Very Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Silvered Bronze Three-Light Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Very Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Silvered Bronze Three Light Sconces Centered with a mask of Apollo with rays of light, sitting on a reticulated base. Heavy chiseled detailed a...
Bronze
Pair of Industrial Etched Octagonal Glass Pendant Lights on Brass Poles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of early 20th century, Industrial pendant lights feature etched glass, octagonal shaped glass shades on matching, patinated brass fitters with pull chains, poles and canopies.
Brass
Pair Set XL Antique Bauhaus Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light By Siemens
By Siemens
Located in Sale, GB
- An original and extremely rare pair of large opaline Bauhaus ceiling pendants by Siemens, Germany 1920. - The opaline is of a fabulous bulbous shape with matching decorative galler...
Opaline Glass
Exotic Bronze Modern Hanging Lantern Pendant Lights Circa 1920's a Pair
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of exotic bronze and amber glass hanging pendant lights. 1920's modern. Not signed.
Bronze
A Pair of French Antique Bronze & White Marble Figurative Candle Holders
Located in Tarzana, CA
A Pair of French Antique Bronze & White Marble Figurative Candle Holders Period: 1850-1899 Origin: France Depth: 2" Width: 15" Height: 7″ Weight: 10 Material: Gilt bro...
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
French Muller-Strasbourg Glass and Gilt Bronze Pendant Light Fixtures, a Pair
Located in Barntrup, DE
An impressive pair of early 20th-century ornate gilt bronze pendant light fixtures with Pate de Verre glass shades in purple and orange, signed in the glass “Muller Strasbourg”. Each...
Bronze
Antique Pair of Wooden Wagon Wheel Hub Pendant Lamps on Chains, Germany 1850s
Located in Andernach, DE
Set of 2. Antique wheel hubs from two different carts, converted into magnificent robust country style ceiling lamps. Their origin will be Germany, mid 19th century. Chunky, heavy an...
Iron
Pair Set Antique Vintage French Frosted Glass Floral Ceiling Pendants Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous pair of frilly pendant light shades, French circa 1930. - Frosted glass 'tulipe' shades both with brass holders and original decorative ceiling roses. - Ideal as swag ...
Glass
Pair of Louis XVI style candelabra in griotte red marble and gilt bronze
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Very large and beautiful pair of Louis XVI style candelabra in griotte red marble with chased and gilded bronze mounts, with three arms of light in flowering branches of carnations a...
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Pair of American Brass Hall Lanterns with Orig, Frosted Etched Globes, Gas, 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass foliage hall lanterns with the original frosted etched flared globes and filigree cock keys. Pair of lanterns were originally gas and have been electrified. Mi...
Brass
Pair of 20th Century French Gilt Bronze and Glass Farole-Like Ceiling Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of early 20th century french cast bronze and glass farole-like ceiling lamps By: unknown Material: bronze, glass, copper, metal Technique: cast, gilt, metalwork, molded, polish...
Bronze, Metal, Copper
Pair of French Art Deco Gilt Bronze and Clear Glass Ceiling Lights, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of French Art Deco gilt bronze and clear glass ceiling lights, the 1920s. A beautiful pair of French Art Deco period ceiling lights or semi-flush mounts. These adorable light f...
Bronze
A Pair Of English Regency Ormolu and Cut Glass Candelabra, attributed to Blades
By John Blades
Located in Long Island City, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of these exquisite English Regency Candelabra, a stunning testament to the craftsmanship of the era. Crafted circa 1820 and attributed to the esteeme...
Ormolu
Rare Pair of Art Deco Era, Golf Ball Design Opaline Glass Pendant Lights Philips
By Phillips
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful shape and excellent condition pendants by Philips, circa 1920. Finding one rare original light fixture is a good thing, but finding two is always that extra bit special. A...
Brass
Pair of Vintage PH 5-4.5 White Charlottenborg Ceiling Lamps for Louis Poulsen
By Sophus Frandsen, Poul Henningsen, Ebbe Christensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This matching pair was bought together from Louis Poulsen in the early 1980s. Until recently they were installed at the City Hall of Nørre Nebel in the South-western part of Denmark....
Aluminum
$1,697 / set
Pair of chandeliers in bronze
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Pair of Empire style candlesticks is bronze, partially gilded, decorated with birds, clawfeet, chains, floral motifs and masks. With 4 candle holders each.
Bronze
Chandelier designs. A pair of engravings
By Albertolli Giacondo
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier designs. A pair of architectural engravings.
Engraving
$4,782 / set
Wall Sconces Brass Pair 4-Arm Chandeliers
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare pair of 19th century, antiquarian, dutch sconces in the baroque-style each holding a small 4-arm chandelier -Versatile can be used as a wall sconce or hanging chandeliers -Eac...
Brass
A Magnificent Pair of Sparkling French Wall Chandeliers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Magnificent Pair of Sparkling French Wall Chandeliers This is a superb pair of twin sconce wall lights, the lights are made in brass, curled into branches, they are hung with cry...
Brass
Pair of Antique Russian Neoclassical Ormolu and Cut Crystal Lantern Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A Fabulous Pair of Antique Russian Neoclassical Ormolu and Cut-Crystal Lantern Chandeliers.
Crystal, Ormolu
1920s Antique French Brass & Crystal Wall Chandeliers, Adam Style Pair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Magnificent Pair of French Wall Chandeliers This is a superb pair of twin sconce wall lights, the lights are made in brass, curled into branches, they are hung with crystal penda...
Crystal
Pair of Kneeling Angel Candle Holders with Chandeliers - 19th Century
Located in Mortsel, BE
This exceptional pair of kneeling angel candle holders, crafted in the 19th century, are truly rare and unique pieces.
Brass
Pair of Elegant French Brass and Crystal Chandelier Wall Lamps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of French brass and crystal chandelier wall lamps, This is a very a pretty pair, the brass the lamps have chains of lusters draping from the top outwards forming a tent, whic...
Crystal
Important glass and brass chandelier, Venini circa 1960, one pair available
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Important glass and brass chandelier, Venini circa 1960, one pair available
Glass
Pair of large chandeliers decorated with glass drops, chrome metal frames, Italy
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair of large chandeliers decorated with glass drops, chrome metal frames, Italy circa 1960
Glass
Pair of Antique Italian Carved and Polychromed Wood 3 Arm Chandeliers
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant pair of Italian carved wood and polychromed wall sconces with 3 lights. Nicely carved and lovely scale and shape. A fine pair!
Wood
Vintage Vendome Moderne Gold Plated Chandelier Dangle Earrings 1960's
By Vendome
Located in North Miami, FL
These fantastic vintage Vendome modernist dangle or chandelier pair of earrings are from the 60's. They are sculptural and attract the eye.
Antique Edwardian Old Mine Diamond Silver Gold Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gorgeous Edwardian chandelier earrings, set in silver, with gold posts, backs and back layering.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
German Two Chandeliers Silver, Friedlander Brothers, Germany, circa 1890
By Gebruder Friedlander
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Silver German nicest pair of chandeliers Transition period / Empire (made circa 1880-1900).
Silver
Pair of Arts & Crafts Bronze Rewired Wall Sconces
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Tiffany styled shades are included if you wish. There is a pair of identical shades. We have a matching pair of chandeliers with original Stuben shades in another listing.
Bronze
Simonet (attributed to), Pair of Cascade Art Deco Sconces, Row of Glass Pearls
By Simonet Freres
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Garlands of glass beads and horizontal sandblasted glass. Price of the chandelier; €7,500 Price of the chandelier + the pair of Art Deco Cascade Simonet sconces: €10,000 The price ...
Steel
$4,800 / set
1920’s Caldwell Bronze Sconces Two Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920’s Caldwell bronze sconces with two lights. Available 3 pairs and matching chandelier
Bronze
Georgian 5.50 CT Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
A piece of eternity Enchanting pair of Georgian period Diamond chandelier earrings Rare in beauty, timeless treasure Set throughout by a selection of rose cut and old mine cut Diamon...
Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
A Pair of Rare Late Georgian Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of late Georgian open-work diamond drop earrings, set with three graduating old brilliant-cut diamonds, the principal pear shaped diamonds weighing approximately 3.5 carats th...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
A pair of Early Victorian diamond chandelier earrings
Located in London, GB
Hailing from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III. A pair of Victorian diamond chandelier earrings, each earring set w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
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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The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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