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Large Silver Plated Chandelier
Large Silver Plated Chandelier

Large Silver Plated Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A large, circa 1920s English double tiered silver plated chandelier with 18 lights arranged in two levels.

Category

1920s Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Bronze

Large Neoclassic Bronze Chandelier
Large Neoclassic Bronze Chandelier

Large Neoclassic Bronze Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A very large 1920's French, three-tiered neoclassic style chandelier with maiden's masks and 36 lights.

Category

1920s French Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Bronze

Large Silver Plated Chandelier
Large Silver Plated Chandelier

Large Silver Plated Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A French Empire-style circa 1920's silver-plated ten-arm chandelier. Measurements: Diameter: 32" Current drop: 36" (adjustable).  

Category

1920s French Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Metal

Large Venetian Glass Chandelier
Large Venetian Glass Chandelier

Large Venetian Glass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A, circa 1920 Venetian glass chandelier with two tiers foliage motif decorative elements.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Large Antique Chandelier

Large Bohemian Glass Chandelier
Large Bohemian Glass Chandelier

Large Bohemian Glass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920’s Czech glass sixteen-arm chandelier. Measurements: Height: 43" Diameter: 35.5"

Category

1920s Czech Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Glass

Large Empire Style Chandelier
Large Empire Style Chandelier

Large Empire Style Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's French Empire-style 10-arm chandelier with original painted and gilt finish. Measurements: Height (minimum drop): 35" Diameter: 36"

Category

Early 20th Century French Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Large Wrought Iron Chandelier
Large Wrought Iron Chandelier

Large Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900 wrought iron chandelier with grapes motif on body. Original finish and patina, with 4 lights. 53" min. drop, 38" diameter

Category

Early 20th Century Large Antique Chandelier

Large Scale Venetian Glass Chandelier
Large Scale Venetian Glass Chandelier

Large Scale Venetian Glass Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Incredible large scale Venetian twit glass and giltwood 24-light chandelier.

Category

1860s Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Blown Glass, Giltwood

Large Venetian Twelve Branch Chandelier
Large Venetian Twelve Branch Chandelier

Large Venetian Twelve Branch Chandelier

Located in Kent, Dover

A large Venetian twelve branch chandelier of good quality in cut and moulded glass.

Category

Early 1900s Italian Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Patinated Bronze Dutch Chandelier
Large Patinated Bronze Dutch Chandelier

Large Patinated Bronze Dutch Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A late 19th century large Dutch patinated bronze three-tiered chandelier.

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Bronze

Large Scale Sicilian Beaded Chandelier
Large Scale Sicilian Beaded Chandelier

Large Scale Sicilian Beaded Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning, large, beaded crystal chandelier with scalloped placards and spheres.

Category

1880s Italian Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Large French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Large French Wrought Iron Chandelier

Large French Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

A large French six-light wrought iron chandelier. Beautifully crafted iron work and nice old patina.

Category

Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Flemish Style Brass Chandelier
Large Flemish Style Brass Chandelier

Large Flemish Style Brass Chandelier

Located in London, GB

A large and impressive Flemish 18th century style chandelier with 18 arm.

Category

Mid-18th Century English Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Large Grey Murano Glass Chandelier
Large Grey Murano Glass Chandelier

Large Grey Murano Glass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's grey Murano chandelier with 12 lights. Measurements: Height: 41.5" Diameter: 38"

Category

1660s Italian Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Carved Gilt Gold Chandelier
Large Carved Gilt Gold Chandelier

Large Carved Gilt Gold Chandelier

$63,200Sale Price|20% Off

Large Carved Gilt Gold Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Large beautiful hand carved gilt gold chandelier.

Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XV Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Giltwood

Large Brass Rock Crystal Chandelier
Large Brass Rock Crystal Chandelier

Large Brass Rock Crystal Chandelier

$21,600Sale Price|20% Off

Large Brass Rock Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Large French rock crystal and crystal chandelier, in excellent conditions 19th century.

Category

Late 19th Century French Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass

Large Spanish Gilt Metal Chandelier
Large Spanish Gilt Metal Chandelier

Large Spanish Gilt Metal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900 large Spanish gilt metal fifteen lights chandelier with rare oversized medallion chain and original patina.

Category

Early 1900s Spanish Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Metal

Grand French 19th Century Empire Bronze d’Ore and Crystal Chandelier
Grand French 19th Century Empire Bronze d’Ore and Crystal Chandelier

Grand French 19th Century Empire Bronze d’Ore and Crystal Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Uniquely, the chandelier is similar in design to the three large chandeliers that hang in the East Room of the White House.

Category

19th Century French Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze

Large 19th Century Italian Beaded Chandelier
Large 19th Century Italian Beaded Chandelier

Large 19th Century Italian Beaded Chandelier

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

The whole surmounted with a beaded and cut-glass coronet joined with further beaded swags and cut-glass flowerheads. A large, stunning and rare statement chandelier. Fully rewired t...

Category

19th Century Italian Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Crystal

Large Silver Plated Neoclassic Chandelier
Large Silver Plated Neoclassic Chandelier

Large Silver Plated Neoclassic Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

An English 1920s silver plated 8-light neoclassic style chandelier with original finish and patina. Measurements: Diameter 40" Minimum drop 26".

Category

1920s English Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Metal

Large Cast Iron French Chandelier
Large Cast Iron French Chandelier

Large Cast Iron French Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A heavy cast iron chandelier with foliage motif on body and arms. Floral and foliage motif on body and arms, the arms, with original canopy and patina. Measure: 48" min. drop, 51"...

Category

1910s Large Antique Chandelier

Large Classical Ballroom Crystal Drop Chandelier
Large Classical Ballroom Crystal Drop Chandelier

Large Classical Ballroom Crystal Drop Chandelier

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A magnificent classical circular tiered crystal drop Ballroom chandelier, circa 1920.  

Category

Early 20th Century English American Classical Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Early Large Globe Street Lamp Chandelier
Early Large Globe Street Lamp Chandelier

Early Large Globe Street Lamp Chandelier

Located in Peekskill, NY

This early street lamp features a large 12 inch diameter mesh covered globe. The black painted fixture shows some an aged patina. The 16 inch diameter is white porcelain shade is ver...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Steel

A Large Nineteenth Century Tôle Chandelier
A Large Nineteenth Century Tôle Chandelier

A Large Nineteenth Century Tôle Chandelier

Located in London, GB

A large, late nineteenth century neoclassical tôleware and wrought iron chandelier, the central stem in the form of a flower-filled urn, supporting six scrolling arms hung with swags...

Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Hand Carved Wood Renaissance Revival Chandelier
Large Hand Carved Wood Renaissance Revival Chandelier

Large Hand Carved Wood Renaissance Revival Chandelier

Located in Houston, TX

Impressive, large hand carved oak chandelier. Hand carved antique.

Category

1920s Belgian Renaissance Revival Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Oak

Large Bauhaus Chandelier by IAS, 1920s
Large Bauhaus Chandelier by IAS, 1920s

Large Bauhaus Chandelier by IAS, 1920s

By Franta (Frantisek) Anýž

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare XXL Bauhaus chandelier made by IAS company. The biggest version of its kind from 1920s.

Category

1920s Czech Bauhaus Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Large French Empire Style Crystal Waterfall Chandelier
Large French Empire Style Crystal Waterfall Chandelier

Large French Empire Style Crystal Waterfall Chandelier

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large French Empire Style Crystal Waterfall Chandelier This is a large and Stunning piece, it has a gilt brass frame with a crown at the top hung with brightly cut crystal chains ...

Category

1920s Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Crystal

Large French Twelve Arm Baccarat Chandelier
Large French Twelve Arm Baccarat Chandelier

Large French Twelve Arm Baccarat Chandelier

Located in Kent, Dover

A large French chandelier by Baccarat, consisting of twelve arms over two tiers.

Category

1890s French Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Cut Glass

Large Iron and Crystal Hanging Chandelier
Large Iron and Crystal Hanging Chandelier

Large Iron and Crystal Hanging Chandelier

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a large scale 30 light iron birdcage style chandelier with overall cut crystals and prisms.

Category

Early 20th Century French Other Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Large Antique Black Forest Antlers Chandelier
Large Antique Black Forest Antlers Chandelier

Large Antique Black Forest Antlers Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900's German antler chandelier with carved wood stem with 24 lights. Measurements: Present drop: 39" Diameter: 54.5"

Category

Early 1900s German Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Wood

Large Late 19th Century Italian Giltwood Chandelier
Large Late 19th Century Italian Giltwood Chandelier

Large Late 19th Century Italian Giltwood Chandelier

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large late 19th Century Italian ten arm giltwood chandelier.

Category

19th Century Italian Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Giltwood

Large Custom Rock Crystal Basket Chandelier
Large Custom Rock Crystal Basket Chandelier

Large Custom Rock Crystal Basket Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Brazilian rock crystal basket chandelier, custom by FPM Chandelier, this chandelier can be custom made in any dimensions needed and any frame color, and it can also be made with pink...

Category

Early 20th Century Brazilian Modern Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Rock Crystal

Large Clear Cut-Glass Chandelier by Baccarat
Large Clear Cut-Glass Chandelier by Baccarat

Large Clear Cut-Glass Chandelier by Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in London, GB

Large clear cut-glass chandelier by Baccarat French, Early 20th Century Height 130cm, diameter 105cm Brimming with fine detailing that displays extraordinary craftsmanship, this be...

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Crystal

Large Timeless & Colorful Antique Alabaster Pendant Light / Flush Mount 19.8 Ø
Large Timeless & Colorful Antique Alabaster Pendant Light / Flush Mount 19.8 Ø

Large Timeless & Colorful Antique Alabaster Pendant Light / Flush Mount 19.8 Ø

Located in Lisse, NL

Great looking and timeless design alabaster chandelier. Thanks to its large size, its structurally sound condition and its truly timeless design this handcarved alabaster chandelier...

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire

Very Large Antique Baccarat Overlay Glass Chandelier
Very Large Antique Baccarat Overlay Glass Chandelier

Very Large Antique Baccarat Overlay Glass Chandelier

By Baccarat

Located in London, GB

Very large antique Baccarat overlay glass chandelier French, Late 19th Century Height 255cm, diameter 167cm This exceptional Baccarat chandelier was crafted in the late 19th century...

Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Glass

Large French Gilt Metal Crystal Chandelier
Large French Gilt Metal Crystal Chandelier

Large French Gilt Metal Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

An Italian circa 1920s gilt metal 8 light chandelier with pearl shaped glass beads and tear drop pendants. Measurements: Drop 38" Diameter 32".

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Large Wrought Iron Chandelier with Alabaster
Large Wrought Iron Chandelier with Alabaster

Large Wrought Iron Chandelier with Alabaster

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1910 Italian wrought iron chandelier with alabaster inset. Measurements: Height: 44.5″ Diameter: 30.5″

Category

1910s Italian Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Alabaster, Iron

Rare large 1920's beads/crystals chandelier
Rare large 1920's beads/crystals chandelier

Rare large 1920's beads/crystals chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and rare large 1920's beads/crystals chandelier, the chandelier are quite rare, it is much impressive in person, also the patina is so much nicer in person

Category

1920s American Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Large Antique 19th Century Russian Ormolu Chandelier
Large Antique 19th Century Russian Ormolu Chandelier

Large Antique 19th Century Russian Ormolu Chandelier

Located in London, GB

Large antique 19th century Russian ormolu chandelier Russian, Late 19th Century Height 133cm, diameter 124cm This grand chandelier, crafted in Russia during the late 19th century, ...

Category

Late 19th Century Russian Belle Époque Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Ormolu

Large Iron Chandelier With Gothic-Inspired Scrollwork
Large Iron Chandelier With Gothic-Inspired Scrollwork

Large Iron Chandelier With Gothic-Inspired Scrollwork

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Substantial iron chandelier featuring eight lights and a rectangular frame with decorative quatrefoil and scroll motifs. The forged iron arms extend outward with curled supports, whi...

Category

1920s Italian Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Iron

Large Neo Classical Alabaster Chandelier with iron chains
Large Neo Classical Alabaster Chandelier with iron chains

Large Neo Classical Alabaster Chandelier with iron chains

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Large and elegant alabaster chandelier with 3 dark brass chains and a canopy, crafted in richly veined alabaster.. 3 lights.

Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Large Gilt Bronze French Empire Style Chandelier
Large Gilt Bronze French Empire Style Chandelier

Large Gilt Bronze French Empire Style Chandelier

Located in London, GB

A large very well cast and gilt bronze chandelier or plafonnier from the late 19th to early 20th century.

Category

Late 19th Century French Empire Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique 11-Light Metal Star Chandelier
Large Antique 11-Light Metal Star Chandelier

Large Antique 11-Light Metal Star Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

A grand, rustic chandelier with shower hanging lights structured with a downward-facing metal star in a ring with cascading chains. A well-crafted antique with great proportions and...

Category

Early 20th Century Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Metal, Brass

Elaborate and Large Antique Chandelier, 1900, France
Elaborate and Large Antique Chandelier, 1900, France

Elaborate and Large Antique Chandelier, 1900, France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

An elaborate and large antique cage-framed prism chandelier in gorgeous burnished brass, from circa 1900, France.

Category

Early 20th Century French Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Crystal

Large 19th Century English Cut-Glass Chandelier
Large 19th Century English Cut-Glass Chandelier

Large 19th Century English Cut-Glass Chandelier

Located in Kent, Dover

A large English cut-glass chandelier of good quality.

Category

19th Century English Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Cut Glass

Unique Austrian Large Brass and Alabaster Chandelier
Unique Austrian Large Brass and Alabaster Chandelier

Unique Austrian Large Brass and Alabaster Chandelier

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare bronze frame with floral motifs and five alabaster shades each 22cm diameter fitted each with E27 socket. Made in Austria in the 1920.

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Art Deco Large Bronze Antique Chandelier, 1920s
Art Deco Large Bronze Antique Chandelier, 1920s

Art Deco Large Bronze Antique Chandelier, 1920s

Located in Bastogne, BE

Large Antique Art Deco Chandelier. 1920. Belgium.

Category

1920s Belgian Art Deco Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Bronze

Large Rococo Style Porcelain Chandelier by Meissen
Large Rococo Style Porcelain Chandelier by Meissen

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...

Category

Late 19th Century German Rococo Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Porcelain

Beautiful and rare 1900' s large crystals chandelier
Beautiful and rare 1900' s large crystals chandelier

Beautiful and rare 1900' s large crystals chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful large crystals chandeliers, it has crystals spears, ( see pictures ) the chandelier is so much more impressive in person

Category

Early 1900s American Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Metal

1900's Large Neoclassic Silver Plated Chandelier
1900's Large Neoclassic Silver Plated Chandelier

1900's Large Neoclassic Silver Plated Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1900's probably Caldwell 30 lights Neoclassic silver plated bronze chandelier with beautiful details, original finish and patina

Category

Early 1900s American Neoclassical Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Bronze

Large Baroque Style Gilt Bronze Eighteen-Light Chandelier
Large Baroque Style Gilt Bronze Eighteen-Light Chandelier

Large Baroque Style Gilt Bronze Eighteen-Light Chandelier

Located in London, GB

This impressive, eighteen-light chandelier—which measures 1.7 metres (67 inches) in height—will bring grandeur and majesty to a room. It is crafted in a bold Baroque style, which was...

Category

19th Century French Louis XIV Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Large Early 19th Century Twelve Candle Crystal Chandelier
Large Early 19th Century Twelve Candle Crystal Chandelier

Large Early 19th Century Twelve Candle Crystal Chandelier

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A rare and important Russian early 19th Century Empire twelve candle crystal chandelier attributed to the renowned firm of Johann Zekh. Crafted in Saint Petersburg of mercury-gilded...

Category

19th Century Russian Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Crystal

Large 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandelier Gilt
Large 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandelier Gilt

Large 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandelier Gilt

Located in Essex, MA

19th century Italian neoclassical giltwood and crystal chandelier Urn form body issuing 12 arms original crystals Neoclassical Can be French wired at customer's request.

Category

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Iron

Large-Scale French Crystal Chandelier with 15 Lights
Large-Scale French Crystal Chandelier with 15 Lights

Large-Scale French Crystal Chandelier with 15 Lights

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

An impressive large-scale French crystal chandelier dating from circa 1930, featuring a generous and well-balanced form with fifteen lights.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Large Bronze Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Pair of Large Bronze Chandeliers, Sold Individually

Pair of Large Bronze Chandeliers, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920s American neoclassic style patinated bronze chandeliers with ten-light each. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop 66" Diameter 36".

Category

1920s American Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Murano Glass Chandelier with Floral Details
Large Antique Murano Glass Chandelier with Floral Details

Large Antique Murano Glass Chandelier with Floral Details

Located in Palermo, PA

This large Murano glass chandelier dates from the early 1900s and is entirely handcrafted in Murano.

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Art Deco Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Painted Wood Chandelier, France, circa 1920s
Large Painted Wood Chandelier, France, circa 1920s

Large Painted Wood Chandelier, France, circa 1920s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Rare and beautifully-carved wood chandelier, with six arms. With original pale green, cream and gold paint.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Beech

Pair of Large Dutch Chandeliers. Sold Individually
Pair of Large Dutch Chandeliers. Sold Individually

Pair of Large Dutch Chandeliers. Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Dutch, double tiered, patinated bronze chandeliers with 12 lights. Scrolling arms with foliage motif. Very good condition. Original patina. Sold Individually Measurements...

Category

Early 20th Century European Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Bronze

Large French Modernist Art Deco Pendant Chandelier 1920
Large French Modernist Art Deco Pendant Chandelier 1920

Large French Modernist Art Deco Pendant Chandelier 1920

By Holophane

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

A striking example of French Modernist Art Deco lighting, this large pendant chandelier dates to the 1930s and features a beautiful milk glass lower shade.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Metal

Large Ornate 1800s Cast Iron Six-Arm Oil Chandelier
Large Ornate 1800s Cast Iron Six-Arm Oil Chandelier

Large Ornate 1800s Cast Iron Six-Arm Oil Chandelier

Located in Peekskill, NY

Not many of these large and impressive Victorian oil chandeliers were made and few survive today.

Category

1840s American Victorian Large Antique Chandelier

Materials

Cast Iron

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Large Antique Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic large antique chandelier available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and stone, every large antique chandelier was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect large antique chandelier — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right large antique chandelier, those designed in Art Deco, Industrial and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made large antique chandelier over the years, but those crafted by Holophane, Peter Behrens and Siemens are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Large Antique Chandelier?

Prices for a large antique chandelier start at $149 and top out at $321,275 with the average selling for $5,651.

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 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.