Pair of Palatial Doré Bronze Circular Crystal Beaded Ball Chandeliers
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of doré bronze circular crystal beaded ball chandeliers. Each of these palatial round
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Pair of Palatial Doré Bronze Circular Crystal Beaded Ball Chandeliers
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of doré bronze circular crystal beaded ball chandeliers. Each of these palatial round
Bronze
$29,500 / set
H 37 in Dm 28 in
Wonderful Pair French Doré Bronze Cobalt Blue Glass Crystal Regency Chandeliers
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French doré bronze with cobalt blue center shaft, ball and accent cuos on each
Crystal, Bronze
$1,900Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 24 in Dm 13.5 in
Pair of Finely Chased Bronze Doré Louis XV Style Chandeliers Three Candelabras
Located in Stamford, CT
A very fine pair of Louis XV style chandeliers. Each finely chased doré bronze light fixture with
Bronze
$9,500 / set
H 18.5 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 in
French Louis XVI, Chandeliers, Dore Bronze, Crystal, France, 19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
French Louis XVI, Pair of Chandeliers or Pendant Lights, Dore Bronze, Crystal, France, 19th Century
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French bronze dore and crystal sconces
Located in Houston, TX
These sconces are large and and the gilt bronze has the Original patina in a lovey hue of gold
Crystal, Bronze
$1,500
H 12.01 in W 4.93 in D 4.93 in
Pair French Ormolu Bronze Dore Victorian Candelabras Regency Candlesticks
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Antique Pair French Ormolu Bronce Dore Victorian Candelabros Candelabro 19th Ct Stunning pair of
Bronze
Large pair of French 19th Century bronze dore chandeliers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large pair of French 19th Century bronze dore chandeliers with highly stylized frames, center bowls
Unavailable
H 14.25 in Dm 8.25 in
Diminutive Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIV Bronze Doré Chandeliers
Located in Charleston, SC
A diminutive pair of French Louis XIV bronze doré chandeliers, circa 1810, featuring finely
Bronze
A Pair of Large Empire Style 8 Arm Dore Bronze Chandeliers
Located in Toorak, VIC
A Pair of Large Empire Style 8 Arm Dore Bronze Chandeliers. These exquisite lighting fixtures are
Brass
Pair of Dore Bronze Etched Glass Lantern Chandeliers
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of dore bronze etched glass lantern chandeliers. This Louis XV style pair of dore bronze
Bronze
Wonderful Pair French Petite Dore Bronze Urn Regency Neoclassical Chandeliers
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of French Petite Dore Bronze Urn Form Regency / Neoclassical 6 Candelabra Light
Bronze
Wonderful Pair of French Empire Doré Bronze Neoclassical Chandeliers Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French Empire doré bronze neoclassical style chandeliers fixtures with
Bronze
Pair of French Doré Bronze Petite Neoclassical Empire Pendent Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French doré bronze, petite neoclassical / Empire pendant chandeliers with three
Bronze
Sold
H 24 in W 18 in D 18 in
Exceptional Regency Pair Doré Bronze Cut Crystal Empire Chandeliers Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
One of a pair available of this exceptional neoclassical doré bronze and cut crystal Empire three
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Dore Bronze and Crystal Patinated Cherubs Chandeliers
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful pair of chandeliers with three Patinated Cherubs are each holding a pair of
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Antique French Bronze Doré Baccarat Crystal Empress Eugenie Chandeliers
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique French bronze doré baccarat crystal empress Eugenie design chandeliers, circa 1890.
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Palatial Doré Bronze Circular Crystal Beaded Ball Chandeliers
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of doré bronze circular crystal beaded ball chandeliers. Each of these palatial round
Crystal
Pair of Antique French Bronze Doré and Baccarat Crystal Chandeliers, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique French bronze doré and Baccarat crystal chandeliers, circa 1880.
Crystal, Bronze
Sold
H 20 in W 10 in D 10 in
Wonderful Pair of Dore Bronze, Readed and X-Pattern Curved Glass Lanterns
Located in Roslyn, NY
Perfect for a hallway or a covered porch, this classic pair of dore bronze and curved glass 3 light
Bronze
Pair of Crystal Beaded Globe Dore and Patinated Bronze Cherub Form 15-Light
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of crystal beaded globe dore and patinated bronze cherub form 15-light. The cherubs measure
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful Pair X & Reed French Dore Bronze Glass Flush Mount Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Pair of X and reed doré bronze and frosted star burst design glass flush mount chandeliers fixtures
Bronze
Wonderful Pair French Doré Bronze Crystal Patinated Cherubs Putti Chandeliers
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful pair of doré bronze chandeliers showcase the winged putti cherubs holding the candle
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Palatial Doré Bronze Circular Crystal Beaded Ball Chandeliers
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of doré bronze circular crystal beaded ball chandeliers. Each of these palatial round
Pair of Crystal Beaded and Dore Bronze Louis XVI Style Chandeliers
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of crystal beaded and doré bronze Louis XVI style chandeliers. Each having a crystal bedded
Sold
H 30 in Dm 22.25 in
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Two-Tone Bronze Dore Six-Light Chandeliers
Located in Dallas, TX
Brighten a entry, dining room or a living room with this pair of antique Empire bronze chandeliers
Bronze, Brass
Pair of Baccarat Crystal and Bronze Chandeliers
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
This outstanding pair of crystal and dore bronze chandeliers crafted by Baccarat are of monumental
Crystal, Bronze
Fine Pair Large Doré Bronze Louis XVI Lantern Fixtures Curved Glass Panels Bows
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
An elegant pair of doré bronze five-light lanterns with etched ribbed bronze trim on top and bottom
Bronze
Pair of French Bronze Doré Empire Chandeliers
Located in Fairfax, VA
Fabulous six arms doré bronze with black lacquer chandeliers. The chandelier is executed with
Bronze
Pair of Louis XV Style French Doré Bronze Chandeliers
Located in Fairfax, VA
Pair of doré bronze twelve-light Louis XV style chandelier. 35' wide 36" minimum height fully
Bronze
Fabulous French Bronze Dore Chandelier Lantern, Pair or Single
Located in Summerland, CA
Superb French mercury gilt bronze chandelier lantern. Fabulous workmanship, motif of acanthus
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Dore Chandeliers in the Regence Taste
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of small late 19th century French bronze dore chandeliers in the Regence taste with six lights
Metal
Sold
H 17.5 in Dm 13 in
Pair of Small 19th Century French Louis XIV Bronze Dore Rock Crystal Chandeliers
Located in Charleston, SC
A diminutive pair of late 19th century French Louis XIV patinated bronze and bronze doré
Rock Crystal, Bronze
A Pair Of Silvered and Crystal Chandeliers By Osler & Faraday
By Faraday & Son, F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The baluster stem centred by a spiral urn and corresponding canopy, with cascading chains. The candle branches are swaged with drapes and fitted with drop hung pans.
Crystal, Metal
$11,972 / item
H 43.31 in Dm 27.96 in
Montgolfièr Empire Chandelier Crystal Classic traditional Brass Glass NEW
Located in Berlin, DE
A Piece of History Recreated – Timeless Beauty, Faithfully Reborn Every now and then, you come across a piece that leaves a lasting impression. For me, it was this chandelier a stu...
Crystal, Brass
$8,947 / set
H 32 in Dm 12 in
Pair French Empire Caryatids Gilded Bronze Cut Glass 4-Light Lantern Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful pair of antique large French Empire caryatids cast bronze lanterns. Fire gilded solid heavy bronze and cut glass shade with four-light. Dimensions : Diameter 12 in/ 30 cm ...
Bronze
$62,033Sale Price|20% Off
H 129.93 in Dm 157.49 in
Monumental Italian Water Fountain with Delphine Sculptures
Located in Rome, IT
This monumental finely carved limestone fountain is composed a three levels. The first tiered with three amazing dolphin statues, the others adorned with lion heads ending with a pu...
Limestone
$309,494 / set
H 75 in Dm 29 in
Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of Louis XV style Ormolu and crystal girandoles Probably by Baccarat Constructed from finely cast and chased ormolu, the imposing floor candelabra—almost 2-me...
Crystal, Ormolu
French Crystal Ship Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French crystal ship chandelier with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Height:28" Width:28" Depth:10.5"
Crystal
$68,776
H 55.12 in Dm 43.31 in
Large beautiful Baccarat and Rock Crystal Frencht chandelier with 36 light
Located in London, GB
A spectacular and large antique Baccarat French gilt bronze and rock crystal triple tier 30 bulb plus 6 pygmy bulb chandelier. Embellished with bronze bobeches, from which large rock...
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Exceptional Large French Cut- Crystal Chandelier 1930'
By Baccarat
Located in Rome, IT
A pair Exceptional and rare rare twelve-light crystal chandelier in the manner of Baccarat. The 12 lights are on two floors. The crystals are perfectly preserved. Cleaned and re-wir...
Crystal, Metal
$34,388
H 83.47 in W 74.81 in D 88.19 in
Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Magnificent, 18th Century, Venetian, Trompe-L’œil, Painted, Bed, Superking 6ft, 180cm wide, With Massive 213cm, 6ft 10in Shaped Headboard & 149cm, 5ft Shaped Footboard & Fortuny Bedc...
Paint
$191,571Sale Price|36% Off
H 55.12 in Dm 41.34 in
Baccarat Crystal and Gilded Bronze Chandelier, France, circa 1870
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in PARIS, FR
A very important thirty-five lights crystal and gilded bronze chandelier. The centered stem is made up of baluster-and-bowl-shaped cut-crystal pieces, all of very high-standard quali...
Crystal, Bronze
$300,000 / set
H 78.75 in Dm 55.12 in
Pair of Gilt Bronze Chandeliers with Lost-Wax Process. France, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of gilt bronze chandeliers with lost-wax process, France, circa 1890. The price is for the pair but we also sell one individual item.
Bronze
$28,000 / set
H 50 in Dm 32 in
Pair Estate French Cut Crystal & Ormolu Bronze Chandeliers, Circa 1940-1950.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Estate French cut crystal & ormolu bronze chandeliers, circa 1940-1950.
Crystal, Ormolu
$198,500Sale Price|47% Off
H 87 in W 48 in D 48 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Cherub & Dragons Ormolu & Crystal Chandelier
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and Palatial French 19th century Louis XV style figural gilt-bronze and crystal thirty-three light chandelier, attributed to Baccarat, after a model by Jacques Caffieri (...
Bronze
$529,580 / set
H 114.5 in W 35.5 in D 5 in
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...
Wood, Pine
$24,000 / set
H 33.47 in Dm 29.53 in
Pair of Chezh Crystal and Silver Bronze Chandeliers, England, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of Chezh cristal and silvered bronze chandeliers. England, early 20th century.
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of bronze and crystal chandeliers. France, circa 1940.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of bronze and crystal chandeliers. France, circa 1940. Attributed to Maison Jansen.
Crystal, Bronze
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
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Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
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