1940 French Gilt Bronze Scalloped Chandelier 12 Lights
Located in New York, NY
circa 1940’s French gilt bronze scalloped shape chandelier with 12 lights
Vintage 1940s French American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
1940 French Gilt Bronze Scalloped Chandelier 12 Lights
Located in New York, NY
circa 1940’s French gilt bronze scalloped shape chandelier with 12 lights
Bronze
$12,000 / item
French Bagues Style 12 Lights Chandelier with Glass Body
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A French gilt metal 12 lights chandelier with glass leave and body. In great condition.
Metal
French Bagues Style Beaded Crystals Chandelier with 12 Lights
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A French Bagues style chandeliers with glass leaves and beaded crystals. 12 lights
Metal
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Chandelier with 12 Lights
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome French bronze chandelier with 12 lights. Creates and elegant look! Circa 1890. This
Bronze
1930's French Silver Plated Crystals Chandelier with 12 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated chandelier with crystals and glass leaves 12 interior lights
Crystal, Bronze
Bronze dore classic French style chandelier with 12 lights
Located in Houston, TX
This chandelier has fine definition because the casting of this Bronze is very fine quality. The
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XIV Bronze Chandelier with 12 Lights
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Bronze Chandelier with 12 Lights features stunning foliate motifs
Bronze
1930's French Gilt Metal and Crystal Chandelier with 12 lights
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt metal with crystal flowers and hangings chandelier, 12 lights
Crystal, Metal
Antique Gothic Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Gothic Brass Chandelier with 12 lights, circa 1850-1870.
Brass
Chandelier, 1940, 12 Lights, Crystal, Highly Decorative
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier, 1940, 12 lights, crystal, highly decorative with candlesticks in opaline glass.
Crystal, Brass
Crystal & Bronze Louis XV Style Chandelier with 12 Lights, 19th Century France
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Louis XV style bronze frame chandelier with crystal pendants and 12 lights.
Crystal, Bronze
Large French Industrial Iron Chandelier with 12 Lights, circa 1920 - US wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
Crafted in France circa 1920–1930, this striking iron chandelier combines industrial strength with
Iron
Ornate 19th Century Louis XVI French Crystal and Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
and working condition. This outstanding chandelier features 12 candle lights, each supported by the
Brass
Late 20th C. French Limoges Cobalt Blue Porcelain Chandelier Floral 12 Lights
Located in Stamford, CT
, no chain or cap. Its a great chandelier with 12 lights, a good size.
Brass
$1,960Sale Price|59% Off
French Regency Empire Style Basket Bronze & Crystal Chandelier, 9 Arms 12 Lights
Located in Plainview, NY
An early 20th century French Regency Empire bronze and cut-crystal basket chandelier. Featuring 9
Crystal, Bronze
$3,704Sale Price|20% Off
Gilt-Bronze 12 Lights Chandelier Louis XV Style, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
plaquettes. It has 12 lights — eight arms and four central lamps — originally designed for candles but now
Crystal, Metal, Bronze
Antique Mercury Glass French Pendant Lights (12 Available)
Located in London, GB
Antique mercury glass pendants. France, c1930s. Mercury reflective glass gives of an amazing
Glass
$4,632Sale Price|62% Off
19th Century Large Crystal and Bronze Chandelier of 12 Lights
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A glittering gilt brass, bronze and cut crystal tiered chandelier of twelve lights, dating from the
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
18th Century Style Versailles Chandelier with 12 Lights in Silver
By OMBRES ET FACETTES
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
This chandelier is directly inspired by the emblematic chandeliers of the Hall of Mirrors of the
Silver, Bronze
Oval Crystal Chandelier of 12 lights with clear and gold drops
By OMBRES ET FACETTES
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
This oval chandelier is made of solid and hand cut crystal. It is divided into two floors. The
Crystal, Metal
$3,999Sale Price|25% Off
Wrought Iron Chandelier with 12 Lights in the Gothic Style. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice chandelier with 12 lights is made of wrought iron. This is a French work in the
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Rock Crystal 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional 19th century French rock crystal chandelier with 12 lights. Lovely combination of
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Rock Crystal Chaine Chandelier of 12 Lights in Bronze & with Silver Finish
By OMBRES ET FACETTES
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
This chandelier is an original variation of the chain models that could be found in the 18th
Rock Crystal, Bronze, Silver
19th Century Style Orsay Chandelier with 12 lights in Silver Bronze and Crystal
By OMBRES ET FACETTES
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
This chandelier is inspired by models made by Charles André Boulle at the beginning of the 18th
Silver, Bronze
18th Style Chaine Chandelier in Golden Iron of 12 Lights with Porcelain Pendants
By OMBRES ET FACETTES
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
This chandelier is an original variation of the chain models that could be found in the eighteenth
Brass, Wrought Iron
Tall Gilt Metal 2 Tiers Chandelier with 12 Lights in the Style of Maison Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful 2 tiers chandelier with 12 lights is made of all gilt metal. This is a French work
Metal
French Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French gilt metal chandelier with 12 lights. Measurements: Height: 29" Diameter: 31"
Crystal, Metal
Antique French Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's French chandelier with 12 candelabra lights. Measurements: Drop: 35" Diameter: 28"
Crystal, Bronze
French Mid-Centrury Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's French polished bronze chandelier with 12 lights. Measurements: Current drop: 28
Bronze
Large French Beaded Silver Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French chandelier with 12 lights and beaded body. Measurements: Minimum drop: 32
Crystal, Silver Leaf
French 19th Century Iron Chandelier
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century French iron chandelier with 12 lights.
Iron
$5,800 / item
1940’s French Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French gilt bronze chandelier with 12 lights
Bronze
Moderne Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French gilt bronze chandelier with 12 lights.. Measurements: Present drop: 40
Bronze
Large Beaded Rock Crystal Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French gilt metal chandelier with 12 lights, beaded body with crystal pendants and
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Gilt Bronze & Alabaster Two Tiered Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt Bronze & Alabaster Two Tiered Chandelier. 12 lights. France, circa 1910.
Alabaster, Bronze
Unavailable|$9,457
Large French Chandelier with 12 Lights
Located in Oldebroek, NL
Unique and large French Chandelier with six beautiful curved pieces of glass in the center and four
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Unavailable|$4,698
French Chandelier in Silver Color with 12 Lights, Early 1900
Located in Oldebroek, NL
Very nice French chandelier with frame of silver plated copper with eight candle lights and four
Silver Plate, Copper
Unavailable|$8,267
Large French Bronze Cage Chandelier with 12 Lights and Six Pinnacles
Located in Oldebroek, NL
French bronze chandelier with 12 lights. 3 at the bottom, 3 in the top and 6 candlelight's and 6
Crystal, Bronze
Unavailable|$9,310
12 Arm Chandelier with 6 Indirect Lights
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare interpretation of a simplified Louis XV chandelier with 12 arms, 2 levels. Also includes 6
Crystal, Brass
Unavailable|$26,171 / set
Pair of 12 Lights Neo-Gothic Chandeliers
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of chandeliers with beautiful ornamentations of acanthus, royal Lily, pinnacles and openwork
Bronze
Unavailable|$7,732
19th Century Crystal Chandelier, 12 and 4 Lights
Located in Alella, ES
Impressive chandelier with glass encased bronze column, fine glass arms and 12 and 4 opaline candle
Crystal
Unavailable|$26,766
Chandelier Maison Baguès Foliage and Flowers 12 Lights, 1950-1970
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier with 8 + 4 arms of light on 2 rows. The frames are in gilded metal and the molded glass
Iron
Unavailable|$2,260
Large 12 Arms Chandelier with Six Lights in Brass and Glass
Located in Lesquin , FR
Large chandelier made in France, circa 1950 gold color. With six lights and six smaller arms.
Brass
Unavailable|$7,732
A Fine Louis XV Bronze And Cristal 12 Lights Chandelier 19th Century
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Having a bronze frame with 12 external candle branches with crystal pendeloques, rosettes and ball.
Crystal, Bronze
Unavailable|$38,900
Baccarat Crystal Chandelier, 19th C.
By Baccarat
Located in Summerland, CA
Exceptionally beautiful and elegant early 19th century French Baccarat chandelier. 12 lights with
Crystal
Louis XVI Style French Chandelier, 12 Lights, Crystal, Bronze Recently Wired
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI Style French 12 Light Chandelier. Recently wired having a center column with two etched
Crystal, Bronze
1930 French Silvered Chandelier with Rock Crystals 12 Lights
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
circa 1930’s French silvered metal chandelier with all rock crystal hangings. has 12 lights
Rock Crystal, Metal
Large Elongated French Painted Iron Chandelier with 12 Lights
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large elongated painted iron chandelier with 12 lights and scoll detail. William Word Fine
Iron
Antique French Wood, Tole and Fine Crystal Chandelier, 12 lights
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique "Florentine" Wood, Tole and Fine Crystal Chandelier, with 12 lights.
Crystal, Tôle
Chandelier, 1940, 12 Lights, Crystal, Highly Decorative
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier, 1940, 12 lights, crystal, highly decorative with candlesticks in opaline glass.
Crystal, Brass
Majestic and Exquisite French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, 12 Lights
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French bronze and crystal chandelier with 12 lights. Scrolling arms with Multiple spires
Crystal, Bronze
Gilt-tole and Iron Chandelier with 12 Lights, France ca. 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
, originating from France during the late 1800's. For many more fine antique chandeliers and
Murano Chandelier with 12 lights, 1930, Art Deco.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
" Murano chandelier with 12 lights, 1930, Art Deco. " Early 20th century Art Deco style Murano
Murano Glass
French Bronze Doré Chandelier, 12 Lights with Rock, Clear, Rose Quartz Crystals
Located in Houston, TX
Large and spectacular Baccarat style chandelier with multicolored Crystals and grape-like clusters
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Gilt Metal French Crown Chandelier with 12 Lights and Fleur D Lis Design
Located in Houston, TX
Unique design in a round crown like form is made in a gilt. Metal. Twelve lights surround the
Metal
19th Century French Rock Crystal 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional 19th century French rock crystal chandelier with 12 lights. Lovely combination of
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Cut-Crystal & Bronze 12-Light Chandelier, France, c. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine French Louis XV-style Chandelier with 12 lights, in Cut-crystal & Bronze, dating from the
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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