$64,134 / item
Rare Swedish Brass Chandelier, 1950s
By Bohlmarks, Harald Notini
Located in Stockholm, SE
Special made for a public villa in Sweden, circa 1958-1959, attributed to Böhlmarks. Hanging in four thin steel wires that are adjustable according to your wishes of length. Measure:...
Brass
Rare Bauhaus Chandelier by Zukov , 1940s
By Zukov
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare Bauhaus-style chandelier produced by Zukov Czechoslovakia in the 1940s, marked with the original Zukov badge. This sculptural vintage fixture features three striking chrome-plat...
Chrome
Rare Chandelier, Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1940s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare chandelier, design Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1940s. Gorgeous floral glass details, brass frame and fabric shades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. A ...
Brass
$913Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Midcentury Chandelier Sputnik, Kamenicky Senov, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type - space age
Brass
Rare Italian Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare Italian brass and glass chandelier, 1950s. This elegant mid-century ceiling light features a refined brass structure with a central vertical stem and three staggered arms, each ...
Brass
$745Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Midcentury Chandelier Sputnik, Space Age, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type - marked - space age style
Brass
$2,599Sale Price|19% Off
Rare "Spike Stone" chandelier by Bakalowits
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Exquisite, large and rare chandelier by Bakalowits featuring individual, hand-cut, spike-shaped crystals (8 x 5 cm) arranged alternately on seven concentric rings. Excellent vintage ...
Brass, Chrome
Rare Chandelier by Oscar Torlasco for Stilnovo
By Oscar Torlasco, Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Chandelier by Oscar Torlasco for Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s This chandelier by Oscar Torlasco for Stilnovo captures a sculptural ambition that defined the most forward-looking Ital...
Brass
$3,102Sale Price|20% Off
Rare rope suspended horizontal chandelier
Located in London, GB
One of a kind horizontal chandelier suspended by four ropes . This beautiful piece has a metal structure supporting three hand blown glass defusers each sitting on a brass cap . All ...
Metal, Brass
Rare French 1920's bronze chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare Spanish style all hands made, made of solid bronze. the patina is so much nicer in person
Bronze
1950 Rare Chandelier from Maison Arlus
By Maison Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a round black iron central stem, on which six long stems are placed at the bottom, distributed around the circumference of the central stem and decorated with a golden b...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Rare Italian Mangani Porcelain Chandelier – 1970s
By Mangani Firenze
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Italian Mangani Porcelain Chandelier – 1970s A stunning and rare 8-arm chandelier crafted by the prestigious Mangani Firenze atelier in Italy, known for its exquisite porcelain...
Brass
Rare Itsu Brass Chandelier, Finland, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Kangasala, FI
A very beautiful Scandinavian/Finnish modern chandelier, manufactured by Itsu. Itsu is short for Itä-suomen sähkö, which roughly translates to Eastern Finland electricity. Itsu was c...
Brass
Rare Bakalowits chandeleier vienna around 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Prof. Friedl Bakalowits
Located in Wien, Au
Original condition In the last photo, you can see that the glass has a small damage, but it is not a crack. It is a small chip. However, there is no danger.
Brass
Very rare Large 1950's brass chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What a crazy chandelier, I have been selling antiques chandeliers for 30 years, I have never seen such rare and wild style, I believed it was custom made, it is so unusual
Brass
Rare Colorful Painted Tole Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful iron painted chandelier with wooden bells. Dimension: Diameter 48 cm. Height fixture 65 cm. Total height with chain 110 cm. Six E14 bulbs.
Iron
Rare large Venini Murano chandelier Trilobo
By Venini
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A very beautiful Murano chandelier 'Trilobo' by Venini. With 5 lights. Decorated with transparent and soft coloured Murano glass pendants, held by metal chains suspended on white la...
Metal
Italian Cocoon Pendant, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Italian cocoon pendant from the 1960s. Custom design for a Hotel in Madonna di Campiglio, which included additional cocoon lamps by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni.
Steel
Rare Ceiling Lamp by Hans Bergström, 1950s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
It features a distinctive combination of brass and fabric materials, with three conical pendant shades suspended from a central brass canopy.
Brass
Rare chandelier by Stilnovo Crystal Chandelier, 1950’
By Max Ingrand
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant and Rare chandelier by Stilnovo with a frosted glass bowl surrounded by amazing green cut glass shade supported by polished crome hardware. The glasses are in perfect cond...
Glass
Large Rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson "Prior" Chandeliers
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare chandelier with brass frame with 9 arms fitted each with E27 sockets and green glass shades . Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in the 1960s in Sweden, model "Pior". Fully re...
Brass
Rare Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce '12607' Chandelier
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, chandelier, model '12607', polished brass, coated aluminum, coated brass, duplex white opal glass, Italy, 1957 Angelo Lelii designed this beautiful and...
Aluminum, Brass
$10,000 / item
Rare Saturn Lights by Serge Mouille
By Serge Mouille
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Saturn lights for Serge Mouille. Manufactured in France, circa the 1970s. With adjustable shades, slender and curved enameled brass ceiling or wall lamps by Serge Mouille. Each ...
Brass
$3,125Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Bauhaus Chandelier by IAS, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare 7-flamming Bauhaus chandelier made in Czechoslovakia by IAS in 1930s. Perfect original condition. Lacquered brass shows the traces of painted brush. Original white paint in...
Brass
$372Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Midcentury Space Age Chandelier Sputnik, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - nice style of lighting
Metal, Brass
$1,660Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Bauhaus Nickel-plated Chandelier, 1930s
By Franta Anyz
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare Bauhaus 4-flamming chandelier. Restored: nickel with age patina cleaned and polished Glass in perfect condition. Rewired: 4x40W, E25-E27 bulbs US wiring compatible.
Nickel
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Rare chandelier c1950
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in London, GB
Very rare Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte chandelier. Italy c1950 Twelve candelabra style arms and one downlighter with thick glass lense. Elegant and very rare.
Brass
Rare Antique Fish Chandelier with Iridescent Glass Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
If you are looking for a truly rare catch, then this antique fish chandelier could be the perfect one to land. This wonderful early 20th century chandelier is one of those rare and ...
Glass, Wood
$6,800 / set
Rare set of 25 candelsticks by Matthew Hilton
By Matthew Hilton
Located in New York, NY
Rare Set of 25 candlesticks By Matthew Hilton Model Swan. 1980's aluminum. good general condition. dimensions : 14X7X36cm biggest 12X6X20cm smallest
Aluminum
Midcentury Rare Chandelier Mazzega, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - iconic Murano glass - very nice style of ligthting
Brass
Rare 12-Arm Murano Glass Fixture
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Its rare to see so many arms on a fixture this size. Murano glass fixture from the 1970s.
$558Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Space Age Chandelier by Napako, 1970s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
A captivating example of 1970s Space Age design, this "cascade" chandelier features a sophisticated architectural arrangement of translucent, ribbed geometric elements. The diamond-s...
Metal
Rare Murano Mazzega Glass Cascading Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Montreal, QC
Important cascading Murano Mazzega moulded glass chandelier consisting of multiple pieces of glass moulded in the form of a swag Provenance: Estate of Nicole Magder Town of Mount R...
Blown Glass
Midcentury Rare Brass and Resin Chandelier, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type - marked by label - six-flames - representative and elegant
Brass
Rare Ceiling Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, 1950s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This set of ceiling lamps, designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors in Sweden during the 1950s, exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship of Scandinavian Modern design. T...
Brass
Rare large 1920's beads/crystals chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare large 1920's beads/crystals chandelier, the chandelier are quite rare, it is much impressive in person, also the patina is so much nicer in person
Crystal, Brass
Rare Italian 1960's Chandelier By Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
This Rare Italian 60's Sputnik Chandelier Is Made Of 48 Brass Rods Which 24 Light Bulbs And 24 Clear Glass Balls In Original Condition With Some Visible Scratches O Black Metal Ball ...
Brass
Rare Colorful Sputnik Chandelier by Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning and extremely rare Sputnik chandelier by Stilnovo from the 1950s is a true collector's piece. Featuring an eye-catching, multicolored design, this mid-century modern ma...
Metal, Brass
Rare Max Ingrand chandelier for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Rare Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte chandelier 18 bulbs. Small Eddison screw (One of the few models that has not been reproduced!)
Nickel
Rare Bauhaus Chandelier by Napako, 1940s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Made by Napako, 1940s Very good original condition. 3x40W, E25 or E26 or E27 bulbs could be used. Rewired US wiring compatible
Steel, Chrome
Rare German Hanging Lamp, Bubble Design, 1970s
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare and attractive bubble hanging lamp. Made of plastic with a pearlescent shimmer. With silver rim on the side and chrome cover on the socket. Produces a lot of atmosph...
Chrome
Rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass Chandelier, 1970s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, 1970s. Very good vintage condition. Measures: Diameter: 158 cm Height adjustable after y...
Brass
Rare Brass "Snowflake" Chandelier Attributed to Paavo Tynell.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare brass "Snowflake" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell.The pierced brass demi sphere supporting four brass vertical branches from which hangs 16 brass mech stylized snowflakes
Brass
Rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Light, Ellysett, 1960s
By Ellysett, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model. Produced by Ellysett, 1960s. Very good vintage condition, small signs of usage. Please note: Height is adjustable according to your preferences. Total height of the fi...
Wood
Rare Vico Magistretti Ceiling Lamp Giunone For Artemide 1970
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare Vico Magistretti designed ceiling lamp/chandelier 'Giunone' for Artemide 1970 Rarer than the floor lamp version. White lacquered aluminium and metal, four adjustable swivelli...
Aluminum, Steel
Large Vistosi Pendant, 1960s
By Gino Vistosi, Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare disc-shaped Vistosi pendant with a large, pale Lilac-colored and cased, glass body.
Brass
Italian Modernist Pendant, 1950s
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare modernist Italian pendant or ceiling light from the 1950s.
Brass
Rare Chandelier Reticello by Venini, 1940s
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Execution in Murano glass of high quality.
Bronze
20th Century Italian Rare chandelier by Luigi Brusotti
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian ceiling light made of hand crafted polished brass and crystal glass, designed by Luigi Bruscotti. The detailed chandelier or pendant is co...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Large Rare Chandelier by Gino Paroldo
By Gino Paroldo
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction gold plated with cut crystal glass elements, fitted with twelve E27 sockets. Designed by Gino Paroldo made by the Milan lighting company: Dinodei, circa 1968.
Crystal, Brass
Rare Art Deco / Functionalist "Propeller" Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare Machine Age chandelier influenced by aircraft propeller. Polished and rewired: two separate circuits - 3+3x60W, E25-E27 bulbs Minor loses on the inner hole of the glass shades a...
Aluminum
Rare pinappple design hanging lamp by Emil Stejnar, 1950s
Located in Delft, NL
Rare pinappple design hanging lamp by Emil Stejnar, 1950s
Crystal, Brass
Rare and Unusual French Japonisme Champlevé Enamel Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
About A rare and unusual French Japonisme gilt-bronze Champlevé enamel six-light chandelier attributed to E Lelièvre Artist: Attributed to Eugene Lelièvre (1856-1945) Date: 19...
Bronze, Enamel
Rare and Important R. Lalique Chandelier “Coquelicots”
By René Lalique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
RENE LALIQUE (French, 1860-1945) Rare and important French Art Deco “Coquelicots” Chandelier, created in 1929 Comprised of Eight Clear and Frosted Glass Shades, of octagonal shape, m...
Glass
$22,300 / item
Rare R. Lalique Chandelier "Deux Sirenes"
By René Lalique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
René Lalique, “Deux Sirenes” chandelier no. 2452, design created 1921. In clear and frosted glass molded with two mermaids swimming gracefully. Measures: Diameter 15.6 in., drop 23"...
Glass
Rare Chandelier by Giampiero Aloi for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Giampiero Aloi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Chandelier by Giampiero Aloi for Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. Cascading zig zag design; exposed bulb armatures. Aged polished brass with black ...
Brass
Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Kalmar Lighting, Adolf Loos, Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Very rare height -adjustable pendant lamp from the 1960s.
Metal
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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