Pair of Painted Wood Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's eight-light English carved wood chandeliers with painted finish. Sold
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Vintage 1940s English Chandeliers and Pendants
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Antique Country French Painted Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French painted wrought iron chandelier is a magnificent example of elegant and
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Custom Faux-Bamboo Hand Painted Tole Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom faux-bamboo hand painted tole light fixture. This fixture is customizable. Lead Time: 8
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Porcelain Floral Roses Flower chandelier Bianci full paint RARE , Italy 1940s
$1,661Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Porcelain Floral Roses Flower chandelier Bianci full paint RARE , Italy 1940s
By Banci Firenze
Located in La xara, VC
Italian chandelier made of hand-cut and painted sheet metal. The birdcage-shaped metal frame is adorned
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Hand Painted Stained Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist hand painted stained glass chandelier and signed by the artist. Dimensions are
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Chandelier In Brass with Painted White Roses
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Vintage Brass Chandelier with Hand-Painted Roses – Mid-Century Design A mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Very Fine Painted Bronze & Alabaster Chandelier, France, circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine painted bronze & Alabaster chandelier. France, circa 1930. 14 Lights (10 outside & 4
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
English Gothic Revival Style Wrought Iron Painted Shield Chandelier
$11,250
H 48 in W 18.5 in D 28.5 in
English Gothic Revival Style Wrought Iron Painted Shield Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival-Style (1920's) wrought iron 8 light octagonal shaped chandelier with mica
Category
Early 20th Century British Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Reverse Painted Glass And Gilt Bronze Pendant Chandelier
$630Sale Price|70% Off
H 35 in Dm 15 in
Antique French Reverse Painted Glass And Gilt Bronze Pendant Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
A superb antique French 1920’s Beaux Arts reverse painted glass and gilded bronze pendant
Category
Vintage 1920s French Beaux Arts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Painted Iron Six-Light Clock Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique chandelier was crafted in France, circa 1920. The oblong iron fixture with
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Pair of Massive Hand-Carved Giltwood Italian Twelve Arm Chandeliers
Located in Chireno, TX
Pair of massive hand-carved and gilded Italian twelve arm chandeliers newly wired. Giltwood garland
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2010s American French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Art Nouveau Hand Painted Glass Lamp
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Art nouveau hand-painted glass lamp in very good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1910s Slovak Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Polychrome & Painted 5-Light Chandelier
$2,600
H 31 in Dm 24 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Polychrome & Painted 5-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your dining room or den with this exquisite carved antique wooden chandelier, crafted in
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Oak, Paint
Rare Important Original European Reverse Painted Glass Floral Andre Chandelier
$3,800Sale Price|60% Off
H 16 in Dm 24 in
Rare Important Original European Reverse Painted Glass Floral Andre Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful Rare European Reverse Painted Glass Chandelier
Category
20th Century Unknown Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Hand Painted Glass Lamp
Located in PARIS, FR
Suspension in glass painted with floral motifs in shimmering colours . Each section is defined and
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Early 20th Century French Metal Painted Flowers & Leaves Five-Light Chandelier
$1,600
H 22 in Dm 21.5 in
Early 20th Century French Metal Painted Flowers & Leaves Five-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
France circa 1920, and round in shape, the antique chandelier with a patinated white central frame is
Category
Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Twelve-Light Beaded Chandelier with Hand-Finished Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully expressive twelve-light chandelier designed by Melissa Levinson for Miamar Home
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Metal and Painted Floral Five-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
France circa 1920, and round in shape, the antique chandelier with a white central frame is decorated
Category
Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Louis XV Painted Tole and Crystal Eight-Light Chandeliers
$5,800 / set
H 29 in Dm 24 in
Pair of French Louis XV Painted Tole and Crystal Eight-Light Chandeliers
Located in Dallas, TX
chandeliers, crafted circa 1920. Each fixture is beautifully fashioned in painted tole with a soft cream
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Gold Nebula Hand Painted Pendant Lamp by Mirei Monticelli
$4,463 / item
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Gold Nebula Hand Painted Pendant Lamp by Mirei Monticelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold Nebula hand painted pendant lamp by Mirei Monticelli Dimensions: D 60 x W 60 x H 60 cm
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric
Black Nebula Hand Painted Pendant Lamp by Mirei Monticelli
$4,463 / item
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Black Nebula Hand Painted Pendant Lamp by Mirei Monticelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Nebula hand painted pendant lamp by Mirei Monticelli Dimensions: D 60 x W 60 x H 60 cm
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric
Original Petite New York Art Deco Chandelier, Painted Metal
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Typical New York, Art Deco chandelier, painted metal.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Wonderful Italian Giltwood Cherubs Putti and Painted Fruit Torch Chandelier
$5,341
H 48.04 in Dm 28.75 in
Wonderful Italian Giltwood Cherubs Putti and Painted Fruit Torch Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique Italian gilt wooden chandelier with seven lights, cherubs and painted fruit. Fine gilded
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wonderful French Gilt Reverse Painted Mirrored Beaded Baguès Basket Chandelier
$3,850
H 28 in Dm 16 in
Wonderful French Gilt Reverse Painted Mirrored Beaded Baguès Basket Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gold gilt chandelier in the manner of Baguès, from the iconic 1920s period. This
Category
Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Antique French 1910 Hand Painted Opaline Victorian Pendant Light Renaissance
$1,537
H 23.63 in Dm 9.85 in
Antique French 1910 Hand Painted Opaline Victorian Pendant Light Renaissance
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Marvelous hand painted opaline pendant light from France 1910s displaying 4 woman in victorian
Category
Vintage 1910s French Renaissance Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century French Painted Wood Louis XV Style Eight-Light Chandelier
$1,600
H 47 in W 32 in D 26 in
Early 20th Century French Painted Wood Louis XV Style Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved in Provence, southern France circa 1920, this elegant oval chandelier exemplifies
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Walnut
Danish Midcentury Stoneware Pendant Light with Hand-Painted Flowers
$1,234Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.7 in Dm 8.86 in
Danish Midcentury Stoneware Pendant Light with Hand-Painted Flowers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Romantic nordic allmoge style ceiling light. Danish midcentury modern handmade stoneware pendant with warm grey glaze over handpainted navy and light blue flowers, leaves and delicat...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware, Ceramic
Original Venini cylindrical chandelier, painted iron frame, Murano, Italy, 1950s
$2,680
H 29.53 in Dm 15.75 in
Original Venini cylindrical chandelier, painted iron frame, Murano, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Venini
Located in London, GB
Elegant original Murano glass chandelier in three tiers of unusually long textured opaque
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Regency Gilt Bronze and Painted Palmette Hanging Chandelier, Circa 1820
$12,500
H 35 in Dm 23 in
French Regency Gilt Bronze and Painted Palmette Hanging Chandelier, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French Regency gilt bronze and painted hanging chandelier with a centered mask and palmette canopy
Category
Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Tin
18th Century Spanish Pair of Hand-Painted Wooden Axe-Holders
$8,902 / set
H 73.23 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
18th Century Spanish Pair of Hand-Painted Wooden Axe-Holders
Located in Marbella, ES
18th Century Spanish Pair of Hand-Painted Wooden Axe-Holders
Category
Antique 18th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Hollywood Regency Balloon Shaped Chandelier, Metal Paint Decorated with 5 Arms
$1,650
H 22 in Dm 18 in
Hollywood Regency Balloon Shaped Chandelier, Metal Paint Decorated with 5 Arms
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency balloon shaped chandelier. Metal paint decorated with 5 arms. Having been removed
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Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Painted & Gilt Eight-Light Iron Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
the original patinated verdigris and gilt painted finish; place this beautiful Parisian chandelier in
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Blue Nebula Grande Hand Painted Pendant Lamp by Mirei Monticelli
$11,205 / item
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 59.06 in
Blue Nebula Grande Hand Painted Pendant Lamp by Mirei Monticelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Nebula Grande hand-painted pendant lamp by Mirei Monticelli Dimensions: D 150 x W 50 x H 60
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric
Chandelier Brass Painted Green 8-Arm Electrified Candle Lamp Baroque Dutch
$6,872
H 30.71 in Dm 33.08 in
Chandelier Brass Painted Green 8-Arm Electrified Candle Lamp Baroque Dutch
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A 19th century green painted 8-arm Dutch brass chandelier electrified with French candles
Category
Antique 1820s Dutch Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Green Painted Metal and Brass Italian Chandelier
$1,543
H 27.56 in Dm 27.56 in
1960s Mid-Century Modern Green Painted Metal and Brass Italian Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A green metal and brass chandelier designed and manufactured in Italy in the Sixties in the manner
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Pair of 19th Century Rococo Three Branch Gilt Wood Chandeliers Hand Carved
$3,120 / set
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
A Pair of 19th Century Rococo Three Branch Gilt Wood Chandeliers Hand Carved
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Pair of 19th Century Rococo Three Branch Gilt Wood Chandeliers With A Hand Painted Green Contrast
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Antique 19th Century British Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Pendant Light with Original Hand-Painted Glass Shade, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
patinated chain with ceiling plate and shade holder. The milk glass shade is original hand-painted with
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hand-painted galaxy pendants x2, French anonymous work, 1980s
$308Sale Price / item|60% Off
H 4.34 in Dm 23.63 in
Hand-painted galaxy pendants x2, French anonymous work, 1980s
Located in Lyon, FR
paint on the edges. Sold together or separately. Dimensions : H11, D60cm
Category
Vintage 1980s French Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Opaline Ceiling Lamp hand Painted, Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade
$344
H 20.08 in Dm 10.24 in
Art Nouveau Opaline Ceiling Lamp hand Painted, Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade
By Scailmont
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau ceiling lamp. Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination provided by this lamp. Originel Fitting E27 messing pendant ceiling light with fixing to hold ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Pendant Light with Hand-Painted Landscape
$1,460
H 19.69 in Dm 9.85 in
Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Pendant Light with Hand-Painted Landscape
Located in Barntrup, DE
Neoclassical style brass and glass pendant light with hand-painted landscape from circa the 1920s
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Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
2 Art Deco pendants with hand painted glass vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Art Deco pendants with hand painted glass vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Gold Painted Genova Chandelier with Cut Glass Drops and Strands
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 42 in Dm 28 in
Vintage Italian Gold Painted Genova Chandelier with Cut Glass Drops and Strands
Located in Encinitas, CA
Vintage Italian Gold Painted Genova Style Chandelier with Cut Glass Drops and Strands: Lovely
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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early 20th C. French Green Painted and Gilt Wrought Iron Clock Face Chandelier
$1,975
H 27 in W 23 in D 11 in
Early 20th C. French Green Painted and Gilt Wrought Iron Clock Face Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a bold touch of French Louis XV style to your home with this striking wrought iron chandelier
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Exceptional Hand-Painted Italian Glass Pendant Light w Mythological Motifs c1900
$3,026
H 31 in W 14.5 in D 8 in
Exceptional Hand-Painted Italian Glass Pendant Light w Mythological Motifs c1900
Located in Lisse, NL
La Chimera Fiorentina’, Hand-Painted Italian Pendant Light in Renaissance Revival Style, circa 1900
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Chandelier Bronzed Metal Frame Elements Antique Bronze Finish Decorated by Hand
$13,294 / item
H 24.02 in W 70.87 in D 9.45 in
Chandelier Bronzed Metal Frame Elements Antique Bronze Finish Decorated by Hand
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Modern Fabric Pendant Hand-Painted Light from Studio Mirei, Sirenetta (Single)
$2,088 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 15.75 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Hand-Painted Light from Studio Mirei, Sirenetta (Single)
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Sirenetta Modern Fabric Pendant Hand-Painted Light from Studio Mirei, represented by Costantini
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Natural Fiber
19th Century French Gothic Black Painted Wrought Iron Six-Light Chandelier
$2,600
H 47.5 in Dm 30.75 in
19th Century French Gothic Black Painted Wrought Iron Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
light fixture. Crafted in France circa 1870 and round in shape, this antique chandelier has a circular
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Pair Venetian Tole Hand Painted Flush Mount Ceiling Fixtures Pendents
$2,850 / set
H 28 in Dm 16.5 in
Art Deco Pair Venetian Tole Hand Painted Flush Mount Ceiling Fixtures Pendents
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Venetian Tole Hand Painted Semi Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixtures / Pendents
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20th Century Italian Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Chandelier Green Painted Gilded Iron Dutch 16 Branch 3 tier Folk Vernacular 30"
$9,621
H 29.93 in Dm 24.02 in
Chandelier Green Painted Gilded Iron Dutch 16 Branch 3 tier Folk Vernacular 30"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
RARE FOLK OR VERNACULAR, 19TH CENTURY, GREEN PAINTED AND GILDED, 3 TIER, CHANDELIER WITH 16
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Antique 1830s Dutch Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Modern Fabric Pendant Hand-Painted Light from Studio Mirei, Anemone
$3,384 / item
H 14 in W 14 in D 14 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Hand-Painted Light from Studio Mirei, Anemone
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
hand-painted. Measurements are: 14" Dia x 14" H as shown. Also available as a desk lamp. Custom
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Natural Fiber
Clarence Chandelier
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Georgian design carved wood and gesso decorated eight branch chandelier. The arms hollow to
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Giltwood
Paavo Tynell's pendant & hand painted glass diffuser by Kyllikki Salmenhaara.
$11,632
H 23.23 in Dm 18.9 in
Paavo Tynell's pendant & hand painted glass diffuser by Kyllikki Salmenhaara.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Paavo Tynell pendant lamp Paavo with hand painted glass diffuser by Kyllikki Salmenhaara
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Hand Painted Wheat Sheaf Hanging Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Hanging Lamp, 1960s, Italy Executed in metal. The lamp needs 5 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Floral Glass Pendant Light, Hand-Painted Thin Pressed Glass Shade, 1920
$1,970 / set
H 7.09 in Dm 13 in
Art Deco Floral Glass Pendant Light, Hand-Painted Thin Pressed Glass Shade, 1920
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco Floral Glass Pendant Light, Hand-Painted Thin Pressed Glass Shade, 1920s Bring a touch of
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope, Glass
Candy Chandelier
By Villari
Located in Solagna, IT
The Candy Chandelier – 12 Lights – Mango & Gold by Villari is a true celebration of artistic
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Modern Fabric Pendant Hand-Painted Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula Grande 150cm
$8,856 / item
H 27.5 in W 24 in D 59 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Hand-Painted Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula Grande 150cm
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
, Silver, Honey and Cream, as well as hand painted. About Studio Mirei Mirei is a Milan-based
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Natural Fiber
Tiffany Contemporary Hanging Lamp 30, Rose Hand Painted Gauze, Glass Silvered
$3,679 / item
H 23.63 in Dm 11.82 in
Tiffany Contemporary Hanging Lamp 30, Rose Hand Painted Gauze, Glass Silvered
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY The first one, Audrey inspired the iconic Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps. Year after year Sabrina Landini perpetuates its exceptional exp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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Hand Painted Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of hand painted chandeliers available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and iron, all hand painted chandeliers available were constructed with great care. There are 502 antique and vintage hand painted chandeliers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 95 modern editions to choose from as well. Hand painted chandeliers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Hand painted chandeliers bearing Modern or Rococo hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Some hand painted chandeliers are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller hand painted chandeliers, measuring 4.5 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made hand painted chandeliers over the years, but those made by Design By Us, Mammalampa and Interi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Hand Painted Chandeliers?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,834, while they’re typically $247 on the low end and $108,480 highest priced.
Finding the Right Chandeliers And Pendants 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.
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