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Old Chandelier in Biedermeier Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Basket-formed corpus-cut prisms. Connected through, ornamental relieved. There from, 6-light arms. Crown formed ending from drop-prisms. Ending in Baldachin crowning. (F-90).
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Late 20th Century German Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Crystal

Italian Chrome Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970's
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Lisboa, PT
design, inspired in the old chandeliers. With a chromed frame, the fixture requires 12 E14 bulbs. The
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Italian 5-Light Chandelier with Matching Canopy
Located in Chicago, IL
condition, however, the beads are a bit of a mess. Like most old chandeliers, you’ll find a few missing
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1950s Italian Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Steel

Brass Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
Old chandelier with love and professionally restored in Berlin. electrical wiring works in the US
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1940s European Art Nouveau Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

Art Deco Opaline Glass Chandelier
Located in Bastogne, BE
Fabulous old chandelier with a white hand blown opaline globe shade provides soft diffused lighting
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1980s French Art Deco Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Brass

1930s French Fleur-de-Lis Pendant Lamp Forged Iron and Steel Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Pendant French Style Old Chandelier in Stainless Steel & Forged Iron from Mexico circa
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1930s Mexican Neoclassical Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron

18K White Gold Old Mine Diamond Chandelier and Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
"Designed in a chandelier fashion these lovely vintage earrings are mounted with over 50 old cut
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20th Century American Modern Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Basket Chandelier Brass Empire Crystal Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing our beautifully restored old chandelier from Berlin! This exquisite piece has been
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1970s European Empire Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

Art Deco Low Plafonnier Silver Crystal Chandelier Lustre Ceiling Lamp Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
, showcasing the timeless charm of antique craftsmanship. This old chandelier has been meticulously restored
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1940s European Art Deco Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Crystal, Wire

20.50 Carats Old Cut Diamonds Baguette Diamonds, Platinum Chandelier Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Elegant chandelier earrings in platinum structure mounted
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1950s Italian Retro Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Basket Chandelier Brass Empire Crystal Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing our exquisitely restored old chandelier from Berlin! This stunning piece has been
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1970s European Empire Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

Philippe Ferrandis Chandelier Earrings Baroque Pearl New Old stock 1990s
By Philippe Ferrandis
Located in Wallkill, NY
Massive Philippe Ferrandis Chandelier Baroque Pearl Earrings. Measuring 4.8 inches / 122.1 mm long
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1990s French Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Gilt Metal

Flower Chandelier Amber Crysatal Glass Candelabrum Brass Bronze Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
with our meticulously restored old chandelier, a testament to the skilled craftsmanship of a bygone era
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1950s Italian Aesthetic Movement Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
Located in Palermo, IT
Diamonds rose cut Chandelier Earrings ct 4,20, gold 14kt and silver italian hand made.
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1950s Italian Early Victorian Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
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W 1.19 in L 3.55 in
Old Glorious Porcelain Chandelier, German, Mid-20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Six-flame porcelain chandelier. Porcelain painters, arms and suspensions with flower applications
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Mid-20th Century German Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Porcelain

Platinum Art Deco Style Old Mine Cut Diamond and Sapphire Dangle Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Platinum Art Deco style Old mine cut diamond and sapphire dangle earrings. Showcasing 2 Old Mine
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20th Century Art Deco Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Wonderful French Bronze Hand Painted Porcelain Chintz Bowl Old Paris Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French bronze and hand painted porcelain chintz bowl old Paris floral 6 candelabras
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20th Century French Belle Époque Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Bronze

Space Age Atomic Cluster Pendant Chandelier by Belvedere..New / Old Stock !
By Belvedere
Located in Buffalo, NY
Space Age Atomic Cluster Pendant Chandelier by Belvedere..Iconic design.. New / Old Stock..All
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1970s American Space Age Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Estate French Empire Design Gold Bronze 6 Light Chandelier, 75 years old.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate French Empire Design Gold Bronze 6 Light Chandelier, 75 years old.
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20th Century French Empire Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Bronze

French Forged-Iron 12-Light Chandelier, Unique Shape from Old Farming Implement
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French twelve-light forged iron chandelier from the mid-20th century. This vintage chandelier
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Mid-20th Century French Old Vintage Chandeliers

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Iron

French Old Bronze Six-Light Chandelier in Country House Style, France, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very elegant ring shapped chandelier of old bronze in country house style, France, 1930s. Large
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Bronze

1950s Patinated Old Italian Brass Chandelier Eight Arm Lamp Style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s patinated old Italian brass chandelier eight arm lamp stylized flower. Unmarked in the style
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Midcentury Coco Chanel Style Chandeliers C 1960s in Old Gilding
Located in Chicago, IL
chandeliers made in Italy, circa 1960s. We have a total of four matching gold gilded metal 4-light metal
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Metal

1940s French chandelier diamond detachable earrings
Located in London, GB
This beautiful example of Art Deco platinum and diamond chandelier earrings can be worn in two
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1940s French Art Deco Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

VINTAGE 1950s DRAPED DIAMANTÉ CHANDELIER EARRINGS
Located in New York, NY
These vintage 1950s draped diamanté chandelier earrings just exude Old Hollywood Glamour. I love
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1950s Art Deco Old Vintage Chandeliers

VINTAGE 1950s DRAPED DIAMANTÉ CHANDELIER EARRINGS
VINTAGE 1950s DRAPED DIAMANTÉ CHANDELIER EARRINGS
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H 3.15 in W 1.19 in L 3.15 in
Estate Colombian Emerald Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Napoli, Italy
age old techniques and processes, this make them very soft and comfortable to wear. Circa 1980
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Late 20th Century Italian Old Vintage Chandeliers

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Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Gold and Pearl Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
vintage condition; old store stock which has never been worn. With any questions about the specific
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Late 20th Century European Baroque Revival Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Pearl

Vintage Gold and Pearl Chandelier Earrings
Vintage Gold and Pearl Chandelier Earrings
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H 3.15 in L 3.15 in
20 Carat Chandelier Dangling Art Deco Platinum Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of these exquisite estate diamond chandelier earrings, a true
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20th Century Unknown Modern Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Diamond and Emerald Chandelier Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
For sale is a gorgeous pair of Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Emerald chandelier earrings
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20th Century Art Deco Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Dangling Chandelier Earrings in 18 Karat Gold 11.59 Carats Total Round Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Luxurious, Old World style diamond chandelier earrings are bursting with undeniable sparkle. These
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20th Century Unknown Old Vintage Chandeliers

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Vintage Antique Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Platinum Chandelier Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
(6) Old European Cut diamonds, with various measurements, having I-K Color Grade and SI1-SI2 Clarity
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20th Century Art Deco Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Alabaster Shade/Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a Custom designed Alabaster shade for several Chandelier designs used in our Lighting
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1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Alabaster

Alabaster Shade/Chandelier
Alabaster Shade/Chandelier
H 5.5 in Dm 19.5 in
Brass Pineapple Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Solid brass pineapple chandelier. Eight lights. Includes original canopy and chain. New old stock.
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1970s Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian bronze Sconces
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
old chandeliers but with a more modern and minimalist design. Measures: Height: 48 centimeters Length
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian bronze Sconces
Pair of Italian bronze Sconces
H 18.9 in W 9.06 in D 2.96 in
American Five-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old stock American chandelier with five up lights and five down lights. Newly rewired for ten 100
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1970s American Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Brass

Neo-Renaissance six-armed chandelier
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
style. The chandelier is restored: a new old-style power cord with fabric braiding in gold color. New
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1950s Belgian Renaissance Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Brass

Antique French Mazarin Bronze Chandelier
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Antique French Mazarin Bronze Chandelier A heavy eight-armed bronze chandelier in the style of
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1930s French Louis XIV Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Bronze

Bbpr Burnished Brass Chandelier
By Studio BBPR
Located in Medesano, IT
from the elegant old camera and eyeglasses shop on Via Ruggiero Settimo—now long gone, che peccato
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Brass

Bbpr Burnished Brass Chandelier
Bbpr Burnished Brass Chandelier
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Baroque Porcelain Chandelier/Candelabra, Germany
Located in Berlin, DE
Baroque porcelain chandelier / candelabra old second half of the 20th century Rich painted
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Late 20th Century German Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Porcelain

Sciolari Minimal Design Chandelier, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sciolari minimal design chandelier 1970s , old gold and crystal.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Neoclassical Style 20-Light Chandelier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Neoclassical style gilt bronze and crystal 20-light chandelier, approximately 50-70 years old.
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1960s European Neoclassical Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Glass and Chrome Italian Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier, newly rewired for five standard bulbs. Four five-light fixtures available, a
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Late 20th Century Italian Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Chrome

1950's New Old Stock Ribbed Glass Cylinder Pendant Lamps
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s New Old Stock Ribbed Glass Cylinder Pendant Lamps 1950’s New Old Stock Ribbed Glass Cylinder
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1950s Czech Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Glass

1950's New Old Stock Clear Glass Round Pendant Lamps
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s New Old Stock Clear Glass Round Pendant Lamps 1950’s New Old Stock Clear Glass Round Pendant
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1950s Czech Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Glass

Designer crystal chandelier with cascading pendants
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Designer crystal chandelier with cascading pendants Brass chandelier with pendants made of hand
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1970s Belgian Revival Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Chandelier in Iron, 50°, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription
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1950s Italian Space Age Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Iron

Chandelier in Opaline, 40°, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with
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1940s Italian Art Deco Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Chrome

Ornate Wrought Iron Mizner Style Chandelier
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant Six armed hand-forged iron chandelier, old mizner style, Great decorative chandelier.
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20th Century Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Iron

French Wrought Iron Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
part to the old canopy. This chandelier has been rewired for the US and comes with a complimentary 3
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1950s French Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Opaline Glass Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1920s-1930s. Measures: H. 76, diameter 58 cm., old usage, and friction marks
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1930s Danish Art Deco Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Opaline Glass Chandelier
Art Deco Opaline Glass Chandelier
H 29.93 in Dm 22.84 in
Chandelier in Opaline, 50°, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of
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1950s French Space Age Old Vintage Chandeliers

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Opaline Glass

Amazing Glass and Gilt Brass Chandelier
Located in Bastogne, BE
Circa 1970s Classic Style Chandelier with three light bulbs. Richly fecorated chandelier
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Brass

New Old Stock Mid-Century Metal Pendant Shade Lights (6 available)
Located in London, GB
New old stock pendant lights, Italy, c1970s. Never used so they remain in very good condition
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Metal

1970s Wrought Iron and Ceramic Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Banci sun face chandelier wrought iron with four lights. New old stock.  
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1970s Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Empire Patinated Bronze Figural Chandelier
Located in Savannah, GA
French Empire patinated bronze neoclassic style chandelier featuring winged figures holding six
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1930s French Neoclassical Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Bronze

Great Chandelier Maria Theresa Design, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Great chandelier Maria Theresa design 1950s, in crystal and metal, of a unique elegance, old
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Italian Iron Chandelier with 3 Lights
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian iron chandelier with 3 lights very strong. Original from 1970. Very beautiful special
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Metal, Iron

Italian Iron Chandelier with 4 Lights
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian iron chandelier with 4 lights very strong. Original from 1970. Very beautiful special
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Metal, Iron

Italian Iron Chandelier with 4 Lights
Italian Iron Chandelier with 4 Lights
H 47.25 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Industrial Gray Enamel Cast Iron Old Train Station Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Old German train station light by Pötter & Schütze GmbH Light grey enamel met big cast iron top
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Old Vintage Chandeliers

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Enamel, Iron

Huge French crystal empire chandeliers (5x available)
Located in Worthing, GB
Transform your home into a grand and opulent space with a huge French Empire chandelier. This
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20th Century French Old Vintage Chandeliers

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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Old Vintage Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of old vintage chandeliers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique old vintage chandeliers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Old vintage chandeliers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Old vintage chandeliers made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — are very popular at 1stDibs. Old vintage chandeliers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Tapio Wirkkala, Poul Henningsen and Louis Poulsen are consistently popular.

How Much are Old Vintage Chandeliers?

Old vintage chandeliers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,900, while the lowest priced sells for $176 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.

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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.

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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.

Questions About Old Vintage Chandeliers
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell how old your chandelier is, look for a maker’s mark often included somewhere on the chandelier. From there, you can research the specific company that manufactured it. Also consider the power source — candle- and gas-lit chandeliers were common until the early 1900s when electric chandeliers became popular. Even if your chandelier was upgraded to be fully electric, check for signs of the previous system. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Old chandeliers first worked because of taper candles inserted into their frames and lit nightly to provide illumination for a room. In the 18th century, chandeliers produced flickering flames fueled by natural gas, butane, propane or a similar substance. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can update an old brass chandelier in many ways. Refinish it with spray paint to give it a more modern hue or slip new sleeves over the candles. You can also add embellishments like crystals to the frame. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage is a somewhat interpretable term for older clocks. If a clock is over 100 years old, it can officially be considered antique, but vintage is a bit more open of a term. Many collectors consider around 50 years old to be vintage, but a more open concept is that if the clock could not be reproduced today, it could be considered vintage. On 1stDibs, find an array of beautiful vintage and antique clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture must be at least 20 years old to be considered vintage.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Vintage clothes are usually 20 years old or older. Unlike jewelry, clothing is usually not referred to as antique. As a result, people usually use the term vintage to describe all garments produced at least two decades ago. In some cases, you may see clothing that is 100 years old or more referred to as historical or period clothes. Find a wide range of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    How old something needs to be in order to be considered vintage is at least 20 years. For jewelry, furniture and decorative objects, vintage items are less than 100 years old; those produced more than a century ago are antique. Typically, clothing and accessories made two decades ago or more are classified as vintage, as antique is rarely applied to fashion. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of vintage apparel, jewelry, furniture and other items.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Vintage costume jewelry refers to costume jewelry that is 20 to 80 years old. Jewelry, costume or otherwise, that is 100 years old is referred to as antique. The big design fair in Paris in 1900 inspired jewelers to work with inexpensive materials, and Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel and others helped popularize costume jewelry during the 1920s. The roots of costume jewelry, however, took shape at least as far back as the 18th century, when paste jewelry that featured hand-cut glass instead of gemstones first emerged. Shop a variety of vintage costume jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Opinions on how old a camera has to be to be considered vintage vary. However, the general consensus is that cameras manufactured more than 50 years ago qualify for the label. You can find a range of vintage cameras on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to spot an authentic vintage chandelier is to check the materials used, which will be either brass, bronze or copper. The drops also were usually faceted on both sides as opposed to modern day chandeliers that have one faceted side and one smooth side. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic vintage chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be considered vintage, a wedding dress has to be at least 20 years old. Many brides opt for vintage wedding dresses due to their timeless style and unique details. Shop a range of vintage and designer wedding dresses from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, a 20-year-old Rolex would be considered vintage by most people. Generally, timepieces that are at least 20 years old are thought of as vintage. And as collecting vintage watches gains steam as a hobby, other venerable brands including Patek Philippe, Breitling and Omega have been mining their archives of late, reissuing mid-century models and resurrecting design elements with retro appeal. Find a variety of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.

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