Antique French Chandelier
Early 20th Century French Antique French Chandelier
Glass
19th Century French Antique French Chandelier
19th Century French Antique French Chandelier
Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique French Chandelier
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Antique French Chandelier
Rock Crystal, Bronze
1920s French Antique French Chandelier
Crystal
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Chandelier
Wrought Iron
1920s French Neoclassical Antique French Chandelier
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chandelier
Brass
Early 20th Century French Antique French Chandelier
Iron
Early 20th Century French Antique French Chandelier
Iron
Early 1900s Antique French Chandelier
Brass
Early 20th Century French Antique French Chandelier
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chandelier
Crystal, Bronze
1890s French Antique French Chandelier
Iron
Early 20th Century French Antique French Chandelier
Brass
Mid-19th Century Antique French Chandelier
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Antique French Chandelier
Crystal, Ormolu
Early 1900s French Antique French Chandelier
Metal
19th Century French Antique French Chandelier
Metal
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique French Chandelier
Metal, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chandelier
Crystal, Bronze
1850s French George III Antique French Chandelier
18k Gold
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Chandelier
Alabaster, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique French Chandelier
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chandelier
Steel
Early 20th Century French Antique French Chandelier
Iron, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Antique French Chandelier
Brass
Mid-19th Century Antique French Chandelier
Crystal, Brass
19th Century French Régence Antique French Chandelier
Ormolu
1910s Antique French Chandelier
Early 19th Century French Antique French Chandelier
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Chandelier
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Antique French Chandelier
Metal
1920s French Arts and Crafts Antique French Chandelier
Wood
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Chandelier
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chandelier
Crystal
19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chandelier
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chandelier
Bronze
Early 1900s Spanish Renaissance Antique French Chandelier
Bronze
1880s French Antique French Chandelier
Rock Crystal, Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Antique French Chandelier
Brass, Bronze
1920s French Belle Époque Antique French Chandelier
Rock Crystal, Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Antique French Chandelier
Steel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Chandelier
Bronze, Nickel
Late 19th Century French Antique French Chandelier
Bronze, Enamel
Early 1900s French Antique French Chandelier
Crystal, Bronze
Early 1900s French Antique French Chandelier
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Chandelier
Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Chandelier
Bronze, Nickel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique French Chandelier
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique French Chandelier
Crystal, Bronze
1890s French Antique French Chandelier
Cut Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Chandelier
Bronze, Brass
1920s French Antique French Chandelier
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Antique French Chandelier
Metal
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique French Chandelier
Crystal, Iron
1840s French Régence Antique French Chandelier
Bronze
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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, 2022Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
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