Custom Two-Tiered Wrought Iron Spanish Chandelier
Sold|$3,600 / item
Custom Two-Tiered Wrought Iron Spanish Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Two-tiered large-scale wrought iron chandelier with incised detailing.
Sold|$3,600 / item
Custom Two-Tiered Wrought Iron Spanish Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Two-tiered large-scale wrought iron chandelier with incised detailing.
Sold|$15,000
Splendid Modern Murano Glass Two Tier Chandelier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gorgeous modern Murano glass dramatic large two tier black chandelier with light yellow flowers
Murano Glass
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
Large Six-Tier Carlo Nason Mazzega 1960s Chandelier in Clear Glass and Chrome
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Melbourne, AU
A large Carlo Nason glass and chrome chandelier of great elegance and beauty. The six-tier frame
Brass, Chrome
A Beautiful Large Continental Iron And Gilt Metal Two-tier 12 Light Crystal Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
A Beautiful Large Continental Iron and gilt metal two-tier 12 Light Crystal Chandelier, hung with
Crystal, Iron
Sold|$3,800
Large Crystal Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large four tiered crystal chandelier. The piece has twelve bulbs set in a brass structure.
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$8,500
7 Tier Vintage Venini Chandelier c. 1960's
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very large 7 tier vintage Venini chandelier circa 1960's. This fixture has 120 five lobed open
Elegant Tiered Crystal Dual-Tone Chandelier, circa 1925
Located in Portland, OR
-tiered crystal chandeliers were considered eminently stylish and above reproach among those seeking to
Sold|$7,800
Large Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Large 6 tier Murano glass chandelier with some 200 pieces of green colored glass, Italy.
Magnificent Multi-Tiered Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini, circa 1960s
By Venini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very large multi-tiered Murano glass chandelier made by Venini in the 1960's. There are 7 tiers
Nickel
Elegant Tiered Crystal Dual-Tone Chandelier with Satellites, circa 1925
Located in Portland, OR
-tiered crystal chandeliers were considered eminently stylish and above reproach among those seeking to
Spectacular Tiered Tear-Drop Crystal Chandelier with Brass Mount, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
Large tiered tear-drop crystal chandelier with brass mount, from Canary Island Hotel.
Crystal, Brass
Large Concave Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1960
Located in Dallas, TX
Large concave tiered crystal chandelier.
Crystal
Exceptionally Large-Scale Spanish Revival Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Stunningly large two-tiered iron 24-light chandelier.
Wrought Iron
Sold|$12,500
Fine Large Crystal Chandelier, circa 1950
Located in San Marino, CA
Fine, large, multi-tier crystal chandelier with beaded strings.
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$6,800
Large Murano Glass Saddle Form Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Murano 8-tier glass chandelier with well over 140 pieces of 'horse shoe' glass with white
Spectacular Large Oval Venini Chandelier for Camer
Located in Bronx, NY
Large Oval 6 Tier Chandelier after Camer, Exquisite and Elegant in Design with 125 Murano Crystals.
A Lightolier Large Brass and Cut Glass Chandelier.
Located in New York, NY
The large two-tier fifteen arm chandelier, with cut glass graduated spheres in the center.
Brass
Sold|$4,400
Venini Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large three tiered Venini crystal chandelier. Oval in shape with large and small prizms
Metal
BAROVIER TOSO CHANDELIER
Located in New York, NY
LARGE BEAUITFUL 3 TIER CHANDELIER MADE IN VENICE 1970 BY BAROVIER TOSO. UNUSUAL RIPPLED GLASS
Metal
Sold|$3,400
Mazzega Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Sundance, UT
Large 3-tiered Murano glass chandelier with 'tube', textured glass pendants.
Murano Glass
Sold|$7,800
Murano 'fume' Glass Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Large 6 tier Murano Glass Chandelier with some 200 pieces of mink coloured glass, Italy.
Metal
Sold|$9,000
Medieval Style Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Large Two Tiered Iron CHandelier with Nine Lights in the Medieval Style. Circa 1860
Iron
Sold|$3,000
MURANO VENINI GLASS CHANDELIER
Located in Miami, FL
LARGE 4 TIER CHANDELIER WITH METAL CHROME FRAME GLASS PRISMS IN 3 DIFFERENT SIZES.HANGING LIGHT
Metal
Sold|$6,800
Murano Glass Saddle Form Chandelier
By Murano 5
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Murano eight-tier glass chandelier with well over 140 pieces of 'horse shoe' glass with white
Sold|$3,200
1930s Gothic Twenty-Candle Chandelier
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This extra large Gothic twenty-candle tiered chandelier is made from cast aluminium and painted
Aluminum
Mazzega Chandelier Made In Venice 1960s
By AVMazzega
Located in New York, NY
STUNNING LARGE 4 TIER CHANDELIER MADE IN VENICE 1960'S BY MAZZEGA, BLOWN SCALLOPED GLASS TUBES
Metal
Sold|$3,250
Brass and Glass Eight-Arm Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Large brass two-tier chandelier with eight globes of honey-hued crackle striée motif glass. Each
Brass
Sold|$13,500
Venini Chandelier Designed by Tony Zuccheri
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking large four-tier chandelier made in Venice 1964 by Venini designed by Tony Zuccheri
Metal
Vintage Bruce Eicher Twelve-Light Metal Twig Chandelier
By Bruce Eicher
Located in Cathedral City, CA
metal twigs form this large and elegant multi-tiered chandelier. Twelve electrified faux candles with
Metal
Massive and Dramatic Kinkeldey Chandelier with Square Crystals
By Kinkeldey
Located in Stamford, CT
An unusually large Kinkeldey chandelier comprising four tiers of heavy 4" square crystals. Superb
Crystal, Chrome, Steel
Massive and Dramatic Kinkeldey Chandelier with Square Crystals
By Kinkeldey
Located in Stamford, CT
An unusually large Kinkeldey chandelier comprising 4 tiers of heavy 4" square crystals. Superb
Crystal, Chrome
Superlative Crystal Chandelier with Rams Head Motif, circa 1920s
Located in Portland, OR
-tiered crystal chandeliers were considered eminently stylish and above reproach among those seeking to
Venini Camer Italian Triedi Clear and Smoked Crystal Prism Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Round larger size multi-tier triedri glass chandelier with clear and smoke colored glass crystal
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Large Italian Glass Chandeliers by Venini
Located in London, GB
Pair of large round two tier chandeliers with clear moulded glass hanging tubes. On the original
Metal
Large Venini Camer Nine-Tier Triedri Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stunning and sophisticated Camer Venini chandelier. Nine tiers of good condition triedri prisms
Large Austrian Two-Tier Gilded Metal and Crystal Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Wien, AT
Massive ceiling lamp made in Austria. Gold-plated brass elements (squares and circles) are joined together by hand - two cubes (36 x 36 x 36 cm and 26 x 26 x 26cm). In each case is a...
Gold Plate
Very Large Doria Tier Glass Globes Chandelier Modernist Brass Pendant Lamp
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Bremen, DE
Very large multi-tier chandelier by renowned Doria Leuchten, circa 1970s. Dramatic design featuring
Brass
Extra Large Gilt Brass Metal Crystal Glass Five-Tier Chandelier by Kinkeldey
By Kinkeldey
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Large gilt Mid-Century Modernist Kinkeldey chandelier made in Germany, circa 1960-1970. It has 66
Brass
Fine Large Palwa Chandelier Gilt Brass Faceted Crystal Glass Five-Tiers, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fine large gilt brass and crystal glass chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960. The chain
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Very Large French Six-Tier G. Halais Brass Chandelier Pendant, Gio Ponti Era
By Georges Halais, Jacques Adnet, Gio Ponti
Located in Bremen, DE
large French midcentury chandelier by Georges Halais, six tiers design with concentric rings of
Brass, Copper
Large and Rare 1960s Four-Tier Tube Chrome Chandelier by Doria Structured Glass
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Fantastic and rare Midcentury chandelier in very good condition, structured glass with metal base
Metal
Sold|$1,296
Extra Large Kalmar Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Very large and heavy five-tiered Kalmar chandelier. Large discs made of Lucite hanging on a white
Brass
Pair of 5 Tiers Kinkeldey Gilded Chandelier with Hexagonal Crystals
By Kinkeldey
Located in Bremen, DE
All our lights are tested and checked with 110 and 220 Volts bulbs Pair of large 5 Tiers crystal
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$5,800
Large Venini Triedri Glass Prism Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Miami, FL
Large and beautiful three-tiered chandelier with three-sided glass prisms. Brass frame, chain, and
Brass
Large Murano Glass Turtle-Back Chandelier by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large five-tiered Vistosi chandelier with turtle-back glass pieces. The armature is chrome and
Metal
Large MidCentury Doria Murano Glass Chandelier Pendant Light, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Venini
Located in Bremen, DE
Large Doria four-tier chandelier with 86 structured Murano glass pendants, this is the model 4126
Chrome
Large Cacasde Design Doria Brass Glass Globes Chandelier Pendant Light
By Glashütte Limburg, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Bremen, DE
Very large multi-tier chandelier by renowned Doria Leuchten, circa 1970s featuring lava crystal
Crystal, Aluminum
Large Palwa Glass Brass Crystal Chandelier Pendant Light, Gio Ponti Era
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Bremen, DE
Large 6-tiers chandelier by Palwa, featuring a six-tier brass structure with teardrop crystals
Brass
Sold|$2,200
Impressive Lucite Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a large, four tiered, lucite chandelier. Fixture is constructed with brass internal
Brass
Murano Glass Cascade Chandelier, style of Seguso Vetri D' Arte
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Italian chandelier with six tiers of cascading clear textured curled end glass leaves in the
Steel
Limburg Glass Brass Chandelier Pendants Light , Stilnovo Gio Ponti Era
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Bremen, DE
Very large multi-tier Limburg chandelier or pendant light by Limburg Leuchten, circa 1970s
Midcentury Kinkeldey Gilt Brass Chandelier Crystal Pendant Light, Gio Ponti Era
By Kinkeldey
Located in Bremen, DE
Large 5 tiers crystal chandelier by Kinkeldey, 1960s. High quality gilded brass frame with 66
Crystal, Brass
Limburg Cascade Design Brass and Crashed Glass Globe Chandelier Pendant LIghts
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Bremen, DE
Very large multi-tier Limburg chandelier by Leuchten, circa 1970s, featuring light amber colored
Large Cascading Doria Flush Mount Chandelier Four Tier Ice Glass Tubes, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
A large flush mount chandelier by Doria, Germany, circa 1960s. It has four cascading tiers with
Metal
Set of Three Signed Doria White Metal Chrome Ice Glass Tube Sconces Kalmar Style
By Kaiser, Doria Leuchten Germany, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
to any midcentury modern interior. You will find a wonderful large cascading four-tier Doria tube
Chrome, Metal
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.