Set of 6 Fine Meissen Crystal Amber Overlay Engraved Wine Glasses
Located in Worcester, GB
Set of 6 Fine Meissen Crystal Amber Overlay Engraved Wine Glasses Germany, late 20th c.
Cut Glass
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu, Meissen Porcelain, Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, Meissen porcelain, crystal and rock crystal chandelier.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ormolu
Porcelain of Meissen Chandelier Stamped with "C couronné"
Located in Paris, FR
Eighteen lights chandelier, gilt bronze stamped with "C couronné", crystal, porcelain of Meissen French work from Louis XV period, between 1745 and 1749.
Louis XV Style Bronze Chandelier with Meissen Parrot, Crystal Plums and Flowers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This beautiful bronze chandelier is the epitome of the Louis XV style in France with its Meissen Porcelain parrot surrounded by floral and fruit shaped crystals.
Crystal, Bronze
French Painted Iron Chandelier with Cyrstals
Located in Atlanta, GA
French painted iron and crystal chandelier with Meissen porcelain bird and six lights.
$273 / set
H 4.73 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Vintage Brandy Glasses, France, Set 6 Crystal Drinking Glasses
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage Lead Crystal Brandy/Cognac Glasses Set 6 produced in France. Circa 1980s. Embossed Crystal brandy glasses used for serving whiskey, brandy, cognac and others liquids. C...
Crystal
$4,950 / set
H 7.88 in Dm 3.38 in
Wonderful Set 25 Moser Splendid Cut Crystal 24K Gold Rim Wine Glasses Goblets
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 25 Moser Splendid Cut Crystal 24K Gold Rim White Wine Glasses Goblets. The Splendid Pattern Originally Designed In 1911 And Quickly Became The Magnum Opus Of Moser...
Crystal
Set of 8 Gilt Crystal Wine Glasses
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 wine glasses with gilt ornament edge and crystal stem / Made in Germany circa 1980s Measures: diameter 3.5 inches / height 5.5 inches. 1 Set available in stock in Los Ange...
Crystal
$125 / set
H 7 in Dm 2.75 in
Antique German Roemer Coupe Champagne Glasses, Set of 4, Etched Grape Design
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 4 antique German roemer glasses. Clear glass bowls with an etched grape leaf design. Beautiful ribbed bases with blown glass detailing. Color is a muted ochre.
Glass
Crystal Glass Gold-Plated Sterling Stem, Vintage Estate from Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful crystal glass with gold plated sterling silver stem, found at an estate sale in Austria. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. Marked with Sterling an...
Gold Plate, Silver
Bohemian Antique Set Six Vine Engraved Amber Liqueur Glasses
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning set of six antique Bohemian amber liqueur glasses engraved with trailing vines and dating from the latter 19th century. The glasses have small round bowls on tall slender ...
Blown Glass
$240 / set
H 4.34 in Dm 2.76 in
Artemisia. Five port wine glasses in crystal with 24-carat gold decoration.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Artemisia, set of five port wine glasses. Elegant port wine glasses in cut crystal with 24-carat gold decoration along the rim, executed in a classic mid-20th-century style. Origin:...
Crystal, Gold
$625 / set
H 5.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
1930s Set of 6 Amber Crystal Aperitif Glasses with Silver-Plate Drinks Tray
Located in Austin, TX
This set of etched French crystal liqueur glasses, which dates to the 1930s, is in mint condition. The subtle amber color of the glasses will enhance the color of your drinks nicely....
Crystal, Silver Plate
$2,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 5.91 in Dm 2.76 in
Set of 6 Baccarat Hand Blown Elbeuf Cut Crystal Liquor Glasses
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
Baccarat Elbeuf service was first introduced in 1908 and presented at the International Exhibition in Nancy, France in 1909. Specially ordered in 1920 by the Maharaja of Baroda. Thi...
Crystal
$360
H 3.94 in Dm 1.97 in
Murano, Italy, Six Mouth-Blown and Engraved Port Wine Glasses with Silver Rim
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy, six mouth-blown and engraved port wine glasses with silver rim. Mid-20th century. In perfect condition. Dimensions: H 12.2 x 10.0 cm.
Glass
$594 / set
H 6.11 in Dm 2.17 in
Charming Set of 4 Amber Colored Ribbed Liqueur Glasses With Long Stem, Ca. 1920
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A beautiful and rare set of four antique liqueur or cordial glasses, hand-blown and dating to circa 1920. Each glass features a lightly ribbed amber bowl and a long, straight stem—a...
Blown Glass
Italian Design, Six Brandy Glasses in Clear Art Glass with Gold Rim
Located in København, Copenhagen
Italian design, six Brandy glasses in clear art glass with gold rim. Approx. 1960s/70s. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: H 12.0 x D 8.0 cm.
Art Glass
$9,800
H 14.25 in W 13.75 in D 13.75 in
French late 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and small scale French late 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal chandelier. This stunning chandelier showcases an upside down umbrella shape centered at the bott...
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Porcelain and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A unique antique French Louis XVI style ormolu chandelier, mounted with porcelain flowers and rock crystal pendants. The chandelier is structured with a circular central frame, suspe...
Rock Crystal, Bronze
$165,000
H 63.25 in W 45 in D 45 in
French Mid 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and high very quality French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal chandelier. The thirty-six arm chandelier is centered by a beautiful solid botto...
Crystal, Ormolu
$372Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.93 in Dm 3.94 in
Set of Four Venetian Cognac Glasses with Refined Decoration
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This stunning set of four Venetian glasses is perfect for elevating your cognac experience. Crafted from fine, thin Venetian glass, each piece features an exquisite, hand-engraved de...
Glass
$285,000
H 60.5 in Dm 48 in
Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze & Baccarat Chandelier
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze (Ormolu) and fitted-Baccarat crystal (cut-glass) twenty-six-light figural chandelier with five large cher...
Bronze
$380,300
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 Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
Gold
$39,484Sale Price|60% Off
W 80.71 in L 124.02 in
Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
Wool, Silk
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
$2,298,000
H 25 in W 23.5 in D 9.25 in
Exquisite Baccarat "Elephant" 'Cave A Liquor' - Exposition Universelle 1878
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
The Magnificent Baccarat Elephant Cave A Liquor: A Majestic Exploration of a Timeless Masterpiece from the Exposition Universelle of 1878. The Baccarat Elephant Cave A Liquor, (Tant...
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
$94,702Sale Price|35% Off
H 33.47 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Rome, IT
Extensive 102 Piece Rare Meissen Dinner Service "Flower Bouqett", 1815 – 1860 , colorful, richly decorated gold rim, consisting of: 45 dinner plates (Ø 24 cm,) 24 deep plates (Ø 23 ...
Porcelain
$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
$198,500Sale Price|47% Off
H 87 in W 48 in D 48 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Cherub & Dragons Ormolu & Crystal Chandelier
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and Palatial French 19th century Louis XV style figural gilt-bronze and crystal thirty-three light chandelier, attributed to Baccarat, after a model by Jacques Caffieri (...
Bronze
$18,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 12 in W 13 in D 8 in
A Very Rare Meissen Porcelain Tureen and Cover with Vegetable and Lobster Top
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Very Rare Meissen Porcelain Tureen and Cover with Vegetable and Lobster Top. After the model from the 'Brühlsche Allerlei' service, painted with flower sprays, the ...
Porcelain
$158,608Sale Price|20% Off
H 48 in W 32 in D 29 in
Incredible 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Covered Urn Emblematic of Autumn
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An incredible and truly monumental 19th century Meissen Porcelain Covered urn emblematic of autumn. This is one of the most incredible and spectacular displays of Meissen Porcelain w...
Porcelain
$32,600 / item
H 16 in W 9 in D 16 in
Exceptional Pair of Antique Meissen Porcelain Hunting Groups with Horses & Dogs
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and quite large pair of 19th century antique Meissen porcelain hunting groups with "The Prince" and "The Princess" each riding a horse followed by a bunch of hunting d...
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
$101,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 17 in W 11.5 in D 8 in
Rare 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child
By J.J. Kändler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An important, extremely rare, and rather large 18th century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child, By Johann Joachim (J.J.) Kändler, Circa: 1744. This is an incr...
Porcelain
$95,800
H 15.5 in W 13.5 in D 6.5 in
Important Meissen Porcelain Groups of Caparisoned Elephants and Soldiers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An important pair of Meissen Porcelain Groups depicting "Alexander The Great Concurring India". Modeled with Alexander the great's three warriors/soldiers riding on caparisoned eleph...
Porcelain
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
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.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
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.