$8,526
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
$1,871
H 9.85 in Dm 11.82 in
Poul Henningsen Pendant Lamp Model PH 3/2 Anniversary Edition Green Metal Shades
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The anniversary edition was only produced for a limited period and was also available in a version with red metal shades. — Origin: Denmark — Designer: Poul Henningsen — Manufacture...
Metal, Brass
$1,065Sale 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, Au
5 arms Historistic ceiling lamp with original glass shades Brass polished and stove enamelled
Brass
$1,065Sale 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, Au
Late 19th Historistic ceiling lamp with original glass shades
Brass
$5,802
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 your home. Featuring an original bronze mount with a rich, untouched patina, this la...
Bronze
$1,136 / set
H 11.42 in Dm 7.09 in
2 Art Deco ceiling lamps with original glass shades vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
2 Art Deco ceiling lamps with original glass shades vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original glass shades
Brass
$2,468 / set
H 38.98 in Dm 5.91 in
2 Art Deco ceiling lamps with original glass shades vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
2 Art Deco ceiling lamps with original glass shades vienna around 1920s The glass shades were obtained and from Bohemian glass manufacturers, amongst them also the renowned enterpri...
Brass
$4,490
H 28 in Dm 31 in
Top Quality Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Chandelier or Ceiling Lamp w Glass Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
A beautifully crafted wrought iron chandelier, brought to life by the delicate charm of its glass shades, each one a unique, hand-blown work of art." This artistically designed, gre...
Wrought Iron
$1,065 / 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, Au
2x Art Deco Hanging lamps germany around 1920s Original old glass shades Brass polished and stove enameled
Opal, Brass
$1,184 / 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, Au
2x Art Deco hanging lamp with original old glass shades vienna around 1920s We can change the hight for free. Polished and stove enameled brass parts Original antique glass shades.
Brass
$5,033
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
By 1926, Degué specialized exclusively in luxury Art Deco lighting and decorative glass, creating chandeliers, pendants, lamps, and shades distinguished by their thick molded glass, ...
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
19th century Flemish billiard table light with 2 triple candelabra lights and a pair of later calfskin shades. Intricate antique scrolled brass tubing, -a fleur de lis in the cente...
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 Shades are in excellent and original condition with brass galleries and ready to be...
Glass
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H 11.03 in Dm 13.78 in
PH-lamp "3½-3" Pendant Glass Shades by Poul Henningsen, Patented, Denmark, 1929
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Early original "PH-lamp" pendant made in 1929 at Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen.
Brass
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. They were simple, utilitarian but still very stylish in detail. This example was refi...
Brass
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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
Gorgeous antique circa 1920 Spanish Victorian eight-light bulbs chandelier/bronze and iridescent glass shades, 20th century Eight bulbs e 14 /good working condition/ European wiring...
Bronze
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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
Gorgeous antique circa 1920 Spanish Victorian eight-light bulbs chandelier/bronze and iridescent glass shades, 20th century Eight bulbs e 14 /good working condition/ European wiring...
Bronze
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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 embossed font with two angled arms terminating in milk glass shades, electrified, c1890...
Brass
Vienna 1900 Brass Ceiling Lamp with Loetz Glass Shades by Koloman Moser
By Koloman Moser, Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Vienna 1900 brass ceiling lamp with Johann Loetz Witwe glass shades designed by Koloman Moser red and white. This ceiling lamp was known in Vienna as "pende". Such lighting fixtur...
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
Beautiful long ceiling lamp in brass with two magnificent pieces of Italian maiolica ceramics in gold, cream, and green hues. One ceramic piece is part of the canopy, while the secon...
Brass
Lyfa lamp 1929
By Lyfa
Located in Egå, DK
Lyfa Pendant Lamp, circa 1930s – Brass Shades Beautiful Lyfa pendant lamp from the 1930s, featuring brass shades with a lovely natural patina that highlights its age and craftsmansh...
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 century
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 century.
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 early 20th century individually: $1600.00 as pair: $3000.00
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 cm. The construction is a combination of wood and metal.
Metal
Art Nouveau ceiling Lamp with 3 original glass shades
Located in Wien, Au
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
The Art Nouveau design ethos took its name from a Paris art gallery, House of the New Art (Maison de l’Art Nouveau) which was opened in 1895. It is a highly ornamental style of art t...
Brass
Two Art Nouveau Luzette Pendant Lamps by Peter Behrens for Siemens, 1910
By Peter Behrens, Siemens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original patinated brass frames and chains with original etched glass shades. Both pendant lamps are rewired with one original socket for E-27 light bulb.
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 mica. It seems to be recently rewired and is ready to hang. The height includes th...
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.
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
2 Art Deco wall lamps vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
2 Art Deco wall lamps vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
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
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
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
$1,223
H 35 in W 30 in D 30 in
Antique Vintage English Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous large satin opaline ceiling pendant with finial and original gallery, Scotland circa 1920. - Wonderful silky satin finish to the opaline glass which is typical of the ma...
Opaline Glass
Art Nouveau Bronze and Crystal Torchiere & Flower Chandelier
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptional Art Nouveau chandelier, dating to circa 1905, the bronze rope twist chandelier arms are adorned with smaller twists of rope and leaf decorative flourishes. The three b...
Bronze
$923 / 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
Jugendstil Hanging Lamp
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Brass jugendstil hanging lamp. Wear consistent with age and use.
Brass
$1,006 / item
H 13.5 in W 5.5 in D 10 in
Four French Art Deco Brass Frosted Glass Wall Sconces, 1930s Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of four bronzed brass wall lights with frosted art glass globes, for indoor or covered outdoor use, France, 1930-1939. All six wall sconces are in very good condition, beautiful ...
Brass
Victorian Opaline Glass French Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Bastogne, BE
This vintage French Victorian Style chandelier 20th century. The chandelier is made of brass, opaline glass and clear glass shades and fake candles. Amazing attention to detail t...
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
$4,500
H 55 in Dm 27.5 in
Large & Stunning Antique Fine Bronze Gothic Revival 12 Light Chandelier Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and truly beautiful Gothic chandelier for candles. In antiques it often is the case that the older a piece is, the better the quality and the details. This pre 1900s, ra...
Brass, Bronze
Bronze and Artistic Glass Chandelier, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze and artistic glass chandelier, Art Nouveau style, France, early 20th century. Schneider glass tulips. Three lights.
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.
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