Large Scale Globe Fixture by Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
Clear Glass Orb Form, with a layer of Brown Corrosion on Underside. Brass Mounts at top.
Large Scale Globe Fixture by Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
Clear Glass Orb Form, with a layer of Brown Corrosion on Underside. Brass Mounts at top.
Large Scale Murano Glass Hanging Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Very elegant hanging fixture comprised of flat, elongated, textured Murano glass pieces arranged in tiers.
Large Scale Murano Glass Sputnik Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous and unusual fixture with over 70 Murano glass elements of clear glass with controlled bubbles inside. Chrome mounts and 12 light sources.
Sold|$18,500
Large Scale, Crystal Hanging Fixture by Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
Impressive chandelier, multi-tiered with over 500 pieces of crystal. Clear textured elements
Sold|$22,000
Large Scale "Esprit" Pendant Fixture by Venini
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and large orb-shaped hanging fixture. Elongated, 3-dimensional glass flowers
Large Scale Multi-Tiered Hanging Fixture by Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
Overscaled circular fixture with deep orange glass discs hanging from a metal frame. Very unusual model.
Large-Scale, Unique Ceiling Fixture Attributed to Erwin Burger
By Erwin Burger
Located in New York, NY
Elegant glass dish with intricate acid-etched surface. 3-Pronged brass structure created later, for this piece of glass. 12 Candelabra sockets.
Brass
Sold|$24,000
Mario Labò Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large scale modernist chandelier by Mario Labò. A rare creation by Genova based architect Labò
A Modernist Large Scale Chandelier by Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
A modernist large scale chandelier featuring six lights, each with a large white glass ball shaped
Brass
Sold|$2,800
Large-Scale Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
\Circa 1930's. 18 lights illuminate this beautiful chandelier. The body of the chandelier is 36" H
Sold|$4,800
Outstanding Large Scale Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Absolutely stunning and dramatic 1920's chandelier with highly detailed metalwork combination of
Copper, Wrought Iron
Sold|$12,500
Wonderful Very Large Scale Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful large scale bright white chandelier that has just been completely restored with clear
Metal
Sold|$7,600
Pair Of Large Scale Chandeliers
Located in Pasadena, CA
Priced for the pair. We can separate. Circa 1920's chandeliers with 1920's glass shades. Each
Wrought Iron
Sold|$2,800
Exceptional 1920s Large-Scale Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful twelve-arm chandelier with lighted mica underside. It features original polychrome finish
Large Scale Chandelier with Dripping Crystals circa 1850
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely stunning grand antique chandelier in brass tone, with sculpted spiral stem. Dripping
Larger-Scale Chandelier with Eagle and Vine Motif
Located in Pasadena, CA
Iron chandelier with eagle motif and vine motif, circa 1920s. Hard size to find. Measures: 25.75" H
18TH C. PAINTED, GILT AND IRON LARGE SCALE CHANDELIER
Located in Natchez, MS
Exceptional Large Scale Iron, painted wood and gilt chandelier
Antique Outstanding 1920s Spanish Revival Large-Scale Chandelier with Peacocks
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique, 1920s 12 lights wrought iron chandelier with peacock motif. Original polychrome finish.
Pair of Large Scale Chandeliers By Victor Gruen For John Lautner
By Victor Gruen, John Lautner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large scale custom aluminum chandeliers designed by Victor Gruen for John Lautner with
Aluminum
One Of 2 Exceptional Large-scale Chandeliers by Bell Co. of L.A.
Located in Pasadena, CA
One of two wrought iron and brass chandeliers by the esteemed Bell Company of Los Angeles, custom
Wrought Iron, Brass
Large Scale Spanish Revival/Gothic Flavored Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Elegant large scale chandelier with wrought iron construction, acanthus leaves details and
Brass, Wrought Iron
Sold|$2,400
Large-Scale Monterey Period Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique, large-scale chandelier. Hard to find wagon wheel chandelier with thunderbird and horseshoe
Exceptional Spanish Revival Large-Scale Bronze and Iron Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large-scale chandelier, circa 1920s. A very rare form. Measures: 41.75" H x 28.5" W x 61". Total H
1920s Striking Large Scale Spanish Revival 7 Light Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
One of two. Sold individually. Elegant large scale chandelier with mica. Wrought iron construction
Wrought Iron
A Large Scale Twenty Four Light Chandelier by Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
A large scale chandelier featuring a body in black metal with brass accents, white lacquered stems
Metal, Brass
Sold|$3,750
Large Brass Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very large scale chandelier with spider-like design. Solid brass, unrestored with nice patina and
A Very Large Scale Glass Sputnik Chandelier by Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
A very large scale chandelier featuring a frame in polished chrome with multiple light sources onto
Chrome
A Large Scale Nickle and Glass Chandelier by Poli Arte
Located in New York, NY
A large scale chandelier featuring a nickled body in a straight line that consists of a long
Glass
Sold|$12,500
Stilnovo Chandelier
Located in Newburgh, NY
Large scale chandelier by Stilnovo.
Sold|$18,000
Stilnovo chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Newburgh, NY
large scale chandelier by Stilnovo with 8 shades. adjustable in height.
Brass, Aluminum, Enamel
Sold|$5,500
Italian Wood and Iron Gilt Chandelier
Located in Westport, CT
Stunning large scale chandelier
Iron
Sold|$7,499
Aspen Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large scale chandelier features eight arms atop a circular base supported with curling leaf arms
Sold|$6,800
Monumental Carved Wood 6 Arm Chandelier
Located in Natchez, MS
French Carved Wood Large Scale Chandelier with 6 arm. Re wired.
Wood
Early 19th c. Empire Chandelier of stamped brass and crystal
Located in Natchez, MS
Italian Stamped brass and Crystal Large Scale chandelier
Sold|$18,000
Stunning Chandelier in the Style of Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Newburgh, NY
Part of the series with our other sconces, large-scale chandelier with twenty-four lights and amber
Brass
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
A Chandelier in Gilt Brass and Glass by Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
A large scaled chandelier featuring a frame in gilt brass which supports five large light diffusing
Brass
Spectacular Venini Chandelier with Multi Tier Design
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Outstanding mid century modern large-scale chandelier with multiple tier design. Comprised of hand
Spectacular Venetian Glass Chandelier with Twelve Arm Design
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exquisite large-scale chandelier with twelve scrolled arms, comprised of translucent Murano glass
Crystal, Nickel
Sold|$2,200
Scolari Style Polished Chrome Chandelier
By Massimo Scolari
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This large scale chandelier is very much in the style of pieces created by Scolari and will make a
Chrome
Modern Architectural Chandelier Designed by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid century modernist large-scale chandelier in chrome with sculptural design. The chandelier is
Mazzega Murano Glass and Gold-Plated Pendant Drop Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Spectacular large-scale chandelier comprised of alternating Murano glass and brass metal pendants
Sold|$3,500
1920s Spanish Revival Large Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920s. Hard to find larger scale chandelier. Retains its original finish. 7 lights. Wrought
Wrought Iron
Sold|$15,000
large scale Stilnovo chandelier
Located in Newburgh, NY
Elegant chandelier with 16 lights (2 pair arms) Brass construction with black enameled shades.
Brass, Enamel
large scale murano chandelier
Located in New York, NY
italian hand blown glass chandelier with 50 leaves in white with black details, c. 1950.
Blown Glass
Sold|$25,000
large scale Stilnovo chandelier
Located in Newburgh, NY
Stunning chandelier by Stilnovo, with seven arms this piece would be the highlight of any room...
Brass, Steel
Sold|$9,600
Large Scale Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Aspen, CO
Rare and extraordinary Italian Sputnik chandelier featuring brass arms alternating with crystal and
Crystal, Metal
Sold|$3,850
19thc Large Scale Iron Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
19thC LARGE SCALE IRON CHANDELIER AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE ANTIQUES WE HAVE A
Sold|$21,000
Large Scale Spanish Tole Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Large Scale, Twelve Light Gilded Tole Chandelier, The Textural Decoration Composed of Serrated
Tôle
Sold|$1,800
Large Scale Danish Modern Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Impressively Scaled Black Iron Chandelier
Metal
Monumental Large-Scale Venini Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
Monumental 1960'S Venini Chandelier. The chandelier comprised of a canopy of hanging glass
Sold|$4,200
Spectacular Large Scale Iron Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
A rare find. Imposing wrought iron chandelier with 24 lights. Rustic finish. The body of the
Sold|$2,700
Large Scale Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful 1920's chandelier with four bulbs in the interior part of the chandelier and eight
Wrought Iron
Sold|$3,900
Large Scale French Iron Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This decorative 8 light chandelier has an attractive faded green finish.
Iron
Sold|$2,400
1920s Large-scale Iron Chandeliers
Located in Pasadena, CA
Great wrought iron chandeliers with decorative cut-outs and 12 lights; heavy twisted rods and chain
Iron
Sold|$4,800
Large-scale Iron Rancho Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful, whimsical iron chandelier c. 1930's, salvaged from a California ranch estate. Unique
Sold|$12,000
Mid Century Large Scale Crystal Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid Century Large Scale Crystal Chandelier
Crystal
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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