Large Seguso Chandelier
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking large scale glass chandelier by Seguso. Multiple tiers of individual opaque blown
20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Large Seguso Chandelier
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking large scale glass chandelier by Seguso. Multiple tiers of individual opaque blown
Brass
Large Kalmar Chandelier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning and large scale glass chandelier by Kalmar. A dozen vertical curved strips of glass form a
Glass
Large Scale Rattan Pendant Light- Flare Top
Located in Miami, FL
...SOLD...Beautifully created with wound rattan cane and large at 24" diameter, this pendant is
Cane, Rattan
A Large Scale Italian Carved Alabaster Ceiling Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A large scale Italian carved alabaster ceiling fixture , the Neo- Classical design with gadrooned
Alabaster
Sold|$11,500
Large Scale Pendant Light by Lumen Milano, 1950
By Lumen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, the large scale suspended circular shade is perforated with brass rimmed frosted glass diffusers of
Metal, Brass
Sold|$11,500
Large Scale Pendant Light by Lumen Milano, 1950
By Lumen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, the large scale suspended circular shade is perforated with brass rimmed frosted glass diffusers of
Metal, Brass
Large Scale Milk Glass Opaline Pendant English c1940
Located in Southampton, GB
Large scale, milk glass pendant. With original copper gallery and hanging hook attached. Stylish
Copper
Sold|$11,800
A Shimmering and Large-Scaled Murano Mid-Century Clear Art Glass 12-Light Chandelier with Gold Inclusions
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shimmering and large-scaled Murano mid-century clear art glass 12-light chandelier with gold
Sold|$655 / set
1970's Large Scale Nautical Ships Lamps - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Large Scale Nautical Ships Lamps – Pair. Sadly we don’t know the manufacturer, the lamps
Aluminum
Sold|$3,600
Large Murano glass chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
A large scale Murano chandelier with hollow, textured glass.
Large scale capiz shell ceiling fixture by Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Large scale capiz shell ceiling fixture by Verner Panton. View our complete
Chrome
Large Steelyard Brass Scale Lamp from a Hardware Store
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A large steelyard brass scale lamp from a Hardware Store A very good quality lamp probably from
Brass
Large scale brass and fluted glass with bobeches by Barovier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
Large scale rectilinear brass and fluted glass six arm chandelier featuring fluted bobeches by
Brass
Sold|$12,000
Large chandelier by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare and beautiful design for Parzinger Originals. Very large scale chrome and leather chandelier.
Sold|$5,500
Large Austrian Sputnik Globe Chandelier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Impressive large scale sputnik chandelier with multiple clear textured glass globes stemming from
Large-scale PH Artichoke Copper Lamp by Poul Henningsen, 1960
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large-scale iconic brushed copper hanging pendant lamp by Poul Henningsen (60cm), manufactured by
Chrome, Metal, Copper
Sold|$6,200
Large Brass and Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large-scale brass and glass Sputnik chandelier. Multiple brass arms extend from a brass center ball
Brass
Large Austrian Amber Globe Orbit Chandeliers
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful set of two large scale Austrian chandelier with brass fixture and arms holding amber
Sold|$12,500
Large Tubular Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in Astoria, NY
An Italian vintage, large scale Murano glass chandelier, produced circa 1960's by Venini, decorated
Murano Glass
Large Paavo Tynell Counter Weight Chandelier "A1965"
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning large-scale counter weight chandelier "A1965" by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, circa
Metal, Brass
Large Gilt Tole and Crystal Empire Period Chandelier
Located in Chireno, TX
chandelier in large-scale. Cleaned and restored original golden silvered "mecca" gilt finish. Twelve
Crystal, Gold, Iron
One of Two Large Modernist Flower Sputnik Chandeliers
By Stilnovo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two large scaled modernist sputnik chandeliers each featuring, polished lacquered brass frames with
Brass
Large French Directoire Style Alabaster Chandelier Pendant Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large scale alabaster pendant light or chandelier with aged patinated brass fittings in the
Alabaster, Brass
Large French Directoire Style Alabaster Chandelier Pendant Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Very large scale alabaster pendant light or chandelier with aged patinated brass fittings in the
Alabaster, Brass
Large French Directoire Style Alabaster Chandelier Pendant Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large scale alabaster pendant light or chandelier with aged patinated brass fittings in the
Alabaster, Brass
Large French Directoire Style Alabaster Chandelier Pendant Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large scale alabaster pendant light or chandelier with aged patinated brass fittings in the
Alabaster, Brass
Large French Chandelier with 62 Lights, Gold Finish in Bronze with Large Crystal
Located in Houston, TX
Palace size French chandelier; large scale with 62 lights, gold colored Bronze finish; having
Bronze
A Large Midcentury Faceted Glass Globe and Brass Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage large-scale five-light chandelier, with faceted glass globe shades, each capped with
Brass, Enamel
Large Exotic African Wildlife Chandelier Bronze and Verdigris Patinated Brass
Located in Tustin, CA
Magnificent, large scale, handmade artisan, estate chandelier features a bold zebra patterned
Metal
Large Hand-Blown Glass Italian Venetian Chandelier in Classic Murano Style
By Murano 5
Located in Houston, TX
Large olive-tinted glass chandelier from Murano. Nice large scale clear blown-glass chandelier in
Brass
1960s Large Italian Tole Chandelier in White, Blush Pink and Celadon
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1960s large scale Italian tole chandelier in neutral tones of blush pink, ivory and
Metal
Large Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Period Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Measuring 39 inches in height and 27 inches in diameter, this very large French chandelier from the
Crystal, Bronze
Large French Mid-Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Chandelier with Eight Lights
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Mid-Century Modern meets Louis XVI in this large-scale bronze chandelier from Versailles. Eight
Bronze
Very Large Italian Sarfatti Style Chandelier with Nine 12 inch Glass Globes
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Stunning large scale Italian chandelier with nine 12" opaline glass spheres, chrome and tubular
Chrome
Sold|$4,200
Mazzega Chandelier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale three tieedr chandelier by Mazzega with 20 hanging lavender and milk glass pieces
Chrome
Sold|$2,650
Faux Coral Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
A vintage faux coral chandelier of iron. Chandelier is large in scale and executed beautifully
Metal
Sold|$4,200
Stilnovo Style Chandelier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great large scale sputnik chandelier attributed to Stilnovo with white glass globes, brass stem and
Brass
Sold|$2,800
Italian Geometric Chandelier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale chrome geometric chandelier with large white glass globe bulbs. Triangular in shape and
Chrome
Sold|$5,800
Edwardian Holophane Chandelier
Located in Culver City, CA
Large scale impressive chandelier with original bronzed ring, galleries, chain and hook. Originally
Metal
Gigantic Kalmar Chandelier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Magnificent large scale Kalmar Chandelier with 3 rows of individual Icicle globes hanging from
Brass
Sold|$6,500
Giant Venini Chandelier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale Venini chandelier. Entirely cleaned and rewired. Five missing pieces have been
Chrome
Sold|$2,200
Glass & Teak Danish Chandeliers
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Large scale glass and teak chandeliers from Denmark circa early 1960's. Each chandelier has five
Sold|$10,500
Italian Twelve Arm Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large scale rectangular chandelier with twelve J shaped brass tubes.
Sold|$4,600
Dutch Style Nickel Chandelier
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful and large scale nickel dutch style chandelier with 12 arms
Nickel
Sold|$9,330
Italian 8-Arm Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large scale vintage tole 8-Arm chandelier with amazing metal craftsmanship detail throughout
Metal
Sold|$5,800
Bakalowits & Sohne Crystal Chandelier
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic Scandinavian Modern chandelier featuring large-scale octagonal faceted crystals on a 22
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$9,500
Paavo Tynell Starburst Chandelier
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large scale, impressive, perforated brass, starburst chandelier by Paavo Tynell, lights from the
Brass
Sold|$18,500
Doria 25 Globe Sputnik Chandelier
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in New York, NY
Amazing large scale brass sputnik chandelier with 25 glass globes by Doria. Stem can be cut to size
Hand Blown Venetian Glass Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dramatic, large scale center hall venetian glass chandelier with brass details.
Brass
Sold|$5,000
18th Century Italian Iron Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large scale 10-arm chandelier with detailed figures dangling from each candle. Missing one figure
Metal
Crystal Sputnik Chandelier by Bakalowits
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking large scale crystal sputnik chandelier by Bakalowits. Large chrome ball center with
Crystal
Monumental Venini Eight-Tiered Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fine and dramatic large-scaled Murano glass chandelier made by Venini. Eight (8) tiers of
Steel
Sold|$7,500
Oversized 6-Arm Driftwood Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
This perfectly whimsical driftwood chandelier is large scale and illuminated to all 6 arms
Driftwood
Sold|$19,500
Swedish Midcentury Theater Chandelier 'a'
Located in New York, NY
One of two large scale Swedish midcentury theater chandeliers. The fixture resembles a flower with
Brass
Sold|$19,500
Swedish Midcentury Theater Chandelier 'b'
Located in New York, NY
One of two available large scale Swedish midcentury theater chandeliers. The fixture resembles a
Brass
Sold|$5,795
Grand 70's Italian Chrome Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large scale chrome Italian 12 light chandelier.
Chrome
Sold|$14,000
Doria Twenty-Five-Globe Sputnik Chandelier
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in New York, NY
Amazing large-scale brass Sputnik chandelier with 25 glass globes by Doria. Stem can be cut to size
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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