Very Fine Gilt Bronze Regence Style Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb gilt bronze Regence style chandelier. Very fine workmanship and detail. 8-light. France, circa 1900. Dimensions: Height 27" x diameter 30" CW1491.
Bronze
Pierre Giraudon Fractal Resin Shatterline Chandelier
By Pierre Giraudon
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and spectacular resin chandelier designed and edited by Pierre Giraudon, France, 1960-1970s. Materials: 4 conical beams made of fractal synthetic resin, hollow inside. 2 in g...
Brass
Gilt metal and crystal drop element chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Gilt metal finish chandelier featuring various styles of crystal drop elements and cast flower bobeches.
Crystal, Metal
19th Century Antique Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Norwood, NJ
Original 19th century French candlelight gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. Simple and elegant original candle light chandelier having scrolled arms that are fitted into a center b...
Gold Plate, Bronze
Very Fine Gilt Bronze Régence Style Antique Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze Régence style antique chandelier. French, 19th century Measures: height 85cm, diameter 96cm This beautiful chandelier has been cast in gilt bronze, designed to refle...
Ormolu
Beautiful Vintage Brass and Glass Ceiling Light Pendant Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful mid century green, clear and rose glass leaves and gold-plated/brass pendant chandelier. France, 1940s. Diameter 9.5 in Height (body) 10 in. Lamp sockets: 3, new rewired.
Crystal, Brass
A Magnificent Gilt Bronze Chandelier in the Regence Taste
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Magnificent Gilt Bronze Chandelier depicting Lions Pelts in the Regence Taste. France, circa 1900. 20 lights. Dimensions: Height 51" Diameter 39" CW5424
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Twelve-Light Crystal Chandelier. Great scale.
Located in Buchanan, MI
A neoclassical style gilt bronze twelve-light chandelier. Measures: height 41 x diameter 29 inches. Beautiful view from below. Feel free to call or email with further questions.
Crystal
Very rare and signed pomegranate chandelier by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, signed and out of production chandelier by Maison Charles.
Bronze
Grand Belle Époque Crown Chandelier with Opaline Glass Fringe, Continental
Located in Antwerp, BE
A magnificent early-20th-century chandelier that radiates Belle Époque grandeur and Hollywood Regency glamour.
Bronze
Stunning Oversized Crystal Maison Bagues 12 Light Chandelier 1960s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning and exceptionally large chandelier attributed to Maison Baguès, France, circa 1960s. This magnificent gilt iron frame chandelier is lavishly adorned with a multitude of b...
Crystal, Metal
Luxurious Flower Basket Chandelier Made of Amber Color Crystals
By Maison Baguès
Located in Hannover, DE
This chandelier is truly a sight to behold, with its beautiful floral design that's sure to bring a touch of elegance to any room. The artistic design is extraordinary and captivates...
Brass
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Twelve-Light Crystal Chandelier. Great scale.
Located in Buchanan, MI
A neoclassical style gilt bronze twelve-light chandelier. Measures: height 41 x diameter 29 inches. Beautiful view from below. Feel free to call or email with further questions.
Crystal
Mini Murano Glass chandelier in the style of Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Palermo, PA
A small-scale (mini) pendant light crafted in Murano glass after Maison Baguès. Delicate clear glass elements are arranged in a classic tiered form, accented with vivid emerald-green...
Crystal
Wonderful Pair Square Neoclassical Regency Louis XVI Bronze Lantern Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Petite Neoclassical / Regency Louis XVI Style Bronze With Beautiful Open Work And Flower Detail Square Shaped Lantern Fixtures Each Having A 3 Candelabra Light Ce...
Bronze
Rattan Suspension, France, 1960
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful rattan suspension, designed and produced in France in the 1960s. A design classic that will illuminate your interior wonderfully and smells of the Mediterranean. Elect...
Wicker, Rattan
Beautiful Palatial Bronze Chandelier in the Shape of a Crown
Located in Antwerp, BE
A French midcentury crown-shaped bronze five-light chandelier. This elegant French chandelier from the beginning of the 20th century features an open circular base, which resembles ...
Bronze
High Quality of Regence Style Gilt-Bronze Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
About An exceptionally stunning, high quality of Regence style gilt bronze, eight-light chandelier with spreading ring turned stems mounted with female figural terms, above eight ...
Bronze
Wonderful Neoclassical Etched Cut-Crystal Bowl Bronze Chandelier Ormolu Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful neoclassical etched cut-crystal fern bowl with bronze ormolu housing chandelier, this fixture is currently 20" high but maybe adjusted by removing or adding chain.
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Wall Sconces with Crystal Pendants, France, 1950s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Perfect for bringing vintage glamour and timeless elegance to a hallway, living room, or bedroom. Style : Hollywood Regency / Neoclassical / Vintage / French Classical Key Features...
Crystal, Brass
$2,405 / item
Rattan Hanging, France, 1960
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful and large rattan suspension designated and produced in france in the 1960s. A classic design that will perfectly illuminate your interior. Electricity verified, ...
Rattan
Brass and Cut Crystal Pineapple Chandelier with 5-Arm Light
By Maison Charles-Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gilt brass and cut crystal pineapple chandelier made in France, circa 1960-1970. It needs 7 x E14 standard screw bulbs to illuminate. After years this gorgeous chandelier stays in a ...
Crystal, Brass
Rattan Suspension, France, 1960
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful rattan suspension designed and produced in France in the 1960s. A design classic that will perfectly illuminate your interior. Electricity checked, mark of time in acc...
Rattan
Maison Baguès Style Iron and Crystal Lantern Chandelier, Italy, 1950's
By Maison Baguès
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful iron and crystal lantern chandelier in the style of the prestigious Maison Baguès. One light handmade bronzed metal with crystal stones, beautiful piece of art. The Fixtu...
Crystal, Metal
Supsension Moon, France, 1980
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful moon suspension in the style of verner panton. Unique object that will illuminate and bring a real design touch to your interior. Electricity checked, wiring not visib...
Plastic
Italian Art Deco Art Nouveau Amber Straw Fringe & Beaded Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous midcentury in clear and amber beaded glass Art Deco or Art Nouveau chandelier. Measures: Diameter 24.40 in / 62 cm Height 48.03 in (chain=9.84 in)/ 122 cm (chain=25 cm) 5 li...
Metal
Louis XVI Empire Amber Cut Crystal Basket and Gilt Bronze Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous six-light French Empire amber crystal basket chandelier with a hexagonal gilt bronze frame. Measures: Diameter 19 in/ 48 cm Height 43.3 in(10 in chain) / 110 cm (25 cm c...
Crystal, Bronze
Stunning Art Deco Art Nouveau Gilt Chandelier with Frosted Glass Fringe c 1940
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous Mid-20th Century Art Deco or Art Nouveau Frosted glass fringe and gilt chandelier. Diameter 23.63 in/ 60 cm Height 43.31 in/ 110 cm 12 light bulbs E14/ Good working conditi...
Metal, Brass
Stunning Art Deco Art Nouveau Gilt Chandelier with Amber Beaded Fringe c 1940
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous Mid-20th Century Art Deco or Art Nouveau beaded fringe and gilt chandelier. Dimensions: Diameter 25.6 in/ 65 cm Height 40 in/ 102 cm 8 light bulbs E14/ Good working conditio...
Metal, Brass
Three French 1950s Vintage Rattan Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three French rattan pendant lights with an interior shade with a sort of linen texture. The interior shade is surrounded by a separate, round, rattan encasement. Diameter 11.4" - 40...
Rattan
$16,000 / item
1930’s French Glass Leaves Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A 1930’s French glass leaves large light fixture with interior lights
Crystal, Bronze
Marie Therese 8-Light Crystal Chandelier with Cut Glass Bowl, Drops and Swags
Located in Coimbra, PT
Marie Therese eight-light crystal chandelier with cut glass bowl, crystal drops and swags Measures: Diameter 26.7 in/ 68 cm Height 30.7 in /78 cm Weight 11 lb/5 Kg Eight light bulbs ...
Crystal, Brass
French Capiz Shell Globe Pendant Light, Brass Tone, 30 cm, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A refined French pendant light from the 1970s, crafted from delicately arranged capiz shell panels set within a brass-toned metal framework. The spherical form is composed of geometr...
Brass
French Globe Pendant Light / Lantern in Gilt Iron with Leaves Design, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Foliage Globe Pendant Light Fixture in Gilt Patinated Iron. France, 1940-1950 Eye-catching three-light wrought iron globe pendant light / lantern with leaves motif.
Iron, Metal, Wrought Iron
2 Monumental French Gilt Flush Mount Maison Baguès w Amber Clear Crystal Flowers
By Maison Baguès
Located in Coimbra, PT
An exceptional and large French flush mount light fixture in the style of Maison Baguès, dating from the mid-20th century. Designed in the glamorous Hollywood Regency style, this str...
Crystal, Brass
Large Antique Bronze Fixture From A French Luxury Liner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Restoration required. A grand two part fixture with bell shaped top and base linked by beautiful scrolled supports. Needs new wiring. Dimensions: H. 33", W. 13 1/2" Condition: Pl...
Bronze
French Crystal Marron Chandeliere with Curved Iron Arms
Located in Asheville, NC
10 Low-dripping candle lighting 10" chain 5 clear crystal pendants Large leaf wrought iron styling
Crystal, Iron
$1,717 / item
Mother Of Pearl Pendant Lamp France 1970s Set of 2
By Rausch
Located in Munich, DE
Decorative and look stylish flower Mother of Pearl ceiling lamp. 1970s ball shaped table lamp composed of groupings of thin, individually metal edged, mother of pearl leaves. The lea...
Chrome, Pewter
nice maison bagues ceiling light
By Maison Baguès
Located in Munich, DE
nice maison bagues ceiling light.
Metal
Pair Of Antique Crystal Chandeliers Twelve Lights 20th Century French Origin
Located in Milano, MI
Pair Antique French Crystal Chandeliers with Twelve Lights, rare pair of elegant crystal living room chandeliers in perfect condition, ready to hang. These two French chandeliers ...
Crystal, Brass
$2,748 / item
nice maison bagues ceiling lamp / 2 avaiable
By Maison Baguès
Located in Munich, DE
nice maison bagues ceiling lamp. we can offer a pair.
Metal
Floral Ceiling Light With White Flowers and Leaves
By Maison Jansen
Located in Hannover, DE
This little ceiling light is a real charmer. Its natural aging gives it a touch of elegance. The tiny blossoms are exquisitely crafted, and the leaves twine upwards in a beautiful di...
Brass, Iron
Outstanding Large French Gilt Bronze Ribbon Bow Lantern Fine Chandelier Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
An outstanding French gilt bronze ribbon, bow lantern round bent glass panel chandelier fixture.
Bronze
French Triple Flower Bud Chandelier / Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
French 1940s Three Light Floral Bouquet ceiling light fixture in gilt iron, France, 1940s. ____________________________________________________________ One of a kind Hollywood Regenc...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
1970s Lalique Style Crystal and Brass Bacchante Figurative Chandelier Table Lamp
By Lalique
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This extremely rare crystal chandelier lamp is packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout the monumental form. Lalique’s boundless imagination and creative ...
Crystal
Fine Louis XVI Style Brass And Glass Four Light Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine brass and glass chandelier with French Regency styling, lavishly designed with foliate relief flourishes and torch-like finials on arched supports over an openwork chain moti...
Brass
French Gilt Iron Sunburst Flush Mount Ceiling Light, circa 1940
Located in La xara, VC
Electrical condition and rewiring to be confirmed. Details Origin: France Period: Circa 1940 Materials: Gilt metal, decorative embossed foliage, white opaline glass Style: Frenc...
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
Onyx and Enamel Desk Clock by J.E. Caldwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
The store itself was a study in opulence, with hand-cut Baccarat chandeliers and French Regency-style oak cabinetry designed by Horace Trumbauer and Julian Abele.
Onyx, Enamel
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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