$7,776 / item
H 53.15 in Dm 26.78 in
Pair of German Solid Bronze Mermaids Chandeliers with Fish Motif, 1920s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large pair of German 12 -light dark bronze mermaids chandeliers, circa 1920s. This beautiful and
Bronze
Vintage Regency Mermaid Dutch Boy Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with the Vintage Regency Mermaid Dutch Boy Chandelier. Featuring a captivating
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier signed Boris Lacroix, Mermaids, France 1938
By Boris Jean Lacroix
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco Chandelier Opaline Glass shades signed LA+ = Boris Lacroix Model Mermaids France 1938
Glass
$11,126
H 41.34 in W 34.26 in D 28.35 in
German Lusterweibchen Four-Light Chandelier w. Carved Mermaid Figure and Antlers
Located in Barntrup, DE
This amazing German chandelier features a delicate hand-carved and polychrome hand-painted mythical
Metal, Wrought Iron
$750Sale Price|49% Off
H 21 in Dm 7 in
Italian Winged Mermaid Pendant Light, Brass and Glass, 1940s, Europe
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
A pale blue winged mermaid and bubbled glass shade single light fixture newly rewired tale one 100
Brass
Mermaid's Purse Chandelier
By James Lethbridge
Located in New York, NY
The Mermaid's Purse chandelier is a beautiful representation of the intricate shark egg sacks
Glass
Large castle chandelier with a mermaid, 16 arms
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Large castle chandelier with a mermaid, 16 arms A large Dutch style polished brass chandelier with
Brass
Unavailable
H 26.78 in Dm 18.9 in
Swedish Art Deco 1935 Orrefors Mermaid Glass Pendant Lamp Chandelier
By Orrefors
Located in Drottningholm, SE
Swedish Art Deco 1935 Orrefors mermaid glass pendant lamp chandelier A very beautiful Swedish art
Glass
Sylvie Corbelin, Mobile Mermaid Earrings in Gold and Silver
By Sylvie Corbelin
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Unique. Pair of mobile earrings representing mermaids and waves. Main stones and metal : 18K (750
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Ste...
Antique Chandelier. Gilt bronze chandelier depicting mermaids
Located in Atlanta, GA
An imposing gilt bronze chandelier depicting mermaids, a true work of art. 33 lights
Ormolu
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
Brass, Bronze
Reproduction 12 Light Alabaster & Brass Chandelier
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Fabulous large scale twelve light mermaid adorned alabaster chandelier. Although this chandelier
Alabaster, Brass
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H 29.93 in W 41.34 in D 17.72 in
Antique Mermaid Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Lady with Fishtail, circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique lusterweibchen chandelier of a mermaid made of hand-carved and painted wood-mounted on a
Antler, Wood
French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Cupid Mermaid Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19/20th Century) gilt bronze chandelier with 4 scroll arms and 2 cupid
Bronze
Unique & Extra Large White Alabaster Chandelier with Bronze Mermaid Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
mermaid sculptures. These three perfect suspension points give this impressive chandelier an even grander
Alabaster, Bronze
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H 31.5 in Dm 33.47 in
Art Deco signed Boris Lacroix Opalescent Chandelier, Model Mermaid, France 1935
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco Chandelier, Model Mermaid, France 1935 by Jean Boris Lacroix. 4 Bronze sculptures
Bronze
Great Wooden Carved Mermaid Lusterweibchen
Located in Berghuelen, DE
and hand-painted statue of a beautiful mermaid with a trident in the right hand. Executed circa 1910
Wood
Antique Lüsterweibchen of a Mermaid
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A wonderful antique lüsterweibchen with a carved wooden sculpture of a mermaid with fishtail. The
Iron
Gorgeous Baroque Mermaid Lusterweibchen Germany, 18th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A wonderful antique 18th century lüsterweibchen. An elaborate carved and large mermaid statue
Iron
Early 20th Century Mermaid Pendant Chandelier
Located in Aurora, OR
This beautiful early 20th century chandelier has a unique beauty in both its form and decoration
Bronze
Antique Gilt Bronze Crystal Chandelier with Three Mermaids
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
featuring three large mermaids perched on the sea shell adorned rail and holding a light. This chandelier is
Bronze
Figural "Mermaid" Light Fixture (5-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1915 A rare figural "Mermaid" pan light fixture. One of the largest pan fixtures made with a
French Art Deco Opalesecent Glass Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
A fabulous chandelier, mermaid swimming along the fish in beautiful honey/blue opalescent glass and
Nickel
Pair of Guillemard Mermaids Sconces
By E. Guillemard
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Guillemard sconces signed and numbered. Figuring a mermaid. One light, 40 watt max bulb US rewired and in working condition custom backplate upon request. Have a look ...
Bronze
Concrete Barchan Planter by OPIARY (L58", W32", H14")
By Robert Remer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, ...
Cement
Petit-Monsigny Art Deco Ibis Sculpture Table Lamp, 1920
By A. Petit Monsigny
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Table Lamp by Adolphe Petit-Monsigny, circa 1920. An exceptional French Art Deco table lamp, circa 1920, showcasing a stunning bronze sculpture by th...
Alabaster, Bronze
$956Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 23.63 in D 3.55 in
Art Nouveau wall shelf with poppies, France, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb wall shelf. Art Nouveau. France, circa 1900 In carved, stained and pyrographed wood. Asymmetrical openwork structure decorated with floral motifs (poppies). 2 small tablets....
Wood
Early 19th c. Painted Baroque Armoire
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very good early 19th century Bavarian painted cabinet or armoire in original painted finish, including rocaille, faux marble and grain painting, the arched crest over initials and da...
Pine
A large red coral branch from Wunderkammer, Italy 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
This large branch of Mediterranean coral, 'Corallium Rubrum' is mounted on a gilt bronze base. The creation of the vase-shaped base involves various techniques: lost wax casting, mol...
Coral, Bronze
Period English Regency Hardwood Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham
By Marsh and Tatham
Located in Essex, MA
Period English Regency Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham Neoclassical Form with wonderful modern length. Egyptian Revival Palmette at foot and Scrolled backrest Four fluted le...
Hardwood
$203,380
H 57.68 in W 85.44 in
Flemish 17th, Orpheus and Animals, Large Decorative Wall Old Master Painting
Located in Greven, DE
Flemish school, 17th century Orpheus and the animals Oil on canvas, 146,5 x 217 cm Provenance: South German private collection. On an impressive, room-filling format, this painting ...
Canvas, Oil
$14,116
H 18.2 in W 23.6 in D 11.3 in
Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality, hand carved and truly impressive antique clock with 8 music melodies. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Forest a...
Brass, Iron, Enamel
$5,042
H 94.89 in W 47.84 in D 14.77 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Side Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian rosewood inlaid side cabinet having a fantastic quality rosewood inlaid back with five bevelled edge mirrors, attractive shaped shelves and pedi...
Rosewood
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...
Velvet, Glass, Wood
$8,489
H 16.5 in W 47.5 in D 13.2 in
Very Rare Antique Oak Wall Coat Rack w. Acrobatic Jester Figure Hooks, Great Fun
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and highly decorative wall coat rack with at least ten hooks. One of the main reasons for people wanting to own antiques is for their decorative appeal and this hand-crafted ...
Iron
Rare Baby Grand Phonograph
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an original Fern-O-Grand Co. Baby Grand Piano Phonograph. Mahogany baby grand piano style case stands on cabriole legs with Queen Anne style feet; the keyboard section opens ...
Mahogany
19th Century Swiss 'Black Forest' Hand-Carved Walnut Wall Mirror
Located in London, GB
A Black Forest Carved Mirror Carved from walnut, the bevelled oval mirror plate set within an architectural frame and flanking rustic branches typical of Black Forest carvings, int...
Wood
Set of Six George II Needlework Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine and unusual set of six George II mahogany needlepoint covered chairs circa 1760 having upholstered seats and backs, the tapered front legs with applied very fine leaf carving,...
Mahogany
$113,653 / set
H 64.18 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in
Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Located in Leuven , BE
The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep a...
Art Glass, Stained Glass
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
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Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
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Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.