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French Verdigris Chandelier

Vintage Boho Verdigris 15 Arm Chandelier
Vintage Boho Verdigris 15 Arm Chandelier

Vintage Boho Verdigris 15 Arm Chandelier

$2,850

H 46 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in

Vintage Boho Verdigris 15 Arm Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

"sunburst" designs originally pioneered by French designer François Carré. Crafted with masterful precision

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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Regency Crystal Rope Verdigris Chandelier
Vintage Regency Crystal Rope Verdigris Chandelier

Vintage Regency Crystal Rope Verdigris Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your living space with this magnificent Vintage Regency Bronze and Crystal Rope Chandelier

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Mid-20th Century French Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French 19th century Charles X st. Verdigris Bronze and Ormolu chandelier
French 19th century Charles X st. Verdigris Bronze and Ormolu chandelier

French 19th century Charles X st. Verdigris Bronze and Ormolu chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and most unique French 19th century Charles X st. Verdigris Bronze and Ormolu

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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Verdigris Chandeliers
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Verdigris Chandeliers

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Verdigris Chandeliers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

verdigris chandeliers. Each six arm seven light chandelier is centered by a giltwood inverted acorn finial

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Gothic Verdigris Flat Bottom Iron Eight-Light Chandelier
19th Century French Gothic Verdigris Flat Bottom Iron Eight-Light Chandelier

19th Century French Gothic Verdigris Flat Bottom Iron Eight-Light Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

. Forged in France, circa 1920 and rectangular in shape, the large chandelier has eight lights newly wired

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Paris Theatre Verdigris 4 Arm Brass Chandelier
Paris Theatre Verdigris 4 Arm Brass Chandelier

Paris Theatre Verdigris 4 Arm Brass Chandelier

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1920-30 Paris Theatre Verdigris 4 arm brass chandelier Rewired and Pat Tested ready to

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Charles X Style Verdigris Bronze Four Light Chandelier
French 19th Century Charles X Style Verdigris Bronze Four Light Chandelier

French 19th Century Charles X Style Verdigris Bronze Four Light Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome French early 19th century Charles X st. patinated bronze chandelier. The four light

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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

c. 1870 Scrolled Verdigris Iron 6-Light Chandelier
c. 1870 Scrolled Verdigris Iron 6-Light Chandelier

c. 1870 Scrolled Verdigris Iron 6-Light Chandelier

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1870 scrolled verdigris iron 6-light chandelier, French. Bold iron work accented by gilt

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Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Chandeliers and Pend...

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Louis XV Six-Light Iron Chandelier with Verdigris and Gilt
19th Century French Louis XV Six-Light Iron Chandelier with Verdigris and Gilt

19th Century French Louis XV Six-Light Iron Chandelier with Verdigris and Gilt

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique chandelier was crafted in France circa 1890 in the Louis XV style. Forged from

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

A large French chandelier in copper + verdigris w/ six peach art glass shades
A large French chandelier in copper + verdigris w/ six peach art glass shades

A large French chandelier in copper + verdigris w/ six peach art glass shades

By Ezan & Petitot

Located in New York City, NY

This original Art Deco chandelier showcases a harmonious blend of copper and patinated steel with

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Steel

Elissa Lacoste Contemporary Hanging Chandelier model Verdigris, aluminum, resin
Elissa Lacoste Contemporary Hanging Chandelier model Verdigris, aluminum, resin

Elissa Lacoste Contemporary Hanging Chandelier model Verdigris, aluminum, resin

By Elissa Lacoste

Located in Barcelona, ES

Hanging chandelier model “Verdigris” From the series “Epilith Lamps” Manufactured by Elissa Lacoste

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2010s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Quartz, Marble, Aluminum

Vintage French Verdigris Wrought Iron Lantern Pendant - 2 Available
Vintage French Verdigris Wrought Iron Lantern Pendant - 2 Available

Vintage French Verdigris Wrought Iron Lantern Pendant - 2 Available

Located in Chicago, IL

A late 20th century French wrought iron lantern pendant, its frame finished in a deep verdigris

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Renaissance Style Verdigris Bronze, Ormolu and Glass Lantern
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Verdigris Bronze, Ormolu and Glass Lantern

French 19th Century Renaissance Style Verdigris Bronze, Ormolu and Glass Lantern

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A unique and extremely decorative French mid 19th century Renaissance st. Verdigris patinated

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Verdigris Midcentury Metal Hanging Pendants '7'
Verdigris Midcentury Metal Hanging Pendants '7'

Verdigris Midcentury Metal Hanging Pendants '7'

Located in London, GB

A set of pendant lights. French, circa 1940s. Great as a cluster or individually. Three

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

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French Art Deco Verdigris Wrought Iron Entryway or Outdoor Lighting Fixture
French Art Deco Verdigris Wrought Iron Entryway or Outdoor Lighting Fixture

French Art Deco Verdigris Wrought Iron Entryway or Outdoor Lighting Fixture

Located in San Francisco, CA

-- or in a hallway. It has a lovely old outdoorsy patina, lightly rusty with verdigris colors. It's

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Six-Light Verdigris Iron Chandelier
19th Century French Six-Light Verdigris Iron Chandelier

19th Century French Six-Light Verdigris Iron Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant polychrome chandelier from France, circa 1880. The fixture has six lights and three painted

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Deconstructed Verdigris Brass Chandelier
Deconstructed Verdigris Brass Chandelier

Deconstructed Verdigris Brass Chandelier

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H 24 in Dm 17.75 in L 24 in

Deconstructed Verdigris Brass Chandelier

Located in Culver City, CA

Wonderful ornate frame with exposed bulbs. (1) Unit available.  

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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Verdigris Six-Light Iron Chandelier
Early 20th Century French Verdigris Six-Light Iron Chandelier

Early 20th Century French Verdigris Six-Light Iron Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

This turn of the century iron chandelier would make a beautiful decorative addition to a bedroom

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Eight-Light Iron Verdigris Chandelier with Gilt Accents
19th Century French Eight-Light Iron Verdigris Chandelier with Gilt Accents

19th Century French Eight-Light Iron Verdigris Chandelier with Gilt Accents

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant, antique light fixture was crafted in France, circa 1890. The ornate chandelier has

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Gothic Verdigris Flat Bottom Iron Eight-Light Chandelier
19th Century French Gothic Verdigris Flat Bottom Iron Eight-Light Chandelier

19th Century French Gothic Verdigris Flat Bottom Iron Eight-Light Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

. Forged in France, circa 1920 and rectangular in shape, the large chandelier has eight lights newly wired

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Verdigris Iron Six-Light Flat Bottom Island Chandelier
19th Century French Verdigris Iron Six-Light Flat Bottom Island Chandelier

19th Century French Verdigris Iron Six-Light Flat Bottom Island Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a breakfast room with this elegant antique light fixture. Forged in France, circa 1890

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Verdigris and Gilt Six-Light Iron Chandelier
Early 20th Century French Verdigris and Gilt Six-Light Iron Chandelier

Early 20th Century French Verdigris and Gilt Six-Light Iron Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

. Crafted in France circa 1920, the antique chandelier has six arms embellished with decorative metal

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Verdigris Wrought Iron Foliate Six-Light Chandelier
Verdigris Wrought Iron Foliate Six-Light Chandelier

Verdigris Wrought Iron Foliate Six-Light Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chandelier, of wrought iron with verdigris finish, having a foliate frame of six C-scroll

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Iron and Glass Chandelier with Verdigris and Gilt Finish
19th Century French Iron and Glass Chandelier with Verdigris and Gilt Finish

19th Century French Iron and Glass Chandelier with Verdigris and Gilt Finish

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant, antique chandelier was crafted in France, circa 1880. Round in shape, the lighting

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Iron Verdigris and Gilt Accent Six-Light Chandelier
Early 20th Century French Iron Verdigris and Gilt Accent Six-Light Chandelier

Early 20th Century French Iron Verdigris and Gilt Accent Six-Light Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

. Crafted from iron, the light fixture was made in France, circa 1920. The light, expressive chandelier

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Verdigris & Gilt Twelve-Light Iron Chandelier
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Verdigris & Gilt Twelve-Light Iron Chandelier

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Verdigris & Gilt Twelve-Light Iron Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

France circa 1920, and built of iron, the large chandelier is oblong in shape. The fixture is decorated

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Verdigris Brass Pendant, France, circa 1910
Verdigris Brass Pendant, France, circa 1910

Verdigris Brass Pendant, France, circa 1910

Located in Culver City, CA

Verdigris brass pendant, France, circa 1910. Large gas pendant with natural verdigris patina and

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Vintage 1910s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Verdigris Brass Pendant, France, circa 1910
Verdigris Brass Pendant, France, circa 1910

Verdigris Brass Pendant, France, circa 1910

Located in Culver City, CA

Verdigris brass pendant France circa 1910 Large gas pendant with natural verdigris patina and

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Vintage 1910s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Verdigris Brass Pendant, France, circa 1910
Verdigris Brass Pendant, France, circa 1910

Verdigris Brass Pendant, France, circa 1910

Located in Culver City, CA

Verdigris brass pendant France circa 1910 Large gas pendant with natural verdigris patina and

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Vintage 1910s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Verdigris and Gilt Six-Light Iron Chandelier
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Verdigris and Gilt Six-Light Iron Chandelier

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Verdigris and Gilt Six-Light Iron Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

in France circa 1920, and built of iron, the chandelier is oblong in shape. Decorated with metal

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Verdigris Iron Six-Light Chandelier with Fleur-de-Lys
Early 20th Century French Verdigris Iron Six-Light Chandelier with Fleur-de-Lys

Early 20th Century French Verdigris Iron Six-Light Chandelier with Fleur-de-Lys

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant, scrolling, oblong chandelier would make a lovely addition to a home of any style

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Verdigris and Gilt Six-Light Iron Chandelier
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Verdigris and Gilt Six-Light Iron Chandelier

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Verdigris and Gilt Six-Light Iron Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

France circa 1920, and built of iron, the chandelier is oblong in shape. The fixture is decorated with

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Verdigris and Gilt Six-Light Iron Chandelier
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Verdigris and Gilt Six-Light Iron Chandelier

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Verdigris and Gilt Six-Light Iron Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

room. Crafted from iron, the chandelier was made in France, circa 1900. The large chandelier with metal

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Verdigris Opaline Lantern
Verdigris Opaline Lantern

Verdigris Opaline Lantern

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H 40 in Dm 20 in L 40 in

Verdigris Opaline Lantern

Located in Culver City, CA

Opaline globe with wire armor encased within a wonderful verdigris copper fitter.

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Early 20th Century Verdigris Iron Six-Light Chandelier with Copper Jardinière
Early 20th Century Verdigris Iron Six-Light Chandelier with Copper Jardinière

Early 20th Century Verdigris Iron Six-Light Chandelier with Copper Jardinière

Located in Dallas, TX

This interesting, antique chandelier was crafted in France, circa 1920. The Classic French light

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Iron

Pair, Early 20th Century Verdigris Bronze Gas Lanterns Lights Pendants
Pair, Early 20th Century Verdigris Bronze Gas Lanterns Lights Pendants

Pair, Early 20th Century Verdigris Bronze Gas Lanterns Lights Pendants

Located in Lowestoft, GB

sections have a highly decorative natural verdigris color from oxidisation. The lights have been

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Trio of Early 20th Century Verdigris Bronze Gas Lanterns Lights Pendants
Trio of Early 20th Century Verdigris Bronze Gas Lanterns Lights Pendants

Trio of Early 20th Century Verdigris Bronze Gas Lanterns Lights Pendants

Located in Lowestoft, GB

have a highly decorative natural verdigris color from oxidization. The lights have been converted to

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Chandelier
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Chandelier

Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Chandelier

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th century Louis XV style 6-light chandelier, French. Scrolling verdigris iron with gilt

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

1940s French Opaline Glass Six-Light Chandelier with Verdigris Finish
1940s French Opaline Glass Six-Light Chandelier with Verdigris Finish

1940s French Opaline Glass Six-Light Chandelier with Verdigris Finish

Located in New York, NY

1940s French chandelier made of opaline glass with a verdigris finish and has six lights. This item

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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

French Midcentury Metal Rooster Five-Light Chandelier with Verdigris Patina
French Midcentury Metal Rooster Five-Light Chandelier with Verdigris Patina

French Midcentury Metal Rooster Five-Light Chandelier with Verdigris Patina

Located in Atlanta, GA

French national emblem, the rooster. Boasting a verdigris patina, the chandelier showcases five scrolling

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Paris Theatre Verdigris 8arm Brass Chandelier
Paris Theatre Verdigris 8arm Brass Chandelier

Paris Theatre Verdigris 8arm Brass Chandelier

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1920-30 Paris Theatre Verdigris 8arm brass chandelier Rewired and Pat tested ready to

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Eight-Light Round Chandelier with Verdigris Finish
Early 20th Century French Eight-Light Round Chandelier with Verdigris Finish

Early 20th Century French Eight-Light Round Chandelier with Verdigris Finish

Located in Dallas, TX

Add a rustic French look to your home with this elegant iron chandelier from France, circa 1920

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Iron Verdigris and Gilt Ten-Light Chandelier
Early 20th Century French Iron Verdigris and Gilt Ten-Light Chandelier

Early 20th Century French Iron Verdigris and Gilt Ten-Light Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant, antique chandelier was created in France, circa 1900. The round, iron light fixture

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Mid-20th Century French Iron Eight-Light Chandelier with Verdigris Finish
Mid-20th Century French Iron Eight-Light Chandelier with Verdigris Finish

Mid-20th Century French Iron Eight-Light Chandelier with Verdigris Finish

Located in Dallas, TX

ad French touch to your breakfast room ceiling with his elegant wrought iron chandelier; crafted in

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Verdigris Foliage Pendant Fixture
French Verdigris Foliage Pendant Fixture

French Verdigris Foliage Pendant Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960s French painted tole leaf-motif pendant light fixture with original antique mirror

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Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

19th Century, French Louis XV Iron Verdigris and Gilt Six-Light Chandelier
19th Century, French Louis XV Iron Verdigris and Gilt Six-Light Chandelier

19th Century, French Louis XV Iron Verdigris and Gilt Six-Light Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a breakfast room with this elegant, antique iron chandelier; created in France, circa 1890

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Industrial Copper Pendant Light with Verdigris Patina
Industrial Copper Pendant Light with Verdigris Patina

Industrial Copper Pendant Light with Verdigris Patina

Located in New York City, NY

Vintage industrial copper pendant light with glass shade with a beautiful verdigris patina.

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20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Antique Verdigris Copper Holophane Flush Mounted Bulkhead Metro Light
Antique Verdigris Copper Holophane Flush Mounted Bulkhead Metro Light

Antique Verdigris Copper Holophane Flush Mounted Bulkhead Metro Light

By Holophane

Located in London, GB

has aged gracefully, developing a rich verdigris patina that sets off the crisp, prismatic glass shade

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

French Iron Verdigris Chandelier
French Iron Verdigris Chandelier

French Iron Verdigris Chandelier

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H 56 in Dm 35.5 in

French Iron Verdigris Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A Large French Iron Chandelier with Rinceaux Decoration in a Verdigris Finish. Beginning of the

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

French VerdiGris Light
French VerdiGris Light

French VerdiGris Light

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H 18 in Dm 16 in

French VerdiGris Light

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charming hand wrought iron hanging light with verdigris finish. Fixture is 18" tall with

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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Verdigris and gilt wrought iron chandelier
Verdigris and gilt wrought iron chandelier

Verdigris and gilt wrought iron chandelier

Located in Kensington, MD

French Louis XV style verdigris and gilt wrought iron 6-arm chandelier with eglomise mirrored glass

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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Fine 19th Century French Verdigris Lantern

Fine 19th Century French Verdigris Lantern

Located in London, GB

, with later three-way electrified sconce inside France, circa 1860.

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Antique 1860s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Verdigris Copper Industrial Fixture, France circa 1920
Verdigris Copper Industrial Fixture, France circa 1920

Verdigris Copper Industrial Fixture, France circa 1920

Located in Houston, TX

Verdigris Copper Industrial Fixture, France, circa 1920. The simplicity of this early 20th century

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Victorian Moulded and Frosted Glass Hanging Dish Light with Verdigris Mounts
Victorian Moulded and Frosted Glass Hanging Dish Light with Verdigris Mounts

Victorian Moulded and Frosted Glass Hanging Dish Light with Verdigris Mounts

Located in London, GB

Moulded and ribbed Victorian glass bowl dish light. Verdigris mounts, the rim with a cast rope

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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

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Impressive and Large Antique French Empire Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A large French Empire gilt and patina bronze chandelier of circular form, suspended from six elongated chains composed of alternating openwork and solid links. The corona is cast wit...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Set of Vintage Alabaster Globe Fixture. Sold individually.
Set of Vintage Alabaster Globe Fixture. Sold individually.

Set of Vintage Alabaster Globe Fixture. Sold individually.

Located in New York, NY

A set of 3 circa 1950's Italian globe light fixture with 4 interior Edison lights. Sold & priced Individually. Measurements: Diameter: 25" Drop: 55" (adjustable)

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze

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French Verdigris Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French verdigris chandelier available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and iron, every French verdigris chandelier was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a French verdigris chandelier, we have 17 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French verdigris chandelier — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A French verdigris chandelier, designed in the louis xv, Art Deco or Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made French verdigris chandelier has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Carla Baz and Elissa Lacoste are consistently popular.

How Much is a French Verdigris Chandelier?

A French verdigris chandelier can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,107, while the lowest priced sells for $210 and the highest can go for as much as $89,000.

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.