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French Mid Century Maison Lunel Brass Chandelier
French Mid Century Maison Lunel Brass Chandelier

French Mid Century Maison Lunel Brass Chandelier

By Maison Lunel

Located in New York, NY

French Mid Century Modern Brass Slant Shade Chandelier by Maison Lunel. Maison Lunel Brass

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large French 19th Century Brass Chandelier
Large French 19th Century Brass Chandelier

Large French 19th Century Brass Chandelier

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A large, antique six light brass chandelier that has heavily patinated to a gunmetal gray. The

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Antique 19th Century French Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Empire Style Alabaster & Brass Chandelier
French Empire Style Alabaster & Brass Chandelier

French Empire Style Alabaster & Brass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A French Empire style Alabaster and Brass Chandelier in gold finish. Imported, circa 2000

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Early 2000s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Elegant French Brass and Glass Chandelier
Elegant French Brass and Glass Chandelier

Elegant French Brass and Glass Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Midcentury French Marie Therese blue 6-light crystal chandelier. Dating back to 1950s. Wired for

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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier, Glass & Brass, 1950s, France
French Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier, Glass & Brass, 1950s, France

French Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier, Glass & Brass, 1950s, France

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier, Glass and Brass, 1950s. A stunning French Mid-Century

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French 1960s Brass and White Glass Chandelier
French 1960s Brass and White Glass Chandelier

French 1960s Brass and White Glass Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French twelve-arm chandelier from the 1960s in brass, black metal with opaque white shades.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Designer, Chandelier, Glass, Acrylic, Brass, Fabric, France, 1960s
French Designer, Chandelier, Glass, Acrylic, Brass, Fabric, France, 1960s

French Designer, Chandelier, Glass, Acrylic, Brass, Fabric, France, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A glass, acrylic, brass, white plastic and off white fabric chandelier designed and produced in

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Style Brass and Crystal Chandelier
French Style Brass and Crystal Chandelier

French Style Brass and Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Brass and Crystal French Style Chandelier featuring two sizes of shimmering crystals mounted on a

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Mid-20th Century Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Late 19th Century French Scrolled Brass Chandelier
Late 19th Century French Scrolled Brass Chandelier

Late 19th Century French Scrolled Brass Chandelier

Located in South Salem, NY

Exquisite antique six-light pendant chandelier made in France circa late 19th century. Minimal

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass & Porcelain Chandelier, France, circa 1950
Brass & Porcelain Chandelier, France, circa 1950

Brass & Porcelain Chandelier, France, circa 1950

Located in Chorzów, PL

A chandelier made of brass and porcelain. Made in France in the mid-twentieth century. Very good

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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1960s
French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1960s

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass, black-lacquered metal and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in France, c

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French Antique Cut Crystal Brass Multitier Chandelier
French Antique Cut Crystal Brass Multitier Chandelier

French Antique Cut Crystal Brass Multitier Chandelier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

French antique cut Crystal drops multitier patinated brass chandelier.

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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

French Louis XVI Style Brass Cornucopia Chandelier
French Louis XVI Style Brass Cornucopia Chandelier

French Louis XVI Style Brass Cornucopia Chandelier

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI-Style (20th Century) brass chandelier with 4 cornucopia form arms emanating from a

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20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Distinctive French Brass and Frozen Glass Chandelier
Distinctive French Brass and Frozen Glass Chandelier

Distinctive French Brass and Frozen Glass Chandelier

Located in Voorburg, NL

Unique Brass Chandelier with eight arms and with very nice Frozen Glass Shades. Coming from France

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Brass and Crystal Chandelier
French Art Deco Brass and Crystal Chandelier

French Art Deco Brass and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Winter Park, FL

A French Art Deco five-light crystal chandelier. Solid brass flat ribbed tubular frame with

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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Antique French Louis XIV Brass & Crystal Chandelier
Antique French Louis XIV Brass & Crystal Chandelier

Antique French Louis XIV Brass & Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Louis XIV Brass & Crystal Chandelier will make any room sparkle with opulence

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of French Brass and Crystal Chandeliers
Pair of French Brass and Crystal Chandeliers

Pair of French Brass and Crystal Chandeliers

By Maison Baguès

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of French brass and crystal chandeliers in the style of Maison Bagues from the 1950's. They

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Vintage Hollywood Regency Art Nouveau Gilt and Glass Five Light Chandelier
Vintage Hollywood Regency Art Nouveau Gilt and Glass Five Light Chandelier

Vintage Hollywood Regency Art Nouveau Gilt and Glass Five Light Chandelier

By Mid-West Chandelier Company

Located in East Freetown, MA

Classic Hollywood Regency, Art Nouveau five light chandelier. With five shell shaped glass shades

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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Twelve Branch Two Tier Gilded Brass Chandelier
French Twelve Branch Two Tier Gilded Brass Chandelier

French Twelve Branch Two Tier Gilded Brass Chandelier

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Twelve Branch Two Tier Gilded Brass Chandelier This splendid very large Chateau

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20th Century French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Brass Glass & Crystal Five Arm Chandelier
French Brass Glass & Crystal Five Arm Chandelier

French Brass Glass & Crystal Five Arm Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

French style chandelier with an ornate brass frame, crystal cut bobeches and elements, and octagon

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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Steel

French Opaline Glass and Cast Brass Chandelier
French Opaline Glass and Cast Brass Chandelier

French Opaline Glass and Cast Brass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful classical style six-arm opaline glass and cast brass chandelier. This fine fixture is in

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Early 20th Century French Romantic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Moderne Patinated Brass Chandelier by Maison Lunel
French Moderne Patinated Brass Chandelier by Maison Lunel

French Moderne Patinated Brass Chandelier by Maison Lunel

By Maison Lunel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

French moderne brass patinated six-arm chandelier, attributed tp Maison Lunel, France. Sleek

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vintage Cast Brass and Lead Crystal French Chandelier
Vintage Cast Brass and Lead Crystal French Chandelier

Vintage Cast Brass and Lead Crystal French Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Gorgeous lead hand-cut crystal pendants and beads on a suspended Brass Frame. Amazing, unusual

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Brass and Red Lucite Chandelier, French, Circa 1940
Brass and Red Lucite Chandelier, French, Circa 1940

Brass and Red Lucite Chandelier, French, Circa 1940

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This neoclassical style chandelier is made of brass and red lucite. This is a French work. Circa

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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1920s French Bagues Style Polished Brass Crystal Chandelier
1920s French Bagues Style Polished Brass Crystal Chandelier

1920s French Bagues Style Polished Brass Crystal Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1920s French bagues style polished brass crystal chandelier. The chandelier has six lights and has

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Vintage Cascading Crystal And Brass Chandelier France 1960s
Vintage Cascading Crystal And Brass Chandelier France 1960s

Vintage Cascading Crystal And Brass Chandelier France 1960s

Located in Bastogne, BE

Luxurious Cascading Crystal And Brass Chandelier from France 1960s. Crystal and brass chandelier

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Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

1930 French Maison Bagues Brass Small Chandelier
1930 French Maison Bagues Brass Small Chandelier

1930 French Maison Bagues Brass Small Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930’s French Bagues small chandelier with hanging glass flowers and leaves on body with 5

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Antique Crystal and Gilt Brass Chandelier 1920s, France
Antique Crystal and Gilt Brass Chandelier 1920s, France

Antique Crystal and Gilt Brass Chandelier 1920s, France

Located in Bastogne, BE

Circa 1920s Classic Style Chandelier with five light bulbs. Manufactured in France. Richly

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Antique French Crystal Chandelier, Brass Structure, Cut Crystal, 1920s
Antique French Crystal Chandelier, Brass Structure, Cut Crystal, 1920s

Antique French Crystal Chandelier, Brass Structure, Cut Crystal, 1920s

Located in Austin, TX

Antique chandelier from France made with cut crystal elements of cabochons and pendants. They are

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Classic French Mid- Century Modern Traditional Brass Chandelier, France, 1940
Classic French Mid- Century Modern Traditional Brass Chandelier, France, 1940

Classic French Mid- Century Modern Traditional Brass Chandelier, France, 1940

Located in New York, NY

An Elegant French Mid-century brass chandelier or pendant with classic sober lines. Eight arms with

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage French Red Brass 8-Light Chandelier
Large Vintage French Red Brass 8-Light Chandelier

Large Vintage French Red Brass 8-Light Chandelier

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful vintage 1950s style chandelier made of painted brass and cotton. The chandelier is made

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Victorian Beaded Crystal and Brass Chandelier
French Victorian Beaded Crystal and Brass Chandelier

French Victorian Beaded Crystal and Brass Chandelier

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian style (early 20th Century) beaded crystal chandelier with a ring of 6 bronze

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Black Cast Iron and Brass Chandelier, France 1950s
Black Cast Iron and Brass Chandelier, France 1950s

Black Cast Iron and Brass Chandelier, France 1950s

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

This unusual modernist chandelier was designed and manufactured in France in the 1950s. It features

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Iron

Fine French 1960's Brass and Glass Chandelier
Fine French 1960's Brass and Glass Chandelier

Fine French 1960's Brass and Glass Chandelier

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine French Mid-Century six arms chandelier in brass with a central engraved frosted glass

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Stunning French Cristal 6 Branch Brass Chandelier
Stunning French Cristal 6 Branch Brass Chandelier

Stunning French Cristal 6 Branch Brass Chandelier

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A stunning French cristal 6 branch brass chandelier This is a superb brass chandelier, the

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Early 20th Century French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Fine Large French 1950s Brass and Glass Chandelier
Fine Large French 1950s Brass and Glass Chandelier

Fine Large French 1950s Brass and Glass Chandelier

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine large French 1950s brass and red lacquer framed chandelier with frosted, fluted and etched

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique French Chandelier, Cut Crystal & Brass, Empire Style, 1920
Antique French Chandelier, Cut Crystal & Brass, Empire Style, 1920

Antique French Chandelier, Cut Crystal & Brass, Empire Style, 1920

Located in Austin, TX

Antique chandelier from France made with cut crystal elements of cabochons and pendants. They are

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Vintage 1920s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

French Empire Style Six-Light Chandelier with Brass Accents
French Empire Style Six-Light Chandelier with Brass Accents

French Empire Style Six-Light Chandelier with Brass Accents

Located in Brentwood, TN

French Empire style six-light chandelier crafted in painted wood with antique brass accents. The

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Mid-20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

A Charming French Crystal and Brass Chandelier
A Charming French Crystal and Brass Chandelier

A Charming French Crystal and Brass Chandelier

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Charming French Crystal and Brass Chandelier The elegant brass frame of this light forms a cage

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Elegant 1940's French style crystals/brass chandelier
Elegant 1940's French style crystals/brass chandelier

Elegant 1940's French style crystals/brass chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful 1940's brass/crystals chandelier, Louis 15 style, the patina is much nicer in person

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Vintage 1940s American Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, Bronze & Brass, 1910s
French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, Bronze & Brass, 1910s

French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, Bronze & Brass, 1910s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier with Goat’s Head Motifs, France, 1910s. Luxurious and

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Brass and Iron Chandelier, France circa 1950s
Brass and Iron Chandelier, France circa 1950s

Brass and Iron Chandelier, France circa 1950s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Six-light chandelier with a large iron sphere in the center and scrolling arms fixed to a large

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Brass 6-Light Chandelier from Atelier Petitot, France, 1940s
Brass 6-Light Chandelier from Atelier Petitot, France, 1940s

Brass 6-Light Chandelier from Atelier Petitot, France, 1940s

By Atelier Petitot

Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR

An exquisite 6-light brass chandelier by the esteemed French lighting house Petitot, dating from

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

French Art Deco Crystal Chandelier, Brass Structure, Antique, 1920
French Art Deco Crystal Chandelier, Brass Structure, Antique, 1920

French Art Deco Crystal Chandelier, Brass Structure, Antique, 1920

Located in Austin, TX

Antique chandelier from France made with cut crystal elements of cabochons and pendants. They are

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

20th century French Crystal and Gilded Brass Chandelier, 1950s
20th century French Crystal and Gilded Brass Chandelier, 1950s

20th century French Crystal and Gilded Brass Chandelier, 1950s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Superb crystal pendant chandelier from the 1950s, offering a refined and luminous presence, ideal

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

French Louis XVI French Horn Chandeliers with Silvered Brass, Pair Available
French Louis XVI French Horn Chandeliers with Silvered Brass, Pair Available

French Louis XVI French Horn Chandeliers with Silvered Brass, Pair Available

Located in New Orleans, LA

This French Belle Epoque chandelier is made of silvered brass, and features beautiful ‘French Horn

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silver Plate, Brass

A French Brass And Nickel Finish Twelve Arm Chandelier
A French Brass And Nickel Finish Twelve Arm Chandelier

A French Brass And Nickel Finish Twelve Arm Chandelier

Located in London, GB

A lacquered brass and nickel finish 12 arm chandelier in the mid century taste, the satin finished

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1940's French Hollywood Regency Brass Faux Bamboo Chandelier
1940's French Hollywood Regency Brass Faux Bamboo Chandelier

1940's French Hollywood Regency Brass Faux Bamboo Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in Opa Locka, FL

French 1940's Hollywood Regency Brass Faux Bamboo Chandelier. A minimalist chandelier here in the

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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1920s French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier in Glass & Brass
1920s French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier in Glass & Brass

1920s French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier in Glass & Brass

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

This elegant French Art Deco pendant chandelier, 1920s, showcases a stunning blend of glass and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Charles Schneider Art Deco Chandelier, Glass & Brass, France, 1920s
Charles Schneider Art Deco Chandelier, Glass & Brass, France, 1920s

Charles Schneider Art Deco Chandelier, Glass & Brass, France, 1920s

By Charles Schneider

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Chandelier by Charles Schneider, Epinay-sur-Seine (Paris), 1920s An exceptional

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Art Deco Iron & Brass Plated Chandelier, C. 1940s
French Art Deco Iron & Brass Plated Chandelier, C. 1940s

French Art Deco Iron & Brass Plated Chandelier, C. 1940s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Art Deco iron brass plated chandelier. Made in France, c. 1940's. Dimensions: 20.5"H x 43"W x 10

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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Iron

French 1950's Chandelier with Brass and Gunmetal
French 1950's Chandelier with Brass and Gunmetal

French 1950's Chandelier with Brass and Gunmetal

By Maison Jansen

Located in Hanover, MA

Three curved brass arms from a gunmetal mount cradle three red enameled aluminum tall vente latte

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Aluminum

French Chandelier
French Chandelier

French Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brass, iron and glass French chandelier. Newly rewired with four candelabra sockets; each able to

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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Iron

Large French Art Deco Brass and Glass Chandeliers
Large French Art Deco Brass and Glass Chandeliers

Large French Art Deco Brass and Glass Chandeliers

Located in Long Island City, NY

on a patinated brass bowl decorated with 6 glistening handcut glass disks, and a prismatic curved

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Empire Style Brass and Crystal Glass Basket Chandelier
French Empire Style Brass and Crystal Glass Basket Chandelier

French Empire Style Brass and Crystal Glass Basket Chandelier

Located in Barntrup, DE

French Empire-style brass and crystal glass basket chandelier. Charming and compact French Empire

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Vintage 1950s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Art Deco Chandelier Brass, Opalescent Yellow Glass, France, 1935
Art Deco Chandelier Brass, Opalescent Yellow Glass, France, 1935

Art Deco Chandelier Brass, Opalescent Yellow Glass, France, 1935

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Art Deco Chandelier Brass, opalescent yellow Glass, France 1935 unusal colors. many brass details

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French 1950's Atomic Wood & Brass Chandelier
French 1950's Atomic Wood & Brass Chandelier

French 1950's Atomic Wood & Brass Chandelier

Located in Hanover, MA

A most unusual hanging fixture made of maple wood (or pine?), 6 brass and with onion bulb pressed

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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French Brass Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of French brass chandeliers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique French brass chandeliers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Find 5353 antique and vintage French brass chandeliers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 553 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. French brass chandeliers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. French brass chandeliers made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Arlus, Maison Lunel and Holophane each produced beautiful French brass chandeliers that are worth considering.

How Much are French Brass Chandeliers?

Prices for French brass chandeliers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, French brass chandeliers begin at $1 and can go as high as $625,725, while the average can fetch as much as $3,194.

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 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.

Questions About French Brass Chandeliers
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can update an old brass chandelier in many ways. Refinish it with spray paint to give it a more modern hue or slip new sleeves over the candles. You can also add embellishments like crystals to the frame. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chandeliers.