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Material: Crystal
Mid-Century 1960s five-tier eight light Ernst Palme Crystal Glass Chandelier
By Ernst Palme
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Awesome Ernst Palme, 1960s brass and crystal glass five-tier chandelier.
The chandelier require 8 E14 screw on bulbs each and work on 220V as well as 110V for use in US.
Measures: ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$1,250 Sale Price / item
61% Off
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...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Reggia hot air balloon chandelier with 8 lights
Located in Firenze, FI
Our 6-light balloon chandelier gives your space extravagant charm and elegance. Featuring a timeless bronze frame adorned with dazzling crystal drops, this chandelier perfectly blend...
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2010s Italian Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$6,590 / item
Hand Blown Large Murano Crystal Flowers for Venini Esprit Crystal Chandelier
By Venini
Located in San Francisco, CA
Price is per piece.
A collection of hand blown Murano for Venini large crystal flowers with chrome accents.
Hand blown Murano crystal.
Fits Venini Esprit Crystal X-Small Chandelie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
$360 Sale Price / item
29% Off
Pair of Vintage Venetian 12 Light Crystal Chandeliers 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of vintage Venetian two tier crystal chandeliers with twelve lights each and beautiful clear crystal drops, dating from the second half of the 20th century.
...
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20th Century Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
French Empire Style Crystal Glass and Brass Three-Tired Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Empire style crystal glass and brass three-tired chandelier, the 1930s.
Charming and compact French Empire-style crystal glass and brass chandelier from the 1930s. This lovely...
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1930s French Empire Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Ovali Chandelier by Angelo Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE
1960s chandelier from Sciolari's "Ovali" collection, referring to the distinctive modernist shaped crystals dangling from this sculptural geometric silver and nickel p...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
$2,475 Sale Price
25% Off
Stunning Large Brass and Crystal Chandelier, by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
An outstanding and high-quality chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a brass frame decorated with individual Crystal glasses .
Multiple tiers of crystals. Great ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Exquisite Gilt Jewel Floor Lamp Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exquisite gilt jewel floor lamp Sciolari design by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
Hollywood Regency, wonderful shape and light effect, handmade.
12 x E14 small bulbs (40 watts max for each bu...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Butterfly 8 wings, Chandelier, art Silvered Glass, jade color, melted 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
French Bows and Rams Heads Crystal Beaded Dome Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light, will be rewired with certified UL US socket for the USA and certified socket for other countries and ready to hang. Bronze bows and rams heads with perfect patina....
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Early 1900s French Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1930's French Gilt Metal and Crystal Chandelier with 12 lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt metal with crystal flowers and hangings chandelier, 12 lights
Category
1930s French French Provincial Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Original Lobmeyr from the 20ies Maria-Theresien Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
carefully restored
Suitable for the US
Category
1920s Austrian Baroque Revival Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Modernist Glitterbox Chandelier in Crystal and Polished Chrome by Swarovski
By Swarovski
Located in New York, NY
This jaw dropping chandelier was realized by the illustrious crystal company Swarovski- one of the world's premiere luxury brands- in Austria circa 2009. The piece features a volumet...
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Early 2000s Austrian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded Gilt Boat Chandelier Ship Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful boat / ship chandelier that is beautifully detailed with a beaded crystal hull and sails crystal star accents throughout. Outfitted with 3 internal lights, In the manner ...
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20th Century Italian Belle Époque Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
$7,750 Sale Price
20% Off
Shades Chandelier Crysatal Glass Candelabrum Brass Bronze Antique Luis Art
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing an exquisite Shades Chandelier crafted with Crystal Glass and adorned with a captivating Candelabrum Brass Bronze Antique Luis Art design. This old chandelier has been lo...
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Late 19th Century European Baroque Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
$4,207 Sale Price
30% Off
1960's Mid Century Modern Signed Waterford Crystal Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning Mid Century Modern Signed Waterford Crystal Chandelier. Absolutely breathtaking chandelier! 6 lights.
Category
1960s Irish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Clear & Smoky Quartz Crystal Light Sculpture, Meteor by Christopher Boots
Located in Warsaw, PL
Clear & Smoky Quartz crystal light sculpture - Meteor by Christopher Boots
Meteors slash through the sky, dazzling all who witness their strangen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Brass
Italian Basket Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century tole and crystal basket chandelier with Greek Key motif. Circa 1780. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matchin...
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18th Century Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstaette Hanging Lamp Chandelier, Pendant, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Josef Hoffmann&Wiener Werkstaette hanging lamp chandelier, pendant. Re-edition
Single pendant!
Lenght custom made
Most components according to the UL regulations, with an addition...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1950s Amber Color Crystal Glass Brass Flower Chandelier Art Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
Restored Vintage Chandelier: A Loving Transformation in Berlin, Now Ready for Your Space
Introducing an exquisite vintage chandelier that has undergone meticulous restoration in Ber...
Category
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Baccarat Crystal Exceptional Chandelier, France, Early 19th Century
By Baccarat
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding and rare original baccarat chandelier. The supporting structure is made of silver plated brass. The central rod is solid iron. The chandelier states no signing because at...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$117,369 Sale Price
20% Off
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, meaning stone) celebrates the su...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Brass
Fine Mid-Century Modern French Baguès Crystal Lantern Pagoda Basket Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A very fine mid-century modern French gold gilt Maison Baguès style square crystal adorned lantern pagoda basket form 4 candelabra light chandelier / light fixture, we supply chain &...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Empire Amber Crystal Basket & Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Six-light French Empire amber crystal basket chandelier with a hexagonal gilt bronze frame. Also have matching a pair of light sconces.
Measures:
Diameter 19 in/ 48 cm
Height 43.3 in...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French 19th Century Brass & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A petite French 6-light brass and crystal chandelier from the 1800’s. Cut crystal drops and crystal floral designs hang from six scalloped chandelier...
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19th Century French Other Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Empire Style Bronze, Brass and Cut Crystal chandelier, France ca. 1950
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful Chandelier depicting what appears to be a glass waterfall coming out of a "jeweled" crown manufactured in bronze and cut crystal pearls and lancets.
The wires have been re...
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Empire Style Baloon Chandelier, France Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
French Empire Style Chandelier, France Early 20th Century.
Small French balloon chandelier, in gilded and chiseled bronze with Empire palmet...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$1,082 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Austrian Crystal Rods Pendant Circa 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1612 Antique three internal light Austrian crystal pendant.
Takes 3 40 watt candelabra based bulbs
Rewired.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Tole and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine 19th century Italian tole and crystal 10-light chandelier. Circa 1880. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It is ready to hang!
Category
19th Century Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Ernst Palme for Palwa, 1960s
By Palwa, Ernst Palme
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
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Sculptural Mid-Century Brass and Crystal Palm Tree Leaf Chandelier
By Hans Kögl
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sculptural Mid-Century Brass and Crystal Palm Leaf Chandelier attributed to Hans Kogl, circa 1970
An exceptional mid-century chandelier, attributed to the 1970s, masterfully crafte...
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Italian Beaded Green Murano Drops Tiered Chandelier c 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 1 light in center. Will be newly re-wired with appropriate UL US socket for the USA or certified socket for other countries and ready to hang. Adorning 3 tiers of Murano drop...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
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
1960s, Crystal and Brass Cylinder Chandelier by Orrefors for Tyringe, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and in perfect condition brass chandelier or pendant with twelve crystal cylinders.
Designed and manufactured in by Tyringe Konsthantverk, Sweden.
All crystal cylinders a...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$1,513 Sale Price
65% Off
Contemporary Blown Crystal Glass Pendant - Pebbles by Boris Klimek for Bomma
By BOMMA, Boris Klimek
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Blown Crystal Glass Pendant - Pebbles by Boris Klimek for Bomma
Pebbles are reminders of exceptional moments or favorite places. Their diverse shapes and colors inspire...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
J. & L. Lobmeyr Starburst Chrome, Crystal Chandelier, by Hans Harald Rath
Located in Stamford, CT
Metropolitan Opera starburst chandeliers were originally made by Hans Harald Rath of the Austrian company, J. & L. Lobmeyr in 1966. This starburst chandelier is made by Lobmeyr in ch...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Crystal Glass & Vegan Leather Pendant Lamp, Dew Drops by Boris Klimek for Bomma
By Boris Klimek, BOMMA
Located in Warsaw, PL
Blown crystal glass & vegan leather pendant lamp - dew drops by Boris Klimek for Bomma.
Dew drops sparkling on a thin blade of grass expose the e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Opaline Glass And Crystal Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century opaline glass and crystal chandelier, 1960s
Bronze-coloured aluminum structure, E27 lamp.
Good condition, glass intact.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Maison Baguès Pair Louis XVI Large Rock Crystal Eight-Light Square Chandeliers
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Maison Baguès / Louis XVI Style Large Pair Of Rock Crystal And Beaded Eight-Light Gold Gilt Square Bird Cage Form Chandeliers
Rewired And...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Iron
$6,950 Sale Price / item
22% Off
Maison Bagues Amethyst French Beaded Balloon Crystal Chandelier circa 1940
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 5 lights, 4 encircling and one inside. Criss-cross beading with swags of crystal beads. Adorning crystal prisms and amethyst Murano drops. Will be newly rewired with certifie...
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1940s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Large Moderne Crystal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's gilt French crystals light fixture with 12 interior lights.
Measurements:
Height: 12"min drop
Present drop: 20"
Diameter:42"
Category
1960s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1960s Large Gilt Brass and Faceted Crystals Chandelier by Ernest Palme, Austria
By Ernest Palme, Palwa
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful high quality gilt brass fixture filled with stunning faceted crystals by Ernest Palme for Palwa Austria.
This chandelier consists six E14 / E17 screw fittings. Technically ...
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1960s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$1,199 Sale Price
50% Off
A Very Large Italian Murano Gold Palm Leaf Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A very large flamboyant Murano palm leaf chandelier. The gilt frame supporting the 24 Carat gold flecked Murano glass leafs, with a tiered ...
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
New Art Deco Crystal Style Chandelier: Custom Empire Elegance
Introducing our latest addition, the Art Deco crystal style chandelier, a captivating fusion of Empire opulence and the...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Wire
$4,012 Sale Price / item
24% Off
Ernest Palm Chandelier for Palwa, 1960s, Spain
By Ernest Palme
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Rare and large palwa chandelier designated by ernest palm and produced in the 60s in barcelona. Golden structure composed of cut crystals in perfect condit...
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1960s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Mid-Century French Style Eight-Light Crystal Chandeliers
Located in Worcester, GB
Pair of Mid-Century French Style Eight-Light Crystal Chandeliers
An elegant and well-matched pair of eight-arm chandeliers in the French taste, dating to the mid-20th century, circa ...
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Mid-20th Century Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Paavo Tynell Pendant for Taito Oy, 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
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
$2,612 Sale Price
44% Off
Large Gilt Brass Flower Shape Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Huge midcentury gilt brass chandelier with crystal glasses, made by Palwa, Germany, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
The gorgeous Chandelier has lots of beautiful hand-cut faceted (Swa...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Delicate Gilt Brass Crystal Chandelier by Palwa, Sciolari Design, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Delicate, rare chandelier with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Sciolari Design Germany, 1970s. Featuring a multitude of crystal glasses.
A true masterpiece of art...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Eclipse Emile Stejnar Blowball Brass a Crystal Chandelier, Rupert Nikoll, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Spectacular, 1950s Emil Stejnar chandelier for Rupert Nikoll, Austria. This sparkling orb is one of the larger versions of this eclips design. The chandelier consists of a brass body...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$6,397 Sale Price
20% Off
Baroque Brass Empire Chandelier Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a stunning Brass Baroque Empire Chandelier, an exquisite piece adorned with captivating, reminiscent of the classical style of the Empire era. This is a new reproduction...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
1950 Italian 32" Starburst Flush Mount Chandelier in the Manner of Arredoluce
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Unique oversized flying saucer flush mounted light with an extra large curved Lucite shade in a brass frame decorated with octagonal crystal glass beads holding the eight sockets. Ch...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Waterford Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
8 light Waterford chandelier, in excellent conditions, with 4" wax candle cover, just wired.
Category
Early 19th Century Northern Irish Mid-Century Modern Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
$5,240
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...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Matchless Wonder Star #910 Blue, Pink & Green Crystal C-9 Holiday Bulb 1936
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matchless Wonder Star #910 Double Row Tricolor Light Blue, Pink & Green. Crystal C-9 Holiday Bulb, 1936. Extremely rare 900 series crystal production in rare three color combination....
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
$3,728 Sale Price
20% Off
Empire Style Hot Air Balloon Chandelier in Bronze and Crystal
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant Empire style hot air balloon chandelier is made of bronze and lead crystal. The fixture is decorated with arrows and swan's necks. This is a a fine French...
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1940s French Empire Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
German 12 light Empire chandelier by Werner & Mieth
By Werner & Mieth
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large 12-light Empire chandelier with astonishing decorations of horse heads etc. The design is very architectural where the "ring" from below looks like a six-pointed star. Each ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$25,704 Sale Price
25% Off
Baccarat Crinoline Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine "Crinoline" Chandelier by Baccarat featuring the classical crystal "plumes", octagon graduated chains and long slinder prisms. 8 lights.
France, circa 1930.
Dimensions:...
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1930s French Neoclassical Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Maison Baguès Style Iron and Crystal Lantern Chandelier, Italy, 1950's
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful iron and crystal lantern chandelier in the style of the prestigious Maison Baguès.
One light handmade bronzed metal with crystal stones, beautiful piece of art.
The Fixtu...
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1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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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