$1,490
H 20.5 in Dm 22 in
Industrial or Primitive Brutalis Metal and Iron Riveted Chandelier Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking dome-shaped industrial light crafted from steel, reinforced with iron ribs and exposed rivets that emphasize its bold, utilitarian construction. The architectural form and...
Metal, Iron
French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman 'Twig' Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Stunning French Mid-Century Modern Neo-Primitive / Rustic chandelier with an ephemeral presence
Twig
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.51 in Dm 16.74 in
c.1930s Umbrella Pendant Chandelier, Art Deco, Scandinavian Design
Located in Skien, NO
**Stunning Antique Art Deco Umbrella Pendant Chandelier, c. 1930s – Primitive Scandinavian Design
Steel, Metal
CHANDELIER EARLY AMERICAN PRIMITIVE
Located in New York, NY
IRON SIMPLE NATURAL ELEGANCE AND PROPORTIONS
Iron
Star Iron Chandelier
Located in Summerland, CA
20th century Iron Eight electrified candle lights with fluted tin bobeches. Scalloped ribbon arms joined at top. Iron hook for hanging.
Iron
Primitive Wrought Iron Weathervane Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century wrought iron weathervane with great patina converted to to (4) light primitive
Wrought Iron
Primitive Carved Wood & Iron Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Primitive Italian wood & iron painted six light chandelier. Rewired and ready to use with chain
Iron
Primitive Rope Pendants
Located in Culver City, CA
Weathered wood and basket shade, with thick rope. Measures: 16.85” diameter x 13.25” height (96” Rope).
Rope, Wood
Primitive Globe Lantern
Located in Culver City, CA
original milk glass with wire support
Primitive “Hive” Pendant, France, circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive “Hive” pendant France, circa 1950 Unique, delicate twig and clay wattle and daub
Clay, Wood
Vintage 6 Light Antler Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large American vintage antler chandelier holding 6 candlesticks. Electrified.
Antler
Wrought Iron Nine-Arm Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
chandelier, boasting a simple yet chic silhouette. Crafted with precision, the clean lines and understated
Wrought Iron
18th Century American Three-Arm Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming petite late 18th century American wrought iron chandelier with three curved arms uniting
Wrought Iron
19th Century American Nine-Arm Iron Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical 19th century American wrought iron chandelier with nine scrolled arms, consisting of
Iron
19th Century American Six-Arm Wrought-Iron Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning late-19th century American six-arm hand-wrought iron chandelier with elegantly curved
Wrought Iron
Wattle and Daub Pendant
Located in Culver City, CA
Wattle and daub pendant. France circa 1950. Composed of woven twigs finished on the outside with mud. Measures: 16”dia x 17” H.
Twig
Vintage Primitive Style Wrought Iron 9-Light Chandelier by Paul Ferrante
By Paul Ferrante
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage primitive style wrought iron 9-light chandelier by Paul Ferrante. The chandelier has a
Wrought Iron
19th Century Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully quaint early 19th century American wrought iron chandelier with four taper candle
Wrought Iron
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H 40 in W 48 in D 48 in
Paul Ferrante Forged Wrought Iron Industrial Gothic 3 Light Wax Drip Chandelier
By Paul Ferrante
Located in Dayton, OH
Paul Ferrante old iron forged wrought iron chandelier. Features primitive old world styling with
Iron
Dennis & Leen "Primitive" Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Wrought Iron 6-Light Chandelier with large Glass Drops
Wrought Iron
CHANDELIER EARLY AMERICAN PRIMITIVE
Located in New York, NY
IRON SIMPLE NATURAL ELEGANCE AND PROPORTIONS
Iron
A Three Tiered Copper Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
A twelve light, three tiered primitive copper chandelier.
Copper
Set of Six Golden Mercury Glass Pendant Lights
By X-Ray Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Set of Six Golden Mercury Glass Pendant Lights
Mercury Glass
Antique Tole Chandelier
Located in New York City, NY
A beautiful tree form tole chandelier with 16 branches.
Metal
18th Century Countryside Chandelier
Located in Thoree les pins, FR
Wrought iron and wood 18th century chandelier with candleholders in sheet metal. Popular art of the
Metal
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
Large French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandeliers in style of Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Late Art Deco style plaster chandeliers / pendants in the Modern Neoclassical tradition. These dramatic, yet minimal pieces are in the form of an open ring and in the ...
Plaster
Custom French Plaster Chandelier in the Style of Jean-Charles Moreux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless, Custom French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandelier / Pendant or Flush Mount Ceiling Light in the style of the French Mid-century architect-decorator Jean-C...
Metal
Pair of Modern Steel Wire Adirondack Twig Like Chandeliers C1985
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic modern take on an Adirondack inspired chandelier created from heavy wire rods in a rounded up cluster. Pair available, priced and sold individually. 32 inch diameter with a...
Steel, Wire
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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