Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Metal
Early 20th Century French Rococo Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Metal
1880s French Louis XVI Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Rock Crystal
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Ormolu
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Metal
18th Century Italian Rococo Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Metal, Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Rococo Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Gold Leaf, Metal
Early 20th Century American Victorian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Brass
Late 19th Century French Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
Late 19th Century American Eastlake Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Iron
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century Victorian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Glass
Early 20th Century American Baroque Revival Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Glass
Early 20th Century American Industrial Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Brass
Early 20th Century American Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Art Glass
Early 20th Century American Victorian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Brass
Early 20th Century French Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
Early 20th Century British Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Iron
Early 1900s French Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Brass
19th Century French Baroque Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Metal, Nickel
Early 20th Century Italian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Brass
Early 20th Century French Empire Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Bronze, Brass, Metal
1920s German Art Deco Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Copper
19th Century French Napoleon III Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Bronze, Metal
19th Century French Other Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Crystal
19th Century French Empire Revival Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Bronze
Early 1900s French Napoleon III Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-18th Century Italian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
19th Century French Neoclassical Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Giltwood
19th Century Italian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Crystal
Early 20th Century French Baroque Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Brass
Early 1900s French Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century Victorian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Brass
18th Century European Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Silver, Brass
Late 19th Century French Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Ormolu
1840s French Louis Philippe Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Ormolu, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Rococo Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
Mid-19th Century American Rococo Revival Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
19th Century French Beaux Arts Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Brass
1880s French Rococo Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Crystal
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Ormolu, Bronze
Early 1900s Edwardian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Brass
Early 20th Century German Baroque Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Metal, Brass, Bronze
19th Century Italian Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Crystal
Late 19th Century French Rococo Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Chrome, Metal
19th Century Italian Baroque Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Industrial Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Nickel
Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Glass
Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Ornate Antique Chandeliers
Metal
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Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage 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 (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), 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.
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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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