Pair of 1950s Gothic Pendant Lights W/ Hexagon Shape and White Textured Glass
Located in New York, NY
1950's Gothic style pendant lights with textured white glass.
Steel, Brass
4 Lights Gothic Style Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice gothic style chandelier is made of wrought iron with 4 lights. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Iron
Antique Gothic Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Gothic Brass Chandelier with 12 lights, circa 1850-1870.
Brass
$9,492 / set
A Pair Of Gothic Victorian Hall Lights
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The gilt lacquered metalwork suspended upon rope twist rods, supporting a fretted motif band fitted with applied masks, this mounting a frosted glass bowl cut with gothic decoration.
Metal
Round Wrought Iron Chandelier with 8 Lights in the Gothic Style
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This 8 lights round chandelier is made of wrought iron. This is a French work in the Gothic style. Circa 1950
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Cage Chandelier With 7 lights in The Gothic Style
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice cage chandelier with 7 lights is all made of wrought iron. This is a French work in the Gothic style. Circa 1950
Wrought Iron
Round Wrought Iron Gothic Style Chandelier with Three Lights, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A circular wrought iron chandelier defined by hand-forged scrollwork and a solid ring structure. The wide iron band is decorated with a hammered surface and small punched details, gi...
Wrought Iron
$3,920Sale Price|25% Off
Wrought Iron Chandelier with 12 Lights in the Gothic Style. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice chandelier with 12 lights is made of wrought iron. This is a French work in the Gothic style. Circa 1950
Wrought Iron
Gothic Burnished Brass Chandelier Three Lights, in Ribbed Brass, Art Decò age
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Gothic Burnished Brass Chandelier Three Lights, in Ribbed Brass, art decò age with Big fake candle holders. We controlled the electrical system . Chandelier ready for use Measure i...
Brass
Large Vintage Gothic or Art Deco Black Wrought Iron & White Milk Glass Lights
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful large vintage gothic or Art Deco black painted wrought iron & white milk glass light fixtures. 3 total selling separately. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these a...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Antique Revival Hanging Pendant Lights with Marbled Glass Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming pair of hanging pendant lights featuring warm marbled glass in soft amber tones, suspended from decorative metal mounts and chains.
Metal
Pair of 12 Lights Neo-Gothic Chandeliers
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of chandeliers with beautiful ornamentations of acanthus, royal Lily, pinnacles and openwork rosettes. Silver bronze.
Bronze
Vintage Cast Brass Hanging Fixture Depicting the 12 Apostles
Located in Farmington, CT
Old Lights On is pleased to offer this amazing cast brass hanging fixture depicting the twelve apostles of Jesus. Something like this does not come along very often. It is wired and ...
Brass
Four Gothic Pendant Lights
Located in Baltimore, MD
These four Gothic pendant lights have unusual amber glass shades.
Set of Three 1910 Large Gothic Bronze Chandeliers
Located in Surrey, BC
An exceptional set of three large gothic pendant lights , in bronze , brass and wrought iron ..
Bronze, Wrought Iron, Brass, Iron
French Gothic Wrought Iron Circular Chandelier, 10 Lights
Located in Plainview, NY
A large and timeless French Gothic 10 lights chandelier made of wrought iron. The heavy weight chandelier is finely carved in a circular shape with two-level lighting each with 5 lig...
Wrought Iron
Antique 5 Lights Gothic Iron Chandelier from Southern France
Located in Dallas, TX
5 lights Gothic iron chandelier from southern France (circa: 1860). New wiring and featuring the original wooden candle sleeves.
Neo-Gothic carved wood chandelier with 4 lights
Located in Houston, TX
This unusual light has its original chain and canopy and has wonderful carvings. It has various trefoils, etc. Hand-carved.
Wood
Sold
H 42.92 in Dm 37.8 in
8 lights wrought iron chandelier. French work in the Gothic style. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and large wrought iron chandelier is round with nice decorations and beautiful chains. This is a French work in the Gothic style. Circa 1950
Metal, Wrought Iron
Antique Victorian Milk Glass Pendant Lights - Set Of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Milk Glass Pendant Lights - Set Of 2 Featuring a set of 1920s Chicago Church Salvaged ceiling mount Milk-Glass & Metal Gothic Lights. ***4 pendants sold separa...
Milk Glass
Early 20th Century Trio of Gothic Holophane Prismatic Glass Chandelier Lights
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Gothic style chandeliers, recently removed from a church in the north of England, circa 1910 in age, produced by Holophane. The chandelier have three, three part prismatic shades, ...
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Antique Victorian Milk Glass Pendant Lights - Set Of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Milk Glass Pendant Lights - Set Of 4 Featuring 4 Chicago Church Salvaged Antique Milk Glass Pendant Lights from the 1920’s ***2 pendants sold separately Circa...
Milk Glass
Sold
H 42 in W 16.75 in D 16.75 in
Three Gothic Yellin & Bach Style Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Hanging Lights C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Three Antique Arts & Crafts Gothic Yellin & Bach Style Wrought Iron Hanging Lights with Crown F...
Wrought Iron
Hand Forged Iron Chandelier with Six Lights c. 1930
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This hand forged iron chandelier has six electric candelabra lights concealed within large wax candles. A rustic style from the 1930's in France, its simple and classic profile will...
Iron
19th Century Eight Lights Wrought Iron Chandelier with Fleur de Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Gothic 8 lights wrought chandelier (circa: 1860). The chandelier has been rewired with wax candles over each light. Spectacular craftsmanship with fleurs de lys all aro...
large wrought iron chandelier with 8 lights. French work. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice large 8 lights chandelier is made of wrought iron. This is a French work in the gothic style. Circa 1950
Wrought Iron
Maison Jansen Wrought Iron and Crystal Chandelier Eight Lights Circa 1900s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A chandelier by Maison Jansen, circa 1900s. This eight-light chandelier having deep swooping arms with attached crystals and colored crystals though out. The frame of wrought iron. A...
Metal
Four Gothic Pendant Lights
Located in Baltimore, MD
These four Gothic pendant lights have unusual amber glass shades.
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"H x 15.75"W x 15.75"D A pair of antique Gothic-style hanging church lights from cir...
Brass, Bronze
Matching Pair of Large Globe Castle Lights
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice matching pair of early lamps. The globes have an impressive 12 inch diameter and the milk glass has nice even glow when lit. The crowns are a very heavy bronze casting...
Glass
Wrought Iron Chandelier with 5 Lights, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and decorative 5 lights chandelier is made of wrought iron. This is a French work, circa 1940.
Wrought Iron
Bronze Gothic Pendant lights
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A run of four bronze and copper pendant lights in the English Gothic manner. Beautifully constructed, the castellated base is cast and machined bronze the remainder of the lights co...
Pair of Italian Wrought Iron Chandeliers, 6 Lights
Located in Cypress, CA
Attractive Italian pair of hand forged wrought iron and tole 6 light chandeliers, first half of the 20th century. In the Gothic style. finely detailed with antique black patina. El...
Wrought Iron
Two Tier Hand Forged Iron Chandelier, Twenty Four Lights, France C.1900
Located in Houston, TX
A tall two tier hand forged iron chandelier with twenty four lights from France c.1900. This outstanding example is the work of an individual ironmonger who made each piece individua...
Iron
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
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
$1,358 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This acorn shaped shade is a favorite. The style was mainly used as lighting for dentists. The shape is very pleasing and makes a perfect simple sconce. The thick prismatic glass giv...
Glass
$1,887Sale Price / item|46% Off
H 27.56 in Dm 14.18 in
Cylindrical Lantern in Louis XVI Style Brass Glass Pendant Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant Louis XVI Style Brass Lantern: Illuminate in Style Discover our exquisite collection of large cylindrical lanterns in the timeless Louis XVI style, a harmonious fusion of br...
Brass
$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
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
Frosted Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Frosted Murano glass wall sconces with brass hardware holding four sources of light.
Brass
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
$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
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
British Frosted Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
British clear glass flush mount. Metal bulb holder with brass glass holder. Frosted glass with many lines and irregularities Brass ceiling plate / wall plate : diameter 10 cm / 3.94...
Brass
Pair of Teardrop Shape Prismatic Holophane Glass Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of industrial pendant lights feature teardrop shape, prismatic, Holophane glass shades with porcelain and brass switch fitters newly wired with 36 inches of braided gray cloth c...
Brass
LUtern Indoor Outdoor Sconce BR
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the LUtern Indoor Outdoor Sconce BR is a classic mid century modern lantern design made to order. Crafted from brass and glass, t...
Brass
$5,396 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
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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