Crystal Sputnik Chandelier by Bakalowits
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking large scale crystal sputnik chandelier by Bakalowits.
20th Century Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
Crystal Sputnik Chandelier by Bakalowits
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking large scale crystal sputnik chandelier by Bakalowits.
Crystal
Monumental Venini Eight-Tiered Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fine and dramatic large-scaled Murano glass chandelier made by Venini.
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|$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.
Brass
Sold|$4,800
German 18-Arm Brass Chandelier, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large-scale German 18-arm chandelier, with sculptural brass arms and off-white enameled socket cups.
Brass, Metal
Monumental Period Italian Giltwood Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
Period Italian Giltwood Chandelier in Large Scale. Foliate and Pomegranate Motif, Original Crown with Feather Motif
Iron
Sold|$9,500
Marie Therese Crystal and Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Larger scale light crystal chandelier with twenty five lights.
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$3,040
4' Oversized Chrome Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
This large-scale twelve-light chandelier with a round chrome wheel like base and twelve soft amber frosted glass pillars create a warm glow.
Chrome
Sold|$14,900
1950s Murano Venetian Amber Glass Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Denver, CO
Presented is a beautiful large scale Murano chandelier in the Venetian taste.
Glass
Sold|$2,700 / item
Spiral-48 Chandelier by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stunning large-scale, twelve-light chandelier by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American raw, aged brass, 48 inch diameter, height can be customized per req...
Brass
Sold|$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 from American brass with aged brass finish and three matte opaline glass globes, meas...
Brass
Sold|$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 from American brass with aged brass finish and three matte opaline glass globes, meas...
Brass
Sold|$4,800 / item
Orbit-40 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 from American brass with aged brass finish and three matte opaline glass globes, meas...
Brass
Sold|$4,800 / item
Orbit-40 Chandelier by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful large-scale three-arm chandelier by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass with aged brass finish and three matte opaline glass globes, mea...
Brass
Sold|$2,900
Custom wood and iron 6-arm chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
One-of-a-kind large scale painted wood and iron chandelier.
Wrought Iron
Italian Brass Gilt 1950s Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Midcentury modern and large-scaled brass twelve-light chandelier the central cluster column support emanating 12 scrolled arms supporting upright torches.
Brass
Sold|$22,000
Exotic and Fanciful Chandelier by Antony Redmile
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A dramatic and large-scale brass chandelier, by Antony Redmile.
Amethyst, Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen Christiansborg, B&G Ring Chandelier
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning, large-scale Christiansborg/B&G ring chandelier by Vilhelm Lauritzen, with five white, glossy opaline glass shades on a circular brass frame suspended from cables, height is...
Brass
Sold|$17,000 / item
Brass Conical Spiral Chandelier by Le Lampade
By Stilnovo
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Large scale Spiral Chandelier in the style of Arteluce, inspired by Gino Sarfatti's model 2040 (1948).
Brass
Italian Chandelier with Murano Glass 'Polyhedral' Prisms
Located in Astoria, NY
A large-scale, circa 1960s Italian chandelier, with Murano glass 'polyhedral' prisms suspended from round five-tier white frame.
Murano Glass
Italian Eight-Arm Chandelier with Cut Crystal Prisms
Located in Toledo, OH
A dramatic large-scale Italian eight-arm chandelier in a gold finish.
Cut Glass
Vilhelm Lauritzen Christiansborg, B&G Ring Chandelier, 1950
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning, large-scale Christiansborg / B&G ring chandelier by Vilhelm Lauritzen, with seven white opaline glass shades on a circular brass frame, suspended from cables, height is adj...
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen Christiansborg and B&G Ring Chandelier
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stunning, large scale Christiansborg / B&G Ring Chandelier by Vilhelm Lauritzen, with seven white opaline glass shades on a circular brass frame suspended from cables, height is adju...
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen Christiansborg and B&G Ring Chandelier
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning, large-scale Christiansborg / B&G ring chandelier by Vilhelm Lauritzen, with seven white opaline glass shades on a circular brass frame suspended from cables, height is ad...
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen Christiansborg and B&G Ring Chandelier
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stunning, large-scale Christiansborg/B&G ring chandelier by Vilhelm Lauritzen, with five glossy white opaline glass shades on a circular brass frame suspended from cables, height is ...
Brass
18th Century George III Period Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
18th century Georgian cut crystal chandelier of large scale and wonderful design. Original crystal exhibiting greyish color quality from production in Derby during the 18th century (...
Crystal
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Double Tier Crystal Chandelier
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Large-scale Orrefors chandelier composed of two rows of square crystal elements and eight pie shaped pieces around the bottom all suspended on a brass frame stem and canopy.
Crystal, Brass
Two-Tier Patinated Iron Curved Chandelier, Italy, 1990s
Located in Chicago, IL
A large scale vintage Italian chandelier constructed with patinated iron.
Iron
Elegant Crystal and Glass Beaded Chandelier by Maison Bagues
Located in Pembroke, MA
Magnificent large scale gilt-metal chandelier by Maison Bagues with twelve lights.
Crystal, Metal
Unique Chinese Pagoda Chandelier in Brass, Iron, and Tole
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Impressive, large-scale, unique chinese pagoda chandelier made of brass, iron, and tole with a new silk shade.
Brass, Iron, Tôle
Antique Parisian Pink Iron Chandelier with Pink Crystal Beads
Located in Dallas, TX
Stylish large scale antique Parisian pink iron chandelier with pink crystal beads.
Crystal, Iron
Shimmering Venetian Midcentury Aventurine-Glass Chandelier W Foliate Elements
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shimmering Venetian midcentury aventurine-glass 6-light chandelier with large-scaled foliate elements; the baluster support surrounded by boldly-scaled upright leaves; the body ema...
Art Glass
Elegant Pair of French Rococo Style Bronze & Crystal Chandeliers
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant pair of French rococo style bronze and crystal 8-light cage-form chandeliers; each large-scaled basket-form chandelier emanating 8 graceful arms; adorned overall with bold...
A Shimmering Venetian Art Moderne Glass 6-Light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shimmering Venetian art moderne aventurine-glass 6-light chandelier with large-scaled foliate elements; the baluster support surrounded by boldly-scaled upright leaves; the body em...
1960s Lightolier Sputnik Chandelier in Chrome with Glass Globes
By Lightolier
Located in Astoria, NY
A large-scale chrome frame Sputnik chandelier, produced circa 1960s by Lightolier, with surrounding glass globe shades, radiating from a central nucleus.
Chrome
Polished Brass and Glass Six-Arm Chandelier by Feldman
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Large-scale polished brass and glass chandelier by the Feldman company, circa early 1970s.
Important Original Art Deco Verrerie Belge Blossom Chandelier, VSL
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in New York City, NY
Attributed to Val Saint Lambert The eight sinuously shaped art glass panels balance around a small central coup in this large scaled French Art Deco chandelier. An intricate patte...
Bronze, Nickel
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 elements.
Metal
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier By Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Houston, TX
A large-scale vintage Italian Murano chandelier by Seguso.
Brass
Brutalist Chandelier by T. A. Greene for Feldman Lighting
By Tom Greene
Located in Hanover, MA
Large scale 1960's brutalist chandelier in torch cut brass tiered with four concentric rings by metal sculptor Thomas A.
Brass
Paavo Tynell 'Fantasia' Snowflake Chandelier Stamped Taito Oy Rare & Important
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Dallas, TX
Large scale Paavo Tynell Fantasia snowflake chandelier model no. 9014 for Taito Oy comprised of 80 of Tynell's most intricately crafted snowflakes in unique variations.
Brass
Lightolier Chandelier after Gino Sarfatti in Perforated Brass and Frosted Glass
By Gino Sarfatti, Lightolier
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning large-scale polished brass chandelier manufactured by Lightolier in the 1950s.
Brass
Mid-Century Monumental Italian Tole Chandelier with Leaves and Olives, 6 Arms
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I have never seen this style before this one! This is a large scale tole chandelier with olive branches wrapping the frame horizontally and vertically.
Metal
Monumental Venetian Glass Chandelier with 18 Lights on Two Tiers in Pale Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale Venetian glass chandelier with 18 lights.
Blown Glass
Mid Century Modern Italian Design Angelo Lelli Brass and Murano Glass Chandelier
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Firenze, IT
For something truly awe-inspiring, you need look no further, this large scale vintage chandelier is truly an elegant piece of high end Italian design.
Brass
French Rococo Style Gilt-Iron & Rock Crystal 12-Light Chandelier, by Nesle, Inc.
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional French rococo style gilt-iron and tole rock crystal twelve-light chandelier by Nesle, Inc.; the large-scaled gilt-iron and tole chandelier emanating 12 scrolled beaded...
Sold|$12,500
Fontana Arte Ceiling Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale Fontana Arte chandelier suspended from 2 brass arms and five convex square glass lights.
Brass
Sold|$5,800
Emil Stejnar Sputnik
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale Austrian sputnik chandelier by Emil Stejnar.
Brass
Sold|$5,500
Glass Chandelier by Brusotti Murano
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale Italian chandelier Brusotti Murano suspended from 2 brass arms and five convex square amber yellow colored glass.
Brass
Over-Sized Custom Hanging Polished Nickel Lantern, Contemporary Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large scale lantern chandelier (52" height including chain).
Nickel
Sold|$4,800
Glamorous Large Scale Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous large-scale chandelier, American, circa 1950s. Retains wonderful original patinated brass finish.
Brass, Metal
Grand Hollywood Theater Chandelier with Palm Motif
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This stunning, large-scale chandelier was custom-made for a Hollywood theater during the early Art Deco period.
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Sold|$30,000
Chandelier by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
An extremely rare large-scale chandelier by Paavo Tynell. The chandelier features a brass floral detail at the top, cascading brass detail along the stem with a perforated brass shad...
Brass
Sold|$7,400
Gambetta Chandelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The mix of brass, frosted glass and black enamel finish come together to create a large-scale chandelier which diffuses a soft light.
Brass, Steel
Sold|$11,800
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 floats in the space.
Sold|$12,900
Oversized Italian Murano Palm Style Chandelier
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in North Miami, FL
Often attributed to Marius-Ernest Sabino, these new production large-scale chandeliers (four tiers) are interlaced glass palm fronds in clear and grey/blue iridescent tones.
Murano Glass
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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