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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

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.

Category

Antique 1860s Russian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Bronze

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

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

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.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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

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

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.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Russian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

MoLUno Chandelier BB
MoLUno Chandelier BB

MoLUno Chandelier BB

By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Los Angeles, 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

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...

Category

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...

Category

2010s European Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

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

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

Pair Italian Murano Chandeliers
Pair Italian Murano Chandeliers

Pair Italian Murano Chandeliers

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Murano chandeliers made by 41 glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside.) in a chrome frame. Period: 1970’s / 1980's Dimension...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Lumi Milano Chandelier, 1950s
Lumi Milano Chandelier, 1950s

Lumi Milano Chandelier, 1950s

By Lumi, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo

Located in Vienna, AT

Modernist 'UFO' chandelier by Lumi Milano, 1950s. Two satin glass diffusers with a brushed aluminum ring between them. Stem and finials are made of nickeled brass with partially heav...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Nickel

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

$2,961Sale 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

Polished Nickel Teardrop Chandelier
Polished Nickel Teardrop Chandelier

Polished Nickel Teardrop Chandelier

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Polished Nickel Teardrop Chandelier Currently out of stock but available for custom order. Inquire with Venfield about customization and estimated production lead times. 

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Nickel

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

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

Italian Murano chandelier.
Italian Murano chandelier.

Italian Murano chandelier.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Dimensions: height 75 cm / diameter 70 cm

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

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...

Materials

Metal

Moravian Star Pendant Chandelier
Moravian Star Pendant Chandelier

Moravian Star Pendant Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Classic Moravian Star hanging pendant chandelier, light fixture, constructed of frosted glass, and metal trim. This fixture is in very good, original, clean and working condition, sh...

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Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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...

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

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

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

Verde Moderno Green Glass Chandelier
Verde Moderno Green Glass Chandelier

Verde Moderno Green Glass Chandelier

By Bottega Veneziana

Located in Milan, IT

The Verde Moderno chandelier features ten slender arms crafted in transparent green glass, arranged in a linear and harmonious composition. The structure incorporates brass elements ...

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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Armonia Floreale Rectangular Glass Chandelier
Armonia Floreale Rectangular Glass Chandelier

Armonia Floreale Rectangular Glass Chandelier

By Bottega Veneziana

Located in Milan, IT

Armonia Floreale chandelier features a dramatic composition of 20 red iris flowers with integrated E14 light sources, interspersed with blue buds and aquamarine leaves. Its grand dim...

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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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

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

C1960s Floral Italian Chandelier
C1960s Floral Italian Chandelier

C1960s Floral Italian Chandelier

Located in London, GB

Lovely C1960s Floral Chandelier Very Decorative with Amber Flowers

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Murano Fume Tronchi Glass Chandelier
Murano Fume Tronchi Glass Chandelier

Murano Fume Tronchi Glass Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

The Murano Fume colored Tronchi Glass Chandelier is an elegant and stylish lighting fixture designed for adults. This chandelier features a unique design with layers of glistening gl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Sputnik Chandelier from Raak
Sputnik Chandelier from Raak

Sputnik Chandelier from Raak

By RAAK, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar, Arteluce

Located in München, DE

Very nice and rare Sputnik lamp from the 1960s. The design creates a spectacular play of light in the room. High quality workmanship and a real eye -catcher for every home. Manufact...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern 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

Vintage Tole Pineapple Chandelier
Vintage Tole Pineapple Chandelier

Vintage Tole Pineapple Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This whimsical vintage tole chandelier is a quintessential expression of Hollywood Regency glamour, celebrating the iconic symbol of hospitality: the pineapple. The central fixture f...

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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paint

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...

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Bubble45 Chandelier by Phoenix
Bubble45 Chandelier by Phoenix

Bubble45 Chandelier by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Cherry blossom rock crystal bubble chandelier with polish brass frame. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Each chandelier install 24sockets. Use 60W LED warm light bulbs. Custom size...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

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

Large Swedish Crystal Chandelier
Large Swedish Crystal Chandelier

Large Swedish Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900 Swedish chandelier with crystal pendants and blue glass inset. 16 candelabra lights Measurements: Min. Drop: 44" Diameter: 38"

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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

The Rochambeau Chandelier by David Duncan, Louis XV Style Chandelier
The Rochambeau Chandelier by David Duncan, Louis XV Style Chandelier

The Rochambeau Chandelier by David Duncan, Louis XV Style Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A custom 15 light gilt brass cage form Louis XV style chandelier, the arms of staggered height issuing from frame draped with rock crystal and faceted crystal drops. The center with ...

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2010s Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Patinated Metal Foliage Chandelier
Patinated Metal Foliage Chandelier

Patinated Metal Foliage Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's English iron chandelier with 8 lights. Measurements: Present drop: 39" Diameter: 24"

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Vintage 1920s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Greta Chandelier 12 Lights
Greta Chandelier 12 Lights

Greta Chandelier 12 Lights

By Villari

Located in Solagna, IT

The Villari Greta Chandelier with 12 lights is an exquisite expression of classic Roman elegance, entirely handmade in Italy and designed for 110–115 voltage systems. This chandelier...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Chandeliers and Pe...

Materials

Brass

Ring31 Chandelier by Phoenix
Ring31 Chandelier by Phoenix

Ring31 Chandelier by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Rock crystal chandelier with hammered brass detail. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. 14 sockets installed. Use 14 candelabra light bulbs. 60 watts each, total 840W max. Custom size a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

Large Stilux Chandelier
Large Stilux Chandelier

Large Stilux Chandelier

By Stilux

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning large geometric Stilux chandelier from 1950s, Italy. Single medium based socket per Lucite shade. Patinated brass and steel materials. Measures: Length 33” Width 23” Fix...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Swedish Modern Brass Chandelier
Swedish Modern Brass Chandelier

Swedish Modern Brass Chandelier

By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik

Located in Karlstad, SE

Elegant Swedish Modern chandelier from the 1940s. The lamp features a six-arm brass construction with soft, sweeping curves and a tall central stem that gives the piece a balanced, a...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Roses Chandelier 12 Lights
Roses Chandelier 12 Lights

Roses Chandelier 12 Lights

By Villari

Located in Solagna, IT

Behold the Roses Chandelier, a poetic masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship where artistry, emotion, and heritage converge. This 12-light creation is fully handmade, each porcelain ro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Chandeliers and Pe...

Materials

Brass

Sputnik Chandelier, Zepelin
Sputnik Chandelier, Zepelin

Sputnik Chandelier, Zepelin

By Marcelo Bessa

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Custom-made Sputnik chandelier composed of thick glass lenses in nickel finish. 32 sockets inserted on main body. Max. capacity is 15 watts per socket. Total 480 watts. Made to ord...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel, Brass

1950s,  Brass Chandelier, Sweden
1950s,  Brass Chandelier, Sweden

1950s, Brass Chandelier, Sweden

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

This is a Swedish brass chandelier from the 1950s, featuring six elegantly curved arms with floral decorations. Each arm supports a finely crafted art glass shade with a subtle strip...

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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Acapulco Chandelier 20 lights
Acapulco Chandelier 20 lights

Acapulco Chandelier 20 lights

By Villari

Located in Solagna, IT

The Acapulco Chandelier by Villari is a statement of pure Italian luxury, a rare creation where hand-sculpted porcelain, gleaming brass, and refined Murano glass meet to form a sculp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1970s Mazzega Sputnik Chandelier
1970s Mazzega Sputnik Chandelier

1970s Mazzega Sputnik Chandelier

By Mazzega

Located in New York, NY

1970s Mazzega 11 lights chandelier, chrome frame with black and clear sculptural glass shades.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Large Lotus chandelier
Large Lotus chandelier

Large Lotus chandelier

Located in Brussels, BE

Step into a world where innovation meets sustainability with the « Lotus » lamps– a collection lamps born from a year-long collaboration between our passion-driven team and the visi...

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2010s Belgian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Other

French Faux Bois Chandelier
French Faux Bois Chandelier

French Faux Bois Chandelier

Located in Houston, TX

French Faux Bois Chandelier. Offered is an unusual French cement faux bois five light chandelier. This chandelier was originally made to hold candles or could be wired to your specif...

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Concrete

Antique Chandelier. Jansen chandelier of gilt bronze and crystal
Antique Chandelier. Jansen chandelier of gilt bronze and crystal

Antique Chandelier. Jansen chandelier of gilt bronze and crystal

Located in Atlanta, GA

Very fine chandelier of gilt bronze and crystal by Jansen, having 8 lights

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Unique Venini tronchi chandelier
Unique Venini tronchi chandelier

Unique Venini tronchi chandelier

$79,613Sale Price|20% Off

Unique Venini tronchi chandelier

By Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR

Unique and huge Venini chandelier, model Tronchi from 1980. 80cm diameter for 550 cm meter high.

Category

Late 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Arts & Crafts Chandelier, France 1900
Arts & Crafts Chandelier, France 1900

Arts & Crafts Chandelier, France 1900

Located in Culver City, CA

France, 1900 Arts and Crafts bronze chandelier with beaded suspension, embossed geometric detailing, and central textured glass shade. 20”dia x 30”h Ref. L5541 $ 5,700

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Antique Early 1900s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1960s Vintage Crystal Chandelier
1960s Vintage Crystal Chandelier

1960s Vintage Crystal Chandelier

Located in North Hollywood, CA

✨ Vintage Italian Crystal Chandelier ✨ Elevate your home décor with this stunning vintage crystal chandelier, meticulously designed and handcrafted in Italy during the enchanting 19...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Seven-Tier Venini Chandelier
Seven-Tier Venini Chandelier

Seven-Tier Venini Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A stunning Venini glass chandelier made up of seven tiers of clear glass crystals.

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Large English Bronze chandelier
Large English Bronze chandelier

Large English Bronze chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's cast bronze chandelier with 24 lights and lion's heads on body. Measurements: Diameter: 50" Present drop: 45"

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Vintage 1950s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

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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.