$8,495
H 24 in W 45.25 in D 19 in
Antique Viking Longboat Ship Cast Iron Chandelier with Horse Head and Shields
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and unusual cast iron eight light chandelier in the shape of a Viking longboat or ship
Brass, Iron
Viking Ship Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Swedish six-light iron chandelier in the shape of a Viking ship. Measurements
Iron
Viking Ship Dragon Boat Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique Viking Ship Dragon Boat Chandelier – Wrought Iron Medieval Style Impressive medieval
Wrought Iron
Antique French Iron Viking Ship Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French iron Viking ship chandelier.
Iron
Antique French Wrought Iron Viking Long Boat Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Wrought Iron Viking Long Boat Chandelier will make an eye-catching Old World
Wrought Iron
$5,829
H 31.5 in W 44.49 in D 19.3 in
Art Deco Cast Iron Chandelier, Viking Longboat Design, 1940s, 113cm
Located in Hannover, DE
need to admire this one-of-a-kind chandelier. It's truly a work of art, with its high-quality
Iron, Wrought Iron
French Wrought Iron Viking Dragon Ship Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
French wrought iron Viking dragon ship chandelier has eight candelabra arms with gilt Viking
Wrought Iron, Tôle
Danish "Viking" Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A nice teak and aged brass fixture with five milk glass shades.
Brass
French Arlus 1960s Viking Chandelier
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
A sleek French chandelier composed of a polished brass and teak body with frosted white bowl shades
Brass
Art Nouveau Chandelier in the Shape of a Viking Ship
Located in London, GB
German or Austrian. The chandelier has a brass frame - partly hammered - in the shape of a viking ship
Brass
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H 47.25 in W 36.23 in D 17.72 in
Scandinavian Viking Ship Oak Copper Candleholder 1970s Chandelier Light Danish
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Very high quality copper and oak Danish Viking Ship Longboat candelabra in the form of a dragon
Copper
Antique Wrought Iron Viking Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique wrought Iron Viking chandelier represents the infamous longboat that was surprisingly
Wrought Iron
Ten Arm Viking Chandelier by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, Denmark
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Rochester, NY
1950's Danish black iron Viking chandelier with ten candle armatures by Svend Aage Sorensen for
Iron
1950s Viking Chandelier by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This rare and extremely beautiful chandelier was designed by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen for Holm
Metal
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H 37 in W 46 in D 19 in
Wrought Iron Medieval St. Viking Longboat Chandelier, Pendant Light with Dragons
Located in Lisse, NL
and one of a kind chandelier or if you are looking to decorate a room or business with a Viking theme
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Stunning Romance Revival Chandelier with Viking Ship Motif, circa 1925
Located in Portland, OR
In the realm of heraldic chandeliers, this one takes the cake. With all original polychrome and
$14,350 / item
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
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$10,952Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.52 in W 47.25 in D 46.86 in
Huge Foliage Floral Flush Mount Light Fixture in Polychromed Iron, 47 in
Located in Barcelona, ES
Monumental Multicolor Rosebush Tree Ceiling Flush Mount, Polychrome Iron, Italy, 1950s-1960s. One of a kind Extra large size (46,8 in x 47,2 in ) polychromed iron foliage flower bush...
Metal, Iron
Mirror-Large Round Porcupine Quill
Located in New York, NY
An earthy yet edgy take on the classic starburst mirror, this striking piece was handcrafted from genuine porcupine quills, naturally shed and collected on a farm in Cape Town, South...
Mirror
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...
Onyx
$2,825 / item
H 7 in Dm 18 in
Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
$32,000
H 58 in Dm 40 in
Huge J.L. Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Sputnik Crystal Brass Met Chandelier Vienna
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath, J. & L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic large mid-century Met Auditorium exploding star / starburst Sputnik chandelier, designed by Hans Harald Rath in 1966 and executed by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Austria. This chandeli...
Crystal, Brass
$10,337 / item
H 31.5 in Dm 37.41 in
Artistic Chandelier 6arms Amethyst-green-pink Murano Glass Rosae by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic chandelier 6 arms in amethyst-green-pink Murano glass, flowers in pink vitreous paste Rosae Rosarum by Multiforme. Three of our Timeless collections have taken inspiration f...
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
$13,868 / set
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...
Wood
$34,200
H 75 in Dm 83 in
Old Stone Fountain - Limestone Pool Fountain - Antique Garden Fountain - octagon
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This old French Limestone fountain was hand carved and installed in a French countryside home. The piece has been well preserved throughout the years and was recently reclaimed by ou...
Limestone
$6,821 / item
H 37.41 in Dm 37.41 in
Great Simplicissimus Chandelier, 10+5 Arms Aquamarine Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 10+5 lights, Aquamarine color artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a...
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Redondo Crystal Beaded Ship Chandelier by Miamar Home
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite ship-form chandelier is a custom creation by Miamar Home, an atelier based in Los Angeles renowned for its collaboration with the city’s finest local artisans. Entirel...
Crystal, Metal
$17,810 / item
H 29.14 in W 69.69 in D 33.47 in
Pirouette Beans Multicolor jacquard fabric sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
The Pirouette Sofa is the evolution of the iconic Pirouette armchair, introducing sculptural form and bold sophistication to contemporary interiors. Measuring 177 cm in length, 85 cm...
Textile
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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