Art Deco Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1930's
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Odense, DK
poetic detail. The scale of this chandelier is ideal for dining areas, entryways, or living rooms
Crystal, Brass
Lunel French Mid-Century Chandelier, 1950s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elegant French mid-century chandelier by Lunel, France, circa 1950s. This refined ceiling light
Metal, Brass
$2,236Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.68 in Dm 17.13 in
Louis XV Crystal & Bronze Chandelier, Six Lights, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
diameter, this chandelier is perfect for dining rooms, entryways, or living areas, adding a touch of
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze
$2,588Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.08 in Dm 18.51 in
Louis XV Crystal & Bronze Chandelier, Six Lights, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A French Louis XV style chandelier crafted from bronze and glass. It boasts six elegant candlestick
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Italian Mid-Century Gilded Brass Chandelier with Bohemian Crystal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
composition. This chandelier is proportioned ideally for entryways, dining rooms, or intimate sitting areas
Crystal, Brass
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 23 in W 30 in D 21 in
Spanish Revival Elongated Gold Iron 4 Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Hand forged wrought Spanish Revival Chandelier. Elongated shape. Perfect for entryway, living room
Metal
Monumental Empire Style Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
. This chandelier is perfect for large spaces, entryways, and hallways. A unique waterfall chandelier
Crystal, Metal, Gold Plate
$9,475 / item
H 19.75 in Dm 26 in
Large and bulbous Art Deco blossom 6 panel art glass chandelier in nickel by VSL
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in New York City, NY
added detail. With its substantial size and presence, this chandelier is ideal for entryways, dining
Bronze, Nickel
$6,000
H 20 in W 21 in
Vintage Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Round Chandelier Circa 1970s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1970s round chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier. A striking Mid-Century
Glass
Wrought Iron and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Petaluma, CA
Highly desirable chandelier for entryway, bedroom, etc. Beautiful black wrought iron work
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
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
Mid Century Austrian Bronze Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. This chandelier is perfect for small spaces, entryways, and hallways. A unique Mid-Century design with
Bronze
Chisholm Hall Chandelier by the Urban Electric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hall Chandelier by the Urban Electric is a stunning addition to any home or business. Crafted from high
Metal
Late Victorian Three-Arm Chandelier with Original Vaseline Glass Shades
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very handsome chandelier is perfect for an entryway, or any other room in the home. The body
Brass
Late Victorian 2-Arm Chandelier with Deep Etched Glass Shades, circa 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
This 2-arm chandelier can fit perfectly for an entryway, hall, bedroom, or wherever a smaller
Brass
Teal blue French Art Deco art glass and iron mounted pendant chandelier
By Lorraine Nancy
Located in New York City, NY
a touch of vintage sophistication. This chandelier is perfect for entryways, bedroom, library, study
Wrought Iron
Late Victorian Eight-Arm Gas and Electric Combination Chandelier
Located in Petaluma, CA
what we call "stencil etched". They are a very nice fit for the chandelier body. All is original and
Brass
Antique Bronze Cranberry Etched Six Light Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Chandelier. Perfect size for halls and entryways. Pictures do not do its' justice. Very nice piece
Bronze
Small 3-light French Art Deco Chandelier with Frosted Shades
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offering a small French Art Deco chandelier ideal for an entryway, hallway or small room. Graceful
1940s Hollywood Crystal Chandelier with Cut Crystal Pendants
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Elegant Hollywood era crystal chandelier with fine cut crystal pendants and with etched crystal
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$5,295 / item
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 2.76 in
Murano Green Art Glass and Brass Italian Console / Wall Mirror, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Splendid bright green Murano glass mirror. A mirror that alone will furnish your home environment. Rich but tasteful, the mirror has a truly particular design, with a very beautiful ...
Brass
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
$3,800
H 81.3 in W 39.38 in D 18.31 in
Antique Tall Oak Cabinet, Made by a French Cabinetmaker, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This is a late 19th-century antique tall oak cabinet, crafted by a skilled French cabinetmaker. The cabinet features a sturdy, classic design typical of the period, with a rich oak f...
Wood, Oak
$16,709 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$6,900 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
$960
H 20.87 in W 20.08 in D 13 in
Henning Kjærnulf, Night Stand in Oak, Danish Modern, "Razorblade", 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A gorgeous bed side table / chest of drawer in oak. Designed by Henning Kjærnulf in 1960s. Made by Nyrup Møbler. A rare sculptural object that combine baroque style and modernism. ...
Oak
Petite LUsaucer Brass Fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sharp and elegant 12" ceiling flush mount or wall mount fixture. This fixture is a new take on the traditional concept of indirect lighting that functions to accent a room with rich ...
Brass
Ceramic Circular Chandelier by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ceramic chandelier made by the french artist Olivia Cognet, made of different sized cylinders put together covered with decorative elements. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, Fre...
Ceramic
$18,217 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 59.06 in
Spider Special 150 Ceiling Light Italian Design by Diego Mardegan
By Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A very stunning bespoke ceiling light fixture Titled " Spider Special 150 " This ceiling light is composed of six ivory coloured silk on parchment shades held to a brass metal frame....
Brass
A set of French Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of five, circa 1960's French neoclassic style carved alabaster light fixture. Sold individually. Measurements: Current drop: 24" Diameter: 25"
Alabaster
"Marchand" Scalloped Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
A Pendant by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Custom commissioned lighting pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Oy. Finland circa 1940th/50th. Polished perforated brass with brass leafs decoration. (2) E 27 sockets. Rewi...
Brass
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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