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Gothic Dragon Chandelier

Iron Horizontal Gothic Chandelier with Dragons
Iron Horizontal Gothic Chandelier with Dragons

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

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Antique Early 1900s Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Huge French Wrought Iron Gothic Dragon, Medieval Chandelier, circa 1900
Huge French Wrought Iron Gothic Dragon, Medieval Chandelier, circa 1900

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

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Antique Early 1900s French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gothic Revival Iron & Glass Dragon Pendant Theatre Chandelier A Pair
Gothic Revival Iron & Glass Dragon Pendant Theatre Chandelier A Pair

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

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Vintage 1950s American Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gothic Revival Bronze Chandelier/ Pendant with Dragon Sculptures, A. Bastet Lyon
Gothic Revival Bronze Chandelier/ Pendant with Dragon Sculptures, A. Bastet Lyon

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

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Gothic Revival Four-Light Dragon Chandelier with Glass Shades
French Bronze Gothic Revival Four-Light Dragon Chandelier with Glass Shades

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

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

French late 19th century Gothic Revival iron chandelier with Winged Dragons
French late 19th century Gothic Revival iron chandelier with Winged Dragons

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Stunning Brass Chandelier in Gothic or Medieval Style with Dragon Sculptures
Stunning Brass Chandelier in Gothic or Medieval Style with Dragon Sculptures

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

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

American Gothic-Revival Gilt-Bronze "Dragon" Chandelier in the Manner of Tiffany
American Gothic-Revival Gilt-Bronze "Dragon" Chandelier in the Manner of Tiffany

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

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Antique Early 1900s American Medieval Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Large Gothic Rococo Bronze Dragon Six-Arm 12-Light Chandelier Mythical Bird
Large Gothic Rococo Bronze Dragon Six-Arm 12-Light Chandelier Mythical Bird

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

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Antique 19th Century Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Eraly 1900 Handcrafted Gothic Art Four Arm Winged Dragon Pendant Light
Eraly 1900 Handcrafted Gothic Art Four Arm Winged Dragon Pendant Light

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

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Wood

Rare Medieval Style Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Dragon Chandelier - Candle Holder
Rare Medieval Style Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Dragon Chandelier - Candle Holder

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

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Materials

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French Wrought Iron Viking Dragon Ship Chandelier
French Wrought Iron Viking Dragon Ship Chandelier

French Wrought Iron Viking Dragon Ship Chandelier

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H 23 in W 44.5 in D 19 in

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

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Edwardian Era Bronze Gothic Dragon Chandelier w/ Quezal Gold Iridescent Shades
Edwardian Era Bronze Gothic Dragon Chandelier w/ Quezal Gold Iridescent Shades

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

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Vintage 1920s American Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze Gothic Revival Dragon Chandelier with Alabaster Shades
Bronze Gothic Revival Dragon Chandelier with Alabaster Shades

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

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2010s American Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Hand-Wrought Iron Dragon Chandelier
Hand-Wrought Iron Dragon Chandelier

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...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Italian Wrought Iron Dragon, Medieval Chandelier, circa 1920
Italian Wrought Iron Dragon, Medieval Chandelier, circa 1920

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

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Vintage 1920s Italian Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gothic Medieval Wrought Iron Dragon Crémaillère Chandelier
Gothic Medieval Wrought Iron Dragon Crémaillère Chandelier

Gothic Medieval Wrought Iron Dragon Crémaillère Chandelier

Located in Las Vegas, NV

1930s Gothic wrought iron dragon Crémaillère chandelier. Spectacular Medieval hand-forged iron

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Vintage 1930s Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Gothic Style "Dragon" Chandelier and Two Sconces, France, circa 1940s
Gothic Style "Dragon" Chandelier and Two Sconces, France, circa 1940s

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

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Mid-20th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Bronze Gothic Revival Chandelier / Pendant Light w. Knights & Dragons Sculptures
Bronze Gothic Revival Chandelier / Pendant Light w. Knights & Dragons Sculptures

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

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Early 1900s Gilt Gothic Revival Chandelier / Pendant w. Winged Dragon Sculptures
Early 1900s Gilt Gothic Revival Chandelier / Pendant w. Winged Dragon Sculptures

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

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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Spelter

Hand Carved Chandelier in Medieval Gothic Style, Six Dragons Holding Lanterns
Hand Carved Chandelier in Medieval Gothic Style, Six Dragons Holding Lanterns

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

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Alessandro MazzucoteIli Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Medieval Chandelier c 1890
Alessandro MazzucoteIli Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Medieval Chandelier c 1890

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

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Impressive Large Forged Wrought Iron Seven-Light Chandelier w Dragon Sculptures
Impressive Large Forged Wrought Iron Seven-Light Chandelier w Dragon Sculptures

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

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Awesome Italian Pendant / Metal Art Light Fixture with Flying Dragon Sculptures
Awesome Italian Pendant / Metal Art Light Fixture with Flying Dragon Sculptures

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

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Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Fabulous Gothic Dragon Chandelier
Fabulous Gothic Dragon Chandelier

Fabulous Gothic Dragon Chandelier

Located in Pasadena, CA

Exception iron chandelier beautifully crafted with intricate dragon design at center and four torch

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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Gothic Dragon Chandelier with Teardrop Shades
Gothic Dragon Chandelier with Teardrop Shades

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

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Vintage 1920s American Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Iron

Romanesque Gothic Style "Dragon" Commercial Chandelier by Thakara & Sons
Romanesque Gothic Style "Dragon" Commercial Chandelier by Thakara & Sons

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

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Antique 19th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Early Electric Eleven Light Carved Wood Dragon Chandelier
Early Electric Eleven Light Carved Wood Dragon Chandelier

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

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Early 20th Century American Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood

Monumental Bronze Gothic Chandelier with Five Dragons
Monumental Bronze Gothic Chandelier with Five Dragons

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

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Vintage 1920s American Gothic Flush Mount

French Hundred Year Old Dragons Lighting Fixture
French Hundred Year Old Dragons Lighting Fixture

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

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1920s Hand-Wrought Gothic Lantern with Four Dragon Heads with Milk Glass Panels
1920s Hand-Wrought Gothic Lantern with Four Dragon Heads with Milk Glass Panels

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

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Vintage 1920s American Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

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Gothic Dragon Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the gothic dragon chandelier you’re looking for. A gothic dragon chandelier — often made from metal, iron and glass — can elevate any home. Find 21 options for an antique or vintage gothic dragon chandelier now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a gothic dragon chandelier — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A gothic dragon chandelier is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. A. Bastet Lyon each produced at least one beautiful gothic dragon chandelier that is worth considering.

How Much is a Gothic Dragon Chandelier?

A gothic dragon chandelier can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,150, while the lowest priced sells for $1,500 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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.