Gilt Metal Sunburst Light Fixture with Ruby Glass Inset
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's gilt metal sunburst light fixture with four interior candelabra lights, one light in each flower and original ruby red glass inset. Measurements: Diameter: 24" Drop: 10"
Metal, Gold Leaf
$695
H 7.49 in Dm 6.5 in
Circus Pendant Light Design By Corinna Warm For Warm Small White/Bronze In Stock
By WARM, Corinna Warm
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The Circus collection features a family of three pendant lights taking its cue from the shape of a Victorian circus tent. The spun aluminum lamps are available in black or white with...
Aluminum, Metal, Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Stee...
$23,296 / item
H 37.41 in Dm 35.44 in
Lampadario contemporaneo "Iron Flowers" con cristalli, ferro e tessuto, rosa
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
of fabric is waxed, cut and braided together by hand to create each leaf. The chandelier is completed
Iron
White Murano Glass Neoclassical Lantern
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
clear and gold leaf ornaments. The Italian chandelier creates a warm glow of light when lit. A
Murano Glass
$4,539 / set
H 21.66 in Dm 17.72 in
Set of 2 Rare Blue and Trasparent Barovier e Toso Light with Flowers, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
with flower and leaf decoration. 1940s-50s. The chandeliers are very similar but not identical. Blu
Murano Glass
$1,923 / set
H 15.75 in Dm 10.24 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Golden Inclusions Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s
Located in Barntrup, DE
inclusions, made in Germany around the 1960s. These elegant three-light pendant chandeliers have three leaf
Metal, Brass
Vintage Italian Fixture with Textured Glass and Amber Accents
Located in Chicago, IL
This fascinating mid-century modern two-tier Italian glass chandelier features acanthus leaf shades
Blown Glass
$23,296 / item
H 37.41 in Dm 35.44 in
Lampadario contemporaneo Iron Flowers con cristalli, ferro, tessuto, verde acqua
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
piece of fabric is waxed, cut and braided together by hand to create each leaf. The chandelier is
Iron
$12,475
H 13 in Dm 28 in
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Translucent Glass Foglia Leaf Flushmount Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This highly elegant Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Translucent Glass Foglia Leaf Flushmount Chandelier
Brass
$2,450 / item
H 7.88 in Dm 20.87 in
1 'of 2' Leaf Flush Mount Chandelier Murano Glass & Brass by Novaresi Italy 1970
By Novaresi
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant leaf flush mount chandelier with white textured Murano glass leafs on a gilded brass frame
Gold Plate, Brass
$2,790
H 9.85 in Dm 22.45 in
1 'of 2' Leaf Flush Mount Chandelier Murano Glass & Brass by Novaresi Italy 1970
By Novaresi
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Murano glass leaf flush mount chandelier composed by leafs in white textured glass on a
Brass
Murano chandelier with Gold Alloy
Located in MADRID, ES
Murano chandelier with Gold Alloy This chandelier belongs to the Mid-Century Modern style
Brass, Iron, Gold Leaf
Sunburst Foliage Floral Ceiling Light Fixture / Chandelier
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
, 1950s To be used as ceiling light fixture or as chandelier / pendant light adding a chain to the desired
Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Metal
Wonderful French Gilt Iron Louis XVI Hexagon Glass Lantern Pendent Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
Glass Panel Lantern Pendent Having 3 Internal Candelabra Lights, This Chandelier Comes Ready To Install
Iron, Gold Leaf
$7,168Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Foliage Chandelier / Pendant Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
canopy. Original gold leaf gilding and terrific aged patina. This chandelier is a spectacular Hollywood
Metal, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Iron
$5,077
H 18.9 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Foliage Sunburst Crown Ceiling Light Fixture / Chandelier, Neoclassical, 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
place you choose. Terrific aged patina and original finishing in gold leaf. Frosted glass diffuser
Iron, Gold Leaf
$8,601
H 12.21 in Dm 35.83 in
Spanish Foliage Sunburst Light Fixture / Chandelier in Gilt Iron, 10 Lights
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
chandelier / pendant light adding a chain to the desired height. This 10 light ceiling lamp features an
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
$4,969Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.85 in Dm 27.56 in
Spanish Foliage Sunburst Light Fixture / Chandelier in Gilt Iron, 5 Lights
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
size (70 cm / 27,55 inches diameter). Five Lights. To be used as ceiling light fixture or as chandelier
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
$8,601
H 13.39 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Foliage Starburst Light Fixture / Chandelier in Gilt Iron & Opaline Globes, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Foliage Sunburst Chandelier in Gilt Wrought Iron with 5 Opaline Glass Globes Spain, 1950
Metal, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Iron
$4,480
H 18.12 in W 16.34 in D 16.34 in
Neoclassical Foliage Sunburst Crown Light Fixture / Chandelier in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
finishing in gold leaf. Frosted glass diffuser easily removable to change the bulbs. Newly wired
Iron, Gold Leaf, Metal
$3,823
H 13.78 in Dm 27.56 in
Barovier Toso Style Italian Gold Textured Murano Glass Flower Leaf Flushmount
Located in Antwerp, BE
Barovier Toso Style Italian gold textured Murano glass flower leaf Fflushmount. Elegant Venetian
Brass, Iron
$6,570
H 13.39 in Dm 27.56 in
Large Brutalist Chandelier in Gilt Wrought Iron, Triangles Design, Spain, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
monumental ceiling flush mount is entirely made in hand-forged iron and finished in gold leaf gilding. It
Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
$50,270
H 41.34 in W 59.06 in D 23.63 in
Imposing Gold Murano Glass Waterfall Chandelier by Giovanni Dalla Fina Italy
By Giovanni Dalla Fina, Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Imposing Gold Murano Glass Waterfall Chandelier by Giovanni Dalla Fina Italy. This is an authentic
Brass, Gold Leaf
Large Sunburst Chandelier Light Fixture in Gilt Iron with Curly Rays
Located in Barcelona, ES
terrific aged patina with gold leaf finishing. It can be placed flush mounted or as a pendant hanging on a
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
$7,359Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 31.5 in
Extra Large Sunburst Chandelier Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Spain 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
in gold leaf gilding. It features a large sunburst wiht rays in two sizes surrounding the central
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Novaresi Murano Petals Chandelier Glass & Brass, Italy 1970s
By Vistosi, Novaresi, Seguso
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Venetian Murano glass petals chandelier with 25 white, semi-transparent glass elements
Gold Plate, Brass
$2,120
H 12.25 in Dm 24 in
Exceptional Stunning Murano Glass Flush Mount Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A large midcentury flush mounted Murano leaf glass chandelier, textured curved glass leaves on a
Metal, Brass
$6,999
H 11 in Dm 37 in
Exceptional Monumental Murano Glass Flush Mount Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An extra large midcentury flush mounted Murano leaf glass chandelier, textured curved glass leaves
Metal, Brass
Beautiful Gold Flake Flower Flush Mount Barovier Toso Venice Italy 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning Italian Hand-Blown Crystal Flower Flush Mount Chandelier, Gold Leaf Glass, 1950s to 1960s
Metal
$3,100
H 10 in Dm 21.25 in
Stunning Large Gold Flake Flower Flush Mount Barovier Toso Venice Italy 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning Italian Hand-Blown Crystal Flower Flush Mount Chandelier, Gold Leaf Glass, 1950s to 1960s
Metal
Exceptional Pink & Gold Flower Flush Mount Barovier Toso Venice Italy, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Italian Hand-Blown Crystal Flower Flush Mount Chandelier, Gold Leaf and Green Glass, 1960s A
Metal
$6,929 / item
H 37.41 in Dm 21.66 in
French Rococò Style Gilt Bronze Lantern by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
-over. Foliate crown stays above the six leafy arms internal chandelier with swirling leaf candle cups.
Bronze
"Monge" Chandelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This model from our plaster collection gives a wonderful warm down light thanks to the gold leaf
Gold Leaf
"Saint Germain" Chandelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Five pendant chandelier which are suspended on white braided silk wire. The finish of the hand
Gold Leaf
French Art Deco Octopus Gilt Metal and Glass Chandelier (Manner of Bagues)
By Maison Baguès
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco style "Octopus" gilt metal & beaded glass chandelier with 16 scroll shaped
Gold Leaf, Metal
$2,958Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25.6 in Dm 31.5 in
21st Century Chandelier 7arms Gold Leaf Murano Glass, Lampshades by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Coco chandelier7-light artistic gold leaf Murano glass, amber lampshades by Multiforme The glass
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$4,606Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 37.41 in Dm 37.41 in
Chandelier 10+5 arms Murano Glass Golden leaf handmade lampshades by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Chapeau is a Classic and essential chandelier, it is handcrafted using high quality materials in
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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