French Three Light Interior Lantern Empire Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Three Light Interior Lantern Empire Style This lovely brass and painted lantern is
Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
French Three Light Interior Lantern Empire Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Three Light Interior Lantern Empire Style This lovely brass and painted lantern is
Brass
French Art Deco Brass Four Light Lantern Pendant with Bronze Accents, circa 1940
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large French Art Deco brass four-light lantern with bronze ornaments and eight glass windows, circa
Brass, Bronze
1910 Large Bronze gilt Louis XVI style lantern pendant light
Located in Surrey, BC
A very good quality cast bronze french lantern pendant light with gilt surface excellent latches
Bronze
Huge Vintage Gilt Bronze and Glass Street Light Lantern Pendant Chandelier
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge vintage gilt bronze and glass street light lantern pendant chandelier.
Bronze
A French 19th Century Etched Glass Bell Lantern Hanging Light
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1820 A rare early nineteenth century hall lantern, retaining its original engraved
Glass
Outstanding French Doré Bronze Four-Light Neoclassical Curved Glass Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
This unusual octagon 4 light lantern decorated with beautiful original convex glass panels, each
Glass
Early 20th C Toleware Regency Style Holophane Pendant Plafonnier Light Lantern
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large toleware French Holophane pendant, fabulous original time worn paint. A mottled, faux
Metal
French Single Light Iron Chandelier Lantern from the Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
canopy painted to match. This French midcentury hanging lantern light would work beautifully in stairwell
Metal, Iron
A pair of tole two-light lanterns
Located in New York, NY
A pair of tole two-light lanterns
Huge Late 19th-Early 20th Century Brass and Glass Globe Pendant Lantern Light
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An extra large turn of the century French converted gas light, with elongated pressed gilt brass
Brass
French Ormolu Bronze Large Bow, Ribbon and Tassel -Four Light Lantern with Door
Located in Roslyn, NY
Beautiful bows, ribbons and tassels drape around the sides of the 4 light chandelier. The lights on
Bronze, Ormolu
One Hexagonal Bronze and Glass Four-Light Lantern
Located in New York, NY
One hexagonal bronze and glass four-light lantern. Stock Number: L319
Early 20th Century Caged Brass and Prismatic Glass Holophane Lantern Light
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rare caged French Holophane lantern. The cage houses two sections of prismatic glass, with
Brass
Early 20th Century Large Caged Brass and Prismatic Glass Holophane Lantern Light
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rare caged French Holophane lantern. The cage houses two sections of prismatic glass, with
Brass
Early 20th Century Large Caged Brass and Prismatic Glass Holophane Lantern Light
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rare caged French Holophane lantern. The cage houses two sections of prismatic glass, with
Brass
French Modernist Rattan Pendant Lantern / Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
. French Rattan Suspension Lamp // French Riviera Rattan Pendant Light // Rattan Ceiling Pendant
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
French Modernist Rattan Pendant Lantern / Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
// French Riviera Rattan Pendant Light // Rattan Ceiling Pendant
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wicker
French Modernist Rattan Pendant Lantern / Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pagoda suspension lamp, rattan, bamboo, France, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Arts & Crafts Bronzed Brass and Cathedral Glass Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and all handcrafted, hexagonal light fixture with purple color cathedral glass. If you
Brass
Hand Blown Glass Garden Bell Cloche / Hanging Light Ceiling Lantern pendant LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Beautifully handmade garden bell lanterns turned into a hanging light lantern. Beautiful hand blown
Blown Glass
French Pendant Light or Lantern in Rattan, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
shade with a sort of linen texture. French Modernist Rattan Pendant Lamp or Lantern. France, 1950s
Cane, Rattan, Parchment Paper
French Vintage Black Iron Pendant One-Light Lantern, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Fabulous French vintage iron one-light lantern in black color with some dark green accents. One
Iron
French Modernist Rattan Pendant Lantern / Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern rattan and wicker pendant or lantern accented by Oriental Details. France, 1950s
Brass
Early 20th Century French Caged Brass & Glass Holophane Lantern Light Pendant
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
an early 20th century French caged Holophane pendant. The brass cage houses two section of
Brass
French Parcel-Gilt Wrought Iron Globe Pendant Light / Lantern with Leaves Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching three-light wrought iron globe pendant or lantern with leaf motif design, France
Iron
Early 20th Century French Petit Holophane Glass and Brass Lantern Light Pendant
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A diminutive two part Holophane lantern, with pierced brass central band and heavy gauge cast brass
Brass
Vintage Trio Cut Glass Coach Light Pendant Lanterns
Located in Asheville, NC
Three coach lantern pendants in the Louis style with cut-glass and Ormalou.
Bronze
Antique Light Fittings French Colonial Glass Lanterns
Located in Buxton, GB
Antique French Colonial Bell Light Fittings A set of 3 Light fittings Thick Glass bells, with
Glass
Hand-blown Murano Glass Cage Pendant Light Lantern
By Seguso
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Hand-Blown Murano Glass Cage Pendant Light A stunning piece from the Seguso Murano centre in
Metal
Antique French Triple Light 5-Sided Pentagon Ceiling Lantern
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique French Triple Light Pentagon Ceiling Lantern This exquisite French antique ceiling lantern
Brass
Wonderful Bronze Cut Crystal Lantern Hanging Pendant Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful bronze & cut crystal lantern hanging pendant light fixture engraved starburst pattern
Crystal, Bronze
Art Deco Hand-Painted Opaline Glass Pendant Light or Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco hand-painted opaline glass pendant light or lantern, France, circa 1930. This beautiful
Brass
Wonderful French Dore Bronze Five-Light Lantern Chandelier Porcelain Flowers
Located in Roslyn, NY
This very delicately detailed porcelain flower French bronze lantern has four arms and a light in
Bronze
Large French Three-Light Beveled Glass and Bronze Hanging Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
Very impressive French beveled glass and bronze lantern decorated with bronze heads, from circa the
Brass, Bronze
Antique Extra Large Gothic Revival Bronze & Glass, Church Lantern Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly impressive and extra large, hexagonal design, pure Gothic, six-light lantern. If you are a
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Sold|$1,973
Wrought Iron Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Awesome French lantern decorated with brass dragons. Wrought iron mount with nice colored stained
Brass, Wrought Iron
Old Rustic Copper Hanging Ceiling Light Lantern Pendant Antique hand made period
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, farm house , rustic , spanish , french , italian english design .. this light will add the signature
Copper
French Regency Gilt Bronze Crystal Prism Four-Light Lantern or Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of kind Regency style long clear and amethyst faceted crystal prism lantern, France, 1910-1920
Crystal, Bronze
French Tole Gilt Nine-Light Lantern Chandelier Porcelain Flowers Bagues Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful tole green and gilt eight-arm chandelier with one-light in the center of the Chinese
Crystal, Metal
French Turn of the Century Three-Light Cloche Bell Jar Transparent Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
wonderful light. That light, combined with the purity of the lines, will make this French jar lantern a
Glass
French Vintage Brass Three-Light Chandelier or Lantern, with Glass Rods
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Lovely Art Nouveau style gilt brass three-light chandelier with glass rods and rose color glass
Brass
Very Fine Quality Large French Louis XVI Style Bronze Four-Light Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A very fine quality large French Louis XVI style bronze four-light lantern. Missing glass panels
Bronze
French Art Deco Clear Glass Old Bronze Three-Light Lantern, 1920-1929
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Elegant Art Deco cylindrical clear glass lantern, France, 1920-1929. Mounts of old bronze with a
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Arched Crystal Gilt Bronze Three-Light Lanterns
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of fine antique Art Deco bronze doré and crystal lanterns, France, early 20th century
Crystal, Bronze
French Empire Caryatids Gilded Bronze Cut Glass 4-Light Lantern Chandelier, Pair
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful pair of antique large French Empire caryatids cast bronze lanterns. Fire gilded solid
Bronze
Large French Empire Fire Gilded Bronze Cut Glass Four-Light Lantern Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful pair of antique large French Empire cast bronze lanterns. Fire gilded solid heavy bronze
Bronze
French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Cut Glass 3-Light Lantern Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique large French Empire cast bronze lantern. Gilded solid heavy bronze and cut glass
Metal, Bronze
Sold|$5,800
Louis XVI Style Bronze Six Light Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI style French 20th century bronze six light lantern. Stock Number: L424
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Faceted Crystal Five-Light Chandeliers or Lanterns
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
lanterns, France 1880-1890. Richly decotate with swags and crystal hangings. In fine antique condition
Crystal, Bronze
French Art Deco Hand Blown Clear Crystal Brass Three-Light Lantern, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of kind Art Deco hand blown clear crystal lantern with a central three-bulb candelabra cluster
Crystal, Brass
French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Crystal Four-Light Chandelier or Lantern, 1920-1929
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely Art Deco gilt bronze and crystal ball shape four-light chandelier or lantern, France, 1930
Crystal, Bronze
French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Crystal Three-Light Chandelier or Lantern, 1910-1920
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely Art Deco gilt bronze and crystal chandelier or lantern with a three-light central
Crystal, Bronze
French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Cut Glass 3-Light Lantern Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique large French Empire cast bronze lantern. Gilded solid heavy bronze and cut glass
Metal, Bronze
Pair of French Empire Fire Gilded Bronze Cut Glass Four-Light Lantern/Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful pair of antique large French Empire cast bronze lanterns. Fire gilded solid heavy bronze
Bronze
Empire Style Pendant Bronze and Glass Lantern, circa 1900s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Large Art Nouveau one light bronze pendant, circa 1900s. Socket: One x e27 (Edison) for standard
Bronze
Extremely Fine Louis XVI Style Ormolu Four-Light Chandelier Form Lantern
Located in Cypress, CA
Extremely fine small Louis XVI style ormolu four-light chandelier form lantern. The spiral
Ormolu
Ormolu Dore Gilt Bronze Swag Crest Four-Light Rounded Glass Lantern Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French ormolu-mounted doré gilt bronze floral swag and crest top four-light rounded
Bronze
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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