Sold|$6,800
Large Seguso Chandelier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite large Seguso chandelier with multiple tiers of individual clear blown bulbous glass
Glass
Large Seguso Chandelier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful large Seguso chandelier with multiple tiers of individual clear blown bulbous glass
Brass
Large Seguso Chandelier
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite large Seguso chandelier with multiple tiers of individual clear blown bulbous glass
Glass
Sold|$23,000
Verner Panton Three-Tier Hanging Light - Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Panton capiz shell three tier hanging fixture distiibuted by J. Luber of Switzerland
Shell
Five-Tier Crystal Prism Chandelier/Flush Mount by Camer
By Camer Glass
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic large cascading five-tier crystal prism chandelier on a heavy brass chain and canopy
Crystal, Brass
Five-Tier Crystal Prism Chandelier/Flush Mount by Camer
By Camer Glass
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic large cascading five-tier crystal prism chandelier on a heavy brass chain and canopy
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$4,200
Very Large Brass Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
Very large two-tiered twelve armed chandelier in brass.
Brass
Sold|$8,500
Large Venini Tronchi Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
A large six-tier tronchi glass chandelier by Venini.
Sold|$4,200
Large Murano glass chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
A large three tier Murano glass chandelier attributed to Venini.
Sold|$5,200
Large 40's chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
Large two tiered, 12 armed bronze chandelier with vintage canapy and chain
Bronze
Sold|$5,257
Large Disc Chandelier Vistosi
By Gino Vistosi
Located in London, GB
Large nine-tier cascading disc chandelier style of Vistosi. Amethyst or lilac blue.
Glass
Sold|$8,600
Large Kinkeldey Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large seven tier Austrian crystal chandelier. It is on a polished brass fixture. 54 light
Crystal, Brass
19th Century Dutch Baroque Brass Two-Tier 12 Branch Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Dutch Baroque brass chandelier-large size. Two-tier chandelier. 12 Branches with turned
Brass
Sold|$5,800
Large Spiral Chandelier By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful large four tiered chandelier with clear and opaline spiral glass elements by Mazzega. The
Sold|$4,179
A Large Sixteen Light Dutch Chandelier
Located in Kent, Dover
A large two tier Dutch chandelier in patinated brass of sixteen lights. Newly electrified
Exceptional Dutch Baroque Style 2-Tier 12 Light Brass Chandelier, 3rdq 19th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of unique design and of exceptional quality this larger scale chandelier features two tiers with
Brass
Sold|$12,500
Large Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in Stamford, CT
A large four-tier Murano glass tronchi chandelier by Venini.
LARGE ITALIAN GLASS FLOWER CHANDELIER BY MAZZEGA
Located in New York, NY
Large three tiered chandelier with 31 glass elements in tones of clear and opaque glass by Mazzega
Metal
Large Round Crystal Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hanover, MA
connected to form a extra large three-tier wedding cake shaped chandelier. Each of the
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$26,294 / set
Pair of Large Amber Venini Chandeliers, Murano, Italy, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of large Venini chandeliers over three tiers with glass elements of different lengths in an
Murano Glass
Large Glass and Brass Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo, Sciolari Lighting, Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Houston, TX
Large glass and brass chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. A stunning large two-tiered brass
Brass
Sold|$9,500
Sciolari Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large multi tiered chandelier
Brass
Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large handsome double-tiered dark bronze chandelier with 12 lights. The minimum drop is 50
Dutch Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large, double tiered, 12 lights Dutch chandelier with original patina.
Sold|$12,000
Grand Ulrich Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful large two tier sixteen light brass chandelier by famed architect, Guglielmo Ulrich
Brass
Sold|$9,600
Gold Venini Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful gold infused Murano glass chandelier by Venini & Co. The chandelier has large tiered
Brass
Sold|$19,721
1950's Venini Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Large 4 tier Murano chandelier, Circa 1950 Italy.
Murano Glass
Sold|$6,800
Grand Bohemian Glass Sixties Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large three tier Czech blown glass Chandelier. Twenty Four lights.
Glass
Sold|$7,800
Grand Seventies Venini Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large three tier Murano glass chandelier by Venini. Ten light sources. Largest glass element
Nickel
Sold|$6,573
Murano Glass Saddle form Chandelier
By Murano 5
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Large Murano 8-tier glass chandelier with well over 140 pieces of 'horse shoe' glass with white
Glass
Sold|$13,800
Early 19th Century Genoese Chandelier
Located in Chireno, TX
Large early 19th century three-tier chandelier from Genoa, with a carved wooden body with remnants
Crystal, Iron
Sold|$5,295
Exceptional Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large five-tiered Murano glass chandelier. Made in Italy. Each curved glass is handblown and
Chrome
Sold|$12,000
Louis XV Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Westwood, NJ
Louis XV bronze and crystal 12 lite multi-tier chandelier with large shaped crystals and scroll
Sold|$5,800
VENINI & CO. GRAND MURANO GLASS CHANDELIER
Located in New York, NY
A rare large three tier murano glass chandelier by Venini & Co. The chandelier frame is polished
Glass
Sold|$9,800
Venini & Co. Grand Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A rare large three tier Murano glass chandelier by Venini & Co.. Ten light sources. Largest glass
Nickel
Nickel Plated Glass Rod Chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Toronto, ON
A large and impressive 6 tiered chandelier has a modern feel with a vintage Deco look. Great
Nickel
Antique Italian Eighteen-Light Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Impressive large Italian chandelier with two-tier of lights, 18 in total. Beautiful patina bronze
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Murano Starburst Chandelier by Camer, 1970s
By Camer Glass
Located in Plainview, NY
An impressive and stylish Mid-Century Modern large 5-tier starburst chandelier by the Italian Camer
Brass
Cut-Glass Chandelier in the Manner of Maydwell & Windle
Located in London, by appointment only
). Maydwell and Windle supplied a pair of large two-tier eighteen-light glass chandeliers for the Gallery
Cut Glass
19th Century Monumental Italian Crystal Chandelier Louis XVI Style
Located in Milano, MI
A stunning large Italian crystal chandelier two-tier eighteen-light bronze and crystal chandelier
Crystal, Bronze
Kalmar Style Melting Ice Glass Ballroom Chandelier Ceiling Lamp, circa 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
A large and wonderful multi-tiered chandelier in the style of Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in
Lucite
Large Dutch Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large patinated bronze 2 tiered Dutch chandelier with 18 lights. 48" diameter, 54" min
Bronze
Sold|$14,500
Large Tiered Wood Chandelier
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Hand crafted custom made large tiered solid oak wood chandelier. Chandelier is 40" high to loop
Wood, Oak
Sold|$4,500
Large Two-Tiered Bronze Chandelier
Located in Piacenza, Italy
A large two tiered 12 arms bronze chandelier, great patina.
Bronze
Sold|$5,950
Large Murano Five Tier Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
lovely Murano Chandelier in the style of Barovier with five tiers of overlaping blown and molded
Brass
Sold|$4,950
Large Three-Tier Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning crystal chandelier with wrought iron frame in the Bagues style.
Sold|$2,880
Large Lucite Chandelier, Six Tiers, 1970s
Located in Dallas, TX
Very nice Lucite, acrylic chandelier with acrylic prisms cascading from a wire frame. Six tiers
Metal
Sold|$3,500
Large Multi Tiered Murano Glass Chandelier
By Camer Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Marked Camer Glass made in Italy. Has approximately 121 glass drops. Multiple tiers make for a very
Sold|$1,899
Large 1970s Five-Tier Lucite Chandelier
By Triarch International, Camer Glass
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Lucite chandelier with brass core and 15 light bulbs. All Lucite prisms are in good condition
Brass
Large Brutalist Poliarte Two Tiers Chandelier
By Poliarte
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original Italian two tiers pendant, ceiling light from the 1970s, structure of cast iron with
Wrought Iron
Large Five-Tier Crystal Glass Kinkeldey Chandelier
By Kinkeldey
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning large five-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey with huge gem-like crystals and gold-plated brass
Crystal, Brass
Large Four-Tier Crystal Glass Kinkeldey Chandelier
By Kinkeldey
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning, large four-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey with huge gem-like crystals and gold-plated brass
Crystal, Brass
Large Four-Tier Cristal Venini Chandelier, 1960
By Paolo Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Gorgeous multi four-tier triedri glass chandelier with several glass crystal prisms and brass
Brass
Large Three-Tier Cristal Venini Chandelier, 1960
By Paolo Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Gorgeous multi three-tier triedri glass chandelier with 83 glass crystal prisms and brass-plated
Brass
Large Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Vintage Italian Murano glass chandelier and nickel-plated metal structure. The shiny nickel armor
Glass
Large Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Vintage Italian Murano glass chandelier and nickel-plated metal structure. The shiny nickel armor
Blown Glass
Large Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The polisched nikel
Blown 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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