French Louis XVI Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI gilt bronze 12-arm chandelier. A French Louis XVI chandelier embodies the neoclassical refinement that defined the late 18th century—clean architectural...
Bronze
$10,250
Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Regency stylegilt bronze chandelier featuring Lion's Masks. France, circa 1900. 16 lights Dimensions: height 39" diameter 32".
Bronze
$1,261
Murano Shell Chandelier
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Murano shell chandelier.
Art Glass
$16,000
Neoclassic Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century French neoclassic style bronze 6-arm chandelier with original patina. Measurements: Minimm drop: 59" Diameter: 28".
Alabaster, Bronze
$16,840 / item
Listelli Alabastro Glass Chandelier
By Simoeng
Located in Milan, IT
The Listelli Alabastro Murano glass chandelier features five tiers of rectangular white strips that combine classical elegance with contemporary design. Measuring 90 cm in diameter a...
Metal
$10,090
Nexus - one tier chandelier
By Brass Brothers & Co.
Located in Firenze, FI
Single-tier chandelier from the Nexus collection, crafted in burnished brass and faceted satin glass. It blends austere lines with jewel-like details, balancing tradition and modern ...
Brass
$2,752
Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass chandelier. Height:75 cm. Diameter:75 cm. Eight E14 Bulbs.
Chrome
$22,000
Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s silver plated neoclassic style chandelier with original finish. 20 lights. Measurements: Height 28? drop Diameter 40?.
$3,440 / set
Pair Italian Murano chandeliers
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Vintage Italian Murano chandeliers in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic multicolored alabaster iridescent glasses in a nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century D...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,834 / item
Italian Disc Murano chandelier
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic iridescent alabaster blue discs in a nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 44,50 inches ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,720 / item
Chandelier Vistosi 1970
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Chandelier in glass with a colored murrine made by famous company Vistosi. I have a pair of these lamps.
Glass
English Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English chandelier with silver plated finish. Measurements: Current drop: 37" Height of body: 27" Diameter: 37"
Silver Plate
Italian Flower Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian painted metal chandelier with ping flowers and white leaves. The light requires five single E14 screw fit lightbulbs (60Watt max.) LED compatible.
Metal
$9,800
Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron eight lights chandelier, scrolling motif on arms and hook chain, circa 1930s. Measurements: Height: 40" minimum drop. Diameter: 39".
$11,069
Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
An Art Deco wrought iron and glass chandelier, circa 1930, the central mottled glass bowl within a grape mounted frame hung with six shades.
Vintage Porcelain Flowers Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian painted tole chandelier with 6 lights. With porcelain flowers and birds and nest on body. Measurements: Height of body: 26.5" Present drop: 37" (adjustable) D...
Iron
Pink Murano Chandelier, 1950s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
A rare and poetic Murano glass chandelier from the 1950s, this sculptural piece embodies the romantic elegance and artistic freedom of Italian mid-century design. Entirely handcrafte...
Brass
$14,000
Large Empire Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A twelve -arm French Empire-style gilt bronze and tole chandelier with foliage motif, circa 1940s. Measurements: Diameter 31" Drop 37".
$3,250
French Iron Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French iron chandelier; newly wired; four candelabra sockets will each take a 65-watt bulb.
Iron
$28,500
Swedish Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant, bronze and crystal, eight-arm chandelier with 2 emerald green glass plates and green accent crystals. The top tier features a cascade of crystal hovering above long cryst...
Crystal, Bronze
Customized Ash Chandelier
Located in Brecht, BE
This ash chandelier is made in my workshop, one of a kind.
Wood
$14,000
Midcentury Shaded Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s Italian midcentury chrome-plated brass six-light pendant chandelier with hammered and textured shade and variable drop. Measurements: Minimum drop 40" Diameter 30".
Art Deco Church Chandelier
Located in BAUD, FR
Beautiful Art Deco 7-light chandelier Entirely in brass 1930s Width: 61 cm Height: 47 cm Depth: 17 cm
Brass
Large Oval Tulip Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950 Italian chandelier with tulip bobeches. 12 arms and 6 down-lights. Measurements: Length: 51" Width: 36" Drop: 20"
Metal
$14,000
Midcentury Shaded Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s Italian midcentury chrome-plated brass six-light pendant chandelier with hammered and textured shade and variable drop. Measurements: Minimum drop: 40" Diameter: 30"
Metal
$125,000
The Helix Chandelier
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The Helix chandelier is inspired by the Helix Nebula. The Helix Nebula has sometimes been referred to as the "Eye of God." In ancient art, design, and architecture, the use of fracta...
Bronze
$3,995 / item
Capiz Shell Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Capiz shell chandelier consisting of 3 vintage capiz shells which we incorporated into a chandelier. The canopy is 5" diameter. The lengths from the top of canopy to the top of shell...
Brass
$16,920 / item
Rain 24-Light Chandelier
By MM Lampadari
Located in Milan, IT
Evocative of a rainy summer day, this chandelier exudes a glorious and impressive charm. Composed of 24 glass light bulbs enhanced with a polished and mirrored smokey finish creating...
Glass
Twig Black Metallic Chandelier
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
Designed with enchanting forests in mind, this striking chandelier celebrates organic shapes through an exquisitely contemporary vision. Softly-curved arms reminiscent of growing twi...
Metal
$3,200
Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 French wrought iron chandelier. Measurements: Height 14? (minimum drop) Diameter 22?.
Exquisite French Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite French Chandelier 6 lights Already rewired for U.S. and in working condition The measurements below are just for the chandelier piece itself. It does not include any chain ...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
$12,000
Large Empire Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century French Empire style chandelier with gilt and painted finish. Measures: Height 42 in. diameter 38 in.
Moderne Sculptural Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian hammered and forged stylised moderne metal chandelier with six candelabra lights and original patina. Measurements: Diameter: 42" Drop: 12"
Metal
1930 Opalescent Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s opalescent murano glass chandelier with 5 lights
Murano Glass
French Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French gilt metal chandelier with 12 lights. Measurements: Height: 29" Diameter: 31"
Crystal, Metal
Orrefors Crystal Chandelier and Etched Glass Pendant Chandelier
By Orrefors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous chandelier with handblown crystal teardrops and etched striped glass pendant bowl on a brass stem. Designed by the famed glass house Orrefors c. 1950.
Three ...
Crystal, Brass
$4,128 / set
Pair Murano Glass Chandeliers
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Italian vintage glass chandeliers with alabaster pink glass tubes. The armor polished nickel supports 36 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique created in Ve...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,400
Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt bronze chandelier, 6 lights. France, circa 1940 Dimensions: Height 21" x diameter 23 1/2" CW1562.
Bronze
$8,800
Art Deco Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco five-light chandelier designed by Schwintzer & Graeff.
Bronze
$12,000 / item
Airplane Truss Chandelier
Located in Oakville, CT
Wooden Airplane Truss Style Chandelier with 23 Bulbs Featured in Elle Décor May 2017 Dimensions: 93" diameter x 16" high Materials: Glass, Metal, Pine & Birch Plywood.
Metal
$3,999 / item
Astra Chandelier Small
By Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Astra is close to the ceiling and far from ordinary. Opal shiny glass globes suspend from the arms of vintage brass The arms extend evenly from a central focal point, casting beaut...
Brass
$3,200
French Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Intricately beaded chandelier from France.
Glass
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
Sciolari Italian Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury chandelier by Sciolari. Chandelier have adjustable height second height is 36 inches. Combination of brass and chrome, 12 candelabra light.
Brass
$10,095 / item
Moderno Smoky Glass Chandelier
By Bottega Veneziana
Located in Milan, IT
Un lampadario moderno a dieci bracci in vetro soffiato veneziano si dispiega con eleganza attorno a una struttura metallica essenziale, creando una composizione sospesa tra leggerezz...
Glass
$2,293 / item
Italian Chandelier, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals transparent with an amber spot inside, nickel metal structure. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do not do the ...
Metal
White Petal Chandelier, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Chandelier made by hand blown glass chandelier composed by 75 glass petals (transparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame. Dimensions: 65 inches (165 cm) height with chain, 37.4...
Metal
$19,530 / item
ABBA Chandelier - 54"
By Thomas Cooper Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A perfect pairing of hand carved natural alabaster with brilliant bronze or noble nickel create a halo of illuminated fins floating in formation. Models in the collection are indivi...
Alabaster, Metal
$1,560Sale Price|48% Off
Italian Brass Chandelier
By Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid century Italian brass chandelier with the opaline four shades.
Brass
$7,800
Gilt Metal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s French gilt metal chandelier with rock crystal pendants and six interior candelabra lights. Measurements: Height (minimum drop): 36" Diameter: 21".
Crystal, Metal
$6,960Sale Price|20% Off
French Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French blue and clear crystal chandelier, 18-light with 18 - 4" wax resin candle covers.
Crystal, Bronze
$1,559Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Chandelier, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 36 large shaded pink glass tubes in a star shape. Period:late XX cent...
Metal
Giltwood Swan Head Chandelier
Located in Greenwich, CT
A giltwood chandelier with eight arms wired for candelabra bulbs on central carved and gilded acanthus leaf decorated bowl suspended on decorative rods from a large gilt swan head mo...
Giltwood
Exquisite Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite bronze chandelier. 6-light, France, circa 1900 Dimensions: Height 26" x diameter 20" CW3482.
Bronze
$16,000
Large Dutch Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 large patinated bronze chandelier with elongated center body and 6 arms. Measurements: Height: 38.5" Diameter: 43".
Bronze
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
Crystal Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
French bronze crystal chandelier, clear and purple crystal, 8-light chandelier with 8-4" wax candle covers.
Crystal, Bronze
$2,178
Italian Glass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian chandelier with five E14 bulbs and one E27 bulb. Measures: Diameter 50 cm. Height fixture 38 and 67 cm. Total height with the chain 130 cm.
Metal
$5,500
Mid Century Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
Polished brass, mirror and crystal eight light chandelier.
$12,000
Neoclassic Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
French bronze neoclassic style chandelier with original finish and patina, circa 1920s. Measurements: Height (minimum drop) 31" Diameter 33.25".
$1,100Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Glass Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Italian glass and chrome chandelier.
Glass
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Venini Murano Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful glam. Chandelier made up of graduating tiers and clear glass crystals. In excellent conditions.
Abalone, Murano Glass
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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