$5,480 / item
H 15.99 in W 48 in D 22.01 in
Iridescent Finished Branch Bubble Chandelier by The Light Factory
Located in Geneve, CH
Iridescent Finished Branch Bubble Chandelier by The Light Factory. Dimensions: W 121.9 x D 55.9 x H
Metal
$1,786 / item
H 20.01 in Dm 14.02 in
Juniper & Iridescent Finished Waterfall Bubble Chandelier by The Light Factory
Located in Geneve, CH
Juniper & Iridescent Finished Waterfall Bubble Chandelier by The Light Factory. Dimensions
Metal
$3,597
H 33.47 in Dm 16.93 in
Small Iridescent & Crimson Murano Glass 4-light Chandelier by Seguso, 1940-50s
By Archimede Seguso, Gio Ponti, Seguso
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beatiful and elegant 4-light small chandelier was made in Murano, Italy, around the 1950s. It
Metal, Brass
$1,500
H 9 in W 16 in D 16 in
American Arts and Crafts Style Iridescent Glass and Bronze 4 Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage four light chandelier with golden iridescent glass shades in the manner of Tiffany Favrile
Metal
Murano Vintage Ceiling Light Orange Iridescent Flowers, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Murano glass chandelier full of orange iridescente flowers. The chandelier has 5 light
Murano Glass
$609 / item
H 37.41 in Dm 15.75 in
1970s German Glazed Ceramic Iridescent Orange & Brown Pendant Hanging Light
Located in London, England
An unusual German glazed ceramic pendant hanging light in the Fat Lava style. The four outer
Aluminum, Brass
Iridescent Vistosi Discs Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
An Iridescent Vistosi Discs ceiling light. Made in Italy 6 lights
Metal
Light Blue & Iridescent White Murano 6-Light Daffodil Chandelier
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in San Francisco, CA
A dazzling 1950s Murano glass chandelier in iridescent white and light blue; embellished with
Glass
Iridescent Light Fixture By Fratello Toso
Located in New York, NY
Iridescent Light Fixture By Fratello Toso
Murano Glass
iridescent Light Fixture By Fratello Toso
Located in New York, NY
Iridescent Light Fixture by Fratello Toso $3800 Each, have 5 in stock
Murano Glass
Etched Iridescent Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine quality frosted and etched iridescent glass bowl with reddish bronze hanger and hardware
Bronze
Iridescent Light Fixture By Fratello Toso
Located in New York, NY
3 tier glass panel light fixture. Outer panels are frosted white and inside panels are ice blue.
Glass
A Venini Iridescent Glass Hanging Pendant Light
By Venini
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1940 A mid twentieth century Murano hanging pendant light in the manner of Venini
Murano Glass
Large French Pale Amber Iridescent Pendant Globe Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French pale amber iridescent pendant globe light Simple and beautiful, this large globe
Art Glass
Sold
H 6.3 in Dm 16.54 in
Charming set of 2 Murano Vintage Ceiling Light Orange Iridescent Flowers, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous set of 2 orange iridescent flowers Murano ceiling light. The ceiling light mounts 2 lamp
Murano Glass
Arts & Crafts Iridescent Slag Glass Bowl Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Arts & Crafts style bowl pendant light featuring iridescent slag glass panels joined together
Brass, Lead, Steel
Sold
H 31.5 in Dm 7.88 in
Pair of Oval Murano Seguso Glass Iridescent Ceiling Lanter Chandelier Midcentury
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of oval Murano Seguso glass iridescent ceiling lanter chandelier midcentury 3 light bulbs
Brass, Chrome
Iridescent Art Glass Pendant Light
Located in Fulton, CA
A unique, handcrafted, leaded glass pendant lamp / chandelier comprised of various colorful aurene
Glass, Stained Glass
Classic Five-Light Brass Chandelier with Five Verre De Soie Iridescent Shades
Located in Minneapolis, MN
ornamentation in the brass original shades, attributed to Steuben. When lit, the fixture reflects light from
Brass
Brass Filigree Pendant Light with Iridescent Jewels
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a brass filigree pendant light with beautiful cut iridescent jewels circa 1950. When the
Brass, Metal
Vistosi mother of pearl iridescent disc ceiling light
Located in London, GB
Hand blown mother of pearl iridescent discs on a steel structure designed by Vistosi. Made in Italy
Steel
Murano iridescent blown glass components large ceiling light
Located in London, GB
A multi stranded ceiling light steel circular frame with clear iredescent glass blown components.In
Blown Glass
Iridescent Glass and Lucite Ceiling Light
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Beautiful Iridescent glass plaffonier ceiling light with Lucite supports, brass ceiling supports
Brass
Sold
H 15 in W 19 in D 19 in
Early 20th Century Traditional Iridescent Glass and Brass Flush Pan Light
Located in Canton, MA
Flush mount pan light with three down hanging lights. Original iridescent glass globe and bell
Brass
Unique Arts & Crafts Copper & Amber Glass Entry Hall Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
All-handcrafted Dutch Arts & Crafts entry hall pendant light / lantern, early 20th Century. Bring a warm, atmospheric glow to any space with this stunning Arts & Crafts period lante...
Brass, Wire, Copper
$1,395
H 21 in W 11.75 in D 11.75 in
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak with Carmel Colored Slag Glass Table Lamp C 1910
By W. Brown
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic simple & elegant arts and crafts mission Oak desk table lamp. Beautiful Carmel Colored Slag Glass in a quarter sawn oak lamp frame. Perfectly proportioned and in excellent ...
Brass
$2,825
H 28 in Dm 10.7 in
Rare Antique Arts & Crafts Glass with Embossed Copper Pendant Light w. Swans
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare Arts & Crafts Pendant Lamp with Embossed Swans and Water Lilies – Copper & Glass, circa 1920 With early 20th-century lighting being one of our specialties, discovering this rar...
Brass, Copper
$1,600Sale Price|57% Off
H 32.75 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Arts & Crafts Hammered Darkened Metal Chandelier with Green Glass Shades
Located in San Francisco, CA
A classic, English Art & Crafts, hand forged and hammered, 4-light chandelier. With Tudor Revival undertones and perfectly proportioned vintage, green replacement glass. English, 191...
Metal, Iron
WAS Benson Art And Crafts Chandelier
By Was Benson
Located in NANTES, FR
Art nouveau chandelier circa 1900. Brass and copper frame with 5 branches. 5 opalescent glass tulips by James Powel. Stamped 2 times "Benson". Electrified and in perfect condition. ...
Brass, Copper
$5,513 / 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
Art Nouveau chandelier in the style of W.A.S. Benson
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Nouveau chandelier circa 1900. Brass and copper frame in the style of W.A.A. Benson. Opalescent uraline tulip. Electric, B22 socket. In perfect condition. Total height: 50 cm Di...
Brass, Copper
Pale Green-Amber Slag Glass Pendant Light w/ Scenic Trim
Located in San Francisco, CA
A detailed geometric umbrella-shaped slag glass pendant light fixture from the early 20th century. The slag glass is variegated pale amber and yellow-green with bronze-toned framing....
Metal, Brass
$1,000
H 10 in W 18 in D 18 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Green Slag Glass Swag Pendant Light Chandelier Shade 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century Arts and Crafts mission style swag / pendant light. Pyramid shaped with flared top, trimmed in brass with chain link design along lower edge. Light green and amber ...
Brass
Art Nouveau Pendant lamp Attributed to Val Saint Lambert, 1900s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Chandelier Attributed to Val Saint Lambert 1900s Brass has been completely cleaned. See picture Before and After Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination provid...
Brass
Vintage Arts and Crafts Style Slag Glass Hanging Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Vintage multi-colored glass and metal hanging lamp / chandelier in the Arts and Crafts style.
Metal
Tiffany Studios New York "Newell Post" Favrile Glass Desk Lamp
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
The "Newell Post" lamp by Tiffany Studios New York, features three gold Favrile glass shades with purple iridescence, suspended from a gilt bronze “Wilson” base with a twisted stem. ...
Bronze
Unique Arts an Crafts Brass Pendant Light with Acid Etched Color Glass Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and rare Arts & Crafts chandelier. This light fixture from the heydays of the Arts and Crafts period comes with the original glass shades. These wonderfully colored shades...
Brass
Fantastic Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass and Art Glass Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive Arts & Crafts hammered brass light fixture having four white art glass shades with Fleur-de-lis motif, a long brass square rod and matching original ceiling cap. Rewired w...
Brass
$4,850Sale Price|60% Off
H 17.5 in W 27 in D 23 in
Early 20th C. Cast Bronze & Green Amber Slag Glass Hex Paneled Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
Arts & Crafts Peroid, Craftsman style, chandelier/pendant with Art Nouveau and Gothic influences. Rich amber and green slag, art glass shade. Detailed castings . 55" of chunky, hand-...
Bronze
$1,680Sale Price|30% Off
H 20 in Dm 32 in
SUPERB Nice Arts&Crafts Six-Bulb Chandelier Stickley era- W7436 ON SALE 30%
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
SUPERB Nice Arts & Crafts Six-Bulb Chandelier ON SALE 20% OFF This is a great looking large Arts & Crafts Chandelier with a metal frame & period early-1900 glass. The lead in the gl...
Metal
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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