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The Helix Chandelier

The Helix Chandelier
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The Helix chandelier is inspired by the Helix Nebula. The Helix Nebula has sometimes been referred
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The Helix Chandelier
The Helix Chandelier
H 36 in W 36 in D 36 in
Contemporary Chandelier 'Pebble', 4 Pendants, Gray, Helix
By AND Light, Lukas Peet
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary chandelier Pebble Drop type: Helix Electrical : Voltage: 110 – 277V / 220
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Contemporary Chandelier 'Pebble', 4 Pendants, Gray, Double Helix
By AND Light, Lukas Peet
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary chandelier Pebble Drop type: Double Helix Electrical : Voltage: 110 – 277V
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Contemporary Chandelier 'Pebble', 5 Pendants, Double Helix, White
By AND Light, Lukas Peet
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary chandelier Pebble Drop type: Double Helix Electrical : Voltage: 110 – 277V
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Contemporary Chandelier 'Pebble', 5 Pendants, Double Helix, Color Mix
By AND Light, Lukas Peet
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary chandelier Pebble Drop type: Cluster Electrical : Voltage: 110 – 277V / 220
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Maison Bagues Style Chandelier with Beaded Tôle, Porcelain Roses & Pink Drops
By Maison Baguès
Located in Trensacq, FR
Beautiful Maison Baguès style three light Chandelier c1960. Gilded tôle helix frame, trimmed with
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French Huge Porcelain Two Cherubs Swinging Roses Chandelier circa 1950
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
, Gilt tole in copper color helix of leaves adorning crystal prisms, big white roses and a two huge
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One of Three Venini Curved Crystal Glass Gilt Brass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Vienna, AT
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French Maison Bagues Style Pink Drops Beaded Porcelain Roses Tole Chandelier
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
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Elegant Carved Wood Helix Table Lamp by Frederick Cooper Studios
By Frederick Cooper, James Mont
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Contemporary Valentina Giovando Table Lamp Fiberglass Iron Transparent White
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especially in her chandelier collection, here is directly inspired by nature in the form of Helix Pamatia’s
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Venini Curved Crystal Glass Gilt Brass Flush Mount Lamp, Italy, 1960
By Venini
Located in Vienna, AT
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Lucite Helix Chandelier by Cam Crockford
By Cam Crockford
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Bec Brittain Helix Long Hanging Brass LED Lamp with Marble Counterweight
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Helix is comprised of custom brass hardware and LED tubes wrapping around a central support
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The Helix Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the the helix chandelier you’re looking for. A the helix chandelier — often made from glass, metal and stone — can elevate any home. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage the helix chandelier now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a the helix chandelier — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A the helix chandelier is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. AND Light, Lukas Peet and Venini each produced at least one beautiful the helix chandelier that is worth considering.

How Much is a The Helix Chandelier?

The average selling price for a the helix chandelier at 1stDibs is $9,491, while they’re typically $1,475 on the low end and $125,000 for the highest priced.

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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.

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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.

Questions About The Helix Chandelier
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chandeliers are called chandeliers because the earliest designs were wooden fixtures that held taper candles. The name comes from the French word for candle, "chandelle." On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique and vintage chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    A Bohemian chandelier is one that is made with naturally occurring details like rattan, bamboo or macrame. They can be decorated with pendants like seashells and feathers as well. Add some boho-chic to your décor by shopping a collection of Bohemian chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    To ship a chandelier, you must ensure that the chandelier is held inside a sturdy crate and packed with enough cushioning material to withstand accidents. Make sure you have plenty of bubble wrap and foam held in place with strong tape. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    A tole chandelier refers to a type of chandelier that is painted metal, often fashioned to look like greenery and flowers, similar to folk art. Tole chandeliers tend to have a base color of cream, white or gold that seamlessly pairs with a wide range of home décor styles. Shop a selection of vintage and contemporary chandeliers on 1stDibs.
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    The significance of chandeliers is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some people associate them with the history of lighting because they marked a major breakthrough in indoor illumination. Others consider them symbols of wealth and extravagance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and vintage chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The weight of a chandelier is dependent on the ceiling’s strength. A concrete ceiling can likely support any size chandelier because of its sturdiness, but a wooden or drywalled ceiling will not be able to support as much weight due to its more fragility.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A chandelier is typically suspended from a branching system with multiple lights on the ends, rather than one single light or a pair of lights hanging from a chord or chain.

    1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Chandelier lighting is a branched, highly ornamented light fixture that is typically (suspended from) mounted on ceilings lamps.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A bobeche for chandeliers was designed to catch the wax that dripped from the candles on early fixtures. Today, they are considered to be an accent piece from which the socket, bulb and candle cover rise. Shop a range of antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You’ll often see chandeliers with elaborate glass ornamentation serving as a decoration. Quite frequently these glass pendants that hang from the light are called a prism. These pieces add luxe glamour to the light fixture, while also catching illumination and scattering it. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary chandeliers from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No chandeliers do not have candles but the chandelier evolved from the candelabra, which used candles as their light source. Some chandeliers have light fixtures that are designed to look very much like candles while others have moved in a modern direction and look nothing like their candelabra predecessor. Shop a collection of chandeliers and candelabras from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    An Empire chandelier refers to chandeliers crafted in the Empire style. Empire style furniture resembles Louis XIV furniture in its focus on symmetry — it’s rich with ornamentation and frequently sees an integration of Greek or Roman motifs. An Empire style chandelier will add visual appeal and a sense of grandeur of any room. Shop a range of antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A chandelier light is a type of candelabra lamp, meaning that it is a decorative branched suspension of lights mounted from the ceiling. A variety of antique, new and vintage chandeliers can be found on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    Chandeliers should be between half and three quarts, the width of the tabletop located below it, however, this is, of course, subject to change based on the size of the room.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Maria Theresa chandelier is a decorative hanging lighting fixture that originated from Austria in the 18th century. It features a curvy metal frame covered with crystal rosettes that hold cut crystal drops. On 1stDibs, find a range of Maria Theresa chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Old chandeliers first worked because of taper candles inserted into their frames and lit nightly to provide illumination for a room. In the 18th century, chandeliers produced flickering flames fueled by natural gas, butane, propane or a similar substance. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, fancy chandeliers are made out of glass, which is made using lead crystal. The end result is a colorful crystal that sparkles when it hits the light. You can shop a collection of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Waterford chandeliers are marked. To find the acid mark on a fixture, reach for a magnifying glass and examine the piece in a well-lit area. Usually, the mark is on the frame. You'll find a selection of expertly vetted Waterford chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to spot an authentic vintage chandelier is to check the materials used, which will be either brass, bronze or copper. The drops also were usually faceted on both sides as opposed to modern day chandeliers that have one faceted side and one smooth side. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic vintage chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you assemble a Murano chandelier depends on its design. Modern chandeliers come with assembly instructions. Follow them to ensure that you put your light fixture together properly. On 1stDibs, find a range of Murano chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jeff Musgrave is a lighting designer who makes famous antler chandeliers. However, many independent artisans also produce hanging light fixtures out of antlers sourced from various animal species. You'll find a collection of antler chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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