1960s Stilnovo Aluminum Shield Chandelier Pendant Italy
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Mod Italian aluminum shield pendant light 1960s Unmarked. Attributed to Stilnovo 11 H
Aluminum
Brass and Alabaster Shield Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Round chandelier designed by Glustin Luminaires, made of a central vertical stem, eight arms of
Alabaster, Brass
$11,250
H 48 in W 18.5 in D 28.5 in
English Gothic Revival Style Wrought Iron Painted Shield Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival-Style (1920's) wrought iron 8 light octagonal shaped chandelier with mica
Wrought Iron
Chiton-4 Chandelier by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful four-shield chandelier 'Chiton-4' designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los
Brass
Chiton-3 Chandelier by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful three shield chandelier 'Chiton-3' designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in
Brass
$1,764
H 27 in W 40 in D 11.5 in
French Regal Vintage Six-Light Hammered Iron Chandelier with Shield Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage French six-light chandelier. This French chandelier from the mid-20th century of forged
Iron
$8,495
H 24 in W 45.25 in D 19 in
Antique Viking Longboat Ship Cast Iron Chandelier with Horse Head and Shields
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and unusual cast iron eight light chandelier in the shape of a Viking longboat or ship
Brass, Iron
Huge White Opaline Glass Shield, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Napako
Located in Zohor, SK
A striking ceiling light shade in pure white opaline glass, defined by its minimalist form and elegant proportions. The generous scale of the piece creates a bold visual presence, ma...
Opaline Glass
19th Century Flemish 16 Light Brass Chandelier with Ducal Arms
Located in Essex, MA
19th Century Flemish Baroque Chandelier with Ducal Shield Crown. Incredible patina remains. Each
Brass
Antique French Wrought Iron Oval-Shaped Chandelier, Circa 1890's
Located in New Orleans, LA
A nicely rendered wrought iron chandelier with baronial shield decoration.
Wrought Iron
Belle Epoque Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
This chandelier was probably made by the Paris bronzier Baguès, circa 1900. The botanical forms of
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Cast Brass Five-Light Shield Motif Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Pasadena, CA
Cast brass chandelier with original polychrome accents, circa 1920s.
Brass
Unavailable
H 24 in W 41 in D 14.5 in
Vintage French Iron Wood Chandelier Gothic Medieval Knight Figure, circa 1920
Located in Houston, TX
iron shields this chandelier was made to appeal to the period revival movement occurring in France at
Iron
Chiton-4 Chandelier by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant four shield chandelier 'Chiton-4' designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los
Brass
Chiton-4 Chandelier by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant four shield chandelier 'Chiton-4' designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los
Brass
Chiton-3 Chandelier by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant three shield chandelier 'Chiton-3' designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los
Brass
Glass Shield Italian Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles. This exquisite glass shield Italian chandelier has three slightly green tinted blown
Brass
Stunning Lobmeyr Chandelier With Crystal Shield-Form Prisms.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Lobmeyr chandelier with multiple shield-form crystal prisms and gold-plate quill-form
Sold
H 24 in W 36.5 in D 22.5 in
Early 20th Century French Iron Eight-Light Chandelier with Painted Shield
Located in Dallas, TX
with candle sleeve covers. The chandelier features a red center carved shield, decorated with gilt
Iron
Antique Art Deco Slip Shade Five-Light Chandelier, Crown and Shield, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Art Deco five-light chandelier features bi-colored metal frame housing frosted shades with
Metal
Sold
H 37.5 in W 64 in L 37.5 in
One of a Kind Pink Blush Murano Glass Shields and Brass Chandelier, Italy, 2020
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Italian chandelier is made of brass and hand casted pink blush colored Murano
Brass
Antique Asian shield light fixtures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shield converted in to the chandelier
Bronze
19th c. Iron chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Iron chandelier with decorative shield design
Iron
English Crown-Shaped Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An English circa 1910 cast bronze six-light chandelier with shields and crowns decoration, original
Bronze
Louis XIII style iron chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis XIII hand wrought eight arm chandelier. Shield and rope motifs with rought form bobesche
Wrought Iron
French Eight-Light Spitjack Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
chandelier to the shield shaped top. This mid-20th century chandelier has been rewired for the US and comes
Iron
A very fine iron chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine iron chandelier featuring round shields and S-shaped arms with hand hammered acanthus
Iron
Rare Klemm Opal Cluster Reflector Lamp and Smoke Shield
By Klemm & Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a lamp that you would have found hanging in an early Pharmacy. They have great detail including a large 17 inch tented milk glass shade and brass crown. The central milk glas...
Glass
European Medieval Style Simple Iron 4 Arm Shield Light
Located in Houston, TX
Hand made iron light. Newly wired in the US.
Iron
Sold
H 29.53 in Dm 31.5 in
Art Deco Brass Ceiling Light with 2 Sets of Glass Shields, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Located in Zohor, SK
construction with 6 arms, each with one bulb. The shields for this light are replacable. it originally came
Brass
Arts & Crafts Mission Bronze Chandelier W. Steuben Calcite Glass Shades
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission chandelier offers shield and foliate cast bronze frame with four
Bronze
French Art Deco Frosted Art Glass and Nickeled Bronze Chandelier Signed Gilles
Located in New York City, NY
An unusual and original French Art Deco chandelier with large shield shape panels of geometric
Bronze, Nickel
Set of 6 Gothic Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A set of 6 Italian patinated metal 2 light sconces, with shield motif backplate. Matching
Brass and Black Metal with Smoked Murano Glass Shields Chandelier, Italy, 2019
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Italian chandelier is made of brass, black enameled metal and hand blown smoke
Brass
Saracen Shield Pendant Chandelier in Ivory Silk, Signed Fortuny
By Fortuny
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist Saracen shield chandelier was realized by the esteemed maker Fortuny during
Silk
Iron Chandelier with Shields
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and decorative provincial Iron Chandelier featuring 6 shields, France, circa 1940
Iron
Antique Arts & Crafts Moe Bridges Five-Light Chandelier W/Shield, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts and Crafts Moe Bridges five-light chandelier features twisted bronze frame with shield
Bronze
Vintage Industrial Cage Trouble Light Pendant with Reflector Shield
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Original vintage cage light with a metal reflector shield. Reproduction socket in a hand-rubbed
Sold
H 27.5 in W 6.9 in D 6.9 in
Antique Gothic Revival Stained Glass Panels with Shields Decor Arts & Crafts Era
Located in Lisse, NL
style shield in the middle. The type of transparent and mouthblown glass that was used for these shields
Metal, Brass
Large and Striking Bronze & Brass Gothic Revival Advent Wreath Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
this Gothic chandelier are six shields with images that we never saw before. This rare antique looks
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Sold
H 37 in Dm 30.5 in
Huge & Striking Bronze & Brass Gothic Revival Advent Wreath Chandelier Pendant L
Located in Lisse, NL
changing the candles. On the outside of this Gothic chandelier are four shields with images that we never
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 37 in W 23.6 in D 21.65 in
Rare and Striking Bronze & Brass Gothic Revival Advent Wreath Candle Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
chandelier are four shields with images that we never saw before. One shows a crown of thorns with three
Brass, Bronze
19th century Vellum Shield Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
This piece is unlike anything else. Truly one of a kind, this vellum shield (with attribution and
Iron
Wrought Iron Chandelier with Shields
Located in Pasadena, CA
Richly detailed ironwork, four light chandelier
Wrought Iron
Spanish Revival Chandeliers "W" Shield
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920's. Original polychrome finish. Measures: 21"W x15"H x 52.5"H with chain and canopy.
Spanish Revival Chandelier with Shield/Crest Motif
Located in Pasadena, CA
With its sought-after scale and graceful lines, this is a perfect example of fine Spanish Revival ironwork; measures approx. 29"w x 38 1/4"h; 60 3/4"h incl chain & canopy
1920s Wrought Iron 6-light Chandelier w/ Shields
Located in Pasadena, CA
Forged ironwork chandelier Circa 1920's.
Wrought Iron
1920's 5-light Chandelier with Shield Motif
Located in Pasadena, CA
This fixture is cast with so much detail; crests, decorative suspended finials, and original paint.
Brass
Three Large Brass "Shield" Hanging Fixtures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shield-shaped hanging light fixtures with patinaed brass finish. 3 available
Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
c.1920's wrought iron chandelier with shield motif
Small French Bronze & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
A small compact French bronze birdcage frame, three-light chandelier with unusual shield-like
Ormolu
Sold
H 25 in W 38.75 in D 14.25 in
Antique 1930s Spanish Revival Wood and Iron Eight-Light Chandelier with Knight
Located in Pasadena, CA
Eight-light wood and iron chandelier with shield, cross and knight, circa 1930s.
Iron Four Candle Ring Chandelier with Shields
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Decorative shields add a royal touch to this large iron chandelier, and sweeping, curving lines
Iron
1920s Spanish Revival Downlight Chandelier with Shields
Located in Pasadena, CA
Five-light chandelier with crest, circa 1920s.
Wrought Iron
Brass "Shield" Hanging Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round brass, hanging ceiling fixture.
19th Century German Lüsterweibchen of Polychrome Woman with Shield
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A German Lüsterweibchen chandelier of polychrome painted wood and antler. The upper portion of the
Antler, Wood
Tall Nine Candle Tudor Chandelier
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Nine candles illuminate this tall, regal Tudor chandelier, while decorative shields and leafy
Metal
On Hold|$5,427 / set
H 22.84 in Dm 7.09 in
Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern Amber Pair of Murano Glass Table Lamps, 1995
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
This table lamp is part of the collection of the glass master Alberto Donà which includes three lamps of different sizes called "Briolette". Their name derives from their faceted c...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$229,532Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Vintage French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1950's French nine-light wrought iron chandelier. Measurements: Diameter: 24" Current Drop: 30"
Wrought Iron
Big Round Amber tone Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1950
Located in Florence, IT
Vintage Murano Amber glass and brass round chandelier. The Chandelier is made of Murano Amber tone Glass with gold flecks blown inside. The hand-creafted and blown leaves follows one...
Brass
Antique French Wrought Iron Chandelier, Circa 1900-1910.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Wrought Iron Chandelier, Circa 1900-1910.
Wrought Iron
Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
Over the years, British design company Linley has developed expertise in creating scaled versions of famous architectural buildings including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the R...
Maple
$1,496
H 25 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp Gerald Thurston 1954 "Profile"
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT! Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp Brass & Walnut Gerald Thurston Designer 1954 Here is a marvelous Mid Century Modern Icon! The 1954 Tripod Brass & Walnut Table ...
Metal, Brass
$5,352 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
$1,600 / set
H 14 in W 8 in D 6.5 in
Stilnovo style Italian Dual Tone Brass & Gray Metal Sconces, a Pair
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
A pair of period midcentury sconces in brass and gray metal, each with five arms. In the style of Stilnovo. Italy, circa 1950. Dimensions: 14 height x 8 width x 6.5 deep x 3.5 bac...
Brass
$3,895 / set
H 22.25 in W 27.75 in D 17.25 in
Lane Staccato Mid Century Brutalist Walnut Nightstands - Pair
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Staccato Mid Century Brutalist Walnut Nightstands - Pair Each nightstand measures: 27.75 wide x 17.25 deep x 22.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ca...
Walnut
1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden...
Wool, Cotton, Beech
Fog & Mørup, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A two-armed brass and fabric wall light designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8” H x 9.5” W x 5” D Backplate Dimensions (inches): 3...
Brass
Laqué Rouge Coffee Table in Red Lacquered Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table Laqué Rouge in steel, French manufacture, red lacquered, custom made available. Available in dark finish or other colors, on request. Available in: L100xD100xH35cm, pric...
Steel
Neo Gothic Bronze Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Neo Gothic bronze architectural fragment mounted as lamp.
Bronze
Pair of Big Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure fixed to the wall w...
Brass
$6,732 / item
H 23.63 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Contemporary Unique Form Triple Clear Quartz Sconce by Christopher Boots
By Christopher Boots
Located in Geneve, CH
Petra I Triple Clear Quartz Sconce by Christopher Boots Dimensions: D 12 x W 30 x H 60 cm. Materials: Aged brass, slices of polished clear quartz. Available in clear, rose, or smoky...
Quartz, 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.
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