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19th Century Gothic Wrought Iron Chandelier
19th Century Gothic Wrought Iron Chandelier

19th Century Gothic Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Intricate wrought iron, Gothic style chandelier with foliate and floral motif.

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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

4 Lights Gothic Style Wrought Iron Chandelier
4 Lights Gothic Style Wrought Iron Chandelier

4 Lights Gothic Style Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice gothic style chandelier is made of wrought iron with 4 lights. This is a French work

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Vintage 1940s French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier 1 of 3
Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier 1 of 3

Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier 1 of 3

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Make a bold statement with this Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier, an

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Vintage 1950s European Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier 2 of 3
Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier 2 of 3

Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier 2 of 3

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Make a bold statement with this Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier, an

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Vintage 1950s European Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier 3 of 3
Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier 3 of 3

Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier 3 of 3

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Make a bold statement with this Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier, an

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Vintage 1950s European Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Gothic Iron Chandelier
Gothic Iron Chandelier

Gothic Iron Chandelier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large Gothic style wrought iron chandelier boasting eight sockets, four on arms and four inset

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20th Century Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Gothic Wrought Iron Chandelier, c. 1930
French Gothic Wrought Iron Chandelier, c. 1930

French Gothic Wrought Iron Chandelier, c. 1930

Located in Chicago, IL

the striking forms of a Gothic wrought iron frame. The central domed glass bowl is molded with

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Vintage Gothic Revival Style Wrought Iron 8 Candle Chandelier
Vintage Gothic Revival Style Wrought Iron 8 Candle Chandelier

Vintage Gothic Revival Style Wrought Iron 8 Candle Chandelier

Located in Oakwood, GA

Vintage Gothic Revival Style Wrought Iron 8 Candle Chandelier, 33"x38.5" What a cool piece! Gothic

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Mid-20th Century Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th C Style Dennis & Leen Gothic Wrought Iron Chandelier
18th C Style Dennis & Leen Gothic Wrought Iron Chandelier

18th C Style Dennis & Leen Gothic Wrought Iron Chandelier

By Dennis & Leen

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

18th C Style Dennis & Leen Gothic Wrought Iron Chandelier

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1990s American Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Flat Triangular Wrought Iron Gothic Revival 3-Light Chandelier
Flat Triangular Wrought Iron Gothic Revival 3-Light Chandelier

Flat Triangular Wrought Iron Gothic Revival 3-Light Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Gothic style chandelier with three candle style lights on a flat, open, wrought iron base of

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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

English Gothic Revival Style Wrought Iron Painted Shield Chandelier
English Gothic Revival Style Wrought Iron Painted Shield Chandelier

English Gothic Revival Style Wrought Iron Painted Shield Chandelier

Located in Queens, NY

English Gothic Revival-Style (1920's) wrought iron 8 light octagonal shaped chandelier with mica

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Early 20th Century British Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Chandelier, 12 Lights, Gothic Style, Early 20th Century
Wrought Iron Chandelier, 12 Lights, Gothic Style, Early 20th Century

Wrought Iron Chandelier, 12 Lights, Gothic Style, Early 20th Century

Located in Cumberland, RI

Exquisite 12 light Wrought Iron Chandelier 48" in width and 48" in height. This forged iron

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Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

French Wrought Iron Gothic Hollywood Regency Tole Chandelier
French Wrought Iron Gothic Hollywood Regency Tole Chandelier

French Wrought Iron Gothic Hollywood Regency Tole Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

French wrought iron eight-light chandelier with decorative lances and shields. Originally candle

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Antique Late 19th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Chandelier Pendant Wrought Iron Wood Gothic Style French Design 1940s
Chandelier Pendant Wrought Iron Wood Gothic Style French Design 1940s

Chandelier Pendant Wrought Iron Wood Gothic Style French Design 1940s

Located in Palermo, IT

Particular Gothic style chandelier made of wrought iron and wood. Made in France in the

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Mid-20th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Round Wrought Iron Gothic Style Chandelier with Three Lights, Sweden, 1930s
Round Wrought Iron Gothic Style Chandelier with Three Lights, Sweden, 1930s

Round Wrought Iron Gothic Style Chandelier with Three Lights, Sweden, 1930s

Located in Karis, Nyland

A circular wrought iron chandelier defined by hand-forged scrollwork and a solid ring structure

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Midcentury Wrought-Iron Chandelier by Jean Touret, Gothic Style
Midcentury Wrought-Iron Chandelier by Jean Touret, Gothic Style

Midcentury Wrought-Iron Chandelier by Jean Touret, Gothic Style

By Atelier Marolles, Jean Touret

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

This striking French Mid-Century wrought-iron chandelier was created circa 1950 by Ateliers de

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

20th Century French Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Chandelier
20th Century French Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Chandelier

20th Century French Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in High Point, NC

This 20th Century French Gothic Revival wrought iron chandelier showcases the dramatic

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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Six-Light Chandelier
19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Six-Light Chandelier

19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Six-Light Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

the original forged crown. The Gothic style chandelier is in excellent condition and adorns its

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Huge French Wrought Iron Gothic Dragon, Medieval Chandelier, circa 1900
Huge French Wrought Iron Gothic Dragon, Medieval Chandelier, circa 1900

Huge French Wrought Iron Gothic Dragon, Medieval Chandelier, circa 1900

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Housing three lights, will be newly Re-wired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang! Incredible detailing. Adornin...

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Antique Early 1900s French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Rectangular wrought iron chandelier
Rectangular wrought iron chandelier

Rectangular wrought iron chandelier

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Rectangular wrought iron chandelier with golden twist trim details and original canopy.

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Vintage 1940s French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Gothic Style Gilt Wrought Iron and Black Wood Four-Light Chandelier
Gothic Style Gilt Wrought Iron and Black Wood Four-Light Chandelier

Gothic Style Gilt Wrought Iron and Black Wood Four-Light Chandelier

Located in Barntrup, DE

Gilt wrought iron and black wood four-light chandelier or pendant light, Spain, 1930s. This

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Vintage 1930s Spanish Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Chandelier with 12 Lights in the Gothic Style. Circa 1950
Wrought Iron Chandelier with 12 Lights in the Gothic Style. Circa 1950

Wrought Iron Chandelier with 12 Lights in the Gothic Style. Circa 1950

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice chandelier with 12 lights is made of wrought iron. This is a French work in the

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Vintage 1950s French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Important wrought iron chandelier, Gothic Art Deco , France, Circa 1920
Important wrought iron chandelier, Gothic Art Deco , France, Circa 1920

Important wrought iron chandelier, Gothic Art Deco , France, Circa 1920

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Important wrought iron chandelier. Art Deco / Gothic. France, Circa 1920 7 lights Tulips / stained

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Antique Wrought Iron Chandelier
Antique Wrought Iron Chandelier

Antique Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Original antique candle pendant converted to electric chandelier. This unique and elegant, six

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Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Two Tiers Wrought Iron Chandelier with 8 Arms in the Gothic Style
Two Tiers Wrought Iron Chandelier with 8 Arms in the Gothic Style

Two Tiers Wrought Iron Chandelier with 8 Arms in the Gothic Style

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice and unusual chandelier with 8 arms is made of wrought iron. This is a French work in

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Vintage 1940s French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

19th Century Wrought Iron Chandelier
19th Century Wrought Iron Chandelier

19th Century Wrought Iron Chandelier

$2,594Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Casteren, NL

This impressive chandelier is a fine example of 19th-century French wrought iron craftsmanship

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

19th C. French Gothic Wrought Iron Chandelier with Crown Top and Gilt Accents
19th C. French Gothic Wrought Iron Chandelier with Crown Top and Gilt Accents

19th C. French Gothic Wrought Iron Chandelier with Crown Top and Gilt Accents

Located in Dallas, TX

. Crafted in France circa 1870, the fixture is forged from hand-wrought iron and designed in a bold Gothic

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Spanish Gothic Style Chandelier with Amber Glass Shades, Gilt Wrought Iron
Spanish Gothic Style Chandelier with Amber Glass Shades, Gilt Wrought Iron

Spanish Gothic Style Chandelier with Amber Glass Shades, Gilt Wrought Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

Three Lights Hand Forged Gilt Iron and Amber Glass Spanish Chandelier Hand forged iron three-light

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron

19th Century French Gothic Black Painted Wrought Iron Six-Light Chandelier
19th Century French Gothic Black Painted Wrought Iron Six-Light Chandelier

19th Century French Gothic Black Painted Wrought Iron Six-Light Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

light fixture. Crafted in France circa 1870 and round in shape, this antique chandelier has a circular

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

French Gothic Style Wrought Iron 6 Arms Rectangular Chandelier or Pendant
French Gothic Style Wrought Iron 6 Arms Rectangular Chandelier or Pendant

French Gothic Style Wrought Iron 6 Arms Rectangular Chandelier or Pendant

Located in Plainview, NY

chandelier features a rectangular shape and has 6 lights . Finely carved of wrought iron, the chandelier

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Antique Late 19th Century Medieval Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Classic Gothic Scroll Lantern Ribbon Style Wrought Iron Chandelier Hand Forged
Classic Gothic Scroll Lantern Ribbon Style Wrought Iron Chandelier Hand Forged

Classic Gothic Scroll Lantern Ribbon Style Wrought Iron Chandelier Hand Forged

Located in Stamford, CT

Classic wrought iron hanging foyer light. Extremely well made chandelier. Six lights in each. Made

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20th Century Chinese Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Chandelier with 8 Arms in the Gothic Style. Circa 1950
Wrought Iron Chandelier with 8 Arms in the Gothic Style. Circa 1950

Wrought Iron Chandelier with 8 Arms in the Gothic Style. Circa 1950

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This beautiful and decorative chandelier is made of wrought iron with 4 arms. This is a very nice

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron and Stained Glass 12-Light Chandelier
19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron and Stained Glass 12-Light Chandelier

19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron and Stained Glass 12-Light Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century French Gothic wrought iron and stained glass 12-light chandelier Outstanding large

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Iron Horizontal Gothic Chandelier with Dragons
Iron Horizontal Gothic Chandelier with Dragons

Iron Horizontal Gothic Chandelier with Dragons

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900 Spanish wrought iron chandelier with hammered finish dragon heads, six up-lights and

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Antique Early 1900s Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

HUGE Pair of 13-Light Handforged Wrought Iron Castle Chandeliers w. Gothic Crown
HUGE Pair of 13-Light Handforged Wrought Iron Castle Chandeliers w. Gothic Crown

HUGE Pair of 13-Light Handforged Wrought Iron Castle Chandeliers w. Gothic Crown

Located in Lisse, NL

made of thick wrought iron (all hand-forged), as are the six pairs of arms on each. The golden colored

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20th Century European Medieval Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron, Metal

Gothic Revival Iron & Glass Dragon Pendant Theatre Chandelier A Pair
Gothic Revival Iron & Glass Dragon Pendant Theatre Chandelier A Pair

Gothic Revival Iron & Glass Dragon Pendant Theatre Chandelier A Pair

By Dennis & Leen

Located in Bensalem, PA

Pair of amazing wrought iron dragon, pendant lanterns with frosted glass inserts these were

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Vintage 1950s American Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Five-Arm Wrought Iron Chandelier by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Finland, 1930s
Five-Arm Wrought Iron Chandelier by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Finland, 1930s

Five-Arm Wrought Iron Chandelier by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Finland, 1930s

By Taidetakomo Hakkarainen

Located in Karis, Nyland

A decorative wrought iron chandelier with five arms, built around an expressive, hand-forged

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Large Vintage Gothic or Art Deco Black Wrought Iron & White Milk Glass Lights
Large Vintage Gothic or Art Deco Black Wrought Iron & White Milk Glass Lights

Large Vintage Gothic or Art Deco Black Wrought Iron & White Milk Glass Lights

Located in Topeka, KS

Wonderful large vintage gothic or Art Deco black painted wrought iron & white milk glass light

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Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Old World 17-light statement French Provincial Wrought Iron Chandelier
Vintage Old World 17-light statement French Provincial Wrought Iron Chandelier

Vintage Old World 17-light statement French Provincial Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Leesburg, VA

Vintage Old World 17-light statement French Provincial Wrought Iron Chandelier Anonymous Provence

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Antique Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Extra Large Antique Gothic / Medieval Style Wrought Iron & Glass Art Lantern
Extra Large Antique Gothic / Medieval Style Wrought Iron & Glass Art Lantern

Extra Large Antique Gothic / Medieval Style Wrought Iron & Glass Art Lantern

Located in Lisse, NL

one like it. The forged wrought iron and the hand-crafted metal style elements are just some of the

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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Unusual Wrought Iron Chandelier with Bird and Serpents, France, circa 1940s
Unusual Wrought Iron Chandelier with Bird and Serpents, France, circa 1940s

Unusual Wrought Iron Chandelier with Bird and Serpents, France, circa 1940s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

An unusual, neo-Gothic style, eight-arm chandelier, representing a bird with wings deployed, with a

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Unique Hand Forged Wrought Iron Chandelier with Four Winged Griffin Sculptures
Unique Hand Forged Wrought Iron Chandelier with Four Winged Griffin Sculptures

Unique Hand Forged Wrought Iron Chandelier with Four Winged Griffin Sculptures

Located in Lisse, NL

of this wrought iron pendant is simply wonderful. Each heraldic griffin holds a wrought iron shade in

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Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Gothic Style Bronze & Iron Bat Motif Lantern
Gothic Style Bronze & Iron Bat Motif Lantern

Gothic Style Bronze & Iron Bat Motif Lantern

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Gothic Style Bronze and Iron Bat Motif Lantern Gothic style bronze and iron bat motif lantern, with

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20th Century Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Bronze, Wrought Iron

19th C. French Wrought Iron Twelve-Light Chandelier with Fleur-de-Lys Motifs
19th C. French Wrought Iron Twelve-Light Chandelier with Fleur-de-Lys Motifs

19th C. French Wrought Iron Twelve-Light Chandelier with Fleur-de-Lys Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

circa 1880, and almost four feet in diameter, the large chandelier built of solid wrought iron, features

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Iron & Amber Yellow Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Lantern
Iron & Amber Yellow Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Lantern

Iron & Amber Yellow Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Lantern

Located in San Francisco, CA

A slick, black wrought iron structure gives this early 20th century, semi-flush mount light fixture

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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Spanish Style Handmade Wrought Iron Exterior Outdoor Pendant Light Fixture
Spanish Style Handmade Wrought Iron Exterior Outdoor Pendant Light Fixture

Spanish Style Handmade Wrought Iron Exterior Outdoor Pendant Light Fixture

By Britt Jewett

Located in Santa Paula, CA

. Lantern shown in SBLC Grey Finish with SBLC Clear Glass. Hand-forged in heavy gauge wrought iron. All

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2010s American Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Characterful Mid-Century Chandelier from Former Pub Interior, Oak, Iron & Brass
Characterful Mid-Century Chandelier from Former Pub Interior, Oak, Iron & Brass

Characterful Mid-Century Chandelier from Former Pub Interior, Oak, Iron & Brass

Located in Lisse, NL

Large genuine chandelier in oak, wrought Iron & brass — formerly from a E uropean pub or restaurant

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Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Golden Wrought Iron Floor Lamp Lantern Antique Chandelier, French, circa 1960
Golden Wrought Iron Floor Lamp Lantern Antique Chandelier, French, circa 1960

Golden Wrought Iron Floor Lamp Lantern Antique Chandelier, French, circa 1960

Located in Labrit, Landes

Wrought iron floor gothic style light lantern French midcentury, circa 1960 Wrought iron and wood

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Vintage 1960s French Gothic Revival Floor Lamps

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Wrought Iron

Large set of French Gothic Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Large set of French Gothic Wrought Iron Chandeliers

Large set of French Gothic Wrought Iron Chandeliers

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

-wrought iron chandelier was made in the French Gothic taste - with 4 globes lights and 4 lights inside

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Vintage 1910s French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Oval Wrought Iron Chandelier
Oval Wrought Iron Chandelier

Oval Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Stamford, CT

Oval shaped wrought iron painted two tier chandelier in the Gothic Revival style with scrolled

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20th Century Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

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Wrought Iron Gothic Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic wrought iron gothic chandelier available at 1stDibs. Each wrought iron gothic chandelier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wrought iron. Find 84 options for an antique or vintage wrought iron gothic chandelier now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wrought iron gothic chandelier — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each wrought iron gothic chandelier bearing Arts and Crafts or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one wrought iron gothic chandelier that is appealing in its simplicity, but Britt Jewett produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Wrought Iron Gothic Chandelier?

The average selling price for a wrought iron gothic chandelier at 1stDibs is $2,750, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $31,948 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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.