French Gilt Metal Chandelier with Glass Leaves
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's French gilt light fixture with molded glass leaves on body and eight interior candelabra lights. Measurements: Drop: 24" Diameter: 37".
Metal
French Gilt Chandelier with Amethyst Flowers and Molded Glass Leaves
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French gilt metal chandelier with crystal insets, molded glass leaves and cut crystal flowers.
Crystal, Metal
French Alabaster & Gilt Bronze 3-Light Pendant Chandelier with Leaves & Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
This stunning and highly stylish chandelier originates from the earliest years of twentieth century France, and to have found it in this beautiful condition more than made our day. ...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Midcentury Spanish Gilt Metal Crown Chandelier with Leaves and Frosted Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Spanish gilt metal two-light crown chandelier from the mid 20th century, with curving leaves and frosted glass.
Metal
Pair French Style Wrought Iron Chandeliers with Gilt Acanthus Leaves
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome pair of handmade French style chandeliers. Early 21st century made. Wrought iron with frenchScrolls and acanthus leaves. Clear glass crystal pendants adorn the structure. ...
Crystal, Iron
Grand-Scale Gilt Metal and Crystals Chandelier with Glass Leaves and Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A very large French gilt metal and crystal chandelier with interior lights. The gilt metal body has beaded crystal drops and the interior lights are covered by woven crystals from th...
Metal
Italian Gilt Iron Leaves and Roses Chandelier, circa 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Ann Italian gilt iron six-light chandelier with leaves and roses, circa 1940s.
Iron
Pair of Palmette Chandeliers or Pendants in Gilt Iron with Leaves Design
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Palm Ceiling Light Fixtures // Foliage Ferro Art Gilt Iron Pendant or Flush Mounts // Spanish Gilt Iron Leaves Ceiling Chandeliers
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
$3,208Sale Price|30% Off
Lovely Gilt Brass Flower Leaves Chandelier, France, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful, fine and delicate gilt brass leaves chandelier with ceramic flowers attr. to Maison Charles, France, circa 1950s.
Brass
Midcentury French Chandelier with Molded Glass Leaves
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French gilt chandelier with molded glass leaves and crystals. 8 interior lights.
Crystal, Bronze
Two Lovely Gilt Brass Flower Leaves Chandelier, Italy, circa 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two beautiful, fine and delicate gilt brass leaves chandelier with white flowers.
Metal, Brass
Large Sunburst Crown Chandelier Flush Mount in Gilt Metal with Leaves Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Crown Chandelier Foliage Ceiling Light Fixture, Gilt Iron, Gold Leaf, Frosted Glass ____________________________________________________________ Stunning Gilt iron and bronze sunburs...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
20th Century Italian Tole Floral Chandelier with Painted Leaves and Gilt Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
Evocative of romantic Mediterranean gardens, this mid-20th-century Italian tole chandelier is a poetic celebration of nature and craftsmanship.
Sheet Metal
Brass Chandelier with Enameled Florets and Patinated Leaves
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous brass floral chandelier with 8 candelabra lights in 3 different settings. Tall downrod presently affixed to hang chandelier but also comes with enough original chain to sus...
Brass, Enamel
Gilt Metal Fixture with Molded Glass Leaves
Located in New York, NY
French mercury glass and patinated metal light fixture with molded glass leaves and flowers and with 24 candelabra interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 35" Minimum drop: 14"
Metal
Chandelier with Brass Leaves and Silver Colored Roses
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chandelier with brass leaves and silver colored roses. The light requires one single E27 and three E14 screw fit lightbulbs (60Watt max.) LED compatible. Diameter: 70 cm - 27 inc...
Brass
Large Gilt Metal Light Fixture with Molded Glass Leaves
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1950's French gilt metal light fixture with 24 interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 31" Diameter: 50"
Crystal, Metal
Italian Palmette Chandelier with Clear Murano Glass Leaves, 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning sculptural chandelier in the Palmette style, made in Italy during the 1980s, showcasing the timeless artistry of Murano glass craftsmanship. This elegant ceiling fixture f...
Metal
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 77 cm. Height fixture 84 cm. Total height with the chain 93 cm. Eight E14 bulbs.
Crystal, Brass
French Painted Iron Six-Light Chandelier with Gilded Acanthus Leaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Mid 20th Century French painted iron six-light chandelier with gilded acanthus leaves at the end of scrolled arms and wooden bobeches. This vintage chandelier, with its elegant cha...
Iron
French Globe Pendant Light / Lantern in Gilt Iron with Leaves Design, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
This chandelier was entirely made by hand and it features a gilt globe shaped structure decorated with leaves in gilt patinated iron that hangs from a chain holded by a decorative la...
Iron, Metal, Wrought Iron
Vintage Rococo Chandelier in Sevres Blue Porcelain with Flowers & Leaves
By Capo Di Monte
Located in Coimbra, PT
Exceptional quality Italian Capo Di Monte handmade porcelain chandelier. Charming and very rare Italian work of art in white with blue and gold accents, fully decorated with hand pai...
Porcelain, Meissen
Italian Gilt Tôle Chandelier with Crystal Prisms, 1940s
Located in Winter Park, FL
An Italian Hollywood Regency style four-light gilt metal chandelier with tôle leaves and crystal prisms.
Crystal, Tôle
A 19th Century French Ormolu Multi-Arm Chandelier with Leaves and Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century French Ormolu Multi-Arm Chandelier with Leaves and Flowers. The bulbous body is made up of elongated ormolu bars with ormolu vines, leaves, and flowers branching off t...
Bronze
1930's French Gilt Metal Leaves Light Fixture with 5 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French gilt metal leaves shape light fixtures with 5 lights
Metal
Set of 4 Gilt Lanterns with Glass Leaves and Amethyst Flowers. Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of circa 1940s French gilt metal lanterns with four interior lights, the body with amethyst colored crystal flowers. Measurements: Height 15" min. drop Diameter 14"
Crystal, Metal
A magnificent bronze gilt French Rococo chandelier With 20 flames
Located in London, GB
A magnificent bronze gilt French Rococo chandelier with golden leaves and 5 bas-reliefs.
Bronze
Romantic Antique Gilt Chandelier with White Opaline Teardrop Crystals
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This chandelier is gilt metal with leaves and 6 arms having elegant opaline bobeches.
Metal
1900 Caldwell Gilt Bronze Caldwell Chandelier 12 Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900 Caldwell gilt bronze 12 lights chandelier with acanthus leaves design
Bronze
Mid-Century Italian Gilt Metal Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Mid-Century Italian gilt metal chandelier. With gilt leaves and glass decoration and drops.
Metal
Oval Gilt Metal and Glass Bird Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A French eight-arm oval gilt metal chandelier with molded glass leaves and bird on body, circa 1940.
Gold Leaf
Suspension lamp Ice Rain with white, transparent glass and gold metal leaves
Located in Vedelago, IT
A gentle veil of light, water, ice, the sun and the moon. A chromatic tempest that breathes, colors, tinges and sparkles. The Ice Rain collection is entirely produced in Italy and ...
Metal
$12,000 / item
Pair of French Crystal Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's French gilt chandeliers with molded glass leaves and red crystal flowers and 4 interior lights.
Crystal, Brass
Eight Light Tole Chandelier Clear And Amber Crystal Drops
Located in Bradenton, FL
Eight Light tole Chandelier with gold gilt tole leaves. Finish. Features clear and amber crystal droplets and gold leaf accents.
Crystal, Metal
Unavailable
H 33.47 in Dm 19.69 in
Opaline Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Glass Leaves with Gilt Frame, Austria
Located in Denia, ES
Opaline Mid-Century Modern chandelier glass leaves with gilt frame Austria, 1960.
Art Glass
Unavailable
H 23.63 in Dm 36.23 in
Fontana Arte mid-century Chandelier murano Glass Leaves with Gilt Frame, 1960
By Fontana Arte
Located in Denia, ES
Ultimate Italian vintage design Icone 1960 attributed at Fontana Arte, great gilt frame finish with large size. In very good condition only few still exist! A real stunning ORIGINAL ...
Crystal
Gold Gilt Chandelier
Located in Encinitas, CA
Beautiful 8 light gold gilt vintage chandelier with leaves and flowers.
Gilt Chandelier with Leaves and Amethyst Flowers
Located in New York, NY
French circa 1940s gilt metal light fixture with molded glass leaves and amethyst colored flowers, eight interior lights. Measurements: Minimum drop: 30" Current drop: 36" Diam...
French Gilt Chandelier with Glass Leaves
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s French gilt metal chandelier with molded glass leaves with 6 candelabra lights.
Bronze
French Gilt Chandelier with Molded Glass Leaves
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French gilt chandelier with molded glass leaves and crystal flowers. 6 candelabra lights.
Glass
Mid-Century Chandelier with Gilt and Textured Murano Glass Leaves
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant vintage two-tier chandelier, with surrounding large textured and gilt Murano glass leaves as individual shades per light, each with clear stems and stylistic veining.
Metal
Spanish 1940's Gilt Iron Chandelier with Wheat Leaves
Located in Buchanan, NY
Spanish 1940s gilt iron chandelier with wheat leaves (12 lights)
French Style Iron Chandelier with 8 Lights & Gilt Acanthus Leaves, Reproduction
Located in Atlanta, GA
French style iron chandelier with eight (8) lights and gilt tole acanthus leaf appliques, Reproduction.
Metal, Iron
Sold
H 6.75 in Dm 21 in
Spanish Gilt Metal Crown Chandelier with Layered Leaves and Frosted Glass Bottom
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Spanish three-light gilt metal semi-flush crown chandelier from the mid-20th century is decorated by two layers of thin leaf motifs on the surround.
Metal
Vintage Spanish Gilt Metal Crown Chandelier with Tall Leaves Motifs, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Spanish crown chandelier is adorned with elegant tall curved leaves on its surround, surmounting a braided rim.
Metal
Spanish Two-Light Gilt Metal Crown Chandelier with Leaves and Frosted Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Spanish mid-20th century crown semi-flush gilt metal light fixture with frosted glass features a single row of leaf motifs over a thin twisted surround. The two lights sit behin...
Metal
Early 20th Century French Wrought Iron Six-Light Chandelier with Gilt Leaves
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1920, this elegant chandelier exemplifies the artistry of early 20th-century ironwork. The light fixture features a scrolled and symmetrical frame adorned wit...
Iron
French Gilt Metal Chandelier with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French gilt metal chandelier with molded glass leaves and crystal flowers.
Crystal, Metal
Pair of French Crystal Chandeliers with Glass Leaves, Sold individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1950's French chandelier with crystal leaves and flowers. 4 arms and 2 interior lights. Sold Individually Measurements: Drop: 28" Diameter: 32"
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage Spanish Gilt Metal Light Fixture with Layered Leaves and Mirrored Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Spanish midcentury gilt metal light fixture with leaves and mirrored glass.
Metal
French Gilt Metal Chandelier with Molded Glass Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s French gilt metal chandelier with crystal flowers and leaves, crystals insets on body and interior lights.
Crystal, Metal
Spanish Gilt Metal Light Fixture with Two-Tiered Crown of Carved Pointed Leaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vintage Spanish gilt metal light fixture from the mid-20th century features a two-tiered crown of ribbed pointed leaves, curving at the bottom and resting on a circular mirror p...
Metal
Gilt-metal Chandelier
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Lyrical 6 candle gilt-metal chandelier with spiral vine, leaves and star flowers
Metal
Gilt Bagues Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French Bagues gilt chandelier with molded glass leaves and flowers.
Gilt bronze crystal French chandelier
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A wonderful 6 light gilt bronze French chandelier. Decorated with vine leaves, vines, crystal grapes and large flower rosettes.
Crystal, Bronze
Gilt Metal Bagues Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A French, circa 1930s gilt metal Bagues chandelier with molded glass leaves and crystal flower.
Italian Rococo Gilt Tole Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A 5-light cage form Italian Rococo gilt tole chandelier. The frame decorated with leaves and white porcelain flowers.
Spanish Gilt Seed Head Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Hastings, GB
Spanish gilt seed head chandelier, circa 1950s A beautiful gilt chandelier with seed pods and leaves The light has 6 arms each with single bulb holder, E14 small screw in Original...
Metal
French Bronze Chandelier with Crystal Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French gilt bronze chandelier with crystal leaves and flowers.
Bronze
Vintage French 6-Light Chandelier
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
French 6-light chandelier, Bagues, gilt metal with crystal leaves, flowers & ball drop.
Crystal, Metal
Pineapple Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Gilt metal Italian pineapple shaped chandelier with gilt metal leaves and arms, amber glass body. 6 lights. 24" min. drop, 25" diameter
1930’s French Bagues 6 Lights Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French Bagues gilt metal 6 lights chandelier with crystal leaves and glass body.
Crystal, Metal
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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