Retro Chandelier Lights
1960s French Retro Chandelier Lights
Crystal, Bronze
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Glass
1950s Italian Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Brass, Iron
1960s Italian Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Brass
1960s Italian Retro Chandelier Lights
Brass
Mid-20th Century Retro Chandelier Lights
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Metal, Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Metal, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Brass
1970s Italian Retro Chandelier Lights
Crystal, Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Crystal, Chrome
1970s Italian Retro Chandelier Lights
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Wrought Iron, Metal
1960s Italian Retro Chandelier Lights
Chrome
1950s Italian Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Metal
1950s Italian Retro Chandelier Lights
Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Chandelier Lights
Murano Glass
1950s Italian Other Retro Chandelier Lights
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Chandelier Lights
Murano Glass
1960s Hollywood Regency Retro Chandelier Lights
Metal
1970s Italian Retro Chandelier Lights
Metal
1960s Georgian Retro Chandelier Lights
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Chandelier Lights
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Empire Retro Chandelier Lights
Bronze
Late 20th Century Austrian Retro Chandelier Lights
Crystal
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Brass
Late 20th Century European Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Chrome
1970s Retro Chandelier Lights
Aluminum
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Metal, Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Nickel
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Chandelier Lights
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Hollywood Regency Retro Chandelier Lights
Crystal, Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Metal, Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Retro Chandelier Lights
Bronze
1950s Italian Other Retro Chandelier Lights
Brass
Mid-20th Century Retro Chandelier Lights
Murano Glass
1970s Italian Space Age Retro Chandelier Lights
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Aluminum, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Brass
1980s Italian Retro Chandelier Lights
Murano Glass
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Chandelier Lights
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Metal
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Brass
Mid-20th Century Adam Style Retro Chandelier Lights
Brass
1950s Italian Other Retro Chandelier Lights
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Gothic Retro Chandelier Lights
Wrought Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Plastic
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Chandelier Lights
Metal
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Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.
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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.
- What is chandelier lighting?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A chandelier is typically suspended from a branching system with multiple lights on the ends, rather than one single light or a pair of lights hanging from a chord or chain.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019Chandelier lighting is a branched, highly ornamented light fixture that is typically (suspended from) mounted on ceilings lamps.
- What is chandelier light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A chandelier light is a type of candelabra lamp, meaning that it is a decorative branched suspension of lights mounted from the ceiling. A variety of antique, new and vintage chandeliers can be found on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A chandelier is a decorative type of lighting. Suspended from the ceiling, chandeliers direct their light upward and are typically positioned over a dining table. Incandescent light bulbs are generally used in chandeliers that give ambient light. Enhance your space today — visit 1stDibs for a wide range of chandelier options to choose from.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The difference between pendant lights and chandeliers is not complicated. In terms of both style and function, chandeliers are not that different from pendant lights. The difference between a chandelier and pendant light is not how they look but rather the way in which they hang. Chandeliers are suspended with multiple branches that hold many bulbs while pendants typically dangle from one central cord or chain. Chandeliers tend to be more intricate and fancier, so if you're looking for something luxurious, then this might work best. With pendants, you’re likely to find a variety of examples in minimalistic modern styles; these would make great additions to any office space because of their versatility like being able to turn them on/off with ease. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pendant lights and chandeliers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
The typical dining room chandelier has four to six lights which is the optimum amount of light for a dining room
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