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.
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Gold Leaf
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
$5,600Sale Price|30% Off
Opalescent Art Nouveau Tiffany Style Stained Glass, Bird Chandelier
Located in Asheville, NC
Crafted in the Art Nouvea period and style of Louis Comfort Tiffany, this bronze beaded single bulb stained glass hanging lamp, is lush with opalescent, nature-toned, warm colors des...
Stained Glass
Bauges French Mid-Century Metal and Murano Glass Bird Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Queens, NY
French mid-century (1940s) red and white painted metal 10 arm chandelier with Murano glass bird in center with canopy.
Metal
Large Tree Glass Chandelier with Birds
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian 3 tiered chandelier with branches and birds. 14 lights. Measurements: Height of body:74" Min. Drop: 80" Diameter:46"
Murano Glass
French Art Deco Chandelier with Birds and Opalescent Glass Flower Shades, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco Chandelier with Birds and Opalescent Glass Flower Shades, Chrome Frame, 1930s.
Brass, Chrome
Art Design Chandelier 12 Birds "Light of Love" frost Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Nicola Grandesso, Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Artistic Chandelier "Light Of Love" 12 Birds light in Satin Murano Glass by Multiforme An elegant brushed gold support is the stage on which art glass doves come to life, radiating ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
French Art Deco White Frosted Glass and Brass Chandelier with Birds, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco White Frosted Glass and Brass Six-Light Chandelier with Birds, ca. 1920 A striking French Art Deco chandelier from circa 1920, crafted from a refined combination of b...
Brass, Bronze
Chandelier in the Shape of a Bird Nightingale with Murano Glass Lantterns
Located in Hannover, DE
It's a beautiful piece from Italy. This beautiful chandelier was lovingly designed and crafted by a master glassmaker. The beautiful white glasses were lovingly crafted and mouth-blo...
Metal
Jean Boris Lacroix Large French Art Deco Bird Chandelier, 1920
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
The chandelier features six substantial opalescent glass shades, each delicately molded with stylized bird motifs.
Bronze
French Art Deco Birds in Flight Chandelier Signed by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Rare French Art Deco chandelier signed by famous artist Sabino. Having eight outer glass panels with birds in flight motif.
Glass
Rare Art Deco Birds Chandelier by Jean Boris Lacroix, France, circa 1930s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautifully and rare solid, nickeled bronze chandelier with five opalescent glass flying birds by Jean Boris Lacroix, model 1136.
Bronze, Nickel
Attributed to Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik – Etched Glass “Bird & Oak” Pendant
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
Elegant Swedish pendant lamp, attributed to Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, circa 1930s. The clear glass globe is richly decorated with sandblasted motifs of soaring birds and stylized o...
Glass
Flying Bird Custom Brass a nd Murano Glass Pendant Light (2 available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1930 Brunelli custom made bird pendant light made from Murano glass and brass components in 1980 Takes one 60 watt edison bulb Rewired 2 pieces available priced individually
Brass
Targetti Sankey Brass and Glass Four-Tier Chandelier, 1959
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Verviers, BE
Four-tier chandelier, looks simply stunning. Targetti Sankey brass and glass four-tier chandelier.
Art Glass
"Birds' nest" Murano glass and gold lantern att. to Barbini, Italy ca. 1960
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Alfredo Barbini Attributed Murano "Bird's Nest" Bell Lantern, Italy 1950s Gilt Glass Foliate Form with 24k Gold Inclusions Murano glass bell-shaped lantern attributed to Alfredo ...
Gold Leaf
$186Sale Price / item|40% Off
Single Night Birds Pendant by Brokis with White Glass Shade and White Chord
By Brokis, Boris Klimek
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Night Birds PC963 / Pendant by Boris Klimek Night Birds differ from the other collections in the unique technology applied in production, which involves melting glass into a mold an...
Metal
Art Deco Chrome on Bronze Stylized Stork Birds Pendant Light with Glass Shades
By Albert Cheuret
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and rare stork sculptures light fixture, marked L.K. This unique and relatively small size French pendant is in excellent condition and wonderful to look at. These stylize...
Bronze, Chrome
$5,550 / item
Decorative Bird Cage Pendant Lamp
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
Romantically inspired by the design of a birdcage, this superb pendant lamp showcases a sleek metal Silhouette with a rust finish complemented by the square tiles in glass and grit t...
Brass
Rare Art Deco Patinated Copper Pendant Chandelier, Eagle Relief and Etched Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Art Deco pendant light, antique copper chandelier, vintage eagle light fixture, 1920s Art Deco lighting, etched glass pendant lamp, bird chandelier, sculptural ceiling light, patinat...
Copper
Muller Freres French Art Deco Bird Ceiling-Light, 1920
By Muller Frères
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This elegant French Art Deco ceiling light by Muller Frères, produced in Lunéville, France, during the 1920s, combines a substantial frosted glass shade with a finely worked wrought-...
Wrought Iron
Henri Dieupart Abstract Art Deco Bird Bowl Pendant Light
Located in Ware, GB
A rare find, this antique Henri Dieupart light suspends from three supports and delivers light through an opalescent moulded glass with abstract bird motifs. When light hits the gla...
Glass
Henri Dieupart Abstract Art Deco Bird Bowl Pendant Light
Located in Ware, GB
A very pretty French Art Deco Pendant light with pressed and moulded glass etched with florals and stylised geometric shapes. Known for working with opaque glass and delicate forms, ...
Glass
$186Sale Price|40% Off
Night Birds Pendant by Brokis in Opaline BROKISGLASS Shade and Black Chord
By Boris Klimek, Brokis
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Night Birds PC963 / Pendant by Boris Klimek Night Birds differ from the other collections in the unique technology applied in production, which involves melting glass into a mold an...
Metal
$186Sale Price|40% Off
Night Birds Pendant by Brokis in Opaline BROKISGLASS Shade and Black Chord
By Brokis, Boris Klimek
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Night Birds PC963 / Pendant by Boris Klimek Night Birds differ from the other collections in the unique technology applied in production, which involves melting glass into a mold an...
Metal
$675Sale Price|29% Off
Mid-Century Modernist, Mazzega Pendant Lamp, Attributed to Carlo Nason, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Verviers, BE
Attributed to Carlo Nason for Mazzega This carefully made glass lampshade with streaks of green on a glass base and a delicate green edge along the ruffled edge provides the color co...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Oak
$485Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Large Modernist, Mazzega Murano Pendant Lamp, by Carlo Nason, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Verviers, BE
By Carlo Nason for Mazzega This carefully made glass lampshade with streaks of green on a glass base and a delicate green edge along the ruffled edge provides the color contrast. The...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Art Deco Opalescent Glass Kingfisher Birds Chandelier #4
Located in Fairfax, VA
A wonderful Art Deco chandelier. This elegant, light honey blue colored clear frosted glass chandelier features a beautiful flying bird and fish design with nickel-on-bronze hardware.
Nickel
Art Deco Opalescent Glass Kingfisher Birds Chandelier #2
Located in Fairfax, VA
A wonderful Art Deco chandelier. This elegant clear frost complacent, light honey blue color frost glass chandelier features a beautiful flying bird and fish design with nickel on br...
Nickel
French Art Deco Opalescent Glass Chandelier Birds In Winter
Located in Coral Gables, FL
An amazing and spectacular 1930’s French Art Deco chandelier! With its nickel shaft, cones, wings and rings supporting seven illuminated opalescent glass bowls dripping icicles and ...
Nickel
Unavailable
H 15 in Dm 13.75 in
French Art Deco Flying Bird and Fish Opal Glass Chandelier #7 (two in stock)
Located in Fairfax, VA
Opaline light color honey blue glass wit flying bird and fish chandelier with nickel on bronze hardware.
Nickel
French Art Deco Flying Bird and Fish Chandelier #3 2 in stock
Located in Fairfax, VA
A wonderful Art Deco chandelier. This chandelier features a beautiful flying bird and fish design in clear frost glass with nickel on bronze hardware.
Nickel
Unavailable
H 33 in Dm 27 in
A Stupendous and Sumptuous Art Deco Chandelier -- With Ladies, Birds, Fruit
Located in San Francisco, CA
Why wax rhapsodic about the ultimate, very coolest Art Deco chandelier in the whole wide world? The photos tell it all!
Brass
French Opal Glass Flying Brid Design Chandelier by Ezan
By Ezan
Located in Fairfax, VA
Light honey blue frost opal glass birds in flying motion chandelier with nickel on bronze chain and hardware.
Nickel
Murano Glass "Bird" Chandelier
By Juanluca Fontana
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Murano glass birds chandelier Hand made chandelier could be designed on order with different kind of shape, dimensions or glass colour.
Brass
Bird Cage Shaped Vintage Chandelier with Glass Globes
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Particularly original chandelier shaped like a bird cage, tinted glass sleeves around the bars circling around a central stem holding five-light in white glass globes.
Brass
French Art Deco Chandelier with Opaline Glasses in Bird Shape, 1930s
By Ezan
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent French five-arm chandelier made of copper with stunning opalescent glasses.
Copper
Antique Arts & Crafts Mosaic Slag Glass Dome Chandelier, Grapes and Birds
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts mosaic chandelier features leaded slag glass dome shade with bird and fruit design over three independently controlled lights, professionally rewired, circa 192...
Lead
"Birds of Paradise" Chandelier by Sergio Orozco
By Sergio Orozco, Nulco Lighting
Located in Dallas, TX
Birds of Paradise Chandelier featuring brass birds with frosted glass tail feathers.
Brass
Gilt Fixture with Birds Glass Inset
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930 French light fixture with foliage on body and glass inset with birds. 3 interior candelabra lights. Measurements: Present drop: 17.25" Diameter: 15.75"
Metal
Muller Freres French Art Deco Bird Chandelier, Late 1920s
By Muller Frères
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Glass and bronze. Molded glass shade showing 6 birds in the sky (clouds).
Bronze
Sold
W 1 in D 0.25 in L 3 in
Hammered silver metal/glass stylised 'birds' drop earrings, Paco Rabanne, 1970s
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Really stylish and funky drop earrings, designed by Paco Rabanne, in the 1970s. Made from a very textured 'hammered' silvered metal, with rough cut nuggets of clear glass intersperse...
Base Metal
Muller Freres French Art Deco Bird Pendant Chandelier, 1925
By Muller Frères
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Thick white frosted glass shade with a bird of paradise (x6) pattern.
Wrought Iron
Muller Freres French Art Deco Bird Chandelier, Late 1920s
By Muller Frères
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bird pendant chandelier by Muller Freres (Luneville), France, late 1920s.
Brass
Muller Freres French Art Deco Swallow Bird Chandelier, 1920s
By Muller Frères
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco pendant chandelier by Muller Freres (Luneville), France, 1920s. White frosted molded-pressed glass shade showing 6 swallows in the sky. It comes with its nice period ...
Brass, Bronze
Muller Frères French Art Deco Pink Swallow Birds Pendant Chandelier, 1930
By Muller Frères
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bird pendant chandelier by Muller Frères (Luneville), France, circa 1925.
Brass, Bronze
Louis XV Style Bronze Bird Cage Chandelier with Crystal Pears Apples Grapes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Louis XV style crystal bird cage chandelier. Twelve-light chandelier with pear, grape and apple prisms.
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Sold
H 33.08 in Dm 25.2 in
19th Century Italian Cut Crystal Beaded Gilt Iron Bird Cage Structure Chandelier
Located in Firenze, IT
Sparkling and shiny this Louis XVI style six arms chandelier manufactured in Florence in early 19th century is the attractive eye-catching lighting pendant. The gilt casted iron bas...
Crystal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Art Deco Muller Feres Luneville glass bowl with bird motifs, 1930s
By Muller Frères
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
1 Art Deco lamp The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example of early 20th century craftsmanship and style. The signed ceiling lamp is a sign of the outstanding craftsmansh...
Glass
Muller Freres French Art Deco Bird Ceiling-Light, circa 1925
By Muller Frères
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceiling-light by Muller Freres (Luneville), France, ca.1925. Glass and wrought-iron. Thick and large frosted glass shade with its wrought-iron fixture. 6 paradise bir...
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 31.5 in Dm 31.5 in
Jean Boris Lacroix Large French Art Deco opalescent glass Bird Chandelier, 1930
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in New York City, NY
A striking original French Art Deco heavily molded opalescent art glass chandelier circa 1930, by Jean Boris Lacroix featuring a dramatic and organic design with six sinuous arms po...
Bronze, Nickel
Fine French Art Deco Verlys Opalescent Glass Chandelier Kingfisher Birds Fish
By Verlys Glass
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine French Art Deco Verlys opalescent glass chandelier of birds and fish "Kingfisher" this light fixture has 3 candelabra sockets, with bronze canopy and chain that is adjustable,...
Bronze
French Art Deco Chandelier with Sabino Opalescent Shades and Birds
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
1935 French Art Deco Chandelier with Sabino opalescent shades and birds.
Nickel
French Art Deco Bird Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
French Art Deco chandelier with six tulip glass shades in clear frosted glass.
Bronze
Sold
H 36 in Dm 30.5 in
Delightful Art Deco Brass Chandelier, René Lalique Style Glass Bird Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
The combination of the stunning, bronze bird neck arms and the protruding glass bird sculptures in the shades is something that you just don't come accross.
Brass, Bronze
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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