French Victorian Bronze Converted Gas Foliate Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bronze 9 light converted gas chandelier with 3 lights on 3 foliate detailed arms
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
French Victorian Bronze Converted Gas Foliate Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bronze 9 light converted gas chandelier with 3 lights on 3 foliate detailed arms
Bronze
Unique Jeweled Double Shade Gas Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
The two 12 inch diameter colored jewel shades give this early chandelier its unique look. The
Steel
$4,802Sale Price|62% Off
H 128 in W 44 in D 44 in
Large, Amazing, Converted Gas to Electric Brass Chandelier
By Adolphe-Louis-Victor Geoffroy
Located in Berkeley, CA
. Gas up facing, electricity down facing. This light is a grand example of those Victorian times
Brass
$90Sale Price / item|40% Off
H 4 in W 8 in D 8 in
Victorian Textured Gas Light Shade w/ Fleur De Lis Details
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Victorian textured gas light shade featuring intricate Fleur de Lis details offers elegance and
Glass
Unique Hex Shade 1800s Mirrored Gas Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very early fuel lamp. It dates before the use of piped gas and electric. It has been
Mirror
Matching Pair of Elegant Shallow Profile Gas Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a matching pair and will be sold and priced as a pair. These were small early gas lamps now
Brass
Crystal Ball Long Arm Double Oil/Gas Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
lamp has both gas and oil details but is now wired to take two standard bulbs.
Brass
Welsbach Cut Crystal Style Gas Lamp... Electrified
By Welsbach Lamp Co
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a small and very rich looking gem of a pendent. Its signed on the burner/shade holder Welsbach. It stands 16 inches tall plus whatever drop length you provide for finish. Thi...
Art Glass
Delicate and Whimsical Six Arm Twisted Pipe Gas Lamp.
Located in Peekskill, NY
The light twisted pipe and additional twisted applied detail give this lamp its unique feel. The spiral finial ends give the lamp a Dr. Suess quality. Each arm has been wired to take...
Brass
Brass Four Light Electrified Gas Fixture 19th C Made in Usa
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular early gas chandelier, later converted to electric, having four arms which protrude from
Brass
Early 20th Century Brass Chandelier with Etched Glass Shades
Located in Dekalb, IL
traditions, particularly earlier gas chandeliers adapted to electric use. While the overall form reflects
Brass
Beardslee Gas/Electric Chandelier with Shades
By Beardslee Chandelier Co.
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Exquisite brass Beardslee gas/electric chandelier with four candles and four iridescent glass
Glass
Antique Victorian Gas/Electric Chandelier
Located in Long Island, NY
An elaborate Victorian chandelier originally made to be used as both a gas chandelier and an
Brass
Chandeliers Victorian Rococo Pr. Gas Chandeliers by Hooper
By Hooper of Boston
Located in Long Island, NY
An ornate pair of American gas chandeliers by Hooper of Boston. Hooper was a competitor of
Brass
Victorian Gas, Electric Brass Chandelier, Twelve-Light
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1885 Victorian gas fixture converted to electric and restored in gold. This fixture was
Brass
Victorian Gas Hall Harp
Located in Vancouver, BC
Beautiful cast brass filigree shade shroud. Nice acid etched and ribbed period shade. Fixture made by Mitchell Vance of New York. circa 1900 Measures: 32" L x 11" D.
Unavailable
H 48 in Dm 24 in
Victorian Gas Electric Chandelier with Striped Opalescent Art Glass Shades
Located in Vancouver, BC
This converted gas-electric chandelier embodies true "Empire" style in its airy design
Brass
Victorian Converted Gas Hall Harp
Located in Vancouver, BC
Rare and unusual converted gas hall harp. Refinished in a medium brass color, This circa 1895
Antique Chandelier 19th Century Four-Arm Gas Chandelier
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Long Island, NY
An American Rococo Revival gas chandelier, with four authentic period frosted and etched snowflake
Brass
Victorian Converted Gas Hall Harp
Located in Vancouver, BC
Lovely elongated frame harp, circa 1900, this gas hall harp has been converted to electric, and
Late Victorian Converted Gas Hall Lantern
Located in Vancouver, BC
Super quality converted gas hall lantern. Fitted with period cranberry hobnail ruffled shade
Victorian Filigree Converted Gas Electric Fixture, Four-Light
Located in Vancouver, BC
An exceptionally rare and decorative Victorian filigree converted gas light fixture, circa 1900
Late Victorian Converted Gas Hall Harp
Located in Vancouver, BC
Lovely converted hall harp, refinished in a dark antique brass. Complete with its original twist opalescent shade, + the original ring support for the top of shade. Attributed ...
Am. Gas Chandelier by Cornelius & Co. of Philadelphia
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Long Island, NY
19th century Am. elaborate six-arm gas chandelier, Cornelius & Co. Phila High style mid-19th
Brass
Antique Gas Chandelier Six-Arm w antique globes
By Starr & Fellows Ny
Located in Long Island, NY
An American gilt brass Rococo Revival Gas chandelier, originally made for gas and now electrified
Brass
Mid-Late 1800s Combination Gas or Electric Crystal Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Ball room size chandelier, circa 1880-1890, combination gas and electric (electrified), beautiful
Cut Glass
Victorian Brass Chandelier
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Victorian brass gas powered chandelier with scroll arms decorated with rosettes and twirls and five
Brass
Unavailable
H 31 in Dm 18 in
Decorative Victorian Converted Gas Fixture by R. Williamson & Co. (3-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa 1900. This lovely and decorative converted gas fixture shows a restored matte and gold finish
Antique Gas Hall Harp Fixture
Located in Mobile, AL
Antique gas hall harp fixture, never been electrified, can be restored to UL wiring, circa 1880
Brass
Victorian Four-Arm Crystal Chandelier
Located in Vancouver, BC
A simple, yet stunning Victorian crystal chandelier converted from gas to electric. Four
Gas Hall Harp Fixture with Art Glass Shade
Located in Vancouver, BC
This converted gas-electric hall harp has been refinished in satin brass and fitted with an
Brass
Single Shade Gas Conversion Pendant Gilt and Satin Japan Finish
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Electric Gilt and Satin with Japan Finish Single Greek Key Etched Shade Gas Conversion Pendant
Brass
Unavailable
H 33 in W 25 in D 7.5 in
Pre-1900 Gas 2 Shade Conversion Pendant Gilt and Satin with Antique Japan Finish
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This Converted Electric, original gas 2 light pendant, gilt and satin finish with Japanned Finish
Brass
Four Arm Victorian Gas Chandelier, Aesthetic Style
Located in Petaluma, CA
This beautiful Aesthetic period chandelier has the large pierced ball center that is highly
Brass
Very Large Chandelier with Mirrored Interior
Located in Ferndale, MI
Great oversize Victorian Gas Chandelier shown en situ originally installed in a church in the
French Victorian Bronze Gas Light Chandelier
Located in Plainview, NY
French Victorian bronze gas light chandelier This elegant Victorian bronze gas light chandelier
Bronze
Victorian Wrought Iron Gas Chandelier
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very unusual chandelier is comprised of cast iron metal, not the norm for this style. All the
Iron
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 14.18 in
Antique Industrial Victorian Copper Enamel Railway Gas Pendant Light, C.1890
By Sugg Gas Lighting Company
Located in London, GB
A beautiful English Victorian copper railway pendant light. c.1890 A former gas lamp often used
Copper
Associated Pair of Victorian Gas/Electric Aesthetic Chandeliers
Located in Petaluma, CA
These very eye-catching aesthetic movement chandeliers came out of the same house and were both in
Brass
Victorian Gas and Electric Eight Arm Chandelier
Located in Petaluma, CA
This highly ornate and graceful chandelier represents some of the highest style Victorian
Brass
Victorian Aesthetic 3 Arm Gas Fixture/Chandelier
Located in Petaluma, CA
This elegant Victorian chandelier has a beautiful rich original brown patina, period shades, and
Brass
American Victorian Combination Eight-Arm Gas and Electric Chandelier
Located in Petaluma, CA
A nice example of a late Victorian chandelier. People love the combination gas and electric
Brass
Sold
H 82.5 in W 43 in D 43 in
Monumental Antique Victorian Brass & Glass Electrified Gas Chandelier, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and large Victorian electrified gas chandelier offers brass frame with rope twist shaft
Brass
Late Victorian six-Arm Gas and Electric Combination Chandelier
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a really fine example of what we dealers call a "combo light" .Combining gas and
Brass
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H 79 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
Antique Victorian Brass & Glass Six-Light Electrified Gas Chandelier, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian electrified gas chandelier offers brass frame with rope twist shaft having six
Brass
Sold
H 78.25 in W 26 in D 26 in
Antique Victorian Brass & Glass Six-Light Electrified Gas Chandelier, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian electrified gas chandelier offers brass frame with rope twist shaft having six
Brass
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H 44.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Antique Victorian Brass & Glass Six-Light Electrified Gas Chandelier, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian electrified gas chandelier offers brass frame with rope twist shaft having six
Brass
Four-Arm Gas Chandelier
Located in Petaluma, CA
This nice four-arm gas chandelier has been converted to electricity for your convenience. The body
Brass, Spelter
Sold
H 28 in W 16 in L 28 in
Victorian Combination Gas/ Electric Chandelier, Etched Glass Shades, circa 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
Lighting dealers call these a 1 and 1 one combo light. One gas pointing up and one matching
Brass
Sold
H 28.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
Intricately Detailed Late Victorian Gas 3-Light Chandelier '2 available'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This quality, detailed chandelier takes a moment to fully appreciate. The main construction is of
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Sold
H 42 in W 34 in D 34 in
Late Victorian Cast Brass Transitional Six-Arm Gas and Electric Chandelier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian Cast Brass Transitional Converted Six-Arm Gas and Electric Chandelier with
Brass
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H 28 in Dm 26 in
Antique Victorian Scroll Arm Brass & Glass Electrified Gas Chandelier circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian electrified gas chandelier offers brass construction with urn form font with
Brass
Sold
H 46 in W 28 in D 28.5 in
Rare Antique French Victorian Brass Filigree 10 Light Converted Gas Chandelier
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive Victorian era Neoclassical converted gas chandelier. Made from brass with ornate
Brass
Sold
H 36 in W 23 in D 7 in
Antique Victorian Brass & Glass Two-Light Electrified Gas Chandelier, C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian electrified gas chandelier offers brass frame with reeded shaft having two
Brass
Late Victorian Gas and Electric Combo Chandelier with Deep Etched Shades
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is certainly one of our more deluxe Victorian chandeliers. It has all the bells and whistles
Brass
Late Victorian Four-Arm Gas Chandelier with Deep Etched Glass Shades
Located in Petaluma, CA
Please take a careful look at the metal work on this wonderful late Victorian chandelier. The gas
Brass
Antique Victorian Brass Gas Conversion Style Up & Down Five-Light Chandelier
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian gas conversion style Up and Down hanging light fixture features brass frame with
Brass
Victorian Double Gas Light, England, Circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Victorian double gas light England Circa 1910 Ornated brass frame with acid etched globe
Brass
Antique Victorian Brass Gas & Electric Four Light Up & Down Chandelier 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian up-and-down electric and gas chandelier offers brass frame with two up-lights
Brass
Victorian Reticulated Brass Hanging Gas Fixture El
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Victorian hanging fixture offers brass frame with rope twist column with reticulated font and
Brass
Amazing 3-Light Japanned Finish Gas Era Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a late 1800s gas lamp that has been wired for electric. This fixture has everything going
Brass
Renaissance Style Brass and Crystal Gas Style Chandelier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Romanesque style Six-light electric chandelier featuring a mix of hang crystal and handkerchief
Crystal, Brass
Large Vintage, Converted Gas to Electric, Brass, Pendant Chandelier
By Mark Bell
Located in Berkeley, CA
Absolute stunning example of a High Victorian oil / gas style entry light, now converted to
Brass
Antique Pewter and Green Dome Converted Gas Lamp Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive large antique pewter and green opaque glass domed chandelier that was once a period gas
Pewter
Rare Neo-Grec Gas Chandelier with Vaseline Glass Shades
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful three-arm Neo-Grec gas chandelier, circa 1870. The fixture is mixed metals of
Spelter
Antique Brass Gas Conversion Style Three-Light and Scroll Arm Chandelier
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique gas conversion hanging light fixture features brass frame with three scroll and foliate
Brass
Sold
H 48.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
Antique Brass Combination Electric & Gas Seven-Light Up-&-Down Chandelier c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Brass Combination Electric & Gas Seven-Light Up-&-Down Chandelier with Pressed & Cut Glass Shades C1890
Brass
Antique Six Arm Brass Gas Chandelier with Glass Shades, Electrified, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique electrified gas chandelier offers brass construction with six scroll form arms
Brass
$4,603
H 51.19 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Antique French 19th Century Victorian Oil Lamp Chandelier Brass Opaline Hanging
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous & mot impressive! This antique French victorian style chandelier 19th century. The chandelier is made of brass, opaline glass shades, fake opaline glass candles & crystal ...
Crystal, Brass
1870s Victorian Cast Iron and Vaseline Glass Oil Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This 3 arm chandelier is all cast iron in the original aged paint. It has been wired to take 3E26 40W bulbs or brighter LESs. Each arm features an oversize 9 inch diameter vaseline g...
Iron
$2,850
H 32 in Dm 9 in
Wonderful Art Deco Edgar Brandt Scroll Flower Iron Frosted Glass Lantern Fixture
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful art deco scroll, flower & leaf iron & frosted glass lantern fixture with single edison light in the manner of Edgar Brandt.
Iron
$8,864
H 39.38 in Dm 27.56 in
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt & Patina Bronze Opaline Globe Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Spectacular neoclassical French Empire gilt bronze 6-light chandelier, patina and gold-plated solid bronze Dimensions Height 39.38 in. (100 cm) Diameter 27.56 in. (70 cm) Glass...
Bronze
$2,375
H 32 in Dm 21 in
Belle Epoque Style Brass Cut Glass and Crystal Chandelier, French 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Belle Epoque style brass, cut glass and crystal chandelier light fixture with graduated beading and frosted cut glass globe shades. The brass hardware and body having a wonderfully a...
Crystal, Brass
$230,475Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in Dm 7.25 in
Antique Victorian Cut To Clear Cranberry Glass & Brass Hanging Hall Light C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian hanging pendant hall light offers brass frame with cut to clear cranberry glass shade with flowers, c1880 Measures - 31"h x 7.25"diam A striking Victorian-era h...
Brass
Antique Brass Suspension Oil Lamp Chandelier, Circa 1860-1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique brass suspension oil lamp chandelier, Circa 1860-1880. CHB237.
Brass
$12,500
H 43 in Dm 34.5 in
Large Gothic Rococo Bronze Dragon Six-Arm 12-Light Chandelier Mythical Bird
Located in Toledo, OH
A stunning large-scale bronze with a gold doré finish chandelier. It features six arms with a total of 12 lights. Each scroll arm has a dragon or mythical winged bird and grape detai...
Bronze
Victorian Opaline Glass French Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Bastogne, BE
This vintage French Victorian Style chandelier 20th century. The chandelier is made of brass, opaline glass and clear glass shades and fake candles. Amazing attention to detail t...
Bronze
$34,866
H 177.17 in W 212.6 in D 192.92 in
Exclusive Oak Staircase with Carving and Balustrade 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
This is a very beautiful unique stairs. It is hand carved and comes out of a mansion Near Paris, France.
Oak
$4,491
H 55 in Dm 27.5 in
Large & Stunning Antique Fine Bronze Gothic Revival 12 Light Chandelier Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and truly beautiful Gothic chandelier for candles. In antiques it often is the case that the older a piece is, the better the quality and the details. This pre 1900s, ra...
Brass, Bronze
Antique Bronze French 19th Century Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique bronze French 19th century chandelier 7 lights, in excellent conditions.
Bronze
French Victorian Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian gilt bronze chandelier with 6 scroll and filigree arms with a finial bottom having lion head masks.
Bronze
Early Railroad Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
It's rare when you have the chance to purchase objects from an individual's life long collection. The depth of knowledge and network of this important collector/expert can't be dupli...
Bronze
Victorian Patinated Brass and Glass Pendant Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian brass ceiling light, c.1900, the frame composed of c-scrolls, with frosted glass shades, re-wired and PAT tested Dimensions: 59cm (23¼") High, 50cm (19¾") Wide
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.
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Enriching rooms with layers of visual interest is key to the New York– and Toronto-based decorator’s signature style.