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Maria Theresa Style Eight-Light Crystal Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
Maria Theresa Style Eight-Light Crystal Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1950s

Maria Theresa Style Eight-Light Crystal Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1950s

Located in Barntrup, DE

in glass with hanging crystal pendants, eight sockets for E14 size light bulbs. Dimensions: Diameter

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Vintage 1950s Italian Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Fine Ten-Light Cut Glass Antique Chandelier by Perry & Co
Fine Ten-Light Cut Glass Antique Chandelier by Perry & Co

Fine Ten-Light Cut Glass Antique Chandelier by Perry & Co

By Perry & Co

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A fine ten-light cut-glass chandelier by Perry & Co the main baluster stem with large top canopy

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Antique 1760s English Early Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

Early-20th Century English Milk Glass Small Light Shade
Early-20th Century English Milk Glass Small Light Shade

Early-20th Century English Milk Glass Small Light Shade

Located in London, GB

Early-20th century English milk glass small light shade A wondefully small sized example of an

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Vintage 1920s British Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

PAIR OF VINTAGE BRONZE AND GILT BRONZE CEILING & CHANDELIER LIGHT HOOKs
PAIR OF VINTAGE BRONZE AND GILT BRONZE CEILING & CHANDELIER LIGHT HOOKs

PAIR OF VINTAGE BRONZE AND GILT BRONZE CEILING & CHANDELIER LIGHT HOOKs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Victorian style Bronze and Gilt bronze ceiling light holders A very good looking and decorative pair of

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20th Century Unknown Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Snooker billiards pool table restaurant  Brasserie or dining table light
Snooker billiards pool table restaurant  Brasserie or dining table light

Snooker billiards pool table restaurant Brasserie or dining table light

Located in Radstock, GB

This beautiful brass framed billiard lamp is an original period piece circa 1885, it is of elegant design and features eight hand made silk shades, probably made by Wright of London....

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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Fine English Cut Glass & Silver Plated 19th Century Dish Light
Fine English Cut Glass & Silver Plated 19th Century Dish Light

Fine English Cut Glass & Silver Plated 19th Century Dish Light

Located in Kent, Dover

An English XIX Century cut glass dish light of fine quality, with a pineapple cut man dish, with a

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Antique 1850s English High Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Important Twenty-Light Cut-Glass Chandelier by F. & C. Osler
Important Twenty-Light Cut-Glass Chandelier by F. & C. Osler

Important Twenty-Light Cut-Glass Chandelier by F. & C. Osler

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A highly important twenty-light cut-glass chandelier by F. & C. Osler, the baluster shaped shaft

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver

Fine Twelve-Light Cut-Glass Chandeliers by F&C Osler
Fine Twelve-Light Cut-Glass Chandeliers by F&C Osler

Fine Twelve-Light Cut-Glass Chandeliers by F&C Osler

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Steyning, West sussex

An important cut-glass twelve-light chandeliers by F&C Osler. The flute and slice cut baluster

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 20th Century Diminutive English Brass Gallery and Glass Light Shade
Early 20th Century Diminutive English Brass Gallery and Glass Light Shade

Early 20th Century Diminutive English Brass Gallery and Glass Light Shade

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century Diminutive English Brass Gallery and Glass Light Shade An elegant example of an

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Vintage 1920s British Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 OF 4 RECCAGNI MADE IN ITALY BRASS & FROSTED GLASS 3 CANDLE LiGHT CHANDELIER
1 OF 4 RECCAGNI MADE IN ITALY BRASS & FROSTED GLASS 3 CANDLE LiGHT CHANDELIER

1 OF 4 RECCAGNI MADE IN ITALY BRASS & FROSTED GLASS 3 CANDLE LiGHT CHANDELIER

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

exact price. I have a five branch version of this light and a pair of sconces from the same suite, they

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20th Century Italian Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Super Rare I. P. Frink, Six-Light Chandelier – Original Paint and Mirrors
Super Rare I. P. Frink, Six-Light Chandelier – Original Paint and Mirrors

Super Rare I. P. Frink, Six-Light Chandelier – Original Paint and Mirrors

By Frink Reflector Co.

Located in Peekskill, NY

still shows almost all of its original paint. Every font has been converted and wired for light bulbs

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Tin

Fine Ten-Light Cut Glass Chandelier by F&C Osler
Fine Ten-Light Cut Glass Chandelier by F&C Osler

Fine Ten-Light Cut Glass Chandelier by F&C Osler

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A fine cut glass chandelier with multi baluster stem, the main receiver bowl cut with large drop hung scallops issuing ten thumb cut scroll S-arms supporting flat diamond and scallop...

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate

Brass Four Light Electrified Gas Fixture 19th C Made in Usa
Brass Four Light Electrified Gas Fixture 19th C Made in Usa

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 the center ball body, all supported by a chain form stem. The fixture is in very g...

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Unusual 15-Light Cut Glass Antique Chandelier by F&C Osler
Unusual 15-Light Cut Glass Antique Chandelier by F&C Osler

Unusual 15-Light Cut Glass Antique Chandelier by F&C Osler

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A fine quality cut glass fifteen-light chandelier by F&C Osler the main baluster shaped shaft

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate

Enameled Overlay 12-Light Emerald Green Chandelier by F & C Osler
Enameled Overlay 12-Light Emerald Green Chandelier by F & C Osler

Enameled Overlay 12-Light Emerald Green Chandelier by F & C Osler

By F. & C. Osler

Located in London, by appointment only

A late 19th century emerald green and white overlay chandelier by F. C Osler for the Indian market. The central shaft supporting central spheres below a canopy of massive emerald gre...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

Fine Pair of Twelve Light Cut Glass Antique Chandeliers by Perry & Co.
Fine Pair of Twelve Light Cut Glass Antique Chandeliers by Perry & Co.

Fine Pair of Twelve Light Cut Glass Antique Chandeliers by Perry & Co.

By Perry & Co

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A fine pair of twelve light cut-glass chandelier by Perry & Co the main baluster stem with large

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

German Lusterweibchen Four-Light Chandelier w. Carved Mermaid Figure and Antlers
German Lusterweibchen Four-Light Chandelier w. Carved Mermaid Figure and Antlers

German Lusterweibchen Four-Light Chandelier w. Carved Mermaid Figure and Antlers

Located in Barntrup, DE

shield. The light fixture is hung on a chain suspension, mounted on real antlers, and decorated with red

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Early 20th Century German Early Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Rare I. P. Frink Six-Light Chandelier – Original Paint, Milk Glass and Mirrors
Rare I. P. Frink Six-Light Chandelier – Original Paint, Milk Glass and Mirrors

Rare I. P. Frink Six-Light Chandelier – Original Paint, Milk Glass and Mirrors

By Frink Reflector Co.

Located in Peekskill, NY

wired for light bulbs. This example is 45 inches tall. It’s ready to go. These lamps were mostly found

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

Late 19th Century Angle Lamp Co. Electrified Kerosene 2 Light Hanging Fixture
Late 19th Century Angle Lamp Co. Electrified Kerosene 2 Light Hanging Fixture

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

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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fine Quality Eight Light Cut-Glass Antique Chandelier by F&C Osler
Fine Quality Eight Light Cut-Glass Antique Chandelier by F&C Osler

Fine Quality Eight Light Cut-Glass Antique Chandelier by F&C Osler

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A fine quality eight-light cut-glass chandelier by F&C Osler of Birmingham the main baluster shaped

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Brass Light Fixture 'Three-Light'
Victorian Brass Light Fixture 'Three-Light'

Victorian Brass Light Fixture 'Three-Light'

Located in Vancouver, BC

Brass Victorian three-light fixture with delicate lines and whimsical flourishes, circa. 1900. Note

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Recently Restored Twelve-Light Antique Victorian Chandelier

Recently Restored Twelve-Light Antique Victorian Chandelier

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Bredgar, Kent

Twelve-light antique Victorian chandelier, no makers mark found during its recent faithful

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Antique 1850s British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

Victorian Gas, Electric Brass Chandelier, Twelve-Light
Victorian Gas, Electric Brass Chandelier, Twelve-Light

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

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Victorian Filigree Converted Gas Electric Fixture, Four-Light
Victorian Filigree Converted Gas Electric Fixture, Four-Light

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

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

A Mid-Victorian Cut-Glass Fifteen-Light Chandelier
A Mid-Victorian Cut-Glass Fifteen-Light Chandelier

A Mid-Victorian Cut-Glass Fifteen-Light Chandelier

Located in Vienna, AT

A grand Victorian fifteen armed cut-glass chandelier, the central shaft with ringshaped facetted

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Quality Cast Victorian Fixtures, Five-Light, circa 1900
Pair of Quality Cast Victorian Fixtures, Five-Light, circa 1900

Pair of Quality Cast Victorian Fixtures, Five-Light, circa 1900

By Mitchell Vance Co.

Located in Vancouver, BC

This pair of five arm Victorian fixtures done in the candelabra style are of the highest quality

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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

19th Century Ten-Light Victorian Chandelier by F & C Osler
19th Century Ten-Light Victorian Chandelier by F & C Osler

19th Century Ten-Light Victorian Chandelier by F & C Osler

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Bredgar, Kent

pendants. The metalwork retains its original silver plate finish and has been wired with modern electric

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Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Chandeliers and P...

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Decorative Victorian Converted Gas Fixture by R. Williamson & Co.  (3-Light)
Decorative Victorian Converted Gas Fixture by R. Williamson & Co.  (3-Light)

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. A piece of quality made by R. Williamson & Co. of Chicago. All original parts...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Substantial Pair of Thirty-Light Antique Victorian Chandeliers by Perry & Co
Substantial Pair of Thirty-Light Antique Victorian Chandeliers by Perry & Co

Substantial Pair of Thirty-Light Antique Victorian Chandeliers by Perry & Co

By Perry & Co

Located in Bredgar, Kent

A magnificent pair of chandeliers originally designed for use with gas, they have been adapted to hold wax candles, each of the five arms holding six candles and can be wired for ele...

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Antique 1850s British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

VICTORIAN STYLE 10 LIGHT ANTIQUED BRASS AND OPALINE GLASS CHANDE
VICTORIAN STYLE 10 LIGHT ANTIQUED BRASS AND OPALINE GLASS CHANDE

VICTORIAN STYLE 10 LIGHT ANTIQUED BRASS AND OPALINE GLASS CHANDE

Located in New York, NY

VICTORIAN STYLE 10 LIGHT ANTIQUED BRASS AND OPALINE GLASS CHANDELIER

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Early 20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Decorative Victorian Brass Fixture by R. Williamson & Co. (4-Light)
Decorative Victorian Brass Fixture by R. Williamson & Co. (4-Light)

Decorative Victorian Brass Fixture by R. Williamson & Co. (4-Light)

Located in Vancouver, BC

Ca. 1905. A very charming Victorian style light fixture featuring decorative castings. A high

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Large Empire Style Bronze-Gilt Chandelier, Globe of Victorian Glass, Nine-Light
Large Empire Style Bronze-Gilt Chandelier, Globe of Victorian Glass, Nine-Light

Large Empire Style Bronze-Gilt Chandelier, Globe of Victorian Glass, Nine-Light

Located in Oldebroek, NL

ornaments like guirlandes and a globe from Victorian cut-glass with a diameter from 35 cm. unique piece

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Three Light Gasolier
Three Light Gasolier

Three Light Gasolier

Unavailable|$2,750

Three Light Gasolier

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

An elegant gasolier with rather sleek lines for the era. This is made of a red brass with patinated bronze tubing. It has three lights topped with glass chimneys.

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Antique Dutch Twelve-Light Bronze and Glass Chandelier
Beautiful Antique Dutch Twelve-Light Bronze and Glass Chandelier

Beautiful Antique Dutch Twelve-Light Bronze and Glass Chandelier

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful antique Dutch twelve-light bronze and glass chandelier, each 'S' curved arm supporting a

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

English Milk Glass Shade Hanging Light, Late 19th Century
English Milk Glass Shade Hanging Light, Late 19th Century

English Milk Glass Shade Hanging Light, Late 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Brass fittings and moulded milk glass. Supplied with a 45cm (17.75") rod and canopy. Currently electrified for the UK with a single B22 bulb holder.

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Antique 1880s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

F & C Osler Etched Glass and Bronze Six-Light Chandelier
F & C Osler Etched Glass and Bronze Six-Light Chandelier

F & C Osler Etched Glass and Bronze Six-Light Chandelier

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Miami, FL

F & C Osler style etched glass six-light gasolier (converted to electricity) chandelier with bronze

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Billiard Snooker or Pool Table Light New Handmade Brass Framed
Billiard Snooker or Pool Table Light New Handmade Brass Framed

Billiard Snooker or Pool Table Light New Handmade Brass Framed

Located in Chilcompton, Radstock

Made to order various sizes are available We manufacture these new bespoke lights to order and they can be scaled to fit any size billiard, snooker or pool table, we can also supply...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

A heavy bronze 6-light chandelier of very good quality.
A heavy bronze 6-light chandelier of very good quality.

A heavy bronze 6-light chandelier of very good quality.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

The nicely patinated bronzes are very detailed. Also the heads (masks) of the inner section and the urn above are of excellent quality. Probably English.

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Milk Glass Cone Shaped Hanging Light
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Milk Glass Cone Shaped Hanging Light

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Milk Glass Cone Shaped Hanging Light

Located in London, GB

Late 19th-early 20th century milk glass cone shaped hanging light. With antiqued brass fittings

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Late 19th Century English Ribbed Milk Glass Dish Light with Scalloped Edge
Late 19th Century English Ribbed Milk Glass Dish Light with Scalloped Edge

Late 19th Century English Ribbed Milk Glass Dish Light with Scalloped Edge

Located in London, GB

With ormolu ornate gallery decorated with cast acanthus leaves. England circa 1880 Currently electrified for the UK. We are members of LAPADA and CINOA.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Hand Gilt Art Glass Pendant Light, circa 1890
Antique Victorian Hand Gilt Art Glass Pendant Light, circa 1890

Antique Victorian Hand Gilt Art Glass Pendant Light, circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian pendant light offers blue cased art glass construction with hand gilt foliate

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Antique 19th Century American High Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Victorian Cut-Glass Pendant Light
Victorian Cut-Glass Pendant Light

Victorian Cut-Glass Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

Victorian cut-glass pendant light, the gilt brass gallery with leaves supporting a guilloche banded

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Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Chandeliers and P...

Antique Industrial Victorian Copper Enamel Railway Gas Pendant Light, C.1890
Antique Industrial Victorian Copper Enamel Railway Gas Pendant Light, C.1890

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

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Victorian Halophane Light
Victorian Halophane Light

Victorian Halophane Light

Located in Culver City, CA

Unusual light fixture with intricate detail on fixture, original ribbed halophane glass

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Early 20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

French Victorian Bronze Gas Light Chandelier
French Victorian Bronze Gas Light Chandelier

French Victorian Bronze Gas Light Chandelier

Located in Plainview, NY

French Victorian bronze gas light chandelier This elegant Victorian bronze gas light chandelier

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Vintage 1920s European Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Fine Victorian Diamond Cut Bowl Light
Fine Victorian Diamond Cut Bowl Light

Fine Victorian Diamond Cut Bowl Light

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A fine Victorian bowl light with scalloped rim having a diamond cut band and star cut centre the

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

Victorian Outdoor Copper Light
Victorian Outdoor Copper Light

Victorian Outdoor Copper Light

Located in Culver City, CA

Wonderful form, patina and character, converted from gas

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Large Milk Glass Bowl Light, Victorian
Large Milk Glass Bowl Light, Victorian

Large Milk Glass Bowl Light, Victorian

Located in Berkeley, CA

brand new, UL certified parts, assembled by a professional light restorer. Great for grand entry way or

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Vintage 1920s American Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Late Victorian Arts & Crafts Cut Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1898
Antique Late Victorian Arts & Crafts Cut Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1898

Antique Late Victorian Arts & Crafts Cut Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1898

Located in London, GB

A late-Victorian cut glass pendant light with copper gallery. c.1898 Very well proportioned with

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Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Victorian Double Gas Light, England, Circa 1910
Victorian Double Gas Light, England, Circa 1910

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

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20th Century English Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Victorian Vaseline Glass Light
Large Victorian Vaseline Glass Light

Large Victorian Vaseline Glass Light

Located in Culver City, CA

Simple, elegant form, original copper top, newly electrified

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Ten-Light Victorian Chandelier by F&C Osler
Ten-Light Victorian Chandelier by F&C Osler

Ten-Light Victorian Chandelier by F&C Osler

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A fine Victorian chandelier cut-glass chandelier the main stem and recover bowl with thumb cutting

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Antique 1860s Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Late Victorian Eight-Light Tent and Waterfall Chandelier
Late Victorian Eight-Light Tent and Waterfall Chandelier

Late Victorian Eight-Light Tent and Waterfall Chandelier

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A eight-light cut glass and gilt mounted chandelier of classic tent and waterfall design the stem

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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

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Victorian Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal victorian pendant light for your home. Each victorian pendant light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and cut glass. Your living room may not be complete without a victorian pendant light — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right victorian pendant light, those designed in Victorian styles are of considerable interest. F. & C. Osler, Perry & Co. and Baccarat each produced at least one beautiful victorian pendant light that is worth considering.

How Much is a Victorian Pendant Light?

The average selling price for a victorian pendant light at 1stDibs is $3,912, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $257,929 for the 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.

Questions About Victorian Pendant Light
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A swag pendant light is a fixture that hangs from the ceiling and provides an often inexpensive light source while taking up very little space. Swag pendant lights take up little space — the fixture is typically a bare or shaded socket that is suspended from the ceiling by way of a robust metal chain or cord. A swag pendant also offers a variety of installation options and can enhance the overall look of the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage swag pendant lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Mini pendant lights are scaled-down versions of pendant lights that dangle from an overhead support. Unique mini-pendant lights are a wonderful way to set the ambiance for an entire space because they dangle in mid-air. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Here are what the parts of a pendant light are called: The part that attaches to the ceiling is the mounting strap, and the canopy is the part that covers it. A chain usually connects the canopy to the rest of the light at a point called the hanging loop. At the end of the chain is the socket that holds the pendant light's bulb. On many pendants, a shade surrounds the bulb and diffuses light to soften the illumination produced by the fixtures. Shop a range of pendant lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The difference between pendant lights and chandeliers is not complicated. In terms of both style and function, chandeliers are not that different from pendant lights. The difference between a chandelier and pendant light is not how they look but rather the way in which they hang. Chandeliers are suspended with multiple branches that hold many bulbs while pendants typically dangle from one central cord or chain. Chandeliers tend to be more intricate and fancier, so if you're looking for something luxurious, then this might work best. With pendants, you’re likely to find a variety of examples in minimalistic modern styles; these would make great additions to any office space because of their versatility like being able to turn them on/off with ease. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pendant lights and chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, you can put a pendant light above a kitchen sink. However, if you don’t already have a light receptacle in place, you may need to hire a professional electrician to run wiring to the area. Also, ensure that there is at least 30 to 36 inches of clearance below the light, so you can stand at the sink. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, glass pendant lights get dusty. However, all lighting fixtures will eventually gather dust. Regularly wiping your pendant lights can reduce the presence of dust. Shop a variety of glass pendant lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Where you hang a pendant light over a kitchen sink is largely a matter of personal preference. If you're installing a new light fixture, consider where you most need task lighting. You may find it better to hang the lamp off to one side to illuminate a food prep area. Generally, there should be 35 to 40 inches of space between the bottom of the pendant and the countertop to allow for adequate clearance. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pendant lights.