$14,703
H 38.59 in Dm 38.59 in
A Hollywood Regency French Palm Tree Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exclusive Mid-Century Gilded Bronze Chandelier with Crystals and Palm Leaf Design – Ø 98 cm (38.6 inch) A spectacular, large and very unique antique French Hollywood Regency gilt br...
Crystal, Bronze
Unique Swedish Brass Chandeliers, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Special made for a public villa in Sweden, 1959. 3 pieces available. Very high quality, solid brass. Hanging in four thin steel wires that are adjustable according to your wishes of...
Brass
Artistic Handmade Design Ca' Rezzonico Murano Glass Chandelier
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
These elements are carefully arranged to create a stunning and unique chandelier design that is sure to impress.
Blown Glass
$1,545Sale Price|45% Off
H 37.41 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Venini Glass Murano Chandelier Gilt Gold Structure, Italy 1980
By Venini
Located in La xara, VC
The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of Italian design. This unique chandelier by Venini in murano glass is exceptional.
Murano Glass
Unique Cross Chandelier by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique cross chandelier by Yashvi Hatsu Dimensions: D 167 x W 910 x H 123 cm Materials: Powdercoated metal Hatsu is a design studio based in Mumbai that creates modern lighting...
Stainless Steel
Unique Swirl Chandelier by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique swirl chandelier by Hatsu Dimensions: D 130 x W 123 x H 20.32 cm Materials: Brass, glass Hatsu is a design studio based in Mumbai that creates modern lighting that are u...
Brass
Unique Skeletal X-Ray Chandelier
By X-Ray Lamp Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
Liberated from its original housing it’s ready to make a statement all its own. The chandelier was manufactured by the national X-ray reflector company, an important early 20th centu...
Glass
$14,556 / item
H 51.19 in Dm 45.28 in
Artistic Handmade Design Ca' Rezzonico New York Murano Glass Chandelier
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
These elements are carefully arranged to create a stunning and unique chandelier design that is sure to impress.
Blown Glass
$8,822
H 27 in Dm 19.6 in
Large Antique Alabaster Chandelier / Pendant w. Great Hand Carved Roses & Leafs
Located in Lisse, NL
Thanks to the metal hook inside the canopy, mounting this unique chandelier can be done in just a few minutes as well.
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Unique Jeweled Double Shade Gas Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
The two 12 inch diameter colored jewel shades give this early chandelier its unique look. The straight solid support rods and the interesting Dr Seuss style end details.
Steel
Unique Design Glass Chandelier, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s, Czechoslovakia - 5-flamming (see the pictures) - good original condition with patina
Brass
Original murano glass chandelier by J. Kalmar, Austria 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
It was during this period that the company began to produce unique chandeliers and sconces, often made of murano glass, brass and other noble materials.
Murano Glass
$2,529 / set
H 24.41 in Dm 27.96 in
OnElegant Mid-Century Italian Toleware Floral Chandelier with Hand-Painted Roses
Located in Antwerp, BE
This unique chandelier has 8 arms with candle-style E14 sockets, each delicately finished with faux wax drips and scalloped bobeches.
Metal, Tôle
Unique Five Cage Light Industrial Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
I think this is one of the most interesting and elegant industrial lamp confections I have offered. The chandelier centers with a very old 8 inch pitted steel ball with curved arms. ...
Steel
$12,475
H 32 in Dm 30 in
Mid-Century 6-Arm Handblown White & Jade Murano Scavo Glass Chandelier by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in New York, NY
The arching curves hang beautifully and create a stunning sense of gravity and elegance as they hover, with a rod and canopy formed in the same Scavo glass finish. This unique chande...
Murano Glass
Mid-Century 8-Arm Curved Hand-Blown Murano Scavo Glass Chandelier by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in New York, NY
The arching curves hang beautifully and create a stunning sense of gravity and elegance, with a rod and canopy formed in the same Scavo glass finish. This unique chandelier is powerf...
Murano Glass
Unique Rock Crystal chandelier, Faberge esque
Located in Cypress, CA
Fine Faberge Esque Rock Crystal 6 light chandelier, with finely carved rock crystal bird in the center.
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
$41,170
H 22.84 in W 53.15 in D 17.72 in
Absolute Gold Chandelier with Plates in Murano Glass and Gold Leaf Italy 1990s
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
The round shape of the glass discs, in contrast to the rectangular structure, creates a unique chandelier that will bring to your place a sophisticated golden touch.
Gold, Gold Leaf
Overgrown Unique Crystal Chandelier, Mark Sturkenboom
By Mark Sturkenboom
Located in Geneve, CH
Overgrown chandelier Dimensions: 75 x 40 x 40 cm Weight: Approximate 7kg Material: Antique French chandelier, natural grown (white) crystal Unique piece Crystal can also be in g...
Crystal
Overgrown Unique Crystal Chandelier, Mark Sturkenboom
By Mark Sturkenboom
Located in Geneve, CH
Overgrown chandelier Dimensions: 75 x 40 x 40 cm Weight: Approximate 7kg Material: Antique French chandelier, natural grown (white) crystal Unique piece Crystal can also be in g...
Crystal
$2,906
W 0.95 in D 0.2 in L 2.6 in
Emerald Ethiopian Opal Earrings with 3.80 ct Diamonds Chandelier Shape UNIQUE
Located in Viena, Viena
Chandelier-splendid-brilliant-opal-earrings, gold/silver in "chandelier-shape" better known under chandelier-shape, antique worked in silver and gold, 2 lively faceted very fine full...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, Silver
Attractive Gilt Brass Chandelier 6-Arm French Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage Gilt Brass Chandelier. French 1960s lighting. The material of manufacture of this unique chandelier is gilded BRASS which is characterized by increased strength, corrosio...
Brass
Unique Leaf Chandelier by Ekin Varon
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique leaf chandelier by Ekin Varon Dimensions: W 213.3 x D 76 x H 45.7 cm.
Metal, Brass
Unique Art Deco/Functionalist Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Unusual Art Deco or Functionalist chandelier made of walnut, chrome and glass. Cleaned, rewired two separate circuits: 3+3x60W, E25-E27 bulbs US wiring compatible.
Chrome
Magical Murano! Unique Vintage ‘Diamante’ Chandelier
By Venini
Located in LA, CA
Daring and delightful! Tiers of textured, handblown clear cristale glass diamonds create a striking silhouette. Thomas Cooper Studio represents a multilayered, multifaceted collabor...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Icicle Chandelier, 20th Century
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This unique chandelier is composed of numerous interchangeable Murano glass drops, each individually worked by hand, creating a sculptural lighting fixture with exceptional depth and...
Brass, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Unique Round Chandelier with Mirrored Center
Located in New York, NY
An Italian nickel-plated 24-light armillary rotating chandelier with blue two-way mirror inset on one side and standard mirror on the other, circa 1970s. Measurements: Diameter: 44"...
Nickel
$7,056
H 36.03 in Dm 31.5 in
Handmade Louis Seize Brass Crystal Chandelier Rare French Style Ceiling Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
Product Details: Style: Neoclassical / Louis XVI Material: Solid hand-forged brass and crystal glass Dimensions: Diameter 80 cm, Height without chain: 91.5 cm, Total height with c...
Crystal, Brass
$4,999
H 38 in Dm 37 in
Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Chandelier or Pendant with Stylized Swan Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful antique and handcrafted six-light chandelier. If you are searching for an elegant and unique chandelier to, for example, complete a dining room or a large entrance then th...
Wrought Iron
Unique Midcentury Chandelier 1970's, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in the 1970's, in Germany. Made of glass, chrome and lacquered metal. Re-polished, cleaned, a few signs of previous use. Fully functional, in original condition.
Metal, Chrome
Unique Midcentury Chandelier 1970's, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in the 1970's, in Germany. Made of glass, chrome and lacquered metal. Re-polished, cleaned, a few signs of previous use. Fully functional, in original condition.
Metal, Chrome
$56,000Sale Price|20% Off
Large Pear-Shape Drop Emeralds Diamond Chandelier 18K White Gold Unique Earrings
Located in Fairfax, VA
Large Pear-Shape Drop Emeralds Diamond Chandelier 18K White Gold Unique Earrings 20 carat Pear Shape Emeralds 15.00 x 10.05 mm length width ratio dimensions of emeralds Beautiful, N...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unique Chrome Bauhaus Chandelier/Pendant, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia - Original condition with patina (see the pictures) - Labeled glasses. - Height can be shortened.
Chrome
Unique Cut Crystal Chandelier by Bakalowits
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame gold-plated fitted with ten E14 sockets. Bakalowits Vienna, 1970. Excellent condition.
Crystal, Brass
Paul Evans Unique welded Steel Brutalist Chandelier
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
The chandelier boasts a welded steel construction, showcasing a unique 4-socket exposed bulb design.
Steel
Unique Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 20th Century
Located in Palermo, PA
A truly distinctive chandelier featuring elegant pink Murano glass dishes set on gracefully scrolling brass arms. At the center hangs a large pink glass drop, a striking focal point ...
Metal, Brass
Unique Austrian Large Brass and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare bronze frame with floral motifs and five alabaster shades each 22cm diameter fitted each with E27 socket. Made in Austria in the 1920.
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
$7,151 / item
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Small Overgrown Unique Crystal Chandelier, Mark Sturkenboom
By Mark Sturkenboom
Located in Geneve, CH
Small overgrown unique crystal chandelier, Mark Sturkenboom Dimensions: 45 x 30 x 30 cm Material: antique French chandelier, natural Grown (white) crystal Edition: No. 3 / 25 uni...
Crystal
$3,411
H 36 in Dm 28.5 in
Wonderful Antique Italian Murano Crystal Glass Chandelier / Six Light Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Mind you, this unique chandelier is wired to the highest standard for safe and immediate usage in the USA as well.
Metal, Brass
French 19th Century Unique Parisian Bistro Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful and unique 19th Century French fixture joins our collection from a Parisian Bistro. The fixture is made of iron and is surrounded by hand blown glass beads, both clear...
Iron
Toni Zuccheri chandelier glass murano ! model unique
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in La xara, VC
The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design . This unique Toni Zuccheri chandelier in bicolore glass murano are exceptional .
Chrome
Unique French Antique Brass Chandelier, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This unusual French brass chandelier dates back to the 19th century and features a myriad of unique details.
Brass
$39,955Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 70.87 in Dm 30.71 in
Unique Rarity Huge Church Chandelier 1960 Vintage Church Chandelier Large Big
Located in Berlin, DE
A Unique Opportunity: Set of Four Matching 1960s Church Chandeliers Introducing an exceptional and rare chance to acquire a collection of four identical chandeliers dating back to t...
Wire
Unique pair of large Swedish brass Chandeliers, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique Swedish brass chandeliers, special made for a villa in Sweden 1960s.
Brass
Unique French Early 20th Century Bronze & Crystal Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Early 20th century Louis XVI unusual and whimsical bronze & crystal chandelier. The chandelier features 4 lights pointing down to show the novelty of the electric light us...
Crystal, Bronze
Beautiful and Unique French Art Nouveau Bronze Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This unique French Art Nouveau chandelier is made of bronze and features a beautiful fluted center stem.
Bronze
Big Art Nouveau Bronze Guimard Chandelier ( UNIQUE PIECE )
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Big size French bronze Guimard's chandelier with nickel finish and blue pâte de verre.
Bronze
Unique Chrome Bauhaus Chandelier or Pendant, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1930s - Nice patina, - Origina, no replica - All opaline glasses are original - Porcelain sockets, new electricity - The height can be shortened.
Chrome
$3,470
H 34 in W 22 in D 8 in
Arts & Crafts Copper Ship Vessel Design Chandelier by Winkelman & van der Bijl
Located in Lisse, NL
The overal design of this unique chandelier is a joy to look at (both on and off) and the details and patina make it even better.
Copper
$5,881
H 38 in Dm 28.7 in
Superb Quality Workmanship Art Deco Wrought Iron Chandelier with Curled Shapes
Located in Lisse, NL
Mind you, our fair price for this unique chandelier even includes perfect packing and also worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 6 workdays.
Wrought Iron
Unique French Copper Architectural Body Chandelier, 1940s, France
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Unique French copper Architectural body chandelier, 1940s, France Elegant design hanging lamp Lampshade is in good condition and very clean.
Copper
Unique Art Deco Chrome & Glass Chandelier, 1920's
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful, rare art deco chandelier, made of chrome and two kinds of glass. Very good condition (see photo) restored, rewired Bulbs: 4 x E25-E27 bulbs. US wiring compatible.
Chrome
Unique Crystal Chandelier on a White Painted Frame
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning 18 light crystal chandelier on a white painted metal frame. Uniquely updated to work in a traditional or contemporary setting.
Crystal, Metal
$10,694
H 36 in Dm 42 in
Impressive Large Art Deco, Forged Wrought Iron Chandelier w Salamander Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
These unique sculptures are both beautiful an practical, because they also keep this large and unique chandelier perfectly balanced.
Wrought Iron
$7,998
H 37 in Dm 33 in
Eye-catching Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron & Glass Wine Theme Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
And if you are a collector of anything to do with wine or French culture then this unique chandelier could be the ideal decoration of your wine cellar, bar or restaurant.
Wrought Iron
Huge & Stunning 16 Light, Eight Arms Baroque Style Theatre Chandelier Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
They are pointed slightly downward and they make sure that all the magnificent details on the arms can be enjoyed. This unique chandelier is professionally rewired for usage in the ...
Wood
Unique Gilt & Patina Bronze, Crystal and Wedgwood Porcelain Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Unique Late 19th/Early 20th Century Gilt & Patina Bronze, Crystal and Wedgwood Porcelain Thirteen Light Chandelier Three scantily clad dressed maidens sit atop the perimeter of th...
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
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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