Rewired Brass 5 Arm Ornate Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Ornate chandelier with five arms. There are faded red and green floral accents.
Category
Early 20th Century American Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Metal
Ornate Antique Chandeliers
French Art Deco Art Nouveau Amber Beaded Crystal Fringe & Gilt Ornate Chandelier
$4,085
H 49.22 in Dm 20.48 in
French Art Deco Art Nouveau Amber Beaded Crystal Fringe & Gilt Ornate Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous antique French chandelier in beaded opaline glass tubes, Art Deco / Art Nouveau, circa 1920. Dimensions: Height 49.22 in. (chain 17.71 in.)/ 125 cm (chain 45cm) Diameter ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Ornate Sevres style Porcelain and Ormolu Putti Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An antique Sevres style blue porcelain and ormolu Putti chandelier electrified with twelve candle lights. This ornate chandelier features a central baluster modeled after with three ...
Category
19th Century Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Ormolu
19th c. Italian Carved and Painted Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a 19th-century Italian carved and painted chandelier. Featuring an ornated chandelier in green and gold.
Category
19th Century Italian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Glass Six-Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
These surround an ormolu finial which is attached to the larger, more ornate chandelier frame. Various motifs such as acanthus leaves as well as reed and ribbon motifs are cast on th...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Ormolu
French Decorative Large Chandelier With Flowers With Six Arms, 1920s
Located in London, GB
A really impressive ornate chandelier, made in France in the early 1920s.
Category
1920s French Belle Époque Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Crystal, Metal
18th Century Italian Rococo Silver Leaf Hand-Carved 'Pompom' Tassel
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
It can adorn and drip from large ornate chandeliers or can be a statement piece in its own right.
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Metal, Silver Leaf
18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Hand Carved 'Pompom' Tassel
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
It can adorn and drip from a large ornate chandelier or can be a statement piece in its own right.
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Ornate 9 Light Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This early glass candle chandelier has a nice rich look. Its complete with its milk glass dome and glass tube candles. The finish is untouched and came out of a small 1920s New York ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Brass
Ornate 10 Light Victorian Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This early candle chandelier that has a nice rich look. Its complete with a floral capped milk glass shade and 9 tube candles. The finish is untouched and came out of a small 1920s N...
Category
Early 20th Century Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Milk Glass
Antique Mazarin 6-Light Gilt Bronze Chandelier w Bacchus God of Wine Sculptures
$5,135
H 34 in Dm 26 in
Antique Mazarin 6-Light Gilt Bronze Chandelier w Bacchus God of Wine Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
The striking Bacchus mask sculptures on all sides of this remarkably ornate chandelier is like an ode to wine, wine making and wine drinking.
Category
Late 19th Century French Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ornate Bronze Chandelier With Glass Shade
$1,850Sale Price|22% Off
H 38 in W 36 in D 15 in
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ornate Bronze Chandelier With Glass Shade
Located in Miami, FL
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ornate Bronze Chandelier With Glass Shade Offered for sale is an ornate late 19th century bronze chandelier created in the Neoclassical style.
Category
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Ornate French Louis XIV Boulle Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The base of the chandelier is finished with a large pineapple finial.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Ornate French Louis XIV Boulle Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The chandelier is ornately cast with a series of figural heads on the top, which are repeated around the central body and accented with decorative leaves and pineapple finials.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Art Nouveau Ornate 3 Light Bronze and Brass and Glass Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
Newly rewired and ready to hang, this overly ornate bronze and brass chandeliers has 3 lights that you can turn on individually or hardwire them to a switch.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Ornate 19th Century Louis XVI French Crystal and Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights
$4,600
H 38 in Dm 25 in
Ornate 19th Century Louis XVI French Crystal and Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional 19th century ornate French brass and glass chandelier, in very fine, original, clean and working condition.
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Brass
Large Victorian Chandelier Opaline White Glass Oil Lamp Ornate Gilt Bronze c1930
$5,835
H 37.8 in Dm 33.86 in
Large Victorian Chandelier Opaline White Glass Oil Lamp Ornate Gilt Bronze c1930
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous monumental antique circa 1940 French Victorian 7-light bulbs chandelier with Opaline green cased glass and chiselled gilt bronze/ brass. Measures: Diameter 36 in / 90 cm ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Collection of Small Ornate Milk Glass Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a small collection of these rich looking pendents. They are priced per lamp so you can buy only one or the whole collection. The milk glass shade is ornate with a deep decora...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Milk Glass
Collection of Ornate Crowned Milk Glass Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
We were lucky to find a nice collection of these early matching crowned lamps. If you are doing a larger job this is good news. Each lamp has a 1915 goblet shaped milk glass globe wi...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Milk Glass
Ornate Pendent with Full Floral Stenciled Globe
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a rich looking pendent with nice detail. It's complete and original with a fresh socket and wire. Its main feature is the compressed frosted milk glass globe that is fully st...
Category
Early 20th Century American Baroque Revival Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Glass
Antique French Alabaster Pendant Light w. Ornate Brass Mount, Early 20th Century
$4,231
H 23.5 in Dm 16.5 in
Antique French Alabaster Pendant Light w. Ornate Brass Mount, Early 20th Century
Located in Lisse, NL
The bowl is held by an ornate brass gallery with finely detailed classical ornamentation, featuring repeating medallion motifs and decorative relief work.
Category
Early 20th Century French Romantic Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Pendant Lamp with Ornate Chain and White Opaline Glass globe, 1900 Austria
$2,217
H 26.58 in Dm 9.85 in
Pendant Lamp with Ornate Chain and White Opaline Glass globe, 1900 Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
A beautiful Jugendstil brass pendant lamp with an opaline glass globe. All the brass elements have been professionally restored, polished and sealed with hand applied lacquer . What ...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Brass
Antique Edwardian Arts & Crafts Ornate Cut Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1900
$1,042
H 13.78 in Dm 5.52 in
Antique Edwardian Arts & Crafts Ornate Cut Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1900
Located in London, GB
An incredibly pretty cut glass pendant lamp with an elegant brass gallery, dating to c.1900. Beautifully proportioned throughout, this antique pendant light features a hand-crafted ...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Brass
Pair of 20th C. Greek Ornate Brass and Frosted Glass Handcrafted Pendant Light
$2,490 / set
H 19 in Dm 11 in
Pair of 20th C. Greek Ornate Brass and Frosted Glass Handcrafted Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 20th Century Greek Ornate Brass and Frosted Glass with Intricate Detailing Pendant Light (Church Lantern) circa: 1020s Dimensions: 11" Diameter X 19" Height
Category
1920s Greek Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Onyx, Metal, Brass, Wire
Arts and Crafts, Moorish Inspired Wrought Iron Lantern with Ornate Openwork Top
$2,100
H 26 in Dm 5.3 in
Arts and Crafts, Moorish Inspired Wrought Iron Lantern with Ornate Openwork Top
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and Finely Handcrafted Antique Wrought Iron Lantern Pendant with Cathedral Glass — Early 1900s This beautifully handcrafted hallway lantern is a rare find, dating back to the e...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Edwardian Ornate F&C Osler Teardrop Cut Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1910
$867
H 13 in Dm 5.12 in
Antique Edwardian Ornate F&C Osler Teardrop Cut Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1910
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
A wonderful cut glass pendant light made in England by F&C Osler. c.1900 Of beautiful design and form, teardrop shaped hand-cut and frosted glass shade. Incredibly high quality silv...
Category
1910s English Art Nouveau Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
French Baroque Brass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Ornately chased two-tier figural chandelier with detailed center column and eighteen 'S' scrolled acanthus arms.
Category
19th Century French Baroque Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Empire Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This grand fixture features a gilded bronze frame adorned with finely detailed motifs, including acanthus leaves, palmettes, and classical urns. Suspended from an ornate corona, the ...
Category
19th Century French Empire Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Crystal Beaded Chandelier C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French ornate iron & crystal chandelier with a classic design.
Category
Early 1900s French French Provincial Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Crystal, Iron
1920's Hand Forged Iron Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful, hand-hammered, solid Iron, ornate Italian Chandelier. Intricately detailed splayed end tendrils.
Category
1920s Italian Spanish Colonial Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Iron
Antique Neoclassical Style Carved Giltwood Chandelier
Located in London, GB
The chandelier features an ornately shaped giltwood body, which is profusely carved with a host of classicising foliate detailing, including rosettes and splayed acanthus leaves.
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century Italian Silver Giltwood Chandelier
Located in Stockbridge, GA
18th century Italian silver giltwood chandelier, ornate with crystal tassels.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
Fine 19th c. French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Chandelier. It's curved ornate arms add a true touch of elegance.
Category
19th Century French Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Eight-Light Crystal Chandelier
Located in Savannah, GA
Ornate French crystal chandelier featuring an elaborate center vase column, very large teardrop prisms (3.25 inches tall), fancy rosettes and a round crystal pendant.
Category
Late 19th Century French Rococo Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French Provençal Painted Iron Chandelier with Wooden Bead Garlands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eight gracefully curved arms extend outward, each with simple candle-style lights, enhancing the understated romance of its design. Unlike more ornate crystal chandeliers, this piec...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Metal
French 1920s Chandelier - Large & Decorative With Twelve Arms & Lights
Located in London, GB
Overall, the chandelier combines ornate iron scrollwork with shimmering crystal details, creating a dramatic, centerpiece that feels both opulent and delicate.
Category
1920s French Belle Époque Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Crystal, Metal
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An impressive and richly detailed 19 th Century Italian crystal chandelier, featuring an ornate dark metal frame with scrolling arms, hand-cut crystal bobeches, and an abundance of f...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Crystal
A fine 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A fine gilt bronze Mazarin style chandelier. The ornate central stem is decorated with foliate scrollwork and term, ram and satyr mounts very much in the Baroque manner.
Category
Late 19th Century French Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Bronze Chandelier with Baccarat Style Cut Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine example of French craftsmanship, this chandelier combines ornate bronze work with luxurious crystal elements, making it an impressive statement piece for elegant interiors.
Category
19th Century French Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Art Deco Metal and Gold Frosted Glass Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A beautiful period Art Deco light fixture having 5 gold frosted glass shades around the periphery and an ornate matching bowl of glass at the bottom. Decorative pewter colored metal ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Metal
19th Century Murano Glass Rezzonico Style Chandelier with Red Roses
$33,627
H 61.03 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
19th Century Murano Glass Rezzonico Style Chandelier with Red Roses
Located in GB
A stunning 19th Century Murano Glass Rezzonico Style Chandelier With Red Roses. This ornate and exuberant Venetian chandelier has been hand-crafted with the finest hand-blown gl...
Category
19th Century Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze and Brass Candle Chandelier, Seven Candleholders
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Art Nouveau solid patinated bronze and parcel brass six-arm candle chandelier, richly ornate with six lateral candle holders and one in the center, France, 1920-1929.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This large-scale fixture is a 19th-century French Louis XVI style chandelier made of gilt bronze and crystal. It exudes a sense of luxury and elegance typical of the Louis XVI era, k...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Empire Bronze & Crystal Eagle Chandelier — Symbol of Power and the United States
$13,422
H 42.52 in Dm 25.6 in
Empire Bronze & Crystal Eagle Chandelier — Symbol of Power and the United States
Located in Antwerp, BE
Further enriched with acanthus leaves, floral garlands, and an ornate finial, this chandelier embodies the highest level of Empire revival craftsmanship.
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Empire Style 24-Light Gilt Bronze / Patinated Chandelier
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Illuminate your space with grandeur using this extraordinary 19th Century French Empire Style Chandelier. Crafted from two imposing circular charcoal-patinated balusters suspended by...
Category
1850s French Empire Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique 8 Arm Bronze 19th Cent. French Chandelier with Bacchus & Female Faces
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a very ornate bronze chandelier and a practical size that would look great over a table or center island.
Category
Late 19th Century French Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Empire Bronze Chandelier with Torch and Decorative Chain
$16,000
H 23 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
French 19th Century Empire Bronze Chandelier with Torch and Decorative Chain
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful Empire chandelier features ornate bronze set against a dark green to create a striking contrast.
Category
19th Century French Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Gilt and Patinated Bronze Seven-Light Chandelier, France, 1920-1929
$3,945
H 28 in Dm 28 in
Art Nouveau Gilt and Patinated Bronze Seven-Light Chandelier, France, 1920-1929
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Art Nouveau solid gild and patinated bronze parcel brass seven-light chandelier, six light arms richly ornate, France, 1920-1929.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century 5 Arm Gesso Chandelier w/ 5 Original "Nuart" Glass Shades
Located in Petaluma, CA
Very ornate and unusual gesso chandelier w/5 original period carnival shades by Nuart.
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Brass
French Napoléon III 19th Century Gilt Bronze 12 Light Chandelier with Mascarons
$12,600
H 35 in Dm 25.25 in
French Napoléon III 19th Century Gilt Bronze 12 Light Chandelier with Mascarons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exhibiting an intricate symphony of ornate details, this chandelier features a multitude of scrolling arms each ending in an exquisite bobèche.
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
French Belle Époque Rococo Style Gilt-Bronze and Frosted Glass Shades Chandelier
$14,850Sale Price|21% Off
H 52 in Dm 37 in
French Belle Époque Rococo Style Gilt-Bronze and Frosted Glass Shades Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French Belle Époque Rococo style gilt bronze and frosted glass shades nineteen light chandelier. The ornate gilt bronze frame surmounted six upper scrolled candle arms with fr...
Category
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Four-Light Chandelier with Glass by Degué
$4,610
H 42.92 in Dm 18.9 in
French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Four-Light Chandelier with Glass by Degué
By David Gueron Degue
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Louis XVI style gilt bronze four-light chandelier with glass by Degué French Louis XVI style ornate gilt bronze four-light chandelier, decorated with acanthus leaves and bran...
Category
1920s French Louis XVI Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
Antique Cast Iron Gothic Revival Three-Light Chandelier
Located in Dekalb, IL
Ornate cast iron chandelier featuring a three-arm configuration with elaborate Gothic Revival detailing throughout.
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Iron
Antique Church Angel Candle Holders with Brass Chandeliers – 19th Century
$50,187 / set
H 90.56 in W 25.6 in D 18.9 in
Antique Church Angel Candle Holders with Brass Chandeliers – 19th Century
Located in Mortsel, BE
Each piece features a finely detailed plaster angel figure, supported by a wooden base, and holding an ornate brass chandelier that extends upwards. Originally designed to hold candl...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Brass
Fine Monumental Signed Heinz Pinggera "Shakespeare at the Queen's Court"
$12,995
H 57.5 in W 84.75 in D 5 in
Fine Monumental Signed Heinz Pinggera "Shakespeare at the Queen's Court"
By Heinz Pinggera
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The elaborate interior of the court, with its soaring arches, chandeliers, and ornate decor, highlights the opulence of the time, evoking the splendor of the Elizabethan era.
Category
1920s Italian Rococo Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Canvas, Fruitwood
The Masquerade – 19th-Century Engraving after Edward Corbould, London & Paris
$373
H 13.78 in W 10.24 in D 0.01 in
The Masquerade – 19th-Century Engraving after Edward Corbould, London & Paris
Located in Langweer, NL
Behind them, masked figures glide across the dance floor beneath crystal chandeliers and ornate Rococo columns. The artist’s mastery of gesture and detail conveys a sense of intrigue...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Paper
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Antique Ornate Brass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A grand antique brass chandelier. The highly decorative Rococo style chandelier has eight scrolling arms each decorated with ornate foliate designs.
Category
19th Century European Rococo Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Early 1900s Bronze Gilt Ornate Floral Chandelier
Located in Stockport, GB
A French bronze Louis XV style six light chandelier. With twisted floral suspension column with attached ornate floral arms.
Category
Early 20th Century French Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
Ornate Crystal Drop Chandelier with Pink Glass Details
Located in London, GB
Bold and ornate this gorgeous chandelier is constructed in wrought iron finished in a brass tone with crystal drops and pink glass details.
Category
Early 20th Century European Victorian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Metal
Ornate Crystal Drop Chandelier with Blue Glass Details
Located in London, GB
Bold and ornate this gorgeous chandelier is constructed in wrought iron finished in a brass tone with crystal drops and blue glass details.
Category
Early 20th Century European Victorian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Metal
Large Ornate Crystal Drop Chandelier with Green Shades
Located in London, GB
Bold and ornate this gorgeous chandelier is constructed in wrought iron finished in a brass tone with crystal drops and a glass sphere at the base.
Category
Early 20th Century European Victorian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Metal
Ornate Antique Day & Night Earrings
Located in Toronto, ON
These earrings were hand made circa 1860. They are for day and night wear, having a detachable drop. The earrings test approximately 12 KT gold and are very finely made with intricat...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Ornate French Art Deco Chandelier with Lorrain (d'Avesn) Shades
By Lorrain
Located in San Francisco, CA
The endlessly talented Art Deco designer Pierre d'Avesn (aka Pierre Gire) held the reins at Daum's Lorrain subsidiary for a short number of years, and glass produced during that time...
Category
Early 20th Century French Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Early Ornate Rail Road Station Light
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Early Ornate Rail Road Station Light
Category
Early 20th Century American Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Ornate Iron Theatre Pendant
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A large theatre light made of iron, ornamentation covers nearly every inch of this breathtaking fixture. Decorative scrolls surround an eight-light cluster body with medallions, acan...
Category
1910s American Victorian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Iron
Ornate Brass and Cranberry Glass Converted Gas Fixture, circa 1880
Unavailable
H 98 in W 32 in D 32 in
Ornate Brass and Cranberry Glass Converted Gas Fixture, circa 1880
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This beautiful converted gas chandelier features ornate, leafy scrolling arms coming up from a floral finial with bird details and brass flowers spilling from the top of a cranberry ...
Category
1880s American Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Brass
Chandeliers Victorian Rococo Pr. Gas Chandeliers by Hooper
By Hooper of Boston
Located in Long Island, NY
An ornate pair of American gas chandeliers by Hooper of Boston.
Category
19th Century American Victorian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Brass
Cast Iron Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large American cast iron 6 light chandelier. Ornate scrolling frame and original heavy patination.
Category
Early 20th Century American Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Iron
Five-Arm French Chandelier
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Ornate five-light painted iron chandelier featuring scroll and acanthus leaf detail.
Category
1920s French Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Iron
Italian Gilded Ten-Light Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
An Italian gilded cast brass and crystal ten-light antique chandelier, the ornate scrolling arms with pierced leaf bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing from a taperi...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Italian Gilded Bronze 12-Light Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
An Italian gilded cast bronze and crystal 12-light double tiered chandelier, the ornate acanthus leaf scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing f...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Brass
Opulent 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
This is an ornate multi tiered gilt bronze chandelier. The arms and stem are adorned with lillies, chrysanthemums and poppies, and there are seated putti around the base.
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Ormolu
Italian Gilt Bronze 20 Light Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A lovely Italian gilded bronze and crystal 20 light double tiered antique chandelier, the ornately cast leaf scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, is...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
French Gilded Cherub Bronze & Crystal Twelve-Light Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded bronze and crystal twelve-light cherub antique chandelier, the ornate acanthus leaf scrolling arms with circular bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing...
Category
Late 19th Century French Baroque Revival Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
French Gilded Bronze and Crystal 19th Century Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A quality French gilded bronze and crystal ten-light antique chandelier, the ornate acanthus leaf scrolling arms with trumpet reeded bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, iss...
Category
Late 19th Century French Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Italian Gilded Bronze and Crystal 12-Light Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A quality Italian gilded bronze and crystal 12-light double tiered antique chandelier, the ornately cast leaf scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, i...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Italian 18-Light Solid Bronze Belle Epoque Chandelier
Unavailable
H 32 in W 36 in D 36 in
19th Century Italian 18-Light Solid Bronze Belle Epoque Chandelier
Located in Oregon, OR
Very fine quality and magnificently crafted, 19th century Italian Belle Époque style gilt on bronze chandelier, ornately decorated overall with boldly scrolled acanthus leaves, and c...
Category
1880s Italian Belle Époque Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Brass Downlighter Chandelier with Floral Shades
Unavailable
H 22.45 in Dm 14.57 in
Early 20th Century French Brass Downlighter Chandelier with Floral Shades
Located in Stockport, GB
French downlighter chandelier with a naturally aged brass finish. The chandelier is ornately decorated with scrolls and floral details.
Category
Early 20th Century Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Brass
English Late 19th Century Gilded Cherub Bronze Eight-Light Antique Chandelier
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H 36 in Dm 26 in
English Late 19th Century Gilded Cherub Bronze Eight-Light Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A large English gilded cast bronze eight-light antique chandelier, the reeded ornate leaf scrolling arms with sectional leaf bobeche drip pans and anthemion candle sconces, issuing f...
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Late 19th Century English Baroque Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Empire/Karl-Johan Style Crystal Chandelier from Sweden
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H 38.19 in Dm 34.65 in
Late 19th Century Empire/Karl-Johan Style Crystal Chandelier from Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
The gilded brass and bronze frame is highly ornate and finely cast. The chandelier has eight arms for candles and is fitted for electricity in a way that gives a lot of light but at ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Italian Rococo Style Mirror, circa 1850
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Wood carved gilded ornate mirror with two chandeliers and engraved cherubs and roses circa 1850, probably Italy.
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1850s Italian Rococo Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Wood
Crystal and cut glass ornate chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magnificent ornate American made elongated chandelier with hundreds of crystals, glass rosettes and leaf ornamentation
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Early 20th Century American Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Crystal
Magnificent French Empire Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very glamorous large ornate chandelier with multitude of crystals and pretty bronze leaf pattern adornments.
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1920s Unknown Empire Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Superb French Crystal and Bronze Chandelier in the Style of Bagues
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Positively dripping in vintage crystals, this is a spectacular French specimen of a 1920s ornate chandelier fit for a princess. Six bulbs.
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Early 20th Century French Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Crystal, Brass
19th Century Italian Crystal and Brass Eight-Light Chandelier with Pendants
Located in Dallas, TX
The ornate chandelier is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and would make a beautiful statement in a living room, entryway or bedroom.
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Late 19th Century Italian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Crystal, Brass
19th Century French Eight-Light Iron Verdigris Chandelier with Gilt Accents
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H 29 in W 42 in D 23.5 in
19th Century French Eight-Light Iron Verdigris Chandelier with Gilt Accents
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique light fixture was crafted in France, circa 1890. The ornate chandelier has eight lights and features an interesting rectangular flat bottom with scrolled iron w...
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Late 19th Century French Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Iron
Dagobert Peche Viennese Modernist Chandelier circa 1910
By Dagobert Peche
Located in CA, CA
With a style that was sometimes described as ‘Spiky Baroque’, Peche’s work remains visually arresting today, and this brilliant and ornate chandelier, constructed from a series of fl...
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Metal
Ornate Crystal Chandelier
Located in Culver City, CA
Ornate crystal chandelier, Italy, circa 1910.
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1910s Italian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Ornate Bronze Chandelier
Located in Culver City, CA
Cast bronze chandelier with crystal shades, Italy, circa 1880.
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1880s Italian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Ornate Bronze Chandelier with Ornate Torpedo Shades
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very detailed and well cast French chandelier has statuary quality casting. A truly high quality chandelier. These shades are original to the chandelier and are handsomely eng...
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Early 20th Century French Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
8-Arm Ornate Brass Chandelier
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
8-Arm Ornate Brass Chandelier original patina and rewired
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Early 20th Century English Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Brass
Ornate Metal Chandelier, France, circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Ornate metal chandelier, France, circa 1920. Hand-painted metal chandelier with original patina.
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1920s French Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Metal
ON SALE Ornate Bronze Nine Light Chandelier
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1934 Finelycast from solid bronze this ornate three arms chandelier supports nine addictional branches.The designs features applied leaf ornaments,ornate cast banding and reeding ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Ornate Bronze Five-Light Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
Elaborate Five-light Bronze 19th Century Chandelier created in the manner of Edward F. Caldwell & Co., of New York City. Caldwell was the premier designer and manufacturer of electr...
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19th Century American Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
Ornate Brass Chandelier with Porcelain Figures, Italy, circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Ornate Brass Chandelier with Porcelain Figures, Italy, circa 1920 An exquisite, unique form with faux candle lights, crystal decorative elements, a highly detailed, patinated bras...
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Early 20th Century Italian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Ornate 1800s Cast Iron Three-Arm Oil Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
Not many of these large and impressive Eastlake oil chandeliers were made and few survive today. Lamps like this are often unsigned but are attributed to companies like Tucker or Bra...
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Late 19th Century American Eastlake Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Iron
An Italian 19th Century Ornately Wrought & Gilt Iron Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
of triangular shape and having a quatrefoil top finial, the two top angles with 3 bobeches each and elongated c-scrolls, within the triangles are beautifully wrought matching dragons...
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19th Century Italian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Iron
Ornate Cast Brass Floral Electric Chandelier, with Four Downlighter Arms
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early cast brass six-arm gas and electric chandelier with decorative scrolling patterns. The chandelier features 3 arms each. addx1
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Brass
Ornate Iron Floral Chandelier with Porcelain Figures, Italy circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Iron Floral Chandelier with Porcelain Figures, Italy circa 1920 Exquisite hand-painted iron leaves with porcelain floral elements and hand-painted porcelain musical figurines.
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1920s Italian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Iron
Very Rare and Ornate 1800s Adams & Westlake Railroad Dining Car Chandelier
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H 23 in W 31 in D 10 in
Very Rare and Ornate 1800s Adams & Westlake Railroad Dining Car Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful original double chandelier still retaining its lift out tank and valve.
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
Early 1900s Bronze Ornate Six-Arm Chandelier by E. F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Bronze six-light chandelier. American made by E. F. Caldwell of New York in the early 1900s. This item can be viewed at our 5 East 16th St, Union Square location in Manhattan.
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Early 1900s American Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
Ornate Holophane Pendant
Located in Culver City, CA
Cast bronze gallery's and hassle with still leaf decoration to base, England, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s English Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
Large Ornate Crowned Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an interesting 2 part domed Holophane. There is an ornate crown as well as a decorative banding. This is the type of high style industrial lamp used in banks, lobbies and mun...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Art Glass
Ornate Brass / Vaseline Glass Pendant
Located in Culver City, CA
France, circa 1860.
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19th Century French Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Large Ornate Verdigris Estate Lantern
Located in Peekskill, NY
A very well crafted lantern that looks to be turn-of-the-century. The finish is original with a rustic green patina. All six panels still have the original frosted glass. It is rewi...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
Antique Ornate Vaseline Glass Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, Victorian, pendant light features a pressed vaseline glass shade with ornate, brass, filigree hardware with enamel accents. The pendant hangs at an overall height...
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Unusual Ornate Dragon Gas Lamp, Humphrey
By Humphrey Lamp Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have never been able to offer this rare ornate Humphrey gas lamp. There are three crown brackets depicting dragons. It's signed on the bottom brass band as well as a large engrave...
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Late 19th Century American Baroque Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Early and Ornate Holophane Bank Light
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
We love these large decorative Holophane lamps because of the wonderful light they project. The glass is all prismatic and designed to get the most out of a bulb. This is one of the ...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Glass
Ornate Brass and Vaseline Glass Pendant
Located in Culver City, CA
Victorian light, originally gas fixture, converted to electric
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19th Century Italian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Brass
Ornate Bronze Milk Glass Pendant, circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Ornate Bronze Milk Glass Pendant, circa 1880 Bronze oil lamp converted to electric, with ornate suspension and original milk glass shade. Overall height adjustable.
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1880s Italian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Ornate Opaline Glass Pendant, England circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Ornate opaline glass pendant, England, circa 1900 Decorative moulded opaline shade with burnished copper fitter.
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Copper
Collection of Ornate Crowned Milk Glass Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
We were lucky to find a nice collection of these early matching crowned lamps. If you are doing a larger job this is good news. Each lamp has a goblet shaped milk glass globe with or...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Glass
Ornate Copper 19th Century European Street Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
When we travel I eye is always drawn to the early street lighting. This is the type of early lamp I remember lighting the narrow cobble stone streets in the historic part Brussels. T...
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Mid-19th Century Belgian Beaux Arts Ornate Antique Chandeliers
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Exceptional Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, L-A Marquis, France, C. 1860
$992,086
H 82.68 in Dm 76.78 in
Exceptional Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, L-A Marquis, France, C. 1860
By Maison Marquis
Located in PARIS, FR
This very important 96-lights chandelier made entirely in chiseled and gilded bronze in the Renaissance style, is composed at the lower part of six large sets of ten light-arms, ador...
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1860s French Napoleon III Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Art Deco, Art Nouveau Beaded & Pink Glass Fringe Gilt 5-Light Chandelier
$4,376
H 35.44 in Dm 15.75 in
French Art Deco, Art Nouveau Beaded & Pink Glass Fringe Gilt 5-Light Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous French Art Deco and Art Nouveau gilt chandelier with glass beads and pink glass straws. Measures: Diameter 16 in/ 40 cm Height 36 in/ 90 cm Weight 12 lb/ 5 Kg 5 light bulbs ...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Metal
Art Deco and Art Nouveau Crystal Glass Fringe Hollywood Regency Gilt Table Lamps
$2,917 / set
H 14.97 in Dm 8.67 in
Art Deco and Art Nouveau Crystal Glass Fringe Hollywood Regency Gilt Table Lamps
Located in Coimbra, PT
Pair of French Art Deco, Art Nouveau green beaded etched glass straws table lamps. Also have a matching chandelier Measures: Diameter 9 in/ 22 cm Height 15 in/ 38 cm Weight 6.6 ...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Grandfather Clock
$186,217
H 98.43 in W 21.26 in D 13 in
Exceptional Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Grandfather Clock
Located in London, GB
Exceptional Louis XVI style gilt bronze and malachite grandfather clock French, late 19th century Measures: Height 250cm, width 54cm, depth 33cm This superb longcase clock is a ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand
$376,632
H 52.37 in W 35.83 in D 24.41 in
Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain Louis XVI style casket on stand This magnificent Louis XVI style ormolu casket is supported by a mirror-topped table stand, which sits on fo...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Ormolu
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
$336,278
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
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19th Century Italian Victorian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Walnut
Corner Wall Lamp Art Nouveau in the Style of Hector Guimard
By Hector Guimard
Located in palm beach, FL
Art Nouveau style wall lamp in bronze and glass paste. In the Hector Guimard style, this so-called butterfly lamp is totally inspired by the art nouveau period. Its very decorative...
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1980s French Art Nouveau Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
Hector Guimard Art Nouveau Chandelier, Bronze and Glass, France, New
$18,906 / item
H 51.19 in W 41.34 in D 18.51 in
Hector Guimard Art Nouveau Chandelier, Bronze and Glass, France, New
By Hector Guimard
Located in Rebais, FR
Big size Guimard's chandelier with nickel finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
$651,300
H 20 in W 31 in D 18 in
Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques. Of pala...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
$574,500
H 84 in W 56 in D 20 in
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
French Art Nouveau Art Deco Gilt Brass Bronze Porcelain Beaded Fringe Chandelier
$4,493
H 33.86 in Dm 23.63 in
French Art Nouveau Art Deco Gilt Brass Bronze Porcelain Beaded Fringe Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful French Art Nouveau Art Deco gilded brass, bronze and polychrome beaded fringe lamp shades. Measures: Diameter 23.6 in /60 cm Height 31.5 in (7.8b in/chain) / 86 cm (20 cm/c...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Extremely Rare Victorian Chandelier of Exceptional Quality and Size by F&C Osler
$403,534
H 86.03 in Dm 51.97 in
Extremely Rare Victorian Chandelier of Exceptional Quality and Size by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An extremely rare early Victorian 20-light cut-glass silvered mounted chandelier of exceptional quality the baluster thumb and radial cut shaft with lower shaft canopy and draping pa...
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1860s English Victorian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Nouveau Dragon Fly Chandelier on the Style of Hector Guimard
By Hector Guimard
Located in palm beach, FL
Art Nouveau style Chandelier in bronze and glass paste. In the Hector Guimard style, this so-called dragonfly lamp is totally inspired by the art nouveau period. Its very decorativ...
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1980s French Art Nouveau Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Center Table
$97,500
H 30 in W 39.5 in D 32 in
Late 19th Century Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Center Table
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Excellent Late 19th Century Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Kingwood and Ebonized Wood Center Table The rectangular shaped table with nine individual turquoise pai...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
A Large Twenty Four Light Cut Glass Victorian Chandelier By Perry & Co London
$309,376
H 81 in Dm 50 in
A Large Twenty Four Light Cut Glass Victorian Chandelier By Perry & Co London
By Perry & Co
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine twenty four light cut-glass chandelier by Perry & Co the main baluster stem unusually with two upper receiver bowls issuing two tiers of drop hung rope twist crooks and drop h...
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19th Century English Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Cut Glass
Art Nouveau Chandelier by Hector Guimard, Bronze & Amber Glass, France
$6,644
H 39.38 in W 11.82 in D 27.56 in
Art Nouveau Chandelier by Hector Guimard, Bronze & Amber Glass, France
By Hector Guimard
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Nouveau Bronze Hector Guimard Chandelier with old bronze finish and amber pate de verre.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
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Ornate Antique Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of ornate antique chandeliers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique ornate antique chandeliers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and bronze. Ornate antique chandeliers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Ornate antique chandeliers bearing Art Deco or Louis XV hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.
How Much are Ornate Antique Chandeliers?
Prices for ornate antique chandeliers start at $1,460 and top out at $14,999 with the average selling for $2,882.
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.
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