$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 44.5 in W 32 in D 32 in
Ignazio Gardella Rare Four-Arm Chandelier for Azucena, Italy, 1958
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Chicago, IL
Ignazio Gardella Rare Four-Arm Chandelier for Azucena, Italy, 1958 A rare four-arm chandelier
Brass, Bronze
Rare Set of Antique Hallway Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of six circa 1920s French hallway chandeliers with two lights, original gilt finish, and patina. Sold individually. Measurements: Height: 17" Width: 8".
Bronze
Rare Eight Light Baltic Chandelier In Georgian Style
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The receiver plate supporting eight candle arms with slip over drop hung drip pans these alternate with upper kick arms these with drop hung canopies and triangular spires, the balus...
Cut Glass
Rare French Art Deco Chandelier by “Georges LELEU”
By Georges Leleu
Located in Beirut, LB
A stunning French Art Deco chandelier by Georges Leleu. France early 1930s. It’s a typical French art deco chandelier, having a round center coupe and six clear frosted glass panels ...
Bronze
Rare Ceiling Lamp in Brass, Made in Denmark 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare ceiling lamp / uplight in painted brass, designed and made in Denmark 1940s. Great original
Metal, Brass
$4,250
H 20.5 in Dm 14 in
Rare 1970s MCM János Lehoczky Artisan Brutalist Hand Wrought Steel Chandelier
By Károly Bieber, János Lehoczky, Paul Evans
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very Rare 1970s Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Iron and glass chandelier, hand forged by the hands of
Iron, Wrought Iron
$1,075
H 3.55 in Dm 17.33 in
Rare Bubble Plexiglass Flush Mount Light by Schmelzer Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare Bubble Plexiglass Flush Mount Light by Schmelzer Leuchten, 1960s, Germany New old stok
Metal
Rare Pair of Gold Leaf Wrought Iron Chandelier by Henri Pouenat
By Henri Pouenat
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Pair of Gold Leaf Wrought Iron Chandelier by Henri Pouenat. European Private Collection
Iron
Ercole Barovier, Rare "Graffito" Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Catania, CT
Very rare "Graffito" Murano glass chandelier produced in Italy during the 60s and designed by
Murano Glass
$764
H 8.67 in W 8.67 in D 5.91 in
Rare White Metal Single Wall Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare White Metal Single Wall Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s, Germany This lamp works with E27
Metal
Max Inrgand for Fontana Arte Rare Chandelier Model 2338
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte rare chandelier or ceiling light model 2338 with five polished
Brass
Angelo Lelli & Arredoluce Pendant Lamp
By Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare "Triennale" pendant lamp by Angello Lelli & Arredoluce. Chromed metal structure holding three
Metal, Chrome
$3,107
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Rare 1960s Swedish Chandelier, Tech Brass & Fabric, Mid-Century Design
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare 1960s Swedish Chandelier – Tech & Fabric Design Unique Swedish chandelier from the 1960s
Brass
Midcentury Holm Sorensen Brutalist Pendant
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Copenhagen, K
Rare Holm Sorensen brutalist pendant.
Brass
$5,019
H 29.53 in Dm 27.56 in
Rare Gold Dust Murano Glass Chandelier from Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Italian (1940s) Murano chandelier with 6 gold-dusted glass arms supporting a large amber glass shade with gold inclusions with a scalloped tip. Hand blown textured amber sparkling c...
Murano Glass
Rare and Very Big Chrome Chandelier Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Rare and very big chrome chandelier vienna around 1920s Lower part without the stem is 90cm Good
Chrome
Guglielmo Ulrich Rare Eight-Arm Brass Chandelier, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in New York, NY
Guglielmo Ulrich rare and elegant brass chandelier with eight cascading arms ending on a brass
Brass
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Rare Sputnik Chandelier Model 2003
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in 1939, rare 'Fuoco d'artificio' chandelier model 2003
Brass
$3,824Sale Price|20% Off
H 57.09 in Dm 35.44 in
Rare Vintage Chandelier by Gino Sarfatti for ArteLuce, 1930s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful and rare chandelier by Gino Sarfatti for the fine manufacture ArteLuce designed in the
Aluminum
Italian Micro-Beaded Pink Prisms Crystal Chandelier Rare c1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 1 light in center. Will be re-wired with appropriate UL US socket for the USA or certified socket for other countries and ready to hang. Tiers of pink crystal tear drop shap...
Crystal
Beautiful rare original glass ceiling lamp from the 1930s
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1930s white opal glass ceiling lamp. The glass is ribbed and the underside is yellow and light red. Fantastically beautiful minimalist design from the Art Deco era. 100% or...
Metal
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Crystal Chandelier Model 2270
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte rare chandelier or ceiling light model 2270 each consisting of a large
Brass
$6,274
H 23.63 in Dm 17.72 in
Exceptional Mid-Century Murano Glass Chandelier with Rare Pink Flowers, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
, circa 1950–1960. It features a rare and highly sought after color composition, with soft blush pink
Murano Glass
$2,371Sale Price|20% Off
H 46.46 in Dm 26.78 in
Rare Art Nouveau Chandelier by Emil Kralik for Vulkania, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare late Art Nouveau brass chandelier designed by architect Emil Kralik. Manufactured in
Brass
Rare 1950s Robert Mathieu 5-Shade Multi Color Chandelier
By Stilnovo, Robert Mathieu
Located in Glendale, CA
Rare 1950s Robert Mathieu 5-Shade Multi Color Chandelier Executed in multi color original painted
Metal
Venini Chandelier Rare, Murano Glass 1955 Iron Metal, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini rare chandelier Murano glass 1955 iron metal, Italy.
Murano Glass
$20,754
H 57.09 in Dm 29.53 in
Arredoluce rare 10-light Chandelier, brass and enamelled steel, circa 1952
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
coronet centrepiece. Measurements 145cm high, 75cm diameter This is a rare design, illustrated in the
Brass, Enamel, Steel
$944
H 1.97 in W 10.24 in D 14.57 in
Rare glass Flush Mount by Kamenicky Senov, 1970s / Czechoslovakia
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Beautiful flush mount designed made by Kamenicky Senov in 1970s. - Rewired - patina, see the photos - US wiring compatible jr
Metal
Rare Large French Art Deco Chandelier by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - A fine French Art Deco chandelier with a brass frame that holds two off-white enameled bent glass side diffusers and textured bottom glass diffusers with prismatic glas...
Brass
Large Rare Pagoda Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful rare chandelier with onion-shaped glasses. 25 hand-blown glasses suspended on a white
Metal
Rare Model 2177 Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. A rare linear chandelier comprising of five chrome cylinder spotlights and two curved panels of
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Rare Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass Chandeliers, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and large model. Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB
Brass
Swedish Modern Pendant in Brass
By Hans Bergström
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare Swedish modern pendant, possibly designed by Hans Bergström. This pendand features three
Brass
Rare set of 4 Hans Bergström Chandeliers by Ateljé Lyktan, 1950s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
- 4 pieces available, listed price is for one (1) chandelier - Very rare model, produced by Ateljé
Brass
Fog Mørup Jo Hammerborg Danish Design -rare model Dania-
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautiful lamp by Danish designer Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup. This is model Dania- E2403 in silver brushed aluminium with a white lacquered interior. The lamp was designed in 1969...
Aluminum
1950 French Tole Palm Tree Five-Light Chandelier Rare
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing five lights. Original vibrant color tole. One arm is split as shown, however not noticeable when hung and still very sturdy. Adding original chain and canopy. I have another...
Tôle
French 3 Tier Aqua Blue Rare Prisms Crystal Murano Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
, bobéches in crystal. Swags of small macaroni beads, florets and rare blue Prisms throughout. Murano glass
Murano Glass
Seldom seen version Art Deco hanging pendant 1930s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare version Art deco hanging pendant,, hand painted shade,,,classic design.styling
Metal
Very Unique Rare Organic Chandelier by René Roubíček, 1960s
By Rene Roubicek
Located in Praha, CZ
: Kamenický Šenov - Material: Brass (patina) and glass - Unique organic look - Absolutely rare - Only few
Brass
$5,163
H 29.93 in Dm 30.71 in
Large Rare Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Globe Chandelier, 6-Light, 1960s–70s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare Spanish Revival style chandelier from the 1960s–1970s, executed in wrought iron and centered
Wrought Iron
$7,888 / set
H 22.45 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in
Large Pair of Rare Brass Bronze Wall Ceiling Lights Flush Mounts 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful set of fore brass, bronze and glass flushmonts. A truly rare find: a set of two identical
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Rare Cylindrical Lamp in Petroleum Colored Milk Glass, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare cylindrical lamp in petroleum colored milk glass. The white part is made of grooved plastic
Milk Glass, Plastic
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Ballerina Eight Light Chandelier 1950's
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in Troy, MI
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier rare "Ballerina" chandelier Eight arm example Canada circa 1958
Aluminum, Brass, Enamel
$1,194
H 32.68 in Dm 18.12 in
Rare Midcentury Chandelier designed by Jaroslav Bejvl, Kamenicky Senov, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov, Jaroslav Bejvl
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type
Brass
Extraordinary and Rare Chandelier Attributed to Barovier & Toso, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary and rare chandelier attributed to Barovier and Toso composed of hundreds of elements
Metal
$16,603
H 43.31 in W 45.28 in D 18.51 in
A rare brass mounted 8 arms horizontal chandelier by Ercole Barovier
By Ercole Barovier
Located in London, GB
A very rare horizontal brass mounted 8 arm Murano glass chandelier designed & produced by the glass
Brass
Italian Spherical Ochre Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 1960s Italian cocoon pendant featuring a metal frame and a 'cocoon' sprayed resin shade
Metal
$8,450
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Sergio Mazza for Artemide Rare Chandelier in Glass and Nickel-Plated Brass
By Artemide
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Mazza for Artemide, rare chandelier, nickel-plated brass, lacquered metal, crystal glass
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Rare Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Model #1088 Chandelier 1959
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Rare Model 1088 chandelier with 9 dual lense sets of thick studio glass, sand blasted at the center
Nickel
Rare Pair of 18th Century Spanish Solid Silver Candle Lamps
Located in Madrid, ES
A truly unique and rare find, this exquisite pair of 18th-century Spanish candle lamps is crafted
Sterling Silver
$9,561Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 29.53 in
Pair Rare "Luxuria" Italian Chandeliers Fontana Arte Style, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Budapest, HU
Made of brass and solid stainless steel it keeps the lines incredible elegance. The glasses in the Classic Verde Nilo color give the lights a fascinating effect. From private Collect...
Brass, Steel
Carolin Pendant Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Jo Hammerborg, Lyfa, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very rare Swedish pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp with the floating shade is a
Metal
Carolin Pendant Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Lyfa, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Fog & Mørup, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Jo Hammerborg
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very rare Swedish pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp with the floating shade is a
Metal
Extremly Rare and Huge Rattan Sombrero Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in brass Rattan and PVC. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Light bulbs are not included. It...
Metal
$6,693Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.44 in Dm 16.54 in
Very rare Italian Chandelier, Murano, 1950s, Attributed to Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Very rare chandelier attributed to the legendary Barovier & Toso furnace: the cup made of precious
Brass
Early Rare Isamu Noguchi 30A Akari Light Sculpture, Ozeki 1951
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the Akari Light Sculpture Model 30A by Isamu Noguchi, a rare gem from 1951 meticulously
Metal
Black Bakelite Industrial Pendant Lights, Germany, 1950s
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Manufactured in the German Eastern Bloc during the 1950s, these rare industrial pendant lights are
Bakelite
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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