Old Antique Chandeliers
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
Early 1900s French Old Antique Chandeliers
Brass
Early 18th Century European Art Nouveau Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Wire, Brass
Mid-18th Century European Baroque Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
1820s Italian Baroque Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
1920s French Gothic Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
Late 18th Century Italian Art Nouveau Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Early 19th Century Italian Art Deco Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Early 19th Century European Art Deco Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
1880s German Aesthetic Movement Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
Late 19th Century European Baroque Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
1910s Italian Anglo-Indian Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
19th Century German Baroque Old Antique Chandeliers
Brass
Early 20th Century European Old Antique Chandeliers
Brass
1920s Unknown Art Deco Old Antique Chandeliers
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century Victorian Old Antique Chandeliers
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Old Antique Chandeliers
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
1920s Italian Country Old Antique Chandeliers
Wood, Paint
1920s Contemporary Old Antique Chandeliers
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Old Antique Chandeliers
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
19th Century French Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
1660s Old Antique Chandeliers
Brass
Early 20th Century French Old Antique Chandeliers
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Hollywood Regency Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Old Antique Chandeliers
Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Old Antique Chandeliers
Wood
19th Century Dutch Louis XIII Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
1920s Austrian Art Deco Old Antique Chandeliers
Nickel
19th Century French Gothic Revival Old Antique Chandeliers
Stucco
1920s German Industrial Old Antique Chandeliers
Enamel, Iron
1920s German Art Deco Old Antique Chandeliers
Opal, Brass
1920s Austrian Art Deco Old Antique Chandeliers
Brass
1880s Swiss Black Forest Old Antique Chandeliers
Wood
Early 20th Century European Napoleon III Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
1920s Unknown Art Deco Old Antique Chandeliers
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1910s Unknown Belle Époque Old Antique Chandeliers
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Victorian Old Antique Chandeliers
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Old Antique Chandeliers
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
19th Century Edwardian Old Antique Chandeliers
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Old Antique Chandeliers
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Old Antique Chandeliers
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Old Antique Chandeliers
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century Italian Old Antique Chandeliers
19th Century Italian Old Antique Chandeliers
Plaster
Late 18th Century Unknown Old Antique Chandeliers
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Dutch Rustic Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
Late 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Old Antique Chandeliers
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
19th Century European Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Old Antique Chandeliers
Brass
Early 20th Century American Old Antique Chandeliers
Copper, Wrought Iron
1910s French Art Nouveau Old Antique Chandeliers
Glass
1740s American Old Antique Chandeliers
Iron
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Old Antique Chandeliers
Brass
Late 19th Century French Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell how old your chandelier is, look for a maker’s mark often included somewhere on the chandelier. From there, you can research the specific company that manufactured it. Also consider the power source — candle- and gas-lit chandeliers were common until the early 1900s when electric chandeliers became popular. Even if your chandelier was upgraded to be fully electric, check for signs of the previous system. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How did old chandeliers work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Old chandeliers first worked because of taper candles inserted into their frames and lit nightly to provide illumination for a room. In the 18th century, chandeliers produced flickering flames fueled by natural gas, butane, propane or a similar substance. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chandeliers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can update an old brass chandelier in many ways. Refinish it with spray paint to give it a more modern hue or slip new sleeves over the candles. You can also add embellishments like crystals to the frame. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chandeliers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Opinions on how old a rug has to be to be considered antique vary. However, most experts will apply the label to any rug produced more than 100 years ago, and call floor coverings produced 50 to 100 years ago vintage. Shop a variety of antique rugs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell how old an antique ring is, you have two main options. First, you can conduct online research using trusted sources. If you know the maker of the ring or the ring has a maker's mark that you can use to identify who produced it, learning more about the designer, artisan or company and their styles can help with the dating process. When the maker is unknown, you can familiarize yourself with the characteristics of various antique jewelry styles, such as Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian, to try and identify the period in which your ring was likely produced. The second option is to have a certified appraiser, experienced antique dealer or knowledgeable jeweler date your ring for you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, some old antique clocks may be worth something. Many collectors look for clocks produced by certain manufacturers, such as the Ansonia Clock Company, the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Chelsea Clock Company. In addition to the maker, the type, materials, style and condition of the clock influence its value. Generally, clocks that remain in good working order are worth more than those in need of repairs and restorations. To find out how much your clock may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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