French Eight-Light Forged Iron Chandelier Made from a 19th Century Spit-Jack
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage French eight-light forged-iron chandelier made from a 19th century spit-jack.
Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Iron
French Eight-Light Forged Iron Chandelier Made from a 19th Century Spit-Jack
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage French eight-light forged-iron chandelier made from a 19th century spit-jack.
Metal, Iron
Hand-Forged Cutom Iron "Darke" Chandelier with Ten Lights
By Far-Fetched, LLC.
Located in Houston, TX
Our exclusive design, this hand-forged, blacksmith-made iron light features ten Edison based sockets.
Iron
Spanish Hand-Forged Iron Chandelier, Rustic Style, Six Lights, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This six-light chandelier is a striking example of rustic, hand-forged craftsmanship with a bold, geometric silhouette.
Wrought Iron
French Rustic Wood Beam Chandelier with Six Forged Iron Arms, Mid 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage French six-light rustic beam and metal arms chandelier. This French mid-20th century chandelier has a central wooden beam with six forged iron arms, three at each opposing ...
Metal, Iron
Forged Iron and Tole Cage-Form Chandelier with Five-Hanging Light Glass Globes
Located in Coimbra, PT
Unusual French forged iron and tole cage-form chandelier with five-hanging light glass globes.
Tôle, Iron
Large Art Deco Forged Wrought Iron Grape Leafs & Glass Chandelier / Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Excellent condition, Art Deco era, 3-light, wine theme pendant light. If you are looking for a beautiful light fixture to decorate your room of interior then this handcrafted ligh...
Wrought Iron, Metal
Rare Hand-Forged Gilt Wrought Iron Chandelier w. Alabaster Shades att Ferro Art
By Ferro Art
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare and truly stylish, hand forged and gilt, wrought iron pendant light. This extraordinary and rare hand-forged gilt wrought iron chandelier is a true statement piece, crafte...
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
Monumental Hand-Forged Iron Kitchen or Billiard Chandelier by Paul Ferrante
By Paul Ferrante
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Paul Ferrante, the fifty-year Los Angeles atelier, is among the most respected American makers of custom hand-forged lighting; this 2000 Series billiard chandelier represents a major...
Wrought Iron
A Substantial late 19th Century Hand-Forged Wrought Iron ‘Corona’ Chandelier
Located in Lincoln, GB
A Substantial late 19th Century Hand-Forged Wrought Iron ‘Corona’ Chandelier A superb and substantial late 19th-century hand-forged wrought iron chandelier, executed in the tradition...
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Chandelier w. Five Amber Blown Glass Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Sculptural Mid-Century era wrought iron chandelier with amber blown glass shades, 1960s. A chandelier that transcends function, this handcrafted mid-century masterpiece is a poetic ...
Wrought Iron
French Art Deco 9-Light Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Acanthus Chandelier
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
The chandelier measures 35.5 inches in height, 28.5 inches in width, and 28.5 inches in depth.
Wrought Iron
Huge Arts & Crafts Forged Wrought Iron 20-Light Chandelier with Rare Lion Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
The material is heated in a blacksmith’s forge and then skillfully shaped into its elegant form.
Wrought Iron, Wire
Italian Forged Iron Round Chandelier, Gothic Revival, Late 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This classic Gothic Revival round wrought iron chandelier sports iron candle cups and bobeches. The Italian antique fixture dates back to the 19th century and is suspended beautifull...
Iron
HUGE Pair of 13-Light Handforged Wrought Iron Castle Chandeliers w. Gothic Crown
Located in Lisse, NL
Largest ever pair of Medieval Style chandeliers, over 5 feet tall. With 20th century lighting as one of our specialities we have seen and sold all kinds of light fixtures, but never...
Wrought Iron, Metal
Swedish Grace Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Chandelier with Clock Motif, Sweden, 1920
Located in Hammarö, SE
Distinguished by its striking central clock motif, this sculptural fixture beautifully reflects the elegance and craftsmanship that defined Swedish decorative arts of the interwar pe...
Wrought Iron
Ornate Hand-Forged Iron Chandelier, Mizner Style, 20th Century, 6 Arms
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant Six armed hand-forged iron chandelier, old mizner style, Great decorative chandelier.
Iron
Simple Custom Hand-Forged Iron "Guernsey" Chandelier with Four Arms
By Far-Fetched, LLC.
Located in Houston, TX
Our exclusive design, the Guernesy is a hand-wrought simple iron sculptural chandelier, blacksmith-made in the USA . Features four candelabra sockets, newly wired with all UL listed ...
Iron
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
Late 20th Century Hand Forged Iron Island or Pool Table Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Hand forged Wrought iron Island or pool table chandelier made in the USA.
Iron
Art Deco Bronze Chandelier, 12 Arms, Hand Forged, USA, 1940s Design
Located in New York, NY
American Art Deco 12 arm hand forged dark bronze chandelier. 3 segemented faceted sphere segments compose the body and 12 graceful arms extend outwards.
Bronze
$746Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers French Crystal Metal Forged 1950s Maison Jansen
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Classic chandeliers French, 1950s chic design, forged metal frame with flowers-shaped crystals, particularly of its kind.
Crystal, Metal
An Elegant French Six Light Scrolling Black Forged-Iron Chandelier, Rewired
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French midcentury forged iron chandelier would work well in foyer, stairway landing, or perhaps over a breakfast table.
Iron, Metal
Huge frosted art glass + hand forged iron chandelier, Genet et Michon
By Francois Carion, Gênet et Michon
Located in New York City, NY
This grand and spectacular Art Deco chandelier makes a bold statement, boasting nine large, rippled top, fan-shaped heavily molded and frosted art glass panels. These striking elemen...
Wrought Iron, Nickel
Monumental Custom Forged-Iron "Defiance" Chandelier with Large Brass Ball Finial
By Far-Fetched, LLC.
Located in Houston, TX
Our exclusive design, the Defiance is a large hand-made iron chandelier with six sockets. Comes with a handmade iron chain and canopy. Large bass ball finial at the base. Newly wired...
Iron, Brass
Monumental Custom Forged-Iron "Defiance" Chandelier with Large Brass Ball Finial
By Far-Fetched, LLC.
Located in Houston, TX
Our exclusive design, the Defiance is a large hand-made iron chandelier with six sockets. Comes with a handmade iron chain and canopy. Large bass ball finial at the base. Newly wired...
Iron, Brass
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
Classic Gothic Scroll Lantern Ribbon Style Wrought Iron Chandelier Hand Forged
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic wrought iron hanging foyer light. Extremely well made chandelier. Six lights in each. Made overseas (China) but quality is very good. Probably (estimate) over 75 lbs. each.
Wrought Iron
Large Hand Forged Iron Chandelier 8 Light with Scrolled Arms with Leaves
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful decorative iron chandelier with eight lights. Hand forged with curved arms and leaves with a twisted rope design.
Iron
Italian Mid Century Art Nouveau Forged Wrought Iron and Gold Gilt Chandelier
Located in Encinitas, CA
Mid-Century Art Nouveau chandelier, hand-forged wrought iron and gold gilded with a descending stylized plant spiral "vine" supporting 4 candle cups in a straight line.
Wrought Iron
French Forged-Iron 12-Light Chandelier, Unique Shape from Old Farming Implement
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French twelve-light forged iron chandelier from the mid-20th century.
Iron
Forged Iron French Modernist Ceiling Light Forged Iron French Modernist Ceiling
Located in London, GB
A forged, tooled Iron and sand blasted glass ceiling light from 1920s France. Simple modernist form with original ceiling rose and chains. Recently professionally rewired.
Iron
Hand forged silver painted iron+ art glass chandelier w/scroll design Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in New York City, NY
A French Art Deco chandelier, influenced by the Arts and Crafts style, features hand-hammered iron craftsmanship and a sizable frosted glass geometric central coupe. The broad hammer...
Wrought Iron
Custom Hand-Forged Iron "Hamilton" Chandelier with Flat Body and Four Arms.
By Far-Fetched, LLC.
Located in Houston, TX
Our exclusive design, blacksmith made hand-forged iron fixture with four candelabra sockets. Would look great over a kitchen island or pool table. Newly wired in the USA with all UL...
Iron
Hand forged Iron +glass French Art Deco chandelier w/ scroll + flowers by Hanots
By Verrerie des Hanots
Located in New York City, NY
An exquisite French Art Deco chandelier by Verrerie Des Hanots characterized by its trapezoidal-shaped panels arranged in a captivating architectural form, is skillfully crafted with...
Wrought Iron
19th C. Forged Iron Candelabra
Located in London, GB
A British mid 19th C. Forged iron candelabra. Simple design with a slight gothic touch.
Iron
Antique Forged Iron Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900 French forged iron light fixture with a four-light cluster. Measurements: Drop: 44" Width: 17" Depth: 10".
Iron
Sprig Semi-Flush by Hubbardton Forge
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT The Sprig 5-Light Semi-Flush in soft gold finish—with steel and glass “berries” of multiple sizes—is the perfect choice to add versatile and sculptural lighting to your space....
Steel
$1,110Sale Price|20% Off
Ceiling Lamp from 1930's, forged and welded steel.
By Taidetakomo Hakkarainen
Located in Turku, Finland
Quite special and unique ceiling lamp from 1930's. Designer and manufacturer is unknown but it has a bit same style like Taidetakomo Hakkarainen lamps and other works. Rough hardly...
Metal
Paul Ferrante Custom Antiqued Silver Leaf 10 bulb Hand Forged Candelabra
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Ferrante Custom Antiqued Silver Leaf 10 bulb Hand Forged Candelabra - Dimensions: 38" Diameter x 46"High - Overall Height: 66" (with chain) - Lamping:, 60W, 2700K - Finish: Anti...
Iron
Unique & Hand-Forged Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Pendant Light, circa 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare design and quality crafted chandelier. This artistic work of blacksmith lighting art is an absolute joy to watch and it is in excellent condition.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Italian Brutalist Hand-Forged Iron Hanging Lanterns, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
An exceptional pair of Italian Brutalist hanging lanterns handcrafted in forged iron during the 1960s. Rich in sculptural presence and artisanal character, these striking ceiling lig...
Iron
$716Sale Price|44% Off
New Two Light American Made Hand Forged Iron Pendant Light '3 Available'
Located in Stamford, CT
Hand forged wrought iron pendant light with iron scroll work and hand hammered grooved twist center with two lights. This is a nice handed forged light which would look great above a...
Iron
Unique 1920, Whisky Barrel Shaped Forged Wrought Iron Distillery Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Ideal pendant for a pub, restaurant or mancave. This unique and made to last, Hand crafted wrought iron pendant in the shape of a barrel originates from a very old Dutch Gin distill...
Wrought Iron
Hanging Solid Iron Lantern - Mizner Style - Hand-Forged Beauty!
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This elegant Mizner style hanging lantern is a true piece of history and a testament to the artistry of bygone eras. Crafted from solid iron and featuring intricate hand-forged det...
Wrought Iron
Hand forged wrought iron pendant light attributed to Pierre Basse
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant mid-century pendant light attributed to French ironworker Pierre Basse, crafted in hand-forged wrought iron. The lamp features a slender vertical rod and finely worked decora...
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Brutalist Pierced Metal Pendant Light, Hand Forged, 1950s
Located in Charleston, SC
Here we have one large pierced metal pendant light. That gives off a starburst design when lit. It appears to be hand forged. Very unique piece to add to your unique home. It is curr...
Metal
1950, travail italien, lustre en fer forgé doré et laqué noir.
Located in Mouscron, WHT
1950, travail italien, lustre en fer forgé doré et laqué noir.
Metal
Spectacular 17th Century French Iron Chandelier
Located in Round Top, TX
A spectacular 17th century Chandelier from the Provence region of France. Exquisitely crafted from hand forged and wrought iron with 6 lights and a gorgeous hand forged chain.
Iron
Six-Arm Italian Chandelier
Located in Chireno, TX
Six-arm Italian chandelier, hand-carved and turned from fruitwood, Graceful wirey iron arms. Topped by a reticulated gilt tole repousse crown. Newly-wired for use within the USA. Eac...
Iron
Modern Worout Iron Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large hand-forged wrought iron chandelier decorated with textures motif designs (36 inches in diameter, height adjustable) Links can be replaced with rods.
Wrought Iron
Restored Gothic Black Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Gothic style chandelier made of hand forged wrought iron. It features an openwork crown finial, a heavy central ring band decorated with cutout tracery panels, and stylized foliate a...
Wrought Iron
Bleached Wood and Iron Chandelier
Located in Chireno, TX
Bleached oak and iron chandelier, newly-created from antique and later elements. Hand-carved and turned 19th century wooden body with six thin wirey iron arms. Bleached cool, dry lig...
Steel, Iron
Seven-Light Neoclassical Crystal Chandelier
Located in Chireno, TX
Seven-light neoclassical crystal chandelier circa 1850-1879. Clear cut-crystal and glass chandelier newly electrified with four arms (each lit by candelabra-size lights) and three ne...
Crystal, Tin, Iron
Hand-Carved Six-Arm Chandelier
Located in Chireno, TX
Hand-carved six-arm chandelier, newly created from antique and later elements. Hand-carved 18th century wooden body with six iron arms. Early faded remnants of gesso. Newly wired for...
Steel, Iron
Bleached Wood and Iron Chandelier
Located in Chireno, TX
Bleached oak and iron chandelier, newly-created from antique and later elements. Hand-carved and turned 19th century wooden body with six thin wirey iron arms. Bleached cool, dry lig...
Steel, Iron
Early 19th Century Genoese Chandelier
Located in Chireno, TX
Early 19th century Genoese chandelier consisting of a carved giltwood body, original eight iron arms and three tiers of original crystal prisms (clear and colored). This chandelier i...
Crystal, Tin, Iron
$2,700 / item
Six Arm-Chandelier Leaf Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This Six-Arm hand-forged iron chandelier features a refined leaf motif that adds a touch of nature-inspired elegance.
Metal
Art Déco "Fer Forgé" ceiling lamp. "Hettier & Vincent". France 1920s. Signed.
By Hettier & Vincent
Located in Köln, NW
Spectacular nine-light Art Déco ceiling lamp. "Hettier & Vincent", Paris 1920s. The company was founded in 1920 and had its first headquarter in Rue de Turenne, Paris. In 1929, the c...
Wrought Iron
1930s French Fleur-de-Lis Pendant Lamp Forged Iron and Steel Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Pendant French Style Old Chandelier in Stainless Steel & Forged Iron from Mexico circa 1930s.
Stainless Steel, Iron
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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