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Material: Crystal
Rare French Maison 1940s Baguès Silver Crystal Chains Drops Signed Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 6 lights, will be newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate socket for all other countries. A rare example of Maison Baguès. Tiers of hand tied c...
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1940s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Impressive Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Wonderful and Impressive Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Twenty Eight Light Chandelier
Multi-faceted and shaped crystal, beaded arms, cut crystal central column, twelve perimeter and sixteen tiered interior lights.
If you are looking for a chandelier, a lantern or sets of sconces, Charles Cheriff...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair Petite Antique French Baccarat Crystal & Bronze D'ore Chandeliers, Ca 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Baccarat Crystal & Bronze D'ore Chandeliers, Circa 1890's
Sweet and Petite chandeliers with colored crystals, clear crystals and a cut crystal stem on a gold bron...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Empire Style Eight-Arm Crystal and Bronze Chandelier
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French empire style crystal and gilt bronze chandelier, the top gilt band of palmettes supporting strings of cut crystals terminating at the central gilt rosette mounted ring, pain...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Kinkeldey Attributed Pendants
By Kinkeldey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(2) Glamorous, sophisticated yet subtle German crystal pendants. Faceted shades with a satin nickel plated brass finish.
Current drop: 54" (can...
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1970s German Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Bronze and Baccarat crystal French chandelier in the style of Louis XV
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
A beautiful French chandelier with 8 lights around the chandelier. With original dark patina.
'Cage' form; With 12 scrolled candle arms and 4 main 'cage' arms.
On the 'cage' arms the...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Italian Gilded Chandelier With Blue and Transparent Crystals with Six Lights 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Italian Chandelier In Gilded Iron And Celestial Crystals dated 1950, featuring an elegant and romantic design. This six-light suspension, with E14 connections, features six curved a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Romantic Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
19th C French Ormolu Mtd. Multi-Arm Baccarat Crystal Chandelier, w/ Fleur de Lis
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and Quite Large 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Multi-Arm Baccarat Crystal Chandelier, with Fleur de Lis Crystal Prisms. The ormolu body is cast of the highest quality of mercury gilt bronze. The arms are spectacular and split up between multiple tiers. The central stem is made up of a thick ormolu pole which is decorated with Baccarat crystal hand-diamond cut stepped sections. Attached to the stem are the numerous ormolu arms which terminated to hand-chased and hand-chiseled ormolu bobeche's; inside each bobeche is a hand-diamond cut crystal candle holder which is similar to a lily flower. These crystals are each hand-diamond cut with a crystal prismic pattern. Hanging off each arm is an array of hand-diamond cut crystal prisms, each with a variable crystal style form and each hand-beveled. At the top of each prism is a cut-crystal flower, which beautifully completes the gorgeous arms. In the center of each bi-armed section is a small ormolu step which holds a cut-crystal beveled sphere and incredible and rare, cut-crystal, beveled Fleur de Lis. This symbol is highly important and symbolic to the Royal family of France for hundreds of years. Chandeliers of this size, quality, condition, and inclusive of Fleur de Lis are highly prized and rarely found in the market as Fleur de Lis based items were usually produced with noble reason.
France, Circa: 1880
Baccarat is a French luxury crystal company that manufactures and sells high-end products. Founded in 1764 by artisans in Lorraine with the permission of King Louis XV, Baccarat is known for its craftsmanship, quality, and innovation. The company's products include lighting, tableware, decorative objects, fine jewelry, and custom flacons, and are designed to symbolize French artifacts...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Antique French Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Transform any space into a mesmerising masterpiece with our Gorgeous French 19th Century 9 Arm Crystal Chandelier. This exquisite piece combines the timeless elegance of classical Fr...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Wonderful Beaded Crystal Basket Swag Gold Gilt Italian 5 Light Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Beaded Crystal Basket Form With Swags, Gold Gilt Italian 5 Candelabra Light Chandelier
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20th Century Italian Belle Époque Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
20th Century Italian Crystal Chandelier Ten Armed Maria Theresa Style
Located in Milano, MI
Italian Maria Theresa style ten-armed crystal chandelier dating back to 20th century. Ten arms ending with E14 light bulbs and an extra E27 bulb in the centre of the structure. This Italian vintage chandelier features a variety of faceted crystals draped with crystal beads, attached to a gilded iron frame.
Very fully arranged with crystal chains and drops, this antique chandelier sets...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Large Silver Gilt Wood, Iron, and Crystal Chandelier, Italian 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional 18th century or early 19th century Italian twelve-arm candle light chandelier. Silver gilt wood and iron frame with crystal pend...
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18th Century Italian Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Pair of Crystal and Rock Crystal Chandeliers
Located in Cypress, CA
Desirable pair Venetian Rock Crystal and lead crystal bronze 6-light chandelier, the frame is unique all arms are beaded and enhanced with large crystal stars. Centered with Rock Cry...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Bronze
Antique Chandelier by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine Louis XV cage style gilt bronze and crystal twelve-light chandelier by Baccarat. Originally for candles, now electrified.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Russian 19th c. Neo-Classical St. Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze & Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and highly detailed Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Crystal, Ormolu, enameled Bronze and Glass chandelier. This most decorative seven light chandelier is centered a...
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19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Fleur Blown Pendant Lamp by MM Lampadari
Located in Geneve, CH
Fleur Blown Pendant Lamp by MM Lampadari
Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 72 cm.
Materials: Metal, crystal, and Murano glass.
Different finishes are available. All our lamps can be wired accord...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Wonderful French Baguès Petite Crystal Glass Urn Gilt Tear Drop Swag Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Baguès style petite crystal and glass urn gilt tear drop swag 4 candelabra light chandelier.
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20th Century French Belle Époque Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Italian Gilt Tole and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice quality 19th century Italian Gilt tole and crystal chandelier. Circa 1890. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It is ready to h...
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19th Century Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Brass and Crystal Glass Hollywood Regency Style Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful 5-tiered brass and crystal glass chandelier made in Germany, 1960s. The chandelier requires four European E14 candelabra bulbs, each up to 40 watts. It is made of cut cry...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Italian and Crystal 14 Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Large scale 19th century Italian iron, crystal and giltwood 14-light chandelier. Circa 1880. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It ...
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1880s Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Lovely "palm branches" chandelier, France circa 1900
Located in Paris, FR
Attractive small ormolu chandelier from the 1900's featuring three palm branches linked together by a cord.
The palms support numerous faceted crystal pearls and pendants.
Three lig...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Sculptural Mid-Century Brass and Crystal Palm Tree Leaf Chandelier
By Hans Kögl
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sculptural Mid-Century Brass and Crystal Palm Leaf Chandelier attributed to Hans Kogl, circa 1970
An exceptional mid-century chandelier, attributed to the 1970s, masterfully crafte...
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French Empire Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding late 19th century French Empire gilt bronze and crystal basket chandelier. Circa 1880. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, c...
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19th Century Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-Century Enameled Floral Form Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Enameled Metal Floral Form Chandelier, 20th century, four candlestick form light fixtures, traces of red enamel. 35" H x 20" W x 20" D. Provenance: From ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Enamel
Two White Gold Chandeliers Decorated with Crystal
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two 6-light white/gold metal chandeliers decorated with brass acanthus leaves and hung with crystal icicles.
France ,20th century.
Diameter 18" - 46 cm
Height fixture 31.4" - 80 cm....
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Stilux Milano Chandelier with Copper and Crystal Glass, Italy
By Stilux
Located in Hellouw, NL
Impressive chandelier by Stilux Milano, Italy midcentury. This chandelier has five branches and is made of copper and crystal glass. The top is a copper plate that can be mounted to ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Copper
Pair of Russian Crystal & Ormolu Mounted Three-Light Lantern Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A marvelous and impressive pair of Russian crystal & ormolu mounted three-light lantern chandeliers. A pair of Russian neoclassical style lantern chand...
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Early 1900s Russian Neoclassical Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Crystal Chandelier Baccarat with 12 Arms Finely Decorated with Pearls, 19th Cen
Located in Madrid, ES
Very beautiful Baccarat crystal chandelier in crystal, very thin and transparent with 12 appliques. Central baluster with hand-blown glass rod. 20th century. Height 100 cm. diameter ...
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Late 20th Century French Rococo Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Russian Neoclassical Cut-Glass, Cobalt Blue Glass Chandelier or Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Russian neoclassical style cut-glass mounted gilt metal and cobalt blue glass four-light chandelier or lantern with the original canapé. It has cut-glass prisms and four candleholders.
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19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Oriental Style Crystal and Gilded Bronze Chandelier, France, circa 1900
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant Oriental style chandelier in pink tinted crystal and gilded bronze with six light arms, composed of an illuminating shaft formed by two superimposed cylinders, all decorated ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Fine Transitional Pagoda Bagues Jansen Eight-Light Gilt Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
This is a fabulous and unusual pagoda form chandelier that has a beautiful crown with draped crystals and beading. Each of the eight scrolled arms have a crystal flower from which ha...
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Large Antique French Empire Style Crystal and Bronze D'Ore Chandelier circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent antique French Empire fine crystal and bronze D'Ore chandelier, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marie Antoinette Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely high quality French early 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal Marie Antoinette chandelier. Each main scroll...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
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
Pair Of Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Gilt Metal And Crystal Chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative pair of Italian 18th century Venetian st. gilt metal and crystal chandeliers. Each six arm chandelier is centered by a beautiful delicate mottled ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Fine Late 19th Century Rococo Doré Bronze Crystal Large Fifteen-Light Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
This elegant doré bronze and crystal chandelier is beautifully decorated with fifteen-lights, crystal prisms and beautiful crystal beads draped across the arms. The top is decorated ...
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1920s French Belle Époque Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Small Overgrown Unique Crystal Chandelier, Mark Sturkenboom
Located in Geneve, CH
Small overgrown unique crystal chandelier, Mark Sturkenboom
Dimensions: 45 x 30 x 30 cm
Material: antique French chandelier, natural
Grown (white) crystal
Edition: No. 3 / 25 uni...
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2010s Dutch Organic Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Antique French Baccarat Crystal & Gold Bronze 18-Light Chandelier, Ca. 1875-1895
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Baccarat crystal & gold bronze 18-Light Chandelier, Circa 1875-1895.
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19th Century French Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Antique small Bohemian four-light chandelier, 18th c
Located in Stockholm, SE
This small 4-light Bohemian crystal chandelier is a dazzling fusion of elegance and Bohemian charm, designed to infuse any space with a touch of luxury and allure. With its compact s...
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18th Century European Rococo Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Floral Chandelier in Crystals Cut by Bakalowits and Söhne, Austria, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare xxl floral chandelier designed and produced by bakalowits & söhne in austria in the 1970s.
Golden structure composed of crystals cut in perfect condition.
Rare design...
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1970s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
French Early 20th Century Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, Pair Available
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful, large plafonnier is made of bronze and crystal and dates back to the 19th Century. The French antique fixture is draped with oc...
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Early 20th Century French Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
A Stunning 3 Branch Brass and Crystal Chandelier This is excellent quality
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Stunning 3 Branch Brass and Crystal Chandelier
This is an excellent quality piece, it has a brass crown hung with crystal drops in the centre this has 3 branches supporting brass...
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Early 1900s French Provincial Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Vistosi Diadema gold crystal chandeliers 1990
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of Vistosi Diadema gold crystal chandeliers.
Italian design of the 90s.
Height 80 cm - 31,50 po
Diameter 20 cm - 7,87 po
Led
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20th Century Italian Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
French Art Deco Brass, Crystal & Mirror Chandelier by Maison Baguès, Paris, 1925
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important French Mid-Century Modern / Art Deco chandelier by the legendary French maker of lighting and mirrors, Maison Baguès and retailed in Paris by Maison Jansen. The ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Period Regency Gilt Bronze & Crystal Dish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Quality Early 19th Century Ormolu & Cut Crystal Dish Light hung overall with faceted drops, the canopy above the large circular cut crystal dish with a central rising triple t...
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1810s English Regency Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Nine Lights Louis XV Crystal Chandelier 1800s
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Louis XV-Style bronze chandelier with crystal pendants and finials and tinted glass, completed and rewired with candlestick holders and nine light sockets.
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Estate French Art Deco Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1940.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate French Art Deco Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1940.
This fixture would fit in a small powder or dressing room or anywhere you wish to ha...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Antique Crystal and Gilt Brass Chandelier 1920s, France
Located in Bastogne, BE
Circa 1920s Classic Style Chandelier with five light bulbs.
Manufactured in France.
Richly fecorated chandelier's framework is in gilt brass with transparent cut crystal decoration...
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1920s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Quartz Pendant Light III by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz pendant Llght III by Aver
Dimensions: W 150 x D 32 x H 12 cm
Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown glass, other.
Also Available: Matt...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stone, Crystal, Other
Unique Modern Crystal Glass & Steel Suspension Pendant Light Exhale Catie Newell
By Catie Newell
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Modern Crystal Glass & Steel Suspension Pendant Light Exhale Catie Newell
Measures: Diameters 30 cm x Height 18 cm.
Materials: Crystal glass, Stainless steel.
Customization i...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Stainless Steel
Louis XV Crystal Gilt-Bronze Nine-Light Chandelier
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Classic Louis XV style chandelier having 9 arms and 10 lamps (9 lamps and 1 central lamp).
The gilt metal frame heavily laden with various sized crystal plaquettes.
Originally cand...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Chandelier in Louis XV Style, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisitely-designed gilt-bronze and cut-crystal chandelier in the Louis XV style, with six(6) candle-arms extending from a central column. Wired for USA electricity.
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Russian Neoclassical Balloon Form Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A very unique antique Russian neoclassical balloon form silvered bronze, cut crystal and glass multi light chandelier of superb quality. T...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Modern Transitional Brushed Nickel Sputnik Rock Crystal Ball Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Perfect for the transitional space, this brushed nickel Sputnik style chandelier is detailed with crystal beads and accented with crystal flowers. The flowing rock crystal crown sits...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Nickel
Neoclassical Gilt Metal Greek Key Design and Crystal Basket 6-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A late 18th century Italian neoclassical gilt metal and crystal basket chandelier with 6 lights and greek key design.
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
"Il Pezzo 3 Long Chandelier" - length 103cm/40.5” - gold finish 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 Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold
French Empire Bronze and Crystal 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Good quality 19th century French Empire bronze crystal 12-light chandelier. Circa 1880. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It is re...
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1880s Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Neoclassical Sack of Pearls Bronze & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Neoclassical Sack of Pearls Bronze & Crystal Chandelier with Bacchus is one of the most spectacular lighting fixtures we've had the pleasure of offering! Combining br...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
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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