Early 19th Century Genoese Chandelier
Located in Chireno, TX
Early 19th century Genoese chandelier consisting of a carved giltwood body, original eight iron arms and three tiers of original crystal prisms (clear and colored).
Crystal, Iron, Tin
Late 18th Century Genoese Chandelier
Located in Chireno, TX
Late 18th century Genoese chandelier consisting of a carved giltwood body, original eight iron arms and original and later crystal prisms (clear and colored).
Crystal
$9,425Sale Price|20% Off
H 47.25 in Dm 37.8 in
Antique Genoese Chandelier, Gilded Wood & Crystal Drops, 1780
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique authentic Genoese chandelier, with crystal drops, even colored and finely carved gild wood, original in every part and perfectly restored.
Crystal
$6,833
H 37.41 in Dm 35.44 in
Genoese Chandelier In Gilded Wood And Crystal, Late 18th Early 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large Genoese chandelier, in gilded wood and crystal pendants, in elegantly intertwined garlands, shaded with colors (blue and orange) late 18th and early 19th century.
Crystal
Genoese Chandelier, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Eight-armed chandelier with glass prismatic hangings and gold-patinated and carved wooden shaft. Individual glass stones are blue in color. The chandelier was electrified.
Wood
19th Century Italian Crystal Chandelier
By Baccarat, Maison Baguès
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Italian Crystal Chandelier. Our offered antique Italian Genovese or Genoese crystal chandelier is full of style with a light and airy feel.
Crystal
19th Century Italian Giltwood And Crystal Genovese Chandelier
By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Italian Giltwood And Crystal Genovese Chandelier. Our stunning 19th century Genovese or Genoese chandelier has a central giltwood column with eight arms displaying beaut...
Crystal
$4,476
H 53.15 in Dm 27.56 in
Italian 19th Century Crystal and Murano 12-Light Cage Chandelier, Louis XV Style
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique Italian cut crystal and beaded glass Genoese chandelier in the Louis XV "cage" style, dating from the late 19th century.
Crystal, Brass
$6,759
H 43.31 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
1820s Italian Genoese six arm gilt chandelier with glass lustres, drops & beads
Located in London, GB
A handsome and decorative Italian six branch circa 1820 chandelier from Genoa region. Its central turned wood column support is segmented, gilded and has stylised anthemion decorati...
Crystal
A fine eighteenth century Genoese chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A fine eighteenth century Genoese chandelier with beaded swags emanating from crystal floral motifs from which hang oval and icicle prisms.
Crystal
Fine Genoese Crystal Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A fine Genoese crystal glass chandelier, 18th century, with the central carved spiralling stem into sections the bottom section with six out swept arms mercury Gilded with a large ca...
Genoese Neoclassical iron, giltwood and crystal chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
The slender stiff-leaf carved giltwood baluster standard supporting eight S-scroll candlearms, overall festooned with chains and loops of faceted beads, lusters and drops in clear an...
A very rare pair of Genoese sixteen light chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A very rare pair of Genoese sixteen light chandeliers, each with a central shaft with six carved and gilded knops.
18th Century Genoese Chandelier
Located in Chireno, TX
18th century Genoese chandelier consisting of a carved giltwood body, original eight iron arms and original crystal prisms (clear and colored).
Brass, Iron
Large Genoese Chandelier, Murano Glass and Crystal, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Exceptional large Genoese chandelier with 30 lights on three overlapped ranks, with wrought iron scrolled arm lights.
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century Genoese Chandelier
Located in Chireno, TX
Large early 19th century three-tier chandelier from Genoa, with a carved wooden body with remnants of original gilding and eight iron arms, with crystal flower motifs, draped in clea...
Crystal, Iron
Pair of 19th c. Genoese Chandeliers
Located in Chireno, TX
Pair of 19th century 3 tier Genovese chandeliers, each made of a ivory painted wooden stem with carved giltwood acanthus details and 8 undulating iron arms, with gilt iron and crysta...
Glass
Neoclassical Glass and Gilt Italian Murano or Genoese Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
Midcentury Italian handblown neoclassical chandelier Italian chandelier of probable Murano origin. Ten lights issuing from foliate carved and gilt wooden bowls. Whimsical design....
Crystal
Spectacular Italian Genoese Beaded Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
1940's Genoese chandelier 6 lights, brass arms crystals beading, with ruby red crystal drops accents
Brass
18th Century Italian Chandelier Genoese Empire Giltwood Crystal Pendant
Located in Milano, MI
This is the most elegant, timeless shape and style of Italian chandeliers, you can see the same Genoese chandeliers into Genoa's Palazzo Ducale, Ducal Palace or Doge's Palace.
Crystal, Iron, Brass
Pair of 18th Century Chandeliers from Genoa
Located in Chireno, TX
Pair of 18th century Genoese chandeliers with original arms, mirrored bronze reflectors and decorated with most of their original crystal and gilded finish (with some loss of gilding...
Crystal, Bronze
Large Decorative Italian "Genoese" 1950s Chandelier With Eight Arms
Located in London, GB
This beautiful chandelier was made in Italy in the 1950s. Please take a look at all our photographs to see the intricate detail - typical of this type of hanging light. The small b...
Metal
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H 43.31 in Dm 25.6 in
Pair of Empire Crystal Chandeliers Early 19th Century Italian Genoese Pendants
Located in Milano, MI
A pair of Italian Empire period crystal and gilt iron chandeliers, two basket circular six-light chandeliers, dating back to early 19th century of Italian origin, coming from a Genoe...
Crystal, Brass, Iron
Attractive Beaded Genoese Chandelier
Located in Kent, Dover
A Genoese chandelier of attractive design, in bronze, iron and hung throughout with glass beads and flowers.
Blown Glass
18th Century Italian Genoese Chandelier Empire Giltwood Crystal Pendant
Located in Milano, MI
This is the most elegant, timeless shape and style of Italian chandeliers, you can see the same Genoese chandeliers into Genoa's Palazzo Ducale, Ducal Palace or Doge's Palace.
Crystal, Iron, Brass
Genoese Chandelier, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Eight-armed chandelier with glass prismatic hangings and gold-patinated and carved wooden shaft. Individual glass stones are orange and purple. The chandelier was electrified.
Brass
19TH CENTURY GENOESE CHANDELIER
Located in Natchez, MS
Early 19th century Genoese Chandelier with gilt stem and crystal dressing.
Crystal
Crystal 18th Century Genoese Chandelier
Located in Round Top, TX
Stunning crystal Italian 18th century Genoese chandelier. With gorgeous gold base and accents of blue and amber crystals this chandelier will make any room fabulous.
Crystal
Pair Italian Genoese Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Pair Italian Genoese Beaded Glass Twelve Light Chandelier with additional decorative beaded rosettes over the frame.
Wrought Iron
18th C. Giltwood And Crystal Genoese Chandelier
Located in Natchez, MS
18th century gilt wood stem with gilt iron arm and crystal drape chandelier from Genoa Italy. has unusual crystal beaded bow topped crystal pendants.
Crystal, Iron
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H 41 in Dm 29.5 in
18th Century Italian Genoese Chandelier with Finely Carved Giltwood and Crystal
Located in Charleston, SC
An elegent Genovese chandelier with a finely carved and gilded stem with original crystal, circa 1780. Fully restored with new wiring and porcelain sockets.
Crystal
Genoa Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Stunning Genoese chandelier featuring painted wood, giltwood, gilt metal and crystal.
Crystal, Metal
Monumental Pair of Genoese "Festival" Chandelier
Located in Natchez, MS
Pair of Monumental Genoese "Festival" Chandeliers with Gilt wood stems, gilt iron arms and crystal draping with ruby crystal accents
Wood
Large and Impressive Genoese Style Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive Genoese style chandelier. A decorative cut glass stem, projecting 24 arms of light, over three layers.
PAIR OF 18TH CENTURY GENOESE "FESTIVAL" CHANDELIERS
Located in Natchez, MS
Pair of 18th Century Italian Genoese "festival" chandeliers with wooden stem and gilt iron arms with crystal draping.
Crystal
18th Century Genoese Church Gilded and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Genovese Louis XVI chandelier in carved and gilded wood, circa 1780, similar to the chandeliers in the Palazzo Ducale in Genoa. It consists of a central shaft in turned, carved and g...
Crystal, Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Genoese Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
A grand scale Italian Genovese carved giltwood, crystal and tole chandelier, circa 1890, featuring colored crystals. Six-arm chandelier with crystal swag and beading. The chandelier ...
Tôle
Late 18th Century Italian Genoese Giltwood, Tole and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
A late 18th century Italian Genoese carved giltwood, tole and crystal chandelier, circa 1780, featuring six candle arms draped with cut crystal beads and pendants.
Crystal, Tôle
Late 18th Century Italian Genoese Giltwood, Tole and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
A late 18th century Italian Genoese giltwood, tole and crystal chandelier, circa 1780, with hand-carved stem and six candle arms draped with cut crystal pendants.
Crystal, Tôle
20th Century Italian Genoese Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier with Tole
Located in Charleston, SC
A grand scale Italian Genovese carved giltwood, crystal and tole chandelier, circa 1900, featuring decorative stamped tole and crystal "jewels" at the crown and twelve cand...
Crystal, Tin
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H 36 in Dm 31 in
Early 20th Century Italian Genoese Giltwood and Ivory Painted Crystal Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
An Italian Genoese crystal chandelier, circa 1920, featuring a giltwood and ivory painted stem and six candle bulb tole arms adorned with crystal beaded swag, pendants and rosettes.
Crystal, Tôle
Pair of Large and Glamourous Genoese Beaded Glass Chandeliers c.1940
Located in London, GB
Pair Large Genoese twelve armed beaded glass chandeliers with a floral motif c 1940.
Glass
A Very Fine Genoese Gilt Iron and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the gilt iron cage form structure covered in rock crystal beading and rock crystal drops
Rock Crystal, Iron
Large-Scale 18th Century Genovese Italian Giltwood Chandelier
Located in London, GB
An elegant large-scale three-tier Italian late 18th century giltwood and crystal Genoese North Italian chandelier. The giltwood central column terminates in a finial at the bottom wi...
Metal
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.
Crystal, Iron
$8,740Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...
Onyx
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Vigne Fleurie" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
"Vigne Fleurie" is an exquisite limited edition fine art print that offers a modernist interpretation of a flowering vine set against a lush green colorfield. Each print is a view of...
Paper
$2,768 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 25.6 in
Classic Chandelier, 5 Arms Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier, 5 arms green Murano glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which...
Blown Glass
IVY Cabinet, Cherry, Brass, Josef Frank
Located in Miami, FL
IVY Cabinet by Dosbananos. Two-door cabinet covered in original Josef Frank 'Paradiset' wallpaper. Cherry wood with brass hinges and brass stretchers. Cabinet has four adjustable she...
Brass
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood & Crystal 8 Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood & Crystal 8 Light Chandelier with Blue & Topaz Colored Glass Pendents, ca. 1790
Glass
$4,816Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
$4,188
H 40.16 in W 46.46 in D 22.84 in
Danish 18th Century blue Painted Baroque Commode with Serpentine Front
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish 18th century baroque oak wood chest of drawers with serpentine front. In 2 parts. Features a rectangular grey painted top with serpentine front, sitting above four conforming ...
Oak
Fine English Porcelain Dessert Service, Minton, circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Comprising 24 plates, pair of covered sauce tureens and stands, pair of shell dishes and a pair of rectangular dishes. The bright blue ground interspersed with gilt-edged reticulatio...
Porcelain
$3,239Sale Price|38% Off
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 13.59 in
French 18th Century Marble-Top Louis XVI Console Table
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful marble-top Louis XVI console table. Wonderful carvings and great patina. Original marble top. France, circa 1770-1889. Weathered and small losses. More photo's are availab...
Marble
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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