Large Antique Italian Giltwood 19th Century 8 Arm Chandelier
Located in Ware, GB
This large mid-19th-century chandelier is composed of 8 ornate giltwood S shape arms.
Giltwood
Mid-Century Large Muted Citrine Calza Glass Chandelier signed Venini
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite chandelier was crafted in the 1960s by the legendary Venetian glassmaker Venini, representing the pinnacle of Mid-Century Modernist design. With its muted and gradient...
Murano Glass
Large Mid-Century German Chandelier from Doria Leuchten, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposant candlestick from the renowned manufacturer Doria Leuchten. With almost 60 cm diameter and 41 glasses, this is one of Doria's large candlesticks. The elements of structural ...
Metal
Large Mid-Century Modern Three-Tier Prism Lucite Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Large Mid-Century Modern three-tier Prism Lucite chandelier.
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Large Three-Tier Lucite Chandelier
Located in Elkton, MD
The Lucite chandelier showcases a stunning clear swirl design, embodying the sleek and innovative aesthetic of Mid-Century Modern lighting. Crafted in the 1970s, the chandelier highl...
Metal
Pair of Exceptional Large French Cut- Crystal Chandelier 1930'
By Baccarat
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Exceptional and rare rare twelve-light crystal chandelier in the manner of Baccarat. The 12 lights are on two floors. The crystals are perfectly preserved. Cleaned and re-wi...
Crystal, Metal
$3,176Sale Price|20% Off
Large Two-Light Brass and Porcelain Chandelier, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Large two-light brass and porcelain chandelier, Italy, 1980s Functioning and intact, found in a noble apartment.
Brass
Large Neoclassical Style Carved Oakwood and Alabaster Chandelier, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large Neoclassical Style Carved Oakwood and Alabaster Chandelier, Germany, circa the 1920s.
Alabaster
Large French Rococo Style Teardrop Chandelier A Fine Piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Rococo Style Teardrop Chandelier A Fine Piece, in age darkened Brass and Crystal, a large piece which gives a very attractive light The Brass frame is very attractivel...
Crystal
Large Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier Antique Classic Clear Glass
Located in Berlin, DE
Old chandelier with love and professionally restored in Berlin. electrical wiring works in the US. Re-wired and ready to hang. not one missing. Cabling completely renewed. Crystal, h...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Extra Large Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning Sputnik-style ceiling lamp from 1950s Germany is a masterpiece of mid-century modern design, combining elegance with striking architectural form. The chandelier feature...
Metal, Brass
Large Louis XV-Style Chandelier, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Louis XV-style chandelier, Napoleon III period, 19th century.
Crystal, Bronze
Extra Large Mid-Century Sculptural Lucite and Brass Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely lucite ribbon chandelier with brass frame. Sculptural interlocking lucite ribbons hang from the brass frame in intertwining layers, circa 1970s. The drop length from the can...
Brass
Large Mid Century Modern Glass & Brass Chandelier 97cm/38in Wide
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, glass, brass, Europe, 1960s These elegant chandelier embodies the refined glamour of European mid century lighting design.
Brass
Emil Stejnar, Large Snowflake Chandeliers, Brass, Glass, Austria, 1965
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Austrian circular chandeliers, brass and glass, 1960s Pair of sputnik style circular chandeliers having glass flowers and faceted beads.
Brass
Large French Sac a pearl Bronze Crystal Basket Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful large impressive French "Sac a pearl" Basket chandelier, ca. 1940s.
Crystal, Bronze
Large Mid Century Modern Glass & Brass Chandelier 97cm/38in Wide
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandeliers, glass, brass, Europe, 1960s These elegant chandeliers embody the refined glamour of European mid century lighting design.
Brass
Large Mid-Century Gino Sarfatti "2097"/18 Chrome Chandelier
By Flos, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Antwerp, BE
The chrome chandelier designed by Gino Sarfatti for Flos 1980s. This design contains 18 bulbs and has a chrome base and bakelite holders. The chandelier contains in good original con...
Chrome
Large Scale Italian Crystal and Gilt Metal Basket Chandeliers
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely gilt metal and crystal basket chandeliers after Jansen. Very pretty decorative details on these! Beautiful! Note: Price list is for one. We have 2 available. Circa 1960. 54h x...
Crystal, Metal
Large Brass Opaline Glass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass/steel construction with opaline glass shades, fitted with E14 sockets. Made in Austria, Vienna in the early 1960s by Rupert Nikoll. Patina on brass parts.
Brass
Beautiful Large J. T. Kalmar Ice Cube Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Stainless steel frame high gloss finish, flush mount with thirteen hand blow ice glass cubic formed elements, fitted with thirteen E14 sockets, made in Austria by J. T. Kalmar in the...
Stainless Steel
$1,316Sale Price|20% Off
Large Wrought Iron Chandelier with Curved Glass Shade, 1954
Located in Den Haag, NL
Three E27 large bulbs. France 1950s.
Wrought Iron
Marcel VASSEUR Large Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1920
By Marcel Vasseur
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco Pendant with Exceptionally Thick Alabaster Shade by Marcel Vasseur, Paris, ca. 1920. Impressive and rare French Art Deco pendant light featuring an exceptional...
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
Large Poliedri Multicolor Murano Glass Chandelier or Ceiling Light
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
This chandelier consists dozens of hand blown gray, amber , pink , light blue and clear "Poliedri" made of Murano glass with a bronze color frame. Price is for 1 item. Available al...
Glass
Large Designer Cascading Chandelier Ice Glass by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special large cascading chandelier by Doria, manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s with 6 hand blown glasses.
Crystal, Metal
Large Original Bakalowits Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandelier, 1960
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A middle-sized parlour chandelier, with big glass-stones in excellent quality. The height is just for the chandelier itself, the total drop can be ordered. On request all antiques an...
Crystal, Brass
$5,101Sale Price|20% Off
Large Murano glass chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in London, GB
Beautiful original Murano glass chandelier by Mazzega. The colour is a semi opaque violet / mauve. The glass pieces look like spun sugar candy
Blown Glass
Jean Boris Lacroix Large French Art Deco Bird Chandelier, 1920
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This exceptional and extremely rare French Art Deco chandelier by Jean-Boris Lacroix was created in France during the 1920s. A remarkable example of luxury European lighting, it comb...
Bronze
Beautiful and Very Large Colorful Murano Ca'rezzonico Chandelier
Located in Baambrugge, NL
This beautiful, colorful, detailed and very large Ca'rezzonico chandelier was made in Murano, near Venice.
Murano Glass
Large Gilt Brass, Crystal Glass Chandelier Palma, Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful brass chandelier comprises crystal polished glass pieces on a brass frame. It’s made by Kalmar (Series: Palma), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Many structured gla...
Crystal, Brass
$698Sale Price|20% Off
Large Vintage Gilt Brass & Frosted Glass Flower Shaped Chandelier
Located in Bastogne, BE
Large Vintage Chandelier with 6 light points is the quality in every detail of the lighting fixture.
Brass
Emil Stejnar Vintage Chandelier / Lamp Snowball 50s / 60s, Large
Located in Berlin, DE
Emil Stejnar vintage chandelier / lamp Snowball 50s / 60s, large Round luminous body in brass gold / white, electrified.
Metal
Pair of Large French Crystal Chandeliers, circa 1960's
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of French crystal chandeliers decorated with crystal beads over the metal frame. Ech chandelier includes E14 bulbs: 12 pcs. with new made textile black satin finish shades with...
Crystal, Metal
$2,581Sale Price|30% Off
Large 5-Flamming Tubular Art Deco / Bauhaus Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Chrome-plated Bauhaus or Art Deco chandelier Rewired, polished New hand made blown opaline glass shades Original ceiling canopy with minor cracks could be replaced for another one on...
Chrome
Large Triedri Murano Glass Chandelier, 391 Pink Prims Triedri
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A magnificent Murano glass chandelier, 391 pink triedri on crome frame. This large Mid-Century Italian chandelier is truly a timeless classic.
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Large Murano White Glass chandelier by Vistosi. 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Catania, CT
Elegant Italian pendant chandelier designed by Vistosi in the 1970s, featuring two large hand-blown Murano white glass diffusers with chrome-plated metal details.
Chrome
Pair of Exceptional Large French Cut- Crystal Chandelier 1930'
By Baccarat
Located in Rome, IT
A pair Exceptional and rare rare twelve-light crystal chandelier in the manner of Baccarat. The 12 lights are on two floors. The crystals are perfectly preserved. Cleaned and re-wir...
Crystal, Metal
Large MCM Rugiada & Cristallo Murano Chandelier attributed to Ercole Barovier
By Barovier
Located in Chicago, IL
This spectacularly large mid-century Murano chandelier is a commanding statement piece of lighting art, attributed to the legendary master glassmaker Ercole Barovier for Barovier & T...
Murano Glass
Large Polychrome Painted Metal Chandelier with Flowers and Birds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Polychrome painted metal eight-light chandelier decorated with flowers and birds, Italy, circa the 1970s.
Metal
Large Vintage Floral Chandelier, Italian Toleware Carved Wood & Crystal, 1950s
Located in Warsaw, PL
The chandelier is crafted from a combination of carved wood, painted metal (toleware), and brass elements.
Crystal, Metal
1940's Splendid chandelier with a large curved glass bell
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid chandelier with a large curved glass bell and metal bowl with a brass inner bowl and a beautiful shaped brass crown.
Brass
$1,894Sale Price|30% Off
Large Quality Vintage Retro Ormolu Brass Chandelier – 6 Arms / Lights
Located in Wisbech, England
Vintage Retro Large Ormolu Brass Chandelier – 6 Lamps / Arms, Fine Quality A striking vintage retro ormolu brass chandelier dating from around the 1970s–80s, full of age, charm, and...
Brass
Bakalowis & Sons, Large Crystal Glass Chandelier, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Rijssen, NL
This chandelier is large, with 22 in. (56 cm) and has a five tier structure with crystals.
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Tiered Glass Chandelier Width 114cm/45in
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, golden lacquered steel, textured glass, brass, Europe, 1960s A striking example of European mid-century modern design, this chandelier combines textured glass panels wit...
Brass
Wonderful Large Size Venetian Chandelier, Transparent and Gold Murano Glass
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Large Size Murano chandelier, typical classic Venetian.
Murano Glass
Large Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Large Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s Three tiers gather structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light, very heavy quality.
Murano Glass
1920s Large Black Wrought Iron Lantern Chandelier by Curtis Lighting
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th Century large black wrought iron lantern or chandelier by Curtis Lighting Inc.
Wrought Iron
$4,084Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Large Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of vintage Italian Murano glass chandeliers and nickel-plated metal structure. The shiny nickel armor supports 52 large clear glass tubes that have a slightly hammered effect to...
Metal
$794Sale Price|20% Off
Charming Large Vintage Chandelier in Gilt Bronze Deknudt Belgium
By Deknudt
Located in Bastogne, BE
Very Beautiful Vintage Ceiling Chandelier in Bronze by Deknudt, Belgium. Circa 1970s. A very nicely chased vintage six light chandelier in bronze with its original gilded finish. ...
Bronze
Pair of Large French Wrought Iron Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large French wrought iron three-tiered chandeliers with scrolling arms and 18 lights each.
Wrought Iron
Large Pair Midcentury Art Deco Style Alabaster Bowl Pendant Chandeliers
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and striking pair of midcentury alabaster bowl pendant chandeliers in Art Deco style.
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Stilkrone Large Glass and Brass Chandelier, Italy, Circa 1970
By Stilkronen
Located in Vienna, AT
Large glass and brass chandelier by Stilkrone, circa 1970 with gold-plated brass hardware and a multitude of crystals. 12 bulbs (40w each) are illuminating this piece.
Brass
1970s Italian Large Trumpet Chrome and Brass Chandelier by Lumi Milano
By Lumi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
1970s Italian Large Trumpet Chrome and Brass Chandelier by Lumi Milano Italian Mid-century chandelier produced in the 1970s from Lumi Milano.
Brass, Chrome
Large Vintage Murano Hand Blown Glass Chandelier, Italian Modern Lighting
By Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking vintage Murano glass chandelier featuring an exuberant hand-blown composition of swirling spiral arms, curled tendrils, and rounded organic globes in luminous white art glas...
Metal
Large Italian brass and chrome metal chandelier from the 1950s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large Italian chandelier from the 1950s. Solid patinated brass frame, large chrome metal shade with a frosted glass disc.
Metal, Brass
$889Sale Price|20% Off
Large Bronze French Chandelier for 6 Light Bulbs, 1950s
Located in Bastogne, BE
In the presence of Vintage Bronze chandelier with beautiful bronze chain. For 6 light bulbs. France, circa 1950s. The chandelier is completely made of bronze characterized by e...
Bronze
Impressive Large French Regency Empire Cut Crystal Chrome Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Stunning large French Empire in solid cast nickel and etched ruffled glass shades chandelier with large crystal drops and swags Measures: Diameter 32 in/ 80 cm Height 50 in (32 in+ 2...
Crystal, Nickel
Large Murano glass Chandelier -101 caramel lattimo glass petal
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 glass petals (caramel and white "lattimo") that give a very eleg...
Art Glass
Large 1950s Italian Vintage Crystal Brass Fourteen-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very large vintage crystal and brass chandelier, Italy, 1950-1959.
Crystal, Brass
Gino Sarfatti Large Globe Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing chandelier by Gino Sarfatti made in Italy in the 1960s. Made out of a metal structure holding 3 milk glass globes. Ball diameter 30 cm. Each ball consists of two parts - tran...
Metal
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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