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Material: Crystal
Vintage Small Venetian 4 Light Crystal Chandelier 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful small vintage Venetian style crystal chandelier with four lights and beautiful clear crystal drops, dating from the last quarter of the 20th century.
It is in fantastic ...
Category
Late 20th Century Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Crystal Chandelier Sputnik Design
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Westport, CT
Lobmeyr, designed by Hans Harold Rath originally for the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln center, made in Austria. Vintage Chandelier, the Met erupted when the chandelier rose toward th...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Italian Florentine "Birdcage" Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Italian chandelier from the 1950s, crafted in the French Rococo style. Made of finely cast gilt brass (ormolu), it features an elegant cage form adorned with sparkling Boh...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Basket Form Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted with precision, this Early 20th Century Italian Basket Form Beaded Crystal Chandelier is a testament to the timeless elegance of vintage lighting. The piece features a intric...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Italian Empire Style Gilt Metal Crystal Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Empire Style Ten-Light Gilt Metal Crystal Chandelier, with suspended crystal canopy and swags with drop crystal prism accents. 40" H x 24" Diameter. Provenance: From a New Yo...
Category
20th Century Italian Empire Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Set of Large Crystal Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of twelve palatial circa 1940s French neoclassic style gilt bronze chandeliers with 22 interior lights and original gilt finish. Sold individually. Price is per piece.
Measure...
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1940s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$38,000 / item
Original 1969 Bakalowits Crystal-Chandelier Bakalowits
Located in Vienna, AT
the height indicated is just the chandelier - plus chain
Length:
on order
Weight:
15 kg (33.07 lbs)
Sockets:
8x max. 8W Edison Screw Sockets E27 (E26 USA) for incandescent and self-b...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1940s Italian Completely Beaded Basket Lavender Purple Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 4 lights in beaded cups. Completely beaded with a beaded lace bottom. Adorning rare lavender purple crystal prisms throughout and huge smooth lavend...
Category
1940s Italian Empire Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Large Golden Crystal Chandelier from Palwa, 1970s.
By Palwa
Located in Hannover, DE
This huge chandelier by Palwa used to hang in the ballroom of a hotel.
Hand-cut crystal rods and a variety of bulbs make this chandelier unique. A quality that seeks its equal.
Wit...
Category
1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
$5,329 Sale Price / item
62% Off
two Art Nouveau Candle Lantern by Baccarat, France, circa 1890-1920
By Baccarat
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Late 19th or early 20th century ruby red glass Lantern by Baccarat France, unsigned but a well documented model.
It has 3 panels depicting a Windmill...
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Cognac Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite chandelier is a superb object of functional decor that will illuminate a contemporary home while also adding a striking decoration that is both modern and lavish. The ...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$55,522 / item
Art Nouveau “Ornithological” Candle Lantern by Baccarat, France, circa 1890-1920
By Baccarat
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Late 19th or early 20th century ruby red glass lantern by Baccarat, France, unsigned but a well documented model.
It has 3 panels depicting a kingfis...
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Swedish, 1810s Gustavian Period Five-Light Crystal and Brass Basket Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period five-light crystal chandelier from the early 19th century, with brass armature, spear crystals and floral motifs. Created in Sweden during the first decade...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Impressive Italian Murano Glass Waterfall Sculptural Gilt Chandelier by Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in Coimbra, PT
Stunning Italian Murano sculptural chandelier by Venini. Quadriedi Waterfall prism of clear glass and gold-plated brass. Vintage from the 1970s.
Dimensions:
Diameter 27,56 in/ 70 cm...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Sciolari Gaetano Italian Space Age Style Chandelier In Chrome-Plated Brass
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, as we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Original and very ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Triedri Venini Style Crystal Chandelier - Vintage RH by Timothy Oulton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Mid Century Modern LARGE scale crossglass chandelier in the Italian inspired style of Triedri Venini. Vintage discontinued for Restoration Hardware.
Each curved crystal ro...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$5,824 Sale Price
20% Off
Wonderful Maison Baguès Louis XVI Large Rock Crystal Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Louis XVI Bird cage Form Large Eight Candelabra Light Chandelier In The Manner Of Maison Baguès
Completely Rewired With New Sockets
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
$4,250 Sale Price
26% Off
Spectacular Backlit Mirror Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass by Palwa, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded wall mirror by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with hundreds of cut crystal gla...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Antique French Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's French chandelier with 12 candelabra lights.
Measurements:
Drop: 35"
Diameter: 28"
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Big French Baroque Loaded Crystal Spears Prisms 3 Light Sconces c 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
These will be newly wired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Metal scroll with perfect patina. Housing three ...
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Early 1900s French Baroque Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Certified Maison Bagues Chandelier, 4 Lights Iron & Crystal #18104
Located in Paris, FR
LU-FE-18104-04 Maison Baguès chandelier, 4 lights.
Various finish possible: leaf gilt gold strong patina, leaf gilt silver, black paint…
Iron and crystal.
Price is for leaf gi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
1970s, Gold-Plated and Faceted Crystal Chandelier, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful gold-plated chandelier Sweden, 1970s.
The chandelier is build up out of six rings and two crowns filled with faceted crystal, total diameter of the fixture is 44cm or 17".
...
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1970s Swedish Neoclassical Revival Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf
$1,429 Sale Price
40% Off
Round Stejnar Austrian Crystal & Brass Beaded Flush Light Pendant, 1970s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully luxurious ceiling light in the style of Emil Stejnar, Austria.
The very 1970s crystal glass disk is crowned with a wreath of brass ''rays'' connected via 3 rows of acryli...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Austrian Beaded Glas Flower Lead Crystal Lantern, Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of kind beaded glass flower and lead Crystal gilt brass mounted lantern or pendant by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s. Hexagonal brass structure completely (outsid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$2,149 Sale Price
20% Off
Petite Delicate Gilt Brass Cut-Glass Flower Flush Mount by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Delicate floral chandelier with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Germany, 1970s. Featuring a multitude of crystal glass flowers.
Measures: Diameter 24" x 61 cm
S...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Sensational Crystal Ship Chandelier
Located in East Hampton, NY
A 3-masted ship with gilt metal frame and allover crystal button prisms and tole flags.... a very special and unique piece....
Category
20th Century Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Italian Crystal Palm Form Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice quality Italian Jansen manner gilt bronze and crystal palm form chandelier. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It is ready to ...
Category
19th Century Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$5,800 / item
Emil Stejnar Twelve Arms Brass and Crystal, 1950s Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original early Viennese chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll from the 1950s. Made of brass, red lacquered metal and hand cut crystals. Excellent condition. It takes twelve sm...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Metal
$1,499 Sale Price
53% Off
1930 French Beaded Crystal Chandelier 11 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s French Bague's beaded crystal chandelier with 11 lights
Category
1930s French French Provincial Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
French Gilt Bronze and Crystal 12 Light Chandelier with Central Post in Crystal
Located in Houston, TX
Clear crystal and light lavender crystals make this chandelier exceptional, it has 4 lights
Inside the cage and 8 lights on the perimeter. The metal work is a soft patina of gilt g...
Category
Early 20th Century French Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Large Brass and Crystal Glass Secession Style, Jugendstil Chandelier Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Woka scotch brass and crystal glass chandelier.
In brass available on stock.
Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Antique Italian Crystal Chandelier with Flowers
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate the ambiance of your space with the Antique Italian Crystal Chandelier, a harmonious blend of modern design and classic elegance. Adorned with delicate beautiful crystals, so...
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Early 20th Century Italian Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Kinkeldey Chandelier, 3 Levels, Germany, 1970
By Kinkeldey
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Super and rare kinkeldey chandelier designated and produced in Germany in the 70s. Golden brass structure composed of cut crystals in perfect condition spread over 3 floors. Rare des...
Category
1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
20th Century French Crystal Glass Sail Ship Boat Pendant - Vintage Ceiling Light
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A colorful, vintage French Art Deco sail ship boat pendant made of hand blown cut crystal glass, in good condition. The detailed Parisian ceiling lamp is supported by a chrome beam, ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Pair of Italian, Genovese, 2-Tier, 12-Light Glass and Iron Chandeliers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Twelve lights and two-tiered Crystal and Gilt Metal Chandeliers from Genoa, Italy, circa 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Swedish mid-century crystal chandelier by Eriksmåla, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
Mid-century chandelier produced in the 1960s by the Swedish manufacturer Eriksmåla. Constructed with 54 crystal elements mounted on a chrome frame, it features six metal lamp holders...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Steel, Chrome
Italian Empire Crystal and Gilt Tole Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Empire crystal and gilt tole chandelier circa 1850-1879. Neoclassical style chandelier decorated in gilded pierced repousse tole bands. Strung with clear crystal prisms and p...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron, Tin, Gold Leaf
Empire Form Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Empire chandelier, its circular frame of gilt metal, holding the opera basket bottom, finished by a ball drop, having eight S-scroll arms, each decorated with a leaf, ending i...
Category
20th Century Italian Empire Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Maria Theresia Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Luster Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
This magnificent Maria Theresa chandelier is a real highlight for any room. The frame is completely covered in glass and lavishly decorated with cut crystal drops in different shapes...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Flower Calla Lilly Chandelier in Gold, 1970s by Hans Kögl
By Hans Kögl
Located in Hannover, DE
This unique piece from Hans Kögl is decorated in a way that appreciates nature due to the curved golden leaves and golden open flowers which holds the bulbs. its design is like a bou...
Category
1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
$1,786 Sale Price
20% Off
21st Century Margherita Crystal and Blown Glass Chandelier by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
A flowery bouquet. A traditional metallic structure hosts a string of transparent pearls enriched with daisies in Murano’s blown glass: handmade, they maintain the naturality given b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Ernst Palme Palwa Flower Palm Tree Chandelier, Gilt Brass & Crystals, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful hand-crafted floral chandelier with a decorative palm tree top from the 1970s by Ernst Palme, manufactured by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany. Mad...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Fine Brass Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Lamp, 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
**Cherished Antique Chandelier - Lovingly Restored in Berlin**
Introducing an exquisite antique chandelier that has been lovingly restored in Berlin. Its electrical wiring is compat...
Category
18th Century European Baroque Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
1 of 2 Stunning Brass, Murano Glass Light Fixture, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful brass light fixture made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Great structure gathering many structured glasses in leaves form, beautifully refracting the l...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Bronze Crystal Chandeliers
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing and price are for a pair of chandeliers. Bronze and crystal chandeliers originally from France and made around the 19th century.
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$26,500 / set
Basket Silver Modern Art Deco Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Lamp Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Exquisitely Restored Antique Chandelier with Modern Art Deco Elegance
Experience the perfect fusion of history and contemporary allure with our meticulously restored antique chandel...
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19th Century European Art Deco Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Early 20th Century Italian Beaded Crystal Flower Chandelier with Gilt Buttons
Located in Milano, MI
20th century Italian beaded crystal six-light chandelier, a lovely and romantic cage chandelier basket shape iron frame with gilded finish.
Six curved double beaded crystals arms end...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Iron
French Neoclassic Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century French chandelier with original gilt finish, swags of bronze forming the body, crystal beads chains and amethyst crystals.
Me...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Baccarat Gilt Bronze Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a great example of a small Baccarat gilt bronze and cut crystal chandelier. The chandelier dates to the late 20th century. The quality of the bronz...
Category
Late 20th Century French Rococo Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Spectacular Backlit Mirror Brass and Crystal Glass by Palwa, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality wall mirror by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a brass frame decorated with hundreds of cut crystal glass.
High quality and in ver...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
$4,136 Sale Price
72% Off
Big Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier Antique Classic Clear Glass
Located in Berlin, DE
Old chandelier with love and professionally restored in Berlin. electrical wiring works in the US. Re-wired and ready to hang. not one missing. Cabling completely renewed. Crystal, h...
Category
1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$17,190 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Gilt Brass and Glass Chandelier by Palwa, circa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful mid -century gilt brass and glass chandelier by Palwa, 1960s.
Socket: 6 x E27 for standard screw bulbs.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French Maison Baguès Bronze and Crystal Pagoda Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Baguès bronze and crystal pagoda lantern.
Stunning French Maison Bagues designed Chinoiserie style bronze and crystal chandelier or lantern in the shape of a pagoda Ou...
Category
1930s French Chinoiserie Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Huge Delicate Gilt Brass and Crystal Flower Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Delicate huge floral round gilt brass metal crystal glass floral flush mount chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1970-1979, documented in the Palwa sales catalog. The gorgeous C...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century French gilt bronze and beaded crystals chandelier with 12 lights
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
René Lalique Signed Art Deco St Vincent Frosted Crystal Pendant Light Fixture
By René Lalique
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A René Lalique signed St Vincent crystal light pendant. An absolutely jaw-dropping example of a genuine art deco René Lalique glass piece. This ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Crysatal Bohemian Glass Candelabrum Brass Bronze Antique Chandelier Luis Art
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing an exquisite Crystal Bohemian Glass Candelabrum Brass Bronze Antique Chandelier in the style of Luis Art. This chandelier has been lovingly restored in Berlin and is now ...
Category
1940s European Bohemian Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
$2,864 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century French Bronze and Strass Crystal Chandelier
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale bronze bird cage chandelier features gadrooned strands of Strass crystals and five elegantly curved arms detailed with Strass crystal pendeloques. Each arm holds large cut crystal teardrops with floral baguettes, and bronze bobeches sit at the base of each of its five faux candle lights. Finished with an artichoke finial, this chandelier would be a fine addition to a bedroom, small entryway...
Category
Early 20th Century French 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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