Antique Church Opaline Globe Pendant Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Opaline Pendant Light Globe – G An antique opaline glass pendant salvaged from an office in former Czechoslovakia. The shade is a classic globe shape, the glass provides a s...
Steel
Unique Full Brass Star Design Church Chandelier, 1940s, France
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Unique Full Brass Star Design Church Chandelier, 1940s, France Lampshade is in very good vintage
Brass
18th Century French Fire-Gilded Bronze Electried Church Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very fine, large fire-gilded bronze church chandelier in Louis XVI style, France, late 18th
Bronze
Early 20th Century Steampunk Wrought Iron Church Chandelier
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Sturdy wrought iron art deco chandelier from the early 20th century, France. Steampunk style. With
Wrought Iron
Antique Gothic Revival Chandelier and Church Sanctuary Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
A baroque sanctuary lamp or holy water bowl of hammered yellow copper. Decorated with winged angel heads grape tendrils. Total height 49" - 125 cm. Diameter 13.7" - 35 cm. Height fi...
Brass, Copper
Gothic Revival Brass Church Sanctuary Lamp Candle Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique Brass Chandelier in Gothic Style – France, 19th Century A magnificent brass chandelier in
Brass
$4,759
H 38 in W 31.8 in D 23.5 in
Rare Handcrafted Oak and Iron Gothic Revival Church Pendant Light / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Gothic churches then you may have immediately recognized some of the wonderful design elements of this
Wrought Iron
$2,373
H 36.23 in Dm 16.93 in
God Lamp / Church Chandelier Brass Early 20th Century Sanctuary Lamp Art Nouveau
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
God's Lamp/Church Chandelier brass early 20th century Sanctuary lamp Art Nouveau style Beautiful
Brass
$7,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 43.75 in Dm 25 in
French Baroque Revival Six-Light Crystal Chandelier from a Church, circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Baroque Revival crystal six-light chandelier from the mid 19th century, with black
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Church Chandelier
Located in Hellerup, DK
Beautiful antique French church chandelier in gilt metal with 15 porcelain flowers and holders for
Brass
19th Century French Church Chandelier
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Antique French church chandelier in gilt bronze and brass with countless beautiful lilies in white
Metal
Gorgeous Church Gilt Chandelier, France, 1900-1920
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Absolutely one off, desirable and imposing old French church chandelier, with gorgeous transparent
Crystal
Gorgeous Church Gilt Chandelier, France, 1900-1920
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Absolutely one off, desirable and imposing old French church chandelier, with gorgeous transparent
Crystal
Church Chandelier-Opaque Glass Lillies, Early 1900s France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
church chandelier, and from France.. Formed in gilded bronze, with brass leaves and electricity (3 Bulbs
Bronze
Antique Church Opaline Acorn Pendant Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Opaline Pendant Light Acorn – A An antique opaline glass pendant light salvaged from an office in former Czechoslovakia, featuring a lovely moulded decorative shape. The gla...
Opaline Glass
Antique Bronze Church Chandelier, circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique bronze church chandelier Origin: France circa 1850 Measurements: 25" diameter x 39
Bronze
Antique Bronze Church Chandelier, circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique bronze church chandelier Origin: France circa 1850 Measurements: 32" D x 40" H.
Bronze
19th Century Embossed Brass Gothic Church Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century embossed brass Gothic church chandelier was originally designed for four candles
Brass
19th Century French Church Sanctuary Ceiling Light
Located in Ongar, GB
A beautiful 19th century French church sanctuary light made from gilded bronze and copper. It is
Copper
Beautiful French Late 19th Century Gothic/Church Bronze / Brass Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful late 19th century church light, the patina is so much nicer in person, originally it
Brass, Bronze
French Church Chandelier of Bronze with Beautiful Decorations, 1880s
Located in Lejre, DK
French church chandelier of bronze with beautiful decorations and eight arms for candle lights from
Brass
Antique Bronze Church Chandelier, circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique bronze church chandelier Origin: France circa 1850 Measurements: 25" diameter x 39
Bronze
3 x Antique Church Opaline Acorn Pendant Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Opaline Pendant Light Acorn – A An antique opaline glass pendant light salvaged from an office in former Czechoslovakia, featuring a lovely moulded decorative shape. The gla...
Opaline Glass
Pair of 19th Century French Church Lanterns
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This dramatic pair of 19th century hanging lanterns, originally from a French church, would flank
Metal
Gothic Revival Fine Bronze and Brass Church Candle Chandelier / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Gothic style interior or if you run a church or monastery then this six candles chandelier will look
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 45 in Dm 15.2 in
Gothic Revival Fine Bronze & Brass Church Chandelier / Six Candle Lamp / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
in the evenings this Gothic church relic is extra special. This chandelier most certainly is good
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival, Gilt Bronze Six Candle Church Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
antique. This Gothic revival church chandelier is in excellent and original condition and it is definitely
Bronze, Metal
Sold
H 39.3 in Dm 19.7 in
Antique Extra Large Gothic Revival Bronze & Glass, Church Lantern Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
collector of truly amazing Gothic antiques then this large and possibly unique church lantern could be
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
French Gothic Church Sanctuary Lamp Chandelier, circa 1890
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light, will be rewired with certified UL US socket for the USA and certified socket for other countries and ready to hang. Flame light bulb not included. Brass detailing ...
Brass
Rare & Antique Handcrafted Oak Gothic Revival Church Pendant Light / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
churches then you may have immediately recognized the wonderful shape of this Gothic chandelier. It is
Metal
French of French Candlestick Chandeliers
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two French bronze church candlestick chandeliers. Measures: Diameter 36 cm. Height fixture 26 cm.
Brass
19th C. French Iron Chandelier From a Church
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th C. French Chandelier From a Church
Set of Brass Antique Candlesticks, from a Church, France, 1880
Located in Nijmegen, Gelderland
Two large candlesticks from a French church. The brass of both candlesticks has acquired a nice
Brass
$1,367 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
French Wrought Iron Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hollywood Regency style six arm chandelier light fixture. All hand wrought iron with a verdigris bronze finish. Exceptional design and having the quality of Maison Jansen or Maison B...
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Chandelier, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
French wrought iron chandelier has six candelabra arms. This chandeliers would work beautiful over a pool table, kitchen island, dining table, bar, or entrance hall. Diameter 33.4...
Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron
French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
French wrought iron chandelier featuring acanthus leaf decode and 6 arms topped with small shades.
Iron
Vintage French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1950's French nine-light wrought iron chandelier. Measurements: Diameter: 24" Current Drop: 30"
Wrought Iron
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$750 / item
H 4 in Dm 16 in
Spirograph Centerpiece - Hand-carved & Hand-painted Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
An impressive object entirely shaped and finished by hand, it reveals very different glaze treatments inside and out. While expertly worked to achieve a scalloped edge and channeled ...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$4,521
H 55 in Dm 27.5 in
Large & Stunning Antique Fine Bronze Gothic Revival 12 Light Chandelier Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and truly beautiful Gothic chandelier for candles. In antiques it often is the case that the older a piece is, the better the quality and the details. This pre 1900s, ra...
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Iron Chandelier
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A large and impressive iron chandelier. Add a rustic look to your room.
Iron
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Lisbon Bed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Martyn Lawrence Bullard custom Lisbon bed. The Lisbon bed is inspired from an original 18th century piece. It's intricate details have been masterfully copied making this bed an el...
Hardwood
Elegant French 1940's wrought iron chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant all hands forged wrought iron chandelier, the patina is much nicer in person
Wrought Iron
$34,363
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$25,428 / set
H 34.45 in W 77.96 in D 36.23 in
PAIR OF GEORGE SMiTH SOMERVILLE CHESTERFIELD MOHAIR VELVET SOFAS
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of George Smith Somerville Mohair Velvet Chesterfield tufted sofas RRP £30,130 Please no...
Velvet, Hardwood
Antique French Wrought Iron Chateau Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
9 lights.
Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large scaled French 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron chandelier. The eleven light chandelier has a bottom half round foliate decorated dome with a central bottom finial an...
Wrought 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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