Early 20th Century Pan-Style Chandelier with Draped Bead Chains
Located in Dekalb, IL
A classic five-light pan chandelier from the transitional period between late Victorian and early Art Nouveau design.
Brass
An Antique Arts & Crafts Six-light Chandelier with Circular Brass Band
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is an antique Arts & Crafts, Gothic, or Renaissance Revival-style, solid brass "pan" chandelier supporting six lights. Dating from the early 20th century, the light ...
Brass
PAN Keramik Green Brown Hanging Ceramic Lamp, Germany, 1970s
By PAN Keramik
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful round hanging lamp with an unusual shape, made with brown and green ceramic, manufactured in the 1970s in Germany. Dimensions: Diameter: 13.39" (34 cm). Height: 27.56" (70...
Ceramic
Wall Lamp by Pan Ceramic in the Shape of a White Golden Star, Germany 1970s
By PAN Keramik
Located in Hannover, DE
This is a ceramic vintage flush mount white ceiling lamp by Pan Keramik from Germany. This beautiful lamp is of the 1970s but still in good condition. This kind of lamp is a multi-fu...
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Bronze Chandelier with God Pan Design
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This exceptional French Art Deco chandelier was crafted in Paris, France, during the 1920s.
Bronze
$1,600Sale Price|67% Off
Brass & Milk Glass Pan Style Chandelier w/ Rope & Urn Details
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 20th century, shower style chandelier with lacquered brass and milk glass. Details include beaded chains, shade holders in the form of tasseled ropes, and heavy, molded glas...
Metal, Brass
$574Sale Price|41% Off
Rewired Vintage Ceiling Pan Light, circa 1930
By Mark Bell
Located in Berkeley, CA
My favorite thing about this fixture is the amazing original patina. The impossible to recreate aged brass with a hint of green. Nothing ages like that, but time. Ceiling light has b...
Brass
'Pan 190' Pendant Lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Paris, IDF
Pendant lamp pan / 190 by Lyfa Pendant lamp pan signed by Bent Karlby for Lyfa Polished aluminum D.190 mm H.320 mm Textile wire (white) 300cm Bulb: E27 max 60W (120-230V) ...
Aluminum
'Pan 300' Pendant Lamp Bronze by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
Pendant lamp PAN / 300 by Lyfa Pendant lamp Pan signed by Bent Karlby for Lyfa Aluminum, finish: Bronze D.300mm H.480mm Steel wire (black textile) 6m Bulb: E27 max 60W (120-230V) ...
Aluminum
'Pan 300' Pendant Lamp Aluminum by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
Pendant lamp PAN / 300 by Lyfa Pendant lamp Pan signed by Bent Karlby for Lyfa Aluminum D.300mm H.480mm Steel wire (white textile) 6m Bulb: E27 max 60W (120-230V) PAN is a visuall...
Aluminum
'Pan 190' Pendant Lamp Bronze by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
Pendant lamp PAN / 190 by Lyfa Pendant lamp Pan signed by Bent Karlby for Lyfa Polished aluminum, finish: bronze D.190 mm H.320 mm Textile wire (white) 300cm Bulb: E27 max 60W (120...
Bronze
Porcelain Space Age Pendant Lamp by PAN, Germany, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This vintage pendant lamp from the 1970s, made in Germany, is crafted from high-quality porcelain. Its unique flared design, combined with colorful splatter-style patterns, gives it ...
Metal
Large Flemish Style Brass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
All the arms with matching scroll work, turned nozzles and drip pans. The chandelier will be re wired for what ever country of destination when purchased.
Brass
A Unusual William Iv Tent And Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The drop hung corona supporting cascading chains of prismatic tent to the main ring, this mounted with bulls eye and solider finals, the ring issuing eight foliate arms supporting ra...
Cut Glass
Twelve-Light Edwardian Chandelier in Adam Style
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A pressed and cut glass chandelier in Georgian style with multi baluster shaft issuing drop hung serpentine corona the receiver plates supporting twelve notch cut arms terminating wi...
Cut Glass
Antique French Gilt Bronze Louis Philippe Chandelier
Located in London, GB
The chandelier features a bowl wrought from scrolled and pierced gilt bronze acanthus leaves, the bowl supporting eight S-scroll light branches, each branch terminating in a gilt bro...
Ormolu, Bronze
A Large George III Style 12 Light Crystal Chandelier
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The cut baluster stem with drop hung canopies and central urn having two receiver bowls, the upper issuing six notch cut arms supporting van dyke canopies and spires, the lower suppo...
Cut Glass
A fine 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Eight branches are issued from the central stem, each with ornate foliate embellishments and lobed urnular drip pans. A fabulous chandelier of exceptional quality.
Ormolu
A Fourteen Light Victorian Crystal Chandelier By F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The scroll crook corona above a multi baluster stem, issuing fourteen rope twist arms supporting drop hung drip pans and candle nozzles. The chandelier profusely draped with half bac...
Glass
Monumental Twenty-Light Cut Glass Chandelier in Adam Style
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The multi baluster shaped shaft with corresponding upper and lower van dyke drop hung canopy's the shaft terminating with a diamond cut finial, the receiver bowl supporting thirty ar...
Cut Glass
Good Quality Mid-Victorian Frosted Glass Six-Light Antique Chandelier
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A good quality mid-Victorian frosted glass six-light chandelier the main baluster shaped shaft surmounted by drop hung scalloped edged pans the main container with drop hung ring and...
Silver Plate
Highly Important Mid Victorian Antique Chandelier Attributed to F. & C. Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine quality Victorian twelve-light cut glass and silvered mounted chandelier the flat diamond cut baluster stem surmounting by six thumb cut Sheppard crooks terminating with trump...
Cut Glass
Fine Quality Victorian Ten-Light Cut Glass Chandelier by Perry & Co.
By Perry & Co
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The rope twist branches issuing from a miter cut receiver bowl this with a drop hung under canopy and lapidary cut finial, the baluster shaped shaft with draping pan and swaged canop...
Cut Glass
A Spanish 18th Century Chandelier at Attributed To The Real Fabrica De La Granja
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The receiver bowl issuing six large canes mounted with spires and drapery, and six scroll candle arms and drip pans, the chandelier draped with ovals chains and pear shaped finials.
Cut Glass
Pair of French Louis XVI Baguès Style Rock Crystal and Bronze Chandeliers
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
The design follows the Louis XVI style with symmetrical arms extending outward to support drip pans and candle sleeves. Each chandelier features an arrangement of twelve lights, even...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Fine Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A fine antique French Louis XV style gilt bronze and cut rock crystal chandelier. The chandelier is structured around a central stem from which twelve scrolling gilt bronze arms exte...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ormolu
Elegant Crystal Pan Chandelier, Five-Light
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa 1910 A very pretty and highly decorated five arm light fitted with notched crystal and Sheffield-style hooked arms in a deep bronze finish. A perfect choice if you are looking ...
Salare Chandelier
By Codor Design
Located in Seattle, WA
Chandelier is priced per pan.
Steel
Early 1900s White Glass Swan Neck Chandelier with Red Bobéche Pans
Located in Stockport, GB
Early 1900s French glass swan neck chandelier made from white glass with nickel-plated parts finished with red glass bobeche pans.
Glass
Unusual Decorative Pan Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Three-light pan fixture, with interesting decorative elements. The 'ball' motif twinning canopy and body really tie the fixture together visually. 3 shallow angled arms ending ...
Five-Light Original Pan Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Lovely five-light pan fixture with original patina and colouring intact. Ruffled holders show off the bare-bulb look nicely. Measures: 41" L x 17" D.
Four Decorative Light Pan Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Attractive Four-light Pan fixture. Has original holders and sockets. Two-tone highlighted details. Wide frosted shades fit nicely with the extended chains on each arm. Compl...
Five-Light Pan Fixture with Crystals
Located in Vancouver, BC
Elegantly proportioned pan fixture. Finished in olive bronze with 5" prism crystals on sheffield holders. circa 1912. Measures: 43" L x 21" D.
Two-Light Pan Fixture with Crystal
Located in Vancouver, BC
Dainty two-light pan fixture. Finished in dark antique brass with polished highlights and fitted with crystals, circa 1915 Measure: 41" L x 17" D.
Five-Light Verdigris Finished Pan Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Interesting five-light wide bodied Pan fixture. Nicely detailed, with Verdigris finish and cut-out mica shades, circa 1925. Measures: 42" L x 20" D.
Four-Light Silver Plated Pan Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Gorgeous silver plated pan fixture. Classical revival style, very easy on the eye, fitted with cut-out shades. circa 1915, Meas: 40" L x 20" D.
Five-Light Pan Fixture, Bare Bulbs
Located in Vancouver, BC
Five light exposed bulb pan fixture, made by mckenney of boston. circa 1925, finished in an olive bronze with gold coloured decorative bulb surrounds. Longer chains have been p...
Original Pan Light Fixture (4-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1915. Great design, 4 arm pan fixture fitted with art glass shades. Nice detail on arms, perfect as a dining room fixture. Measurements: 42″L x 22″W SKU: DF0279
Schneid Studio Junit Pan, Pendant Lamp
By Schneid Studio
Located in New York, NY
"The geometric shapes and intense color palette of the Junit lighting draw inspiration from the Bauhaus movement. By playful use, the eight different elements of the versatile lamp c...
Ash
Original Silver-Plated Pan Light, Four-Light
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1920 Antique pan light fixture with wonderful original silver plate and natural patina. This wide-body pan is decorated with intricate lattice work, scrolling cast arms, matching...
Brass
Five-Light Pan Fixture with Bare Bulbs
Located in Vancouver, BC
Simple and elegant pan fixture. Five arms, finished in a dark chocolate bronze, with bare bulbs. circa 1912 Measure: 42" L x 20" D.
Five-Light Pan Fixture Finished with Crystals
Located in Vancouver, BC
Lovely five-light pan fixture with highlighted arm details, finished in an Antique Brass colour and complemented with crystal holders. Measures: 27" L x 19" D.
Four Light All Original Sheffield Pan Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Boutique pan fixture in all original condition. (Parts and finish). Sheffield patterning. Made by Mitchell Vance of New York. Complemented nicely with exposed bulbs, circa 1915. ...
Two-Light Silver Plate Mini-Pan Candelabra
Located in Vancouver, BC
Delicate two-light mini pan fixture. Good clean lines and subtle detailing really make this candelabra a treat. Note the original patina on the silver Plate finish. circa 1915 Me...
Four-Light Pan Fixture Fitted with Crystals
Located in Vancouver, BC
Sturdy four-light pan fixture, circa 1915, this light is finished in a two tone antique brass with details highlighted. The decorative chain and crystals hanging from each of the ha...
Decorated Pan Fixture with Art Glass Shades
Located in Vancouver, BC
An elegant pan fixture of a generous size, circa 1915. Beautiful brass castings decorate the body of this light fixture. Six lights in total - five hanging at the same level, with th...
Brass
5 Light Arts & Crafts Pan with Steubens
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This Arts & Crafts fixture is of a circular design, lending it to be of a more classical design inline with other pan fixtures. This 5 light features Steuben Calcite shades that look...
Brass
Art Nouveau Inspired Three-Light Pan Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Interesting two-tone Art Nouveau inspired fixture. Original finish, gun metal and polished brass highlights. Three arms, finished with amber ripple glass cut-out shades. circa 191...
Antique American Pan Light Fixture ‘Four-Light’
Located in Vancouver, BC
Unusual American light fixture with Sheffield pattern and original high-low finish, circa 1918. The rim is embossed with circular geometric pattern and all four arms are heavy cast w...
Three-Light Pan Fixture in Gold and Green
Located in Vancouver, BC
Charming bare-bulb pan fixture, repainted to match original scheme of gold and green. Three lights; completely restored, rewired and ready to hang. Measures: 38" L x 16" D.
Five-Light Embossed Pan Fixture with Bare Bulbs
Located in Vancouver, BC
Nicely embossed five-light pan fixture with a lacquered old brass finish. Restored to original condition, with rouged decorative bulb surrounds. circa 1925 Measures: 38" L x...
Five-Light Pan Fixture with Cut-Out Shades
Located in Vancouver, BC
Attractive five-light pan fixture, finished in a light olive bronze. Complemented by cream glass cut-out shades. Fully cleaned, restored and ready to install, circa 1925 Measure...
Four-Light Pan Fixture with Cut-Out Shades
Located in Vancouver, BC
Elegantly proportioned and interesting pan fixture, finished in a two-tone dark chocolate bronze olive highlights. Shades are a dark copper coloured cut-out design with beige ripp...
Antique Colonial Revival Pan Light Fixture (4-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1915 Highly ornamental Antique Colonial Revival pan light fixture with four cast arms. Olive bronze finish with cast decorative medallions and flourishes, each arm is hooked with...
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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