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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Louis XVI
Style: Arts and Crafts
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
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
Beaded Wrought Iron Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, MI
A beaded wrought iron six-light chandelier.
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20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
A Single Arts & Crafts Vaseline/Uranium Glass Shade with Stylised Floral Details
Located in London, GB
A single Arts and Crafts Vaseline/Uranium Glass Shade with stylised floral details.
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Uranium Glass
Louis XVI Style, Large Chandeliers, Gold, Bronze, Brass, Crystal, Europe, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of large and impressive doré or gilt bronze Louis XVI style beaded chandeliers with bow-tie decoration. These fine basket beaded chandelier...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Chandelier in the Manner of Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, frosted and cut glass, twelve light chandelier , in the manner of Henri Dasson. The chandelier with the a bottom acorn finial has four 'C' scrolled maidens flanking central oval frosted glass with a beveled border. The oval frosted glass inserts are surrounded by a lattice beaded design with rosettes, all below a pierced acanthus leaf wreath. The classical maidens have 'C' scrolled arms which lead to saucers with grape vines and fluted candle cups with beaded bobeches. The bottom of the chandelier is held by four ormolu tied fabric designed supports with a floral hanging...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI St. Oak Eight-Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely and most attractive French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. oak eight arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a charming richly carved cherub seemingly holding up the ch...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Oak
Chandelier Crystal Baccarat & Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Top quality of chandelier in bronze and crystal Baccarat, this chandelier is very elegant and it can find a place in any room, any style of home becau...
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1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Twelve Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu twelve light chandelier. At the base are tied tassels below impressive hoof designs. Centered are six impressive horn styled ar...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Glass Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and extremely decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and glass lantern. The lantern displays a fine pierced baluster shaped wrap around ormolu band at the bas...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
Doré Bronze Louis XVI Style Crystal Ribbon Tassel Drapery Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Bronze Louis XVI style crystal ribbon and tassel drapery chandelier with 18 lights. Newly wired. This fine custom quality chandelier is simply stunning and are certain to light up an...
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu, Meissen Porcelain, Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, Meissen porcelain, crystal and rock crystal chandelier. The chandelier is centered by an elegant cut crystal b...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ormolu
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
French Louis XVI Bronze Ormolu Four Arm 20 Light Chandelier
Located in Toledo, OH
Patinated bronze ormolu twenty light chandelier. Converted from a candle fixture. Four scrolled arms with decorative torch detail. Center two handled urn surrounded by draped swags o...
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19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Impressive Louis XVI Style Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Impressive Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Glass Tent and Bag Eight-Light Chandelier.
This fine chandelier has a gilt-bronze acanthus cast corona hung with octagonal flatbacks...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
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
19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Cherub Chandelier After Pierre Gouthiere
By Pierre Gouthiere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A superb quality French, 19th century Louis XVI style ormolu figural six-light whimsical chandelier with figures of cherubs, after the model by Pierre Gouthiere...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
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
Chandelier Ormolu Bronze Louis XVI Style with Figural Ladies
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent french louis XVI style ormolu 9 light figural embellished with neoclassical figures of ladies. This beautiful ormolu chandelier has marvelously cast and hand ciseled wi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A grand French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat crystal and ormolu chandelier. At the bottom is an ormolu acanthus leaf inverted finial with ormolu crown with kite shaped crys...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D' Ore and Cobalt Chandelier, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D' Ore and Cobalt Chandelier, Circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
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
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze, Ormolu and Copper Lanterns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu and copper lanterns. Each lantern displays a bottom mottled ormolu band with three most decorative ormol...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Dore Bronze and Glass Figural Seven-Light Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous antique 19th century Louis XVI style French dore bronze and glass figural seven-light lantern. Beautifully cast, hand-chassed and hand-chiseled with the finest quality of ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Italian 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood, Ormolu and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most unique Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood, ormolu and alabaster chandelier. The chandelier is centered by an exquisite and wonderfully executed alabaster...
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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Ormolu
Italian 19th Century Painted and Gilt Metal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most charming Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. Saxe porcelain, glass, tole, and gilt metal chandelier. The six arm chandelier is centered by its original most decor...
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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Chandelier, Signed F. Barbedienne, Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu four arm chandelier signed F. BARBEDIENNE PARIS. The chandelier is centered by a beautiful berried foli...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Gilt Wood and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood and Alabaster chandelier. The six-arm chandelier is centered by an exceptional and most decorative bottom Alabaster dome showcasing...
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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Saxe Porcelain Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, Saxe porcelain and patinated metal four arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a charming and wonderfully...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Ormolu
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
Louis XVI Dore Bronze Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
A simply stunning finely cast dore bronze chandelier. This diminutive chandelier has six lights and a continuous flow of swag and laurel bronze ...
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1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
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
Italian 19th Century Patinated and Giltwood Six-Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood and faux painted marble chandelier. The six arm chandelier is centered by a charming bottom bell shaped giltwood pendant below th...
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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Italian 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood, Metal and Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant Italian early 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood, gilt metal and crystal eight arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a beautiful solid cut crystal ball and a ...
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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and very unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and frosted glass three light chandelier. At the center are three statement making ormolu torches which are bound together by a wonderfully executed tied flowing fabric. Each torch is connected by a foliate chain and are finished with most decorative frosted flames...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
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Ormolu
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
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal chandelier. The twelve arm chandelier is centered by a beautiful richly chased bottom acorn finial below love...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Ormolu
Large Painted Wood Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Large painted wood chandelier, eight-light arranged around a 33 inch diameter ring with a carved beaded edge, supported by four sets of opposi...
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2010s American Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Crystal Sack of Pearls Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI crystal sack of pearls chandelier is a timeless ode to the revival of the styles founded by the ancient Greeks and R...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Eight–Light Crystal Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
A stunning Louis XVI-style chandelier made of crystal glass and brass in France circa the 1900s. Originally crafted for 8 candles, this antique chandelier has been electrified. Eight brass arms with flower-shaped brass and glass bobeches, each with a socket for an E 14 size light bulb.
The central stem is covered by a succession of blown glass ornaments...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
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
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
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Aluminum
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Baccarat Crystal And Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A truly stunning and resplendent French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat crystal and ormolu chandelier. This air balloon shaped chandelier has a unique and very rare cut Baccarat ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Ormolu
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
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Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A remarkable French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat crystal and ormolu chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a most elegant Baccarat crystal bowl with a fine honeycomb cut de...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Ormolu
Huge French Louis XVI Style Brass Bronze Lantern with Curved Cut Glass Panels
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Very large Louis XVI style four-light hexagonal lantern, France, 1920-1930. The lantern is made of solid brass with integrated cast bronze details, six curved sides with curved cut g...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu, Baccarat and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, Baccarat crystal and rock crystal twelve arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a striking solid rock crystal bottom b...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Four-Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. Saxe porcelain, tole and gilt metal four arm chandelier. The chandelier displays a most elegant shape with four lightly scrolled support ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely and very elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat crystal and ormolu three light chandelier. Centered at the bottom is an inverted ormolu acorn finial supporting a large crystal sphere...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Alabaster Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and alabaster twelve light chandelier. The chandelier has a bottom reeded cream colored alabaster dome with a central ormolu f...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
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Alabaster, Ormolu
Gilded and Patinated Bronze Chandelier by A.E. Beurdeley, France, Circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Bear the mark BY (for A.E. Beurdeley)
Magnificent chandelier in chiseled, gilded and patinated bronze, with twelve lights. The shaft consists of an ovoid-shaped vase in blued patinated bronze...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
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Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Ormolu and Etched Frosted Glass Chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most decorative pair of French 19th century ormolu and etched frosted glass chandeliers. Each eight arm chandelier is centered by a lovely reeded and foliate bottom o...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
Wonderful French Dore Bronze Crystal Basket Cherub Putti Louis XVI Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French dore bronze & patinated & graduating crystal strand basket chandelier with cherub / putti each holding a garland wreath in the manner of Louis XVI, chandelier has ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Porcelain and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. oxblood porcelain and ormolu six arm, seven light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a fine topie shaped ormolu ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
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
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Alabaster, Bronze, Brass
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Louis XVI style chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi is derived from a typical wall sconce model of that period. It's possible to appreciate the handcrafted work of gilt bronze ...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
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Bronze, Enamel
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
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Glass, 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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