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What type of lighting is a chandelier?

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What type of lighting is a chandelier?
A chandelier is a decorative type of lighting. Suspended from the ceiling, chandeliers direct their light upward and are typically positioned over a dining table. Incandescent light bulbs are generally used in chandeliers that give ambient light. Enhance your space today — visit 1stDibs for a wide range of chandelier options to choose from.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
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19th Century French Six-Light Chandelier with Opaline Glass and Brass
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century French six-light chandelier with opaline glass and brass.
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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Gilt Metal French Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Troy, MI
French six-light metal chandelier has basket shape, gilded finish, wooden bobeches and candle style
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Unusual Maison Baguès French Six-light Chandelier c. 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare form chandelier, of painted and polished bronze, attributed to Maison Baguès; having a knopped
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Elegant French Verdigris Six-Light Chandelier of Forged Iron with Gilt Accent
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French six-light chandelier with verdigris finish. This French mid-20th century painted and
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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Mid Century Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Montreal, QC
Gilt metal, glass and mirror nineteen forties French six light chandelier. Possibly by Bagues.
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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French Nickel and Gilt Bronze Palm Chandelier Attributed to Maison Charles
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely French six-light chandelier attributed to Maison Charles, circa 1950. Gilt bronze arms and
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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