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Wrought Iron Chandelier
Wrought Iron Chandelier

Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900 French wrought iron chandelier. Measurements: Height 14?

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Early 20th Century French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

Horizontal Wrought Iron Chandelier
Horizontal Wrought Iron Chandelier

Horizontal Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A French circa 1920's wrought iron chandelier with foliage details and grapes pendants.

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1920s French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Antique English Wrought Iron Chandelier
Antique English Wrought Iron Chandelier

Antique English Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English wrought iron chandelier.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Antique French Wrought Iron Chandelier

Antique French Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French wrought iron chandelier.  

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Late 19th Century French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Large Wrought Iron Chandelier
Large Wrought Iron Chandelier

Large Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900 wrought iron chandelier with grapes motif on body.

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Early 20th Century Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

Wrought Iron Chandelier, France
Wrought Iron Chandelier, France

Wrought Iron Chandelier, France

Located in Antwerp, BE

French wrought iron chandelier has six candelabra arms. This chandeliers would work beautiful over a pool table, kitchen island, dining table, bar, or entrance hall.

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Late 19th Century French Brutalist Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Chandelier with Crystals
Wrought Iron Chandelier with Crystals

Wrought Iron Chandelier with Crystals

Located in New York, NY

A French wrought iron chandelier with crystal beads and drops, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

Large French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Large French Wrought Iron Chandelier

Large French Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

A large French six-light wrought iron chandelier. Beautifully crafted iron work and nice old patina.

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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Italian Gilt Wrought Iron Chandelier
Italian Gilt Wrought Iron Chandelier

Italian Gilt Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautiful pear shaped gilt wrought iron chandelier with nine lights, crystal and glass pendants and swags with glass center finial.

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Large Wrought Iron Chandelier with Alabaster
Large Wrought Iron Chandelier with Alabaster

Large Wrought Iron Chandelier with Alabaster

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1910 Italian wrought iron chandelier with alabaster inset. Measurements: Height: 44.5″ Diameter: 30.5″

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1910s Italian Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Alabaster, Iron

Wrought Iron Chandelier with Cranberry Glass
Wrought Iron Chandelier with Cranberry Glass

Wrought Iron Chandelier with Cranberry Glass

Located in New York, NY

A late 19th century American wrought iron chandelier converted from gas with original cranberry glass bowl.

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19th Century American Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

Materials

Iron

Wrought iron chandelier with somptuous crystal
Wrought iron chandelier with somptuous crystal

Wrought iron chandelier with somptuous crystal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

beautiful wrought iron chandelier with six lights decorated with somptuous crystals, probably by baccarat the candle holders supporting the lights are decorated with gold leaf

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1920s French Neoclassical Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Crystal, Iron

Wrought Iron Chandelier
Wrought Iron Chandelier

Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Cumberland, RI

Beautiful 36" Wrought Iron Chandelier available now and ready to ship.

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Wrought Iron Chandelier, Circa 1900-1910.
Antique French Wrought Iron Chandelier, Circa 1900-1910.

Antique French Wrought Iron Chandelier, Circa 1900-1910.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Wrought Iron Chandelier, Circa 1900-1910.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Grand Scale Antique French Wrought Iron Chandelier, Circa 1900.
Grand Scale Antique French Wrought Iron Chandelier, Circa 1900.

Grand Scale Antique French Wrought Iron Chandelier, Circa 1900.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Grand Scale Antique French Wrought Iron Chandelier, Circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Antique 19th Century French Wrought Iron Chandelier, Circa 1890
Antique 19th Century French Wrought Iron Chandelier, Circa 1890

Antique 19th Century French Wrought Iron Chandelier, Circa 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique 19th century French wrought iron chandelier, Circa 1890.

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19th Century French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

French 1920's hands forged wrought iron chandelier
French 1920's hands forged wrought iron chandelier

French 1920's hands forged wrought iron chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very nice 1920's wrought iron chandelier, the patina is so much nicer in person, I don't know why but the digital camera distort the true beauty of the patina

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1920s French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Elegant French 1920's hands made wrought iron chandelier
Elegant French 1920's hands made wrought iron chandelier

Elegant French 1920's hands made wrought iron chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant French 1920's all hands made wrought iron chandelier, the patina is so nicer in person

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1920s French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

French Art Deco Wrought Iron Chandelier by Schneider
French Art Deco Wrought Iron Chandelier by Schneider

French Art Deco Wrought Iron Chandelier by Schneider

By Schneider

Located in Beirut, LB

A French Art Deco wrought iron chandelier with grape and leaf details embracing a central pink glass shade signed Schneider with 3 side tulips.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Antique 19th Century French Wrought Iron Chandelier, Circa 1840
Antique 19th Century French Wrought Iron Chandelier, Circa 1840

Antique 19th Century French Wrought Iron Chandelier, Circa 1840

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique 19th century French wrought iron chandelier with figural snakes, circa 1840.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Iron

Elegant French 1920's hands made wrought iron chandelier
Elegant French 1920's hands made wrought iron chandelier

Elegant French 1920's hands made wrought iron chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful French 1920's all hands forged wrought iron chandelier, the patina is so much nicer in person

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1920s French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Italian Renaissance Style '19th-20th Century' Wrought Iron Chandelier
Italian Renaissance Style '19th-20th Century' Wrought Iron Chandelier

Italian Renaissance Style '19th-20th Century' Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Renaissance style (19th-20th century) wrought iron chandelier with six scroll arm emanating from a filigree oval centre.  

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Chandelier with Wine Leaves
Wrought Iron Chandelier with Wine Leaves

Wrought Iron Chandelier with Wine Leaves

Located in Mortsel, BE

Introducing a stunning Wrought Iron Chandelier adorned with delicate Wine Leaves, a grandeur piece that comes around only once in a while.

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Early 20th Century Belgian Arts and Crafts Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Crystal Flowers and Wrought Iron Chandelier, Circa 1900
Antique French Crystal Flowers and Wrought Iron Chandelier, Circa 1900

Antique French Crystal Flowers and Wrought Iron Chandelier, Circa 1900

Located in New Orleans, LA

Petite antique French crystal flowers and wrought iron chandelier, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Crystal, Wrought Iron

antique  French Wrought Iron Chandelier by Degue

antique French Wrought Iron Chandelier by Degue

By Verrerie D'Art Degué

Located in Los Angeles, CA

remember we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, we can not put everything on 1stdibs, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, ask...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

French, 19th Century, Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier
French, 19th Century, Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier

French, 19th Century, Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful French 19th century Renaissance st. wrought iron chandelier. The four arm five light chandelier displays a single hanging light bulb centered by beautiful scrolled pierce...

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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Italian 19th Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier
Italian 19th Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier

Italian 19th Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and very unique Italian 19th century Renaissance st. wrought iron chandelier. The four arm chandelier displays eight impressive spikes with a beautiful pierced central cur...

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19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Important wrought iron chandelier, Gothic Art Deco , France, Circa 1920
Important wrought iron chandelier, Gothic Art Deco , France, Circa 1920

Important wrought iron chandelier, Gothic Art Deco , France, Circa 1920

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Important wrought iron chandelier. Art Deco / Gothic. France, Circa 1920 7 lights Tulips / stained glass shades.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Metal, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Hand Wrought Iron Chandelier with Scroll Motif
19th Century French Hand Wrought Iron Chandelier with Scroll Motif

19th Century French Hand Wrought Iron Chandelier with Scroll Motif

Located in New Orleans, LA

This French antique hand wrought iron chandelier dates back to the 19th century and features beautiful scroll work throughout the crown and four arms.

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19th Century French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

18th-19th Century Wrought-iron Chandelier With Coat Of Arms
18th-19th Century Wrought-iron Chandelier With Coat Of Arms

18th-19th Century Wrought-iron Chandelier With Coat Of Arms

Located in Charmes, FR

wrought iron chandelier from the end of the 18th century beginning of the 19th century in good condition coat of arms on the shaft of the chandelier a similar model can be found at t...

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Early 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier
French 19th Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and unique French 19th century Renaissance st. wrought iron chandelier. The four light oblong shaped chandelier is centered by a charming bottom floral finial below the ci...

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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Spanish Six-Light Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Pair of Spanish Six-Light Wrought Iron Chandeliers

Pair of Spanish Six-Light Wrought Iron Chandeliers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exquisite pair of six-light wrought iron chandeliers captures the timeless grandeur of Spanish decorative lighting.

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Swedish Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Chandelier, 1930s
Swedish Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Chandelier, 1930s

Swedish Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Chandelier, 1930s

Located in Hammarö, SE

A sculptural hand-forged wrought iron chandelier from Sweden, executed in a deeply atmospheric Nordic rustic style during the mid-20th century.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier
French 19th Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A large scaled French 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron chandelier. The eleven light chandelier has a bottom half round foliate decorated dome with a central bottom finial an...

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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Chandelier with Dragons, Italy, circa 1900
Wrought Iron Chandelier with Dragons, Italy, circa 1900

Wrought Iron Chandelier with Dragons, Italy, circa 1900

By Alessandro Mazzucotelli

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Superb wrought iron chandelier / pendant composed of 4 winged dragons each holding a torch / torchiere.

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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Italian 19th Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier
Italian 19th Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier

Italian 19th Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and most unique Italian 19th century Renaissance St. wrought iron chandelier. The four arm chandelier is centered by an elegant curved diamond shaped pendant below the ex...

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19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier
French 19th Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An handsome and most unique French 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a stunning central cage with Wrought Iron scrolls at the bottom...

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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

A Continental 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron chandelier
A Continental 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron chandelier

A Continental 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and most decorative Continental 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron chandelier. The wonderful circular eight arm and twelve light chandelier displays an open cage wi...

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19th Century European Renaissance Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Italian Early 18th Century Giltwood and Wrought Iron Chandelier
Italian Early 18th Century Giltwood and Wrought Iron Chandelier

Italian Early 18th Century Giltwood and Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and most decorative Italian early 18th century giltwood and wrought iron chandelier. The eight arm chandelier is centered by a beautiful bottom foliate finial with lovely...

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18th Century Italian Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Pair 19th Century Country French Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Pair 19th Century Country French Wrought Iron Chandeliers

Pair 19th Century Country French Wrought Iron Chandeliers

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair Antique country french wrought iron chandeliers is a rare find indeed! Each has been completely forged by hand from red-hot iron over the blacksmith's anvil.

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1880s French Country Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Old World 17-light statement French Provincial Wrought Iron Chandelier
Vintage Old World 17-light statement French Provincial Wrought Iron Chandelier

Vintage Old World 17-light statement French Provincial Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Leesburg, VA

Vintage Old World 17-light statement French Provincial Wrought Iron Chandelier Anonymous Provence, France; ca. 1900 Wrought Iron Approximate size: 68.5 (length) x 28.5 (depth) x 14...

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Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Large Wrought Iron Chandelier with Dragons, Italy, circa 1900
Large Wrought Iron Chandelier with Dragons, Italy, circa 1900

Large Wrought Iron Chandelier with Dragons, Italy, circa 1900

By Alessandro Mazzucotelli

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Superb and impressive wrought iron chandelier / pendant composed of 6 winged dragons each holding a torch / torchiere.

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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Antique Country French Painted Wrought Iron Chandelier
Antique Country French Painted Wrought Iron Chandelier

Antique Country French Painted Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Country French painted wrought iron chandelier is a magnificent example of elegant and skilled craftsmanship in the finest traditions!

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Antique Wrought Iron Chandelier
Antique Wrought Iron Chandelier

Antique Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Original antique candle pendant converted to electric chandelier. This unique and elegant, six-light chandelier incorporates everything that we love about antiques: it is unique, it...

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Mid-19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

pair of Austrian 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron chandeliers
pair of Austrian 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron chandeliers

pair of Austrian 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron chandeliers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome pair of Austrian 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron chandeliers. Each impressive and wonderfully detailed six light chandelier is centered at the bottom by pierced ...

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19th Century Austrian Renaissance Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

French 19th century Renaissance st. Gilt and Wrought Iron chandelier
French 19th century Renaissance st. Gilt and Wrought Iron chandelier

French 19th century Renaissance st. Gilt and Wrought Iron chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An impressive and large scale French 19th century Renaissance st. Gilt and Wrought Iron chandelier. This palatially scaled twenty-five light chandelier is centered by an array of 'C'...

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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Horizontal Wrought Iron Chandelier
Horizontal Wrought Iron Chandelier

Horizontal Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

An antique hammered wrought iron six-arm chandelier with central figure and original finish.

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1920s Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

19th Century Wrought Iron Chandelier
19th Century Wrought Iron Chandelier

19th Century Wrought Iron Chandelier

$2,585Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Casteren, NL

This impressive chandelier is a fine example of 19th-century French wrought iron craftsmanship.

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Continental German Wrought Iron Chandelier
Continental German Wrought Iron Chandelier

Continental German Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Queens, NY

Continental German (1st Quarter 20th Century) wrought iron square chandelier with filigree design and stained glass panels suspended by 4 chains.

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Early 20th Century German Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Set of four Italian 19th century Crystal, Giltwood, and Wrought Iron chandeliers
Set of four Italian 19th century Crystal, Giltwood, and Wrought Iron chandeliers

Set of four Italian 19th century Crystal, Giltwood, and Wrought Iron chandeliers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Crystal, patinated Wood, Giltwood, and Wrought Iron chandeliers. Each truly stunning six light chandelier is centered by a carved Giltwood tassel bottom finial hanging from a carved...

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19th Century Italian Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Crystal, Wrought Iron

19th Century Gothic Wrought Iron Chandelier
19th Century Gothic Wrought Iron Chandelier

19th Century Gothic Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Intricate wrought iron, Gothic style chandelier with foliate and floral motif.

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19th Century French Gothic Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Antique Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Chandelier
Antique Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Chandelier

Antique Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Forney, TX

An incredible and rare Spanish Revival painted wrought iron large chandelier from the mid 19th to early 20th century.

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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Monumental Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Chandelier Attr to Louis Van Boeckel
Monumental Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Chandelier Attr to Louis Van Boeckel

Monumental Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Chandelier Attr to Louis Van Boeckel

By Louis Van Boeckel

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Very large & most impressive! This monumental wrought iron chandelier Attributed to artist Louis Van Boeckel (of Lier, Belgium, 1857-1944) ,made with his characteristic roses, he w...

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Early 1900s Belgian Arts and Crafts Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Iron

1930s French six branch wrought iron chandelier
1930s French six branch wrought iron chandelier

1930s French six branch wrought iron chandelier

Located in London, GB

A nice six branch wrought iron French chandelier from the 1930s. It has decorative open ovoid trellis detailing to the main body and a rectangular link supporting chain.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

Impressive Large Art Deco, Forged Wrought Iron Chandelier w Salamander Sculpture
Impressive Large Art Deco, Forged Wrought Iron Chandelier w Salamander Sculpture

Impressive Large Art Deco, Forged Wrought Iron Chandelier w Salamander Sculpture

Located in Lisse, NL

This artistically designed and outstandingly executed wrought iron chandelier is in excellent condition and it comes with a mint and stunningly stylized salamander sculpture and an e...

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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Wrought Iron

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Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique wrought iron chandeliers for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique wrought iron chandeliers — often made from metal, iron and wrought iron — can elevate any home. Antique wrought iron chandeliers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Arts and Crafts, Baroque and Art Deco antique wrought iron chandeliers are consistently popular styles. Many antique wrought iron chandeliers are appealing in their simplicity, but Muller Frères, Daum and David Gueron Degue produced popular antique wrought iron chandeliers that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers?

Antique wrought iron chandeliers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,332, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $124,500.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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.

Questions About Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if wrought iron is an antique, first check to see if there are any maker's marks on the piece. By researching these marks using trusted online resources, you can typically determine who produced a piece of furniture and when they were active and producing furnishings similar to yours. If the company was in business and crafting similar pieces 100 years ago or more, then the wrought iron table, chair or other item may be an antique. However, if the business opened recently or the style was offered more recently than a century ago, your item is likely not antique. If you cannot locate a maker's mark, inspect your furniture closely. Antique pieces often show signs of handcrafting, such as slight imperfections or irregularities. Also, antique wrought iron often has signs of wear, such as pitting in the metal or scratches due to age. If you're still uncertain whether your item is antique, you can ask a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to date it. Shop an assortment of antique wrought iron furniture on 1stDibs.