$3,134
H 19 in Dm 22 in
Terzani “Solune” Suspension Lamp Pendant by Jean-François Crochet, Italy, 1990s
Located in Lisse, NL
A refined and atmospheric suspended lamp designed by Jean-François Crochet for Terzani, Florence
Iron
$590 / set
H 27.56 in W 7.09 in D 10.63 in
Jean François Crochet - 2 Appliques Flambeaux Bara Bara Édition Terzani 1990
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Jean François Crochet - 2 Appliques Flambeaux Bara Bara Édition Terzani 1990 Métal/Verre Poudré
Metal
Floor Sample Terzani Etoile Suspension Lamp in Nickel by Christian Lava
Located in Boston, MA
Designed By Christian Lava A celestial suspension of interwoven nickel-plated metal shafts, Etoile twinkles in all directions creating a gentle play of light and shadow for any s...
Nickel
Impressive Terzani chandelier with murano glass
By Sergio Terzani
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Very elegant and impressive chandelier with 6 arms and murano glass. The rusty look combines very
Metal
Sculptural Plexiglass Chandelier by Terzani, Iceberg
By Dodo Arslan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
light is a unique sculpture; sparkling, multifaceted and powerful. Terzani, located in Florence Italy
Metal
Metal Scroll and Glass Chandelier by Terzani
By Jean-Fracois Crochet, Sergio Terzani
Located in Miami, FL
Italian brass and glass chandelier by Terzani Dark brown metal scroll design six-arm chandelier
Brass
Terzani Mizu 15 Pendant Chandelier by Nicloas Terzani
Located in Boston, MA
Designed By Nicolas Terzani? Inspired by the tranquil and mesmerizing light refractions created
Crystal, Nickel
Sold
H 59.06 in W 78.75 in D 14.97 in
Large Contemporary Design Chandelier, Atlantis by Barlas Baylar for Terzani.
By Barlas Baylar
Located in Glasgow, GB
by Barlas Baylar for Terzani, Italy. A chandelier design so innovative that Mr Karl Lagerfeld
Brass, Nickel
Sold
H 59.06 in W 78.75 in D 14.97 in
‘Atlantis’ Black Nickel Chain Chandelier by Barlas Baylar for Terzani
By Barlas Baylar, Sergio Terzani
Located in Glasgow, GB
Designed by Barlas Baylar for Terzani, the Atlantis chandelier is an iconic example of contemporary
Brass, Nickel
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$5,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36.25 in W 36.5 in D 36.5 in
Jean-Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux Pair "Armchair 40" Club Chairs by Ecart
By Ecart International, Adolphe Chanaux & Co., Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Jean Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux for Ecart International Pair of Club Chairs, "Armchair 1940". Ecart has re-edited this design and has been producing it from their Paris showroo...
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Oak
French Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Metal, Rope, France, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-patinated metal, rope and beige alabaster pendant light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1920s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.5"H x 18.75"W x 18.75"D Stem Length...
Alabaster, Metal
$2,109
H 21 in Dm 12 in
Small and Timeless Art Deco White Alabaster Pendant fixture with Chains & Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Small and truly timeless Art Deco dome chandelier that will never fail to impress. With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialties, finding a good-condition (only a natur...
Alabaster, Metal
$4,916
H 34.26 in Dm 17.33 in
Antique Edwardian Hand Carved Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1900
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant carved alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1900 White alabaster with a beautiful array of dark marbling. Hand carved decorative details including egg and d...
Alabaster, Brass
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Coffee or Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden coffee or side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Wood
Pair of Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock Hammered and forged iron Hand Made in France Warm black patina that gives it a timeless aesthetic. Available indi...
Wrought Iron
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$5,786
H 26 in Dm 17.8 in
Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light w Rose Carved Edge and Brass Chains, 17.8Ø"
Located in Lisse, NL
* Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase...
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
$6,147 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$5,424
H 28 in Dm 17.4 in
Perfect Size, Timeless & Mint White & Black Antique Alabaster Pendant Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Hand-carved alabaster chandelier with striking natural veins and gilded bronze mounts. Thanks to its good size, its very good condition and its timeless design this 1-light alabaste...
Alabaster, Metal, Wire, Bronze, Brass
$11,813
H 30 in Dm 23.6 in
Antique Stunning & Extra Large 23.6 Ø Alabaster Dish Shade Pendant w Rope ca1920
Located in Lisse, NL
One-of-a-Kind XL Aabaster pendant light with stunning Veins. Some pieces just stop you in your tracks, this extra-large amber color alabaster pendant is one of them. We’ve seen a lo...
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Viggo Boesen, Mogens Lassen, Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A super pair of modern Danish style lounge chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a golden brown, premium, soft, pure mohair fabric. Handmade in E...
Beech, Mohair
$6,991Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Sputnik Starburst Chandelier in Gilt Wrought Iron with Opaline Glass Globes
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Foliage Starburst Sunburst Chandelier with 7 Milk Glass Globes, Gilt Silvered Iron Outstanding Sputnik Leafed Glass Globe Chandelier / Flush Mount Ceiling Light in patinated ...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Silver Leaf
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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