Sputnik Brass Chandelier, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Large-scale Sputnik chandelier in brass featuring twelve angled arms composed of slender rods
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Sputnik Brass Chandelier, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Large-scale Sputnik chandelier in brass featuring twelve angled arms composed of slender rods
Brass
$5,400 / item
Orbit-60 Chandelier by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning large-scale three-arm chandelier by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles
Brass
Monumental Czech Brass & Bohemian Glass Chandelier 1960s
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
experience exporting large-scale lighting installations. The chandelier will be carefully dismantled
Brass
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Murano Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional modern Murano glass and brass large scale Sputnik chandelier. So impressive!! Stunning
Brass
Monumental 1960s Czech Brass Frosted Glass Globe Chandelier
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
A striking large-scale Czech chandelier from the 1960s featuring sculptural brass construction and
Brass
ITALIAN BRASS CHANDELIER - 24-Lighting Spots
Located in Hawthorne, CA
An exceptional large-scale brass chandelier by an unknown Italian designer, Italy, circa 1960
Brass
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
Jan Showers 12 Light Murano Glass Chandelier
By Jan Showers
Located in Dallas, TX
Large scale hand-blown Murano glass chandelier from Jan Showers. This gorgeous chandelier features
Murano Glass
Modern Pink Murano Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
The Large-Scale Pink Murano Sputnik Chandelier is a stunning lighting fixture featuring beautiful
Brass
Modern Murano White Glass 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Large scale modern Murano glass chandelier with 12 lights. Interesting scale and shape to this
Murano Glass
Italian Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Inspired Chandelier
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Pietro Chiesa For Fontana Arte Inspired Chandelier. This striking large scale Italian
Brass
Modern Lavender Murano Glass 10 Arm Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous modern lavender Murano glass 10 arm chandelier. A large scale fixture that is sure to
Murano Glass
1980s Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Carlo Nason, Murano Glass
By Carlo Nason
Located in New York, NY
Rare large scale, ballroom size murano glass chandelier in clear and light smoky topaz polyhedral
Metal
Custom Doria Sputnik Chandelier, Brass & Glass, Scandinavian Modern
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in New York, NY
Custom made, exquisite large-scale brass Sputnik chandelier with 25 blown seed glass globes by
Brass
Chandelier in Blue Murano Glass by Gino Vistosi
By Gino Vistosi
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scale blue Murano glass chandelier with brass rod and canopy. Italy, circa 1960s.
Brass
Monumental Italian Rock Crystal & Wrought Iron Chandelier, 20th Century.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Perfect for large-scale interiors, this chandelier offers opulence, light refraction, and timeless
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
Set of Six Monumental Czech Brass & Bohemian Glass Chandeliers 1960s
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Bohemian glass gives these chandeliers both presence and sophistication — bold in scale, yet elegant in
Brass
Orbit-40 Chandelier by Gallery L7, in Brass & Opaline Glass
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful large-scale three-arm chandelier by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles
Brass
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A monumental and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu chandelier. This large scale
Ormolu
$657Sale Price|76% Off
Silvered Wrought Iron Crystal 9 Arm Chandelier, Original Canopy
Located in Miami, FL
Beach waterfront island home. The large scale of this chandelier would make it a wonderful focal point
Wrought Iron
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Glass Rezzonico 25 Light Chandelier
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Murano, Venice, IT
chandelier's arms are created by many small pieces of glass, which allows for the large scale of the chandelier
Blown Glass
XXL Art Deco Eight-Light Alabaster and Bronze Chandelier, circa 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large-scale French Art Deco alabaster chandelier with sculptural bronze detailing and warm
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Spectacular Antique French Silvered Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular antique French silvered bronze and rock crystal chandelier of large scale. The
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Modern Waterfall Murano Glass Chandelier with "Fume" Colored Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous large scale Modern Murano glass chandelier with "fume" colored glass. Featuring beautiful
Murano Glass
Monumental Kalmar Textured Murano Glass Tronchi Tube Chandelier Mid-Century
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Striking and sophisticated, this large-scale vintage Kalmar Tronchi tube chandelier commands
Metal
Thomas O’Brien “Canto Grande” 4-Arm Chandelier for Visual Comfort, Contemporary
By Visual Comfort, Barbara Barry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
68-inch span, this chandelier is particularly desirable for interior designers working on large-scale
Brass
Art Deco Incised Glass and Nickel Bell Shaped Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large scale bell shaped chandelier with stars Incised into the glass, circa 1930. Nickel-plated and
Nickel
XL Size Green, Amber Murano Glass Butterfly Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large scale majestic sputnik chandelier featuring a brass armature and Murano glass butterflies in
Brass
Antique Two Tier Scroll Bronze Overscale Chandelier, Gold Foil Acanthus Leafves
Located in Asheville, NC
Built for a Castle entrance, this large scale patinated chandelier commands attention with its bold
Iron, Bronze
French Empire Gilded Bronze Crystal 12-Arm Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in Toledo, OH
A gorgeous large scale French Empire crystal chandelier. The body of this chandelier is done in
Crystal, Bronze
Galaxy 9 / Hanji & Brass Mobile Chandelier Handmade by Andrea Claire Studio
By Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hanji Galaxy 9 is a large scale mobile chandelier featuring nine translucent handmade Hanji
Brass
Pair of important Verreries Belge frosted art glass gilt bz blossom chandeliers
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in New York City, NY
in this large-scale Art Deco chandelier. Each panel is adorned with an intricate pattern of stylized
Bronze
Galaxy 13 / Hanji & Brass Mobile Chandelier Handmade by Andrea Claire Studio
By Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hanji Galaxy 13 is a large scale mobile chandelier featuring thirteen translucent handmade
Brass
Galaxy 25 / Brass & Porcelain Mobile Chandelier Handmade by Andrea Claire Studio
By Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Porcelain Galaxy 25 is a large scale mobile chandelier featuring twenty-five translucent
Brass
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano 7-Tier Textural Disc Chandelier in Mixed Aquamarine
Located in New York, NY
only as a work of art but also as a vibrant and functional lighting solution. Perfect for large-scale
Murano Glass
Sorenthia Grand, Mid-Century Modern Inspired Chandelier, Custom by Studio Dunn
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
This large-scale, modern chandelier makes a statement with bold lines and angles. Inspired by
Metal, Brass, Steel
French 19th century Louis XV st. Gilt Metal and cut Glass chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. This exquisite and large scaled eight arm chandelier is centered by a berried Glass bottom finial which
Metal
French 1950's Eight Arm Iron Chandelier with Unusual Milk Glass Globes
Located in Hanover, MA
A fairly large scale modernist iron spider chandelier from France, circa mid-1950's with unusual
21st-Century Bespoke Murano Flush Mount Chandelier Clear Glass with Gold Frame
Located in Villaverla, IT
, large-scale Venetian flush mount chandelier showcases the artistry of blown Murano glass and 24-karat
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
The Lob One-of-a-kind Art Chandelier - matt black Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme, Leo De Carlo
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
designers seeking distinctive lighting solutions, this modern chandelier large in scale is the perfect
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Tom Dixon 'Melt' Polished Copper Polycarbonate Pendant
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
variant. The Melt series can also be customized to create large-scale installations and chandeliers
Metal
$1,515 / item
Tom Dixon 'Melt' Polycarbonate Pendant in Gold
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
series can also be customized to create large-scale installations and chandeliers. Ships with integrated
Metal
$1,165 / item
Tom Dixon 'Melt' Opal Finish Polycarbonate Pendant
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
of polycarbonate. The 'Melt' series can also be customized to create large-scale installations and
Metal
Italian Brass Ceiling Light with Articulate Arms
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Atlanta, GA
supports three articulated arms with multicolored shades. Bespoken adjustable chandelier in large-scale
Brass
$1,050
Ball Ceiling Light
Located in Stamford, CT
16" diameter glass globe with aluminum stem 60's chandelier. Nice large scale.
Marc Bankowsky, Grand Chandelier in Gilded Bronze, France, 2019
By Marc Bankowsky
Located in New York, NY
Marc Bankowksy's Large Scale chandelier, which spans five feet from end to end, takes its form from
Bronze
$13,000
Nation Primo Chandelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The presence of this large-scale chandelier will be the centerpiece of the room as it graciously
Plaster
Unavailable
A Large Scale Chandelier by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
A large scaled chandelier featuring a frame in gilt brass which supports five large light diffusing
Brass
Unavailable|$4,800
1960s Murano Spiral Large-Scale Chandelier
By Camer Glass
Located in Hudson, NY
1960s Italian large spiral form chandelier, probably by Camer. The Murano glass prisms fitted on a
Glass
Unavailable|$9,680 / item
Lobby or Ballroom High Art Deco / Art Nouveau Large Scale Chandeliers
Located in Minneapolis, MN
three of this eighteen light chandelier. AA# 61219 Circa: 1920's Condition: Age Consistent
Brass
Unavailable
Whimsical Large Scale Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Painted Iron, Large Scale, Chandelier from a Private Home in Brittany, France
Iron
Unavailable|$1,400
Large-Scale Vintage Commercial Campaign Style Chandelier
Located in Geneva, IL
Large-scale chandelier. Possibly a commercial chandelier from a store or restaurant vintage the
Brass
Carlo Nason Large-Scale Rectangular Glass Chandelier Italy circa 1960
By Carlo Nason
Located in New York, NY
A very large-scaled chandelier featuring a rectangular shaped body composed of rows of hanging
Murano Glass
Unavailable
An Important Glass Chandelier by Mazzega
By AVMazzega
Located in New York, NY
A very large scale chandelier featuring a frame in polished chrome with multiple light sources onto
Chrome
Unavailable|$55,000
An Impressive Italian Rococo Style Eight-light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This large-scale chandelier is made of fine blown and molded glass,the eight rope-twist candle arms
Glass
Unavailable
A Rare Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in New York, NY
A very large scaled chandelier featuring a rectangular shaped body composed of a top steel frame
Glass
Unavailable|$7,200
Extravagant Multi-Tiered Gothic Chandelier with Original Glass
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This grand, large-scale chandelier has twenty-one-arms and original milk glass shades. The fixture
Brass
Unavailable|$18,000
Large Scale Painted Wooden Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An Elaborate Painted Wooden Chandelier, The Central Stem Supported by Beaded Volutes, Which in Turn
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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