Large Oval Tulip Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950 Italian chandelier with tulip bobeches. 12 arms and 6 down-lights. Measurements
Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Large Oval Tulip Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950 Italian chandelier with tulip bobeches. 12 arms and 6 down-lights. Measurements
Metal
Large Tiered Oval Smoked Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large oval smoked glass Murano chandelier with eight tiers of rectangular glass and sixteen-light.
Metal
Large-Scale Two-Tone Murano Glass Oval Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This large-scale two-tone Murano glass oval chandelier is a stunning and elegant addition to any
Metal
New Italian Large Oval Murano Glass Plaques Chandelier
Located in Troy, MI
New and found in Italy, this large hanging oval-shaped pendant has five lights. Polished brass
Metal, Brass
Large Oval Venini Camer Tiered Triedri Murano Chandelier
By Camer Glass
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A magnificent Murano glass chandelier made by Camer. 36" long. Comprised of individually handblown
$19,157
H 43.31 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Large Oval Stejnar Flower Glass & Brass Chandelier, Austria, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely large 90 cm/35,43 inch oval designed snowflake 'Snowball' Sputnik chandelier designed by
Brass
$19,157
H 15.36 in W 53.94 in D 18.9 in
Outstanding Large Oval Shaped Multi-Color Triedi Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding Murano chandelier made by Murano crystal multicolored triedi prism on six levels with
Glass
$19,157
H 15.36 in W 53.94 in D 18.9 in
Outstanding Large Oval Shaped Multi-Color Triedi Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding Murano chandelier made by Murano crystal multicolored triedi prism on six levels with
Glass
$19,157
H 15.36 in W 53.94 in D 18.9 in
Outstanding Large Oval Shaped Multi-Color Triedi Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding Murano chandelier made by Murano crystal multicolored triedi prism on six levels with
Glass
$19,157
H 15.36 in W 53.94 in D 18.9 in
Outstanding Large Oval Shaped Multi-Color Triedi Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding Murano chandelier made by Murano crystal multicolored triedi prism on six levels with
Glass
$19,157
H 15.36 in W 53.94 in D 18.9 in
Outstanding Large Oval Shaped Multi-Color Triedi Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding Murano chandelier made by Murano crystal multicolored triedi prism on six levels with
Glass
Murano Venini Oval Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Paris, FR
Large oval Murano Venini chandelier, consisting of round tubes fluted clear glass on a lacquered
Iron
$18,850
H 38 in W 60 in D 14 in
Large Clear Murano Glass Rods with Brass Frame Tiered Oval Chandelier, Italy
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Large Clear Murano Glass Rods with Brass Frame Tiered Oval Chandelier, Italy, 2024
Brass
$8,270
H 35.44 in W 74.81 in D 40.16 in
Large Architectural Oval Shaped Brass and Grey Murano Glass Ten-Light Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This chandelier has got a very unusual shape since it is slightly oval. It features ten brass arms
Brass
$9,698
H 23.63 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
Large Modern Oval Shaped Multi-Color Murano Glass Chandelier by Veneziani Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding Murano chandelier made by Murano crystal multicolored tronchi on four levels with a
Glass
$10,775
H 23.63 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
Large Modern Oval Shaped Multi-Color Murano Glass Chandelier by Veneziani Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding Murano chandelier made by Murano crystal multicolored tronchi on four levels with a
Glass
$10,775
H 23.63 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
Large Modern Oval Shaped Multi-Color Murano Glass Chandelier by Veneziani Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding Murano chandelier made by Murano crystal multicolored tronchi on four levels with a
Glass
$10,775
H 23.63 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
Large Modern Oval Shaped Multi-Color Murano Glass Chandelier by Veneziani Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding Murano chandelier made by Murano crystal multicolored tronchi on four levels with a
Glass
Large Oval Wrought Iron Light Fixture, Early 20th Century 1920's
Located in San Francisco, CA
Spanish Mediterranean style oval shape wrought iron light fixture with eight bees wax covered light
Wrought Iron
$1,191 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 15.75 in
Large Murano Vintage Candy oval pendant bubble gum pink swirl glass, Italy
Located in København, DK
Large new Italian Murano candy pendant ceiling lamp in bubble gum pink. Mouth-blown glass in oval
Murano Glass
Large Oval Murano Clear Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Oval Murano Clear Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 14.96
Metal
$238 / item
H 16.54 in W 23.63 in D 16.93 in
Large Oval Industrial Polish Factory Pendant Lamp from Predom Mesko, 1960s
By PREDOM MESKO
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial hanging lamp manufactured in 1960s by Predom Mesko in Skarzysko-Kamienna in Poland. It features a hammerpaint iron body. The original porcelain socket E 40 is equi...
Metal
$238
H 15.36 in W 23.63 in D 18.12 in
Large Oval Industrial Polish Factory Pendant Lamp from Predom Mesko, 1970s
By PREDOM MESKO
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial hanging lamp manufactured in 1970s by Predom Mesko in Skarzysko-Kamienna in Poland. It features a hammerpaint iron body. The original porcelain socket E 40 is equi...
Metal
$238 / item
H 15.36 in W 23.63 in D 16.93 in
Large Oval Industrial Polish Factory Pendant Lamp from Predom Mesko, 1970s
By PREDOM MESKO
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial hanging lamp manufactured in 1970s by Predom Mesko in Skarzysko-Kamienna in Poland. It features a hammerpaint iron body. The original porcelain socket E 40 is equi...
Metal
$1,376
H 39.38 in Dm 10.63 in
Large Oval Yellow Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Yellow/Orange Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 10.62 in. (27cm) Height: 39.37 in. (100 cm) One E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. Our...
Metal
Stilnovo Large Chandelier, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Fossano, IT
Large oval chandelier with white opaline diffuser fixed to the ceiling by an adjustable steel cable
Metal, Steel
Large Oval Wrought Iron Castle Chandelier with 20 Lights
Located in Oldebroek, NL
Original oval wrought iron castle chandelier with eight lights at the bottom installed above an
Wrought Iron
Unavailable
H 11.42 in Dm 20.08 in
Stilnovo Pair of Large Oval Opaline Glass Pendants, 1104 Model, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
large size model, N 1104 referenced on the Stilnovo catalog. Original Stilnovo label inside each
Brass
Unavailable
H 22.84 in W 17.72 in D 27.56 in
Baccarat Crystal Chandelier, Thirteen-Light Gilt Bronze, France, 20th Century
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
rose to hide the hook. Large and Oval shaped the chandelier is ideal for a large reception room or
Crystal, Bronze
Venini Large Oval Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
5 Tier chandelier with clear glass tubes.
Metal
Large Oval Venini Hanging Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Large Oval crystal drop chandelier by Venini. impressive scale and excellent original condition
Crystal, Chrome
Large Scale Oval Venini Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental and beautiful four-tier Venini crystal chandelier.
Crystal, Brass
Large Scale Murano Glass Oval Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous large scale custom Murano glass oval chandelier for over an island. Featuring layers of
Brass
LARGE OVAL CAMER TIERED PRISM CHANDELIER.
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular oval camer chandelier with 166 glass prisms.
Large Oval Four-tier Murano Chandelier
Located in Norwalk, CT
Great oval frame with four tiers of hand-blown Murano glass tubes with crenelated profile. Super
Metal
Large Oval Taupe, Gray, Bronze Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large and elegant oval hand blown Murano chandelier consisting of eight tiers of more than one
Glass
Large Oval Opaline Glass Chandelier Pendant, Netherlands, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
We have three of these chandeliers available, the lamps are adjustable in height. Five arms and
Oval Murano Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
Large oval amethyst chandelier with 12 arms. Murano 1940s
Glass
Impressive Large Venini Style Smoke Murano Glass Chandelier (Oval)
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
This chandelier is simply superb. Comprised of over 100 individual handblown rigged rectangular
Murano Glass
Large Venini Five-Tier Cascading Oval Form Crystal Chandelier, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Large Venini five tier cascading oval form chandelier. Crystals are flat with ribbed detail. This
Crystal
Sold
H 19.5 in W 66 in D 27.5 in
Large Flush Mount Clear Murano Glass and Brass Oval Wide Chandelier, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
Flush mount clear Murano glass oval chandelier in the manner of Barovier & Toso, Italy, 2021. This
Brass
Sold
H 50 in W 52 in L 50 in
Pair of Large Oval Double Bowl Shape Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandeliers
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of oval double bowl shaped bronze and crystal basket chandeliers. This palatial pair of
Large Oval Venini Chandeelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s oval shaped Venini chandelier with several tiers of glass hangings. Interior lights
Metal
Sold
H 43.31 in Dm 31.5 in
Large Chandelier, Murano Light Fume Glass in Oval Spiral Ribbed Elements 7 Tiers
By Barovier, Murano 5, Vistosi
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Vistosi chandelier in research. Unknown maker, there is a large range of producers of these multiple
Iron
Sold
H 31 in W 73 in D 57 in
Large Oval Shaped Italian Wrought Iron and Daino Antler 8-Light Chandelier, UL
Located in Atlanta, GA
balance, having cast iron bobeches, the upper wrought iron section in the shape of a large crown
Elegant Oval Brass Chandelier with Bakelite Detail
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Large oval shaped 12 light brass chandelier with bakelite and bronze details.
Brass
Vintage Large Oval Iron Light fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's French oval-shaped painted wrought iron painted iron light fixture with 12 interior
Iron
Large Spanish Oval Gilt Metal Crown Fixture
Located in Buchanan, NY
Large Spanish Oval Gilt Metal Crown Ceiling Fixture With Frosted Glass
Metal
Large Oval Murano Crystal Pendant by Venini
By Venini
Located in Toronto, ON
A magnificent "eye" or oval shaped three level tiedre crystal pendant with long and short drops
Crystal, Metal
Dolsk Large | Vintage Oval Street Light (1x)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We ship this item insured, door to door, for $89 outside Europe. Oval factory / street light
Luxurious Oval Shaped Crystal and Brass Chandelier Italy, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
This Sumptuous large and oval shaped chandelier supporting a set of precious cut crystal prisms
Porcelain
1980s Large Oval Murano Glass Pendant Light, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - 1x bulbs E26 - E27 - US wiring compatible
Glass, Murano Glass
Sold
H 14.97 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Large 1960s oval Italian Murano cream pendant with decorative amber swirl top
Located in London, GB
Substantial pendant in rich cream Murano glass with shaped clear and amber swirl top. Exudes a lovely warm light
Murano Glass
Sixteen-Arm Antique Bronze Oval Cahndelier
By Hart Mirror Plate Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Well executed post modern large oval brass tube chandelier with open brass ringed center, all in
Chandelier with Hanging Glass Rods by Venini
By Venini
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large chandelier. oval with suspended tiers of clear glass rods, by Venini, Murano Italy, 1950's
Huge Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Chandelier, circa 1950
By Fontana Arte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
It's a very large eighteen lights brass oval chandelier in the manner of Fontana Arte, made in
Brass
Sold
H 14.57 in W 38.19 in D 26.38 in
1950's Large 10 Arms Oval Black, Brass and Art Glass Chandelier by Maison Lunel
By Maison Lunel
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful large 'oval' chandelier / flush mount with ten armes all with the original B22 fittings
Metal, Brass, Copper
Oval Antler Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large Adirondack oval-shaped antler chandelier. Uniquely handcrafted, one-of-a-kind eight-light
Antler
Sold
H 35.44 in W 74.81 in D 40.16 in
Large Architectural Oval Shaped Brass and Grey Murano Glass Ten-Light Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This chandelier has got a very unusual shape since it is slightly oval. It features ten brass arms
Brass
Sold
H 27.6 in W 31.5 in D 24.8 in
Large Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Wine Leafs & Oval Art Glass Shade Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
light chandelier from the earliest years of the 20th century has the perfect oval shape and a decor of
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 47.2 in W 44.9 in D 35.8 in
Large Early 1900s Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Oval Dinner Table Chandelier Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique design, 10-light wrought iron chandelier. Perfect for hanging over an oval dinner table. If
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 23.63 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
Large Modern Oval Shaped Multi-Color Murano Glass Chandelier by Veneziani Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding Murano chandelier made by Murano crystal multicolored tronchi on four levels with a
Glass
Oval 1970s Italian Glass Tube Tiered Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Large oval Italian glass tube tiered chandelier in the manner of Venini. Steel frame body hangs
Art Glass
Oval Italian Chandelier in Opaline Glass and Brass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large oval Italian chandelier is brass and opaline glass. The chic, contemporary design of this
Brass
Luxurious Oval Shaped Crystal and Brass Chandelier, Italy, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
This sumptuous large and oval shaped chandelier supporting a set of precious cut crystal prisms
Art Glass
Sold
H 28.35 in W 37.01 in D 22.84 in
Luxurious Oval Shaped Crystal and Brass Hollywood Regency Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Sumptuous large and oval shaped Hollywood regency chandelier supporting a set of precious cut
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 28.35 in W 37.01 in D 22.84 in
Luxurious Oval Shaped Crystal and Brass Hollywood Regency Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Sumptuous large and oval shaped Hollywood regency chandelier supporting a set of precious cut
Crystal, Brass
Luxurious Oval Shaped Crystal and Brass Chandelier, Italy, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
This sumptuous large and oval shaped chandelier supporting a set of precious cut crystal prisms
Art Glass
Large Oval Pendant Lights in Polished Aluminum and Original Glass
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Large scale French oval industrial pendant lights in polished aluminum with metal netted original
Sold
H 51 in W 17 in D 6.5 in
Large Art Nouveau Oval Glass Pendant Light w/ Stylized Rectangular Frame
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large pendant light with a dark, patinated metal structure framing an egg-shaped glass shade. The
Metal, Brass
Emil Stejnar Sputnik Chandelier, Gilt Brass Glass, 1970s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and oval shaped Sputnik chandelier designed by Emil Stejnar and manufactured in midcentury
Brass
Large Flush Mounted Oval Gold Murano Glass Rods Chandelier, Italy, 2017
Located in New York, NY
Large oval shaped, flush mounted "triedre" (three sided glass rods) Murano glass chandelier in
Murano Glass
Large Oval Horn Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
8 lights with copper bobeche,conecting horns suspended from 4 chains joined at a single horn with hook
Copper
Spectacular Large Oval Venini Chandelier for Camer
Located in Bronx, NY
Large Oval 6 Tier Chandelier after Camer, Exquisite and Elegant in Design with 125 Murano Crystals.
Large Oval Shaped Camer Fixture or Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Chicago, IL
Made from 248 individual Murano crystals, this is a stunning clear glass chandelier, having six
Glass
Large Custom Tom Greene "Flame Sculpture" Oval Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Made Oval Torch Cut Brass Chandelier Custom Made by T.A. Greene for Monteverdi Young. This
Brass
Large Oval Giogali Chandelier In Clear Murano Glass
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Paris, FR
Rare oval iron structure with three rows, that displays over 550 Murano glass "HORSEHSOE" links
Murano Glass
Pair of Large Murano Glass Oval Chandeliers by Venini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of large Murano glass oval chandeliers made by Venini c. 1960's. 185 "trilobi(three lobed
Oval Camer Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and impressive large oval shaped Camer chandelier with ten tiers of staggered crystals
Crystal
Large Oval Six Tier Chandelier with Crystal Prisms Designed by Venini
By Venini
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exceptional large-scale chandelier with oval form and six tiers of hand blown crystal prisms with
Large Oval Opalines
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Large ovaloid opaline glass pendant lights of extraordinary form. Copper monks cap galleries on
Opaline Glass
Large Monteverdi Young Brutal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Oval Brutal Chandelier. 20 arms Great Patina
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture. This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
Metal
Impressive Glass and Brass Chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
This great chandelier is suspended on a sun shaped structure in brass, with Murano glass bowls. Eight-light bulbs are lighting this chandelier. Création Studio Glustin.
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Giant Italian Chandelier, Murano
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Budapest, HU
The chandelier is made by 389 alternating "tronchi" ice, snow and amber. The effect is of majestically elegance.
Metal
$5,866 / item
H 31.5 in Dm 29.53 in
Murano Pink Art Glass and Brass Round Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendants, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Fantastic round chandelier in Murano glass and polished brass. Note the shape of the pink Murano glass tiles, very beautiful and particular. Simple but very elegant linear Murano cha...
Brass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
Wall Sconce in Murano by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Amazing "Flower" wall sconce in sculpted violet Murano glass. Can also be used as a ceiling. 15 Light bulbs. Creation by Studio Glustin. Price for one. Pair available.
Brass
$13,769 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$8,022 / set
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...
Brass
$6,100 / set
H 37.5 in W 7.25 in D 3.25 in
Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sconces, Smoked Glass with Gold Spine, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces made of hand-blown Murano glass with a leaf like pattern and shape. Each sconce is made with smoked glass and features a gold glass spine down the center. They have b...
Murano Glass
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
Pink Murano Glass Flush Mount
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Large flush mount fixture made of a pink Murano glass center plate and small leaves all around.
Metal
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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