Original Lobmeyr Mid Century Modern Crystal brass/Chandelier 14 flames
Located in Vienna, AT
Tremendous handcraft with chased parts and handblown column and hand-cut crystal glass, 14 flames. Materials & Techniques Notes: chased brass, very costly works, hand-cut crystal glass
Crystal, Brass
Exceptional Art Nouveau 4-Flamed Mistletoe Bronze Chandelier, 1900, Austria
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and large Art Nouveau chandelier in the shape of a mistletoe. Probably 1900, Austria. Executed in bronze. It needs 4 x E14 Edison screw fit bulbs. It runs both on 1...
Bronze
Mid Century Modern Six-Flamed Sputnik Chandelier or Ceiling Lamp Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern six-flamed Sputnik pendant lamp or chandelier. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1950s.
Metal, Brass
French 1920s Empire Style Ten-Light Chandelier with Central Frosted Glass Flame
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ten scrolling arms, echoing the palmette décor, are adorned with acanthus leaves and support the bobèches and authentic wax candle sleeves. The center of the chandelier is marked wit...
Metal, Brass
Exceptional Five Flamed Art Deco Cubist Brass Chandelier or Pendant Lamp 1920s
By Dagobert Peche
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and decorative five-flamed Cubist Art Deco brass chandelier or pendant lamp.
Brass
Sold|$2,850
Brutalist Flame Chandlier
By Tom Greene
Located in Dallas, TX
This spectacular Brutalist Chandelier is by artist Tom Greene and was made for the Feldman Lighting company. This large chandelier has a beautiful natural patina and is very striking...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern 18-Flamed Sputnik Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 18-armed sputnik chandelier or pendant lamp. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1950s. Executed in brass, the lamp needs 18...
Brass
Large 13-Flamed Ice Glass Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Palazzo by Kalmar Franken
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing, highly decorative and elegant Mid-Century Modern 13-flamed four-tier crystal glass chandelier or pendant lamp 'Palazzo'.
Crystal, Brass
XL Mid-Century Modern 8-Flamed Sputnik Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare & highly decorative Mid-Century Modern eight-armed sputnik chandelier or pendant lamp in pastel colors. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1950s. Executed in bra...
Brass, Aluminum
Spectacular Hand Blown Murano Glass Flame Bouquet by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
This striking Modernist chandelier consists of a series of individual clear Murano glass stylized flames suspended in brass fittings.
Lozenge Shape Glass Pendant Lamp with Brass Flame
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A sophisticated capsule-shaped pendant light. We have only one stock.
Brass
Victorian Style Antique Flame Globe Hallway Pendant, Bronze & Glass
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Large Flame Globe Hallway Pendant This remarkable and rare flame globe pendant boasts an impressive size and is supported by an exquisite bronze gallery. Its unique and unus...
Copper
French Art Deco Flame Pendant Light with Frosted Glass, 1930s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Charming Art Deco hallway light made of frosted glass. Flame shaped shade. The lamp emits a warm light. Original copper shade holder. Tested and ready for use. 1930s...
Glass
20th Century Aluminium Flame Proof Cargo Pendant Light - Tempered Glass Lens
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Flame Proof Class Cargo pendant lights. British made by Flame Proof Control Gear PVT LTD from heavy cast aluminium, the glass face is also flame proof tempered glass. The frame...
Aluminum
Patinated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Patinated metal 5 lights chandelier with flame shaped glass globes. 23" min. drop, 24" diameter
19th Century French Empire Style 3-Arm Light Fixture with Flame Finial
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th century French Empire style 3-arm fixture with flame finial, unmarked, not electrified. A charming light fixture, this chandelier will add a lovely candlelit ambiance to any set...
Bronze
Four Flamed Mid-Century Modern Copper Pendant Lamp Hanging Light, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern copper pendant lamp or hanging light. Four flamed. Designed and manufactured probably in 1960s, Denmark. Executed in copper, aluminium and plexiglass, t...
Aluminum, Copper
Mid-Century Modern 3-Flamed Sputnik Pendant Lamp by Hillebrand Germany 1950s
By Hillebrand
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and decorative Mid-Century Modern 3-flamed sputnik pendant lamp or hanging light. Manufactured probably by Hillebrand Leuchten in Germany, 1950s. Executed in brass, aluminum an...
Brass, Aluminum
Sold|$8,125
Lobmeyr Chandelier "Langenzersdorf"
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Hand-cut crystal-glass, the given height is just the chandelier, nine flames.
Sold|$5,299
Bakalowits Chandelier, 1960
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
A very charming Bakalowits crystal chandelier with six flames and hand-cut crystal glass prisms.
Sold|$12,500
American Regency Style Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
American Regency style six light painted and gilt bronze chandelier with centered flame finial motif and original scrolled candle arms.
Sold|$9,600
Expressive Fiamme Mazzega Chandelier
By AVMazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Different shades of amber and clear glass Expressive "Fiamme" Flame Mazzega Chandelier. 11 candella style lights total The measurements below do not include any chain length or...
Metal
Sold|$29,440
Old Venetian Chandelier, Murano, 1890
Located in Budapest, HU
Ancient and very rare Murano hot-air balloon chandelier. 8 flames. Crystal and 24 carat gold color.
Iron
Sold|$1,800
Vintage Six-Branch Crystal Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
Crystal bobeches support the light fixtures which take flame bulbs. The chandelier is wired for US use.
Sold|$22,000
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Chandeliers
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French gilt bronze five arm chandeliers with centered flame finial and floral motif.
Sold|$25,083
Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera New York Chandelier
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Vienna, AT
Prescription and illustration are to find in an article of Ingrid Mueller, Leuchten in der Metropolitan Opera, New York, Lichttechnik 1/1967, Berlin Material: brass, Svarovsk strass-...
Brass
Italian MId-Century Modern Two-Tier Chandelier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful Italian Mid-Century Modern two-tier chandelier. Having large crystals coming out of the chandelier like a flame.
Italian Murano Fiamme Glass Chandelier by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano fiamme ("flames") glass chandelier by Mazzega. Ten-light sockets; E26 and E14 fittings.
Metal
9 Arm Neoclassical Style Solid Brass Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
Solid brass chandelier wired for flame bulbs. Nine branches attached to center ring held by three lines composed of linked by brass bars and balls.
Vintage Swedish Etched Glass and Chrome Pendant Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Etched glass pendant chandelier with dark flame birch and chrome stem influenced by Art Deco and Art Moderne - but decidedly on the Modernist side.
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Venetian Rezzonico Chandelier 14 Arms, Murano, 1950s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Budapest, HU
Sumptuous chandelier with 14 flames in very delicate Murano glass blown crystal color embellished with 24-carat gold applications.
Murano Glass
Sold|$1,296 / item
Mid-Century Cut Glass and Crystal Four-Arm Chandelier, c.1950
Located in Worcester, GB
Each arm is formed in twisted clear glass, terminating in shaped drip pans and nozzles with faux candle sleeves topped with frosted flame-effect bulbs. The chandelier is fully dresse...
Crystal
XL Chandelier '587 Cylinder' by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern eight-flamed pendant lamp or chandelier. Model '587 Cylinder'.
Plexiglass, Oak
20th Century Italian Silver 800 Candlestick Flower Shape
By Roberto Malagola
Located in VALENZA, IT
Beautiful 1-flame solid silver chandelier with the upper part reproducing the corolla of a flower.
Silver
Antique French Empire Art Deco Frosted Glass Flambe Lamp Chandelier Flame Torch
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique frosted glass flambe (flamed or torchiere) lamp shades. Great for use on chandeliers or pendant lamps. 3 available.
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown Murano Clear Glass "Flame" Chandelier by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
The chandelier offers an abundance of unique hand blown Murano glass translucent shades- resembling stylized flames- that attach to a polished brass frame.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern 13-Flamed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Dandelion, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing and highly decorative, elegant Mid-Century Modern Sputnik 13-flamed chandelier or pendant lamp 'Dandelion'. Manufactured probably by Fontana Arte in 1960s in Italy.
Brass
Rare Mid-Century Modern 18-Flamed Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Austria, 1960s
By VEST Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern 18-flamed chandelier or pendant lamp. Designed and manufactured by Wilhelm Vest or J.T.
Brass
Sold|$7,517
Pastel Colored Barovier & Toso Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Beautiful Murano 12-flame chandelier of Barovier & Toso. The mouth-blown Murano glass flutes in different shapes and pastel colors like turquoise, rosé, yellow and crème white with ...
Art Glass
Monumental Mid-Century Modern Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional & gorgeous Mid-Century Modern 9-flamed chandelier or pendant lamp. Designed and manufactured probably by J.T.
Metal, Brass
Sold|$2,473
Art Deco Chandelier with Six Flames
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco chandelier with 6 flames Original matte glass shades and nice original Patina The height of the chandelier is easily adjustable to fit different rooms
Brass
Empire Style Crystal Chandelier, Laurel Wreath, Flame & Arrows, late 1800s
Located in Helsinki, FI
An exquisite example of a what is most probably French Empire style / revival drop bag crystal chandelier with the laurel wreath, the flame, and the arrows ornaments in bronze.
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Original Typical Viennese Art Deco 20th Century Brass Chandelier, Six Flames
Located in Vienna, AT
A very charming chandelier with six flames, stylizing bellflowers. Brass with copper-patina, pressed and wrought parts.
Brass, Copper
16-Flame Golden Chandelier by Angelo Brotto for Esperia, Italy, 1970s
By Esperia
Located in Berlin, BE
Representative chandelier made of brass. By ESPERIA, Italy. Designer: Angelo Brotto. Very high quality workmanship, with brutalistic elements on the socket sleeves. Makes a lu...
Aluminum, Brass
French Empire Style Bronze and Frosted Flame Glass Shades Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
Stunning Empire style eight-light chandelier, surmounted by bronze corona with lotus palmettes.
Bronze
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern 8-Flamed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern four-armed and eight-flamed pendant lamp or chandelier. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1950s.
Brass, Metal
Exceptional 3-Flamed Art Deco Brass Pendant Lamp or Chandelier, 1930s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant and large Art Deco brass pendant lamp or chandelier. Designed and manufacture in 1930s, Germany. Executed in brass and glass, the lamp/chandelier comes with ...
Brass
XL Mid-Century Modern 12-Flamed Sputnik Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Large & highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 12-armed sputnik chandelier or pendant lamp. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1950s. Executed in brass and blown glass, the lamp ...
Brass
Sold|$1,800
3-Light Italian Giltwood Flame Light Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3-light Italian giltwood carved flame shaped light fixture. The fixture is wired and includes chain and canopy.
Giltwood
French 1930s Tin Pendant Ceiling Light with One Single Flame Light
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 1930s tin pendant ceiling light with one single flame light.
Tin
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, Ceiling Pendant in Flame-Cut Copper
Located in København, Copenhagen
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark. Ceiling pendant in flame-cut copper. Brutalistic style. 1970s. Measures: diameter: 38 x 28 cm. In excellent condition.
Copper
Sold|$5,829
Beautiful Bakalowits Chandelier
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
Very big hand-cut-glass-stones with a diameter of 45mm, cascades of four rows, total drop is just the chandelier, 12-flames.
Mid-Late Century Industrial Aluminium and Brass Flame Proof Strip Light - Rust
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed vintage industrial flameproof Edison tube light made by Daeyang circa 1978 with iron based rust applied finish. These fixtures are salvaged from decommissioned supertanke...
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Sold|$700
Empire Style Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Empire style four-light chandelier with ebonized squat spherical center separated with an engraved band, having four candleholders being held by geese; the whole terminating with a f...
Barovier & Toso Italian Murano glass Chandelier "Fireworks", 1958
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Gold leaf has been introduced inside the glass. Beautiful Murano chandelier with 9 flames. The cream colored mouth blown Murano glass flutes with golden highlights make this chandel...
Brass
Mid-20th Century Venetian Rezzonico Chandelier 27 Arms, Murano, 1950s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
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
Mid-20th Century Venetian Rezzonico Chandelier 14 Arms, Murano, 1940s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Budapest, HU
Sumptuous chandelier with 14 flames in very delicate Murano glass blown crystal color embellished with 24-carat gold applications.
Murano Glass
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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