Large Round Schonbek Plaza Sparkling Crystal Pendant 7 tier Chandelier
By Schonbek
Located in New York City, NY
The dazzling Plaza pendant crystal chandelier designed by Schonbek exudes elegance as it is adorned with highly shimmering square and rectangular crystal gems.
Crystal
$10,900 / item
H 65 in Dm 41.5 in
Majestic Huge Schonbek "Camelot" 2643 Crystal Gem Cut 84 Light Chandelier
By Schonbek
Located in Tustin, CA
Very elegant, finest quality, estate Schonbek Swarovski Gemcut crystal chandelier features classic Napoleonic Empire style.
Crystal, Metal
$4,095Sale Price|30% Off
H 51 in Dm 25 in
Vintage Schonbek Quattro 49 Light 8 Tier Swarovski Crystal Chandelier 7836G
By Schonbek
Located in Dayton, OH
Schonbek Quarttro (7836G) A timeless classic contemporary design featuring 8 tiers and 49 lights. Includes a crystal canopy. DIMENSIONS Diameter 25" Body Length 51".
Crystal
$2,450 / item
H 17.5 in W 26 in D 26 in
Schonbek & CO. American Mid-Century Brass and Crystal 6-Arm Chandelier
By Schonbek
Located in Queens, NY
4 American Mid-Century brass 6-arm chandeliers in circular linked ring form emanating from the center stem and ending in crystal ball under each arm and cut crystal cups (SCHONBEK)(P...
Brass
$2,250
H 29 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
Schonbek Bagatelle 10 Light 1260-211 Crystal Chandelier 29 X 26.5 X 26.5
By Schonbek
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Schonbek Bagatelle 10 Light 1260-211 Crystal Chandelier Dimensions : 29" Tall X 26.5" Wide X 26.5" Deep This chandelier was made by Schonbek and is their Bagatelle model.
Crystal
$4,123Sale Price|33% Off
H 32.5 in W 32.5 in D 32.5 in
Schonbek Milano 12 Light Antique Silver Chandelier Ceiling Light in Heritage 32"
By Schonbek
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful vintage Schonbek Milano 12 Light Chandelier. Features a Baroque style with reticulated rip pans, finished in Antique Silver with heritage hand cut crystals.
Crystal, Metal
Fine Cut Crystal Venetian Style Chandelier
By Schonbek
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine cut crystal Venetian style chandelier having nine lighted arms on a central crystal column center support.
Crystal
Fine Cut Crystal Georgian Chandelier with Large Pendants
By Schonbek
Located in Stamford, CT
Fine cut crystal Georgian chandelier with large pendants. Recently repaired.
Crystal
Small Vintage Schonbek Crystal Chandelier
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Small Vintage Schonbek Crystal chandelier. Loaded with swarovski crystals in a brass finish.
Crystal, Brass
Schonbek Crystal Chandelier from the Trilliane Collection
Located in Houston, TX
Large fourty-eight-light chandelier from the Trilliane collection with a silver finish. The innovative design features inverted pendeloques.
Crystal
Schonbek Louis XVI Crystal Chandelier
By Schonbek
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI, Hollywood Regency chandelier dripping with faceted crystal chain and prisms. Chandelier features 31 lights, wired for use in the USA.
Crystal, Metal
Large, Schonbek “New Orleans” Swarovski Crystal Chandelier
By Schonbek
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A stunning statement piece from Schonbek’s iconic New Orleans Collection, with the highest quality Heritage Hand cut crystal.
Crystal, Metal
Monumental German Schonbek Painted Brass and Crystal Chandelier
By Schonbek
Located in Stamford, CT
Monumental painted brass and crystal chandelier having 25 (24 arm and one interior center) lights.
Crystal
Schonbek Tiara Nine-Light Chandelier
By Schonbek
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Tiara chandelier made by Schonbek. A lacy bronze umber metal framework fitted with Spectra crystal jewelry beads.
Crystal, Metal
Schonbek Quantum Linear Suspension Island Light
By Schonbek
Located in New York, NY
Since 1870, Schonbek has been synonymous with authentic handcrafted crystal chandeliers of the highest heirloom quality.
Crystal, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 7 in W 8 in D 26.75 in
Schonbek Rondelle 3 Light Drop Crystal Wall Sconce Chandelier Vanity Light 27"
By Schonbek
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Schonbek Rondelle two light bathbar wall sconce with clear Swarovski crystals, model 1256-26F, French Gold finish. Like Luscious Grapes Falling From A Festoon Of Leaves, Ron...
Crystal, Metal
Swarovoski Crystal Sputnik Sphere Chandelier by Schonbek
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional crystal sputnik sphere chandelier comprised of over 1500 crystals.
Vintage Schonbek Crystal Chandelier
By Schonbek
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A vintage Schonbek two-tier Empire style crystal chandelier.
Crystal
Schonbek Crystal Chandelier with Fourteen Lights
Located in Houston, TX
Brilliant crystal by Schonbek in an Empire style. The crystal Is clean, clear and brilliant with a metal work in a silver patina. The wiring is complete and the fixture is in very go...
Crystal
Schonbek Gold and Crystal 12 Branch Chandelier
By Schonbek
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous Swarofski/Schonbek gold and crystal 12 branch chandelier.
Crystal, Gold Plate
Magnificent Schonbek Contessa 36 Light Crystal Chandelier #4824 Gold Finish
By Schonbek
Located in Tustin, CA
From a mansion estate, this Schonbek Contessa 36 light chandelier with a gold finish metal frame blossoms like a rare flower, with a graceful, hand-formed crystal body and a kaleidos...
Crystal, Metal
Sold
H 48 in W 24 in D 47 in
Schonbek 1870 x Swarovski Geometrix Matrix Multi-pendant Chandelier, Austria.
By Schonbek, STRAUSS, Swarovski
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Schonbek 1870 x Swarovski Geometrix Matrix Multi-pendant Chandelier, Austria. 8 pendants as shown in first and last photos (8th pendant is not pictures in photos 2-7).
Crystal, Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 9.5 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
2 Schonbek Rondelle Drop Crystal Bathroom Hall Sconce Light Chandeliers
By Schonbek
Located in Dayton, OH
"Pair of vintage Schonbek Rondelle Single Light 10"" tall bathroom sconce with clear Swarovski vintage crystals, model 1252-26CL, French gold finish. Like luscious grapes falling...
Crystal, Metal
Schonbek Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful, smaller Schonbek crystal chandelier, restored and rewired.
Crystal, Chrome
Louis XIV Style Multicolored Crystal Chandelier
By Schonbek
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Louis XIV style multicolored crystal chandelier by Schonbek Measure: 64.5 inches high x 40 inches wide Chain 126 inches.
Crystal
Schonbek Swarovski Crystal Chandelier
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Schonbek Swarovski Crystal chandelier 24" diameter.
Crystal
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture. This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
Metal
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
Huge Art Deco Swarovski Crystal Brass Chandelier, Austria, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A large, glamorous Hollywood-Regency style nine-light flush mount or ceiling light, Austra, 1960s. Handcrafted of Swarovski crystals and brass forming a diamond shape, six fixed tier...
Crystal, Brass
Monumental Italian Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
This extraordinary chandelier on 7 levels composed by 165 'Tronchi' 30 cm high glasses. Brass frame. Eighteen-light bulbs E 14. Measure: Height 175 cm without chain. Available also ...
Blown Glass
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$3,750 / set
H 25 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Murano Glass Sconces, Hand-Blown Smoked Glass on Brass Frame, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass sconces, each crafted with a single curved panel of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sconces....
Brass
$4,164Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 19.69 in
Montgolfiè Antique Lok Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New
Located in Berlin, DE
Montgolfière Style Chandelier - Empire Elegance with Customizability Introducing a new Montgolfière style chandelier that exudes the charm of the Empire era, reimagined with modern ...
Crystal
$67,493
H 55.12 in Dm 43.31 in
Large beautiful Baccarat and Rock Crystal Frencht chandelier with 36 light
Located in London, GB
A spectacular and large antique Baccarat French gilt bronze and rock crystal triple tier 30 bulb plus 6 pygmy bulb chandelier. Embellished with bronze bobeches, from which large rock...
Rock Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Italian Empire Style Gilt Metal and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning 19th century Italian Empire style gilt metal and crystal chandelier with 6 lights. Beautiful basket shape with gorgeous crystals. Creates an elegant image!
Crystal, Metal
$8,775Sale Price|25% Off
H 37.41 in Dm 25.6 in
Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Beaded Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a stunning Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier, an exquisite piece adorned with captivating crystals, reminiscent of the classical style of the Empire era. This is...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Green Quartz Chandelier Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Quartz chandelier lamp by Aver Dimensions: Diameter 68 x Height 75 cm Materials: Aluminum with gold leaf. Natural Quartz Crystals. Lighting: 06 x E14 Available in finishes: S...
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Aluminum
Art Nouveau Empire Crystal Chandelier Ceiling Lamp 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
Immerse yourself in the magic of yesteryear with these exquisite hand-knotted crystal chandeliers, a blend of elegance and Art Nouveau opulence. Carefully restored in Berlin, these c...
Crystal, Brass
Large Swarovski Crystal Chandelier with 24 Lights
Located in Houston, TX
Majestic chandelier with three tiers of lights Swirling crystal arms adorn this magnificent piece Especially great for a large room or grand entry! Graceful scrolling arms make this ...
Crystal
$10,488
H 45.28 in Dm 27.56 in
Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a stunning Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier, an exquisite piece adorned with captivating crystals, reminiscent of the classical style of the Empire era. This is...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Glamorous Italian Midcentury Five-Tier Spiral Murano Glass Prism Chandelier
Located in Tustin, CA
Stylish and elegant, this vintage estate "waterfall" chandelier creates an old Hollywood ambiance. Spiral Murano glass chandelier features five tiers of 4-point clear glass prisms ar...
Murano Glass
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.
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