Art Deco Gold Chandelier
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
enriched with a luxe coating in gold leaf that bestows this chandelier an even more refined flair. The US
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Gold Leaf, Metal
Art Deco Gold Chandelier
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
enriched with a luxe coating in gold leaf that bestows this chandelier an even more refined flair. The US
Gold Leaf, Metal
French Art Deco Floral Leaf Ceiling Light - Rewired for US
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Art Deco floral leaf ceiling light - Rewired for US France, 1960s Gilt metal leafs mounted
Metal, Brass, Gold Leaf
Opera Stardust Gold Chandelier
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
artisans, this splendid chandelier comprises a tiered metal frame covered with gold leaf that showcases 18
Metal, Silver Leaf
Stardust Gold Long Chandelier
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
Showcasing a curvy metal frame richly covered in luminous gold leaf, the stately design
Metal, Gold Leaf
Art Deco Silver Chandelier
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
Distinguished by a luxurious silhouette embellished with antique silver leaf coating, this
Silver Leaf, Metal
Decorative Tiered Gold Chandelier
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
chandelier is set in two tiers, each including a circular band adorned with square glass tiles and pedestal
Metal, Gold Leaf
Murano Glass Ivory Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
-karat gold leaf throughout the fixture. This wonderful piece is a statement chandelier! It requires 12
Gold Leaf
Classic Antique Gold Chandelier
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
An opulent silhouette embellished with Baroque decorations distinguishes this imposing chandelier
Gold Leaf, Metal
18th Century Italian Rococo Silver Leaf Hand-Carved 'Pompom' Tassel
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
18th century Italian hand-carved silver-leaf 'pompom' tassel. The 'pompom' tassel originally came
Metal, Silver Leaf
Murano Glass Scavo Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass scavo chandelier. Each leaf of the chandelier is used with the scavo technique, which
Gold Leaf
JOSSETTE CHANDELIER - Gold Leafed Feathers
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
JOSSETTE CHANDELIER - Gold Leafed Feathers The Josette Chandelier is a stunning piece of
Brass, Gold Leaf
1457 10-Lights Metal Chandelier
By Epoca Lampadari
Located in Milan, IT
An opulent and unique 10-lights chandelier with meal structure, characterized by antiqued-gold leaf
Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf
$9,980 / item
H 20 in Dm 36 in
Contemporary Italian Gold Silver White Scavo Murano Glass Round Leaf Flushmount
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Bespoke Venetian sphere chandelier with sunburst organic design, composed of a sensual cluster of
Brass, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Metal Palm Tree Chandelier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Italian six light chandelier or light fixture crafted in metal with a palm tree top and six arms
Metal, Gold Leaf
Scandinavian Modern Leaf Decorated Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern Pendant in Brass with decorative leaf ornaments. A rectangular frame holds a
Brass
Opera Gold and Amber Chandelier
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
exquisite chandelier boasts a sinuous metal frame covered with silver leaf. The 12 ES bulbs (G9 and max. 33W
Metal, Silver Leaf
Antique Silver Leaf Metal Pendant Light
By Epoca Lampadari
Located in Milan, IT
A single-light pendant suspension featuring an antique silver leaf finish, embellished with crystal
Metal, Silver
Vintage Greek Key Gold Leaf Metal frame with all Natural Rock Crystal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and sculptural natural rock crystal chandelier featuring a beautifully aged gold leaf
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Large French Beaded Silver Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French chandelier with 12 lights and beaded body. Measurements: Minimum drop: 32
Crystal, Silver Leaf
Vincennes Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Plaster of Paris chandelier with gold leaf accents. The light can be fitted with either LED disc
Gold Leaf
Italian Empire Crystal Single-Light Chandelier
Located in Chireno, TX
Italian Empire crystal single-light gilt-tole chandelier circa 1830-1849. Mostly original single
Crystal, Iron, Tin, Gold Leaf
Art Deco Antique Gold Chandelier #2
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
A bold homage to the dynamism of Art Deco art, this exceptional chandelier expertly combines
Metal, Gold Leaf
Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
The gilt bronze frame supporting eight similar gilt bronze torchiere form lights, surrounding a central basket of crystal with hung crystal above.
Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Silver Leaf Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s silver leaf sunburst pendant light fixture with glass inset. Measurements
Wrought Iron
Unique Rock Crystal chandelier, Faberge esque
Located in Cypress, CA
Fine Faberge Esque Rock Crystal 6 light chandelier, with finely carved rock crystal bird in the
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Pair of Silver Leaf Sunburst Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1960s silver leafed metal sunburst light fixtures with a single interior candelabra light. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter 13? Drop 10?.
Silver Leaf
Pair of 18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Tassel Ornaments
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
Pair of 18th century Italian hand-carved gold leaf tassel ornaments. They are two of the same
Metal, Gold Leaf
Flat Chandelier, 21666, by Stillux Illuminazione
Located in Geneve, CH
Flat Chandelier, 21666, by Stillux Illuminazione Dimensions: D 40 x H 6 cm. Materials: Steel, iron
Steel, Iron, Gold Leaf
Art Deco Antique Gold Chandelier #1
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
chandelier is enriched by the covering in antique gold leaf of its frame. The US version features an
Gold Leaf, Metal
French 19th Century Carved Giltwood Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A glorious six-light Neoclassical giltwood chandelier from 19th century France. This beautiful
Gold Leaf
Set of Silver Leaf Sunburst Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three Italian mid century silver-leafed sunburst pendant light fixtures with frosted glass inset and two interior candelabra lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Diame...
Wrought Iron, Silver Leaf
Vintage Italian Murano Glass Leaf Pendant
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Italian Murano glass leaf and brass pendant after Barovier. Circa 1960. The chandelier has
Brass
18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Hand Carved 'Pompom' Tassel
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
Pair of 18th century Italian hand carved gold leaf 'pompom' tassel. The tassel 'pompom' originally
Metal, Gold Leaf
Quartz Chandelier Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz chandelier lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 50 x W 100 x H 65 cm Materials: Aluminum, plated
Quartz, Aluminum, Gold Leaf
Selenite Chandelier Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Selenite chandelier lamp by Aver Dimensions: Diameter 84 x H 50 cm Materials: Aluminum plated
Rock Crystal, Aluminum, Gold Leaf
Gilt Metal and Crystal Balloon Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940's French gilt metal "balloon" chandelier with 4 lights. Measurements: Drop: 32
Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Silver Leaf Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s silver-leafed sunburst pendant light fixture with frosted glass inset. Measurements: Diameter 14.5? Drop 5? (adjustable).
Metal
Gilt-Iron and Crystal Italian Chandelier
Located in Chireno, TX
Gilt-iron and crystal Italian chandelier, circa 1860-1879. Six-arm gilded iron chandelier adorned
Crystal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Exceptional Art Deco Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Meda, MB
Stunning and large Murano glass chandelier formed by precious and important ivory and gold leaf
Metal, Gold Leaf
$5,756
H 7.88 in W 55.12 in D 63 in
Davide Moretto “Manta” Hanging Sculpture in Papier-Mâché, Resin and Gold Leaf
By Davide Moretto
Located in Vicenza, IT
papier-mâché, resin and gold leaf detailing. “Manta” captures the majestic fluidity of a manta ray
Gold Leaf
$4,556 / item
H 30.32 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Modern Umberto Dattola for Dilmos Gold Leaf Sculpture Storage Light Handcrafted
By Umberto Dattola, Dilmos Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
copper leaf and lacquered in different colours. One of the little houses is equipped with a door that
Gold Leaf
Vintage Plum & Turquoise Leaf Ceiling Fixture
Located in Westport, CT
Whimsical Murano chandelier shown with ten cascading leaves in hues of plum and turquoise. While
Murano Glass
Brass and Glass Leaf decorated Pendant
By Hans Bergström
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Modern light pendant with beautiful leaf ornament in brass and white frosted glass. Three
Brass
Mid Century Spanish Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chandelier With Cobalt Blue and White Stained Glass, crystal beads and gold leaf finish. Currently has a
Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf
TRYSTAN CHANDELIER - Gold Leafed Perforated Steel Pyramids
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
TRYSTAN CHANDELIER - Gold Leafed Perforated Steel Pyramids The Trystan Chandelier is a stunning
Gold Leaf, Iron
18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
18th century Italian hand carved gold leaf tassel ornaments. The tassels originally came from an
Metal, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Icicle Chandelier, 20th Century
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-century modern Italian Murano glass hanging chandelier, entirely handmade in Italy in the 20th
Brass, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Italian 19th Century Giltwood 12 Light Chandelier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular 12-light Italian chandelier from 19th century”, borrowing design elements from French
Metal, Gold Leaf
N2 Cloud Chandelier by Aaron Scott
By Aaron Scott Design
Located in Geneve, CH
N2 cloud chandelier by Aaron Scott. Dimensions: D 79 x W 79 x H 20.5 cm Materials: bleached
Gold Leaf
Golden Hollywood Regency 5-Light Rose Chandelier
By Hans Kögl
Located in Hannover, DE
This chandelier is so elegant and luxurious, with five light sources, that it's sure to be a
Metal, Gold Leaf
Golden Wheat Sheaf Chandelier by Hans Kögl
By Hans Kögl
Located in Vienna, AT
Gilt metal chandelier in the form of sheaf of wheat with five arms fitted each with one E14 socket
Brass, Gold Leaf
French Empire Bronze Chandelier with Ebonized Bowl
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire (19th Century) chandelier with a bronze ebonized patina bowl with gilt trim and 12
Bronze, Gold Leaf
$5,336
H 39.38 in Dm 19.69 in
Restored Empire Chandelier, Gold Gilding, New Electrification, Austria, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This monumental Empire chandelier is a masterpiece of Austrian craftsmanship from the early 19th
Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Maple Leaf Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Whimsically etched with stylized leaf motifs, the lacy, frosted white glass is supported by a brass
Art Glass
Bronze Gold and Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass gold and bronze chandelier with multiple arms holding bronze boxes with 23 carat gold
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Quartz Chandelier Lamp 60 by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz chandelier lamp 60 by Aver Dimensions: D 60 x W 60 x H 65 cm Materials: Aluminum, plated
Quartz, Aluminum, Gold Leaf
Small Selenite Chandelier Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Small selenite chandelier lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 35 x H 45 cm Materials: Aluminum plated with
Rock Crystal, Aluminum, Gold Leaf
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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