Large English Bronze chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's cast bronze chandelier with 24 lights and lion's heads on body. Measurements: Diameter: 50" Present drop: 45"
Bronze
Large Neoclassic Silver Plated English Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1930’s neoclassic style English silver plated chandelier with scrolling motif on arms.
Silver Plate
Large English Bronze Double-Tiered Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1930's double-tiered thirty-light English chandelier with intricate foliage motif decoration and openwork on bronze body.
Bronze
Large 19th Century English Cut-Glass Chandelier
Located in Kent, Dover
A large English cut-glass chandelier of good quality.
Cut Glass
Large English Art Deco Style Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An English circa 1950's Art Deco style light-amber and clear blown glass rods chandelier with 15 interior lights. Measurements: Minimum drop: 41" Diameter at widest: 25"
Blown Glass
Large Pair of 20th Century English Ormolu Chandeliers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Rare pair of 20th Century English ormolu chandeliers. These stunning examples are cast in heavy brass, then gold plated to give that luxurious look. With twelve decorative arms that...
Brass
Large Scale Early 20th Century English Twelve Branch Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A magnificent and large scale early 20th Century English chandelier.
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
19th Century Large Scale English Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine large scale 19th century English gilt bronze and crystal chandelier.
Crystal, Bronze
Large Twelve-Light Crystal Chandelier in the English Regency Manner
Located in London, GB
A large twelve-light 20th century gilt brass and crystal chandelier in the English Regency manner.
Crystal
Large Antique English Regency Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An enormous and stunning antique English Regency style gilt bronze and crystal chandelier.
Crystal, Bronze
Large 19th Century English Regency Style Gilt Bronze 10-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Very large antique (late 19th century) gilt bronze chandelier in the English Regency style, with 10 electrified candle arms, measuring 36 inches across and 30 inches tall.
Bronze
1920's English Silver Plated Bronze Large Chandelier with 36 lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's silver plated bronze chandelier with 36 lights. Beautiful large chandelier in very good condition. Available two cahndelier as a pair
Bronze
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Handsome and Large-Scaled English Neo-Gothic Brass Six-Light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
The central cluster column support emanating six scrolled arms supporting upright torches; adorned overall with brass strap-work and spheres
Brass
Very Large Pair Antique English Cut Glass Purple Clear Chandeliers F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
Very Large Pair Antique English Cut Glass Purple Clear Chandeliers F&C Osler English, Late 19th Century Height 307cm, diameter 187cm An exceptional pair of 19th century chandeliers...
Metal
Large English Glazed Brass Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1900 Large English BrassLantern sku 879 Diameter 37 x H66 cm
Brass
Large English Billiard Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's English nickel plated, 18-light light billiard fixture with glass shades and hurricanes. Measurements: Height: 50" Depth: 15" Width/length: 90"
Nickel
Large Antique English Billiard Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 French 3-arm bronze chandelier with hurricane shades and center shade in green cased glass. Dimensions: Minimum drop: 42" Diameter: 38"
Bronze
$1,775 / item
Large English Green Enamel Industrial Pendants
Located in Faversham, GB
A trio of large green enamel industrial pendants with large polished steel vented glass galleries. The over sized enamel body is fitted with tempered glass to the shade. Each ligh...
Aluminum, Enamel, Steel
English Large Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's English leaded glass light fixtures with eagles decorating the crown of the fixture. Measurements: Height (drop): 45" Diameter: 34.5"
Large Early 20th Century Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large early 20th Century English chandelier. With twelve branches, two tier silver plate and cast brass, with crown detail.
Silver Plate, Brass
$12,000 / item
Large English Hammered Metal and Glass Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s English hammered metal light fixture with bronze details and a glass lantern inset. Measurements: Diameter 31" Drop 40".
Metal
$7,495Sale Price|39% Off
19th C English Cut Crystal Ten-Arm Georgian Style Chandelier
Located in Savannah, GA
Exquisite large size well proportioned crystal English chandelier featuring ten graceful notched arms with scored double scalloped bobeche, elegant bulbous center column, two bowls a...
Crystal, Brass
Large English Cut Glass Plafonnier in Quality Fittings With Natural Verdigris
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
LARGE HIGH QUALITY BRITISH ARTS & CRAFTS FOUR ARM PENDANT LIGHT This rare and beautiful large four-arm ceiling light, crafted by British luxury lighting manufacturer Osler circa 192...
Brass
Large 19th Century English Cut Glass Plafonnier Hanging Light Country House
Located in Southampton, GB
A large scale 19th century English cut glass Plafonnier . Comprising a finely cut glass flat bowl, original bronze internal bowl hooks and decorative fixings. Hanging from 3 original...
Brass, Bronze
Large English Arts & Crafts Vaseline Ceiling Light with Brass Rim & Brass Hanger
Located in London, GB
Large English Arts & Crafts Vaseline ceiling light with floral details, a brass rim to the edge & a brass hanger.
Brass
Horizontal Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1940s English wrought iron chandelier with gilt details depicting a fox and a hare with 2 hanging bottom rods and 8 lights.
Wrought Iron
Wonderful English Regency Hansom Bronze Large 6 Light Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful English Regency Style Hansom Gilt Bronze Large 6 Candelabra Light Lantern Chandelier, the Fixture Comes With Chain Canopy And Mounting Hardware For Installation.
Bronze
Vintage Brass six lighLantern in English Regency Georgian American Federal Style
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, large brass chandelier in the English Georgian Regency (or American Federal) style measuring 15 inches across and 32 inches tall, with six wired sockets and frosted glass pa...
Brass
Large English Glass Waterfall Chandelier
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
A six-arm silvered brass-mounted glass an cut-glass waterfall chandelier, possibly by Osler of Birmingham, the silvered hoop projecting twisted rope glass shepherds crooks and long g...
Brass
Large English Crystal Glass Empire Style Basket Chandelier
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very good quality large English Empire style basket chandelier with graduating diamond shaped crystal glass on a decorative brass frame with pierced anthemion embellishment to the ...
Brass
Large English Crystal Glass Empire Style Basket Chandelier
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very good quality large English Empire style basket chandelier with graduating diamond shaped crystal glass on a decorative brass frame with pierced anthemion embellishment to the ...
Brass
Large Light Fixture with Steel-Trapped Czech English-Cut Beads
Located in Sausalito, CA
This custom, one-of-a-kind large pendant-style chandelier is constructed with Czech, English cut, clear glass beads trapped in stainless steel wire cloth.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Large English Cut-Glass Chandelier
Located in Kent, Dover
A large English cut-glass chandelier of good quality.
Large English Cut-Glass Chandelier
Located in Kent, Dover
A large English cut-glass chandelier of good quality.
A Large English Neo-Regency Chandelier
Located in Kent, Dover
A large English six branch Neo-Regency chandelier in silver plated bronze.
A Large English Cut Glass Chandelier
Located in Kent, Dover
A large English cut glass chandelier of elegant proportions, with twelve downswept arms and six upswept arms with spikes.
Large English Brass Circular Lantern Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Large and heavy fine quality circular chandelier. Very fine detail with acorn finials at the top and at the bottom centre. Circular glass panels of four comprise this lovely piece....
Brass
A Large English Heavily Cut Glass Chandelier
Located in Kent, Dover
An English cut glass chandelier of large proportions.
Large English Waterford Style 24 Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous English Waterford style crystal and gilt bronze chandelier. There are 2 layers of lights, a total of 24. The lights are attached to beautiful Waterford crystal arms. Lovely ...
Bronze
Large English Cut-Glass Chandelier of Good Quality
Located in Kent, Dover
A large English cut-glass chandelier of good quality.
A Large Finely Cut Glass English Victorian Chandelier
Located in Kent, Dover
A large English Victorian cut glass chandelier of fine quality.
A Large English Regency Style Cut Glass Chandelier
Located in Kent, Dover
A large English Regency style cut glass tent and waterfall chandelier, formerly a gasolier.
A Large Twelve Light English Cut Glass Chandelier
Located in Kent, Dover
A large and impressive English cut glass chandelier comprising twelve arms.
Exquisite Large English Georgian Crystal Swag 8 Light Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
An Exquisite Large English / Georgian Crystal 8 Candelabra Light Chandelier With Multiple Layers Of Crystal Swags And Faceted Crystal Drops Enhancing This Truly Breathtaking Substant...
Crystal, Nickel
Large Pair of English 19th Century Cut-Glass Chandeliers
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of large English cut glass chandeliers of elegant proportions and fine quality.
Large English Ten Light 19th Century Cut Glass Chandelier
Located in Kent, Dover
A large English ten light Victorian cut glass chandelier of fine quality.
Bronze
Large English 19th Century Ten Light Cut Glass Chandelier
Located in Kent, Dover
A large English ten light Victorian cut glass chandelier of fine quality.
Bronze
A Large English Cut Glass Chandelier c.1850's
Located in Kent, Dover
An English cut glass chandelier of large proportions.
Large Twelve Arm English Cut Glass Chandelier By Osler
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine English cut glass chandelier by F & C Osler. Formerly a gasolier and now electrified.
Bronze
Pair of Large English Silver Plated Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 19th century English silver-plated bronze twelve-light chandeliers with scrolling arm motif. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter: 63" Drop: 34"
Silver Plate, Bronze
Large English Sixteen Arm Cut Glass Chandelier of Fine Quality
Located in Kent, Dover
A large English cut glass chandelier of fine quality, comprising eight lower and eight upper arms.
Cut Glass
A Large English 19th Century Twelve Light Cut Glass Chandelier
Located in Kent, Dover
A large English twelve branch chandelier of fine quality in cut glass.
A Fine Quality English Cut Glass Chandelier Of Large Proportions
Located in Kent, Dover
An English chandelier of fine quality and large proportions.
Pair of Large Antique Church Opaline Pendant Lights
By English School
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Pair Of Large Antique Church Opaline Pendant Lights A pair of original large opaline glass pendant lights. The lights have a milk glass opaline shade and original pressed brass hang...
Brass
A Pair Of Large English Charles II Style Silver Chandeliers
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of English silver plated bronze chandeliers of good quality in the Charles II manner. Each chandelier comprising eight arms. Finely cast with classical foliate design.
Large Antique Church Glass Opaline Schoolhouse Pendant Light
By English School
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Church Opaline Pendant Light -AD An original large opaline glass pendant light. The light has a milk glass opaline shade and original pressed brass hanging gallery. The gall...
Brass
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.