Wonderful Beaded Italian Baguès Birdcage Crystal Gold Gilt Flower Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Sweet Beaded Italian Baguès Style Birdcage Form Crystal Drop Gold Gilt Flower
20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
Wonderful Beaded Italian Baguès Birdcage Crystal Gold Gilt Flower Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Sweet Beaded Italian Baguès Style Birdcage Form Crystal Drop Gold Gilt Flower
Crystal
Large French Gilt Birdcage and Crystal Chandelier 12 Arm
Located in Ware, GB
A large French birdcage chandelier with faceted edge crystal droplets, scrolling arms and elegant
Crystal, Brass
$12,500 / set
H 38 in W 29 in D 29 in
Pair Rock Crystal and Silver Gilt Metal Birdcage Form Eight-Light Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent pair of large silver gilt metal cage-form eight-light chandeliers with rock crystal
Rock Crystal, Metal
Set of 4 Italian Florentine "Birdcage" Crystal Chandeliers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant set of 4 Italian mid-century Florentine chandeliers with curved gilt metal frames in a
Crystal, Metal
Italian Florentine "Birdcage" Crystal and Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Italian mid-century Florentine chandelier with curved gilt metal frame in a distinctive
Crystal, Metal
$3,250 / set
H 28 in Dm 16 in
Wonderful Pair Italian Tole Roses Gold Gilt Chandeliers Pendents Basket Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Italian Tole Roses Gold Gilt Chandeliers Pendents In A Birdcage Form Basket
Metal
French Gilded Birdcage Crystal Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded brass and crystal double tired 11 light birdcage form antique chandelier, the 10
Brass
French Gilded 7-Light Birdcage Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A French dark gilded brass and crystal 7-light birdcage form antique chandelier, the 6 reeded
Brass
French Gilded Bronze and Crystal Birdcage Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded bronze and crystal 11-light birdcage form antique chandelier, the 10 acanthus leaf
Bronze
French Gilded Bronze & Crystal 12 Light Birdcage Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A French dark gilded bronze and crystal 12 light birdcage form antique chandelier, the leaf clad
Bronze
French Gilded Bronze & Crystal 13 Light Birdcage Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast bronze and crystal 13 light birdcage form tiered antique chandelier, the
Bronze
French Gilded Bronze and Crystal 17-Light Birdcage Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded bronze and crystal 17-light birdcage form double tiered antique chandelier, the 16
Crystal, Bronze
French Large Gilded and Crystal 21 Light Birdcage Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A large French gilded cast brass and crystal 21 light birdcage form triple tiered antique
Crystal, Brass
Birdcage Chandelier in Gold Gilt Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Birdcage chandelier in gold gilt bronze style Louis XV, crystal, 6 lights 19th Century.
Bronze
French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Birdcage Chandelier
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Twelve-arm French gilt bronze and crystal birdcage chandelier. Rustic handwrought bronze with
Crystal, Bronze
Large French Gilt-and-Bronze 'Birdcage' Crystal Chandelier
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Large French gilt-and-bronze 'Birdcage' chandelier. Delicate and beautiful with intricate scrolling
Antique French 1930's Gilt-and-Crystal ’Birdcage’ Chandelier
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Antique French 1930's gilt-and-crystal ‘birdcage’ chandelier. Newly-rewired to North American
French Birdcage Chandelier with Crystal Drops
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a unique French gilt bronze birdcage chandelier hung overall with tear-drop crystal
Crystal, Metal
Italian Gilt Bamboo Birdcage Style Pendant Light
By Maison Baguès
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Italian gilt bamboo pendant light. "Made in Italy" tag on lower right corner. Newly
Metal
Early 20th Century French Birdcage Chandelier Ormolu with Crystal Spires
Located in Milano, MI
A stunning Empire style crystal and gilt bronze chandelier of French origin, a thirteen-light
Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze
French Gilt Metal Chandelier with Crystal Drops
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a Classic French gilt metal birdcage chandelier decorated overall with a variety of
Crystal, Metal
Italian Beaded Glass Purple Drop Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian beaded glass purple drop chandelier. Italian gilt metal birdcage frame with clear glass
Metal
Undulating Eighteen-Arm Gilded Bronze Birdcage Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A magnificent, gilt bronze chandelier with eighteen undulating arms; decked with spire, star, spear
Bronze
Birdcage Chandelier w/ 2 Rock Crystal Birds Perched Inside W/ Porcelain Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent French Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze Birdcage Form Multi Light Chandelier with Two Hand
Rock Crystal, Metal, Bronze
An Impressive French Gilt Bronze Birdcage Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Large French gilt bronze birdcage frame chandelier, with crystal plaquettes, central column and
Crystal, Ormolu
Gilt Birdcage Lanterns
By Diego Giacometti
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of gilded birdcage metal lanterns with four piece glass and four spoke light bulbs. Attributed
Early 1900s Birdcage Chandelier
Located in Stockport, GB
Petite gilt brass birdcage chandelier with its original crystal drops. Chandelier uses five SES
Crystal, Brass
Late 19thC French Napolean III Gilt Bronze Birdcage Chandelier
Located in London, GB
French Napoleon III gilt bronze birdcage chandelier with pressed glass plaquette drops, late 19thC
Ormolu
Magnificent Gilt Bronze Birdcage 12 Light French Chandelier c1950
Located in London, GB
Magnificent and large French gilt bronze birdcage 12 light chandelier of exceptional quality, with
Crystal, Ormolu
Napoleon III Birdcage Chandelier
Located in London, GB
French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Birdcage Chandelier with Crystal Plaquette Drops & Spires. This
Crystal, Ormolu
French Gilded Birdcage Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded brass and crystal 16-light birdcage form antique chandelier, the fifteen tiered
Brass
Large French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Birdcage Chandelier, circa 1770
Located in London, GB
A large Louis XV twelve-light gilt bronze birdcage chandelier, circa 1770. Beautifully adorned with
Six-Armed Crystal Birdcage-Shaped Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A six-armed bronze, glass an crystal birdcage-shaped chandelier, profusely hung with cut crystal
Bronze
Early 1900s French Birdcage Chandelier
Located in Stockport, GB
Early 20th century large French gilt birdcage chandelier with a mixture of antique crystal pear
French Pair of Birdcage Antique Chandeliers
Located in Chester, GB
A French pair of gilded brass and crystal 4-light birdcage form antique chandeliers, the reeded
Brass
French Gilded Birdcage Crystal Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded brass and crystal 4-light birdcage form antique chandelier, the leaf clad scrolling
Crystal, Brass
French Birdcage Nine-Light Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast brass and crystal nine-light birdcage form antique chandelier, the eight-leaf
Brass
French Birdcage Crystal 5-Light Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast brass and crystal 5-light birdcage form antique chandelier, the 4 reeded
Brass
French Gilded Seven-Light Birdcage Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast brass and crystal seven-light birdcage form antique chandelier, the six
Brass
French Bronze Seventeen-Light Birdcage Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast bronze and crystal seventeen-light birdcage form double tiered antique
Bronze
French Gilded & Crystal Seven-Light Birdcage Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded brass and crystal seven-light birdcage form antique chandelier, the 6 reeded
Brass
Louis XVI Style Bronze and Crystal Birdcage Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A good quality Louis XVI style bronze and crystal 20 light chandelier. Inside the cage there are
Crystal, Bronze
French Gilded Bronze & Crystal 10 Light Birdcage Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded bronze and crystal 10 light birdcage form tiered antique chandelier, the square
Bronze
French Bronze and Crystal 10-Light Birdcage Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded bronze and crystal 10 light birdcage form tiered antique chandelier, the square
Bronze
French Gilded Bronze and Crystal 10-Light Birdcage Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast bronze and crystal 10 light birdcage form tiered antique chandelier, the
Bronze
French Gilded Bronze and Crystal Twelve-Light Birdcage Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast bronze and crystal twelve-light birdcage form antique chandelier, the square
Bronze
French Gilded Bronze and Crystal Ten-Light Antique Birdcage Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded bronze and crystal ten-light double tiered birdcage form antique chandelier, the
Bronze
Unusual Gilt Bronze and Cristal Chandelier
Located in London, GB
An unusual gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. The birdcage frame which is spherical in shape
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Gilt Bronze and Cut Glass Chandeliers
Located in London, GB
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Birdcage Frame Chandeliers with Facet Cut Glass Drops and Spires. Paris
Sold
H 47 in Dm 23.5 in
French Gilt Bronze Bircage Chandelier with Large Crystal Plaquettes, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally elegant French gilt bronze birdcage eight light chandelier with large crystal
Crystal, Ormolu
Large French Napoleon III Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier c.1880
Located in London, GB
A very fine French Napoleon III twelve light gilt bronze birdcage chandelier with cut crystal
Crystal, Ormolu
Matching Pair of French Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers
Located in London, GB
Pair of French Gilt Metal Birdcage Frame Chandeliers with Cut Crystal Plaquette Drops and Spires
Large And Impressive French Crystal And Bronze Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A Large and impressive elegant 16 light crystal and gilded bronze Chandelier. The gilt bronze
Crystal, Ormolu
French Silver Gilded Birdcage Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A French silver gilded brass and crystal 6 light birdcage form antique chandelier, the leaf clad
Brass
French Pair of Gilded Six-Light Birdcage Antique Chandeliers
Located in Chester, GB
A French pair of gilded brass and crystal six-light birdcage form antique chandeliers, the square
Brass
Sold
H 27.56 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Gilt Birdcage Pendant Light with Pear Shaped Crystal Teardrops, Italy
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
A gilt Italian chandelier or pendant light. The gilt cage body with lattice structure has diamond
Crystal, Brass
Wonderful French Pagoda Gilt Rock Crystal Maison Baguès 8 Light Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Pagoda form gold gilt with rock crystal & faceted crystal pendents in the manner of Maison Baguès chandelier having 8 candelabra lights and finished with a rock cr...
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Chandelier by Jacques Darbaud, circa 1990
Located in Brecht, BE
This is a chandelier by Jacques Darbaud, circa 1990, plaster and iron, excellent condition.
Iron
Fine Pair of Rock Crystal Cage-Formed Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century charming gilt-metal and rock crystal cage-formed eight-light chandelier mounted with multifaceted hand carved rock crystal center column and profusely mounted wit...
Metal, Bronze
$6,950Sale Price / item|22% Off
H 40 in Dm 26 in
Maison Baguès Pair Louis XVI Large Rock Crystal Eight-Light Square Chandeliers
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Maison Baguès / Louis XVI Style Large Pair Of Rock Crystal And Beaded Eight-Light Gold Gilt Square Bird Cage Form Chandeliers Rewired And Accompanied By Chain And Canopy...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Iron
$3,250
H 23 in W 12 in D 12 in
Wonderful Beaded Rock Crystal Gold Gilt Chinoiserie Pagoda Lantern Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Rock Crystal Drop Gold Gilt Chinoiserie / Pagoda Lantern Form Chandelier Having 4 Candelabra Lights, Completely Rewired With New Sockets. Accompanied By Chain And Canopy
Crystal, Rock Crystal
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.