Vintage Gold Leaf Italian Palm Chandelier with Lead Crystals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful six-light handmade Italian Gold Leafed France with Lead Crystal Pendant. All new American
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
Vintage Gold Leaf Italian Palm Chandelier with Lead Crystals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful six-light handmade Italian Gold Leafed France with Lead Crystal Pendant. All new American
Crystal
Irish Hand Cut Lead Crystal Eight Light Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very stately hand cut crystal eight arm chandelier.
Antique French Silvered Bronze & Lead Crystal "Waterfall" Chandelier circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French silvered bronze & lead crystal "Waterfall" chandelier, circa 1890-1910.
Crystal, Bronze
Large Baccarat Inspired Belle Époque Leaded Cut Glass and Crystal Chandelier
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An outstanding Belle Époque ten-light chandelier featuring a crystal beaded basket assembled with
Crystal, Bronze
Antique English Waterford lead Crystal Early 19th Century Original Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English waterford lead crystal early 19th century original chandelier.
Late 19th c. - 1900's French Chandelier with Rock and Lead Crystal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th c. - 1900's French Chandelier with a mix of Rock and Lead Crystal. The Frame is Iron
Iron
Sold|$2,400 / set
Pair of Early 1900s Lead Crystal Holophane Shades on Nickel Stems
By Holophane
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of early 1900s lead crystal Holophane shades with original hardware (original label marking
Nickel
Rare Pair of Holophane Lead Crystal Pendants with Original Shade Cover
By Holophane
Located in Nantucket, MA
This is a rare pair of lead crystal Holophane shades with their original fiberglass shade cover
Steel
Sold|$4,500
French 1940's 5 arm Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Full Lead Crystal 5 arm chandelier with etched crystal center stem and boboches with faceted
Crystal
Pair of Mid-20th Century Large Copper and Holophane Lead Crystal Pendant Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
shades from a decommissioned ship coupled with a large, prismatic Holophane lead crystal plate. Includes
Brass, Copper
Sold|$1,250
beveled crystal chandeler
Located in North Miami, FL
Hanging beveled crystal chandeler whichis set in a gold painted lead frame.
Crystal, Lead
Early 19th Century Gilt Neoclassical Chandelier by Schinkel
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Essex, MA
A fine and rare German giltwood, gilt-lead and cut-glass eight-light chandelier circa 1820 after a
Crystal, Lead
Sold|$5,800
Czech Waterfall Lead Crystal Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
This is a masterpiece of reflective light. Starting at the ornate top, resplendent with spires, spears, rosettes, facetted balls and pendant garlands, it descends from large facetted...
Crystal
Vintage Czech Five-Light Lead-Crystal Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
This chandelier is of a date when much handwork was still the norm. The actual glass is unusually
Crystal
Italian Six Light Murano Lead Crystal Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
This wonderfully expresses a lightness of being and effortless quality. The main stem, arms and drip-pans are skillfully blown and cut, then subtle touches of color are added. Finall...
Glass
19th Century Colorful French Chandelier with Crystal Glass
Located in Hamburg, DE
A unique lead crystal chandelier from France. The colorful crystal drops and balls in purple and
Metal
Mid-Century Modern signed Chandelier by Baccarat, France, circa 1950
By Baccarat
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern five-light bronze and cut lead crystal chandelier by Baccarat, France, circa
Crystal, Bronze
Fine Anglo-Irish Cut Lead Crystal Waterford Style Chandelier
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Essex, MA
19th century solid arm Waterford style crystal chandelier. Cut Georgian. Solid arms, made for
Crystal
Rock and Lead Crystal Venetian Balloon Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic Venetian rock crystal and lead crystal 6 light chandelier.
Rock Crystal
Lead Crystal Triangular Prisms Chandelier Attributed To Venini
By Venini
Located in Vienna, AT
Heavy lead (30%) crystal prism chandelier attributed to Venini Brass construction gold-plated with
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1930s New York Plaza Hotel Leaded Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
1930s New York Plaza hotel leaded crystal basket chandelier. The ornate fitter is solid cast brass
Large "Triedi" Chandelier by Venini Clear and Gold Leaded Murano Glass Crystal
By Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
alternating clear and light gold-tone leaded crystal prisms on a brushed steel armature. I purchased this
Crystal, Steel
Pair of Lead Crystal Holophane Shades on Nickel Pendants
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of lead crystal Holophane shades on reeded nickel plated pendant stems. Elegant and classic
Lead Crystal Holophane Shade Pendant Lights on Nickel Stems
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of early 1900s, Holophane lead crystal shades in an unusual square shape with an intricate
Brass, Nickel
A Lead Crystal Holophane Shade on Nickel, Reeded Pendant
By Holophane
Located in Nantucket, MA
A rare lead crystal Holophane shade with a slight ruffle edge mounted on newer slender reeded
Brass, Nickel
Edwardian Five-Light English Crystal Chandelier
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian five-arm lead crystal neoclassical chandelier. Wired for domestic electricity.
Crystal
Pair of Mid-20th Century Large Copper and Holophane Lead Crystal Pendant Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
shades from a decommissioned ship coupled with a large, prismatic Holophane lead crystal plate. Includes
Brass, Copper
Sold|$22,000
Baccarat Zenith Eight-Light Chandelier
By Baccarat, Philippe Starck
Located in Stockton, NJ
Stunning full-lead crystal Zenith chandelier by Baccarat. Measurements are from the crystal canopy.
Pair of Rare "Sailor Hat" Holophane Shades on Nickel Stems, Early 1900s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of sailor hat lead crystal Holophane shades complete with removable under plate, signed, early
Crystal, Nickel, Lead
Late 19th, Early 20th C Leaded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th, Early 20th C Leaded Crystal Chandelier in Nickel Finish. Newly wired and ready for
Sold|$48,500
18th Century English Lead Crystal Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
This amazing Anglo-Irish lead crystal chandelier is elegantly proportioned in the classic Georgian
Early 20th C French Bronze Doré and Lead Crystal Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
chandelier has a crystal urn shaped stem. This chandelier has six outer arms and four inner arms, ten lights
Crystal, Bronze
Elegant Italian cut lead crystal chandelier from the 1940's.
Located in New York, NY
Elegant cut lead crystal Italian chandelier from the 1940â??s. All elements are hand forged and
Metal
Scandinavian Modern "Bhaco" Lead Crystal Chandelier by Jonas Hilde, Norway 1965
By Jonas Hilde
Located in New York, NY
, 1965. The fixture was made to order and was not produced in quantity. 36 triple lead crystal elements
Crystal, Steel
19th Century Repousse and Lead Crystal Chandelier with a Scallop Shell Crown
Located in New Orleans, LA
An early 19c. crystal and gilt tole chandelier, likely French, in a basket form, heavily laden with
Fantastic Lead Crystal Five Light Chandelier
By Iris Crystal Chandelier
Located in Southfield, MI
Elegant, late 1940's lead crystal chandelier, made in Italy, and just removed from it's original
Sold|$4,000
Wonderful Crystal Chandelier
Located in Wainscott, NY
Beautiful Full Lead Crystal Chandelier with Six Arms, Handcrafted
Louis XVI Style Four-Light Brass and Crystal Chandelier, France, circa 1870
Located in Alexandria, VA
This gilt brass and lead crystal chandelier is externally (or French) wired. Includes hanging
Splendid Twenty-Four-Arm Large Antique Crystal Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A truly outstanding antique chandelier with a total of 24 scrolling arms. This grand lead crystal
Pair of French Chateau Crystal Silver Chandeliers Candles LouisXVI Estate Empire
Located in Ettlingen, DE
A pair of French Chateau lead crystal chandeliers, silver construction of three levels, bearing the
Crystal, Silver
Sold|$9,500
Osler Six-Arm Chandelier
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Alexandria, VA
This hand-cut and hand-blown lead crystal chandelier was originally designed for either gas or
Vintage Lead Crystal Bohemian Chandelier
Located in Crowborough, East Sussex
A beautiful handcut crystal Bohemian chandelier. This item has eight profiled glass arms with cut
Crystal, Brass
Brilliant Cut Lead Crystal Pendant Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Brilliant cut lead crystal pendant chandelier with six candelabra lights. Cut crystal balls at the
Crystal
19th Century Style Amethyst, Rock Crystal and Lead Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Westport, CT
Blow out Summer Sale! A 19th century style Amethyst , rock crystal and lead crystal, six-light
Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Lead, Wrought Iron
Outstanding Lead Crystal and Murano Glass Scrolled Chandelier
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Impressive hand blown lead crystal and Murano glass chandelier with scrolled arm design and with
Pair of Halophane Lead Crystal Shade Pendants
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Halophane Lead Crystal Shades on original nickel pendant, signed
Nickel
Large Bronze and Crystal Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in Alexandria, VA
crystal prisms, from France, are original to the chandelier and of the highest quality. The fixture is
Crystal, Bronze, Lead
20th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Italian Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
Sophisticated Italian gilt bronze bird cage frame chandelier with lead crystal and amethyst crystal.
Amethyst, Crystal, Bronze
MONUMENTAL FRENCH GILT STEEL/ CRYSTAL "VERSAILLES" CHANDELIER
Located in Hialeah, FL
Turn of the 20th c. Monumental French Gilt Steel and Lead Crystal "Versailles" Chandelier. Approx
Metal
An exceptionally large and very fine Venetian chandeleer, circa 1890.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
different form Lead crystal chandeliers. They are made of Soda crystal. This gives a unique property to the
Glass
Sold|$1,900
Venetian Style 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Alexandria, VA
The frame is a copy of an 18th century Venetian design, adorned with beaded and rosette crystals
Crystal, Brass, Lead
12 Light British "Osler" Grand Scale Gasolier Chandelier
Located in Hialeah, FL
64 inch massive "Osler of Birmingham" 12 Light Chandelier. Lead crystal Gasolier Prisms abound and
Crystal, Metal
Sold|$4,500
19th Century French Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century French brass chandelier with leaded crystal ropes, chains, hand cut and polished
Brass
Neoclassical, Six-Light Gilt Brass and Lead Crystal Chandelier
Located in Alexandria, VA
Neoclassical, six-light gilt brass and lead crystal chandelier, ceiling cap, chain and hanging
Antique Painted Metal And Cut Lead Crystal Glass Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
This good scale antique chandelier walks the line between vernacular charm and large country house
Neoclassic Eight-Light Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sweden, Circa:1820
Located in Alexandria, VA
, lead crystal prisms. Ceiling cap, hanging hardware and chain are included. A very rare find!
Crystal, Brass, Lead
Sold|$2,500
Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Alexandria, VA
A crown of hand-cast acanthus leaves tops this chandelier - it has 9 internal lights - hand-cut
Crystal, Brass, Lead
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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