$1,960Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Gilded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
A French, circa 1930s 5-arm gilt metal chandelier with crystal faceted decoration and green glass
Crystal
Crystal And Gilded Bronze Cage Chandelier
Located in BARSAC, FR
Very elegant gilt bronze cage chandelier with rich and generous crystal ornamentation composed of
Crystal, Bronze
$3,556 / item
Chandelier in Gilded Metal and Crystal
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two gilded metal chandeliers with crystal and glass decoration. Diameter 46 cm. Height fixture 68
Crystal, Brass, Copper
Painted and Gilded Bronze Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful crystal chandelier with hand painted bronze ring with foliate and flora designs
Crystal, Bronze
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
Bagues Style Gilded Metal and Crystal Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A gilded metal and crystal chandelier of classical design typical of fixtures from the 1920s by, or
Crystal, Metal
Elegant Cut Crystal and Gilded Tole Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant and dramatic, 28 light cut crystal and gilded metal and tole chandelier. The center
Crystal, Metal
Bagues stylé gilded iron and crystal chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 6 branch gilded iron chandelier with glass drops attributed to Maison Bagues. Rewired
Crystal, Brass, Bronze, Iron
Antique French Gilded Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming, petite, gilt-bronze, 6 lights, chandelier with crystal pendeloques and crystal chains
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage Brass Gilded Chandelier with Crystal Flowers
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant brass gilded ceiling light with crystal flowers. Diameter 23.6" - 60 cm. Height fixture
Crystal, Brass
French Gilded Bronze and Crystal Chandelier - Circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An opulent French chandelier dating to circa 1880, crafted in gilded bronze and richly adorned with
Crystal, Bronze
Gilded Bronze Chandelier With Diamond-Cut Crystal Drops
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Six-arm chandelier in gilded bronze with elegantly scrolled arms and a tiered center column
Crystal, Bronze
French Victorian Gilded Bronze & Crystal Rococo Revival Chandelier
Located in Norwood, NJ
crystal, making this chandelier a standout focal point for grand interiors. A superb example of late 19th
Crystal, Bronze
Brilliant Antique Baccarat Crystal and Mercury Gilded Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Brilliant antique Baccarat crystal and mercury gilded chandelier.
Crystal
Italian Chandelier in Gilded Bronze with Bohemian Crystals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Italian chandelier from the 1950s, featuring a finely crafted gilded brass structure
Crystal, Brass
Italian 19th Century Gilded Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fantastic Italian gilded iron and crystal chandelier dates back to the 19th century and is
Crystal, Bronze
$9,476Sale Price|20% Off
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
Crystal
Italian Mid-Century Gilded Brass Chandelier with Bohemian Crystal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gilded brass paired with sparkling Bohemian crystal. Designed with five lights, each set on sculpted
Crystal, Brass
Gilded Brass and Crystal Chandelier by Palwa, 1970
By Palwa
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A high quality pendant light fixture made of gold plated brass and large cut crystal glass by Palwa
Crystal, Brass
20th century French Crystal and Gilded Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Superb crystal pendant chandelier from the 1950s, offering a refined and luminous presence, ideal
Crystal, Brass
19th Century Italian Large Empire Crystal & Gilded Iron Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
A grand 19th century Empire chandelier with cascading strands of hand-cut crystal and a richly
Crystal, Iron
Hollywood Regency Crystal and Gilded Chandelier by Palwa
Located in Antwerp, BE
structure composed of cut crystals in perfect state of preservation. Rare design object that will brighten
Crystal, Brass
Empire Style Chandelier in Gilded Brass and Scalloped Crystal
Located in Mortsel, BE
1950s Neoclassical Revival Cage Chandelier with Large Flat-Cut Crystals A grand Empire-style
Crystal, Brass
Louis XV Style Gilded Bronze, Crystal and Glass Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming, Louis XVI style gilded bronze and crystal chandelier featuring colored glass pears
Crystal, Bronze
$189,531Sale Price|36% Off
Baccarat Crystal and Gilded Bronze Chandelier, France, circa 1870
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in PARIS, FR
A very important thirty-five lights crystal and gilded bronze chandelier. The centered stem is made
Crystal, Bronze
Hollywood Regency Chandelier with Gilded Roses and Crystal Flowers
By Palwa
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful elegant chandelier with Crystal flowers and gilded roses. A Hollywood Regency six
Crystal, Brass
Gilded Brass Eight-Light Chandelier with Leaves and Crystal
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning large brass eighty-light, Italian chandelier with leaves and crystal. Measures: Diameter
Crystal, Brass
Baltic 18th Century Crystal and Gilded Iron Candle Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
This Baltic 18th century crystal and six-arm chandelier is hung with antique crystal
Crystal, Iron
EARLY 19th CENTURY BASKET CHANDELIER IN CRYSTALS AND GILDED IRON
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant basket chandelier in crystals and gilded iron, with eight lights. The structure is made of
Crystal, Iron
Palwa Chandelier, Gilded Brass and Faceted Crystal, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful pair of gilded brass and faceted crystal chandeliers by Palwa, Germany, manufactured in
Brass
$142,259Sale Price|33% Off
Empire Bronze Crystal Chandelier, with Fire-Gilded Swans, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
need. Empire bronze crystal chandelier, with fire-gilded swans, 19th century.
Crystal, Bronze
Oriental Style Crystal and Gilded Bronze Chandelier, France, circa 1900
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant Oriental style chandelier in pink tinted crystal and gilded bronze with six light arms
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Gilded Bronze, Crystal and Gilt-wood 6 light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined 19th-century Italian chandelier composed of gilded bronze and crystal, centered around a
Crystal, Bronze
1960s Gilded Brass and Faceted Crystal Palwa Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
A beautiful five chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960. The chandelier has 5 gilt brass
Brass
Large Louis XVI Style Chandelier In Crystal And Gilded Bronze
Located in BARSAC, FR
Very beautiful chandelier in the Louis XVI style in the shape of a hot air balloon with 6 light
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century Italian Gilded Bronze and Crystals Chandelier
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
20th century beautiful and elegant chandelier 18 lights golden bronze and crystals circa 1920s. The
Bronze
French Empire Gilded Bronze Crystal 12-Arm Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in Toledo, OH
A gorgeous large scale French Empire crystal chandelier. The body of this chandelier is done in
Crystal, Bronze
Early 19th Century, French Empire Gilded Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A period French Empire crystal and gilt bronze nine candle bell shaped chandelier of the highest
Crystal, Bronze
Italian Crystal and Gilded Tole Floral Chandelier, Mid-20th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful Louis XV chandelier is made of gilded tole, gold plated tin, and draped with
Crystal, Gold, Tin
Gilded Iron and Crystal Chandelier Italian Louis XVI Style Antique Neoclassical
Located in Berlin, DE
Restored Gilded Iron and Crystal Chandelier Italian Louis XVI Style, circa 1910 A beautifully
Crystal, Iron
Outstanding Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandelier by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, BE
Outstanding chandelier from the 1960s by German high end crystal glass manufacturer Palwa. The 24
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
$7,112Sale Price|20% Off
Chandelier in Lacquered and Gilded Sheet Metal and Crystals, Maison Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful and decorative chandelier is made of eggshell lacquered sheet metal and gold metal
Crystal, Metal
Louis XV Style Cage Chandelier In Gilded Bronze And Baccarat Crystal
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent cage-shaped chandelier in the Louis XV style with a gilded bronze frame and decorated
Crystal, Bronze
Unique Italian Wood Gilded Iron Beaded Crystal Chandelier w/ 18 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Italian crystal chandelier recovered from one of Brooklyn, New York's most prestigious
Crystal, Steel
Custom Large Crystal and Gilded Iron Handmade Italian Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian crystal and gilded iron chandelier of impressive size. Handcrafted by a second generation
Iron
Italian Gilded Bronze and Crystal 6-Light Chandelier with GIltwood Center Column
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined 19th-century Italian chandelier composed of gilded bronze and crystal, centered around a
Crystal, Bronze
Pair Mid 20th c Italian Crystal Chandeliers Gilded Frames with Giltwood Finials
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant, large matched pair of Italian crystal chandeliers on gilded metal frames with a gilt
Crystal, Metal
$3,475Sale Price|50% Off
Extraordinary Huge Palwa Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, BE
Glamorous gilded brass and crystal glass six-tier chandelier with 198 crystal glasses. Very rare in
Brass, Gold Plate
1960s Gilded Brass and Faceted Crystal Glass Palwa Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
several chandeliers and scones with the same crystal glass drops but in different style and sizes.
Brass
Hollywood Regency Glam Brass / Gold Gilded French or Italian Crystal Chandelier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gorgeous & glamorous vintage crystal chandelier, probably Italian or French dating back to the
Crystal, Bronze
1960's Gilded Brass and Faceted Crystal Palwa Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
A beautiful chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960. The chandelier has six gilt brass metal
Brass
Golden Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary chandelier by Palwa made in Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has a very elegant
Crystal, Brass
Golden Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary chandelier by Palwa made in Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has a very elegant
Crystal, Brass
Golden Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary chandelier by Palwa made in Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has a very elegant
Crystal, Brass
Mid 20th Century Chandelier - Crystal and Gilded Metal - Amber Drops
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant 20th century chandelier crafted in gilded metal and adorned with crystal beading and amber
Metal
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
Crystal
Rock Crystal, Blue Glass and Gilded Bronze Chandelier, Sweden, circa 1830
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Very elegant cristal rock and blue glass chandelier, from Sweden. Around 1820, in the Empire
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Louis XV Gilded Wrought Iron and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
eight branches with lights. Very similar chandelier in the Legion Of Honor Art Museum in San Francisco
Other
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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