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Montgolfier Chandelier

Italian, Neoclassical, Montgolfier, Chandelier, Glass, 8 lights, 1780 - 1820
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Wonderful and rare Italian chandelier in the "Montgolfière" - Hot Air Balloon - style dating from
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass

Montgolfier Style French Chandelier
Located in Washington, DC
Montgolfier Style French Chandelier
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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

1960s Montgolfier Tole Toleware Chandelier (Two Available)
Located in London, GB
1960s Montgolfier tole chandelier (two available). Gorgeous hand-painted, three-arm Italian
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Vintage 1960s Italian Directoire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Tôle

Montgolfier Ormolu and Crystal Chandelier, ca 1900
Located in Essex, MA
Rare and exquisite gilt bronze and crystal hot air balloon chandelier. All original and preserved
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu

Pair Montgolfièr Empire Chandelier Crystal Classic traditional Brass Glass four
Located in Berlin, DE
**Set of 6 Available - Vintage Chandeliers from a Baltic Sea Castle** Here's a unique opportunity
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Antique Early 18th Century European Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Wire

Pair Montgolfièr Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
Restored Antique Chandeliers from a Baltic Sea Castle - A Pair of Timeless Elegance Presenting a
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Vintage 1940s European Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Wire, Brass

French Montgolfier Gilt Bronze and Etched Glass Balloon Hall Chandelier, C. 1860
Located in Hollywood, SC
French Montgolfier gilt bronze and frosted etched glass balloon hanging hall chandelier with
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Antique 1860s French Louis Philippe Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

French Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant Representing Three Montgolfiers, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
balloons : the first voyage in 1783, the aeronaut M. Margat in its montgolfier in 1817 and "La Minerve" in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

French 18th Century Ormolu and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Exquisite French Directoire period, chandelier dated to the end of 18th century. The lower
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Antique 1790s French Directoire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu

French Napoléon III 1850s Montgolfière Crystal and Brass Two-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period montgolfière two lights crystal chandelier from the mid 19th century
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu, Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
crystal chandelier. The eleven light montgolfier shaped chandelier is centered by a richly chased bottom
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu

Italian 18th Century Neo-Classical St. Gilt Metal, Iron, And Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
iron, and cut glass chandelier. The forty arm chandelier displays a stunning Montgolfier shape with a
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron

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Located in Antwerp, BE
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
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French 19th Century Painted Folding Screen
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French painted folding screen from the 19th Century. This antique folding screen features four tall panels with curved tops. On one side you’ll find painted floral designs on simpl...
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1960s French Tole Toleware Daisy Chandelier
Located in London, GB
1960s French tole daisy chandelier. A very lovely, hand-painted, five-arm ceiling light with scalloped ceiling rose. In very good condition with light and attractive wear. The chand...
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1960s French Tole Toleware Daisy Chandelier
1960s French Tole Toleware Daisy Chandelier
H 28.35 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
French Baroque 19th-20th Century Louis XV/xvi Transitional Style Giltwood Carved
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Baroque 19th-20th century Louis XV/XVI Transitional Style Gildwood Carved Circular Center Table with a Veined Peach Colored Brocatelle Marble Top, the four legs each with ca...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Center Tables

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19th Century Room Screen Divider French Paravent
Located in Buxton, GB
This stunning 4Panel Room Divider screen from 19th century France is sure to make a statement in any room. Handmade with attention to detail, this free-standing screen features a b...
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French Riviera "Seaweed" Folding Screen
By Sarah Espeute
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
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French Riviera "Seaweed" Folding Screen
French Riviera "Seaweed" Folding Screen
H 70.87 in W 70.87 in D 1.19 in
Montgolfiè Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Lamp Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Lovingly Restored Antique Chandelier: Rekindled Beauty from Berlin This meticulously restored antique chandelier, crafted with care in Berlin, has been reimagined to grace your spac...
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Victorian Sepia Decoupage Two Sided Three Panel Folding Boudoir Ebonised Screen
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Victorian Sepia Decoupage Two Sided Three Panel Folding Boudoir Ebonised Screen with leather binding Grand screen depicting Victorian lives & deities in Original Condition, with ha...
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The Education of Achilles by Auguste-Clément Chrétien
By Auguste-Clément Chrétien
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Education of Achilles by the Centaur Chiron Signed and dated "A.C. Chrétien 1861" (lower right) Oil on canvas A masterpiece of French Neoclassical painting, this monumental oil...
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English 19th Century Black and Gold Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English black lacquer secretary bookcase from the 19th century, with glass doors, drop-front desk and gold Chinoiserie décor. Created in England during the 19th century, this secr...
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Silvered one Light Banci Firenze Florentine Flush Mount Tole Toleware Italy 1960
By Banci Firenze
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming flush mount or wall light. Perfect stunning distressed silvered flower design to enhance any chic or eclectic home. We'd love ...
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Pair of English Louis XIV Style Breakfront Side Cabinets Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, IE
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Antique Chippendale Period Mirror
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
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18th Century Pair of Montgolfier Chandeliers
Located in Wels, AT
Rare Pair classicism Montgolfier Chandeliers, light delicate made Chandeliers. The brothers
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Vintage 1950s Italian Regency, Crystal Glass Chandeliers
Located in London, GB
A large Vintage "Montgolfier" Bag Chandelier in the Regency manner with crystal glass and richly
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19th Century Gilt Bronze and Frosted Glass Balloon Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze and etched glass six-light "Montgolfier" balloon motif chandelier. The gilt bronze
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Montgolfier Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Montgolfier style chandelier featuring beaded chains with three exterior, and two interior, lights.
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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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A Large Scale French Neo Classic Design Montgolfier Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A 12 light French bronze Neo Classic design Montgolfier (balloon shaped) chandelier with cascading
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Antique Montgolfier/Balloon Italian Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice and so cut montgolfier chandelier, perfect for a girl bedroom,
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Empire Style Montgolfier Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Empire style Montgolfier basket chandelier in gilt bronze monture with blue band and laurel motif
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Antique Early 19th Century Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Montgolfier Ormolu and Crystal Hot Air Balloon Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
Rare and exquisite gilt bronze and crystal hot air balloon chandelier. All original and preserved
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Montgolfièr Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
Montgolfièr Empire Sac a pearl chandelier crystal Lustre ceiling lamp Measures: Total height 130
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Gilt Five-Light Ormolu and Glass Montgolfier Hot Air Balloon Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
20th century gilt five-light ormolu and glass Montgolfier hot air balloon chandelier. Four arms
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Montgolfièr Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Lamp Hall
Located in Berlin, DE
Original preserved chandelier, circa 1940. Cabling and sockets completely renewed. Crystal hand
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Vintage 1940s European Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Montgolfièr Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Lamp Basket
Located in Berlin, DE
worldwide Montgolfièr Empire Sac a Pearl chandelier crystal lustre ceiling lamp Art Nouveau Basket
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Montgolfièr Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Ceiling Lamp Pendant Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
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1890 Montgolfièr Antique Empire Brass Chandelier Crystal Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
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Montgolfièr Silver Brass Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Art Novena
Located in Berlin, DE
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Located in Berlin, DE
length variable. Works worldwide XXL Huge Montgolfièr Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre
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Located in Washington, DC
A Cast Iron Napoleon III Montgolfier Chandellier
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Italian "Balloon" Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 Italian Montgolfier-shaped 4-light crystal chandelier. 27" current drop, 21" minimum
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Austrian Montgoflier Crystal Chandelier
Located in Westport, CT
Elegant 19th century Neoclassic Montgolfier crystal chandelier comprised of six etched brass rings
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Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Crystal Insets
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French gilt bronze chandelier with crystal insets, in the shape Montgolfier hot air
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1950s Chandelier Pendent in the Form of a Balloon
Located in London, by appointment only
An unusual Mid-Century fantasy four-light chandelier in the form of a Montgolfier balloon hung with
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Located in Doylestown, PA
A magnificent French cut-crystal Montgolfier-form chandelier with brass garniture and frame and
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Located in Berlin, DE
length variable. Works worldwide XXL Huge Montgolfièr Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre
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Located in Berlin, DE
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Located in Berlin, DE
sockets: E14 Brass frame. 1890 Montgolfièr Antique Empire Brass Chandelier Crystal Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau
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Annie Legault Chandelier, circa 2010, Canada
Located in Girona, Spain
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Located in Essex, MA
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Located in Hudson, NY
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Located in Hudson, NY
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Located in New Orleans, LA
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Located in Austin, TX
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Located in New Orleans, LA
Small 19th century French crystal Montgolfier chandelier in the Directoire taste with emerald bead
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French Empire Style Montgolfier Crystal Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful Empire style chandelier called Montgolfier because it mimics the shape of a hot air
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Located in London, GB
-light chandelier, circa 1900. In the shape of a Montgolfier balloon, the top with a profusely adorned
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A Hot Air Balloon Chandelier
Located in Hudson, NY
A tribute to the Montgolfier Brothers. A crystal and gilt metal Hot Air Balloon Chandelier. with 6
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Empire Balloon Style Globe Chandelier
Located in Stockport, GB
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Located in London, GB
A large Vintage "Montgolfier" Bag Chandelier in the Regency manner with crystal glass and richly
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Located in London, GB
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Superb French Crystal, Beaded, and Gilded Six Light Chandelier
Located in Louisville, KY
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One of a Kind Hot Air Balloon Chandelir by Lou Blass
Located in Hudson, NY
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Montgolfier Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal montgolfier chandelier for your home. Each montgolfier chandelier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, crystal and stone. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer montgolfier chandelier, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each montgolfier chandelier bearing Empire or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Montgolfier Chandelier?

The average selling price for a montgolfier chandelier at 1stDibs is $8,500, while they’re typically $798 on the low end and $35,618 for the highest priced.

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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.

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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.

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