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Material: Crystal
Antique CEILING LAMP Silver Pendant Light Hollywood Regency Chandelier Pink Cups
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Silver CEILING LAMP, Pendant Light Long Art Deco Chandelier with three pink cups from the 1920s
The pewter silver Swedish pendant chandelier...
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1920s Swedish Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal
$1,794 Sale Price
50% Off
Large Romantic Prism Encrusted Round Pendant Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Romantic large round pendant having dozens of prisms encrusting the exterior of the orb having 3 candle bulbs within. 40-60 watt each
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1990s American Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Veca for Fontana Arte Italian Crystal, Glass and Metal Ceiling Light
By Fontana Arte, VECA
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as it contains detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items.
This iconic and generously si...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1940s French Hollywood Regency Cut Crystal Beaded Hot Air Balloon Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Lovely 1940's Hollywood Regency Cut and Beaded Crystal Hot Air Balloon. Wouldn't this be nice in the babies room?? 4 lights and a spectacular piece!
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1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
$2,380 Sale Price
20% Off
Banci Ceiling Light in Gilded Iron and Crystal Flowers Italian Design 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Banci ceiling light in gilded iron and crystal flowers, Italy, 1980s
Purchased in Florence, produced by the Banci company, it has 5 lights with E14 conne...
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1980s Italian Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Mid-20th Century French Bronze and Strass Crystal Chandelier
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale bronze bird cage chandelier features gadrooned strands of Strass crystals and five elegantly curved arms detailed with Strass crystal pendeloques. Each arm holds large cut crystal teardrops with floral baguettes, and bronze bobeches sit at the base of each of its five faux candle lights. Finished with an artichoke finial, this chandelier would be a fine addition to a bedroom, small entryway...
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Early 20th Century French Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Carl Fagerlund Dual Crystal Disc Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Dual crystal disc chandelier with a raised dot pattern on a satin nickel stem and canopy by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Professionally rewired for use in the USA.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Orrefors, Scandinavian Modern, Brass, Glass, Chandelier, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors
Located in Manhasset, NY
Orrefors, Scandinavian Modern, Brass, Glass, Chandelier, Sweden, 1960s
Swedish modern chandelier in brass, glass and crystal designed and produced by Orrefors in Sweden c. 1960s. Th...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Crystal Chandelier Attr. Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and Palatial French 19th century Louis XV Style gilt bronze, crystal and cut-glass Twenty-Four-light chandelier, probably by Baccarat. The central molded cut-glass stem s...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$99,850 Sale Price
31% Off
Pair of Gilt Metal Chandeliers with Crystals, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of six-arm gilt metal chandeliers with crystal drops and beads on body, woven garlands of beads on arms. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Diameter: 32"
Minimum drop: 28"
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1930s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
French Louis XVI Style Brass and Crystal Basket Nine-Light Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful, subtle late 19th century Louis XVI style brass and crystal basket chandelier with a fountain corona, having an elegantly draped canopy with cascading bead crystals and alm...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Huge Crystal Art Deco Semi Flush Mount by Bakalowits, Austria, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An exceptional, huge semi - flush mount by Bakalowits & Soehne, Austria, Vienna , circa 1960s.
This amazing light fixture is handcrafted of brass and cut-glass.
Socket: 14 x (e27) ...
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1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large French Antique Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large tent and purse style French gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. Made in the Rococo Louis XV taste, with the gilt bronze frame with sweeping scrolls of foliate acanthus and fe...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Austrian Vintage Gilt Brass and Glass Ceiling Light Pendant Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful mid century green, clear and rose glass leaves and gold-plated/brass pendant chandelier.
Austria, 1940s.
Measures:
Diameter 9.5 in
Height (body) 10 in.
Lamp sockets: 3...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Hollywood Regency Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
19th Century French Baccarat Manner Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th Century French chandelier in the Baccarat manner features exquisite gilt bronze base and beautiful crystals. The design reflects the opulence and elegance of the French aes...
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19th Century French Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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 Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century French Bronze and Crystal Chandelier is a beautiful lighting fixture featuring intricate bronze detailing and sparkling crystal accents. As a luxurious and elegant p...
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19th Century French Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Amber Crystal Antique Chandelier Ceiling Florentiner Lustre Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Presenting our cherished old chandelier, lovingly and professionally restored in Berlin. Its electrical wiring is compatible with the US, having been re-wired and prepared for easy h...
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Late 18th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
1970s High Quality Crystal Chandelier Attributed to Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
A beautiful shinny chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1970. The chandelier has gilt metal branches with stunning faceted crystal glass balls. It holds seven Edison 14 bulbs. Pl...
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1970s German Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Certified Maison Bagues Paris Flush Mount 3 Lights #18141
Located in Paris, FR
#18141 Maison Baguès chandelier, three lights, Finish: Gilt gold or gilt silver as needed. 3 lights.
Iron and crystal (UL listing available for an additional fee).
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21st Century and Contemporary French Other Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Pair of Large, Grand Louis XVI Bronze & Crystal Chandeliers, 19th Century French
Located in New Orleans, LA
These beautiful, Grand Louis XVI chandeliers are made of bronze and draped with rows of octagonal crystals. The French antique pair dates back to the 19th century and offers details ...
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19th Century French Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Torlasco Italian Space Age Pop Art Chandelier 1970s Lens Glasses
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Oscar Torlasco Italian Space Age Pop Art chandelier 1970s lens glasses, lit is very nice and impressive, as in the photo.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
19th Century English Cut Crystal Chandelier, Signed F & C Osler
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This six light chandelier by the renowned firm of F & C Osler, is of rare design and a first rate example the the glass cutters art! Originally gas powere...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Crystal Bead and Cut Crystal Three Light Chandelier C1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Crystal Bead and Cut Crystal Three Light Chandelier C1940
Measures- 23"H x 12.75"W x 12.75"D
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Mid-20th Century American Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
English Waterford Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous 19th century English Waterford style 8-light chandelier. circa 1900. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It is ready to hang!
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19th Century Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
$22,000
19th Century Baccarat Manner Crystal and Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century Baccarat crystal and gilt bronze chandelier with 12 lights. Featuring 2 tiers of lights and a plethora of glistening crystals. A spectacular fixture! Circa 186...
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19th Century French Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$12,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Magnificent Mid-Century Modern Crystal Glass and Brass Chandelier, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Magnificent chandelier material: Brass gilded, other surfaces on request, handcut crystal-prisms,
total drop as required
Most components according to the UL regulations, with an ad...
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Emperor Style Chandelier, Blu Murano Drops, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Emperor-style chandelier formed by rounds of crystals decorated with blue glass drops.
The chandelier is 100 centimeters high with the chain, 55 centimeters without the chain and i...
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1960s Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
1930’s French Glass Leaves Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A 1930’s French glass leaves large light fixture with interior lights
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1930s French Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Stunning Large Doré Bronze Rock Crystal Nine-Light Baguès Gilt Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
This beautiful nine-light chandelier is layered with wonderful scrolling doré bronze arms, multifaceted and textured crystal pendants and highlighted by rock crystal pendants and cry...
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1920s French Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
$16,950 Sale Price
21% Off
1960s Vintage Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Crystal Chandelier
Located in Buffalo, NY
1960s Vintage Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera crystal chandelier 40" diameter. Nice original condition, signed, J&L LOBMEYR / ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Spectacular Bead-Encrusted Twelve Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chandelier, having a frame of gilt iron, entirely covered in macaroni crystal beads; its knopped, glass-sheathed center column surmounted by crown pediment finished with flower-form ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Certified Maison Bagues Chandelier, 8 Lights Iron & Crystal #00170
Located in Paris, FR
LU-FE-00170-08 Maison Baguès chandelier, 8 lights.
Various finish possible: leaf gilt gold strong patina, leaf gilt silver, black paint.
Iron and crystal.
Price is for leaf gi...
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2010s French Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Italian Micro-Beaded Pink Prisms Crystal Chandelier Rare c1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 1 light in center. Will be re-wired with appropriate UL US socket for the USA or certified socket for other countries and ready to hang. Tiers of pink crystal tear drop shap...
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1920s Italian Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
OTT Crystal Chandelier, Germany, 1970
Located in Bronx, NY
OTT crystal chandelier, Germany 1970, Mid-Century Modern gold-plated frame with numerous thick chunky square cut crystals.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
One of a kind Green and White Opaline Roses Cherub Crystal Chandelier 12 lights
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing an impressive 12 lights, will be rewired with new sockets. We use certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. This very rare one of...
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Early 1900s French Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Josef Hoffmann Brass Chandelier/Pendant, Vienna Secession Style Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
This is an early example of Josef Hoffmann’s puristic phase before the funding of the Wiener Werkstatte in 1903, used in different forms at the Villenkolonie Hohe Warte, Waerndorfer ...
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2010s Austrian Vienna Secession Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
A Large Bagues Gilt & Cut Rock Crystal Louis XVI Style Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Large French Louis XVI Style Gilt, Silvered, Cut Rock crystal and crystal multi light triple tier chandelier of exquisite detail in the manner of Maison Bagues. This unusual large ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Butterfly 40 contemporary pendant Lamp, art Silvered Glass, white color, Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
BUTTERFLY
The free dance movement
For more than 22 years, Sabrina Landini pays homage to glass surfaces in her expression of silvered masterworks, the hallmark of her collection.
S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
An outstanding and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with individual "jewe...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
French Blue Murano Drops Crystal Prisms Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one big light in center. Will be newly re-wired with certified UL US sockets for the United States and appropriate sockets for other countries and ready to hang. Gold gilt wo...
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1920s French Baroque Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
German 12 light Empire chandelier by Werner & Mieth
By Werner & Mieth
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large 12-light Empire chandelier with astonishing decorations of horse heads etc. The design is very architectural where the "ring" from below looks like a six-pointed star. Each ...
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Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$25,727 Sale Price
25% Off
Italian 6-Light Crystal Beaded Chandelier C. 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian six light chandelier in an elegant crystal-adorned fixture with a classic, ornate design. Its metal frame is intricately decorated with strands of small beads that cover the...
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1930s Italian Rococo Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Petite Delicate Gilt Brass Cut-Glass Flower Flush Mount by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite Delicate floral Flush mount with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Germany, 1970s.
Measures: Diameter 11.8" // 30 cm
Sockets: 3 small bulbs (E-14) max each 4...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Montgolfiè Antique Lok Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New
Located in Berlin, DE
Montgolfière Style Chandelier - Empire Elegance with Customizability
Introducing a new Montgolfière style chandelier that exudes the charm of the Empire era, reimagined with modern ...
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2010s Empire Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Big Bakalowits Crystal Chandelier Vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Big Bakalowits crystal chandelier Vienna around 1950s
Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
19th C English Cut Crystal Ten-Arm Georgian Style Chandelier
Located in Savannah, GA
Exquisite large size well proportioned crystal English chandelier featuring ten graceful notched arms with scored double scalloped bobeche, elegant bulbous center column, two bowls a...
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1890s English Georgian Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$7,495 Sale Price
39% Off
Italian Art Deco Crystal Waterfall Ceiling Light Gilt Brass Frame, 1930-1939
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A beautiful Art Deco crystal waterfall four-light ceiling light with gilt brass crown shape frame supporting five tiers faceted crystal prisms, Italy, 1930s.
This piece is in very go...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Beautiful German Vintage Gold-Plated Chandelier Flush Mount, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful gold-plated brass and crystal glass chandelier.
Germany, 1960s.
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Golden Crystal Chandelier from Palwa, 1970s.
By Palwa
Located in Hannover, DE
This huge chandelier by Palwa used to hang in the ballroom of a hotel.
Hand-cut crystal rods and a variety of bulbs make this chandelier unique. A quality that seeks its equal.
Wit...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
$6,716 / item
"2494" Flush Mount Pendants by Max Ingrand
By Max Ingrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"2494" Flush Mount Pendants by Max Ingrand
Dimensions: 5"dia x 6.5"h
Designer: Max Ingrand
Manufacture: Fontana Arte
Material: Metal Base with Glass and Crystal Diffuser
Italy, c1950...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
French Beaded Emerald Green Prisms Petit Beaded Small Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light. Will be newly wired with a certified US UL socket for the USA or appropriate socket for all other countries and ready to hang. Rare emerald green crystal prisms. B...
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1920s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Baltic Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A wonderful 12 lights chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi in the style of Russian Baltic Neoclassic period.
The elegant top crown...
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2010s Italian Baltic Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Crystal, Bronze
18th Century Genoese Church Gilded and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Genovese Louis XVI chandelier in carved and gilded wood, circa 1780, similar to the chandeliers in the Palazzo Ducale in Genoa. It consists of a central shaft in turned, carved and g...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Original Bakalowits Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandelier, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Large very modern 1960s Bakalowits chandelier with 18 flames and hand-cut crystal glass stone in tremendous quality, the given high is just the chandelier, the total drop can be adju...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Swedish mid-century crystal chandelier by Eriksmåla, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
Mid-century chandelier produced in the 1960s by the Swedish manufacturer Eriksmåla. Constructed with 54 crystal elements mounted on a chrome frame, it features six metal lamp holders...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Steel, Chrome
Magnificent and Huge Art Deco Chandelier Vienna, 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Magnificent and huge Art Deco chandelier Vienna of the 1920s.
Polished brass and stove enameled.
The crystal parts of the chandelier are ori...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
A Hollywood Regency French Palm Tree Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exclusive Mid-Century Gilded Bronze Chandelier with Crystals and Palm Leaf Design – Ø 98 cm (38.6 inch)
A spectacular, large and very unique antique French Hollywood Regency gilt br...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Louis XIV Gilt Bronze, Crystal & Beaded 6 Light Chandelier c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV chandelier offers gilt bronze frame with strung crystals, six lights and Art Deco beading, c1920
Measures - 36"h x 21"dia...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Postmodern Modern Black Round Chandelier Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of postmodernism and experience pure elegance with our breathtaking black chandelier decorated with crystals. This work of art of lighting makes a statement in any room and gives your interior an unparalleled aesthetic.
With a diameter of 32 cm and a height of 32 cm, which can be flexibly adjusted, you can adapt the chandelier perfectly to your individual needs. The adjustable height allows you to position the chandelier so that it bathes your rooms in a harmonious light.
The candlestick has 3 E14 sockets
Worldwide working wiring allows you to use this chandelier anywhere in the world without worrying about compatibility issues.
Our black chandelier with crystals...
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2010s German Post-Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Antique Crystal Chandeliers for Sale: Shop Baccarat Chandeliers, Waterford Chandeliers and Other Lighting on 1stDibs
Antique crystal chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many homes today, but they've come a very long way.
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.
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, 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. (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.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right crystal chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. Whether they're Waterford crystal chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers or another iteration, 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 the Beehive pendant light — a fixture created by celebrated Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto — 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 natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for crystal pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique J. & L. Lobmeyr chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Swarovski chandeliers and more.
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