Chandeliers and Pendants
Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Item Ships From: Europe
Color: Gold
Great Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, in the Style of Barovier, Murano
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury vessel ship low ceiling and now is used to pair with Mid-Century Modern Barovier palmette chandeliers, that are usually very tall. This beautiful 12 palm leaves flush mount Murano chandelier would dress your bedroom.
Glass carries the leaf design and is striped with lattimo white glass. This is unique as most of the palmette are not elaborated with dripping, just plain color. Requires to have clear and lattimo together in the crucible...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate
Rock Crystal Gabrielle Chandelier of 18 Lightning in Bronze & Nickel finish
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This chandelier in the shape of a lyre is composed of a central shaft made of bronze rhombuses.
The base of the shaft, punctuated by a gable, gives rise to 18 curved arms of light distributed in a circle and decorated with white and pink rock crystal.
Crystal pendants and rosettes adorn the latter, echoing the two ornamental tiers distributed along the shaft.
A final tier punctuated by bronze daggers...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold, Bronze, Nickel
Pair of Murano Calla Lily Chandelier by Franco Luce, Art Glass and Gilt Brass
By Franco Luce
Located in Coimbra, PT
Awesome pair of 1970s vintage Italian Murano Lily Calla art glass shades gilt chandelier. Franco Luce Seguso chandelier with six hand blown Murano glass le...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
"Il Pezzo 3 Long Chandelier" - length 103cm/40.5” - polished brass - crystal
Located in Firenze, IT
Inspired by Arabic calligraphic art and the icon of the classical candelabrum is Il Pezzo 3, a collection of lamps with a hand-forged brass structure and elegant “candles” crafted fr...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold
Firmamento Milano Large Cono Pendant by Carlo Guglielmi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Please note that VAT is not included in the price.
The Cono Suspension Pendant is perhaps the biggest cone of light, with an embedded 35W LED. The light concentration varies solely ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
1970s Industrial Bronze, Polished Brass & Glass Flameproof Tube Light with Shade
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Reclaimed vintage Industrial Korean flameproof striplight made by Daeyang in the 1970s with bronze veneer finishing and adjustable suspension bar...
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Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
"Il Pezzo 12 Round Chandelier" - height 120cm/47.2" - bronze - crystal - LEDs
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble, refined, addictive.
The solid clearest crystal, brilliantly illuminated by two LEDs,...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
1900 Ball of Mistletoe Bronze Has Two Bulbs and Pearls Opaline
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier mistletoe in brass patined with opalines pearls, circa 1900.
Good condition. Measures: Diameter 34 cm.
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
George IV Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A George IV bronze and cut glass five-light colza chandelier, circa 1830.
Provenance:
The Barons Lockhart, Lee Castle, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
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19th Century Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Louis XV Style Cast-Bronze Candelabra Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Monumental highly significant candelabra in Louis XV style.
Unusual, finely engraved and cast bronze. Balustrade formed, profile-framed corpus connected with wide, ornamental reliefed, hoops, crowned by sunbeams. There from, four curved light arms, ending in bell formed traffic-light style. On the wide hoop, can be found Rococo cartouches. Under which are profiled medallion-like framing Provenance: Princess Shwikar (King Farouk...
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20th Century Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
21st Century Modern Nature Inspired Suspension Lamp, Gold Leafs Chandelier
Located in Porto, PT
Leafus suspension lamp unveils a subtle breeze of fresh and modern design. This luxury suspension lamp is full of sophistication with an organic and elegant shape. Nature-inspired, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier Pendant, Opal Glass Bronze Patinated Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A lovely organic shaped 3-arm pendant light manufactured in Sweden, circa 1930.
It is made of a patinated brass or bronze frame with opaline glass lamp shades.
Each of the three arms...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Brass
SS01, SS03 & JUPE Pendant Cluster Ø80cm/31.5in, Hand Crocheted Egyptian Cotton
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
A collection of beautifully handcrafted versatile direct and ambient lighting. This trio of shades create the perfect subtle focus and wow factor suspended low for lighting intimate ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Spectacular Pair of Circular Tiered Rock Crystal Chandeliers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of rock crystal chandeliers comprising 4 bronze circular reducing tiers each profusely hung with a total of 135 indiv...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
1 of 2 Petite Flush Mount Light, Crystal Glass Designed by Palwa, Germany, 70s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded Flush mount light fixture by Palwa, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
French Bronze Art Deco Hollywood Regency Chandelier Showing Male Nude Figures
Located in Antwerp, BE
A remarkable two-tier bronze six-light French Hollywood Regency chandelier, the upper part inspired by Wiener Werkstätte Art Deco designs showing three male nude figures supporting a...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Louis XVI Empire Amber Cut Crystal Basket and Gilt Bronze Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous six-light French Empire amber crystal basket chandelier with a hexagonal gilt bronze frame.
Measures:
Diameter 19 in/ 48 cm
Height 43.3 in(10 in chain) / 110 cm (25 cm c...
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Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Antique French Empire Neoclassical Chandelier w Gilt & Patina Bronze PPU
Located in Coimbra, PT
Spectacular Pair of neoclassical French Empire gilt bronze 6-light chandelier, patina and gold-plated solid bronze and Opaline Globe
Dimensions:
Height 39.38 in. (100 cm)
Diamet...
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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Chandelier in Modernism's style.
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier in Modernism's style.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Leaf Gold Medium Suspension in Matt Brass
Located in Paris, FR
Suspension leaf gold medium all in matte
solid brass. 1 bulb, lamp holder
type E27, max 18 Watt. 220 voltage.
Measures: L 80 x D 70 x H 18cm. Elect...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Firmamento Milano Medium Cono Pendant by Carlo Guglielmi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Please note that VAT is not included in the price.
The Cono suspension pendant is perhaps the biggest cone of light, with an embedded 35W LED. The light concentration varies solely ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Four-Arm Brass Asymmetrical Chandelier, Ivory Gold Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Introducing a captivating and innovative take on mid-century-inspired chandeliers, this design artfully plays with asymmetry in its arm combination. The result is a chandelier that p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Metal
French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
French Empire style gilt bronze and enamel chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi has got twelve lights.
This chandelier is characterized by classical plate embellished with gilt bron...
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2010s Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
SLAMP La Lollo Large Pendant Light in Gold & Fumé by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Slamp, Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Pomezia, Rome
La Lollo is a tribute to the roaring 50’s, a series of graceful suspensions that reawaken images of divas in the spotlight. The patented techno-polymer cylinders, in varying shades o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold
SLAMP Veli Large Suspension Light in Gold by Adriano Rachele
By Adriano Rachele, Slamp
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Inspired by the high fashion world, where folds, pleats and soft structural shapes reign, Veli is a sophisticated, glamorous collection featuring a series of handcrafted elements car...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold
"Il Pezzo 3 Long Chandelier" - length 150cm/59” - bronze - crystal - LEDs
Located in Firenze, IT
Inspired by Arabic calligraphic art and the icon of the classical candelabrum is Il Pezzo 3, a collection of lamps with a hand-forged brass struc...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Art Nouveau Guimard Chandelier
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Nouveau Guimard chandelier with nickel finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
"Il Pezzo 3 Long Chandelier" - length 150cm/59” - polished brass - crystal
Located in Firenze, IT
Inspired by Arabic calligraphic art and the icon of the classical candelabrum is Il Pezzo 3, a collection of lamps with a hand-forged brass structure and elegant “candles” crafted fr...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold
"Il Pezzo 3 Round Chandelier" - diameter 85cm/33.4" - polished brass - crystal
Located in Firenze, IT
Inspired by Arabic calligraphic art and the icon of the classical candelabrum is Il Pezzo 3, a collection of lamps with a hand-forged brass struc...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Large Gold Plated Sixteen-Light Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A lovely large Italian sixteen arms gilt metal chandelier.
Measures: Diameter 90 cm.
Height 90 cm.
The light requires sixteen single E14 screw fit lightbulbs (60Watt max.) LED compa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
English Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Victorian gilt bronze six-light chandelier.
Measures: Diameter 75 cm.
Height 90 cm.
Six E27 bulbs.
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Brass
19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Aesthetic Seven-Light Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A 19th century French gilt bronze and crystal Aesthetic seven-light chandelier
France, circa 1880
Perfectly working and ready to be hung.
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Mazarin Chandelier in Bronze, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
A spectacular and important bronze chandelier, a so called “Lustre Mazarin”, of superb quality, with 8 arms and above these, 4 lights and in the middle of the balluster 4 heads on sc...
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Mid-19th Century French Hollywood Regency Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt & Patina Bronze Opaline Globe Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Spectacular neoclassical French Empire gilt bronze 6-light chandelier, patina and gold-plated solid bronze
Dimensions
Height 39.38 in. (100 cm)
Diameter 27.56 in. (70 cm)
Glass...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Stunning Antique Hallway or Stairwell Pendant w. Four Bronze Ram Head Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and highly stylish, gilt bronze and glass entry hall fixture.
In the earliest days of electric lighting, designers worked closely together with artists & artisans and together they created some of the most beautiful light fixtures made in the history of mankind. For creating these 'works of lighting art' they used some of the most expensive materials and some of the most expensive methods. One of the reasons why such very expensive light fixtures could be made, was, because the potential buyers were mostly people who lived in the largest and most expensive of homes. This gilt bronze and cut glass pendant would have been made for an entry hall with a high ceiling and it would be mounted in the centre of a ceiling rose. The unique combination of gilt bronze ornaments and a stunning cut glass shade, makes this antique pendant an absolute joy to own and look at. This handsome and completely original antique pendant, has rams heads and guirlandes all around the shade, a crown-like gallery on top and leafs and a bronze pineapple underneath. All these antique style elements symbolize something, but with regards to this hallway pendant we particularly like the symbolic meaning of the pineapple, because to many Europeans in the new world they symbolized friendship and hospitality. So much so that families would hang pineapples outside their homes to perfume the entryway and make it welcoming to guests. This striking antique pendant too is wired for safe and immediate usage the world over.
If you like the rarity, quality, beauty and the deeper meaning of this antique hallway...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Large Chandelier In Gilt Bronze And Baccarat Crystal
By Baccarat
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent large cage-shaped chandelier in gilded bronze presenting a beautiful and generous ornamentation in Baccarat crystal composed of large pendants, daggers (4 daggers in the ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Fine Gilt Bronze and Alabaster Belle Époque Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A fine bronze and alabaster Belle Époque chandelier, shaped as swirling and flowering rose branches, early 20th century.
Dimensions: Diameter...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Copper
French Empire Caryatids Gilded Bronze Cut Glass 4-Light Lantern Chandelier, Pair
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful pair of antique large French Empire caryatids cast bronze lanterns. Fire gilded solid heavy bronze and cut glass shade with four-light.
Measures:
Diameter 12 in/ 30 cm
H...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Style Crystal Glass and Brass Three-Tired Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Empire style crystal glass and brass three-tired chandelier, the 1930s.
Charming and compact French Empire-style crystal glass and brass chandelier from the 1930s. This lovely...
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1930s French Empire Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Sunburst Flower Light Fixture Flush Mount in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gilt sunburst leafed light fixture, metal, gold leaf. Spain, 1950s
A hand-hammered gold gilt iron sunburst flower shaped ceiling light fixture with central exposed bulb.
Richly dec...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Leaf, Iron, Metal
19th Century French Fire Gilt Bronze Crystal Twelve-Branch Floral Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
Exceptional fire gilt bronze and crystal chandelier of French origin, a two tier twelve-light hanging fixture dating back to circa 1870 born for candle burning, modified to electric,...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze
Refined Gold Spheres and round shaped Murano Glass Chandelier Contemporary Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Refined Gold Spheres and round shaped Murano Glass Chandelier Contemporary Italy.
A Stunning and Elegant Venetian Murano Glass Chandelier with Gold Spheres and Olives, Handmade in Bl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large French Art Nouveau Empire Caryatids Gilt Bronze Etched & Glass Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
A wonderful gilt bronze and etched-glass 8-light ceiling fixture decorated with fine ornaments and garlands, France, early 20th century.
Measures:
Diameter 31.8 in/ 80 cm
Height 41.5...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Crystal Chandelier Roman Female Figures
Located in Milan, IT
A 20th century Italian seventeen-light crystal chandelier richly decorated with waterfall crystal festoons and pendants, realized with a Neoclassical style ormolu frame decorated by casted Roman Matron figures seated on dormeuse with palmetta shaped fan.
Featured with ten curved arms ending with Edison 14 candles, additional seven E14 light bulbs inside the crystal basket.
It is an Italian creation dating back the circa 1960s, with a superlative quality and gilding that may bring an Italian accent to your luxury interior.
Listed measure do not include any chain, only chandelier structure and upper cup.
Of Italian origin, it comes from a Milanese private estate and dates back to 1960s circa.
The chandelier is in good condition, with new working wiring for Italian European standards, suitable for 17 Edison 14 light bulbs. Two separate wirings working for internal and external lights...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Outstanding Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, BE
Outstanding chandelier from the 1960s by German high end crystal glass manufacturer Palwa. The 24-karat gold-plated brass frame is encrusted with high quality crystals. The chandelie...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
21th C LouisaI Pendant Lamp Patinated Brass by French Designer Marine Breynaert
Located in Paris, FR
This Louisa ceiling lamp fit with elegance in a contemporary interior, refined in its lines.
This lamp diffuse an intimate and warm light. It can dress a bedroom, a living room or a...
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2010s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
French Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Empire Basket Gilt Bronze Crystal Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
8-light French Empire basket gilt bronze chandelier with crystal plums.
Measures:
Diameter 18 in/ 45 cm
Height 34 in / 86 cm
Weight 22 lb/ 10 Kg
Eight light bulbs E14, good work...
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Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Gold and Crystal Rock Chandelier with Hand-Cut Crystal Rock Pendants
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier gold and crystal rock with structure in solid bronze
and gold-plated, with 18 arms of lights. With hand-carved crystal
glass pieces. Classical Cage chandelier with one le...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze
Early 1900s Gothic Revival Brass and Bronze Church Candle Chandelier / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical size and great looking church sanctuary light.
The amount of work that went into creating this striking and practical size chandelier is a...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
antique empire chandelier
Located in Kiel, SH
high decorative antique bronze candelier from the empire.
I guess the chandelier was electrified later .
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1850s French Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Wonderful Late Victorian Bronze and Stain Leaded Glass Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning design and amazing colors Victorian pendant light for the perfect ambiance.
If you are looking for a rare, beautiful and all handcraf...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Rare Antique & Stylish Gothic Revival Brass Lantern with Cathedral Glass Windows
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted, hexagonal bronze and brass Gothic light fixture.
If you are a collector of rare and ancient looking Gothic antiques then this go...
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Mid-19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Spanish Sunburst Light Fixture in Gilt Iron with Double Leafed Frame
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gilt metal double layered leafed sunburst ceiling flush mount. Spain, 1960s.
An eye-catching sunburst or flower burst ceiling light featuring two layers of gilt iron leaves surroundi...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Louis XV Style Bronze and Crystal Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
Very nice Louis XV or Rococo style vintage bronze and crystal four-light chandelier.
Four bronze arms, each with a socket for an E14-size light bulb.
Measures: height is 29.33 inches...
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1950s French Rococo Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Kinkeldey 18" Starburst Flush Mount Chandelier Crystal & Gold-Plated Brass, 1970
By Kinkeldey
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant ceiling light with faceted Star-shaped crystals mounted on gold-plated brass frame. The hanging glass resembles stars. Chandelier shines beautifully and provides plenty of li...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Art Deco Gilt Bronze Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large French Art Deco gilt bronze chandelier with alabaster bowl shade suspended from three gilt bronze arms with knotted rope shape. T...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Art Deco Alabaster, Bronze & Brass Pendant / Chandelier Beautiful Shape & Color
Located in Lisse, NL
Highly stylish Art Deco pendant for a great atmosphere.
If you are looking for the perfect chandelier to grace your dining area then this truly stylish Art Deco light fixture could ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Square Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco bronze square chandelier.
Can be proposed as ceiling lamp too.
All size possible.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
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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