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19th Century Italian Metal Chandelier
19th Century Italian Metal Chandelier

19th Century Italian Metal Chandelier

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Originally a very decorative 19th Century Italian metal 'corona' for bed curtains, now adapted to a unique and large six light chandelier. Rewired and PAT tested to UK standards.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Erik Hoglund Chandelier
Erik Hoglund Chandelier

Erik Hoglund Chandelier

$2,240Sale Price|20% Off

Erik Hoglund Chandelier

By Kosta Boda, Axel Strömberg Ironworks

Located in San Diego, CA

Four arm glass and wrought iron chandelier designed by Erik Hoglund. Glass done at Boda Nova Glassworks and the iron work was done at Axel Stromberg Ironworks. Total length of chande...

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20th Century Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Passementerie French Chandelier
Passementerie French Chandelier

Passementerie French Chandelier

Located in Ballard, CA

Wrought iron structure is wrapped with silk cording. From an elaborate cap, fifteen arms descend at three staggered heights and depths, alternating in colors. Cording under the bobèc...

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2010s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Chandelier Russian
Antique Chandelier Russian

Antique Chandelier Russian

Located in Atlanta, GA

Superb gilt bronze, blue quartz and crystal six-light chandelier with crystal beaded chains, signed VIEN.

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Antique 1860s Russian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Bronze

Italian Giltwood Chandelier
Italian Giltwood Chandelier

Italian Giltwood Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Italian painted and giltwood chandelier. Diameter;77 cm. Height fixture;72 cm. Total height with chain;120 cm.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Swedish Chandelier
Art Deco Swedish Chandelier

Art Deco Swedish Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's Swedish bronze chandelier with verdigris patina. Measurements: Minimum drop: 15" Current drop: 23" Diameter: 22"

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Roseto Pink Glass Chandelier #2
Roseto Pink Glass Chandelier #2

Roseto Pink Glass Chandelier #2

By Bottega Veneziana

Located in Milan, IT

The 6-light ROSETO chandelier (E14 bulbs) can be made in other sizes and colours. All chandeliers are delivered complete with installation and assembly instructions, accompanied by a...

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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Giant Italian Chandelier, Murano
Giant Italian Chandelier, Murano

Giant Italian Chandelier, Murano

By Toni Zuccheri

Located in Budapest, HU

The chandelier is made by 389 alternating "tronchi" ice, snow and amber. The effect is of majestically elegance.

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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Majestic Italian Chandelier, Murano
Majestic Italian Chandelier, Murano

Majestic Italian Chandelier, Murano

By Toni Zuccheri

Located in Budapest, HU

The chandelier is made by 600 alternating "tronchi" ice, snow and amber. The effect is of majestically elegance.

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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Elegant Rectangular Chandelier
Elegant Rectangular Chandelier

Elegant Rectangular Chandelier

Located in Miami, FL

Two-tone (brass and gun metal) eight lights French chandelier with circular glass bobeches.

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

MoLUno Chandelier BB
MoLUno Chandelier BB

MoLUno Chandelier BB

By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Inglewood, CA

Part of Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection, the MoLUno chandelier fixture is an elegant 8 light chandelier made from painted aluminum and brass. The light is wired with eigh...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Antique Russian Chandelier
Antique Russian Chandelier

Antique Russian Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Exquisite and superbly detailed gilt bronze and crystal chandelier for candles, can be electrified.

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Antique Late 18th Century Russian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Contemporary Italian Chandelier - Medium
Contemporary Italian Chandelier - Medium

Contemporary Italian Chandelier - Medium

Located in New Orleans, LA

Inspired by the ethereal beauty of an organism gracefully floating in space, it embodies a sense of weightlessness and serenity. Its name, evoking lightness and wind, also pays homag...

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2010s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Italian Chandelier - Large
Contemporary Italian Chandelier - Large

Contemporary Italian Chandelier - Large

Located in New Orleans, LA

Inspired by the ethereal beauty of an organism gracefully floating in space, it embodies a sense of weightlessness and serenity. Its name, evoking lightness and wind, also pays homag...

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2010s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Jansen Crystal Chandelier
Jansen Crystal Chandelier

Jansen Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Impressive Jansen crystal and brass six arm chandelier with two tiers of faceted crystal spire finials and draped crystals. Circa 1930.

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Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Chandelier, Neoclassical
Antique Chandelier, Neoclassical

Antique Chandelier, Neoclassical

Located in Atlanta, GA

Very fine twelve-light French neoclassical style chandelier. This fixture was featured in the Confiteria Ideal in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and can be seen in the movie Evita in the t...

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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Chandelier
Mid Century Chandelier

Mid Century Chandelier

$2,950Sale Price|38% Off

Mid Century Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in Montreal, QC

Gilt metal, glass and mirror nineteen forties French six light chandelier. Possibly by Bagues.

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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Italian Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Large Italian Beaded Crystal Chandelier

Large Italian Beaded Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

This Large Italian Beaded Crystal Chandelier is a luxurious and elegant fixture. The chandelier features intricate beadwork and crystal accents, adding a touch of sophistication to a...

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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Perla Chandelier - Ocean
Perla Chandelier - Ocean

Perla Chandelier - Ocean

By Nulty Bespoke

Located in London, GB

Perla takes inspiration from the oyster, with the distinctive, organic form of the decorative hand spun glass shade representing the shell, with the central light source acting as th...

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2010s European Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

Perla Chandelier - Earth
Perla Chandelier - Earth

Perla Chandelier - Earth

By Nulty Bespoke

Located in London, GB

Perla takes inspiration from the oyster, with the distinctive, organic form of the decorative hand spun glass shade representing the shell, with the central light source acting as th...

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2010s European Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

French Crystal Chandelier
French Crystal Chandelier

French Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Magnificent Pompeii style crystal and bronze twelve-light chandelier. Bronze frame heavily draped in crystal bead roping with countless crystal rosettes. The high crown piece with ex...

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Neoclassical Chandelier
Antique Neoclassical Chandelier

Antique Neoclassical Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Very fine gilt bronze and alabaster neoclassical style chandelier with sixteen lights.

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Vintage 1910s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Bakalowits Chandelier, 1960s
Bakalowits Chandelier, 1960s

Bakalowits Chandelier, 1960s

$2,857Sale Price|44% Off

Bakalowits Chandelier, 1960s

By Bakalowits & Söhne

Located in Wien, Au

Bakalowits chandelier, 1960s Original condition.

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Boro Boro Chandelier, Etched Glass Tube Chandelier by Neal Aronowitz
Boro Boro Chandelier, Etched Glass Tube Chandelier by Neal Aronowitz

Boro Boro Chandelier, Etched Glass Tube Chandelier by Neal Aronowitz

By Neal Aronowitz

Located in Portland, OR

Award Winner: LAMP International Lighting Exhibition The Boro Boro Chandelier is constructed of borosilicate glass, with a stainless steel cable suspension and Xenon bulbs and socket...

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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vintage Italian Tricolour Chandelier
Vintage Italian Tricolour Chandelier

Vintage Italian Tricolour Chandelier

Located in London, GB

A very stylish and extremely well made vintage Italian tricolour chandelier, dating from the 1950-60’s. It has a striking and colourful design, the quality is excellent. The main la...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Marie Theresa Crystal Chandelier
Italian Marie Theresa Crystal Chandelier

Italian Marie Theresa Crystal Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

An elegant 20th century Italian Marie Theresa chandelier featuring beautifully cut crystal elements and a refined gilt metal framework. The fixture is adorned with delicate crystal f...

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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Elegant Murano Glass Chandelier
Elegant Murano Glass Chandelier

Elegant Murano Glass Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant Murano glass five-arm chandelier, Italian, circa 1950s. It is constructed of pink and white opaline Murano glass with floral and foliate elements.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

1930s Venetian Murano Chandelier
1930s Venetian Murano Chandelier

1930s Venetian Murano Chandelier

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Wonderful Venetian Murano chandelier from circa 1930s. A delightfully sumptuous and handmade work of art with a fairytale expression. This piece is made of milky white, iridescent o...

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Early 20th Century Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

German Lusterweibchen Chandelier
German Lusterweibchen Chandelier

German Lusterweibchen Chandelier

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Antique German Lusterweibchen carved and polychrome wood barmaid and antler chandelier. The German term “Lüsterweibchen” refers to the sculpture, while the lamp itself is categorized...

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Milky White Murano Chandelier
Milky White Murano Chandelier

Milky White Murano Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian chandelier with ribbed milky white Murano glass / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: diameter 27.5 inches, height 25.5 inches, total height 37.5 including chain and...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Handcrafted rococo porcelain chandelier
Handcrafted rococo porcelain chandelier

Handcrafted rococo porcelain chandelier

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in München, Bavaria

In the 1930s, Nymphenburg director Albert Bäuml decided to revive Franz Conrad Linck's famous rococo chandeliers with a "plain" interpretation. In addition to classical rocailles, th...

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2010s German Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Secessionist Chandelier Austria
Secessionist Chandelier Austria

Secessionist Chandelier Austria

$3,600Sale Price|28% Off

Secessionist Chandelier Austria

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1900s Austrian glass and ceramic hand sculptured chandelier. Handmade metal base. we will ship it with insurance and guaranty packaging.

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pend...

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Metal

Angelo Brotto Esperia Chandelier
Angelo Brotto Esperia Chandelier

Angelo Brotto Esperia Chandelier

By Angelo Brotto

Located in London, GB

Attributed to Italian designer Angelo Brotto, this elegant Esperia chandelier embodies the sculptural refinement and material sophistication that define mid-century Italian lighting ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Sexy French 1950's chandelier
Sexy French 1950's chandelier

Sexy French 1950's chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sexy French Mid Century chandelier, the brass can be cleaned, I leave it with the original patina, for now

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large oval wrought Iron chandelier
Large oval wrought Iron chandelier

Large oval wrought Iron chandelier

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

Large oval wrought Iron chandelier

Located in Houston, TX

Large oval chandelier with a long chain makes the height of this chandelier height Adjustable to the desired height. It works well over a long table or in a kitchen Over an island. T...

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Early 2000s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Italian Murano chandelier.
Italian Murano chandelier.

Italian Murano chandelier.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Dimensions: height 75 cm / diameter 70 cm

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Perla Chandelier - Violet
Perla Chandelier - Violet

Perla Chandelier - Violet

By Nulty Bespoke

Located in London, GB

Perla takes inspiration from the oyster, with the distinctive, organic form of the decorative hand spun glass shade representing the shell, with the central light source acting as th...

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2010s British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

Italian Multicolored Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
Italian Multicolored Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s

Italian Multicolored Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s

Located in Mortsel, BE

Italian multicolored Sputnik chandelier dating from the 1950s. The fixture is built around a central black stem with six radiating metal arms. Each arm terminates in an exposed ligh...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Austrian Glass Chandelier
Austrian Glass Chandelier

Austrian Glass Chandelier

$3,120Sale Price|20% Off

Austrian Glass Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two-tone glass chandelier on the brass chain, very nice scale. Light fixtures glass dimension 20 inches.

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Glass Disc Fringe Chandelier
Glass Disc Fringe Chandelier

Glass Disc Fringe Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

GLASS DISC FRINGE CHANDELIER A lot of fun and just a bit flirty, this chandelier features overlapping discs of glass suspended from minimally finished metal. Overall Dimensions: 32...

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Blue Skylight Chandelier
Blue Skylight Chandelier

Blue Skylight Chandelier

By Early Electrics Design Studio

Located in Peekskill, NY

This oversized chandelier features a substantial 24 x 24 inch frame designed for the rare antique blue pebbled glass. The glass casts a beautiful 3D glow. The blackened brass and ste...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Chandelier
Art Deco Chandelier

Art Deco Chandelier

Located in Bridgewater, CT

Art Deco chandelier, made of nickel-plated brass decorated with cut-glass inserts, and a clear and frosted bottom plate. Measures: Height 18", diameter: 24".

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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique French chandelier
Antique French chandelier

Antique French chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

remember we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, we can not put everything on 1stdibs, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, ask...

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Galaxy Rings Crystal Chandelier
Galaxy Rings Crystal Chandelier

Galaxy Rings Crystal Chandelier

By Il Paralume Marina

Located in Milan, IT

Galaxy Chandelier features circular metal rings with a 24K gold finish, embellished with Asfour crystals that produce striking light reflections. The adjustable rings, suspended by s...

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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Galaxy Circular Ring Chandelier
Galaxy Circular Ring Chandelier

Galaxy Circular Ring Chandelier

By Il Paralume Marina

Located in Milan, IT

Galaxy circular ring chandelier features modern metallic rings with 24K gold finish, arranged in adjustable heights using fine steel cables for customizable configurations. Preinstal...

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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Aurora Circle 2 Chandelier
Aurora Circle 2 Chandelier

Aurora Circle 2 Chandelier

By Il Paralume Marina

Located in Milan, IT

Aurora Circle 2 chandelier features a sleek nickel-finish metal frame complemented by textured rectangular glass panels that softly diffuse light. Measuring 100 cm in diameter and 30...

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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Melanie Rezzonico white glass chandelier
Melanie Rezzonico white glass chandelier

Melanie Rezzonico white glass chandelier

By Bottega Veneziana

Located in Milan, IT

Elegant chandelier in white blown glass, adorned with 24Kt gold leaf decorations. Handcrafted by master glassmakers using ancient techniques passed down through generations. Inspired...

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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pink Neoclassical Murano glass chandelier
Pink Neoclassical Murano glass chandelier

Pink Neoclassical Murano glass chandelier

By Venini

Located in Dallas, TX

Mid century modern pink Murano glass chandelier, Venini style, Italy late 1970s. The Italian chandelier is made of handmade Murano glass, in two pink colors: a pale pink, similar to ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Seven-Light Neoclassical Crystal Chandelier
Seven-Light Neoclassical Crystal Chandelier

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...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron, Tin

Lighting - Queen Maria style chandelier
Lighting - Queen Maria style chandelier

Lighting - Queen Maria style chandelier

Located in Porto, PT

Lighting - Queen Maria style chandelier. Portuguese, 20th century; gilded metal structure; crystal drops and pendants. Missing parts. Dimensions: 140x96 cm.

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20th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Lighting - Queen Maria style chandelier
Lighting - Queen Maria style chandelier

Lighting - Queen Maria style chandelier

Located in Porto, PT

Lighting - Queen Maria style chandelier. Portuguese, 20th century; gilded metal structure; crystal drops and pendants. Missing parts. Dimensions: 140x90 cm.

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20th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Lighting - Queen Maria style chandelier
Lighting - Queen Maria style chandelier

Lighting - Queen Maria style chandelier

Located in Porto, PT

Lighting - Queen Maria style chandelier. 20th century Portuguese; gilded metal structure with crystal and faceted glass pendants. Height: 85 cm.

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20th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Rattan and fabric chandelier
Rattan and fabric chandelier

Rattan and fabric chandelier

Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR

Beautiful rattan and fabric ceiling light. Made of curved rattan pieces and a central fabric cylinder which makes the light inside beautiful. Very sculptural piece in great condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rattan

Rose Round Chandelier Cream
Rose Round Chandelier Cream

Rose Round Chandelier Cream

By Koket

Located in Manassas, VA

The Rose Chandelier celebrates the poetic beauty of nature. Handcrafted from sandcast brass, its intertwined rose branches and delicate buds form a sculptural, nest-like work of art ...

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2010s Portuguese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Lighting - Queen Maria style chandelier
Lighting - Queen Maria style chandelier

Lighting - Queen Maria style chandelier

Located in Porto, PT

Lighting - Queen Maria style chandelier. 20th century Portuguese; silver-plated metal structure; crystal drops and pendants. Missing parts. Dimensions: 130x96 cm.

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20th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Lighting - Queen Maria style chandelier
Lighting - Queen Maria style chandelier

Lighting - Queen Maria style chandelier

Located in Porto, PT

Lighting - Queen Maria style chandelier. 6 lights; known as a "bag" style; with a metal structure. Total height approx: 114 cm.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Single Iron Chandelier
Single Iron Chandelier

Single Iron Chandelier

Located in Napa, CA

Long and elegant chandelier that holds tapers beautifully. Is currently suspended outside aove a garden table and looks magical. Over the years, some pieces have gone missing, but ...

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Campana Oval Chandelier
Campana Oval Chandelier

Campana Oval Chandelier

By Blueprint Lighting

Located in Westport, CT

The "Campana" ten-arm chandelier is a stunning statement piece with design elements of both Italian or French modernism and Hollywood Glam. Shown in brass and "Midnight" enamel. Mas...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

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Brass, Enamel

Custom Mimosa Chandelier
Custom Mimosa Chandelier

Custom Mimosa Chandelier

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Custom Mimosa chandelier in polished dark nickel with antique clear bubble textured glass globes. Each glass globe has unique texture with beautiful brass inclusions. There are 27 li...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Italian Art Nouveau Chandelier
Italian Art Nouveau Chandelier

Italian Art Nouveau Chandelier

Located in North Charleston, SC

A beautiful antique baby pink beaded and flower glass Italian Art Nouveau chandelier. Exact age unknown. Currently wired as plug-in (USA) for display purposes. Rough measurements i...

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Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

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Study Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic study chandelier available at 1stDibs. Each study chandelier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Find 81489 options for an antique or vintage study chandelier now, or shop our selection of 11373 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the study chandelier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A study chandelier made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one study chandelier that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gaetano Sciolari, Venini and Stilnovo produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Study Chandelier?

A study chandelier can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,181, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $774,082.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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.