Simphony Opera Chandelier by Sabrina Landini, Brass & Crystal, Handmade in Italy
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
SIMPHONY A sophisticated "Opera" chandelier ; violins and cellos seem to play harmonically a Simphonia.
Brass
Opera Chandelier, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fresh expression of the Classic lantern created to accentuate the shimmering light, which reflects in the many contours of the glass. The hand blown glass orbs with their asymmetri...
Brass, Steel
Opera Chandelier, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fresh expression of the Classic lantern created to accentuate the shimmering light, which reflects in the many contours of the glass. The hand blown glass orbs with their asymmetri...
Steel, Brass
Opera Chandelier "Aqua Blue" by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent chandelier, a masterpiece crafted with hand-blown aqua blue glass . This elegant piece features a gunmetal steel frame and brass accents, making it a true jewel of a ce...
Brass, Steel
Opera Chandelier "Aqua Blue" by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent chandelier, a masterpiece crafted with hand-blown aqua blue glass . This elegant piece features a gunmetal steel frame and brass accents, making it a true jewel of a ce...
Brass, Steel
Opera Chandelier "Aqua Blue" by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent chandelier, a masterpiece crafted with hand-blown aqua blue glass . This elegant piece features a gunmetal steel frame and brass accents, making it a true jewel of a ce...
Brass, Steel
Opera Prima Chandelier, Small Model
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have taken our opera chandelier and created this smaller scale chandelier. 16 hand blown glass, polished brass accents, gun metal patina frame.
Brass, Steel
$14,995 / item
Opera Stardust Gold Chandelier
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
Entirely covered with highly-reflective glass pendants that are meticulously hand-tied by expert artisans, this splendid chandelier comprises a tiered metal frame covered with gold l...
Metal, Silver Leaf
$10,865 / item
Opera Gold and Amber Chandelier
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
Exuding a resplendent allure thanks to the minute craftsmanship featured in its creation, this exquisite chandelier boasts a sinuous metal frame covered with silver leaf. The 12 ES b...
Metal, Silver Leaf
Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Crystal Chandelier Sputnik Design
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Westport, CT
Lobmeyr, designed by Hans Harold Rath originally for the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln center, made in Austria. Vintage Chandelier, the Met erupted when the chandelier rose toward th...
Crystal, Chrome
Opera Prima Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fresh expression of the classic lantern created to accentuate the shimmering light which reflects in the many contours of the glass. The hand blown glass orbs with their asymmetric...
Blown Glass
Opera Prima Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier 'Eel Green Glass'
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
16 orbs hand blown in hunter green Glass glass are assembled on a steel frame with a gun metal patina. The chandelier has brass accents. The light uses 3 candelabra based sockets, Ma...
Art Glass
Huge J.L. Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Sputnik Crystal Brass Met Chandelier Vienna
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath, J. & L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Vienna, AT
Lobmeyr, Austria. This chandelier is identical to those presented by the Republic of Austria in 1966 as a gift for the opening of the new Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, ...
Crystal, Brass
$200,000Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco chandelier belonging to the "Ex Cine Teatro Opera" of Lanús
By Art Decor
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco chandelier made of bronze, silver plated with acid etched glass and carved glass on the outside.
Crystal, Bronze
$18,350 / item
Murano Glass Suspension Lamp, Venetian Crystal, Opéra
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Venice, IT
Inspired by the Opéra Garnier, it stands out for its eclectic, decorative character, expressed in stylistic mixtures and remarkable compositional balance. The references to a certain...
Glass
J. & L. Lobmeyr Starburst Chandelier, Chrome & Cut Crystal, 1966
By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Metropolitan Opera starburst chandeliers were originally made by Hans Harald Rath of the Austrian company, J.
Crystal, Metal
$603Sale Price|20% Off
Austrian Midcentury J L Lobmeyr Crystal Glass Silver Candleholder
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Vienna, AT
The company's prestigious history includes notable commissions such as the creation of the Metropolitan Opera chandeliers in New York City, which have adorned the opera house since t...
Nickel
J.L. Lobmeyr „Lights of Vienna“ Pair Candleholders, Faceted Swarovski Crystals
By J.L Lobmeyr, J. & L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Vienna, AT
The company's prestigious history includes notable commissions such as the creation of the Metropolitan Opera chandeliers in New York City, which have adorned the opera house since t...
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Pair of Neo-Greek Floor Lamps Att. to Lacarrière, Delatour & Cie, France, C 1860
By Lacarrière, Delatour and Co.
Located in PARIS, FR
Lacarrière, Delatour & Cie after 1870 cast and carved the great majority of the lamps, candelabras and chandeliers of the Paris Opera Garnier, among which the chandelier in the conce...
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Impressive Pair of Napoléon III Torcheres by Goelzer and and Poumaroux
By GOELZER POUMAROUX (1816-1881)
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Goelzer & Poumaroux amongst other important commissions are recorded as supplying the grand chandelier for L'Opéra d'Alger in 1883.
Bronze
$49,850Sale Price|23% Off
French, 19th Century Versailles Style Figural Torchère with Side-by-Side Putti
By Lacarrière, Delatour and Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the 1870s they delivered the impressive chandelier for the Opera Garnier in Paris. Literature: Bernard Metman, La petite sculpture du XIXe siècle, Les éditeurs Paris, 1989, ...
Bronze
1940s Large Opera House Pink Chandelier
Located in Hudson, NY
Takes three mogul base bulbs. Overall, this chandelier has a great patina. Possibly from the Detroit Opera House??.
Aluminum
Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Crystal Chandelier 6725-D-11
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1963, by Hans Harald Rath the Metropolitan Chandelier was created as a commission for the Metropolitan Opera in New York.
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Warner Walcott for Downtown Opera Pendant
By Warner Walcott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade ceramic pendant. Custom glazes available. Downtown Classics Collection. Artist made.
Ceramic
Large Bronze Chandelier
Located in Hollywood, CA
Large bronze chandelier from an opera house in the northwest US.
Brass
Special Edition Opera Chandelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have taken our Opera chandelier and created this limited edition chandelier. 16 Hand Blown Glass, Polished Brass Accents, Gun Metal Patina Frame.
Blown Glass
Opera Chandelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Aqua Blue Chandelier. 40 hand Blown Rock shapes mounted on a Gun Metal Patina Black Steel Frame with Brass Accents. 4 candalabra base sockets. ( 60 Watt Max. Each Bulb. )
Steel, Brass
Opera Chandelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fresh expression of the classic lantern created to accentuate the shimmering light, which reflects in the many contours of the glass. The hand blown glass orbs with their asymmetri...
Brass, Steel
"Opera " Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bourgeois Boheme Atelier Latest Creation, inspired by the Palais Royal metro Station in Paris.Custom size avalaible
"Opera" Chandelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand Blown Glass, Polished Brass Accents, Gun Metal Patina Frame.
Blown Glass
Opera Chandelier "Aqua Blue"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Steel and Hand blown Glass chandelier. 48 aqua blue glass stones. Gun metal steel frame and brass accents. 4 candalebra base sockets Custom sizes available
Steel, Brass
Opera Chandelier "Aqua Blue"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Steel and hand blown glass chandelier. 48 aqua blue glass stones. Gun metal steel frame and brass accents. 4 candelabras base sockets Custom sizes available
Brass, Steel
Opera Chandelier "Aqua Blue"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Steel and Hand blown Glass chandelier. 40 aqua blue glass stones. Gun metal steel frame and brass accents. 4 medium base porcelain sockets suspended on black silk wires.
Steel, Brass
Opera Chandelier "Aqua Blue"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent chandelier, a masterpiece crafted with hand-blown aqua blue glass . This elegant piece features a gunmetal steel frame and brass accents, making it a true jewel of a ce...
Brass, Steel
Opera Chandelier" Multi Color"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Steel and Hand Blown Glass. 40 Multi Color Glass Stones. Gun metal frame and brass accents
Steel, Brass
opera Chandelier ( Limited Edition )
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fresh expression of the classic lantern created to accentuate the shimmering light, which reflects in the many contours of the glass. The hand blown glass orbs with their asymmetri...
Steel, Brass
Opera Chandelier, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fresh expression of the Classic lantern created to accentuate the shimmering light, which reflects in the many contours of the glass. The hand blown glass orbs with their asymmetri...
Steel
Opera Chandelier, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fresh expression of the Classic lantern created to accentuate the shimmering light, which reflects in the many contours of the glass. The hand blown glass orbs with their asymmetri...
Steel
Opera Prima Chandelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fresh expression of the classic lantern created to accentuate the shimmering light which reflects in the many contours of the glass. The hand blown glass orbs with their asymmetric...
Opera Prima Chandelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fresh expression of the classic lantern created to accentuate the shimmering light which reflects in the many contours of the glass. The hand blown glass orbs with their asymmetric...
Blown Glass
Opera Prima Chandelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fresh expression of the classic lantern created to accentuate the shimmering light which reflects in the many contours of the glass. The hand blown glass orbs with their asymmetric...
Blown Glass
Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera New York Chandelier
By Hans Harald Rath, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
This type of chandelier is called Series 6660 Metropolitan Auditorium.
Brass
Ozone L'Opera Les Parisienne Chandelier
By Ozone
Located in Houston, TX
Ozone L'Opera Les Parisienne chandelier. Parisienne O seven light chandelier is inspired by the Parisian street lights, Régis Botta designed the chandelier with lantern style fixtur...
Aluminum, Brass
Opera Prima Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
16 orbs handblown in black glass are assembled on a steel frame with a gun metal patina. The chandelier has brass accents. The light uses three candelabra based sockets, Max wattag...
Brass, Steel
Opera Prima Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fresh expression of the Classic lantern created to accentuate the shimmering light which reflects in the many contours of the glass. The handblown glass orbs with their asymmetrica...
Brass, Steel
Opera Prima Chandelier By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fresh expression of the classic lantern created to accentuate the shimmering light which reflects in the many contours of the glass. The handblown glass orbs with their asymmetrica...
Brass, Steel
Opera Prima Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fresh expression of the Classic lantern created to accentuate the shimmering light which reflects in the many contours of the glass. The handblown glass orbs with their asymmetrica...
Brass
Metropolitan Opera Crystal Sputnik Chandelier, Hans Harald Rath, Lobmeyr Vienna
By J.L Lobmeyr, J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic Mid-Century Sputnik starburst Met chandelier, designed by Hans Harald Rath in the 1966, executed by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Austria. Made of nickel-plated brass, Swarovski hand-cu...
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Opera Prima Chandelier with Black Glass by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
16 orbs hand blown in black glass are assembled on a steel frame with a gun metal patina. The chandelier has brass accents. The light uses three candelabra based sockets, Max wattage...
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 39.38 in Dm 11.82 in
Original Mid-Century Modern Vienna States Opera House Chandelier by Bakalowits
By Woka Lamps, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
1950s post war era, the then renown manufacturer Bakalowits was commissioned to deliver the lights for the reconstructed "Wiener Staatsoper," Vienna States Opera House, as well as th...
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 25.6 in
"Exploding Star 2" Chandelier by Lobmeyr from the Metropolitan Opera House, NY
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
"Exploding Stars" were made as a present from the Austrian people to the USA out of gratitude for rescuing Austria from the Nazi-regime for the new Metropolitan Opera House, New York...
Opera Chandelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fresh expression of the Classic lantern created to accentuate the shimmering light, which reflects in the many contours of the glass. The hand blown glass orbs with their asymmetri...
Steel
Opera Chandelier, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fresh expression of the Classic lantern created to accentuate the shimmering light, which reflects in the many contours of the glass. The hand blown glass orbs with their asymmetri...
Steel
Opera Chandelier, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fresh expression of the Classic lantern created to accentuate the shimmering light, which reflects in the many contours of the glass. The hand blown glass orbs with their asymmetri...
Steel
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 25.99 in
Original Mid-Century Modern Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera-Chandelier Exploding Star
By Hans Harald Rath, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed in 1963 by Hans Harald Rath, "Exploding Stars" were made as a present from the Austrian people to the USA out of gratitude for rescuing Austria from the Nazi-regime for the ...
Crystal, Brass
Magnificent Degon Sputnik Chandelier by Hans Harald Rath, Lobmeyr, 1960s
By Hans Harald Rath, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
We are proud to offer this astonishing Lobmeyr Sputnik chandelier with a breathtaking diameter of 67“. This impressive piece was originally designed in 1966 by Hans Harald Rath as a ...
Crystal, Brass
1960s Vintage Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Crystal Chandelier
By Hans Harald Rath, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Buffalo, NY
1960s Vintage Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera crystal chandelier 40" diameter. Nice original condition, signed, J&L LOBMEYR / WEIN.
Crystal, Nickel, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Exploding Star Chandelier
By Kalmar Lighting, Hans Harald Rath, Gaetano Sciolari, J.L Lobmeyr, Stilnovo
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera exploding star chandelier, circa 1960s. This stunning iconic chandelier creates the effect of a starburst in handcut Austrian crystals.
Chrome
Original Mid Century Modern Lobmeyr Meropolitan opera NY Chandelier 1966
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed in 1963 by Hans Harald Rath, "Exploding Stars" were made as a present from the Austrian people to the USA out of gratitude for rescuing Austria from the Nazi-regime for the ...
Crystal, Brass
Huge Metropolitan Opera Crystal Sputnik Met Chandelier by Lobmeyr Vienna
By Hans Harald Rath, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic large Mid-Century Sputnik chandelier, designed by Hans Harald Rath in the 1966, executed by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Austria. Made of nickel-plated brass and Swarovski hand-cut cry...
Crystal, Brass
Opera Prima Chandelier with Black Glass by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
16 orbs hand blown in black glass are assembled on a steel frame with a gun metal patina. The chandelier has brass accents. The light uses three candelabra based sockets, Max wattage...
Brass, Steel
Opera Prima Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier 'Hunter Green Glass'
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
16 orbs hand blown in hunter green Glass glass are assembled on a steel frame with a gun metal patina. The chandelier has brass accents. The light uses 3 candelabra based sockets, Ma...
Art Glass
Huge Metropolitan Opera Crystal Sputnik Met Chandelier by Lobmeyr Vienna, 1960s
By Hans Harald Rath, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
It is one of the first pieces, which have been produced, after Austria gave those chandeliers as a present to the USA for the new Metropolitan Opera House New York.
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 58 in Dm 40 in
Huge J.L. Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Sputnik Crystal Brass Met Chandelier Vienna
By Hans Harald Rath, J.L Lobmeyr, J. & L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic large mid-century Metropolitan Opera exploding star / starburst Sputnik chandelier, designed by Hans Harald Rath in 1966 and executed by J. & L.
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 23.63 in
Metropolitan Opera Foyer Chandelier by Hans Harald Rath for J. & L. Lobmeyr
By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, Hans Harald Rath
Located in München, BY
Spectacular and highly decorative sputnik chandelier series 6725-D-11 – Metropolitan Opera Foyer.
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Italian Murano White Pendant Lamp “Opera Calaf” Melogranoblu
By Ars Murano
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exquisite Opera Calaf pendant lamp by the Italian house Melogranoblu. This piece can be found in the 2019 catalogue. Its structure is simple, with three majestic glass shades hanging...
Crystal, Steel
Large Rococo-Style Crystal Chandelier with 16 Lights, Sweden, circa 1890
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A large and very fine candle-opera bird cage chandelier with exceptional faceted tear-drop crystals and round crystal pendant.
Crystal, Brass
Opera Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Opera Chandelier
Opera Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian 6 arm green - white gesso opera chandelier
Opera Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Large whtie gesso and gold gild opera chandelier
Italian Opera Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Opera Chandelier
Giltwood
Opera Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Opera chandelier with 18th and 19th Century wooden parts added to modern metal frame and arms.
Iron
Italian Opera Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian Opera chandelier made with 19th century elements and nine lights.
Ten Arm Opera Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Ten Arm Opera Chandelier
Six Arm Opera Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Six Arm Opera Chandelier made with old and new parts.
White Gesso Overwood Opera Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
White Gesso Overwood Opera Chandelier from old and new parts
Gold
Italian Opera Chandelier
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Wonderful chandelier made up of an 18th Century painted wood center element , antique pendants, and new arms and wiring.
19th Century Italian Opera Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
6 arm giltwood and iron chandelier made out of 19th century fragments. US wired
Iron
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$16,486 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$13,351 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, dessin by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish. Total drop custom made 2 x Edison screw sockets ...
Brass
$5,380 / item
H 13.78 in W 40.16 in D 40.16 in
Arkhe No 4 Coffee Table Travertine, Modern Sculptural Round by Fulden Topaloglu
By Fulden Topaloglu, Studio Kali
Located in Istanbul, TR
Designer Fulden Topaloğlu explains the inspiration behind the design: “Arkhe Collection is a tribute to the beautiful amphitheaters dispersed throughout the Mediterranean geography....
Stone, Travertine
Ceramic Circular Chandelier by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ceramic chandelier made by the french artist Olivia Cognet, made of different sized cylinders put together covered with decorative elements. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, Fre...
Ceramic
$49,041 / item
H 23.63 in W 21.66 in D 86.62 in
Multicolor blown glass and brass contemporary chandelier light Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
Dionysos Multiple Spheres Ceiling Lamp by Emilie Lemardeley Limited Edition of 8 Dimensions: D 220 x W 55 x H 60 cm Materials: Brass, hand blown glass (40 spheres). The Dionysos lig...
Brass
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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