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Vintage Gold Leaf Italian Palm Chandelier with Lead Crystals
Vintage Gold Leaf Italian Palm Chandelier with Lead Crystals

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

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Irish Hand Cut Lead Crystal Eight Light Chandelier
Irish Hand Cut Lead Crystal Eight Light Chandelier

Irish Hand Cut Lead Crystal Eight Light Chandelier

Located in Buchanan, MI

Very stately hand cut crystal eight arm chandelier.

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Antique 19th Century Irish Chandeliers and Pendants

Large Baccarat Inspired Belle Époque Leaded Cut Glass and Crystal Chandelier
Large Baccarat Inspired Belle Époque Leaded Cut Glass and Crystal Chandelier

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

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Late 19th c. - 1900's French Chandelier with Rock and Lead Crystal
Late 19th c. - 1900's French Chandelier with Rock and Lead Crystal

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

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Pair of Early 1900s Lead Crystal Holophane Shades on Nickel Stems
Pair of Early 1900s Lead Crystal Holophane Shades on Nickel Stems

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

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Rare Pair of Holophane Lead Crystal Pendants with Original Shade Cover
Rare Pair of Holophane Lead Crystal Pendants with Original Shade Cover

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

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Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

French 1940's 5 arm Crystal Chandelier
French 1940's 5 arm Crystal Chandelier

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

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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Mid-20th Century Large Copper and Holophane Lead Crystal Pendant Lights
Pair of Mid-20th Century Large Copper and Holophane Lead Crystal Pendant Lights

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

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

beveled crystal chandeler
beveled crystal chandeler

beveled crystal chandeler

Located in North Miami, FL

Hanging beveled crystal chandeler whichis set in a gold painted lead frame.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Lead

Early 19th Century Gilt Neoclassical Chandelier by Schinkel
Early 19th Century Gilt Neoclassical Chandelier by Schinkel

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

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Antique Early 19th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Lead

Czech Waterfall Lead Crystal Chandelier
Czech Waterfall Lead Crystal Chandelier

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...

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Early 20th Century Czech Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Czech Five-Light Lead-Crystal Chandelier
Vintage Czech Five-Light Lead-Crystal Chandelier

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

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Italian Six Light Murano Lead Crystal Chandelier
Italian Six Light Murano Lead Crystal Chandelier

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

19th Century Colorful French Chandelier with Crystal Glass
19th Century Colorful French Chandelier with Crystal 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

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern signed Chandelier by Baccarat, France, circa 1950
Mid-Century Modern signed Chandelier by Baccarat, France, circa 1950

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

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Fine Anglo-Irish Cut Lead Crystal Waterford Style Chandelier
Fine Anglo-Irish Cut Lead Crystal Waterford Style Chandelier

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Irish Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Rock and Lead Crystal Venetian Balloon Chandelier
Rock and Lead Crystal Venetian Balloon Chandelier

Rock and Lead Crystal Venetian Balloon Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fantastic Venetian rock crystal and lead crystal 6 light chandelier.

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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

Lead Crystal Triangular Prisms Chandelier Attributed To Venini
Lead Crystal Triangular Prisms Chandelier Attributed To Venini

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

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

1930s New York Plaza Hotel Leaded Crystal Basket Chandelier
1930s New York Plaza Hotel Leaded Crystal Basket Chandelier

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

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Vintage 1930s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Large "Triedi" Chandelier by Venini Clear and Gold Leaded Murano Glass Crystal
Large "Triedi" Chandelier by Venini Clear and Gold Leaded Murano Glass Crystal

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

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Pair of Lead Crystal Holophane Shades on Nickel Pendants
Pair of Lead Crystal Holophane Shades on Nickel Pendants

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

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20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Lead Crystal Holophane Shade Pendant Lights on Nickel Stems
Lead Crystal Holophane Shade Pendant Lights on Nickel Stems

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

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

A Lead Crystal Holophane Shade on Nickel, Reeded Pendant
A Lead Crystal Holophane Shade on Nickel, Reeded Pendant

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

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20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Edwardian Five-Light English Crystal Chandelier
Edwardian Five-Light English Crystal Chandelier

Edwardian Five-Light English Crystal Chandelier

Located in London, GB

An Edwardian five-arm lead crystal neoclassical chandelier. Wired for domestic electricity.  

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Early 20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Mid-20th Century Large Copper and Holophane Lead Crystal Pendant Lights
Pair of Mid-20th Century Large Copper and Holophane Lead Crystal Pendant Lights

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

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

Baccarat Zenith Eight-Light Chandelier
Baccarat Zenith Eight-Light Chandelier

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.   

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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Rare "Sailor Hat" Holophane Shades on Nickel Stems, Early 1900s
Pair of Rare "Sailor Hat" Holophane Shades on Nickel Stems, Early 1900s

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

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Antique Early 19th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Nickel, Lead

Late 19th, Early 20th C Leaded Crystal Chandelier
Late 19th, Early 20th C Leaded Crystal Chandelier

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

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

18th Century English Lead Crystal Chandelier
18th Century English Lead Crystal Chandelier

18th Century English Lead Crystal Chandelier

Located in Charleston, SC

This amazing Anglo-Irish lead crystal chandelier is elegantly proportioned in the classic Georgian

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Antique 1750s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Early 20th C French Bronze Doré and Lead Crystal Chandelier
Early 20th C French Bronze Doré and Lead Crystal Chandelier

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

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Elegant Italian cut lead crystal chandelier from the 1940's.
Elegant Italian cut lead crystal chandelier from the 1940's.

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

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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Modern "Bhaco" Lead Crystal Chandelier by Jonas Hilde, Norway 1965
Scandinavian Modern "Bhaco" Lead Crystal Chandelier by Jonas Hilde, Norway 1965

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

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Fantastic Lead Crystal Five Light Chandelier
Fantastic Lead Crystal Five Light Chandelier

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

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Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Wonderful Crystal Chandelier
Wonderful Crystal Chandelier

Wonderful Crystal Chandelier

Located in Wainscott, NY

Beautiful Full Lead Crystal Chandelier with Six Arms, Handcrafted

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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Splendid Twenty-Four-Arm Large Antique Crystal Chandelier
Splendid Twenty-Four-Arm Large Antique Crystal Chandelier

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

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Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of French Chateau Crystal Silver Chandeliers Candles LouisXVI Estate Empire
Pair of French Chateau Crystal Silver Chandeliers Candles LouisXVI Estate Empire

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Osler Six-Arm Chandelier
Osler Six-Arm Chandelier

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

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Antique 19th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants

Vintage Lead Crystal Bohemian Chandelier
Vintage Lead Crystal Bohemian Chandelier

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

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Vintage 1980s Czech Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Brilliant Cut Lead Crystal Pendant Chandelier
Brilliant Cut Lead Crystal Pendant Chandelier

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

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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

19th Century Style Amethyst, Rock Crystal and Lead Six-Light Chandelier
19th Century Style Amethyst, Rock Crystal and Lead Six-Light Chandelier

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

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Lead, Wrought Iron

Outstanding Lead Crystal and Murano Glass Scrolled Chandelier
Outstanding Lead Crystal and Murano Glass Scrolled Chandelier

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

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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Halophane Lead Crystal Shade Pendants
Pair of Halophane Lead Crystal Shade Pendants

Pair of Halophane Lead Crystal Shade Pendants

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Halophane Lead Crystal Shades on original nickel pendant, signed

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Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Large Bronze and Crystal Twelve-Light Chandelier
Large Bronze and Crystal Twelve-Light Chandelier

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

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Antique 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Lead

20th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Italian Chandelier
20th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Italian Chandelier

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.

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20th Century Italian Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Bronze

MONUMENTAL FRENCH GILT STEEL/ CRYSTAL "VERSAILLES"  CHANDELIER
MONUMENTAL FRENCH GILT STEEL/ CRYSTAL "VERSAILLES"  CHANDELIER

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

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

An exceptionally large and very fine Venetian chandeleer, circa 1890.
An exceptionally large and very fine Venetian chandeleer, circa 1890.

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

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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Venetian Style 12-Light Chandelier
Venetian Style 12-Light Chandelier

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

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Lead

12 Light  British "Osler" Grand Scale Gasolier Chandelier
12 Light  British "Osler" Grand Scale Gasolier Chandelier

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

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Antique 19th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

19th Century French Chandelier
19th Century French Chandelier

19th Century French Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 19th century French brass chandelier with leaded crystal ropes, chains, hand cut and polished

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical, Six-Light Gilt Brass and Lead Crystal Chandelier
Neoclassical, Six-Light Gilt Brass and Lead Crystal Chandelier

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

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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Antique Painted Metal And Cut Lead Crystal Glass Chandelier
Antique Painted Metal And Cut Lead Crystal Glass Chandelier

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

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Neoclassic Eight-Light Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sweden, Circa:1820
Neoclassic Eight-Light Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sweden, Circa:1820

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!

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Lead

Empire Style Chandelier
Empire Style Chandelier

Empire Style Chandelier

Located in Alexandria, VA

A crown of hand-cast acanthus leaves tops this chandelier - it has 9 internal lights - hand-cut

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Vintage 1940s Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Lead

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Lead Crystal Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of lead crystal chandeliers is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, metal and crystal, all lead crystal chandeliers available were constructed with great care. There are 42 antique and vintage lead crystal chandeliers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Lead crystal chandeliers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Lead crystal chandeliers made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large lead crystal chandeliers can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller lead crystal chandeliers available at 1stDibs — each spanning 12 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made lead crystal chandeliers over the years, but those made by Holophane, Patrizia Volpato and Gaetano Sciolari are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Lead Crystal Chandeliers?

Lead crystal chandeliers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,250, while the lowest priced sells for $1,250 and the highest can go for as much as $70,800.

Finding the Right Chandeliers And Pendants for You

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.

Questions About Lead Crystal Chandeliers
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date chandelier crystals, hold them up to the light and look for acid marks. If you find one, use an authoritative online resource to research the mark and identify the manufacturer. You can then estimate the age based on the style of the crystal. If you can't find a mark, take the crystal to a licensed appraiser for a professional evaluation. Shop a selection of expertly vetted antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between K5 and K9 crystal relates to lead content. K5 crystal is 5 percent lead oxide and 95 percent glass, while K9 crystal is 91 percent glass and 9 percent lead oxide. You'll find a large collection of crystal decorative objects, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, chandeliers made from real crystal contain lead. That is because authentic crystal is glass made with lead oxide. The presence of lead gives crystal its sparkling effect. You'll find a selection of crystal chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can spot a real crystal chandelier by checking a few things with the crystal glass itself. First, feel the weight. Crystal is made with lead and will be heavier than glass. Next, the clearer the piece, the more likely it is crystal. And finally, hold the crystal up to light. Light will pass through glass as clear, but crystal refracts the light into rainbows of light. Shop a selection of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Full-lead crystal is the term for crystal ware that contains at least 30% lead. By definition, only glass that is at least 24% lead is crystal. Under the technical definition, non-lead crystal is actually a type of glass with a high degree of brilliance. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of crystal wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 20, 2024
    Yes, Baccarat is lead crystal. In order for a work of glass to be deemed “lead crystal,” its chemical composition needs to contain no less than 24 percent lead oxide. Historically, crystal glassware referred to decorative tableware and drinking vessels that was made of leaded glass. Today's "lead-free crystal" is made with barium oxide, zinc oxide, or potassium oxide instead of lead.

    One of the world’s foremost crystal manufacturers, Baccarat has long been emblematic of luxury and exquisite craftsmanship. While glass chandeliers were quite popular lighting fixtures for palatial homes in the 19th century — and they still bring welcome drama to a space — Baccarat chandeliers were different from the rest of the world’s supply. 

    At the time, artisans at Baccarat added nickel oxide to their leaded glass mixture during the manufacturing process, which made for a perfectly clear rock crystal imitation. Owing to distinct and innovative processes like these, which yielded strikingly clear pieces of glass, Baccarat chandeliers and pendants — as well as the company’s decorative objects, serveware and other glass pieces — were soon prized as symbols of wealth all over the world.

    Find antique and vintage Baccarat lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Some Bohemia Crystal contains lead and some of it doesnt. According to their website, Bohemia Crystal produces four different lines: 24% lead crystal, lead crystal, crystalline and glass. Shop a collection of Bohemia Crystal from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether Orrefors crystal is lead-free depends on its age. Since 1951, the brand hasn't used lead in its pieces. Earlier crystal ware may contain lead. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Orrefors crystal glassware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Whether Waterford Marquis crystal is lead crystal depends on its age. Waterford gradually phased out the use of lead in its crystal wear and completely eliminated the material in 2023. Pieces manufactured before that time may or may not be lead crystal. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Waterford crystal ware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What the crystals on chandeliers are called are pendalogues. Makers adorn their chandeliers with pendalogues in an array of shapes and sizes. Some chandeliers may also feature crystal bead chains, crystal candle bobeches and other decorative accents. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of chandeliers from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier is in the materials used to produce the light fixtures. Glass chandeliers are made of glass, a hard, brittle material made by melting together a combination of substances, such as sand, soda ash and limestone. When you add lead to these ingredients, you get crystal, a heavier material that can produce a reflective, sparkling effect when cut. Shop a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. Crystal chandeliers are still in style and can be found embellishing any room in the home. Crystal chandeliers come in many different shapes and sizes and can be very simple or highly decorative. Shop a selection of vintage and modern crystal chandeliers from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The hanging crystals on a chandelier are called pendalogues, sometimes spelled pendeloques. They can also be referred to simply as prisms. Shop a wide variety of chandelier prisms and pendalogues from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.