19th Century Italian Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century Italian crystal chandelier on a carved and gold gilt base. Makes a beautiful statement! A quality piece. This fixture comes with a chain and canopy and is wire...
Crystal
Argentine Designer, Chandelier, Metal, Argentina, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A cream white-lacquered metal chandelier designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1950s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light oxidation and ...
Metal
Large Floral Ball Chandelier by Palwa
By J.T. Kalmar, Ernest Palme, Palwa, Emil Stejnar, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in München, DE
Impressive floral ball chandelier from the 1960s. Extremely successful design and very high quality workmanship. The 170 floral crystals spread a spectacular play of light in the roo...
Metal
Mid century Sputnik chandelier - edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Sputnik Plafonier Flush Mount, Chandelier Mid-Century Modern
Brass
$28,000 / item
Gaelle Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized Italian chandelier shown in six tiers of clear Murano glasses cut into four points using Quadriedri technique, mounted on gold metal finish frame by Fabio Ltd / Made in Ita...
Murano Glass
OTT Crystal Chandelier, Germany, 1970
By Ott International, Kinkeldey
Located in Bronx, NY
OTT crystal chandelier, Germany 1970, Mid-Century Modern gold-plated frame with numerous thick chunky square cut crystals.
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
$12,800 / item
Hollywood Regency Round Chandelier, Marble Jali
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
A White Marble jali chandelier, individually is hand-carved from White Marble in a round form with a pierced jali body that diffuses light. The piece presents a round marble chandeli...
Marble
Italian Moderne Spiral Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Italian spiral light fixture in polished bronze and with art glass globes, circa 1960s. Measurements: Height (current drop) 46" Diameter 34".
$9,300 / item
Duca Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern chandelier with clear Murano glass leaves hand blown with textured granular effect using Graniglia technique, mounted on bronzed finish frame / Made in Italy 12 lights...
Murano Glass
$1,706 / item
Alabaster Curve Chandelier by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Alabaster Curve Chandelier by Hatsu Dimensions: D 15 x W 122 x H 86.4 cm (Dimensions may vary) Materials: Plated steel. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold...
Steel
Small Bold Iconic Pink Murano Chandelier
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Bromma, SE
Eclectic Colorful Pink Italian Murano Chandelier ’CENTI’ in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style, produced during the 21th Century. The chandelier is composed of 107 light pink crys...
Chrome
Vintage Nautical Anchor Iron Chandelier
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Spectacular Iron chandelier with Nautical motif. 4 crossed anchors with winding rope or line. Faint remnants of gilt. Beautiful presence and style. All original with ceramic insulate...
Iron
$5,250 / item
Belle Epoque French Bronze Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This striking French Belle Epoque chandelier dates backs to the early 20th century and is made of bronze with floriate decoration on castings, acanthus leaves, spiral rod at center,...
Bronze
Majestic Pink Murano Palmette Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding pink Palmette Murano glass chandelier made with 163 precious glasses on four levels. Gold painted metal frame. Available also a pair and a pair of sconces. 12-light bulbs...
Metal
1970s Italian chandelier with glass petals
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
1970s Italian chandelier. Chrome-plated metal frame and ceiling rose; shade composed of thick, transparent glass flowers. Sculptural and highly original design. Magnificent vintage c...
Chrome
Vintage multi colour italian chandelier, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Gorgeous mid century italian chandelier with multicolour plexi lamp shades and a patinated brass frame. Beautiful mid century design which emits a nice diffuse light. Tested and re...
Brass
Large Grey Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's grey Murano chandelier with 12 lights. Measurements: Height: 41.5" Diameter: 38"
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
$11,335 / item
Scarlett White 12-Light Chandelier
By Aiardini
Located in Milan, IT
This captivating chandelier will stand out in both a modern and classic interior, thanks to its combination of elegant finishes. The 12 white shades are made of rigid fabric and feat...
Brass
$11,335 / item
Scarlett Beige 12-Light Chandelier
By Aiardini
Located in Milan, IT
This captivating chandelier will stand out in both a modern and classic interior, thanks to its combination of elegant finishes. The 12 beige shades are made of rigid fabric and feat...
Brass
$6,400 / item
Murano Gold 8 Arm Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Murano gold glass 8-arm chandelier. Circa 2000. The chandelier has been professionally re-wired, cleaned and is ready to hang. Includes matching chain and canopy.
Blown Glass
white and blue glass chandelier, Vistosi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
white and blue glass chandelier, Vistosi
Glass
Lyfa, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched yellow glass chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 36.0...
Brass
Genoese Chandelier, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Eight-armed chandelier with glass prismatic hangings and gold-patinated and carved wooden shaft. Individual glass stones are blue in color. The chandelier was electrified.
Wood
Chandelier Bronze and Polychromy, 1940
Located in Marseille, FR
Stamped copper chandelier decorated with polychrome flowers. The copper is gilded, the chandelier includes 6 lights. Diameter 60 cm of the chandelier height 66 cm. Additional info...
Sheet Metal
Neo Rococo gilded bronse Chandelier
Located in Belgrade, RS
This elegant Neo-Rococo chandelier, crafted from gilt bronze, reflects the opulent and decorative style of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The intricate scrolling arms, floral mot...
Gold Plate, Bronze
Michael Anastassiades Mobile Chandelier 1
By Michael Anastassiades
Located in Vancouver, BC
The Mobile Chandeliers are delicate structures balanced in perfect equilibrium. Constructed following the principles of a mobile, these are arrangements of linear tubes, geometric li...
Brass
French Bronze & Crystal Baccarat Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant D'ore bronze and fine crystal chandelier by Baccarat; consisting of 15 lights and a top crown with five gilt bronze eagle heads holding five rectangular form chains bearin...
Crystal, Bronze
$5,086 / item
Handmade Marble Square Chandelier, Jali Geometric
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
A marble square geometric chandelier is hand-carved from White Marble in a square geometric form with pierced jali panels. The piece applies geometric precision to a square marble ch...
Marble
$5,086 / item
Paul Mathieu Square Chandelier, Geometric Marble
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
A marble square geometric chandelier is hand-carved from White Marble in a square geometric form with pierced jali panels. The piece applies geometric precision to a square marble ch...
Marble
Mid-Century Sputnik Italian chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Sputnik space age Italian vintage crystal chandelier made by 51 multicolored glasses in a burnished brass metal frame. Elegant lighting object. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 39...
Murano Glass
$6,350 / item
Scarlett Beige 6-Light Chandelier
By Aiardini
Located in Milan, IT
This captivating chandelier will stand out in both a modern and classic interior, thanks to its combination of elegant finishes. The beige shades are made of rigid fabric and feature...
Brass
Barovier chandelier Murano Venice 1960 6 arms
Located in PARIS, FR
Barovier et Toso chandelier six arms circa 1960 Perfect condition Impressive in person Dimensions H 100 cm D 110 cm
Glass
$8,400 / item
Arco Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with clear curved Murano triedri glasses forming an arc, and enclosed by clear textured Murano glass diffusers on both ends, mounted on chrome finish metal structu...
Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
in good original condition fully functional little sign of use.
Glass, Wood
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass pendant light. Total height with chain: 110 cm. Diameter 50 cm. Height fixture 40 cm.
Metal, Chrome
Large 19th Century Italian Beaded Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A wonderful early 19th Century, twelve-light, Italian beaded crystal chandelier. With a faceted glass baluster stem supporting twelve scrolling arms, covered in hand-blown crystal ...
Crystal
EARLY 19th CENTURY BASKET CHANDELIER
Located in Firenze, FI
Splendid basket chandelier, made with a golden iron structure and decorated with spherical crystals. The chains of the chandelier are also embellished with crystals, giving further b...
Crystal, Iron
$11,500 / item
Molle Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with clear and white stripe Murano glasses hand blown to produce elegant swirls, mounted on chrome finish frame / Made in Italy 21 lights / E26 or E27 type / max 6...
Nickel
$1,645Sale Price|63% Off
Georgian Style Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A chandelier with six finely-cut crystal, S-curve arms, molded and cut crystal candle cups, bobeches, mounts, and body. With crystal garlands, large pendaloques, and crowned with a l...
Crystal, Metal
LYFA, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and frosted glass chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Patina and wear such as b...
Brass
Sievä, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier produced by Sievä, Finland, c. 1950s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light oxidation and tarnis...
Brass
$2,300 / item
Chiton-2 Chandelier by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful two shield chandelier designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass. Reminiscent of stag beetle armor, in an aged raw brass finish, ov...
Brass
Bauhaus Chandelier by Napako, 1940s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Early Napako chandelier made in Czechoslovakia in 1940s. Glass shade without any defect. Glass ceiling canopy with dent visible on picture. Rewired: 3x40W, E25 - E27 bulbs. US wiring...
Steel, Chrome
$28,980 / item
Art Deco Chandelier with Crystal
By Il Paralume Marina
Located in Milan, IT
This magnificent chandelier, part of the Art Deco collection, will add a touch of timeless elegance to any decor. The combination of luxurious materials with the charming curves of i...
Murano Glass
$26,890 / item
Coffee Venetian Glass Rectangular Chandelier
By Il Paralume Marina
Located in Milan, IT
This striking chandelier will make a statement in any decor, thanks to its masterful craftsmanship and unique shape. The frame in brushed and lacquered metal with a polished gold fin...
Murano Glass
$50,990 / item
Oversized Drops Venetian Glass Chandelier
By Il Paralume Marina
Located in Milan, IT
This magnificent chandelier will create a dramatic effect when placed either at the entrance of a house or in any room with a high ceiling. The imposing size of this piece is complem...
Murano Glass
Verner Panton ‘Ball’ Chandelier for Lüber
Located in New York, NY
The Verner Panton Ball Chandelier for Lüber is an iconic and highly influential example of Panton’s pioneering work in modern lighting and interior design. Created in the 1960s, the ...
Nylon
Modernist Italian Three Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant mid-century Italian three light chandelier. The chandelier consists of three glass cylinders in a random crazed pattern, chrome fittings and canopy. The glass cylinder hei...
Glass
$16,445 / item
Leaf Chandelier by Matteo Zorzenoni
By MM Lampadari
Located in Milan, IT
This striking twelve LED lights chandelier in two tiers has a delicate structure in hand forged iron with a polished copper finish and was designed by Matteo Zorzenoni. Its timeless ...
Iron
$2,000 / item
Linea Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian linear suspension chandelier with black color metal frame and white opaline glass globes / Made in Italy by Fabio Ltd Length: 39.5 inches / Width: 8 inches / Height: 10 inche...
Metal
$2,000 / item
Linea Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian linear suspension chandelier with black color metal frame and clear glass globes / Made in Italy by Fabio Ltd Length: 39.5 inches / Width: 8 inches / Height: 10 inches plus a...
Metal
Einar Bäckström, Monumental Swedish Grace Chandelier
By Einar Backstrom
Located in Hammarö, SE
Attributed to Einar Bäckström, this exceptional six-arm chandelier represents the elegance and refinement of the Swedish Grace movement during the 1920s. Executed in richly patinated...
Metal
Chandelier with Golden Murano Parts Around
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Metal, patinated bronze chandelier, with golden Murano glass around.
Brass
Chandelier by Paavo Tynell, Model "9015"
Located in Long Island City, NY
Chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell, Model "9015" for Taito Oy, Finland. Circa 1950th. Brass decor with wooden shades. Stamped and numbered. Existing wires, rewiring available upon r...
Brass
Midcentury Steel Blossoms Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel frame chromed fitted with eight E14 socket, blossoms shaped steel shades. Made in Italy in the 1960s. One part of the upper blossom missing, see the last 2 pictures
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Antique French Bronze Doreé Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th Century French Regency style chandelier with original gilt finish. Measurements: Diameter: 20" Drop: 24"
Bronze
1950s Tommi Parzinger Brass Chandelier
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, 1950s Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, 6 arm brass and crystal chandelier. This chandelier has silk shades. Model No. 1 in brass with suspended crystal beads.
Crystal, Brass
Eighteen-Light Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Baccarat crystal and doré bronze chandelier of monumental size and opulent design is truly a splendid sight to behold. Hundreds of beautifully designed oversized, luminous prism...
Crystal, Bronze
Charming Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Chandelier with sober and elegant shapes. An authentic jewel out of the Murano furnaces.
Brass
$10,000Sale Price|28% Off
Murano Large Glass Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
located in NY
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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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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