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Large Custom Italian Chandelier
Large Custom Italian Chandelier

Large Custom Italian Chandelier

$14,400Sale Price|20% Off

Large Custom Italian Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom Italian chandelier. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1940's Brass, glass, original brass canopy, custom brass backplate. Rewired for U.S standards. Lamping: Allow 10 ...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Venetian Glass Chandelier
Large Venetian Glass Chandelier

Large Venetian Glass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A, circa 1920 Venetian glass chandelier with two tiers foliage motif decorative elements.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Characterful Mid-Century Chandelier from Former Pub Interior, Oak, Iron & Brass
Characterful Mid-Century Chandelier from Former Pub Interior, Oak, Iron & Brass

Characterful Mid-Century Chandelier from Former Pub Interior, Oak, Iron & Brass

Located in Lisse, NL

Large genuine chandelier in oak, wrought Iron & brass — formerly from a E uropean pub or restaurant.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Large Tiered Moderne Chandelier
Large Tiered Moderne Chandelier

Large Tiered Moderne Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Gilt bronze three-tiered chandelier with leaf details and with crystal drops, circa 1960s. Three available. Sold individually. Measurements: Height 49" min. drop Diameter 47".  

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Large Bohemian Glass Chandelier
Large Bohemian Glass Chandelier

Large Bohemian Glass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920’s Czech glass sixteen-arm chandelier. Measurements: Height: 43" Diameter: 35.5"

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Large Empire Style Chandelier
Large Empire Style Chandelier

Large Empire Style Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's French Empire-style 10-arm chandelier with original painted and gilt finish. Measurements: Height (minimum drop): 35" Diameter: 36"

Category

Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Large Wrought Iron Chandelier
Large Wrought Iron Chandelier

Large Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900 wrought iron chandelier with grapes motif on body. Original finish and patina, with 4 lights. 53" min. drop, 38" diameter

Category

Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Large Emil Stejnar Chandelier
Large Emil Stejnar Chandelier

Large Emil Stejnar Chandelier

By Emil Stejnar

Located in Miami, FL

A rare example of Emil Stejnar Sputnik chandelier 20 lights, 25 watts per light.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Midcentury Sputnik Chandelier
Large Midcentury Sputnik Chandelier

Large Midcentury Sputnik Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian nickel plated light fixture with glass insets, original patina. 20 lights Measurements: Diameter: 60" Minimum Drop: 62"

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Large Gilt Bamboo Shaped chandelier
Large Gilt Bamboo Shaped chandelier

Large Gilt Bamboo Shaped chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's French gilt chandelier with 10 candelabra lights. Measurements: Min drop: 22" Diameter: 34"

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1950s Large Tole Chandelier , Italy
1950s Large Tole Chandelier , Italy

1950s Large Tole Chandelier , Italy

$2,800Sale Price / item|20% Off

1950s Large Tole Chandelier , Italy

By Maison Jansen, Banci Firenze

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Large elegant tole chandelier with hand painted delicate sculptural rose and leaf .

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Sheet Metal

A Large Green Murano Chandelier
A Large Green Murano Chandelier

A Large Green Murano Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian green glass chandelier with 12 lights.  Measurements: Diameter: 48" Height of body: 49"  Minimum drop: 52"

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Maison Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Large Maison Baccarat Crystal Chandelier

Large Maison Baccarat Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Maison Baccarat Chandelier from the 1940s 6 lights, composed of tiered crystal elements, hand-cut prisms, and acid-etched glass shades. The chandelier features a central baluster ste...

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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

20th Century Large Gold-Plated Brass Chandelier / Chandelier
20th Century Large Gold-Plated Brass Chandelier / Chandelier

20th Century Large Gold-Plated Brass Chandelier / Chandelier

Located in Berlin, DE

20th century large gold-plated brass chandelier / chandelier Solid brass gold-plated chandelier with 8 arms, electrified.

Category

20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Scale Italian Beaded Chandelier
Large Scale Italian Beaded Chandelier

Large Scale Italian Beaded Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

This listing features a large crystal chandelier with intricate details such as beading and hand-carved crystal pendants.

Category

20th Century Unknown Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Iron Faux Coral Chandelier
Large Iron Faux Coral Chandelier

Large Iron Faux Coral Chandelier

Located in Bradenton, FL

Large Mid-20th Century Chandelier made of iron and interspersed with intricate tendrils of faux coral branches, rendered in iron and naturalistic painted finish.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Murano Large Glass Chandelier
Murano Large Glass Chandelier

Murano Large Glass Chandelier

$10,000Sale Price|28% Off

Murano Large Glass Chandelier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

located in NY

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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Large Scale Venetian Glass Chandelier
Large Scale Venetian Glass Chandelier

Large Scale Venetian Glass Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Incredible large scale Venetian twit glass and giltwood 24-light chandelier.

Category

Antique 1860s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Giltwood

Large Turquoise Color Murano Chandelier
Large Turquoise Color Murano Chandelier

Large Turquoise Color Murano Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's Italian blown glass Murano chandelier with 6 candelabra lights. Measurements: Diameter: 70" Height: 39"

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Sonneman Brutalist Cityscape Chandelier
Large Sonneman Brutalist Cityscape Chandelier

Large Sonneman Brutalist Cityscape Chandelier

By Sonneman Lighting

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A large Róbert Sonneman Cityscspe chandelier. This is a larger size than most with 4 panels in width and 2 support rods.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Large Venetian Twelve Branch Chandelier
Large Venetian Twelve Branch Chandelier

Large Venetian Twelve Branch Chandelier

Located in Kent, Dover

A large Venetian twelve branch chandelier of good quality in cut and moulded glass.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Crystal Chandelier Empire Style Monumental Salon Chandelier Restored
Large Crystal Chandelier Empire Style Monumental Salon Chandelier Restored

Large Crystal Chandelier Empire Style Monumental Salon Chandelier Restored

Located in Berlin, DE

An impressive chandelier with a clear architectural presence and refined proportions. Fully restored in our Berlin workshop. The electrical system has been renewed and all crystals ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Large Murano Clear Glass Chandelier
Large Murano Clear Glass Chandelier

Large Murano Clear Glass Chandelier

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960’s large Italian clear Murano glass double-tier twelve-arm chandelier.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Large Patinated Bronze Dutch Chandelier
Large Patinated Bronze Dutch Chandelier

Large Patinated Bronze Dutch Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A late 19th century large Dutch patinated bronze three-tiered chandelier.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Large Murano glass chandelier, 1970s
Large Murano glass chandelier, 1970s

Large Murano glass chandelier, 1970s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Large Murano glass chandelier, Art Deco style, composed of circles resting on a metal frame.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Scale Sicilian Beaded Chandelier
Large Scale Sicilian Beaded Chandelier

Large Scale Sicilian Beaded Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning, large, beaded crystal chandelier with scalloped placards and spheres.

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Large Double Tiered Coral Chandelier
Large Double Tiered Coral Chandelier

Large Double Tiered Coral Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian painted metal and glass light fixture with 9 lights. Measurements: Diameter: 38" Height of body: 55" Minimum drop: 60"

Category

Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Large French Wrought Iron Chandelier

Large French Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

A large French six-light wrought iron chandelier. Beautifully crafted iron work and nice old patina.

Category

Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Flemish Style Brass Chandelier
Large Flemish Style Brass Chandelier

Large Flemish Style Brass Chandelier

Located in London, GB

A large and impressive Flemish 18th century style chandelier with 18 arm.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Grey Murano Glass Chandelier
Large Grey Murano Glass Chandelier

Large Grey Murano Glass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's grey Murano chandelier with 12 lights. Measurements: Height: 41.5" Diameter: 38"

Category

Antique 1660s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Carved Gilt Gold Chandelier
Large Carved Gilt Gold Chandelier

Large Carved Gilt Gold Chandelier

$63,200Sale Price|20% Off

Large Carved Gilt Gold Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Large beautiful hand carved gilt gold chandelier.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Giltwood

Large Midcentury Amber Murano glass Chandelier
Large Midcentury Amber Murano glass Chandelier

Large Midcentury Amber Murano glass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

An Italian circa 1960's large moderne style midcentury blown glass chandelier with 12 arms.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Midcentury Amber Murano glass Chandelier
Large Midcentury Amber Murano glass Chandelier

Large Midcentury Amber Murano glass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

An Italian circa 1960's large moderne style midcentury blown glass chandelier with 14 arms.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Brass Rock Crystal Chandelier
Large Brass Rock Crystal Chandelier

Large Brass Rock Crystal Chandelier

$21,600Sale Price|20% Off

Large Brass Rock Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Large French rock crystal and crystal chandelier, in excellent conditions 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass

Large Murano Amethyst Glass Chandelier
Large Murano Amethyst Glass Chandelier

Large Murano Amethyst Glass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's large Italian amethyst Murano glass double-tier twelve-arm chandelier.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Oscar Torlasco Large 10-light chandelier
Oscar Torlasco Large 10-light chandelier

Oscar Torlasco Large 10-light chandelier

By Oscar Torlasco

Located in Milano, IT

Oscar Torlasco Large 10-light chandelier with brass arms and tapered lacquered metal shades.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Brass and Crystal Chandelier
Large Brass and Crystal Chandelier

Large Brass and Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Large brass chandelier with twelve crystal bobeches.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Large Spanish Gilt Metal Chandelier
Large Spanish Gilt Metal Chandelier

Large Spanish Gilt Metal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900 large Spanish gilt metal fifteen lights chandelier with rare oversized medallion chain and original patina.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Doria Glass Tube Chandelier
Large Doria Glass Tube Chandelier

Large Doria Glass Tube Chandelier

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Vienna, AT

Exquisite chandelier with glass pirouettes encircling a brass plate with crackled glass diffuser. Fitted with six E-27 bulbs. Designed by Doria in Germany in the 1960s. 2 pieces avai...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large French Beaded Silver Chandelier
Large French Beaded Silver Chandelier

Large French Beaded Silver Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's French chandelier with 12 lights and beaded body. Measurements: Minimum drop: 32" Diameter: 80"

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Silver Leaf

A Large Midcentury Brass Chandelier
A Large Midcentury Brass Chandelier

A Large Midcentury Brass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian brass chandelier with 24 lights.Original patina. Measurements: Height: 52" Diameter: 46"

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

A Large Dutch Brass Chandelier
A Large Dutch Brass Chandelier

A Large Dutch Brass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A large matching circa 1940's double-tiered Dutch patinated brass chandelier with 16 lights.

Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Large Italian chandelier 1960's
Large Italian chandelier 1960's

Large Italian chandelier 1960's

Located in Amstelveen, NL

Charming mid century modern chandelier consisting of barrel shaped interconnected elements in translucent early plastic. Rare and impressive! Height adjustable (steel cable) from 30...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Art Deco Glass Chandelier
Large Art Deco Glass Chandelier

Large Art Deco Glass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A pair of large blown glass Murano chandeliers, with five arms and eight lights in body.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Grand French 19th Century Empire Bronze d’Ore and Crystal Chandelier
Grand French 19th Century Empire Bronze d’Ore and Crystal Chandelier

Grand French 19th Century Empire Bronze d’Ore and Crystal Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Uniquely, the chandelier is similar in design to the three large chandeliers that hang in the East Room of the White House.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze

Large Murano Glass Flower Chandelier
Large Murano Glass Flower Chandelier

Large Murano Glass Flower Chandelier

By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)

Located in London, GB

A large chrome and Murano glass flower chandelier with 13 fluted glass flower shaped drops, in two different sizes.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Large 19th Century Italian Beaded Chandelier
Large 19th Century Italian Beaded Chandelier

Large 19th Century Italian Beaded Chandelier

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

The whole surmounted with a beaded and cut-glass coronet joined with further beaded swags and cut-glass flowerheads. A large, stunning and rare statement chandelier. Fully rewired t...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Large French Inset Crystal Chandelier
Large French Inset Crystal Chandelier

Large French Inset Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's French gilt bronze and inset crystal chandelier with six interior lights. Measurements: Current drop (adjustable): 30" Diameter: 31".

Category

Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Large Moderne Glass Drop Chandelier
Large Moderne Glass Drop Chandelier

Large Moderne Glass Drop Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian mid century cascading multi-tiered chandelier with oversized glass drops. Measurements: Height 36" Diameter 32".

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Large Italian Textured Glass Chandelier
Large Italian Textured Glass Chandelier

Large Italian Textured Glass Chandelier

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Chandelier composed of 14 textured glass slabs, solid brass end covers and steel frame. Two chandeliers available. Capacity: 16 x E 12 Max 40 W per socket.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Large Venini Art Glass Chandelier
Large Venini Art Glass Chandelier

Large Venini Art Glass Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Montreal, QC

Large and important clear and blue Italian round 30 light modernist Murano art glass chandelier by Venini.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Large Midcentury Chandelier by Kinkeldey
Large Midcentury Chandelier by Kinkeldey

Large Midcentury Chandelier by Kinkeldey

By Kinkeldey

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass construction gold-plated with crystal elements fitted with six E14 and one E27 sockets up to 60 watts each. Made in Germany by Kinkeldey in the 1960s. Very good original condi...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large, circa 1930, Genoa Chandelier
Large, circa 1930, Genoa Chandelier

Large, circa 1930, Genoa Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A grand, circa 1930, eight-arm, hand-beaded, Geneovese chandelier. Long swags of clear and ruby red crystals link the basket and top tiers, both embellished with beveled crystal drops.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Large Clear Glass Murano Chandelier
Large Clear Glass Murano Chandelier

Large Clear Glass Murano Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's blown Murano glass five-arm chandelier with nickel-plated body. Measurements: Diameter 42" Present drop 40" (adjustable).

Category

Vintage 1950s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Vintage Gilt Palm Tree Chandelier
Large Vintage Gilt Palm Tree Chandelier

Large Vintage Gilt Palm Tree Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Large vintage French palm tree chandelier with gilt and verdigris finish. 9 lights.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large 1970s Italian Sciolari Chandelier
Large 1970s Italian Sciolari Chandelier

Large 1970s Italian Sciolari Chandelier

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful 1970s Italian chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. The chrome frame supports 32 chains with chrome tubing and crystal balls to create a minimalist chandelier. The fixture has be...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Beautiful Large Kalmar Tulipan Chandelier
Beautiful Large Kalmar Tulipan Chandelier

Beautiful Large Kalmar Tulipan Chandelier

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Vienna, AT

Imposing chandelier manufactured by Kalmar in Vienna in the 1960s. Brass frame white enameled with 31 handblown art glass balls. Fitted with nine E14 sockets up to 40 W, it can be u...

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

A Large Gilt Bronze Chandelier
A Large Gilt Bronze Chandelier

A Large Gilt Bronze Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's gilt bronze French chandelier with gilt and painted finish and 20 candelabra lights. Measurements: Minimum drop 36" Diameter 36"

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Large Floral Ball Chandelier by Palwa
Large Floral Ball Chandelier by Palwa

Large Floral Ball Chandelier by Palwa

By J.T. Kalmar, Ernest Palme, Emil Stejnar, Bakalowits & Söhne, Palwa

Located in München, DE

Impressive floral ball chandelier from the 1960s. Extremely successful design and very high quality workmanship. The 170 floral crystals spread a spectacular play of light in the roo...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Silver Plated Neoclassic Chandelier
Large Silver Plated Neoclassic Chandelier

Large Silver Plated Neoclassic Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

An English 1920s silver plated 8-light neoclassic style chandelier with original finish and patina. Measurements: Diameter 40" Minimum drop 26".

Category

Vintage 1920s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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Used Large Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of used large chandeliers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique used large chandeliers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. There are all kinds of used large chandeliers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of used large chandeliers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Art Deco used large chandeliers are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made used large chandeliers over the years, but those made by Glashütte Limburg, Kalmar Lighting and J.T. Kalmar are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Large Chandeliers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,936, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $340,562 highest priced.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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.