Metropolitan Gold Chandelier
By Aiardini
Located in Milan, IT
The 2021 new version of the modern chandelier METROPOLITAN by Luigi Aiardo features small L-shaped
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Metropolitan Gold Chandelier
By Aiardini
Located in Milan, IT
The 2021 new version of the modern chandelier METROPOLITAN by Luigi Aiardo features small L-shaped
Brass
Metropolitan Nickel Chandelier
By Aiardini
Located in Milan, IT
The 2021 new version of the modern chandelier METROPOLITAN by Luigi Aiardo features small L-shaped
Brass
Metropolitan 9-Light Chandelier
By Aiardini
Located in Milan, IT
Creating an interplay of lights and reflections, this chandelier boasts an alluring and
Brass, Metal
Metropolitan 9-Light Chandelier
By Aiardini
Located in Milan, IT
A marvelous and modern piece, this chandelier boasts nine lights enclosed in white, luminous fabric
Brass, Metal
1960s Vintage Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Crystal Chandelier
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Buffalo, NY
1960s Vintage Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera crystal chandelier 40" diameter. Nice original condition
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Crystal Chandelier Sputnik Design
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Westport, CT
Lobmeyr, designed by Hans Harold Rath originally for the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln center, made
Crystal, Chrome
$32,000
H 58 in Dm 40 in
Huge J.L. Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Sputnik Crystal Brass Met Chandelier Vienna
By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic large mid-century Met Auditorium exploding star / starburst Sputnik chandelier, designed
Crystal, Brass
Metropolitan 18-Light Chandelier
By Aiardini
Located in Milan, IT
An interplay of lights in an eclectic silhouette, this chandelier is a modern sculptural work of
Metal, Brass
Dorothy Draper Style 40's Silver Plate Chandelier
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Sharon, CT
center a crystal ball. Reference the chandeliers in the Metropolitan Museum's Dorothy Draper Dining Room
Silver Plate
J. & L. Lobmeyr Starburst Chandelier, Chrome & Cut Crystal, 1966
By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Metropolitan Opera starburst chandeliers were originally made by Hans Harald Rath of the Austrian
Crystal, Metal
$44,975
H 56 in Dm 48 in
Modernist Polished Nickel & Faceted Rock Crystal Chandelier with Quartz Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
by artisans in New York state. Inspired by the "Miracle" chandeliers in the Metropolitan Opera House
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Nickel
Austrian Midcentury J L Lobmeyr Crystal Glass Silver Candleholder
By Hans Harald Rath, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
history includes notable commissions such as the creation of the Metropolitan Opera chandeliers in New
Nickel
$1,200 / set
H 7 in Dm 3 in
J.L. Lobmeyr „Lights of Vienna“ Pair Candleholders, Faceted Swarovski Crystals
By J.L Lobmeyr, J. & L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Vienna, AT
notable commissions such as the creation of the Metropolitan Opera chandeliers in New York City, which
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Crystal Chandelier 6725-D-11
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1963, by Hans Harald Rath the Metropolitan Chandelier was created as a commission for
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Chandelier J.&L. Lobmeyr Met Foyer Metropolitan, designed 1963
By Hans Harald Rath
Located in Vienna, AT
The chandelier was designed by Hans Harald Rath in 1963 in Vienna, Austria. The model name is Met
Crystal, Brass
Chandelier J.& L. Lobmeyr Met Foyer Metropolitan, Designed 1963
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Vienna, AT
The chandelier was designed by Hans Harald Rath in 1963 in Vienna, Austria. Manufactured 1970-1980
Crystal, Brass
Lobmeyr Metropolitan Chandelier by Hans Harald Rath
By Hans Harald Rath, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Amarillo, TX
The Metropolitan Chandelier was designed by Hans Harald Rath for the Metropolitan Opera in New York
Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera New York Chandelier
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Vienna, AT
-crystal-glass. 13-flames 60W. This type of chandelier is called Series 6660 Metropolitan Auditorium.
Brass
Metropolitan Opera Crystal Sputnik Chandelier, Hans Harald Rath, Lobmeyr Vienna
By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic Mid-Century Sputnik starburst Met chandelier, designed by Hans Harald Rath in the 1966
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 25.6 in
"Exploding Star 2" Chandelier by Lobmeyr from the Metropolitan Opera House, NY
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
rescuing Austria from the Nazi-regime for the new Metropolitan Opera House, New York in 1966. Designed and
An Austrian Crystal Starburst Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
designed the chandeliers for the Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center, NYC
Crystal, Brass
An Austrian Crystal Starburst-Form Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
designed the chandeliers for the Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center NYC
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Exploding Star Chandelier
By Kalmar Lighting, Stilnovo, J.L Lobmeyr, Gaetano Sciolari, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera exploding star chandelier, circa 1960s. This stunning
Chrome
J.L. Lobmeyr Hans Harold Rath Metropolitan Opera Chandelier, Austria
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Miami, FL
J.L. Lobmeyr Hans Harold Rath Metropolitan Opera Chandelier, Austria Offered for sale is an
Crystal, Chrome, Wire
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 25.99 in
Original Mid-Century Modern Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera-Chandelier Exploding Star
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Vienna, AT
people to the USA out of gratitude for rescuing Austria from the Nazi-regime for the new Metropolitan
Crystal, Brass
Huge Metropolitan Opera Crystal Sputnik Met Chandelier by Lobmeyr Vienna
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic large Mid-Century Sputnik chandelier, designed by Hans Harald Rath in the 1966, executed
Crystal, Brass
Huge Metropolitan Opera Crystal Sputnik Met Chandelier by Lobmeyr Vienna, 1960s
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Vienna, AT
Austria gave those chandeliers as a present to the USA for the new Metropolitan Opera House New York. The
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 23.63 in
Metropolitan Opera Foyer Chandelier by Hans Harald Rath for J. & L. Lobmeyr
By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Munich, DE
Spectacular and highly decorative sputnik chandelier series 6725-D-11 – Metropolitan Opera Foyer
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Magnificent Degon Sputnik Chandelier by Hans Harald Rath, Lobmeyr, 1960s
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Vienna, AT
famous Metropolitan Opera chandelier for the Hilton Hotel in Paris with a diameter of only 47“. This
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 9 in W 6 in D 4 in
Lobmeyr Vienna Midcentury Finger Sconces Wall Lights Brass Nickel Crystal, 1960s
By J.L Lobmeyr, J. & L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Vienna, AT
chandelier from the Metropolitan Opera. Fully marked.
Crystal, Nickel, Brass
16 light Lobmeyr Metropolitan chandelier
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in New York, NY
16 light Lobmeyr Metropolitan chandelier in brass with hand cut crystals and glass designed by Hans
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 60 in Dm 37.5 in
Austrian Chrome & Swarovski Crystal Sputnik Chandelier by Lobmeyer, circa 1980
Located in London, GB
Metropolitan opera house c.1980 The 'Metropolitan Chandelier', made with hand-cut Swarovski crystals was
Chrome, Steel
Art Nouveau Chandelier from the Metropolitan Hotel, New York
Located in Round Top, TX
Art Nouveau Chandelier from the Metropolitan Hotel, New York
Crystal, Bronze
Set of Lobmeyr Candelabrum Gold-Plated with Crystals
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Met series by Hans Harald Rath, the designer of the 1966 Metropolitan chandeliers for the new
Brass, Gold Plate
Sold
H 18.5 in W 15.3 in D 4.3 in
Pair of Crystal Sconces by Oswald Haerdtl for the Firm Lobmeyr, circa 1950
By J.L Lobmeyr, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc
, and the Flanders court. Their chandelier commissions still grace the Vienna State Opera, the John F
Crystal, Brass
Rare Floral Chandelier, Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1940s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare floral chandelier, by Lisa Johansson-Pape from the 1940s. Glass and brass. Beautiful intricate flower details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. ...
Brass
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$17,150 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$8,800 / item
H 36 in Dm 48 in
Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
$2,959 / set
H 14.18 in Dm 6.11 in
Contemporary Coral Collection Hand-Blown Glass Vase and Serving Stands Deco
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Coral Collection Set' Introducing the exquisite Coral Collection Set, a breathtaking ensemble of hand-blown glass artistry by the renowned Simone Crestani. This elegant set includes...
Glass
$5,125
H 59.06 in W 10.44 in D 13.78 in
Sculptural Floor Lamp in Bronze-Patina Brass and Parchment Inlay by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Ceramic Table Lamps by Denis Castaing, 2022
By Denis Castaing
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing. Perfect original conditions. Sold with a new European electrical system. 2022. - Born in 1968, he lives and works in Saint-Mesmin, Burgundy....
Ceramic
Louis XV Bronze Hall Lanterns
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic "near pair" of Louis XV-style hall lanterns. These bronze lanterns are both in very good condition. They differ slightly in that one of the lanterns is in gilt bron...
Bronze
Floral Chandelier by Lisa Johansson-Pape
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in San Francisco, CA
Floral chandelier by Lisa Johansson-Pape Large chandelier with a yellow glass shade and transparent glass flowers above the stem on an all brass frame, Finland, circa 1960s.
Brass
$70 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 1 in
Natural Parota Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These NATURAL PAROTA collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to...
Wood
$3,381 / item
H 12.6 in W 28.35 in D 36.23 in
Flush Mount Brass and Glass Chandelier 8 Arms, Stilnovo Style, Low Ceiling Best
By Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier is specifically designed for low ceilings, with a height of only 13 inches (32 cm). The arms and shade holders are made of brass, while the central part is made of me...
Metal, Brass
$3,750 / item
H 36 in Dm 32.5 in
Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut o...
Brass
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
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 ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$10,650 / item
H 30 in W 84 in D 18 in
Mae Solid Wood Credenza, Cabinet, or Dresser, by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Solid wood case / hand-turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid wood, dovetailed drawer boxes Dimensions:...
Brass
Pair of Rustic Dark Oak Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic-style nightstand with an oak parquetry top that is mirrored on the two shelves below. It has one frieze drawer with a mirrored herringbone pattern and Fine Verde Bronze hand...
Wood
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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