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Railroad Chandelier

Railroad Signal Pendent
Railroad Signal Pendent

Railroad Signal Pendent

By Early Electrics Design Studio

Located in Peekskill, NY

These circular pendants feature 75 year old railroad signal lenses. The prismatic glass is quite thick and has a 9 inch diameter. Top to bottom it measures 9 inches. The glass is sig...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Early Railroad Center Lamp
Early Railroad Center Lamp

Early Railroad Center Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a nice piece of railroad history.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Safetran Systems Corp. Aluminum Red Glass Railroad Light
Safetran Systems Corp. Aluminum Red Glass Railroad Light

Safetran Systems Corp. Aluminum Red Glass Railroad Light

Located in New York, NY

Black aluminum rail yard railroad pendant light with red glass. Made by Safetran Systems Corp. Ceiling canopy available. Good condition with appropriate wear from age. Cleaned and re...

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20th Century Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

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1920'S RAILROAD LIGHT FIXTURE
1920'S RAILROAD LIGHT FIXTURE

1920'S RAILROAD LIGHT FIXTURE

Located in BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY

WONDERFUL RAIL ROAD HANGING FIXTURE WITH GREAT GLASS

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Early 20th Century Unknown Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Railroad Car Chandeliers
Pair of Railroad Car Chandeliers

Pair of Railroad Car Chandeliers

Located in Petaluma, CA

These chandeliers were found on the private railroad cars of the rich and important people.

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Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Four Light Railroad Center Chandelier
Four Light Railroad Center Chandelier

Four Light Railroad Center Chandelier

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a nice piece of railroad history and one we have not seen before.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Mercury Glass

Very Rare 1800s Dayton Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier
Very Rare 1800s Dayton Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier

Very Rare 1800s Dayton Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier

By Dayton Electric Lighting Company

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a nice piece of railroad history.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Very Rare 1800s Adams & Westlake Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier
Very Rare 1800s Adams & Westlake Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier

Very Rare 1800s Adams & Westlake Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier

By Adams & Westlake Co.

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a nice piece of railroad history.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Very Rare 1800s Adams & Westlake Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier
Very Rare 1800s Adams & Westlake Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier

Very Rare 1800s Adams & Westlake Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier

By Adams & Westlake Co.

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a nice piece of railroad history.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Railroad Signal Pendent
Railroad Signal Pendent

Railroad Signal Pendent

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H 9 in Dm 9 in

Railroad Signal Pendent

Located in Peekskill, NY

These circular pendents feature 75 year old railroad signal lenses. The prismatic glass is quite thick and has a 9 inch diameter. Top to bottom it measures 9 inches. The glass is sig...

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20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Railroad Signal Pendent
Railroad Signal Pendent

Railroad Signal Pendent

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H 9 in Dm 9 in

Railroad Signal Pendent

Located in Peekskill, NY

These circular pendents feature 75 year old railroad signal lenses. The prismatic glass is quite thick and has a 9 inch diameter. Top to bottom it measures 9 inches. The glass is si...

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Vintage 1930s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Railroad Platform Lamp
Railroad Platform Lamp

Railroad Platform Lamp

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H 12 in Dm 13.5 in

Railroad Platform Lamp

By Early Electrics Design Studio

Located in Peekskill, NY

These early utilitarian style gas lamps were the type found in 1800s general stores and train platforms. We were inspired by their simple and elegant look when this collection was cr...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

Early Gas Railroad Center Lamp
Early Gas Railroad Center Lamp

Early Gas Railroad Center Lamp

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H 32 in Dm 24 in

Early Gas Railroad Center Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a nice piece of railroad history.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Railroad Pendant Light
19th Century English Railroad Pendant Light

19th Century English Railroad Pendant Light

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful and striking 19th century English railroad light fixture with a large round conical zinc shade, copper fittings, and a large opaque white glass shade. This fixture origin...

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Antique 19th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Zinc

Railroad Station Textured Opaline Globe Pendant Lights
Railroad Station Textured Opaline Globe Pendant Lights

Railroad Station Textured Opaline Globe Pendant Lights

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of large, industrial, railroad station, pendant lights are textured opaline globes with brass fitters, poles and canopies.

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Hicks and Smith Double Railroad Car Lamp
Hicks and Smith Double Railroad Car Lamp

Hicks and Smith Double Railroad Car Lamp

By Holophane

Located in Peekskill, NY

Few of these luxury class Victorian RR lamps still exist. Any remaining examples have found their way into museums and RR car restorations. This is a beautiful double chandelier. We ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Large Opaline Crinkle Glass Globe Railroad Pendant Lights
Large Opaline Crinkle Glass Globe Railroad Pendant Lights

Large Opaline Crinkle Glass Globe Railroad Pendant Lights

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Exceptional pair of turn of the century, large, opaline or vaseline, crinkled glass, globe pendant lights from a railroad station with brass fitters, chains and canopies. Overall Hei...

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Industrial Early Railroad Station Two-Tone Pendant Light
Industrial Early Railroad Station Two-Tone Pendant Light

Industrial Early Railroad Station Two-Tone Pendant Light

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Early 20th century, industrial, railroad pendant light features a two-tone acid-etched and clear, open bottom, glass shade with steel, paddle switch fitter, chain and canopy is wired...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Very Rare 1800s Railroad Dining Car Center Lamp
Very Rare 1800s Railroad Dining Car Center Lamp

Very Rare 1800s Railroad Dining Car Center Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a nice piece of railroad history.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Adams and Westlake Double Toranado Railroad Car Lamp
Adams and Westlake Double Toranado Railroad Car Lamp

Adams and Westlake Double Toranado Railroad Car Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

Few of these luxury class Victorian RR lamps still exist. Any remaining examples have found their way into museums and RR car restorations. This is a beautiful double chandelier. We ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Very Rare  Adams and Westlake Railroad Car Center Lamp
Very Rare  Adams and Westlake Railroad Car Center Lamp

Very Rare Adams and Westlake Railroad Car Center Lamp

By Adams & Westlake Co.

Located in Peekskill, NY

The catalog calls this a No.770, Two Light Acetylene Gas Chandelier. This is a nice piece of railroad history and possibly the only example left.

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Milk Glass Disc Pendant Lights with Brass Railroad Fitters
Milk Glass Disc Pendant Lights with Brass Railroad Fitters

Milk Glass Disc Pendant Lights with Brass Railroad Fitters

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1920s, Industrial pendant lights with 10" milk glass disc shades and outstanding, rare brass railroad fitters are newly wired with cloth covered wire and porcelain canopies. Three pe...

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Flush Mount Fixture with Steuben Glass from Railroad Car
Flush Mount Fixture with Steuben Glass from Railroad Car

Flush Mount Fixture with Steuben Glass from Railroad Car

Located in Petaluma, CA

This wonderful little gem comes from the railroad cars of days gone by. Flush to the ceiling with beautiful bronze work and four pearl Steuben shades. How do we know how beautiful ...

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Pendant Globe or Orb from Railroad Station, circa 1920s
Monumental Pendant Globe or Orb from Railroad Station, circa 1920s

Monumental Pendant Globe or Orb from Railroad Station, circa 1920s

Located in Petaluma, CA

This makes a statement, and no you don't need to open a railroad station to use it. Whoever buys this has purchased the best of the best.

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Rare Adams and Westlake Railroad Double Postal-Car Lamp
Rare Adams and Westlake Railroad Double Postal-Car Lamp

Rare Adams and Westlake Railroad Double Postal-Car Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

The lamp is signed Adams And Westlake Railroad Chandelier. We found turn of the century catalogue rendering/listings of this type of lamp.

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Late 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Very Rare 1800s Dayton Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier
Very Rare 1800s Dayton Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier

Very Rare 1800s Dayton Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier

By Dayton Electric Lighting Company

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a nice piece of railroad history.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Railroad Platform Lamp
Railroad Platform Lamp

Railroad Platform Lamp

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H 12 in Dm 13.5 in

Railroad Platform Lamp

By Early Electrics Design Studio

Located in Peekskill, NY

These early utilitarian style gas lamps were the type found in 1800s general stores and train platforms. We were inspired by their simple and elegant look when this collection was cr...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

Very Rare 1800s Norfolk and Western Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier
Very Rare 1800s Norfolk and Western Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier

Very Rare 1800s Norfolk and Western Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier

By Early Electrics Design Studio

Located in Peekskill, NY

This lamp is signed N&W and was made for the Norfolk and western railroad. This is a nice piece of railroad history.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Very Rare 1800s Dayton Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier, Matching Pair
Very Rare 1800s Dayton Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier, Matching Pair

Very Rare 1800s Dayton Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier, Matching Pair

By Dayton Electric Lighting Company

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a beautiful original double chandelier still retaining its lift out tank and valve.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Dayton Narrow Gauge Railroad Center Lamp
Dayton Narrow Gauge Railroad Center Lamp

Dayton Narrow Gauge Railroad Center Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

If you are a Railroad collector then you already know just how rare this lamp is. Its a Center Oil Lamp thats a short drop fixture specifically designed for narrow gauge railroad car...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Chandeliers and Pe...

Materials

Bronze

Adams and Westlake Narrow Gauge Railroad Center Lamp
Adams and Westlake Narrow Gauge Railroad Center Lamp

Adams and Westlake Narrow Gauge Railroad Center Lamp

By William Adams and Company

Located in Peekskill, NY

If you are a Railroad collector then you already know just how rare this lamp is. Its a No.33 Center Oil Lamp. Its a short drop fixture specifically designed for narrow gauge railroa...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Adams and Westlake Narrow Gauge Railroad Center Lamp
Adams and Westlake Narrow Gauge Railroad Center Lamp

Adams and Westlake Narrow Gauge Railroad Center Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

If you are a Railroad collector then you already know just how rare this lamp is. Its a No.33 Center Oil Lamp. Its a short drop fixture specifically designed for narrow gauge railroa...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Industrial Cobalt Blue Enamel Railroad Station Pendant Light
Industrial Cobalt Blue Enamel Railroad Station Pendant Light

Industrial Cobalt Blue Enamel Railroad Station Pendant Light

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Industrial, railroad station pendant light features a deep cobalt blue enamel exterior with ribbed fitter and white interior is newly wired with 36 inches of braided black cloth cord...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Rare Dayton Bow Arm Pullman Car Railroad Lamp
Rare Dayton Bow Arm Pullman Car Railroad Lamp

Rare Dayton Bow Arm Pullman Car Railroad Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

It's rare when you have the chance to purchase objects from an individuals lifelong collection. The depth of knowledge and network of this important collector/expert can't be duplica...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Chapman Railroad Style Chandelier
Chapman Railroad Style Chandelier

Chapman Railroad Style Chandelier

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Chapman railroad style chandelier with six arms and glass chimneys.

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Vintage 1970s American Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Railroad Station Lantern
Railroad Station Lantern

Railroad Station Lantern

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H 27 in Dm 18 in

Railroad Station Lantern

Located in Hudson, NY

Hanging Fixure in nicely aged surface and polished Brass Electrified and a great size and Scale

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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

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By Bloom Home Inc

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Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Elegant Swedish Grace ceiling light, with a pewter and pale orange colored glass shade with a cut decor. Graphic, functionalist design. Original textile chord suspension.

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Located in Peekskill, NY

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Located in Buffalo, NY

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By Paavo Tynell, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Orrefors

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Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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By Industrial Design

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$1,800 / item

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Located in Peekskill, NY

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Vintage Two Door Burl Wardrobe

Vintage Two Door Burl Wardrobe

$2,150

H 55 in W 47 in D 21 in

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Located in Denver, CO

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Industrial Sconce With Unique Candle Shade

Industrial Sconce With Unique Candle Shade

$350 / item

H 6 in W 7 in D 8 in

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By Early Electrics Design Studio

Located in Peekskill, NY

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Small Industrial Sconce with Snap-In Shade

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Located in Peekskill, NY

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Railroad Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic railroad chandelier available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every railroad chandelier was constructed with great care. There are 21 variations of the antique or vintage railroad chandelier you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the railroad chandelier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each railroad chandelier bearing Industrial, Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made railroad chandelier over the years, but those crafted by Early Electrics Design Studio and Adams & Westlake Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Railroad Chandelier?

Prices for a railroad chandelier start at $350 and top out at $13,500 with the average selling for $3,500.

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.