Capodimonte Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Capodimonte
Located in Antwerp, BE
the renowned Italian Capodimonte pottery manufacturer. The chandelier is fully decorated with hand
Brass
Capodimonte Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Capodimonte
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent Capodimonte chandelier with six lights and three hand painted Cherubs. This one-tier
Brass
Polychrome Capodimonte Porcelain Chandelier, from the 1950s.
By Capodimonte
Located in Cesena, FC
. Timeless beauty for this vintage Capodimonte porcelain chandelier, made in Italy in the 1950s, which
Porcelain, Paint
$2,772
H 33.47 in Dm 19.69 in
Vintage Art Nouveau Capodimonte Chandelier: Floral Porcelain Lamp, 1930s
By Capodimonte
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing floral porcelain chandelier Capodimonte made in Italy in the 1930s. Vintage chandelier is
Porcelain
$3,436
H 29.53 in Dm 23.63 in
Capodimonte Porcelain Five Lights Chandelier with Putti and Floral Patterns
By Capodimonte
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind magnificent porcelain chandelier exceptional quality crafted by the renowned Italian
Brass
$19,960
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 Bassano, Capodimonte
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Capodimonte style chandelier, crafted in the 1950s Italy. A true statement piece, it features three stunning
Porcelain
Vintage Capodimonte Chandelier, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Capodimonte (Naples) chandelier is decorative design object, realized in 1950s. 82 x 48
Ceramic
$900 / set
H 23.63 in Dm 22.45 in
Vintage Italian Lighting Set of Chandelier & Two Sconces, Italian Pendant Light
By Capodimonte
Located in Bastogne, BE
Rare vintage chandelier with 5 arms and a pair of wall sconces. Made of brass and art porcelain
Porcelain
$414Sale Price|30% Off
H 13.39 in Dm 3.94 in
Small Italian Chandelier Vintage Hollywood Regency Toleware Floral Rosebuds
By Capodimonte
Located in Andernach, DE
colour. Playful, lush. Fantastic, likely Italian made chandelier in a Capodimonte style. Classic
Tôle
Italian Tole and Porcelain Flower Chandelier, Capodimonte Style
Located in Antwerp, BE
Romantic Italian tole chandelier with hand-painted porcelain flowers in delicate pastel tones. A
Metal
Vintage Capodimonte porcelain 3 arm chandelier Italy 1940s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Italian elegance to your home with this exceptional Capodimonte porcelain chandelier. Its timeless beauty
Ceramic, Porcelain
$35,564
H 50.4 in Dm 33.47 in
Italian 19th Century Two-Tiers Capodimonte Porcelain Chandelier with Roses
By Capo Di Monte
Located in Firenze, IT
was crafted by the renowned Italian Capodimonte pottery manufactory. This enchanting white porcelain
Porcelain
Capodimonte Style Hand-Painted Porcelain & Brass Chandelier
Located in Bastogne, BE
Elegant and Unique Capodimonte Chandelier 6 Lights cream color with Gold & Yellow trims. Made in
Brass
$1,066
H 29.14 in Dm 12.21 in
Vintage Capodimonte Porcelain Chandelier with intricate floral decorations
Located in Florence, IT
This chandelier is an example of vintage Capodimonte porcelain, renowned for its intricate floral
Porcelain
$1,493
H 48.43 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Italian Brass, etched glass and capodimonte flowers Lantern from 50s
Located in Catania, CT
An Italian lantern from the 1950s, crafted from brass and featuring etched glass panels. This
Brass
Italian CapoDiMonte Chandelier Rococo Porcelain, Late 19th Century
By Capodimonte
Located in Sarasota, FL
Italian CapoDiMonte chandelier handcrafted, hand painted Rococo porcelain having 2 tiers with 9
Porcelain
Vintage Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Chandelier
By Capodimonte
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Capodimonte raised floral porcelain chandelier. Eight arms. Signed marked with the crown
Porcelain
Capodimonte Style Fanciful White Porcelain Chandelier
By Capodimonte
Located in New York, NY
A fanciful white porcelain six arm chandelier in the style of Capodimonte. Features a ribbed
Porcelain
Sold
H 33.47 in Dm 21.66 in L 33.47 in
Capodimonte, Cage Chandelier in Crystal and Porcelain Characters, circa 1900
By Capodimonte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Capodimont porcelain, attributed to. Cage chandelier with four arm lights with a gilt brass
Crystal, Brass
Antique Italian Porcelain Capodimonte Little Chandelier
Located in Encinitas, CA
Darling little porcelain chandelier from Capodimonte. Beautiful and delicate elegance, white and
Porcelain
Capodimonte Italian Porcelain Chandelier and Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful chandelier is perfectly complemented by the matching pair of wall sconces. All three
Porcelain
Capodimonte Porcelain Five Lights Chandelier Floral Patterns, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind magnificent porcelain chandelier exceptional quality crafted by the renowned Italian
Porcelain
20th Century Italian Porcelain Chandelier Decorated with Flowers
By Capodimonte
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful and refined Italian chandelier 5-light. This chandelier is a masterpiece of the
Porcelain
Sold
H 55.12 in Dm 29.93 in
20th Century Italian Porcelain Chandelier Decorated with Flowers and Cherubs
By Capodimonte
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful and refined Italian chandelier six lights. This chandelier is a masterpiece of the
Porcelain
Capodimonte Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Capodimonte
Located in Rijssen, NL
The pair of magnificent Capodimonte chandeliers with eight lights and Eleven hand painted Cherubs
Porcelain
20th Century Italian Capodimonte White Porcelain Chandelier with Putti
By Capodimonte
Located in Milano, MI
A 20th century Italian Capodimonte white Porcelain twelve-light Chandelier decorated with twelve
Crystal, Iron
Capodimonte Porcelain Eight-Light Chandelier Italy
By Capo Di Monte
Located in Antwerp, BE
Capodimonte porcelain is the finest and most perfect grade of Italian artistic pottery and one of
Porcelain
3-Light Bronze, Porcelain and Capodimonte Chandelier, Italy, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
3-light bronze, porcelain and Capodimonte chandelier, Italy, 1940s Found in a noble apartment
Bronze
Italian white rose Porcelain chandelier with white brass, Italy 1960
By Capo Di Monte
Located in La xara, VC
Capodemonte a small Italian chandelier "Capodimonte" or, more cautiously, Capodimonte, in gilt
Brass
Italian Porcelain 6 Light Chandelier by Capodimonte
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
white porcelain
Sold
H 21.66 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Italian Chandelier with Capodimonte Flower motifs Early XX. Century
Located in Torino, IT
Italian Chandelier (ferro battuto) and Capodimonte ceramic flower motifs 6 lightings 50x50x55H cm
Iron
Capodimonte Cherub Candelabra Table Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 7 light,4 cherubs,dripping with clear and amber cyrstals table candelabra lamp!
babypink and gold porcelain.
Brass, Bronze
Italian Gilt Bronze Capodimonte Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Gilt Bronze Capodimonte chandelier with porcelain parrot and small individual porcelain roses in
Bronze
$2,850
H 28 in Dm 18 in
Wonderful French Bronze Louis XV Porcelain Flowers Basket Ribbon Top Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French bronze & amethyst crystal Louis XV Style porcelain flowers, basket form chandelier with ribbon & bow top< having 6 candelabra lights each taking 40 watts per socket.
Bronze
Baroque Porcelain Flower Chandelier or Candelabra, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exceptional quality Italian handmade porcelain chandelier. Charming and very rare Italian work of art fully decorated with hand painted flowers. Measures: Diameter 57 cm. He...
Brass
$382,903
H 52.37 in W 35.83 in D 24.41 in
Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain Louis XVI style casket on stand This magnificent Louis XVI style ormolu casket is supported by a mirror-topped table stand, which sits on fo...
Ormolu
Meissen Porcelain Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's porcelain six-light chandelier with floral details and with putti on body. Gilt details. Porcelain manufactory brand marked Rudolf Kämmer, Rudolstadt-Volkstedt. Mea...
Porcelain
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$5,332
H 34.65 in Dm 21.66 in
Italian Art Nouveau Ceiling Chandelier Painted Iron & Polychrome Ceramic Bassano
By Bassano
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique original Art Nouveau ceiling chandelier , painted iron and polychrome enameled ceramic by Bassano-Nove. Overhauled electrical system, ready for installation Measures cm: He...
Iron
$651,300
H 20 in W 31 in D 18 in
Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques. Of pala...
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Italian Brass Tole Chandelier with Yellow Porcelain Flowers
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Hollywood Regency six light chandelier in brass with yellow porcelain flowers. Diameter 50 cm - 19.7 inch. Height fixture 55 cm - 21.6 inch. Total height including the chai...
Brass
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 crafted in Italy or Germany. A marvellous example of exceptional artistry, this enchant...
Brass
Large Rococo Style Porcelain Chandelier by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Large Rococo style porcelain chandelier by Meissen German, late 19th Century Height 118cm, diameter 97cm This magnificent chandelier is an exceptional example of the Rococo styl...
Porcelain
Italian Brass Tole Chandelier with Yellow Porcelain Flowers
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Hollywood Regency six light chandelier in brass with yellow porcelain flowers. Diameter 50 cm. Height fixture 55 cm. Total height including the chain 180 cm.
Brass
$2,369
H 29.53 in Dm 23.63 in
Vintage French Limoges Style Pink Porcelain Flowers and Leaves Gilt Chandelier
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous French Limoges style hand painted porcelain chandelier with five-light bulbs and sculpted applique porcelain roses, leaves and gilt brass Measures: Diameter 23.6 in/ 60 cm H...
Brass
$11,262
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
18th Century Italian Capodimonte White Glazez Porcelain Figural Centerpiece
Located in Firenze, IT
This 18th century Italian Capodimonte white glazed porcelain centrepiece is an oustanding sculptural artwork expertly hand carved with finely detailed figurines, putto angels playing...
Porcelain
$12,000
H 39.38 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Porcelain Chandelier with Flowers and Angels, Germany, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Porcelain chandelier with flowers and angels, Germany, circa 1900.
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Pot-Pourri Vase, Germany, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Meissen porcelain pot-pourri vase, Germany, 19th century.
Porcelain
$266,396
H 26.78 in W 36.23 in D 24.02 in
A Monumental Meissen Porcelain Figural Group of Mount Parnassus
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Monumental Meissen Porcelain Figural Group of Apollo and the Nine Muses on Mount Parnassus. Comprised of sixteen interlocking parts. Apollo standing holding a lyre and with Pega...
Porcelain
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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