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.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Broche Bird Cage Iron Chandeliers with Antique Gold Detail
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Broche Bird Cage Iron Chandeliers with Antique Gold Detail A handsome pair of contemporary handmade two toned english bronze broche chandeliers.
Iron
$1,440Sale Price|70% Off
Mediterranean Wrought Iron Caged Blown Amber Glass Chandelier, Murano Art Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptional caged glass chandelier. Gorgeous wrought iron work.
Wrought Iron
Wonderful Baguès Gold Gilt Iron Rock Crystal Flower Leaf Bird Cage Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Baguès Style Gold Gilt On Iron Bird Cage Form With Alternating Rock Crystal & Crystals And Dressed With Flower From Leaves, This Chandelier Has 8 Candelabra Lights Come R...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Iron
Forged Iron and Tole Cage-Form Chandelier with Five-Hanging Light Glass Globes
Located in Coimbra, PT
Unusual French forged iron and tole cage-form chandelier with five-hanging light glass globes.
Tôle, Iron
Wonderful French Maison Baguès Gold Gilt Iron Rock Crystal Bird Cage Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Maison Baguès Style Gold Gilt Leaf And Flower Bird Cage Form Chandelier, Adorned With Rock Crystal & Alternating Glass Drops Finished At The Bottom With An Faceted Ba...
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Industrial Cast Iron Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory hanging lamp made by Polam Wilkasy in Poland during the 1960s.It features a cast iron top, a striped glass cover and an iron grid. The porcelain socket requires st...
Iron
Industrial Cast Iron Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory hanging lamp made by Polam Wilkasy in Poland during the 1960s.It features a cast iron top, a striped glass cover and an iron grid. The porcelain socket requires st...
Iron
$5,900 / item
Ma-39s Custom Cage Chandelier 20th Century
By ma+39
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cage iron chandelier by Ma+39.
Iron
$2,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Japanese Tansu Style Wooden Crate Cage Chandeliers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating pair of Japanese wooden crates or cages made in a Tansu style with iron strapping.
Brass, Iron
$8,500
Antique Iron Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis XV cage style iron chandelier from France with six lights.
Iron
$650 / item
Pair of Mid Century Wire Cage Chandeliers
By Gaetano Sciolari, Moe Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish pair of hanging fixtures, each having an iron birdcage like structure which surrounds a frosted white globe. Both were originally designed as swag lights, therefore ...
Wrought Iron
Grey Cast Iron Industrial Cage Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features cast iron top,a clear glass cover and an iron grid. The porcelain socket requires standard E27/ E2...
Iron
Grey Industrial Cast Iron Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features cast iron top, clear glass cover and iron grid. Porcelain socket requires standard E27 / E26 light...
Iron
Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features cast iron top, clear glass cover and iron grid. Porcelain socket requires standard E27/ E26 light...
Iron
Grey Industrial Cast Iron Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features cast iron top,a clear glass cover and an iron grid. The porcelain socket requires standard E27/ E2...
Iron
Grey Industrial Cast Iron Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features cast iron top,a clear glass cover and an iron grid. The porcelain socket requires standard E27/ E2...
Iron
$2,639Sale Price|24% Off
Rustic Wood Cage Pendant Light / Lantern with Iron Nails
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stunning rustic pendant with cross shaped wood cage design and nail details, Spain 1930-1940s This handcarved pendant has a primitive consturction. The structure features a cross sh...
Iron
Antique Chandelier. Iron and crystal chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unusual and glamorous cage style iron framed chandelier with crystal pendalogues
Crystal, Iron
Antique Chandelier. Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superb cage style iron and gilt chandelier with crystal, eight arms.
Crystal, Iron
Mid Century Hanging Cage Form Chandelier c. 1950's
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
The fixture features a wrought iron cage like structure constructed of repeating rods with attached decorative bentwood elements, which surround a glass ball globe.
Wrought Iron
Hanging Industrial Lamps, Green Enameled Metal, Iron Cage, USA, 1920
Located in Milan, IT
Hanging metal enameled industrial lamps, green copper color, with iron cage, to protect the bulb. USA circa 1920.
Metal, Iron
Industrial Bunker Ceiling Light with Iron Cage from Elektrosvit, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory light manufactured by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. It features a cast aluminium body, an iron cage and explosion-proof glass. The socket ...
Aluminum, Iron
Industrial Bunker Ceiling Light with Iron Cage from Elektrosvit, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory light manufactured by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. It features a cast aluminium body, an iron cage and explosion-proof glass. The socket...
Aluminum, Iron
Black Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp manufactured by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a black enamel shade, with white enamel interior, a cast iron top, a clear ...
Enamel, Iron
Black Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp manufactured by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a black enamel shade, with white enamel interior, a cast iron top, a milk g...
Enamel, Iron
Black Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp manufactured by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a black enamel shade, with white enamel interior, a cast iron top, a clear ...
Enamel, Iron
Black Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp manufactured by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a black enamel shade, with white enamel interior, a cast iron top, a clear ...
Enamel, Iron
Black Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp manufactured by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a black enamel shade, with white enamel interior, a cast iron top, a clear ...
Enamel, Iron
Black Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp manufactured by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a black enamel shade, with white enamel interior, a cast iron top, a clear ...
Enamel, Iron
Black Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp manufactured by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a black enamel shade, with white enamel interior, a cast iron top, a clear ...
Enamel, Iron
Black Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp manufactured by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a black enamel shade, with white enamel interior, a cast iron top, a clear ...
Enamel, Iron
Black Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp manufactured by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a black enamel shade, with white enamel interior, a cast iron top, a clear ...
Enamel, Iron
Black Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp manufactured by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a black enamel shade, with white enamel interior, a cast iron top, a clear ...
Enamel, Iron
HALSTON PENDANT - Modern Silver-Leafed over Iron Cage Pendant
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The Halston pendant features a silver-leafed over iron cage like design. Light bulbs: One clear globe g40 standard base 60 watt max (not included). Fully custom and made to order in ...
Gold Leaf
Wonderful Large Vintage Maison Bagues Rock Crystal Flower Bird Cage Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Vintage Maison Bagues Rock Crystal Flower / Bird Cage Form 9 Candelabra Light Chandelier
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Iron
Grey Industrial Bunker Ceiling Light with Iron Cage from Elektrosvit, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory hanging light manufactured by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. It features a cast aluminium body, an iron cage and explosion-proof glass. The...
Aluminum, Iron
Grey Industrial Bunker Hanging Light with Iron Cage from Elektrosvit, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory hanging light manufactured by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. It features a cast aluminium body, an iron cage and explosion-proof glass. The...
Aluminum, Iron
Large Grey Industrial Bunker Light with Iron Cage from Elektrosvit, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory hanging light designed in 1970s and produced till 1990s by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia. It features a cast aluminium body, an iron cage and explosion-proo...
Aluminum, Iron
Wonderful French Gilt Baguès Rock Crystal Bird Cage Flower Bouquet Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gold gilt and alternating rock crystal bird cage form, center flower bouquet chandelier in the manner of Baguès.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Iron
Set of Three Atlas Cast Iron Globe Cage Pendants — Industrial Bulb Guards
By Benjamin Electrical Company 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
Set of Three Atlas Cast Iron Globe Cage Pendants — Industrial Bulb Guards IG221817 A highly characterful set of three cast iron globe cage pendants by Atlas, designed originally to...
Steel
1970s Japanese Industrial Cast Iron and Copper Pendant Brass Cage and Glass Dome
By Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed vintage Industrial explosion proof iron and copper cage light ceiling pendant. A solid metal light fixture with timeless design appeal. Originally made in Japan and sa...
Copper, Iron
Beautiful Murano Iron Caged Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Light 1960s Italy vintage
By Seguso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A spectacular vintage Murano glass pendant chandelier, featuring a hand-blown amber-colored glass bubble enclosed within an elegant decorative metal cage. Created in Italy during the...
Metal
Industrial Grey Enamel Factory Cage Pendant Lamp in Cast Iron from Zaos, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Industrial factory pendant lamp in cast iron - Manufactured by Zaos in Poland during the 1960s - Light grey enamel shade with white enamel interior - Holophane glass cover and iro...
Enamel, Iron
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
French Modern Stitched Wrought Iron 4 light Bird Cage Lantern, Style of Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Stitched Wrought Iron 4-Light Pagoda Lantern, Style of Adnet, France, circa 1950s This stunning French Modern lantern from the 1950s showcases the refined and durable ...
Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron
Industrial Grey Enamel Factory Cage Pendant Lamp in Cast Iron from Zaos, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Industrial factory pendant lamp in cast iron - Manufactured by Zaos in Poland during the 1960s - Light grey enamel shade with white enamel interior - Holophane glass cover and iro...
Enamel, Iron
Vintage Monumental Industrial Metal Cage Pendant Light
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a dramatic statement with this vintage monumental industrial pendant light, expertly crafted from iron and wood in the bold, utilitarian style that defined mid-20th-century indu...
Iron
Industrial Grey Enamel Cage Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial lamp made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a bakelite top, a gray enamel shade with white enamel interior, an iron cage and a...
Enamel, Iron
Industrial Green Enamel Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp manufactured in Poland during the 1960s. It features a green enamel shade with white enamel interior, an iron top, a claer glass cover and iron grid. The porc...
Enamel, Iron
Grey Industrial Aluminium Cage Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory hanging lamp made by Polam Wilkasy in Poland during the 1970s. It features a grey aluminium shade, a cast aluminium top and an iron grid. The porcelain socket req...
Aluminum, Iron
Grey Industrial Aluminium Cage Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory hanging lamp made by Polam Wilkasy in Poland during the 1970s. It features a grey hammerpaint aluminium shade, an orange bakelite top and an iron grid. The origina...
Aluminum, Iron
Grey Industrial Aluminium Cage Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory hanging lamp made by Polam Wilkasy in Poland during the 1970s. It features a grey hammerpaint aluminium shade, a black bakelite top and an iron grid. The original ...
Aluminum, Iron
White Industrial Bunker Cage Light from Polam Gdansk, 1970s
By Polam
Located in Kojetice, CZ
White industrial lamp made by Polam Gdansk in Poland during the 1970s. It features a cast aluminium body, an iron cage and a frosted glass. The porcelain socket requires standard E 2...
Aluminum, Iron
Large Industrial Cast Aluminium Cage Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Large industrial factory hanging lamp made by Polam Wilkasy in Poland during the 1970s. It features a cast aluminium body, a clear glass cover and iron grid. The porcelain socket req...
Aluminum, Iron
Large Industrial Cast Aluminium Cage Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Large industrial factory hanging lamp made by Polam Wilkasy in Poland during the 1970s. It features a cast aluminium body, a clear glass cover and iron grid. The porcelain socket req...
Aluminum, Iron
Blue Industrial Bunker Cage Light from Polam Gdansk, 1970s
By Polam
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Blue industrial lamp made by Polam Gdansk in Poland during the 1970s. It features a cast aluminium body, an iron cage and a frosted glass. The porcelain socket requires standard E 27...
Aluminum, Iron
Large Industrial Cast Aluminium Cage Pendant Light, 1970
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Large industrial factory hanging lamp made by Polam Wilkasy in Poland during the 1970s. It features a cast aluminium body, a clear glass cover and iron grid. The porcelain socket req...
Aluminum, Iron
Large Industrial Flameproof Caged Pendant Lights By Walsall Conduits Ltd
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
LARGE INDUSTRIAL FLAMEPROOF CAGED PENDANT LIGHTS BY WALSALL CONDUITS LTD A pair of large vintage industrial flameproof caged pendant lights manufactured by Walsall Conduits Ltd, a B...
Steel, Iron
Large Industrial Cast Aluminium Cage Pendant Light , 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Large industrial factory hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a cast aluminium body, a partly clear glass and partly milk glass cover and an iron ...
Aluminum, Iron
Grey Industrial Bunker Cage Light from Polam Gdansk, 1970s
By Polam
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Grey industrial lamp made by Polam Gdansk in Poland during the 1960s. It features a cast aluminium body, an iron cage and striped glass. The porcelain socket requires standard E 27/ ...
Aluminum, Iron
20th Century Iron Cage Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
20th century iron cage chandelier.
French Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in Seattle, WA
A French mid-20th century wrought iron cage chandelier with an antique gold finish and dressed with rock crystal and glass beads.
Rock Crystal, Iron
French Aqua and Gilt Iron Cage Form Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding French 1920s gilt iron and cut crystal chandelier with painted tole details.
Iron
Fine French Iron and Crystal Eight-Light Cage Form Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fine French iron and crystal eight-light cage form chandelier having beaded decoration throughout the frame with colored and clear crystals throughout.
Crystal, Iron
Italian Cage Frame Chandelier, circa 1930-1940
Located in St Ouen, FR
Cage frame chandelier in wrought iron with gilt patina Italy circa 1930-40 Exceptional quality of crystals : rock crystal and colored crystal 8 lights
Wrought Iron
Louis XV Style Twelve-Light Cage Form Chandelier
Located in Woodbury, CT
This chandelier is of iron with brass candle cups, baubeches and lower finial.
Iron
Cast Iron Cage Light with Ribbed Glass
Located in New York, NY
Cast Iron top with ribbed glass, Poland, 1950s.
1950′ Chandelier Cage Italy 12 Lights Golden Wood and Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
Cage chandelier 12 lights, gilded iron circa 1950, good condition Height without the chain 100 cm Diameter 90 cm Diameter: 90 Height: 100.
Iron
Unavailable
H 61.42 in Dm 47.25 in
Large French Maria Theresia Chandelier with 30 Lights, Cage Model 20th Century
Located in Oldebroek, NL
Unique and authentic large French Maria Theresia chandelier with 30 lights. Beautiful crystals with big drops and small glass ornaments to the side of the arms. In the centre beautif...
Crystal, Iron
19th Century French Louis XV Style Crystal and Iron Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century French "lustre a cage" crystal and iron chandelier in the Louis XV taste, circa 1850.
Crystal, Iron
#1097 Three-Tier Crystal Bell Shaped Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Three Tier Crystal Bell Shape Chandelier. Iron Cage with Crystal Beading and Crystal Drops.
Crystal
Crystal and Bronze Chandelier by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crystal and bronze chandelier by Maison Jansen, France, circa 1920. The iron frame of this cage form chandelier is finished in antique gold and decorated with crystal pendalogues, U-...
Crystal, Bronze
Wrought Iron Cage Chandelier in the Gothic Style. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This cage chandelier is made of wrought iron. This is a French work in the Gothic Style.
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Wrought Iron and Opaline Glass Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely Mid-Century wrought iron cage chandelier with iridescent opaline glass drops and brass accents.
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 49.22 in Dm 55.12 in
Gilbert Poillerat, Wrought Iron Art Deco Chandelier, Gilt Highlights, circa 1930
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilbert Poillerat (in the style of). Wrought iron cage chandelier with 12 arm lights standing on a main cup adorned with waterleaves and gadroons.
Wrought Iron
Iron Cage and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Very heavy, iron and crystal chandelier. Consisting of 30 large crystals. One crystal has a chip in it, as seen in image 12 and 13. Once hanging, you shouldn’t be able to see the chip.
Iron
Square Crystal Cage Style Silvered Iron Pendant Chandelier
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Glamorous large square cage style pendant chandelier featuring a silvered iron finish and swag ropes of cut crystals.
Crystal, Iron
A Pair of Italian Iron Cage Form Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian nine-light forged iron cage form chandeliers* with applied leaf shaped ornaments and scalloped bobeches with gilt details and rusticated finish.
Large Italian Cage Form Giltwood and Iron Painted Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large Italian style twelve-light cage form chandelier with wood turned elements in aged gilt and painted finish.
Metal
Twelve-Light 1930s Gilt Iron Cage Form Baguès Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A twelve-light gilt iron cage form Louis XV style Baguès chandelier, the arms of staggered height issuing from frame draped with rock crystal and faceted crystal drops.
Rock Crystal
Large Cage light Chandelier
By Eren Berg Studios
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very unique 5 light chandelier. It has an ancient deeply pitted 8 inch hollow ball at the center. You can't duplicate a patina like this. We're guessing it's was originally...
Iron, Steel
Sold
H 5.2 in W 27.6 in D 27.6 in
Art Deco Chandelier French Wrought Iron Lantern Blacksmith Poillerat 1940 Cage
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Wrought iron Art Deco cage 5 light chandelier - lantern.
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Sold
H 27.56 in Dm 27.56 in
Mid-20th Century Italian Crystal Chandelier with Gilt-leaf Iron Cage Frame
Located in Milano, MI
An original eight-light crystal chandelier, circular gilt iron structure, in good condition, with working wiring.
Crystal, Gold Leaf, Iron
Sold
H 33.08 in Dm 25.2 in
19th Century Italian Cut Crystal Beaded Gilt Iron Bird Cage Structure Chandelier
Located in Firenze, IT
Sparkling and shiny this Louis XVI style six arms chandelier manufactured in Florence in early 19th century is the attractive eye-catching lighting pendant. The gilt casted iron bas...
Crystal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Wonderful Baguès French Rock Crystal Gilt Iron Bird Cage Chandelier Ten-Light
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Baguès style French rock crystal and flower crystals throughout with a gold gilt patina, over an eight-light iron bird cage form chandelier. Completely rewired and ready...
Rock Crystal
Cast Iron Industrial Cage Pendant Light, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features cast iron top, clear glass cover and iron grid. Porcelain socket for E 27 lightbulbs and new wire....
Iron
Industrial Cast Iron Cage Pendant Light, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s.It features a cast iron top, a clear glass cover and an iron grid. The porcelain socket requires standa...
Iron
Industrial Cast Iron Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features cast iron top, clear glass cover and iron grid. Porcelain socket for E 27 lightbulbs and new wire....
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.