$5,720 / item
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 arms with a sleek and minimal design attached to rectangular modules.
Brass
$5,465 / item
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 arms with a sleek and minimal design attached to rectangular modules.
Brass
$2,735 / item
Metropolitan 9-Light Chandelier
By Aiardini
Located in Milan, IT
Creating an interplay of lights and reflections, this chandelier boasts an alluring and sophisticated personality. It comprises a metal ceiling rose, and a brass and metal structure ...
Metal, Brass
$3,395 / item
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 lampshades with a truncated cone shape. Attached to the ceiling, a metal rose supp...
Metal, Brass
Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Crystal Chandelier Sputnik Design
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Westport, CT
Vintage Chandelier, the Met erupted when the chandelier rose toward the ceiling at its grand opening party Sept 16, 1966.
Crystal, Chrome
Extremely Rare Grand J. & L. Lobmeyr "Metropolitan" Met Starburst Chandelier
By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Vienna, AT
Presenting a monumental masterpiece of 20th-century lighting design: an oversized "Metropolitan" Starburst Chandelier, designed by Hans Harald Rath in 1963 and executed by the legend...
Crystal, Metal
Huge J.L. Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Sputnik Crystal Brass Met Chandelier Vienna
By J.L Lobmeyr, J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Vienna, AT
Lobmeyr, Austria. This chandelier is identical to those presented by the Republic of Austria in 1966 as a gift for the opening of the new Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, ...
Crystal, Brass
$4,635 / item
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 art. Mounted on a metal ceiling rose, the piece features a structure in brass and met...
Metal, Brass
Dorothy Draper Style Chandelier, Silver Plated Brass, 39\" Diameter
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Sharon, CT
Crystals hang from each arm and from the center a crystal ball. Reference the chandeliers in the Metropolitan Museum's Dorothy Draper Dining Room.
Silver Plate
Modernist Polished Nickel & Faceted Rock Crystal Chandelier with Quartz Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the "Miracle" chandeliers in the Metropolitan Opera House, it offers an abundance of polished nickel rods in a dynamic sputnik form full of verve and élan.
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Nickel
$603Sale Price|20% Off
Austrian Midcentury J L Lobmeyr Crystal Glass Silver Candleholder
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Vienna, AT
The company's prestigious history includes notable commissions such as the creation of the Metropolitan Opera chandeliers in New York City, which have adorned the opera house since t...
Nickel
J.L. Lobmeyr „Lights of Vienna“ Pair Candleholders, Faceted Swarovski Crystals
By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
The company's prestigious history includes notable commissions such as the creation of the Metropolitan Opera chandeliers in New York City, which have adorned the opera house since t...
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 the Metropolitan Opera in New York.
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. It is made of polished brass and crystal.
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. The model name is Met. It is made of nickel-plated brass and crystal.
Crystal, Brass
Lobmeyr Metropolitan Chandelier by Hans Harald Rath
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
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
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, Hans Harald Rath, J. & L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic Mid-Century Sputnik starburst Met chandelier, designed by Hans Harald Rath in the 1966, executed by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Austria. Made of nickel-plated brass, Swarovski hand-cu...
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
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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
"Exploding Stars" were made as a present from the Austrian people to the USA out of gratitude for rescuing Austria from the Nazi-regime for the new Metropolitan Opera House, New York...
An Austrian Crystal Starburst Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A radiating Austrian crystal starburst-form 18-light chandelier; the circular form emanating brass spokes adorned with faceted crystal beads and stars achieving an explosion of light...
Crystal, Brass
An Austrian Crystal Starburst-Form Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A radiating Austrian crystal starburst-form 14-light chandelier; the circular form emanating brass spokes of varying lengths; adorned with faceted crystals achieving an explosion of ...
Crystal, Brass
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, signed, J&L LOBMEYR / WEIN.
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Exploding Star Chandelier
By Hans Harald Rath, Stilnovo, J.L Lobmeyr, Kalmar Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera exploding star chandelier, circa 1960s.
Chrome
J.L. Lobmeyr Hans Harold Rath Metropolitan Opera Chandelier, Austria
By Hans Harald Rath, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Miami, FL
Lobmeyr Hans Harold Rath Metropolitan Opera Chandelier, Austria Offered for sale is an Austrian "Metropolitan Opera" chandelier manufactured by J.L.
Crystal, Chrome, Wire
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 25.99 in
Original Mid-Century Modern Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera-Chandelier Exploding Star
By Hans Harald Rath, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed in 1963 by Hans Harald Rath, "Exploding Stars" were made as a present from the Austrian people to the USA out of gratitude for rescuing Austria from the Nazi-regime for the ...
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 by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Austria. Made of nickel-plated brass and Swarovski hand-cut cry...
Crystal, Brass
Huge Metropolitan Opera Crystal Sputnik Met Chandelier by Lobmeyr Vienna, 1960s
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Vienna, AT
It is one of the first pieces, which have been produced, after Austria gave those chandeliers as a present to the USA for the new Metropolitan Opera House New York.
Crystal, Brass
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H 58 in Dm 40 in
Huge J.L. Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Sputnik Crystal Brass Met Chandelier Vienna
By J.L Lobmeyr, J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic large mid-century Metropolitan Opera exploding star / starburst Sputnik chandelier, designed by Hans Harald Rath in 1966 and executed by J. & L.
Crystal, Brass
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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 München, BY
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
We are proud to offer this astonishing Lobmeyr Sputnik chandelier with a breathtaking diameter of 67“. This impressive piece was originally designed in 1966 by Hans Harald Rath as a ...
Crystal, Brass
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H 9 in W 6 in D 4 in
Lobmeyr Vienna Midcentury Finger Sconces Wall Lights Brass Nickel Crystal, 1960s
By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
This is a perfect match to the Lobmeyr Met starburst sputnik 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 Harold Rath for the Metropolitan Opera House in New York in 1963.
Crystal, Brass
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H 60 in Dm 37.5 in
Austrian Chrome & Swarovski Crystal Sputnik Chandelier by Lobmeyer, circa 1980
Located in London, GB
A sensational Austrian chrome & Swarovski crystal sputnik chandelier by Lobmeyr - from the New York Metropolitan opera house c.1980 The 'Metropolitan Chandelier', made with hand-cut...
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
The larger adjustable five-arm is of the Met series by Hans Harald Rath, the designer of the 1966 Metropolitan chandeliers for the new Metropolitan Opera House, New York.
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
The famously beautiful receding chandeliers of the Metropolitan Opera in New York were born of Lobmeyer.
Crystal, Brass
Gaetano Sciolari Elegant Chrome and Acrylic Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Geneva, CH
Elegant chrome and acrylic chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari six arms, signed. Compatible with led bulbs
Chrome
Stilux Milano Italian Brass Chandelier
By Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Italian chandelier brass base with the six-glass shades. Shipping standard parcel $195 this is including insurance and guaranty packing.
Brass
Amanda 12-Light Chandelier
By Aiardini
Located in Milan, IT
This sophisticated chandelier will be a shimmering and elegant addition to any interior. Boasting a modern allure, it is mounted on a metal ceiling rose and is suspended on a brass a...
Metal, Brass
Sophia Chandelier
By Hilliard Lamps
Located in Arcata, CA
Experience handcrafted, luxury lighting made by skilled craftspeople in Hilliard's specialized bronze foundry and glass studio in California. Handcrafted fixtures of heirloom quality...
Bronze
$2,950
H 32 in W 20.25 in D 32 in
Gaetano Sciolari Italian Chrome Mid Century Modern Chandelier, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Detroit, MI
This striking vintage mid century modern chandelier Model 105 by Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari was made in Italy circa 1970. The sculptural architectural design features six poli...
Metal, Chrome
Avron Eight-Arm Chandelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eight-arm chandelier has a handcrafted plaster of Paris finish. Having a traditional figure, this chandelier has a romantic style. The texture of the plaster gives it an organic...
Plaster
1390 12-Lights Chandelier
By Epoca Lampadari
Located in Milan, IT
This delightful antiqued metal chandelier speaks of ages past and is hand-decorated with golden grape leaves and small bunches of grapes. Hanging from a metal chain and with twelve l...
Metal
Callisto 4-Light Chandelier
By Badari Lighting
Located in Milan, IT
A harmonious balance of volumes defines the glossy and luminous design of this four-light brass chandelier, ideal to light up a compact study or bedroom. The four cup-like shades hos...
Brass
Florian Schulz "Mesa 24" Chandelier
By Florian Schulz
Located in Dallas, TX
The Mesa 24 Pendant Chandelier by Florian Schulz. The chandelier has a telescopic rod so the height can be adjusted. As pictured is fully extended to a height of 52". The minimum he...
Nickel
Modern Brass Chandelier, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Adjustable 8 arm brass chandelier, with rod and canopy. E14 socket, Made in Italy Dimensions: 38”diameter x 38.5” height (arms fully extended) The overall drop is adjustable, pleas...
Brass
$10,436 / item
H 33.86 in Dm 48.04 in
Modern Italian Chandelier "Corona" Style Arredoluce Angelo Lelli
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Each glass: Diameter 13 cm x Height 20 cm E14 bulb.
Brass
Italian Modern Chandelier
By Sciolari Lighting, Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Brass Chandelier. Offered is a stylish Italian mid-century modern 5 light brass chandelier. Each arm of this newly wired chandelier has a lovely hand blown opaline gla...
Brass
AMANDA Black 6-Light Chandelier
By Aiardini
Located in Milan, IT
This sophisticated chandelier will be a shimmering and elegant addition to any interior. Boasting a modern allure, it is mounted on a metal ceiling rose and is suspended on a brass a...
Brass
$834Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in Dm 14.97 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier in the style of Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Chandelier. In the style of Gaetano Sciolari. Striking Italian design from the 1970s. Chrome base with eight original sockets for E-24 lightbulbs. In ...
Chrome
Couronnes Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This popular chandelier goes well in all décor schemes from modern to traditional. It is a twist on the classic candleholder design. It provides enough light to be the centerpiece of...
Plaster
Mid-Century Modern Five-Light Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Bridgeport, CT
In the style of Gaetano Sciolari. Chrome, five-light tiered cylinders attached with bars to the center standard with a circular ceiling attachment. Condition: Please see detail phot...
Chrome
8 Lights Mobile Brass Chandelier
By Alexander Calder, Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Bold , playfull 8 Arms Stilnovo Style chandelier with an Alexander Calder twist to it ! Each arm rotate 360 degree . Shade move and ajust up and down . Made of pure , premium...
Brass
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
Brass
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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