Large Italian Chandelier Pendant Light, Gilt Metal, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large Hollywood Regency Coco Chanel style eight-arm light fixture from Italy manufactured in midcentury (1960s-1970s). The lamp has eight sockets for small screw base bulbs or ...
Metal, Gold Leaf
Italian Gilt, Tole and Crystal Six-Arm Basket Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant gilt Italian tole metal and iron crystal basket form chandelier with six arms. Adorned with real wax and pressed paper tube candles, draped with cut pear-shaped crystals and ...
Crystal, Gold Leaf, Metal
Italian Murano Glass Pastoral Fountain Chandelier, 1990s — Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Add this rare gold and white pastoral fountain Murano glass chandelier by Giovanni Dalla Fina to your lighting collection today.
Gold, Brass, Gold Leaf
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, White Milk Glass and Gold Flecks, 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano glass chandelier crafted during the nineteen nineties demonstrates lavish Venetian lighting design.
Gold, Gold Leaf
Russian Empire Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An Empire Cut-Glass Mounted Ormolu Twelve-Light Chandelier Russian Early 19th century Consisting of a palmette and anthemeon-cast corona top suspending four chains and a circular ...
Bronze, Gold Leaf
$16,900 / item
Leaf Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Leaf ceiling light recalls nature with its branching arms and Tuscan alabaster “leaves” giving it a distinctive modern organic look. Shown in the primary images in satin brass-s...
Alabaster, Brass
Italian Murano Glass Floral Chandelier, Multicolor, 1980s — Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Add this rare multicolor floral Murano glass chandelier by Giovanni Dalla Fina to your lighting collection today.
Gold Leaf, Gold
Mid 20th Century French Maison Gilt Silver Tole and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted with the elegance of yesteryear, this Mid 20th Century French Maison chandelier is a stunning example of classic design meeting timeless allure. The piece features a sophisti...
Crystal, Silver Leaf
Contemporary Large Italian Clear Murano Glass Leaf Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in Madrid, ES
Striking large Italian flush-mount ceiling light crafted from clear Murano glass and composed of multiple sculptural leaf-shaped elements arranged in an elaborate floral formation. ...
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, Sputnik, Gold-Flecked - Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Add this rare gold-flecked Sputnik Murano glass chandelier by Giovanni Dalla Fina to your lighting collection today.
Gold, Chrome, Gold Leaf
Tudor style. Wrought iron chandelier by Ferro Art, Spain, 1940s
By Ferro Art, Ferrocolor
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Tudor style wrought iron chandelier by Ferro Art (also known as Ferroarte), Spain, 1940s.
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
21st Century 1180 Silver and Crystals Chandelier by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
A crystal web envelopes the structure in a sensual embrace. A richly suggestive and aware world where the crystals model the surface.
Crystal, Silver Leaf
21st Century Ophelia Gold and Crystal Chandelier by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
Looking upwards it seems like there are strawberry fields on the ceiling! Ophelia, which has been the company’s symbol for years, has evolved into different models of itself. In the ...
Crystal, Gold Leaf
Murano Glass Ivory Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern Style, 12 Arms, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
To add texture, there are rings of Murano glass with 23-karat gold leaf throughout the fixture. This wonderful piece is a statement chandelier!
Gold Leaf
$16,900 / item
Leaf Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Leaf ceiling light recalls nature with its branching arms and Tuscan alabaster “leaves” giving it a distinctive modern organic look. Shown in the primary images in satin brass-s...
Alabaster, Brass
$745Sale Price|64% Off
Italian Stilkronen Cahndelier Brass Gold and Crystal Leaf 1970
By Stilkronen
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Stilkronen Cahndelier brass gold and crystal leaf 1970.
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Golden Hand-Forged Six-Light Iron Chandelier, Germany, Arts and Crafts, 1920s
Located in Hannover, DE
This exceptional six-light wrought iron chandelier is an authentic architectural lighting piece originating from a private villa in Celle, near Hanover, Germany. The villa was desig...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Italian Gold and Brass Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s — Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano glass chandelier crafted during the nineteen seventies showcases magnificent theatrical Venetian lighting design. Handcrafted in Italy, this monumental ceiling fixture...
Gold, Brass, Gold Leaf
Italian Murano Glass Rectangular Disc Chandelier, Gold - Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Add this rare gold rectangular disc Murano glass chandelier to your lighting collection today.
Gold Leaf, Gold
$1,553Sale Price|20% Off
Hollywood Regency Golden Stars and Water Drops Chandelier, Italy 1930s
Located in Hannover, DE
This is probably one of the most beautiful and enchanting chandeliers in terms of craftsmanship. Let yourself be enchanted by this masterful chandelier. The chandelier reflects the f...
Metal, Gold Leaf
$3,496Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Grand Hollywood Theater Palm Leaf Ceiling Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco Grand Hollywood Theater palm leaf ceiling pendant with a carousel-like twist brass stem.
Brass
Pair of Large Gilt Metal and Crystals Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large circa 1920s Italian gilt metal and crystal eighteen-arm chandeliers with original patina. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter: 34" Drop: 42" (adjustable).
Crystal, Gold Leaf, Bronze
Italian Murano Glass Leaf Basket Pendant Attributed to Barovier & Toso, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Chicago, IL
Attributed to Barovier & Toso, this Italian Murano glass leaf basket pendant from the 1940s embodies a dialogue between delicacy and structure, where light is both contained and ...
Brass
$10,148Sale Price|20% Off
Huge French Baroque Sunburst Foliage Chandelier Light Fixture in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Monumental Baroque Triple Layered Sunburst Foliage Chandelier / Ceiling Pendant Light, Gilt Iron, Frosted Glass Hand-crafted in France, 1940s Massive 100 cm diameter (39.3 in) Baroqu...
Metal, Bronze, Iron, Gold Leaf
Barovier & Toso Mid-Century Gold Murano Glass Chandelier, 1982
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Murano, Venezia
Here is a great Classic from 1982 designed by Barovier and Toso. This chandelier is composed of 12 arms, which, stretching outwards, reach a diameter of 137 cm and a height (includin...
Gold Leaf
B'Anthology N. 5 Black and Gold Leaf Pendant Lamp
By Bronzetto
Located in Milan, IT
Shaped like a flashlight, this elegant and modern ceiling lamp will be an eye-catching and colorful addition in a contemporary interior. The brass structure has a black finish and is...
Brass
B'Anthology N. 5 Turquoise and Gold Leaf Pendant Lamp
By Bronzetto
Located in Milan, IT
This unique ceiling lamp exudes a fresh and sophisticated allure that will be eye-catching in a modern or contemporary interior, either above a dining table, in a study, or in an ent...
Brass
B'Anthology N. 5 Green and Gold Leaf Pendant Lamp
By Bronzetto
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the B'Anthology N. 5 Collection, this elegant ceiling lamp is a bold and sophisticated choice for a modern interior. The linear silhouette, reminiscent of a flashlight, compr...
Brass
B'Anthology N. 3 Red and Gold Leaf Pendant Lamp
By Bronzetto
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the B'Anthology N. 3 Collection, this ceiling lamp is defined by a splash of vibrant colors and a striking silhouette that will enliven a modern or contemporary interior. The...
Brass
Italian Murano Glass Gold Sputnik Chandelier, Chrome 1990s — Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Add this rare gold and chrome Sputnik Murano glass chandelier by Giovanni Dalla Fina to your lighting collection today.
Gold, Gold Leaf, Chrome
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier with 24-Karat Gold Accents, Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano glass chandelier demonstrates monumental contemporary Venetian lighting design.
Gold, Gold Leaf
$31,067Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dionysos Chandelier by Emilie Lemardeley, 21st Century, Gold & Hand Blown Glass
By Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Clamart, FR
Chandelier made in brass with white gold leaf finish and hand-blown glass spheres.
Brass, Gold Leaf
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier with Gold Details, 1980s — Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Add this rare gold-detailed Murano glass Rezzonico chandelier to your lighting collection today.
Gold Leaf
Foliage Floral Opaline Globe Chandelier in Gilt Iron and Milk Glass, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
It can be used as a chandelier or as a ceiling fixture. Original gold leaf gilding and terrific aged patina.
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Flos Mayday Outdoor Pendant in Leaf Green with Polypropylene Frame
By Konstantin Grcic, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Mayday Outdoor Pendant in Leaf Green with Polypropylene Frame by Konstantin Grcic Multipurpose lighting appliance suitable for installation outdoors. Hook/handle, which also ...
Opaline Glass
1940s Foliage Floral Chandelier / Ceiling Light in Gilt Wrought Iron, Six Lights
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Foliage Floral Sunburst Chandelier in Gilt Wrought Iron. Spain, 1940s Large Size. 6 Lights.
Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
Antique Chandelier With Six Candle Lights
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Bronze Ceiling Chandelier. A French highly detailed bronze six light antique electrical candle chandelier, the leaf clad scrolling arms with circular drip pans and etched candle scon...
Bronze
$9,226Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Medieval Torch Chandelier in Gilt Wrought Iron and Wood, Six Lights
Located in Barcelona, ES
Nice aged patina showing its original gold leaf gilding. Rare find. Newly wired. Overall Measures: 104 cm W x 54 cm D x 98 cm H // 40,94 in W x 21,25 in D x 38,58 in H Fixture stru...
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, White Milk & Gold, 1990s — Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Add this rare white milk glass and gold two-tier Murano chandelier to your lighting collection today.
Gold Leaf
Italian Mid-Century Modern Tole Chandelier, Gold Gilt, Porcelain Roses
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exquisite patinated bronzed antique gold gilt Tole chandelier with 32 intricately hand crafted pink porcelain roses. Six arms & lights, Italian mid 20th Century with newer har...
Metal, Wire, Gold Leaf
Italian Gold Murano Glass Brass Star Chandelier, 1970s — Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Add this rare gold Murano glass and brass star chandelier to your lighting collection today.
Brass, Gold Leaf
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Ceiling Rose, Ivy Leaf Design, c1880, UK
Located in High Peak, GB
K0421 Antique English Victorian cast iron ceiling rose with intricate pierced ivy leaf design throughout and four fixing holes. This antique ceiling rose has been stripped and is rea...
Iron
Natural Palmate Leaf Design Wicker Large Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Natural Palmate Leaf Design Wicker Large Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. No crack, no missed piece. Original canopy. This lamp works with ...
Wicker
Visual Comfort Jacqueline Draped Chandelier by Aerin in White and Silver
By Aerin
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st c. Jacqueline chandelier by AERIN for Visual Comfort. This stunning chandelier offers a non-traditional lighting look that combines 1920's style with modern simplicity.
Metal, Silver Leaf
Large Sunburst Crown Chandelier Flush Mount in Gilt Metal with Leaves Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Crown Chandelier Foliage Ceiling Light Fixture, Gilt Iron, Gold Leaf, Frosted Glass ____________________________________________________________ Stunning Gilt iron and bronze sunburs...
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
Cottage Style Shabby Chic Florence Grape & Leaf Pendant Light, Kolarz Austria
By Kolarz Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful colored metal chandelier with grape and leaf design. Made by Kolarz Leuchten in Austria.
Metal
Flower and Leaf Design Metal Ceiling Lamp with Patinas, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Flower and Leaf Design Metal Ceiling Lamp with Patinas, 1950s, Italy Lamp is in very good condition. Wear consistent with age and use These lamps works with E27 standart light bulbs...
Metal
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, Tiered Shape, Gold, 1990s — Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Add this rare gold-tiered Murano glass chandelier to your lighting collection today.
Gold, Gold Leaf
Starburst Chandelier in Silvered Wrought Iron with Opaline Glass Globes, 1950s
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Starburst Large Chandelier with 6 Milk Glass Globes, Silvered Leaf, Wrought Iron Outstanding Sputnik Glass Globe Chandelier / Flush Mount Ceiling Light in silver leaf gilt ir...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Silver Leaf
$3,954Sale Price|20% Off
Gilt Wrought Iron Chandelier with Amber Glass Globes, Spanish Revival, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
It hangs from an iron chain topped by a round canopy. This stunning chandelier was entire made by hand in wrought iron and finished in gold leaf gilding.
Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Iron
Pendant lamp Catellani & Smith Lederam Manta S1 - Black/copper leaf shade
By Catellani & Smith
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Lederam Manta S1, designed by Catellani & Smith, embodies precision and elegance in lighting design. Its curved, softly coloured discs surround an ultra-flat LED module, producin...
Metal, Aluminum
$753Sale Price|60% Off
24-Carat Gold-Plated and Faceted Crystal Chandelier by Rejmyre, 1960s Sweden
By Reijmyre Glasbruk
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely beautiful and rare 24-carat gold-plated chandelier made by Rejmyre Armaturfabrik Rejmyre, Sweden, 1960s. The chandelier is build up out of six rings and a crown filled with...
Crystal, Gold Leaf
Pendant lamp Catellani & Smith Lederam Manta S1 - Black/gold leaf shade
By Catellani & Smith
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Lederam Manta S1, designed by Catellani & Smith, embodies precision and elegance in lighting design. Its curved, softly coloured discs surround an ultra-flat LED module, producin...
Metal, Aluminum
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, Opalino, Pink and Green with Gold, 1950s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Add this rare opalino, pink, and green Murano glass chandelier to your lighting collection today.
Gold Leaf
Spanish Design Large Chandelier / Ceiling Light Fixture in Silvered Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand Forged Iron Scale Law Design Chandelier, Iron, Silver Leaf, Spain, 1950s. Rare find One of a kind ceiling pendant lamp or chandelier in wrought iron finished in silver leaf gild...
Iron, Silver Leaf, Metal, Wrought Iron
Etched Milk Glass Dish Pendant Light Leaf Design Restored
Located in New York, NY
Rewired and restored 20th century pendant light. Featuring a while glass dish shade with three pole supports and matching canopy. Dish has leaves etched around the outside rim. Takes...
Brass
Swedish modern 1940s pendant lamp, steel and textile with leaf decor
Located in Forserum, SE
A Swedish pendant lamp produced by an unidentified manufacturer in the 1940s. This elegant fixture reflects the restrained sophistication of Scandinavian lighting design from the per...
Steel
Lovely large Mother-of-Pearl leaf ceiling bell lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely large Mother-of-Pearl leaf ceiling bell lamp, Italy 1960s The lamp can be adjusted from 70cm to a height of 108cm. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired...
Metal, Brass
Spanish Foliage Flower Buds Large Ring Chandelier in Gilt Iron, 7 Lights
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare find. This 7 light chandelier was entirely made by hand in wrought iron and finished in gold leaf gilding.
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Faux Bamboo Chandelier Italy 1950's
Located in Hastings, GB
Palm leaf and faux bamboo chandelier, Italy 1950's A beautiful chandelier featuring hand painted faux bamboo stems and leaf fronds throughout There are 4 bulb holders which take ...
Iron
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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