Vintage Shell Encrusted Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
The Vintage Shell Encrusted Chandelier is a textural piece of modern lighting. Its unique design
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Shell Chandelier
Shell, Wood
Vintage Shell Encrusted Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
The Vintage Shell Encrusted Chandelier is a textural piece of modern lighting. Its unique design
Shell, Wood
Vintage Boho Shell Encrusted Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture the soul of the coast with this extraordinary vintage shell-encrusted chandelier. A true
Shell, Wood
$3,510Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 22.84 in Dm 19.69 in
Amazing Vintage Italian Murano Chandeliers - 36 Amber Shells
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandeliers in Vistosi style. Each chandeliers has 36 fantastic transparent
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,755Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 22.84 in Dm 19.69 in
Amazing Vintage Italian Murano Chandelier - 36 Amber Shells
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic transparent and
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Italian "Grotto" Chandelier Encrusted with Sea Shells and Coral
Located in Dallas, TX
The Vintage Italian "Grotto" Chandelier is a unique and elegant lighting fixture that adds a touch
Coral
Vintage Shell Seashell Encrusted Coastal Palm Beach 12 Light Chandelier
By Tony Duquette
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Palm Beach shell seashell encrusted 12 light chandelier. Tested working order. New
Shell
$2,800
H 7 in Dm 18 in
Vintage Murano Glass Ceiling Flush Mount Chandelier 3 Light Scalloped Clam Shell
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Murano frosted glass and brass clam scalloped shell seashell ceiling flush mount chandelier
Brass
Vintage Rare Elegant Teak Wood and Shell Chandelier by Maitland-Smith
By Ralph Lauren, BoConcept, Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly sculptural chandelier crafted with beauty and style. Glimmering crystals and shells
Wood, Shell
$3,750
H 21 in Dm 16 in
Vintage Italian Chandelier w / Murano Glass Shells Designed by Mazzega, c 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian chandelier w / Murano glass shells Designed by Mazzega circa 1960s.
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Eight Glass Shell Chandelier
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Vintage Murano eight glass shell chandelier. Rewired for US use.
Metal
Vintage Shell Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s Italian four-arm shell chandelier, shell incrusted body, some patina, stabile and
Shell
Vintage Seashell Shell Encrusted Five-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage seashell beach shell encrusted five-light chandelier with matching ceiling canopy.
Shell
Vintage 6 Light Encrusted Seashell Shell Palm Beach Chandelier
By Tony Duquette
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage Palm Beach seashell shell chandelier. 6 lights. Tested, working order. No damage
Shell
Sold
H 59.06 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Windcatcher Chandelier Made of Shells Verner Panton Style 60s
By Verner Panton
Located in Oirlo, LI
With this beautiful vintage shell storm catcher in the style of Verner Panton you imagine yourself
Organic Material
Philippe Ferrandis Vintage Soulder Duster Baroque Chandelier Earrings
By Philippe Ferrandis
Located in Nice, FR
PHILIPPE FERRANDIS vintage shoulder duster Baroque shell design chandelier earrings. Gold toned
Vintage Capiz Shell Chandelier with Gold Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tall vintage capiz shell chandelier of white with gold accents and having two interior globes
Metal
Vintage Capiz Shell Chandelier after Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of breakage to note; a small piece of one of the shells has broken off. Excellent, vintage condition
Shell, Nylon, Wood
Vintage Palm Beach Shell Seashell 6 Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage seashell shell 6 light chandelier. No missing or broken shells. Comes with
Shell
Vintage Capiz Shell Extra Large Chandelier by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Vintage capiz shell extra large chandelier by Verner Panton.
Shell, Wood
Vintage Shell Seashell Encrusted Coastal Palm Beach 12 Light Chandelier
By Tony Duquette
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Palm Beach shell seashell encrusted 12 light chandelier. Tested working order. New
Shell
Vintage Shell Seashell Encrusted Coastal Palm Beach 12 Light Chandelier
By Tony Duquette
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Palm Beach shell seashell encrusted 12 light chandelier. Tested working order. New
Shell
Vintage 26" Plaster Sand Dollar Shell Pendant or Chandelier by Sirmos 3 of 3
By Frances Elkins
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a large vintage hanging pendant light fixture or chandelier from the 1970s and most likely
Fiberglass, Plaster
Vintage 26" Plaster Sand Dollar Shell Pendant or Chandelier by Sirmos 2 of 3
By Frances Elkins
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a large vintage hanging pendant light fixture or chandelier from the 1970s and most likely
Fiberglass, Plaster
Vintage 26" Plaster Sand Dollar Shell Pendant or Chandelier by Sirmos 1 of 3
By Frances Elkins
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a large vintage hanging pendant light fixture or chandelier from the 1970s and most likely
Fiberglass, Plaster
20th Century Capiz Shell Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage iridescent capiz shell chandelier with descending concentric circles. Good vintage
Shell
Vintage Capiz Shell Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
Great orb-shaped capiz shell hanging lamp form the 60's...what more to say?
Brass
1960s Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp with Capiz Shell Trumpet Shade
Located in Retie, BE
Beautiful rare Hollywood Regency style floor light with gamut shape shell shade. Vintage Mid
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 42.92 in Dm 23.63 in
Deknudt Chique Vintage Pink and Gold Frosted Glass Shell Chandelier, circa 1970s
By Deknudt
Located in Schagen, NL
This wonderful large Belgian chandelier features a gold colored metal base (most likely Brass) and
Metal
Italian White Petal Chandeliers, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Murano Italian glass chandelier. Fantastic chandelier with trasparent and white “lattimo” glasses, nickel-plated metal frame. It has 53 big monumental petals glass. The glasses are v...
Metal
$1,883 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 13.78 in
1 of 3 Petite Tronchi Murano Glass Flush mount light Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s Two tiers gather many structured Murano glasses, beautifully refracting the light with very heavy quality. High quality and in very...
Brass
Italia Murano Chandeliers, 24 Pink Disks
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian Murano chandelier. Each chandeliers has 24 fantastic iridescent alabaster pink discs in a nickel metal frame. Period: late 20th century Dimensions:41.30 inches (105 cm) heigh...
Metal
$4,339 / set
H 43.31 in Dm 34.26 in
Mid-20th Century Spectacular Pair of Venetian Chandeliers, Murano, 1980s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Murano glass chandelier. Hand made in Murano. It made by 58 Murano crystal glasses in a gold metal frame. The chandelier has also a Murano glass ball in the end of the lamp. Mur...
Metal
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light...
Metal
$3,278Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 49.22 in Dm 22.84 in
Pair Murano Glass Tronchi Chandeliers, Pink Alabaster
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Italian vintage glass chandeliers with alabaster pink glass tubes. The armor polished nickel supports 36 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique created in Ve...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,639Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 20.48 in Dm 16.54 in
Beautiful 1970s Vintage Italian Murano Chandeliers, 24 Pink Disks
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage pair of Italian Murano chandeliers in Vistosi style. Each chandeliers has 24 fantastic iridescent alabaster pink discs in a nickel metal frame. Period: late 20th century Di...
Metal
$1,157Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.48 in Dm 17.72 in
Beautiful Vintage Italian Murano Chandelier, 24 Iridescent Grit Disks
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 24 fantastic iridescent grit discs in a nickel metal frame. The glasses have the particularity of reflecting a ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
$11,223
H 27.56 in W 26.78 in D 23.63 in
Italian 1950s Decorative Ship Chandelier With Crystal Beads & Four Lights
Located in London, GB
This very decorative chandelier was hand made in Italy in the 1950s. It has beautiful beaded detail to create the hull, rigging and sails, with an interesting crow's nest at the top ...
Crystal, Metal
Contemporary Transformacion Bench
By Difane
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Transformacion emerges as a piece inspired by the structure of the human being and the context of Monterrey. Through contrasts of materials and textures, repetitive balances, and sym...
Oak
$2,109 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 22.45 in
Veneziana 5 tiers chandelier, 41 Opaline glass elements by Piattelli. US wiring
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Drawing on decades of experience in lighting, my aim was to fashion a chandelier that seamlessly marries timeless elegance with practicality. This listing is for the US wired UL com...
Glass, Opaline Glass
Charming Murano Chandelier by Valentina Planta
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandelier.It is composed of 30 star-shaped panes of pure Murano glass. The height is adjustable according to the height of the ceiling. At no extra cost we will r...
Metal
Italian Murano Six-Tier Amber Felci Glass chandelier - 36 glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Beautiful Italian Murano Chandelier composed of 36 splendid amber glasses that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works of art. Period: late XX century...
Art Glass
Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier, Pink
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 36 large pink etched glass tubes in a star shape. Period: late XX cen...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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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