Custom Monumental Crystal Sputnik Chandelier with Spikes
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom Monumental crystal Sputnik chandelier with spikes. One is shown in nickel finish with spikes
Crystal, Nickel
$22,000 / item
H 36 in W 48 in D 48 in
Glamorous Custom Austrian Crystal and Polished Nickel Spiked Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Custom Austrian Crystal and Polished Nickel Spiked Sputnik Chandelier Currently out of
Crystal
Wonderful Large French Bronze & Crystal Louis XV Bird Cage Spike Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large French bronze & crystal Louis XV bird cage with 3 spikes alternating the 6
Crystal, Bronze
Spiked Murano Glass Vintage Cristale Rostrato Chandelier Pendant
By Barovier
Located in LA, CA
A uniquely stunning Murano treasure with bowl, stem and canopy all in clear cristale solid ‘spiked
Crystal
Pair of Crystal and Rock Crystal Chandeliers
Located in Cypress, CA
Desirable pair Venetian Rock Crystal and lead crystal bronze 6-light chandelier, the frame is
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
MSF20 Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Fine carved multiple spikes rock crystal chandelier. Antique brass finish frame. Created by Phoenix
Rock Crystal
"Spike Stone" Chandelier by Bakalowits
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite large chandelier by Bakalowits with individual thorn shaped crystals arranged on
Crystal, Brass, Chrome
Sputnik Chandelier with Pink, Smoke and Clear Crystal Murano Glass Spikes
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular chandelier features beautiful Murano textured glass spikes in smoke, crystal and
Murano Glass
Wonderful French Patina Bronze Rock Crystal Petite Bird Cage Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
chandelier with crystal spike centrepiece, completely rewired and comes with canopy or chain and all mounting
Rock Crystal, Bronze
$2,820 / set
H 6.3 in W 7.88 in D 9.85 in
Two 1980s Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A pair of brass and Rostrato Murano glass wall sconces in the manner of Barovier; they work with 110-240 volts and require regular E27 bulbs. The electrical parts have been rewired, ...
Brass
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Stunning Baccarat Chandelier, France, 1920s
By Baccarat
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Fantastical crystal chandelier from circa 1920s France, and produced by the world renowned French glass company Baccarat, whose roots date back to 1764. This lovely piece has 5 st...
Crystal
19th Century Baccarat Crystal Chandelier Five-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely antique Baccarat crystal electrified chandelier, gilt brass beautifully decorated with several tiers of large pendaloques in different shapes and sizes, finishing at the bot...
Crystal, Brass
$10,284Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 39.38 in Dm 39.38 in
Italian multicolor Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Murano glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rezzonico chandelier 6 arms, clear Murano glass with colorful details in vitreous paste by Multiforme. This chandelier is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$5,099Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$5,300 / set
H 17 in W 10.75 in D 6.5 in
Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Smoke Color, Modern Design, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass sconces with a smoke color to the textured glass and black glass sphere finials. The “stampato” glass is textured with ridges and is curved in design, making a superb de...
Murano Glass
On Hold|$3,500 / set
H 10 in W 9 in D 9 in
Charming Italian Brass & Crystal Rostrato Textured Murano Glass Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in LA, CA
Classic Murano with a little edge! With hand cast clear “spiked” Rostrato glass shades presented on simple satin brass arms, this pair of sconces is sure to stand out.
Brass
French Louis XV Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-Style bronze and crystal chandelier with various style crystal drops & finials and 8 candlestick holders & 8 light sockets. Missing 1 circular fan crystal finial
Crystal, Bronze
PAIR Murano Sconces Rostrato Glass
By Angelo Barovier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This pair was designed and manufactured in Italy in the style of Barovier which invented this type of glass called Rostrato. This particular glass is characterized by large reflectin...
Brass
$4,465 / set
H 13.78 in W 9.45 in D 8.67 in
Attributed to Barovier & Toso Brass and Pulegoso Murano Glass Sconces, Pair
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This fabulous pair of Art Deco style Murano glass sconces was made entirely by hand. It is all decorated with the Pulegoso technique. This means it has large air bubbles inside the h...
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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