Alabaster plafonnier
Sold|$2,250
Alabaster plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt bronze and alabaster plafonnier
Early 20th Century French Flush Mount
Alabaster, Ormolu
Sold|$2,250
Alabaster plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt bronze and alabaster plafonnier
Alabaster, Ormolu
Sold|$12,500
Antique Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Incredible and elegant antique gilt bronze and crystal plafonnier, nine lights.
Crystal, Bronze
Brass and Alabaster French Antique Plafonnier
Located in London, GB
A classy brass and alabaster pendant light. France, c1920s. Particularly good colour to the
Alabaster
French Art Deco Frosted Etched Glass Plafonnier
Located in Astoria, NY
French Art Deco Silvered Metal and Frosted Etched Glass Plafonnier, Circa 1930. Dealer: S138XX
Metal
French Amber Art Deco Ceiling Light / Plafonnier
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Amber Art Deco Ceiling Light / Plafonnier This delightful Art Deco amber bowl is decorated
Glass
Sold|$4,750 / item
French Louis XVI Bronze and Crystal Plafonnier
Located in New Orleans, LA
French early 20th century Louis XVI bronze and crystal hanging light with reticulated hexagonal
Crystal, Bronze
French Modernist Plafonnier by Martin et Guenier
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A French Modernist Ceiling Fixture by MARTIN ET GUENIER, from circa 1930's, in frosted glass. Pair
Glass
Sold|$5,307
Rene Lalique Plafonnier
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
A Rene Lalique Plafonnier, 'Charmes', model 2458, designed 1924, the moulded glass dish with birch
Glass
Antique Holophane French Three Chain Plafonnier Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
An elegant hanging plafonnier style ceiling light. Glass prismatic bowl shade hanging under three
Metal
Sold|$4,000
PERZEL Modernist Plafonnier
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A signed Perzel ceiling fixture in clear and frosted glass mounted in a brass frame, from 1950's
Brass
Sold|$2,650
Antique Chandelier, Alabaster Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully carved alabaster plafonnier with a bronze chain and canopy.
Alabaster, Bronze
Sold|$6,382
Art Deco Copper Plafonnier
Located in London, GB
An unusual art deco copper hanging dish light, composed of four dishes stacked to form a conical shape, each layer with verdigris bands and copper contrasting rims. Currently wired ...
Copper
Sold|$5,250
Fabulous Heavily Carved Alabaster Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous heavily carved alabaster plafonnier, France, circa 1910. 3 Lights. Dimensions:18" diameter
Alabaster, Bronze
Antique Chandelier. Crystal Pendant Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very nice French early 20th century crystal plafonnier with three internal lights.
Crystal
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Plafonnier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely elegant French 19th century neoclassical style Baccarat crystal and ormolu
Sold|$875
Very Fine Flush Mounted Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine flush mounted plafonnier. bronze frame with strings of graduated faceted beads. On the
Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$4,500
Antique Chandelier. Lantern Style Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine gilt bronze and crystal Versailles type hall fixture, four lights.
Crystal, Bronze
French Early 20th Century Louis XVI Small Plafonnier with Detailed Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
French early 20th century Louis XVI plafonnier draped with octagonal crystals and graduated faceted
Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$5,500
Art Deco Plafonnier by Perzel
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A French Art Deco Ceiling Fixture by Jean Perzel, in frosted glass and chrome.
Glass
Very Fine Gilt Bronze and Crystal Plafonnier, France, circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine gilt bronze and crystal Plafonnier, France, circa 1930. 3 lights Dimensions: Height 10
Crystal, Bronze
French Neoclassical Alabaster 6-Arm Plafonnier Amber Brass Ormolu Chandelier
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A stunning early 20th century amber alabaster chandelier on chains, featuring three highly decorative ormolu faces, from which stem six brass arms terminating in amber glass roses. T...
Alabaster, Brass, Ormolu
Antique Marbled French Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1910
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant French alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1910 Crafted from fine white
Alabaster, Brass
Sold|$1,678
Antique Alabaster Plafonnier Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An alabaster pendant light. England, c1930s. Alabaster bowl with three lighting bulb holders, hoisted on rope to the matching ceiling rose. The condition is generally good, ...
Alabaster
Sold|$28,500
Antique Gilt Bronze and Crystal Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superb gilt bronze and crystal plafonnier.
Crystal, Ormolu
Art Deco Plafonnier designed by LELEU
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A clear and frosted glass plafonnier created for a private Parisian residence entirely designed by
Bronze
Antique French 14" Holophane Prismatic Glass Plafonnier Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A very well presented 14" glass plafonnier pendant light by Holophane. c.1920 Produced by the
Brass
Signed Muller Freres French Art Deco-Period Hanging Frosted Glass Plafonnier
By Muller Frères
Located in Kingston, NY
Muller Freres art deco plafonnier, circa 1925. The bowl of pink frosted glass with molded, stylized
Glass
Sold|$5,000
Art Deco Plafonnier by C. Ranc
Located in Bridgewater, CT
French Art Deco ceiling fixture, c. 1930's, in clear and frosted glass molded with a geometric
Chrome
1930s French Art Deco Glass Brass Plafonnier Pendant Light by Jean Noverdy
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A stunningly elegant 1930s French Art Deco Plafonnier by Jean Noverdy with a wonderful geometric
Brass
Plafonnier Mille Nuits "Mathias" Light Stamped Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
Baccarat, France, February 2000. A fine Baccarat crystal plafonnier of starburst form, with three
Cut Glass
Sold|$4,950
Very Fine Gilt Bronze and Crystal Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine gilt bronze and crystal plafonnier. Six lights Measures: Height 32" x diameter 24
Crystal, Bronze
Silver Over Bronze & Crystal Pendant or Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
& baguettes. France, circa 1920. Dimensions: Height 10 1/2" Diameter 21" CW5624
Crystal, Bronze
An Art Nouveau "Primose" Plafonnier by Emile Gallé
By Émile Gallé
Located in Englewood, NJ
A French Art Nouveau Cameo-Carved glass and bronze plafonnier by, Emile Gallé decorated with a
Bronze
A Rare Edgar Brandt & Daum Art Deco Plafonnier
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A rare and important Art Deco plafonnier in wrought iron by Edgar Brandt and amber acid etched
Wrought Iron
20th Bronze and Opaque Glass Plafonnier Ceiling Light
Located in Bagshot, GB
This 20th Century Bronze Plafonnier ceiling light with opaque glass and decorative thret work with
Bronze
Mid Century Modern Brushed Steel and Lacquered Metal Plafonnier
Located in London, GB
Modernist large brushed steel and lacquered perforated metal plafonnier. This can also be mounted
Steel
Wonderful Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Plafonnier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A wonderful early 20th century gilt bronze and crystal plafonnier The bronze and twelve crystal
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Art Deco Crystal Plafonnier / Ceiling Chandelier, Circa 1925-1935.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Art Deco Crystal Plafonnier / Ceiling Chandelier, Circa 1925-1935. This is a nicely
Crystal, Iron
Rene Lalique Lausanne Plafonnier Chandelier No.2479, Amber Crystal, Signed, 1929
By Lalique, René Lalique
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lovely rare Lausanne Deep Amber plafonnier chandelier. Rene Lalique. signed. Accessories appear to
Crystal
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
Sold|$6,500
Perzel Flush-Mounted Fixture
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Bridgewater, CT
French Art Deco plafonnier by Jean Perzel. Opaque white glass shades mounted in a chromed brass
Glass
Sold|$5,500
Jean Perzel Round Ceiling Light
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Bridgewater, CT
French Art Deco plafonnier by Jean Perzel. Comprised of a circle of rough laid glass slabs set
Brass
Sold|$5,500
Jean Perzel Ceiling Fixture
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Bridgewater, CT
French Art Deco plafonnier by Jean Perzel. Comprised of a circle of rough laid glass slabs set
Brass
Early 1900s Pair of Plafonniers With a Brass Frame and Glass Domes, French
Located in London, GB
The French plafonniers from the 1930s are stunning lighting fixtures that exude vintage charm and
Brass
Sold|$850
Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine gilt bronze and crystal Plafonnier. France, circa 1930. Dimensions: Height 4 1/2", diameter
Crystal, Bronze
Red Alabaster French Antique Plafonnier Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An antique French red alabaster plafonnier pendant light. France, c1920s. Brass original
Alabaster
Very Fine Alabaster Plafonnier, France, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine Alabaster Plafonnier. France, circa 1920 Dimensions: Height 34.5" (length can be
Alabaster, Bronze
Sold|$2,850
Antique Lighting, Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
French gilt bronze plafonnier with frosted glass suspended by four chains.
Bronze
Sold|$3,650
Antique Chandelier, Alabaster Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine French hand-carved alabaster plafonnier with substantial gilt bronze chains and hanging
Alabaster, Bronze
Antique French Alabaster Plafonnier Brass Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A neatly proportioned French alabaster plafonnier pendant light, c.1920. Off-white coloured
Alabaster, Brass
Muller Frères French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier (Plafonnier), 1920s
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in TEYJAT, FR
MULLER Frères French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920s. Called a Plafonnier in France the
Metal
Sold|$725
Gilt Bronze & Crystal Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze Hexagonal crown featuring original hand cut partially frosted dome. France
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Marbled French Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1900
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant French alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1900 Off-white alabaster with a
Alabaster, Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Plafonnier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI style ormolu and Baccarat crystal plafonnier. The
Crystal, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most unique French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu and crystal Plafonnier
Crystal, Ormolu
French 19th-20th Century Belle Époque Gilt Bronze Plafonnier Ceiling Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Belle Époque gilt bronze four-light Plafonnier ceiling chandelier
Bronze
Sold|$6,500
Gilt Bronze and Crystal Baccarat Plafonnier
By Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A great find! Gilt bronze and crystal plafonnier with six internal lights.
Crystal, Bronze
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
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Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.