Mid-Late Century Industrial Aluminium, Brass and Glass Flame Proof Strip Light
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A retro industrial polished aluminium ceiling striplight made c1970 for the marine industry by Daeyang. Reclaimed and professionally restored in the UK ready for use in modern inte...
Aluminum, Brass
Slide Design Crown of Love Pendant Light in Flame Red by Moro, Pigatti
By Slide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crown of Love crowns all indoor areas with its majesty and irreverence. As the whole Design of Love collection, the hanging lamp is rich in details, typical of Italian Baroque style,...
Plastic
Rare Mid Century Modern 4-Flamed Pendant Lamp DD 39 by Philips Netherlands 1950s
By Philips
Located in Munich, DE
Executed in aluminium, the chandelier comes with 4 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb holders, is wired and in working condition.
Aluminum
$37,664 / item
Venetian Rezzonico Chandelier 27 Arms, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Sumptuous chandelier with 27 flames in very delicate Murano glass blown crystal color embellished with 24-carat gold applications.
Murano Glass
Vintage Neoclassical Five Arm Metal Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
The armatures hold shafts already wired for flame bulbs. The chandelier is ready to install in the dining room, library or entrance hall, powder room or dressing room.
Metal
$2,450 / set
Pair of Fine Cut Crystal 6 Light Chandeliers
Located in Worcester, GB
Pair of Fine Cut Crystal 6 Light Chandeliers An elegant and matched pair of chandeliers in the French taste, dating circa 1970 Each chandelier features a gilt metal frame with grac...
Crystal
Original Bakalowits Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandelier, 1960
By Woka Lamps, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
Large very modern 1960s Bakalowits chandelier with 18 flames and hand-cut crystal glass stone in tremendous quality, the given high is just the chandelier, the total drop can be adju...
Crystal, Brass
Original Mid-Century Modern Bakalowits Chandelier from the 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
An unusual ten flames parlor chandelier with excellent glass-hangings.
Crystal, Brass
Old Glorious Porcelain Chandelier, German, Mid-20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Six-flame porcelain chandelier. Porcelain painters, arms and suspensions with flower applications Painted brightly.
Porcelain
20th Century Ormolu and Glass Tent and Bag Chandelier
Located in GB
A stunning 20th century Ormolu and glass tent and bag chandelier, with frosted flame glass shades. Mounted ormolu and foliage frieze.
Glass
Original Art Deco Dolphine Bronze Chandelier, Early 20th Century, 1914
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Six flames. This chandelier is in perfect condition and suitable for the US.
Bronze
Large Neoclassical Style Carved Oakwood and Alabaster Chandelier, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Six adorable white alabaster lampshades with darker edges in the shape of flames. This antique wooden chandelier will definitely be a statement piece in a large room or hall and is ...
Alabaster
Moviestar Glam Multi Tiered Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandelier
By Schoenbeck
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A breathtaking shimmering multi tiered crystal and gold chandelier with Swarovski crystals. There are 4 tiers of crystals, two shapes of crystals; diamond shaped are 7" L round 6" ...
Crystal
18th Century French Fire-Gilded Bronze Electried Church Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
This wonderful piece is finely elaborate in precise detail decorated with elegant foliate, flowers and cherub faces, three curved arms with frosted glass flame shades. The chandelie...
Bronze
Elegant French Empire Doré Bronze Crystal Three-Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Very fine, beautifully detailed French doré bronze and crystal three-arm chandelier with flame top urn centre in the neoclassical style.
Crystal, Bronze
Amazing Gothic Revival Bronze Chandelier with Flying Phoenix Firebird Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
The five large and flying phoenix sculptures with their detailed wings, their long necks, their fierce looking heads and their pointy-flame-tails truly make this chandelier a work of...
Alabaster, Bronze
19th Century French Bronze Ormolu Mounted / Patinated Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Gilt bronze mounts, including anthemions and a central flame motif, adorn the chandelier, enhancing its visual appeal and reflecting the opulence of the Empire style.
Metal, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Porcelain and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The three pairs of elegantly scrolled arms each display a striking foliate design center a crystal eternal flame. The chandelier is joined to the top canopy with three ormolu link ch...
Ormolu
Hollywood Regency Antique French Ball Form Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Additional pierced gilt bronze mounts embellish the body of the chandelier, including flame finials and ornamental leafy devices placed between the swan arms.
Crystal, Bronze
Exceptional & Lovely Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern two-flamed pendant lamp or chandelier. Designed and manufactured probably in Germany, 1950s.
Aluminum, Brass
French 19th Century Empire Bronze Chandelier with Torch and Decorative Chain
Located in New Orleans, LA
Acorn finials rest below both the crown and base of the chandelier, and the flame bronze centerpiece brings all of these beautiful elements together.
Bronze
A French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu & Carved Alabaster Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
These arms hold candle-form light fittings with shaped glass flame shades. The chandelier is constructed with an emphasis on classical motifs consistent with the Louis XVI design.
Alabaster, Bronze
Large 33-Lights Chandelier Dandelion by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 33-flamed sputnik chandelier 'dandelion'. Designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s.
Brass
Empire Antique Chandelier Gilt Bronze and Oxidized 9 light early 20th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Fine chandelier with flame decoration at center top of amphora shape body.
Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
Rare Mid-Century Modern Two-Armed Diabolo Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Italy 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern two armed and four flamed diabolo pendant lamp or chandelier in pastel blue color.
Aluminum, Brass
Monumental Midcentury Basket Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Munich, DE
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern 4-flamed basket chandelier or pendant lamp. Designed and manufactured by J.T.
Brass
10-Armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by J. &L. Lobmeyr
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern 10-armed and 13-flamed sputnik chandelier or pendant lamp. Bulb holders shaped like buds.
Crystal, Brass
Elegant Cascading Pendant Lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno Finland 1960s
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Munich, DE
Lovely and Elegant Mid-Century Modern three-flamed cascading pendant lamp or chandelier. Designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Finland, 1960s.
Aluminum
Antique & Striking Empire Revival Gilt Bronze Pendant Light w. Eagle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning six-light chandelier with eternal flames urrounded by gilt bronze Eagle head sculptures.
Bronze
$3,531 / set
Pair of (2) Empire bronze putto sconces, gilt
Located in Berlin, DE
Wall sconce in the form of a putto with outstretched arms holding a lamp arm with 3 flames each. A chandelier has a total of 6 candle flames, fully electrified and ready for use.
Brass, Bronze
Unavailable|$16,478 / set
Pair of neo-Baroque Cast Iron Golden Color Six-Flamed Chandeliers, Germany 1850
Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg
The material is cast iron, coated with a gold varnish. Each chandelier has six flames on turned white glass candlestick flutes.
Iron
Unavailable|$5,885 / item
Mid-Century Modern 13-Flamed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Dandelion, 1960s
By Fontana Arte, Gabriella Crespi
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Sputnik 13-flamed chandelier or pendant lamp 'Dandelion'. Manufactured probably by Fontana Arte in 1960s in Italy.
Brass
Unavailable|$6,708
Original Art Deco Hanging Lamp Chandelier Brass with Glass Rods
Located in Senden, NRW
Original Art Deco or Jugendstil hanging lamp chandelier. A charming, lightly used, very well-preserved and very pretty four-flame chandelier from around 1915.
Brass
Unavailable|$3,413
20th Century Three-Flame Cut Glass Chandelier Bronzed Gilded Crowned
Located in Osnabrück, DE
This very rare and hard to find lightning crown is just fantastic. It has three flames and is completely covered with polished clinkers. The light cone is projected by the refraction...
Metal
Unavailable|$3,480
Early 20th C Italian Giltwood Chandelier with Flames and Plume
Located in Charleston, SC
Early 20th century Italian giltwood chandelier. Five-light arms with flaming urns, elegant carved scrolls and an acanthus plume on top.
Giltwood
18th Century French Brass Chandelier with Eight Flames, Three-Colored Glass
Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg
Fine and elegant candelabra/ chandelier/ luster, circa 1790. Provenance from a French chateau.
Crystal, Brass
Unavailable|$9,416 / set
Pair of Rococo Baroque Iron Cast French Chandeliers, Gold Bronzed 6 Flames
Located in Ettlingen, DE
A pair of identical massive cast iron French chandeliers, each six flames, formerly run with natural gas, newly restored and electrified.
Gold, Iron, Wire
Unavailable|$1,412
Very Large Massive Austrian Ceiling Lamp, 16 Flame
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Very large and massive ceiling lamp. 16 flame, attributed to J.T. Kalmar. 16 glass bodies. Height is adjustable. Excellent original condition.
Brass
Unavailable|$7,768
Lobmeyr-Restored Empire-Style Eternal Flame Pendant Lamp
By Theophil Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
This is a magnificent eternal light pendant from the late 19th century. It has a wonderful finish of contrasting gold and tin. The brass parts are elaborately cast and refined in the...
Brass, Tin
Unavailable|$5,740
Brass Ornamental Frame with Flame Glass and Center Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
Heavy detailed brass frame in the style of Louis XV with cast crown. Cast brass rope style ring supports frosted bowl with simple radiating clear cut design. Heavy cast detailed arms...
Brass
Art Deco Three Branch Chrome and Brass Gothic Electrolier, with Frosted Flame
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Art Deco three branch chrome and brass Gothic Electrolier, with frosted flame shades and original suspension chains.
Brass, Chrome
Unavailable|$1,906
20th Century Ormolu and Glass Tent and Bag Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A stunning 20th century Ormolu and glass tent and bag chandelier, with frosted flame glass shades. Mounted ormolu and foliage frieze.
Glass
Unavailable|$4,595
French Chandelier with Beautiful Details like Angels and Angel Faces
Located in Oldebroek, NL
One light in the middle covered by a big frosted Flame of Glass. In the center under the Flame are four Angels of Bonze and four Angel faces are facing the Flame.
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Albert Carrier-Belleuse Important Pair of Chandeliers Bronze Signed 19th Century
Located in Madrid , ES
Albert Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887) France, 19th century Important pair of chandeliers of five flames, in gilded bronze. Decorated with feminine figures, based on marble base.
Bronze
Sold|$5,464
Ingo Maurer Led Flames Chandelier
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Tulsa, OK
Flying Flame chandelier with seven LED red candles and two black down lights.
Other
Rare Mid-Century Modernist Handblown Murano Amber Glass 'Flamed' Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mid-Century Modernist handblown Murano amber glass 'Flamed' chandelier. This very unique chandelier is made of handblown Murano amber glass and features an overlay technique in ...
Sold|$9,800
1960 Murano White Glass Flames Chandelier
By Gianni Venini
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1960’s Murano glass chandelier with 16 white flames shaped blown glass design.
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Murano Glass Pulegoso Flame Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
A Murano glass chandelier crafted with "Pulegoso" glass to form several layers of "flames" mounted on chrome spiral bases.
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Handblown Murano Clear Glass "Flame" Chandelier by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
The chandelier offers an abundance of unique handblown Murano glass translucent shades- resembling stylized flames- that attach to a polished brass frame.
Brass
Sold|$6,000
Unusual Mazzega "Fiamme" Chandelier
By AVMazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual Mazzega "Fiamme" flame chandelier in white and clear glass 6 lights.
Metal
Sold|$3,236
Unique Marble Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful chrome and marble 5 - flame chandelier from the Art Deco period. The original chrome shades are fastened with screws to the chrome construction.
Marble, Chrome
Sold|$2,250
Vintage Flame Lucite Chandelier
Located in Wilton, CT
Elegant and very well proportioned early 1970's lucite chandelier with crinkle pattern tubes. This is a very sought after medium size suitable for a multitude of uses. Takes a single...
Metal
Vintage Barovier Glass 'Flame' Sixteen-Stem Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
A stunning vintage Barovier blown glass chandelier with double ended gold and yellow flames extending from molded clear glass lozenges ( icicles ) and yellow center ball.
Blown Glass
Star Form Flame Motif Slag Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Ultimate Man Cave decorative chandelier of painted metal and slag glass. Each triangular element is approximately 14 inch wide at widest point x 21 L. This dramatic fixture accepts ...
Steel
Unusual Two Arm Chandelier with Period Flame Shades
Located in Petaluma, CA
Certainly one of the more interesting chandeliers we have owned. The glass shades are in flame shape and are crackle glass.
Bronze
Sold|$8,886 / item
Original Mid Century Modern Lobmeyr Glass Chandelier 1960 - six flames
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful 1960s Lobmeyr chandelier with glass-arms and six flames. Measures are just the chandelier; the total drop will be custom-made.
Crystal, Brass
French Empire Brass Globe Chandelier with Flame Form Shades, c1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
French Empire Brass Globe Chandelier with Flame Form Shades, c1930 Measures - 30"h x 19"diam
Brass
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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