Sold|$6,800
Articulating Three Arm Italian Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful and modern chandelier from Italy. Each Arm swings 180 degrees and the shades articulate
Brass
Sold|$2,850
Three Arm Art Nouveau Chandelier
Located in Petaluma, CA
This sinewy and organic chandelier is a fine example of art nouveau lighting. It is highlighted by
Brass
Sold|$3,250
Three Arm Edwardian Bronze Chandelier
Located in Petaluma, CA
Finely made and unusual design chandelier is perfect for an entryway or hallway. This chandelier
Bronze
Sold|$5,757
An Unusual Three Arm Murano Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1930 An unusual three arm Murano chandelier, with bullicante arms, star cut
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sold|$5,300
Poul Henningsen Three-Arm Brass Chandelier
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
elegant three arm brass chandelier "PH Stammkrone" by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 2/1 opal
Opal, Brass
Large & Impressive British Arts & Crafts Chandelier With Original Vaseline Glass
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
and impressive three-arm chandelier, an exquisite example of British Arts & Crafts craftsmanship from
Brass, Copper
Sold|$1,195
1940 Three-Arm Amber Glass Brass Chandelier
Located in Surrey, BC
A three-light, brass and amber glass chandelier with adjustable arms. Hollywood Regency style
Brass
Chandelier from the 1960s-1970s Stylized as Kerosene Lamp
Located in Opole, PL
Chandelier from the 1960s-1970s Stylized as Kerosene Lamp We present you an electrical three-arm
Art Glass
A Three Arm Rope Chandelier after Audoux Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1940 An Audoux Minet three arm rope chandelier, with looping arms and knotted
Rope
Pair of 19th Century Italian Three-Arm Wooden Chandeliers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite pair of Italian 19th century three-arm painted and gilded wood chandeliers with swoop
Wood
Poul Henningsen Three-Arm PH 3/2 Copper Chandelier
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful three arm copper chandelier "PH Bombardementskrone" by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Copper, Brass
Art Deco Three-Arm Chrome and Glass Pendant Chandelier
Located in Nantucket, MA
A three-arm Art Deco pendant chandelier in a lovely soft green glass. European, but rewired for
Chrome
Sold|$4,849 / item
XL Three Arm Aged Brass Holophane Church Chandelier - 3 AVAILABLE
By Holophane
Located in Tarporley, GB
A trio of antique brass XL three arm Holophane chandeliers. English 1910’s Pristinely presented
Brass
Baccarat Style Three-Arm Crinoline Chandelier with Arrow Prisms
By Baccarat
Located in Essex, MA
French 20th century Louis XV style Baccarat crystal and ormolu chandelier An elegant French 20th
Crystal, Brass
Three Arm Solid Pine Chandelier by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Swedish mid-century style”. This solid pine wood, three-light chandelier was created in this “golden age
Fabric, Plastic, Pine
Pair of Antique 19th Century Three-Arm Iron Chandeliers
Located in Round Top, TX
This wonderful pair of small, dark wrought iron chandeliers with broad candle sleeves and elongated
Large Ornate 1800s Cast Iron Three-Arm Oil Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
Not many of these large and impressive Eastlake oil chandeliers were made and few survive today
Iron
Elegant Hollywood Regency Three-Arm Glass Chandelier with Ball Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An elegant three-arm glass chandelier with ball pendant. Three curved, hollow-glass arms support
Brass, Copper
Louis XVI Style Three-Arm Bronze and Twisted Form Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI style three-arm bronze and twisted form glass chandelier attributed to Baccarat, having
Wonderful French Empire Six-Arm Bronze Patina Chandelier Three Winged Cherubs
Located in Roslyn, NY
chandelier. With beautiful bronze scroll along each arm, the cherubs rise out and hold the 2 candle lights
Bronze
Midcentury Organic Modern Three-Arm Ebonized Walnut and Milk Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated and graphic chandelier was realized in Sweden, circa 1950. It features three
Milk Glass, Walnut
American Mid-Century Modern Three-Arm Brass Chandelier in Lustrous Brass
Located in New York, NY
three chandelier bulbs. The height can be adjusted to suit. American, circa 1960 Dimensions: 12
Brass, Enamel
Three Arm Brass Chandelier with Fabric Shades by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Swedish mid-century style”. This brass three-light chandelier was created in this “golden age of
Brass
Art Deco Three Arm Skyscraper Frosted Glass & Nickel Chandelier signed Degué
By Degué
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Art Deco Chandelier originates from France, Circa 1920 and is made of frosted
Nickel
Antique Brass Gas Conversion Style Three-Light and Scroll Arm Chandelier
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique gas conversion hanging light fixture features brass frame with three scroll and foliate
Brass
Sold|$5,800
Disderot Three Arm Ceiling Light
By Disderot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass three arm ceiling light with pivot arms and shades.
Aluminum, Brass
Petite Gilt and Beaded Cut Crystal Drop Three-Arm Italian Venetian Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Full of crystal, this petite Gilt 3 arm chandelier is sure to be a perfect addition to that small
Crystal
Chic Mid-Century Modern Three-Arm Brass Chandelier with Faceted Glass Globes
By Kinkeldey
Located in New York, NY
condition. The chandelier accommodates three candelabra based bulbs offering up 180 watts.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Textured Glass Three-Arm Flush Mount Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous flush mount chandelier created in the United States, circa 1960. Its sinuous curves
Brass
Sold|$2,300
Three Arm Carved Oak Light
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully carved oak light with three arms. Candelabra sockets with original metal canopy.
Oak
Vintage Hand Blown Murano Three Arm Glass Chandelier in the Manner of Gio Ponti
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Hand Blown Murano three arm glass chandelier in the manner of Gio Ponti Three arm
Murano Glass
Sold|$2,900
1950's Italian 3 Arm Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
Original 1950's Italian three arm brass chandelier with articulating colorfully enameled aluminum
Brass, Aluminum
Sold|$1,550
Art Deco Nickel-Plate Three Arm Light
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual art deco chandelier having three arms. Newly wired in the US
SERGE MOUILLE three rotating arm ceiling lamp
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Serge Mouille stripped three rotating arm ceiling lamp. This piece is a 2005 licensed edition of
Aluminum, Brass
Itsu Mid Century Three Arm Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
A Ceiling lamp manufactured by Itsu. Brass, glass and metal. This ceiling lamp perfectly represents the style of the midcentury Finnish lighting. It is reminiscent of the famous P...
Brass
Italian Adjustable Modern Three-Arm Pendant in Brass, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian adjustable modern three adjustable arms in brass and with three metal lacquered light
Brass, Metal
Sold|$6,800 / set
Large Pair of Three-Arm Gilt Bronze and Crystal Sconces
By Baccarat
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
chandelier also available for sale in my listings. The large cut crystal spike form finial is fitted with a
Crystal, Bronze
Elegant Three-Arm Fixture with Cameo Faces and Art Glass
Located in Petaluma, CA
This really quality chandelier offers the highest degree of workmanship from the period. Note the
Brass
Space Age Three Arm Chrome Eyeball Pendant Light, Italy, 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
purchased the chandelier will be carefully wrapped up and packed in a way to avoid any damages in transport
Chrome
Mid-Century Three Arm Pendant Light in the Manner of Mategot
Located in Astoria, NY
A three arm pendant light with pierced shades enamelled in quintessential 50s flamingo pink
Brass
Angelo Lelli Italian Three-Arm Brass Ceiling Wall Light for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Chicago, IL
Angelo Lelli Italian three-arm brass and opaque opaline glass ceiling or wall light for Arredoluce
Brass
Neoclassical French Dore Bronze & Cut Crystal Six-Arm Empire Chandelier Fixture
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A very fine, French doré bronze and cut crystal neoclassical six-arm chandelier with three interior
Crystal, Bronze
Art Deco 3-Arm Streamlined Spiraled Chandelier in Chrome & Frosted Relief Glass
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco three-arm streamlined spiraled pendant chandelier, crafted in France circa
Chrome
Sold|$4,800
Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Three-Arm Murano-glass chandelier, featuring, hand-blown leaves
Sold|$1,600
Amber Czech glass chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A three arm Czech glass chandelier w/ a nickel frame.
Sold|$18,000
American Brass Argand Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
American three arm brass argand chandelier with ribbed centered urn, glass chimneys, original chain
Sold|$19,500 / set
Stilnovo Rare Mobile Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Stilnovo rare three-arm mobile chandelier suspended from brass structure and canopy, Italy, circa
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$5,600
Pair of Pagoda-form Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of carved and painted wood three-arm pagoda form chandeliers with mirror inserts.
Wood, Mirror
Sold|$2,800
German Flush Mount Fountain Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful German three stage, eighteen-arm fountain chandelier or flush mount in brass with six
Brass
Sold|$5,384
Poul Henningsen "PH Akademikrone" Chandelier
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegant three-arm brass chandelier "PH akademikrone" by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 3/2 opal
Opal
Sold|$9,800
Hand Carved Italian Horse Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous late 19th century Venetian hand carved and gilded 3 arm chandelier featuring three
Wood
Sold|$4,307
Poul Henningsen "PH Stammkrone" Chandelier
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegant three-arm brass chandelier "PH Stammkrone" by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 2/1 opal
Opal
Sold|$4,307
Poul Henningsen "PH Stammkrone" Chandelier
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegant three-arm brass chandelier "PH Stammkrone" by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 2/1 opal
Opal
Sold|$4,307
Poul Henningsen "PH Stammkrone" Chandelier
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegant three-arm brass chandelier "PH Stammkrone" by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 2/1 opal
Opal
Sold|$5,300
Poul Henningsen "PH Stammkrone" Chandelier
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant three-arm brass chandelier "PH Stammkrone" by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 2/1 opal
Brass
Venetian Murano Chandelier by Barovier & Tosso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Hanover, MA
Elegant three 'S' arm chandelier with unpolished brass fittings by Barovier & Toso of Murano.
Sold|$1,076
Antique French Bronze 3 Light Chandelier
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French bronze 3 light chandelier This well-proportioned three light / arm bronze
Bronze
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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