$2,400 / item
H 22 in Dm 10 in
Two Emil Stejnar Gold-Plated Blowball Sputnik Chandelier, Austria, 1970s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent condition, this is a New Old Stock unused chandelier.
Crystal, Brass
Glamorous Italian Midcentury Five-Tier Spiral Murano Glass Prism Chandelier
Located in Tustin, CA
Stylish and elegant, this vintage estate "waterfall" chandelier creates an old Hollywood ambiance. Spiral Murano glass chandelier features five tiers of 4-point clear glass prisms ar...
Murano Glass
Large Louis XVI Style Bronze Chandelier, Paris, France, circa 1970s
By Maison Lucien Gau
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
The chandelier has eight scroll arms and displays great elegance, thanks to a platinum coating old gold.
Bronze
$197 / item
H 11.03 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
1950's New Old Stock Ceramic Top Aqua Cylinder Pendant Lamp - Good Qty Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's New Old Stock Ceramic Top Aqua Cylinder Pendant Lamp - Good Quantity Available. Beautiful original small industrial pendant lamps featuring the original ceramic gallery tops...
Art Glass
$1,129 / item
H 27.96 in W 12.21 in D 6.7 in
No. 26 Old Pink Beige Multi Geometric Rectangle Pendant Lamp by Sander Bottinga
By Sander Bottinga
Located in Geneve, CH
No. 26 pendant lamp by Sander Bottinga Objet size 1 Dimensions: H 46 -71 x W 31 x D 17 cm Materials: brass, wood, leather, Viscose Fringes Variations available. Handmade in b...
Brass
$9,500 / item
H 45.28 in W 57.09 in D 57.09 in
Extremely Large Brass Sputnik Chandelier Designed in the Czech Republic 1960s
By Rene Roubicek
Located in Almelo, NL
The rod can be adjusted to alter the height required. This chandelier features original old glass from the 1960s, and the frame is a high-quality brass copy of the original.
Brass
$1,153
H 14.97 in Dm 9.85 in
Vintage murano glass chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 1960s
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing Murano glass chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini made in Italy in the 1960s.
Murano Glass
Stunning Louis XVI Style Bronze Chandelier, Paris, France, circa 1980s
By Maison Lucien Gau
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
The chandelier has six scroll arms and displays great elegance, thanks to a platinum coating old gold.
Bronze
Ornate Hand-Forged Iron Chandelier, Mizner Style, 20th Century, 6 Arms
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant Six armed hand-forged iron chandelier, old mizner style, Great decorative chandelier.
Iron
$2,824Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.59 in W 18.12 in D 7.88 in
Elegant Chandelier Art Deco Attributed to Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini, 1930s
By Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Budapest, HU
Refined Murano glass chandelier from the old rose-colored tone attributed to Napoleone Martinuzzi master.
Brass
$11,299
H 49.22 in Dm 37.41 in
Large Chandelier In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, Napoleon III, Early 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large Napoleon III style gilded bronze chandelier, with rich bronze ornamentation (leaves, clusters of flowers) and crystal pendants (stars, knives, faceted pears, daggers) Elegant c...
Bronze
Murano glass chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini Italy 1960s
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing Murano glass chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini made in Italy in the 1960s.
Murano Glass
LZF Link Wood Veneer Pendant Chandelier Large Size Hand-Made in Spain
Located in Highwood, IL
The LZF Link Wood Veneer Pendant chandelier was designed by Ray Power. For those of you who are familiar with our Old Plank inventory, you will notice that this very modern style cha...
Stainless Steel
$5,284
H 19.69 in Dm 16.15 in
Original cascade Murano glass Crystal Prism Chandelier from Venini, Italy 1970s
By Venini
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Stunning cascade chandelier made of 73 Murano glass transparent crystals by Venini.
Murano Glass
1970s Large Chandelier, Brass and Robin's Egg Blue, 12 Lights, Vintage
Located in Stamford, CT
Large department store chandelier, new -old 1970s stock. Two available. Brass and wood, Robin's Egg Blue. 12 lights.
Brass
1940s Hollywood Regency Hans Kögl Gilt Sheaf of Wheat Five Arm Chandelier
By Hans Kögl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Upscale. Elegant. Regal. Old money look. This chandelier's finish is known as Bole Gilding, a technique that began about eight thousand years ago in Europe and Asia.
Metal, Gold Leaf
$11,181
H 43.31 in Dm 25.2 in
Late 19th c. large French bronze and crystal chandelier in the style of Louis XV
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A wonderful French chandelier with 9 lights around the chandelier. With original old brown patina.
Crystal, Bronze
$4,119
H 21.26 in Dm 22.45 in
1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H54xW57
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
Though inspired by a centuries-old museum piece, this exquisite chandelier is modernly wired for use today.
Brass
$13,519 / item
H 33.47 in Dm 29.14 in
2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H85xW74
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
Though inspired by a centuries-old piece, this striking chandelier is wired along the arms for modern illumination.
Brass
$9,410
H 32.68 in Dm 14.18 in
Gio Ponti, Emilio Lancia Art Deco Italian Design Brass Six-Lights Chandelier
By Emilio Lancia, Gio Ponti
Located in Firenze, IT
We can provide professional brass polish with a mirror-polished gilt effect on request for an additional price of € 700. The chandelier has an old still working electrification, howe...
Metal, Brass
$8,857 / item
H 21.26 in Dm 22.45 in
1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H54xW57
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
Though inspired by a centuries-old museum piece, this exquisite chandelier is modernly wired for use today.
Brass
$4,237
H 32 in Dm 27 in
Top Mid-Century Murano Art Glass 8-Light Cream White and Amber Color Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Whether hung in a grand entryway, dining room, or a high-ceilinged salon, it exudes sophistication and a touch of Old World charm. This chandelier is in excellent vintage condition ...
Brass
Vintage pendant lamp Membrane by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 1960s
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Rare beautiful pendant lamp Membrane by Toni Zuccheri for Venini. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end glass industry, pa...
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano glass pendant lamp, style of Venini, Italy 1950s
By Venini
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing large Murano pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1950s. A very rare murano lamp of pale blue color. Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end glass ...
Murano Glass
Modernist Handblown Murano Black Rose Chandelier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted on the historic island of Murano, renowned for its centuries-old glassmaking heritage, this stunning chandelier is a captivating fusion of artistry and luxury.
Metal
Feather Floor Lamp, Moss Green
By A Modern Grand Tour
Located in Banbury, GB
Ideal for your salon, the feather grand chandelier exudes old Hollywood glamour and opulence.
Gold Leaf
Feather Floor Lamp, Coral
By A Modern Grand Tour
Located in Banbury, GB
Ideal for your salon, the feather grand chandelier exudes old Hollywood glamour and opulence.
Gold Leaf
Feather Floor Lamp, White
By A Modern Grand Tour
Located in Banbury, GB
Ideal for your salon, the feather grand chandelier exudes old Hollywood glamour and opulence.
Gold Leaf
Feather Floor Lamp, Ivy Green
By A Modern Grand Tour
Located in Banbury, GB
Ideal for your salon, the feather grand chandelier exudes old Hollywood glamour and opulence.
Gold Leaf
Maxime Old Bronze Chandelier, Eight-Light, Brass & Patinated Bronze
By Maxime Old
Located in Encino, CA
France, circa 1946. Literature: Maxime Old, Norma Editions, 2000, P.109. We thank Olivier Old, Maxime Old's son very much to have kindly confirmed the authenticity of the chand...
Brass, Bronze
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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