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Palma Brass Chandelier
Palma Brass Chandelier

Palma Brass Chandelier

Located in Paris, FR

Chandelier Palma Brass with aluminium structure in vintage brass finish, with palms in vintage brass finish. 10 bulbs, lamp holder type E14, max 40 watt, dimmable, dimmer not include...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel

Opaline Palmette Chandelier
Opaline Palmette Chandelier

Opaline Palmette Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian chandelier shown with opaline hand blown Palmette Murano glass leaves arranged in six tiers including a crown at the top, mounted on gold finish metal frame / Made in Italy D...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

CAMILE CHANDELIER - Modern 'Antique Gold Leaf' over Iron Chandelier
CAMILE CHANDELIER - Modern 'Antique Gold Leaf' over Iron Chandelier

CAMILE CHANDELIER - Modern 'Antique Gold Leaf' over Iron Chandelier

By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz

Located in Laguna Niguel, CA

The Camile Chandelier is an exquisite lighting fixture that showcases a striking sculptural sphere design. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, and offers full customization ...

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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold Leaf, Iron, Silver Leaf

Vintage Italian Beaded Chandelier
Vintage Italian Beaded Chandelier

Vintage Italian Beaded Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

The Vintage Italian Beaded Chandelier is a beautifully crafted decorative collectible that adds a touch of elegance to any space. Made with intricate beadwork, this chandelier showca...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Antique French Chandelier
Antique French Chandelier

Antique French Chandelier

Located in København, København

Antique French sweet chandelier with drop prisms in clear and purple glass. The chandelier gives a somewhat "lightweight" and dreamy impression and has a size that makes it easy to f...

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Antique 1890s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Ruby Bohemian Glass Chandelier
Ruby Bohemian Glass Chandelier

Ruby Bohemian Glass Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Very Fine Bohemian Ruby Glass Chandelier. Bohemia, circa 1980. Pair Available. Dimensions: Height 28" Diameter 28" CW5864 & CW5865

Category

Vintage 1980s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Murano Flowers Chandelier. 1990
Murano Flowers Chandelier. 1990

Murano Flowers Chandelier. 1990

Located in Budapest, HU

Venetian Floral Eight-Light Murano Glass Chandelier Refined Venetian eight-light chandelier, created through a harmonious combination of Murano glass and a finely crafted, hand-pain...

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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Brass & Lucite Chandelier
Brass & Lucite Chandelier

Brass & Lucite Chandelier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This chandelier has three swirling arms that hold alternating brass and clear lucite bars which shade the six bulbs that go around the lamp. Please confirm location NY or NJ

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Sputnik Chandelier
Mid-Century Sputnik Chandelier

Mid-Century Sputnik Chandelier

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This sputnik chandelier dates back to the 1960s. Its casing is made of brass elements with several arms and legs, either decorative or providing lamp sockets. In contrast to some ot...

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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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 two tiers and mounted on gold finish metal frame / Made in Italy Diameter: 25.5 inches / Height: 18 inches plus...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Pink Glass Chandelier
Murano Pink Glass Chandelier

Murano Pink Glass Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

The Murano Pink Glass Chandelier is a stunning and elegant lighting fixture. Featuring 8 arms and beautiful glistening glass. Makes an impressive statement! 35h x 38w

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

French Crystal Chandelier
French Crystal Chandelier

French Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's French gilt bronze crystal chandelier with 6 candelabra lights. Measurements: Drop: 31" Diameter: 18"

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Murano Petal Chandeliers
Murano Petal Chandeliers

Murano Petal Chandeliers

Located in Budapest, HU

Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside in a chrome frame. Period: 1970s-1980s Dim...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Giltwood Chandelier
Italian Giltwood Chandelier

Italian Giltwood Chandelier

$2,160Sale Price|20% Off

Italian Giltwood Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a beautiful Italian Giltwood chandelier with 13 lights. has 6 arms, each containing two lights. Has a single light in the center. It is rewired and ready to be hanged.

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20th Century Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Giltwood

Murano Glass Chandelier
Murano Glass Chandelier

Murano Glass Chandelier

$10,320Sale Price|20% Off

Murano Glass Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Murano Chandelier 80 pcs of glass 10 lights. With a Mixture of Caramel and Clear Texture Glass Beautiful Chandelier!

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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Ross Gardam, "Nebulae 15, Five Hanging Chandelier", Chandelier
Ross Gardam, "Nebulae 15, Five Hanging Chandelier", Chandelier

Ross Gardam, "Nebulae 15, Five Hanging Chandelier", Chandelier

By Ross Gardam

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Nebulae Collection is inspired by the diffusion of both natural and LED light. The geometric machined forms coupled with the fluid glass discs creates a balance between the eleme...

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2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Chandelier by Stilnovo
Chandelier by Stilnovo

Chandelier by Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Multi-armed flat chandelier with aged brass socket coverings. Height adjustable. Holds twenty-four E14 socket types, adapated for the US. We recommend 25w max bulbs or LED equivalents.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

French Empire Chandelier
French Empire Chandelier

French Empire Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Fine quality 19th century French Empire gilt bronze 9-light chandelier. Circa 1870. The chandelier has been professionally re-wired, cleaned and is ready to hang. Includes matching c...

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Antique 1870s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Murano Disc Chandelier
Murano Disc Chandelier

Murano Disc Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Modern Murano frost disc glass fluish mount chandelier. Perfect for today's transitional designs!

Category

Early 2000s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Multicolor Poliedri Chandelier
Multicolor Poliedri Chandelier

Multicolor Poliedri Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian spherical chandelier with multicolored polyhedron / polyhedral shaped Murano glasses mounted on chrome finish frame / Made in Italy by Fabio Ltd Diameter: 33 inches, height 3...

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Greta Three Pendant Chandelier
Greta Three Pendant Chandelier

Greta Three Pendant Chandelier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Handcrafted to order in our Philadelphia studio, the Friend of All Three Pendant Chandelier brings together three individually made stained glass pendants into a sculptural lighting ...

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2010s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Crystal Chandeliers
Antique Crystal Chandeliers

Antique Crystal Chandeliers

$6,784Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Crystal Chandeliers

Located in Dallas, TX

19h Century Crystal Chandelier with flower mounted with blue centers, and beaded chains and prisms.

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

MoLUno Chandelier BLK
MoLUno Chandelier BLK

MoLUno Chandelier BLK

By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Inglewood, CA

Part of Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection, the MoLUno chandelier fixture is an elegant 8 light chandelier made from black painted aluminum and brass. The light is wired wit...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Top Glass Chandelier
Top Glass Chandelier

Top Glass Chandelier

$11,130 / item

Top Glass Chandelier

By Officina Luce

Located in Milan, IT

Part of the Top Glass collection, this striking chandelier features a chic art deco design that will be a timeless and sophisticated addition into any decor. Its metal structure has ...

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2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French Pewter Chandelier
French Pewter Chandelier

French Pewter Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Enhance your living space with a French Pewter Chandelier, crafted from high-quality pewter and wired for easy installation. This midcentury piece will add a touch of elegance to any...

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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Pewter

Italian Modern Brass Chandelier
Italian Modern Brass Chandelier

Italian Modern Brass Chandelier

By Romeo Rega, Stilnovo, Oscar Torlasco, Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Modern Brass Chandelier. Offered is a beautiful 10 arm brass mid-century Italian brass chandelier that has been newly wired with 10 new candelabra sockets for the U.S. market...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stardust Chandelier #1

Stardust Chandelier #1

By Stillux

Located in Milan, IT

A magnificent and finely-executed work of art, this chandelier boasts a hypnotizing cascade of thin stones in transparent and white glass that are all patiently hand-tied to the sinu...

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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Stilkronen Brass Chandelier
Stilkronen Brass Chandelier

Stilkronen Brass Chandelier

By Stilkronen

Located in New York, NY

Large Stilkronen rass crystal chandelier, 1970s Notes: Very nice condition Glass intact, no chips Brass very good vintage condition.  

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Murano Yellow Glass Chandelier
Murano Yellow Glass Chandelier

Murano Yellow Glass Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

The Murano Yellow Glass Chandelier is a stylish and elegant lighting fixture. This chandelier features a glistening textured base with curved arms in a lovely shade of pale yellow. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

White Tree Chandelier
White Tree Chandelier

White Tree Chandelier

By Il Paralume Marina

Located in Milan, IT

The design of this unique chandelier is inspired by nature and features a series of branch-like elements stemming upward from a central vertical piece that hangs from the ceiling. Th...

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Venetian Glass Chandelier
Venetian Glass Chandelier

Venetian Glass Chandelier

By Il Paralume Marina

Located in Milan, IT

This magnificent chandelier will be a superb addition to both a Classic and modern home, thanks to its exquisite manufacturing, a modern shape, and the use of Venetian mouth-blown gl...

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Medium Crystal Tulip Chandelier.
Medium Crystal Tulip Chandelier.

Medium Crystal Tulip Chandelier.

Located in Dallas, TX

Tulip Chandelier featuring a cascading floral design, composed of numerous hand-formed glass petals arranged in layered tiers. Each clear glass petal has a soft, frosted-white center...

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Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Cut Glass

Large Maria Theresa Style Crystal Chandelier Handmade Luxury European Chandelier
Large Maria Theresa Style Crystal Chandelier Handmade Luxury European Chandelier

Large Maria Theresa Style Crystal Chandelier Handmade Luxury European Chandelier

Located in Berlin, DE

This exceptional crystal chandelier is entirely newly handcrafted in our Berlin workshop and represents the timeless elegance of the classic Maria Theresa style combined with modern ...

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2010s German Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Oversized Ring Chandelier
Oversized Ring Chandelier

Oversized Ring Chandelier

By Il Paralume Marina

Located in Milan, IT

Part of the Ring collection, this exquisite chandelier is inspired by the Art Deco style and infused with romantic elements. The\nstructure in metal has a polished brass finish compl...

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2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Period Empire Chandelier
Period Empire Chandelier

Period Empire Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Magnificent Period Empire Chandelier. Gitl Bronze (matte & burnished) and Patinated Bronze. Exquisite detail throughout. A rare find. France, circa 1800. Dimensions: Height 40...

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Unique Functionalist Chandelier
Unique Functionalist Chandelier

Unique Functionalist Chandelier

$1,737Sale Price|20% Off

Unique Functionalist Chandelier

Located in Praha, CZ

The chandelier is made of brass nickel-plated construction. The chandelier has two circuit that can be used separately (One lower, the other upper). Fully functional in perfect orig...

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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

RAAK Cascade Chandelier
RAAK Cascade Chandelier

RAAK Cascade Chandelier

$3,040Sale Price|20% Off

RAAK Cascade Chandelier

By RAAK

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1960s cascade chandelier the drop of the shades can be adjusted individually. Brass and glass. standard parcel shipping $195

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

3 armed Chandelier
3 armed Chandelier

3 armed Chandelier

By FOS

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Chandelier Material: Brass (shades CuZn37 0.50mm) Dimension: Diameter: 110-118 in (adjustable arm) Height: low/high model 28-38 in Diameter: 280-300cm (adjustable arm) ...

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2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pink Murano Glass Chandelier
Pink Murano Glass Chandelier

Pink Murano Glass Chandelier

Located in Budapest, HU

Fantastic and big Murano chandelier made by 112 Murano pink prism "quadriedri" in a nickel metal frame. Period: late 20th century Dimensions: 52.30 inches height (135 cm) with chain;...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Chandelier Murano Glass Elements Crystal Chandelier with Colored Drops
Italian Chandelier Murano Glass Elements Crystal Chandelier with Colored Drops

Italian Chandelier Murano Glass Elements Crystal Chandelier with Colored Drops

Located in Berlin, DE

An elegant Italian chandelier featuring refined proportions and subtle colored accents. This piece has been fully restored in our Berlin workshop. The electrical system has been ren...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Midcentury Murano Glass Chandelier
Midcentury Murano Glass Chandelier

Midcentury Murano Glass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian lavender color Murano glass chandelier with fifteen lights. Measurements: Height of body: 36" Minimum drop: 39" Diameter: 38"

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Scalloped Oval Bronze Chandelier
Scalloped Oval Bronze Chandelier

Scalloped Oval Bronze Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940's French bronze scalloped oval 18-light chandelier. Measurements: Drop: 27" Length: 35" Width: 22.5"

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Empire Style Bronze Chandelier
Empire Style Bronze Chandelier

Empire Style Bronze Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's French Empire chandelier with 5 lights. Measurements: Diameter:19" Present drop:28" Min drop:18"

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1825Charles X Chandelier
1825Charles X Chandelier

1825Charles X Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Superb Charles X Chandelier, totally original, never electrified. Original gilt & patinated bronze. Exquisite detail. France, circa 1825. Dimensions: Height 42" Diameter 24"...

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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Italian Murano Chandeliers
Italian Murano Chandeliers

Italian Murano Chandeliers

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Murano chandelier made by 41 glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside.) in a chrome frame. Period: 1970’s / 1980's Dimensions: 49,...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Chandelier Nickel Finish
Chandelier Nickel Finish

Chandelier Nickel Finish

Located in PARIS, FR

Chandelier 8-light, nickel finish.

Category

Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier
Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier

Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in San Francisco, CA

An eight-arm chrome and glass chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. Needs rewiring.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

French Art Deco Chandelier
French Art Deco Chandelier

French Art Deco Chandelier

Located in Bridgewater, CT

French Art Deco chandelier in silvered bronze, very good quality of the casting. Shades not from the period but good quality as well. Sockets and wires need to be changed.

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Chromed metal chandelier
Chromed metal chandelier

Chromed metal chandelier

Located in Milano, IT

COD-z300 Chromed metal chandelier with cut and engraved crystal disc. Italian manufacture ca. 1960. h 100 diam 53 cm

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Murano Drum Chandelier
Murano Drum Chandelier

Murano Drum Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Modern Murano glass and brass drum chandelier. Circa 2000. This chandelier has great lines and style. Perfect for any setting!

Category

Early 2000s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Carved Chandelier
French Carved Chandelier

French Carved Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French carved white washed oak 6-light chandelier, Circa 1880. The chandelier has been professionally re-wired, cleaned and is ready to hang. Includes matching chain and...

Category

Antique 1880s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Murano Fontana Green Chandelier
Murano Fontana Green Chandelier

Murano Fontana Green Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

The Murano Fontana Green Chandelier is a stunning piece of lighting that exudes elegance and style. The beautiful color adds a pop of vibrancy to any room, making it a unique and eye...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Little Black Chandelier
Little Black Chandelier

Little Black Chandelier

By Eva Menz

Located in London, England

1 of 1. Custom Chandelier by Eva Menz

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...

Materials

Steel

antique empire chandelier
antique empire chandelier

antique empire chandelier

By French House & Garden

Located in Kiel, SH

high decorative antique bronze candelier from the empire. I guess the chandelier was electrified later .

Category

Antique 1850s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Nation Primo Chandelier
Nation Primo Chandelier

Nation Primo Chandelier

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The presence of this large-scale chandelier will be the centerpiece of the room as it graciously floats in the space. This seven layered chandelier, a larger version of our Nation ch...

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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster

Mid Century Iridescent Chandelier, Multi Color Venini Style Chandelier
Mid Century Iridescent Chandelier, Multi Color Venini Style Chandelier

Mid Century Iridescent Chandelier, Multi Color Venini Style Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This fabulous chandelier is amazing.Indeed, its colors change according to light and surrounding. Its Murano glass plaques change color from iridescent white to yellow,green,blue,pi...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Chandelier
Murano Glass Chandelier

Murano Glass Chandelier

Located in Brussels, BE

Murano glass chandelier.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Empire Style Chandelier.
Empire Style Chandelier.

Empire Style Chandelier.

Located in Atlanta, GA

A High Quality and Very Fine Silver over Bronze Empire style Chandelier featuring Pompeian Masks. Great Quality. France, circa 1910. 5 interior lights. Dimensions: Height 45" Diame...

Category

Vintage 1910s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Chandelier
French Empire Chandelier

French Empire Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

French bronze and crystal Empire style chandelier. Circa 1920. The chandelier has been professionally re-wired, cleaned and is ready to hang. Includes matching chain and canopy.

Category

Vintage 1920s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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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?

A study chandelier can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,181, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $774,082.

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.