$1,650Sale Price|34% Off
Lightolier Nickel Staircase Light Fixture
By Lightolier
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nickel fixture with graduated candle forms each holding a bulb. 5 foot tall from base to the canopy.
$167,803Sale Price|40% Off
Outstanding Bauhaus Staircase Chandelier with 22 Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
One of the Kind Bauhaus Staircase Chandelier. Prague 2nd quarter of 20th century. An Unique and Large Staircase Chandelier from the Bauhaus period, a sculptural construction with a m...
Blown Glass
Naaya Flight Set of 15 Sculptural Architectural Ceramic Staircase Chandelier
By Naaya Studio
Located in Sydney, NSW
The Naaya Flight is a sculptural ceramic chandelier designed to bring movement, rhythm, and light to architectural spaces. This set of 15 pendant lights is particularly suited to sta...
Metal
Pair of Brass Staircases Cascades with Five Hand Blown Globes, Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of absolutely amazing huge ceiling mount pendant light fixtures with five globes or spheres by Limburg Glashütte.
Brass
Pair of Chrome Staircases Cascades with 3 Hand Blown Globes Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of absolutely amazing ceiling mount pendant light fixtures with three globes or spheres by Limburg Glashütte.
Chrome
Pair of Brass Staircases Cascades with Five Hand Blown Globes, Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of absolutely amazing huge ceiling mount pendant light fixtures with five globes or spheres by Limburg Glashütte.
Brass
Lightolier Staircase Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Chicago, IL
Black metal with white candles chandelier features 16 adjustable lights. Labelled "Lightolier" With cord the fixture can hang as long as 40" from canopy or as low as 24".
Metal
An Alabaster Urn
Located in New York, NY
The single 100 watt bulb is hidden deep inside the fixture making this a perfect staircase pendant.
Alabaster Urn Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
The single 100 watt bulb is hidden deep inside the fixture making this a perfect staircase pendant. Overall drop as shown is 39", however your purchase includes a custom rewiring ...
Alabaster
Staircase Chandelier, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful chandelier. Seven smoked glass spheres. Whit brass fittings. Small sockets. Adjustable in height. Nice quality. Looks great in a staircase. Or above a dining table, you nea...
Brass
Large Murano Glass Staircase Cascade Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Large studio built Murano glass staircase Cascade chandelier. Large Italian spiral pendant with seven grey ribbed Murano glass globes mounted on polished brass frame.
Murano Glass
Flush Mount Murano Glass and Brass Staircase Cascade Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Large flush mount brass Murano glass staircase cascade chandelier. Italian spiral pendant with seven grey ribbed Murano glass globes mounted on polished brass frame.
Brass
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H 127.96 in Dm 35.44 in
Italian Modern Midcentury Very Long Sputnik Chandelier, Staircase Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular three tiers brass chandelier is absolutely gorgeous with its 44 lights and its champagne-amber blown glass globes. It gives a warm and pleasant light and provides a ...
Brass
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H 129.14 in Dm 35.44 in
Italian Modern Midcentury Very Tall Sputnik Chandelier, Staircase Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular three tiers brass chandelier is absolutely gorgeous with its 50-light and its champagne-golden blown glass globes. Its globes feature thousands of little bubbles ins...
Brass
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H 82.68 in Dm 18.51 in
Macrame Boho Staircase Hanging Lamp in the Style of Native American, 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
Rarely large hanging lamp ideal for a staircase. The total length with the elaborately braided cable is 340 cm and is therefore ideal for particularly high rooms. Of course, you can ...
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Staircase Chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Morristown, NJ
Fantastic staircase chandelier by Lightolier fifteen candle-shaped light fixtures attached to a three-piece metal base.
Steel, Aluminum
"Staircase" Chandelier by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
10 light chandelier of square steel bars forming a partial spiral, by Gaetano Sciolari. Excellent vintage condition and retaining original celing canopy. An additional original 12" e...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
"Staircase" Chandelier by Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
12 light chandelier of square steel bars forming a partial spiral.
Chrome, Steel
Large Cascading Chandelier Bubble Glass Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special large cascading chandelier by Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s with 5 bubble glasses. Wonderful form and stunning light effect. Sockets: 5 x E14 small bu...
Metal, Brass
$2,470Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 34.25 in Dm 13.77 in
Doria Globe Pendant Lamps Large Pair of Brass Clear Glass Lights, Germany, 1970
By Glashütte Limburg, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Doria globe pendant lamps large pair brass clear glass lights, Germany 1970. Featuring a 13.8" glass globe shaped shade this pair of ceiling lights is in excellent condition, newly...
Brass
Very Large Art Deco Style Italian Clear Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Very Large Art Deco Style Italian Clear Murano Glass Chandelier Italian, 20th Century Height 380cm, diameter 108cm This grand chandelier is a masterful creation by Italian artisan...
Metal
$10,470 / set
H 27.56 in Dm 51.19 in
Bonnie Cluster 1 (3 Medium Singles) LED Chandelier, Handmade in Sweden
By Ovature Studios
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is ...
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Bonnie Config 1 Contemporary Custom Large LED Sculptural Chandelier
By Ovature Studios
Located in Torslanda, SE
This piece was designed around the form of the artists newborn daughters eyes, and aptly named after her. Matthew Holleman is originally from New Zealand but now resides in Sweden wh...
Nickel, Brass, Bronze
Nickel-Plated Lightolier Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in North Miami, FL
Nickel-plated Lightolier chandelier from 1950s. With the pole height 40" made in Italy.
Metal
Modernist Brass Chandelier with Eight Lights
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Brass chandelier made of a central stem and eight arms of lights giving an asymmetric overall look.
Brass
$13,370 / set
H 35.44 in Dm 63 in
Bonnie Cluster 2 (5 mixed singles) LED Chandelier, Handmade in Sweden
By Ovature Studios
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is ...
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Vintage Italian Style Midcentury Chrome Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Italian style midcentury chrome chandelier 'MR15346' Unique cylinder shaped chrome four bulb fixture with sculptural curves and a long stem to accommodate high ceilings an...
Chrome
$2,950
H 33 in W 36 in D 36 in
Iconic & Original Gino Sarfatti "2097" 50 Bulb Chrome Chandelier for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gino Sarfatti created the "Mod 2097," a 50-bulb hanging chandelier, in 1958 in keeping with his renowned utilitarianism and his ambition to make simple yet effective pieces. It serve...
Chrome
Smoky Tiered Palmette Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Palmette chandelier with smoky Murano glass leaves arranged in three tiers and mounted on white metal frame / Made in Italy Diameter: 31.5 inches / Height: 23.5 inches plus ...
Murano Glass
Bonnie Config 3 Contemporary LED Chandelier, Brass or Nickel, Art
By Ovature Studios
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance, and essence. Each organic flower-like form is s...
Aluminum, Brass, Nickel
Clear and Smoky Palmette Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Palmette chandelier with clear and smoky Murano glass leaves mounted on gold finish metal frame / Made in Italy Diameter: 31.5 inches / Height: 21.5 inches plus 20 inches of ...
Murano Glass
$38,270 / item
H 30 in W 45 in D 132 in
Bamboo Cassiopeia 8: 2A3B3C Mobile Chandelier, handmade by Andrea Claire Studio
By Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our unique mobile “kit of parts” chandelier can be configured into many variations, extended both vertically and horizontally. We do standard and custom sizes. We work closely with o...
Brass
Orion Forty-Eight-Light Sculpture Chandelier by Max Sauze, France, 2015
By Max Sauze
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Orion chandelier, original design from the 1970s by French iconic designer Max Sauze. This official reedition by Max's son Sebastien is handcrafted by Sebastien himself. It ...
Chrome, Aluminum
Lightolier Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Chicago, IL
16-light chandelier by Lightolier.
Steel
$235
H 20.5 in W 6.75 in D 8 in
Yule Paige Lacquered Brass North Star Candlestick Buffet Table Lamp 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare vintage Yule Paige bright lacquered brass buffet altar lamp featuring a square candlestick shaped body on a three dimensional North star base, topped with a faux candle socket. ...
Brass
$273 / set
H 15.75 in Dm 6.11 in
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set "Almond Blossom" by Vincent van Gogh
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set "Almond Blossom" by Vincent van Gogh This beautiful three-tiered tulip vase is subtly decorated from top to bottom with a floral print. The ...
Ceramic
$299Sale Price|27% Off
H 4.38 in W 9 in D 1.88 in
Vintage Postmodern Brutalist Style Chrome and Brass Menorah Candleholder, Signed
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage Chanukah Menorah in chromed steel and brass with a geometric form that evokes Brutalist, Postmodern, and even Art Deco skyscraper styles. Angular and zig-zagging chromed stee...
Metal, Brass, Steel, Chrome
Paavo Tynell Chandelier with Snowflakes Model 9065
By Paavo Tynell
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and beautiful Paavo Tynell chandelier, circa 1950s. Stamped "made in Finland, Taito Oy, 9065". Polished and lacquered brass with perforations, flower shaped brass form holdin...
Brass
Midcentury Paul Evans Brutalist Sideboard for Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic vintage modern design by Paul Evans with an elaborate chrome patchwork design. This stylish case piece boasts a spacious black interior hidden behind four cabinet doors. A ...
Chrome
$26,255
H 106.3 in W 236.23 in D 157.49 in
French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards in white color. Ready for glass panels to be installed.
Iron
Signed Rare Milton Glaser Big Nudes Lithograph
By Milton Glaser
Located in New York, NY
Artist: MILTON GLASER (1929-2020) Not numbered. Signature is faded in lower right. Glass frame with metal edge. Framed: 51.5"W x 36"H "Big Nudes" was at the Visual Arts Gallery, 209...
Paper
$1,741
H 15.36 in W 13.39 in D 2.37 in
East Indonesian Rare Exotic Butterflies Taxidermy Display Celebes Islands
Located in Nottingham, GB
East Indonesian Exotic Butterflies Taxidermy Display Celebes Islands Good condition Free international shipping.
Glass, Wood
Edward Wormley Model 4907 Sofa by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
In our opinion, this Ed Wormely design for Dunbar is one of the most spectacular sofas ever made. Modern, classic, and timeless... this form transcends styles, genres and eras. Nine ...
Brass
Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife
Located in London, GB
This painted limestone relief is an exquisite example of New Kingdom relief carving from the apogee of Egyptian artistic production. Carved in raised relief - a labour-intensive tech...
Limestone
$4,690
H 35.5 in W 98 in D 41 in
Slip Covered Olivier Cushion Sofa in Cafe Noir Brown Linen with Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc. Sofa Collection Color: Cafe Noir 98″w x 41″d x 35.5″h (see additional sizes below) Introducing our slip-covered sofa in natural, 100% Linen, with stone-washed for a r...
Linen, Down
Mid Century Modern Josef Otmar Gondola Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Otmar
Located in Raleigh, NC
Exceptional mid-century modern gondola sofa by celebrated designer Josef Otmar, featuring his signature flowing lines and masterful woodworking. This stunning piece showcases the sc...
Upholstery, Walnut
Salvino Marsura, wrought-iron double bed, Italy, 1960s
By Salvino Marsura
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Elegance, strength, and lightness intertwine in the design of this wrought-iron double bed, created in the 1960s by sculptor and designer Salvino Marsura. The structure reveals a del...
Wrought Iron
$432Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.81 in Dm 7.08 in
1970s Italian Murano Blown Glass Blue Vase by Maestro del Vetro.
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite 1970s Murano glass vase by Dogi captures the vibrant essence of the iconic "Fazzoletto" (handkerchief) design. Masterfully hand-blown in Italy, the piece features a dy...
Murano Glass
An Italian Wooden Book with Marble Specimens, 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The hinged Burl walnut book inlaid with tulipwood opens to reveal 18 varieties of marbles. Including imperial porphyry, green porphyry,
Marble
Folk Art Motorized Ferris Wheel, Custom Made, Metal & Hardwood, 1950s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1838 Custom made Carnival Folk Art motorized ferris wheel . Rotates with small lights added set on a wood base
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
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Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.