$1,950
H 53.15 in Dm 19.69 in
Art Nouveau Polished Brass Chandelier with Opaline glass dome, Austria 1910s
Located in Beograd, RS
polished brass with beautiful relief and the milk dome in the center. The chandelier features 4 lights, one
Brass
$26,500 / item
H 69 in Dm 51 in
Organic Modern Chandelier Polished Lost-Wax Bronze White Blown Glass Globes
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
MARATUS chandelier was designed for the Mol collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Maratus
Bronze, Brass
Huge German Art Deco Polished Brass and Frosted Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A huge Art Deco German polished brass and striped frosted glass chandelier, 1930s. Socket: 12 x
Brass
$23,380
H 90.56 in W 83.86 in D 83.47 in
Lobby 10-light Black and Polished Brass Chandelier by Il Paralume Marina
By Il Paralume Marina
Located in Milan, IT
This luxurious chandelier, with a 213 cm diameter, is a unique creation that appears to float in
Brass
Pendant Chandelier Solid Polished Brass with Tree-Arms, Late 19th Century
Located in Verviers, BE
This classically designed period chandelier is made of solid brass, recently cleaned and polished
Brass
$22,365
H 33.47 in Dm 49.22 in
Angelo Lelii Thirty-Arm Polished Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1957
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, IT
Chandelier designed by Angelo Lelii, composed of thirty radiating arms in polished brass, each
Glass, Opaline Glass, Mirror
$11,600 / item
H 36 in Dm 36 in
Stunning Sputnik-Style Chandelier in Polished Brass with Glass Spikes 2022
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom Sputnik-style chandelier in polished brass with clear Murano Glass spikes. Italy 2022. This
Brass
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 23 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Art-Deco Style Polished Bronze and Alabaster Three-Light Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Art-Deco style polished bronze and alabaster three-light hanging plafonnier chandelier
Alabaster, Bronze
$525
H 72 in W 15 in D 15 in
Modern Glass Globe Chandelier , 8 shades , Hi polished Nickel Ceiling cap
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bulbs at 10 W . A total of Eight shades. Ceiling canopy is all wired ready to go and with Hi-polished
Art Glass
Poppy Polished Brass 12 Stem V Chandelier by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Poppy Polished Brass 12 Stem V Chandelier by Fred and Juul Dimensions: Ø 10 x D 300 cm. Materials
Brass
$20,331 / item
H 68.9 in Dm 59.06 in
Maria Theresa 20 Lights Chandelier in Polished Chrome and Crystal by Aggiolight
Located in Geneve, CH
Maria Theresa 20 Lights Chandelier in Polished Chrome and Crystal by Aggiolight. Dimensions: D 150
Crystal, Chrome
$19,605 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 49.22 in
Maria Theresa 30 Lights Chandelier in Polished Chrome and Crystal by Aggiolight
Located in Geneve, CH
Maria Theresa 30 Lights Chandelier in Polished Chrome and Crystal by Aggiolight. Dimensions: D 125
Crystal, Chrome
$17,083 / item
H 96.46 in Dm 19.69 in
Syrus & Glacial 20 Light Chandelier in Polished Chrome and Crystal by Aggiolight
Located in Geneve, CH
Syrus & Glacial 20 Light Chandelier in Polished Chrome and Crystal by Aggiolight. Dimensions: D
Crystal, Chrome
$2,997 / item
H 22.84 in Dm 31.5 in
Fenice Crystal 8 Lights Chandelier in Polished Chrome and Glass by Aggiolight
Located in Geneve, CH
Fenice Crystal 8 Lights Chandelier in Polished Chrome and Glass by Aggiolight. Dimensions: D 80 x H
Chrome
$6,923 / item
H 37.8 in Dm 31.5 in
Dancer 6 Lights Cascading Chandelier in Polished Chrome and Glass by Aggiolight
Located in Geneve, CH
Dancer 6 Lights Cascading Chandelier in Polished Chrome and Glass by Aggiolight. Dimensions: D 80 x
Chrome
$6,257 / item
H 14.97 in Dm 21.66 in
Marea Chandelier 6-Light in Polished Chrome and Crystal Glass by Aggiolight
Located in Geneve, CH
Marea Chandelier 6-Light in Polished Chrome and Crystal Glass by Aggiolight. Dimensions: D 55 x H
Chrome
$33,917 / item
H 63 in Dm 47.25 in
Doha 34 Lights Cascading Chandelier in Polished Chrome and Crystal by Aggiolight
Located in Geneve, CH
Doha 34 Lights Cascading Chandelier in Polished Chrome and Crystal by Aggiolight. Dimensions: D 120
Chrome
$4,975
H 38 in Dm 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Rectilinear Polished Brass and Lucite Chandelier by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
This refined rectilinear chandelier was realized by Gaetano Sciolari in Italy, circa 1970. It
Brass
$3,900Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.75 in W 19.75 in D 13 in
Midcentury, Edgy Polished Nickel Six-Light Chandelier, Style of Yonel Lebovici
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in New York City, NY
A feathery light, yet piercingly poignant polished nickel clad bronze modernist French chandelier
Bronze, Nickel
$12,475
H 49 in Dm 36 in
Modernist Polished Nickel Vistosi Chandelier with Hand Blown Murano Black Discs
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic and graphic Vistosi sputnik chandelier was hand blown in Murano, Italy, the islands
Chrome
$7,975
H 21.5 in W 40 in D 13 in
Mid-Century Bow Form Polished Brass & Nickel Pendant Chandelier W/ Mottled Glass
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modernist Bow Form Polished Brass & Nickel Pendant Chandelier W/Mottled
Brass, Nickel
$1,850 / item
H 38 in Dm 20 in
"Bryant" Chandelier in Polished Nickel by Thomas O'Brian for Visual Comfort
By Thomas O'brien, Visual Comfort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Illuminate your space with the elegant and sophisticated "Bryant" Chandelier in Polished Nickel by
Nickel
$5,500 / item
H 64.75 in Dm 36 in
Solitaire Gray Handblown Modern Glass Polished Nickel Chandelier Light, Made in
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
Imbued with timeless style, the striking solitaire chandelier showcases sophisticated metal
Glass
German Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome and Glass Ball Sputnik Chandelier
By Honsel
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This Mid-Century Modern chandelier was made in the 1960s in Germany. It is made of six unique glass
Metal, Chrome
$15,049 / item
H 137.8 in Dm 15.75 in
Polished Brass Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier D by Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Geneve, CH
Polished Brass Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier D by Il Pezzo Mancante Dimensions: D 40 x H 350 cm
Crystal
$11,515 / item
H 47.25 in W 63 in D 5.91 in
Black Polished Brass Il Pezzo 12 Staggered Chandelier by Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Polished Brass Il Pezzo 12 Staggered Chandelier by Il Pezzo Mancante Dimensions: W 160 x D
Crystal
$2,975 / item
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern chandelier in polished steel with Eight lights, Germany 1960
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern chandelier in polished steel with eight lights, made in Germany in the 1960s
Steel, Chrome
$2,137Sale Price|25% Off
H 27.75 in W 22 in D 18.13 in
Mid-Century Polished Brass Eight-Light Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari ca. 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A MID-CENTURY POLISHED BRASS EIGHT-LIGHT CHANDELIER Designed by Gaetano Sciolari ca. 1970 unmarked
Brass
$8,475
H 30 in Dm 32 in
Mid-Century Modernist 8-Globe Polished Brass Chandelier by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in New York, NY
This expansive and beautifully proportioned Mid-Century Modernist Eight Globe Chandelier in
Brass
$400Sale Price|75% Off
H 12 in W 16 in D 16 in
One of a Kind Modern Polished Nickel Chandelier with Three White Glass Globes
By Research.Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a one of a kind chandelier with a mirror polished nickel finish and 3x white glass globes
Metal
$7,695 / item
H 64.75 in Dm 36 in
Pod Smoke Handblown Modern Glass Polished Nickel Chandelier Light, Made in USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
A statement piece designed to attract attention to the brilliant pod pendant, this chandelier
Glass
$7,695 / item
H 64.75 in Dm 36 in
Pod Gray Handblown Modern Glass Polished Nickel Chandelier Light, Made in USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
A statement piece designed to attract attention to the brilliant pod pendant, this chandelier
Glass
$85,060 / item
H 196.86 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
Black Polished Brass Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier M by Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Polished Brass Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier M by Il Pezzo Mancante Dimensions: W 150 x D
Crystal
$10,207 / item
H 78.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Black Polished Brass Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier J by Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Polished Brass Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier J by Il Pezzo Mancante Dimensions: D 40 x H
Crystal
$6,495 / item
H 29 in W 28.8 in D 28.8 in
Schwung Classics Cluster 13 Chandelier in Polished Brass with Clear Glass Globes
Located in High Point, NC
. Available in our three signature finishes: Lacquered Burnished Brass (LBB); Black Gunmetal (BGM); Polished
Brass
$2,975 / set
H 25 in Dm 4.5 in
Set of 3 Mid-Century Polished Brass Pendant Chandeliers by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in New York, NY
This well scaled Set of Three Mid-Century Modernist Polished Brass Pendant Chandeliers by Hans Agen
Brass
Jugendstil Chandelier with Cut Glass Shade, Vienna, 1910s
Located in Wien, AT
Jugendstil chandelier, Vienna, 1910s. Polished and stove enameled. Original high quality glass
Brass
$11,975 / item
H 126 in Dm 51 in
LED Swirl 11 Ring Swirl Chandelier Pendant Light Shown in Polished Gold finish
Located in Westport, CT
: Rose Gold, polished or brushed Gold, polished or brushed Champagne Gold, polished or brushed Chrome
Stainless Steel
Fine 17th-18th Century Polish or Dutch Brass Two-Tier 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a heavy two-tier 12-light brass chandelier with scrollwork arms, each with its
Brass
Polished Brass Lotus Light by Feldman
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Polished brass lotus hanging pendant light by Feldman. Lotus is 10” diameter by 8” high. Chain is
Brass
Italian Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High quality polished chrome chandelier. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960s. Rewired
Chrome
Pleyel Chandelier
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier Pleyel with all structure in solid brass in polished finish, with clear glass. 8 bulbs
Brass
$775 / item
H 18.9 in Dm 18.9 in
Xl Polish Factory Lights With Prismatic Glass - Graphite Grey / Polished Steel
By Benjamin Electrical Company 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
green to the outer, the steel top section has been polished to a high sheen along with the cast
Aluminum, Steel
$775 / item
H 18.9 in Dm 18.9 in
Xl Polish Factory Lights With Prismatic Glass - Olive Green / Polished Steel
By Benjamin Electrical Company 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
green to the outer, the steel top section has been polished to a high sheen along with the cast
Aluminum, Steel
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Polished Brass 'Tratten' Outdoor Pendant
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Polished Brass 'Tratten' Outdoor Pendant An exclusive made for U.S. and UL
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Polished Copper 'Tratten' Outdoor Pendant
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Polished Copper 'Tratten' Outdoor Pendant. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL
Copper
Aries Chandelier
By Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
polished brass, bursting from a metal ring of black brass. A soft glow pours from the opal glass globes in
Brass, Bronze
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Polished Brass 'Mini-Tratten' Pendant
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Polished Brass 'Mini-Tratten' Pendant. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Polished Copper 'Mini-Tratten' Pendant
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Polished Copper 'Mini-Tratten' Pendant. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL
Copper
Polished Brass Violet Glass 8 Arm Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Eight arm brass pendant light with beveled and cut clear octagonal glass panes. Each panes features an etched center star design. The beveled glass panes also have a slight violet ti...
Brass
Chandelier by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chandelier by Stilnovo ( Italy, 1960s) Eight opaline glass spouted diffusers circle through a main
Opal, Brass
Golden Leaves Chandelier
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier Golden Leaves with center structure in solid brass in polished finish and with brass
Crystal, Brass
Crystal "Cometa" Chandelier
Located in Geneve, CH
A chandelier with polished brass structure. Refined brass chains at different heights support five
Crystal, Brass
Jackstone Chandelier Large
By Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Martyn Lawrence Bullard for Corbett Lighting The Jackstone Chandelier is inspired by the classic
Brass
Ambassador Medium Chandelier
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier Ambassador Medium with crystal glass pendants. With 2 circular rows of gold plated
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
$3,250Sale Price|50% Off
H 33.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Paul Mayen Multi-Reflector Pendant Lamp, Polished Aluminum
By Paul Mayen, Habitat International
Located in New York, NY
Paul Mayen multi-reflector pendant lamp, polished aluminum. Small hard edge geometric form pendant
Aluminum
Ambassador Square Chandelier
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier Ambassador square with crystal glass pendants. With four square rows of gold plated
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
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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