Monumental large Art Deco chandelier by Daum Nancy & Maurice Dufrene 1920 bronze
By Daum, Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite antique Art Deco chandelier, a monumental masterpiece designed by Maurice Dufrene in 1925.
Bronze
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 glass. 21" square with 5" high border. Ceiling drop length as needed. Exceptional or...
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; with Daum (signed) glass shades. 27” diameter overall x 33” high.
Bronze
Maurice Chalvignac Ceramic Pendant, circa 1960s–1970s
Located in Montréal, CA
Striking 1960’s vintage ceramic pendant attributed to Maurice Chalvignac, featuring an organic, sculptural form with a richly textured brown glaze and numerous perforations throughou...
Ceramic
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 curved, bent glass forms dissected by polished nickel finished bronze banding, which c...
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.
Brass, Bronze
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 glossy up-curved, bent glass forms dissected by polished nickel finished bronze band...
Maurice Model Large French Art Deco Floral Ball Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ball pendant chandelier by Maurice Model (Verdun), France, 1920s.
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.
Ceramic
Huge Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young Bronze Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brutal and bold!
Extremely well crafted.
Approx 5 feet high.
French Art Deco Chandelier by Maurice Model Verden
By Verdun
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful molded-pressed rose peach color glass, large center bowel and four small for the sides. Frame is nickel on bronze. This chandelier has new wiring with total of twelve li...
Nickel
$456Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.54 in Dm 18.9 in
French Ceiling Pendant Glass & Brass Chandelier Lustre Guariche style circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Ceiling pendant, France. Lustre made in granulated glass and brass. Umbrella shape. This chandelier is conform to USA and EU or UK standards. Good condition. Shipping : 48 / 48 / 10...
Brass
1 of 4 Brown Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Playful arrangement of stunning round hanging lamps with an unusual shape, made with rich colored brown ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We have a multitude of unique ...
Ceramic
French Art Deco Degué Pendant Chandelier, France, 1920s
By David Gueron Degue
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elegant French Art Deco pendant chandelier signed Degué, made in France during the 1920s. The fixture combines a stamped brass frame with a large pink frosted glass shade decorated w...
Brass
French Art Deco Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandelier, circa 1925
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco chandelier or lustre, French Frozen glass and chrome 1925 Good condition Shipping: D 35 H 11 3.8 Kg.
Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier France circa 1920s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and small 4 light chandelier, manufactured in France circa 1920 in nickel plated brass, pressed glass and crystal beads, showing stylized roses throughout its design. The s...
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
$1,215
H 57.09 in W 27.56 in D 5.91 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Brass Rise and Fall Glass Ceiling Light Lamp, c.1910
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant rise and fall ceiling light made in England. c.1910 An exceptional early 20th‑century rise‑and‑fall pendant of forged and hammered brass, shaped with the fluid...
Brass
$4,347
H 47.25 in Dm 28.75 in
Art Deco Bronze and Frosted White Glass Five-Light Chandelier, France, ca. 1925
Located in Barntrup, DE
Sculptural Art Deco chandelier with floral and fruit motifs in patinated bronze and frosted glass, circa 1925. This impressive French Art Deco chandelier dates to circa 1925 and exe...
Bronze
$4,505
H 35.44 in Dm 23.63 in
Fabulous French Art Deco Art Nouveau Brass Molded Frosted Glass Chandelier
By Degué
Located in Coimbra, PT
French Degué style Art Deco white frosted glass, 4-light chandelier/ brass 4 light bulbs (3 bulbs E14 40W + one bulb E27 60W) Good working condition Measures: Diameter 23.6 in / ...
Brass
French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Cut Glass Chandelier, Early 20th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A beautiful Art Deco chandelier with very elegant design, crown-shaped of gilt bronze with a satin handcut glass dome shade and a small shade hanging from the top, all supported by f...
Bronze
$3,380
H 34 in Dm 30 in
Large French Art Deco and Art Nouveau Brass and Frosted Glass 5-Light Chandelier
By Degué
Located in Coimbra, PT
French Art Deco and Art Nouveau in frosted glass, 5-light chandelier/ brass with garlands. Age patina Five light bulbs (four bulbs E14 40W and one bulb E27 60W) Good working cond...
Brass
$5,827
H 11.82 in Dm 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Pendant Lamp, Lehmann Keramik, 1960s
By Lehmann
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large ceramic pendant light with a special shape and traditional ornamentation. This impressive lamp is a unique piece that was specially made for a summer house on langeland. An im...
Ceramic, Jute
G. Leleu Signed French Art Deco Chandelier
By Georges Leleu
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco chandelier signed by Georges Leleu. With a beautiful center bowl in clear frosted glass with ribbed and geometric motif. Polished details on a nickel frame. Having th...
Glass
$2,850
H 26 in W 36 in D 17 in
Wonderful French Art Deco Mid Century Bronze Patina Glass Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Art Deco / Mid-Century Modern bronze / brass patina with reeded glass panel 8 arm chandelier with 2 interior lights, this fixture has been completely rewired with ...
Brass, Bronze
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Resin, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A cream-white polymer resin pendant light likely designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Some small stains to resin. Wear consistent with age and use. Replaced canopy. Overall Di...
Resin
$1,623Sale Price|30% Off
H 37.8 in Dm 19.69 in
Vintage French Metal and Glass Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
French vintage metal and glass Art Deco hanging lamp. By unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preservin...
Glass
French Arte Deco Cut Glass Gilt Bronze Flush Mount, Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely cut glass and gilt bronze flush mount/ceiling France, 1930s. This beautiful piece is very good condition, aged patina to gilt bronze, no chips or cracks, rewired. One brass...
Bronze
Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by J & J Kohn, this mahogany stained bentwood bed features curved head and footboards swelling with decorative scroll form tendrils. J & J Kohn, No. 876, 1900 Catalog. He...
Bentwood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
Velvet, Rattan
$2,797
H 14.97 in W 27.96 in D 0.79 in
French Art Deco Octagonal Wall Mirror in the Style of Maurice Dufrène
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Köln, NW
French Art Deco octagonal wall mirror in the style of Maurice Dufrène. Various inlays of different fruit woods. The mirror is in original condition of the 20s. Original mirror glass,...
Wood, Fruitwood
$13,458Sale Price|27% Off
H 21.66 in Dm 11.03 in
Müller Frères, Lunéville, "Anémones" Art Nouveau Glass Lamp circa 1910
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Muller Frères, Lunéville, “Anémones” Lamp Mushroom lamp in multi-layered glass with acid-etched and wheel-carved decoration of red and mauve magnolias in bloom on an opalescent backg...
Wrought Iron
Upholstered Art Deco Armchair, Europe 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This upholstered armchair is rooted in the European Art Deco movement of the 1930s. It was a period defined by confidence, structure, and a belief in modern luxury. Art Deco design e...
Fabric, Wood
Maurice Dufrene Single Club/Arm Chair
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco swooping round-backed club/arm/relaxing chair by Maurice Dufrene, circa 1925. 25” wide x 29” deep x 32” high. MAURICE DUFRENE (1876 - 1955) One of the ...
Wood
$1,901,502
H 59.45 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in
Antique French Marquetry, Ormolu and Jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley
By Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
Antique French marquetry, ormolu and jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley French, c. 1890 Height 151cm, width 190cm, depth 100cm The Bureau du Roi, also known as the secrétaire à ...
Ormolu
$614,254
H 106.3 in W 66.93 in D 22.45 in
‘Grand Psyche’, Monumental Art Nouveau Mirror by Maison Millet
By Claudius Marioton, Maison Millet
Located in London, GB
‘Grand Psyche’, monumental Art Nouveau mirror by Maison Millet French, c. 1900 Height 270cm, width 170cm, depth 57cm This exquisite antique mirror was crafted around 1900 by the e...
Bronze, Ormolu
$162,985
H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...
Oak
$3,800
H 20 in W 25 in D 1 in
Maurice Dufrêne, French Art Deco Nickeled Bronze Wall Mirror, circa 1920s
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and unusual nickeled bronze wall mirror with electrified sconces was designed by Maurice Dufrêne, an important French Art Deco designer in the 1920s. Maurice Dufrên...
Bronze
$17,629 / set
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...
Wood
$17,483
H 59.06 in W 37.41 in D 19.69 in
Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays
Located in Milano, IT
Rare commode in the style of Louis Majorelle with front and sides inlaid in painted wood. Two doors on the front that hide a cabinet with open compartments and small drawers in light...
Wood
Maurice Dufrene pair of Cubist-inspired club chairs
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco pair of Cubist-inspired club chairs, circa 1925, by Maurice Dufrene. These chairs are sculpted mahogany, unrestored in the photographs, and they are 28” wide ...
Mahogany
$34,522
H 96.86 in W 45.28 in D 2.37 in
KOENIG & LAFITTE - Art Nouveau stained glass window with bindweed
By Edward L. Koenig
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This stained glass window was created by Paul Koenig and Lafitte in the early years of the 20th century, during the flowering of Art Nouveau. This draughtsman and engraver, born in É...
Glass, Art Glass, Wood
$500,000
H 144 in W 228 in D 199 in
Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865
Located in New Orleans, LA
A complete boiseries from the French country estate: "Chateau de Quatres Barbes." The antique 19th century French Louis XVI style grand oak paneled salon room or "boiseries" from the...
Marble
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.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Bespoke lighting is a hallmark of upscale interiors, and contemporary makers are increasingly ambitious in their materials and forms.