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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Arts and Crafts
Style: Napoleon III
Arts & Crafts Angular 4-Arm Brass Chandelier w/ Glass Shades
Located in San Francisco, CA
This geometric, brass chandelier is an excellent example of the Arts & Crafts movement. It has a streamlined design with squared stem and arms, and the brass itself has a lovely, pat...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Small and Stunning Jugendstil Brass, Bronze and Glass Pendant / Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous design, Benson style, handmade Arts and Crafts era ceiling light.
This early Jugendstil pendant is of an aesthetically pleasing beauty that will never fail to impress. The...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
English Arts & Crafts Iron Lantern with Flaming Tendrils & Original Glass Liner
Located in London, GB
An English Arts and Crafts iron lantern in the style of the Birmingham Guild of Handicraft with flaming tendrils to the top and decorative scrollwork decoration.
Retaining the origi...
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Monumental Chandelier in Alabaster and silver plated bronze, Arts and Crafts
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury hanging lamp in Alabaster (alabaster light)
Year: 1880
Material: Alabaster , silver plated bronze
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Style: Arts and Crafts
The Arts and Crats movement emerged in the last decades from twentieth century, like a reaction againts the first industrial style that was developed in England. The one called Victorian Style. It is said that those who came to visit the Universal Fair in 1851, arrived to the Crystal Palace from London, and also amazed by the technical advances, were surprised by the bad taste of all that was massive manufacture. So the idea of industrial progress began to mingle with the intuition that a reaction was needed to return the objects of daily life a certain aesthetic dimension, to accompany thenatural functions for which they were manufactured. This reaction was named Art and Crafts, because it pretend to raise social dignity and aesthetics of design and applied arts of all, integrating them into a harmonious and beautiful architectural environment. From the action of Art & Crafts point of view, it experienced a major boost in 1861, when William Morris founded the firm Morris, Marshall, Faulkner Company, commonly known as the Morris Company. In 1890 Morris founded the Kelmscott Press...
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1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Silver Plate, Bronze
Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron and Mica Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
Ring hook with four arms, octagonal frame with rosettes and X-form decoration over mica panels. Six lights.
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Candlesticks
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of 19th century French candlesticks. They are in gilded and patinated bronze. They present a very beautiful abundant chiseled work. In good general condition. They measure: 65 c...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Transparent Blown and Pinch Glass Chandelier Decorated with Crystals, Austria
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Glass and crystal chandelier on three levels, 16 sconces.
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20th Century Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Amazing Antique Hand White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light Excellent Condition
Located in Lisse, NL
Another beautifully designed, all handcrafted and excellent condition alabaster pendant with metal chain
This practical size alabaster shade pendant...
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Arts & Crafts Vaseline/Uranium Glass Lantern the Shade With Pearl Like Details.
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts Vaseline/Uranium glass lantern the shade, pearl-like qualities and hand formed heart details to the under sides.
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Uranium Glass
French Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Canton, MA
Twelve light gilt bronze and crystal chandelier, French, early 19th century. Unique Georgian and faceted diamond shaped crystals. Height is chandelier only...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
21st Century Cassini Glass Chandelier with Cane, Red
Located in New York, NY
Cassini lamps are named after the famous “Cassini–Huygens” mission which was a collaboration between NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to send a probe to study the planet Saturn and its system. Cassini-Huygens has been described as a "Mission of firsts", that has revolutionized human understanding of the Saturn system, including its moons and rings, and our understanding of where life might be found in the solar system.
Being inspired by this incredible mission and planet Saturn, the designer created these exceptional lighting...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cane, Blown Glass
Extra Large Antique Gothic / Medieval Style Wrought Iron & Glass Art Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted, form a France Castle, Gothic light fixture.
If you are a collector of rare and ancient looking Gothic antiques then this large and one of a kind pendant could be flying your way soon. With antique light fixtures as one of our specialities, we know how rare Gothic lanterns are and to have found one of this age, size, design and beauty more than made our day. Also, because this all hand-crafted specimen is completely original and in very good condition. The natural wear has only made this piece more beautiful and its authentic, medieval look and feel will never fail to impress. It may have originally hung in the entrance of a home in France or maybe above the main entrance of a medieval style chateau or castle, we are not sure. What we are certain of is that it is highly unlikely that we or you will ever find another one like it. The forged wrought iron and the hand-crafted metal style elements are just some of the wonderful features that make this work of lighting art so authentic and desirable. This chandelier even comes with the original, antique, green and yellow cathedral glass. Each of the four glass paneled sides is like a stylized medieval shield...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron, Metal
Arts & Crafts Style Midcentury Made White Alabaster & Bronze & Brass Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Excellent condition and rare design, 6-light chandelier.
If you like Arts & Crafts light fixtures, but you prefer to have them shiny like new, then this 1970s alabaster, bronze and ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Arts and Crafts Sculptured Chandelier with Unique Large Colored Art Glass Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, sizeable and highly decorative Arts & Crafts light fixture.
This gorgeous, five-light chandelier is another one of our recent great finds. Inspired by the beauty of nature and wildlife and motivated by the renewed interest in anything handmade, many Arts & Crafts designers and craftsman around the world have created some of the most interesting decorative art in the history of mankind. This hand-crafted and circular chandelier too is the result of a great design and an equally impressive execution which makes this antique an absolute joy to own and look at. The organic design with its stylized flower motifs and the unique and colorful glass panels incorporated in that design has created a work of lighting art that will never fail to impress. The stunning, hand hammered canopy with the perfectly inserted 4 lights is an important feature of this work of lighting art, but the hand-forged body of this pendant with its amazing patina is at least as impressive. The overal shape, the unique decor, its impressive size and its second to none patina make this one of a kind chandelier stand out like no modern light fixture ever could. If you already have a place and a space in mind for it then this fixture could be yours to enjoy soon. The workmanship that has gone into creating this chandelier and the sustainable materials that were used, make sure that this work of lighting art will last for centuries and that it can be enjoyed by many generations to come. Mind you, this work of lighting art too will be professionally rewired (to the highest standard) for safe and immediate usage the world over.
And if you like this grand pendant light...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Thomas Webb, a Large Vaseline and Cranberry Shade, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Thomas Webb. A large vaseline and cranberry shade, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stained Glass, Uranium Glass
Chandelier of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier of the 19th century, Napoleon III period in golden bronze and crystal, 14 lights, very beautiful chiseling of golden bronze with floral design.
Measures: H 110 cm, D 64 cm.
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1870s European Napoleon III Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Canton, MA
A magnificent late 19th century gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. 36 lights on alternating curved foliate arms. Central stem has greek...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Rare American Arts & Crafts Holophane Marked Prismatic Glass Pendant circa 1930
By Holophane
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, "Patent Holophane U.S.A." marked pendant.
If you are looking for a rare and truly American light fixture then this rare find could be perfect for you. This wonde...
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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alquisiras Contemporary Lamp
By Ad Hoc
Located in Metepec, MX
Alquisiras lamps, made in this contemporary design, are born from the memory of ancient Mexican wood toys. This pieces remind us of those playful moments when we were kids. It remind...
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2010s Mexican Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Arts & Crafts Hand-Hammered Wrought Iron Castle or Wine Cellar Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Small size and all handcrafted, castle style chandelier.
This three torch chandelier is practical in size and could be the perfect lighting solution to a space that needs a special ...
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20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Late 19th Century Brass & Glass Arts and Crafts Pendant / Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and all handcrafted Arts and Crafts pendant.
If you live in an early 1900s Arts & Crafts home or if you are a collector of unique and stylish home accessories of that period then this handcrafted light fixture...
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Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
An Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Lantern with Uranium/Vaseline Slag Glass Shade
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts wrought iron lantern with Vaseline/Uranium Glass Shade slag glass shade.
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Hand Forged Wrought Iron Candle Chandelier for Dining Room, Restaurant Etc
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality, forged in fire, Medieval castle-design chandelier.
This excellent quality AND condition pendant is all hand-forged and its design and perfect execution lifts it abov...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
An Arts & Crafts Copper Lantern with Original Vaseline/Uranium Cranberry Shade
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts copper lantern with flaring top and stylised side supports retaining it's original Arts and Crafts Vaseline/Uranium a...
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Belgian Quirky Wood Chandelier, Circa 1930 with Industrial feel
Located in Houston, TX
Interesting, one of a kind geometric Arts & Crafts style carved wood chandelier from Belgium, circa 1930. Newly wired with all UL listed parts and 8 porcelain Edison sockets, facing ...
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1930s Belgian Arts and Crafts Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Extra Large Bronze Jugendstil Era Chandelier with 10 White Alabaster Shades 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and top quality crafted bronze and alabaster pendant light.
When you are looking for an extra large and truly remarkable chandelier for yourself or for one of your clients then this light should be on your short list. This European specimen from our Jugendstil era...
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Early 20th Century Arts & Crafts Brass and Amber Glass Lantern Like Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfect shape and condition, amber color hall ceiling lamp.
This beautiful Arts & Crafts light fixture could not be in a better condition and the warm light it radiates will bring t...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stunning and Large Alabaster, Brass and Bronze Chandelier Arts & Crafts Era
Located in Lisse, NL
Timeless and highly stylish antique, three light pendant.
This incredibly stylish antique fixture is one of the best alabaster lights we have ever had the pleasure of offering. This...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze, Brass
W.A.S Benson, An Arts & Crafts Copper & Brass Chandelier with 5 Vaseline Shades.
Located in London, GB
W.A.S Benson.
A rare Arts & Crafts copper & brass five-branch chandelier with the original ceiling plate to the top and a turned support below, connecting to five whiplash arms with...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Four Light French Napoleon III Horse Chandelier
By Percier & Fontaine
Located in Canton, MA
Four light French gasolier, Napoleon III style. Exceptional brass castings of horses, original beaded crystal chains. electrified. C. 1900 In the style of Percier and Fontaine...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Midcentury Wooden Pendant / Light Fixture with Rare Amber Cathedral Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, handcrafted and great condition entry hall light fixture.
This vintage pendant is the first one of its kind that we ever had the pleasure of o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Wood
Arts & Crafts Style Wrought Iron Pendant with Honeycomb Color and Pattern Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and great atmosphere creating lantern/pendant.
We have sold hexagonal shaped pendants before, but never one that is like a stylized beehive. The honeycomb pattern and co...
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Mid-20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Unique Antique Wrought Iron Arts & Crafts Pendant Fixture
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful pendant fixture is made in France in the early 1900s. It is made in hand-hammered and hand forged wrought steel and depicts natural elements such as grape leaves, sunf...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Red Feathers Chandelier
By B.L.M
Located in Paris, FR
French chandelier in goose feathers and painted white metal, handmade in France by the artist.
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2010s French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Antique French Patinated Wrought Iron Arts & Crafts Arts Electric Chandelier
Located in Casteren, NL
This unique chandelier was hand forged by a master blacksmith.
It features 8 arms each equipped with an E27 fitting with a cardboard candle.
The whole chandelier was forged in piec...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Hand Carved Wooden and Yellow Glass One-Light Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautiful and finely hand-carved wooden lantern with yellow glass, Belgium, circa the 1960s. Masterful carved wooden details such as acanthus leaves and four Bacchus heads on each ...
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1960s Belgian Arts and Crafts Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Two Striped Arts and Crafts Vaseline/Uranium & Cranberry Glass Shades
Located in London, GB
Left : A cranberry and Vaseline striped shade. Measures: Height 4 1/2 inches, width 4 3/4 inches. Price £550.
Right : A Vaseline striped shade. Height 6 inches, width 4 1/2 inches. P...
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Uranium Glass
Early 20th Century Bronze & Beveled Glass Stylish Design Lantern Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Highly stylish and classy lantern with solid bronze frame.
If you are looking for a quality made, sizable, durable, stylish and excellent condition pendant then this wonderful speci...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Top Quality Arts & Crafts Alabaster and Black Veins Pendant w. Leaf Carving 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful colors with black veins alabaster light fixture.
If you are looking for a large, good quality and striking pendant to grace your interior then this early 20th century spe...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Petite Arts and Crafts Faceted Frosted Glass Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite, arts and crafts, pendant light with faceted, clear and frosted glass shade and brass pull chain hardware is newly wired with beige barided cloth cord to hang at 77 inches ove...
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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
M H Baillie Scott, An Arts & Crafts Handmade Copper & Wrought Iron Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
M H Baillie Scott, attributed. An early Arts & Crafts hand made copper and hand wrought iron three branch ceiling light with copper hearts to the top...
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Bottega Intreccio Woven Wicker Caratteri, Seia 140 Pendant Lamp, by M. Bernabei
Located in Mogliano, Marche
Seia 140
Modular pendant light with lampshade in intertwined wicker. 140 meters of wicker are carefully selected and then skillfully shaped for ...
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2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker
Stunning Hand Painted and Enameled Glass, Arts & Crafts Pendant / Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvellously hand painted poppy flowers pendant by Leune.
With early 20th century lighting being one of our specialities, we always get excited when we find a light fixture that we ...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
A Flat Rim Arts & Crafts Vaseline/Uranium Glass Shade & One with a Frilly Rim
Located in London, GB
A flat rim Arts and Crafts Vaseline/Uranium Glass Shade and one with a frilly rim.
Left flat rim measures: Height 3 1/4", width 6".
Right frilly rim measures: Height 4 5/8", width 5...
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Uranium Glass
A Spot Teardrop & a Peacock Feather Arts & Crafts Vaseline/Uranium Glass Shades
Located in London, GB
A spot teardrop shade (left) and a peacock feather Arts and Crafts Vaseline/Uranium Glass Shades (right).
Measures: Left height 8", width 5 1/4"....
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Uranium Glass
Stunning Two-Tone Brass with Hand Engraved Glass Arts & Crafts Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous design and top quality made antique pendant.
With early 20th century light fixtures being one of our specialties, finding a rare Arts & Crafts fixture always brings a smile to our faces. To have found this remarkable entry hall pendant...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Good Size Arts & Crafts Engraved Star Glass, Brass Hall Entry Lantern / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful turn of the century pendant, circa 1900.
If you are looking for the ideal pendant to light up your entrance, restroom or small b...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Unique Arts and Crafts Crafted Wrought Iron Chandelier / 4 Light Pendant, 1890s
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and all handcrafted, one of a kind Arts & Crafts pendant light.
If you live in an early 1900s Arts & Crafts home or if you are a collector of unique and stylish home accessories of that period then this handcrafted light fixture...
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Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Italian Bronze Pendant with Trinacria, Hellenic Nature of Sicily Symbol
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare Italian bronze pendant with a marbled glass, globe shade.
This rare pendant with a double sided bronze Trinacria symbol could be the perfe...
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Black Feathers Pendant
By B.L.M
Located in Paris, FR
Feather chandelier pendant made of a metal structure and rooster tail feathers, handmade in France by the artist.
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2010s French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Candlesticks Napoleon III
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of candlesticks Napoleon III
circa 1900
gilt bronze and champleve enamel
Origin France perfect condition.
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Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Large, Late 19th Century Arts & Crafts Brass & Glass Pendant / Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality, hand-forged brass lantern.
This striking and great design pendant in HB Berlage style is in excellent and good working condition. If you are a lover of the Jugendstil a...
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Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Renaissance Style Bronze Oil Pendant Lamp
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Renaissance style 19th century oil lamp. Designed. I have two candleholders, each 3 candles. In the center the oil lamp unit. With a green glass shade with bronze crown. The frame is...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Two Peacock Feather Arts and Crafts Vaseline/Uranium Glass Teardrop Shades.
Located in London, GB
Two peacock feather Arts and Crafts Vaseline/Uranium glass teardrop shades.
Measures:
Left height 9", width 5 3/4".
Right height 8", width 5 1/4".
...
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Uranium Glass
Striking & Largest Ever Arts & Crafts Brass and Glass Hallway Lantern Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality made, extra large and therefor too extremely rare antique light fixture.
With early 20th century light fixtures as one of our specialities, one would think that after 25...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
One Arts & Crafts Vaseline/Uranium Glass Shades, One Swirl, One Zigzag Patterned
Located in London, GB
Left : SOLD An Arts and Crafts Vaseline/Uranium Glass Shade with swirl details. SOLD
Right : A zig-zag Arts and Crafts Vaseline/Uranium Glass Shade £450.
Right height 5 1/4", width...
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Uranium Glass
Napoléon III 1870s Six-Light Chandelier with Scrolling and Twisted Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period six-light iron chandelier from late 19th century with scrolling accents and twisted patterns. Created in France at the end of emperor Napoléon III's reig...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Large and All Handcrafted Wooden Nine-Arm Dining Room Chandelier, Great Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
Handsome and well carved nine-light chandelier, from circa 1915.
If you are looking for a sizeable, classical wooden chandelier with a warm look and feel to create just the right at...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
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Wood
Antique, Vintage and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendant Lights
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.
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