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Wicker Chandelier Pendant Light Plug-In
Located in New York, NY
A round wicker chandelier pendant light with plug-in capability (to electrical outlet.) This round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker

Louise Pendant Light with in Prussian Blue & Satin Brass, Hung with Swag w/ Plug
By Trella
Located in Brooklyn, NY
business. Swag w/ Plug : Includes up to 20’ of black cloth cord attached to the fixture and plug, 2700K
Category

2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Fog & Morup unique chandelier in copper Denmark 1960
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Monumental chandelier custom designed and made by Fog & Morup for the former General Motors
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Architectural Scale Glow Chandeliers Made in Italy by Pallucco circa 2000-2010
By Pallucco, Enrico Franzolini
Located in New York, NY
chrome center rod of the chandelier to the ceiling. The cables terminal in chrome plugs which are
Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Seasons Chandelier 70cm - Fall
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Chandelier from the Seasons collection, inspired by the Art Decó style and nature. The Seasons
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Seasons Chandelier 70cm - Fall
Seasons Chandelier 70cm - Fall
H 25.591 in Dm 27.559 in
Seasons Large Chandelier - Fall
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Chandelier from the Seasons collection, inspired by the Art Decó style and nature. The Seasons
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Seasons Large Chandelier - Fall
H 53.543 in Dm 55.118 in
Seasons Chandelier 140cm, Sunrise
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Chandelier from the Seasons collection, inspired by the Art Decó style and nature. The Seasons
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Seasons Chandelier 140cm, Sunrise
H 53.543 in Dm 55.118 in
Seasons Chandelier 70cm, Sunrise
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Chandelier from the Seasons collection, inspired by the Art Decó style and nature. The Seasons
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Seasons Chandelier 70cm, Sunrise
H 25.591 in Dm 27.559 in
Seasons Chandelier 100cm, Sunrise
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Chandelier from the Seasons collection, inspired by the Art Decó style and nature. The Seasons
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Seasons Chandelier 100cm, Sunrise
H 46.457 in Dm 39.37 in
Seasons Chandelier 100cm, Winter
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Chandelier from the Seasons collection, inspired by the Art Decó style and nature. The Seasons
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Seasons Chandelier 100cm, Winter
H 46.457 in Dm 39.37 in
Seasons Chandelier 140cm, Winter
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Chandelier from the Seasons collection, inspired by the Art Decó style and nature. The Seasons
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Seasons Chandelier 140cm, Winter
H 53.543 in Dm 55.118 in
Seasons Chandelier 70cm, Winter
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Chandelier from the Seasons collection, inspired by the Art Decó style and nature. The Seasons
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Seasons Chandelier 70cm, Winter
Seasons Chandelier 70cm, Winter
H 25.591 in Dm 27.559 in
Seasons Medium 100cm Chandelier - Fall
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Chandelier from the Seasons collection, inspired by the Art Decó style and nature. The Seasons
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Seasons Chandelier Oval 150cm, Sunrise
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Chandelier from the Seasons collection, inspired by the Art Decó style and nature. The Seasons
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Seasons Chandelier Oval 150cm, Sunrise
H 29.134 in W 59.055 in D 21.654 in
Heavy Murano Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
By Murano 5, Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Heavy Murano chandelier, Italy, 1970s. Beautiful metal chandelier with heavy amber colored Murano
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Seasons Chandelier Oval 150cm, Winter
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Chandelier from the Seasons collection, inspired by the Art Decó style and nature. The Seasons
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Seasons Chandelier Oval 150cm, Winter
H 29.134 in W 59.055 in D 21.654 in
Seasons Chandelier Oval 150cm, Fall
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Chandelier from the Seasons collection, inspired by the Art Decó style and nature. The Seasons
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Seasons Chandelier Oval 150cm, Fall
H 29.134 in Dm 59.055 in
Space Age Lucite Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Garnerville, NY
visible cracks or chips to the acrylic/Lucite balls. The chandelier retains a plug with a short amount of
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

14.20 Chandelier Lamp by Bocci
Located in Geneve, CH
14.20 chandelier lamp by Bocci Dimensions: D 30 x W 132 x H 300 cm Materials: Brushed Nickel
Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Nickel

14.20 Chandelier Lamp by Bocci
14.20 Chandelier Lamp by Bocci
H 118.12 in W 51.97 in D 11.82 in
Abstract Floral Chandelier / Swag with Spaghetti Shades
Located in Fulton, CA
feet of chain, or could be installed as a chandelier by shorting chain. Plug in or hard wire.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Spanish Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chandelier With Green and White Stained Glass. Currently has a standard 2 prong plug and comes with a 210
Category

Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Spanish Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chandelier With Cobalt Blue and White Stained Glass, crystal beads and gold leaf finish. Currently has a
Category

Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf

16 Arm Italian Wood Gold Gilt Chandelier
Located in San Angelo, TX
Beautiful 16 arm Italian chandelier in gold gilt with black painted iron arms. Absolutely gorgeous
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Round 14.11 Chandelier Lamp by Bocci
Located in Geneve, CH
Round 14.11 chandelier lamp by Bocci Dimensions: Diameter 60 x H 300 cm Materials: Brushed
Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Round 14.14 Chandelier Lamp by Bocci
Located in Geneve, CH
Round 14.14 chandelier Lamp by Bocci Dimensions: diameter 50.8 x height 300 cm Materials
Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel, Metal

Rectangular 14.11 Chandelier Lamp by Bocci
Located in Geneve, CH
Rectangular 14.11 chandelier lamp by Bocci Dimensions: D 28.4 x W 85 x H 300 cm Materials
Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Rectangular 14.11 Chandelier Lamp by Bocci
Rectangular 14.11 Chandelier Lamp by Bocci
H 118.12 in W 33.47 in D 11.19 in
Round 14.11 Chandelier Lamp by Bocci
Located in Geneve, CH
Round 14.11 chandelier lamp by Bocci Dimensions: Diameter 60 x H 300 cm Materials: Brushed
Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel, Metal

Stilnovo Chandelier Model 1173, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and impressive large chandelier model 1173 designed and manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Chandelier Model 1173, Italy, 1950
Stilnovo Chandelier Model 1173, Italy, 1950
H 37.41 in W 43.31 in D 7.88 in
Square 14.11 Chandelier Lamp by Bocci
Located in Geneve, CH
Square 14.11 chandelier lamp by Bocci Dimensions: D 50.8 x W 50.8 x H 300 cm Materials: Brushed
Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Square 14.11 Chandelier Lamp by Bocci
Square 14.11 Chandelier Lamp by Bocci
H 118.12 in W 20.01 in D 20.01 in
Rectangular 14.36 Chandelier Lamp by Bocci
Located in Geneve, CH
Rectangular 14.36 chandelier lamp by Bocci Dimensions: D 37 x W 110 x H 300 cm Materials: brushed
Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Rectangular 14.36 Chandelier Lamp by Bocci
Rectangular 14.36 Chandelier Lamp by Bocci
H 118.12 in W 43.31 in D 14.57 in
Square 14.36 Chandelier Lamp by Bocci
Located in Geneve, CH
Square 14.36 chandelier lamp by Bocci Dimensions: D 75.5 x W 75.5 x H 300 cm Materials: Brushed
Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Square 14.36 Chandelier Lamp by Bocci
Square 14.36 Chandelier Lamp by Bocci
H 118.12 in W 29.73 in D 29.73 in
Round 14.26 Chandelier Lamp by Bocci
Located in Geneve, CH
Round 14.26 Chandelier lamp by Bocci Dimensions: Diameter 60 x Height 300 cm Materials: Brushed
Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Rectangular 14.26 Chandelier Lamp by Bocci
Located in Geneve, CH
Rectangular 14.26 chandelier lamp by Bocci Dimensions: D 33.5 x W 100 x H 300 cm Materials
Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel, Metal

Rectangular 14.26 Chandelier Lamp by Bocci
Rectangular 14.26 Chandelier Lamp by Bocci
H 118.12 in W 39.38 in D 13.19 in
Round 14.36 Chandelier Lamp by Bocci
Located in Geneve, CH
Round 14.36 chandelier lamp by Bocci Dimensions: Diameter 75.5 x H 300 cm Materials: Brushed
Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Square 14.26 Chandelier Lamp by Bocci
Located in Geneve, CH
Rectangular 14.26 chandelier lamp by Bocci Dimensions: D 60 x W 60 x H 300 cm Materials: Brushed
Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Square 14.26 Chandelier Lamp by Bocci
Square 14.26 Chandelier Lamp by Bocci
H 118.12 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
FLOW Organic Modern Walnut 20" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
dining room chandeliers or entryway accents, this limited-edition pendant light is a unique and stylish
Category

2010s American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

FLOW Organic Modern Walnut 26" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
dining room chandeliers or entryway accents, this limited-edition pendant light is a unique and stylish
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bentwood, Wood

FLOW Organic Modern Cypress 26" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
cord and color variations • Integrated plug for swag • Stem/downrod available in: white, black, brushed
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Cypress

FLOW Organic Modern Cypress 20" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
Upgrades: • Four Bulb Fixture • Longer cord and color variations • Integrated plug for swag • Stem/downrod
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Cypress

Saint Louis Hand Cut Crystal Large Chandelier
By Saint Louis
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a cut crystal chandelier of six arms. Starting at the top, it depicts a canopy with
Category

20th Century French Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Stilnovo Chandelier Brass and Glass, Italy, 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and impressive large chandelier designed and manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy 1960. This
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

FLOW Organic Modern Gray Wood 20" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
dining room chandeliers, entryway accents, or conference room lighting, this pendant light is a unique
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Set of Floor Lamp and Chandelier, Hungary, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Floor lamp with adjustable shades: Height: 150cm, Width: 50cm, Depth: 27cm Chandelier with
Category

Vintage 1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

FLOW Organic Modern Gray Wood 26" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
dining room chandeliers, entryway accents, or conference room lighting, this pendant light is a unique
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

FLOW Mid-Century Modern Walnut 26" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
dining room chandeliers, or entryway accents, this limited-edition pendant light is a unique and stylish
Category

2010s American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

FLOW Mid-Century Modern Walnut 20" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
reading lights, dining room chandeliers, or entryway accents, this limited-edition pendant light is a
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Gino Sarfatti chandelier model 2058 Arteluce Italy 1954
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A monumental model 2058 chandelier designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce, Italy
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Emil Stejnar Large Snowflake Chandelier Rupert Nikoll, 1960
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning large chandelier designed by Emil Stejnar and manufactured by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

FLOW Mid Century Modern Cypress 26" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
cord and color variations • Integrated plug for swag • Stem/downrod available in: white, black, brushed
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Cypress

FLOW White ECO Wood Veneer 26" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
to 100 watts each Upgrades: • Four Bulb Fixture • Longer cord and color variations • Integrated plug
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bentwood, Wood

FLOW Grande Organic Modern Cypress 33" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
variations • Integrated plug for swag • Stem/downrod available in: white, black, brushed steel, brushed brass
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Cypress

FLOW White ECO Wood Veneer 20" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
variations • Integrated plug for swag • Stem/downrod available in: white, black, brushed steel, brushed brass
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Original Austro, Hungary Polish Baroque Style Chandelier, 18th Century, 1780
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Polish baroque chandelier from the 18th century, originally for wax candles, electrified end of
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

19th Century Iron and Crystal Italian Chandelier US Wired
Located in San Angelo, TX
Absolute stunning and unique Italian crystal and iron chandelier. Recently rewired for US standards
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

FLOW Grande Mid-Century Modern Walnut 33" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
dining room chandeliers or entryway accents, this limited-edition pendant light is a unique and stylish
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Bentwood

Italian Chrome and Lucite Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Chesham, GB
A chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari and produced in Italy in 1970. It is made from chromed
FLOW Scandinavian Modern White ECO Wood 20" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
′ cord and canopy with ceiling mount kit Upgrades: • Longer cord and color variations • Integrated plug
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

FLOW Grande Scandinavian Modern White Wood 33" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
bulbs equivalent to 100 watts each Upgrades: • Longer cord and color variations • Integrated plug for
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

FLOW Scandinavian Modern White Wood Veneer 26" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
to 100 watts each Upgrades: • Four Bulb Fixture • Longer cord and color variations • Integrated plug
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Brass Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
chandelier can be plugged in and enjoyed straight away, especially in the USA where its compatibility is
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

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Plug In Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic plug in chandelier available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and wood, every plug in chandelier was constructed with great care. Find 66 options for an antique or vintage plug in chandelier now, or shop our selection of 148 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer plug in chandelier, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A plug in chandelier made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. A well-made plug in chandelier has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Firmamento Milano, Flos and Lladro are consistently popular.

How Much is a Plug In Chandelier?

The average selling price for a plug in chandelier at 1stDibs is $1,500, while they’re typically $379 on the low end and $58,000 for the highest priced.

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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.

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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.

Questions About Plug In Chandelier
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Plug-in sconce is a light fixture that is attached to a wall but has an external cord that must be plugged directly into a wall outlet. It has a switch at the fixture. It is much easier and less expensive to install than hard-wired sconces, but the trade-off is that the cord hangs down and is visible. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and modern plug-in sconces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A plug-in wall sconce is perfect for upgrading the lighting of the room without investing in hardwired fixtures. It can be easily mounted on a wall without having to call an electrician for rewiring purposes. This sconce will amazingly blend with traditional as well as contemporary décor. Shop a range of antique and vintage plug-in wall sconces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chandeliers are called chandeliers because the earliest designs were wooden fixtures that held taper candles. The name comes from the French word for candle, "chandelle." On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique and vintage chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Bohemian chandelier is one that is made with naturally occurring details like rattan, bamboo or macrame. They can be decorated with pendants like seashells and feathers as well. Add some boho-chic to your décor by shopping a collection of Bohemian chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To ship a chandelier, you must ensure that the chandelier is held inside a sturdy crate and packed with enough cushioning material to withstand accidents. Make sure you have plenty of bubble wrap and foam held in place with strong tape. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tole chandelier refers to a type of chandelier that is painted metal, often fashioned to look like greenery and flowers, similar to folk art. Tole chandeliers tend to have a base color of cream, white or gold that seamlessly pairs with a wide range of home décor styles. Shop a selection of vintage and contemporary chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The significance of chandeliers is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some people associate them with the history of lighting because they marked a major breakthrough in indoor illumination. Others consider them symbols of wealth and extravagance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and vintage chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A chandelier is typically suspended from a branching system with multiple lights on the ends, rather than one single light or a pair of lights hanging from a chord or chain.

    1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Chandelier lighting is a branched, highly ornamented light fixture that is typically (suspended from) mounted on ceilings lamps.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The weight of a chandelier is dependent on the ceiling’s strength. A concrete ceiling can likely support any size chandelier because of its sturdiness, but a wooden or drywalled ceiling will not be able to support as much weight due to its more fragility.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    Chandeliers should be between half and three quarts, the width of the tabletop located below it, however, this is, of course, subject to change based on the size of the room.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A bobeche for chandeliers was designed to catch the wax that dripped from the candles on early fixtures. Today, they are considered to be an accent piece from which the socket, bulb and candle cover rise. Shop a range of antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You’ll often see chandeliers with elaborate glass ornamentation serving as a decoration. Quite frequently these glass pendants that hang from the light are called a prism. These pieces add luxe glamour to the light fixture, while also catching illumination and scattering it. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary chandeliers from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No chandeliers do not have candles but the chandelier evolved from the candelabra, which used candles as their light source. Some chandeliers have light fixtures that are designed to look very much like candles while others have moved in a modern direction and look nothing like their candelabra predecessor. Shop a collection of chandeliers and candelabras from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    An Empire chandelier refers to chandeliers crafted in the Empire style. Empire style furniture resembles Louis XIV furniture in its focus on symmetry — it’s rich with ornamentation and frequently sees an integration of Greek or Roman motifs. An Empire style chandelier will add visual appeal and a sense of grandeur of any room. Shop a range of antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A chandelier light is a type of candelabra lamp, meaning that it is a decorative branched suspension of lights mounted from the ceiling. A variety of antique, new and vintage chandeliers can be found on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Maria Theresa chandelier is a decorative hanging lighting fixture that originated from Austria in the 18th century. It features a curvy metal frame covered with crystal rosettes that hold cut crystal drops. On 1stDibs, find a range of Maria Theresa chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Old chandeliers first worked because of taper candles inserted into their frames and lit nightly to provide illumination for a room. In the 18th century, chandeliers produced flickering flames fueled by natural gas, butane, propane or a similar substance. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, fancy chandeliers are made out of glass, which is made using lead crystal. The end result is a colorful crystal that sparkles when it hits the light. You can shop a collection of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Waterford chandeliers are marked. To find the acid mark on a fixture, reach for a magnifying glass and examine the piece in a well-lit area. Usually, the mark is on the frame. You'll find a selection of expertly vetted Waterford chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to spot an authentic vintage chandelier is to check the materials used, which will be either brass, bronze or copper. The drops also were usually faceted on both sides as opposed to modern day chandeliers that have one faceted side and one smooth side. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic vintage chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers.

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