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60s 70s Chandelier Huge Chandelier Pendant Lamp Limburg Glass & Chrome Design
60s 70s Chandelier Huge Chandelier Pendant Lamp Limburg Glass & Chrome Design

60s 70s Chandelier Huge Chandelier Pendant Lamp Limburg Glass & Chrome Design

By Limburg

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

60s 70s chandelier huge chandelier pendant lamp Limburg glass & chrome design Object: chandelier Manufacturer: Limburg Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960-1970 ...

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Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

English Silver Plated Chandelier
English Silver Plated Chandelier

English Silver Plated Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A nicely detailed neoclassic style English five-arm silver plated chandelier.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair Italian Chandeliers Murano Glass
Pair Italian Chandeliers Murano Glass

Pair Italian Chandeliers Murano Glass

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Elegant Murano Poliedri Chandelier transparent glasses Elegant Italian chandelier made from 56 beautiful Murano trasparent glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and brass colore...

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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier

Italian Murano Glass Chandelier

By Mazzega

Located in Antwerp, BE

Italian chrome and Murano glass chandelier. Measure: Diameter 44 cm. Height fixture 52 cm.

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

Materials

Metal

Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Chandelier
Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Chandelier

Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Chandelier

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Art Deco Italian red painted iron twelve-light chandelier with a dramatic pagoda form and amber beads around a glass ball. Newly wired.

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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

3 Cup Plaster Chandelier
3 Cup Plaster Chandelier

3 Cup Plaster Chandelier

Located in Carpinteria, CA

3 Cup Plaster Chandelier by Tracey Garet of Apsara Interior Design. This chandelier has 3 cups on varying levels and is shown in white plaster. Each cup contains an individual candel...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Steel

French Iron Clock Chandelier
French Iron Clock Chandelier

French Iron Clock Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940's French hammered iron clock ten-arm chandelier with original painted finish and patina. Measurements: Height of body: 32" Current drop (adjustable): 42" Width: 36...

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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

English Georgian Crystal Chandelier
English Georgian Crystal Chandelier

English Georgian Crystal Chandelier

$10,920Sale Price|40% Off

English Georgian Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

English Georgian chandelier, dressed with kite and half pear crystals. The central steam is cut German crystal. 12 lights chandelier with, 6 - 6" resin candle covers.

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Antique Late 19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pend...

Materials

Crystal

Mid Century Murano Chandelier
Mid Century Murano Chandelier

Mid Century Murano Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

An Italian circa late 1940's blown glass chandelier with hand-blown flowers and four interior lights. Measurements: Drop 24.5” (min. drop, adjustable) Diameter 16".   

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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

HCB27 Chandelier by Phoenix
HCB27 Chandelier by Phoenix

HCB27 Chandelier by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

HCB chandelier with hammered brass details and rock crystal panels. Created by Phoenix Gallery. 7 sockets installed. Use candelabra light. 60watts each bulb. 420 watts total.   

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

STAR33 Chandelier by Phoenix
STAR33 Chandelier by Phoenix

STAR33 Chandelier by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Fine carved rock crystal quartz chandelier with antique brass decoration. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Height can be adjustable. Custom size, quantity, and metal finish upon re...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

Regence Style Bronze Chandelier
Regence Style Bronze Chandelier

Regence Style Bronze Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine Regence style bronze chandelier. Great detail and quality. 5-light France, circa 1900 Dimensions: Height 20", diameter 24" CW3006.

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Antique Early 1900s French Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

French Baroque Brass Chandelier
French Baroque Brass Chandelier

French Baroque Brass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Louis XVI French brass chandelier crowned by a robust cherub figure at the top. Ornately chased two-tier figural chandelier with detailed center column and eighteen 'S' s...

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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

19th Century Empire Chandelier
19th Century Empire Chandelier

19th Century Empire Chandelier

$6,493Sale Price|28% Off

19th Century Empire Chandelier

Located in Copenhagen, K

Beautiful large Empire chandelier with original candleholders, restored and cleaned.

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Antique 19th Century Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Beaded & Crystal Chandelier
French Beaded & Crystal Chandelier

French Beaded & Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A large circa 1920's French twelve light beaded chandelier with crystal insets on body and applied beaded crystal flowers. Measurements: Current drop: 46" Diameter: 36".

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Compressed Lotus Plaster Chandelier
Compressed Lotus Plaster Chandelier

Compressed Lotus Plaster Chandelier

By Tracey Garet

Located in Carpinteria, CA

Compressed Lotus plaster chandelier by Tracey Garet of Apsara Interior design. The Compressed Lotus chandelier has multiple layers and is shown in white plaster. There are 12 lotus ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Steel

STAR27 Chandelier by Phoenix
STAR27 Chandelier by Phoenix

STAR27 Chandelier by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Fine carved rock crystal quartz chandelier with antique brass decoration. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Height can be adjustable. Overall height: 32"/H. Custom size, quantity...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

Compressed Lotus Plaster Chandelier
Compressed Lotus Plaster Chandelier

Compressed Lotus Plaster Chandelier

By Tracey Garet

Located in Carpinteria, CA

Compressed Lotus Plaster Chandelier by Tracey Garet of Apsara Interior Design. The Compressed Lotus Chandelier has multiple layers and is shown in white plaster. There are 12 lotus f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Steel

Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandelier
Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandelier

Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine and important bronze chandelier featuring hand cut crystal pendalogues and central pyramid. France, circa 1910. 12 lights. Dimensions: Height 53" x diameter 38" CW4926.

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Vintage 1910s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Functionalist Chrome Chandelier, 1930s
Functionalist Chrome Chandelier, 1930s

Functionalist Chrome Chandelier, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

Beautiful minimalist Functionalist 4-flamming chandelier. Very good original condition. Chrome in perfect condition - polished. One glass shade has minor spot on sandblasting shown o...

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

English Silver Plated Chandelier
English Silver Plated Chandelier

English Silver Plated Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's English silver plated six-arm chandelier. Measurements: Height: 17" Diameter: 19"

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Vintage 1930s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Murano Glass Chandelier
Large Murano Glass Chandelier

Large Murano Glass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A large Italian blown glass eight-light chandelier with long pale green blown glass fronds, bowl and finial. Measurements: Drop (adjustable): 50" Diameter:38"

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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Rene Lalique Chandelier “Villenueve”
Rene Lalique Chandelier “Villenueve”

Rene Lalique Chandelier “Villenueve”

By René Lalique

Located in Bridgewater, CT

Clear and frosted glass chandelier by Rene´ Lalique. The 12.25? glass bowl suspended by four new nickel-plated rods with a nickel-plated canopy. As an alternative it can be mounted...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Plaster Iron Chandelier
Contemporary Plaster Iron Chandelier

Contemporary Plaster Iron Chandelier

By Tara Shaw Maison

Located in New Orleans, LA

Contemporary 14-arm plaster Iron hand-forged chandelier from Tara Shaw's Maison Collection with a white plaster finish. Size and finish customizable. Wired for US, but not UL approve...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Twelve Light, Murano Chandelier
Twelve Light, Murano Chandelier

Twelve Light, Murano Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A four-tier, Italian, silver trimmed carriage, twelve light, Murano chandelier. The upper levels embellished with trumpeting flowers and cascading leaves. The twelve, reticello arms ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Metropolitan 9-Light Chandelier
Metropolitan 9-Light Chandelier

Metropolitan 9-Light Chandelier

By Aiardini

Located in Milan, IT

A marvelous and modern piece, this chandelier boasts nine lights enclosed in white, luminous fabric lampshades with a truncated cone shape. Attached to the ceiling, a metal rose supp...

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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Gilt Bronze Chandelier
French Gilt Bronze Chandelier

French Gilt Bronze Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

French gilt bronze chandelier with original gilding.

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Antique Early 1900s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

French Wrought Iron Chandelier
French Wrought Iron Chandelier

French Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

French wrought iron chandelier featuring acanthus leaf decode and 6 arms topped with small shades.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Ornate 9 Light Chandelier
Ornate 9 Light Chandelier

Ornate 9 Light Chandelier

Located in Peekskill, NY

This early glass candle chandelier has a nice rich look. Its complete with its milk glass dome and glass tube candles. The finish is untouched and came out of a small 1920s New York ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair Italian Chandeliers, Murano
Pair Italian Chandeliers, Murano

Pair Italian Chandeliers, Murano

$3,154Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair Italian Chandeliers, Murano

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Italian vintage chandeliers in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 36 large shaded pink glass tubes in a star shape. Period:late X...

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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Montgolfier Style French Chandelier
Montgolfier Style French Chandelier

Montgolfier Style French Chandelier

Located in Washington, DC

Montgolfier Style French Chandelier

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Large Wrought Iron Chandelier
Large Wrought Iron Chandelier

Large Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900 wrought iron chandelier with grapes motif on body. Original finish and patina, with 4 lights. 53" min. drop, 38" diameter

Category

Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Art Deco Silver Chandelier

Art Deco Silver Chandelier

By Stillux

Located in Milan, IT

Distinguished by a luxurious silhouette embellished with antique silver leaf coating, this sophisticated piece strikes with its imposing metal structure featuring dainty, intertwinin...

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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

Brass pineapple chandelier, 1970s
Brass pineapple chandelier, 1970s

Brass pineapple chandelier, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Elegant brass pineapple leaf chandelier by Boulanger, a Belgian lighting company. Hollywood regency style Good vintage condition with patina on the brass. Tested and ready for use ...

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Notte Veneziana Large Glass Floral Chandelier
Notte Veneziana Large Glass Floral Chandelier

Notte Veneziana Large Glass Floral Chandelier

By Bottega Veneziana

Located in Milan, IT

A large glass chandelier featuring sinuous intertwined arms adorned with delicate floral motifs in relief. Its smoky murano glass and chrome finish enhance the interplay of transpare...

Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Chandelier, 18th Century
Italian Chandelier, 18th Century

Italian Chandelier, 18th Century

By Midcentury Italian school

Located in Madrid, ES

Title: Chandelier Date/Period: 18th century Dimension: 84cm Materials: golden painted wood Additional Information: Italian candle holder from the 18th century.  

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Chandelier by Jacques Darbaud, circa 1990
Chandelier by Jacques Darbaud, circa 1990

Chandelier by Jacques Darbaud, circa 1990

Located in Brecht, BE

This is a chandelier by Jacques Darbaud, circa 2025, plaster and iron, excellent condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

René Lalique "Eglantines" Chandelier
René Lalique "Eglantines" Chandelier

René Lalique "Eglantines" Chandelier

By René Lalique

Located in Bridgewater, CT

A René Lalique chandelier, model Eglantines, created in 1926.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

A Danish Five-Light Chandelier
A Danish Five-Light Chandelier

A Danish Five-Light Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A Danish five-light chandelier. The rod descending to a vase-shaped center element issuing five arms, each with a single light concealed in a fluted, opal glass shade. Circa 1950, pr...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Polished Bronze English Chandelier
Polished Bronze English Chandelier

Polished Bronze English Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940s English polished bronze eight-arm chandelier. Measurements: Diameter 28" Drop 20".

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Vintage 1940s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

American Empire Style Chandelier
American Empire Style Chandelier

American Empire Style Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940s American bronze chandelier with painted finish and original etched glass hurricanes. Measurements: Minimum drop 24" Diameter 18".

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Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

C20th Majestic Scandinavian Crystal Chandelier
C20th Majestic Scandinavian Crystal Chandelier

C20th Majestic Scandinavian Crystal Chandelier

Located in London, GB

A Magnificent Empire style chandelier Eight Branch Baltic Blue Scandinavian Fully Rewired

Category

20th Century Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Italian Beaded Giltwood Chandelier
Italian Beaded Giltwood Chandelier

Italian Beaded Giltwood Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful antique Italian beaded crystal and giltwood chandelier.

Category

Vintage 1910s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

French Neoclassic Giltwood Chandelier
French Neoclassic Giltwood Chandelier

French Neoclassic Giltwood Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s French gilt plaster and wood neoclassic chandelier with original patina. Measurements: Height (adjustable) 29" Diameter 22".

Category

Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Selenite Chandelier by Aver
Selenite Chandelier by Aver

Selenite Chandelier by Aver

Located in Geneve, CH

Selenite chandelier by Aver Dimensions: 80 x 80 x 60cm Materials: Aluminum and selenite Designed by Marcele Muraro, it is made of natural stones and inspired by the city of Casablan...

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2010s Brazilian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Quartz, Aluminum

Antique French Beaded Chandelier
Antique French Beaded Chandelier

Antique French Beaded Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Lovely antique French beaded crystal chandelier with 1 light. Very elegant for a smaller space.

Category

20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Glass Chandelier by Aver
Glass Chandelier by Aver

Glass Chandelier by Aver

Located in Geneve, CH

Glass chandelier by Aver Dimensions: D 32 x H 40 cm Materials: Glass, metal. Finishes: Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf, Warm Gold Leaf, Warm Silver Leaf, Warm Copper Leaf, Dark Gold Leaf, ...

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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Joy PL Honeycomb Chandelier
Joy PL Honeycomb Chandelier

Joy PL Honeycomb Chandelier

Located in Red Lion, PA

Each honeycomb is made from clear methacrylate, with the use of a sophisticated construction technology it offers a very dramatic effect. Hardware finished in polished chrome. Joy ...

Category

Early 2000s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Square Kamenicky Senov Chandeliers
Square Kamenicky Senov Chandeliers

Square Kamenicky Senov Chandeliers

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

These fixtures are made of a glass square with intricate details and carvings attached together with metal hardware too create a square piece hung by a metal rod. One source of light...

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Five Light Natural Antler Chandelier
Five Light Natural Antler Chandelier

Five Light Natural Antler Chandelier

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A six light Antler Chandelier with good natural form. The wiring is generally concealed within the antlers, providing a seamless look. It features 6 lights and come with a hanging ch...

Category

20th Century American Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Other

Chandelier Produced in Sweden
Chandelier Produced in Sweden

Chandelier Produced in Sweden

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare chandelier by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

4' Diameter Dome Chandelier
4' Diameter Dome Chandelier

4' Diameter Dome Chandelier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Very large hanging lamp with glass style dome and iron frame. Alabaster style shade looks wonderful under the nine medium base bulbs. Please confirm location with vendor NY or NJ

Category

20th Century Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Silver Plated English Chandelier
Silver Plated English Chandelier

Silver Plated English Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s English silver plated ten-arm chandelier. Measurements: Minimum drop: 28" Current drop: 34" Diameter: 36".

Category

Vintage 1920s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Painted Tole Chandelier
Italian Painted Tole Chandelier

Italian Painted Tole Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's Italian nine-light painted tole and wood bead chandelier with original patina. Measurements: Drop: 25" Diameter: 20".

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Decorative Tiered Gold Chandelier

Decorative Tiered Gold Chandelier

By Stillux

Located in Milan, IT

An imposing and sophisticated synthesis between antique candelabra and modern lighting design, this chandelier is set in two tiers, each including a circular band adorned with square...

Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

1970s Targetti Sankey Chandelier
1970s Targetti Sankey Chandelier

1970s Targetti Sankey Chandelier

By Targetti Sankey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Targetti Sankey chrome and glass globes chandelier, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Selenite Chandelier by Aver
Selenite Chandelier by Aver

Selenite Chandelier by Aver

Located in Geneve, CH

Selenite chandelier by Aver Dimensions: 80 x 80 x 60 cm. Materials: aluminum and selenite. Designed by Marcele Muraro, it is made of natural stones and inspired by the city of Casab...

Category

2010s Brazilian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Quartz, Aluminum

Empire Style Gilt Chandelier
Empire Style Gilt Chandelier

Empire Style Gilt Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930s French gilt bronze Empire style 8-arm chandelier with painted tole body. Measurements Current drop: 29"  Diameter: 26".

Category

Vintage 1930s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Chandelier by Edward Hald
Chandelier by Edward Hald

Chandelier by Edward Hald

By Orrefors, Edward Hald

Located in Long Island City, NY

Rare chandelier by Edward Hald, Orrefors, 1930s. Clear Rio brown glass plate and four glass pillars in light-brown glass with engraved and blasted geometric décor. Height 85, diamete...

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

Swedish Neoclassic Crystal Chandelier
Swedish Neoclassic Crystal Chandelier

Swedish Neoclassic Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's Swedish six-light neoclassic chandelier with crystal insets, etched bobeches, bronze chain and canopy. Measurements: Height: 24" Diameter: 19"

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

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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.

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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.