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Mid-Century Modern Kinkeldey Prism Crystal Chandelier
Mid-Century Modern Kinkeldey Prism Crystal Chandelier

Mid-Century Modern Kinkeldey Prism Crystal Chandelier

By Kinkeldey

Located in Hilversum, NL

crystal chandelier. Designed in the 1970s by the renowned Kinkeldey design team and manufactured in

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Antique French Baccarat Multicolor Prisms Crystal Chandelier
Antique French Baccarat Multicolor Prisms Crystal Chandelier

Antique French Baccarat Multicolor Prisms Crystal Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

This handsome chandelier has fine quality multicolor prisms. Standing at just over three feet in

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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Italian Micro-Beaded Pink Prisms Crystal Chandelier Rare c1920
Italian Micro-Beaded Pink Prisms Crystal Chandelier Rare c1920

Italian Micro-Beaded Pink Prisms Crystal Chandelier Rare c1920

Located in Firenze, Toscana

socket for other countries and ready to hang. Tiers of pink crystal tear drop shape and octagon prisms

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Midcentury Golden Brass Prism Crystals Chandelier by Lumica, Barcelona, 1970s
Midcentury Golden Brass Prism Crystals Chandelier by Lumica, Barcelona, 1970s

Midcentury Golden Brass Prism Crystals Chandelier by Lumica, Barcelona, 1970s

By BD Lumica

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

composed by 62 units of prism crystals and golden brass strong structure. Two more prism crystals included

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Crystal Prism Chandelier by Kinkeldey, 1970s
Crystal Prism Chandelier by Kinkeldey, 1970s

Crystal Prism Chandelier by Kinkeldey, 1970s

By Kinkeldey

Located in Brussel, BE

German chandelier made of 3 level of rectangular crystal prism on a cylindrical brass structure

Category

Vintage 1970s German Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Italian Crystal Prisms Chandelier by Camer
Italian Crystal Prisms Chandelier by Camer

Italian Crystal Prisms Chandelier by Camer

By Camer Glass

Located in Atlanta, GA

Italian crystal prisms chandelier by Camer, Italy, circa 1960s. Looks incredible when lit

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Crystal Prism Sputnik Chandeliers - 30 crystal glass
Crystal Prism Sputnik Chandeliers - 30 crystal glass

Crystal Prism Sputnik Chandeliers - 30 crystal glass

By Mazzega

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Sputnik chandelier surrounding 30 crystal glass 'triedri' prisms radiating from a center black

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Chandeliers Crystal Prism, Murano
Murano Chandeliers Crystal Prism, Murano

Murano Chandeliers Crystal Prism, Murano

$3,304Sale Price / item|20% Off

Murano Chandeliers Crystal Prism, Murano

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Murano chandelier made by 86 Murano crystal trasparent and blue prism in a nickel metal frame.The

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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Elegant Crystal Prism Sputnik Chandeliers, 50 Pink Prisms
Elegant Crystal Prism Sputnik Chandeliers, 50 Pink Prisms

Elegant Crystal Prism Sputnik Chandeliers, 50 Pink Prisms

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Sputnik chandeliers surrounding 50 pink glass 'triedri' prisms radiating from a center black

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Brass Plated Crystal Prism Chandelier by Sciolari
Brass Plated Crystal Prism Chandelier by Sciolari

Brass Plated Crystal Prism Chandelier by Sciolari

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Brass plated chandelier featuring crystal prism details by Sciolari.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1920, French, Swags and Crystal Prisms Chandelier
1920, French, Swags and Crystal Prisms Chandelier

1920, French, Swags and Crystal Prisms Chandelier

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Housing four lights, sitting in crystal bobeches, dripping with vintage crystal prisms. Bobeches

Category

Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Magnificent Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Magnificent Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Magnificent Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Located in Rome, IT

Huge multitier triedi crystal prism chandelier. Available also a pair. Measures: Height 120 cm

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Magnificent Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Magnificent Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Magnificent Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Located in Rome, IT

Huge multitier triedi crystal prism chandelier. Price is for 1 item. Available also a pair

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Magnificent Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Magnificent Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Magnificent Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Located in Rome, IT

Huge multitier triedi crystal prism chandelier. Available also a pair. Measures: Height 120 cm

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Magnificent Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Magnificent Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Magnificent Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Located in Rome, IT

Huge multitier triedi crystal prism chandelier. Available also a pair. Measures: Height 120 cm

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Magnificent Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Magnificent Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Magnificent Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Located in Rome, IT

Huge multitier triedi crystal prism chandelier. Available also a pair. Measures: Height 120 cm

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2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Striking Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Striking Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Striking Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Located in Rome, IT

Huge multitier triedi crystal prism chandelier. Available also a pair. Variation of glass colors

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Magnificent Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Magnificent Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Magnificent Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Located in Rome, IT

Huge multitier triedi crystal prism chandelier. Variation available . Price is for 1 item

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Murano Chandeliers Crystal Pink Prism, Murano
Murano Chandeliers Crystal Pink Prism, Murano

Murano Chandeliers Crystal Pink Prism, Murano

$3,304Sale Price / item|20% Off

Murano Chandeliers Crystal Pink Prism, Murano

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Fantastic Murano chandelier made by 86 Murano crystal pink prism in a nickel metal frame. The shape

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair Murano Chandeliers Crystal Prism, Murano
Pair Murano Chandeliers Crystal Prism, Murano

Pair Murano Chandeliers Crystal Prism, Murano

$6,609Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair Murano Chandeliers Crystal Prism, Murano

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair vintage Murano chandelier made by 86 Murano crystal trasparent and blue prism in a nickel

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French Giltwood Crystal Prisms Chandelier, circa 1900
French Giltwood Crystal Prisms Chandelier, circa 1900

French Giltwood Crystal Prisms Chandelier, circa 1900

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Housing six lights, sitting in crystal bobeches dripping with crystals. Will be rewired with

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Venini Italian Quatro Punta Crystal Prism Chandelier
Venini Italian Quatro Punta Crystal Prism Chandelier

Venini Italian Quatro Punta Crystal Prism Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful Venini multi-tier four-light chandelier featuring four point (Quatro Punta) angle cut

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

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Stunning Coral Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Stunning Coral Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Stunning Coral Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Located in Rome, IT

Fabulous Murano glass chandelier with stunning coral color triedri on brass frame. Available a

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1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Striking Multicolor Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Striking Multicolor Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Striking Multicolor Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Located in Rome, IT

Fabulous Murano glass chandelier with 265 multicolor triedri on chrome frame. Available a pair

Category

1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Striking Multicolor Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Striking Multicolor Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Striking Multicolor Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Located in Rome, IT

Fabulous Murano glass chandelier with 265 multicolor triedri on chrome frame. Available a pair

Category

1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Striking Multicolor Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Striking Multicolor Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Striking Multicolor Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Located in Rome, IT

Fabulous Murano glass chandelier with 265 multicolor triedri on chrome frame. Listing price

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1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Striking Multicolor Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Striking Multicolor Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Striking Multicolor Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Located in Rome, IT

Fabulous Murano glass chandelier with 265 multicolor triedri on chrome frame. Available a pair

Category

1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

1920s Italian Green Prisms Macaroni Swags Crystal Chandelier
1920s Italian Green Prisms Macaroni Swags Crystal Chandelier

1920s Italian Green Prisms Macaroni Swags Crystal Chandelier

Located in Firenze, Toscana

throughout. Murano glass and bobeches on top. Adorning green crystal prisms. Ball as finial. Adding another

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Italian Florentine Giltwood Crystal Prisms Chandelier, circa 1920
Italian Florentine Giltwood Crystal Prisms Chandelier, circa 1920

Italian Florentine Giltwood Crystal Prisms Chandelier, circa 1920

Located in Firenze, Toscana

macaroni beading swags. Adorning crystal teardrop prisms throughout. Top, center and bottom is giltwood

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Pair of 1950s Crystal Bead & Prism Chandeliers
Pair of 1950s Crystal Bead & Prism Chandeliers

Pair of 1950s Crystal Bead & Prism Chandeliers

Located in Montclair, NY

, while elongated crystal drops and bead swags create beautiful light play and movement. The chandelier

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Striking Pink Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Striking Pink Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Striking Pink Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Located in Rome, IT

Huge multitier triedi crystal prism chandelier. Available also a pair. Variation of glass colors

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Striking Pink Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Striking Pink Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Striking Pink Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Located in Rome, IT

Huge multitier triedi crystal prism chandelier. Available also a pair. Variation of glass colors

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Striking Pink Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Striking Pink Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Striking Pink Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Located in Rome, IT

Huge multitier triedi crystal prism chandelier. Available also a pair. Variation of glass colors

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Striking Pink Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Striking Pink Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Striking Pink Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Located in Rome, IT

Huge multitier triedi crystal prism chandelier. Available also a pair. Variation of glass colors

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Huge Pink Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Huge Pink Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Huge Pink Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier

Located in Rome, IT

Striking multitier triedi crystal prism chandelier. Available also a pair. Variation of glass

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Pair Murano Chandeliers Crystal Pink Prism, Murano
Pair Murano Chandeliers Crystal Pink Prism, Murano

Pair Murano Chandeliers Crystal Pink Prism, Murano

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Fantastic Murano chandelier made by 86 Murano crystal pink prism in a nickel metal frame. The shape

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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French Style Brass & Crystal Tiered Prism Chandelier 20th C
French Style Brass & Crystal Tiered Prism Chandelier 20th C

French Style Brass & Crystal Tiered Prism Chandelier 20th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

& Crystal Tiered Prism Chandelier with Scroll for Arms Terminating in Candle Lights and Strung Crystals

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20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French Multicolor Flowers Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Rare Chandelier
French Multicolor Flowers Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Rare Chandelier

French Multicolor Flowers Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Rare Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in Firenze, Toscana

color crystal prisms, made into flowers, both big and small. Multicolor flower as finial. Murano glass

Category

Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Italian Micro Beaded, Gold Gilt, Crystal Prisms Chandelier
Italian Micro Beaded, Gold Gilt, Crystal Prisms Chandelier

Italian Micro Beaded, Gold Gilt, Crystal Prisms Chandelier

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Housing five lights, sitting in vintage crystal bobeches, dripping with vintage crystal prisms

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Trio of Murano Chandeliers Crystal Pink Prism, Murano
Trio of Murano Chandeliers Crystal Pink Prism, Murano

Trio of Murano Chandeliers Crystal Pink Prism, Murano

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Fantastic Trio of Murano chandeliers made by 86 Murano crystal pink prism in a nickel metal frame

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French Blue Murano Drops Crystal Prisms Chandelier, circa 1920
French Blue Murano Drops Crystal Prisms Chandelier, circa 1920

French Blue Murano Drops Crystal Prisms Chandelier, circa 1920

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Housing one big light in center. Will be newly re-wired with certified UL US sockets for the United States and appropriate sockets for other countries and ready to hang. Gold gilt wo...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Italian Completely Beaded Basket Crystal Prisms Silver Chandelier, c 1940
Italian Completely Beaded Basket Crystal Prisms Silver Chandelier, c 1940

Italian Completely Beaded Basket Crystal Prisms Silver Chandelier, c 1940

Located in Firenze, Toscana

prisms on top and in bottom. This chandelier has two widths... 19.5 and 14 inches. Adding another 17

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Vintage 1940s Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

French Emerald Green Flower Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Chandelier
French Emerald Green Flower Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Chandelier

French Emerald Green Flower Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Housing 1 light, inside top. This rare shaped prism flowers in emerald green chandelier will be

Category

Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Italian Art Deco Crystal Plafonnier Chandelier with 100 Prisms, 1920s
Italian Art Deco Crystal Plafonnier Chandelier with 100 Prisms, 1920s

Italian Art Deco Crystal Plafonnier Chandelier with 100 Prisms, 1920s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

chandelier with 3 light-sources. Its staired Art Deco brass band is features crystal leaves around its

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Sciolari of Italy 1960s Gold Plate & Crystal Prism Petite Chandelier
Sciolari of Italy 1960s Gold Plate & Crystal Prism Petite Chandelier

Sciolari of Italy 1960s Gold Plate & Crystal Prism Petite Chandelier

By Sciolari Lighting

Located in Montclair, NY

Presented is a mid-century modern 1960's Sciolari chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari part of his "Ovali

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

13 Tier Wedding Cake Chandelier, Crystal Prisms, 1970s
13 Tier Wedding Cake Chandelier, Crystal Prisms, 1970s

13 Tier Wedding Cake Chandelier, Crystal Prisms, 1970s

Located in Manhasset, NY

High by 24 inches at its widest point Chandelier has a myriad of 5 inch glass crystals on each tier

Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Glitzy Mid-Century Modern Chandelier with Crystal Hanging Columns Prisms
Glitzy Mid-Century Modern Chandelier with Crystal Hanging Columns Prisms

Glitzy Mid-Century Modern Chandelier with Crystal Hanging Columns Prisms

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stylish Mid-Century Modern chandelier having glitzy crystal prism columnar bars.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Hollywood Regency Italian Venini Murano Brass Crystal Prism Spiral Chandelier
Hollywood Regency Italian Venini Murano Brass Crystal Prism Spiral Chandelier

Hollywood Regency Italian Venini Murano Brass Crystal Prism Spiral Chandelier

By Camer Glass, Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

-plated brass framing with crystal glass prisms in a spiral form. Tested and working. Marked: Made in

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French Aqua Crystal Prisms, Drops and Flowers Chandelier, circa 1920
French Aqua Crystal Prisms, Drops and Flowers Chandelier, circa 1920

French Aqua Crystal Prisms, Drops and Flowers Chandelier, circa 1920

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Housing 3 lights, sitting in crystal bobeches dripping with crystal spears. This will be rewired

Category

Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

1970s Five Crystal Prisms Swag Pendant Chandelier Neoclassical French Inspired
1970s Five Crystal Prisms Swag Pendant Chandelier Neoclassical French Inspired

1970s Five Crystal Prisms Swag Pendant Chandelier Neoclassical French Inspired

By Maison Jansen, Tisserant

Located in Miami, FL

1970s French inspired 5 pagoda shaped molded and pressed Glass Ornaments Swag Light Fixture. This is made to plug in and hang from a large ceiling with a 12 Feet swag chain. Each cle...

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Vintage 1970s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Original Maria Theresien Style Crystal Chandelier with Rich Prism Hanging
Original Maria Theresien Style Crystal Chandelier with Rich Prism Hanging

Original Maria Theresien Style Crystal Chandelier with Rich Prism Hanging

By Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

Very elegant glass-chandelier Material forged iron gilded, crystal-glass.

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French Blue Flower Ball Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Chandelier, 1920s
French Blue Flower Ball Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Chandelier, 1920s

French Blue Flower Ball Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Chandelier, 1920s

By Maison Baguès

Located in Firenze, Toscana

USA and appropriate socket and ready to hang. Blue and clear crystal prisms, 6 petals each and 36

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

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Prism Crystal Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal prism crystal chandelier for your home. Each prism crystal chandelier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, crystal and metal. There are 266 variations of the antique or vintage prism crystal chandelier you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a prism crystal chandelier — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each prism crystal chandelier bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made prism crystal chandelier has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Venini, Kinkeldey and Camer Glass are consistently popular.

How Much is a Prism Crystal Chandelier?

The average selling price for a prism crystal chandelier at 1stDibs is $3,678, while they’re typically $425 on the low end and $27,000 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 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 Prism Crystal Chandelier
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What the crystals on chandeliers are called are pendalogues. Makers adorn their chandeliers with pendalogues in an array of shapes and sizes. Some chandeliers may also feature crystal bead chains, crystal candle bobeches and other decorative accents. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of chandeliers from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date chandelier crystals, hold them up to the light and look for acid marks. If you find one, use an authoritative online resource to research the mark and identify the manufacturer. You can then estimate the age based on the style of the crystal. If you can't find a mark, take the crystal to a licensed appraiser for a professional evaluation. Shop a selection of expertly vetted antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier is in the materials used to produce the light fixtures. Glass chandeliers are made of glass, a hard, brittle material made by melting together a combination of substances, such as sand, soda ash and limestone. When you add lead to these ingredients, you get crystal, a heavier material that can produce a reflective, sparkling effect when cut. Shop a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can spot a real crystal chandelier by checking a few things with the crystal glass itself. First, feel the weight. Crystal is made with lead and will be heavier than glass. Next, the clearer the piece, the more likely it is crystal. And finally, hold the crystal up to light. Light will pass through glass as clear, but crystal refracts the light into rainbows of light. Shop a selection of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, chandeliers made from real crystal contain lead. That is because authentic crystal is glass made with lead oxide. The presence of lead gives crystal its sparkling effect. You'll find a selection of crystal chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. Crystal chandeliers are still in style and can be found embellishing any room in the home. Crystal chandeliers come in many different shapes and sizes and can be very simple or highly decorative. Shop a selection of vintage and modern crystal chandeliers from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The hanging crystals on a chandelier are called pendalogues, sometimes spelled pendeloques. They can also be referred to simply as prisms. Shop a wide variety of chandelier prisms and pendalogues from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.