Italian Gilt Tole and Crystal Palm Frond Chandelier
By Hans Kögl
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Hollywood Regency style five-light gilt metal chandelier with tôle palm fronds and crystal glass decoration.
Crystal, Brass, Metal
Maria Theresa Style, Venetian Chandeliers, Crystal, Brass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Maria Theresa Style, Custom Quality Venetian Chandeliers, Crystal, Brass, Italy, 1960s A fine pair of Venetian-style hanging chandeliers, each exhibiting exceptional craftsmanship a...
Crystal, Brass
French Mid Century Murano Glass Crystal Floral Chandelier 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
This exceptionally decorative French chandelier from the mid 20th century is richly adorned with colorful Murano glass flowers together with clear crystal beads and delicate hanging ...
Crystal, Metal
Glass Crystal Chandelier by Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Antwerp, BE
A stunning chandelier, made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1970-1979. It’s composed of Murano teardrop Crystal glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. Best of the 1970s from Germany. It ...
Crystal, Brass
$1,838Sale Price|20% Off
Maison Bagues Attributed Hollywood Regency Beaded Hot Air Balloon Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Atlanta, GA
Attributed to: Maison Bagues (French, founded circa 1860), early 20th century. A unique and well crafted hot air balloon chandelier likely by the renowned company Maison Bagues. The...
Crystal, Brass
Gold-Plated and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Bakalowits
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gold-plated and crystal glass chandelier by Bakalowits. Bakalowits The Bakalowits company was founded in 1845 by Elias Bakalowits and they create stunning lights.
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Magnificent French Style Three Tiered 15 Light Crystal Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine French style crystal chandelier with 6 C and S scrolling crystal sandwiched branches with rosettes and each issuing forth two and three lighted candles having faceted prism c...
Crystal, Metal
Murano Glass and Crystal Chandelier with White Flowers
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Murano glass chandelier featuring white glass flowers radiating from a brass frame with five standard sockets. Charming ceiling light, composed of a golden base adorned with whit...
Crystal, Brass
Cascading Crystal Gilt Brass Leaf Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Beautiful cascading gilt brass leaf crystal chandelier made by Palwa, Germany in the 1960s. Original wiring takes 8 small Edison bulbs.
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Sherle Wagner Style Crystal Beaded Basket Pendant Chandelier
By Sherle Wagner
Located in New Orleans, LA
A vintage 1980’s Sherle Wagner style Crystal Beaded Basket Pendant Chandelier. It features a bulbous, basket-shaped gilvered metal cage meticulously hand-woven with strands of clear ...
Crystal, Metal
Kaiser Leuchten Chandelier, Textured Crystals, Germany, 1960
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful and rare Kaiser Leuchten chandelier designated and produced in Germany in the 1960s. Chromed metal chandelier composed of textured crystals. Rare design object that wi...
Glass
Italian Brass and Crystal Waterfall Chandelier with Seven Lights, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
An elegant Italian chandelier from the 1970s, crafted in brass and adorned with cascading strands of faceted crystal beads. The two-tier brass frame is decorated with finely cast sty...
Crystal, Brass
1960 Germany Palwa Sputnik Chandelier Swarovski Crystal & Gilt Brass
By Christoph Palme, J.L Lobmeyr, Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Outstanding mid century Sputnik chandelier made of a gilt brass construction with Swarovski crystals.
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
$937Sale Price / item|25% Off
Pair of 1950s Crystal Bead & Prism Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
Elegant in design are these 1950s three-light pendant chandeliers. Each is constructed of gleaming brass frames adorned with cascading strands of polished crystal bead swags. The lig...
Brass
Tiered Crystal Luminaire in Hollywood Regency Style Mid-Century Revival New Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Exclusive Tiered Crystal Chandelier – In-House Production in Gold or Black This exquisite crystal chandelier is the result of our own in house production, crafted with the highest s...
Crystal, Iron
Large Vintage 5858 Schonbek Tiered Crystal Basket Chandelier C 1970
By Schonbek
Located in Surrey, BC
A salvaged Schonbek model 5858 chandelier installed in 1979 and successfully removed from a mansion in Vancouver. Wires and sockets in excellent condition . This is a hi-quality c...
Crystal, Metal
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Twelve-Light Crystal Chandelier. Great scale.
Located in Buchanan, MI
A neoclassical style gilt bronze twelve-light chandelier. Measures: height 41 x diameter 29 inches. Beautiful view from below. Feel free to call or email with further questions.
Crystal
Stunning Oversized Crystal Maison Bagues 12 Light Chandelier 1960s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning and exceptionally large chandelier attributed to Maison Baguès, France, circa 1960s. This magnificent gilt iron frame chandelier is lavishly adorned with a multitude of b...
Crystal, Metal
Murano Glass Chandelier in Pale Pink Italy 1970s Hollywood Regency style
Located in Palermo, PA
This elegant Murano glass chandelier from the 1970s features a finely layered composition of small pale pink glass tubes, each delicately finished with transparent glass bead details...
Crystal, Metal
Early 19th Century Russian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, Exceptional
Located in Buchanan, MI
Early 19th century Russian gilt bronze and crystal chandelier, exceptional proportions and details. Extra tall candles to accentuate height and proportion. Feel free to call for addi...
Crystal, Ormolu
Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Crystal Obelisks Nine-Light Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful French gilt bronze beveled smoke crystal obelisks nine-light chandelier. Measures: 38" H x 24" W.
Crystal, Bronze
Gold-Plated Kinkeldey Lens Chandelier Crystal & Brass, Germany, 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant lens chandelier with hexagonal faceted crystals on a gold-plated brass frame. Crystal elements resembles lenses. Heavy design. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Starburst 18" Kinkeldey Chandelier Crystals & Gold-Plated Brass, Germany 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant starburst chandelier with 46 sculptural faceted crystals on a round gold-plated brass frame. Has 7 sockets. In very good condition. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and off...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Rare Italian Chandelier with Pink Crystals and Pink Roses
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegante Italian brass chandelier with pink crystals and pink porcelain flowers. The light requires seven single E14 screw fit lightbulbs (40Watt max.) LED compatible. Measures...
Crystal, Brass
Chandelier with White Murano Glass Flowers and Crystal Butterflies
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brass Chandelier with Handmade White Murano Glass Flowers and Crystal Butterflies The fixture is made of polished brass and richly decorated with hand-blown Murano glass flowers in ...
Crystal, Brass
Wonderful Neoclassical Etched Cut-Crystal Bowl Bronze Chandelier Ormolu Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Neoclassical / Regency Faceted And Etched Feather Cut-Crystal Bowl With Dore Bronze Chandelier Having Crystal Drops Throughout, This Ormolu Fixture Has 3 Candelabra Light...
Crystal, Bronze
Gilded Brass Eight-Light Chandelier with Leaves and Crystal
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning large brass eighty-light, Italian chandelier with leaves and crystal. Measures: Diameter 77 cm. Height fixture 84 cm. Total height with the chain 93 cm. Eight E14 bulbs.
Crystal, Brass
Magnificent Antique Empire Style Crystal Chandelier, France, circa 1900–1920
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent Antique Empire Style Crystal Chandelier, France, circa 1900–1920 A grand and richly detailed antique crystal chandelier in the Empire style, dating from the early 20th c...
Crystal, Brass
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Twelve-Light Crystal Chandelier. Great scale.
Located in Buchanan, MI
A neoclassical style gilt bronze twelve-light chandelier. Measures: height 41 x diameter 29 inches. Beautiful view from below. Feel free to call or email with further questions.
Crystal
$2,273Sale Price|20% Off
Brass and crystal chandelier by Ernst Palme, Germany 1960s
By Ernest Palme
Located in ECHT, NL
Mid century sputnik chandelier. Designed and made by Ernst Palme in the 1960s, Germany. The lamp has 17 lights and is fitted with 16 facet cut Swarovski crystal globes reflecting the...
Crystal, Brass
Very Elegant Classic French Crystal Glass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large Hollywood Regency twelve-armed chandelier from France manufactured in the mid-century (1970s and 1980s). The chandelier has twelve sockets for small incandescent lamps with s...
Metal, Brass
1970 Germany Palwa Chandelier Swarovski Crystal & Gilt Brass by Christoph Palme
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Beautiful cascading gilt brass leaf crystal chandelier designed by Christoph Palme. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the time. With this light...
Crystal, Brass
Cascading 28" Chandelier Swarovski Crystal & Gilt Brass by Faustig Germany 1970
By Christoph Palme, Palwa, Faustig
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Magnificent cascading chandelier by Kurt Faustig with Swarovski crystal elements mounted on a gilded brass structure. A precious manufacturing of gold plated filigree with Swarovski ...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Italian Florentine Chandeliers in Wrought Iron, Glass & Crystal, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional and very rare matching pair of 1950s Italian Florentine chandeliers, showcasing the extraordinary artistry, romantic sophistication, and timeless elegance of mid-centu...
Crystal, Iron
1940 Czech Bohemian Crystal Chandelier, 12-Light large Glass Arm Fixture
Located in Surrey, BC
A substantial and finely composed mid-20th century Bohemian crystal chandelier, produced in Czechoslovakia and retaining its original export mark.
Crystal, Brass
Hollywood Regency Gilt Chandelier with Straw Fringe in Amber Murano Glass
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous Mid-20th Century Art Deco or Art Nouveau Gilt Wedding Cake Chandelier with Amber Crystal Glass Fringe Diameter 17.72 in/ 45 cm Height 33.47 in/ 85 cm 5 light bulbs E14/ Goo...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
20th Century French Bagues Style Gilt and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A refined 20th century French gilt copper and rock crystal chandelier in the style of Maison Baguès, exquisitely crafted in the tradition of the celebrated Parisian atelier known for...
Rock Crystal, Copper
1950s Italian Chandelier with Murano Glass Fruit and Crystal Garlands
Located in Antwerp, BE
This unusual Italian chandelier was made during the 1950s and is richly decorated with hand-blown Murano glass fruit suspended from an elegant green-painted metal frame. Pears, apple...
Crystal, Metal
French Marie Theresa Chandelier with Colored Rock Crystals 10 Arms
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning Maria Theresa 10 arm crystal chandelier fully arranged with colored rock crystals and drops. This antique chandelier is in very good condition, recently rewired. Fully dec...
Crystal, Metal
Wonderful Neoclassical Etched Cut-Crystal Bowl Bronze Chandelier Ormolu Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful neoclassical etched cut-crystal fern bowl with bronze ormolu housing chandelier, this fixture is currently 20" high but maybe adjusted by removing or adding chain.
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
1960 Germany Palwa Petite Bubble Chandelier Crystal Glass & Gilt Brass
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Petite gilt brass chandelier with faceted Swarovski crystals. Manufactured by Palwa, Germany in the 1960s. Lighting: takes one small Edison E14 base screw bulb. Wattage: we recomm...
Crystal, Brass
Large Italian Florentine Gilt Metal and Crystal Chandelier with Shell Glass
Located in Antwerp, BE
A spectacular Italian Florentine chandelier from the 1970s, featuring six large frosted shell-form glass shades, an elaborate gilt metal acanthus crown, cascading crystal garlands, a...
Crystal, Brass
$7,800Sale Price|21% Off
1960 Germany Palwa Tendril Ribbon Chandelier Crystal Glass & Gilt-Brass
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier with tendril twisted glass and gold-plated brass ribbons designed by Christoph Palme. The sparkling and glittering Palwa chandeliers are hanging in the Residence...
Crystal, Brass
$5,192Sale Price|34% Off
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 Christoph Palme. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from...
Crystal, Brass
One Original “Cassiopea” Crystal Chandelier by BC San Michele, Italy, 1980s
By B.C. San Michele Srl
Located in Antwerp, BE
This listing is for one original Cassiopea crystal chandelier, model 832/050, designed and produced by BC San Michele in Italy. The model was first introduced in the 1980s and remain...
Crystal, Brass
Bakalowits Vintage Crystal Flushmount Gold Chandelier Ceiling Low 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Berlin, DE
A Masterpiece from Austria's Bakalowits Company, Circa 1960s Step into the realm of timeless elegance with a remarkable piece hailing from the renowned Bakalowits company of Austria...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Modern Silver Plated Crystal Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Twelve light candles round silver chandelier with crystal pendants on two levels. In excellent condition, wiring has been checked and confirmed in order,US use. Newly cleaned.
Rock Crystal, Silver Plate
Outstanding Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandelier by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, BE
Outstanding chandelier from the 1960s by German high end crystal glass manufacturer Palwa. The 24-carat gold-plated brass frame is encrusted with hundreds of high quality diamond lik...
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
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 gilt brass rings designed by Christoph Palme. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and o...
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
19th Century Antique Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Norwood, NJ
Original 19th century French candlelight gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. Simple and elegant original candle light chandelier having scrolled arms that are fitted into a center b...
Gold Plate, Bronze
Mid-Century Gilt Brass Floral Crystal Chandelier, Attributed to Palwa, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Antwerp, BE
A luxurious mid-century floral chandelier attributed to Palwa, Munich, circa 1960. Featuring nine sculptural light clusters with hand-cut crystal petals mounted on refined gilt brass...
Crystal, Brass
Wonderful Vintage Four Light Leaf Foliage Smoked Crystal Glass Tole Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vintage Tole Four Candelabra Light Leaf / Foliage Bird Cage Form Chandelier Adorned With Smoked And Clear Crystal /Glass Drops Haning From Beads And Flowers In The Manner...
Crystal
Palwa Bubbles Chandelier Crystal & Gilt Brass by Ernst Palme, Germany, 1960s
By Ernst Palme, Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant cascading bubbles chandelier with crystals mounted on a gilt brass frame. Hanging crystals are reminiscent of sunbeams refracted thousands of times in the light. Chandelier i...
Crystal, Brass
Amazing Crystal and Gilt Metal Bagues style chandelier.
By Maison Baguès
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful and elegant maison bagues style chandelier.
Metal
Italian Crystal and Chrome Chandelier, Faceted Glass Pendants, 1970s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
Italian Crystal and Chrome Chandelier, Faceted Glass Pendants, 1970s. This ceiling chandelier is built on a chromed metal frame with radiating arms that hold multiple tiers of facet...
Metal, Chrome
Rare Crystal Waterfall Chandelier Covered with Thousands White Murano Glasses
Located in Antwerp, BE
A crystal Victorian style waterfall chandelier with a brass frame that is covered with thousands of small white Murano glasses and three concentric rings hung with crystal icicle dro...
Stone, Crystal, Brass
Pair of Huge Cascading Chandelier Crystal & Gilt Brass Ernst Palme Germany 1960
By Ernst Palme, Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Style: Hollywood Regency. Colors: clear and golden. Materials: crystal glass, gilded brass.
Crystal, Brass
Brass and Crystal Glass Waterfall Chandelier, Richard Essig, Germany, 1960s
By Richard Essig
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful 5-tiered brass and crystal glass chandelier made by Richard Essig, Germany, 1960s. The chandelier requires seven European E14 candelabra bulbs, each up to 40 watts. It is...
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Gold Plate
$5,099Sale Price|62% Off
Large Crystal Chandelier by Maker Palwa, Gold-Plated, 95cm, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Hannover, DE
This huge chandelier by Palwa used to hang in the ballroom of a hotel. Hand-cut crystal rods and a variety of bulbs make this chandelier unique. A quality that seeks its equal. Wit...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Glamorous Gaetano Sciolari Style Chandelier Gilt Brass & Crystal Rods Palwa 1970
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier with 108 crystal glass rods mounted on a gold-plated brass frame. These lamps have an incomparable unique character. A touch of luxury fills the room. Designed in ...
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.