Antique French Chandelier, Brass & Crystal, Empire Style, Circa 1860
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, antique French chandelier, pendant made of hand crafted polished brass, in good condition
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$1,014
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
LOVELY RECCAGNI MADE IN ITALY BRASS & FROSTED GLASS FIVE CANDLE LIGHT CHANDELiER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
condition Reccagni Made in Italy Brass & Frosted glass five branch candle Chandelier Please note the
Brass
Antique Biedermeier Ruby Glass Brass Ceiling Light for Candles
Located in Munich, DE
original brass chains. Diameter glass vessel: 26cm.
Brass
$2,884
H 32 in Dm 17 in
Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Candle Pendant Light or Chandelier with Cherub
Located in Lisse, NL
quality made, 19th century candle pendant or small chandelier could be perfect for you. Both on and off
Brass, Bronze
$676 / item
H 22.05 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1 OF 4 RECCAGNI MADE IN ITALY BRASS & FROSTED GLASS 3 CANDLE LiGHT CHANDELIER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
condition Reccagni Made in Italy Brass & Frosted glass three branch candle Chandelier Please note the
Brass
$50,629 / set
H 90.56 in W 25.6 in D 18.9 in
Antique Church Angel Candle Holders with Brass Chandeliers – 19th Century
Located in Mortsel, BE
These stunning antique church candle holders, dating back to the 19th century, are captivating
Brass
$1,688Sale Price|40% Off
H 47.25 in W 9.85 in D 10.24 in
Antique Golden Candle Holder CEILING LAMP, Pendant Light Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Wembley, GB
There is space for six candles in yellow metal with small and large prisms. Length: 25cm Width
Crystal, Metal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal
Unavailable
H 103 in W 26 in D 30 in
Large Antique Cathedral Bronze and Brass Candle Chandelier, New York, 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Large one-of-a-kind cathedral renaissance style bronze and repoussé candle chandelier in the
Brass, Bronze
Six Candle Copper, Brass and Iron Gothic Revival Chandelier
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This six-candle Gothic Revival chandelier is a beautiful mix of many metals and textures. The
Copper, Iron, Brass
Cast Brass Eight-Candle Chandelier with Yellow Slag Glass
Located in Minneapolis, MN
compact in design, but its eight candles provide plenty of light. We find that early antique lighting was
Brass
Unavailable
H 64 in Dm 34 in
Two Tiered Sixteen Candle Hotel Lobby Chandelier in Two-Toned Brass & Bronze
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Monumental Sixteen Candle Hotel Lobby chandelier of two-toned bronze & brass with two tiers. AA
Brass, Bronze
Unavailable
H 30 in Dm 21 in
Knight Crest Silver Wash 5 Light Hammered Brass Pair Flush & Candle Chandelier
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Sold as pair! 1st Piece Knight crest silver wash brass hammered 5 candle chandelier AA# 61008
Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Original Poly Chrome Finish 5 Candle Chandelier
Located in Minneapolis, MN
” body only / adjustable drop) We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and
Brass, Iron
An Antique Wooden Candle Stand
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Very elegant and decorative double candle stand in Mahogany Wood, France from around 1910-1920, on
Brass
Antique Bronze and Brass Castle Tower Design Gothic Revival Candle Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
, again, have never seen a candle chandelier of this design and it is a real joy to own and look at. The
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 42.9 in W 17.1 in D 14.6 in
Antique Bronze Castle Tower Design Gothic Revival Candle Chandelier Great Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
, again, have never seen a candle chandelier of this design and it is a real joy to own and look at. The
Brass, Bronze
Cast Brass Six Candle Chandelier
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Elegant six candle cast brass chandelier with sweeping arms and leafy details throughout the
Brass
Five Candle Brass Chandelier with Crystals
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This golden brass chandelier is painted with multi-color, polychrome paint. The details of this
Brass
PAIR OF FLEMISH BRASS CHANDELIERS
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very nice and hard to find pair of antique brass chandeliers. Probably Flemish and made during
Brass, Iron
Cast Brass French Empire Style Three-Candle Chandelier
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This gorgeous three-candle chandelier is composed of a mixture of cast brass and lead, giving the
Lead, Metal, Brass
Stunning 1940s Twelve-Candle Crystal Chandelier
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Eight candles surround the detailed brass body of this chandelier, and an additional four lights
Crystal, Brass
Early 1890s American Silver Plated Six-Candle Chandelier with Filigree
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This intricate Victorian-era fixture in cast brass and silver plate has ornate filigree patterns
Silver, Brass
Five-Candle Brass Tudor Chandelier
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is an exquisite five-candle brass Tudor chandelier, where every detail makes a visual impact
Brass
Gothic 20-Candle Tiered Chandelier
Located in Minneapolis, MN
details, with 15 candles around the body and 5 candles at the top. We find that early antique lighting
Brass
$4,238 / item
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
French Empire style gilt bronze and enamel chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi has got twelve lights. This chandelier is characterized by classical plate embellished with gilt bron...
Bronze, Enamel
A Bronze French Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Empire style bronze chandelier.
Bronze
$3,202Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.08 in Dm 19.69 in
Classic Swan Chandelier, Gilt Bronze, French Empire Style, Circa 1880
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Classic model for this French Empire chandelier, perfect in any particular: gilt bronze, classic swan, green nail, 6 lights. It's perfect ! over Your table or sleeping room or study...
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century bronze and gilded ormolu French Empire influenced chandelier. Having a classical ceiling rose with three foliate linked chains supporting the three branch...
Bronze
French Empire Style GIlt Bronze and Red Painted tole Swan Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A unique and spectacular French Empire-style gilt bronze and red-painted tole chandelier featuring a circular form suspended by three elongated gilt bronze chains. The central body i...
Bronze, Tôle
French Empire Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine quality 19th century French Empire gilt bronze 9-light chandelier. Circa 1870. The chandelier has been professionally re-wired, cleaned and is ready to hang. Includes matching c...
Bronze
$2,908
H 28.35 in Dm 22.45 in
French Empire Style Seven-Light Bronze, Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This beautiful French Empire-style chandelier features six bronze swan arms. Dark green painted body with decorative bronze mounts and richly ornate pine finial, on top centered with...
Bronze, Brass
$75,000
H 45 in W 39 in D 39 in
Impressive and Large Antique French Empire Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large French Empire gilt and patina bronze chandelier of circular form, suspended from six elongated chains composed of alternating openwork and solid links. The corona is cast wit...
Bronze
Antique Gilt Bronze and Patinated Metal 19th Century French Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Antique gilt bronze and patinated metal 19th Century French chandelier French, late 19th Century Dimensions: Height 83cm, diameter 60cm Designed in the elegant French Empire sty...
Metal, Ormolu
French Empire Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice quality 19th century French Empire bronze chandelier. Circa 1890. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It is ready to hang! 29h ...
Bronze
French Gilt Brass Bouillotte Library Ceiling Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Gilt Brass Bouillotte Library Ceiling Light A lovely piece, adapted from an original oil lamp, the lamp has 3 brass sconces, we can see the 3 secretary birds set on the oil...
Brass
French Empire Style Ormolu and Bronze Chandelier
Located in London, GB
French Empire style ormolu and bronze chandelier French, 19th century Measures: Height 100cm, diameter 64cm This chandelier is a beautiful example of the Empire style. The chand...
Ormolu, Bronze
French Bronze Empire Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Empire Gilt Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1920’s 10 lights, with wax candle covers, US wired and certified.
Bronze
French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This chandelier is a French Empire eight-light fixture made in 19th century from patinated and gilt bronze. The design features classical elements from the Empire period, including ...
Bronze
Small Gilt Bronze Empire style Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine & Decorative Gilt Bronze & Patinated Bronze Empire style Chandelier. 6 lights. France, circa 1920. Dimensions: Height 25" Diameter 16" CW5549
Bronze
French Empire Style Chandelier with Frosted Glass Flame
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Empire style chandelier with gilt bronze arms, neoclassical mounts, ornate chain and canopy. The central body is dark green painted wood, surmounted with a frosted glass flame...
Ormolu
Whether burnished or lacquered, antique, new and vintage brass furniture can elevate a room.
From traditional spaces that use brass as an accent — by way of brass dining chairs or brass pendant lights — to contemporary rooms that embrace bold brass decor, there are many ways to incorporate the golden-hued metal.
“I find mixed metals to be a very updated approach, as opposed to the old days, when it was all shiny brass of dulled-out silver tones,” says interior designer Drew McGukin. “I especially love working with brass and blackened steel for added warmth and tonality. To me, aged brass is complementary across many design styles and can trend contemporary or traditional when pushed either way.”
He proves his point in a San Francisco entryway, where a Lindsey Adelman light fixture hangs above a limited-edition table and stools by Kelly Wearstler — also an enthusiast of juxtapositions — all providing bronze accents. The walls were hand-painted by artist Caroline Lizarraga and the ombré stair runner is by DMc.
West Coast designer Catherine Kwong chose a sleek brass and lacquered-parchment credenza by Scala Luxury to fit this San Francisco apartment. “The design of this sideboard is reminiscent of work by French modernist Jean Prouvé. The brass font imbues the space with warmth and the round ‘portholes’ provide an arresting geometric element.”
Find antique, new and vintage brass tables, case pieces and other furnishings now on 1stDibs.
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.
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.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.