$26,250
H 16 in W 24 in D 24 in
Edwardian Era Bronze Gothic Dragon Chandelier w/ Quezal Gold Iridescent Shades
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Very rare chandelier featuring four finely cast bronze dragons with dramatic wings and intricate
Bronze
Iron Horizontal Gothic Chandelier with Dragons
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Spanish wrought iron chandelier with hammered finish dragon heads, six up-lights and
Wrought Iron
Huge French Wrought Iron Gothic Dragon, Medieval Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang! Incredible detailing. Adorning 3 dragons. Free
Wrought Iron
$4,500 / set
H 34 in W 18 in D 18 in
Gothic Revival Iron & Glass Dragon Pendant Theatre Chandelier A Pair
By Dennis & Leen
Located in Bensalem, PA
Pair of amazing wrought iron dragon, pendant lanterns with frosted glass inserts these were
Wrought Iron
$8,406
H 38 in Dm 33 in
Gothic Revival Bronze Chandelier/ Pendant with Dragon Sculptures, A. Bastet Lyon
By A. Bastet Lyon
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and amazingly sculptural Gothic Art chandelier. If you are an antique collector with an
Bronze
French Bronze Gothic Revival Four-Light Dragon Chandelier with Glass Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking early 1900s sculptural chandelier. This antique and good quality chandelier comes with
Bronze
French late 19th century Gothic Revival iron chandelier with Winged Dragons
Located in New Orleans, LA
French late 19th century Gothic Revival iron chandelier made for electricity – we can tell since
Iron
$3,315
H 24.41 in Dm 23.63 in
Stunning Brass Chandelier in Gothic or Medieval Style with Dragon Sculptures
Located in Antwerp, BE
This chandelier comes with six arms and on the end of each arm there is a stunning dragon. They
Nickel
$19,850Sale Price|42% Off
H 43 in Dm 27 in
American Gothic-Revival Gilt-Bronze "Dragon" Chandelier in the Manner of Tiffany
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and rare American Gothic-Revival gilt bronze "Dragon" six-light figural chandelier. The
Bronze
$12,500
H 43 in Dm 34.5 in
Large Gothic Rococo Bronze Dragon Six-Arm 12-Light Chandelier Mythical Bird
Located in Toledo, OH
A stunning large-scale bronze with a gold doré finish chandelier. It features six arms with a total
Bronze
Eraly 1900 Handcrafted Gothic Art Four Arm Winged Dragon Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and hand-carved Gothic Revival chandelier. This handcrafted medieval chandelier comes
Glass, Wood
$4,972
H 40 in Dm 21.3 in
Rare Medieval Style Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Dragon Chandelier - Candle Holder
Located in Lisse, NL
Great quality, early 1900s hand-horged wrought iron dragon chandelier Medieval / Gothic style
Wrought Iron
French Wrought Iron Viking Dragon Ship Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
French wrought iron Viking dragon ship chandelier has eight candelabra arms with gilt Viking
Wrought Iron, Tôle
Bronze Gothic Revival Dragon Chandelier with Alabaster Shades
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Custom Gothic Revival style chandelier with bronze cast dragons and Spanish alabaster shades. Three
Alabaster, Bronze
Hand-Wrought Iron Dragon Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This large impressive lamp is 64 inches tall and 40 inches wide. When it comes to lighting we normally look for simple and industrial but sometimes whimsical is just right. This is a...
Iron
Italian Wrought Iron Dragon, Medieval Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light, will be rewired to appropriate country. Detachable chains. Detailed dragons and
Wrought Iron
Gothic Medieval Wrought Iron Dragon Crémaillère Chandelier
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1930s Gothic wrought iron dragon Crémaillère chandelier. Spectacular Medieval hand-forged iron
Sold
H 31.5 in W 45.67 in D 35.44 in
Gothic Style "Dragon" Chandelier and Two Sconces, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Large oblong-shaped chandelier with two sconces, made of wrought iron, and decorated with dragons
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 33.9 in Dm 32.7 in
Amazing Gothic Revival Silvered Bronze Chandelier with Flying Dragon Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and remarkable, eight dragon arms chandelier. This rare and remarkable eight light
Bronze
Sold
H 41.1 in Dm 26.4 in
Bronze Gothic Revival Chandelier / Pendant Light w. Knights & Dragons Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
design, but also the quality of all the hand-crafted, bronze Gothic elements make this antique chandelier
Bronze
Sold
H 34 in Dm 15.5 in
Early 1900s Gilt Gothic Revival Chandelier / Pendant w. Winged Dragon Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
. This rare size Gothic chandelier is in excellent condition and it is definitely ready for immediate
Brass, Spelter
Sold
H 33.2 in Dm 27.6 in
Hand Carved Chandelier in Medieval Gothic Style, Six Dragons Holding Lanterns
Located in Lisse, NL
, excellent condition chandelier comes with six stunning and well carved, winged dragon arms. Protruding like
Wrought Iron
Alessandro MazzucoteIli Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Medieval Chandelier c 1890
Located in Firenze, Toscana
all other countries and ready to hang. Detachable chains. Detailed dragons and flowers. Huge canopy
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 43 in Dm 36.5 in
Impressive Large Forged Wrought Iron Seven-Light Chandelier w Dragon Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
outstandingly executed wrought iron dragon chandelier is in excellent condition and it comes with stunning and
Wrought Iron
Awesome Italian Pendant / Metal Art Light Fixture with Flying Dragon Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, 4-light Gothic Revival chandelier. If you are decorating a home or business
Metal, Wrought Iron
Fabulous Gothic Dragon Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Exception iron chandelier beautifully crafted with intricate dragon design at center and four torch
Gothic Dragon Chandelier with Teardrop Shades
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This beastly five-light torpedo chandelier has a lot to look at. From the crown of leaves that
Metal, Iron
Romanesque Gothic Style "Dragon" Commercial Chandelier by Thakara & Sons
By Thakara & Sons
Located in Vancouver, BC
building. Exhibiting extraordinary construction methods, decorative leaf and foliate work, and dragon motif
Early Electric Eleven Light Carved Wood Dragon Chandelier
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This grand Gothic design of 11 lights and five dragon heads will bring harmony to any large Tudor
Wood
Monumental Bronze Gothic Chandelier with Five Dragons
Located in North Hollywood, CA
extraordinary forms. The body of the chandelier houses twenty one lamps, using standard size sockets. Each of
French Hundred Year Old Dragons Lighting Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
intricately festooned with dragons and all manner of embellishments -- enough to keep one visually engaged for
Brass
Sold
H 32 in W 10 in D 10 in
1920s Hand-Wrought Gothic Lantern with Four Dragon Heads with Milk Glass Panels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s hand-wrought Gothic lantern with four dragon heads with milk glass panels. This can be seen
Iron
$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
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$3,297Sale Price|40% Off
H 80 in W 48 in D 48 in
RARE Mid-century Sculptural Rattan Palm Tree floor Lamp, Mario Torres Lopez
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original late 1960s life-size six-foot-tall palm tree floor lamp sculpted from stick rattan and wicker with removable leaves and 3 coconut-shaped lights attributed to Mario Lopez Tor...
Rattan
Gothic Style Bronze & Iron Bat Motif Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gothic Style Bronze and Iron Bat Motif Lantern Gothic style bronze and iron bat motif lantern, with a total of 45" drop, chain can be removed or added. For sale are two exceptional G...
Metal, Bronze, Wrought Iron
$4,012
H 16.15 in W 13.39 in D 1.19 in
ANTIQUE ROYAL HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS CROWNS EAGLEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer for sale this very collectable hand carved Armorial Coat of Arms Depicting a Royal crest This is an exceptionally well made and deco...
Oak
$4,775
H 29.53 in W 41.34 in D 25.2 in
19th Century Spanish Two Faces Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome oak library piece that can be used as a desk or Work table. Made of oak having carved gadrooned edges. A stretcher made of iron. Carved on all sides and five drawers ox bow ...
Oak
$2,495
H 57.75 in W 26 in D 21 in
Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Armchair, Throne
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Gothic style oak coffer armchair features eight hand carved panels in the lower apron and seat back, each with different Gothic motifs. The two lo...
Oak
$4,138
H 41 in W 13 in D 13 in
Antique Extra Large Wrought Iron & Glass Entrance Lantern Pendant Light, ca 1890
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly impressive and large, former gas lantern made into a single-light pendant. If you are a collector of truly amazing antiques then this large and possibly unique lantern could b...
Brass, Metal, Iron
$6,300
H 20.08 in W 30.52 in D 24.02 in
Art Deco Boeing 314 Airplane Pan American 'Clipper', circa 1938
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Aviation Model Boeing 314 Airplane Pan-American 'Clipper', circa 1938 A superbly crafted rendering of the legendary transoceanic Boeing 314 Pan-American Clipper, strikingly ...
Wood
New Haven Clock Co. Art Nouveau Style Table Clock
By New Haven Clock Company
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Art Nouveau Style Table Clock. It depicts a small balloon shape clock mounted in copper color metal. A standing young nymph is adorning the front of the case while holding...
Bronze
Therien Studio for Dessin Fournir Walnut Volute Dining Table
By Dessin Fournir, Therien Studio Workshops
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental round walnut dining table crafted in the baroque taste. Designed by Therien Studio workshop for Dessin Fournir, Hollywood, CA. The rare volute dining table crafted from so...
Walnut
$340,056
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
$6,980
H 35 in W 47 in D 5.5 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Wrought Iron Balustrade, Window Guard
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Napoleon III Period wrought iron Balustrade ~ Window Guard is a stunning work of the metalsmith's art! Hand-crafted during the middle of the 19th century, it feat...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Formations Califia Upholstered Walnut Bench Seats
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of bespoke walnut bench seats crafted in the Queen Anne taste by Formations Hollywood, CA. The benches have four pairs of distinctive cabriole legs conjoined by a long str...
Brass
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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