$25,900
H 29.25 in W 23 in D 23 in
French 19th century Charles X st. Verdigris Bronze and Ormolu chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and most unique French 19th century Charles X st. Verdigris Bronze and Ormolu chandelier. This stunning upward lighting and square shaped chandelier displays concave si...
Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage Regency Crystal Rope Verdigris Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This grand Empire-style chandelier features an exquisitely detailed bronze frame, finished with a verdigris patina that beautifully contrasts with the sparkling cascades of crystal b...
Crystal, Bronze
$16,900
H 43.5 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
French 19th Century Charles X Style Verdigris Bronze Four Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French early 19th century Charles X st. patinated bronze chandelier. The four light chandelier is centered by a charming richly chased reeded floral bottom finial below be...
Bronze
Italian Art Nouveau Verdigris Bonze and Frosted Glass Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
This Art Nouveau design chandelier with Schiavo textured glass diffusers and platter, are supported by the rich green verdigris bronze frame. 6 bulbs for maximum illumination.
Bronze
Cast Bronze Pendant, Verdigris Finish, Flor de Bronce Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the layered significance of the calla lily in Mexican culture, this collection blends the bold heft of cast bronze with sculpted, flowing curves that echo the flower’s fo...
Bronze
Art Deco Revival Pendant Lamp in Green Verdigris Bronze & White Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual, possibly bespoke or up-cycled hanging pendant light in art deco style. It features a green verdigris patinated base/upper shade in which a white glass shade is supported. It...
Bronze
$15,300
H 45.5 in W 21.25 in D 21.25 in
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Verdigris Bronze, Ormolu and Glass Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and extremely decorative French mid 19th century Renaissance st. Verdigris patinated bronze, ormolu and glass lantern. The circular lantern is centered by a beautiful ormolu...
Bronze, Ormolu
English Georgian Hexagonal Glazed Verdigris Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1800 English Georgian Hexagonal Glazed Brass/Bronze Verdigris Lantern Exceptional quality, rewired with original chain & hanging hook Measures: W33 x D33 x H57 cm.
Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Swedish Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Swedish bronze chandelier with verdigris patina. Measurements: Minimum drop: 15" Current drop: 23" Diameter: 22"
Bronze
French 19th Century Empire St. Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely French 19th century Empire st. verdigris patinated bronze and ormolu chandelier. The patinated bronze base is decorated with an ormolu inverted finial and acanthus leaves an...
Bronze, Ormolu
French Empire Bronze Grand Tour Chandelier
Located in Natchez, MS
Early 19th century period empire verdigris bronze chandelier after greco-roman oil lamp chandelier
Rare Large Verdigris Bronze Birdbath Hanging Chandelier SIGNED
By Ilana Goor
Located in North Miami, FL
Outstanding verdigris bronze bird bath chandelier by famed Israeli designer, Ilana Goor B. 1936).
Bronze
Large Exotic African Wildlife Chandelier Bronze and Verdigris Patinated Brass
Located in Tustin, CA
Chandelier frame is a patinated bronze and verdigris brass.
Metal
Sold
H 45.67 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Monumental English Country Estate 19th Century Verdigris Bronze Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Monumental English Country Estate 19th century Verdigris Bronze Lantern sku 1435 W56 x D56 x H116 cm.
Bronze
Impressive Empire Style, Verdigris Bronze Pendant Light
Located in North Miami, FL
This heavy uplight fixture has a single halogen light that provides excellent illumination. Lots of details in jardiniere design.
Pair, Early 20th Century Verdigris Bronze Gas Lanterns Lights Pendants
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A exceptional pair of large bronze gas lanterns, with opalescent caged glass. The bronze sections have a highly decorative natural verdigris color from oxidisation. The lights...
Bronze
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H 41.34 in Dm 13.78 in L 41.34 in
Trio of Early 20th Century Verdigris Bronze Gas Lanterns Lights Pendants
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An exceptional trio of large bronze gas lanterns, with opalescent caged glass. The bronze sections have a highly decorative natural verdigris color from oxidization. The lights hav...
Bronze
Large Ornate Verdigris Estate Lantern
Located in Peekskill, NY
A very well crafted lantern that looks to be turn-of-the-century. The finish is original with a rustic green patina. All six panels still have the original frosted glass. It is rewi...
Bronze
Art Deco Style Verdigris Swan Chandelier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A Beautiful Art Deco Style Verdigris Swan Chandelier with an etched, frosted glass bowl. We know, it’s hard to find, one-of-a-kind pieces! Shop our listings for new inventory, cura...
Metal, Bronze
Swedish Art Deco Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A verdigris bronze Art Deco Swedish chandelier with a frosted glass shade.
Verdigris Lantern
Located in New York, NY
AHL4030 A large bronze octagonal lantern in its original verdigris finish with cast mullions holding clear glass panels surrounding an eight-light candelabra cluster. Dimensions: Cu...
Bronze
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H 30.32 in Dm 16.54 in
Victorian Moulded and Frosted Glass Hanging Dish Light with Verdigris Mounts
Located in London, GB
Moulded and ribbed Victorian glass bowl dish light. Verdigris mounts, the rim with a cast rope effect, and chain, with decorative cast hook and ball for the light to hang from. C...
Bronze
Sold
H 19.5 in Dm 26.5 in
Böhlmarks Attributed, Verdigris Bronze & Glass Swedish Grace Period Chandelier
By Bohlmarks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The beautifully cast bronze retains a deep and rich verdigris patina. The hand-stitched paper liner show minor signs of wear.
Bronze
$11,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$2,765 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 25.6 in
Classic Chandelier, 5 Arms Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier, 5 arms green Murano glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which...
Blown Glass
$2,824
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
$7,200 / 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
$115,739
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
$4,800
H 86 in W 39 in D 9.5 in
Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower
By Ron Moore
Located in San Francisco, CA
A custom-crafted Art Nouveau style wrought iron gate with stylized flower; of assymetrical form with a lively floral head emanating from one corner; with artist's initials 'RSM'.
$9,180
H 54.73 in W 23.23 in D 17.33 in
Original Josef Hoffmann Dressing Table from 1905 by Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
An extraordinary modern furniture from the best period of his works. He made trendsetting Industrial designs for the bentwood-industrie. This dressing-table is from the "Fledermaus" ...
Bentwood
Large Classical Italian Bronze Bird Fountain Statue
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning large Italian bronze water fountain Classical look complemented by the gorgeous verdis gris patina Love the birds depicted drinking from the rim of the main bowl Classica...
Bronze
Pink Quartz Bubble Sconces by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of pink quartz bubble sconces with the polished brass finishes. Created by Phoenix gallery NYC. Each sconce installed four sockets. Use four 60w LED warm light bulbs. Total 240...
Rock Crystal
$13,535 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Large Murano Grape and Bronze Art Glass Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
I tried to count just how many individual Venetian hand-blown glass grapes it took to make this amazing chandelier.... The number is about 3000 and there are no missing parts. No two...
Art Glass
Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Hardwood, Mohair
$28,000 / set
H 61 in W 24 in D 22 in
Art Deco Illuminated Vanity Together Mirror with Stool Paramount Theater Boston
Located in Westport, CT
Art Deco acid etched Illuminated Vanity with aluminum trim attached to Vanity with illuminated bottom column, original aluminum stool. From the women’s powder room Paramount Theater...
Aluminum
Art Nouveau Hector Guimard Chandelier with Nickel Finish
By Hector Guimard
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Nouveau chandelier from Hector Guimard. Bronze with patinated nickel finish and purple glasses (lie de vin).
Bronze
Large Number of Antique Glazed Relief Tiles, Belgium
Located in Rijssen, NL
Amazing set of handmade tiles in rich green colors. Each tile is divided into six faces. Manufactured early 20th century, Belgium. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, ...
Ceramic
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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