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Large Gothic Chandeliers

Large French Gothic Style Gilded Brass Chandelier
Large French Gothic Style Gilded Brass Chandelier

Large French Gothic Style Gilded Brass Chandelier

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large French Gothic Style Gilded Brass Chandelier This is a very good quality piece, it is made in solid brass and it is very heavy, it has 8 arms and hangs from a chain which coul...

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Vintage 1980s Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Large Gothic Revival Oak Chandelier with Six Gargoyles Holding Lanterns
Large Gothic Revival Oak Chandelier with Six Gargoyles Holding Lanterns

Large Gothic Revival Oak Chandelier with Six Gargoyles Holding Lanterns

Located in Lisse, NL

Handcrafted in Europe circa 1930-1950, this large six-light chandelier was conceived almost as a miniature piece of Gothic architecture.

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Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Large Gilt Iron Gothic Hollywood Regency Tole Chandelier
Large Gilt Iron Gothic Hollywood Regency Tole Chandelier

Large Gilt Iron Gothic Hollywood Regency Tole Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Large scale 28" diameter round iron tole gold leaf chandelier with 12 lights.

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20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Large and Striking Antique Bronze & Brass Gothic Revival Torches Chandelier
Large and Striking Antique Bronze & Brass Gothic Revival Torches Chandelier

Large and Striking Antique Bronze & Brass Gothic Revival Torches Chandelier

Located in Lisse, NL

This large and high Gothic chandelier comes with five torch-design candle holders making it look beautiful in the daytime, but with the candles burning in the evening, the warm light...

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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze, Iron

Early 20thc Large Brass Gilt Gothic Style Chandelier Restored Theatre Lamp
Early 20thc Large Brass Gilt Gothic Style Chandelier Restored Theatre Lamp

Early 20thc Large Brass Gilt Gothic Style Chandelier Restored Theatre Lamp

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous 6 light solid cast brass & gilt chandelier from a New Jersey Theater Lobby. Totally rewired with new candelabra sockets and with new chain. In excellent antique conditio...

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Vintage 1910s American Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Chandelier for Dining Room / Restaurant Etc
Large Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Chandelier for Dining Room / Restaurant Etc

Large Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Chandelier for Dining Room / Restaurant Etc

Located in Lisse, NL

Great quality workmanship, forged in fire Gothic Art candle chandelier or pendant light. This beautiful quality and all hand forged chandelier comes with clearly visible, Gothic qua...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Handsome and Large-Scaled English Neo-Gothic Brass Six-Light Chandelier
Handsome and Large-Scaled English Neo-Gothic Brass Six-Light Chandelier

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

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Vintage 1940s English Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Bronze D’ore Gothic Revival Chandelier, French 19th Century
Large Bronze D’ore Gothic Revival Chandelier, French 19th Century

Large Bronze D’ore Gothic Revival Chandelier, French 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

This immaculate Gothic Revival Chandelier features fantastically detailed and patterned bronze d’ore. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and sports a spiraling f...

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Large Gothic Revival Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Dragon Head Chandelier, circa 1920
Large Gothic Revival Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Dragon Head Chandelier, circa 1920

Large Gothic Revival Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Dragon Head Chandelier, circa 1920

Located in Lisse, NL

There are, imposing and entirely hand-forged Gothic Revival chandelier with five magnificent dragon heads.

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Large Gothic Rococo Bronze Dragon Six-Arm 12-Light Chandelier Mythical Bird
Large Gothic Rococo Bronze Dragon Six-Arm 12-Light Chandelier Mythical Bird

Large Gothic Rococo Bronze Dragon Six-Arm 12-Light Chandelier Mythical Bird

Located in Toledo, OH

A stunning large-scale bronze with a gold doré finish chandelier. It features six arms with a total of 12 lights. Each scroll arm has a dragon or mythical winged bird and grape detai...

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Antique 19th Century Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Large Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Hanging Brass Fixture
Large Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Hanging Brass Fixture

Large Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Hanging Brass Fixture

Located in Dekalb, IL

A large solid brass hanging fixture with many elements representative of Gothic Revival style. The fixture is hung from a heavy brass chain. It is important to note that this fixture...

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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1940’s Spanish Revival/Gothic Octagonal Large Pendant Light
1940’s Spanish Revival/Gothic Octagonal Large Pendant Light

1940’s Spanish Revival/Gothic Octagonal Large Pendant Light

Located in Charleston, SC

Magnificent Mid 20th Century LightCraft of California Arts and Crafts Movement Gothic Revival medieval pendant chandelier. This c1940s, cast antique brass, 8-sided pendent features o...

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Vintage 1940s American Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Large, Magnificent and Rare Gothic Revival Silver Plated Incense Burner
Large, Magnificent and Rare Gothic Revival Silver Plated Incense Burner

Large, Magnificent and Rare Gothic Revival Silver Plated Incense Burner

Located in London, GB

A magnificent and rare Gothic Revival, Byzantine influenced antique silver plated incense burner. The highly decorative bowl, set with many coloured glass cabochon and bearing the in...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silver

Large Vintage Gothic or Art Deco Black Wrought Iron & White Milk Glass Lights
Large Vintage Gothic or Art Deco Black Wrought Iron & White Milk Glass Lights

Large Vintage Gothic or Art Deco Black Wrought Iron & White Milk Glass Lights

Located in Topeka, KS

Wonderful large vintage gothic or Art Deco black painted wrought iron & white milk glass light fixtures. 3 total selling separately. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these a...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Large French Gothic Revival Sanctuary Lamp in Cast Brass with Cherubs, Grapes
Large French Gothic Revival Sanctuary Lamp in Cast Brass with Cherubs, Grapes

Large French Gothic Revival Sanctuary Lamp in Cast Brass with Cherubs, Grapes

Located in Antwerp, BE

An elegant French Gothic Revival sanctuary lamp, handcrafted in cast brass during the late 19th century, circa 1880-1900. Richly decorated with finely cast cherub heads, grape cluste...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Stunning & Sculptural, Large Wooden Medieval St. Chandelier with Mask Sculptures
Stunning & Sculptural, Large Wooden Medieval St. Chandelier with Mask Sculptures

Stunning & Sculptural, Large Wooden Medieval St. Chandelier with Mask Sculptures

Located in Lisse, NL

Speaking of antique masterpieces. This perfectly hand carved and large chandelier comes with a variety of marvelous details and six mask sculptures looking down from above. This bea...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nutwood, Oak

Impressive Large Forged Wrought Iron Four-Light Chandelier w. Phoenix Sculptures
Impressive Large Forged Wrought Iron Four-Light Chandelier w. Phoenix Sculptures

Impressive Large Forged Wrought Iron Four-Light Chandelier w. Phoenix Sculptures

Located in Lisse, NL

Amazing and skillfully hand-crafted, Gothic art wrought iron pendant. This artistically designed and outstandingly executed, thick wrought iron chandelier is in excellent conditio...

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Large chaledeliers signed Nics Frères 1925
Large chaledeliers signed Nics Frères 1925

Large chaledeliers signed Nics Frères 1925

By Nics Freres

Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR

Nics Frères Important 8-light wrought iron Gothic-style chandelier Marked on the flat of the upper crown Circa. 1925 H. 123 cm D : 98 cm Signed. Biographical Information Active at t...

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Mid-20th Century Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

French Stuc Eight Gargoyles Chandelier Ceiling Pendant circa 1850
French Stuc Eight Gargoyles Chandelier Ceiling Pendant circa 1850

French Stuc Eight Gargoyles Chandelier Ceiling Pendant circa 1850

Located in Labrit, Landes

Large neo-Gothic stucco chandelier with old stone patina, depicting four large and four small gargoyles.

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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stucco

Very Large Early 20th Century Neo Classic Bronze Chandelier Lantern
Very Large Early 20th Century Neo Classic Bronze Chandelier Lantern

Very Large Early 20th Century Neo Classic Bronze Chandelier Lantern

Located in Toledo, OH

A large heavy bronze cylindrical lantern. This fixture is 40" tall by 18" in diameter. Inside the cylinder are 9 candle lights. There are seven of these available. These were obta...

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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Lanterns

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Bronze

Large Silvered & Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Sanctuary Lamp with Angels in Prayer
Large Silvered & Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Sanctuary Lamp with Angels in Prayer

Large Silvered & Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Sanctuary Lamp with Angels in Prayer

Located in Lisse, NL

Gorgeous mid/late 1800 religious art for the collectors and enthousiasts. In antiques it very often is the case that how older the piece is, the better the quality and the details. ...

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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

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Large set of French Gothic Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Large set of French Gothic Wrought Iron Chandeliers

Large set of French Gothic Wrought Iron Chandeliers

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

These chandeliers were made in France in the beginning of 20th century, circa 1920. This hand-wrought iron chandelier was made in the French Gothic taste - with 4 globes lights and 4...

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Vintage 1910s French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Large Pair of 19th Century Gothic Bronze & Crystal Chandeliers
Large Pair of 19th Century Gothic Bronze & Crystal Chandeliers

Large Pair of 19th Century Gothic Bronze & Crystal Chandeliers

Located in Miami, FL

Large pair of 19th century Gothic bronze and crystal twenty-four light three-tier chandeliers, later converted for electricity.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Large Vintage Tudor / Gothic Revival Ceiling Pedant vintagelights
Large Vintage Tudor / Gothic Revival Ceiling Pedant vintagelights

Large Vintage Tudor / Gothic Revival Ceiling Pedant vintagelights

Located in Prescott, US

Large milk glass globe with rich detailing shown on a new nickel plated fitter. The Tudor and/or Gothic inspired designs indicates it was most likely a vintage church fixture from t...

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Mid-20th Century American Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Milk Glass

Large Antique Cathedral Bronze and Brass Candle Chandelier, New York, 1920
Large Antique Cathedral Bronze and Brass Candle Chandelier, New York, 1920

Large Antique Cathedral Bronze and Brass Candle Chandelier, New York, 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

Large one-of-a-kind cathedral renaissance style bronze and repoussé candle chandelier in the manner of E.F Caldwell, from the 1920's. Three bronze chain links with circular and diam...

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Vintage 1920s American Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

Very Large Round Iron Neo-Gothic Chandelier
Very Large Round Iron Neo-Gothic Chandelier

Very Large Round Iron Neo-Gothic Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A large round black and partial gilt neo-Gothic chandelier, two tiers, (not wired) Measures: Diameter 62" height 24".

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20th Century French Floor Lamps

Large Gothic Amber Glass Chandelier
Large Gothic Amber Glass Chandelier

Large Gothic Amber Glass Chandelier

Located in Peekskill, NY

Pictured is one of a collection of Gothic amber glass chandeliers. It has an impressive 28 inch diameter and is 36 inches deep. The frame is hammered iron with cast decorative insert...

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Early 20th Century American Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Large Gothic Style Chandelier
Large Gothic Style Chandelier

Large Gothic Style Chandelier

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H 30 in Dm 54 in

Large Gothic Style Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A large gothic style 10 lights chandelier with open work body and with shield shaped pendants.

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Vintage 1940s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Very Large Gothic Gilt Church Chandelier
Very Large Gothic Gilt Church Chandelier

Very Large Gothic Gilt Church Chandelier

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Very Large Gothic Gilt Church Chandelier This amazing piece has come from a private chapel, it is made in Iron and is decorated with oak leaves and acorns, the chandelier has 6 Arms ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Large Gothic Style Iron Chandelier
Large Gothic Style Iron Chandelier

Large Gothic Style Iron Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

This large Gothic style hand forged iron chandelier features an all-over hammered texture design.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Large Gothic Strapwork Chandelier Light, c.1940
Large Gothic Strapwork Chandelier Light, c.1940

Large Gothic Strapwork Chandelier Light, c.1940

Located in London, GB

A gothic-esq three-pronged chandelier. c.1940. Simple blacksmith made strapwork design featuring fleur-de-lis above shielded coat of arms with crenel and merlon style bulb holders...

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Vintage 1940s English Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Large Scaled Neo Gothic Chandelier
Large Scaled Neo Gothic Chandelier

Large Scaled Neo Gothic Chandelier

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H 32.25 in Dm 26.75 in

Large Scaled Neo Gothic Chandelier

Located in Denton, TX

This is a great solid brass chandelier with X strap fasteners on the centre column and the six arms. There seems to be a little Tommi Parzinger flair to this piece.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Set of Three 1910 Large Gothic Bronze Chandeliers
Set of Three 1910 Large Gothic Bronze Chandeliers

Set of Three 1910 Large Gothic Bronze Chandeliers

Located in Surrey, BC

An exceptional set of three large gothic pendant lights , in bronze , brass and wrought iron .. These lights were salvaged from the University of Chicago historical buildings durin...

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Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Wrought Iron, Brass, Iron

19th Century, Large Gothic Revival Copper Bronze Chandelier
19th Century, Large Gothic Revival Copper Bronze Chandelier

19th Century, Large Gothic Revival Copper Bronze Chandelier

Located in Surrey, BC

Once in a while a true beauty shows up at the door. This incredible copper light was found in a warehouse 10 years a go wheres it sat in storage for years in disrepair. A fine qualit...

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Antique 1890s American Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze, Copper

Spanish Gothic Style Large Rectangular Hammered Iron Chandelier, 1960s
Spanish Gothic Style Large Rectangular Hammered Iron Chandelier, 1960s

Spanish Gothic Style Large Rectangular Hammered Iron Chandelier, 1960s

Located in Miami, FL

REDUCED FROM $1,550....From the 1960s, a Spanish Gothic style hammered and silvered iron 6 light chandelier. With a multiple C-curled design, the elongated hanging chandelier feature...

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Early 20th Century Large Gothic Toleware Candelabra Light Chandelier
Early 20th Century Large Gothic Toleware Candelabra Light Chandelier

Early 20th Century Large Gothic Toleware Candelabra Light Chandelier

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A large and decorative toleware gothic revival candelabra, the piece consists of a large central circle with three connected outer circles housing the candles, a turned wooden decora...

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

1920 Large iron cathedral gothic black chandelier light x 3
1920 Large iron cathedral gothic black chandelier light x 3

1920 Large iron cathedral gothic black chandelier light x 3

Located in Surrey, BC

A very impressive set of three large chandelier style cathedral lights salvaged from a very old church near Chicago. Retaining some stencilled details on black iron ..fully function...

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Vintage 1920s American Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Iron

Handsome and Large-Scaled English Neo-Gothic Brass Six-Light Chandelier
Handsome and Large-Scaled English Neo-Gothic Brass Six-Light Chandelier

Handsome and Large-Scaled English Neo-Gothic Brass Six-Light Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome and large-scaled English neo-gothic brass 6-light chandelier; the central cluster column support emanating 6 scrolled arms supporting upright torches; adorned overall with...

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Vintage 1940s English Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Vintage large heavy Gothic 9 lamp brass bronze chandelier
Vintage large heavy Gothic 9 lamp brass bronze chandelier

Vintage large heavy Gothic 9 lamp brass bronze chandelier

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique large heavy Gothic 9-lamp brass bronze chandelier.

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Early 2000s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Gothic  Blackned  Fixture
Large Gothic  Blackned  Fixture

Large Gothic Blackned Fixture

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H 37 in Dm 20 in

Large Gothic Blackned Fixture

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#1-2294 A large three light blackned brass and tole gothic fixture.

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Antique 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

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Tôle, Brass

Large Wrought Iron Chandelier
Large Wrought Iron Chandelier

Large Wrought Iron Chandelier

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H 55 in Dm 56 in

Large Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Large 8 lights wrought iron chandelier with wax candles sleeves. This piece has been rewired UL approved. Additionnaly, it includes 6 feet of heavy matching chain which could bring t...

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20th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Large Wrought Iron Chandelier
Large Wrought Iron Chandelier

Large Wrought Iron Chandelier

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H 42 in W 48 in D 27 in

Large Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, use the contact dealer button to ask us, we might ...

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Vintage 1940s American Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Large 19th C. Iron Chandelier
Large 19th C. Iron Chandelier

Large 19th C. Iron Chandelier

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H 76 in Dm 61 in

Large 19th C. Iron Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Imposing 19th Century hand-forged wrought iron chandelier suspended by original chain. The fixture is decorated with fleur-de-lys between the lights. Wiring and was candle sleeves ar...

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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

1910 Large Brass Hotel Lobby Nine Pendant Chandelier
1910 Large Brass Hotel Lobby Nine Pendant Chandelier

1910 Large Brass Hotel Lobby Nine Pendant Chandelier

Located in Surrey, BC

Fantastic 10-foot high and 48-inch wide brass chandelier with multiple glass globes. Wonderful details and great patina. Found many years ago in a hotel in Chicago. This grand light ...

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Antique Early 1900s American Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

large wrought iron chandelier with 8 lights. French work. Circa 1950
large wrought iron chandelier with 8 lights. French work. Circa 1950

large wrought iron chandelier with 8 lights. French work. Circa 1950

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice large 8 lights chandelier is made of wrought iron.

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Vintage 1950s French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Large 19th Century French Wrought Iron Eight-Light Chandelier with Fleur-de-Lys
Large 19th Century French Wrought Iron Eight-Light Chandelier with Fleur-de-Lys

Large 19th Century French Wrought Iron Eight-Light Chandelier with Fleur-de-Lys

Located in Dallas, TX

The large, rustic chandelier is in excellent condition with a richly patinated black finish throughout.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Large wrought iron chandelier with 8 arms and decorated with gilt iron palmettes
Large wrought iron chandelier with 8 arms and decorated with gilt iron palmettes

Large wrought iron chandelier with 8 arms and decorated with gilt iron palmettes

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This large and decorative chandelier with 8 curly arms and decorated with gilt iron palmettes is all made of wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1950

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Vintage 1950s French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Large Antique French Iron Copper Nine-Light Pendant Light Fixture, 1910s
Large Antique French Iron Copper Nine-Light Pendant Light Fixture, 1910s

Large Antique French Iron Copper Nine-Light Pendant Light Fixture, 1910s

Located in Barntrup, DE

A large-sized early 20th-century French Gothic style wrought iron and copper chandelier of nine lights, composed of a circular body decorated with leaf motif; external eight hanging ...

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Vintage 1910s French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper, Wrought Iron

19th Century Pair of Large Gothic Opaline Lanterns Lights Chandeliers
19th Century Pair of Large Gothic Opaline Lanterns Lights Chandeliers

19th Century Pair of Large Gothic Opaline Lanterns Lights Chandeliers

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A superb matching pair of Gothic Revival opaline lantern, of extra large proportions. With heavy gauge decorative bronze ceiling roses, chains and galleries. The glass shades...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Lanterns

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Bronze

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Large Gothic Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of large gothic chandeliers available for sale. Frequently made of metal, iron and brass, all large gothic chandeliers available were constructed with great care. Large gothic chandeliers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Large gothic chandeliers made by Hollywood Regency designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Large Gothic Chandeliers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,544, while they’re typically $370 on the low end and $31,200 highest priced.

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.