B'Anthology N. 5 Green and Gold Leaf Pendant Lamp
By Bronzetto
Located in Milan, IT
forest green lacquer on the outside and a gold leaf coat on the inside, adding warmth and luxury to the
Brass
B'Anthology N. 5 Black and Gold Leaf Pendant Lamp
By Bronzetto
Located in Milan, IT
the aluminum shade, which boasts a prefocus gold leaf on the inside. The bulb is a G9 max 18W LED
Brass
$9,985 / item
H 36 in Dm 32 in
Italian Modern White & Crystal Clear Saddle Leaf Murano Glass Gold Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
structure, which is lacquered in light gold brass color. It supports large glass leaves in white and crystal
Metal, Gold, Iron
$9,985 / item
H 36 in Dm 32 in
Italian Modern White and Crystal Clear Saddle Leaf Murano Glass Gold Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
structure, which is lacquered in light gold brass color. It supports large glass leaves in white and crystal
Metal, Gold, Iron
$14,995 / item
H 55 in W 51 in D 16 in
Italian Post Modern Amber Gold Silver Murano Glass Graphic Brass Oval Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
A bespoke innovative striking Italian light fixture, entirely hand made, a unique Modernist avant
Brass, Silver Leaf
$1,150
H 27.6 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Antique 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Six Light Chandelier Floral Decoration
Located in Sweden, SE
A fine Empire style gilt bronze six-light chandelier of European origin, authentic second half 19th
Brass, Bronze
Totemic Pendant 5(4) by Andrea Claire Studio
By Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Totemic Pendant 5(4) is a pendant chandelier with 5 Hanji paper shades (Sage 12, Moon 10.5
Brass, Gold Leaf
Totemic Pendant 5(4) + Standing Lamp 2(1) by Andrea Claire Studio
By Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Totemic Pendant 5(4) + Standing Lamp 2(1) is a combination of the Totemic standing lamp and
Brass, Gold Leaf
Italian Venetian Murano Glass Grape and Flower Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Venetian 4 arm chandelier with black painted metal and glass flowers and copper leaf design
Metal, Brass, Bronze
$695
H 7.49 in Dm 6.5 in
Circus Pendant Light Design By Corinna Warm For Warm Small White/Bronze In Stock
By Corinna Warm, WARM
Located in Santa Monica, CA
interior gently reflecting the light. The lamps work well individually or look lovely in clusters of
Aluminum, Metal, Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Stee...
$9,358
H 29 in Dm 21.8 in
Sculptural Alabaster Art Deco Pendant Light with Carved Rose Garland, circa 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
duties and tariffs. Rare Art Deco alabaster three light chandelier with rose and leaf relief and unique
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
$3,160 / item
H 57.09 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Pendant lamp Catellani & Smith Macchina della Luce model I
By Catellani & Smith
Located in Alcamo, IT
composition. Available Versions: Gold-coloured leaf Copper-coloured leaf Silver-coloured leaf Type: Pendant
Aluminum, Brass
$5,200
H 8 in W 10 in D 10 in
Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Tulip Pendant Attributed to Barovier & Toso, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Chicago, IL
green with swirling ribbons of gold leaf. Above, a column of ribbed and rounded glass elements supports
Brass
$24,866Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 41.34 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
21st Century Charles Dix Desk, White Ebony, White Maple and Brass, Made in Italy
By Stefano Trapani, Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
albino white ebony, interior with drawers and secret compartments in white maple, brass shelves, gold
Brass, Gold Leaf
Gold Maison Jansen Brass Leaf Chandelier, circa 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Hastings, GB
Rare Maison Jansen att handcrafted brass leaf chandelier France, circa 1960s Fabulous chandelier
Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts Brass 5-Light Hanging Light, Quezel Shades, Signed, c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique arts and crafts brass five-light hanging ceiling light features acanthus leaf fixtures
Brass
Sold
H 26.38 in Dm 27.17 in
Mid-Century 5-Light Gilt Leaf & White Blossom Chandelier by Hans Kögl, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Leuchten. It features 5 lights and is made of antique gold-plated metal and off-white lacquered blossoms
Brass
Sold
H 22 in Dm 179.3 in
Stunning Alabaster Pendant Light Carved Flowers, Leafs & Bunches of Grapes 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
design and superb condition this alabaster chandelier will light up both your days and evenings. What
Alabaster, Metal, Wire, Bronze, Brass
Sold
H 28 in Dm 19.7 in
First Class Arts & Crafts Alabaster Pendant Light w. Hand Carved Flower Garland
Located in Lisse, NL
Large antique ceiling fixture / chandelier with stunning flowers & leafs hand carved in a beautiful
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Impressive Novaresi Murano Petals Chandelier Glass & Brass, Italy 1970s
By Seguso, Vistosi, Novaresi
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
individually suspended on a 5-tiered gold-plated brass frame. Hanging Murano glass elements resembles leafs
Gold Plate, Brass
Sold
H 10.24 in Dm 24.41 in
Pair of Barovier & Toso Ceiling Light Murano Glass Gold and Ice Flowers Basket
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
crystal flowers, gold with 23-carat gold leaf fleck inclusions, mounted on a webbed brass frame
Blown Glass
Carl Fagerlund Orrefors Chandelier Glass & Brass, 1960s, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in London, GB
Carl Fagerlund Orrefors chandelier gold glass leaves on a brass frame, five lights, circa 1960s
Brass
Sold
H 34.65 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Carl Fagerlund Orrefors Chandeliers, a Matching Pair, circa 1960
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in London, GB
Carl Fagerlund Orrefors chandeliers, a matching pair, gold glass leaves on a brass frame, five
Brass
Sold
H 33.08 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
Barovier & Toso Style Chandelier Murano Glass, Gilt Frame, Italian
By Barovier&Toso
Located in London, GB
Barovier & Toso style chandelier, 47 Murano glass leaves hanging on a gold-plated gilt frame
Gold Plate
Barovier & Toso Style Chandelier Murano Glass, Gilt Frame, Italian
By Barovier&Toso
Located in London, GB
Barovier & Toso style chandelier, 47 Murano glass leaves hanging on a gold plated gilt frame
Gold Plate, Metal
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Murano Petal Chandeliers
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside in a chrome frame. Period: 1970s-1980s Dim...
Murano Glass
$16,820 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
White Murano glass chandelier 1980s style of Gruppo Luce Murano
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Mid Century Modern white Murano glass petal chandelier, by Mazzega, Italy 1980s. The five-tier chandelier is made of a chrome frame and white and clear Murano glass petals. It ...
Chrome
$7,112
H 27.56 in Dm 47.25 in
Murano Art Glass White Color and Brass Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Linear and precious sputnik chandelier with a very particular design also due to the choice of materials such as brass and white Murano glass. The chandelier is composed of a centra...
Brass
Large Murano Glass Chandelier Italy 1980s
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern Murano glass chandelier attributed to Mazzega, Italy, 1980s. Large Vintage translucent and textured Murano glass chandelier, with gold-plated frame, canopy and cha...
Gold Plate
$3,990
H 11.42 in Dm 16.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Pendant Light Chandelier 'Florida', Glass Brass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Fontana Arte, Venini, Kalmar Lighting, Mazzega
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous high quality pendant light fixture model 'Florida' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The lamp is made of polishe...
Crystal, Brass
$7,936 / set
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...
Brass
$13,633 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Pink Murano Glass Chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Brass chandelier with plates in tainted Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
Long Chandelier in Murano Glass by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Long chandelier in patinated brass with globes and plates in Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
$6,816 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 35.44 in
Gruppo Luce made by La Murrina Round Amber Color Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Extraordinary amber color for this "Gruppo Luce" La Murrina chandelier, an amber color with a unique transparency. Its amber and transparent color is really guessed for a different a...
Murano Glass
$9,958 / item
H 35.44 in W 59.06 in D 15.75 in
Long brass chandelier in Murano glass by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Long brass chandelier with sculpted Murano glass. Italy, 2024.
Brass
Murano Glass and Brass Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Particular circular sputnik, with brass structure and Murano glass spheres. It looks like a system of planets that gravitate circularly. A chandelier with a unique design of its kind...
Brass
Murano Glass Chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Brass and Murano glass chandelier. Creation by Studio Glustin. G9 light bulbs.
Brass
Fantastic Pair Italian Chandelier Ceiling Lights, Murano 1980
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Palmette ceiling lights: Each made by 163 Murano trasparent glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. Structure in gold colored metal. Period: 198...
Murano Glass
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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