$20,589
H 50.01 in Dm 27.96 in
Monumental 19th Century Dutch Delftware and Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Griffin
Located in Antwerp, BE
This monumental late 19th century Dutch chandelier, combining hand-painted Delftware porcelain and
Brass, Bronze
$8,235
H 33 in W 31 in D 31 in
Unique Hand Forged Wrought Iron Chandelier with Four Winged Griffin Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique Italian handcrafted work of lighting art. This amazing handcrafted five-light chandelier
Wrought Iron
Antique Brushed Nickel Finish Brass 6 Light Chandelier with 5 Griffin Arms
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful antique brush nickel brass chandelier with five griffin arms and a center light. Its a
Brass, Nickel
Italian Renaissance Style Bronze Dore Griffin Sanctuary Fixture
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (19th Century) bronze dore filigree sanctuary fixture with 4 griffin
Bronze
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt and patinated Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
, griffins, and arabesque scrolls, the chandelier exemplifies the bold decorative vocabulary of the Empire
Bronze
$23,850Sale Price|31% Off
H 56.25 in W 44 in D 18 in
French Belle Epoque 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt-Bronze Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and frosted and cut-glass "Lyre" ten-light figural chandelier with Winged Griffins, male masks and
Bronze
$3,400
H 30 in W 12 in D 12 in
Antique English Bronze Regency Lantern Chandelier with Lion Heads and Griffins
Located in Hopewell, NJ
and griffins. 6" of chain and original ceiling canopy included. 4 interior candle lights, 40 watt
Bronze
$223,539
H 42.13 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Pair of candlesticks. Bronze (blued and gilt). France, circa 1800.
Located in Madrid, ES
Antoinette's Salon des Nobles at Versailles. Compare this example with the griffin chandelier dated around 1785
Bronze
Iron Chandelier with Griffin Arms
Located in Nashville, TN
12 arm, French iron chandelier. Intricate iron detail, with six hammered griffin heads, each with
Iron
Victorian Chandelier with Griffins
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very whimsical chandelier has much going for it. Besides those great griffins, it has glass
Brass
A Dramatic Continental Chandelier with Wood Carved Griffins
Located in NYC, NY
A finely carved six arm chandelier with intricately carved griffins and stem. Brass framed shades.
Brass
Late 19th Century Gothic Style Bronze Chandelier with Griffin Motif
Located in Astoria, NY
A late 19th century chandelier inspired by Gothic styles, produced in the United States, circa
Bronze
French Small Chandelier Ornate with Mythical Griffins of Brass and Iron
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French six-light chandelier from the mid-20th century. This French chandelier, of brass and iron
Brass, Iron
Etched Glass Pendant with Griffins, and Bronze Metalwork, circa 1910
By Steuben Glass
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a very high quality piece of lighting. We have a personal attachment to the egg-shaped pendants. Great for entryways, and hallways. The glass is etched with an exotic design ...
Brass, Bronze
French, Second Empire Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gilded, iron and bronze chandelier with angels, griffins, recumbent figures and a large, crystal
Iron, Ormolu
Empire Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large Empire bronze and crystal chandelier with griffins shaped arms, with original finish and
Sold
H 30 in W 12 in D 12 in
Antique English Bronze Regency Lantern Chandelier with Lion Heads and Griffins
Located in Hopewell, NJ
and griffins. 6" of chain and original ceiling canopy included. 4 interior candle lights, 40 watt
Bronze
Victorian Brass Chandelier with Griffins
Located in Astoria, NY
A 19th century large Victorian brass chandelier with griffins adorning the top bar and hand tooled
Brass
Magnificent Gothic Carved Wood Chandelier with Griffin Motif
Located in Houston, TX
Antique carved wood chandelier with open twist at top and carved Griffin heads on the seven arms
Wood
Sold
H 34 in Dm 36 in
Majestic French Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Chandelier, Winged Griffin Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
style, winged griffin sculptures at the center, this chandelier really is a statement piece which will
Bronze
Sold
H 35 in W 15.5 in D 10.7 in
Handcrafted Antique Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass Pendant W. Griffin Sculptures c.1910
Located in Lisse, NL
, beautiful and meaningful chandelier to grace your living space then this fine specimen from the earliest
Bronze
Victorian Cast Antiques Brass Chandelier
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Cast antiqued brass chandelier with griffin motif arms and satin floral hand blown shades. Four
Brass
Empire Griffin Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Small scale, bronze dore Empire chandelier with figural Griffins holding the candles. This 4 four
Ormolu
Bronze Chandelier with Griffin
Located in Stamford, CT
Bronze Chandelier with Griffin
Ormolu
FOUR ARM WROUGHT IRON GRIFFIN LIGHT
Located in Round Top, TX
From the estate of Jose Thenee, Argentina's national ironworker.
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Light Fixture With Griffins
By José Thenee
Located in Round Top, TX
Fantastic wrought iron light fixture from the estate of Jose Thenee, Argentina's 'national iron worker.'
Wrought Iron
Ray Griffith 18 Kt Yellow Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Ray Griffiths
Located in Dallas, TX
Release the artist within and capture all the attention in these classic Ray Griffith Chandelier
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beardslee Griffin Three-Arm Brass Sconce with shades
By Beardslee Chandelier Co.
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Two griffin heads embellish the elegant, clean lines of this three arm brass sconce from esteemed
Brass
Brutalist Chandelier by Tom Greene for Feldman
By Feldman Lighting Co., Tom Greene
Located in Dallas, TX
Here is another spectacular Brutalist Chandelier by designer Tom Greene. This is one of the more
Brass
Large Brutalist Chandelier by Tom Greene for Feldman
By Feldman Lighting Co., Tom Greene
Located in Dallas, TX
This spectacular Brutalist Chandelier is by designer Tom Greene and was made for the Feldman
Large Brutalist Chandelier by Tom Greene for Feldman
By Feldman Lighting Co., Tom Greene
Located in Dallas, TX
This spectacular Brutalist Chandelier is by designer Tom Greene and was made for the Feldman
BRONZE CHANDELIER WITH FACES AND GRIFFINS
Located in Round Top, TX
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Bronze
Wonderful Wrought Iron Fixture with Griffin Motif
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wrought iron fixture with magnificent iron work, circa 1920s. The body of the fixture is 30.5" H and the total height with chain and canopy is 46" H x 19" W x 19" D This kind of fixt...
Cubist Style Brutalist Chandelier by Tom Greene for Feldman
By Feldman Lighting Co., Tom Greene
Located in Dallas, TX
Here is another spectacular Brutalist chandelier by designer Tom Greene. This is one of the more
Brass
$10,706
H 36 in Dm 42 in
Impressive Large Art Deco, Forged Wrought Iron Chandelier w Salamander Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing and skillfully handmade, one of a kind wrought iron Art pendant Probably Alessandro Mazzucotelli (1865-1938). This artistically designed and outstandingly executed wrought i...
Wrought Iron
$7,512
H 37.41 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
French Art Deco wrought iron chandelier by Edgar Brandt & Daum Nancy 1920 Glass
By Edgar Brandt, Daum
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stylish & Timeless! This breathtaking French art deco chandelier / pendant light by Edgar Brandt & Daum Nancy 1920. Incredible craftsmanship in the hand made wrought iron frame show...
Wrought Iron
$33,724
H 83.47 in W 74.81 in D 88.19 in
Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Magnificent, 18th Century, Venetian, Trompe-L’œil, Painted, Bed, Superking 6ft, 180cm wide, With Massive 213cm, 6ft 10in Shaped Headboard & 149cm, 5ft Shaped Footboard & Fortuny Bedc...
Paint
$3,706
H 39 in Dm 21 in
Unique Arts and Crafts Crafted Wrought Iron Chandelier / 4 Light Pendant, 1890s
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and all handcrafted, one of a kind Arts & Crafts pendant light. If you live in an early 1900s Arts & Crafts home or if you are a collector of unique and stylish home acces...
Wrought Iron
Large Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 wrought iron chandelier with grapes motif on body. Original finish and patina, with 4 lights. 53" min. drop, 38" diameter
$30,589
H 51 in Dm 43 in
Huge Arts & Crafts Forged Wrought Iron 20-Light Chandelier with Rare Lion Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing and skillfully handcrafted " work of lighting ART ". This artistically designed and outstandingly executed wrought iron Arts & Crafts chandelier is another one of our re...
Wrought Iron, Wire
$224,500
H 104.5 in W 69.75 in D 24 in
Flemish Early 19th Century Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, & Ormolu Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and large scale Flemish early 19th century Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, ivory, Tortoiseshell and ormolu specimen cabinet. The fifteen drawer one door cabinet is raised by...
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood
$6,823
H 16.5 in W 81 in D 26.5 in
Large Wrought Iron Arts & Crafts Forged & Stylized Dragon Heads Snake Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and all handcrafted chandelier. This artistically designed and very well executed wrought iron chandelier is in excellent condition and it comes with stylized dragon heads and...
Wrought Iron
$9,882
H 45 in Dm 37.5 in
Impressive Large Forged Wrought Iron Four-Light Chandelier w. Phoenix Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing and skillfully hand-crafted, Gothic art wrought iron pendant. This artistically designed and outstandingly executed, thick wrought iron chandelier is in excellent conditio...
Wrought Iron
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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