$1,319Sale Price|20% Off
Hand-Carved Pinewood Chandelier with Grapes, Germany 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
This elaborately carved chandelier in Scandinavian style is truly unique. It was handcrafted in an
Linen, Pine
German Carved Wood Two-Light Wine Cellar Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
This interesting and unusual hand-carved wooden chandelier features a centered large wine barrel
Metal, Copper
$565Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Twelve Carved Crystal Chandeliers, Beaux Arts Style, Germany
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Twelve splendid crystals for chandeliers: in the photos You can admire their beauty and careful
Crystal
German Lusterweibchen Chandelier
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Antique German Lusterweibchen carved and polychrome wood barmaid and antler chandelier. The German
Wood
German Lusterweibchen Four-Light Chandelier w. Carved Mermaid Figure and Antlers
Located in Barntrup, DE
This amazing German chandelier features a delicate hand-carved and polychrome hand-painted mythical
Metal, Wrought Iron
German Maiden & Forged Iron Antler Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's German chandelier with maiden detail and forged iron antlers. Measurements: Drop: 42
Wood
German Lustermannchen Carved-Wood Pendant Light with Figural Railway Official
Located in Barntrup, DE
A rare German figural pendant light featuring a carved wooden railway official suspended beneath
Metal
Antique German Pendant Chandelier Wooden Polychrome Lusterweibchen with Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
adorable and compact size Lüsterweibchen - chandelier features a masterfully carved figure of a young lady
Metal
1950s German Alpine Pendant Light Carved Wood Climber with Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
Charming 1950s German Carved Wood Mountaineer Pendant Lamp with Yellow Glass Lantern This
Metal
Large Neoclassical Style Carved Oakwood and Alabaster Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large Neoclassical Style Carved Oakwood and Alabaster Chandelier, Germany, circa the 1920s. This
Alabaster
Late 19th Century Carved Wooden Lüsterweibchen Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
Rare late 19th-century carved wooden Lüsterweibchen chandelier with four lights and original
Metal, Brass
Large Pendant Light Fixture with Carved Climber Figure and Lantern, Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large Pendant Light Fixture with Carved Climber Figure and Lantern, Germany This impressive German
Metal
German Pendant Light Hand Carved Wood Figure Mountain Climber with Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
This wonderful German Black Forest figural pendant lamp features a hand-carved figure of a mountain
Copper
German Pendant Light Hand Carved Wooden Figure Mountain Climber with Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
This adorable German figural pendant lamp from the circa 1950s features a hand-carved figure of a
Metal
Hand Carved Alabaster and Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1930s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Beautiful Alabaster pendant lamp from the 1930s, made in Germany. The soft, diffused light passing
Alabaster
Hand Carved Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1930s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exquisite ceiling lamp from 1930s Germany exudes timeless elegance and charm. The lampshade is
Brass
Hand Carved Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1930s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Beautiful glass pendant lamp from the 1930s, made in Germany. The soft, diffused light passing
Plastic, Glass
Pendant Light Hand Carved Wood Figure Mountaineer Climber with Lantern, Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
This wonderful German Black Forest figural pendant lamp features a hand-carved figure of a mountain
Metal
German Pendant Light with Hand Carved Mountain Climber Sculpture and Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
This wonderful German pendant lamp or Lüstermännchen features a hand-carved figure of a mountain
Metal
Large and Heavy Hand Carved Alabaster Ceiling Lamp, 1930s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This large and heavy hand-carved alabaster ceiling lamp was crafted in Germany during the 1930s and
Alabaster
Antique German Bavarian Carved Wood Tavern Light, Circa 1910-1920's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique German Bavarian Carved Wood Tavern Light with Musical Figures, Circa 1910-1920's.
Wood
Antique German Bavarian Carved Wood Tavern Light, Circa 1910-1920's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique German Bavarian Carved Wood Tavern Light with Musical Figures, Circa 1910-1920's.
Wood
Antique German Bavarian Carved Wood Tavern Light, Circa 1910-1920's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique German Bavarian Carved Wood Tavern Light with a Smiling Man and a Woman with Flowers, Circa
Wood
Art Deco Carved Oakwood and Alabaster Five-Light Chandelier with Owl Figure
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful and impressive five-light oakwood chandelier with an owl figure, Germany, the 1930s. This
Alabaster
Large Arts and Crafts Black Forest Carved Oak Chandelier w. Forest Owl Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
a passion for sculptural and meaningful Art then this antique and fully hand carved owl chandelier
Oak
German Folk Art Pendant Light with Night Watchman Figure, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Expressive Night Watchman with Lantern Motif, Hand-Carved German Folk Art Pendant Light. This
Metal, Brass
Tyrolean Mountaineer Pendant Lamp, Hand-Carved Softwood, 1980s
Located in Hannover, DE
perfect addition to my space. The mountaineer, lovingly hand-carved from linden wood, is of exceptional
Softwood
$5,257Sale Price / item|62% Off
Large Golden Crystal Chandelier from Palwa, 1970s.
By Palwa
Located in Hannover, DE
This huge chandelier by Palwa used to hang in the ballroom of a hotel. Hand-cut crystal rods and a
Crystal, Gold Plate
Large Antique Black Forest Antlers Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's German antler chandelier with carved wood stem with 24 lights. Measurements
Wood
Pendant Light with a Large Wooden Figure Mountain Climber with Lantern, Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
A wonderful German figural pendant lamp showcases a large hand-carved figure of a mountain climber
Metal
Montgolfiè Antique Lok Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New
Located in Berlin, DE
Montgolfière Style Chandelier - Empire Elegance with Customizability Introducing a new
Crystal
Expressive Wooden Carved Lady Sconce ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Expressive Wooden Carved Lady Sconce ca. 1900 An antique wall sconce with a hand-carved statue of
Metal
Art Nouveau Pendant Lamp with Slack Glass in Rock Crystal Optics, Germany 1920s
Located in Hannover, DE
This petite Jugendstil lamp from the Art and Craft movement is a real gem! It was lovingly crafted by hand using beautiful pieces of glass that strongly resemble rock crystal, and th...
Brass
Wooden Carved Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Noble Lady , late 19th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Polychromed Wooden Carved Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Noble Lady holding a coat of arms from the
Iron
19th Century Bronze Chandelier with Five Alabaster Cups Female Figures
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
19th century bronze chandelier with five alabaster cups female figures.
Alabaster, Bronze
$8,903Sale Price / item|20% Off
Montgolfiè Antique Lok Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New
Located in Berlin, DE
Montgolfière Style Chandelier - Empire Elegance with Customizability Introducing a new
Crystal
$8,903Sale Price / item|20% Off
Montgolfiè Antique Lok Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New
Located in Berlin, DE
Montgolfière Style Chandelier - Empire Elegance with Customizability Introducing a new
Crystal
Montgolfiè Antique Lok Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau Lustre
Located in Berlin, DE
Montgolfière Style Chandelier - Empire Elegance with Customizability Introducing a new
Crystal, Wire
$1,762Sale Price|20% Off
Flower Calla Lilly Chandelier in Gold, 1970s by Hans Kögl
By Hans Kögl
Located in Hannover, DE
This unique piece from Hans Kögl is decorated in a way that appreciates nature due to the curved golden leaves and golden open flowers which holds the bulbs. its design is like a bou...
Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Art Deco Style Hand-Carved Wooden and Crackle Glass Pendant Light Three Men
Located in Barntrup, DE
-carved Art Deco style pendant light fixture, Germany, 1970s. This adorable hanging lamp features a wooden
Chrome
Unique Art Deco Alabaster and Bronze Chandelier with Wizard Like Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind antique chandelier with amazing arms and natural mineral stone shades. With early
Alabaster, Bronze
Vintage Hand Carved Mountain Climber or Mountaineer Pendant Light
Located in Nuernberg, DE
perfect atmosphere in a cabin, lodge, a man cave, a restaurant or in an 'outdoor store'. All hand carved
Metal
Antique Lusterweibchen of a Patrician Lady ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Lusterweibchen of a Patrician Lady ca. 1900 An antique lusterweibchen chandelier of a
Iron
Pendant Light Fixture with a Wooden Figure of a Mountain Climber
Located in Barntrup, DE
This wonderful German figural pendant lamp features a hand-carved figure of a mountain climber in
Brass
$800Sale Price|23% Off
White golden Capiz shell lamp ornamentic design 1970
Located in Hannover, DE
The Capiz shell shimmers beautifully in its slightly golden sheen, painstakingly handcrafted into a flower that emits a lovely warm light into the room. Similar to Tiffany glass art,...
Brass
$3,166Sale Price|20% Off
Classicist Free-Standing Chandelier/Floor Lamp, 20th Century, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Berlin, DE
Classicist free-standing chandelier / floor lamp, 20th century. Karl Lagerfeld furnishings
Wood
Unavailable|$2,300
Black Forest Chandelier, Hand Carved with Rope Hangings, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Black Forest Chandelier, Hand Carved with Rope Hangings, owl motif with six candle arms and wax
Unavailable|$1,875
Black Forest Carved Wood Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Black Forest pendant light featuring a hand-carved wood (likely walnut) mountaineer climbing a rope
Carved Black Forest Wooden Folk Art German Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Carved wooden German chandelier, circa 1930. We are proud to offer a rare 1930 German carved wood
Wood
19th Century German Lusterweibchen Carved Walnut Polychrome Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Germany, circa 1870, the standout chandelier with six arms features a carved woman bust holding a shield
Iron
Antique German Bavarian Carved Wood Tavern Chandelier, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
nicely carved and the antlers provide additional interest.
Wood
Turn-of-the-Century German Antler & Carved Monk Lüstermännchen Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Delightful antique Lüstermännchen Chandelier. A hand-carved happy drinking monk between two
carved wood lusterweibchen chandelier gothical madonna
Located in Berghuelen, DE
an antique black forest antler chandelier - named lusterweibchen or lüsterweibchen. a wooden carved
Wood, Antler
Sold|$55,200
Museal Hand-Carved Antler Chandelier
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A rare antique chandelier made of multiple pieces of horn. several pieces carved. from a noble
German Lusterweibchen Chandelier Made of Antlers, circa 1860
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Not wired
Wood, Antler
German Pendant Light with Carved Wooden Figure Mountain Climber and Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
German Pendant Light with Carved Wooden Figure Mountain Climber and Lantern This wonderful German
Metal
Hand Carved Alabaster and Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1930s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Beautiful Alabaster pendant lamp from the 1930s made in Germany. The thick Alabaster shade is hold
Alabaster, Brass
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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