Art Deco Painted Milk Glass Pendant Lamp, 1920s
Located in Delft, NL
An Art Deco painted milk glass pendant lamp, 1920s A pendant lamp with hand-painted milk glass
Early 20th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Art Deco Painted Milk Glass Pendant Lamp, 1920s
Located in Delft, NL
An Art Deco painted milk glass pendant lamp, 1920s A pendant lamp with hand-painted milk glass
Metal
Old Hickory Appalachian Chandelier
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Old Hickory six light Appalachian chandelier with hand painted oil shades. 18"H x 40"D, 13 pounds
Wood
Cirque 4 Drop Swagged Chandelier by Brent Warr Studios
By Brent Warr
Located in Bainbridge, GA
chandelier its striking presence and tactile depth. Four hand-blown 10" glass globes hang in balance from
Steel
$8,629
H 24.41 in W 14.57 in D 16.15 in
Late 19th Century Carved Wooden Lüsterweibchen Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
Lüsterweibchen. Beautifully hand-carved from linden wood and richly polychromed, this smaller-scale chandelier
Brass, Metal
Old Glorious Porcelain Chandelier, German, Mid-20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Six-flame porcelain chandelier. Porcelain painters, arms and suspensions with flower applications
Porcelain
Hollywood Regency. Atomic Era chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Stilnovo, Fog & Mørup
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hollywood Regency and Atomic Era styles chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s. Composed of a brass
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Icicle Chandelier, 20th Century
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-century modern Italian Murano glass hanging chandelier, entirely handmade in Italy in the 20th
Brass, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
$14,800 / item
H 25.25 in W 35.75 in D 17.25 in
Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Ambra Gold Glass Oval Silver Flush/Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
diamond elements of different sizes set in a hand-cast iron frame painted in silver, highlighted with hand
Iron
Pair of Large Neoclassic Style Chandelier. Sold Individually.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large circa 1900 double-tiered 20-light French Neoclassic style gilt bronze chandelier
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Black Iron Chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous black iron sculptural chandelier by Lightolier. Total current hgt./length is about 48 with
Iron
Mid Century Carved Italian Giltwood Curved Acanthus Leaf Pendant Chandelier
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Absolutely the best hand carved Acantus leafed chandelier from Italy, C1965, with dramatic curves
Brass
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 21 in W 22 in D 22 in
White Enamel Finish Bamboo Cage Chandelier, Designer Modern
Located in Dallas, TX
White Enamel finish bamboo cage chandelier. Designer Modern. Arthur Court style.
Enamel
$1,900
H 20 in W 26 in D 26 in
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Style Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Made from bronze and fine-grained alabaster, the chandelier features hand-painted cherry blossoms
Alabaster, Bronze
$12,000
H 34 in Dm 19.5 in
French Whimsical Tin & Gilt Foliage Swag Medallion Balloon Chandelier, C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
French Whimsical painted tin and gilt iron foliage swag medallion balloon chandelier. Chandelier
Iron, Tin, Wire
$14,800 / item
H 25.25 in W 35.75 in D 17.25 in
Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Amber Gold Glass Oval Silver Flush/Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
diamond elements of different sizes set in a hand-cast iron frame painted in silver, highlighted with hand
Iron
$14,800 / item
H 25.25 in W 35.75 in D 17.25 in
Contemporary Italian Amber Gold and Clear Glass Oval Silver Flush/Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
different sizes set in a hand-cast iron frame painted in silver, highlighted with hand-cut clear crystal
Iron
$1,804
H 18.51 in Dm 16.54 in
Hollywood Regency Leaf Chandelier In White And Gold By Hans Kögel, 1960s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Hannover, DE
This chandelier is truly one-of-a-kind. It's a masterpiece of elegance and timeless romance. The
Iron, Gold Leaf
$17,805Sale Price|50% Off
H 50.4 in Dm 33.47 in
19th Century Capodimonte Porcelain Chandelier, Rococo Style, 12 Lights
By Capo Di Monte
Located in Firenze, IT
by hand-painted decoration in soft, refined tones — delicate blues, greens and blush pinks
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wrought Iron Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
hand forged French chandelier. Crafted in France circa 1920, the eight-light fixture features a
Iron
$2,255
H 23.63 in Dm 23.63 in
Exclusive Mid-Century Brass & Textured Glass Chandelier Elegant Statement Piece
Located in Hannover, DE
A beautifully refined Mid-Century Modern chandelier that embodies understated luxury and timeless
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Six-Light Iron Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique chandelier was created in France, circa 1920. Round in shape, and built of
Crystal, Iron
$106,050 / item
H 112.205 in W 78.74 in D 78.74 in
Lladró Magic Forest Chandelier in White by Bodo Sperlein
By Lladro, Bodo Sperlein
Located in New York City, NY
chandeliers with a new function and a new message. Each one of these leaves is handmade following Lladró's
Porcelain
$2,195
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Rare Palwa 3-Arm Crystal Chandelier, Rose-Lilac Crystals, Hollywood Regency
By Palwa
Located in Hannover, DE
An exceptional 3-arm crystal chandelier in the iconic Hollywood Regency style – a rare and early
Crystal, Brass
18th Century Italian Rococo Silver Leaf Hand-Carved 'Pompom' Tassel
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
18th century Italian hand-carved silver-leaf 'pompom' tassel. The 'pompom' tassel originally came
Metal, Silver Leaf
6-Light Mini Bamboo Brûlé Chandelier by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
-banded sections of hand-painted faux bamboo made from brass. With bobeches issuing six candle sleeves.
Brass
$2,763Sale Price|34% Off
H 35 in Dm 30 in
Niermann Weeks '12' Light Crevecoeur Chandelier in Veronese Silver Leaf
Located in Highwood, IL
This chandelier was made by the Niermann Weeks Company and is called their crevecoeur chandelier
Steel, Silver Leaf
Spectacular Large Italian Rococo Style Porcelain Floral Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Blanketed in a multitude of floral bouquets, this monumental porcelain chandelier was possible
Brass
$11,000
H 22 in Dm 29 in
Italian Tole Red & Gilt Decorative Foliage Fruit Basket Shaded Chandelier 20th C
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian tole red and black paint decorated six light chandelier with central urn foliage gilt fruit
Tin, Wire
Antique French Wrought Iron Viking Long Boat Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Wrought Iron Viking Long Boat Chandelier will make an eye-catching Old World
Wrought Iron
Cirque 2 Drop Double Swagged Chandelier by Brent Warr Studios
By Brent Warr
Located in Bainbridge, GA
chandelier its striking presence and tactile depth. Two hand-blown 12" glass globes hang in balance from
Steel
Wonderful Maison Baguès Rock Crystal Green Beaded Lattice French Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
Form Basket Center, Hand Painted Soft Green French Chandelier Completely Rewired With New Candelabra
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Set of 4 Empire Style Chandeliers. Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 circa 1940's French Empire style chandelier with 8 lights. Sold individually
Bronze, Metal
$1,200
H 8 in Dm 9 in
20th Century Swedish Vintage Painted Bronze Ceiling Light Attributed to Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish ceiling light, lamp made of hand crafted painted bronze
Metal, Bronze
Art Deco Chandelier, Frosted Milk Glass, German Design, 90cm Diameter
Located in Hannover, DE
This huge Art Deco chandelier impresses with its size and imposing appearance. Admire the beautiful
Milk Glass, Oak, Paint
Impressive Italian Gilt Brass Frame Sixteen Light Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Sixteen-Light Cut Crystal Chandelier. This chandelier is a magnificent example of craftsmanship and design
Crystal, Brass
Three Light Gilt wood Hollywood Regency Chandelier Tole, Germany 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
and hand carved chandelier to enhance any chic or eclectic home. We'd love to see it hanging at a
Metal
Wonderful Petite Four Light Maison Baguès Rock Crystal Tole French Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
Beading, Hand Painted Soft Green Tole French Birdcage Chandelier With Swirl Crystal Center Shaft And
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Giant Italian Tole Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An amazing, giant, Italian hand - painted hot air balloon chandelier, circa 1950s. Socket: 6 x e14
Metal
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.96 in Dm 10.63 in
Rattan Bamboo Black Painted Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
design of this bamboo suspension marks the difference. All painted in black color to made it more
Rattan, Bamboo, Cane
Four Light Chippy White & Giltwood Hollywood Regency Chandelier Tole, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
and hand carved chandelier to enhance any chic or eclectic home. We'd love to see it hanging at a
Metal
$3,441
H 27 in Dm 20.5 in
Arts & Crafts Folk Art Chandelier w Music Making & Dancing Sculptures, Great Fun
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and all handcrafted, practical size antique circular chandelier. Some chances you only get
Metal, Iron
Vintage Rococo Chandelier in Sevres Blue Porcelain with Flowers & Leaves
By Capo Di Monte
Located in Coimbra, PT
Italian work of art in white with blue and gold accents, fully decorated with hand painted flowers
Porcelain, Meissen
Black Painted Rattan Wicker Pagoda Shaped Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rattan and Wicker wire pagoda shaped pendant / chandelier patinated in black, France, 1960s. This
Wire
Five Light Gilt Wood Hollywood Regency Chandelier Tole, Austria 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming chandelier! Perfect gilt wood and hand
Metal
$11,900 / item
H 47 in Dm 33 in
Italian Mid-Century 'Arte Povera' Artist Wire Sculpture Chandeliers, Kounellis.
By Jannis Kounellis
Located in New York, NY
2 Rare, Original Artist Made Hanging Lighted Sculptures / Chandeliers / Pendants in the style of
Steel, Wire
$13,500
H 34 in Dm 34 in
19th Century French Bronze Ormolu Mounted / Patinated Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Bronze Chandelier, designed in the form of a Greek oil lamp. This chandelier is a remarkable fusion of
Metal, Bronze
Six-Light Bamboo Brûle Chandelier in Green by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
banded sections of hand painted brass , creating a scorched effect. With six bobeches issuing candles
Brass
$19,992
H 55.12 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Rare Large 3 tier Italian Porcelain Chandelier 1950s 24 lights Capodimonte style
By Capodimonte, Bassano
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Bring timeless Italian artistry into your home with this magnificent hand-painted porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage Coastal Sculptural Metal Tole Palm Leaf Chandelier
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
. Featuring a beautifully hand-painted design, this chandelier captures the lush greenery of palm fronds
Metal
French Tole Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful hand - painted hot air balloon chandelier, France, circa 1950s. Socket: 6 x e14 (Edison
Metal
$1,295
H 31 in W 12 in D 12 in
Mid Century Modern Danish Stained Glass Triple Pendant Chandelier C1955
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Very special and rare stained glass triple pendant lamp from Denmark. Three stained glass leaded 4 sided shades with independent chains suspending the fixtures shades at different he...
Metal, Lead
$612 / item
H 7.88 in Dm 3.55 in
The Pinto Pendant Light in Brushed Brass, Painted Steel with Matt Gold accents
Located in London, GB
with cold painted Steel elements available in Red, Black, Green, White and Matt Gold The combinations
Brass, Steel
$818 / item
H 11.42 in Dm 3.55 in
The Torino Pendant Light in Brushed Brass, Painted Steel with Matt Gold accents
Located in London, GB
painted Steel elements in Red, Black, Green, White and Matt Gold The combinations of colours can be
Brass, Steel
$859 / item
H 12.21 in Dm 6.7 in
The Zephyr Pendant Light in Brushed Brass, Painted Steel with Matt Gold accents
Located in London, GB
painted Steel elements in Red, Black, Green, White and Matt Gold The combinations of colours can be
Brass, Steel
$845Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 16.93 in W 10.63 in D 0.08 in
Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Painted Blue - Small
By Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi
Located in Vilnius, LT
/ painted Overall dimensions: small pendant 270 x 430 mm / medim pendant 300 x 475 mm / large pendant 500 x
Metal, Steel
$911Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 18.71 in W 11.82 in D 0.08 in
Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Painted Olive - Medium
By Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi
Located in Vilnius, LT
/ painted Overall dimensions: small pendant 270 x 430 mm / medim pendant 300 x 475 mm / large pendant 500 x
Metal, Steel
$1,091Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.08 in
Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Painted Blue - Large
By Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi
Located in Vilnius, LT
/ painted Overall dimensions: small pendant 270 x 430 mm / medim pendant 300 x 475 mm / large pendant 500 x
Metal, Steel
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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