Antique Gothic Revival Chandelier and Church Sanctuary Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
A baroque sanctuary lamp or holy water bowl of hammered yellow copper. Decorated with winged angel heads grape tendrils. Total height 49" - 125 cm. Diameter 13.7" - 35 cm. Height fi...
Brass, Copper
Gothic Revival Brass Church Sanctuary Lamp Candle Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique Brass Chandelier in Gothic Style – France, 19th Century A magnificent brass chandelier in
Brass
$3,414
H 42.5 in Dm 13 in
Gothic Revival Bronze Church Sanctuary Lamp Candle Chandelier Spain 18th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Gothic Revival style bronze and parcel-brass church candle chandelier / hanging sanctuary lamp
Brass, Bronze
$4,758
H 38 in W 31.8 in D 23.5 in
Rare Handcrafted Oak and Iron Gothic Revival Church Pendant Light / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Gothic churches then you may have immediately recognized some of the wonderful design elements of this
Wrought Iron
$2,374
H 36.23 in Dm 16.93 in
God Lamp / Church Chandelier Brass Early 20th Century Sanctuary Lamp Art Nouveau
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
God's Lamp/Church Chandelier brass early 20th century Sanctuary lamp Art Nouveau style Beautiful
Brass
Antique Bronze 19th Century Gothic Church Chandelier, Dated 1890
Located in Oldebroek, NL
This six light gothic chandelier is made of bronze in 1890. There is an inscription in Latin which
Bronze
Hexagonal Tiered Church Light Chandelier
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Hexagonal metal paneled chandelier with second tier below. Glass panels diffuse light to create
Metal
19th Century Embossed Brass Gothic Church Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century embossed brass Gothic church chandelier was originally designed for four candles
Brass
Very Large Gothic Gilt Church Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very Large Gothic Gilt Church Chandelier This amazing piece has come from a private chapel, it is
Iron
Monumental Pair of Gothic Revival Hanging Chandelier Light Fixtures / Church
By John Hanson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental pair of Gothic Revival hanging chandelier light fixtures / church lighting, Purportedly
Metal, Iron
19th Century Bronze Gothic Chandelier
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Here we have a slender Gothic Revival bronze church chandelier from the latter part of the 1800's
Bronze, Enamel
Beautiful French Late 19th Century Gothic/Church Bronze / Brass Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful late 19th century church light, the patina is so much nicer in person, originally it
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 108 in Dm 88 in
Enormous Arts & Crafts Brass & Iron Chandelier from St Georges Church in Glasgow
By Was Benson
Located in London, GB
An outstanding enormous Arts & Crafts brass and iron chandelier with a subtle Gothic Revival
Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron
19th Century Sanctuary Church Pendant
Located in Denton, TX
19th century antique sanctuary church pendant made of zinc and brass decoration.
Brass, Zinc
Rare Neo-Gothic Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful neo-Gothic church chandelier in brass and copper with enamel and glass decorations
Brass, Copper, Enamel
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival, Gilt Bronze Six Candle Church Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
antique. This Gothic revival church chandelier is in excellent and original condition and it is definitely
Bronze, Metal
Gothic Revival Fine Bronze and Brass Church Candle Chandelier / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Gothic style interior or if you run a church or monastery then this six candles chandelier will look
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 45 in Dm 15.2 in
Gothic Revival Fine Bronze & Brass Church Chandelier / Six Candle Lamp / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
in the evenings this Gothic church relic is extra special. This chandelier most certainly is good
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Antique Gothic Bronze, Brass & Glass Hanging Church Lights C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique Gothic Bronze, Brass & Glass Hanging Church Lights Unsigned C1920 Measures - 29.75
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 39.3 in Dm 19.7 in
Antique Extra Large Gothic Revival Bronze & Glass, Church Lantern Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
collector of truly amazing Gothic antiques then this large and possibly unique church lantern could be
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
French Gothic Church Sanctuary Lamp Chandelier, circa 1890
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light, will be rewired with certified UL US socket for the USA and certified socket for other countries and ready to hang. Flame light bulb not included. Brass detailing ...
Brass
Rare & Antique Handcrafted Oak Gothic Revival Church Pendant Light / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
churches then you may have immediately recognized the wonderful shape of this Gothic chandelier. It is
Metal
Sold
H 32.5 in Dm 12.5 in
18th Century Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Church Sanctuary Lamp Candle Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Stunning Gothic Revival style fire-gilded bronze and parcel-brass church candle chandelier
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 31.5 in Dm 18.1 in
Rare Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Gilt Candle Lamp Six Candle Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
some minor bendings this rare Gothic revival church chandelier is in excellent condition and it is
Bronze, Spelter, Brass
Rare Pair of Late 19th Century, Gilt and Gothic Revival Six Candle Chandeliers
Located in Lisse, NL
minor bendings these rare Gothic Revival church chandeliers are in excellent condition and they are
Brass, Bronze
Large Church Pendant with Textured Glass
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This six-sided large Gothic pendant features a beautiful brass metalwork frame and a textured glass
$14,350 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
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
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$2,559
H 24 in W 11.3 in D 6.1 in
Antique Fine Handcarved Oak Gothic Revival Wall Shrine / Chapel for Statuette
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and good condition, Gothic-art shrine for standing or wall-hanging. This handsome and decorative, Gothic wall shrine is completely hand-crafted out of solid oak and it will loo...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$2,083
H 13.8 in W 16.7 in D 11 in
Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique bible table stand with hand carved cross and open IHS symbols in Gothic quatrefoil in the sides. This beautifully and fine quality hand-carved Gothic bible stand dates from...
Brass
$6,500 / set
H 14.75 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning pair of very fine quality French Neo-Gothic gilt metal church reliquaries. circa 1860s Most impressive objets d’art, born in France in the second half of the 19th century...
Brass, Bronze
$34,500 / set
H 72 in W 48 in D 4.5 in
Pair Of Large Antique Architectural Religious Stained Glass Windows
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fabulous quality turn of the 19th century pair of religious painted stained glass arched windows. Set in oak and bent wood frame. Beautifully depicting the teachings of Jesus. "Suffe...
Stained Glass
$3,330
H 34 in W 30 in D 15.2 in
Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Oak Church Lectern Desk w. Bible Compartment
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality crafted and incredibly durable Gothic church lectern. This practical size lectern is remarkably well crafted and the design and patina are to die for. The perfectly hand...
Oak
$6,666
H 22.05 in W 18.12 in D 2.76 in
18th Century Altar Modell, South Germany, with Original Painting, Wood
Located in Epfach, DE
18th century Altar Modell, South Germany, with original painting, wood A rare altar model with original painting, in the middle Jesus Christus and on the top God the father and two...
Wood
$16,071
H 109 in W 52.6 in D 8 in
Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Gothic architectural door with strong iron hardware in original frame. This striking and all hand carved door was originally probably part of a church or monastery and the ...
Iron
$6,950
H 12.38 in W 10.44 in D 2 in
Fine Antique Russian Vermeil Silver, Enamel Christ Pantocrator Icon, Moscow 1848
Located in New York, NY
Superb Moscow School antique Russian vermeil silver and enamel icon of Christ Pantocrator, All Powerful, Sustainer of the World Moscow, 1848 The icon of Christ Pantocrator is one of ...
Silver, Enamel
$5,948
H 122.84 in W 64.97 in D 1.97 in
Gothic Revival Style Antique Wooden Double Leaf Door from Spain
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Gothic Revival Style Antique Wooden Double Leaf Door from Spain. Hand carved decorations in gothic revival style with Iron door handles in Seahorse shape. The left leaf door has a m...
Wood
$10,111
H 38.25 in W 21.25 in D 4.5 in
Antique Large Hand Carved Oak Gothic Art Panel, Depicting Christ and 12 Apostles
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and unique 'sermon on the mount' wall plaque with Jesus and the apostles carved in high relief. This large size work of religious art depicts Jesus in the middle and He is ...
Oak
19th Century Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lavish American tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished with elaborate carvings on the headboard and sides. The stunning wood grain enha...
Silk, Wood
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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