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 Pair of Italian 18th Century Giltwood Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Rare pair of six-light chandeliers, carved in wood and originally gilded in 24-karat gold leaf, with fluted central stems, arms decorated with foliage motifs, Greek-key patterns and ...
Cut Glass
$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
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
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
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
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
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
Charles Schneider Rare Pretty Art Deco Chandelier, 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elegant French Art Deco three-light chandelier by Charles Schneider, made at the Schneider glassworks in Épinay-sur-Seine near Paris between 1924 and 1928. The chandelier features t...
Bronze
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.
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
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
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Rare chandelier c1950
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
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 Midcentury Space Age Chandelier Sputnik, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - nice style of lighting
Metal, Brass
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 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 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
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 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
$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
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
Midcentury Rare Chandelier Mazzega, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - iconic Murano glass - very nice style of ligthting
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 Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
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 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 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
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 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 Ceiling Light by Sergio Mazza, Italy, c. 1960
By Sergio Mazza
Located in New York City, NY
Rare ceiling light by Sergio Mazza. Made in Italy circa 1960.
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
$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 6 light Georgian Chandelier in Crystal c1870
Located in London, GB
The receiver plate supports six candle arms each ending with slip over drop hung drip pans. The baluster stem rises up to crystal ball and then upwards an upturned crystal dish from...
Crystal
Rare Model 622 Ceiling Light for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Model 622 Ceiling Light for Stilnovo, Italy, 1955 This pendant by Stilnovo, designed and manufactured in Italy in 1955, represents the restrained formal elegance and material r...
Metal
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 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
Rare important William Arthur Smith Benson Chandelier, 19th century
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare important William Arthur Smith Benson Chandelier, 19th century A very reasonable price for the elegance of this unique piece, featuring its three original opaline glass shades ...
Bronze
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 Arteluce Acrylic Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
By Arteluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This extraordinary chandelier by the renowned Italian lighting manufacturer Arteluce is a true collector’s piece and a striking example of 1970s Space Age design. With its sculptural...
Metal
Arlus Rare Midcentury Classy Chandelier, France, 1950s
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This stunning mid-century French chandelier by Arlus, made in Paris in the 1950s, exemplifies the timeless elegance of the era. Featuring six white glass shades, this chandelier comb...
Metal, Brass
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
Extremely rare ceiling lamp designed by Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Long Island City, NY
Extremely rare ceiling lamp designed by Carl-Axel Acking (Sweden, 1910-2001) model "982" for Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik, Malmö, 1940/50s. Brass, 5 light points with off-wh...
Brass
Large Vistosi Pendant, 1960s
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon, Gino Vistosi
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 Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare modernist Italian pendant or ceiling light from the 1950s.
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
1940s Rare Italian Chrome & Glass Chandelier, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Beatiful, compleately restored rare chandelier made of chrome and glass. Manufactured in Italy in the 1950s. Matching wall lamps are available. Very good condition (see photo) restor...
Chrome
Rare Functionalist / Bauhaus Chandelier by DRUKOV, 1930s
By Drukov
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare functionalist / Bauhaus chandelier made and labeled by DRUKOV in Czechoslovakia in 1930s-1940s Simple and elegant design. Bottom opaline glass bowl, upper sand blasted flat...
Metal
Rare Chandelier by Luigi Brusotti, Italy circa 1940
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The rare mid-century chandelier spider chandelier was made in Italy in the 1940s. The chandelier is composed of 6 brass wire arms. At each end we find the bulb holder in the shape o...
Brass
Rare Chrome Midcentury Chandelier Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - 12-flames - beautiful style of lighting - very good original condition
Chrome
Rare Chandeliers "Selectra" by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of rare chandeliers by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd in white and black painted metal, and a grounded brass inner frame and pendulum. The pendulum can be made to desired len...
Brass, Metal
Rare Art Deco / Functionalist Tubular Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare tubular chandelier with geometrical pattern on the shades and bottom glass. item was carefully, cleaned, polished and rewired. Original glass in perfect condition, only one...
Chrome
Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp
By Josef Hoffmann, Kalmar Lighting, Wiener Werkstätte, Adolf Loos, Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Very rare height -adjustable pendant lamp from the 1960s.
Metal
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
Rare EXPO 58 Brussels Chandelier by Kamenicky Senov
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
This extraordinary mid-century modern chandelier is a rare piece of design history, specifically designed and executed by the renowned Kamenický Šenov Glassworks for the 1958 EXPO in...
Brass
Vintage rare chandelier by Luigi Brusotti, Italy 1940s
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
A rare vintage Italian chandelier by Luigi Brusotti, circa 1940s Very good vintage condition. Full original. Electrical cables have been renewed to professional electrician. Dimens...
Brass
Rare pinappple design hanging lamp by Emil Stejnar, 1950s
Located in Delft, NL
Rare pinappple design hanging lamp by Emil Stejnar, 1950s
Crystal, Brass
Midcentury UFO Pendant, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare all glass UFO pendant. Very good condition, glass without damage.
Metal
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Chandelier by Jacques Biny for Luminalite
By Jacques Biny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare chandelier by Jacques Biny for Luminalite. Designed and manufactured in France, circa the 1950s. A cross body stem runs down to hoist three individual enameled shades in a linea...
Brass, Steel
Rare Midcentury Brass Glass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare chandelier with a brass construction with six-arms mounted on a steel ring black painted each fitted with E27 sockets and glass shades. Made in Vienna by Rupert Nikoll in the ea...
Brass
$6,995Sale Price|41% Off
1960s Signed Rare Arredoluce Chrome Chandelier, Italia
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Marked Made in Italy ARREDOLUCE MONZA . Unique Arredoluce model blending a classic chandelier structure with a minimalist modern bold approach . 8-arm deep chromed brass struc...
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Very Rare Ceiling Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, 1950s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This very rare ceiling lamp, designed by Gaetano Sciolari and produced by Sciolari in Italy during the 1950s, is a distinctive example of mid-century Italian lighting design. The lam...
Brass
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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