Wonderful Beaded Italian Baguès Birdcage Crystal Gold Gilt Flower Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Sweet Beaded Italian Baguès Style Birdcage Form Crystal Drop Gold Gilt Flower
Crystal
$3,177
H 28.35 in Dm 14.18 in
Italian Murano Gilt Art Deco Chandelier with Amber Glass Flowers & Beaded Fringe
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful Italian midcentury chandelier with Amber Glass Flowers & Beaded Glass Fringe in the style
Brass
Italian Beaded Murano Multi-Color Drops and Flowers Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Firenze, Toscana
. Bobeches dripping with Murano drops. Adorning colored Murano drops, rare flowers in three sizes. Swags of
Crystal
$1,625 / item
H 18.5 in W 8 in D 18 in
Modern Pair Beaded Rectangle Flower Crystal Basket Light Fixture Chandeliers
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Pair beaded Italian, rectangle form flower crystal basket two Edison light fixtures
Beads
$2,850
H 20 in Dm 20 in
Wonderful Gilt Bronze Chandelier Beaded Basket Amethyst Crystal Flowers Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful chandelier with gilt bronze basket which is filled with amethyst and crystal flowers. The
Crystal, Bronze
$2,850
H 20 in Dm 14 in
Wonderful Baguès Rock Crystal Beaded Flower Petite Gold Gilt Chandelier Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Modern Baguès Style Rock Crystal Drop With Beads & Flower Petite Gold Gilt 5 Candelabra
Rock Crystal
Vintage Murano Glass Flowers and Bronze Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
A 1930’s vintage Italian bronze and Murano glass Empire style pendant chandelier having dozens of
Bronze
Wonderful Maison Baguès Style Iron Silver Gilt Rock Crystal Flower Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
Crystal And Alternating Crystal Drop Chandelier Having Flower Bouquet Accents Throughout A Birdcage Form
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Iron
$4,750
H 27 in Dm 22 in
Beautiful Gilt Rock Crystal Leaf Flower Basket Vaughan Baguès Jansen Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Beautiful Gold Gilt With Alternating Rock Crystal Leaf Basket Form Chandelier In The Manner Of
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Italian Beaded Crystal Chandelier with Flowers
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 20th century Italian beaded crystal chandelier with flowers. Interesting shape with the top
Crystal, Metal
Crystal Flower & Beaded Italian Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Italian crystal flower & beaded chandelier. The fixture has been newly wired and has
Crystal
Italian Crystal Chandelier with Beaded Flowers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, Italian 1960s crystal beaded chandelier in the Provincial style. The chandelier
Crystal, Iron
Wonderful Beaded Italian Baguès Pagoda Crystal Gold Gilt Flower Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Beaded Italian Gold Gilt Baguès Style Pagoda Basket Form Crystal & Flower 4 Candelabra
Crystal
20-light Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Crystal Flowers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20-light Italian crystal beaded chandelier with crystal flowers and etched crystals throughout. The
Crystal, Metal
19th Century Italian Beaded Crystal and Porcelain Flower Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th Century Italian chandelier features intricate beaded crystal and porcelain flowers
Crystal
Sold
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
Early 20th Century Italian Beaded Crystal Flower Chandelier with Gilt Buttons
Located in Milano, MI
20th century Italian beaded crystal six-light chandelier, a lovely and romantic cage chandelier
Crystal, Brass, Iron
Sold
H 25 in Dm 17 in
Wonderful Beaded Italian Crystal Flower Gold Gilt Aqua Blue Tear Drop Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Beaded Italian Crystal Flower Gold Gilt With Aqua Blue Tear Drop 5 Candelabra Light
Crystal
Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Emerald Crystal Flowers, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian six light Rococo style crystal beaded and gilt metal chandelier with emerald green crystal
Crystal
Eight Light Chrystal Beaded Chandelier with Flowers, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eight light crystal beaded chandelier with handmade crystal flowers throughout. The fixture is
Crystal, Metal
Sold
H 28 in Dm 24 in
Wonderful Gold Gilt Iron Baguès Crystal Beaded Flower 8-Light Fixture Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful gold gilt iron Baguès style crystal beaded and flower motif 8 candelabra light fixture
Crystal, Iron
Sold
H 26 in Dm 24 in
Wonderful Vintage Maison Baguès Green Tole Rock Crystal Beaded Flower Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful vintage Maison Baguès style green tole with rock crystals and beads and flowers 6 arm
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Petite Italian Flower Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, Italian 1940s petite-scale gilt-iron and crystal beaded chandelier with glass flowers
Iron
Italian Beaded Crystal and Amethyst Flower Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Italian beaded crystal and amethyst flower 8-light chandelier. Circa 1940. The chandelier
Crystal, Metal
Sold
H 30 in Dm 18.5 in
Wonderful Beaded Italian Baguès Pagoda Rock Crystal Gold Gilt Flower Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful beaded Italian Baguès pagoda style rock crystal, gold gilt fixture with crystal flower
Rock Crystal, Crystal
Petite Crystal Beaded Chandelier w/ Flowers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite crystal beaded chandelier with crystal flowers. Chain & canopy included. Newly wired and
Crystal, Metal
Beautiful Italian Beaded Crystal Flower Basket Urn Form Pendent Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Beautiful Italian crystal flowers and draped crystal beads encircle globe, the crystal beaded
Crystal, Bronze
Italian Murano Beaded Multi-Color Flowers, Drops & Stars Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
hang. Double beading throughout with beads and stars. Adorning rare Murano colored flowers with colored
Crystal
Wonderful Baguès Beaded Crystal Petite Pendent Flower Leaf Chandelier Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Baguès style beaded crystal petite pendant flower leaf chandelier 4 candelabra light
Crystal
Wilhelminian style beads crystal chandelier flowers glass antique brass
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant antique chandelier: a testament to craftsmanship and grace Experience the revived splendor
Crystal, Brass
Wonderful Midcentury Rock Bronze Crystal Beaded Flower Maison Baguès Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful 12-light midcentury rock crystal beaded & bronze flower Maison Baguès style chandelier
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Sold
H 35.44 in Dm 25.2 in
Art Deco Art Nouveau Tulip Flower & Amber & Clear Beaded Glass Fringe Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful midcentury in clear and amber beaded glass Art Deco / Art Nouveau chandelier Measures
Metal
Sold
H 31.5 in Dm 15.75 in
Maison Bagues Style Chandelier, Beaded Tôle, Porcelain Rose Flowers & Pink Drops
By Maison Baguès
Located in Trensacq, FR
Beautiful Maison Baguès style three light Chandelier c1960. Gilded tôle helix frame, trimmed with
Tôle
$2,997 / set
H 14.97 in Dm 8.67 in
Art Deco and Art Nouveau Crystal Glass Fringe Hollywood Regency Gilt Table Lamps
Located in Coimbra, PT
Pair of French Art Deco, Art Nouveau green beaded etched glass straws table lamps. Also have a matching chandelier Measures: Diameter 9 in/ 22 cm Height 15 in/ 38 cm Weight 6.6 ...
Metal
$4,496
H 35.44 in Dm 15.75 in
French Art Deco, Art Nouveau Beaded & Pink Glass Fringe Gilt 5-Light Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous French Art Deco and Art Nouveau gilt chandelier with glass beads and pink glass straws. Measures: Diameter 16 in/ 40 cm Height 36 in/ 90 cm Weight 12 lb/ 5 Kg 5 light bulbs ...
Metal
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Art Nouveau Chandelier by Hector Guimard: Bronze & Glass Design
By Hector Guimard
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Nouveau Guimard chandelier with nickel finish.
Bronze
$1,798 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
Italian Murano Chandelier, Glass & Metal, 1970s Hollywood Regency
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano chandelier. Diameter:50 cm. Height fixture:50 cm. Total height with the chain is 95 cm. Six E14 bulbs.
Metal
Italian Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass and brass chandelier. Diameter: 40 cm. Height: 65 cm. Total height with the chain: 100 cm. Four E14 bulbs.
Brass
$4,616
H 33.86 in Dm 23.63 in
French Art Nouveau Art Deco Gilt Brass Bronze Porcelain Beaded Fringe Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful French Art Nouveau Art Deco gilded brass, bronze and polychrome beaded fringe lamp shades. Measures: Diameter 23.6 in /60 cm Height 31.5 in (7.8b in/chain) / 86 cm (20 cm/c...
Brass, Bronze
$3,297
H 20.87 in Dm 15.36 in
Gilt Hollywood Regency Star-shaped Chandelier, Straw Fringe in Pink Murano Glass
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous Gilt Hollywood Regency Star-shaped Chandelier with Beaded Straw Fringes in Pink Murano Glass. From the Mid-20th Century. Gorgeous mirror effect. Dimensions: Diameter: 15.35...
Metal, Brass
$19,288 / item
H 51.19 in W 41.34 in D 18.51 in
Hector Guimard Art Nouveau Chandelier, Bronze and Glass, France, New
By Hector Guimard
Located in Rebais, FR
Big size Guimard's chandelier with nickel finish.
Bronze
Rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Model T-606, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare six-armed Hans-Agne Jakobsson pendant with white fringes. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Signed. Excellent vintage condition, with small signs of us...
Brass
$5,336
H 48.04 in Dm 24.41 in
Italian Art Deco Art Nouveau Amber Straw Fringe & Beaded Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous midcentury in clear and amber beaded glass Art Deco or Art Nouveau chandelier. Measures: Diameter 24.40 in / 62 cm Height 48.03 in (chain=9.84 in)/ 122 cm (chain=25 cm) 5 li...
Metal
$5,995
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
Pink Art Decò Barovier e Toso "Fountain" Pendant Light, Murano Glass, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Murano chandelier made by Barovier and Toso glassworks. Design period: 1930s\1950s. The chandelier consists of 8 low leaves and 6 tall glass elements cascading down, a be...
Murano Glass
$1,978
H 36.23 in Dm 9.85 in
Art Deco & Art Nouveau Amber Straw Fringe & Beaded Glass Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Coimbra, PT
Antique French chandelier in amber beaded glass tubes, Art Deco / Art Nouveau. Dimensions: Height 36.23 in. (chain = 10 in.) /92 cm (chain = 25 cm) Diameter 9.85 in. (25 cm) 3-li...
Metal, Brass
Italian Chandelier in Brass and Glass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Italian Art nouveau style Murano glass and brass chandelier. The light requires 12 single E14 screw fit lightbulbs (60Watt max.) LED compatible. Measures: Diameter 64...
Brass
Large Amber Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian, Murano glass chandelier with twelve lights, in two levels, circa 1960. Measures: 34″ diameter, 42″ min. drop.
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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