Sold|$9,800
French Crystal Ship Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French ship chandelier with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Height: 28" Width: 24
Crystal
French Crystal Beaded Ship Chandelier, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique French six-light crystal beaded ship chandelier newly rewired with drip wax candle covers
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$39,500
1960s Large Italian Beaded Glass Ship Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Stamford, CT
1960s Italian beaded glass three-mast ship chandelier. Very large and statement making. In the
Glass
Sold|$22,000
Crystal and Brass Galleon Ship Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a brass and crystal galleon ship chandelier. This chandelier has been
Crystal, Brass
Wonderful Vintage Beaded Crystal Italian Boat Ship Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful vintage beaded multi-color crystal italian boat or ship chandelier light fixture.
Crystal
Coastal Rattan Model of a Sailing Ship Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Coastal Rattan Model of a Sailing Ship Chandelier USA, circa 1960s This Coastal Rattan Model of a
Metal
French Exceptional Ship Chandelier in crystal and gilt metal
Located in London, GB
French exceptional ship chandelier in excellent condition and equipped with five lights. It has
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$6,800
Redondo Beach Ship Chandelier by Miamar Home
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Crystal Hand-Beaded Ship Chandelier by Miamar Home – Los Angeles A striking and whimsical
Crystal, Metal
Sold|$6,800
Redondo Beach Ship Chandelier by Miamar Home
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Crystal Hand-Beaded Ship Chandelier by Miamar Home – Los Angeles A striking and whimsical
Crystal, Metal
Artisan Handmade Tole Ship Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
available. Two sockets inside the ship that take 40-60 watt bulbs.
Metal
Sold|$5,342
Crystal Pirate Ship Chandelier, Italy, 1950
Located in Budapest, HU
Extraordinary chandelier in the shape of a pirate boat. Hundreds of crystals draw an incredible
Crystal, Metal
Sold|$2,967
Crystal Pirate Ship Chandelier, Italy, 1950
Located in Budapest, HU
Extraordinary chandelier in the shape of a pirate boat. Hundreds of crystals draw an incredible
Crystal, Metal
Sold|$4,155
Crystal Pirate Ship Chandelier, Italy, 1950
Located in Budapest, HU
Extraordinary chandelier in the shape of a pirate boat. Hundreds of crystals draw an incredible
Crystal, Metal
Whimsical Meticulously Detailed Wicker Ship Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very unusual fun chandelier crafted from off white wicker and in the shape of a sailing vessel
Wicker
Sold|$4,800
Crystal Beaded Ship Chandelier by MLA
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ship with three sales blowing in the wind. This whimsical fixture is all handmade and took weeks to
Crystal, Metal
Sold|$6,000
Crystal Beaded Ship Chandelier by MLA
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ship with three sales blowing in the wind. This whimsical fixture is all handmade and took weeks to
Crystal, Metal
Sold|$6,200
Crystal Ship Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930s French ship shaped chandelier with amethyst beads and beaded crystal body
Crystal
Crystal-Beaded and Brass Galleon Ship Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Hung with two life-boats in multi-color crystal beads.
Pair of Nantucket Old World Iron Sailing Ship Chandeliers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rare pair of handmade light fixtures that are sensational old world sailing ships constructed with
Iron
Huge Nautical Sailing Boat Ship Chandelier circa 1900 Wrought Iron
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Huge wrought iron ship. Housing two-light. Will be rewired with appropriate sockets for country and
Wrought Iron
20th Century Crystal Beaded Ship Chandelier Attributed to the Maison Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This French Art Deco chandelier is in the shape of a ship with wrapped crystal beads and studded in
Crystal
Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded Gilt Boat Chandelier Ship Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful silver gilt boat / ship chandelier that is beautifully detailed with a crystal crystal
Crystal, Metal
Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded Gilt Boat Chandelier Ship Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful boat / ship chandelier that is beautifully detailed with a beaded crystal hull and
Crystal
Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded Gilt Boat Chandelier Ship Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful boat / ship chandelier that is beautifully detailed with a beaded crystal hull and
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded Gilt Boat Chandelier Ship Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful boat / ship chandelier that is beautifully detailed with a crystal hull, and beaded
Crystal
Sold|$2,850
Vintage Boho Crystal Sailboat Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set sail on a sea of glamour with this exquisite vintage ship chandelier. A true work of art, this
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$22,000
Ship-Shaped Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
French crystal chandelier in the shape of a ship with crystal sails, flags, and eight interior
Crystal
Sold|$22,000
Ship-Shaped Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930s French crystal chandelier in the shape of a ship with crystal sails, flags, and eight
Crystal
Sold|$4,295
Nautical Ship's Wheel Chandelier
Located in Bradenton, FL
A mid-twentieth century nautical chandelier, made with an authentic solid wooden ship's wheel and
Copper
Very Rare Maison Baigues Beaded Ship-Form Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Made of crystal, clear and amethyst glass.
Amethyst, Crystal, Metal
Wrought Iron Spanish Gallon Sailing Ship Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
Impressive silver color wrought iron four-light chandelier represents a beautiful Spanish galleon
Wrought Iron
Chandelier With a Spanish Wooden Galleon Sailing Ship, 1940s
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful chandelier is a unique maritime collector's item that also complements a modern
Metal
Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded Boat Chandelier Ship Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded & Gold Gilt Boat / Ship Form Chandelier Light
Crystal
Italian Huge Crystal Nautical Ship Beaded Boat Chandelier, circa 1940
Located in Firenze, Toscana
ready to hang. Extremely sought after and rare chandelier. Adorning so many crystals, each tied by hand
Crystal
Sold|$2,850
Ship Fixture
Located in New Orleans, LA
Handmade Gilt Iron and Crystal Ship Fixture
Crystal, Iron
Spectacular and Rare Venetian Chandelier in the Form of a Ship
Located in Buchanan, MI
Spectacular and rare Venetian chandelier in the form of a ship.
Crystal
Wrought Iron Spanish Galleon Sailing Ship Shaped Four-Light Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Wrought iron Spanish Galleon sailing ship-shaped four-light chandelier, the 1950s The impressive
Wrought Iron
Beautiful Petite Italian Crystal Beaded Gilt Boat Chandelier Ship Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Beautiful Petite Italian crystal beaded & Gold Gilt Boat / Ship Form Chandelier With 2
Crystal
Nautical Lighthouse and Boat Ship Wood and Metal Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nautical lighthouse and boat ship wood and metal chandelier light fixture. Item features iron arms
Metal
Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded Gilt Boat Chandelier Ship Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Beautiful Vintage large Italian Crystal Beaded Gold Gilt Boat form chandelier / Ship Fixture With
Crystal
Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded Sail Boat Chandelier Ship Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful vintage large Italian crystal beaded sail boat chandelier ship fixture with candelabra
Crystal
Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded Gilt Boat Chandelier Ship Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful vintage very large Italian crystal beaded sail boat chandelier ship fixture with 4
Crystal, Iron
Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded Gilt Boat Chandelier Ship Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful vintage very large Italian crystal beaded sail boat chandelier ship fixture with 4
Crystal, Bronze
Wrought Iron Spanish Gallon Sailing Ship Six-Light Chandelier, Vintage 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful impressive silver color wrought iron six-light chandelier represents a beautiful Spanish
Metal, Wrought Iron
Chandelier In The Shape Of a Sailing Ship In Antique Style, Denmark 1990s
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful pendant lamp is a reproduction of an antique pendant lamp from around 1920. This lovely lamp was made by hand in Denmark in the 1990s. It's a bit simpler and less deta...
Iron
Sold|$2,900
Pair of Brass Ship's Pendant Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of brass pendant lights from a decommissioned ship. The brass hat portion is 15" in diameter
Brass
Pair of Brass Ship's Pendant Lights, 1980s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of brass ship's lights with brass cage around the face of the pendants. Rewired for American
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Ship's Aluminum Deck Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of original ship's aluminum deck lights from a Mid-Century decommissioned ship. These have
Aluminum, Iron
Sold|$2,800
Pair of Chrome and Glass Ship Pendant Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
A very rare and unusual pair of ship's pendant lights made of chrome and glass. Used on a Mid
Chrome
Pair of Nautical Enamel and Chrome Ship Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of enamel and chrome ship lights from the mid century in a great scale. Takes an extra large
Enamel
Pair of 1950s Industrial and Ship's Pendant Light
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
areas or military ships. Main body is cast aluminum with steel and brass fittings and the tubes are
Aluminum
Copper and Brass Ship's Deck Light Nautical Pendant
Located in Nantucket, MA
A copper and brass deck light used on ship's to load and unload cargo at night. Hinged face plate
Brass, Copper
Electrified 19th Century Gimbal Whale Oil Ship Lanterns
Located in Dallas, TX
Three 19th century, now electrified, gyroscopic whale-oil lamps constructed of iron ribs with a triple gimbal to steady the burning flame in the heaviest seas or winds. Two of the la...
Wrought Iron
Large Copper and Brass Nautical Ship's Pendant Lights, 1970s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large, magnificent and lovely copper and brass ship's deck lights converted to pendant lights. Iron
Brass, Copper, Iron
Pair of Brass Passageway Lights from Mid-Century Ship
Located in Nantucket, MA
Fine pair of brass passageway lights from a Mid-Century merchant ship. Rewired for American use and
Brass
Sold|$1,920
Pair of Amber Banded Orbs '2', Ready to Ship
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Inspiration is drawn from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent colors are applied to clear glass. Overlaps cre...
Blown Glass
Pair of Copper and Brass Mid-Century Ship's Deck Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of Mid-Century copper and brass ship's deck lights from a working merchant ship. Traces of
Brass, Copper
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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