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Old World Chandeliers

Vintage Old World 17-light statement French Provincial Wrought Iron Chandelier
Vintage Old World 17-light statement French Provincial Wrought Iron Chandelier

Vintage Old World 17-light statement French Provincial Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Leesburg, VA

Vintage Old World 17-light statement French Provincial Wrought Iron Chandelier Anonymous Provence

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Antique Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Dangling Chandelier Earrings in 18 Karat Gold 11.59 Carats Total Round Diamonds
Dangling Chandelier Earrings in 18 Karat Gold 11.59 Carats Total Round Diamonds

Dangling Chandelier Earrings in 18 Karat Gold 11.59 Carats Total Round Diamonds

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Luxurious, Old World style diamond chandelier earrings are bursting with undeniable sparkle. These

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20th Century Unknown Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cast Spanish Brass Chandelier
Vintage Cast Spanish Brass Chandelier

Vintage Cast Spanish Brass Chandelier

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Spanish design elements that exude old-world charm. The chandelier features gracefully curving arms, each

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Late 20th Century Spanish Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

20th Century Italian Six-Light Chandelier in Silvered Wood & Iron
20th Century Italian Six-Light Chandelier in Silvered Wood & Iron

20th Century Italian Six-Light Chandelier in Silvered Wood & Iron

Located in Los Angeles, CA

entry, dining room, or bedroom, this chandelier adds Old World character and timeless style.

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver, Iron

Spanish Hand-Forged Iron Chandelier, Rustic Style, Six Lights, 1930s
Spanish Hand-Forged Iron Chandelier, Rustic Style, Six Lights, 1930s

Spanish Hand-Forged Iron Chandelier, Rustic Style, Six Lights, 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

finish, lending the chandelier an Old World charm reminiscent of Spanish Revival or Gothic style. Its raw

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Vintage 1930s Spanish Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Custom Made Handcrafted Gilt Iron and Murano Crystal Chandelier, Italy
Custom Made Handcrafted Gilt Iron and Murano Crystal Chandelier, Italy

Custom Made Handcrafted Gilt Iron and Murano Crystal Chandelier, Italy

Located in New York, NY

was made by hand by a second generation chandelier maker in Tuscany utilizing the old world technique

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier 3 of 3
Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier 3 of 3

Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier 3 of 3

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

connected with curved iron arms and chains for a balanced, symmetrical design. A true showcase of old-world

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Vintage 1950s European Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier 2 of 3
Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier 2 of 3

Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier 2 of 3

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

connected with curved iron arms and chains for a balanced, symmetrical design. A true showcase of old-world

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Vintage 1950s European Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier 1 of 3
Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier 1 of 3

Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier 1 of 3

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

connected with curved iron arms and chains for a balanced, symmetrical design. A true showcase of old-world

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Vintage 1950s European Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Top Mid-Century Murano Art Glass 8-Light Cream White and Amber Color Chandelier
Top Mid-Century Murano Art Glass 8-Light Cream White and Amber Color Chandelier

Top Mid-Century Murano Art Glass 8-Light Cream White and Amber Color Chandelier

Located in Lisse, NL

exudes sophistication and a touch of Old World charm. This chandelier is in excellent vintage condition

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

South Netherlandish Baroque Style Angel Brass Chandelier
South Netherlandish Baroque Style Angel Brass Chandelier

South Netherlandish Baroque Style Angel Brass Chandelier

Located in Charleston, SC

the Old World Tradition. This South Netherlandish Chandelier is topped by an angel figure holding a

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Early 20th Century Dutch Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Wrought Iron and Stained-Glass Chandelier
French Wrought Iron and Stained-Glass Chandelier

French Wrought Iron and Stained-Glass Chandelier

Unavailable

H 24 in W 14 in D 14 in

French Wrought Iron and Stained-Glass Chandelier

Located in Livingston, NJ

Very old-world iron chandelier features stained-glass that will send vibrant colors of blue, red

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Three-Light Frosted Leaf Glass and Metal Chandelier
Italian Three-Light Frosted Leaf Glass and Metal Chandelier

Italian Three-Light Frosted Leaf Glass and Metal Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

fashion. Murano like fabrications also gives the chandelier an old world charm. Oiled brass holds the

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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Six Light Chandelier
Mid-Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Six Light Chandelier

Mid-Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Six Light Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

medieval, old-world chandelier is in excellent condition and adorns the original patinated bronze finish

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Mid-20th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Gothic Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Four-Light Chandelier
19th Century French Gothic Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Four-Light Chandelier

19th Century French Gothic Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Four-Light Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

dressed with decorative candle sleeve covers. The medieval, old world chandelier is in excellent condition

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Midcentury French Gothic Black and Gilt Painted Iron Six-Light Crown Chandelier
Midcentury French Gothic Black and Gilt Painted Iron Six-Light Crown Chandelier

Midcentury French Gothic Black and Gilt Painted Iron Six-Light Crown Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

three chains are connected to the original top ceiling canape. The old world chandelier is in excellent

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Mid-20th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal

19th Century French Gothic Black Wrought Iron Eight-Light Chandelier
19th Century French Gothic Black Wrought Iron Eight-Light Chandelier

19th Century French Gothic Black Wrought Iron Eight-Light Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

lights newly wired, and dressed with decorative wood candle sleeve covers. The rustic, old world

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Decorative 9 Light Iron Chandelier with Old World Look
Large Decorative 9 Light Iron Chandelier with Old World Look

Large Decorative 9 Light Iron Chandelier with Old World Look

Located in Round Top, TX

This large, French reproduction decorative iron chandelier creates a grand statement with the

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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Large French Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Large French Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Large French Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Bradenton, FL

look of traditional wax tapers, enhancing the old-world charm. The chandelier is crowned by a scrolling

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Late 20th Century French Renaissance Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Crystal Flush Mount Chandeliers
Early 20th Century French Crystal Flush Mount Chandeliers

Early 20th Century French Crystal Flush Mount Chandeliers

Located in Dallas, TX

touch of old-world charm and glamour, this chandelier is sure to make a statement in any home or space

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Four-Light Gothic Rusty Wrought Iron Round Chandelier
19th Century French Four-Light Gothic Rusty Wrought Iron Round Chandelier

19th Century French Four-Light Gothic Rusty Wrought Iron Round Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

world chandelier is in excellent condition and would make a statement in any entryway. Measures: 21.75

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Gothic Black Wrought Iron Four-Light Chandelier
19th Century French Gothic Black Wrought Iron Four-Light Chandelier

19th Century French Gothic Black Wrought Iron Four-Light Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

embellished with decorative candle covers. The rustic, old world chandelier is in excellent condition, with

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century French Gothic Polished and Gilt Iron Five-Light Chandelier
Mid-Century French Gothic Polished and Gilt Iron Five-Light Chandelier

Mid-Century French Gothic Polished and Gilt Iron Five-Light Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

newly wired and dressed with decorative candle sleeve cover. The medieval, old world chandelier is in

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Mid-20th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Nantucket Old World Iron Sailing Ship Chandeliers
Pair of Nantucket Old World Iron Sailing Ship Chandeliers

Pair of Nantucket Old World Iron Sailing Ship Chandeliers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Rare pair of handmade light fixtures that are sensational old world sailing ships constructed with

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Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Modernist Translucent Ice Glass Flush Mount Chandelier with Polished Chrome Base
Modernist Translucent Ice Glass Flush Mount Chandelier with Polished Chrome Base

Modernist Translucent Ice Glass Flush Mount Chandelier with Polished Chrome Base

Located in New York, NY

This sophisticated chandelier marries old world craftsmanship with contemporary design to a

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Silver Gilt Wood and Iron Chandelier
Silver Gilt Wood and Iron Chandelier

Silver Gilt Wood and Iron Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Silver gilt wood and iron old world style -fifteen light chandelier

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20th Century Unknown Chandeliers and Pendants

Romance Revival Semi-Flush Chandelier with Smoke Bells, circa 1934
Romance Revival Semi-Flush Chandelier with Smoke Bells, circa 1934

Romance Revival Semi-Flush Chandelier with Smoke Bells, circa 1934

By Sears, Roebuck & Company

Located in Portland, OR

Perfect for settling into an overstuffed armchair and leaning into your favorite old-world novel

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Vintage 1930s American Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Romance Revival Five-Light Chandelier with Smoke Bells, circa 1934
Romance Revival Five-Light Chandelier with Smoke Bells, circa 1934

Romance Revival Five-Light Chandelier with Smoke Bells, circa 1934

By Sears, Roebuck & Company

Located in Portland, OR

Perfect for settling into an overstuffed armchair and leaning into your favorite old-world novel

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Vintage 1930s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Venetian Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Venetian Beaded Crystal Chandelier

Venetian Beaded Crystal Chandelier

Located in Bronx, NY

Exceptionally graceful and old world beauty makes this chandelier Peerless, this piece is a vintage

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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

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10.80Ct Natural Sapphire and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Necklace

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Located in Labrit, Landes

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Lalaounis 22k Gold Greece Etruscan Revival Acorn Bull Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

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FIN Shade Ceramic Table Lamp, Hand Built, Green Satin Glaze, by Kalin Asenov

By Kalin Asenov

Located in Savannah, GA

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By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Berlin, BE

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By Gianmaria Buccellati

Located in New York, NY

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

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By Vivid Diamonds

Located in Miami, FL

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By Pierre Balmain

Located in Berlin, BE

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Located in London, GB

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Ruby and Diamond Necklace

Located in New York, NY

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By Harry Winston

Located in New York, NY

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Located in New York, NY

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By Harry Winston

Located in New York, NY

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Old World Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of old world chandeliers available for sale. Each of these unique old world chandeliers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. We have 398 antique and vintage old world chandeliers in-stock, while there are 206 modern editions to choose from as well. Old world chandeliers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Art Deco, modern and mid-century modern old world chandeliers are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made old world chandeliers over the years, but those made by Muller Frères, Charles Schneider and Marcel Wanders are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Old World Chandeliers?

Old world chandeliers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,000, while the lowest priced sells for $185 and the highest can go for as much as $700,000.

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.

Questions About Old World Chandeliers
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    No single brand makes the best chandeliers in the world. Over the years, chandeliers, which were initially inspired by candelabras and were originally made of wood or iron, have been part of the main focus for lighting brands and individual lighting designers all over the globe. Some well-known designers and manufacturers include Vistosi, Stilnovo, Louis Poulsen, Arteluce, FLOS, Venini and Angelo Gaetano Sciolari. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of chandeliers from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Old 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, 2022
    You 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.