Victorian Brass With Circular Milk Glass Pendant Hanging Oil Lamp
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Reading, Berkshire
In the Manner of Bradley & Hubbard Victorian Brass & Milk Glass Circular Pendant Hanging
Brass
$2,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 12 in W 7 in D 6 in
Pair of Victorian Brass Carriage Lamps, Large Wall Hanging Lanterns
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of Victorian Brass Carriage Lamps, Large Wall Hanging Lanterns This large pair of Victorian
Brass
$4,554
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
Crystal, Brass
$1,751
H 39.38 in Dm 23.63 in
Large French Victorian Library Hanging Oil Lamp Ruby Red Glass Bronze Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique 1950s large French Victorian seven-light hanging oil lamp chandelier with ruby
Metal, Brass, Bronze
$1,751
H 39.38 in Dm 23.63 in
Large French Victorian Library Hanging Oil Lamp Ruby Red Glass Bronze Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique 1950s large French Victorian seven-light hanging oil lamp chandelier with ruby
Metal, Brass, Bronze
$4,969
H 41.34 in Dm 31.5 in
Large Victorian Chandelier Hanging Oil Lamp in Nickel & Opaline Red Glass Shades
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous large antique circa 1940 French Victorian 6-light bulbs chandelier with Opaline red cased
Nickel
$6,200 / set
H 19.69 in Dm 7.88 in
Two Hanging Silver Memorial Lamps, Gibraltar, 19th Century, Pariente Family
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional pair of hanging silver memorial lamps (Nerot Neshama) from 19th-century Gibraltar
Silver
Vintage Industrial Candelabra Rustic Modern Hanging Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Hanging Metal Vintage Industrial Modern Pendant Hanging Lighted Candelabra. Beautifully Aged Metal
Metal
$1,295
H 18 in W 22 in D 8.5 in
Late 19th Century Angle Lamp Co. Electrified Kerosene 2 Light Hanging Fixture
By Anglelamp Co. of N.Y.
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a 1890s double light hanging fixture by Angle Lamp Company. Originally lit by kerosene it
Metal, Brass
$1,576
H 34.26 in Dm 17.72 in
French Oil Lamp Chandelier in Gilt Bronze Green Opaline Shade & Porcelain c1930s
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous porcelain chandelier in gilt bronze Victorian library hanging oil lamp and opaline glass
Bronze
$3,153 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 17.72 in
Pair of Large French Chandelier Oil Lamp in Blue & Gold Porcelain & Gilt Bronze
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous porcelain chandelier in gilt bronze Victorian library hanging oil lamp and opaline glass
Bronze
$3,157 / item
H 31.5 in Dm 17.72 in
Pair of Large French Chandelier Oil Lamp in Red Pink Porcelain and Gilt Bronze
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous porcelain chandelier in gilt cast bronze Victorian library hanging oil lamp and opaline
Bronze, Brass
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 13 in
Antique Hanging Lamp, English, Copper, Electric, Industrial, Light, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hanging lamp. An English, copper and steel industrial gas light converted with
Copper
Antique Victorian Cranberry Glass and Bronze Electrified Hanging Gas Lamp
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian electrified hanging gas lamp features cranberry glass shade on bronze frame
Bronze
Sold
H 33.5 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in
Antique Victorian Opalescent Vaseline Glass & Brass Hanging Hall Lamp Circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian hanging hall light offers brass frame with opalescent vaseline glass globe
Brass
Sold
H 40 in Dm 24 in L 40 in
Large French Victorian Library Hanging Oil Lamp Ruby Red Glass Bronze Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique 1950s large French Victorian seven-light hanging oil lamp chandelier with ruby
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Large Sized Victorian Opaline Green Glass Hanging Lantern Chandelier
Located in Torquay, GB
Large sized antique Victorian style French library hanging oil lamp chandelier. Consists of one
Brass
Antique Chandelier, Slag Glass Hanging Lamp
By Duffner and Kimberly
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine gilt bronze and slag glass hanging lamp attributed to Duffner and Kimberly. This firm
Bronze
Set of 4 Hanging Bistro Table Oil Lamps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 4 Hanging Bistro table oil lamps These were formerly oil lamps they have been converted
Brass
A selection of 3 repurposed Edison Gramophone Hanging Lamps
Located in Bainbridge, NY
3 repurposed vintage Victorian signed Thomas Edison Black Gramophone Horn Hanging "Morning Glory
Tin
Very Fine Gilt Bronze and Slag Glass Hanging Lamp
By Duffner and Kimberly
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine gilt bronze and slag glass hanging lamp attributed to Duffner and Kimberly. This firm
Bronze
Sold
H 8 in W 15 in D 2.5 in
Antique Brass Apothecary Pharmacy Show Globe Bracket Wall Hanging Light Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th - early 20th century solid brass, articulated / rotating wall bracket, chains, and collar for a pharmacist's / apothecary show globe. Bracket features etched and pierced sw...
Brass
Sold
H 39.38 in Dm 11.82 in
French Pink Porcelain Flowers Chandelier/Gilt Victorian Library Hanging Oil Lamp
Located in Coimbra, PT
Adorable small antique 1950 Victorian hanging lamp French chandelier With opaline glass shade and
Metal
Large Decorative Victorian Oil Hanging Lamp - Newly Wired
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful Victorian oil lamp that we recently converted to electric. It has a perfect mat
Brass
Victorian Hanging Oil Lamp Converted to Electric Chandelier, England
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A fine Victorian bronze and green glass hanging oil lamp converted to electric, England, mid-19th
Bronze
Sold
H 34.65 in Dm 19.69 in
English Wedgwood Porcelain Chandelier Gilt Bronze Victorian Library Hanging Lamp
Located in Coimbra, PT
Adorable English Wedgwood porcelain chandelier gilt bronze Victorian library hanging oil lamp with
Bronze
Sold
H 34.65 in Dm 19.69 in
English Wedgwood Porcelain Chandelier Gilt Bronze Victorian Library Hanging Lamp
Located in Coimbra, PT
Adorable English Wedgwood porcelain chandelier gilt bronze Victorian library hanging oil lamp with
Bronze
Sold
H 40 in Dm 24 in
Large French Victorian Library Hanging Oil Lamp Ruby Red Glass Bronze Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique 1950s large French Victorian seven-light hanging oil lamp chandelier with ruby
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 39.38 in Dm 35.44 in
Monumental Victorian Green Glass Shades Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous monumental antique circa 1940 French Victorian 7-light bulbs chandelier with Opaline green
Brass, Bronze
Antique French Victorian Pink Glass Shades & Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous antique circa 1940 French Victorian four-light bulbs chandelier with opaline pink cased
Brass, Bronze
Antique French Victorian Pink Glass Shades & Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous antique circa 1940 French Victorian four-light bulbs chandelier with opaline pink cased
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 16 in W 14 in D 14 in
Antique Victorian Brass Milk Glass Hanging Oil Lamp Chandelier Pendant Light
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique late 19th century Aesthetic Movement cieling mounted parlor light / chandelier featuring pierced brass design with pressed glass oil reservoir, milk glass shade, clear hurric...
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22 in D 7.5 in
Angle Lamp Co. Electrified Kerosene Brass & Glass 2-Light Hanging Fixture
By Anglelamp Co. of N.Y.
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an 1890s double light, hanging fixture by The Angle Lamp Co. that was originally lit by
Brass
Six Elephant Head Hanging Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This charming lamp may have begun life as a gas lamp, and later converted to electricity. There are
Victorian Hanging Oil Lamp
Located in Canton, MA
Victorian hanging oil lamp with crystals and painted glass. Red Brass. Original matte white glass
Brass
English Copper Hanging Lantern in Rare Smaller Size
By Joseph Knight Lamp Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Woodbury, CT
"candlelight" sockets, each of which accept up to a 75 watt bulb, as well as a matching hanging ring. With a
Brass, Copper
$2,513
H 31.5 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Antique Louis XVI French Lanterns Chandeliers in Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique pair of Louis XVI French lanterns. Four cast gilt bronze frames with cut and etched glass panels shade. Price per unit. Dimensions : "Width" 7.88 in/ 20 cm "Depth"...
Bronze
Ornate 9 Light Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This early glass candle chandelier has a nice rich look. Its complete with its milk glass dome and glass tube candles. The finish is untouched and came out of a small 1920s New York ...
Brass
Monumental Large Neo Classical Gilt Bronze Sculptured Oil Lamp Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and amazing work museum quality of lighting Art. The first owner of this incredible piece of lighting art must have been one of the wealthiest people in town, because this qua...
Brass, Bronze
English Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Victorian gilt bronze six-light chandelier. Measures: Diameter 75 cm. Height 90 cm. Six E27 bulbs.
Brass, Bronze
$2,450Sale Price|47% Off
H 30 in W 34.5 in D 50 in
Antique Quartersawn Oak French Renaissance Revival Dining Table Library Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th Century Figural French Renaissance Revival / Elizabethan style Dining or Library Table. A rectangular form made from oak with a quartersawn top. Features a thick gadroon...
Oak
$34,493
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
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
Meissen Porcelain Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's porcelain six-light chandelier with floral details and with putti on body. Gilt details. Porcelain manufactory brand marked Rudolf Kämmer, Rudolstadt-Volkstedt. Mea...
Porcelain
$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
Just about the turn of the last century,, as electric lighting gained in popularity, makers of gas lighting devices added electric lines and sockets to their gas jets. When one didn'...
Brass
$4,443
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
$5,472Sale Price|50% Off
H 62.21 in W 59.06 in D 84.65 in
19th Century Hand Carved and Hand Painted Queen Size Bed Frame Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century exquisite queen size beautifully hand carved bed frame in the elegant Louis XVI style. The headboard and footboard frames are raised on six legs and are hand curved and ...
Cane, Wood
1800s Cast Iron Eastlake Six-Arm Oil Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
Not many of these large and impressive Eastlake oil chandeliers were made and few survive today. Lamps like this are often unsigned but are attributed to companies like Tucker or Bra...
Iron
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
$76,003
H 94.1 in W 58.67 in D 22.05 in
Renaissance Style "Four Seasons" Cabinet by M. Lerolle, France, Circa 1890
By Lerolle
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed " Meubles D’Art, M. Lerolle, Fabricant, 61, Rue des Sts-Peres. Paris " Remarkable carved wood cabinet, richly sculpted in the Neo-Renaissance style, and inlaid with vert de m...
Marble
$2,803
H 53.15 in Dm 17.72 in
Antique Italian Chandelier, Electrified Old Oil Lamp, Murano Glass & Bronze
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique Italian Art Nouveau chandelier, electrified and made from an oil lamp, in lattimo Murano glass and burnished bronze, height adjustable from cm 120 to cm 80. One light. Overha...
Bronze
$350,783
H 165.36 in W 290.56 in D 216.54 in
Louis XVI Style Panelling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare Napoleon III style paneled room in blackened wood (stained beech) with its fireplace in stucco in imitation of porphyry. The fireplace, which is the centerpiece of this paneled...
Bronze
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.