Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Czech, German
The Bohemian tradition of opulent handcrafted crystal lighting begins with the Palme name. Founded in 1724 in Parchen, Bohemia (Austria-Hungary), Christoph Palme & Co. was initially named for lighting designer Josef Palme, who created crystal chandeliers by hand for the likes of King Louis XV and Austrian royalty. (A venturesome style of chandelier with no central supporting post was created during the era for Austrian Empress Maria Theresa before she was crowned Queen of Bohemia in 1743 — now known as the Maria Theresa chandelier — and Josef Palme created fixtures in this style.)
When Josef died in the mid-18th century, his younger brother Christoph took the helm of the family-owned company, and the brand has retained the name since then.
Over time, Christoph Palme chandeliers and other lighting fixtures could be found in the living quarters of Russian Tsarina Elizabeth, Turkish Sultan Oman III and the decadent palaces of the kings of Saudi Arabia. In the postwar years, Palme lighting facilities trading under a range of names opened in West Germany, including Reinhold Palme & Sohne, Palme & Walter, Gerhard Palme and Christoph Palme Leuchten.
A handful of electric chandeliers manufactured by Christoph Palme & Co. were installed in the East Room of the White House during Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency, owing to Edward F. Caldwell & Co. having commissioned the historic manufacturer to create the fixtures. That Manhattan’s Edward F. Caldwell & Co. partnered with Christoph Palme lighting shouldn’t surprise collectors; the New York City firm was a leading electric lighting company whose own quality, elegant fixtures borrowed heavily from Baroque, Rococo and other historical styles.
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.
In the modern era, the work of Christoph Palme & Co. has reflected changing tastes and an effort to preserve and uphold the sterling reputation of the centuries-old manufacturer. Brass and gold-plated mid-century modern designs were occasionally outfitted with an exquisite array of Swarovski crystals that dazzled in daylight, while partnerships with Venini and Palwa during the 1960s and 1970s yielded magnificent Hollywood Regency-style sconces and flush mount ceiling lights. These drew on natural forms and often featured an integration of clear Murano glass “drops” mounted on gilt-brass frames.
On 1stDibs, find antique and vintage Christoph Palme lighting.
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Creator: Christoph Palme
1 of 2 Large Murano Glass Tear Drop Chandelier, Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Stunning chandeliers by Christoph Palme, Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of Murano teardrop glass pieces on a gilded brass frame.
High quality and in very g...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Palwa 26" Starburst Sputnik Chandelier Gold-Plated Brass, 1960s
By Gebrüder Cosack, Christoph Palme, Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant starburst 29-lights chandelier with gold-plated stars. Designed by Christoph Palme. The lamp has an incomparable unique character, a touch of luxury fills the room. Manufactu...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Palwa Swarovski Ceiling Flush Mount Chandelier
By Palwa, Christoph Palme
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large fine quality round gilt brass metal crystal glass floral flush mount chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960-1970. 12 lights. This brilliant and gorgeous ceiling light ha...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1 of 2 Large Murano Glass Tear Drop Chandelier, Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 stunning chandeliers by Christoph Palme, Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of Murano teardrop glass pieces on a gilded brass frame.
High quality and in very...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Glass Tear Drop Chandelier, Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning chandelier by Christoph Palme, Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of Murano teardrop glass pieces on a gilded brass frame.
High quality and in very good co...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Glass Tear Drop Chandelier, Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Stunning chandeliers by Christoph Palme, Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of Murano teardrop glass pieces on a gilded brass frame.
High quality and in very g...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Petite Murano Glass Tear Drop Chandelier, Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning petite chandelier by Christoph Palme, Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of Murano teardrop glass pieces on a gilded brass frame.
High quality and in very go...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Large Brass and Crystal Chandeliers, Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Rijssen, NL
This amazing elegant chandelier was made in the 1970s by the iconic firm Ernst Palme in the 1970s. The piece is gold-plated and the 97 wonderful crystal prisms are in a tear-drop for...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
1 'of 2' 1970 Germany Palwa Tear Drop Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass
By Christoph Palme, Venini, Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant teardrop chandelier made by Venini of clear Murano glass drops mounted on a gilt-brass frame.
Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. A real eyecatch...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
$2,360 Sale Price / item
20% Off
1 of the 2 Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Rijssen, NL
This amazing pair of elegant chandeliers was made in the 1970s by the iconic firm Ernst Palme in the 1970s. Each piece is gold-plated and the 97 wonderful crystal prisms are in a tea...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
1970 Germany Palwa Tear Drop Chandelier Murano Glass & Gilt-Brass
By Christoph Palme, Palwa, Venini
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant teardrop chandelier made by Venini of transparent Murano glass drops mounted on a gilded brass frame with golden leafs. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of...
Category
1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
1 of 2 Large Crystal Glass Tear Drop Chandelier by C.Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning flush mount by Christoph Palme , Germany, manufactured in 1970s. It’s composed of crystal drop glass pieces on brass / metal frame.
High quality of materials.
Sockets: It...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Palwa Sunburst Gilt Metal Flush Mount, 1970, Austria
By Christoph Palme, Palwa
Located in Bronx, NY
Palwa sunburst gilt metal flush mount with 10 candelabra sockets illuminating the glass pieces.
Austria 1970.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Palwa 18" Sunburst Ball Chandelier Crystal & Gold-Plated Brass, Germany 1960s
By Christoph Palme, Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Enchanting sunburst ball chandelier with sparkling stars for infinity. Swarovski crystals placed on gold-plated sun rays explode between pulsating sun discs studded with crystals of ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Chandelier by Palme & Walter with Murano glass drops by Venini
By Christoph Palme, Palme & Walter
Located in Hannover, DE
A large chandelier by Palme & Walter with Murano glass drops by Venini from the 1960s and 1970s!
A stunningly beautiful Palwa glass drop chandelier, the chandelier body is made of go...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
German Vintage Gilt Brass and Glass Ceiling Light Pendant Chandelier, 1960s
By Christoph Palme, Palwa
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful massive crystal glass drops and gold/nickel-plated brass pendant chandelier.
Germany, 1960s.
Measures:
Diameter 17 in
Height (body) min.: 7.1 in.
Lamp sockets: 8.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Rods Chandelier by C.Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Christoph Palme Germany, manufactured in 1970s. It’s composed of crystal glass rods on a brass frame.
Sockets: It needs 6 x E27 standard bulbs ( max. 80 W...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 2 Golden Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Christoph Palme, 1960
By Christoph Palme
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary chandelier by Christoph Palme made in Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has a very elegant design and is also very heavy. It is made in the period of Hollywood Regency....
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$2,308 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Murano Glass Tear Drop Chandelier, Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning chandelier by Christoph Palme, Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of Murano teardrop glass pieces on a brass frame.
High quality and in a good condition. C...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Glass Tear Drop Chandelier, Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning chandelier by Christoph Palme, Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of Murano teardrop glass pieces on a gilded brass frame.
High quality and in very good co...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
very rare palwa CHANDELIER 1970s crystal glass and gilted brass grapes and leave
By Palwa, Christoph Palme
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very rare and impressive mid century chandelier manufactured by Palwa (Palme & Walter) in the 1970s. Made of crystal glass formed of grapes and leaves, frame made of gilt brass. Hold...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 2 Extra Large Murano Glass Chandelier, Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Stunning chandeliers by Christoph Palme, Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of many Murano glass pieces on a brass frame.
Wonderful light effect.
High quality a...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Brass and Crystal Glass Rods Flush mount light by C.Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 stunning Flush mount lights by Christoph Palme Germany, manufactured in 1970s. It’s composed of crystal glass rods on a brass frame.
Sockets: It needs 4 x E27 standard small ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Elegant Mid Century Modern Crystal Chandelier by Christoph Palme Germany 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and stunning Mid Century Modern gilt brass and crystal glass 6-flamed chandelier or pendant lamp. Designed and manufactured by Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s. Label inside the ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 3 Large Murano Glass Tear Drop Chandelier, Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning chandelier by Christoph Palme, Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of Murano teardrop glass pieces on a brass frame.
Wonderful light effect.
High quality and i...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Chandelier by Palme & Walter with Murano glass drops by Venini
By Palme & Walter, Christoph Palme
Located in Hannover, DE
A chandelier by Palme & Walter with Murano glass droplets by Venini from the 1960s and 1970s!
A stunningly beautiful Palwa glass droplet chandelier, the chandelier body is made of go...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1970 Germany Palwa Tear Drop Chandelier Murano Glass and Silver Brass
By Palwa, Venini, Christoph Palme
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant teardrop chandelier made by Venini of transparent Murano glass drops mounted on a silver plated brass frame with silver leafs.
Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers...
Category
1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate, Chrome
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass & Crystal Glass Ceiling Lamp by Christoph Palme for Palwa
By Palwa, Christoph Palme
Located in KUTNO, PL
Crystal pendant lamp by Palwa.
It is a proposal of decorative lighting for sophisticated interiors in Hollywood Regency style.
The elegance of the lamp is ensured by the brass finish...
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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Palwa Sunburst Gilt Metal Flush Mount, 1970, Austria
By Palwa, Christoph Palme
Located in Bronx, NY
Palwa sunburst gilt metal flush mount with 10 candelabra sockets illuminating the clear crystal glass pieces.
Austria 1970.
Two available.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Palwa Gold, drop Crystal Chandelier, 1970, Austria
By Palwa, Christoph Palme
Located in Bronx, NY
Gilt metal frame with organically inscription on the metal, the frame has a single Edison bulb in the centre, the frame has three tiers of drop shaped crystal glass pieces.
Rewired ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Christoph Palme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Christoph Palme chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.
Christoph Palme chandeliers and pendants are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Christoph Palme chandeliers and pendants, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chandeliers and pendants by Christoph Palme were created in the mid-century modern style in germany during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chandeliers and pendants by Cosack Leuchten, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, and Limburg. Prices for Christoph Palme chandeliers and pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,045 and can go as high as $10,208, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,600.