$8,646
H 41.34 in Dm 31.5 in
Original Viennese Jugendstil Ringstrassen Style Chandelier Restored, New Shades
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
In Vienna the private houses were connected to the electricity grid, circa 1900. At that time the common gaslights were changed to the new technology. As well new chandelier were bui...
Brass
$1,080Sale Price|60% Off
H 42.13 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Historistic ceiling lamp with original glass shades
Located in Wien, AT
5 arms Historistic ceiling lamp with original glass shades Brass polished and stove enamelled
Brass
$1,080Sale Price|67% Off
H 46.46 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Late 19th Historistic ceiling lamp with original glass shades
Located in Wien, AT
Late 19th Historistic ceiling lamp with original glass shades
Brass
$5,884
H 12.21 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp with Bronze Mount and Glass Shades, France 1920s
Located in Ulm, DE
This exquisite Art Deco ceiling lamp from the 1920s brings a piece of timeless French design into
Bronze
$1,152 / set
H 11.42 in Dm 7.09 in
2 Art Deco ceiling lamps with original glass shades vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Art Deco ceiling lamps with original glass shades vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove
Brass
$2,503 / set
H 38.98 in Dm 5.91 in
2 Art Deco ceiling lamps with original glass shades vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Art Deco ceiling lamps with original glass shades vienna around 1920s The glass shades were
Brass
$4,563
H 28 in Dm 31 in
Top Quality Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Chandelier or Ceiling Lamp w Glass Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
shades, each one a unique, hand-blown work of art." This artistically designed, great quality crafted
Wrought Iron
$1,080 / set
H 31.89 in Dm 4.34 in
2x Art Deco Hanging lamps germany around 1920s with original old glass shades
Located in Wien, AT
2x Art Deco Hanging lamps germany around 1920s Original old glass shades Brass polished and stove
Opal, Brass
$1,200 / set
H 49.61 in Dm 4.73 in
2x Art Deco Hanging Lamp with Original Old Glass Shades Vienna Around, 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2x Art Deco hanging lamp with original old glass shades vienna around 1920s We can change the
Brass
$5,103
H 41.34 in Dm 31.5 in
Large Victorian Chandelier Hanging Oil Lamp in Nickel & Opaline Red Glass Shades
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous large antique circa 1940 French Victorian 6-light bulbs chandelier with Opaline red cased glass and chiselled ornate nickel. Large opaline center bowl. Dimensions Height: ...
Nickel
Degue French Art Deco Frosted Glass Pendant Chandelier 1920
By David Gueron Degue
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Art Deco lighting and decorative glass, creating chandeliers, pendants, lamps, and shades
Nickel
Unavailable
H 53.5 in W 70.5 in D 12 in
19th Century Flemish Brass Billiard Table Light with later Calfskin Lamp Shades
Located in Atlanta, GA
calfskin shades. Intricate antique scrolled brass tubing, -a fleur de lis in the center of the fixture and
Brass
Sold
H 11.03 in Dm 13.78 in
PH-lamp "3½-3" Pendant Glass Shades by Poul Henningsen, Patented, Denmark, 1929
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
Early original "PH-lamp" pendant made in 1929 at Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen. This is the rare "3 ½-3
Brass
3 Matching Antique Holophane Lamp Shades
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
3 Matching Antique Holophane Lamp Shades This fabulous set of frilly holophane glass ceiling Lamp
Glass
Impressive Double Long Arm Gas Lamp - 3 Piece Holophane Shades
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
This was the type of heavy duty double lamp found over store counters from the mid to late 1800
Brass
Sold
H 23.63 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
Neoclassical 8-Lamp Shades Spanish Crystal and Bronze Handcrafted Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
glass shades, 20th century Eight bulbs e 14 /good working condition/ European wiring. Age patina Your
Bronze
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H 47.25 in Dm 35.43 in L 47.25 in
Neoclassical 8 Lamp Shades Spanish Crystal and Bronze Handcrafted Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
glass shades, 20th century Eight bulbs e 14 /good working condition/ European wiring. Age patina Your
Bronze
Sold
H 34.5 in W 21.5 in D 6.5 in
Antique Brass Double Angle Hanging Lamp With Milk Glass Shades c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique double hanging lamp offers brass construction with rope twist drops housing foliate
Brass
Vienna 1900 Brass Ceiling Lamp with Loetz Glass Shades by Koloman Moser
By Loetz Glass, Koloman Moser
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Vienna 1900 brass ceiling lamp with Johann Loetz Witwe glass shades designed by Koloman Moser red
Brass
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H 36.23 in Dm 25.99 in
Stunning Italian Maiolica Ceramic and Brass Ceiling Lamp with four glass shades
Located in Mexico, DF
brilliant and translucent colors that don´t fade with time. The lamp has four flower-shaped glass shades for
Brass
Lyfa lamp 1929
By Lyfa
Located in Egå, DK
Lyfa Pendant Lamp, circa 1930s – Brass Shades Beautiful Lyfa pendant lamp from the 1930s
Brass, Steel
Mercury Glass Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mercury Glass pendant lights oil lamp shades of mercury glass from late 1800's to early 20th
Mercury Glass
Ceiling Lamp from the Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a six-arm pendant light with glass lamp shades. This item is from the early 20th
Brass
Blue Mercury Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
blue mercury Glass pendant lights oil lamp shades of blue mercury glass from late 1800's to
Mercury Glass
1920s art deco pending lamp with green opaline lamp shades
Located in Oostende, BE
1920s art deco pending lamp with green opaline lamp shades. The lamp shades have a diameter of 22
Metal
Art Nouveau ceiling Lamp with 3 original glass shades
Located in Wien, AT
Art Nouveau ceiling Lamp with 3 original glass shades Brass polished and stove enamelled
Brass
Sold
H 46.26 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
Art Nouveau Brass Ceiling Lamp with Glass Shades and Spider Nets, Europe 1900s
Located in Utrecht, NL
ceiling lamp shows - is characterized by its use of long sinuous, organic lines taking inspiration from
Brass
Two Art Nouveau Luzette Pendant Lamps by Peter Behrens for Siemens, 1910
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
glass shades. Both pendant lamps are rewired with one original socket for E-27 light bulb. This
Brass
Wrought Iron Two-Light Hanging Lamp with Mica Shades
Located in Woodbury, CT
This wrought iron light has traces of gilding on the decorative elements. The shades are decorated
Wrought Iron
Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen.
Located in Kobenhavn S, DK
Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Pendant lamp with shades in patinated copper. Designed in
$5,149 / item
H 23.5 in Dm 16 in
"Jean-Michael Frank Attributed Burled Walnut Side Table, Modern Design"
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfectly scaled and gorgeous in form, this burled walnut side table makes a statement wherever it is. The burled walnut veneer gives this table a rich and stylish elegance that fits...
Brass
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$1,561 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
pair of wall lamps sconces barovier&toso 1950s - barovier & toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in taranto, IT
pair of murano glass wall sconces in white color machined, 1950s Barovier&Toso production, with brass construction elements, brass wall bracket. Made with the "dew" technique, that ...
Brass
2 Art Deco wall lamps vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Art Deco wall lamps vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Brand new fabric shades. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 6” H x 4.875” W x 7.75“ D Back Plate ...
Brass
Ornate 9 Light Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This early glass candle chandelier has a nice rich look. Its complete with its milk glass dome and glass tube candles. The finish is untouched and came out of a small 1920s New York ...
Brass
Petite Viennese Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Contemporary production Petite Viennese chandelier, design from the early period of the early 20th century All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge ...
Brass
French Frosted Glass Brass Flower Sconce Wall Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French wall lamp White marble, opaline glass. Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount: 10 cm / 3.94, 3 holes to secure Weight: 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb Multiple flower design g...
Brass
Art Nouveau Chandelier by Hector Guimard: Bronze & Glass Design
By Hector Guimard
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Nouveau Guimard chandelier with nickel finish.
Bronze
Delicate and Whimsical Six Arm Twisted Pipe Gas Lamp.
Located in Peekskill, NY
The light twisted pipe and additional twisted applied detail give this lamp its unique feel. The spiral finial ends give the lamp a Dr. Suess quality. Each arm has been wired to take...
Brass
Art Deco Fireplace Mantel
By Huib Hoste
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Art Deco mantel fireplace in lacquered wood attributed to huib hoste Flemish modernist architect . The mantel is in lacquered silver wood. Very uncommon and pure Art Deco style.
Wood
WAS Benson Art And Crafts Chandelier
By Was Benson
Located in NANTES, FR
Art nouveau chandelier circa 1900. Brass and copper frame with 5 branches. 5 opalescent glass tulips by James Powel. Stamped 2 times "Benson". Electrified and in perfect condition. ...
Brass, Copper
$936 / item
H 10 in W 5.5 in D 10 in
Three French Art Deco Brass Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1930s, Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Three Lovely bronzed brass wall lights with hand-blown opaline glass globes, for indoor or covered outdoor use, France, 1930-1939. All thee wall sconces are in very good condition, b...
Brass
Italian Art Nouveau Brass and Glass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
An elegant Italian brass gilt chandelier, in the early 20th century. Diameter:60 cm. Height:90 cm.
Bronze, Brass
Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art deco chest of drawers after renovation , simple and nice art deco chest of drawers :) The furniture dates back to the 1940s and comes from a hotel. We also have many other pi...
Walnut
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
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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