Early 20th Century French Painted Wood Louis XV Style Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved in Provence, southern France circa 1920, this elegant oval chandelier exemplifies traditional Louis XV grace.
Walnut
$16,000
Antique Oval Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 French wrought iron chandelier with 16 lights. Measurements: Length: 48" Width: 35" Drop: 40"
Wrought Iron
Oval Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An oval circa 1920 French gilt bronze and rock crystal neoclassic style chandelier.
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Low Oval Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Oval Crystal Chandelier in Brass Italy 1922 This stunning antique chandelier originates from Italy and was crafted in 1922.
Crystal, Brass
Low Oval Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Oval Brass Ceiling Crystal Chandelier from Italy, 1918 This stunning antique chandelier hails from Italy, crafted in the year 1918.
Crystal, Brass
Antique French Wrought Iron Oval-Shaped Chandelier, Circa 1890's
Located in New Orleans, LA
A nicely rendered wrought iron chandelier with baronial shield decoration.
Wrought Iron
Antique Oval Crystal Chandelier Louis XVI Revival Empire Style Brass 12 Lights
Located in Berlin, DE
An elegant oval crystal chandelier with balanced proportions and refined detailing.
Crystal, Brass
19th c Rare Crystal Beaded Empire Chandelier French Hand Tied Oval Prisms, c1850
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Three tiers with beaded appendages springing out. This amazing chandelier has each rare oval shaped prism hand tied to each other.
Crystal
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal plafonnier chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ormolu and Crystal plafonnier chandelier. This most striking flush mounted oval chandelier is centered by an inverted Ormolu acorn finial decorating a circular plate which supports g...
Crystal, Ormolu
Art Deco Oval Basket Cut Crystal Chandelier by Carl Hiess Vienna Flush Mount
Located in Vienna, AT
Oval brass frame nickel-plated fitted with nine E27 bulbs, cut crystal octagons, Flush Mount. Made in Vienna by Carl Hiess in the 1920s. Delivery time about 2-3 weeks.
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Fine and Decorative Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and decorative bronze chandelier. Oval center issuing six U-shaped arms, central rod ornated with ram's heads. 6-light, France, circa 1900 Dimensions: Height 39" x diameter 3...
Bronze
$1,310 / set
2x Oval Art Deco pendant vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
2x Oval Art Deco pendant vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
Brass
Italian Renaissance Revival Chandelier, Bronze Dore, Circa 1890
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (19/20th Century) bronze dore oval crown shaped chandelier with fleur-de-lis finial and red velvet upholstery.
Bronze
1940s Venetian-Style Murano Amber Glass Chandelier with 12 Arms
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian-Style Murano (1940s) oval shaped amber glass chandelier with 12 arms emanating from a tall center shaft holding fluted round disc bobesches & a tiered finial bot...
Murano Glass
Rare Eight Light Baltic Chandelier In Georgian Style
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The receiver plate supporting eight candle arms with slip over drop hung drip pans these alternate with upper kick arms these with drop hung canopies and triangular spires, the balus...
Cut Glass
Large Oval Wrought Iron Light Fixture, Early 20th Century 1920's
Located in San Francisco, CA
Spanish Mediterranean style oval shape wrought iron light fixture with eight bees wax covered light sockets surrounding the central section of scrolling iron work. Exceptional qualit...
Wrought Iron
MARCUS AURELIUS AND FAUSTINA Authentic Roman Coins Silver Earrings
Located in Roma, IT
These 925 silver earrings feature two genuine Roman silver denarii from the 2nd century AD, depicting Emperor Marcus Aurelius and his wife, Faustina the Younger. Marcus Aurelius (26 ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
French 19th century Empire Period Bronze and Ormolu chandelier, circa 1805
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and most decorative French 19th century Empire Period patinated Bronze and Ormolu chandelier, circa 1805. This wonderful eight light oval shaped chandelier is centered...
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Vintage Church Opaline Milk Glass Oval Brass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A small church opaline ceiling pendant, England circa 1930. - Beautiful oval shape to the opaline glass which is held in place by a patinated brass gallery. - Rewired in dark bro...
Brass
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Alabaster, Bronze & Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alabaster, patinated Bronze and Ormolu chandelier. This six arm thirteen light chandelier has an oval shaped Alabaster moulded base decorated with a pierced Ormolu foliate frieze.
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ormolu and Crystal chandelier. This very unique twelve light oval shaped chandelier is centered by rosette cut Crystals linked together to form five sections within the body that are...
Crystal, Ormolu
A pair of Georgian Day and Night Earrings with Turquoise and Chrysoberyl
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of Georgian gold - day and night - earrings made with cannetille gold work, set with chrysoberyl and turquoise, England, circa 1830, with French import hallmark for 14k gold. ...
Chrysoberyl, Turquoise, Gold
MARCUS AURELIUS AND FAUSTINA Authentic Roman Coins Silver Earrings with Pearls
Located in Roma, IT
These 925 silver earrings feature two genuine Roman silver denarii from the 2nd century AD, depicting Emperor Marcus Aurelius and his wife, Faustina the Younger. Marcus Aurelius (26 ...
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
A Spanish 18th Century Chandelier at Attributed To The Real Fabrica De La Granja
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The receiver bowl issuing six large canes mounted with spires and drapery, and six scroll candle arms and drip pans, the chandelier draped with ovals chains and pear shaped finials.
Cut Glass
Georgian Irish Oval Mirror Chandelier
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A Georgian Irish oval mirror having overlaid cut white segments with applied gilding alternating with multi faceted blue jewels, The mirror issuing a gilt hook suspending a cut glass...
Cut Glass
Oval Shaped Bronze And Pearl Bag Chandelier, Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Oval Shaped Bronze And Pearl Bag Chandelier, Circa 1900
Crystal
Style Louis XIV Oval Chandelier in Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Style Louis XIV oval chandelier, silvered bronze, ten lights.
Bronze
Bronze 16-Light Oval Chandelier
Located in Woodbury, CT
Oval bronze ring from which extend four arms. Two arms hold four lights, two arms hold two lights. A total then of twelve up lights. Each arm surmounted in the center with fruit bask...
Bronze
Oval Iron Chandelier
Located in Nashville, TN
1920's hand forged, oval, iron chandelier. This fixture has eight hand twisted arms, which slightly cant outward, attached to a wide, riveted band, with four chains that connect to ...
Iron
Oval Iron Chandelier with Ten Lights
Located in Carmel, CA
This elongated iron chandelier with ten lights is a perfect choice to hang over a rectangular table or kitchen workspace. The round centre incorporates hearts and acanthus leaf shape...
Iron
Unavailable
H 17 in W 30.5 in D 13 in
Elegant Oval Gilt/Bronze Ormolu Chandelier with Branch Leaf Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant oval gilt/bronze ormolu chandelier with branch leaf motif.
Bronze
18 Karat Gold White Agate Oval Donut Rose Amethyst Dangle Long Vintage Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
An enchanted oval white agate donut-shaped earrings holded by an 18k yellow gold delicate chain with two beautiful amethyst on top followed by a gold round gem and a third amethyst h...
Agate, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
A fine eighteenth century Genoese chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A fine eighteenth century Genoese chandelier with beaded swags emanating from crystal floral motifs from which hang oval and icicle prisms.
Crystal
French Hand-Forged Iron Oval Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Highwood, IL
Spectacular vintage French hand-forged iron oval chandelier with six torch-form lights and fleur de lys details.
Sold
H 37.41 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Impressive Italian Antique Oval Chandelier 1920s Classical Style Cast Brass Gold
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This solid brass rare Oval chandelier Antique from the 1920s in classical style from Italy.
Brass
French Six-Light Crystal Oval Chandelier from the Turn of the Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French six-light crystal oval chandelier from the turn of the 19th century.
Crystal, Metal
Oval Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An oval wrought iron chandelier with original painted finish.
Wrought Iron
Oval Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A six lights, oval wrought iron chandelier with original patina.
Oval Bronze and Rock Crystals Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An oval, gilt bronze neo classic style chandelier with cut glass drops and rock crystal pendants.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
1900s Oval Iron Chandelier from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique French handwrought iron chandelier has a thick, hand-hammered circular band of ornamented metal with eight candleholders attached to the outside circumference. The bobec...
Iron
Huge French Oval Crystal Prisms Tiered Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights. Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang! Bronze with balls and spears from three ...
Crystal, Bronze
Unusual Oval Shaped French Empire Style Basket Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Unusual oval shaped French Empire style basket chandelier This piece is an unusual oval shape, it has a decorative aged brass frame hung with chains of cut large crystal beads gat...
Brass
Luxurious Oval Shaped Crystal and Brass Chandelier Italy, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
This Sumptuous large and oval shaped chandelier supporting a set of precious cut crystal prisms, octagons, oak leaves etc.
Porcelain
Unusual Oval Basket Form Four-Light Porcelain and Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Unusual oval basket form 4 light porcelain and bronze chandelier Stock Number: L329
An Italian Baroque Style Oval Wrought Iron Ten Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
hanging from the original canopy with an adjustable amount of chain the 4-piece support joining to the body by twisting rods, the body two concentric hammered oval rings joined by al...
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 11.82 in W 25.6 in D 16.54 in
Low Oval Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Low oval ceiling crystal chandelier brass. Cabling completely renewed.
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Sold
H 17.72 in W 31.5 in
Low Oval Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Low oval ceiling crystal chandelier brass. Cabling completely renewed.
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Sold
H 21.66 in W 29.53 in D 22.84 in
Low Oval Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Low oval ceiling crystal chandelier brass. Cabling completely renewed.
Crystal, Brass, Wire
French Art Deco Period Iron Oval 8-Light Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Art Deco Period iron oval 8-light chandelier, circa 1930
Iron
Sold
H 18.12 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Low Oval Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Low oval ceiling crystal chandelier brass. Cabling completely renewed.
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Sold
H 36 in W 25 in D 15 in
Classical Oval Ring Chandelier Brass and Blackened Metal Ten-Light Fixture
By Coronet
Located in New York, NY
Great quality Classical Revival oval ten socket up light chandelier, marked "Coronet" on the cast brass canopy.
Brass, Steel
Antique 9.15Ct Amethyst and Yellow Gold Chandelier Earrings Circa 1895
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The impressive earrings each feature a further three stunning oval faceted cut claw set sapphires, suspended and articulated from the yellow gold chandelier style setting.
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 31 in W 73 in D 57 in
Large Oval Shaped Italian Wrought Iron and Daino Antler 8-Light Chandelier, UL
Located in Atlanta, GA
Expertly crafted of Daino antlers that are held together with iron pins and counter weighted for balance, having cast iron bobeches, the upper wrought iron section in the shape of a ...
An Oval Bronze Ceiling Light
Located in New York, NY
An oval bronze ceiling light with open fret frame having Vitruvian scroll motif and arrow and cross band molded edge securing frosted and cut glass dome with carved starburst. (4 Edi...
Bronze
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.