Hollywood Regency Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Ball Form Swan Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Hollywood Regency gilt bronze and patinated bronze six-arm chandelier of ball form, designed with elaborate neoclassical motifs and refined sculptural detailing.
Bronze
Antique Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier with Swans
Located in New York, NY
Antique (late 19th to early 20th century) gilt bronze chandelier in the neoclassical style distinguished by its finely modeled swan-form candle arms, single socket at the center of t...
Bronze
Empire Chandelier, Bronze with Gilt Finish, Swan Heads, France, 1900
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century French Empire style chandelier with swan’s heads and starts on globe.
Bronze
French Empire Style GIlt Bronze and Red Painted tole Swan Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This chandelier reflects the design vocabulary of the French Empire style, with its use of gilt bronze swan arms, rosettes, and acorn finials, all elements characteristic of early 20...
Bronze, Tôle
$3,236Sale Price|20% Off
Classic Swan Chandelier, Gilt Bronze, French Empire Style, Circa 1880
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Classic model for this French Empire chandelier, perfect in any particular: gilt bronze, classic swan, green nail, 6 lights.
Bronze
20th Century Empire Swan-Chandelier, fire-gilt bronze with ball prism crystals
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Empire Swan-Chandelier, fire-gilt bronze with ball prism crystals Majestic splendid chandelier in Empire style referred to Empress Joséphine.
Crystal, Bronze
$142,663Sale Price|33% Off
Empire Bronze Crystal Chandelier, with Fire-Gilded Swans, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Extremely decorative, heavy and high quality Empire chandelier, 19th century. No replica. Staffed with five magnificent, fire-gilded bronze swans. This chandelier impresses wi...
Crystal, Bronze
French Empire Neoclassical Swan Chandelier in Patinated & Gilded Solid Bronze
Located in Coimbra, PT
Spectacular French Empire Neoclassical Swan Chandelier in Patinated & Gilded Solid Bronze Dimensions Height 33.47 in. (85 cm) Diameter 19.69 in. (50 cm) Large Glass shade, 10 in (25 ...
Bronze
Stylish Empire Revival Six-Light Pendant Chandelier with Swan Heads and Arrows
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning six-light pendant with gilt bronze arrows and swan head sculptures. This top quality made, early 1900s chandelier could be the perfect light fixture to grace your living s...
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Chandelier with Swans
Located in Stockholm, SE
A truly beautiful and elegant basket chandelier from the second half of the 19th century. Probably made in France. The bronze frame is of the highest quality, rich with ornaments and...
Bronze
Federal Style Green Bronze Chandelier with Gilt Swan Heads
Located in Stamford, CT
Federal Style Green Bronze Chandelier With Gilt Swan Heads. This lovely chandelier is certain to illumine any room in the home.
Bronze
Empire Period Chandelier, Swan Neck, Gilt Bronze and Patina Rifle Barrel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Empire Period chandelier, swan neck, gilt bronze and rifle barrel patina, a light in each cup and 6 arms of lights.
Bronze
Magnificent French Empire Bronze Swan Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French Empire style gilt bronze and (dark green) tole chandelier with six branches featuring flying swans details, floral and acorn cast details, and matching canopy with decora...
Bronze, Metal
Wonderful French Empire Dore Bronze Cut Crystal Swan Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Empire Style Gilt Dore Bronze And Cut Crystal Six Candelabra Light Swan Chandelier.
Crystal, Bronze
Sold
H 22 in Dm 22 in
Art Nouveau Austrian Secessionist 3-Arm Chandelier w/Art Glass and Swans ca.1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Petaluma, CA
We are offering an exceptional piece of antique lighting. So many nice features. The glass shades are hand blown art glass and probably done by Loetz. The areas of flat glass are a m...
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Empire Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A mid to late 19th century French gilt bronze Empire chandelier with swans heads and bronze figurine atop
Bronze
Sold
H 13 in Dm 16 in
Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Swan Regency Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful three-arm doré bronze swan chandelier, beautifully detailed from the column center with filigree leaves, flower accents and the three lovely swans with etched feathers. Thi...
Bronze
Sold
H 33.5 in Dm 22.5 in
Antique & Striking Empire Revival Gilt Bronze Swan Sculptures Pendant Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and fine size chandelier with gilt bronze swan sculptures. If you are looking for a truly stylish, well proportioned and top quality made chandelier then this turn of the ...
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 30.32 in Dm 30.32 in
Gilt Bronze French Empire Chandelier, 6 Swan Arms and Red and Black Lampshades
Located in Coimbra, PT
Splendid gilt bronze French Empire style chandelier with six swan’s light arms and unusual lampshades Measures: Diameter 77 cm Height 77 cm + 83 chain = 160 cm Weight 10 Kg/ 22 l...
Brass, Bronze
French Empire Green Globe Bronze Eagle Six Swan Arms Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
French Empire forest green globe with bronze eagle crown top and stars with six swan arms neoclassical chandelier. Measures: 32" H x 24" W, (adjustable length). Globe is approxim...
Bronze
French Empire revival Chandelier with Swan Arms
Located in Labrit, Landes
Small Empire revival chandelier with three swan arms manner of Maison Jansen Gilt bronze Very good vintage condition.
Bronze
French Empire Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Great antique French Empire gilt bronze 6-light chandelier with swan figure arms.
Bronze
Early 19th Century Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Swans
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th century gilt bronze chandelier with swans.
Bronze
Sold
H 31 in Dm 22.75 in
Early 19th Century French Restoration Patinated and Bronze Dore Swan Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
An early 19th century French restoration chandelier, circa 1820, featuring six candle arms, patinated and gilded bronze body adorned with finely detailed displayed swans. The chandel...
Bronze
$6,717 / set
H 29.53 in W 38.59 in D 18.71 in
Pair of Blue Gustavian Chests of Drawers, Gustavian Style, Sweden
Located in Kastrup, DK
A refined and elegant pair of chests of drawers executed in the Gustavian style and painted in nuanced shades of blue with geometric ornamentation. Each chest features a moulded top...
Brass
French Tole Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful hand - painted hot air balloon chandelier, France, circa 1950s. Socket: 6 x e14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs. The condition is excellent.
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
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
$9,850
H 20 in W 16 in D 12 in
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box, Attributed to Jansen. At first glance, the box's visual allure is simply breathtaking. Adorned with ...
Wood
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, dessin by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish. Total drop custom made 2 x Edison screw sockets ...
Brass
Regency Style Antiqued Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Regency style mahogany and reclaimed oak veneered console table restored with pollard oak, the rectangular three quarter gallery top with six turned finials atop each turn...
Wood
$4,279 / item
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
French Empire style gilt bronze and enamel chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi has got twelve lights. This chandelier is characterized by classical plate embellished with gilt bron...
Bronze, Enamel
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$199,000Sale Price|31% Off
H 136 in Dm 108 in
Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns . Monumental Exquisite refined work King Charles X Period Rotunda rotundus building structure with a...
Stone, Copper
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Hardwood, Mohair
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$2,912
H 32 in Dm 17 in
Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Candle Pendant Light or Chandelier with Cherub
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and small six light chandelier with gilt bronze cherub and swan sculptures. This top quality made, 19th century candle pendant or small chandelier could be perfect for you...
Brass, Bronze
Louis XVI Bronze d’Ore Chandelier, French 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This French Louis XVI chandelier is made of bronze d’ore, dates back to the 19th century, and is elegant in simplicity. The piece features a metallic ribbon flowing at the top, with ...
Bronze, Gold
$1,039,475
H 33.47 in W 44.49 in D 24.81 in
Russian Malachite and Silver Table by Imperial Silversmiths the Grachev Brothers
By Grachev Brothers
Located in London, GB
Russian malachite and silver table by Imperial silversmiths the Grachev Brothers Russian, 1884 Measures: Height 85cm, width 113cm, depth 63cm This beautiful silver table was man...
Malachite, Silver
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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