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Maurice Chandelier Chandeliers

Maurice Dufrene Bronze and Leaded Glass Ceiling Fixture
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early Classic French Art Deco ceiling fixture by Maurice Dufrene circa 1910, in bronze and leaded
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Maurice Dufrene Gilt Bronze and Daum Glass Ceiling Fixture
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco ceiling fixture/chandelier by Maurice Dufrene, circa 1920, in gilt bronze
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Maurice Model Large French Art Deco Floral Ball Pendant Chandelier, Early 1930s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ball pendant chandelier by Maurice Model (Verdun), France, early 1930s. Floral
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Suzanne Guiguichon, 4-Light Chandelier, France, 1950
By Compagnie Des Arts Français
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Suzanne Guiguichon/Gabriel Eglinger, 4-light lacquered wood chandelier edited by la Maitrise under
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood

20th century French Jean Touret Wrought Iron Chandelier, 1950s
By Jean Touret
Located in LEGNY, FR
Wrought iron chandelier dating from the 1950s made by Jean Touret for the Marolles workshops in
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Monumental Hand-Blown Glass Opera or Cinema Chandelier, Germany, 1950s
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Berlin, BE
Gigantic blown glass chandelier Diameter 3,3 feet - glass body 2 feet high - maximal height 7,2
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Vintage 1950s German Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French Art Deco Lunaria Pendant Chandelier by Edmond Etling
By Edmond Etling
Located in New York City, NY
, Marcel Guillard , Maurice Guiraud-Rivière , Fanny Rozet, Lucille Sevin, and others. He also collaborated
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Ateliers de Marolles, Jean Touret, Midcentury Wrought-iron Chandelier, ca.1950
By Jean Touret
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Midcentury chandelier by Ateliers de Marolles, created by Jean TOURET, artistic director
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Genet Michon, Art Deco Garland of Flowers Chandelier, Molded Glass, Bronze Frame
By Genet & Michon
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Circular Art Deco “Garland of Flowers” Chandelier in Molded Glass with a Bronze Frame by Genet
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Genet Michon, Small Art Deco Garland of Flowers Chandelier, Molded Glass, Bronze
By Genet & Michon
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Small Circular Art Deco “Garland of Flowers” chandelier in Molded Glass with a Bronze Frame by
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Paul Kiss, Genet&Michon, Large Art Deco Chandelier, Cast Iron, Molded Glass 1925
By Paul Kiss, Genet & Michon
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Beautiful Circular Art Deco chandelier, in Patinated Cast Iron attributed to Paul Kiss, and Pressed
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

French Iron "Rooster" Pendant Light, 1950's Atelier De Marolles, by Jean Touret
Located in Chicago, IL
by the minimalism, with extensive use of wood and iron materials he considered to be organic. Maurice
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Vintage 1950s French Country Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Max Ingrand very rare Pendant - brass and opaline glass mod. 1636
By Max Ingrand
Located in Milano, MI
Ingrand, whose full name was Maurice Max Ingrand (Bressuire 1908 - Paris 1969) was a French glassmaker
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

20th Century Italian Fontana Arte Sandblasted Opal Glass Pendant by Max-Ingrand
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern French, Italian pendant, chandelier made of hand blown sandblasted
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opal, Metal, Brass

French Art Deco Frosted Glass and Chromed Brass Pendant Light by Primaflore
By Verdun
Located in Barntrup, DE
Déposé 328" by Cristalleries de Verdun, Maurice Model, and hung on a chrome-plated brass fixture with an
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Saint Louis Crystal Chartreuse Color Vase , France, 2023
By Saint Louis
Located in Cagliari, IT
, chandeliers and lighting items - crafted by master glassblowers and cutters considered to be among the very
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2010s French Other Vases

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Crystal

Pair of Classicistical Fire Gilded Candlesticks France 1840 by F. Barbedienne
Located in Salzburg, AT
-Gabriel Allegrain, Étienne-Maurice Falconet, Jacques Caffieri, Jean-Antoine Houdon and others. Great
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Antique 1840s Candlesticks

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Bronze

Pair of French Napoleon III Bronze Candlesticks by Foundry F. Barbedienne 1860s
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Salzburg, AT
, François Girardon, Antoine Coysevox, Christophe-Gabriel Allegrain, Étienne-Maurice Falconet, Jacques
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Candlesticks

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Bronze

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Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier. All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass regular soc...
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Brass

Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Style Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
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Brass, Metal, Aluminum

Adjustable Triennale 3 Arms Chandelier Brass, Stilnovo Style, Three Hues of Blue
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Bespoke chandelier with three arms that are counterbalanced. That allows to move the arms up and down. The heads are on a pivotting joint to they can reach any desired angle. This c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Aluminum, Metal, Brass

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Walnut

Norwegian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative light in opaline glass with chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vintage condi...
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Art Nouveau Curved Stained Glass & Bronze Panel/ Window, Attributed to Tiffany
By Charles L. Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Nouveau window/ panel was realized in the United States in 1907, attributed to Tiffany & Co. The piece features a mosaic of interlocking demilune arch forms in hues...
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Chandelier In Brass With Glass Tulips And Beads - Italy, 1900
Located in Girona, ES
Art Nouveau chandelier in polished brass formerly powered by gas, three points of light, two of which are covered by opalescent glass tulips matching the two thick glass pellets. The...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Style Lamps Lumina Standing Nude Sculpture Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive pair of Art Deco figural table lamps of a standing nude holding a glass shade, Lumina. H. 65 cm or 25.6 inch tall. Designed by Max Le Verrier in France, 1928. Original pos...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Marble, Spelter

Murano Black Glass and Brass Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary and original design for a Murano chandelier from the middle of the last century. Particular workmanship of the glass combined with a polished brass finish. Linear and a...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Late 19th Century Antique Arched Stained Glass Window in a New Wood Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful 19th century antique stained glass window with an arch top in a new square wood frame. This window is full of color with a turquoise center that looks amazing in the sunlig...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Windows

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Wood, Stained Glass

Important Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Bookcase Desk Desk-Chair & Filing Cabinet
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique museum quality, 4-piece Parisian Art Nouveau office furniture set. As far as we know, this is the most complete, Louis Majorelle office furniture set that has been offered in...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Bookcases

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Brass, Bronze, Iron

1 of the 20 Antique Glazed Art Nouveau Tiles, circa 1920
Located in Rijssen, NL
This is an amazing set of original Art Nouveau handmade tiles. A beautiful relief and color. With a stylish flower design. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, framed o...
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Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

Bronze Gothic Revival Fish Scale Leaded Glass Chandelier Att. Duffner & Kimberly
By Duffner and Kimberly
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique bronze Gothic Revival fish scale leaded glass chandelier. Inverted bronze dome with bronze overlay. Six ribbed segmented frame with lion shield details around the top. Six or...
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Vintage 1910s North American Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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Palatial Art Deco Glass and Polished Nicked Bronze Chandelier, Maurice Dufrene
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in New York City, NY
This very large and spectacular French Modern chandelier attributed to Maurice Dufrene features
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Maurice Model French Art Deco Mermaid Pendant Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco pendant chandelier by Maurice Model, Verdun, France, 1930s. Very thick molded
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Brass

Pair of Jacques Adnet Style Chandeliers, Polished Aluminum and Glass Rods
By Jacques Adnet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This handsome pair of chandeliers are very much in the style of pieces that were created in the
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Edmond Delion Large French Art Deco Wrought Iron Chandelier, circa 1920
By Delion Paris
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Deco chandelier by Edmond Delion, 37-39 rue des Morillons, Paris, 15e, circa 1920. This refined wrought
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Genet & Michon Large French Art Deco Pair of Wall Sconces, 1920s
By Genet & Michon
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Salon d'Automne, they exhibit a chandelier with frosted molded-pressed glass shades, matching sconces
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Antique 1820s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Genet Michon Neoclassical Pair of Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, France, 1950
By Genet & Michon
Located in Paris, FR
furniture inspired by the Louis XVI style. But from the next Salon d'Automne, they exhibit a chandelier with
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze

Saint Louis Crystal " Bubbles" Bowl, France, 2021
By Teleri Ann Jones, Saint Louis
Located in Cagliari, IT
- tableware, vases, chandeliers and lighting items - crafted by master glassblowers and cutters considered to
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2010s French Modern Serving Bowls

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Crystal

Georges Braque School Prints Bird, Fish, Star, Modernist Drawing Lithograph
By (after) Georges Braque
Located in Surfside, FL
Femme à l'Éventail (fr) (Woman with a Fan) by Amedeo Modigliani and Nature Morte aux Chandeliers
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1940s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Huge Glass and Nicked Bronze Long Chandelier, Maurice Dufrene
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in New York City, NY
A palatial and magnificent half pipe structured chandelier attributed to Maurice Dufrene features
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

French Art Deco Chandelier by Maurice Model Verden
By Verdun
Located in Fairfax, VA
. Frame is nickel on bronze. This chandelier has new wiring with total of twelve lights max 60 watt each
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Muller Frères/ Fag La Maitrise French Art Deco Chandelier, circa 1925
By Ferronnerie d'Art des Galeries 1, La Maitrise, Muller Frères
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco chandelier by Muller Frères (Luneville) and Ferronnerie d'Art des Galeries, France
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

1970s Huge Spike Ceramic Pendant, USA
By Maurice Chalvignac
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Bold glazed ceramic pendant with huge spike and realistic lava effect tone. Contain one E26 size socket rated at 60 watt. Chain and wire adjusted to requirement.   
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ceramic

1950s French Chandelier by Gaston Fossati for Ateliers d'Art d'Uzès
By Gaston Fossati
Located in Hanover, MA
High quality and sculpturally Minimalist chandelier made of curved black enameled tubular brass
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Important Signed Sabino Frosted Art Glass Table Lamp in Nickel with Brass Detail
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in New York City, NY
. Apart from creating chandeliers, Sabino created a multitude of vases and decorative objects, making
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Brass, Bronze, Nickel

GENET & MICHON Large French Art Deco Pair of Wall Sconces, 1920s
By Genet & Michon
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
exhibit a chandelier with frosted molded-pressed glass shades, matching sconces, and also a fruit bowl in
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Genet & Michon Large French Art Deco Pair of Wall Sconces, 1920s
By Genet & Michon
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
exhibit a chandelier with frosted molded-pressed glass shades, matching sconces, and also a fruit bowl in
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Genet & Michon Large French Art Deco Pair of Wall Sconces, 1920-1929
By Genet & Michon
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
the next Salon d'Automne, they exhibit a chandelier with frosted molded-pressed glass shades, matching
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Genet & Michon Large French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1930-1936
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Louis XVI style. But from the next Salon d'Automne, they exhibit a chandelier with frosted molded
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Brass, Bronze

Genet Michon Neoclassical Pair of Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, France, 1950
By Genet & Michon
Located in Paris, FR
furniture inspired by the Louis XVI style. But from the next Salon d'Automne, they exhibit a chandelier with
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze

Set of Six Saint Louis Crystal " Bubbles" Multicolor Champagne Flutes, 2023
By Saint Louis, Teleri Ann Jones
Located in Cagliari, IT
whole word. Saint-Louis signs every day crystal creations - tableware, vases, chandeliers and lighting
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2010s French Modern Crystal Serveware

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Crystal

Crystal 'Lens' Model 1774 Cocktail Table by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1959
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
only the best of the best. ABOUT THE DESIGNER: In 1908, Maurice Max-Ingrand, later known simply as
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Crystal, Brass, Steel

René Magritte Lithograph - Zeno's Arrow
By René Magritte
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
-criminal Fantômas as well as an avid taste for Edgar Allan Poe and Maurice Leblanc. Before coming to the
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Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

after René Magritte Lithograph - L'Empire des Lumières
By René Magritte
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
as well as an avid taste for Edgar Allan Poe and Maurice Leblanc. Before coming to the capital in
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Surrealist More Prints

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Lithograph

Smoky Quartz Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Maurice Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Smoky quartz is layered with shimmering white mother of pearl, for a robust shade that incorporates the warmth and richness of the Earth’s landscapes. Set in 18 karat rose gold. Smo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chandelier Earrings

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Quartz, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Huge Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young Bronze Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brutal and bold!
Extremely well crafted.
Approx 5 feet high.
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Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Rose-Cut Diamond Gold Earrings
By Maurice Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
These earrings are quite elegant and fluid in their movement and one of our favorites. A mixed assortment of rose-cut white diamonds that differ in size are arranged to create an eve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
The French designer Maurice Max-Ingrand (1908-1969), is generally known as Max Ingrand. Educated by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel, Brass

Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
The French designer Maurice Max-Ingrand (1908-1969), is generally known as Max Ingrand. Educated by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel, Brass

Important Pietra Dura Top Dining / CenterTable
Located in Miami, FL
, Malachite, onyx, lapis, etc.. Was part of the Maurice Gibbs Bee Gee's estate Miami Beach.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Tables

Large Pair of Mermaid Figural Torcheres Attributed: M. Lapidus
Located in Miami, FL
faux plaster finish. Indoor or outdoor.Attributed to Maurice Lapidus, early 50's a s part of the decor
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Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets

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Fiberglass

Refined Medieval Revival Chandelier with Knights, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Refined Medieval Revival chandelier with knights, 19th century. Silver-plated met. Eight lights
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Antique 1870s French Medieval Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Gothic Revival Pair of Wall Lamps, Gilded Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
drawing to Eugène Viollet-le-Duc proves all the more eloquent as a monumental chandelier presenting the
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Antique 1880s French Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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Maurice Chandelier Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of maurice chandelier chandeliers is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique maurice chandelier chandeliers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and glass. Maurice chandelier chandeliers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Maurice chandelier chandeliers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made maurice chandelier chandeliers over the years, but those made by Genet & Michon, Maurice Dufrêne and Edmond Etling are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Maurice Chandelier Chandeliers?

Maurice chandelier chandeliers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,500, while the lowest priced sells for $1,200 and the highest can go for as much as $20,635.
Questions About Maurice Chandelier Chandeliers
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    Chandeliers are called chandeliers because the earliest designs were wooden fixtures that held taper candles. The name comes from the French word for candle, "chandelle." On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique and vintage chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Chandeliers should be between half and three quarts, the width of the tabletop located below it, however, this is, of course, subject to change based on the size of the room.

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    A bobeche for chandeliers was designed to catch the wax that dripped from the candles on early fixtures. Today, they are considered to be an accent piece from which the socket, bulb and candle cover rise. Shop a range of antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.
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    You’ll often see chandeliers with elaborate glass ornamentation serving as a decoration. Quite frequently these glass pendants that hang from the light are called a prism. These pieces add luxe glamour to the light fixture, while also catching illumination and scattering it. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary chandeliers from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    No chandeliers do not have candles but the chandelier evolved from the candelabra, which used candles as their light source. Some chandeliers have light fixtures that are designed to look very much like candles while others have moved in a modern direction and look nothing like their candelabra predecessor. Shop a collection of chandeliers and candelabras from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    An Empire chandelier refers to chandeliers crafted in the Empire style. Empire style furniture resembles Louis XIV furniture in its focus on symmetry — it’s rich with ornamentation and frequently sees an integration of Greek or Roman motifs. An Empire style chandelier will add visual appeal and a sense of grandeur of any room. Shop a range of antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.
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    A chandelier light is a type of candelabra lamp, meaning that it is a decorative branched suspension of lights mounted from the ceiling. A variety of antique, new and vintage chandeliers can be found on 1stDibs.
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    A Bohemian chandelier is one that is made with naturally occurring details like rattan, bamboo or macrame. They can be decorated with pendants like seashells and feathers as well. Add some boho-chic to your décor by shopping a collection of Bohemian chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    To ship a chandelier, you must ensure that the chandelier is held inside a sturdy crate and packed with enough cushioning material to withstand accidents. Make sure you have plenty of bubble wrap and foam held in place with strong tape. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    A tole chandelier refers to a type of chandelier that is painted metal, often fashioned to look like greenery and flowers, similar to folk art. Tole chandeliers tend to have a base color of cream, white or gold that seamlessly pairs with a wide range of home décor styles. Shop a selection of vintage and contemporary chandeliers on 1stDibs.
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    The significance of chandeliers is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some people associate them with the history of lighting because they marked a major breakthrough in indoor illumination. Others consider them symbols of wealth and extravagance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and vintage chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The weight of a chandelier is dependent on the ceiling’s strength. A concrete ceiling can likely support any size chandelier because of its sturdiness, but a wooden or drywalled ceiling will not be able to support as much weight due to its more fragility.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A chandelier is typically suspended from a branching system with multiple lights on the ends, rather than one single light or a pair of lights hanging from a chord or chain.

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    Chandelier lighting is a branched, highly ornamented light fixture that is typically (suspended from) mounted on ceilings lamps.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A circular chandelier is called Corona or Crown. As it resembles the crown, it is often designed with upstanding decorative elements. It is usually made of gilded metal or brass. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of chandelier options to choose from for your home decor.
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    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.
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    To tell how old your chandelier is, look for a maker’s mark often included somewhere on the chandelier. From there, you can research the specific company that manufactured it. Also consider the power source — candle- and gas-lit chandeliers were common until the early 1900s when electric chandeliers became popular. Even if your chandelier was upgraded to be fully electric, check for signs of the previous system. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between a girandole and a chandelier comes down to where they go. A girandole is a fixture displayed on a wall or surface, while a chandelier hangs from the ceiling. Often, girandoles include wall mirrors. Both types of fixtures either hold candles or feature candle lights that hold electric bulbs. You'll find a selection of antique light fixtures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A chandelier is a decorative type of lighting. Suspended from the ceiling, chandeliers direct their light upward and are typically positioned over a dining table. Incandescent light bulbs are generally used in chandeliers that give ambient light. Enhance your space today — visit 1stDibs for a wide range of chandelier options to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    What you can use in place of a chandelier depends on your goals for a given space. If you want to provide overhead illumination, try a pendant light, an island light, string lights, an arched floor lamp, a ceiling light or recessed lighting. To add interest to the ceiling, use mobile art pieces or hanging planters. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of light fixtures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, chandeliers are still in style. Although interior design trends do come and go, it's safe to say that chandeliers are generally still in style from year to year. While the word may conjure images of opulent candelabra-style fixtures adorned with crystals, there are actually many types of chandeliers that can suit different interior design styles. Among them are rustic and industrial lantern chandeliers, futuristic Sputnik chandeliers and transitional pieces topped off with light-diffusing fabric shades. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of chandeliers.

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