$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
Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage Regency Crystal Rope Verdigris Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with this magnificent Vintage Regency Bronze and Crystal Rope Chandelier
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
Bronze
Italian Art Nouveau Verdigris Bonze and Frosted Glass Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
by the rich green verdigris bronze frame. 6 bulbs for maximum illumination. NOTE: 46 inches is
Bronze
Cast Bronze Pendant, Verdigris Finish, Flor de Bronce Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
the bold heft of cast bronze with sculpted, flowing curves that echo the flower’s form. The designs
Bronze
Art Deco Revival Pendant Lamp in Green Verdigris Bronze & White Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
verdigris patinated base/upper shade in which a white glass shade is supported. It was made in Scandinavia
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
English Georgian Hexagonal Glazed Verdigris Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1800 English Georgian Hexagonal Glazed Brass/Bronze Verdigris Lantern Exceptional
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
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
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). A
Bronze
Large Exotic African Wildlife Chandelier Bronze and Verdigris Patinated Brass
Located in Tustin, CA
, crackle finish, large round translucent domed bowl. Chandelier frame is a patinated bronze and verdigris
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
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
Bronze
Sold
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
Bronze
Large Ornate Verdigris Estate Lantern
Located in Peekskill, NY
bulbs. At 39 inches tall this is a weighty and impressive lantern. It could be bronze.
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
Metal, Bronze
Swedish Art Deco Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A verdigris bronze Art Deco Swedish chandelier with a frosted glass shade. Three downward lights
Verdigris Lantern
Located in New York, NY
AHL4030 A large bronze octagonal lantern in its original verdigris finish with cast mullions
Bronze
Sold
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
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
in a three-shell verdigris bronze finial. The chandelier is in great condition with original
Bronze
$3,071 / set
H 26.38 in W 9.85 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Late Art Deco Clear Murano Glass Leaf Sconces, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Late Art Deco Clear Murano glass leaf sconces, brass structure, one bulb each lamp. These sconces are in Murano hand blown thick clear glass.
Brass
$13,232Sale Price|20% Off
H 83.86 in W 53.94 in D 53.94 in
Italian Mid-Century Chinoiserie Cocktail Bar Set Attr. to Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
Striking Italian Design Chinoiserie painted wood Cocktail bar set . The cocktail bar includes a counter element and illuminated cabinet, with burl birch wood sides and brass detail...
Wood
$2,835
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
Queen Lavanette steel kitchen vanitie
Located in Mortsel, BE
Queen Lavanette “Vanette” steel bathroom kitchen vanities
Metal, Steel
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
$1,825
H 29.53 in Dm 14.57 in
French Art Nouveau Blue and Violet Stained Glass and Brass Pendant Light, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Nouveau Blue & Violet Stained Glass Pendant Light with Brass Frame, France, 1920s This stunning Art Nouveau pendant light features a beautiful stained glass shade in shades of b...
Metal, Brass
$9,215
H 54.73 in W 23.23 in D 17.33 in
Original Josef Hoffmann Dressing Table from 1905 by Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
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
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
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
$5,500
H 10.5 in W 8 in D 5 in
Loetz For Boudon And Klur Ruby Papillon Glass And Gilt Metal Mounted Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Loetz For Boudon And Klur Gilt Metal Monted Glass Vase. A highly sought after vase culminating the zenith of Loetz and the Art Nouveau design. Czech Republic Circa 1900 Rubin Ruby P...
Metal
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
$4,025
H 90 in W 72 in D 1 in
Art Deco Revival Folding Screen with Gilded Gazelles on Cobalt Blue Panels
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Art Deco Revival cobalt blue three-panel arched screen with gilded gazelles. Boldly embracing the glamour of the Art Deco revival, this exquisite three-panel folding screen captiv...
Wood
$450
H 8.5 in W 6.5 in D 2.5 in
Maitland Smith Art Nouveau Style Large Standing Brass Nautilus Magnifying Glass
By Maitland Smith
Located in Doylestown, PA
Maitland Smith Art Nouveau style large standing nautilus magnifying glass. Lots of intricate details capture the beauty of this intriguing sea creature. It is free standing supporte...
Brass
Harvey Probber American Mid-Century Green Velvet Round Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century large round sofa with a low curved partial backrest and emerald green velvet upholstery with a button tufted removable seat cushion, resting on five short brass ...
Metal, Brass
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
"Ossicles" Screen by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Stunning screen (or wall panel) with rotating "Ossicles" in massive and sculpted travertine stone, brass spheres and black lacquered metal structure. Creation by Studio Glustin. ...
Travertine, Metal, 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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