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18th Century Crystal Chandelier from the Royal Crystal Manufacturer La Granja
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A palatial scale multi-tiered 18th century neoclassical crystal chandelier sourced from the
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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Seven-Light Crystal Three-Tier Chandelier
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja
Located in Houston, TX
Seven-light crystal three-tier chandelier, created circa 1860-1880 attributed to the Royal Factory
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Chandelier Crystal Attributed to the Granja Manufacture, Spain, Circa 1900
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja
Located in PARIS, FR
A magnificent cut crystal three-stage chandelier attributed to the Crystal Manufacture of the
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Antique Early 1900s Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Iron chandelier with plum and clear crystal. With eight lights, and eight 4" wax candle covers
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Antique Late 19th Century German Country Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
10 mm Rhinestone Crystal Graduated Chandelier Fringe Earrings, 1 ¾” – 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
. These could easily be mistaken for the real thing thanks to their multiple princess facets and
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Base Metal
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W 0.75 in D 0.25 in L 1.75 in
Pink Tourmaline Rock Crystal Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Gentle pink tourmaline set in bright rose gold is an example of real femininity and sparkling youth
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2010s Swiss Modern Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Crystal Brass Chandelier France 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage Crystal and Brass Chandelier for 1 light point.
Manufactured in France.
We present you a
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Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Regency Amethyst Crystal Teardrop Chandelier
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency chandelier. A gorgeous Amethyst Chrystal teardrop design on a gilt metal
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Late 20th Century American Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Unique Rock Crystal chandelier, Faberge esque
Located in Cypress, CA
Fine Faberge Esque Rock Crystal 6 light chandelier, with finely carved rock crystal bird in the
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Palwa 22" Snowball Chandelier Crystal & Nickel, Germany 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Glamorous snowball chandelier with crystal glass shades and a high quality nickel base. Chandelier
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Nickel
Crystal Glass Drop Chandelier by Palwa
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Ernest Palme, Palwa, J.T. Kalmar, Kinkeldey
Located in München, DE
Wonderful crystal glass chandelier from the 1960s.
The high-quality glass drops spread an
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Gilt, Tole and Crystal Six-Arm Basket Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant gilt Italian tole metal and iron crystal basket form chandelier with six arms. Adorned with
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Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf, Metal
1960 Germany Kinkeldey Cascade Chandelier Faceted Crystal Prisms & Brass
By Kinkeldey
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant cascade chandelier with sculptural faceted crystals and a brass frame. Chandelier
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Belle Epoque 5-Light Brass & Crystal Chandelier, France, Circa:1910
Located in Alexandria, VA
fixture has a lovely patina and its crystal has real sparkle. Ceiling cap, hanging hardware, and 1 foot of
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1960 Germany Kinkeldey Iced Sticks Chandelier Crystal Rod & Chrome
By Kinkeldey
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant iced sticks chandelier with heavy crystal glass rods of various lengths on a chromed metal
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome, Brass
French 1940s Large 24 Branch Leafy Chandelier with Crystal flowers
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent large leafy chandelier meticulously crafted with a profusion of crystal
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Vintage 1940s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Starburst 18" Kinkeldey Chandelier Crystals & Chromed Brass, Germany 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant four-tier starburst chandelier with sculptural faceted crystals on a round chromed brass
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome, Brass
19th C English Cut Crystal Ten-Arm Georgian Style Chandelier
Located in Savannah, GA
Exquisite large size well proportioned crystal English chandelier featuring ten graceful notched
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Antique 1890s English Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1960 Germany Palwa Chandelier Crystal & Gilt Brass by Christoph Palme
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Glamorous crystal chandelier made of a gold-plated brass frame with crystal prisms designed by
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Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1970 Hollywood Regency Palwa Bubble Chandelier Swarovski Crystal Gilded Brass
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
crystal. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the time. With this light
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Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Brass Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
We present to you an exquisite Art Nouveau brass chandelier chandelier ceiling light - a real
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Antique 18th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Chaos Led Chandelier Nickel and Clear Crystals by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
A calm chaos, elegant and composed. A stylistic system with structured tones where the real star is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
1970 Germany Palwa Bubble Chandelier Swarovski Crystal & 24k Gilt Brass
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Glamorous crystal chandelier made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame with crystal prisms and
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Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Six-Arm Gilt Brass & Crystal Fruit Motif Chandelier, France, Circa:1875
Located in Alexandria, VA
This Louis XV style chandelier is a real beauty destined to be the elegant focal point of any room
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier With Amethyst Glass Prisms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, Italian 1960s gilt-iron and crystal beaded chandelier with amethyst drops.
The
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Vintage 1960s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Kinkeldey Five-Tier 23" Lens Chandelier Crystal & Gilt- Brass, Germany 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large five-tier chandelier with sculptural faceted lens crystals on a gold-plated brass
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Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
French Maison 1940s Baguès Amethyst and Clear Amazing Beaded Crystal Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
amethyst accent. Completely beaded throughout with crystal detailing in amethyst. All intact. Blown
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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
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H 30 in Dm 14 in
Large Ten-Tier Gold-Plated Kinkeldey Chandelier Crystal & Brass, Germany, 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large ten-tier chandelier with sculptural faceted crystals on a gold-plated brass frame
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Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
H 29.53 in Dm 21.66 in
Maria Theresa Clear Crystal Chandelier Antique Luster Glass White Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
the Art Nouveau style - a real rarity and an antique jewel. This vintage chandelier was lovingly and
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Vintage 1920s Italian William and Mary Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Pair of Spanish Empire Style 7-Light Crystal-Cut Chandeliers
Located in Berlin, DE
chandeliers in the style of the Spanish Royal Factory of Glass and Crystal of La Granja: Real Fábrica de
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
21st Century Bloom Crystal Pearls and Gold Chandelier by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
real and genuine private “hanami”.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Lampart Milano attributable 70s Five-Light Chandelier, Solid Brass and Crystals.
By Lampart
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
, which makes the crystals stand out.
The luxury chandeliers of the Italian firm "Lampart" have furnished
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
H 18.9 in Dm 19.7 in
1960 Germany Palwa Sputnik Chandelier Crystal & Gilt Brass by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Sputnik chandelier with crystal glasses suspended in gold-plated brass circles designed by
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Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
H 23.63 in Dm 15.75 in
21st Century Bloom Crystal Pearls and Chrome Chandelier by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
real and genuine private “hanami”.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Stunning Louis XV Style 12-Light Bronze & Crystal Chandelier, France, Circa:1900
Located in Alexandria, VA
Of all the Rococo style large chandeliers we've had over many years, we think this one is the best
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Crystal Genovese Italian Hand Carved Hanging Ceiling Light Pendant Chandelier LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Century early 19th Century exceptional and real Italian from Genoa crystal glass six Light chandelier
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
H 41 in W 27 in D 27 in
Bakolowits 26" Wave-Form Chandelier Crystals & Nickel, Cari Zalloni, Vienna 1960
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
and curved arms made of clear crystal glass. Has 12 sockets. In very good condition. Chandelier
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
H 17.72 in Dm 25.6 in
Vintage Small Crystal Beaded Yellow Italian Petite Chandelier Fixture
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Very decorative and elegant small Crystal Beaded Yellow Tear Drops Italian Petite Chandelier
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
1920s French Art Deco Patinated Iron w/ Rock Crystal Chandelier by Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
full blooming crystal Flowers. This chandelier is a real beauty!
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal
Cascading 52" Space Age Chandelier Crystal Glass Drops Pendant by Kaiser 1970s
By Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Exceptional cascading space age chandelier with seven chrome and crystal pendants. Hanging glass
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
H 51.97 in Dm 11.82 in
21st Century Esprit Medium Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
stars, to make sure they’re real. Esprit conveys the power of nature and of light. Esprit is available
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
21st Century Esprit Small Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
stars, to make sure they’re real. Esprit conveys the power of nature and of light. Esprit is available
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
21st Century Esprit Large Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
stars, to make sure they’re real. Esprit conveys the power of nature and of light. Esprit is available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Carl Fagerlund 5-Tier 26" Lens Chandelier Crystal & Nickel, Orrefors Sweden 1960
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Stunning large five-tier lens chandelier with heavy crystal glass elements on a nickel frame
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
H 29.53 in Dm 25.6 in
1968 Germany Richard Essig Sputnik Chandelier Crystal Bubble Glass
By Richard Essig
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large sputnik chandelier with 25 arms ending in 13 large crystal globes and 12 smaller
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
21st Century Chaos Gold-Plated and Clear Crystal Chandelier by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
A calm chaos, elegant and composed. A stylistic system with structured tones where the real star is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold
H 27.56 in Dm 28.35 in
Solitaire Crystal Handblown Modern Glass Polished Nickel Chandelier Light
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
Imbued with timeless style, the striking solitaire chandelier showcases sophisticated metal
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Pod Crystal Handblown Modern Glass Polished Nickel Chandelier Light
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
A statement piece designed to attract attention to the brilliant Pod pendant, this chandelier
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
21st Century Bloom Clear Crystal Pearls and Gold Chandelier by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
real and genuine private “hanami”.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Chrome
H 29.53 in Dm 24.41 in
1960s Drum Chandelier Crystal, Brass and White Lucite in the Manner of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant drum shaped chandelier with faceted crystals and lucite panels on a golden brass frame
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 28.35 in Dm 13.78 in
Extra Large Sputnik Chandelier in Brass and Clear Crystal Flowers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
bulbs.
This chandelier is so elegant and has such a real presence in a room that it will come for sure
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
1950s Faceted Crystal Glass and Brass Chandelier attributed to Lobmeyr
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Schoorl, NH
brass chandelier. The combination of these materials expertly crafted give this piece a real ritzy feel
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
21st Century Esprit Extra Large Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
stars, to make sure they’re real. Esprit conveys the power of nature and of light. Esprit is available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
21st Century Esprit Extra Small Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
stars, to make sure they’re real. Esprit conveys the power of nature and of light. Esprit is available
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Style Crystal Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By Palwa, J.T. Kalmar, Doria Leuchten Germany, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Wonderful chandelier from the 1960s.
The 36 beautifully shaped Art Deco glass elements create an
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Sputnik Chandelier with Pink, Smoke and Clear Crystal Murano Glass Spikes
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular chandelier features beautiful Murano textured glass spikes in smoke, crystal and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier in the Style of Lobmeyr
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Schoorl, NH
brass chandelier. The combination of these materials expertly crafted give this piece a real ritzy feel
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sciolari Gaetano Style Space Age Chandelier In Aluminum And Half Crystal
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Prato, Tuscany
ice effect; the half-crystal is originally from Bohemia; the caps look incredibly similar to a real
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
H 20.87 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
21st Century Esprit Small Chandeliers in Amber Yellow/Crystal by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
stars, to make sure they’re real. Esprit conveys the power of nature and of light. Esprit is available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
21st Century Esprit Medium Chandeliers in Amber Yellow/Crystal by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
stars, to make sure they’re real. Esprit conveys the power of nature and of light. Esprit is available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
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Real Crystal Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the real crystal chandelier you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and stone, every real crystal chandelier was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a real crystal chandelier, we have 224 options in-stock, while there are 116 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the real crystal chandelier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A real crystal chandelier, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Niche, Sebastian Scherer and Multiforme each produced at least one beautiful real crystal chandelier that is worth considering.
How Much is a Real Crystal Chandelier?
Prices for a real crystal chandelier can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $166 and can go as high as $380,022, while the average can fetch as much as $3,386.
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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.
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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.
Questions About Real Crystal Chandelier
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You 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.
- Is crystal glass real crystal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024Yes, crystal glass is real crystal. However, it's important to understand what the term means. In the world of glassware, crystal is a type of glass that features an additive like lead oxide, potassium carbonate or barium oxide to increase its durability. Crystal glass is crystal because it contains these additives, but it does not actually have a crystalline structure from a scientific perspective. The term crystal as used by glassworks comes from the word "Cristallo," which was pioneered by Italian glassblowers to describe high-end glassware. It doesn't have the same meaning as the word crystal when employed in scientific contexts. Shop a large collection of crystal glass on 1stDibs.
- Is Swarovski real crystal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While Swarovski crystals aren’t naturally occurring, they are lead glass crystals made in the tradition of leaded glass with additives, including lead, to create their finished gemstone-like appearance. This would mean that they’re not actual gemstones but they are real crystal glass. Shop a collection of Swarovski from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Yes, Swarovski uses real crystals. However, the stones in Swarovski jewelry and decorative objects are not naturally occurring. Crystal refers to man-made glass that features a hardening agent. Swarovski is well known for producing high-quality crystals with tremendous sparkle. Shop a collection of Swarovski pieces from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are several ways to tell if an item is crystal or glass. The main difference between crystal and glass is that crystal is made with lead, making it easier to add decorative elements. Crystal refracts and disperses light, creating a rainbow effect, and is heavier than regular glass. When gently tapped, crystal items create a ringing, musical sound. If you are still unsure, consult a certified appraiser. Browse a range of authenticated fine crystal and glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023Whether the crystals in Vivienne Westwood necklaces are real or not varies from piece to piece. The jewelry maker's fine jewelry does sometimes feature genuine diamonds or real crystals. Pieces from Vivienne Westwood's fashion jewelry range are more likely to feature glass or acrylic imitation stones. Shop a collection of Vivienne Westwood jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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, 2022The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. 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.
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