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Clear & rose rock crystal 40 light pair chandeliers featuring amethyst drops
Clear & rose rock crystal 40 light pair chandeliers featuring amethyst drops

Clear & rose rock crystal 40 light pair chandeliers featuring amethyst drops

Located in London, GB

This exquisite pair chandeliers in the classic antique style showcases a luxurious combination of gilt bronze, clear and rose rock crystal and amethyst drops creating a sophisticat...

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Early 20th Century French Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Rock Crystal, Amethyst, Bronze

Pair of Bronze Crystal Chandeliers
Pair of Bronze Crystal Chandeliers

Pair of Bronze Crystal Chandeliers

Located in Dallas, TX

This listing and price are for a pair of chandeliers. Bronze and crystal chandeliers originally from France and made around the 19th century.

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19th Century French Empire Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Silver Plated Chandeliers
Pair of Silver Plated Chandeliers

Pair of Silver Plated Chandeliers

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1920s English silver plated chandeliers with twelve lights each.

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1920s English Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Pair of English Two-Arm Chandeliers
Pair of English Two-Arm Chandeliers

Pair of English Two-Arm Chandeliers

By Wedgwood

Located in Dubai, AE

Pair of English Barbell Chandeliers by Wedgwood with blue jasperware, chiseled bronze accents and two bulbs covered by decorated clear glass egg shape diffusers.

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Early 1900s English Neoclassical Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of chandelier crystal and bronze
Pair of chandelier crystal and bronze

Pair of chandelier crystal and bronze

$20,000Sale Price / set|39% Off

Pair of chandelier crystal and bronze

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of chandelier in crystal and bronze 12 lights, six all around, 3 inside on the top ,3 inside bottom, look the video its much better this pair of chandelier are very elegant and...

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Silver Plated Chandeliers. Sold individually
Pair of Silver Plated Chandeliers. Sold individually

Pair of Silver Plated Chandeliers. Sold individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French 1920's neoclassic style silver plated chandeliers, with scrolling details on body and a center column body.

Category

1920s French Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Pair of Empire Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Pair of Empire Chandeliers, Sold Individually

Pair of Empire Chandeliers, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1920's French empire style chandeliers.

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1920s French Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Empire Style Chandeliers. Sold Individually
Pair of Empire Style Chandeliers. Sold Individually

Pair of Empire Style Chandeliers. Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1900's French Empire-style 6-arm chandelier.

Category

Early 1900s French Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Silver Gilt Wood Chandeliers
Pair of Italian Silver Gilt Wood Chandeliers

Pair of Italian Silver Gilt Wood Chandeliers

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of 19th century Italian silver gilt wood and iron chandeliers from Tuscany.

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19th Century Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Iron

19th Century pair of cut glass basket chandeliers
19th Century pair of cut glass basket chandeliers

19th Century pair of cut glass basket chandeliers

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century pair of cut glass basket chandeliers with attractive faceted drops adorning each arm, as well as the tops and bases of both chandeliers.

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19th Century British Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Cut Glass

Elegant Pair of French 19th Century Bronze Chandeliers
Elegant Pair of French 19th Century Bronze Chandeliers

Elegant Pair of French 19th Century Bronze Chandeliers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant and richly detailed, this pair of French 19th century bronze chandeliers embodies the timeless sophistication of classical European design.

Category

19th Century French Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of English 20th Century Bronze Chandeliers
Pair of English 20th Century Bronze Chandeliers

Pair of English 20th Century Bronze Chandeliers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant pair of English gilt bronze eight light chandeliers with beautiful botanical motif details all around the piece.

Category

Early 20th Century English Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Empire Style Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Pair of Empire Style Chandeliers, Sold Individually

Pair of Empire Style Chandeliers, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French circa 1910's bronze six-arms chandeliers with original finish.

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1910s French Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Bronze, Tôle

Art Deco Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Art Deco Diamond Chandelier Earrings

Art Deco Diamond Chandelier Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Diamond Chandelier Earrings Description:  A striking pair of Art Deco chandelier earrings crafted in white gold and set throughout with old European and single-cut diamond...

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1920s Unknown Art Deco Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pair of Spanish Six-Light Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Pair of Spanish Six-Light Wrought Iron Chandeliers

Pair of Spanish Six-Light Wrought Iron Chandeliers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exquisite pair of six-light wrought iron chandeliers captures the timeless grandeur of Spanish decorative lighting.

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers
Pair of Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers

Pair of Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers

Located in Dallas, TX

A large pair of Italian bronze and crystal chandeliers from the 1920's in the neoclassical-art deco style.

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Empire Style Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Pair of Empire Style Chandeliers, Sold Individually

Pair of Empire Style Chandeliers, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's French Empire style chandelier with original patina.

Category

1920s French Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Bronze Chandeliers with Crystals
Pair of Louis XVI Bronze Chandeliers with Crystals

Pair of Louis XVI Bronze Chandeliers with Crystals

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of late 19th century French chandeliers with fantastic crystal work and ornate crown.

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Late 19th Century French Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Large Bronze Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Pair of Large Bronze Chandeliers, Sold Individually

Pair of Large Bronze Chandeliers, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920s American neoclassic style patinated bronze chandeliers with ten-light each.

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1920s American Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Brass Chandeliers by Thomas Gruenberg
Pair of Brass Chandeliers by Thomas Gruenberg

Pair of Brass Chandeliers by Thomas Gruenberg

$13,512Sale Price / set|39% Off

Pair of Brass Chandeliers by Thomas Gruenberg

By Thomas Gruenberg

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Pair of Sezession Brass Chandeliers, circa 1895, made by Thomas Gruenberg, Budapest.

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19th Century Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Dutch Chandeliers. Sold Individually
Pair of Large Dutch Chandeliers. Sold Individually

Pair of Large Dutch Chandeliers. Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Dutch, double tiered, patinated bronze chandeliers with 12 lights.

Category

Early 20th Century European Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Art Deco chandeliers by Atelier Petitot
Pair of Art Deco chandeliers by Atelier Petitot

Pair of Art Deco chandeliers by Atelier Petitot

By Atelier Petitot

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of exceptionally rare French Art Deco chandeliers by Atelier Petitot, circa 1930, in nickel‑plated bronze and glass, combining a powerful octagonal “skyscraper” body with refine...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Metal

HAND-CARVED Wooden 1920's CHANDELIERS [PAIR]
HAND-CARVED Wooden 1920's CHANDELIERS [PAIR]

HAND-CARVED Wooden 1920's CHANDELIERS [PAIR]

Located in Hawthorne, CA

A pair of wooden hand-carved chandeliers for an eclectic decor.

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Early 19th Century English British Colonial Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Rosewood

A pair of large Chandeliers by Elis Bergh
A pair of large Chandeliers by Elis Bergh

A pair of large Chandeliers by Elis Bergh

By Elis Bergh

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of large and rare Swedish Grace Chandeliers, designed by Elis Bergh for C.G.

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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Cut Glass

A Pair of Harald Notini Swedish Grace Chandeliers
A Pair of Harald Notini Swedish Grace Chandeliers

A Pair of Harald Notini Swedish Grace Chandeliers

By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini

Located in New York, NY

A pair of ceiling chandeliers by Harald Notini, model 6237, produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, 1920s.

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1920s Swedish Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Pair of Silver Plated Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Pair of Silver Plated Chandeliers, Sold Individually

Pair of Silver Plated Chandeliers, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French circa 1920's silver-plated light fixtures with ten lights each. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter: 32" Drop: 36"  

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1920s French Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian beaded & crystal 10 light chandeliers
Pair of Italian beaded & crystal 10 light chandeliers

Pair of Italian beaded & crystal 10 light chandeliers

Located in London, GB

An exquisite pair of Italian beaded with crystal drops chandeliers each with 10 candle lights sitting on crystal plates .

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Early 20th Century Italian Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Pair of Antique Swedish Crystal Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Pair of Antique Swedish Crystal Chandeliers, Sold Individually

Pair of Antique Swedish Crystal Chandeliers, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1900s Scandinavian chandeliers with 12 lights.

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Early 1900s Swedish Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Pair Of Dutch 19th Century Patinated Bronze Chandeliers
Pair Of Dutch 19th Century Patinated Bronze Chandeliers

Pair Of Dutch 19th Century Patinated Bronze Chandeliers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome pair of Dutch 19th century patinated Bronze chandeliers.

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19th Century Dutch Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Bronze

Rare Portuguese Pair of Bag Chandelier 18th Century
Rare Portuguese Pair of Bag Chandelier 18th Century

Rare Portuguese Pair of Bag Chandelier 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Amazing and rare pair of bag chandelier. Lighting Category. Portuguese from the end of the 18th century.

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Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Dutch Early 19th Century Ormolu Chandeliers
Pair of Dutch Early 19th Century Ormolu Chandeliers

Pair of Dutch Early 19th Century Ormolu Chandeliers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful pair of Dutch early 19th century ormolu chandeliers.

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19th Century Dutch Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Ormolu

Beautiful Pair Of French Empire Style Bag Chandeliers
Beautiful Pair Of French Empire Style Bag Chandeliers

Beautiful Pair Of French Empire Style Bag Chandeliers

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this amazing pair of French Empire Bag Chandeliers , each one with six internal lights , aprox 98 cm height , PAT tested.

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Early 20th Century British Empire Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Crystal, Brass

A Pair of 19th Century Italian Polychrome Painted Chandeliers
A Pair of 19th Century Italian Polychrome Painted Chandeliers

A Pair of 19th Century Italian Polychrome Painted Chandeliers

Located in London, GB

Italy, circa 1880 A pair of late nineteenth century Italian polychrome painted wood chandeliers, the central turned stem supporting eight candlestick arms with tole drip trays and h...

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19th Century Italian Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Wood

Large Pair of Classical Ormolu 19th Century Chandeliers
Large Pair of Classical Ormolu 19th Century Chandeliers

Large Pair of Classical Ormolu 19th Century Chandeliers

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive large pair of 19th century classical ormolu 20 branch chandeliers, each having swag, foliate and scrolling decoration.

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Mid-19th Century English Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Pair of Small Chandeliers
French 19th Century Louis XVI Pair of Small Chandeliers

French 19th Century Louis XVI Pair of Small Chandeliers

Located in New Orleans, LA

A beautiful pair of small, stately Louis XVI chandeliers. The pair dates back to the 19th century and sports a delightful etched crystal center stem.

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Late 19th Century French Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair 19th Century Country French Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Pair 19th Century Country French Wrought Iron Chandeliers

Pair 19th Century Country French Wrought Iron Chandeliers

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair Antique country french wrought iron chandeliers is a rare find indeed!

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1880s French Country Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Large Neoclassic Bronze Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Pair of Large Neoclassic Bronze Chandeliers, Sold Individually

Pair of Large Neoclassic Bronze Chandeliers, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of English neoclassic style cast bronze eight-light chandeliers with Greek key motif, rectangular cast chains, original oversized canopy and rosettes on the bottom of the body.

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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Bronze

Unique Pair of Baltic Neoclassical Rock Crystal, Ormolu & Cobalt Chandeliers
Unique Pair of Baltic Neoclassical Rock Crystal, Ormolu & Cobalt Chandeliers

Unique Pair of Baltic Neoclassical Rock Crystal, Ormolu & Cobalt Chandeliers

By Dimitri Stefanov

Located in London, GB

A magnificent pair of 19th-century Baltic Neoclassical Rock Crystal chandeliers crafted in gilt bronze, and cobalt crystal.

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Early 20th Century Baltic Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of Neoclassic Gilt Swedish Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Pair of Neoclassic Gilt Swedish Chandeliers, Sold Individually

Pair of Neoclassic Gilt Swedish Chandeliers, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's eight-arm neoclassic style gilt bronze Swedish chandeliers with crystal pendants and original patina.

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1920s Swedish Neoclassical Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Silver Chandeliers with Shell Motif, Sold individually
Pair of Silver Chandeliers with Shell Motif, Sold individually

Pair of Silver Chandeliers with Shell Motif, Sold individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1920's Italian silver plated chandeliers with shell motif on body, 12 lights each.

Category

1920s Italian Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Cast Bronze Antique Chandeliers. Sold individually.
Pair of Cast Bronze Antique Chandeliers. Sold individually.

Pair of Cast Bronze Antique Chandeliers. Sold individually.

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1900 English ten-light bronze chandeliers with thistle & foliage motif on body and original patina.

Category

Early 1900s English Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Neoclassic Style Chandelier. Sold Individually.
Pair of Large Neoclassic Style Chandelier. Sold Individually.

Pair of Large Neoclassic Style Chandelier. Sold Individually.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of large circa 1900 double-tiered 20-light French Neoclassic style gilt bronze chandelier with painted and gilt finish and Greek key motif on body.

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Early 1900s French Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Two-Light Chandeliers. Sold individually
Pair of French Two-Light Chandeliers. Sold individually

Pair of French Two-Light Chandeliers. Sold individually

Located in New York, NY

An unusual pair of neoclassic style double light chandeliers.

Category

Early 20th Century French Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Bronze

Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Chandelier Earrings
Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Chandelier Earrings

Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Chandelier Earrings

Located in Firenze, IT

A rare pair of antique Iberian – Portuguese chandelier earrings in yellow gold and silver, studded with Colombian emeralds.

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Late 18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Pair of 19th Century French Metal and Giltwood Chandeliers
Pair of 19th Century French Metal and Giltwood Chandeliers

Pair of 19th Century French Metal and Giltwood Chandeliers

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of six arm 19th Century French chandeliers.

Category

19th Century French Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Bronze & Cut Crystal Chandeliers, Early 20th Century.
Pair of French Bronze & Cut Crystal Chandeliers, Early 20th Century.

Pair of French Bronze & Cut Crystal Chandeliers, Early 20th Century.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional and elegant pair of early 20th century French chandeliers, masterfully crafted in gilt bronze and adorned with an abundance of finely cut crystal.

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Early 20th Century French Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Rare Pair of Large French 19th Century Chandeliers
Rare Pair of Large French 19th Century Chandeliers

Rare Pair of Large French 19th Century Chandeliers

Located in Montreal, QC

A rare pair of large French 19th century chandeliers. Each with six lights, the gilded shaped arms applied with opalescent beads, the central columns clad in shaped glass sleeves, th...

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1870s French Louis XVI Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Brass, Iron

Fine Pair of Swedish Early 19th Century Gustavian Chandeliers
Fine Pair of Swedish Early 19th Century Gustavian Chandeliers

Fine Pair of Swedish Early 19th Century Gustavian Chandeliers

Located in Allerum, SE

Important pair of Swedish early 19th century Gustavian chandeliers.

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Lacarrière et Cie, Pair of Chandeliers, France, Circa 1900
Lacarrière et Cie, Pair of Chandeliers, France, Circa 1900

Lacarrière et Cie, Pair of Chandeliers, France, Circa 1900

By Lacarrière, Delatour and Co.

Located in PARIS, FR

Provenance : Former Bank place de l’Opéra, Paris Exceptional pair of large patinated bronze chandeliers with gilded highlights with 16 external lights and 8 internal lights attr. to...

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Early 1900s French Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Art Nouveau 4 Arm Candlestick Chandeliers
Pair of Bronze Art Nouveau 4 Arm Candlestick Chandeliers

Pair of Bronze Art Nouveau 4 Arm Candlestick Chandeliers

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of elegant early 20th Century bronze art nouveau chandeliers.

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood & Crystal 8 Light Chandelier
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood & Crystal 8 Light Chandelier

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood & Crystal 8 Light Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood & Crystal 8 Light Chandelier with Blue & Topaz Colored Glass Pendents, ca. 1790

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1790s Italian Neoclassical Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Glass

pair of Austrian 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron chandeliers
pair of Austrian 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron chandeliers

pair of Austrian 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron chandeliers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome pair of Austrian 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron chandeliers.

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19th Century Austrian Renaissance Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Antique Russian Neoclassical Ormolu, Cobalt Glass & Crystal Chandeliers
Pair of Antique Russian Neoclassical Ormolu, Cobalt Glass & Crystal Chandeliers

Pair of Antique Russian Neoclassical Ormolu, Cobalt Glass & Crystal Chandeliers

Located in New York, NY

A striking pair of 19th century Russian Neoclassical ormolu, cobalt glass, and crystal chandeliers.

Category

19th Century Russian Neoclassical Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of French Art Deco Frosted Glass Geometric Chandelier
Pair of French Art Deco Frosted Glass Geometric Chandelier

Pair of French Art Deco Frosted Glass Geometric Chandelier

Located in Queens, NY

2 French Art Deco metal chandelier with 5 frosted molded glass panels in a geometric shape and floral design and having a beige marble sphere centered on a hanging column (PRICED EACH)

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pair Antique Chandeliers

Materials

Glass

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Pair Antique Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of pair antique chandeliers available for sale. Each of these unique pair antique chandeliers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and stone. There are all kinds of pair antique chandeliers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Industrial, Art Deco and Empire pair antique chandeliers are consistently popular styles. Many pair antique chandeliers are appealing in their simplicity, but Holophane, Peter Behrens and F. & C. Osler produced popular pair antique chandeliers that are worth a look.

How Much are Pair Antique Chandeliers?

Prices for pair antique chandeliers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, pair antique chandeliers begin at $220 and can go as high as $893,381, while the average can fetch as much as $5,967.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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.

Questions About Pair Antique Chandeliers
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.