$125,000
H 51 in W 40 in D 40 in
Russian 19th Century Empire St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and most impressive Russian 19th century Empire st. patinated bronze and ormolu
Bronze, Ormolu
Russian Empire Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An Empire Cut-Glass Mounted Ormolu Twelve-Light Chandelier Russian Early 19th century Consisting
Bronze, Gold Leaf
$55,000
H 44.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
Russian 19th Century Empire St. Patinated Bronze, Crystal, and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely decorative Russian 19th century Empire st. patinated bronze, crystal
Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze
$65,656 / item
H 74.81 in Dm 47.25 in
Russian Empire Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Russian Empire style gilt bronze chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi features thirty-six
Bronze
Fine French Neoclassical Russian Baltic Empire Doré Bronze Crystal Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful French Made Elegant Russian / Baltic Empire / Neoclassical Style Doré Bronze And Crystal
Crystal, Bronze
$6,500
H 43 in W 24 in D 24 in
Antique Russian Empire Style Bronze Opaline Glass and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique (early 20th century) gilt bronze, opaline glass and crystal chandelier in the Russian
Crystal, Bronze
Exceptional 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Russian Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Beaded Seven Light Russian Empire Style Drop
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Russian Empire Style Baccarat Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Beaded Basket Eighteen Light Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
$16,000
H 56 in Dm 28 in
Russian or Swedish Empire Crystal, Turquoise Glass and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare late 18th century Russian or possible Prussian neo-classical chandelier, having twelve arms
Crystal
Antique Russian Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite and superbly detailed gilt bronze and crystal chandelier for candles, can be electrified.
Crystal, Bronze
Baltic Russian Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Faux Lapis 12-Light Chandelier
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in New York, NY
Vintage chandelier in the Baltic Russian or Swedish empire style, finely crafted from gilt bronze
Metal
Large and Beautiful Late 19th Century Russian Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large and beautiful late 19th century gilt bronze and crystal twenty-light Russian Empire style
Crystal, Bronze
$45,000
H 36 in W 40 in D 40 in
Early 19th Century Russian Crystal Gilt Bronze and Blue Glass Chandelier
By Johann Zech
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An early 19th century Russian chandelier having eight candle arms. The design is intended to
Crystal, Bronze
Russian Crystal, Cobalt Glass and Gilt Bronze Chandelier Attributed to Zekh
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare and important Russian late 18th Century twelve candle crystal chandelier attributed to the
Crystal
Unavailable
H 51.97 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
19th Century Fire Gilded Bronze Eighteen-Light Russian Empire Chandelier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The eighteen-light chandelier is crowned with a gilded fire plateau decorated with 12 palm leaves
Bronze
Russian Empire Lamp
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unusual lamp in excellent condition made circa 1820. Beautifully ornamented with swans, lions and stars.
Bronze
Baltic Empire Turquoise Glass Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Vancouver, BC
A rare late 18th century Russian or Prussian neoclassical chandelier, comprised of twelve arms
Crystal, Bronze
Unavailable
H 31.5 in Dm 26.78 in
A 19th Century Ormulu and Patinated Bronze Empire Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Djursholm, SE
A very fine ormulu and patinated bronze empire six-light chandelier, St Petersburg c:a 1810.
Ormolu, Bronze
A Palatial Antique Russian Gilt Bronze & Cut Crystal Chandelier, ca.1820.
Located in New York, NY
A PALATIAL & LARGE ANTIQUE PERIOD RUSSIAN NEOCLASSICAL GILT BRONZE & CUT CRYSTAL MULTI LIGHT
Crystal, Ormolu
Unavailable
H 43.31 in Dm 37.8 in
Important Early 19th Century Russian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Glass Lamp
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Russian lamp is made by Andrei Schreiber who was a very successful bronzesmith in Saint
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Russian Lamp
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Russian lamp with glass made at the Imperial Glass Factory in St Petersburg and elegant
Bronze
19th Century Russian Empire Bronze and Tole Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century Russian Empire chandelier. The gilt bronze and tole canopy with long strands
Tôle, Bronze
First Period Russian Empire Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
Period Russian Ormolu and Crystal Chandelier. Eight Arm. Neoclassical Swans and Foliate Candle
Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century Russian Empire Style Chandelier with Gilt Bronze and 5 Arms
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional 19th century Russian Empire style gilt bronze chandelier with 5 arms. The details on
Bronze
Russian Neoclassical Empire Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
A twelve-light, fine quality, doré bronze, Russian neoclassical Empire chandelier with crystal
Crystal, Bronze
Period Russian Empire Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
Magnificent period Russian Empire gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. The umbrella-shaped bronze
Crystal, Bronze
Russian Empire Chandelier, Early 19th C
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Russian chandelier made in the early 19th c. Wonderful light design with large grotesque face
Bronze
Fine Period 19th Century Russian Empire Ormolu Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
Period Russian Empire chandelier. Eight-winged lion candle arms. Palmettes and torches
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Russian Chandelier in Bronze and Crystal
Located in San Marino, CA
A unique Empire style Russian chandelier in bronze and crystal, circa 1880.
Crystal, Bronze
Russian Style Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large twenty-four light basket chandelier in the Russian Empire taste hung with faceted crystal
Crystal, Bronze
Russian Style Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large twenty-four light basket chandelier in the Russian Empire taste hung with faceted crystal
Crystal, Bronze
Fine Period 19th Century Russian Empire Ormolu Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
Period Russian Empire chandelier. Eight-winged lion candle arms. Palmettes and torches
Crystal, Bronze
A Russian Empire Style Gilt Bronze Crystal and Blue Glass Globe Chandelier
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Russian influenced crystal and gilt bronze chandelier styled from the early 19th century Empire
Crystal, Bronze
Sold
H 27.5 in Dm 27.5 in
Russian Empire Style Black and Gold Six-Light Chandelier with Classical Figures
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Russian Empire style black and gold bronze chandelier from the 20th century, with six lights
Bronze
Elegant Russian Empire Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and very nice Russian Empire Chandelier in bronze and iron. The central plateau is inset
Iron, Bronze
Impressive Russian Empire Style Bronze & Crystal Chandelier with Faces & Eagles
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very impressive and good size Russian Empire style bronze and crystal chandelier featuring the
Bronze
Petite Bronze Empire Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
6 light Bronze Empire Chandelier
Bronze
Important rock crystal and gilt bronze chandelier, Russia about 1820
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
gilded bronze with the finesse of cobalt-colored glass. Russia around 1820.
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
This elaborate chandelier, circa 1880, is made of bronze and crystal and features several different
Crystal, Bronze
18 Light Russian Empire Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
A very rare 18 light Russian chandelier with original gilt and patinated bronze finish. Originally
Bronze
Early 19th Century Russian Empire Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
This unique chandelier was made in Russia in the first half of the 19th century, circa 1810. This
Rock Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf, Gold Plate
Early 20th C Russian Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
reflect the Russian Empire style. The chandelier features four crystal fern leaves at the top canopy each
Crystal, Bronze, Silver Plate
Exquisite Empire chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
A very fine six light bronze chandelier with cut to clear cranberry glass in the Imperial Russian
Bronze
$17,117 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Bessarabian Rug, 1810
Located in New York, NY
Bessarabian rug, 1810 Russia, circa 1810 Tapestry woven carpet Imperial Tapestry Factory, St. Petersburg Having an Adamesque central medallion on a warm caramel ground, with swan...
Wool
Russian 88 Silver And Jade Amethyst Letter Opener
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Russian Neoclassical paper knife or letter opener in the style of a Roman gladius sword. The blade is made of polished nephrite jade stone. Pink guilloche enamel handle with gilt a...
Jade, Silver
$24,500
H 29 in W 59.25 in D 29.25 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scrolled carved armrests ending wit...
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
Extensive English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1825
Located in New York, NY
Pair of covered fruit coolers, pair of covered sauce tureens, pair of open work baskets, 1 compote, 4 kidney-shaped dishes, pair of square dishes, pair of oval dishes, 16 plates.
Porcelain
Four Antique Gilt Bronze Fifteen-Light Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
These gilt bronze (ormolu) wall sconces are magnificent pieces, each holding fifteen lights. The sconces will look beautiful either mounted onto the wall in a line, or paired and pla...
Ormolu, Bronze
$33,037
H 11.82 in W 31.11 in D 11.82 in
Large and Finely Cast Neo-Grec Jardinière by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A large and finely cast neo-grec gilt and patinated bronze jardinière by Ferdinand Barbedienne. Signed 'F. BARBEDIENNE'. This rare Jardinière or planter is a fine example of th...
Bronze
$69,000
H 56.5 in W 37.25 in D 17 in
19th Century Russian Antique Veneered Mahogany Secretary by Heinrich Gambs
By Heinrich Daniel Gambs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Russian secretary with a writing flap made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Mahogany, designed and produced by Heinrich Gambs in good condition. The botto...
Metal, Brass
$185,000 / set
H 12 in W 12 in D 10 in
A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin
By Andrei Bragin
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An exceptional and extremely rare set of a combination of silver and vermeil (gilded silver) flatware designed and crafted in St Petersburg Russia by Andrei Stepanovich Bragin d...
Silver, Vermeil
$1,024,003
H 82.68 in Dm 76.78 in
Exceptional Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, L-A Marquis, France, C. 1860
By Maison Marquis
Located in PARIS, FR
This very important 96-lights chandelier made entirely in chiseled and gilded bronze in the Renaissance style, is composed at the lower part of six large sets of ten light-arms, ador...
Crystal, Bronze
A Very Large George III Five Pedestal Dining Table, c1780
Located in valatie, NY
A rare and important George III five pedestal dining table c1780, with four leaves. The rounded rectangular top of superb timber with reeded edge and tilting action to each pedestal,...
Mahogany
Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845
Located in New York, NY
With a soft turquoise ground, painted with a fine spray of flowers, with gilt scroll and dash borders. Comprising pair of covered tureens and stands, pair of vegetable tureens, well ...
Porcelain
Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Fireplace
Located in Dallas, TX
This French Marble Mantel from the 20th century is a luxurious addition to any home. Crafted in the elegant Louis XIV style, it features stunning malachite stone in a beautiful emera...
Malachite, Ormolu
Pair of Important Russian Gilt Bronze and Metal Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of important Russian gilt bronze and metal vases Russian, circa 1820 Dimensions: Height 98cm, width 43cm, depth 38cm This monumental pair of vases are exquisitely crafted i...
Metal, Ormolu
Two Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Urns, Designed by Galberg
By Ekaterinburg Faceting Factory, Russia
Located in London, GB
These magnificent gilt bronze (ormolu) mounted malachite urns were created in c.1830 to a design by Ivan Ivanovich Galberg (Russian, 1782-1863). Galberg was an important figure, who ...
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
$412,969
H 86.03 in Dm 51.97 in
Extremely Rare Victorian Chandelier of Exceptional Quality and Size by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An extremely rare early Victorian 20-light cut-glass silvered mounted chandelier of exceptional quality the baluster thumb and radial cut shaft with lower shaft canopy and draping pa...
Silver Plate
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.