Unavailable|$5,800
Oval Crystal and Brass Chandelier
Located in So. Egremont, MA
8 arm chandelier with a sculpted brass frame and crystals.
Great shape and proportion for over a long table or in the center of the room.
Crystal, Brass
Unavailable|$11,000
Bronze 16-Light Oval Chandelier
Located in Woodbury, CT
Oval bronze ring from which extend four arms. Two arms hold four lights, two arms hold two lights. A total then of twelve up lights. Each arm surmounted in the center with fruit bask...
Bronze
Unavailable|$3,950
Oval Iron Chandelier with Ten Lights
Located in Carmel, CA
This elongated iron chandelier with ten lights is a perfect choice to hang over a rectangular table or kitchen workspace. The round centre incorporates hearts and acanthus leaf shape...
Iron
Unavailable|$10,367
Style Louis XIV Oval Chandelier in Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Style Louis XIV oval chandelier, silvered bronze, ten lights.
Bronze
Unavailable|$4,200
Petite Italian Chandelier with Three Oval Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A petite Italian chandelier with three elegant oval lights, each accentuated by brass frames and an opaline glass diffuser.
Brass
Unavailable|$28,000
Maison Baguès Oval 16-Light Silver Leaf Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, ile de france
Maison Bagues oval, 1940s very large, genuine, exceptional expensive 16-light silver leaf wrought iron chandelier with original bed crystal pearls.
Silver Leaf
Unavailable|$7,657 / item
Oval Crystal Chandelier "Maria Theresia" with White Lampshades
By Groenensteyn
Located in Woerdense Verlaat, NL
The chandelier "Maria Theresia" is a timeless classic model. The chandelier owes its name to the archduchess of Austria who loved this model and all of her castles were full of these...
Crystal, Gold, Silver
Unavailable|$6,479
Large Oval Wrought Iron Castle Chandelier with 20 Lights
Located in Oldebroek, NL
Original oval wrought iron castle chandelier with eight lights at the bottom installed above an oval glass plate. 12 candle lights connected to the ring painted in the colors black a...
Wrought Iron
Unavailable|$6,840
Elegant Oval Gilt/Bronze Ormolu Chandelier with Branch Leaf Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant oval gilt/bronze ormolu chandelier with branch leaf motif.
Bronze
Unavailable|$18,948 / item
Cascade Oval Chandelier by Roast Featuring Individually Blown Glass Spheres
Located in London, GB
This contemporary chandelier is a Cascade design and featuring individually blown glass spheres. The glass is blown in Europe and the UK and the chandelier is designed and hand-craft...
Glass
Unavailable|$11,621 / item
Jacco Maris Montone Oval Six Lights Chandelier in White Finish
By Jacco Maris
Located in Yonkers, NY
The Montone oval chandelier is a study in the graceful fluidity of manipulated steel. The artful ribbon of metal encircling its luminescence comes in 6-light configurations. Envir...
Unavailable|$11,621 / item
Jacco Maris Montone Oval Six Lights Chandelier in High Gloss Finish
By Jacco Maris
Located in Yonkers, NY
The Montone oval chandelier is a study in the graceful fluidity of manipulated steel. The artful ribbon of metal encircling its luminescence comes in 6-light configurations. Envir...
Unavailable|$7,068 / item
Art Deco Style Oval Shaped Chandelier with Overlapping White Glass Panels
By Sandy Littman for American Glass Light
Located in Newburgh, NY
Oval shaped chandelier with overlapping white glass panels, art deco style with a touch of Mid-Century Modern styling. Triple stem detail and oval ceiling canopy. Led lamping, standa...
Aluminum
Unavailable|$12,728 / item
Jacco Maris Montone Oval Six Lights Chandelier in High Gloss Polish Black Finish
By Jacco Maris
Located in Yonkers, NY
The Montone oval chandelier is a study in the graceful fluidity of manipulated steel. The artful ribbon of metal encircling its luminescence comes in six-light configurations. Env...
Unavailable|$11,621
Jacco Maris Montone Oval 6-Light Chandelier in High Gloss - 1stdibs New York
By Jacco Maris
Located in Yonkers, NY
The Montone oval chandelier is a study in the graceful fluidity of manipulated steel. The artful ribbon of metal encircling its luminescence comes in 6-light configurations. Envir...
Unavailable|$3,800
Layered Oval Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Layered plastic oval from light, Italian , circa 1960
Unavailable|$7,200 / set
Pair of copper oval lanterns
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Industrial oval copper hanging light fixtures, Continental, mid 20th century, wired for electricity
Width- 17½" Depth- 12" Height- 20½"
Copper
Unavailable|$5,141
Oval Shaded Italian Design Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
Blown clear and amber Triedri glass components on chromed structure. Made in Italy
Metal
Unavailable|$9,210 / item
Brubeck Oval in Brass with Gold-Plated Finish
By Delightfull
Located in New York, NY
Brubeck Mid-Century Modern chandelier is inspired by one of the foremost exponents of cool jazz: Dave Brubeck. This unique lighting design represents the sophistication and finesse o...
Steel, Brass
Unavailable|$1,400
Vintage Capiz Shell Oval Pendant by Feldman Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W9 H25 Chain Length 100 inches 1960’s Capiz Shell and brass pendant by Feldman company. Item has been tested and is fully functional. We recommend local pick up because it could b...
Shell
Unavailable|$18,210 / item
Empire Oval Pendant Light in Gold Plated Brass with Crystal Glass
By Luxxu
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Empire chandelier has been an infinite source of inspiration since its creation, and recreated in various forms. Empire Oval is another majestic creation of the omnipresen...
Brass
Unavailable|$5,312 / item
Lima Vertical Pendant Mid-Century Modern Style with Oval Glass
By Sandy Littman
Located in Newburgh, NY
Lima vertical pendant in satin aluminum oval panel with large elongated oval glass bowls. In the manner of Mid-Century Modern. With a touch of 1940s streamline moderne. 46" tall body...
Aluminum
Unavailable|$16,500 / item
Aurum III Oval Pendant Light in Matte Hammered Brass by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Aurum is the Latin word for gold. This imposing metal also named a contemporary lighting piece made of matte hammered brass. With a unique design, Aurum suspension light will bring c...
Brass
Unavailable|$4,200 / item
Oval Supernova made in the USA, by Lou Blass with 24 lights
By Lou Blass
Located in Hudson, NY
An oval supernova with a gold finish and bronze accents. These chandeliers can come in any custom size and color finish.
Bronze, Steel
Unavailable|$5,772 / item
Stilnovo Pair of Large Oval Opaline Glass Pendants, 1104 Model, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
Rare pair of opaline glass and brass pendants manufactured by Stilnovo in Italy in 1950s. It's a large size model, N 1104 referenced on the Stilnovo catalog. Original Stilnovo label...
Brass
Oval Murano Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
Large oval amethyst chandelier with 12 arms. Murano 1940s
Glass
Sold|$17,500
Oval Dominici Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful oval Dominici chandelier with brass frame and canopy
Brass
Sold|$4,000
Moderne Oval Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian nickel plated and glass chandelier, oval in shape, interior lights. With molded glass insets. Available at our showroom at 241 East 60th Street, NY, NY 212-7...
Oval Glass Drop Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960 Italian oval chandelier with glass drops. 33" drop, 30" long, 20" wide.
Located in our showroom at 235 East 60th Street. 1. 212.751.6181
Scalloped Oval Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French bronze scalloped oval 18-light chandelier. 27" drop, 35" length & 22.5" width. Available at our showroom at 241 East 60th Street, NY, NY. 1-212-751-2282
Silver Plated Oval Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian 12-arm silver-plated oval chandelier with mirror inset. 38" current drop, 48" long & 38" wide. Available at our showroom at 241 East 60th Street, NY, NY. 1-2...
Oval Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940 oval French gilt bronze chandelier with 8 lights. Available at our showroom at 238 East 60th Street, NY, NY 212-751-0171 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 212-7...
Oval Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A six lights, oval wrought iron chandelier with original patina. The center body with detail of a pair of keys and center rosette.
31" long, 24" height, 17" wide
Oval Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An oval wrought iron chandelier with original painted finish.
56" long, 39" wide, 46" min. drop
At our 209 East 59th Street Showroom.
Wrought Iron
Sold|$19,500
Venini Large Oval Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
5 Tier chandelier with clear glass tubes.
Metal
Oval Chandelier By Venini
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A five tier concentric chandelier of racetrack form with faceted cruciform crystals.
Crystal, Steel
Sold|$3,800
VeArt Oval, Murano Chandelier
By VeArt
Located in New York, NY
Three tier "VeArt" chandelier, hanging fixture. Complete and original, textured shaped glass panels hang from chrome frame. Six light sockets make this a bright and vibrant fixture. ...
Metal
Sold|$2,500
German Oval Glass Disk Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This German chandelier, has four tiered levels of oval textured glass elements which gleam beautifully when illuminated. They are supported by a chrome frame.
Sold|$14,000
Midcentury Oval Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian oval gilt bronze chandelier with glass bobeches and eight lights, circa 1960s. Measurements: Height (drop): 40". Length: 52". Width: 28".
Sold|$6,100
Venini Oval Three Tier Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful three tier oval form venini chandelier gold finish
Metal
Sold|$5,500
Large Oval Venini Hanging Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Large Oval crystal drop chandelier by Venini. impressive scale and excellent original condition. Brilliant triangular prims hang from chrome frame, original chain and canopy included/
Crystal, Chrome
Sold|$6,500
Large Scale Oval Venini Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental and beautiful four-tier Venini crystal chandelier.
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$2,800
LARGE OVAL CAMER TIERED PRISM CHANDELIER.
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular oval camer chandelier with 166 glass prisms.
Sold|$8,800
Vistosi Blue & Gray Hammered Oval Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Vistosi Blue & Gray Hammered Oval Chandelier
Metal
Sold|$22,000
Large Scale Murano Glass Oval Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous large scale custom Murano glass oval chandelier for over an island. Featuring layers of glistening glass. Very impressive! Absolutely gorgeous!
Brass
Sold|$14,750
Grand Oval Murano "Selle" Glass Chandelier
By AVMazzega
Located in Austin, TX
Spectacular hand blown Murano glass chandelier with four oval tiers of clear & white layered glass petal-shaped pieces on a steel structure. Designed by Mazzega. Rewired to US standa...
Murano Glass
Italian Midcentury Oval Glass Murano Chandelier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Mid-Century Modern oval Italian chandelier. Each of the prisms are solid glass. They hang from hooks on a nickel frame, as pictured. The chandelier has been rewired for American use ...
Glass
Sold|$4,948
Stylish Pair of Oval Sputnik Chandeliers
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Stylish pair of 1970s sputnik chandelier, oval shaped made of painted metal and brass. 16 brass arms of light ended by painted metal cones directing the light. Small traces on the br...
Sold|$1,800
Chandelier with Opaline Oval Shaped Elements
Located in New York, NY
Lovely chandelier with oval shaped milky lucite elements. The framework has a nickel finish, and has been newly rewired and is accompanied with a nickel ceiling canopy Each opalin...
Metal
Sold|$12,800
Mid-Century Modern Tiered Oval Chandelier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Mid-Century Modern oval tiered chandelier. Each of the prisms are solid glass. They hang from hooks on a brass (gold) frame as pictured. The chandelier has been rewired for American ...
Glass
Oval Bronze and Rock Crystals Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An oval, gilt bronze neo classic style chandelier with cut glass drops and rock crystal pendants. Interior lights as well as 12 arms.
At our 238 East 60th Street location.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$55,500
Very Fine Baccarat Oval "Crinoline" Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Baccarat oval "Crinoline" chandelier. The oval gilt bronze frame issues on top the famous Baccarat crystal leaves and on the bottom a curtain consisting of numerous conti...
Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$2,100
1900s Oval Iron Chandelier from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique French handwrought iron chandelier has a thick, hand-hammered circular band of ornamented metal with eight candleholders attached to the outside circumference. The bobec...
Iron
Oval Gilt Chandelier with Crystal Drops
Located in New York, NY
A gilt metal chandelier with 2 tiers of crystals. 4 interior lights in bottom tier and 6 arms in top tier.
32" min. drop, 32" long, 18" wide.
Crystal, Metal
Sold|$4,800
Oval Smoked & Clear Glass Mazzega Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
A lovely hanging fixture with an oval nickel plated frame, from which are suspended heavy panels of smoked and clear curved glass.
Nickel
Sold|$5,500
Large Oval Four-tier Murano Chandelier
Located in Norwalk, CT
Great oval frame with four tiers of hand-blown Murano glass tubes with crenelated profile. Super glamorous. One of the largest we've seen.
Metal
Sold|$3,770
Oval Shaped Black Sconce Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Big Sputnik style chandelier made of brass arms and painted in black central ball and sconces. 25 arms of light.
Metal, 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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