$5,739 / item
H 24.02 in Dm 15.75 in
Three Large and Elegant Lanterns in Gold and Silver Metal with Crystals
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Maison Baguès" style large and elegant lanterns in gold and silver metal, crystal pendants, circa
Crystal, Metal
$18,000 / item
H 34 in Dm 17 in
Large 19th Century Louis XV Reticulated Bronze Lantern with Curved Glass
Located in New Orleans, LA
This 19th century Louis XV hexagonal hanging lantern features beautiful reticulated bronze with
Bronze
$2,099Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.65 in Dm 16.15 in
Rope Large Bell Pendant Light Hanging Lamp / Lantern, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching umbrella bell shaped rope pendant light with scalloped bottom, Spain, 1960s This midcentury suspension lamp features an umbrella bell shaped rope covered lampshade in gi...
Rattan, Rope, Jute
$1,511 / item
H 7.88 in Dm 17.72 in
Large mouth blown Murano Glass Bell Lantern - Gold Plated & Aquamare Glass
Located in London, GB
Glass Furnace's on the Island of Murano in Venice, this beautiful Bell Lantern is made to the highest of
Gold Plate, Brass
$8,800
H 20 in W 13 in D 13 in
Large Chinoiserie Pagoda Mid Century Brass Lantern Light Fixture c. 1950
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This large and majestic mid century pagoda lantern is of the sort aficionados and collectors of
Metal, Brass
$2,450
H 32 in Dm 13 in
Wonderful Large French Bronze Regency Empire Etched Glass Panel Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large french bronze regency empire style etched panel glass lantern fixture with 3
Bronze
$6,950
H 48 in Dm 19 in
Wonderful French Neoclassical Large Empire Bronze Crystal Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French neoclassical large Empire bronze and crystal adorning glass bell jar lantern
Crystal, Bronze
$1,028
H 32.29 in Dm 10.24 in
Large Antique 1920s Hexagonal Brass & Frosted Glass Lantern Hall Pendant Light
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Large and highly decorative antique lantern pendant light from the 1940s. This elegant single-light
Brass
$2,450
H 34 in Dm 14 in
Fine Large Vaughan Lighting Bell Jar Glass Bronze Neoclassical Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large vintage Vaughan lighting etched glass / crystal bell jar lantern in a diamond
Bronze
$4,250
H 34 in Dm 16 in
Wonderful Large Doré Bronze Louis XVI Lantern Fixture Curved Glass Panels Bows
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
An elegant doré bronze five-light lanterns with etched ribbed bronze trim on top and bottom of the
Bronze
$2,690
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Large Pendant Light Fixture with Carved Climber Figure and Lantern, Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large Pendant Light Fixture with Carved Climber Figure and Lantern, Germany This impressive German
Metal
$2,350
H 32 in W 19 in D 19 in
Wonderful 3 Large Navy Blue Gold Gilt Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lantern Fixtures
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
Available are 3 wonderful large navy blue gold gilt pagoda bamboo chinoiserie lanterns each with 4
Enamel
$2,615
H 22.45 in Dm 14.18 in
Early 20th Century Art Deco Large Modernist Bronze Pedestal Pendant Lantern
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A striking and unusual cast bronze pendant, the central column has six arms that contain elongated bulbs with collars at either end. The pendants has its original opaline bulbs but...
Bronze
$2,749
H 36.62 in Dm 17.33 in
Spanish Modernist Large Pendant Lantern in Beige, Orange and Brown Macrame
Located in Barcelona, ES
chandelier features a lampshade made of hand knotted macrame acrylic cord. The shade hangs from chain with
Cord, Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic, Rope
$4,250
H 35 in Dm 16.5 in
Wonderful Large Doré Bronze Louis XVI Lantern Light Fixture Curved Glass Panels
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
An elegant doré bronze five-light lanterns with etched ribbed bronze trim on top and bottom of the
Bronze
$4,250
H 34 in Dm 16 in
Wonderful Large Doré Bronze Louis XVI Lantern Fixture Curved Glass Panels Bows
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
An elegant doré bronze five-light lanterns with etched ribbed bronze trim on top and bottom of the
Bronze
Large Arts & Crafts era Jugendstil Brass and Copper Pendant Light, Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and stylish Jugendstil pendant with original, curved glass panels. This stunning design is
Brass, Copper
$4,184
H 41 in W 13 in D 13 in
Antique Extra Large Wrought Iron & Glass Entrance Lantern Pendant Light, ca 1890
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly impressive and large, former gas lantern made into a single-light pendant. If you are a
Brass, Metal, Iron
$4,782
H 37.5 in Dm 19.2 in
Extra Large Antique Gothic / Medieval Style Wrought Iron & Glass Art Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
antiques then this large and one of a kind pendant could be flying your way soon. With antique light
Metal, Wrought Iron
$2,869
H 39.38 in W 17.52 in D 17.52 in
Large Drum Pendant Light or Lantern in Rattan and Wicker Weave, 1960's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish 1960s Mid-Century Modern rattan and wicker wire pendant lamp or lantern. Handcrafted in
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
$5,000 / set
H 43 in Dm 10 in
Large Pair of Metal and Clear Glass Moorish Moroccan Lanterns Light Pendants
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large pair of Moroccan Moorish metal and clear glass pendant, handcrafted in Marrakesh, Morocco by
Metal
$2,450
H 36 in Dm 16.6 in
Wonderful Large Vaughan Gilt Bronze 6-Light Regency Curved Beveled Glass Lantern
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Vaughan Design style gilt bronze 6-light Regency curved beveled glass lantern
Bronze
$4,065
H 31 in Dm 11.5 in
Extra Large Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Porch or Hallway Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and great looking, antique hall lantern of formidable size. This unique light fixture of a
Wrought Iron, Iron
$2,271
H 39.38 in Dm 16.93 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Lantern by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi - Italy
By Lumi, Pia Guidetti Crippa
Located in Girona, Girona
Large lantern, two white opaline glasses with brushed aluminium frame. Design: Pia Guidetti
Aluminum
$777
H 37.41 in Dm 8.27 in
Large Lantern Form Pendant Cylindrical Glass Shade by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Brass pendant fixture with cylindrical glass shade design by Limburg, Germany, 1960s Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. The fixture re...
Brass
$777
H 37.41 in Dm 8.27 in
Large Lantern Form Pendant Cylindrical Glass Shade by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Brass pendant fixture with cylindrical glass shade design by Limburg, Germany, 1960s Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. The fixture re...
Brass
$3,826
H 30.5 in Dm 18.2 in
Extra Large Highly Stylish Brass and Beveled Glass Pendant Light Ceiling Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous design and beautifully executed, large 3 light pendant / lantern. If you are looking for
Brass
$2,307
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 10.24 in
Pendant Light with a Large Wooden Figure Mountain Climber with Lantern, Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
A wonderful German figural pendant lamp showcases a large hand-carved figure of a mountain climber
Metal
$15,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 14 in D 14 in
19th C. Large Antique Hand Carved Wood Lantern Hanging Ceiling Light Pendant LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Large Antique Hand Carved Wood Lantern Hanging Ceiling Light Pendant LA , Late 1800’s early
Wood, Giltwood
$11,561
H 32 in Dm 16 in
Large French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Crystal Four-Light Lantern, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very elegant gilt bronze and brass mounted cylindrical lantern with a central four-light
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
$2,630 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 11.82 in
One of... Large Austrian Vintage Blown Glass Globe Ceiling Light Lantern, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
ONE of... hand blown textured glass globe and metal pendant light. Austria, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 3.
Metal
$1,434
H 42 in Dm 9.5 in
Large Late 20th Century Beveled Glass and Brass Framed Pendant / Lantern Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design and large size Eastern light fixture. From a home with several rare light
Brass
$11,520Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30 in Dm 13 in
Large Pair of Moroccan Style Lantern Pendant Lights by Feldman Lighting c. 1960
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large dramatic pair of gilded Moroccan Modern pendant lights by Feldman Lighting in excellent
Metal
$1,315 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 10.63 in
1 of 3 Large Lantern Form Pendant Glass Shade by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Brass pendant fixture with cylindrical glass shade design by Limburg, Germany, 1960s Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. The fixture req...
Brass
Chandelier with Headbands in Plexiglas and Brass, 1960s
Located in taranto, IT
whimsical and large lantern-shaped chandelier, original from the 60s, first experiments with the
Brass
$4,184 / item
H 35.44 in Dm 7.88 in
Ceiling Pendants Chandelier Brass Murano Glass by Esperia, Italy, 1990s
By Esperia
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Limited edition of 4 large ceiling pendants lights lanterns or chandelier, model "Boccione" by the
Brass
$777
H 37.41 in Dm 8.27 in
Large Lantern Form Pendant Cylindrical Glass Shade by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Brass pendant fixture with cylindrical glass shade design by Limburg, Germany, 1960s Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. The fixture re...
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.
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