Awesome Antique Bronze Gothic Revival 9 Light Chandelier with Phoenix Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Over the decades we have sold a number of very good antique bronze, Gothic light fixtures for both candles and electrical bulbs.
Gold, Bronze
Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Light Fixture, English 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional solid gilt bronze Gothic Revival period light fixture in the manner of Augustus Pugin.
Bronze
Gothic Iron Castle Wall Light, Antique 19th Century Electric Fixture
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large and Heavy Gothic Iron Castle Wall Light This wonderful piece is made in iron, it was originally powered by gas, it has now been converted to electricity We have added a large...
Iron
Gothic Revival Bronze and Milk Glass Wall Sconce Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Remarkable gothic revival church light fixture. Made from beautifully patinated bronze and milk glass.
Bronze
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. The entire light is orn...
Brass
Handmade Minimal Gothic Style Wrought Iron Exterior Lantern Wall Light Fixture
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company
Located in Santa Paula, CA
With clean lines and minimal ornamentation typical of a mid-century design, this unique lantern displays characteristics of Brutalist architecture as well, with its raw, fortress-lik...
Wrought Iron
Gothic Revival Medieval Style Good Size Iron & Cathedral Glass Lantern / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Impressive and all handcrafted, Gothic hallway or porch light fixture. If you are a collector of rare and all handcrafted Gothic antiques then this one of a kind lantern could be fl...
Metal, Iron
Antique Monumental Hexagonal Slag Glass Hanging Light Fixture
Located in Dekalb, IL
The underside reveals a tiered circular diffuser assembly that softens glare and directs light downward. Substantial in scale and presence, the fixture reflects the enduring populari...
Metal
Rare Handcrafted Oak and Iron Gothic Revival Church Pendant Light / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Large size and excellent quality, solid oak Gothic Revival light fixture. If you have visited Gothic churches then you may have immediately recognized some of the wonderful desig...
Wrought Iron
Antique Gilt Bronze & Glass Gothic Revival Pendant Light with Chimera Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Small size, early 1900s Gothic Revival light fixture. In architecture, a chimera or grotesque is a fantastic or mythical figure used for decorative purposes, but in the 12th and 1...
Brass, Bronze
Spanish Style Handmade Wrought Iron Exterior Outdoor Pendant Light Fixture
By Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Designed to pair with the historic Orena Adobe in Santa Barbara, a Spanish influenced top cresting, sharp geometries and six-sided tapered shape. Canopy dimensions: 5" diameter. 3'...
Wrought Iron
Unique Large and Great Quality Gothic Revival Solid Bronze Two-Light Wall Sconce
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique Gothic Revival light fixture for wall mounting.
Brass, Bronze
Rare Diamond Shape, Gothic Style Chandelier, Carved Theatrical Mask Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
For the collectors of rare and quality crafted light fixtures, we also have this striking and meaningful 8 light, Gothic style fixture.
Glass, Wood
Gothic Tudor Light Fixture
Located in Austin, TX
Ornamentation on each arm of chandelier are Gothic Chevrons carrying shields. Originally a candle fixture, Electrified by Bradys.
"Beardslee" Gothic Shower Light Fixture 'Five-Light'
By Beardslee Chandelier Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Found in Cincinnati, Ohio. Outstanding, highly unusual ‘shower fixture’, all original parts in the Arts & Crafts/Gothic style, circa 1910. Plated cast iron restored to its original d...
Gothic Style Iron Fixture from the Aesthetic Movement Four-Light
Located in Vancouver, BC
A fantastic example of the aesthetic movement in this Gothic Style fixture, made of wrought iron, circa 1885. This piece was converted from gas to electric and has a strong architect...
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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
Hammered Flush Mount Light Fixture (5-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1910 Hand-hammered iron flush mount fixture with Gothic-style decoration. Complete and original, this 5-light fixture has exceptional detail throughout.
Edwardian Flush Mount Light Fixture (4-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1912 Decorated 4-light Edwardian/Gothic flush mount fixture decorated with profusely cast gilt embellishments.
Beardslee (Chicago) Arts & Crafts Hammered Four-Light Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Hand-hammered and riveted cast iron Arts & Crafts/Gothic four-light fixture with cut-out details, in antique brass finish, circa 1912.
19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Four-Light Round Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Gothic light fixture was crafted in France, circa 1870.
Wrought Iron
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H 22 in W 34 in D 18 in
Early 20th Century French Four-Light Iron Chandelier with Painted Dual Crests
Located in Dallas, TX
The chandelier has new wiring and is dressed with decorative candle sleeves covers. The Gothic light fixture is in excellent condition with its original dark patinated finish and gil...
Iron
Pair of Early 20th Century French Forged Iron Eight-Light Round Chandeliers
Located in Dallas, TX
The heavy Gothic light fixtures are in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorn a rich black iron patinated finish with gilt accents.
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 salvaged from St Pauls Cathedral, Buffalo NY, originally designed and erected by Ri...
Metal, Iron
Enormous Hand-Carved Gothic Revival Art, Four Gargoyles Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing, hand-carved, Gothic Revival work of lighting art. This amazing ceiling lamp did not come from your average home and finding this gem totally made our day. It is most likel...
Oak
Large Gothic Style Pendant Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1910 English Gothic style bronze light fixture with interior lights. 24" drop & 22" diameter.
Large Antique French Iron Copper Nine-Light Pendant Light Fixture, 1910s
Located in Barntrup, DE
The light fixture is hanging from copper iron chains.
Copper, Wrought Iron
Gothic Style Iron Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish Gothic style brown wrought iron light fixture with two criss crossing rows of candle lights, six in each row.
Iron
Pair of Horizontal Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A pair of turn of the Century Gothic style light fixtures in wrought iron, with original painted finish.
Sold
H 21.5 in Dm 11.4 in
Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Pendant Lantern with Amber Glass Panels, Early 20th
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted, original and hexagonal Gothic light fixture. A striking Gothic Revival pendant lantern crafted from hand-forged iron with richly textured amber-colored glass panels.
Wrought Iron
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H 48 in Dm 15 in
Antique and Large Gothic Revival Bronze, Brass and Beveled Glass Lantern Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly impressive and great workmanship, hexagonal Gothic light fixture. If you are a collector of truly amazing Gothic antiques then this large and possibly unique pendant could be ...
Brass, Bronze
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H 37 in Dm 13.7 in
Unique Antique and Large Gothic Revival Hand Carved Oak & Glass Lantern Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly impressive and great workmanship, hexagonal Gothic light fixture. If you are a collector of truly amazing Gothic antiques then this large and possibly unique pendant could be ...
Glass, Wood, Oak
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H 39 in Dm 9.3 in
Rare Antique & Stylish Gothic Revival Brass Lantern with Cathedral Glass Windows
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted, hexagonal bronze and brass Gothic light fixture. If you are a collector of rare and ancient looking Gothic antiques then this good size and one of a kind pendant co...
Brass, Bronze
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H 61 in Dm 18.5 in
Gothic Revival Medieval Style Extra Large Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly impressive and all handcrafted, hexagonal Gothic light fixture. If you are a collector of truly amazing Gothic antiques then this extra large and one of a kind pendant could b...
Wrought Iron
Italian Gothic Style Gilt Metal Flush Mount Light Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gothic style gilt metal ceiling flush mounted light fixture.
Metal
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H 40 in Dm 9.85 in
Gothic Revival Medieval Style, Hand Painted Amber Color Glass Lantern / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly impressive and all handcrafted, hexagonal Gothic light fixture. If you are a collector of truly amazing Gothic antiques then this good size and probably one of a kind pendan...
Brass, Iron
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H 29 in Dm 13.4 in
Gothic Revival Medieval Style, Good Size Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted, hexagonal Gothic light fixture. If you are a collector of rare and ancient looking Gothic antiques then this good size and one of a kind pendant could be flying you...
Metal, Wrought Iron
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H 29 in Dm 13.4 in
Gothic Revival Medieval Style, Good Size Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted, hexagonal Gothic light fixture. If you are a collector of rare and ancient looking Gothic antiques then this good size and possibly one of a kind pendant could be f...
Metal, Wrought Iron
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H 32.7 in Dm 10.2 in
Gothic Revival Medieval Style, Polychrome Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted, original and hexagonal Gothic light fixture. If you are looking for a rare and ancient looking Gothic antique light fixture then this hallway lantern could be flyin...
Metal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
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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 29 in Dm 19.5 in
Early 1900 Arts & Crafts Era Gothic Revival Pendant Light, Chandelier or Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare Gothic Revival chapel shape light fixture. For the collectors and enthousiasts of rare Gothic Revival antiques we also have this beautiful and all-handcrafted, wooden light fix...
Elm
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.