Art Deco Waterfall Crystal Chandelier with Brass Frame, 1920
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Delicate Waterfall 3 Tier Crystal Chandelier This Charming waterfall tiered pendant chandelier
Crystal
Petite 3 Tier Waterfall Lampshade, Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Petite 3 Tier Waterfall Lampshade, Chandelier A Charming waterfall tiered pendant chandelier
Crystal
Charming 3 Tier Waterfall Lampshade, Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Charming 3 Tier Waterfall Lampshade, Chandelier A Charming waterfall tiered pendant chandelier
Crystal
Petite Waterfall Pendant Chandelier, Crystal, Art Deco Design, 1920s
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Petite Waterfall Pendant Chandelier This is a stunning waterfall tiered pendant chandelier, this
Crystal
A Pair of French Empire Style Tent and Waterfall Chandeliers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Empire Style Tent and Waterfall Chandeliers These are lovely pieces, they have a
Crystal
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier, 2-Tier Waterfall Design, Brass Frame
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Stunning Waterfall 2 Tier Crystal Chandelier A Charming waterfall tiered pendant chandelier
Crystal
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H 25.2 in Dm 16.54 in
Early 1900s French Brass Waterfall Chandelier Frame Dressed in Peach and Amber
Located in Stockport, GB
The frame of this peach and amber waterfall chandelier originates from 1920s France. It has been
Brass
Roaring 1920's Crystal Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
This all original chandelier has many facets of crystal design.Comes from either a theatre or opera
Superb French Crystal Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Sensational early 20th century French crystal waterfall eighteen-light chandelier. Wonderfully
Crystal
Early 20th Century Waterfall and Bag Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A lovely good-scale English 1920s waterfall and bag chandelier. Thirteen internal lamps and eight
Crystal, Brass
Large French Empire Style Tent and Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Empire style tent and waterfall chandelier This is a large and stunning piece, it
Crystal
Charming Art Deco 4-Tier Waterfall Pendant Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A charming Art Deco 4-tier waterfall pendant chandelier A charming waterfall tiered pendant
Crystal
French Crystal Waterfall Chandelier Bronze Mounted, circa 1920-1929
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
waterfall and faceted crystal buttons. This chandelier is in very good condition, rewired, all crystals
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
French Crystal Six-Tier Waterfall Chandelier, circa 1910-1920
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely French crystal five-light chandelier with six tier icicle cut crystal waterfall, cut
Crystal
Set of Three Victorian Waterfall Chandeliers by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The fine silver frames suspended on three chains with six anthemions the three rings hung with icicle drops and ball finial.
Silver
Ornate Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Stockport, GB
1920s French ornate waterfall chandelier frame dressed in striking oversized contemporary peach
Brass
Spiral Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Stockport, GB
This early 1900s spiral waterfall chandelier originates from France. This chandelier has five upper
Brass
Small Petal Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Stockport, GB
Small petal waterfall chandelier dressed in striking oversized brown glass teardrops. This light
Waterfall Chandelier with Faceted Drops
Located in Stockport, GB
This early 1900s large waterfall chandelier originates from France. This chandelier has two upper
Ornate Brass Square Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Stockport, GB
This early 1900s square waterfall chandelier originates from France. This chandelier has four upper
Brass
1920s Waterfall Chandelier with Contemporary Teardrops
Located in Stockport, GB
A 1920s French Waterfall chandelier frame dressed with handmade contemporary smokey glass teardrops
Brass
1920s Waterfall Chandelier with Contemporary Teardrops
Located in Stockport, GB
of purple and turquoise. Chandelier uses three SBC, B15 fittings.
Brass
Sold
H 29.53 in Dm 22.45 in
Large French Square French Tiered Waterfall Chandelier with Glass Icicle Drops
Located in Stockport, GB
Large French Square French tiered waterfall chandelier with glass icicle drops. An unusual cast
1920s French Waterfall Chandelier with Contemporary Glass Teardrops
Located in Stockport, GB
1920s brass chandelier frame with contemporary rich brown, golden yellow and green glass teardrops
Brass
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H 27.56 in Dm 23.63 in
1920s French Waterfall Chandelier with Contemporary Amethyst Glass Teardrops
Located in Stockport, GB
1920s French ornate waterfall chandelier frame dressed in striking contemporary amethyst glass
Brass
Waterfall with Upper Walking Sticks
Located in Stockport, GB
This waterfall chandelier frame originates from early 1900s, France. It has been dressed in
Brass
Pair of Large Spiral Waterfall Chandeliers
Located in Stockport, GB
These early 1900s large spiral waterfall chandeliers originate from France. Each chandelier has ten
Brass
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
$3,054 / item
H 29.53 in Dm 29.53 in
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Fontana grey green Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Fontana grey green artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a ...
Blown Glass
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
$1,343 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
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
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$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
$229,532Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$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
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
Small Crystal Chandelier Ceiling Light Silver Chrome Hallway
Located in Berlin, DE
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of postmodernism and experience pure elegance with our stunning small chandelier in silver/chrome look. This work of light art makes a state...
Crystal
$4,820Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, leatherette, mirrored glass, plastic, brass, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1968 Outstanding Italian dressing table designe...
Metal, Brass
Pair Italian Murano Sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 6 Murano trasparent Six-Tier Felci for each applique in a chrome metal frame. Period:late xx century Dimensions: 18,50 inches hei...
Metal
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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