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, is not a light fitting it does not need to be wired it hangs on the ceiling over th...
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, this delicate though light has 3 layers of faceted cut crystal pendants hanging fro...
Crystal
Large French Empire Style Crystal Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Empire Style Crystal Waterfall Chandelier This is a large and Stunning piece, it has a gilt brass frame with a crown at the top hung with brightly cut crystal chains ...
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 delicate light has three tiers of faceted crystal pendants The light is a classic ...
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 brass frame hung with chains of cut crystal beads, completed at the bottom with 5 ...
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, this delicate though heavy light has 2 layers of 3 faceted cut crystal pendants hangi...
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 dressed in a mix of contemporary amber and clear glass teardrops with vintage enlarge...
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 house. It captures all the characteristics of glamour and charm from years ago. ...
Superb French Crystal Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Sensational early 20th century French crystal waterfall eighteen-light chandelier. Wonderfully adorned with numerous crystal oil drop prisms, bobeches, and rosettes.
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, this delicate though light has 3 layers of faceted cut crystal pendants hanging from ...
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 wax candle sconces. With the internal lights on a dimmer and the candles lit, his wo...
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 has an aged gilt brass frame hung with brightly cut chains hanging from the brass ro...
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 chandelier, this delicate light has four layers of crystal icicle pendants hanging fr...
Crystal
French Crystal Waterfall Chandelier Bronze Mounted, circa 1920-1929
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely French crystal five-light chandelier bronze mounted with four-tier crystal icicle waterfall and faceted crystal buttons. This chandelier is in very good condition, rewired,...
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 buttons and chains all around the chandelier, solid bronze hanging chain and can...
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 glass teardrops. This light would provide a bold injection of color as it is still imp...
Brass
Spiral Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Stockport, GB
This early 1900s spiral waterfall chandelier originates from France. This chandelier has five upper lamps surrounded by glass icicles, the main outer decorative brass circular tier, ...
Brass
Small Petal Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Stockport, GB
Small petal waterfall chandelier dressed in striking oversized brown glass teardrops. This light would provide a bold injection of colour as it is still impactful even when unlit, it...
Waterfall Chandelier with Faceted Drops
Located in Stockport, GB
This early 1900s large waterfall chandelier originates from France. This chandelier has two upper circular brass tiers, the main outer decorative brass tier, then five further ascend...
Ornate Brass Square Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Stockport, GB
This early 1900s square waterfall chandelier originates from France. This chandelier has four upper floral brass lamps, the main square outer decorative brass tier, then five further...
Brass
1920s Waterfall Chandelier with Contemporary Teardrops
Located in Stockport, GB
A 1920s French Waterfall chandelier frame dressed with handmade contemporary smokey glass teardrops. Chandelier uses four SBC fittings, B15. Supplied with chain and ceiling rose.
Brass
1920s Waterfall Chandelier with Contemporary Teardrops
Located in Stockport, GB
French 1920s brass frame with an ornate glass encased central column. Dressed with a mix of contemporary handblown glass drops in different shades of yellow, amber, green, olive and ...
Brass
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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 brass decorative frame with decorative patterned scrolls, the edging of the frame has ...
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. The upper tier is reminiscent of drooping willow branches from which also hang ha...
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 teardrops. This light would provide a bold injection of color as it is still impactful ...
Brass
Waterfall with Upper Walking Sticks
Located in Stockport, GB
This waterfall chandelier frame originates from early 1900s, France. It has been dressed in contemporary and vintage colored glass teardrops in greens, rich browns, purple with some ...
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 upper lamps surrounded by glass icicles, the main outer decorative brass circular ...
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
Huge Art Deco Swarovski Crystal Brass Chandelier, Austria, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A large, glamorous Hollywood-Regency style nine-light flush mount or ceiling light, Austra, 1960s. Handcrafted of Swarovski crystals and brass forming a diamond shape, six fixed tier...
Crystal, Brass
$2,632
H 13.39 in Dm 16.54 in
Art Deco Style Five-Tiered Three-Light Crystal Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco style five-tiered three-light crystal glass and brass chandelier from circa 1950s. This beautiful Art Deco style chandelier in a classic wedding cake form creates with its f...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Elegant Crystal Empire Style Chandelier, French, Antique, 1920s
Located in Austin, TX
Antique chandelier from France made with cut crystal elements of cabochons and pendants. They are displayed on a brass structure with a stylized Art deco details and brass crown. It ...
Crystal, Brass
Large-Scale French Crystal Chandelier with 15 Lights
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
An impressive large-scale French crystal chandelier dating from circa 1930, featuring a generous and well-balanced form with fifteen lights. The chandelier is suspended from a gilt ...
Crystal, Brass
French Antique Crystal and Brass Pendant, Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Antique chandelier from France made with cut crystal elements of cabochons and pendants. They are displayed on a brass structure with an Etruscan wave detail. It has been newly wired...
Crystal, Brass
Italian Antique Crystal Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant and sculptural Italian antique crystal chandelier from the 1950s, featuring a refined tapered silhouette and exceptional light play. This chandelier is crafted with a warm...
Crystal, Brass
$3,203
H 33.08 in Dm 18.51 in
Fine Empire Waterfall Chandelier Crystal Sac a Pearl Lamp Lustre Brass Art Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
Exquisite Italian Empire Waterfall Chandelier – 1940 This elegant Italian Empire chandelier is a true masterpiece of Art Deco design. Its brass frame and cascading crystal details e...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Antique Italian Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This refined Italian chandelier from the 1950s is crafted in a finely detailed waterfall-style beaded structure and adorned with authentic Bohemian crystal icicles in clear and pink ...
Crystal, Brass
Large Viennese Art Deco crystal chandelier
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Large chandelier from around 1930. Rare silver-colored version. The quality of the nickel-plated mount and the hand-cut crystals are indicative of Lobmeyr. 8 arms with E14 sockets.
Crystal, Brass, Chrome
French Large Bronze Crystal Six-Light Flush Mounted Chandelier, France, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Impressive large faceted crystal six-light flush mount, France, 1950s. Chains of faceted crystal prismas in several sizes conneting to a solid gilt bronze frame forming a dome ending...
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
$2,860
H 29.53 in Dm 21.66 in
Fine Cage Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Deco Pendant Light
Located in Berlin, DE
Exquisite Restored Antique Crystal Chandelier – A Glimpse of Art Deco Elegance Introducing an exquisite antique crystal chandelier that encapsulates the essence of Art Deco sophisti...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
French Art Deco Brass and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Art Deco five-light crystal chandelier. Solid brass flat ribbed tubular frame with scrolled arms with cast brass bobeches and decorative elements. Large center column with c...
Crystal, Brass
French Antique Bronze Crystal Chandelier from the 1880s
Located in Lejre, DK
French antique crystal chandelier from the 1880s with decorative bronze detailing and numerous prisms. The chandelier has a classic appearance and a diameter of 85 cm, making it suit...
Bronze
Antique Italian 5-Light Mid-Century Crystal Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Antique Italian 5-light Mid-Century crystal chandelier, 1950s Good condition, some crystals are missing and some have cracks. Height 55 cm of the chandelier alone (100 cm including t...
Crystal
Cut Crystal Spear Empire Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
This chandelier is truly stunning, with its sparkling, leaded glass cut crystals. An Empire-style crystal chandelier in the form of a tent with a ring structure adorned with outward-...
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$1,281
H 19.3 in Dm 11.42 in
French Empire Style Crystal Glass and Brass Three-Tired Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Empire style crystal glass and brass three-tired chandelier, the 1930s. Charming and compact French Empire-style crystal glass and brass chandelier from the 1930s. This lovely...
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Antique Crystal Glass Ceiling Lamp with Brass Armature, 1930s England
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice small ceiling lamp .Brass armature with Crystal Glass . 1930s .Two large E27 bulb needed .
Crystal
1920's Crystal Leaf Bag Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Adorned with delicately crafted crystal leaf detailing. The sparkling leaves form a graceful border around the center, adding a touch of sophistication to its design. This vintage p...
Crystal, Brass
Large Art Deco French Waterfall Crystal Chandelier with Etched Glass
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Waterfall Crystal Chandelier This is a very pretty crystal chandelier, the top has an etched Glass Dome The hanging waterfall is suspended from the glass crown with c...
Crystal
Charming 3-Tier Waterfall Ceiling pendant Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A charming waterfall 3-tier pendant chandelier A charming waterfall tiered pendant chandelier, this delicate light has three layers of 3 of alternating faceted cut glass pendants ...
Crystal
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
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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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