Neoclassical Chandelier Globe
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt & Patina Bronze Opaline Globe Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Spectacular neoclassical French Empire gilt bronze 6-light chandelier, patina and gold-plated solid
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
H 39.38 in Dm 27.56 in
Very Fine Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and decorative gilt bronze chandelier in the Empire style featuring central frosted and
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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Chandeliers
Located in London, GB
Designed to mimic the appearance of a star-studded celestial globe, theses Empire style chandeliers
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20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu, Metal, Bronze
Impressive Large French Empire Patinated & Gilt Bronze 8 Etched Globe Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Spectacular neoclassical French Empire gilt bronze 8-light chandelier, oxidized an gold-plated
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
H 33.47 in Dm 27.56 in
Pair of Antique French Empire Neoclassical Chandelier w Gilt & Patina Bronze PPU
Located in Coimbra, PT
Spectacular Pair of neoclassical French Empire gilt bronze 6-light chandelier, patina and gold
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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
H 39.38 in Dm 27.56 in
Neoclassical Style Brass Pendant, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful neoclassical pendant light in brass, with ornament part in gilted metal and crackled
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Calcite Hanging Pendant Globe att. to Frederick Carder for Steuben
By Steuben Glass, Frederick Carder Steuben
Located in New York, NY
/1920’s.
The glass globe features an acid cut back surface, with a classical urn and swag motif, which
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Set of Neoclassic Style Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of four circa 1950's French cast bronze globe lanterns with three interior lights each. Sold
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
2 Italian Modern Neoclassical Brass & Milk Glass Ball Pendants / Flush Mounts
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern neoclassical brass chandeliers / pendants / lanterns/ flush
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Victorian 19th Century Crystal & Lalique Style Cornelius & Baker Chandelier
By René Lalique
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 19th century crystal & lalique style Victorian chandelier most likely by Cornelius or
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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Early 20th Century Gilt-Bronze and Opaline Glass Hanging Lantern with Lion Pelts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Continental early-mid 20th century neoclassical Revival style gilt-bronze and opaline glass
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
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Italian Modernist Chandelier in Murano Glass Flowers & Gilt Brass and Porcelain
By Venini
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous Pair of Italian Murano flower bouquet in the style of Venini art-glass with hand-blow white and clear glass flowers and gold-plated hand painted porcelain and brass. Price p...
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in Dm 23.63 in
NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel Empire Hanging Chandelier Pendant
Located in New York, NY
20th Century Empire style chandelier pendant with cast glass dish and bronze details. These elegant lights graced many of the main corridors of the NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel. A Waldo...
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20th Century American Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Prisma Amethyst Stainless Steel Flatware Set Service 60 Pieces
By Prisma
Located in Big Bend, WI
Elegant stainless steel Prisma - Amethyst by designer Larry Laslo for Mikasa - Japan, circa 1982. The handles of this set are made of lovely amethyst color Lucite with beveled edges ...
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20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Stainless Steel
Early French Empire Style Bronze & Crystal Chandelier, 3 Lights
Located in Miami, FL
Empire Style early round Bronze and Crystal Chandelier with 3 Light-sockets in the center.
Wired for the US and takes 3 candelabra light bulbs max. 60 watts.
In original vintage c...
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Art Nouveau Bronze Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Early 20th century bronze and glass art nouveau chandelier. Beautiful design bronze with very light color pink shades and each shade is consist of four parts that have been together ...
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Antique Gilt Wooden Gothic Art Hand Carved Gargoyle Wall Bracket Shelf / Corbel
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and amazingly hand carved, Gothic gargoyle bracket.
If you are a collector of rare and striking Gothic antiques then this bracket could be the perfect addition to your coll...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Wall Brackets
Materials
Gold Leaf
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H 12.2 in W 15.2 in D 8.5 in
French Empire Caryatids Gilded Bronze Cut Glass 4-Light Lantern Chandelier, Pair
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful pair of antique large French Empire caryatids cast bronze lanterns. Fire gilded solid heavy bronze and cut glass shade with four-light.
Measures:
Diameter 12 in/ 30 cm
H...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Rare Art Nouveau Chandelier by Emil Kralik for Vulkania, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare late Art Nouveau brass chandelier designed by architect Emil Kralik.
Probably manufactured in Vulkania Prostejov where Kralik was a director.
Item was completely restore...
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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Big Art Deco Chandelier Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Big Art Deco chandelier vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enamelled
Cut glasses
New wired
We can adjust the height of the chandelier for fitting for your room.
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stunning 19th Century Art Nouveau Cast Iron French Daybed
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely gorgeous cast iron day bed, made in France circa 1890, the deeply cast floral design with acanthus leaves and scrolls, it exudes early French Nouveau influences.
The w...
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Daybeds
Materials
Iron
Large French Art Nouveau Empire Caryatids Gilt Bronze Etched & Glass Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
A wonderful gilt bronze and etched-glass 8-light ceiling fixture decorated with fine ornaments and garlands, France, early 20th century.
Measures:
Diameter 31.8 in/ 80 cm
Height 41.5...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
H 41.34 in Dm 31.5 in
Italian Art Deco & Art Nouveau Style Amber Beaded Glass Fringe Murano Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous Italian, midcentury in clear and amber Murano beaded glass Art Deco/Art Nouveau chandelier
Measures: Diameter 52 cm
Height 95 cm
Seven light bulbs E14/ good working condi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 37.41 in Dm 20.48 in
Thirty-Light Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Baccarat crystal and doré bronze chandelier is a grand sight to behold. Hundreds of beautifully designed oversized, luminous prisms and beads of hand wood-polished Baccarat crys...
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Antique 19th Century French Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Art Deco and Art Nouveau Crystal Glass Fringe Hollywood Regency Gilt Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous midcentury Art Deco or Art Nouveau frosted and clear crystal glass fringe gilt spiral chandelier.
Measures:
Diameter 20 in/ 50 cm
Height 36 in/ 90 cm
Weight: 7 lb/ 6 Kg
...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Metal
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Carved English Oak Hall Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
Carved English oak hall chair has a plank seat carved with stylized floral arabesques on the edge. A center panel is carved with framed stylized leaves. The center cartouche has a ca...
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Antique 1880s English Chairs
Materials
Oak
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Fabulous Four Arm Globe Light Chandelier Pendant
By Stanford White
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Most Incredible, Rare, and Unique Highly Decorative Monumental Beaux Arts Belle Epoque Chandelier
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Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Zinc
Bronze 5-Light Chandelier with Original Globes
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This finely crafted 5-light chandelier is made of cast bronze and features a large center globe
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Large Moorish Custard Globe, 1920s
Located in Prescott, AZ
. Drop can be adjusted to your need.
Width of shade: 12 inches
Height of globe only: 10 inches.
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Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Large Italian Venini Style Glass Globe Pendant Lamp, 1950s
By Gianni Venini
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Beautiful large Italian Venini style globe pendant light from the 1950s.
The glass is very
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Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Baltic 18th Century Louis XVI 6-Light Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Neoclassic 6 light chandelier with color globe.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Baltic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Ormolu
XXL French Mid Century Pendant Light, Arlus France, Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo, Arlus
Located in Bremen, DE
Exceptionnal large chandelier by Maison Arlus, this is the ONLY ONE available worldwide!
it
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Antique Russian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze & Ruby Glass Lantern Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
chandeliers of fine workmanship embellished with red glass globes & further adorned with fine cut crystal
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Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
F. Barbedienne Pair of French Neo-Pompeian Bronze Floor Lamps, circa 1855
By Henry Cahieux and Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Paris, FR
decorated with antique theater masks. Topped with an engraved glass globe.
Reposing on two patina bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Globe Chandelier 16 Lights Figural
Located in Dayton, OH
#23662
Monumental French Empire style 16 light, two tone bronze chandelier. Beautifully designed
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Louis XVI Chandelier with Eagle Heads and Lalique Style Globes
Located in Stamford, CT
Bronze Louis XVI style chandelier with eagle heads and Lalique style globes. This antique doré
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Palatial Neoclassical Brass and Crystal Basket Chandelier with Hanging Prisms
Located in Stamford, CT
A palatial neoclassical style brass and crystal basket form chandelier with Hanging Prisms. Having
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
French Neoclassic Style Painted Iron 4-Light Chandelier with Swans and Arrows
Located in Atlanta, GA
the top with swans heads on a bell shaped body atop a globe form with two opposing arrows acting as
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Brass
H 42 in W 43.75 in D 36.5 in
Bronze Lantern Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
With a casing cast from bronze in a heraldic crest and torchere motif, this lantern chandelier
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Vintage 1910s Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Oversized Cast Bronze Neoclassical Lantern
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A massive cast bronze and glass lantern featuring neoclassical motifs including columns, Greek key
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Spectacular 22 Bulb Marquee Style Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This monumental Revival style chandelier is quite a center piece. Its ornate cast and stamped
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
19th-20th Century Alabaster and Giltwood Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
19th-20th century alabaster and giltwood chandelier. A stunning neoclassical chandelier having a
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
French 6-Light Chandelier in Bronze & Crystal, c. 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Gilt-bronze & Crystal chandelier with six lights, dating from the first quarter of the
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Pair of Classical Glass and Iron Pendants or Light Fixtures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
and hand blown glass globes.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
An antique bronze and frosted glass pendant
Located in New York, NY
HL3489
A semi-flush pendant having neoclassically detailed cast bronze metalwork and a
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
French Set Four Dore Bronze Cut Crystal Globe Flush Mount Chandeliers Fixtures
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
An outstanding neoclassical set of 4 French gilt and chased bronze and diamond cut crystal globe
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Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Genet Michon Neoclassical Pair of Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, France, 1950
By Genet & Michon
Located in Paris, FR
Neoclassical style of the 1950s by GENET MICHON. They are stamped G M behind the backplate.
The sconces are in
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 11.42 in W 11.82 in D 6.7 in
French Empire Green Globe Bronze Eagle Six Swan Arms Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
neoclassical chandelier.
Measures: 32" H x 24" W, (adjustable length).
Globe is approximately 10" wide.
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Vintage 1940s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Baltic Neoclassical Style 8-Light Chandelier in Cut-Crystal, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A neoclassical-design cut-crystal chandelier with 8-lights, originating in the Baltic region, and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Very Large Fine French Neoclassical Bronze Crystal Eight-Light Baltic Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
This elegant French Baltic style early 20th century eight-light chandelier will be a wonderful
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Vintage 1920s French Baltic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
H 48 in W 40 in D 40 in
Beautiful of Bronze Pendant with Acid Etched Globes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful of bronze pendant with acid etched globes.
(#CW4367) Dimensions: Height 8" diameter
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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
French Parcel-Gilt Wrought Iron Globe Pendant Light / Lantern with Leaves Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
, 1940s.
This chandelier features a patinated iron globe shaped structure decorated with leaves and gilt
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20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
H 27.56 in Dm 11.82 in
Early 20th Century Traditional Iridescent Glass and Brass Flush Pan Light
Located in Canton, MA
Flush mount pan light with three down hanging lights. Original iridescent glass globe and bell
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Patinated Bronze and Sienna Marble Hercules Clock by E. F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
circular "Globe" shaped Sienna marble clock with Roman-numerals in patinated bronze, the figures Raised on
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Antique Early 1900s American Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
H 17.75 in W 8 in D 3.75 in
Genet Michon Neoclassical Pair of Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, France, 1950
By Genet & Michon
Located in Paris, FR
neoclassical style of the 1950s by GENET MICHON. They are stamped G M behind the backplate.
The sconces are in
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 11.42 in W 11.82 in D 6.7 in
1940s Italian Globe Chandelier
Located in London, GB
With neoclassical brass wheat sheaf hanging sconce with five scrolling arms terminating in flower
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Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Six-Light Russian Chandelier
Located in Alexandria, VA
Crafted in the waning days of Imperial Russia, this exquisite and unusual chandelier features a
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Unusual Five-Light Chandelier with Inverted Electric Globes, circa 1910
Located in Portland, OR
encompasses variations like Beaux Arts, neoclassical, Rococo and Greek Revival. Design elements like coves and
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Vintage 1910s Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
French Art Deco 5 Light Fixture with Neoclassic Elements
Located in Hialeah, FL
A French Art Deco 5 Light Fixture with Amber Globes.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Substantial Nine-Light Revival Style Strap Chandelier, circa 1925
Located in Portland, OR
Wrought iron strap style fixtures with exposed globe bulbs like this one were one of the bread-and
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Vintage 1920s Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
CONTINENTAL 18TH CENTURY LOUIS XVI 6-LIGHTS CHANDELIER
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Neoclassic 6-lights chandelier with color globe
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Baltic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu, Brass
Neoclassical Three-Chain Pendant with Globe
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This unique neoclassical tiered pendant has an urn shaped body with decorative etched glass open
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Vintage 1950s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Large MidCentury Maison Bagues Brass Chandelier Glass Globes Pendant, 60s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Bremen, DE
Large French Mid-Century chandelier attributed to Maison Baguès, featuring brass arms and central
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Sculptural Linear Maison Arlus Brass Chandelier Glass Globes Pendant, 60s
By Stilnovo, Arlus
Located in Bremen, DE
large chandelier by the 1960s French lighting designer Maison Arlus (Arts et Lustre) featuring a gilded
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 21.66 in W 43.31 in D 20.48 in
Large Stilnovo Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Bremen, DE
Large Stilnovo flush mount chandelier, 1960s, black enameled and brass structure with 10 opaline
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large French Maison Arlus Brass Chandelier Pendant Light, Stilnovo Era
By Arlus, Stilnovo
Located in Bremen, DE
Very sculptural large chandelier by the French lighting designer Maison Arlus (Arts et Lustre
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 37.41 in D 20.87 in
Large Modernist Linear Glass Brass Maison Arlus Chandelier, Stilnovo Style
By Arlus, Stilnovo
Located in Bremen, DE
Sculptural large chandelier by the 1960s French lighting designer Maison Arlus featuring a brass
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 21.66 in W 34.65 in D 15.75 in
Large Modernist Linear Maison Arlus Glass Brass Chandelier, Stilnovo Style
By Arlus, Stilnovo
Located in Bremen, DE
Exceptional, sculptural large chandelier by Maison Arlus (Arts et Lustre) featuring a brass sheaf
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 20.48 in W 42.52 in D 14.97 in
Large Maison Lunel Brass Chandelier Pendant Light, Stilnovo Gio Ponti Era
By Stilnovo, Lunel
Located in Bremen, DE
Very sculptural mid century modern ellipsoid chandelier by the 1960s French lighting Paris designer
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 22.84 in W 30.71 in D 12.6 in
Large Maison Arlus Six Light Brass Sputnik Chandelier, Stilnovo Gio Ponti Era
By Arlus, Stilnovo
Located in Bremen, DE
Very sculptural large chandelier by the 1960s French lighting designer Maison Arlus (Arts et Lustre
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 21.66 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
Large French Maison Arlus Brass Chandelier Glass Pendant, Stilnovo Gio Ponti Era
By Arlus
Located in Bremen, DE
Very sculptural, large linear chandelier by the 1960s French lighting designer Maison Arlus (Arts
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 19.69 in W 34.65 in D 13 in
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Neoclassical Chandelier Globe For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic neoclassical chandelier globe available at 1stDibs. A neoclassical chandelier globe — often made from metal, bronze and glass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the neoclassical chandelier globe you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A neoclassical chandelier globe is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency.
How Much is a Neoclassical Chandelier Globe?
A neoclassical chandelier globe can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,071, while the lowest priced sells for $375 and the highest can go for as much as $8,400.
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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