German Lusterweibchen Chandelier
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Antique German Lusterweibchen carved and polychrome wood barmaid and antler chandelier. The German
Antique Mid-19th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Wood
German Lusterweibchen Chandelier
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Antique German Lusterweibchen carved and polychrome wood barmaid and antler chandelier. The German
Wood
$11,135
H 41.34 in W 34.26 in D 28.35 in
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
Antique Lusterweibchen Depicting Lucretia, Germany 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Lusterweibchen Depicting Lucretia, Germany 1900 An impressive antique chandelier depicting
Iron
Antique Lusterweibchen of a Patrician Lady, Germany 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Lusterweibchen of a Patrician Lady, Germany 1900 A finely hand-carved and polychrome
Iron
$5,447
H 34.65 in W 13.39 in D 15.75 in
Antique German Pendant Chandelier Wooden Polychrome Lusterweibchen with Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique German Pendant Light Wooden Polychrome Lüsterweibchen with Lantern, from circa 1920. This
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
$8,704
H 24.41 in W 14.57 in D 16.15 in
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
$2,238
H 16.93 in W 36.62 in D 30.32 in
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
$4,406
H 32.29 in W 28.75 in D 33.86 in
German Lustermannchen Carved-Wood Pendant Light with Figural Railway Official
Located in Barntrup, DE
antlers, executed in the traditional Lustermannchen (Lüsterweibchen) style. This striking German
Metal
18th Century "Lusterweibchen" Chandelier
Located in Wels, AT
Masterly carved and painted Baroque "Lusterweibchen" with antler chandelier. Provenience Austria or
Wood, Antler
German Lusterweibchen Chandelier Made of Antlers, circa 1860
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Not wired
Wood, Antler
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H 24 in W 30 in D 21 in
19th Century German Lusterweibchen Carved Walnut Polychrome Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
has the original hand painted and polychrome finish. A Lusterweibchen or Leuchterweibchen (German
Iron
Lusterweibchen Horn Chandelier
Located in Wiscasset, ME
. In the 15th and 16 Century Lusterweibchen become very popular in the German area, especially in
Wood
Lusterweibchen Chandelier, circa 1800
Located in Evergreen, CO
German chandelier, circa 1800. The literal translation of Lusterweibchen is "little woman
Metal
Antique Carved Wood Harpy "Lusterweibchen"
Located in Berghuelen, DE
an antique antler chandelier with hand-carved and painted lady statue. Named "lusterweibchen" or
Wood, Antler
Lovely Antique Rose Maid Lusterweibchen
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique lusterweibchen statue of a rose maid - made of hand-carved wood. Mounted on a pair of
Iron
wooden carved lusterweibchen with fishtail 1880
Located in Berghuelen, DE
antlers. named lusterweibchen or lüsterweibchen. with fishtail and helmet plate.
Wood, Antler
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
Vintage Carved Wood Beer Waitress Lusterweibchen
Located in Berghuelen, DE
with a large pair of original antlers. named "lusterweibchen" or "lüsterweibchen." Executed circa 1930
Iron
Wooden Carved Lusterweibchen with Fishtail 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
antlers. named lusterweibchen or lüsterweibchen. with fishtail and helmet plate. executed ca. 1900. length
Wood, Antler
lovely antique cherub lusterweibchen ca. 1880
Located in Berghuelen, DE
an antique statue of a cherub made of handpainted plaster - mounted on a pair of original fallow deer antlers. with 6 handforged and gilded iron candle holders. the angel is holding ...
Antler, Plaster
Antique Carved Wood Lusterweibchen "Beauty of Ulm"
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique antler chandelier, a hand-carved and painted lady statue-named lusterweibchen or
Antler, Wood
Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Lusterweibchen Noblewoman
Located in Berghuelen, DE
deer antlers. named lusterweibchen or lüsterweibchen. modelled as a noblewoman with blazon. handforged
Wood, Antler
Lovely Antique Lusterweibchen of a Lute Playing Lady
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique lusterweibchen of a lute playing Victorian lady - made of plaster, hand-painted, mounted
Plaster
Antique Carved Wood Lusterweibchen of a Victorian Lady
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a large pair of original fallow deer antlers. Named lusterweibchen or lüsterweibchen, executed circa
Iron
antique carved wood lusterweibchen of a victorian noble woman
Located in Berghuelen, DE
fixed on a pair of original fallow deer antlers. named lusterweibchen or lüsterweibchen. fixture and
Wood, Antler
Lovely Antique Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Lady, circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique lusterweibchen statue of a medieval lady - made of hand-carved and painted wood
Antler, Wood
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H 29.93 in W 41.34 in D 17.72 in
Antique Mermaid Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Lady with Fishtail, circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique lusterweibchen chandelier of a mermaid made of hand-carved and painted wood-mounted on a
Antler, Wood
Lusterweibchen “Diana” Goddess of the Hunt with Antlers and Metal Work
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Lusterweibchen “Diana” goddess of the hunt with antlers and metal work. Rewired A chandelier
Wood
Large Antique German Lüsterweibchen, Antler Chandelier, 19th
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A huge, spectacular late 19th German "Lüsterweibchen" 6- light chandelier. One of the biggest size
Iron
Large Antique German Lüsterweibchen, Antler Chandelier, 19th
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A huge, spectacular late 19th German "Lüsterweibchen" 6- light chandelier. One of the biggest size
Iron
Gorgeous Baroque Mermaid Lusterweibchen Germany, 18th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A wonderful antique 18th century lüsterweibchen. An elaborate carved and large mermaid statue
Iron
Sold
H 35.44 in W 44.89 in D 35.44 in
Exceptional Wooden Lusterweibchen "Beauty of Ulm", Germany, circa 1870
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A very large antique lusterweibchen chandelier with hand carved and painted statue of a medieval
Wood
Antique Victorian Lusterweibchen, circa 1860
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique lusterweibchen of a Victorian lady holding an apple. The statue is made of wood and
Wood
Great Wooden Carved Mermaid Lusterweibchen
Located in Berghuelen, DE
This extra-ordinary lusterweibchen is made completely from wood without any antlers. A hand-carved
Wood
Antique Lüsterweibchen of a Mermaid
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A wonderful antique lüsterweibchen with a carved wooden sculpture of a mermaid with fishtail. The
Iron
Antique Lüsterweibchen of a Victorian Lady
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A rare antique lüsterweibchen chandelier with a plaster sculpture of a Victorian lady with original
Iron
Lovely Antique Diana Lusterweibchen with Fishtail
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique statue of a diana - goddess of the hunt - made of hand-painted plaster - mounted on a pair of original fallow deer antlers. with 4 hand-forged iron candleholders. Manufact...
Iron
antique wooden lusterweibchen of a victorian lady
Located in Berghuelen, DE
lusterweibchen or lüsterweibchen. handcarved, handpainted and fixed on a pair of original fallow deer antlers
Antler, Wood
Antique Carved Wood Lusterweibchen with Real Antlers
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique antler chandelier a hand-carved and painted noble lady statue - named lusterweibchen or
Antler, Wool
Rare Antique Lüsterweibchen of a Victorian Lady
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A rare antique lüsterweibchen chandelier with a papier-mâché sculpture of a Victorian lady with
Paper
Lovely Antique Lute Plaining Lüsterweibchen, circa 1850
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A wonderful antique lüsterweibchen with a carved wooden sculpture of a lute playing Victorian lady
Iron
Antique Handcarved Lusterweibchen of an Angel ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Handcarved Lusterweibchen of an Angel ca. 1900 A lovely antique lusterweibchen chandelier
Iron
Antique Carved Wood Lusterweibchen of a Victorian Lady
Located in Berghuelen, DE
pair of original stag antlers. Named Lusterweibchen or Lüsterweibchen. Executed, circa 1890. (height
Wood, Antler
Antique Carved Wooden Lusterweibchen of a Victorian Lady
Located in Berghuelen, DE
original fallow deer antlers. named lusterweibchen or lüsterweibchen, executed circa 1900 in Germany. With
Iron
Wooden Carved Lüsterweibchen of a Lute Playing Lady
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A small wooden carved antique Lüsterweibchen chandelier with a medieval lady playing the lute
Wood
Antique Lüsterweibchen of a Lute Playing Medieval Lady
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A wooden carved antique lüsterweibchen chandelier with a medieval lady playing the lute, large
Wood
Antique Carved Wood Lusterweibchen of a Victorian Lady
Located in Berghuelen, DE
antlers. named Lusterweibchen or Lüsterweibchen, executed circa 1920 with hand forged iron suspension and
Iron
Antique Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Noble Lady ca. 1880s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Noble Lady ca. 1880s A great antique chandelier featuring a
Metal
Antique Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Court Lady ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Noble Lady ca. 1880s A great antique chandelier featuring a
Iron
Antique Lusterweibchen of a Victorian Noble Lady, circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique lusterweibchen of a Victorian lady holding a hatchment which depicts an ibex relief. The
Plaster
Sold
H 27.56 in W 15.36 in D 31.5 in
Lusterweibchen Hand-Carved Hand-Painted with Stately Real Antlers
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A beautiful lusterweibchen with handsome hand-carved and hand-painted wooden lady carrying a blazon
Wood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Rare Antique Chandelier with Lüsterweibchen of a Victorian Meermaid
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A rare antique lüsterweibchen chandelier with a wooden carved sculpture of a Victorian lady with
Wood
Sold
H 20 in W 29 in D 21 in
Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Lusterweibchen Sculpture Chandelier with Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Lusterweibchen pendant. This type of light fixture was first seen in the 14th century in Germany and they became
Wood
Sold
H 43.31 in W 28.75 in D 16.93 in
Antique Antler Chandelier with Carved Wood Figurine "Lusterweibchen"
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
or South Germany. The literal translation of Lusterweibchen is "chandelier female". A very detailed
Antler, Wood
Wooden Carved Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Noble Lady ca. 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Wooden Carved Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Noble Lady ca. 1910 An antique chandelier - a so-called
Iron
Wooden Carved Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Noble Lady ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Wooden Carved Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Noble Lady ca. 1890 Item e7359 An antique wood carved
Iron
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Antique Carved Wood Lusterweibchen of a Victorian Lady, circa 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
pair of original deer antlers. Named lusterweibchen or lüsterweibchen, executed circa 1890. With
Wood
Sold
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Antique Carved Wood Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Lady, circa 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
medieval lady. Fixed on a large pair of original deer antlers. Named lusterweibchen or lüsterweibchen
Wood
German Lüsterweibchen with a Polychrome Carved Woman
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A German Lüsterweibchen, or "Little Chandelier Woman," is a chandelier consisting of antlers
Antler, Wood
Two-Light German Lüsterweibchen with a Polychrome Carved Woman
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A German Lüsterweibchen, or "Little Chandelier Woman," is a chandelier consisting of antlers
Brass
Antique Lusterweibchen Chandelier With Antlers
Located in Dallas, TX
commercial use in a lodge, restaurant or pub. German Lüsterweibchen Lusterweibchen. TO SEE ADDITIONAL
19th Century Polychrome Lüsterweibchen
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A Lu¨sterweibchen of female form in a richly colored dress and upturned head wrap, with a shield form on the base that depicts an idyllic image of two cherubs smelling roses on a gar...
Antler, Wood
19th Century German Lüsterweibchen of Polychrome Woman with Shield
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A German Lüsterweibchen chandelier of polychrome painted wood and antler. The upper portion of the
Antler, Wood
Concrete Barchan Planter by OPIARY (L58", W32", H14")
By Robert Remer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, ...
Cement
Set of Four Monumental Neo-Gothic Confessionals in Oak
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A group of four antique confessionals in Neo-Gothic style, made of oak.
Wood, Oak
$48,500 / set
H 12 in W 12 in D 12 in
Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A large rare pair of 19th century Meissen Chinoiserie style Nodding Pagoda Figures with Movable Head, Hand and Tongue, known as a "Nodder'. This Unusual and Highly Detailed Novelty s...
Porcelain
$1,556
H 23.63 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in
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 climber in beautifully hand-painted Bavarian traditional clothing in brown, green, wh...
Metal
Petit-Monsigny Art Deco Ibis Sculpture Table Lamp, 1920
By A. Petit Monsigny
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Table Lamp by Adolphe Petit-Monsigny, circa 1920. An exceptional French Art Deco table lamp, circa 1920, showcasing a stunning bronze sculpture by th...
Alabaster, Bronze
Northern Highland Natural Moose Antler Chandelier
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Extra-large Northern Highland moose 14 light chandelier. Great craftsmanship and beautiful piece with perfect patina on antlers. Great for any lodge, resort, or rustic setting. Comes...
Antler
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
$2,693
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
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 figural pendant lamp features a masterfully hand-carved linden wood figure of a han...
Metal
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
$2,310
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 10.24 in
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. The intricately carved wooden mountaineer holds onto a rope while gripping a woode...
Metal
$8,500
H 36 in W 36.5 in D 15 in
Biedermeier Period Burlwood Table Cabinet Of Curiosities Wunderkammer 19th C.
Located in Forney, TX
A fine Biedermeier Period (1815-1848) walnut maple burlwood marquetry table cabinet - wunderkammer (cabinet of curiosities) with fifteen drawers and concealed secret compartments, ci...
Iron
Early 19th c. Painted Baroque Armoire
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very good early 19th century Bavarian painted cabinet or armoire in original painted finish, including rocaille, faux marble and grain painting, the arched crest over initials and da...
Pine
A large red coral branch from Wunderkammer, Italy 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
This large branch of Mediterranean coral, 'Corallium Rubrum' is mounted on a gilt bronze base. The creation of the vase-shaped base involves various techniques: lost wax casting, mol...
Coral, Bronze
Period English Regency Hardwood Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham
By Marsh and Tatham
Located in Essex, MA
Period English Regency Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham Neoclassical Form with wonderful modern length. Egyptian Revival Palmette at foot and Scrolled backrest Four fluted le...
Hardwood
$8,500
H 16.5 in W 47.5 in D 13.2 in
Very Rare Antique Oak Wall Coat Rack w. Acrobatic Jester Figure Hooks, Great Fun
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and highly decorative wall coat rack with at least ten hooks. One of the main reasons for people wanting to own antiques is for their decorative appeal and this hand-crafted ...
Iron
$14,128
H 18.2 in W 23.6 in D 11.3 in
Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality, hand carved and truly impressive antique clock with 8 music melodies. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Forest a...
Brass, Iron, 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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