Italian Birdcage Chandelier
Sciolari Chrome Birdcage Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
This chandelier designed by Sciolari is constructed out of chrome in the signature "bird cage" look
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Giltwood and Polychrome Birdcage Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
birdcage chandelier. The chandelier displays a most decorative birdcage design with wonderful branch like
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
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Giltwood, Paint
H 28 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Early 20th Century French Birdcage Chandelier Ormolu with Crystal Spires
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning Empire style crystal and gilt bronze chandelier of French origin, a thirteen-light
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
1960s Brass Birdcage Pendant
Located in Hanover, MA
Unusual 1960's vintage pendant in the form of a vertical oblong brass framed balloon or birdcage
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Original Vintage Birdcage Pendant Lamp in White Rattan
Located in Antwerp, BE
A real old birdcage hanging lamp in rattan with bird and a round glass bottom.
The height
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Glass
Bespoke Italian Alabaster White Murano Glass Brass Curved Globe Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary innovative custom modern chandelier, entirely handcrafted in Italy. The handmade
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Italian Alabaster White Murano Glass Brass Curved Globe Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary innovative custom modern chandelier, entirely handcrafted in Italy. The handmade
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Italian Alabaster White Murano Glass Nickel Curved Globe Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary innovative custom modern chandelier, entirely handcrafted in Italy. The handmade
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Bespoke Italian Alabaster White Murano Glass Nickel Curved Globe Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary innovative custom modern chandelier, entirely handcrafted in Italy. The handmade
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Bespoke Italian Alabaster White Murano Glass Nickel Curved Globe Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary innovative custom modern chandelier, entirely handcrafted in Italy. The handmade
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Vintage Chrome Bird Cage Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
. This fixture is often referred to as the Birdcage Chandelier, designed by Gaetano Sciolari, made by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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
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20th Century Italian Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
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Rock Crystal, Crystal
Louis XIV Style Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Louis XIV Style Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi: birdcage
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2010s Italian Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
H 35.44 in Dm 27.56 in
Decorative Bird Cage Pendant Lamp
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
Romantically inspired by the design of a birdcage, this superb pendant lamp showcases a sleek metal
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Foscarini Spokes 2 Piccola Suspension Lamp in Graphite by Garcia and Cumini
By Foscarini, Garcia and Cumini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lanterns or birdcages.
An object of forceful iconic impact, displaying a concept of lighting based on
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Majolica Porcelain Birdcage Glazed Ceramic
Located in Norwood, NJ
Vintage Italian Majolica Porcelain birdcage glazed ceramic. Pagoda form in white with terracotta
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Bird Cages
Materials
Pottery
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Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
after Henri Matisse - Acrobat
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with the printed signature, as issued
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French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
French Empire style gilt bronze and enamel chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi has got twelve lights.
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2010s Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
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Bronze, Enamel
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
19th Century French Fire Gilt Bronze Crystal Twelve-Branch Floral Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
Exceptional fire gilt bronze and crystal chandelier of French origin, a two tier twelve-light hanging fixture dating back to circa 1870 born for candle burning, modified to electric,...
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Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
after Henri MATISSE (1869-1954)
Lithograph after a drawing of 1941
Printed signature and date
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H 9.45 in W 12.6 in D 0.04 in
17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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19th Century Italian Empire Style Gilt Metal and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning 19th century Italian Empire style gilt metal and crystal chandelier with 6 lights. Beautiful basket shape with gorgeous crystals. Creates an elegant image!
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Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Standing Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A wrought iron standing floor lamp with swag detailing and a cut-glass sphere. In good vintage condition.
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Wrought Iron
Metric chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Brussels, BE
Gaetano Sciolari's Metric chandelier is characterized by its clean lines and geometric precision. The luminaire features a structured frame in polished chrome, creating a harmonious ...
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Space Age All Brass Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Stiffel Era
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
ICONIC!
SPACE AGE
MID CENTURY MODERN
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TENSION POLE LAMP!
Incredible Quality!
In the manner of Stiffel designs.
CIRCA 1959-60
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Mid Century Modern Lightolier 3 Shade Tension Pole Lamp Gerald Thurston 1950s
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
STUNNING & RARE!
1956
MID CENTURY MODERN
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Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Pumpkin and Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
after Henri MATISSE (1869-1954)
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Printed signature and date
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H 9.45 in W 12.6 in D 0.04 in
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Pumpkin and Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
after Henri MATISSE (1869-1954)
Lithograph after a drawing of 1941
Printed signature and date
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1940s Modern Figurative Prints
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Lithograph
H 12.6 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in
French Louis XV Style '19th-20th Century' Gilt Chaise Longue
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV style '19th-20th Century' gilt chaise longue with white damask upholstery and cushion.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues
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Damask, Giltwood
19th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Marble Top Console Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome Italian 19th century carved giltwood console table with Brèche d'Alep marble top. The rectangular form centered by a female mask, raised on four curved form legs inter-joi...
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George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Table or Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Skokie, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Vintage Action Office Table or Desk
The Action Office desk or conference table was designed by American designer and architect George Nelson (1908-1...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Pair Baccarat 3 lights Candelabras
By Baccarat
Located in Miami, FL
Baccarat pair beautiful Candelabras in mint conditions, they will be shipped dismantle, very easy to ensamble.
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Vintage 1910s French Table Lamps
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Italian Birdcage Chandelier with Glass Details
Located in Stockport, GB
This birdcage chandelier originates from early 1900s Italy. Dressed glass flat leaf drops each
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Birdcage Chandelier Dressed in Harlequin Pear Drops
Located in Stockport, GB
Fully rewired and restored this heavy cast large birdcage chandelier originates from early 1900s
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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Pretty Pink Vintage Italian Florentine Chandelier
Located in Crawley Down, GB
A very pretty gilded birdcage chandelier with 4 lamps.
Finished with pink droplets and swathed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Italian Florentine Eight-Light Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A decorative Italian gilded and crystal eight-Light birdcage form antique chandelier, the square
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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Italian Florentine Triple-Light Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A decorative Italian gilded and crystal triple-light birdcage form antique chandelier, the
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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Giltwood
Italian Florentine Crystal 6-Light Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A decorative Italian gilt and crystal birdcage form 6-light antique chandelier, the foliated leaf
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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal
Italian Florentine Seven-Light Cage Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A decorative Italian gilt and crystal birdcage form seven-light antique chandelier, the foliated
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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Italian Florentine Six-Light Cage Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A decorative Italian gilded and crystal six-light birdcage form chandelier, the square gauge
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Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Italian Gilded and Crystal Bird Cage Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
An Italian gilded brass and crystal 11 light birdcage form antique chandelier, the 10 leaf clad
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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Tole Birdcage Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Pink and grey painted tole birdcage light fixture.
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Sicilian birdcage chandelier
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Fantastic rare birdcage chandelier, from Sicily Italy. Made of wired beads in a birdcage pattern
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Pair of Italian Tôle Birdcage Shape Chandelier with Porcelain Flowers and Birds
Located in Charleston, SC
Elegant pair of Tôle cage form Louis XIV six arm chandeliers in the chinoiserie style. Each
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20th Century Italian Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants
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Gaetano Sciolari Chrome Brass Birdcage Chandelier Mid-century
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Pemberton, NJ
GORGEOUS POP MODERN GAETANO SCI0LARI CHROME AND BRASS BIRDCAGE HOOP CHANDELIER. THIS PIECE TAKE 6
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Italian Gilt Bamboo Birdcage Style Pendant Light
By Maison Baguès
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Italian gilt bamboo pendant light. "Made in Italy" tag on lower right corner. Newly
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
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19th Century French Birdcage Chandelier Louis XV Style with Crystal Spires
Located in Milan, IT
A romantic Louis XV style crystal chandelier of French origin, an eight-light pendant dating back
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
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Italian Beaded Glass Purple Drop Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian beaded glass purple drop chandelier. Italian gilt metal birdcage frame with clear glass
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19th Century Italian Crystal and Brass Eight-Armed Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
Antique eight-armed crystal and brass chandelier of Italian origin, dating back to late 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Late 18th C Italian Piedmont Gilded Wood, Tole, and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
This sweeping chandelier was made in the Piedmont region of Italy in the late-18th century, circa
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Mid20th Century Italian Empire Style Crystal 24-Karat Gilded Bronze Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
A charming Italian thirteen-light 24-karat gilded cast bronze chandelier realized around 1970s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Bronze
H 34.65 in Dm 25.99 in
20th Century Italian Empire Crystal Chandelier with Gilt Bronze Frame with Putti
Located in Milan, IT
A charming Italian twentythree-light gilded cast bronze chandelier realized circa 1970s, richly
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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Bronze
H 37.41 in Dm 34.26 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
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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Iron, Wrought Iron
H 33.08 in Dm 25.2 in
Sciolari Chrome Birdcage Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
This chandelier designed by Sciolari is constructed out of chrome plated steel in the signature
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Italian Tole Chandelier with Roses in the Birdcage Shape
Located in Brea, CA
beautiful roses and other floral and leaves. Birdcage shape, measures 12.5" x 12.5" x 25" H.
Single light
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Italian Florentine Birdcage Gold Color Tôle Chandelier with Pink Ceramic Roses
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Early 20th Century Italian Murano Chandelier Glass Drops
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An early 20th century Italian beaded chandelier with blue opaline glass Murano drops. The structure
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Italian Birdcage Chandelier
Located in Stockport, GB
Early 1900s Italian birdcage chandelier with faceted hand-cut crystal pear drops. Chandelier uses
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Early 1900s Italian Birdcage Chandelier
Located in Stockport, GB
Early 1900s large birdcage chandelier with crystal bobeche pans and a mixture of antique crystal
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Early 1900s Italian Birdcage Chandelier with a Mix of Crystal and Glass Drops
Located in Stockport, GB
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Custom Italian Four Light Birdcage Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
This chandelier has a light appearance and is one of a kind. The top of the chandelier is a half
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Early 20th Century Italian Ornate Birdcage Chandelier with Crystal Pear Drops
Located in Stockport, GB
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Delicate Early 1900s Brass Birdcage Chandelier with Glass Bobeche Pans
Located in Stockport, GB
Fully rewired and restored this delicate brass birdcage chandelier originates from early 1900s
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Located in Chester, GB
A decorative Italian gilded and crystal six-light birdcage form chandelier, the square gauge
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Located in Chester, GB
A large Italian gilded cast brass and crystal nineteen-light birdcage form double tiered antique
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Italian Silver Gilded 5-Light Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A decorative Italian silver gilded and crystal birdcage form 5 light antique chandelier, the square
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Italian Florentine Amethyst Crystal Eight-Light Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
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Italian Florentine Crystal 15-Light Double Tiered Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A decorative Italian gilt and crystal 15-light double tiered birdcage form chandelier, the 10 and 5
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Italian Gilded Nineteen-Light Cage Form Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
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Most Unusual Wrought Iron, Glass and Crystal Italian Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A most unusual wrought iron, glass and crystal chandelier, the gilt patinated 'fer forge' birdcage
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Italian Florentine and Crystal Eight-Light Antique Cage Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A decorative Italian gilt and crystal eight-Light birdcage form antique chandelier, the leaf
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Max Ingrand Gilded Bronze and Glass Chandelier by Fontana Arte
Located in Miami, FL
Phenomenal birdcage-like fixture is ornamented with slightly iridescent glass squares on three
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Fabulous White, Vintage Birdcage
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Birdcage, Planter or garden art..Just a fabulous bird cage for a bird or your garden! Little
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Italian Florentine twelve-Light Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
An Italian gilded brass and crystal double tiered twelve-Light birdcage form antique chandelier
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Gilt Birdcage Pendant Light with Pear Shaped Crystal Teardrops, Italy
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
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Italian Birdcage Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Italian birdcage chandelier you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every Italian birdcage chandelier was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the Italian birdcage chandelier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An Italian birdcage chandelier is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency.
How Much is an Italian Birdcage Chandelier?
The average selling price for an Italian birdcage chandelier at 1stDibs is $1,801, while they’re typically $850 on the low end and $6,400 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights 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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.
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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.
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