1950's French Large Scale Pendants
Sold|$800 / item
1950's French Large Scale Pendants
Located in Aspen, CO
1950s French large-scale pendants with bronze and amber painted glass.
Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Art Glass
Sold|$800 / item
1950's French Large Scale Pendants
Located in Aspen, CO
1950s French large-scale pendants with bronze and amber painted glass.
Art Glass
Large Scale Industrial Porcelain Light Fixture
Located in Oakland, CA
White porcelain enameled fixture with milk glass diffuser and heavy duty iron chain
Milk Glass
Sold|$4,800
1920s Large Scale Pendant - Over 4 ft.
Located in Pasadena, CA
Impressive large-scale pendant with beautiful hand-wrought iron and original polychrome paint.
Iron
Sold|$13,000
Large Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Large-scale crystal chandelier.
Crystal, Steel
Sold|$24,000
Large Swedish Chandelier
Located in Boston, MA
A wonderful large scale iron & crystal chandelier with a cobalt blue stem & drops.
Crystal, Iron
Sold|$5,925
Large Scale Copper Art Deco Theater Fixture
Located in Minneapolis, MN
polychrome colors, from yellow to aqua to a red/pink. The canopy of this light is something else; large
Brass, Copper
Pair of Large Scale French Pendant Lanterns
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A pair of French pendant lanterns dating from the mid 20th century with copper fittings and resin globes. The lanterns have been fitted with new hanging fixtures and have been newly...
Copper
1920s Large-Scale Pendant with Original Glass
Located in Pasadena, CA
Original 1920's glass pendant with original glass fitters. We have two available. Sold and priced individually. 1 of 2
Glass
Sold|$1,950
Large Scale Ribbed Glass Globe Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Milk Glass Globe with striped ribbing and bronze finial. Dramatic fixture that cast a warm glow with two interior bulbs. newly rewired.
Bronze
Sold|$1,950
Large Scale Ribbed Glass Globe Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Milk Glass Globe with striped ribbing and bronze finial. Dramatic fixture that cast a warm glow with two interior bulbs. newly rewired.
Bronze
Outstanding Antique Large-Scale Slag Glass Pendant
Located in Pasadena, CA
Great original condition, brass and slag glass, circa 1920. It is of the highest quality. The total height is 51.5" H W. There is approximately 16" of chain x 22" W.
1920s Large-Scale Wrought Iron and Glass Pendant
Located in Pasadena, CA
Fantastic large-scale pendant with excellent iron work. Measures: 32" H x 17.75" W x 71" total
Wrought Iron
1920s Large Scale Spanish Revival Pendant with Mica
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920's Spanish Revival pendant with mica. Classic Spanish Revival scroll work, The body of the fixture is 37.5" H and the total height with chain and canopy is 54" H x 10.25" W...
Mica
Large Scale Hanging Pendants Attributed to Paul Evans
Located in San Francisco, CA
attractive welded 5 arm steel pendants
star pattern exposed lighting
measured for long single bulb
each sold separately
Sold|$6,200
Large Antique Cathedral Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning large-scale antique chandelier from a Cathedral in Normandy in an incredible subtle
Sold|$13,500
Very Large Scale Pair of Painted Tin Fog Horns
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very Large Scale Pair of Painted Tin Fog Horns from a ship at the end of the 19th century; French
Tin
Sold|$1,600
Large 1930s Monterey Period Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Original finish. Large scale eight candle chandelier.
Metal
Antique Large Scale Spanish Revival 1920s Pendant with Scrolls
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pendant with attractive scrolls, circa 1920s. Measure: 35" H x 10" W x 10" D x 38" total H with chain and canopy.
Sold|$2,800
Large Iron and Brass Chandelier
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Large scale decorative iron and brass chandelier. Accepts 20 bulbs.
Iron, Brass
Sold|$1,600
1930s Large Monterey Period Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Original finish. Large scale eight candle chandelier. Circa 1930's. The fixture is 31" h at its
Metal
Sold|$1,500 / item
Large-Scale 1960s Walnut and Bronze Ceiling Pendants (Six Available)
Located in North Miami, FL
A masterful mix of materials and scale combine to make these Mid-Century Modern pendants in warm
Bronze
Sold|$2,400
Large White Wood and Metal Chandelier
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Large scale 1940's chandelier in original paint.
1 of 2 Outstanding Industrial Large-Scale Glass Pendant, circa 1930s
Located in Pasadena, CA
Amazing large original textured glass pendant with brass fitter, circa 1930s. Sold and priced
Sold|$3,500
Large Cubist Chandelier by T.A. Greene
Located in North Miami, FL
This large-scale cubist chandelier by Tom Greene for Feldman Lighting has a wonderful faux tortoise
Brass
Large Italian brass chandelier with conical fixtures
Located in Hollywood, CA
Large scale Italian brass chandelier featuring a central column with twelve radiating arms that are
Brass, Metal
A Large Twelve Light Chandelier by Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
A large scale twelve light mid century chandelier featuring a frame in brass with twelve white wire
Metal, Brass, Wire
A Pair of Large Modernist Flower Sputnik Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large scaled modernist sputnik chandeliers each featuring chromed frames with multiple
Chrome
Stunning Large 1960s Venini Murano Art Glass Chandelier
Located in Washington, DC
Stunning and graphic large scale Venini art glass chandelier, from Murano Italy, late 1960s
Large De Majo Two Tier Tubular Glass Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
This large scale tubular glass De Majo chandelier would make a great dining or living statement
Chrome
A Rare Large Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
A very rare large scaled mid century chandelier, model 1563A, also known as the "Dahlia", featuring
Crystal, Steel, Brass
A Rare Large Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
A very rare large scaled mid century chandelier, model 1563A, also known as the "Dahlia", featuring
Crystal, Steel, Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Camer Glass Chandelier with Clear Murano Venini Prisms
By Camer Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This large-scale Camer glass chandelier with Venini, Triedri shaped prisms dates from the 1960s
Murano Glass
Vintage Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large scaled classic chandelier with crystal and rock crystal pendants. The metal frame in an
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal
Sold|$3,900
italian sputnik chandelier
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
large scale 10 arm italian sputnik chandelier with coloured detail.
Sold|$5,200
Italian Metal Chandelier
By Arredoluce
Located in Aspen, CO
Large-scale Italian chandelier attributed to Arredoluce. Features four light sources and metal
Metal
Sold|$12,500
Giaco Floral Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Large Scale Floral Chandelier of Plaster and Iron. In the Style of Diego Giacometti.
Iron
Sold|$1,995
White Scroll Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large scale vintage chandelier has a unique scroll design. Newly painted white semi gloss
Metal
Sold|$10,875
Foundry Pattern Chandelier
Located in Seattle, WA
A grand large-scale Gothic cathedral style chandelier created out of a vintage early century
Sold|$18,000
Pair of crystal chandeliers
Located in Boston, MA
Pair of large scale 12 arm crystal chandeliers. Needs electrification. Can be sold individually
Crystal, Iron
Sold|$16,000
Nine Light Murano Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Large Scale Nine Light Murano Chandelier in Very Pale Amber Glass, Having Reeded Arms, Shades
Glass
Sold|$11,500
Grand Chandelier 18th c fragments
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large gilt wood and polychrome chandelier . Large grand scale .
Iron
Sold|$1,400
1920's Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Larger scale wrought iron chandelier with brass cups and acanthus motif.
Brass, Iron
Venini Spiral Murano Glass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large-scale spiral chandelier with clear and emerald green Murano glass by Venini, circa 1960.
Murano Glass
Sold|$6,000
Elegant Regency Style Crystal Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Positively stunning! Large scale. This chandelier delivers cl elegant Regency style. It has just
Sold|$38,000
Spectacular 1940's Murano Chandelier
Located in Toronto, ON
Rare large scale Murano glass chandelier, ambre in colour. Superb quality, all hand work by expert
Murano Glass
Sold|$3,950
Vintage Crystal / Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A great looking large scaled patinated wrought iron chandelier in the French style with crystal and
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Iron
Sold|$2,500
19th c. French Iron Chandelier
Located in Hudson, NY
a very handsome and large scale 19th century french iron chandelier. composed of a large forged
Iron
Sold|$4,500
1960's Sciolari Chevron Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Miami, FL
Large scale chrome and brass chandelier by Gaetano Scciolari for Lightolier, featuring chevron
Brass, Chrome
Sold|$3,850
Classic Sputnik Chandelier by Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Large scale brass sputnik pendant chandelier by Lightolier. The height listed below is from the
Brass
Sold|$35,000
Pair of Gigantic Murano Glass Chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage signed Murano glass chandeliers. Impressive large scale pair of colorless blown
Blown Glass
Sold|$1,850
Lightolier Glass Rod and Lucite Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, large scale Lightolier chandelier with a lucite armature and several tiers of glass
Lucite, Glass
Sold|$1,850
Restored Mid Century Palm Frond Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Scale White Lacquered Palm Frond Chandelier.Burnished Brass Ball Finials On top & bottom.6
Sold|$1,800
Dutch style Elegant Black Metal Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
This large-scale black metal chandelier features eight swooping arms, which culminate in individual
Metal
Sold|$3,650
Brass and Glass 12 Arm Chandelier
By Prescolite
Located in Oakland, CA
Large scale brass Chandelier by Prescolite. Lamp is quality made with solid brass construction and
Sold|$3,800
Twelve Arm Nickel Chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Stamford, CT
Large scale, nickel plated chandelier by Lightolier. Twelve sculptural arms with black enamel
Nickel, Metal
Sold|$12,500
Imposing Louis XV Style Wood Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very elegant and hard to find large scaled gilt and carved wood chandelier in the style of Louis
Wood
Sold|$14,800
Pair of Italian Iron Chandeliers 19th c.
Located in Natchez, MS
Pair of 19th c. large scale Iron Chandeliers
Iron
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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