16 lights in two tiers. England, circa 1870. Dimensions: Height 40" Diameter 34" CW5331
Crystal
$1,440Sale Price|26% Off
Italian Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large sculptural light fixtures with six lights, gives plenty of good lights in the room.
Chrome
$1,285
Midcentury Chandelier
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful midcentury fixture, twelve bulbs offers great light; rosewood base is perfect working order.
$5,600 / item
Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Culver City, CA
Art Deco Chandelier Made In Italy 10-arm chandelier with ribbed brass arms. 62”L x 16”d x 32”h
Brass
$2,752Sale Price|20% Off
Magastretti Chandelier
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Chicago, IL
Lyndon by Vico Magistretti for Oluce; chrome-plated finished candelabra-style body, enclose transparent glass spheres, inside which the light bulb is hosted.
Chrome
Italian Modern Brass Chandelier
By Romeo Rega, Gaetano Sciolari, Oscar Torlasco, Stilnovo, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Brass Chandelier. Offered is a beautiful 10 arm brass mid-century Italian brass chandelier that has been newly wired with 10 new candelabra sockets for the U.S. market...
Brass
Medium Crystal Tulip Chandelier.
Located in Dallas, TX
Tulip Chandelier featuring a cascading floral design, composed of numerous hand-formed glass petals arranged in layered tiers. Each clear glass petal has a soft, frosted-white center...
Blown Glass, Cut Glass
$5,226 / set
Pair Murano Chandeliers
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair italian vintage Murano chandeliers each made by 41 glass petals (transparent and amber) in a gold painted metal frame. Period: late 20th century Dimensions: 46 inches (117 cm) h...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Basket Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century tole and crystal basket chandelier with Greek Key motif. Circa 1780. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It is ready to...
Crystal
Large functionalist chandelier
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Large bauhaus chandelier in very nice original condition with signs of use. One lampshade is cracked.
Chrome
Murano Yellow Glass Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
The Murano Yellow Glass Chandelier is a stylish and elegant lighting fixture. This chandelier features a glistening textured base with curved arms in a lovely shade of pale yellow. ...
Murano Glass
Bronze & Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Exquisite Bronze Chandelier of Great Quality featuring hand carved Alabaster Dome & Shades. France, circa 1920. Dimensions: Height 47" Diameter 43" CW5708
Alabaster, Bronze
$1,500Sale Price|50% Off
Bollicine Sputnik Chandelier
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern sputnik chandelier shown in mixture of vintage clear and frosted Murano glass drops hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using Bollicine technique, mounted on newl...
Murano Glass
Midcentury Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian lavender color Murano glass chandelier with fifteen lights. Measurements: Height of body: 36" Minimum drop: 39" Diameter: 38"
Murano Glass
Scalloped Oval Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French bronze scalloped oval 18-light chandelier. Measurements: Drop: 27" Length: 35" Width: 22.5"
Bronze
Empire Style Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French Empire chandelier with 5 lights. Measurements: Diameter:19" Present drop:28" Min drop:18"
Bronze
$5,250
Gilt Bronze & Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine & Decorative Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandelier in the Louis XVI taste featuring Eagles heads. 12 lights. France, circa 1920. Dimensions: Height 38" Diameter 26" CW5106
Crystal, Bronze
Quadriedri Coronet Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with clear Murano glasses cut in Quadriedri technique mounted on chrome finish metal frame / Made in Italy 6 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Diameter: 23.5...
Metal
Triedri Laurel Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with clear Murano glasses cut in Triedri technique mounted on chrome finish metal frame / Made in Italy 9 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Diameter: 26.5 in...
Metal
Avir Suspension Chandelier
By Axolight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Illuminate your space with the Avir Suspension Light by Axolight, a stunning creation by Manuel and Vanessa Vivian. Featuring 62 triple-layered, hand-twisted Murano glass pendants, i...
Murano Glass
Midcentury Italian Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian patinated bronze chandelier with molded glass pieces and with 10 lights. Measurements: Height of body: 18.5” Diameter: 19"
Bronze
$95,000
Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very unusual late 19th Century chandelier is solid bronze that is finely chased. Most of the chandelier's original crystals are retained and the finest quality rock crystals ha...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Murano Fontana Green Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
The Murano Fontana Green Chandelier is a stunning piece of lighting that exudes elegance and style. The beautiful color adds a pop of vibrancy to any room, making it a unique and eye...
Metal
Swarvoski Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a gorgeous Swarvoski basket chandelier, that would brighten any room.
Crystal
$7,600
Chandelier by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chandelier by Stilnovor Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1950's. Enameled metal, brass. Original brass canopy. We recommend four E27 40w maximimum bulbs. Bulbs not included.
Metal, Brass
$23,565 / item
Crystal Spheres Chandelier
By Il Paralume Marina
Located in Milan, IT
Boasting an elegant and imposing silhouette, this exceptional chandelier showcases 16 hand-cut Florentine crystal globes, each housing a G9 LED bulb. Finished in gleaming gold, the r...
Crystal, Metal, Steel
$6,705 / item
Swarovski Rectangular Chandelier
By Il Paralume Marina
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite chandelier is inspired by the bold sophistication of the Art Deco style. The supporting structure is made entirely of metal with a gold finish. The inner part consists...
Crystal, Metal
$12,500
French Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Bridgewater, CT
French Art Deco chandelier in silvered bronze, very good quality of the casting. Shades not from the period but good quality as well. Sockets and wires need to be changed.
Bronze
$10,000
Tiered Palmette Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Palmette chandelier with clear Murano glass leaves mounted on chrome metal finish frame / Made in Italy Diameter: 40 inches / Height: 30 inches plus chain and canopy 12 light...
Murano Glass
$9,020 / item
Esmeralda Satin Chandelier
By Aiardini
Located in Milan, IT
An exquisite combination of refined materials and elegant hues, this chandelier will add an accent of sophistication to any interior. Marked by royal-cut crystal charms enclosed in b...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$5,200
Empire Style Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 French three-arm Empire style chandelier with original finish and patina. Measurements: Drop: 22.5" Diameter: 15"
Bronze
$14,900
Italian Giltwood Chandelier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine eight light two-tier giltwood chandelier having rose carved pediment, the scroll arms with foliate carving, the central shaft with fluting and floral adornments, all in burnishe...
Giltwood
HALO CHANDELIER - Modern Gold Leaf Chandelier with Brass Chain
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
HALO PENDANT - Modern Gold Leaf Chandelier with Brass Chain The Halo Chandelier is a stunning piece of functional art that will add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any int...
Gold Leaf, Brass
Quadriedri Tiara Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with clear Murano glasses cut in Quadriedri technique arranged in descending layers on chrome finish metal frame / Made in Italy 6 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 4...
Metal
Tiered Palmette Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Palmette chandelier with clear Murano glass leaves arranged in two tiers and mounted on chrome finish metal frame / Made in Italy Diameter: 25.5 inches / Height: 18 inches pl...
Murano Glass
Quadriedri Corona Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with clear Murano glasses cut in Quadriedri technique arranged in multiple spiral shape mounted on chrome finish metal frame / Made in Italy 7 lights / E12 or E14 ...
Metal
1970s VENINI GLASS CHANDELIER
Located in Firenze, FI
An elegant chandelier made of clear Murano glass with a delicate amber tint. The chandelier has twelve lights and features "pipe"-shaped arms. The bobeches are circular with moldings...
Glass
1950s Italian Cascading Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful, striking 1950s Italian cascading chandelier. With silver plated applied crystal petals. The strings intricately wired with beads and ovals. Silver and brass metalwork, n...
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
$18,888 / item
Golden Leaves Chandelier
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier Golden Leaves with center structure in solid brass in polished finish and with brass leaves in hammered finish. With decorative crystals at the end of brass rods. Chande...
Crystal, Brass
French Porcelain Flowers Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French gilt metal chandelier with porcelain flowers. Measurements: Drop: 27" Diameter: 26"
Metal
$4,098
Large cubist chandelier
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Large cubist chandelier with opaline glass lampshades in excellent original condition.
Brass
$14,500
Opaline Palmette Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier shown with opaline hand blown Palmette Murano glass leaves arranged in six tiers including a crown at the top, mounted on gold finish metal frame / Made in Italy D...
Murano Glass
$21,264 / item
Doe Round Chandelier
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier doe round with structure and all tubes in solid brass in brushed brass finish. With 24 bulbs, lamp holder type G9, max 40 watt/bulb. Bulbs not included. With 3 steel ca...
Brass, Steel, Nickel
$5,048 / item
Palma Brass Chandelier
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier Palma Brass with aluminium structure in vintage brass finish, with palms in vintage brass finish. 10 bulbs, lamp holder type E14, max 40 watt, dimmable, dimmer not include...
Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel
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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