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
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 Sciolari Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Smaller scale Sciolari chandelier. (try saying that one fast...) Wonderful for a
Chrome
Midcentury Murano Glass Chandelier
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury Murano Glass Chandelier. This lovely Hollywood Regency mid century Murano glass
Chrome
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
Italian Murano Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Italian polished brass and pale green Murano glass Sputnik chandelier. Circa 2000. The
Brass
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
Large Italian Tole Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1950's patinated tole chandelier with 12 lights. Openwork cup holders depicting birds
Metal
Murano Glass Bolle Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier from the island of Murano, Italy outside of Venice. This piece is hand-crafted with a
Brass
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
Forged Iron Dragon Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing Hand Forged Iron Dragon Chandelier. Exquisite detailed Iron Dragons on Forged Iron frame
Iron
Modern Chain Link Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This contemporary chandelier is a captivating mix of elegance and industrial flair. Suspended from
Metal
Midcentury Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass/cut crystal chandelier made in the 1960s. Brass frame fitted with six E14 sockets, rich
Crystal, Brass
$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
Smoky Tiered Palmette Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Palmette chandelier with smoky Murano glass leaves arranged in three tiers and mounted on
Murano Glass
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
Sottovoce Vertical Black Brass Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
A sculptural chandelier featuring a cascading vertical composition of nine black metal shades with
Brass
$2,800 / item
Five-Globe Armory Chandelier
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
lobby. This amazing Benjamin style explosion proof Industrial chandelier has that early municipal look
Brass
$60,000 / item
Rene Lalique "Hirondelles" Chandelier
By René Lalique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Rene Lalique chandelier composed of 12 panels decorated with sparrows, at the bottom is a stylized
Glass
$22,900 / item
Bubble23 Chandelier By Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Green bubble rock crystal quartz chandelier by Phoenix with polish brass frame. Created by Phoenix
Quartz
Folky Wooden Elk Horn Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic & unbelievable deer horn chandelier with all new wiring. In fantastic condition and fine
Wood
Bubble27 Chandelier by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Cherry blossom rock crystal bubble chandelier with polish brass frame. Created by Phoenix Gallery
Rock Crystal
$13,800
Red Stag Fireball Chandelier
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Natural red stag "fireball" 12 light antler chandelier. Beautiful display of natural antlers
Antler
$17,970 / item
Callisto Chandelier by Badari
By Badari Lighting
Located in Milan, IT
An exercise in balance and sophistication, this chandelier is an ideal decoration for a large
Brass
Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Elegant Gilt Bronze (highly polished) and crystal chandelier. France, circa 1930. 4 lights
Bronze
Midcentury Italian Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic midcentury 6-light chandelier from 1950s, Italy. Naturally added brass patina. Wired for
Aluminum, Brass
$13,400 / item
Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano glass and brass chandelier with "graniglia" glass pieces surrounding a solid brass
Brass
Amber Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa late circa 1940's Italian Murano glass chandelier with 6 arms and gilt details
Murano Glass
$18,600 / item
Rock Crystal Chandelier
By Marcelo Bessa
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Rock crystal chandelier, round frame composed of beveled rectangular quartz elements interspersing
Rock Crystal, Brass, Steel
$25,275 / item
Gravity Chandelier by Badari
By Badari Lighting
Located in Milan, IT
This superb chandelier will be an imposing decorative element to showcase in a large living room
Brass
$6,250 / item
Exquisite Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine & Elegant Art Deco Chandelier. Gilt Bronze & Crystal. 8 lights. France, circa 1930
Crystal, Bronze
Ivory Murano Saddle Glass Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
The Ivory Murano Saddle Glass Chandelier is a stylish and striking lighting fixture. Made with high
Metal
Italian Horizontal Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian wrought iron chandelier with 8 lights. Measurements: Width: 49" Depth: 3
Wrought Iron
$17,170 / item
Drum Large 6-Light Chandelier
By Villari
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning interpretation of Art Deco elegance, this chandelier is part of the Home Couture
Glass
Tiered Frosted Glass Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a tall, frosted glass tiered chandelier that is hardwired and ready to use.
Glass
$4,375 / item
Mya Pop Multicolor Glass Chandelier
By MM Lampadari
Located in Milan, IT
This chandelier features a metal structure with multiple glass diffusers, creating a complex and
Metal
Three-tier Conical Chandelier
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
by the many historically important furniture makers he revered. In the case of this chandelier
Steel, Chrome
$17,953 / item
"Diamonds" chandelier by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional "Diamonds" chandelier in brass and smoked Murano Glass. Creation by Studio Glustin
Brass
Large Maison Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Maison Baccarat Chandelier from the 1940s 6 lights, composed of tiered crystal elements, hand-cut
Crystal
Italian Waterfall Crystal Chandelier
By Venini
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Crystal Waterfall Chandelier made in the Manner of Venini. This Chandelier is 100
Crystal
Scandinavian Modern Chandelier, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern chandelier, manufactured in Sweden, 1960s. Brass and metal. Milk glass shades
Metal, Brass
A Large Green Murano Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian green glass chandelier with 12 lights. Measurements: Diameter: 48" Height
Murano Glass
$4,400Sale Price|67% Off
1940s Monumental Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Eighteen-light tole, brass and chromed metal chandelier of monumental size. Scrolled brass arms
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Balloons 24-Light Golden Chandelier
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
An effortless synthesis between refinement and playfulness defines this exquisite chandelier
Metal
Antique Gilt Neoclassic Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 French gilt bronze and crystal chandelier with 8 lights. Measurements: Diameter: 38
Bronze
Acrylic Chandelier by Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century chandelier by Kalmar Lighting featuring folded diamond shaped pieces of Bakelite
Acrylic, Bakelite, Lucite
$33,915 / item
The Wall Medium Short Chandelier
By Villari
Located in Milan, IT
Metal with a brass finish and mouth-blown glass create a stunning chandelier of strong visual
Glass
$4,900 / item
Bella Tube 7-Light Chandelier
By MM Lampadari
Located in Milan, IT
aesthetic of this chandelier inspired by prized and timeless glassware. Light creates elegant reflections
Glass
Flow 6-Light Golden Chandelier
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
personality of this chandelier. Descending at different heights from a beam-like horizontal structure, six
Metal
Maison Baguès, chandelier Circa 1950
By Maison Baguès
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Maison Baguès, chandelier Circa 1950
Bronze, Metal
Art Deco alabaster chandelier.
Located in Lugo, IT
Art Deco alabaster chandelier. Simple and elegant. Good condition. Thank you
Alabaster
$1,900
60s Italian Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modern take of a 1920s lampshade concept. This 60s Italian chandelier looks strikingly
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage Venini Tube Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Red Lion, PA
This chandelier is made of thin tubes designed in the style of Murano produced in Italy by Venini
Glass
$239Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Chandelier, Lidokov, 1960s
By Lidokov
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia in 1960 by Lidokov, marked. Very good original condition. Glass in perfect condition. 3x40W, E26-E27 bulbs US wiring compatible.
Metal
$8,378 / set
Pair White Petal Chandeliers, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Chandeliers made by hand blown glass chandelier composed by 75 glass petals (transparent and
Metal
$22,100 / item
Bubble24 Chandelier by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pink bubble ring rock crystal chandelier by Phoenix with polish brass frame. Created by Phoenix
Rock Crystal
9 Lights Mimosa Chandelier
By Alberto Donà
Located in Red Lion, PA
9 Lights "Mimosa" Chandelier Brushed Brass and 9 flecked clear and bronze Murano Glass globes by
Brass
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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