Antique Italian Cage Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant Italian chandelier from the 1950s, crafted in dark bronzed brass and adorned with high
20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Brass
Antique Italian Cage Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant Italian chandelier from the 1950s, crafted in dark bronzed brass and adorned with high
Crystal, Brass
English Neoclassic Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An English neoclassic hammered and silvered bronze 6 lights chandelier. Measurements: Minimum drop
Silver
Large Italian Beaded Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian beaded chandelier with 10 candelabra lights. Measurements: Diameter: 42
Crystal
$13,500 / item
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
Brass, Enamel
$7,775 / item
Large Lotus chandelier
Located in Brussels, BE
" chandelier version is crafted from filament sourced from scallop shell residue. It stands at a height of 50
Other
$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
Metal
$19,500
Modernist Murano Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Spectacular Murano chandelier with a 14 branches solid brass structure and textured blown glass
Brass
Antique Italian Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Louis XV Style Gilt Brass and Bohemian Crystal 3-Light Chandelier, 1950s This charming
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Painted Wood Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French painted wood chandelier with 4 lights. Measurements: Drop: 25" Length/width
Wood
$1,500 / item
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
Glass
$9,000 / item
STAR22 Chandelier by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Fine carved smoky rock crystal quartz chandelier with antique brass decoration. Created by Phoenix
Rock Crystal
Vintage Faux Bamboo Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large Vintage Faux Bamboo Chandelier in aluminum and brass. 27" diameter x 54" long. Includes
Aluminum, Brass
Odyssey Round Chandelier Large Modern Chandelier Metal Black SCHWUNG
Located in High Point, NC
striking round chandelier. Arched shapes drape downward while emanating an atmospheric twinkle
Brass
Foliage Gilt Metal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A French circa 1960's gilt metal chandelier with foliage motif. Measurements: Current drop: 45.5
Metal
Murano 6-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Murano tobacco glass 6-light chandelier. Circa 1970. The chandelier has been professionally
Blown Glass
$7,775 / item
Dandelion Gold and Transparent Chandelier
By Villari
Located in Milan, IT
Best paired with its pendant counterpart for an evocative display, this chandelier draws
Metal
$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
Brass
$21,095 / item
Divas 6-Light Multicolor Chandelier
By Villari
Located in Milan, IT
This spectacular chandelier inspired by the Hollywood stars from the '40s elevates a room with its
Glass
$4,500
Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Art Deco chandelier, made of nickel-plated brass decorated with cut-glass inserts, and a clear and
Brass
French Antique Crystal Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Antique chandelier from France made with cut crystal elements of cabochons and pendants. They are
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Painted Tole Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian painted tole chandelier with painted and gilt finish. 4 lights Measurements
Metal
Antique French chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
it in our store, also we have our line of wrought iron reproduction sconces or chandeliers, or we can
Metal, Brass
$12,595 / item
Rhombus 6-Light Beige Chandelier
By Villari
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant and sophisticated, this chandelier boasts a captivating crown-like design resulting from
Glass
$16,700 / item
Modernist Murano Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano chandelier featuring a gilt brass structure with six branches each holding two
Brass
Eight Light Oval Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This modern chandelier has a gothic style with brown painted metal frame and eight faux candle
Metal
Italian Empire Basket Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 20th century Italian Empire style beaded crystal and tole basket chandelier. Circa 1920. The
Crystal, Metal
$8,195 / item
Callisto 4-Light Chandelier
By Badari Lighting
Located in Milan, IT
chandelier, ideal to light up a compact study or bedroom. The four cup-like shades hosting the lightbulbs are
Brass
$17,825 / item
Custom Mimosa Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom Mimosa chandelier in polished dark nickel with antique clear bubble textured glass globes
Nickel
$4,200
Single Iron Chandelier
Located in Napa, CA
Long and elegant chandelier that holds tapers beautifully. Is currently suspended outside aove a
Iron
Italian Gilt Tôle Chandelier
By Hans Kögl
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Hollywood Regency style five-light gilt metal chandelier with tôle lily flowers. Original canopy
Metal
1930's French Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1930's French bronze chandelier with beautiful detail and design, lightly restored and
Bronze
Italian MCM Globe Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian MCM chromed brass and glass globe chandelier. Circa 1960. The chandelier has been
Brass
19 Century Candle Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wrought Iron Chandelier with Fleur-de-Lis Detailing This striking wrought iron chandelier evokes
Steel
$12,800
French Louis XVI Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
fine 19th century French Louis XVI gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. Circa 1880. The chandelier
Crystal, Bronze
$4,300
Large Stilux Chandelier
By Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning large geometric Stilux chandelier from 1950s, Italy. Single medium based socket per Lucite
Brass, Steel
$49,600
STACKED 10-Bulb Chandelier
By Richard Haining
Located in Philadelphia, PA
California Redwood, salvaged from decommissioned NYC Water Towers 36”dia x 16”tall 10x TALA led lightbulbs, with a combined 3600 lumens; fully dimmable (5 Porcelain II; 540 lumens,...
Reclaimed Wood
$29,800 / item
Orchidee30 Chandelier By Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Rock Crystal chandelier with hammered brass mount. Polished nickel finish. Four E26 sockets
Rock Crystal
Italian Antique Crystal Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully proportioned Italian antique crystal chandelier from the 1950s, characterized by
Crystal, Brass
$5,625 / item
Leaf 4 Lights Chandelier
By MM Lampadari
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant chandelier is inspired by nature and features a light and eclectic structure in hand
Iron
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
Nickel, Brass
$29,800 / item
Orchidee30 Chandelier By Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Rock Crystal chandelier with hammered brass mount. Aged brass finish. Four E26 sockets installed
Rock Crystal
Italian Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This refined Italian chandelier from the 1950s is crafted in the Empire style, featuring a finely
Crystal, Brass
Draped Glass Fringe Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-pulled glass rods elegantly drape over a metal frame with an antique bronze finish, emulating the shape of wet silk fibers drying on a rack. The geometry of the frame creates a ...
Brass
$29,800 / item
Orchidee30 Chandelier By Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Rock Crystal chandelier with hammered brass mount. Four E26 sockets installed,320w total
Rock Crystal
Alabaster and bronze chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome alabaster fixture with the shades in a cream Colored hue there are five shades in a circular shape Surrounding the perimeter. Several lights inside this Central bowl shape. ...
Alabaster, Bronze
$33,490 / item
Bubble35 Chandelier by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Cherry blossom rock crystal bubble chandelier with polish brass frame. Created by Phoenix Gallery
Rock Crystal
Mid-Century Italian Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent Italian Hollywood Regency chandelier from the 1970s, featuring an elegant nickel-plated
Crystal, Metal
Orbitale 5-Arm Chandelier
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Milan, IT
Evoking orbital movements with its sculptural design, this chandelier boasts a powder-finished
Brass
Italian Chrome Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic 1960s Italian chrome chandelier with fully directional shades. Ideal to highlight specific
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$18,230 / item
Drum Oval 9-Light Chandelier
By Villari
Located in Milan, IT
Directly inspired by the opulent and bold flair of Art Deco style, this superb chandelier is part
Glass
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
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique Italian Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This refined Italian chandelier from the 1950s is crafted in a finely detailed waterfall-style
Crystal, Brass
Sottovoce Vertical Black Brass Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
A sculptural chandelier featuring a cascading vertical composition of nine black metal shades with
Brass
Midcentury Murano Glass Chandelier
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury Murano Glass Chandelier. This lovely Hollywood Regency mid century Murano glass
Chrome
19th c. Italian Beaded Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th century Italian beaded chandelier is a beautiful and elegant lighting fixture that adds a
Crystal, Metal
Murano Glass Placche Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass chandelier from Murano outside of Venice, Italy. The hand-blown and molded glass has a
Brass
Italian Sciolari Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Smaller scale Sciolari chandelier. (try saying that one fast...) Wonderful for a
Chrome
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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