Italian Murano Crystal Chandelier with Venini Quadrilobo Glasses, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Morazzone, Varese
lamp's base is made of chromed metal and holding 26 big and 19 small crystal glasses. The chandelier is
Chrome
Sold|$3,800 / item
1930's Small French Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Crystals
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French light fixtures with flowers crystals inset, and 4 interior lights probably
Bronze
Antique Chandelier. Jansen Chandelier, circa 1920
By Maison Jansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb small gilt bronze and crystal Jansen chandelier, four lights.
Crystal, Ormolu
1970s Small Palwa Brass Hanging Lamp with Faceted Crystal Stones Brutalist Style
By Palwa
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1970s Palwa brass pendant lamp with faceted crystal stones in Brutalist design. High
Brass
1960s Small Palwa Pendant Lamp with Heavy Brass Frame and Large Crystal Stones
By Palwa
Located in München, DE
Beautiful very luxurious 1960s small Palwa ceiling pendant lamp with heavy brass frame and large
Brass
Sold|$2,090
19th c. Fruit Chandelier
Located in Casteren, NL
Beautifull small chandelier made of crystal and different colors gemstones. Full of amazing
Crystal
Sold|$875
Petite Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual small size glass and crystal chandelier pendant light fixture. Originally this was not
Glass
Sold|$1,600
Small Dark Green Fontana Arte Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A nice tinted dark green Murano glass and chrome sputnik light by Fontana Arte
Crystal, Chrome
Unusual Small All Beaded Empire Style Fixture
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1920s all beaded chandelier in a classic empire style with a basket-shaped base embellished
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$4,800
1930's French Bagues Small Light Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Bagues gilt metal and glass flowers light fixture with interior light
Crystal, Metal
1930's French Bagues Glass Flower Small Light Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Bagues light fixture with clear and black crystal flowers
Crystal, Metal
French Early 20th Century Louis XVI Small Plafonnier with Detailed Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
French early 20th century Louis XVI plafonnier draped with octagonal crystals and graduated faceted
Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$2,500
French 19th Century Small Crystal Chandelier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century small crystal chandelier with four tiers and six lights.
Crystal, Metal
Sold|$1,475
Elegant small crystals chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A cute little light, that size is hard to find, it will be perfect in a powder room or in a girl room
Crystal, Brass
19th Century Pair of Small Crystal Chandeliers
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of small chandeliers with crystal and gilt bronze. The six, curved light branches are sculpted
Crystal, Bronze
Small Crystal Chandelier Ceiling Light Look Antique Hallway
Located in Berlin, DE
stunning small chandelier in antique look. This work of light art makes a statement in every room/hallway
Crystal
Beautiful French Style Small Chandelier with Rare Bell Crystal Pendants
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beautiful and elegant small crystal chandelier, the uniqueness of this chandelier is the small bell crystal
Crystal, Metal
Sold|$3,200
1930s Small French Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A 1930’s Small French crystal chandelier with interior light
Crystal, Metal
Small-Scale Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, small scale Italian gilt-iron and crystal beaded chandelier. The chandelier features
Crystal, Iron
Small French Empire Style Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Small French Empire style crystal basket chandelier This is a lovely piece especially where a
Crystal
Small Brass Chandelier with Amethyst Crystal Flowers
Located in Troy, MI
This small vintage French chandelier has a brass frame with four candle style lights, amethyst and
Crystal, Brass
19th Century Small Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Vista, CA
Small bronze and crystal chandelier, (Marie Antoinette style), circa 1890.
Crystal, Bronze
Small Overgrown Unique Crystal Chandelier, Mark Sturkenboom
By Mark Sturkenboom
Located in Geneve, CH
Small overgrown unique crystal chandelier, Mark Sturkenboom Dimensions: 45 x 30 x 30 cm Material
Crystal
Small Overgrown Unique Crystal Chandelier, Mark Sturkenboom
By Mark Sturkenboom
Located in Geneve, CH
Small overgrown unique crystal chandelier, Mark Sturkenboom Dimensions: 45 x 30 x 30 cm Material
Crystal
Small Overgrown Unique Crystal Chandelier, Mark Sturkenboom
By Mark Sturkenboom
Located in Geneve, CH
Small overgrown unique crystal chandelier, Mark Sturkenboom Dimensions: 45 x 30 x 30 cm Material
Crystal
Vintage 'Wedding Cake' Small Chandelier with Crystals
Located in Pasadena, CA
3-tier metal rings with new bronze finish and draped with hanging crystals, Newly wired.
Crystal, Iron
Small-Scale Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glistening, vintage Italian gilt iron and crystal beaded chandelier. The chandelier’s original
Iron
Black Modern Crystal Chandelier Art Nouveau Lustre Small
Located in Berlin, DE
Light magic in perfection: Our majestic black chandelier Do you want to add a royal touch to your
Crystal, Metal
Small Louis XIV Style Brass and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
small chips and fleabites to crystal. Price reflects condition but still charming and can be perfect for
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Small Size Italian Crystal Four-Light Chandeliers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of early 20th century Italian four-light petite crystal chandeliers features gilded metal
Crystal, Metal
Small Chandelier by Palwa with Gilt Brass and Swarovski Crystal, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Beautiful small three-tier gold plated chandelier with Swarovski crystal by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Crystal, Brass
Lustré Cage Chandelier Crystal Ceiling Lamp Hall Lustre Antique Gold small one
Located in Berlin, DE
Original preserved chandelier, circa 1940. Cabling and sockets completely renewed. Crystal hand
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Sold|$1,600
Empire Style Small Chandelier
Located in Montclair, NY
A charmingly elegant, yet simple, Empire style crystal chandelier perfect for a walk in closet
Crystal
Sold|$3,900
Small Swedish Rococo Chandelier
Located in Stockholm, SE
A small Swedish Rococo chandelier, 19th century.
Crystal, Bronze
Carlo Nason, Four Curvati Murano Small Chandeliers, Crystal Triedri, Magnificent
By Carlo Nason
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This is a set of four masterpiece Mid-Century chandeliers from Murano, designed by Carlo Nason
Chrome
Carlo Nason, Four Curvati Murano Small Chandeliers, Crystal Triedri, Magnificent
By Carlo Nason
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
midcentury chandeliers from Murano, designed by Carlo Nason. Great play with the light. Designed in the 1970s
Chrome
Carlo Nason, Four Curvati Murano Small Chandeliers, Crystal Triedri, Magnificent
By Carlo Nason
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
midcentury chandeliers from Murano, designed by Carlo Nason. Great play with the light. Designed in the 1970s
Chrome
Sold|$1,900
Small Lobmeyr Basket Chandelier
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with different glass elements and glass octagon chains, fitted with three E14 sockets. Made in Austria by J.L Lobmeyr in the 1950s.
Crystal, Brass
Small Scale Four-Tier Crystal Wedding Cake Chandelier with One Light
Located in Toledo, OH
A great crystal wedding cake style chandelier. This small-scale chandelier is 12" tall and
1970s Italian Beaded Small Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s Italian beaded small chandelier.
Crystal
Sold|$2,800
Emil Stejnar Small Fountain Chandelier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Emil Stejnar small fountain chandelier.
Crystal, Brass
Very Pretty Small Chandelier from the 1950s in Painted Metals and Crystal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very pretty small chandelier from the 1950s in painted metals and crystal, with four lights and the
Metal
Sold|$1,311
Small French Empire Style Tent Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Small French Empire style tent chandelier This is a lovely piece especially where a very large
Crystal
Vintage Venetian Four-Light Crystal Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A beautiful small vintage Venetian style crystal chandelier with four lights and beautiful clear
Crystal
1930s French Small Crystal Flower Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French crystal flowers light fixture with interior lights
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
Stunning Large Brass Chandelier with Crystal Globes
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful large brass chandelier with nine large and eight structured small handblown crystal balls
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Large Brass Chandelier with Crystal Globes
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful large brass chandelier with six large and 19 structured small handblown crystal balls
Crystal, Brass
Venetian Glass Chandelier of Nice Small Scale
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Venetian glass chandelier of nice small-scale. Great scale for entry or powder room.
Crystal
Small Victorian Brass Pendant with White and Green Crystals
Located in Astoria, NY
This small Victorian pendant features brass surrounding green and white crystals. In very good
Crystal, Brass
Small Antique Swedish 3-light chandelier, early 19th c
Located in Stockholm, SE
A charming small Swedish chandelier made around 1820. The saucer-shaped bowl is handprinted in
Crystal, Iron, Pewter
Petite Antique French Silvered Bronze Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1920-1930
Located in New Orleans, LA
Small antique French silvered bronze crystal chandelier, Circa 1920-1930.
Crystal, Bronze
Crystal Chandelier Old Ceiling Brass Brown Colorful Special Amber Color Lustre
Located in Berlin, DE
Small fine colored crystal chandelier Crystal chandelier old ceiling brass brown colorful
Crystal, Brass
Rare 1970s Small Palwa Brass Hanging Lamp with Faceted Crystal Stones
By Palwa
Located in München, DE
Rare beautiful 1970s Palwa brass pendant lamp with faceted crystal stones. High-quality work
Crystal, Brass
Small Dome Form Gilt Metal Flush Mount Fixture with Crystal Elements
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Italy 1960's
Crystal, Metal
Small Gold-Plated Brass and Crystal Pendant Lamp from Palwa, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Rijssen, NL
This beautiful and very luxurious pendant lamp features a heavy brass frame and large crystal
Crystal, Brass
Set 3 pieces Baccarat Mille Nuit Ceiling Unit Small Size Clear Crystal
By Baccarat
Located in Brescia, IT
Set 3 Baccarat mille Nuit ceiling unit small size in clear crystal. Pieces coming out from our
Crystal
French 1890s Six-Light Crystal Chandelier with Gilt Metal Armature and Obelisk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small French six-light crystal chandelier from the late 19th century, with gilt metal armature
Crystal, Metal
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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