Bell Jar Gilt Bronze Blue Glass Crystal Chandelier Pendant Light, 19th c
Located in New York, NY
Wired for US electric; light handles three 'chandelier' light bulbs. Very good condition as shown in images with no chips or breaks noted.
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
French Victorian Iron Candelabra
Located in Van Nuys, CA
French Victorian iron candelabra electric converted floor lamp taking 5 E12 chandelier light bulbs.
Iron
Antique French Six Light Bronze Chandelier Louis XVI Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
The central turned column leads down to the upward facing dish with gently curving out-swept arms that hold the candle light bulbs. The chandelier has been sympathetically cleaned ...
Bronze
$1,922
H 29.53 in Dm 23.63 in
French Rococo Style Bronze and Noverdy Glass Three-Light Chandelier, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Three new sockets for E27 (E26) size light bulbs. The chandelier is in good condition with slight signs of aging and wear.
Bronze, Brass
Stunning and Pure Art Deco Hand Carved Wood Chandelier Pendant Light, 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
You can take our word for it. This six light chandelier will take six bulbs of up to 80 watts each and if you use a dimmer switch then you can always create the perfect atmosphere fo...
Metal
$3,512
H 34.65 in W 29.53 in D 21.66 in
Large Modernist French Art Deco Bronze Wood Brass Six-Light Ice Glass Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
French Art Deco engraved bronze on wood six ice glass shades chandelier, circa 1950. 6-light bulbs E-14, good working condition Assembly required.
Brass, Bronze
French Pair Empire Dore Bronze Winged Putti Candelabras
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Each lamp is in great working condition and required standard chandelier light bulb. Each lamp comes with a black round parchment paper drum shade.
Bronze
Movie Theater Chandelier 1930's
Located in Fulton, CA
Notice one chandelier has white light bulbs, one has pink. Very good, original working condition.
Metal
French, 19th Century, Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Renaissance st. wrought iron chandelier. The four arm five light chandelier displays a single hanging light bulb centered by beautiful scrolled pierce...
Wrought Iron
Antique Crystal and Gilt Brass Chandelier 1920s, France
Located in Bastogne, BE
Circa 1920s Classic Style Chandelier with five light bulbs. Manufactured in France.
Crystal, Brass
18th Century Italian Tole Painted and Gilt Candle Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Professionally wired, holds chandelier size light bulbs. This is ready to install and enjoy.
Metal, Tin
Big Lustre A Cage Antique Chandelier Crystal Brass
Located in Berlin, DE
Professionally Restored and Ready to Illuminate Lovingly restored in Berlin with meticulous attention Re-wired and primed for easy installation Every detail renewed with precision, ...
Crystal, Brass
$8,544
H 33.47 in Dm 30.71 in
1920s Art Nouveau Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier lustre Brass Glass Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
The intricate crystal elements have been hand-knotted, adding to its exquisite charm. This magnificent chandelier boasts 15 E14 light bulb sockets, offering ample illumination.
Crystal
$21,072 / item
H 53.15 in Dm 39.38 in
Precious Italian 18' Century Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier Genova 1760
Located in Rome, IT
Provenience form a Genoese Aristocratic Palace of the 18th century. 8 E14 Candle light bulbs. This Chandelier is in original condition but will be delivered cleaned , restored and ...
Cut Glass
Price Upon Request
H 56 in Dm 30 in
Thorvald Bindesbøll, Twelve-Armed Chandelier, "The Sun", circa 1900
By Thorvald Bindesbøll, F.W. Doberck and Søns Eftf. v. C. Amundin. H. A/S
Located in New York, NY
Historically, one would have small, silk shades covering each lightbulb however, as depicted here, we prefer to light this chandelier with Edison bulbs with interesting filaments.
Brass
1880s Art Nouveau Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier lustre Brass Glass
Located in Berlin, DE
The intricate crystal elements have been hand-knotted, adding to its exquisite charm. This magnificent chandelier boasts 15 E14 light bulb sockets, offering ample illumination.
Crystal, Brass
$21,072 / item
H 53.15 in Dm 39.38 in
Precious Italian 18' Century Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier Genova 1760
Located in Rome, IT
Provenience form a Genoese Aristocratic Palace of the 18th century. 8 E14 Candle light bulbs. This Chandelier is in original condition but will be delivered cleaned , restored and ...
Cut Glass
$4,975
H 41.34 in Dm 31.5 in
Large Victorian Chandelier Hanging Oil Lamp in Nickel & Opaline Red Glass Shades
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous large antique circa 1940 French Victorian 6-light bulbs chandelier with Opaline red cased glass and chiselled ornate nickel.
Nickel
$5,853
H 37.8 in Dm 33.86 in
Large Victorian Chandelier Opaline White Glass Oil Lamp Ornate Gilt Bronze c1930
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous monumental antique circa 1940 French Victorian 7-light bulbs chandelier with Opaline green cased glass and chiselled gilt bronze/ brass.
Brass, Bronze
Art Nouveau Jugendstil Austrian Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Weesp, NL
A large six-branch secessionist chandelier with 8 regular light bulbs. The unique base with a leaded green and clear prismatic glass bowl shade for further illumination.
Metal, Brass
Pair of French Empire Brass Sconces, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Recently restored, having wax candle sleeves and holding chandelier size light bulbs. France, early 19th century.
Brass
French Neoclassical Bronze Putti Lamps Signed Clodion
Located in San Francisco, CA
Recently re-wired and hold chandelier size light bulbs. Claude Michel (December 20, 1738 – March 29, 1814), known as Clodion, was a French sculptor in the Rococo style, especially...
Marble, Bronze
Belle Epoque Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
At the time, designers faced the challenge of adapting the traditional, candlelit chandelier form to the electrical light bulb. But when turned on, their brightness made it hard to l...
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Five-Light Pan Fixture, Bare Bulbs
Located in Vancouver, BC
Five light exposed bulb pan fixture, made by mckenney of boston. circa 1925, finished in an olive bronze with gold coloured decorative bulb surrounds. Longer chains have been p...
Large Industrial Bare Bulb Seven-Light Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1925. Large industrial light fixture with six exposed tungsten bulbs and central milk glass hanging-shade. Came out an industrial building in Chicago. Measurements: 50"H ...
6 Light Bare Bulb with Cast Bobeches
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Beautiful fixture with a dark patina, and infinity design lines the rim of the pan fixture and is complimented by the design of the top of the body. 6 leaf rimmed socket covers ornam...
Brass
Five-Light Pan Fixture with Bare Bulbs
Located in Vancouver, BC
Simple and elegant pan fixture. Five arms, finished in a dark chocolate bronze, with bare bulbs. circa 1912 Measure: 42" L x 20" D.
Artistic Arts & Crafts Bare Bulb Pan Light Fixture, Four-Light
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1905 Artistic Arts & Crafts flemish pan light fixture with exposed bare bulbs, original dark chocolate finish on curved brass body and arms. Suspended by an antique oversized-lin...
Brass
Five-Light Embossed Pan Fixture with Bare Bulbs
Located in Vancouver, BC
Nicely embossed five-light pan fixture with a lacquered old brass finish. Restored to original condition, with rouged decorative bulb surrounds. circa 1925 Measures: 38" L x...
Five-Light Pan Fixture, Set Up for Exposed Bulbs
Located in Vancouver, BC
Simple five-light pan fixture; finished in an original dark olive bronze, with polished highlights. Rigged for exposed bulbs. Cleaned, restored, re-wired and ready to hang. cir...
Adam's Style Bare Bulb, Six-Light Fixture by R. Williamson & Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa 1925. Lovely Adam Style Bare Bulb Fixture by R. Williamson & Co of Chicago (6-Light) Retains original gilt finish. This light has been cleaned, rewired, and restored. Ready...
Empire Style Brass Converted Gas Fixture with Bare-Bulbs (5-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1905. This exotic looking Empire Style brass gas fixture has been converted from gas and finished in a dark oil-rubbed bronze. It has been fitted with Edison bulbs (not included)...
Chandelier
Located in Seattle, WA
Charming beaded chandelier from Italy. has 3 light bulbs and has been rewired.
Glass
Early Electric Bag-and-Tent Chandelier
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Classical bag-and-tent chandelier featuring typical hanging light bulb on arms pointing down in line with early technical restrictions.
Crystal, Brass
Vienna Secession Three Lights Chandelier, Austria 1900s
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Early 1900s Vienese brass and glass three armed chandelier. Rewired with three E27 light bulb fittings compatible with US and UK standards.
Brass
Art Nouveau bronze chandelier with iridescent glass shades
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
The inner part of the chandelier is for classic light bulbs with an E27 base, currently there are insert reductions for E14 candle threads, but they are easy to unscrew.
Bronze
19th Century Wrought Iron and Wood Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Originally intended for candles, it has been expertly wired to accommodate chandelier light bulbs, and is ready to add Old World ambiance to any room!
Wrought Iron
Pair of Antique 19th Century Three-Arm Iron Chandeliers
Located in Round Top, TX
Please take a moment to enlarge the photos and examine the details up close, you can view them with and without standard chandelier light bulbs in use. The chandelier is 13" high wit...
Solid Bronze Four-Bulb Theater Light
Located in Peekskill, NY
This 90-year-old fixture was recently salvaged out of a Masonic theatre and dates to 1924. They didn't spare any expense with this building. They don't get richer looking than this. ...
Bronze
Solid Bronze Seven Bulb Theater Light
Located in Peekskill, NY
This 90-year-old fixture was recently salvaged out of a Masonic theatre and dates to 1924. They didn't spare any expense with this building. They don't get richer looking than this. ...
Industrial 3 Bulb Milk Glass Disc Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial pendant light features a flat 16 inch, milk glass disc with a brass and porcelain, 3 bulb, Benjamin socket on a brass pole with matching ceiling canopy. The pendant is new...
Brass
Candle Light Traditional Antik Chandelier with Purple Crystal
Located in Berlin, DE
Noteworthy Features: - Illuminating Brilliance: The chandelier features twelve E14 light bulb sockets, providing a harmonious and inviting illumination.
Crystal, Iron, Wire
Arts and Crafts Bronze Four-Light Chandelier Attributed to Oscar Bach
Located in Astoria, NY
Newly rewired. Chandelier requires four Edison base light bulbs.
Bronze
Napoleon III Golden Bronze and Dark Green Lacquer Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in IT
The central body is hooked to four chains of golden bronze which end in the final part of the chandelier made to be fixed to the ceiling. From the central body rise twelve arms carry...
Bronze
Alabaster and Bronze Three-Light Star-Shaped Chandelier with Foliage Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Capturing our attention with its star-shaped bronze structure with floral bobèches surrounding an alabaster sphere securing three light bulbs, this chandelier has been rewired for th...
Alabaster, Bronze
Italian Tole and Crystal Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Newly re-wired, holds six chandelier size light bulbs, and has 10 inches of chain.
Iron
Art Nouveau Clear and Green Bohemian Crystal Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Florence, IT
Art Nouveau Clear and Green Bohemian Crystal Chandelier, 5 light bulbs.
Crystal, Bronze
Sold
H 27.56 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Chandelier Antique French Lighting Baroque style Early 20th Century
Located in Bastogne, BE
Circa 1910-1920s Baroque Style Chandelier with four light bulbs. Manufactured in France.
Crystal, Bronze
Sold
H 29.53 in Dm 29.53 in
Candelabrum Crystal Antique Chandelier Ceiling Lustre Art Nouveau Florentiner
Located in Berlin, DE
Professionally Restored and Ready to Illuminate Lovingly restored in Berlin with meticulous attention Re-wired and primed for easy installation Every detail renewed with precision, ...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Sold
H 47.25 in Dm 35.43 in L 47.25 in
Neoclassical 8 Lamp Shades Spanish Crystal and Bronze Handcrafted Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous antique circa 1920 Spanish Victorian eight-light bulbs chandelier/bronze and iridescent glass shades, 20th century Eight bulbs e 14 /good working condition/ European wiring.
Bronze
Sold
H 23.63 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
Neoclassical 8-Lamp Shades Spanish Crystal and Bronze Handcrafted Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous antique circa 1920 Spanish Victorian eight-light bulbs chandelier/bronze and iridescent glass shades, 20th century Eight bulbs e 14 /good working condition/ European wiring.
Bronze
Sold
H 43.31 in Dm 28.35 in
Victorian Chandelier with Porcelain Flowers, Gilt Bronze & Amber Glass Globes
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous antique pair circa 1920 French Victorian floral encrusted porcelain five-light bulbs chandelier/bronze and opaline amber glass shades Porcelain/opaline amber cased glass/chi...
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Italian Bronze and Crystals Chandelier
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful and refined Italian Art Nouveau 1910s chandelier with five light bulbs. In patinated gilded bronze and completely covered drops of crystals.
Crystal
Lustre A Cage Antique Art Nouveau Brass Ceiling Crystal Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Professionally Restored and Ready to Illuminate Lovingly restored in Berlin with meticulous attention Re-wired and primed for easy installation Every detail renewed with precision, ...
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 37.41 in Dm 31.5 in
Art Nouveau Crystal Chandelier Brass Large Crystals Traditional Antique Ceiling
Located in Berlin, DE
Professionally Restored and Ready to Illuminate Lovingly restored in Berlin with meticulous attention Re-wired and primed for easy installation Every detail renewed with precision, ...
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 39.38 in Dm 31.5 in
Large Antique French Crystal Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
Every crystal is intact and hand-knotted, enhancing its beauty. This splendid chandelier features 14 E14 light bulb sockets, providing ample illumination.
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 37.01 in W 50.4 in D 19.69 in
Barovier e Toso Art Deco Italian Design Murano Clear Glass Ten Arms Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Firenze, IT
Each lamp shade contains one light bulb. The chandelier is supported by a central golden metal pole embellished with a blown glass sphere, a carved and giltwood detail and a blown gl...
Metal
Italian Gilt Wood Sconce
Located in San Francisco, CA
Newly wired, holds three chandelier size light bulbs.
Metal
Sold
H 18.25 in W 11.75 in D 8.5 in
Silver-Plate Bouillotte Lamp with Red Tole Shade, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Silver plate Bouillotte table lamp with red tole painted shade. Holds two chandelier size light bulbs, recently re-wired, early 20th century.
Silver Plate, Tin
Hollywood Regency Italian Gilt Metal Rope and Tassel Scones, Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
Gilt painted metal with tassel detailing and flower center medallion. Newly rewired. Each light takes three chandelier bulbs (not included).
Metal
Italian Painted Secretary and Display Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Either side of the upper cabinet has decorative molding highlighted in gold and the door holds the original glass and locks with key. The display is also lighted with eight chandelie...
Glass, Paint, Wood
French Art Deco Nine-Light Chandelier with Brass Frame and White Art Glass
Located in Barntrup, DE
Six exterior petal shaped brass bobeches with sockets for E27 light bulbs, three interior sockets for E14 (chandelier) light bulbs.
Brass, Bronze, Metal
French Neoclassical Style Gilt Brass and Glass Ceiling Light, 1920s
Located in New Orleans, LA
The lamp can be attached to the ceiling on the hook or flush-mounted using two screw holes in the canopy. Three sockets for chandelier light bulbs. The light fixture is in complete w...
Brass
Solid Bronze Seven-Bulb Theater Light
Located in Peekskill, NY
This 90-year-old fixture was recently salvaged out of a Masonic theatre and dates to 1924. They didn't spare any expense with this building. They don't get richer looking than this. ...
Moorish Brass Light Fixture Chandelier with Glass Panels
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Nice one of a kind Moorish style chandelier rewired for one light bulb.
Brass
Antique European Carved and Silver Gilt Wood Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Recently refurbished and wired, holds chandelier size light bulbs.
Wood, Giltwood
Sold
H 43.5 in W 32.5 in D 32.5 in
Italian 19th Century Patinated Iron and Pressed Metal Ten-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The underside of the chandelier is lit by two light bulbs amidst the leaves.
Iron, Metal
Sold
H 43.31 in Dm 31.5 in
Rare Murano Art Deco Iris Opal Glass Amber Crystal Brass 4-Light Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous unusual large antique Italian Murano Art Nouveau Art Deco iridescent opaline glass and amber crystal ornate tubes, brass chandelier. It holds four-light bulbs, one in the ce...
Crystal, Brass
Antique Amber Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Recently reconditioned, and re-wired, holds three chandelier size light bulbs. Can be lengthened or shortened to desired measurement.
Alabaster
Venetian Murano Smoked Blown Glass Chandelier 1920s Venini Style
Located in Milano, MI
The chandelier has been newly rewired as per Italian standard – max 360 watt, 6 E14 light-bulbs.
Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Sold
H 43.31 in Dm 28.35 in
French Victorian Chandelier Porcelain Limoges Style, Gilded Bronze & Amber Glass
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous antique circa 1920 French Victorian Limoges porcelain five-light bulbs chandelier/bronze and opaline amber glass shades Porcelain/opaline amber cased glass/chiseled gilt bro...
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 43.31 in Dm 28.35 in
Amber French Limoges Porcelain Gilt Bronze Victorian Library Oil Lamp Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous antique circa 1920 French Victorian Limoges porcelain five-light bulbs chandelier/bronze and opaline amber glass shades Porcelain/opaline amber cased glass/chiseled gilt bro...
Brass, Bronze
Large Italian Cut Crystal Seven-Tier Waterfall Flush Mount or Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A wonderful Italian cut crystal and bronze seven-tier waterfall flush mount or chandelier with seven light bulbs, circa 1910-1919 - impressive lighting effect!
Crystal, Bronze
Sold
H 28.75 in W 40.16 in D 21.26 in
French Art Deco Chandelier, Pendant Lamp by Atelier Petitot, Henri Petitot
By Atelier Petitot, Henry Petitot
Located in Delft, NL
The chandelier must be placed 4 light bulbs with the French bayonet closure and the wiring is still in original condition.
Brass
Sold
H 36.62 in Dm 33.86 in
1920s Art Nouveau Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier lustre Brass Glass Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
The intricate crystal elements have been hand-knotted, adding to its exquisite charm. This magnificent chandelier boasts 24 E14 light bulb sockets, offering ample illumination.
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 20.87 in
Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Art Deco Gold Sparkle
Located in Berlin, DE
Every crystal has been meticulously hand-knotted, adding to its beauty. This exquisite chandelier features 6 E27 light bulb sockets, providing a warm and inviting glow.
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 40 in Dm 32 in
Art Deco Gilt Brass & Beaded Amber Glass/ Palm Tree Hollywood Regency Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Antique large French Art Nouveau/Art Deco Gilt Brass & Beaded Amber Glass frosted glass flower lamp shades, Palm Tree Hollywood Regency Wedding Cake Nine-light bulbs Chandelier Meas...
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in Dm 24.41 in
French Art Deco Art Nouveau Pink Etched Glass Wheel Cut Crystal Globe Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Antique French Art Deco pink and etched glass wheel-cut crystal four-light chandelier. An unusual French four-light bulbs chandelier.
Crystal
French Art Deco and Art Nouveau Brass in Degué Style Etched Glass Chandelier
By Degué
Located in Coimbra, PT
French Degué style Art Deco white frosted glass, 4-light chandelier/ brass 4 light bulbs E27 Good working condition Measures: Diameter 27.6 in / 70 cm Height 30 in (chain 11 in)/ 76 ...
Brass
Sold
H 42 in Dm 27 in
Near Pair of Vintage French Empire Style Crystal Gilded Chandeliers Early 1900's
Located in Highwood, IL
Each French crystal chandelier has 8-perimeter light bulbs and an additional 7-interior light bulbs, which is highly unusual and generally only found on very high quality French crys...
Bronze
French Wrought Iron Floor Candelabra, ca. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
French wrought iron floor candelabra with gilt paint accent, ca. 1900.
Wrought Iron
Victorian Brass 7 Arm Floor Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Victorian style standing floor candelabra made of brass. The height is adjustable. This piece is not electrified. It holds seven candlesticks. Good condition with some surface scratc...
Brass
$1,642Sale Price|24% Off
H 67.72 in W 24.81 in D 20.08 in
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with 7 Lights, French, Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice 7 lights candelabras floor lamp is made of wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
Wrought Iron
$1,450
H 70.5 in W 26.75 in D 17.75 in
French Turn of the Century Iron Floor Standing Candelabra with Five Prickets
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall French iron floor standing candelabra from the early 20th century, with five prickets, scrollwork design, stylized fleur de lys motif and twisted accents on a quadripartite ba...
Iron
Antique French Wrought Iron Candelabra with Seven Candle Holders, 1890
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black antique, late 19th century French floor candle holder, candelabra hand crafted in very ornate fer forge work with wrought iron scrolls and seven candle holders, in good condi...
Metal, Wrought Iron
$4,032Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 36 in Dm 12.5 in
19th Century Antique Victorian Bell Jar Lanterns, Glass & Brass
Located in New York, NY
Three different color bell jar lanterns with brass details. Stunning pigment like cobalt can be dated back as far as 1802, making these ceiling fixtures even more extrordinary. Me...
Brass
$3,400
H 54.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
20th Century Black French Vintage Art Deco Forged Metal Floor Candelabra
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, vintage Art Deco French floor candelabra made of handcrafted forged metal and wrought iron, in good condition. The detailed candle holder is composed with five candle sticks...
Metal, Wrought Iron
$1,645Sale Price|30% Off
H 81 in W 21 in D 21 in
Vintage French Gothic Revival Scrolled Iron Torchiere Candelabra Floor Lamp 81"
Located in Dayton, OH
Tall vintage French Gothic Revival five light floor lamp featuring scrolled black iron with gold acanthus accents and a five arm candlestick candelabra.
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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