Montgolfier Style French Chandelier
Located in Washington, DC
Montgolfier Style French Chandelier
Montgolfier Style French Chandelier
Located in Washington, DC
Montgolfier Style French Chandelier
1940s French Montgolfier Balloon Toleware Chandelier
Located in London, GB
1940s French Montgolfier balloon toleware chandelier. Wonderful and rare hand-painted ceiling
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1960s Montgolfier Tole Toleware Chandelier (Two Available)
Located in London, GB
1960s Montgolfier tole chandelier (two available). Gorgeous hand-painted, three-arm Italian
Tôle
$10,348 / item
H 43.31 in Dm 27.96 in
Montgolfièr Empire Chandelier Crystal Classic traditional Brass Glass NEW
Located in Berlin, DE
across a piece that leaves a lasting impression. For me, it was this chandelier a stunning original from
Crystal, Brass
$12,008 / item
H 43.31 in Dm 27.96 in
Montgolfièr Empire Chandelier Crystal Classic traditional Brass Glass NEW
Located in Berlin, DE
across a piece that leaves a lasting impression. For me, it was this chandelier a stunning original from
Crystal, Brass
$24,017 / set
H 43.31 in Dm 27.96 in
Pair Chandelier Crystal Montgolfièr Empire Sac a Pearl Lustre Lighting Set
Located in Berlin, DE
across a piece that leaves a lasting impression. For me, it was this chandelier a stunning original from
Crystal, Brass
$15,000
H 30 in Dm 12 in
French Montgolfier Gilt Bronze and Etched Glass Balloon Hall Chandelier, C. 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
French Montgolfier gilt bronze and frosted etched glass balloon hanging hall chandelier with
Bronze
$18,500
H 39 in W 16 in D 16 in
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
Crystal, Ormolu
18th Century Pair of Montgolfier Chandeliers
Located in Wels, AT
Rare Pair classicism Montgolfier Chandeliers, light delicate made Chandeliers. The brothers
Crystal
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
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
Montgolfier Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Montgolfier style chandelier featuring beaded chains with three exterior, and two interior, lights.
Metal
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
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Montgolfier/Balloon Italian Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice and so cut montgolfier chandelier, perfect for a girl bedroom,
Metal
Empire Style Montgolfier Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
Empire style Montgolfier basket chandelier in gilt bronze monture with blue band and laurel motif
Crystal, Bronze
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
Crystal, Ormolu
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
Crystal, Ormolu
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H 34.26 in Dm 20.08 in L 34.26 in
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
Crystal, Brass
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H 23.5 in W 11 in D 11 in
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
Metal
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H 33.47 in Dm 16.93 in
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
Crystal, Brass
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H 34.65 in Dm 14.97 in
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
Crystal, Brass
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H 38.98 in Dm 17.72 in
Montgolfièr Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Ceiling Lamp Pendant Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Montgolfièr empire sac a pearl chandelier crystal ceiling lamp pendant lighting Measures: Total
Crystal, Brass
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H 43.31 in Dm 33.47 in
1890 Montgolfièr Antique Empire Brass Chandelier Crystal Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
This beaded Empire basket chandelier has 17 lights. All the beads are made of genuine crystal and
Crystal, Brass
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H 45.28 in Dm 24.02 in
Montgolfièr Silver Brass Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Art Novena
Located in Berlin, DE
Montgolfièr empire sac a pearl chandelier crystal Lustre ceiling lamp Art Novena Measures: Total
Crystal, Brass, Wire
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H 45.28 in Dm 45.28 in L 45.28 in
XXL Huge Montgolfièr Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
length variable. Works worldwide XXL Huge Montgolfièr Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre
Crystal, Brass
Napoleon III Montgolfier Cast Iron Chandellier
Located in Washington, DC
A Cast Iron Napoleon III Montgolfier Chandellier
Iron
Italian "Balloon" Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 Italian Montgolfier-shaped 4-light crystal chandelier. 27" current drop, 21" minimum
Austrian Montgoflier Crystal Chandelier
Located in Westport, CT
Elegant 19th century Neoclassic Montgolfier crystal chandelier comprised of six etched brass rings
Exceptional French Louis XVI Period Crystal Chandelier, circa 1790
Located in Doylestown, PA
A magnificent French cut-crystal Montgolfier-form chandelier with brass garniture and frame and
Crystal, Brass
A Grand Scale Twelve-Light Louis XVI Style Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A twelve-light French bronze neoclassical design Montgolfier (balloon shaped) chandelier with
Crystal, Bronze
Empire Style Crystal and Golden Brass Montgolfier Chandelier, France
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Elegant chandelier made
Crystal, Brass
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H 45.28 in Dm 45.28 in
XXL Huge Montgolfièr Empire Chandelier Crystal Traditional Massive Large Wide
Located in Berlin, DE
length variable. Works worldwide XXL Huge Montgolfièr Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre
Crystal, Brass, Wire
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H 23.63 in Dm 13.78 in
Montgolfièr Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Lamp Hall
Located in Berlin, DE
Original preserved chandelier, circa 1950. Cabling and sockets completely renewed. Crystal hand
Crystal, Brass, Wire
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H 38.98 in Dm 25.6 in
1890 Montgolfièr Antique Empire Brass Chandelier Crystal Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
sockets: E14 Brass frame. 1890 Montgolfièr Antique Empire Brass Chandelier Crystal Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau
Crystal, Wire, Brass
Annie Legault Chandelier, circa 2010, Canada
Located in Girona, Spain
Annie Legault chandelier. Montgolfier Ballon design. Timeless and contemporary. Macrame
Fabric
Early 20th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Balloon Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
French ormolu and crystal Montgolfier style hot air balloon chandelier. Realistically created with
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
HOT AIR BALLOON "MONTGOLFIER" CHANDELIER
Located in Hudson, NY
A GILT IRON HOT AIR BALLOON CHANDELIER WITH 14 LIGHTS. IT HAS FRENCH OPALINE CANDLE SLEVES COVERS
Iron
HOT AIR BALLOON "MONTGOLFIER" CHANDELIER
Located in Hudson, NY
A ONE OF A KIND HOT AIR BALLOON IN GILTED STEEL AND LINED WITH CRYSTAL BEADS, AND CRYSTAL PRISMS. IT'S SIGNED AND DATED BY THE ARTIST. LOU BLASINGAME
Crystal
Late 19th Century Crystal Montgolfier Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Late 19th century French crystal and brass "Montgolfier" style chandelier in the Louis XVI taste
Crystal
French Empire Style Crystal and Brass "Montgolfier" Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Austin, TX
A brilliant petite Montgolfier pendant chandelier in brass and laden with cut crystals, French
Crystal, Brass
Small French Crystal Chandelier with Emerald Beads
Located in New Orleans, LA
Small 19th century French crystal Montgolfier chandelier in the Directoire taste with emerald bead
Crystal, Metal
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
Crystal, Ormolu
Baltic Silvered Bronze “Montgolfier” Style Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
-light chandelier, circa 1900. In the shape of a Montgolfier balloon, the top with a profusely adorned
Crystal, Bronze
Empire Balloon Style Globe Chandelier
Located in Stockport, GB
This charming French globe chandelier is in the style of the Montgolfier Balloon chandeliers types
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1950s Regency Italian, Crystal Glass Chandeliers
Located in London, GB
A large Vintage "Montgolfier" Bag Chandelier in the Regency manner with crystal glass and richly
Vintage Regency Crystal Glass Chandelier, Italian circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
A very large Vintage "Montgolfier" Bag Chandelier in the Regency manner with crystal glass and
$234,180Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$1,838Sale Price|20% Off
H 18 in Dm 17 in
Maison Bagues Attributed Hollywood Regency Beaded Hot Air Balloon Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Atlanta, GA
Attributed to: Maison Bagues (French, founded circa 1860), early 20th century. A unique and well crafted hot air balloon chandelier likely by the renowned company Maison Bagues. The...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Slim Mastercraft Brass Wall Mirrors
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of vertically oriented tall and narrow racetrack oval wall mirrors by Mastercraft in solid brass frame with faux bamboo elements and distinctive brass appliqué motif on textured...
Brass
19th Century Chinoiserie Decorated Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th century chinoiserie decorated chandelier possibly Venetian, the pagoda form having six lights with crimson shades, 15" H x 28" W.
Tôle
1940s Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, Painted Metal, Hollywood Regency
Located in Stamford, CT
A charming 1940s painted tole or metal six arm hot air balloon chandelier. The chandelier is primarily painted white with a yellow "basket", blue "rope", and blue and yellow "balloo...
Metal
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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