Kinkeldey Scandinavian Modern Crystal Chandelier, Nickel Frame, 1960
By Kinkeldey
Located in New York, NY
Large scale Scandinavian Modern deep faceted rectangular crystal prism chandelier suspended on a newly polished circuliar nickel frame with polished brass finials and ceiling cap.
Crystal, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy, 1960s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold-white, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian chandelier on a rectangular chrome base, the Giogali glass pieces, rings are made of hand blown clear crystal glass, designed by Ange...
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Murano Art Glass and Brass Art Deco Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Note the shape of the upside-down glasses that compose it. Murano chandelier in artistic glass and brass. Crafted with a rectangular structure, it features upside-down glasses in cl...
Brass
French 19th Century Renaissance St. Gilt Iron Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 19th century Renaissance st. gilt iron six-arm chandelier. The rectangular-shaped chandelier has a square central hammered fut decorated by diamond-shaped buttons a...
Iron
Art Deco Modernist Chandelier in Nickel-Plated Bronze
Located in Beirut, LB
Elevate your space with this exceptional large rectangular modernist chandelier, a quintessential example of Art Deco design from the 1990s.
Bronze
Ron Dier 3-Tier Selenite Chandelier, Chrome, Modern Design, USA
By Ron Dier
Located in Queens, NY
American Contemporary circular 3-tier selenite chandelier with a rectangular brick form design and a chrome armature (RON DIER) (similar to NWL6030)
Chrome
Square Chandelier Glass & Chrome by Austrolux, Vienna, 1960s
By Austroluxe
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier with faceted rectangular glass elements on a nickel plated frame with a chromed rod and canopy.
Cut Glass
Antique French Gothic Chandelier, Wrought Iron, 6 Lights, 1890s
Located in Plainview, NY
An exceptional 19th century French gothic style chandelier or pendant. The medieval style chandelier features a rectangular shape and has 6 lights .
Wrought Iron
Vintage Italian Half-Crystal and Nickel-Plated Metal Chandelier
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Particular and original vintage chandelier, handcrafted in a laboratory in upper Italy between 1960 and 1963; it has a massive and elaborate structure in brushed and polished nickel-...
Crystal, Nickel
$2,312Sale Price|30% Off
Rustic Hand-Painted Wrought Iron and Glass Pendant Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
The chandelier is rectangular in shape suitable for illuminating a rectangular dining table or a rustic style peninsula.
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandelier, Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Star-Cut Glass
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
The chandelier features a rectangular frame composed of star-cut crystal glass squares, meticulously mounted on a chromed metal structure.
Cut Glass
Art Deco Machine Age Silvered Bronze & Glass Rod Chandelier by Petitot
By Atelier Petitot
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Art Deco Machine Age rectangular pendant chandelier, designed in France circa 1935 by Petitot, exemplifies the period's fascination with geometric precision, elegant...
Bronze
Impressive Large Triangle Light Sculpture Chandelier, Gino Sarfatti Style, 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Vienna, AT
Made of white lacquered rectangular tubular steel. The chandelier offers a total of 116 lights sources and has been professionally restored, lacquered and rewired and is in excellent...
Metal, Aluminum
Siderale 10 lights Brass and Lattimo glass Chandelier, Silvio Piattelli Design
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
I designed a new version of the Siderale chandelier with two rows of 5 shades, to fulfill the need of an designed chandelier to go over a dining table or a rectangular island.
Brass
$9,251Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Medieval Torch Chandelier in Gilt Wrought Iron and Wood, Six Lights
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a Kind Gilt Iron and Oak Wood Six-Light Torch Chandelier, Hand-Forged, Spain 1940s Large size. This outstanding torch chandelier features a rectangular oak wood base holding t...
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
$5,150Sale Price / item|50% Off
Art Deco Style Skyscraper White Milk Glass & Brass Chandelier or Pendant
Located in Plainview, NY
Light up your room with this stunning handmade Art Deco-style rectangular skyscraper design chandelier or lantern made of frosted white milk glass with a fine brass frame.
Metal
Large Brutalist Chandelier Pendant designed by Tom Ahlström & Hans Ehrlich, 1970
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare unique rectangular wrought iron brutalist chandelier with 3 caps mouth blown clear glass and amber designed by the following designers Tom Ahlström & Hans Ehrlich,Sweden, 1970s.
Wrought Iron
3 Droplet Pendant Chandelier by Werner Schou for Coronell Electrical Denmark
By Coronell Elektro, Werner Schou
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Chandelier with three beautiful droplet shaped pendant lights by Werner Schou for Coronell Electrical Denmark produced around 1970 Made from copper, black metal slats and rectangula...
Metal, Copper
19th Century French Gothic Verdigris Flat Bottom Iron Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Forged in France, circa 1920 and rectangular in shape, the large chandelier has eight lights newly wired, and dressed with decorative dripping candle sleeve covers.
Iron
Midcentury Italian Hand Blown Glass Chandelier with Glass Panes, c. 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury Italian hand-blown glass chandelier with rectangular ridged glass panes, circa 1960.
Blown Glass
Crystal & Nickel 12 Arm Chandelier by Chapman & Myers for Visual Comfort
By Visual Comfort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Chapman & Myers design descending from a square ceiling mount via a rectangular-linked chain, the chandelier then expands outward as two layers of curving crystal arms ending in up...
Crystal, Chrome
$7,600Sale Price / set|57% Off
Art Deco Style Skyscraper White Milk Glass & Brass Chandelier or Pendant, Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
Light up your room with this stunning handmade pair of Art Deco-style rectangular skyscraper design chandeliers or lanterns made of frosted white milk glass with a fine brass frame.
Brass
$13,830Sale Price|20% Off
21st Century Chandelier 14 Arms Gold Murano Glass, Brushed Fixture by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Elegant and sinuous shapes, combined together with a thin rectangular structure: the modern chandelier Cellini mixes together the neatness of a modern structure with some traditional...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Crystal Glass Vintage Chandelier by Bakalowits 1960s Austria
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage chandelier with sparkling hand-cut crystal glasses in squared and rectangular form.
Crystal, Brass
1960s Four Light Modern Chandelier Metal and Mesh Style of Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s striking rectangular modern chandelier 4 light metal mesh In the Style of Pierre Guariche No label present from the maker.
Metal, Brass
Absolute Gold Chandelier with Plates in Murano Glass and Gold Leaf Italy 1990s
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
The round shape of the glass discs, in contrast to the rectangular structure, creates a unique chandelier that will bring to your place a sophisticated golden touch.
Gold, Gold Leaf
7 Cup Plaster Chandelier in a Bronze Finish with Full Ball and Chain
By Tracey Garet
Located in Carpinteria, CA
7 cup rectangular plaster chandelier in bronze finish with ball and chain by Tracey Garet of Apsara Interiors design.
Metal, Enamel, Steel
7 Cup Plaster Chandelier in a Bronze Finish with Full Ball and Chain
By Tracey Garet
Located in Carpinteria, CA
7 Cup Rectangular Plaster Chandelier in Bronze Finish with Ball and Chain by Tracey Garet of Apsara Interiors Design.
Metal, Enamel, Steel
Vintage Venini Murano Tronchi Glass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
When illuminated, the glass creates a warm, jewel-like glow, giving the piece depth, movement and a luxurious sculptural presence. The rectangular form gives the chandelier a strong ...
Nickel
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated Iron And Gilt Iron Six Light Chandeli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated iron and gilt iron six light chandelier. The rectangular shaped chandelier has a wonderful scrolled top design.
Wrought Iron
Large Mid-Century Modern Brass and Frosted Glass Wall Chandeliers, Italy 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Mid-Century Modern brass and frosted glass wall chandeliers with rectangular fixture and hand blowed frosted glass globes.
Brass
Murano Glass - Chrome Flush Mount
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Dallas, TX
Geometrical, rectangular shaped Italian flush mount chandelier. The chrome flush mount has 4 lights, medium base or E26 sockets, and is professionally rewired for the US.
Chrome
Gorgeous 18" Kalmar Pyramid Flush Mount Tulipan Murano Glass, Vienna, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
The handcrafted onion shaped glass balls hanging down on chains attached to a white lacquered rectangular base plate. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light.
Nickel
$5,560Sale Price|20% Off
Maison Petitot Rectangular Eight Lights Chandelier
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Miami, FL
An impressive Maison Petitot crystal de Sevres cabochon and polished brass chandelier. Wired for US and in working condition. 60 w bulb. Eight lights.
Crystal, 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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