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Pair of Ship's Aluminum and Brass Deck Lights, Mid-Century
Pair of Ship's Aluminum and Brass Deck Lights, Mid-Century

Pair of Ship's Aluminum and Brass Deck Lights, Mid-Century

Located in Nantucket, MA

A pair of aluminum and brass ship's deck lights, mid-century. Rewired for American use and takes a

Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Copper and Brass Mid-Century Ship's Deck Lights
Pair of Copper and Brass Mid-Century Ship's Deck Lights

Pair of Copper and Brass Mid-Century Ship's Deck Lights

Located in Nantucket, MA

A stunning pair of copper and brass deck lights used on Mid-Century merchant ships to unload cargo

Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Teak and Smoked Glass Pendant Light from Midcentury Cruise Ship
Teak and Smoked Glass Pendant Light from Midcentury Cruise Ship

Teak and Smoked Glass Pendant Light from Midcentury Cruise Ship

Located in Nantucket, MA

From a late, midcentury cruise ship, this teak and smoked glass pendant light has 6 points and 12

Category

Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Smoked Glass, Teak

Arts and Craft Indutrial Steampunk Brass Copper Ship Lamp, England, 1890
Arts and Craft Indutrial Steampunk Brass Copper Ship Lamp, England, 1890

Arts and Craft Indutrial Steampunk Brass Copper Ship Lamp, England, 1890

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Arts and Craft Indutrial Steampunk ship lamp, England 1890 made of Brass and Copper with opaline

Category

Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

Brass Ship Pendant with Fresnel Lens, Russian, Mid-Century.  Pair Available
Brass Ship Pendant with Fresnel Lens, Russian, Mid-Century.  Pair Available

Brass Ship Pendant with Fresnel Lens, Russian, Mid-Century. Pair Available

Located in Nantucket, MA

ship's pendants from the Mid-Century with Fresnel lens. The lens at the bottom lifts out in order to

Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Nautical Copper and Brass Pendant Ship's Deck Lights, 1970s
Pair of Nautical Copper and Brass Pendant Ship's Deck Lights, 1970s

Pair of Nautical Copper and Brass Pendant Ship's Deck Lights, 1970s

Located in Nantucket, MA

This pair of pendant lights are more like sisters than twins. Two copper and brass ship's deck

Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

1940's Italian Iron Hanging Lamp with Sailing Ship after Gio Ponti
1940's Italian Iron Hanging Lamp with Sailing Ship after Gio Ponti

1940's Italian Iron Hanging Lamp with Sailing Ship after Gio Ponti

Located in Hanover, MA

Lovely vintage 1940's Italian chandelier with original green painted tole and wrought iron framing

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Empire Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Danish Nautical Ship 's Hanging Lamp in Pierced Brass, 1970s
Vintage Danish Nautical Ship 's Hanging Lamp in Pierced Brass, 1970s

Vintage Danish Nautical Ship 's Hanging Lamp in Pierced Brass, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A stylish height adjustable vintage Danish hanging Lamp. The style is Nautical/Maritime and it will add a cosy twist to any modern interior. The light is in a very nice vintage condi...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of German Nautical Aluminum Hanging Ship Lights, Wiska Co, 20th Century
Pair of German Nautical Aluminum Hanging Ship Lights, Wiska Co, 20th Century

Pair of German Nautical Aluminum Hanging Ship Lights, Wiska Co, 20th Century

By Wiska

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of German Nautical aluminum hanging ship cargo lights with hinged yoke, rippled cowl, and

Category

20th Century German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Rare, Midcentury Made Brass and Glass Ship Pendant Light / Storm Lantern Design
Rare, Midcentury Made Brass and Glass Ship Pendant Light / Storm Lantern Design

Rare, Midcentury Made Brass and Glass Ship Pendant Light / Storm Lantern Design

Located in Lisse, NL

chandelier then this rare design could be flying your way soon. The mouthblown glass shade inside the

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Mid Century Nautical Ship's Deck Lights Made Of Copper And Brass
Pair Of Mid Century Nautical Ship's Deck Lights Made Of Copper And Brass

Pair Of Mid Century Nautical Ship's Deck Lights Made Of Copper And Brass

Located in Nantucket, MA

Pair of mid-century copper and brass ship's deck lights. Great used as pendants over tables or

Category

Vintage 1950s Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Brass

Pair of Copper and Brass Pendants, Originally Ship Desk Lights, C 1970's
Pair of Copper and Brass Pendants, Originally Ship Desk Lights, C 1970's

Pair of Copper and Brass Pendants, Originally Ship Desk Lights, C 1970's

Located in Nantucket, MA

A pair of copper and brass deck lights used on ship's to load and unload cargo at night. Hinged

Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

Chandelier Attributed to  Pietro Chiesa
Chandelier Attributed to  Pietro Chiesa

Chandelier Attributed to Pietro Chiesa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. chandelier can be shipped standard parcel with insurance and guaranty packaging. We do have do dismantle it

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Kalmar of Austria "Tulipan" Chandelier
Kalmar of Austria "Tulipan" Chandelier

Kalmar of Austria "Tulipan" Chandelier

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Vienna, AT

(23.62") can also provide shorter or longer chains. The chandelier will be shipped dismantled.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Italian  Chandelier  Opaline Glass attributable to Stilux Milano.
Italian  Chandelier  Opaline Glass attributable to Stilux Milano.

Italian Chandelier Opaline Glass attributable to Stilux Milano.

By Stilux

Located in Los Angeles, CA

by Stilux Milano, Italy. Great original condition. the chandelier can be shipped with the upper part

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Impressively Large Venini Style, Smoke Murano Glass Chandelier
Impressively Large Venini Style, Smoke Murano Glass Chandelier

Impressively Large Venini Style, Smoke Murano Glass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

suspended from the ceiling or flush mounted. This chandelier will ship directly from our warehouse in

Category

20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 3 Murano Chandelier Colorful Amber Prisms
Set of 3 Murano Chandelier Colorful Amber Prisms

Set of 3 Murano Chandelier Colorful Amber Prisms

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Located in Bromma, SE

customization is required the chandelier will be shipped in a total height of 51.2" / 130 cm and customization

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Eclectic Colorful Murano Chandeliers in amber
Pair of Eclectic Colorful Murano Chandeliers in amber

Pair of Eclectic Colorful Murano Chandeliers in amber

By Carlo Nason

Located in Bromma, SE

the chandelier on site - the chandelier will be shipped in a total height of 140 cm / 55” and you cut

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Colorful Murano Chandeliers in the of style of Venini
Colorful Murano Chandeliers in the of style of Venini

Colorful Murano Chandeliers in the of style of Venini

By Toni Zuccheri

Located in Bromma, SE

chandelier will be shipped in the total height of 140 cm / 55”. 
Total height for the glass part of the

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Colorful Murano Chandeliers in the of style of Venini
Colorful Murano Chandeliers in the of style of Venini

Colorful Murano Chandeliers in the of style of Venini

By Toni Zuccheri

Located in Bromma, SE

chandelier will be shipped in the total height of 140 cm / 55”. 
Total height for the glass part of the

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Multicolor Murano Chandelier in the of style of Venini
Multicolor Murano Chandelier in the of style of Venini

Multicolor Murano Chandelier in the of style of Venini

By Toni Zuccheri

Located in Bromma, SE

chandelier will be shipped in the total height of 140 cm / 55”. 
Total height for the glass part of the

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Large Murano Chandelier in the of style of Venini.
Large Murano Chandelier in the of style of Venini.

Large Murano Chandelier in the of style of Venini.

By Toni Zuccheri

Located in Bromma, SE

have any questions about customization! If no customization is wished the chandelier will be shipped

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Eclectic Colorful Murano Chandeliers with BRASS structute
Pair of Eclectic Colorful Murano Chandeliers with BRASS structute

Pair of Eclectic Colorful Murano Chandeliers with BRASS structute

By Toni Zuccheri

Located in Bromma, SE

chandelier will be shipped in the total height of 140 cm / 55”. 
Total height for the glass part of the

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Reticello Glass Chandelier Design Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s
Reticello Glass Chandelier Design Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s

Reticello Glass Chandelier Design Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in taranto, IT

Spectacular original Venini chandelier, production around the 1950s, design by Carlo Scarpa, with

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Three Arms Rope Chandelier by Audoux Minnet, France 1960's
Three Arms Rope Chandelier by Audoux Minnet, France 1960's

Three Arms Rope Chandelier by Audoux Minnet, France 1960's

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in New York, NY

. Needs to be rewired for use in the US. This chandelier will ship from France and can be returned to

Category

Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rope

Large Classic Murano Chandeliers in the of style of Venini
Large Classic Murano Chandeliers in the of style of Venini

Large Classic Murano Chandeliers in the of style of Venini

By Toni Zuccheri

Located in Bromma, SE

message if you have any questions! If no customization is wished the chandelier will be shipped in the

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Italian Blue & Green Murano Drops Macaroni Crystal Chandelier, circa 1920
Italian Blue & Green Murano Drops Macaroni Crystal Chandelier, circa 1920

Italian Blue & Green Murano Drops Macaroni Crystal Chandelier, circa 1920

Located in Firenze, Toscana

shipping from Italy, no custom fees. This chandelier will be shipped without the cups on for safety. All

Category

Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

1935 French Art Deco Modernist Copper Chandelier with Ezan opalescent shades
1935 French Art Deco Modernist Copper Chandelier with Ezan opalescent shades

1935 French Art Deco Modernist Copper Chandelier with Ezan opalescent shades

By Sabino Art Glass

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

1935 French Art Deco Modernist Copper Chandelier with signed Ezan opalescent shades. Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Empire Brass Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Light Antique Classical Art Deco
Empire Brass Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Light Antique Classical Art Deco

Empire Brass Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Light Antique Classical Art Deco

Located in Berlin, DE

. PAT-tested. Ready to hang. Total length variable. The chandelier will be shipped in a custom-made

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

Baroque Chandelier Crystal Empire Brass Sac a Pearl Lustre Ceiling Antique
Baroque Chandelier Crystal Empire Brass Sac a Pearl Lustre Ceiling Antique

Baroque Chandelier Crystal Empire Brass Sac a Pearl Lustre Ceiling Antique

Located in Berlin, DE

considered. The chandelier will be shipped to you safely in a custom-made wooden crate to ensure it arrives

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Enormous 5 ft wide Venini Style Italian Polyhedral Clear Murano Glass Chandelier
Enormous 5 ft wide Venini Style Italian Polyhedral Clear Murano Glass Chandelier

Enormous 5 ft wide Venini Style Italian Polyhedral Clear Murano Glass Chandelier

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

only. Chain length is 20 inches. This chandelier will ship from my warehouse in Italy to NYC (shipping

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Large Dramatic Smoked Grey Murano Chandelier in the style of Carlo Scarpa.
Large Dramatic Smoked Grey Murano Chandelier in the style of Carlo Scarpa.

Large Dramatic Smoked Grey Murano Chandelier in the style of Carlo Scarpa.

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Bromma, SE

shipped with chain in a total drop of 39.4" / 100 cm Total weight for the chandelier is 92.4 Ibs / 42 kg.

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pair of Eclectic Colorful Murano Chandeliers in the of style of Venini
Pair of Eclectic Colorful Murano Chandeliers in the of style of Venini

Pair of Eclectic Colorful Murano Chandeliers in the of style of Venini

By Toni Zuccheri

Located in Bromma, SE

customization is wished the chandelier will be shipped in the total height of 140 cm / 55”. 
Total height for

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Large Classic Murano Chandelier in the style of Carlo Scarpa. Poliedri prisms.
Large Classic Murano Chandelier in the style of Carlo Scarpa. Poliedri prisms.

Large Classic Murano Chandelier in the style of Carlo Scarpa. Poliedri prisms.

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Bromma, SE

/ 35.4" If no customization is required the chandelier will be ship in a total drop of 39.4" / 100 cm

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Large Classic Murano Chandelier in the style of Carlo Scarpa. Poliedri prisms.
Large Classic Murano Chandelier in the style of Carlo Scarpa. Poliedri prisms.

Large Classic Murano Chandelier in the style of Carlo Scarpa. Poliedri prisms.

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Bromma, SE

/ 35.4" If no customization is required the chandelier will be ship in a total drop of 39.4" / 100 cm

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Tree Branch Shaped Chandelier with Three Lights by Audoux Minnet, France 1960's
Tree Branch Shaped Chandelier with Three Lights by Audoux Minnet, France 1960's

Tree Branch Shaped Chandelier with Three Lights by Audoux Minnet, France 1960's

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in New York, NY

good vintage condition European sockets and wiring this chandelier will ship from Paris, France and

Category

Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rope

Set of two Eclectic, Colorful Murano Chandeliers in the of style of Venini
Set of two Eclectic, Colorful Murano Chandeliers in the of style of Venini

Set of two Eclectic, Colorful Murano Chandeliers in the of style of Venini

By Toni Zuccheri

Located in Bromma, SE

customization is wished the chandelier will be shipped in the total height of 140 cm / 55”. 
Total height for

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Stunner Large Classic Murano Chandelier in the style of Carlo Scarpa.
Pair of Stunner Large Classic Murano Chandelier in the style of Carlo Scarpa.

Pair of Stunner Large Classic Murano Chandelier in the style of Carlo Scarpa.

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Bromma, SE

/ 35.4" If no customization is required the chandeliers will be ship in a total drop of 39.4" / 100 cm

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Carved Five-Light Chandelier with Owl Figure and Glass by Ezan, 1920s
Art Deco Carved Five-Light Chandelier with Owl Figure and Glass by Ezan, 1920s

Art Deco Carved Five-Light Chandelier with Owl Figure and Glass by Ezan, 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

/ 31.49 in, diameter without lampshades 67 cm / 26.37 in. The chandelier will be shipped disassembled to

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Wood

Nautical Ships Wheel Flush Mount Chandelier '2 Available'
Nautical Ships Wheel Flush Mount Chandelier '2 Available'

Nautical Ships Wheel Flush Mount Chandelier '2 Available'

Located in New York, NY

A vintage flush-mount fixture in the form of a ship's wheel with wood pegs mounted to a metal ring

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Brass Lantern Chandelier
Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Brass Lantern Chandelier

Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Brass Lantern Chandelier

Located in Lomita, CA

, and 24 inches deep. We will ship this beautiful chandelier for free to select destinations (San

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Crystal Ship Chandelier
Crystal Ship Chandelier

Crystal Ship Chandelier

Located in Livingston, NJ

Uniquely extravagant, this crystal ship chandelier layers your decor with glimmering light and

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Crystal Ship Chandelier
Crystal Ship Chandelier

Crystal Ship Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautifully detailed Ship chandelier with rosette crystals, Spain, Circa 1900

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Iron Ship Chandelier
Iron Ship Chandelier

Iron Ship Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Characterful, handwrought iron ship chandelier with crown detail and 2 arms.

Category

French Chandeliers and Pendants

Crystal "Ship" Chandelier
Crystal "Ship" Chandelier

Crystal "Ship" Chandelier

Located in Long Island City, NY

Crystal "Ship" Chandelier with Engraved Crystal Body. In the manner of Bagues.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Italian Crystal Tole Ship Chandelier
Italian Crystal Tole Ship Chandelier

Italian Crystal Tole Ship Chandelier

Located in Charleston, SC

A whimsical gilt tole and crystal ship chandelier. Recently rewired and cleaned.

Category

20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Crystal Ship Chandelier, Spain, 1950s
Vintage Crystal Ship Chandelier, Spain, 1950s

Vintage Crystal Ship Chandelier, Spain, 1950s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A vintage one-of-a-kind ship chandelier, Spain, 1950s. Made of glass crystals, this chandelier has

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Ship Chandelier
Ship Chandelier

Ship Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Two light chandelier with 3 dimensional ship under sail

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Ship Chandelier
Ship Chandelier

Ship Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wrought iron frame with floating galleon under sail. 4 lights,painted black

Category

Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

Iron Ship Chandelier
Iron Ship Chandelier

Iron Ship Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wrought iron and metal,painted green

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Italian Ship Chandelier
Italian Ship Chandelier

Italian Ship Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wrought iron,painted,2 lights

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Polychrome Iron Ship Chandelier
Polychrome Iron Ship Chandelier

Polychrome Iron Ship Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Polychrome Iron Four Light Ship Motif Chandelier With Shell Decoration and Shell Stylized Bobeches

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Oxodized Iron Ship Chandelier
Oxodized Iron Ship Chandelier

Oxodized Iron Ship Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oxodized Iron Ship mounted as a Chandelier . Rewired. Two Porcelain Sockets.

Category

Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Oxodized Iron Ship Chandelier
Oxodized Iron Ship Chandelier

Oxodized Iron Ship Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Oxodized Iron Ship mounted as a Chandelier . Rewired. Two Porcelain Sockets.

Category

Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

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Ship Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ship chandelier you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A ship chandelier — often made from metal, brass and crystal — can elevate any home. Find 127 options for an antique or vintage ship chandelier now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ship chandelier — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each ship chandelier bearing Industrial, Mid-Century Modern or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one ship chandelier that is appealing in its simplicity, but Wiska, Asher Rodriquez-Dunn and Curtis Jere produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Ship Chandelier?

Prices for a ship chandelier can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $304 and can go as high as $39,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,651.

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 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.

Questions About Ship Chandelier
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To ship a chandelier, you must ensure that the chandelier is held inside a sturdy crate and packed with enough cushioning material to withstand accidents. Make sure you have plenty of bubble wrap and foam held in place with strong tape. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers.