Mid-20th Century French Bronze and Strass Crystal Chandelier
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale bronze bird cage chandelier features gadrooned strands of Strass crystals and five elegantly curved arms detailed with Strass crystal pendeloques.
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Small Scale French Bronze and Strass Crystal Chandelier
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale bronze chandelier features gadrooned strands of Strass crystals and four elegantly curved arms detailed with Strass crystal pendaloques.
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Versailles Bronze and Crystal Pendant Chandeliers
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming pair of antique neoclassical Versailles painted bronze and Swarovski Strass crystal chandeliers. Wired faux electric candles.
Crystal, Bronze
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Versailles Chandelier with Swarovski Strass and Crystal Pendants
Located in Stamford, CT
Versailles chandelier with Swarovski Strass and crystal pendants having a dark brownish almost black iron frame.
Crystal
$1,027Sale Price|20% Off
Huge Venetian Sconce Maria Teresa style Crystals and strass handmade in Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
Elegant handcrafted wall light in Murano Glass with hanging crystal pendants and octagon garlands, Made in Italy Venetian sconce This stunning Venetian style lamp is a great design p...
Brass
Whimsical Spiral French Tole Strass Crystal Chandelier
Located in Oregon, OR
This gorgeous French 4-light, tole Strass crystal chandelier is one of a kind. The brilliance of the crystals sparkling amongst the aged gilt tole leaves and roses is magical.
Crystal, Metal
Italian Gilt Metal and Strass Crystal Chandelier (28" Diameter)
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful Italian 22-light hanging fixture or chandelier of gilt metal and Strass crystals, featuring a crown over cascading pendants, scroll-work arms with a ring of twelve lights...
Crystal, Metal
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 19.69 in
1970s Strass/Swarovski, Lead Crystal, Chandelier by Joska, Bavarian Forrest
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Osnabrück, NDS
A 1970s strass/Swarovski, lead crystal - Chandelier by Joska, Bavarian Forrest, Germany.
Brass
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 17.72 in
1970s Strass/Swarovski, Lead Crystal, Chandelier by Joska, Bavarian Forrest
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Osnabrück, NDS
A 1970s strass/Swarovski, lead crystal - chandelier by the traditional maker: "Joska", Bavarian Forrest, Germany.
Brass
Vintage Swarovski Crystal Chandelier
By Swarovski
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Modern stainless steel chandelier hung with Swarovski strass crystal balls.
Early 20th Century French Strass Crystal and Brass Flush Mount Chandelier
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Multi-faceted strings of Strass crystal beading drape to meet a lower brass finial detailed with scrolls.
Crystal, Brass
Nine-Light Strass Crystal Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Nine Light, Strass Crystal Chandelier, featuring six candles around the fixture and three lights in the basket on the bottom with draping high lead content crystals draping from thre...
Louis XV Style French Crystal Chandelier with Brass Frame
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Louis XV style six-light chandelier with an assortment of crystals with rosettes, including French pendalogues and large faceted prisms, a ribbed column at the top, and cut crystal...
Crystal, Brass
$19,075 / set
H 43.31 in W 41.34 in D 41.34 in
Antique Pair English 41 light Ballroom Crystal Chandeliers 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of English Ballroom crystal chandeliers each with forty-one lights arranged over three tiers, and circa 1920 in date. This magnificent pair of chandelier ...
Crystal
$5,456
H 29.93 in Dm 31.5 in
Maria Theresa Style Crystal Chandelier Handmade Luxury European Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
This exceptional crystal chandelier is entirely newly handcrafted in our Berlin workshop and represents the timeless elegance of the classic Maria Theresa style combined with modern ...
Crystal
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Style Chandeliers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique Neoclassical style chandeliers, made in England and dating from around the 1950’s. The quality is superb, they are made from patinated brass and each hav...
Brass
Antique French Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, circa 1890-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Charming French Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, circa 1890-1900. There is a second identical chandelier available.
Crystal, Bronze
20th century French Crystal and Gilded Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Superb crystal pendant chandelier from the 1950s, offering a refined and luminous presence, ideal for enhancing an elegant Haussmann-style interior, a classic setting, or a chic ecle...
Crystal, Brass
Large-Scale French Crystal Chandelier with 15 Lights
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
An impressive large-scale French crystal chandelier dating from circa 1930, featuring a generous and well-balanced form with fifteen lights. The chandelier is suspended from a gilt ...
Crystal, Brass
Seven-Light Neoclassical Crystal Chandelier
Located in Chireno, TX
Seven-light neoclassical crystal chandelier circa 1850-1879. Clear cut-crystal and glass chandelier newly electrified with four arms (each lit by candelabra-size lights) and three ne...
Crystal, Iron, Tin
Pair 20th century gilded Italian chandeliers with glass drops
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Elegant pair of Italian chandeliers, each with 5 lights. Gilt metal frame decorated with leaves and glass drops. Place of origin- Italy
Metal
Custom Large Crystal and Gilded Iron Handmade Italian Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian crystal and gilded iron chandelier of impressive size. Handcrafted by a second generation chandelier maker in Italy with large and heavy Murano glass crystals. Crystals are i...
Iron
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 46.5 in W 22 in D 22 in
Antique French Louis XIV Style Brass & Crystal 6 Light Chandelier c1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Louis XIV Style Brass & Crystal 6 Light Chandelier Unsigned C1930 Measures - 46 1/2" x 22" x 22" An antique chandelier in the French Louis XIV style from circa 1930 ...
Brass
Antique French Fine Bronze and Crystal Chandelier circa 1890s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Eight lights
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century Italian Iron and Wood Pair of Chandeliers
Located in Viterbo, VT
Pair of chandelier hand-made in Italy in the late 1800s/early 1900s using iron and wood. Each of the chandelier features 12 gold-painted iron arms divided into two tiers. The central...
Iron
Italian crystal and beadwork 6 light chandelier
Located in London, GB
A six light crystal and beadwork cage chandelier. Height with out chain and rose: 31 inches. (79 cm). Height with chain and rose: 52 inches. (130 cm). Chain can be shorten as requ...
Crystal, Metal
French Antique Bronze Crystal Chandelier from the 1880s
Located in Lejre, DK
French antique crystal chandelier from the 1880s with decorative bronze detailing and numerous prisms. The chandelier has a classic appearance and a diameter of 85 cm, making it suit...
Bronze
$8,412 / item
H 30.71 in Dm 40.95 in
Large Maria Theresa Style Crystal Chandelier Handmade Luxury European Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
This exceptional crystal chandelier is entirely newly handcrafted in our Berlin workshop and represents the timeless elegance of the classic Maria Theresa style combined with modern ...
Crystal
Alma Upholstered Accent Chair in Faux Mohair Velvet
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair – a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Upholstered in a faux mohair style velvet, the color is our french havane, a warm honey, caramel t...
Metal
$2,860Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...
Blown Glass
French Provincial Large Kitchen Island
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid wood and finished in a rich straw wash, this piece brings a touch of classic elegance to any kitchen area. The sturdy construction and ample storage make it both a...
Wood
$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
Mnemosyne Credenza in Blackened Steel, Brass, and Walnut
By Loran Bohall
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Mnemosyne credenza is made to be a low, elegent storage piece that has two soft close doors and two soft close drawers. Made to be used as sideboard or a bench. Its outer case is...
Brass, Steel
$2,950
H 18 in W 27 in D 2 in
French 19th Century Framed Floral Oil on Canvas Painting Depicting Roses
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French framed oil on canvas floral painting from the 19th century, depicting roses. Born in France during the 19th century, this exquisite oil on canvas painting features a delicat...
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
By Seguso
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Modern large Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Seguso, Italy 1970. The chandelier is made of clear Murano glass: top and bottom central glasses are textured and tran...
Brass
$26,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 80 in W 64 in D 81 in
Fine Sculpted Queen Bed Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Wood torsade Posts
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fine Sculpted Queen Bed Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Wood torsade Posts , detailed with a Outstanding Torsade Posts Dimensions: Height” 80” Depth 81” Width: 64” More queen , ...
Wood, Jacaranda
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Corner Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking late 18th-century Gustavian period corner cabinet from Sweden, featuring the classic neoclassical elegance of the era. Crafted in two parts, the cabinet showcases paneled ...
Pine
$12,000 / set
H 86 in W 52 in D 19 in
Pair of Baker Architectural Neoclassical Style Painted Library Bookcases
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of architectural painted library bookcases or display cabinets hand-crafted by Baker. Each large cabinet has an arched opening surmounted by a corniced top. The cases have...
Brass
Pair of 20th Century French Corner Cupboards
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 20th Century French simulated mahogany corner cupboards. Of lovely scale and proportions, these cupboards exhibit the most wonderful original rich patina. The top section fea...
Wood
Sold|$5,600
H 37.5 in W 52.5 in D 21.5 in
Rare Karges French Provincial Artist Signed Cherry Chest Faux Marble Top Commode
By Karges Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
This masterfully executed Karges Transitional Three-Drawer Chest (Model No. 287) bridges the gap between classic European opulence and bespoke American craftsmanship. Drawing heavily...
Hardwood, Paint
Large Rectangular Rush Basket
Located in New Orleans, LA
We use these phenomenal heavy duty baskets for storing blankets, shoes, toys or anything you can think of! The solid rattan frames make our baskets as durable as they are beautiful.
Wicker, Rattan
$20,000 / set
H 96.25 in W 96 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Country French Pine Library Bookcases Beveled Glass Doors
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of matching country French bibliotheque library bookcases or display cabinets featuring beveled glass windows and doors. Constructed from mostly pine with a whitewash pa...
Iron
$18,100Sale Price|24% Off
H 39.5 in W 53 in D 25 in
Important Maison Jansen Velvet and Gilt Canapé, c. 1930s, Signed
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Maison Jansen settee in emerald green velvet and gilt frame, signed underneath with remnants of Jansen stamp. Incredible collectors piece, with exquisite detail and craft...
Wood, Velvet
Sold|$14,000
H 66.75 in W 34.13 in D 1 in
Large 19th c. Venetian Reverse Etched Mirror with Original Beveled Mirror Plate
Located in Wichita, KS
A classic Italian Venetian mirror in the Baroque style. Beautiful intricate beveled detail around the mirror plate with openwork pediment and reverse etched floral details surroundi...
Mirror
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."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
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.