Beautiful Wooden & Iron Chandelier with 16 Arms – Unique Red Finish
Located in Antwerp, BE
Baroque style chandelier Rustic wooden chandelier Wrought iron chandelier 16 arm chandelier Vintage
Metal
$1,964Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Macaroni Beaded Arm Chandelier
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
1940s Italian gilt iron chandelier consisting of a crystal beaded gilt iron frame with faceted
Crystal, Iron
Vintage Boho Verdigris 15 Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking vintage boho chandelier captures a sense of sculptural movement and old-world
Metal
Vintage Boho Sinclair Four Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning Sinclair four-arm chandelier is a masterful example of Mid-Century Modern lighting
Brass
Vintage six-arm chandelier, 1970's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Designer chandelier with six arc-shaped arms, each end with candle-shaped lamp holders 6xE14 or E15
Metal, Bronze
Vintage Sixteen Arm Chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant black lacquer sixteen-light chandelier by Lightolier. The chandelier is comprised of eight
Steel
Vintage Neoclassical Five Arm Metal Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
A small but with great presence vintage gold and bronze-like metal chandelier has the earmarks of
Metal
Waterford Crystal Avoca 6 Arm Vintage Chandelier
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Timeless beauty in this vintage blown glass 6 arm “Avoca” chandelier by iconic Waterford Crystal
Crystal
Vintage Regency Wire Basket Six Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your home with the whimsical charm and airy elegance of this vintage wire basket
Iron
Vintage 6 Arm Murano Glass & Brass Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite 6 Arm Murano Glass & Brass Chandelier, a stunning vintage piece
Brass
Vintage English Georgian style 12 arm Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Georgian-style large size chandelier with 12 (twelve) electrified arms, in polished brass
Brass
Vintage English Georgian style Eight arm Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Georgian-style large size chandelier with eight (8) electrified arms, in polished brass. Features
Brass
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
Fantabulous Multi Arm Vintage Sputnik Chrome Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A round multi arm 12 bulb glistening chrome Sputnik chandelier with dozens of decorative tendrils
Chrome
Vintage Colonial Style Silver Eight Arm Chandelier
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage silver tone chandelier with eight arms in a traditional Colonial Williamsburg style with
Metal
$3,514 / set
Vintage Petite 8 Arm Bohemian Crystal Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This beautiful, petite, and feminine vintage Bohemian crystal chandelier features 8 elegant arms
Brass
Italian Vintage Six-Arm Midcentury Chandelier, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant and beautiful midcentury six-arm pendant chandelier. The overall height can be customized
Metal, Brass
$8,800 / set
Pair of Vintage Italian Beaded 6 Arm Chandeliers
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a pair of vintage Italian beaded 6 arm chandeliers. Featuring a curved beaded base
Crystal, Metal
$611Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage 5 Armes Chandelier + 2 Armes Wall Mount Lamp Massive Belgium, 1960s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage 5 armes chandelier + 2 armes wall mount lamp massive Belgium, 1960s. In excellent
Art Glass
Vintage Italian Carved and Giltwood 6 Arm Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine vintage Italian carved and giltwood 6 arm chandelier. Amazing carvings including faces on
Giltwood
Vintage Capodimonte porcelain 3 arm chandelier Italy 1940s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Elevate your living space with the timeless beauty of this vintage Capodimonte porcelain chandelier
Ceramic, Porcelain
Vintage Baroque Style Four Arm Opaline Murano Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
This small and dazzling handcrafted opaline Murano chandelier has four flexing arms with prominent
Blown Glass
Italian Vintage Sculptural Sixteen-Arm Chandelier Pendant Light 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage 16 Arm modernist Sciolari chandelier. Italy, 1960s. Measure: Diameter 20 In
Brass
Beautiful Rare Italian Vintage Six-Arm Pendant Chandelier, 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant and beautiful midcentury six-arm pendant chandelier. The overall height can be customized
Chrome, Metal, Brass
Beautiful Three Arm Chandelier Glass Shades & Brass Fitting, Vintage
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful vintage three horn chandelier It is an amazing combination of warranty from the
Brass
Vintage Twelve-Arm Chandelier in the Style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning Italian vintage chandelier in brass with twenty-four glass globes on twelve arms, in the
Brass
Hand Cast Murano Glass Vintage Three-Arm Chandelier Pendant
By Venini
Located in LA, CA
Truly one-of-a-kind! Unique Venetian artistry with a solid glass body and fluted and twisted arms and stem. Thomas Cooper Studio represents a multilayered, multifaceted collaboratio...
Brass
Vintage Chandelier Porcelain Brass Light 5-Arm Ceiling Lamp Adjustable
Located in Bastogne, BE
Illuminate your space with the captivating charm of this exquisite vintage chandelier, a true
Brass
Romantic Petite Four Arm Vintage Brass Chandelier with Amber Crystals
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely small brass vintage 4 arm chandelier with lovely amber crystals. 8 " chain included.
Brass
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Renaissance Style Five-Arm Cast Iron Chandelier, circa 1920s
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage cast iron five-arm chandelier in Renaissance style with fully functioning electrified
Iron
Vintage Donghia Attributed Vetri D'arte Murano Seven Arm Chandelier
By Donghia
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A vintage vetri d'arte Murano 6 arm chandelier more than likely designed by Seguso for Donghia. The
Art Glass
Vintage Italian Brass and Milky Glass 3-Arm Chandelier - 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this stunning vintage 3-arm chandelier. Crafted
Brass
Twelve-Arm Ribbed Murano Glass Chandelier by Vintage Murano Gallery, Venice
Located in Villaverla, IT
Twelve-Arm Ribbed Murano Glass Chandelier by Vintage Murano Gallery, Venice. This handcrafted 21st
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage 1960s Lightolier Eight-Arm Chandelier in Chrome and Glass
By Lightolier
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning chrome and brushed steel and glass eight-arm chandelier. Each bulb is surrounded by a
Chrome
Vintage Bronze French Empire Three-Arm Eagle Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in Toledo, OH
Gorgeous French Empire bronze chandelier with Eagle. Eagle with outspread wings sits atop three
Bronze
Vintage Swedish Grace solid brass six-arm chandelier, 1930s Scandinavian Design
Located in Forserum, SE
A Swedish six-arm chandelier from the 1930s, masterfully crafted from solid brass and adorned with
Brass
Vintage Traditional Floral Three-Arm 24k Gold Infused Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage handcrafted gold-infused cristallo Murano chandelier has three scroll arms with
Blown Glass
$975Sale Price|55% Off
Pink Vintage Midcentury 3 Arm Sputnik Chandelier with Brass and Glass
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage feminine and playful Italian style midcentury 3 arm Sputnik chandelier in Brass with
Brass
Vintage Italian Style Painted Tole Floral 6-Arm Chandelier With Yellow Roses
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely Hollywood Regency six arm painted white tole floral chandelier with romantic yellow roses
Metal
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
6-Arm Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
sophistication. Each arm flows in a graceful curve, highlighting the organic artistry that Murano chandeliers are
Art Glass
Vintage Traditional Floral Three-Arm 24K Gold Infused Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Despite its small size, this classic floral Murano three-arm chandelier creates quite a statement
Blown Glass
Minimalistic Vintage Murano Balonton Crystal Six Arm Leaf Chandelier By Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning sleek crystal clear and iridescent blown chandelier with an exquisite center shaft
Murano Glass
French Louis XVI Vintage Vincennes Style Porcelain Floral Five-Arm Chandelier
By Vincennes Porcelain Manufactory
Located in Montreal, QC
This Romantic chandelier is of a type made by the short-lived Vincennes factory absorbed by Sevres
Brass
Italian Vintage 18-Arm Sculptural Chandelier Glass and Chrome Pendant, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful and absolutely rare blown glass globes and chrome chandelier. Italy, 1960s. Lamp
Chrome
German Vintage Eight-Arm Sputnik Pendant Chandelier Brass Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist Sputnik chandelier metal, brass and eight beautiful handblown opaline glass globes
Brass
Vintage 5 Armes Chrome, Opalline Schade Chandelier Massive Lichting Belgium, 1960
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
In excellent condition and in full working order. New lamp fittings in the standard size E27. And safe for immediate usage in the World With original patina on all parts. Checked an...
Chrome
Pair of Rare Italien Vintage Twelve-Arm Modernist Ceiling Lights Chandeliers 60s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, DE
TWO beautiful twelve-arm minimalist flush mounts/chandeliers or pendants (on request), Italy, 1960s
Brass
ONE of Rare Italien Vintage Twelve-Arm Modernist Ceiling Light Chandelier, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful twelve-arm modernist pedant or flush mount chandelier or pendant, Italy, 1960s. Measures
Brass
1960s Rare Paavo Tynell Style Chandelier 5-Arm Pierced Cones Vintage Mid-Century
By Lightolier
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful and rare find, a 5 arm pierced cone off-white and brass chandelier in the manner of Paavo
Aluminum, Brass
1970s Vintage Six Arm Chrome Chandelier with Smoked Toned "Bubble" Glass Shades
By Wofi Leuchten
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful six-arm Limburg style, German made chandelier by WoFi Leuchten, circa 1970. This elegant
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eight Arm Brass Ivory Glass Chandelier 1950 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century Modern handmade eight arms vintage Italian chandelier made of brass with brassed
Metal, Brass
Vintage Italian Murano Incamiciato Blown Two Tiered Ten Arm Chandelier in Silver
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning modern and unique two- tiered Murano chandelier comprised of ten upturned silver blown
Murano Glass
$2,168Sale Price|20% Off
Unique original Murano chandelier Red glass 6 arm Vintage Made in Italy in stock
Located in Venezia, IT
A striking and rare Murano chandelier handcrafted in Italy in the late 20th century. This authentic
Brass, Steel
Vintage French Style Brass Dual-Arm Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This French style brass pendant light combines vintage industrial style with modern versatility
Brass
Vintage Brass and Glass Six-Arm Hanging Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Vintage brass and glass six-arm hanging fixture.
Brass
Vintage Three-Arm Ceiling Pendant In Opal Glass & Brass By Bent Karlby
By Bent Karlby
Located in Lejre, DK
. Designer: Bent Karlby Period: 1950/60s Materials: Opal glass, brass Condition: In beautiful vintage
Opal, Brass
Vintage Finnish Design Pivot Arm Wall Lamp in Brass & Linen, Valinte 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A vintage wall lamp in brass and Linen on paper shade manufactured by Valinte in Finland in the
Brass
Vintage 12-Arm Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture, Mid-Century Modern Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This stunning 12-arm brass flush mount ceiling light embodies the elegance of Stilnovo and
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.