$2,388 / item
Four Crystal Glass Palwa Chandeliers
By Palwa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Four Glamorous crystal glass five-tier chandeliers. Lamp is fitted with nine E14 bulbs. Total
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Huge Gilded Brass and Glass Palwa Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant high end quality chandelier from Palwa. The chandelier has a 24-carat gilt brass frame with
Brass, Gold Plate
Brass and Glass Chandelier Gilt, Palwa, circa 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Palwa chandelier with encrusted diamond crystals, Germany circa 1960-1970 Beautiful 21 inch
Brass
Palwa Chandeliers Gold Brass Glass Lamps Refurbished, 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Palwa 15" chandeliers Palwa, Germany circa 1960-1970 Petite gold brass glass chandelier fully
Brass
$2,150Sale Price|50% Off
Huge Palwa Gilded Brass and Glass Flower Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, BE
plated brass stunning chandelier with 8 bulbs illuminating the wonderful gold and glass flowers
Brass, Gold Plate
Palwa Gold Brass Crystal Glass Chandelier, Germany, 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 20" crystal glass encrusted gilt brass chandelier, Germany 1960 Very well preserved
Brass
Palwa, Teardrop Glass, Brass, Tiered Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Stamford, CT
Palwa, Mid-Century Modern, Teardrop Glass, Brass, Eight Tier Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
Crystal, Brass
$2,150Sale Price|50% Off
Glamorous Palwa Gilded Brass and Glass Jewel Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, BE
Glamorous gilded brass and glass chandelier. Glass parts look like huge jewels. Fantastic quality
Brass, Gold Plate
1960s Gilded Brass and Faceted Crystal Glass Palwa Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
A beautiful chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960. The chandelier has six gilt brass metal
Brass
Crystal Glass Gilt Brass Chandelier by Palwa, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Palermo, PA
Chandelier by Palwa, 1960. It features a gold-plated brass frame with crystal prisms and beads
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Palwa Chandelier, Gilt Brass and Amber Tone Glass, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A wonderful and rare version of a gold-plated brass chandelier with amber tone crystal glass pieces
Crystal, Brass
1960s Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
This special and stunning chandelier by Palwa has handcrafted gilt brass rings encrusted with
Brass
$2,388Sale Price|20% Off
1960's Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
This is a stunning examples of a 1960s Palwa piece, the opulent blend of crystal glass and gilt
Brass
Palwa Chandelier, Gilded Brass and Amber Tone Glass, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A wonderful and rare version of a gilt brass hollywood regency chandelier with amber tone glass
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1970's Glass and Brass Chandelier Attributed to Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Rare chandelier. Square crystal glass gems separated with gold plated chrome bars. The lower tier
Brass
Palwa Gold Brass Crystal Glass Lamp Chandelier, Germany, 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Large crystal glass encrusted gilt brass chandelier, Germany 1960 Very well preserved large 25.6
Brass
$2,840Sale Price|20% Off
Palwa Teardrops Chandelier Murano Glass & Gilt-Brass, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier with a gold-plated brass frame and Murano glass teardrops. These lamps have an
Gold Plate, Brass
1950's Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Flamboyant chandelier with beautiful faceted crystals held by gilt brass brass frame. One E27
Brass
$3,475Sale Price|50% Off
Extraordinary Huge Palwa Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, BE
Glamorous gilded brass and crystal glass six-tier chandelier with 198 crystal glasses. Very rare in
Brass, Gold Plate
Extraordinary Geometric Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Amazing chandelier made in the 1960s by Palwa. Chrystal glasses with 24k gold plated body. The
Crystal, Brass
$4,188Sale Price|66% Off
Palwa Brass and Glass Chandelier Lamp Gold Finish, Germany 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 20" Palwa chandelier, refurbished and rewired, Germany 1960 Stunning 20" (diameter) gold
Gold, Brass
1950's Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier Attributed to Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Welcome to this delightful 1950s chandelier, attributed to the designer Palwa. Straight rods
Brass
$5,200Sale Price|67% Off
Palwa Tendril Ribbon Glass and Gold Chandelier Lamp Refurbished, 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful refurbished 21 inch chandelier by Palwa, Germany 1960 comprised of glass tendril twisted
Brass
1950's Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier Attributed to Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Welcome to this delightful 1950s chandelier, attributed to the designer Palwa. Straight rods
Brass
1950's Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier Attributed to Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Welcome to this delightful 1950s chandelier, attributed to the designer Palwa. Straight rods
Brass
Beautiful Gold Plated Brass and Glass Chandelier Lamp Palwa 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Outstanding gold-plated chandelier by Palwa, Germany 1960. Stunning yet minimalistic design
Brass
1950's Glass & Brass Plated Steel Chandelier Attributed to Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Stunning chandelier consists of five tiers of rectangle shaped glass crystals and top tier with
Glass
Small Lovely "Entchanting Light" Gilt Brass Glass Chandelier by Palwa, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Small and lovely mid - century gilt brass and cut glass chandelier from the "Enchanting Light
Brass
Large Gilt Brass and Lenses Glass Chandelier by Palwa, circa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Large mid - century gilt brass and cut glass chandelier by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960s. Socket: 5 x
Brass
1950's Crystal Glass & Brass Chandelier in Style of Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Stunning 4 light pendant that will be an eye-catcher of the room. All tiers with crystal glass
Cut Glass
Crystal Glass "Palwa" Chandelier Around 1970s
By Palwa, Palme & Walter
Located in Wien, AT
Crystal Glass Palwa chandelier around 1970s Original condition.
Crystal, Brass
One of Two Palwa Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandeliers
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, BE
One of two outstanding Palwa chandeliers from the 1960s. The 24-carat gold-plated brass frames are
Gold Plate
Outstanding Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandelier by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, BE
Outstanding chandelier from the 1960s by German high end crystal glass manufacturer Palwa. The 24
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
$7,800Sale Price|21% Off
1960 Germany Palwa Tendril Ribbon Chandelier Crystal Glass & Gilt-Brass
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier with tendril twisted glass and gold-plated brass ribbons designed by Christoph
Crystal, Brass
1960 Germany Palwa Petite Bubble Chandelier Crystal Glass & Gilt Brass
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Petite gilt brass chandelier with faceted Swarovski crystals. Manufactured by Palwa, Germany in the
Crystal, Brass
Palwa Chandelier or Pendant Light, Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass, 1970
By Palwa
Located in Antwerp, BE
A stunning 24-karat gold-plated brass Hollywood Regency chandelier or pendant light by Palwa (Palme
Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandeliers by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier/pendant light fixture by Palwa (Palme & Walter
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1970's Gilt Brass & Crystal Glass Chandelier in Style of Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Flamboyant chandelier with beatiful faceted crystals held by gilt brass brass frame. Five E14
Brass
$3,343Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Glass and Brass-Plated Steel Chandelier Attributed to Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Stunning chandelier! Total of 73 large crystal glass separated with gold-plated chrome ‘bars’. The
Chrome
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary pendant lamp by Palwa made in Germany in the 1970s. The lamp has a very elegant
Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinarry pendant lamp by Palwa made in Germany in the 1970s. The lamp has a very elegant
Brass
Palwa Crystal Glass Gold Plated Brass Chandeliers Refurbished One of Three, 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Palwa Crystal Glass Gold Plated Brass Chandeliers Refurbished Lamps, 1960. Measuring 19 inches in
Gold, Brass
Large Delicate Gilt Brass Crystal-Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large Delicate floral chandelier with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Germany
Crystal, Brass
Two Gilt Brass Cut Glass Flower Tiered Chandeliers, by Palwa, Germany 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of two tiered floral chandeliers with cut crystal glass flowers and gilt brass canopy
Crystal, Brass
Very Large Gold-Plated and Cut Glass Chandelier by Palwa, circa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
stunning chandelier is made of gilt brass and 236 large glass rings. Socket: 10 x e14 for standard screw
Brass
$8,405Sale Price|20% Off
1960's Seven-Light Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
This stunning examples of a 1960s Palwa piece comes to you in absolutely dazzling condition
Brass
1960s Palwa Six-Light Crystal Cut-Glass and Gilt Brass Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Elegant chandelier with jewel-like crystal glass and gilt brass rings by Palwa. 40 large round
Brass
Delicate Gilt Brass Crystal-Glass Flower Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Delicate floral chandelier with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Crystal Glass and Gilt Brass Seven-Light Chandelier by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Barntrup, DE
This impressive seven-tier chandelier by Palwa, manufacturer Palme & Walter, Germany, 1960s
Metal, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier / flushmount light fixture by Palwa (Palme & Walter
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier/Flush mount light fixture by Palwa (Palme & Walter
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandeliers by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier/pendant light fixture by Palwa (Palme & Walter
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandeliers by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier/pendant light fixture by Palwa (Palme & Walter
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandeliers by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier/pendant light fixture by Palwa (Palme & Walter
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandeliers by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier/pendant light fixture by Palwa (Palme & Walter
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Gilt Brass Facet Cut Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, 1970s, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern chandelier or pendant lamp. Manufactured by Palwa
Crystal, Brass
Golden Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary chandelier by Palwa made in Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has a very elegant
Crystal, 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.