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Callisto Chandelier by Badari
Callisto Chandelier by Badari

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 living room when placed above a stately dining table. The structure is in brass with a n...

Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Anfora Transparent Glass Chandelier
Anfora Transparent Glass Chandelier

Anfora Transparent Glass Chandelier

By MM Lampadari

Located in Milan, IT

Tradition and refinement define the Anfora series. The lamps feature a simple arm and hand-curved scrollwork, contrasting with the importance of hand-blown and etched glass. Transpar...

Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Brass and Horn Chandelier
Brass and Horn Chandelier

Brass and Horn Chandelier

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Milan, IT

A modern interpretation of the traditional chandelier, the luxurious materials of this bold piece create unique lighting effects. Entirely handcrafted of brass, the two-tiered struct...

Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Gravity Chandelier by Badari
Gravity Chandelier by Badari

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, above an opulent dining table, or in a stately entryway. Aptly named Gravity for the...

Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Deco alabaster chandelier.
Art Deco alabaster chandelier.

Art Deco alabaster chandelier.

Located in Lugo, IT

Art Deco alabaster chandelier. Simple and elegant. Good condition. Thank you

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Antique Painted Iron Chandelier
Antique Painted Iron Chandelier

Antique Painted Iron Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900's English wrought iron chandelier with painted finish. 6 lights. Measurements: Diameter: 47" Present drop: 22"

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Tiered Frosted Glass Chandelier
Tiered Frosted Glass Chandelier

Tiered Frosted Glass Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

This listing features a tall, frosted glass tiered chandelier that is hardwired and ready to use.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Italian Empire Style Chandelier
Italian Empire Style Chandelier

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 detailed gilded brass structure and adorned with authentic Bohemian crystals. The d...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Midcentury Cut Crystal Chandelier
Midcentury Cut Crystal Chandelier

Midcentury Cut Crystal Chandelier

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass/cut crystal chandelier made in the 1960s. Brass frame fitted with six E14 sockets, rich hangings from the various faceted crystal.

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

9 Lights Mimosa Chandelier
9 Lights Mimosa Chandelier

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 Italian glass master, Alberto Donà featuring 3 arms each with 4 different hand blow...

Category

2010s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1960 Mazzega chandelier Italy
1960 Mazzega chandelier Italy

1960 Mazzega chandelier Italy

By Mazzega

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

1960 Mazzega chandelier Italy Fully restored Murano glass chandelier by Mazzega. Italy circa 1960. Height 60 cm - 23,62 po Diameter 35 cm - 13,78 po

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair Italian Murano Chandeliers
Pair Italian Murano Chandeliers

Pair Italian Murano Chandeliers

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Fantastic pair chandeliers with green glasses, nickel-plated metal frame. It has 41 big monumental petals glass. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do not do the beauty, l...

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Massive Brass Chandelier
Massive Brass Chandelier

Massive Brass Chandelier

Located in Praha, CZ

Fully functional. New central cable. E27 bulb.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique French Baccarat Chandelier
Antique French Baccarat Chandelier

Antique French Baccarat Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Late 19th century French bronze and crystal 16-light chandelier, attributed to Baccarat. Circa 1880. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and can...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Smoky Tiered Palmette Chandelier
Smoky Tiered Palmette Chandelier

Smoky Tiered Palmette Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian Palmette chandelier with smoky Murano glass leaves arranged in three tiers and mounted on white metal frame / Made in Italy Diameter: 31.5 inches / Height: 23.5 inches plus ...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Pink Glass Chandelier. Murano
Italian Pink Glass Chandelier. Murano

Italian Pink Glass Chandelier. Murano

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Beautiful and huge Italian Murano Chandelier in the style of Gruppo Luce Murano, circa 2000s. Composed of 83 splendid glass petals (pink and white “lattimo”) that give a very elegant...

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Modern Chain Link Chandelier
Modern Chain Link Chandelier

Modern Chain Link Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

This contemporary chandelier is a captivating mix of elegance and industrial flair. Suspended from a polished metal canopy by sleek rods, the fixture features a dramatic series of ca...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Chandeli...

Materials

Metal

BST28 Chandelier By Phoenix
BST28 Chandelier By Phoenix

BST28 Chandelier By Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Two-tiered fixture Hexagon Form Antique brass semi flush mount with rock crystal Panel,crated by Phoenix. Created by Phoenix Gallery. 6 E26 sockets installed, 400w total Custom...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

Clear & Red Crystal Chandelier
Clear & Red Crystal Chandelier

Clear & Red Crystal Chandelier

$5,200Sale Price|20% Off

Clear & Red Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful red with clear crystal chandelier, beaded chains and prisms. light chandelier

Category

Antique 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Exquisite Art Deco Chandelier
Exquisite Art Deco Chandelier

Exquisite Art Deco Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Very Fine & Elegant Art Deco Chandelier. Gilt Bronze & Crystal. 8 lights. France, circa 1930 Dimensions: Height 29 1/2" Diameter 28" CW5380

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Mazzega Murano Chandelier
Mazzega Murano Chandelier

Mazzega Murano Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mazzega chnandelier.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

French Crystal Ship Chandelier
French Crystal Ship Chandelier

French Crystal Ship Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's French crystal ship chandelier with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Height:28" Width:28" Depth:10.5"

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Antique Italian Crystal Chandelier
Antique Italian Crystal Chandelier

Antique Italian Crystal Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This refined Italian chandelier from the 1950s is crafted in a finely detailed waterfall-style beaded structure and adorned with authentic Bohemian crystal icicles in clear and pink ...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French Cut Crytal Chandelier
French Cut Crytal Chandelier

French Cut Crytal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's French cut crystal and glass chandelier with 12 lights. Measurements: Min. drop: 27" Diameter: 29"

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Italian Beaded Basket Chandelier
Italian Beaded Basket Chandelier

Italian Beaded Basket Chandelier

$2,880Sale Price|20% Off

Italian Beaded Basket Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Early 20th century petite Italian beaded crystal basket form chandelier. Circa 1920. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It is ready...

Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

LED Icicle Style Chandelier
LED Icicle Style Chandelier

LED Icicle Style Chandelier

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

LED Icicle Style Chandelier

Located in Westport, CT

Elegant Icicle design LED chandelier with extraordinary bubble effect inside lights. Finish: brushed champagne gold.

Category

2010s Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cuspide White Glass Chandelier
Cuspide White Glass Chandelier

Cuspide White Glass Chandelier

By MM Lampadari

Located in Milan, IT

A schematic representation of an intersection between geometric shapes, linear and solid, yet softened by delicate glass diffusers with a vertical pattern that gives them a silky app...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Made Goods Cascading Shell Chandelier
Made Goods Cascading Shell Chandelier

Made Goods Cascading Shell Chandelier

By Made Goods

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Glamorous contemporary shell and silver metal chandelier by Made Goods having a classical drapery vibe with overlapping strands of cut clamshells in graduated lengths. 5 bulbs 40 wa...

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell

Red Stag Fireball Chandelier
Red Stag Fireball Chandelier

Red Stag Fireball Chandelier

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Natural red stag "fireball" 12 light antler chandelier. Beautiful display of natural antlers arranged in an organic composition. Great for use in a rustic cabin, lodge, or home. Cont...

Category

2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Antler

Vintage Regency Cut Crystal Chandelier
Vintage Regency Cut Crystal Chandelier

Vintage Regency Cut Crystal Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stunning vintage chandelier epitomizes the dramatic elegance of the Hollywood Regency era, blending classic form with a touch of bohemian glamour. The chandelier features a dark...

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Venetian Murano Glass Chandelier
Venetian Murano Glass Chandelier

Venetian Murano Glass Chandelier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Six arm glass chandelier made of Murano glass throughout. The lamp holders are fluted under the candelabra sockets, and have scrolling feathers in between each arm. Please confirm lo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

LED Cloud Chandelier Large
LED Cloud Chandelier Large

LED Cloud Chandelier Large

Located in Westport, CT

Unique chandelier where hundreds of small LED lights are combined with a handmade wire mesh sculpture shaped like a cloud. Eight LED lights are mounted on the canopy. Dimmable. Finis...

Category

2010s Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

12 Lights Mimosa Chandelier
12 Lights Mimosa Chandelier

12 Lights Mimosa Chandelier

By Alberto Donà

Located in Red Lion, PA

12 Lights "Mimosa" Chandelier Brushed Brass and 12 flecked clear and bronze Murano Glass globes by Italian glass master, Alberto Donà featuring 3 arms each with 4 different hand bl...

Category

2010s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Murano Atom Chandelier
Italian Murano Atom Chandelier

Italian Murano Atom Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Modern large scale Italian Murano glass and polished brass atom chandelier. Sure to make a statement! 54H x 36W

Category

Early 2000s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Wood Flower Chandelier
Italian Wood Flower Chandelier

Italian Wood Flower Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Italian painted wood and iron flower chandelier. Circa 1890. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It is ready to hang!

Category

Antique 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Ross Gardam, "Nebulae 24, Four Hanging Horizontal Chandelier", Chandelier
Ross Gardam, "Nebulae 24, Four Hanging Horizontal Chandelier", Chandelier

Ross Gardam, "Nebulae 24, Four Hanging Horizontal Chandelier", Chandelier

By Ross Gardam

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed for use in larger open spaces, working in modular configurations, the Horizontal Nebulae Collection is inspired by the diffusion of both natural and LED light. Availabl...

Category

2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Ross Gardam, "Nebulae 35, Five Hanging Horizontal Chandelier", Chandelier
Ross Gardam, "Nebulae 35, Five Hanging Horizontal Chandelier", Chandelier

Ross Gardam, "Nebulae 35, Five Hanging Horizontal Chandelier", Chandelier

By Ross Gardam

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Nebulae Collection takes its name from the natural phenomena of interstellar clouds and their dynamic layered lighting effects. The geometric machined forms coupled with the flui...

Category

2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Flowery 12-Light Gold Chandelier
Flowery 12-Light Gold Chandelier

Flowery 12-Light Gold Chandelier

By Villari

Located in Milan, IT

A spectacular showcase of craftsmanship testifying the unmatched sophistication of Capodimonte porcelain, this chandelier will be a show-stopper in any classic-style interior, suspen...

Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Bamboo Chandelier in Chrome
Bamboo Chandelier in Chrome

Bamboo Chandelier in Chrome

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Polished chrome chandelier in a bamboo style. Candelabra base sockets on both sides for up and down lighting. * 2 Available * Please confirm location.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Acrylic Prism Waterfall Chandelier
Acrylic Prism Waterfall Chandelier

Acrylic Prism Waterfall Chandelier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This large hanging chandelier features a waterfall pattern of clear acrylic prisms set on a brass frame. Eight sockets in a 21" diameter made by Trans Globe. A mixture of beveled pri...

Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Tole Chandelier
Vintage Italian Tole Chandelier

Vintage Italian Tole Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's Italian painted tole chandelier with 4 lights. Measurements: Current drop: 40" Diameter: 32"

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Empire Basket Chandelier
Italian Empire Basket Chandelier

Italian Empire Basket Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Italian Empire style gilt tole and crystal basket form chandelier. Circa 1880. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It i...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

1390 12-Lights Chandelier
1390 12-Lights Chandelier

1390 12-Lights Chandelier

By Epoca Lampadari

Located in Milan, IT

This delightful antiqued metal chandelier speaks of ages past and is hand-decorated with golden grape leaves and small bunches of grapes. Hanging from a metal chain and with twelve l...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Flowery 27-Light Gold Chandelier
Flowery 27-Light Gold Chandelier

Flowery 27-Light Gold Chandelier

By Villari

Located in Milan, IT

Pure opulence translated into a lighting design rich in romantic, polychrome floral decorations defines this lavish chandelier. Crafted from the finest porcelain and finished in gold...

Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Chandelier-Leather-Romantic
Chandelier-Leather-Romantic

Chandelier-Leather-Romantic

Located in New York, NY

The Romantic pendant features parabolic drops of hand- stripped midnight-black leather and faceted glass beads beneath a brass ring, setting a contemporary tone in any residential or...

Category

2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Copper Chandelier, 1950s
Mid Century Copper Chandelier, 1950s

Mid Century Copper Chandelier, 1950s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Elegant copper spider or sputnik chandelier with cut glass details. The light shades have a 'curled' finish and the chandelier has the right patina. 1950s - France Works wi...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Large Luxury Chandelier 48arms Chandelier blown Amber Murano glass by Multiforme
Large Luxury Chandelier 48arms Chandelier blown Amber Murano glass by Multiforme

Large Luxury Chandelier 48arms Chandelier blown Amber Murano glass by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Venezia, Veneto

The artistic blown glass chandelier Pasternak is handcrafted using particular techniques of the Venetian tradition called "balloton" and "rigadin ritorto". The pendant elements and t...

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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Carved Giltwood Chandelier
Italian Carved Giltwood Chandelier

Italian Carved Giltwood Chandelier

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine 18th century Italian carved giltwood chandelier with 8 arms, a rare surviver as so many burnt!

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Giltwood

1456/6 White Chandelier
1456/6 White Chandelier

1456/6 White Chandelier

By Epoca Lampadari

Located in Milan, IT

This unique chandelier is a fantastic piece to make any room it is placed in so much classier. It provides a great atmospheric and uniform lighting by using 6 E14 lights and it is ch...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Murano Black Glass Chandelier
Murano Black Glass Chandelier

Murano Black Glass Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Petite scale modern Murano black glass chandelier. Circa 2000. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It is ready to hang!

Category

Early 2000s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Venetian Glass Chandelier
Venetian Glass Chandelier

Venetian Glass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A Venetian glass light fixture with 2 lights, circa late 1940s. Measurements: Height: 38? drop Depth: 6.5? Length: 17.75?.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

19th Century French Chandelier
19th Century French Chandelier

19th Century French Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century French chandelier, ormolu gold plated bronze with crystals.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Murano Glass Drum Chandelier
Murano Glass Drum Chandelier

Murano Glass Drum Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Modern Murano glass and brass drum form chandeliers. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It is ready to hang!

Category

Early 2000s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Elegant Chandelier in Chrome
Elegant Chandelier in Chrome

Elegant Chandelier in Chrome

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Chandelier, chrome-plated metal, Europe, 1960s This subtle and modern chandelier features elegant long shaped chrome tubes which are attached to a frame creating a well-balanced sp...

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome, Metal

chandelier France - 1950's
chandelier France - 1950's

chandelier France - 1950's

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Forest, BE

This lustre, designed by Gillerme and Chambron in the 1950’s, features a symbiose of wood and fabric. The lampshades was restored by one of our craftsmen.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Chandelier
Art Deco Chandelier

Art Deco Chandelier

$4,934Sale Price|39% Off

Art Deco Chandelier

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

An Art Deco alabaster and gilt bronze hanging light, French, circa 1930. The bowl shade w/grape mounts hung from four foliate cast chains.

Category

Vintage 1930s Chandeliers and Pendants

Vintage Amethyst Murano Chandelier
Vintage Amethyst Murano Chandelier

Vintage Amethyst Murano Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous vintage Murano amethyst glass brass twist arm chandelier. Circa 1970. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It is ready to hang!

Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Gilt Tole Chandelier
Italian Gilt Tole Chandelier

Italian Gilt Tole Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Early 20th century Italian gilt tole and crystal chandelier. Circa 1920. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It is ready to hang!

Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Murano Saddle Waterfall Chandelier
Murano Saddle Waterfall Chandelier

Murano Saddle Waterfall Chandelier

$5,120Sale Price|20% Off

Murano Saddle Waterfall Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Modern Murano saddle glass waterfall chandelier in Fontana Green. Circa 2000. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It is ready to hang!

Category

Early 2000s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown 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?

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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.