Large Italian Murano glass chandelier by venini 60's
By Venini
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large chandelier from the 60s by the Italian manufacturer Venini.
Metal
Arredoluce 12 Lights Brass and Glass Italian Chandelier, 1940
Located in Milano, IT
Large chandelier, 1940 Arredoluce 12 lights. Brass and glass.
Glass
Chandelier from the Fifties by Gino Paroldo
By Gino Paroldo
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Very large chandelier made by Gino Paroldo in the fifties in glass and copper.
Copper
$2,400Sale Price|35% Off
Chandelier by S. T. L. for Lamperti
By Lamperti, S. T. L.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian large chandelier with three large glass shades by S.
Chrome
Large Original 'CALZA' Glass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1960's
By Venini
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Original large Venini glass chandelier. Italy, Murano, 1960.
Blown Glass
LARGE JT Kalmar, Austria, Murano Glass Iced Blocks, Chandelier, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful large chandelier with massive ice glasses made by Kalmar, Germany, three tiers structure glasses, beautifully refracting the light, very high quality in very good condit...
Metal, Nickel
Late 19th Century Caldwell Gilt Bronze Chandelier with 12 Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century Caldwell gilt bronze large chandelier with 12 lights. Neoclassic style
Bronze
Sputnik Midcentury Pink Murano Glass Italian Chandelier, Vistosi Style, 1970
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Large chandelier in Murano glass. Measures: Diameter 60 cm.
Metal
Large Glass Cube Chandelier by Austrolux, Austria, 1960s
By Eba Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
It comes out of an Estate Sale in Vienna Austria. This beautiful large chandelier is an eye-catcher in any room.
Metal
Brusotti Chandelier glass brass by Luigi Brusotti, circa 1950, Italy
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 23.6" chandelier by Luigi Brusotti, circa 1950-1960, Italy Large chandelier Luigi Brusotti, circa 1960, Italy.
Aluminum
Large 18th C Chandelier with Eight Candles
Located in Stockholm, SE
This is large chandelier of this type with its candlers on two levels.
Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Mid-Century Large brass and curved glass Esperia chandelier model Pagoda. 1960s
By Esperia
Located in Catania, CT
Original patina on the brass fir tgis large chandelier designed by Angelo Brotto for Esperia.
Brass
Chrome and Brass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A large chandelier by renowned designer Gaetano Sciolari, made in Italy during the 1970s.
Brass, Chrome
Large French Empire Style Tent Chandelier, Aged Brass & Crystal, 1920
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Empire Style Tent chandelier This is a lovely piece, quite a large chandelier, it has an aged brass frame hung with large crystals, completed at the bottom with a bas...
Crystal
$46,663 / set
Pair of Large Ceiling Lights, Art Deco Period
Located in Paris, FR
Rare pair of large chandeliers or ceiling lights in silvered bronze and sanded glass, Art Deco period.
Bronze
Glass Chandelier 'Sterrenbeeld' for RAAK Amsterdam, Netherlands
By RAAK
Located in Genarp, SE
Stunning Mid-Century chandelier by RAAK Amsterdam also know as Sterrenbeeld (Zodiac) is a large chandelier with 41 glass spheres hanging from 26 metal chains set on a chrome base.
Chrome
Oversized Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large chandelier designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden, circa 1960s.
Metal
$35,200Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Gold Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique gold bronze chandelier, beautiful large chandelier with 12-light, it has just been American wired and certified ready to install. 12 - 6" was candle covers with dips which gi...
Bronze
Large Austrian Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large chandelier from the 1950s. This large lamp is very rare and impresses with its loving details.
Metal
Ten Lights Chandelier in Chrome and Smoked Glass, Italy, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Rome, IT
Large chandelier featuring ten arched chrome arms supporting a smoked glass globe, inside which there is the light bulb.
Metal, Chrome
Mazzega Italian Murano Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large chandelier comprised of 16 'tronchi', each with a sculptural gap up its length, surrounding a cast glass disc on the bottom of the fixture.
Chrome
Very Large Austrian Brass Chandelier by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and very large chandelier from the 1950s. This very large lamp is very rare and impresses with its loving details.
Metal
Large Kalmar Chandelier, Brass and Textured Glass, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An impressive handmade and large chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
Brass, Metal
Large Kalmar Chandelier, Brass and Textured Glass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An impressive and large chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
Brass, Metal
Gino Vistosi monumental Murano glass chandelier from the "Torcello" series
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Vigevano, PV
Gino Vistosi monumental Murano glass chandelier from the "Torcello" series from 1970. this majestic large chandelier has 200 glasses all in excellent condition. inside there are 7 li...
Metal
Large 18th C Chandelier with Eight Candles
Located in Stockholm, SE
This is large chandelier of this type with its candles on two levels, it has almost a modern touch to the design.
Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Midcentury Chandelier Wrought Iron and Hammered Glass by Longobard, Italy, 1970s
By Longobard, Poliarte
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing large chandelier in golden wrought iron and multi-color hammered glass produced by Longobard the concurrent of Poliarte at the 1960s / 1970s.
Metal, Iron
Large Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, J.T. Kalmar, Adolf Loos, Rupert Nikoll, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in München, DE
Stunningly beautiful and large chandelier from the 1950s. Lovingly designed by Rupert Nikoll.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Metal Chandelier, Three-Tier Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elaborate and large chandelier features three tiers of metal supports for a unique look.
Metal
Large French Brass Chandelier with Eighteen Spheres in Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large chandelier, brass, glass, France, 1960s. A gorgeous French multi-layered chandelier from the 1960s.
Brass
Large Austrian Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Emil Stejnar, Wiener Werkstätte, Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
An exceptionally beautiful and large chandelier from the 1950s. This large lamp is very rare and impresses with its loving details.
Metal
$6,649Sale Price|25% Off
Large Murano Glass Chandelier Decorated with Gold
Located in Paris, FR
A large chandelier with eight arms of light made of translucent Murano spun glass inlaid with gold.
Gold
Kaiser Leuchten Twelve-Arm Brass Chandelier with Opaline Glass Shades
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful large chandelier made by Kaiser Leuchten in the 1960s.
Brass
Antique Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Forney, TX
An incredible and rare Spanish Revival painted wrought iron large chandelier from the mid 19th to early 20th century.
Wrought Iron
Large French 1940s Wrought Iron & Tole Wear, Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This large chandelier is constructed using cut glass and rock crystal on a patinated 'verdigris' wrought iron frame.
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Six Candles Chandelier
Located in Paris, FR
Large decorative forged iron chandelier, late 19th century.
Iron
Deer Antler Chandelier antique Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large chandelier. The Fixture requires an European E27 / 110 Volt Edison bulb, up to 60 watts.
Metal
Venetian Chandelier by Franco Luce for Seguso, 1960s
By Franco Luce, Seguso
Located in Brussel, BE
Spectacular large chandelier made of blown Murano glass and gold-plated brass.
Metal, Brass, Gold Plate
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Regency Impressive Brass and Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
An extraordinary large chandelier in glass and brass, Italy, the 1950s.
Brass
Luigi Brusotti Art Deco Chandelier Glass Brass, circa 1945, Italy
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in Vienna, AT
Unique chandelier by Luigi Brusotti, Italy, late Art Deco Dimensions are 27.55" x 45" Large chandelier Luigi Brusotti, circa 1945, Italy.
Brass
Large Emil Stejnar Sputnik Chandelier Rupert Nikoll, Brass Copper, Vienna, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Nuernberg, DE
If you measure with the lightbulbs it is approx. 25 inches in diameter. This beautiful large chandelier is an eye-catcher in any room. The metal rod can be shorten if needed.
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Copper
Large Midcentury Modernist Steel Chandelier with 48-Light Bulbs, Berlin, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury modernist extreme large chandelier with 48-light bulbs. The fixture is made of metal with a steel-brass patina.
Steel
Chandeliers by Holger Johansson for Westal, Sweden, Five Available
By Holger Johansson, Westal
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large chandeliers designed in Sweden by Holger Johansson.
Brass
Petite Glass Cube Chandelier by Austrolux, Austria, 1960s
By Eba Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
It comes out of an Estate Sale in Vienna Austria. This beautiful large chandelier is an eye-catcher in any room.
Metal
Petite Glass Cube Chandelier by Austrolux, Austria, 1960s
By Eba Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
It comes out of an Estate Sale in Vienna Austria. This beautiful large chandelier is an eye-catcher in any room.
Metal
French Empire Style Chandelier This is a lovely piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Empire Style Chandelier This is a lovely piece especially where a very large chandelier is not suitable, it has a bright brass crown hung with chains of cut crystal beads, co...
Crystal
Monumental Large Clear Murano Glass Leaf & Chrome Venini Chandelier Italy, 1980s
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This exquisite large chandelier attributed to the legendary atelier of Venini in Italy, circa 1980s.
Metal
Stilnovo Mid-Century Italian Brass and Opaline Globe Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large chandelier attributed to Stilnovo. Italy, c1950s.
Brass
Two Tiered Glass Cube Chandelier by Austrolux, Austria, 1960s
By Eba Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
It comes out of an Estate Sale in Vienna Austria. This beautiful large chandelier is an eye-catcher in any room.
Metal
French Empire Style Tent Chandelier, Crystal Beads, Brass Crown, 1930
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Empire Style Tent Chandelier This is a lovely piece especially where a very large chandelier is not possible, it has a bright brass crown hung with chains of cut crystal be...
Crystal
French Empire Style Tent Chandelier with Crystal Beads, Art Deco 1920
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Small French empire style tent chandelier. This is a lovely piece especially where a very large chandelier is not possible, it has an aged brass frame hung with chains of crystal ...
Crystal
Murano chandeliers by Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hannover, DE
A stunning, very heavy, large chandelier made of smoked Murano glass, manufactured by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, in the 1960s.
Metal
$3,546Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Italian Design Glass & Brass XL Chandelier, Italy 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Italian Design XL Glass & Brass Pendant Chandelier. Made in Italy, 1950's. Beautiful extra large chandelier with 8 cone shaped white structured glass shades on sol...
Metal, Brass
Small Louis XVI Style Three-light Chandelier In Gilt Bronze
Located in BARSAC, FR
Fully electrified by our workshop (EU norm - US norm on demand) A larger chandelier of the same origin and manufacture is available in my gallery.
Bronze
Large Prismatic Crystal Chandelier in Golden Brass from Bd Lumica, 1970s
By BD Lumica
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Large Prismatic Crystal Chandelier in Golden Brass from Bd Lumica, 1970s Vintage Design Large chandelier with Pampilles Cristaux Modernist Prismatic Spirit in golden brass brass by ...
Crystal, Brass
French Empire Style Tent and Baked Chandelier This is a lovely piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Empire Style Tent and Baked Chandelier This is a lovely piece especially where a very large chandelier is not possible, it has an aged brass crown hung with chains of cut cry...
Crystal
1 of 2 Stunning Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Rods Chandelier by Palwa, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large chandelier by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in 1960s.
Crystal, Gold Plate, 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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