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Material: Crystal
Holly Hunt, Modern, Chandelier, Wrought Iron, Crystal, 2010s
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Manhasset, NY
A Holly Hunt Wrought Iron and Crystal Chandelier.
From a spectacular home on the North Shore of Long Island comes this fine Holly Hunt wrought iron and crystal chandelier. This ico...
Category
2010s Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Huge Kalmar Chandelier 'Corina', Gilt Brass Glass, Austria, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass made by Kalmar (Series: Corina), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Four tiers structure gathering many structure...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$12,312 Sale Price
25% Off
Large Midcentury Hollywood Regency Crystal Waterfall Weddingcake Gilt Chandelier
By Ernst Palme
Located in Coimbra, PT
Stunning crystal waterfall wedding cake chandelier with nine-light flush mount chandelier, attributed to Ernst Palme. The piece is gold-plated and detailed with six layers of clear c...
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Metal
Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Five Arm Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century five-arm Rococo-style bronze and crystal chandelier features porcelain plaques inspired by the works of Jean-Honoré Fragonard, a renowned French Rococo painter. The Rococo style is celebrated for its ornate elements, intricate curves, and nature-inspired motifs.
The chandelier's cast bronze body is adorned with porcelain plaques and crystal prisms in various shapes and sizes. Encrusted crystal beads at the bottom enhance illumination and beauty. When lit, the faceted crystals create a brilliant display, complementing the exquisite bronze detailing.
This chandelier blends seamlessly with another similar chandelier, which, while not identical, mirrors its aesthetic charm. The other chandelier, made of gilt bronze and brass, complements this one beautifully, despite lacking gilding. Gilt bronze, also known as ormolu, has been gilded with a thin layer of gold, giving it a more luxurious and luminous appearance than plain bronze, which retains its natural, darker patina. They also pair harmoniously with our tall early 20th-century French Giltwood Mirror featuring Fragonard porcelain...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Silver Plated Light Fixture with Crystal Insets
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French silver-plated light fixture with crystal insets on the body forming flowers and crystal jewels in a concentric pattern, molded glass leaves crowning the body and 4 interior Edison lights...
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1940s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
French Empire Style Crystal and Gilt Metal Basket Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
French Empire Style Crystal and Gilt Metal Basket Chandelier, 20th century, top of tiers lined with small faceted beads, each dangling chains of larger faceted crystal beads. 28" H x...
Category
20th Century European Louis XVI Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Preciosa Lighting 8 Arm Brass & Iron Bohemian Hand Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful Preciosa Lighting eight arm brass and Iron Bohemian hand cut crystal chandelier. This chandelier was imported from the Preciosa factory in the Northern Bohemian region of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Iron
French Beaded Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950’s beaded gilt metal chandelier with blue glass drops and 3 interior lights.
Measurements:
Drop: 26″
Diameter: 12″
Category
1950s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$5,800
Fine German Eight-Light Bronze Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chandelier, of gilt bronze, consisting of a finely chased ring suspended by shaped arms, finishing with leafy repousse cups holding eight lights in glass...
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Early 20th Century German Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Vistosi Diadema Pendant Light BP in Crystal with Matt Bronze Frame Finish
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Light in motion. That is the sensation pervading the environment when a Diadema is switched on. The work of Romani Saccani Architetti Associati, the fathers of this project, first co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Antique Pair Louis Revival Ballroom Cut Crystal Tent Chandeliers 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of Louis Revival 20 Light Ballroom Cut Crystal and Bronze Tent Chandeliers, circa 1920 in date.
The cut crystal tent and bag shaped chandeliers each featu...
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1920s English Revival Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Large Prismatic Crystal Chandelier in Golden Brass from Bd Lumica, 1970s
By BD Lumica
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Large Prismatic Crystal Chandelier in Golden Brass from Bd Lumica, 1970s
Vintage Design
Large chandelier with Pampilles Cristaux Modernist Prismatic Spirit in golden brass brass by ...
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20th Century Spanish Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Very Beautiful Bakalowits Chandelier
Located in Wien, AT
Very beautiful bakalowits chandelier
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
French 20 light crystal chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Large twenty light crystal chandelier with elegant scrolling
Arms. A large spire that is in the center also has a light.
Ending with a large beautiful ball. The wiring is good and
I...
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Mid-20th Century French Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Italian Mid Century Modern Artemide Pendant, Kappa Model by Sergio Mazza, 1960
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Italian Pendant by Artemide, Kappa Model by Sergio Mazza, 1960
"Kappa" Ceiling Pendant by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy 1960. Designed by Sergio Mazza, one of Italy’s most influe...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$2,149 Sale Price
28% Off
French Pink Drops and Flowers Beaded Tole Chandelier, circa 1940
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing three lights, will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and certified sockets for other countries and ready to hang. Tole body with beaded leaves and bottom. A...
Category
1940s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Tôle
Perle Liquida Pendant Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
Striking in its sumptuous yet contemporary silhouette, this charming pendant lamp features a thin, chrome-finished metal frame supporting countless strands of transparent, acrylic be...
Category
2010s Italian Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$2,151 / item
Set of 3 Large Bronze and Crystal Tassel Chandelier from Baccarat, 1930s
By Baccarat
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Large Bronze and Crystal Tassel Chandelier from Baccarat Set of 3
Vintage Design
Exceptional - special order to the manufacture baccarat for particular customer in 1930 '- Castle Ly...
Category
20th Century French Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Crystal Spheres Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
Boasting an elegant and imposing silhouette, this exceptional chandelier showcases 16 hand-cut Florentine crystal globes, each housing a G9 LED bulb. Finished in gleaming gold, the r...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Steel
$18,693 / item
Vistosi Diadema Pendant Light BG in Crystal with Matt Bronze Frame Finish
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Light in motion. That is the sensation pervading the environment when a Diadema is switched on. The work of Romani Saccani Architetti Associati, the fathers of this project, first co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Early 20th C Tall Swedish All Crystal Cascading Chandelier
Located in Troy, MI
This circa 1900 Swedish crystal chandelier is 35” tall and just under 20” diameter. Brass framed chandelier features four cascading tiers of faceted crystal spear pendants accented w...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Lampadario Canneté a sei bracci in ottone
Located in Firenze, FI
Lampadario a sei bracci in fusione di ottone con paralume in vetro, il lampadario a sei bracci in ottone Canneté sembra uscito dai dorati anni '30, portando con sé tutto il fascino d...
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2010s Italian Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Louis XV Bronze Crystal Chandelier, Six Lights, 1800s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Elegant 1800s Louis XV-style bronze chandelier with crystal pendants, six arms with candlestick holders, and six rewired sockets. A refined decorative statement.
This exquisite 19th...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze
$3,525 Sale Price
23% Off
French Art Deco and Art Nouveau Chandelier with Clear Cut Crystal Glass Globes
Located in Coimbra, PT
An unusual antique French Art Deco cut crystal glass globes 4-light chandelier,
circa 1920s.
Measures:
Glass bowl 20 x 22 cm.
Glass globes 13 x 15 cm.
Four bulbs E27/ good working...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
19th Century Italian Pricket Chandelier Draped in Crystal Beads
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chandelier, having a central column of an 18th century carved giltwood pricket stick, extruding four tiers of bronze arms, draped with strands of crystal beaded chains, six S-scroll ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Vistosi Diadema Pendant Light BM in Crystal with Matt Bronze Frame Finish
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Light in motion. That is the sensation pervading the environment when a Diadema is switched on. The work of Romani Saccani Architetti Associati, the fathers of this project, first co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Maria Theresa Style Thirteen-Light Crystal Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Italian Maria Theresa style thirteen-light crystal chandelier. Brass and metal frame covered in glass with hanging crystal pendants, ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Metal
Large Scale Early 20th Century Italian Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Chandelier in a cool moonlit patina with thousands of moon dusted crystals. An exquisite Italian large scale early 20th century beaded crystal chandelier is a stunning lighting fixtu...
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
French 19th Century Louis XV Bronze d’Ore & Crystal Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis XV bronze chandelier features bronze candle cups and bobeches along with a plethora of fine crystal. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and is draped ...
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19th Century French Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze
Vistosi Diadema Pendant Light CG in Crystal with Glossy Chrome Frame Finish
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Light in motion. That is the sensation pervading the environment when a Diadema is switched on. The work of Romani Saccani Architetti Associati, the fathers of this project, first co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
1950s French Mid Century Modern Art Glass/ Crystal Chandelier Baccarat "Diamond"
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Series "Diamond Stones" By Baccarat. 1950's Mid Century Modern Crystal Cascading Bag & Tent Chandelier. Formed in 2 pieces. The bottom piece and the cascading top. Very beautiful pie...
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1920s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
$3,448 Sale Price
28% Off
Vistosi Diadema Pendant Light BM in Crystal with Glossy Chrome Frame Finish
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Light in motion. That is the sensation pervading the environment when a Diadema is switched on. The work of Romani Saccani Architetti Associati, the fathers of this project, first co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern 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
Exquisite Louis XVI Style Chandelier – Patinated Brass and Cut Glass
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A superb example of timeless French elegance, this early 20th century chandelier in the Louis XVI style exudes classical refinement and decorative richness.
Crafted from finely cas...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vistosi Diadema Pendant Light CM in Crystal with Glossy Chrome Frame Finish
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Light in motion. That is the sensation pervading the environment when a Diadema is switched on. The work of Romani Saccani Architetti Associati, the fathers of this project, first co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Vistosi Diadema Pendant Light CM in Crystal with Matt Bronze Frame Finish
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Light in motion. That is the sensation pervading the environment when a Diadema is switched on. The work of Romani Saccani Architetti Associati, the fathers of this project, first co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Vistosi Diadema Pendant Light BP in Crystal with Glossy Chrome Frame Finish
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Light in motion. That is the sensation pervading the environment when a Diadema is switched on. The work of Romani Saccani Architetti Associati, the fathers of this project, first co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
1950's French Regency Crystal "Diamond Series" Pendant / Chandelier by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's French Hollywood Regency Crystal "Diamond Series" Hanging Pendant Fixture/ Chandelier by Baccarat France. Beautiful and unusual fixture. Brass accents. Ceiling cap attached. F...
Category
1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
$3,188 Sale Price
20% Off
Amazing Viennese Crystal Chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne, Austria, 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Amazing Viennese Crystal Chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne, Austria, 1960s
Adjustable to room high
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
$2,029 Sale Price
50% Off
French Double-Tier Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A French circa 1920s twelve-arm crystal double-tiered chandelier with white body and amethyst and smoke colored crystals.
Measurements:
Height of body 36.5"
Present drop 45.5"
...
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1920s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Neoclassic French Tole and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s French painted tole chandelier with crystal drops.
Measurements:
Present drop 24"
Minimum drop 17"
Diameter 16.5"
Category
1950s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Petite Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandelier by Palwa, Germany 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful petite and high-quality gilded chandelier/pendant light fixture by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated wi...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Extraordinary Geometric Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Amazing chandelier made in the 1960s by Palwa. Chrystal glasses with 24k gold plated body.
The light requires E14 light bulbs. Very good vintag...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$1,986 Sale Price
62% Off
Original Magnificent Mid-Century Modern Lobmeyr Chandelier, 1950-1960
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rich decorated Austrian, 1960s chandelier, tremendous handcraft with chased parts and handblown column and hand-cut crystal glass, 15 flames. The height is just the chandelier...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Finnish Design Lamp in Brass, Hand Painted Glass and Crystals, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A 1950s Finnish design ceiling lamp. This lamp has some similarities to Paavo Tynell lighting fixtures. These were the so called affordable Tynells, as not everyone could buy a Tynel...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Three-Light Chandelier, Early 20th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Louis XVI style bronze and crystal three-light chandelier from the early 20th century.
This impressive and unusually shaped Louis XVI-style bronze chandelier, richly decorated...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
5-Arm Brass and Crystal Pendants Mounted Lustre Candelabras
Located in Germantown, MD
A exquisite 5-arm Solid Brass and various colors Crystal pendants Mounted Lustre Candelabra.
May be used as a centerpiece, on top of sideboard or s...
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Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
19th Century French Eight-Light Crystal Chandelier
Located in Savannah, GA
Ornate French crystal chandelier featuring an elaborate center vase column, very large teardrop prisms (3.25 inches tall), fancy rosettes and a round crystal pendant...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$4,387 Sale Price
35% Off
Emil Stejnar 9-Flamming Chandelier, Austria, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Praha, CZ
Designed in 1950s by Emil Stejnar and executed by Rupert Nikoll. Switch on the bottom part could turn off upper three bulbs. Very good original condition. Lacquered brass with minor ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$1,050 Sale Price
20% Off
Wonderful Beaded Italian Baguès Birdcage Crystal Gold Gilt Flower Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Sweet Beaded Italian Baguès Style Birdcage Form Crystal Drop Gold Gilt Flower Chandelier With 3 Internal Candelabra Light, Ready To Install With Updated Wiring And Canopy...
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20th Century Italian Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Sciolari Chandelier with Six Lights, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Sciolari six lights.
18 crystal glass and three reserve.
Shipping cost 150$.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Bakalowits Chandelier Nickel-Plated Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Bakalowits chandelier nickel-plated around 1950s
Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
15 Light Marie Therese Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Mid to late 20th century Marie Therese style chandelier with octagon, teardrop, floral rosette, and pendeloque shaped crystals and its signature curvy glass arms. It features a chrom...
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20th Century Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Gilt Light Fixture with Crystal Insets. Sold Individually.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930s French gilt light fixture with three interior lights, crystal insets. Sold Individually.
Measurements:
Diameter 14"
Drop 13" (...
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1930s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Six-Light Crystal and Iron Chandelier with Obelisks, Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French six-light crystal chandelier from the late 19th century, with iron armature and obelisks. Born in France during the Belle-Époque era, this exquisite six-light chandelier fea...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Golden Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary chandelier by Palwa made in Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has a very elegant design. It is made in the period of Hollywood Regency. Round golden gilded brass body w...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$2,101 Sale Price
20% Off
Butterfly 40 contemporary pendant Lamp, art Silvered Glass, black 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
1930 5 Arm Crystal Glass Chandelier
Located in Surrey, BC
A nice simple chandelier with impressive 5 arm configuration and swooping glass crystal details .
This piece was acquired from a private collection...
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1930s American Empire Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Regency Modern Black Crystal Chandelier Lamp Lustre
Located in Berlin, DE
our lead crystal chandelier is a testament to opulence and craftsmanship. Crafted in-house, we offer the flexibility of both smaller and larger sizes, ensuring the perfect fit for yo...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Wire
$4,774 / item
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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