Rectangular Glass and Chromed Pendant Lamp from Kamenický Šenov, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This rectangular crystal glass and chromed pendant lamp was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970s. It was made by Kamenický Šenov company. Made of glass and metal. It´s com...
Metal, Chrome
Unavailable|$3,170 / item
Artemide Discovery Space Rectangular Suspension Light in Black by Ernesto
By Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hicksville, NY
The Discovery family is the perfect synthesis of the values, knowledge, innovative research and know-how of Artemide. The great optoelectronic skills, combined with a thorough cultur...
Resin
Unavailable|$3,170 / item
Artemide Discovery Space Rectangular Suspension Light in Bronze by Ernesto
By Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hicksville, NY
The Discovery family is the perfect synthesis of the values, knowledge, innovative research and know-how of Artemide. The great optoelectronic skills, combined with a thorough cultur...
Resin
Unavailable|$3,170 / item
Artemide Discovery Space Rectangular Suspension Light in Aluminum by Ernesto
By Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hicksville, NY
The Discovery family is the perfect synthesis of the values, knowledge, innovative research and know-how of Artemide. The great optoelectronic skills, combined with a thorough cultur...
Resin
Unavailable|$16,550 / item
Aurum I Rectangular Pendant Light in Matte Hammered Brass by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Aurum is the Latin word for gold. This imposing metal also named a contemporary lighting piece made of matte hammered brass. With a unique design, AURUM Suspension Light will bring c...
Brass
Unavailable|$3,120
Emblematic French Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Kingston, NY
This rectangular Art Deco chandelier is very emblematic of the period with a chrome frame and frosted glass pieces to mimic a waterfall.
Chrome
Unavailable|$20,140 / item
Luxxu Tycho Rectangular Pendant Light in Gold-Plated Brass and Crystal Glass
By Luxxu
Located in New York, NY
This creation, inspired by the water reflection of the most unusual planetarium in the world was shaped into a luxury lighting suspension perfect for enlighten all dining rooms. Foll...
Brass
Unavailable|$4,400
Pair of Doria Ice Glass Chandeliers
By Irwin Feld
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite 1970s Doria chandeliers feature 12 rectangular ice glass crystals that hang from a ring shaped fixture, centred by a chrome rod.
Glass
Unavailable|$815
English Small Bag and Swag Pendant Chandelier
Located in London, GB
An English small bag and swag pendant chandelier, comprised of rectangular hand cut plaques threaded with hand cut button drops on an embossed gilt frame with ceiling dome and chain.
Cut Glass
Unavailable
A Rare Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in New York, NY
A very large scaled chandelier featuring a rectangular shaped body composed of a top steel frame holding one light source from which hangs rows of hanging squares of hand made clear ...
Glass
Unavailable|$6,800
Early 20th C Bronze and Crystal Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful empire style bronze chandelier with rectangular cut crystal row and fine bronze
Crystal, Bronze
Unavailable|$19,981
Late 20th Century Brass w/ Brown & Transparent Murano Art Glass Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
The rectangular brass body of the chandelier with round edges is alternating two different kind of ribbed Murano art glasses.
Brass
Unavailable|$7,600 / item
Turnstile Square Glass Pendant Light in Bauhaus Manner, Machined Aluminum
By Sandy Littman for American Glass Light
Located in Newburgh, NY
Four-arm LED chandelier in rectangular format. White square glass tubes give soft glow, clear frosted glass ends give sparkle. 3000K standard color temperature.
Aluminum
Large Doria Six Light Chandelier Steel Grey Murano Ice Glass Tubes, 1960s Venini
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Kaiser, Venini
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Large rectangular six light chandelier by Doria, Germany around 1960s.
Metal, Steel
Unavailable|$373 / item
Benjamin Grey Rectangular Enamel Industrial Pendants
By Benjamin
Located in London, GB
If shipped to the US or EU, no import tax applies. Two pendants left available. These grey pendants have been cleaned, polished and rewired. They are supplied with suspension...
Sold|$9,403
Large Rectangular Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
Beautiful rectangular chandelier, put on a big dining table or conference table. 12 lights with 12 sandblasted cups.
Murano Glass
Unusual Frosted Murano Glass Rectangular Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Unusual frosted Murano glass rectangular chandelier.
Murano Glass
Sold|$12,929 / item
Rectangular Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The dark neutral tones and the exquisite patterns in the agate stones are uniquely captivating against the light and the gold metal which embraces each stone in perfect harmony and b...
Brass
Italian Chrome Metal and Starburst Glass Rectangular Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Italian rectangular chandelier with eight-light on a chrome and black metal frame with starburst transparent glass.
Chrome
Large Rectangular Chandelier with Hanging Glass Prisms by Venini
By Venini
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large and exceptional rectangular chandelier with hanging glass prisms by Venini, Murano, Italy, 1970s. 14 inches to top of canopy.
Wrought Iron Rectangular Chandelier in the Gothic Style. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rectangular chandelier with 6 arms is made of wrought iron.
Wrought Iron
Large Rectangular Chandelier Venini Reticello 1940 Murano Glass Brass Gold Italy
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large rectangular chandelier Venini Reticello 1940 Murano glass brass gold Italian Design, 8 bulbs E14 attack max 40 watts each, elegant design and great charm and manufacture, Muran...
Brass
Italian Modern Confection Two Tier Rectangular Chandelier Murano Crystals
Located in Miami, FL
Delightful Murano confection two tier rectangular chandelier of Murano blown crystal in tube form with swirling bubbles in relief in a waterfall style…just stunning.
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$1,900
French 40's Rectangular Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Eight light rectangular painted metal chandelier with gilt arms and ornamentation.
Vintage Iron Leaf Large Rectangular Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large rectangular indirect lighting fixture with gilded leaves and frosted glass. Gorgeous when illuminated!
Metal
Sold|$5,876
Brass and White Glass Rectangular Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Twelve-light chandelier made of a brass structure and six tall white glass rectangle each diffusing the lights of two bulbs.
Wonderful Silver Gilt Crystal Swag Rock Crystal Rectangular Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful and unusual silver gilt, crystal swag and rock crystal rectangular form chandelier eight light fixture.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf
Large Mid-Century Modern rectangular chandelier in glass and nickel
Located in New York City, NY
A fabulous rectangular modernist chandelier comprising 44 panels of glass forming a large rectangular shape, supported by a rectangular canopy and fluted double rod stem.
Original French hand hammered iron and alabaster rectangular chandelier- Schenck
By Edouard Schenck
Located in New York City, NY
Original hand forged iron and alabaster rectangular shaped chandelier attributed to Edouard Schenck.
Alabaster
French Industrial Art Deco Nickeled Iron and Glass Rectangular Chandelier
Located in New York City, NY
A French Modern rectilinear, billiard style chandelier of simple, clean and architectural form. This chandelier with polished nickeled hand forged iron frame has linear, martele pa...
1950s Rectangular Chandelier with Eight Arms of Light Attributed to Maison Lunel
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier with sconce composed of a rectangular base in black lacquered wood on which are arranged eight brass sconces.
Sold|$8,885
Rectangular Murano Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Rectangular chandelier made of a metal frame with tens of Murano glass tubes hanging.
Metal
Sold|$4,800
Italian Glass Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Rectangular chandelier with tubular glass pendants.
Sold|$10,500
Italian Twelve Arm Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large scale rectangular chandelier with twelve J shaped brass tubes.
Sold|$6,500
Cream Enamel / Brass Cone Chandelier
Located in Culver City, CA
Rectangular chandelier with six metal cones. Wonderful patina.
Brass, Metal
Sold|$7,900
Four-tier Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Stratford, CT
Impressive Rectangular Chandelier with 180 Individually Hung Murano Glass Bars
Brass
Sold|$4,200
Wonderful 19th Century Iron Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Great rectangular chandelier with two decorative chains. Great for kitchen island lighting.
Iron
Large Rectangular French Art Deco White and Gold Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Plainview, NY
A large French Art Deco rectangular chandelier comprised of two long curved white glass panels and two short flat ones, featuring an undulating criss-cross diamond design in gold, th...
Glass
EXTRA LARGE BLOWN GLASS CHANDELIER BY DIANE CASTEJA
By Diane Casteja
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rectangular chandelier with a mixture of colored & clear irregular shaped blown glass pieces by Diane Casteja.
Metal
Circa 1960's Large glass and chrome chandelier
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1377 Large rectangular chandelier with 12 internal lites made from graduated glass tubes and chrome connectors
Venini, Chandelier with Brass Frame & Triedri Murano Chrystals, 1960s-1970s
By Venini
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rectangular chandelier with a brass frame and triedri crystals by Venini, Italy, 1960s-1970s.
Brass
Sold|$1,800
Pair of cubist glass chandeliers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautifully Textured glass rectangular chandeliers with brass hardware trimming.
Brass
1940s-1950s Italian Brass and copper chandelier
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Impressive vintage 1940s-1950s Italian rectangular chandelier. An unusual mixture of brass, copper and glass.
Brass, Copper
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier in the Manner of Pietro Chiesa
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A brass and glass stylish rectangular chandelier made in Italy in the Fifties, brass is in original patina, it works 110-240 volts and need regular 10 regular e14 bulbs
Brass
Moderne 10-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A unique moderne French 10-light rectangular chandelier with frosted glass inset and original finish. 30" minimum drop, 38" length & 20" width.
Sold|$2,552
Antique Light Fixture
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Spanish Iron Gilt and Glass Rectangular Chandelier.
Iron
20th Century Stilnovo style Enamel and Brass Black Italian Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful and rare large rectangular chandelier in the style Stilnovo Italian designer eight-arm with 16-light.
Brass, Enamel
Sold|$3,850
A Stained Wood Chandelier By Louis Bogtman
By Louis Bogtman
Located in North Miami, FL
An exceptional Batik wooden hanging lamp, signed by Louis Bogtman. This stained wood rectangular chandelier by Louis Bogtman has original silk skirt shade.
Metal
Eight Lighted Arms Chandelier by Maison Arlus, circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rectangular chandelier in lacquered metal and brass consisting of a rectangular black lacquered metal structure on which there are set of eight brass lighted arms supporting eight ov...
1930s Art Deco Clear Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier by Ercole Barovier
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Art Deco design features geometric shapes, bold colors, and luxurious materials, making it a popular choice for lighting fixtures during the 1930s. This rectangular chandelier with f...
Brass
Rare Foliate Glass Element Chandelier by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in New York, NY
Rare rectangular chandelier composed of pink and green foliate glass elements by Flavio Poli from the Hotel Bristol in Bolzano Italy.
Murano Glass
Sold|$3,800
Rectangular Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Rectangular 10 candle iron work chandelier with detailed undercarriage
Iron
Sold|$3,800
1940s Rectangular Botanical Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique glass and brass 1940s rectangular botanical chandelier from Italy. Original glass and brass finish.
Brass
Sold|$4,200
Rectangular Beaded Italian Chandelier
Located in Seattle, WA
4 arm beaded chandelier as found. looks stunning with or without blown glass drops
Sold|$7,975
Rectangular Machine Age Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Nickel with glass rod details, and frosted glass.
Sold|$1,400
Brass Rectangular twelve Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Brass Rectangular Twelve Light Chandelier. Solid brass rectangular frame with solid brass canasters and cross bars creating a beautiful geometric design.
Brass
Sold|$6,400
1970s Rectangular Kalmar Pendant Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular Kalmar pendant chandelier, Frame in brass with transparent Murano glass.
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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