$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
Large, Red MCM Asian Kitsch lantern
By Mark Bell
Located in Berkeley, CA
Living large. this one of a kind, rich asian red lantern would cool up just about any room. ( I see
Brass, Steel
$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
Large French Polish Brass Lantern, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large French polish brass Lantern, 1950.
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
Brass
Large Moorish Moroccan Clear Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large and long Moroccan Moorish metal and clear glass pendant, handcrafted in Marrakesh, Morocco by
Metal
$8,500 / set
H 32 in Dm 22 in
Large Art Deco White Milk Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern in Dome Shape, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning pair of Art Deco style dome form milk glass white chandeliers or lanterns. Each having
Metal
Large French 19thC Style Bronze & Iron Lanterns
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa Late 20thC x13 Large French 19thC Style Bronze & Iron Lanterns price is each sku 1282 W44 x
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Large Scale Pink and Gold Murano Glass Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a large scale Murano glass lantern featuring a stunning blend of pink and gold
Murano Glass
1900 Caldwell Bronze and Leaded Glass Large Lantern
Located in New York, NY
circa 1900 Caldwell patinated bronze and leaded glass large lantern with interior lights (8 Edison
Bronze
$1,360Sale Price|50% Off
H 23.5 in Dm 17 in
Italian 1940s Large Industrial Factory -Warehouse Enamel Lantern
Located in Montclair, NY
A very large Italian industrial lantern from a warehouse or factory from the 1940s-1950s. It is in
Enamel, Iron, Aluminum
Industrial Lantern Style Pendant with Amber Glass Shade
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Large industrial style lantern style pendants with amber glass diffusers.
Metal
Pepe Mendoza Pendant Lanterns in Brass & Ceramic, 1950's
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Set of three large-scale hanging pendant lanterns by Pepe Mendoza circa late 1950's. These examples
Brass
1920s Large Black Wrought Iron Lantern Chandelier by Curtis Lighting
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th Century large black wrought iron lantern or chandelier by Curtis Lighting Inc. Curtis
Wrought Iron
Wonderful Vintage Large Brass Bronze Glass Edwardian Hexagon Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Extremely Large Vintage Brass / Bronze Regency 6 Candelabra Light Lantern Neoclassical
Brass, Bronze
$2,750
H 48 in Dm 22 in
Wonderful Large Brass Bronze Regency Lantern Neoclassical Fixture Curved Glass
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Extremely Large Vintage Brass / Bronze Regency 6 Candelabra Light Lantern Neoclassical
Bronze, Brass
Large Mid-20th Century Italian Glass and Tole Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
Large white tole 1970s lantern from new-old stock. Body is 19" high. Glass is 16" high. Base is 9
Glass
Large French Hexagonal Wrought Iron Hanging Lantern, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fantastic hexagonal wrought iron hanging lantern features six glass panes and three central
Wrought Iron
$3,934
H 61.42 in W 24.41 in D 17.33 in
A Very large Contemporary Bronze And Opaline Glass Asymmetrical Lantern
Located in London, GB
An unusual and very large lantern or pendant in patinated dark bronze frame work with asymmetrical
Bronze
Pair of Large Italian Art Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1960's Italian large blown white clear and gray swirled glass light fixture with an
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Pair of Large Italian Art Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1960's Italian large blown white clear and gray swirled glass light fixture with an
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$3,850
H 29 in Dm 14 in
Wonderful French Neoclassical Large Bronze Bow Regency Lantern Fixture Pendent
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Beautiful etched bronze with draping bow lantern, pendant lantern fixture with cutout design
Bronze
$1,650
H 26 in W 14 in D 14 in
Wonderful Vaughan Designs Regency Square Large Bronze Glass Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Vaughan designs Regency square large bronze and glass 4 light lantern fixture.
Bronze
Large Lantern in Steel and Yellow and Green Glass, 1950s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large tubular lantern made of three gilt metal rings which delimit three colored glass scales ranks
Metal
$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
$4,782
H 33.47 in Dm 11.82 in
Extraordinary Rare Large Size Venetian Lantern in Murano Reticello Glass, 1940s
By Venini
Located in Roma, IT
. Height glass lantern 50cm. Large glass lantern 30 cm.
Murano Glass
$2,350 / item
H 32 in W 19 in D 19 in
Divine Large Pair Black & Gold Gilt Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lanterns Fixtures
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A divine large pair of black & gold gilt pagoda bamboo form chinoiserie lanterns, each of the
Enamel, Iron
$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
$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
$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
$2,350
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
$26,000
H 44 in Dm 32 in
A Large French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Crystal Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A grand and exquisitely detailed large Antique French neoclassical gilt bronze and crystal 9 light
Crystal, Bronze
$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
$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
$1,099Sale Price|20% Off
H 44.89 in Dm 11.42 in
Brass Art Nouveau Lantern or Pendant Lamp with Petrol Glass Shade, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Art Nouveau large pendant lamp or lantern. Patinated brass frame with original beveled
Brass
$29,800
H 52 in Dm 39 in
Large French Bagues Style Rock Crystal and Gilt Multi light Lantern Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular and large French Baguès-style rock crystal and gilt multi-light lantern chandelier
Rock Crystal, Copper
$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
$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
Very Large Aqua Fume Murano Pendant
Located in Westport, CT
unique large blown jar style pendant/ lantern in a ever changing aqua fume color speckled with gold
Blown Glass
$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
Metal
$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
Antique Murano Glass Lantern, Early 20th Century
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and Large pendant lantern in hand blown amber Murano glass and brass. The quality of the
Murano Glass
$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
$5,141
H 37 in Dm 13.7 in
Unique Antique and Large Gothic Revival Hand Carved Oak & Glass Lantern Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
truly amazing Gothic antiques then this large and possibly unique pendant could be flying your way soon
Glass, Wood, Oak
French Modernist Rectangular Glass and Nickel Chandelier
Located in New York City, NY
additional fee. Art Deco, Italian design, midcentury, Scandinavian Modern, large, long, lantern, pendant
Wrought Iron, Nickel
$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
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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