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Material: Crystal
Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Ernst Palme for Palwa, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exquisite chandelier from the 1960s, designed by Ernst Palme, is a true statement piece that embodies elegance and craftsmanship. The spherical brass frame is adorned with intri...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Art Nouveau Candle Lantern by Baccarat, France, circa 1890-1920
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Late 19th or early 20th century glass lantern by Baccarat, France, signed in relife "Baccarat" and "Depose" It is decorated all around with floral motifs. At the moment it can hold a...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Big Crystal Beaded Empire Dome Chandelier circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
I have two similar, if interested. Housing one light, will be rewired and ready to hang. We use certified UL US sockets and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Strands and ...
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Early 1900s Czech Empire Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Palatial 19th Century French Louis XV Gilt Bronze & Crystal 16-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, 19th century. This palatial antique Baccarat style chandelier is adorned with tremendous cut crystal prisms sizes ranging from 3.5-8.5” in clear and smokey glass. Large cryst...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century English Cut Crystal Chandelier, Signed F & C Osler
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This six light chandelier by the renowned firm of F & C Osler, is of rare design and a first rate example the the glass cutters art! Originally gas powere...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Delicate Gilt Brass Crystal-Glass Flush mount light by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Delicate floral chandelier with crystal glass and brass parts made by Palwa, Germany, 1970s. Featuring a multitude of crystal glass flowers. Measures: Diameter 41 cm // 16.1 inches ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Crystal Sack of Pearls Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI crystal sack of pearls chandelier is a timeless ode to the revival of the styles founded by the ancient Greeks and R...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Brass and Quartz Crystal Light Sculpture, Prometheus I 900 by Christopher Boots
Located in Warsaw, PL
Brass and quartz crystal light sculpture - Prometheus I by Christopher boots. Prometheus stole fire from the Gods of Mt Olympus and gave it to humankind....
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Brass

Wonderful Crystal Beaded Vintage Large Hot Air Balloon Chandelier Bague Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful beaded crystal hot air balloon complete with basket has 6 arms each rewired with candelabra sockets . The gilt iron has a gilt dore patina that adds to the charm of this lo...
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20th Century French Belle Époque Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Wrought Iron

Paavo Tynell Pendant for Taito Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy from the 1950s. Stamped, brass frame with rope details, milk glass lampshades, crystal droplet -style details, good vintage condition. m...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Delphi IV Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Delphi IV Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 14 x W 185 x H 18 cm Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can...
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2010s Brazilian Art Deco Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other

Austro-Hungarian Jugendstil Crystal Glass N Brass Parlor Chandelier, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Viennese parlor chandelier. On the bottom we can mount a diffuser on request, to cover the visibility of the bulbs Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Large Square Bakalowits Chandelier with Diamond-Shaped Crystals, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, large brass crystal chandelier from the 1950s, manufactured by Bakalowits & Söhne, Vienna/Austria. Nickel-plated hardware, it has two tiers, fully covered by big, octago...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Certified Maison Baguès Paris Chandelier
Located in Paris, FR
#18141-03 Maison Baguès chandelier, three lights, Finish: Gilt gold or gilt silver as needed. 3 lights Iron and crystal (UL listing available for an additional fee). This is the larger size, we have a smaller one and also a ceiling light...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Other Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Chandelier in Quartz and Brass - Petra III Circular 1100 by Christopher Boots
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Chandelier in Quartz Slices and Brass - Petra III Circular 1100 by Christopher Boots PETRA (from the Greek ??t?a, meaning stone) celebrates ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Brass

Rare Large 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Transformable Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular late 18th century Swedish Neoclassical transformable chandelier. Originally created for a palatial residence for use with candles, this rare chandelier may be unhooked at...
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18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Pair of French Crystal Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's French gilt chandeliers with molded glass leaves and red crystal flowers and 4 interior lights. Sold Individually. Measurements: Drop: 24.5" (adjustable) Diamet...
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1960s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

"Il Pezzo 3 Long Chandelier" - length 200cm/78.7” - satin brass - crystal - LEDs
Located in Firenze, IT
Inspired by Arabic calligraphic art and the icon of the classical candelabrum is Il Pezzo 3, a collection of lamps with a hand-forged brass structure and elegant “candles” crafted fr...
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2010s Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

1940's Italian Small Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian small crystal chandelier with dark patinated finish
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1940s Italian French Provincial Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Pair Antique Art Deco French Pendant Baccarat Style Crystal Basket Chandeliers
Located in Coimbra, PT
Pair of Antique French Pendant Baccarat Style Crystal Basket Chandelier Dimensions: Diameter 11.03 in/28 cm Height 31.5 in (chain = 11.81) / 80 cm (chain = 30 cm) One light bulbs E27...
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Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Large French Bagues Style bronze, crystal and colored glass fruit chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This exuberant Extremely Large and Unusual French chandelier in the manner of Maison Baguès features a richly adorned 24 light frame with layered tiers of sweeping crystal-beaded ar...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze

Chandelier Crystal Attributed to the Granja Manufacture, Spain, Circa 1900
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja
Located in PARIS, FR
A magnificent cut crystal three-stage chandelier attributed to the Crystal Manufacture of the Granja, underlined by crown of prisms, pearls and mirza. The lower part holds ten light arms finishing by green crystal cups with gold foliate patterns. The chandelier is supported by a central baluster in cut crystal enriched with large green crystal cups highlighted by intern lights. A similar chandelier is exhibited at the Liria Palace in Madrid, the Duke of Alba’s residence. La Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja was established in 1727 in San Ildefonso under order of the Bourbon king Felipe V of Spain, in order to furbish the royal palace of the Granja in glaces and mirrors. French glass masters came at the royal manufacture in 1746, and then masters from Germany and Bohemia (1750). Like the Buen Retiro royal manufacture of porcelain, the Santa Barbara tapestry manufacture, the Granja royal manufacture of crystal took part in the diffusion of Spanish decorative arts in Europe during the 18th century. The manufacture was closed in 1808, consequently to the Spanish independence war, before being restored in 1815 under the reign of Fernando VII...
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Early 1900s Spanish Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

1 of 2 Huge Kalmar Chandelier 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, Austria, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
A Stunning large Chandelier with 24-carat gold-plated brass frame and clear, brilliant glass made by Kalmar (Series: Palazzo), Austria, manufactured, c...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Crystal Glass & Leather Pendant Lamp, Dew Drops by Boris Klimek 'Set of 2'
Located in Warsaw, PL
Blown crystal glass & leather pendant lamp - dew drops by Boris Klimek for Bomma Dew drops sparkling on a thin blade of grass expose the elementa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Midcentury Kamenicky Senov Pendant Chandelier in Crystal Glass & Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
High-quality diamond-accented crystal glass and brass hanging lamp or flush mount by Czech Kamenicky Senov. Designed and made during the 1960s in a style reminiscent of Carl Fagerlun...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pendant in Quartz Slices and Brass - Petra II Linear 900 by Christopher Boots
Located in Warsaw, PL
`Contemporary Pendant in Quartz Slices and Brass - Petra II Linear 900 by Christopher Boots PETRA (from the Greek, meaning stone) celebrates the subtleti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Quartz, Brass

Chandelier by Cari Zalloni for Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass/glass chandelier, 1965, designed by Cari Zalloni (1937-2012), graduate of the master class for the Design Academy for Applied Arts under Professor Oswald Haerdtl. Brass frame, ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Brass Basket Classical Chandelier Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
The crystals are expertly hand-knotted, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to this timeless piece. This is a new reproduction, and several are available, ensuring you can ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Wire

Italian gilt bronze chandelier with glass and crystals from the 1920s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Large chandelier in gilt bronze, glass, and crystal. Italian production from the 1920s. This grand chandelier, with its striking visual impact and exquisite craftsmanship, hails fro...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Certified Maison Bagues Chandelier, 3 Lights Iron & Crystal #20031
Located in Paris, FR
LU-FE-20031-03 Maison Baguès chandelier, 3 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 French Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Butterfly 40 contemporary pendant Lamp, art glas Silvered, rose 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

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Crystal, Brass

Bakalowits Crystal Chandelier, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Bakalowits crystal chandelier, circa 1960s Original condition.      
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Nickel

"Il Pezzo 3 Long Chandelier" - length 200cm/78.7” - gold finish brass - crystal
Located in Firenze, IT
Inspired by Arabic calligraphic art and the icon of the classical candelabrum is Il Pezzo 3, a collection of lamps with a hand-forged brass structure and elegant “candles” crafted fr...
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2010s Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Italian Crystal Chandelier Colorful and Satin Italy 1960 Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Crystal Chandelier Attributed to Fontana Arte
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Tom Dixon Swarovski Crystal Palace Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A rare limited edition Tom Dixon designed chandelier for Swarovski for the Crystal Palace collection. The chandelier is composed of a polished chrome fi...
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Early 2000s British Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Certified Maison Bagues Chandelier, 6 Lights Iron & Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
LU-FE-00038-06 Maison Baguès chandelier, 6 lights. Various finish possible: leaf gilt gold strong patina, leaf gilt silver, black paint. Iron and crystal. Price is for leaf gilt go...
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2010s French Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Delphi III Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Delphi III Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: Ø: 90cm; H: 18cm. Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be w...
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2010s Brazilian Art Deco Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other

Italian Micro-Beaded Amethyst Crystal Prisms Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 1 light in center. Will be newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for the Usa and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. 3 tiers of crystals in ra...
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1920s Italian Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

A Pair Of Empire Brass Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Light Antique Classical
Located in Berlin, DE
Exquisite restored chandeliers – timeless elegance and expert craftsmanship Lovingly and expertly restored in Berlin, these stunning chandeliers are true masterpieces. Every detail ...
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1950s Italian Baroque Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Large French Inset Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's French gilt bronze and inset crystal chandelier with six interior lights. Measurements: Current drop (adjustable): 30" Diameter: 31".
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1960s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Mid Century Crystal & Brass Chandelier, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful samll vintage crystal chandelier with brass canopy. Made in former Czechoslovakia in the 1970's. There are some small chips on the glass (see photo), but over all the chand...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Magnificent Second Empire Chandelier Crystal Gold Antique Napoleon III
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent Second Empire Chandelier A stunning original chandelier in the Napoleon III style, embodying the elegance and grandeur of the 19th century. This exquisite piece feature...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

French Louis XV Brass, Bronze & Crystal Foliate Form Chandelier, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV chandelier offers bass and bronze frame with scroll form arms terminating in foliate form light sockets a...
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20th Century American Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Bronze

1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated light fixture with crystals 8 interior lights
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1930s French French Provincial Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Antique French Crystal Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing our cherished old chandelier, lovingly and professionally restored in Berlin! Its electrical wiring works seamlessly in the US, as it has been expertly re-wired and is re...
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1920s French Gothic Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Albano Poli Poliarte Waterfall Suspension, 1970, Murano Italy
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare two-tone poliarte pendant lamp, designed and produced by albani poli in murano (italy) in the 70s. Composed of more than 30 two-tone, white and purple crystals (rende...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Large heavy 1970s brass crystal glass flower ceiling lamp by Ernst Palme
Located in München, DE
Very elegant, ​​rare 1970s brass crystal glass flower chandelier by Ernst Palme. Made in Germany. The complete frame with all screws, rod and canopy are made of shiny brass. All crys...
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1970s German Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Maria Theresa Baroque Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Luster Glass Vase Shape
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Maria Theresa Chandelier - Restored and Ready to Shine This magnificent Maria Theresa chandelier is a real highlight for any room. The frame is completely covered in glass...
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18th Century European Baroque Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Wire

Italian Micro-Beaded Aqua Blue Prisms Crystal Murano Chandelier Rare c1940
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 1 light in center. Will be re-wired with appropriate UL US socket for the USA or certified socket for other countries and ready to hang. One of a kind. This was made for a ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Certified Maison Bagues Chandelier, 12 Lights Bronze & Crystal #12129
Located in Paris, FR
LU-BR-12129-12 Maison Baguès chandelier, 12lights. Various finish possible: polished brass, satin brass, polished nickel, satin nickel, dark patina, black patina, oil rubbed bronze,...
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2010s French Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Brass Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
Old chandelier with love and professionally restored in Berlin. electrical wiring works in the US. Low oval ceiling crystal chandelier brass. Cabling completely renewed. Crystal hand...
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1940s European Art Nouveau Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Wire

Black Modern Crystal Chandelier Art Nouveau Lustre
Located in Berlin, DE
Light magic in perfection: Our majestic black chandelier Do you want to add a royal touch to your home? Are you looking for a stunning lighting solution t...
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2010s German Art Deco Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

circa 1920 Art Nouveau Brass and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1920s, an antique chandelier with a brass body. This piece takes inspiration from Victorian and other late 19th/early 20th century fixtures. Its extravagance is also reminiscent ...
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1920s American Art Nouveau Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Art Deco and Art Nouveau Crystal Glass Fringe Hollywood Regency Gilt Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous midcentury Art Deco or Art Nouveau frosted and clear crystal glass fringe gilt spiral chandelier. Measures: Diameter 20 in/ 50 cm Height ...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Metal

Magnificent Antique Italian Chandelier in Belle Époque Style Art Deco Brass
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Italian Belle Époque Chandelier - Restored and brought back to life We present to you a stunning antique chandelier from Italy that embodies the splendor and elegance of the...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Belle Époque Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Ground Crystal Chandelier by Cristal Art, Italy, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pendant lamp with nickel-plated brass structure and cut crystal diffusers. Cristal Art production, Italy, 1970s. The chandelier has four lamp holders with universal attachment, E26 f...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Chrome

Pair of 19th Century Italian Giltwood and Crystal Chandeliers
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a pair of 19th-century Italian giltwood and crystal chandeliers from Genoa. The chandeliers feature a luxurious design with intricate giltwood detailing and sparkling crystal...
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19th Century Italian Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century Modern Crystal & Brass Tier Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition : Newly Rewired, Shows Minor Patina on Brass Materials: Brass, Original Crystals
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Petite Crystal Glass Waterfall Chandelier, Palwa Leuchten, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful 3-tiered brass and crystal glass chandelier made by Palwa Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. The chandelier requires three European E14 candelabra bulbs, each up to 40 watts. It i...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass, Gold Plate

Brentwood Six Light Chandelier by Miamar Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6-Light Chandelier with iron & wood tassel drops throughout. There are only remnants of paint left on the fixture in a stunning green/blue coloration. There are garlands of English...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial 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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