Extra Large Chandelier Antique French
Extra Large Antique Gothic / Medieval Style Wrought Iron & Glass Art Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
ancient looking Gothic antiques then this large and one of a kind pendant could be flying your way soon
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
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Wrought Iron, Metal
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H 37.5 in Dm 19.2 in
Antique, Large and Stunning Alabaster Chandelier / Pendant Light, Mint Condition
Located in Lisse, NL
timeless design, its large size and its truly excellent condition this three light alabaster chandelier
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
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H 33.5 in Dm 19.5 in
Stunning Antique French and Finest Bronze Sculptural Candle Chandelier / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
quality crafted, antique French chandelier is another great example showing that the French in those days
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants
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Bronze
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H 34 in Dm 16 in
Large & Stunning Antique Fine Bronze Gothic Revival 12 Light Chandelier Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
you and we will do so at no extra expense. This wonderful antique chandelier will look great both in
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
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Bronze, Brass
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H 55 in Dm 27.5 in
Stylish Antique French Art Deco Alabaster Bronze & Brass Pendant Chandelier 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
French Art Deco, four light pendant.
This elegant and highly stylish chandelier originates from
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Alabaster, Bronze, Brass
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H 25.6 in Dm 33 in
Large Hand-Carved Six-Arm Italian Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Large hand-carved six-arm Italian chandelier, newly-made with 19th century and later elements
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2010s American French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Steel, Iron
Large Wrought Iron Arts & Crafts Forged & Stylized Dragon Heads Snake Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and all handcrafted chandelier.
This artistically designed and very well executed wrought
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
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Wrought Iron
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H 16.5 in W 81 in D 26.5 in
XL Antique Alabaster Chandelier / Pendant w. Bronze Ram Sculptures & Rose Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
alabaster chandelier will light up both your days and evenings, both in summer and winter time. This antique
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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
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Alabaster, Bronze, Wire, Gold Leaf, Brass
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H 27.5 in Dm 33.4 in
Striking Antique and Mint Condition, Large Alabaster Pendant Light / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
them out in there true glory. In real life our antiques always have that little bit extra and this
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
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H 34 in Dm 19.7 in
Awesome XL White & Black Alabaster Chandelier Pendant w. Gilt Bronze Roses Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
and extra large alabaster light fixture also is one of the best designs we ever sold. The beautiful
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
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Alabaster, Gold Leaf, Bronze, Brass, Metal
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H 39.4 in Dm 28.3 in
Large Neoclassical Style Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light Fixture, ca. 1890
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large French Neoclassical style alabaster and bronze pendant light fixture, ca. 1890.
An impressive
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Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
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Large Size Carved AntiqueAlabaster Pendant Light, Fixture w. Greek Key Pattern
Located in Lisse, NL
and it makes this large antique extra impressive. Thanks to the rope we can also change the drop
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Early 20th Century French Greco Roman Chandeliers and Pendants
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Alabaster, Brass
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H 32 in Dm 19.7 in
Great Eyecatcher, Sunburst Shape and Colors Antique Alabaster Pendant Light 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and large size antique ceiling fixture.
With early 20th century lighting as one of our
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Alabaster, Brass
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H 27 in Dm 19.7 in
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Smallest, Beautiful Design & Great Colors Alabaster Pendant Light / Flush Mount
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Marvelous Bronze Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant with Five Large Alabaster Shades
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Striking and exclusive 1920s bronze and alabaster light fixture for the perfect atmosphere.
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H 27.5 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
Unusual Wrought Iron Chandelier with Bird and Serpents, France, circa 1940s
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Extra Large French Caged Brass Glass Holophane Lantern Pendant
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Pair Extra Large Holophane Prismatic Glass and Copper Gilt Caged Pendants Lights
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H 17.72 in Dm 15.36 in L 17.72 in
Six Extra Large Holophane Prismatic Glass and Copper Gilt Caged Pendants Lights
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H 17.72 in Dm 15.36 in
Large Antique Vintage French Caged Holophane Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
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- An outstanding and extremely rare extra large caged Holophane pendant, France circa 1920.
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H 24.41 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
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truly amazing Gothic antiques then this extra large and one of a kind pendant could be flying your way
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Extremely Large & Beautiful Alabaster Chandelier / Pendant Light, Mint Condition
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light alabaster chandelier will light up both your days and evenings, both in summer and winter time
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Extra Large size and great flower design, hand carved, antique alabaster chandelier.
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a fortune.
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Antique Large Art Deco White and Black Alabaster Pendant Light, ca 1920
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Antique extra large Art Deco white and black alabaster pendant light fixture.
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Antique and Large White Alabaster Pendant with Black Veins and Original Rope
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and condition. The large size makes it extra impressive and the long and thick original rope with the
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Top class Art Deco chandelier with a unique (extra large and very deep) alabaster shade.
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Stunning Shape & Color 4 Light Art Deco Alabaster & Bronze Pendant / Chandelier
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light fixture from the early 1900s has four alabaster shades. Their colors make this pendant extra
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Large & Stunning Design Layered White & Black Mint Alabaster Pendant Flush Mount
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Thanks to its large size, deep shape and remarkable design this alabaster chandelier will light up both
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makes this chandelier extra attractive and it also is in superb condition. The antique, bronzed chain
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H 28 in Dm 18.1 in
Large Art Nouveau White Alabaster, Bronze and Brass Pendant Light, ca 1920
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Antique extra large Art Deco white and ivory color, dark brown veined, alabaster pendant light
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Large & Top Art Deco White & Black Alabaster Bowl Pendant Light Fixture 1920s
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Superb condition chandelier with a stunning and large size alabaster mineral stone shade, 17.7
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Extra Large Chandelier Antique French For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the extra large chandelier antique French you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An extra large chandelier antique French — often made from metal, alabaster and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer extra large chandelier antique French, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An extra large chandelier antique French made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular.
How Much is a Extra Large Chandelier Antique French?
An extra large chandelier antique French can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,289, while the lowest priced sells for $1,809 and the highest can go for as much as $9,147.
Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.
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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.
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