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Material: Crystal
Pair of Midcentury French Chandeliers in Crystal Maison Jansen 24kt Gold
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of extraordinary and unique French chandeliers from the mid-1900s, made of 24KT gold plated brass, satin parts, crystals of exceptional quality, attributed to the manufacture of...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
1 of 3 Crystal Glass Rods Wall Sconces, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 stunning crystal glass rods wall sconces, Germany, 1970s. It’s composed of crystal glass rods on a brass frame.
Great light effect.
Sockets: Each Wall light needs 2 x E14 smal...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Wonderful Large Austrian Vintage Ceiling Light Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... wonderful crystal glass and brass pendant/chandelier.
Austria, 1960s.
Height (body) 8.6 in
The overall height can be customized.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Lovely Gilt Brass and Lens Glass Pendant by Palwa, circa 1970s
By Palwa
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...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Iron and Gilt Tole Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Iron and gilt tole with six lights; having grape, apple, and drops. Main colors are purple and clear, chandelier comes with 6 - 6" white resin candle covers.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Magnificent Crystal Arts and Crafts Bowl Chandelier
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Magnificent Crystal Arts and Crafts Bowl Chandelier
A superb piece, etched crystal bowl and baluster set with silver metal finials and large tear drop lustres giving a magnificent l...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Petite Gilded Brass Pendants, Sciolari Design for Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful pair of Palwa pendant lights in very good condition- Sciolari design for Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in 1970s. It’s composed of oval glass "lens" elemen...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Antique Beaded Crystal Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French beaded crystals lantern with 2 interior lights.
Measurements:
Present Drop: 20.5"
Height of body: 17"
Diameter: 7.75"
Category
1920s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Petite Gilded Brass Pendants, Sciolari Design for Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful pair of Palwa pendant lights in very good condition- Sciolari design for Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in 1970s. It’s composed of oval glass "lens" elemen...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Lovely Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier by Palwa, circa 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful midcentury gilt brass and crystal chandelier by Palwa, Germany, circa 1970s.
A highest quality light fixture made of 24-karat gilt brass and big a Swarovski crystal piec...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
18th Century Gilt Bronze and Blue Glass Russian Chandelier
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful Russian chandelier from the Louis XVI period c. 1790 in gilt bronze and with cut-glass crystals. The center with baluster shaped blue glass. The lower main drapery shaped...
Category
1790s Russian Louis XVI Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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...
Category
1920s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Beautiful Mid-Century Kalmar Ice Glass Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Large and heavy steel construction with seven lights and 18 crystal ice glass elements form the 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Vistosi Novecento Pendant Light in Crystal Striped Glass
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The idea behind the collection Novecento is to reduce the traditional Murano chandelier to its most recognizable element, its profile. This shape is then reconstructed in a 360º glas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Modern Crown Chandelier Clear Crystal Brass Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Crown Chandelier, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The combination of brushed brass with clear crystal pendants creates a noble shining vibration. This magnificent piece spreads glamour everywhere. Beautiful lines with vibrant light movements create a versatile contemporary style that can easily fit into most settings.
Crown Chandelier Material Codes
M103567 Clear Crystal
ME030 Brushed brass; matt finish
FI193 Gold bronze powder; satin finish
EL001 LED light strip...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Stainless Steel
Large Mid-Century Modern Crystal Glass Twelve-Light Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern crystal glass twelve-light ceiling light, Germany, circa the 1950s.
This impressive and large chandelier features a beautifully shaped crystal glass and chro...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Chrome
Petite Gilded Brass Pendant by Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Christoph Palme pendant light in very good condition-, Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of crystal glass elements enclosed in a gilded brass frame.
One standard bul...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Germany Chandelier, Brass and Faceted Crystals by Palwa, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Delft, NL
Germany Chandelier, Brass and Faceted Crystals by Palwa, 1970s
A beautiful brass gold plated with colored faceted crystals chandelier,
Manufactured in the 1970s by Palwa Germany.
Th...
Category
20th Century German Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1960 Germany Kinkeldey Large Flush Mount Chandelier Gold-Plated Brass & Crystal
By Kinkeldey
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large flush mount with faceted crystal glass on a gold-plated brass frame. Manufactured by Kinkeldey, Germany in the 1960s.
Measures: diameter 20“ in. (50 cm), height 6“ in...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Early 20th Century French Eight–Light Crystal Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
A stunning Louis XVI-style chandelier made of crystal glass and brass in France circa the 1900s. Originally crafted for 8 candles, this antique chandelier has been electrified. Eight brass arms with flower-shaped brass and glass bobeches, each with a socket for an E 14 size light bulb.
The central stem is covered by a succession of blown glass ornaments...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Oversized Antique French Style Brass, Bronze & Crystal 8-Light Chandelier c1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized antique French style chandelier offers brass and bronze frame with eight scroll and foliate form arms terminating in candle lights; cut crystals throughout; c1940
Measu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
German Vintage Gilt Brass and Glass Ceiling Light Pendant Chandelier, 1960s
By Palwa, Christoph Palme
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful massive crystal glass drops and gold/nickel-plated brass pendant chandelier.
Germany, 1960s.
Measures:
Diameter 17 in
Height (body) min.: 7.1 in.
Lamp sockets: 8.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Swedish Orrefors Textured Glass Ceiling Fixture
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This large crystal and textured glass ceiling lamp with brass details was made in Sweden 1960s for Orrefors.
Good condition.
Measures: H 53/35 cm D 40.
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a brass frame decorated with individual "jewel" like crystals. Mult...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Gilt Metal and Amber Crystal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa 1960's gilt metal light fixture with amber colored drops and single interior light.
Measurements:
Drop: 19"
Diameter: 14"
Category
1960s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier - Empire Elegance in Customizable Sizes
Introducing a new Art Deco crystal style chandelier that captures the...
Category
2010s German Empire Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Fabulous Petite French Doré Bronze and Cut Crystal Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
This is a petite doré bronze and delicate cut crystal six-arm with three interior lights, perfect for the dressing area or that small place that still needs a good light.
Measures...
Category
Early 20th Century French Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Butterfly 40 contemporary pendant Lamp art glas Silvered, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
"Wish-Couple" Dandelion Sculpture Pendant, Optic Fiber, Art Brass, Silveredglass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
One masterpiece.
Echoing the graceful shape of blossoming dandelion flowers, Wish pendant brings ethereal beauty with the myriad of pathways of the optic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Huge Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning ten-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade and high quality piece. The ceiling fixture and the frame are made of brass and has ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French Gilt Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French gilt bronze chandelier with 9 lights, with amethyst rock crystal pendants.
Measurements:
Diameter: 30"
Drop: 40".
Category
1920s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
18th C. Italian Giltwood, Bronzed Lacquer & Crystal Louis XVI Period Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
This Regal Monumental Louis XVI Period Giltwood, Bronze-Lacquer, Tôle, Wrought Iron & Crystal Chandelier was made in Italy in the 18th century. The elegant hand-carved Giltwood and B...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
J. T. Kalmar Mid-Century Frosted Glass Chandelier, Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful modernist chandelier, designed and executed by J.T. Kalmar Vienna. White painted metal frame with nickel-plated hardware and big textured glass panels...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pianoforte Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
An imposing and stunning piece of functional decor, this chandelier will make a statement in a contemporary decor. Either positioned on top of a dining table or to give a welcoming l...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Steel
J.T. Kalmar Huge Pagode Pendant Chandelier, Crystal Glass, 1960s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Impressive Mid-Century Modern crystal glass 'Pagode' pendant chandelier, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in the 1960s. The light is in original condition with the original nickel plate a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
"Il Pezzo 12 Pendant" - height 120cm/47.2" - black and gold finish - crystal
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble, refined, addictive.
The solid clearest crystal, brilliantly illuminated by two LEDs,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Crystal & Polished Brass Chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist Crystal and Polished Brass Pendant Chandelier by Bakalowits and Sohne originates from Austria, Circa 1960. This pendant is a well adorned and elegant fixtu...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair Crystal Chandeliers 1950 Bohemia Elegant and Chic
By Bohemia
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair crystal chandeliers 1950 Bohemia elegant and chic.
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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...
Category
1940s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier Attr. to Lobmeyr, circa 1920s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful, high quality silvered bronze and cut crystal twelve-light chandelier attr. to Lobmeyr, circa 1920s.
Socket: 12 x e14 (for standard screw bulbs).
New rewired.
Category
20th Century French Belle Époque Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
18th C. Ormolu Rock Crystal 16-Light Chandelier Hanging Ceiling Light Pendant LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th C. Ormolu Rock Crystal 16-Light Chandelier hanging ceiling light pendant LA .A sensational and rare French mid-18th century Louis XV transition Louis XVI period Hand Crafted Roc...
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal, Metallic Thread
Gilt Metal Moderne Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's French gilt metal sputnik chandelier fixture with six chandelier lights.
Measurements:
Diameter: 32"
Present drop: 48" (ad...
Category
1960s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pyra Chandelier Crystal & Brass by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1950
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Pyra chandelier constructed of brass with cream colored painted florets and socket covers accented with crystal flowers and beads. This beautiful polished brass chandelier which has a beautiful patina supports clusters of dandelions that are illuminated by 6 light sources to make this a truly Stunning chandelier.
Emil Stejnar designed this chandelier in 1955 for the Vienna Cafe "Ohne Pause Espresso" at Graben. "Der Graben" is one of the most famous streets in Viennas first district, the city center.
In 1939 Emil Stejnar was trained as a gold- and silversmith in his hometown Vienna. In his lighting designs this background clearly shows in his attention to ornament and his keen eye for detail. This spectacular pendant lamp evokes associations with both nature and science.
Designed by Emil Stejnar for Rubert Nikoll...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Enamel
Gilt Brass Facet Cut Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, 1970s, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern chandelier or pendant lamp. Manufactured by Palwa, 1970s, Germany.
Executed in gilt brass, facet cut crysta...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Baltic Crystal Chandelier
Located in Studio City, CA
Late 19th- century crystal chandelier. Gilt metal, eight-light chandelier decorated with faceted crystal prisms and strands of faceted crystal beads. Measures Height: 34 in (86.36 c...
Category
1860s French Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Perle Ellipse Suspension Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
Showcasing a one-off design that will undoubtedly stand out in the most refined interiors, this elegant elliptical suspension lamp features a Cascade of acrylic beads and transparent...
Category
2010s Italian Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Seven-Tiered Chandelier by Palwa, Git Brass and Lenses Glass, circa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
High-quality gilt brass and lenses glass chandelier by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960s.
Socket: 7 x e14 and 1x e27( Edison) for standard screw bulbs.
The condition is excellent.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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
20702 Chandelier
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite Chandelier is embellished with a cascade of stunning crystals. The splendid lighting fixture embodies all of the qualities of a Made in Italy product as it is made by ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Leaf
Mid-Century Faceted Crystal Pendant Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This small but weight substantial Mid-Century Modern pendant chandelier features a three-tiered crystal setting with an abundance of raised geometric patterns etched/cut into its sur...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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
French Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French blue and clear crystal chandelier, 18-light with 18 - 4" wax resin candle covers.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
Triadri Crystal Rod Sputnik-Style Chandelier 2022
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Triadri crystal rod sputnik-style chandelier in chrome. Italy 2017. This is a very chic fixture.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Vistosi Diadema Pendant Light AG 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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Metal
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...
Category
1970s German Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
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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