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Material: Crystal
Josef Hoffmann /Wiener Werkstaette Palais Stoclet Music Salon Plafonier, Re Edit
Located in Vienna, AT
Josef Hoffmann &Wiener Werkstaette Palais Stoclet Music Salon Flush Mount - Art Deco, Jugendstil, Wiener Werkstaette Style 1905 / Re-Edition 5 x Edison screw sockets E26/E27 for inc...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier/Flush mount light fixture by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Antique 19th Century English All Lead Cut Crystal 12 Light Chandelier.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century English fine quality all lead crystal 12 light chandelier with handsome cut crystal arms. Heavily draped with fabulous cut crystal prisms and beads along the all...
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19th Century English Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Ormolu, And Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very unique French 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu, and Baccarat crystal chandelier. The eight arm chandelier is centered by a lovely bottom fl...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

1950 Engraved Crystal Lantern and Gold Brass Parts Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
1950 engraved crystal lantern and gold brass parts Italian design. 1 light bulb E27 max 100 watt. Only crystall cm. 36 x 28 diameter.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Reggia chandelier with crystal prisms
Located in Firenze, FI
Illuminate your space with the enchanting beauty of our chandelier, featuring an eye-catching bronze frame adorned with exquisite crystal prisms. This chandelier perfectly blends cla...
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2010s Italian Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Italian 19th Century Venetian St. Ormolu and Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Italian 19th century Venetian st. ormolu and crystal chandelier. The eighteen arm two tier chandelier is centered by a bottom topie shaped fi...
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19th Century Italian Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Murano Crystal Chandelier with 10 Arms. Italian Work. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant 10 arms chandelier is made of Murano crystal. This is an Italian work. Circa 1970
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Fine Quality Bronze and Genuine Crystal French Louis XV Style Chandelier
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Description Bronze. Crystal prisms. 8 arms. 53 1/2" h x 25 1/4" diameter. Condition Missing prisms. Oxidation. Chips in prisms. One prism broken with ball missing. We recommend all l...
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Ormolu and Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period ormolu and crystal chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a magnificent cut crystal bottom dome with lovely an...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Crystal Plafonnier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and crystal plafonnier. The circular five light chandelier displays a decorative outer pierced ormolu band decorate...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Pair Basket Chandelier Crystal Empire Brass Sac a Pearl Lustre Ceiling Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing two exquisite basket chandeliers, available as a pair! Both have been lovingly and professionally restored in Berlin, with electrical wiring compatible with the US. They ...
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1840s European Empire Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

19th Century French Doré Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French, doré bronze and crystal chandelier in the neoclassical style. Originally purchased in Europe for 35,000.00 Euros. The chandelier has been newly wired.
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19th Century French Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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 Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Brass and Crystal Pendant Light, Designed by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality brass chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s. It is made of a brass frame and many crystals. Great scale and exquisite detail. The lamp takes 6 x E14 (s...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French Regency Empire Basket Chandelier Gilt Bronze and Green Cut Crystal & Bowl
Located in Coimbra, PT
Six-light French Empire crystal basket chandelier with bronze frame and etched cut-glass bowl. Dimensions Height: 37.41 in. (chain = 10 in)/ (95 cm (chain =25 cm)) Diameter: 13.78 in...
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Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Baltic 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu, Crystal and Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high-quality Baltic 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu, crystal, and smoked glass chandelier. The eight-light chandelier is centered by a charming bottom ...
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19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Gilt Bronze & Crystal Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & crystal pendant. Dimensions: Height 14 1/2" Diameter 18" CW602.
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1910s French Louis XV Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XV Bronze d’Ore and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
A gorgeous example of the Louis XV style, this 19th century bronze d’ore chandelier features bronze d’ore drippers, candle cups, and bobeches and is draped with cut crystal plaquette...
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19th Century French Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze

A French Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French gilt metal and crystals chandelier with beaded body, 3 arms and 3 candelabra interior lights. Measurements: Height: 29" Diameter: 21".
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1950s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Simoeng's Spiral Chandelier, Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1960
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Simoeng's spiral chandelier, murano glass, italy, 1960. Superb and rare simoeng spiral luster composed of transparent and white Murano crystals. Designed and produced in Italy in the...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Fine Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Ten-Light Basket Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine early 20th century gilt bronze and crystal ten-light basket chandelier The gilt top with bronze berries and drop crystal balls, cut crystal central column leading to beaded...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Exquisite Cut-Glass Basket Chandelier by J.L Lobmeyr, Vienna, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An original Austrian eight-light hand-crafted, hand -knotted glass and polished brass chandelier by J.L Lobmeyr, circa 1960s, Vienna. Socket: 8 x E27 or E26 (US) for screw bulbs -ma...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Seven Light Chandelier Multi-faceted and shaped crystal, some designed as grapes, beaded arms, five exterior crystal prisms, five perimet...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Italian, 1950s, Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Graceful, six arm, crystal chandelier with a turned central column terminating in a gilt brass bucket with a large, crystal sphere below. Two levels are surrounded by hand-strung, cr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Period, French Chandelier with Exquisite Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A superb, early 1800’s, French, nine-arm, gilt bronze chandelier dripping in generous amounts of cut crystal. The whole embellished with crystal towers a...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll Brass & Crystal Chandelier, Light, 1960s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern ceiling light, manufactured by Rupert Nikoll in 1960's, Austria, Vienna. This chandelier is a striking appearance in every room. Elegant shape and high q...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Reggia Versailles chandelier with crystal drops
Located in Firenze, FI
Illuminate your space with the elegance of our timeless chandelier, featuring an eye-catching bronze frame adorned with sparkling crystal drops. This chandelier effortlessly blends c...
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2010s Italian Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Stunning Empire 19th Century Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian brass and cut-glass crystal chandelier from the end of the 19th century. It is wired and in excellent condition. Chain not included but if requested we will add chain ...
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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Empire Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Lovely Gilt Brass and Lens Glass Pendant by Palwa, circa 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful small midcentury one light gilt brass chandelier with square lens glasses. A high quality light fixture in the Hollywood Regency style made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1970...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Italian Early 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Giltwood And Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most elegant Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. giltwood and crystal chandelier. The eight arm nine light chandelier is centered by an outstanding fitted cut crystal dome with lovely reeded designs housing a single hanging light bulb...
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Italian 19th Century Louis XV Style Crystal, Cut Glass and Iron Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Italian 19th century Louis XV st. cut glass, crystal and iron six arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a fine cut crystal ball at the bottom. Above is a fine arr...
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19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Impressive Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in the 1960s. It’s composed of jewel-like glass pieces and brass plates with a nice relief. Sockets: It ne...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Swedish Blue Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Swedish chandelier with blue glass inset and crystal pendants. Measurements: Minimum drop: 30" Current drop: 35" Diameter: 24"
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Italian 19th Century Giltwood Chandeliers with Crystals and Beads
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a pair of Italian 19th Century Giltwood chandeliers featuring crystals and beads. These chandeliers are designed in an Italian style, showcasing a traditional style an...
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19th Century Italian Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Impressive and Palatial 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal 48 Light Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Very Impressive and Palatial Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Forty Eight light chandelier The large cage chandelier with multi-faceted and shaped crystals, beaded arms, cut crystal central column leading down to a large gilt bronze orb...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Louis XV Dark Bronze Baccarat Chandelier, France, 19th Century
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful Louis XV ten-light crystal chandelier attributed to Baccarat, France, circa 1880s. This beautiful chandelier is made of dark bronze suspended with big crystal prism in t...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Large Bakalowits Chandelier Pendant Light, Brass Nickel Glass, 1960s, 1 of 3
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An impressive chandelier or pendant light by Bakalowits und Soehne, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960. Three lights are available. The price is per lamp. They are sold ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Antique Chandelier. Painted iron and crystal chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent painted iron and bronze chandelier with crystal pendalogues
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1940s American Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Iron

Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari, Germany, 1970s. It is made of a 24 carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Hollywood Regency Gilt Chandelier with Straw Fringe in Amber Murano Glass
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous Mid-20th Century Art Deco or Art Nouveau Gilt Wedding Cake Chandelier with Amber Crystal Glass Fringe Diameter 17.72 in/ 45 cm Height 33.47 in/ 85 cm 5 light bulbs E14/ Goo...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Stunning Chandelier Made of Chrome and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, 1970s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The chandelier needs 3 x E14 standard bulb. Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this fixture in all countries (US, Australia, Asia, UK, Europe,..)
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Chrome

Reggia 10-light chandelier with crystal drops
Located in Firenze, FI
Elevate your space with our exquisite 10-light chandelier, featuring a timeless bronze frame adorned with beautiful crystal drops. This chandelier perfectly blends classic design wit...
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2010s Italian Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Silver-Plated Eight Light Crystal Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A fine silver plated (unusually thick silver plate on copper) eight-light, crystal chandelier with the original gadrooned ceiling rose, in the neoclassical manner, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Gilt Metal Chandelier with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
Italian gilt metal chandelier with crystal pendants, circa 1940s. The body in twisted vine pattern with foliage motif. Measurements: Dia...
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1930s Italian Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Gilt and Beaded Regency Style Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large Regency style six-light gilt brass and crystal pearls chandelier by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960s. Socket: 6 x E14 for standard screw b...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

A Fine Louis XVI Style Bronze & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Louis XVI Style Bronze & Crystal Chandelier 19th Century Height 30 in. Diameter 28 in.
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19th Century French Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Spectacular Five-Tier Chrome & Mirrored Crystal Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Modern spectacular five-tier chrome and mirrored crystal chandelier. The crystals have a mirrored coating which reflects the light glamorous. It is wired for the U.S. and uses 17 lig...
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1990s American Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Chrome

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu, Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, patinated bronze, and crystal chandelier. The eleven light montgolfier shaped chandelier is centered by a richly chased bottom berried foliate finial below a fine circular mottled palmette designed ormolu reserve. Most decorative swaging beaded crystal garlands lead to the impressive and wonderfully executed wrap around ormolu band with stunning Vitruvian scrolls and charming tied ribbons set on a patinated bronze background and adorned with intricately detailed swaging floral garlands. Additional swaging beaded crystal garlands lead upwards encasing the eleven light bulbs offering a lovely warm glow in low lighting...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Monumental Venini Tazebao Chandelier in Crystal and Sapphire Murano Glass, Italy
Located in Almelo, NL
Monumental Venini “Tazebao” Chandelier in Crystal and Sapphire Murano Glass, Italy, 1980s A rare and monumental work by the renowned Murano glassmaker Venini, this Tazebao Grand Scu...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Stainless Steel

20600 Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
This splendid Chandelier embodies all of the qualities of a Made in Italy product. Made by the hands of expert craftsmen in the mastery of iron forging, it features 20 candle...
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2010s Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf

20600 Chandelier
20600 Chandelier
$11,385 / item
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 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu And Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and unique French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and crystal chandelier. The five arm, ten light chandelier is centered by three stunning tiers of prism shap...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Stunning Gold-Plated and Cut Crystal Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, circa 1970
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
An absolutely stunning vintage Mid-Century Modern German gilt brass and cut crystal chandelier by Palwa, circa 1965-1975. Perfect for the Hollywood Regency style, there is no better ...
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

French Louis-Philippe Period Nine-Light Crystal and Iron Chandelier, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French nine-light crystal chandelier from the mid-19th century, with iron armature. Born in France during the reign of King Louis-Philippe, this exquisite chandelier features a cen...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Iron

French Bronze and Crystal Eight -Light Chandelier, circa 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An Art Deco bronze and crystal chandelier, France, circa 1940s. A wonderful hand-crafted eight-light chandelier decorated with diamond cut crystal and many crystal pendants. Socket...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Nice Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Beaded Basket Nine-Light Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Nice Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Beaded Basket Nine Light Chandelier The upper and lower part of the cage connected by bronze straps, the top with floral designs, the bottom wit...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Art Deco Style Brass Crystal Glass Chandelier, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant Art Deco style chandelier. Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Original Vintage Bakalowits Crystal Chandelier Mid-Century Modern
Located in Vienna, AT
A very charming Bakalowits chandelier from the 1960s, 12 flames, the height is just the chandelier. Materials & Techniques Notes: brass and hand-cut crystal-glass Suitable for the US.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A very special late 19th-early 20th century gilt bronze and Baccarat crystal sixteen-light chandelier. Multifaceted and shaped crystals, some tinted. Beaded arms, crystal central ...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, 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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