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Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

ART NOUVEAU STYLE

In its sinuous lines and flamboyant curves inspired by the natural world, antique Art Nouveau furniture reflects a desire for freedom from the stuffy social and artistic strictures of the Victorian era. The Art Nouveau movement developed in the decorative arts in France and Britain in the early 1880s and quickly became a dominant aesthetic style in Western Europe and the United States.

ORIGINS OF ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Sinuous, organic and flowing lines
  • Forms that mimic flowers and plant life
  • Decorative inlays and ornate carvings of natural-world motifs such as insects and animals 
  • Use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood

ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Art Nouveau — which spanned furniture, architecture, jewelry and graphic design — can be easily identified by its lush, flowing forms suggested by flowers and plants, as well as the lissome tendrils of sea life. Although Art Deco and Art Nouveau were both in the forefront of turn-of-the-20th-century design, they are very different styles — Art Deco is marked by bold, geometric shapes while Art Nouveau incorporates dreamlike, floral motifs. The latter’s signature motif is the "whiplash" curve — a deep, narrow, dynamic parabola that appears as an element in everything from chair arms to cabinetry and mirror frames.

The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature seen in Japanese art prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s. Impressionist artists were moved by the artistic tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking, and Japonisme — a term used to describe the appetite for Japanese art and culture in Europe at the time — greatly informed Art Nouveau. 

The Art Nouveau style quickly reached a wide audience in Europe via advertising posters, book covers, illustrations and other work by such artists as Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha. While all Art Nouveau designs share common formal elements, different countries and regions produced their own variants.

In Scotland, the architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh developed a singular, restrained look based on scale rather than ornament; a style best known from his narrow chairs with exceedingly tall backs, designed for Glasgow tea rooms. Meanwhile in France, Hector Guimard — whose iconic 1896 entry arches for the Paris Metro are still in use — and Louis Majorelle produced chairs, desks, bed frames and cabinets with sweeping lines and rich veneers. 

The Art Nouveau movement was known as Jugendstil ("Youth Style") in Germany, and in Austria the designers of the Vienna Secession group — notably Koloman Moser, Josef Hoffmann and Joseph Maria Olbrich — produced a relatively austere iteration of the Art Nouveau style, which mixed curving and geometric elements.

Art Nouveau revitalized all of the applied arts. Ceramists such as Ernest Chaplet and Edmond Lachenal created new forms covered in novel and rediscovered glazes that produced thick, foam-like finishes. Bold vases, bowls and lighting designs in acid-etched and marquetry cameo glass by Émile Gallé and the Daum Freres appeared in France, while in New York the glass workshop-cum-laboratory of Louis Comfort Tiffany — the core of what eventually became a multimedia decorative-arts manufactory called Tiffany Studios — brought out buoyant pieces in opalescent favrile glass. 

Jewelry design was revolutionized, as settings, for the first time, were emphasized as much as, or more than, gemstones. A favorite Art Nouveau jewelry motif was insects (think of Tiffany, in his famed Dragonflies glass lampshade).

Like a mayfly, Art Nouveau was short-lived. The sensuous, languorous style fell out of favor early in the 20th century, deemed perhaps too light and insubstantial for European tastes in the aftermath of World War I. But as the designs on 1stDibs demonstrate, Art Nouveau retains its power to fascinate and seduce.

There are ways to tastefully integrate a touch of Art Nouveau into even the most modern interior — browse an extraordinary collection of original antique Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs, which includes decorative objects, seating, tables, garden elements and more.

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Style: Art Nouveau
Italian Art Nouveau chandeliers in pink Murano glass and brass, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Nouveau chandeliers in pink Murano glass and brass, early 1900s Pair of round-based drop chandeliers or ceiling lamps with three lights. On the brass rod structure there ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Antique Carved Wood 6 Arm Chandelier
Located in Oakwood, GA
Gorgeous Antique Carved Wood 6 Arm Chandelier, 25.5"H Absolutely gorgeous! Intricately carved, with rope and fleur design throughout Carved wood canopy is 6" diameter Carved arms ext...
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Early 20th Century Serbian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood, Walnut

French Art Nouveau Brass Floral Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau brass 3 arm chandelier with whiplash and floral design and glass shades.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Cubic Art Nouveau Style Glass Chandelier for the Vienna Concerthall, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Exclusive cubic chandelier. Variation of the chandelier in the lobby of the Vienna Concert hall, build by the famous theater-architects Fellner & Helmer. Also available with clear-cu...
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2010s Austrian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

19th Century Bronze Chandelier with Five Alabaster Cups Female Figures
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
19th century bronze chandelier with five alabaster cups female figures.
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1910s German Vintage Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze

Art Nouveau Stained Glass Pendant Chandelier with Art Deco Influences
Located in Hampstead, QC
This stunning stained glass Art Nouveau pendant faceted chandelier is in excellent condition. No chips, cracks or visible damage. It has been tested and is working perfectly. The co...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Art Deco Spider Ceiling Lamp with Eight Cut-Glass Balls
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco ceiling lamp with eight cut-glass balls.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

French Art Nouveau and Art Deco Clear Glass Straws Fringe Bronze Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Measures: Diameter 28 in/ 70 cm Wide; 22 in/ 55 cm Height 40 in/ 100 cm Weight: 7 Kg / 15 lb. Seven-light bulbs (6 x E-14 + 1 E-27) good working condition Assembly required.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Bronze

Brass jugendstil hanging lamp
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Short jugendstil hanging lamp with white glass lampshade.
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Early 1900s Slovak Antique Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Solid Brass and Glass Flush Mount Chandelier "Jewel"
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
This exceptional high-end and handmade jewel lamp is made from brass. An exceptional detail on this flush mount is the lens light. Each lens is flexible and rotates freely in any dir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

The Pitcher Chandelier - Special Limited Edition
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
About the Designer - Arjun Rathi, a Mumbai-based architect, is the visionary behind Arjun Rathi Design, a multi-disciplinary studio established in 2...
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2010s Indian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Art Deco Chandelier in Pink Etched Glass Stripes and Chrome Brass C1920
Located in Coimbra, PT
Superb and unusual French Art Deco chandelier in Pink Etched Glass Stripes and Chrome Brass C1920 Cleaned and with porcelain sockets it was rewi...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Chrome

Polish Ball of Mistletoe Art Nouveau Bronze with Four Bulbs and Pearls Opaline
Located in Paris, FR
Polish ball of mistletoe, some pearls miss circa 1900
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Chrome Pendant by Napako, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
1970s, made in Czechoslovakia. Repolished, fully functional and original. Shows some minor sings of use.
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1970s Czech Vintage Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Art Nouveau Bronze Guimard Chandelier
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Nouveau Guimard chandelier with bronze nickel finish and dark blue glass.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Long Chandelier Square Bronze and Glass
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
19th century Art Nouveau very long chandelier square bronze and glass.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Bronze Hector Guimard Chandelier with Nickel Finish
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Nouveau chandelier from Hector Guimard. Bronze with patinated nickel finish and purple glasses (lie de vin).
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Mazzega Murano chandelier design Carlo Nason / Italy
Located in Warszawa, PL
Original, excellent condition. All glass are hand made / Murano for Mazzega Company
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1970s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Estate English Art Nouveau Stained Glass, Copper & Brass Billiards Light Ca 1950
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate English Art Nouveau Style Stained Glass, Copper and Brass Billiards Light, Circa 1950's.
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Mid-20th Century English Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Copper

Chrome Pendant by Napako, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
1970s, made in Czechoslovakia. Repolished, fully functional and original. Shows some minor sings of use.
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1970s Czech Vintage Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

French chandelier in bronze and opaline from Monroe Palace in Rio circa 1904.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and rare chandelier in french bronze and opaline from the Monroe Palace in Rio de Janeiro circa 1904 demolished to make way for an avenue. We have two others that make up ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Metal Chandelier Berliner, Electro-Plated-Waren-Fabrik, Germany
Located in Roma, IT
Metal chandelier by Electro-Plated-Waren-Fabrik is an original artwork realized in the 1920s. Early 20th Century Original silver plated metal. Realized by Berliner Electro-Plated-W...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Antique Ceiling Viennese Rail Light by Otto Wagner
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Ceiling lamp for the carriages of the city railway between Vienna and Bratislava. The entire interior and this lamp were designed by Otto Wagner. 1 E27 socket. Restored - probably m...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Superb Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superb Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Chandelier. The ornamentation (incorporating leaves and other floral elements) makes this a wonderful...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1910 Art Nouveau pull-out chandelier, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Positionig from 115cm to 160cm, hight set up by weights placed on the weight of the central support rod - Lower shade diameter 43cm, shade height 40cm, ...
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1910s Czech Vintage Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Bronze and Artistic Glass Chandelier, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze and artistic glass chandelier, Art Nouveau style, France, early 20th century. Schneider glass tulips. Three lights.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Lamp Bell Frosted Glass Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage Art Nouveau lamp shade is a stunning addition to any ceiling lamp, showcasing a beautiful design that exudes elegance. Crafted from frosted glass, it offers a unique and...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Art Nouveau Lamp Bell Frosted Glass Shade
Art Nouveau Lamp Bell Frosted Glass Shade
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German Art Nouveau Jugendstil Siemens Luzette pendant lamp by Peter Behrens
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
'Luzette' pendant lamp by Peter Behrens for Siemens, Germany A very nice Luzette pendant lamp, made in the early 20th century This Luzette lamp has its original decorative chain...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Intricate Contemporary Interior Black Pendant, No Glass, Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Evoking the Art Deco style of the 1920s and 1930s, our Nouveau cube pendant features bold geometric shapes and a chevron motif. Lantern shown in SBLC Black finish. The Black finish...
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2010s American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Beautiful 2 Light Lantern, 1980s Vintage Glass and Brass Entry Hall Pendant
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage handcrafted chandelier- lantern for two light points made in 1970s-1980s. A chandelier from manufacturer is an amazing combination of warranty from the manufacturer and t...
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1970s Vintage Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

20th Century Art Nouveau Large Theatre Pendant Chandelier Light
Located in Surrey, BC
A great hanging g pendant with cast decorative elements, mica as well as.
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1920s American Vintage Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Bronze and Artistic Glass Chandelier, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze and artistic glass chandelier, Art Nouveau style, France, early 20th century. Schneider glass tulips. Three lights.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Pair of Hammered Gilt Bronze and Glass Chandeliers, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of hammered gilt bronze and glass chandeliers. France, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

French Art Nouveau Style Eight-Light Chandelier Silver Argente Over Bronze
Located in Manhasset, NY
Silver argente over bronze, French eight-light chandelier in the Art Nouveau style, the top decorated with foliate and glass beads shaped like grapes, leading to a stone bowl, the bo...
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1940s French Vintage Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Art Deco/ Nouveau Chandelier /Antique Signed
By F. Muller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Art Deco chandelier with 3 external lights. All brass hardware and ceiling canopy. All re - wired and new sockets. Main glass shade is signed ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1900 Ball of Mistletoe Bronze Has Five Bulbs and Pearls Opaline
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier mistletoe in brass patined with opalines pearls, circa 1900. Good condition. Measures: Diameter 45 cm.
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Alabaster Shade/Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a Custom designed Alabaster shade for several Chandelier designs used in our Lighting showroom . This is one piece still in stock that has never been used . ( New/Old ) inve...
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1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Indigo Blue Crystal Flowers & Gilt Vine Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Art Nouveau, 8-light chandelier with vibrant, deep blue molded crystal flowers and clear crystals in varying shapes. Unique in that arms vary in height for added interest; alterna...
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1910s Vintage Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Art Nouveau Lustre Chandelier Candelabrum Five Bulbs Vienna Austria Made
Located in Vienna, AT
Most elegant tall art nouveau brass lustre, chandelier and candelabrum with five bulbs, made by Viennese manufactory, circa 1910. Specifications: Five tapered bulbs made of glas...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco / Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is new/old inventory from a custom lighting manufacturer in Calif. Has not been used and found in storage from long time ago. Custom designed and made in Spain for a lot of $ an...
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1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Bronze Art Nouveau Chandelier, France, Early 1900s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant and heavy six-arm and twelve-light solid bronze chandelier with lovely lines, drawing on both Art Nouveau and Art Deco influences. Each arm supports an ovoid cup with two rid...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

1900 Ball of Mistletoe Bronze Has Two Bulbs and Pearls Opaline
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier mistletoe in brass patined with opalines pearls, circa 1900. Good condition. Measures: Diameter 34 cm.
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze D'Ore Chandelier, Circa 1900-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Art Nouveau bronze D'Ore chandelier, Circa 1900-1910.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp in silver-plated bronze and alabaster , France, 1900
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp. Material: silver-plated bronze and alabaster Style: Art Deco To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. We have specia...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze

Italian Art Deco, Blown Blue Glass Chandelier by Rioda, 1910-1915
Located in London, GB
Elegant pale blue blown glass chandelier designed by the Italian glass company Rioda. Such items are rare as the company was only in produc...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Monumental Murano Chandelier 12 Arms Made in Italy, Hand Blown and Handcrafted
Located in Berlin, DE
An monumental Italian Murano glass tulip form chandelier. The lower pot or vase base having a stem flowing from the bottom ...
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20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Monumental Chandelier in Alabaster, Art Nouveau or Modernism or Jugendstil
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amazing hanging lamps in alabaster If you have problems to the height, We can cut the Barral, at the indicated height (free of charge) Year: 1915 Material: alabaster To take care ...
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1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Chrome

Chandelier Schneider, French, Style Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp Schneider Material: art glass and Iron Style: Art Nouveau Country: French To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. If...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Remarkable, Period, Art Nouveau Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-cast bronze and frosted glass, French chandelier featuring a circlet of roses and leaves. The whole surmounted by a pierced dome.
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Magnificent French Gilt Bronze Chandelier, circa 1890-1900 by Maison Mottheau
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Magnificent French Gilt Bronze Chandelier Circa 1890-1900 Stamped E. MOTTHEAU PARIS Maison Mottheau et Fils of Paris.   1900 Universal Exhibition in Paris The fixture fe...
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19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ormolu

1900 Ball of Mistletoe Bronze Has Three Bulbs and Pearls Opaline
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier mistletoe in brass patined with opaline pearls, circa 1900 Good condition. Measures: 45cm diameter.
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Early 1900s European Antique Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Ormolu Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chandelier made of gilt bronze (Ormolu) with French-style Baccarat glassware (1764 - to the present) and 6 opaline candles. France, circa 1910.
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1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Grape Leaves Pendant
Located in Dronten, NL
Capture the romance and natural beauty of the Art Nouveau era with this enchanting wrought iron grape leaves pendant. Hand-forged in the early 20th century, this sculptural light fix...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Tiffany Studios New York "Vine Border" Plafonnier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Tiffany Studios "Vine Border" plafonnier features a striking yellow ochre shade with a grape leaf frieze. The vine border pattern was commonly found on Greek red-figure...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Five-Light Tulip Ceiling Fixture
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany Studios New York "Five-Light" chandelier, features five golden iridescent Favrile tulip shades suspended along with loosely interlocking, he...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Belted Turtleback" Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
The "Belted Turtleback" Chandelier by Tiffany Studios New York is a refined study in monochromatic expression. Separated into three distinct tiers, the conical lamp shade offers a ma...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Art Nouveau chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Nouveau chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chandeliers and pendants created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Nouveau chandeliers and pendants made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chandeliers and pendants, popular names associated with this style include Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, and Adolf Loos. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chandeliers and pendants differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $105 and tops out at $195,000 while the average work can sell for $3,800.

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