Medieval Gothic Spanish Revival Iron & Wood Beam Hanging Light Fixture Mexico
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Medieval Gothic or Spanish Revival iron & wood beam hanging light fixture with black iron chain, hammered iron details, candle posts, and a round brass canopy marked ...
Brass, Iron
Antique Solid Cast Brass Gothic Revival Hanging Chandelier or Light Fixture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique and very large and substantial hanging chandelier is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Italy in circa 1880 in the Gothic Revival style.
Brass
Antique Monumental Hexagonal Slag Glass Hanging Light Fixture
Located in Dekalb, IL
Tall hexagonal lantern-form pendant constructed in warm bronze-toned metal with faux alabaster panels, scalloped crown trim, and arched framework details. Each vertical panel is fram...
Metal
Edwardian Gothic Hexagonal Copper Green Tassel Fringe Chandelier Pendant Light
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This stunning hexagonal Gothic copper hanging light with a dark green tassel fringe, dates from the Edwardian era - and would be perfect above a dining table.
Copper
Spanish Revival Gilt Iron and Amber Glass Wall Lantern / Wall Sconce, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Hand Forged Wall Lantern // Gilt Iron and Amber Glass Wall Hanging Lantern // Wall Sconce in Wrought Iron and Glass // Gothic Inspired Gilt Iron Wall Hanging Light
Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Iron
Unavailable
H 9.8 in Dm 8.3 in
Gothic Style Chandelier or Light Fixture Colored Stained Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Antique Gothic style chandelier or light fixture colored stained glass hanging lantern.
Metal
Antique Gilt Bronze Gothic Style Hanging Light c. 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Gothic style hanging light offers scroll and foliate embossed egg form base with three arms with suspension chains, c1910 Measures- 41.5''H x 10''W x 10''D; 16'' drop
Bronze
Moorish Or Gothic Style Hanging Pendant Light
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant hanging pendant light with milky white art glass glass intricate decorative metal work , Delicately handcrafted by artisan, Bronze metal color finish .This Pendant chande...
Metal
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 salvaged from St Pauls Cathedral, Buffalo NY, originally designed and erected by Ri...
Metal, Iron
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H 12.25 in W 4.75 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Gothic Scrolled Iron Wall Hanging Storybook Lantern Sconce Light 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Gothic style porch / cottage sconce light featuring srcolled iron storybook design with birdcage light. Dimensions: 6.5" x 4.75" x 12.25" (Width x Depth x Height)
Iron
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H 37 in Dm 11 in
Antique Continental Wrought Iron and Art Glass Hanging Pendant Light, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Continental wrought iron hanging pendant offers six sides having glass panels with scroll and rope twist single socket frame, circa 1920. Measures: 37" height x 11" diameter.
Wrought Iron
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H 44.5 in W 25.5 in D 1.25 in
Antique Gothic Cast Bronze Six-Light Hanging Chandelier, Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Gothic hanging chandelier offers cast bronze pierced scroll and foliate filigree frame with six candle lights and drop bar chain with crown form cap, c1900. Measures: 44....
Metal, Bronze
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H 32.25 in Dm 13.75 in
Vintage Gothic Gold Painted Metal & White Hanging Light Fixtures Sold Separate
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Gothic Ecclesiastical gold painted metal & white & red plastic hanging light fixtures, selling separately.
Metal
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H 13 in W 9 in D 9.25 in
Midcentury Gothic Revival Swag or Hanging Light with Stained Glass Panels
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Mid-Century Modern era swag or hanging light fixture is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1965 in the Gothic Revival style.
Steel
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H 24 in W 30 in D 30 in
John C Virden Medieval Gothic or Spanish Revival Style Hanging Light Fixture
By John C. Virden Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
This vintage John C. Virden hanging light fixture is a little bit Medieval, a little bit Gothic, a little Spanish Revival, and a WHOLE lotta AWESOME!!!
Brass, Iron
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H 57 in Dm 25 in
Antique Gilt Bronze French Empire Figural Four Light Torch Hanging Fixture C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Gilt Bronze French Empire Figural Four Light Torch Hanging Fixture with Flame Form Shad...
Bronze
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H 31 in W 44 in D 28 in
19th Century French Wrought Iron Island Six-Light Chandelier with Fleur-de-Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
Under the fleur is a hook that can be used for hanging a kitchen pan or a jardinière. The stately, Gothic wall-hanging light fixture is in excellent condition with a rich black patin...
Wrought Iron
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H 31 in W 44 in D 28 in
19th Century French Wrought Iron Six-Light Island Chandelier with Fleur-de-Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
Under the fleur is a hook that can be used for hanging a kitchen pan or a jardinière. The stately, Gothic wall-hanging light fixture is in excellent condition with a rich black patin...
Wrought Iron
Large Gothic Style Hanging Light Fixture
Located in Culver City, CA
This fixture is thought to be French, circa the 1920-30's. It has 12 up lights arranged on a circular frame and is suspended by chains. Decorative elements would suggest it is from a...
Ceramic
19th Century Cast and Wrought Iron Hanging Light Fixture
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 19th century cast iron and wrought iron hanging light fixture in the Gothic Revival style.
Iron, Wrought Iron
set of 14 quality vintage lanterns
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
wonderful ensemble of 14 vintage "gothic revival" hanging light fixtures. Very nice quality wrought iron, painted blue iron sheets, brass and yellow seed glass.
Brass, Wrought Iron
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
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
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$2,488 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
Elis Bergh, Chandelier, Brass, Paper, Sweden, 1920s
By Elis Bergh
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige fabric chandelier designed by Elis Bergh and produced by C.G. Hallberg, Sweden, 1920s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27” H x 23” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 2....
Brass
$1,416
H 18.51 in Dm 17.72 in
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Verdigris Green Brutalist Pendant of Brass Denmark 60s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Onion brutalist brass pendant by Holm-Sørensen and Pedersen belysning Aps from 1960´s The onion sharped brass shade has a green verdigris patina whic...
Brass
$803Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$1,918 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 4.73 in
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp / Flush Pende, Re Edit
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging- lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstaette used by Hoffmann in several variations. Hammered originally. Works-number M115, pattern-book of the Wiener Werkstaette: WWM...
Crystal, Brass
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
Gilt Wood & Ivory Silk Gothic Style Pendant Light.
Located in Chicago, IL
Gilt and carved wood pendant light with gothic styling, laminate backed ivory silk panels and center pull chain with wood finial. Single socket illumination.
Giltwood
A set of French Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of five, circa 1960's French neoclassic style carved alabaster light fixture, with bronze chain and canopy. Sold individually. This is a natural stone and veining may variate f...
Alabaster
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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