Original Early Art Deco Bronze Chandelier, 1914 20th Century
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A richly figurative ornamented chandelier in patinated bronze, the given measures are without the chain. The total drop of this chandelier can be custom made.
Bronze
Original Art Deco Dolphine Bronze Chandelier, Early 20th Century, 1914
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Rich decorated Austrian Art Deco bronze chandelier with mythical creature. Caste and wrought parts are combined to a very unusual and very rare piece of art. Six flames. This chandel...
Bronze
Pair of Antique 12" Milk Glass Hanging Disc Pendants , c. 1914
Located in Pasadena, CA
Illuminate your room with this pair of charming antique milk glass hanging disc pendants. They have an attractive brass cap, new silk cords and have been newly rewired and are paired...
Brass
Late Jugendstil Pendant Lamp in Brass, Opaline Glass, 1900-1914, Vienna, Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
A beautiful example of Viennese Late Jugendstil, This pendant lamp has been completely restored. The finish on the brass parts has been renewed as well as the new textile cable. The ...
Brass
1914 Bronze and Milk Glass Chandeliers
Located in Peekskill, NY
These lamps were once gas and later electrified. We were lucky to acquire a nice collection of these impressive fixtures. It’s something that will not happen again. Each lamp is bron...
Bronze
Silver Beardslee Sconce Pair, circa 1914
By Beardslee Chandelier Co.
Located in Minneapolis, MN
These silver plated single arm sconces feature stylized Federal floral details on the backplate and bobeche, and are stamped with the Beardslee mark. circa 1914. Condition: Excel...
Silver Plate
$2,036
H 15.75 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Antique Vintage Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful set of satin opaline ceiling pendants with original galleries, England circa 1910. - Sourced from a beautiful chapel in Cornwall, a county on England’s rugged southwest...
Copper
$3,535 / set
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Pair Antique Vintage Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendants Light By Morco
Located in Sale, GB
-A wonderful set of Chapel opaline ceiling pendants by Morco, England circa 1920. -The opaline shades are of a classic design. Above the glass, a magnificent heavy cast bronze galle...
Bronze
$2,718
H 31.5 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Antique Vintage German Art Deco Bauhaus Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A stepped opaline ceiling pendant by illustrious manufacturers Erco, Germany circa 1930. - Beautiful white opaline glass shade, fully stamped to the upper outer rim, original chain...
Opaline Glass
Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Glass Shade, Brass Holder, Germany, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Art Déco Stabpendelleuchte aus den 1930er - 1940er Jahren mit sehr schönem profiliertem, rosanem Glasschirm. Der Glaschirm ist braun marmoriert und befindet sich in einem guten Zusta...
Metal, Brass
Jugendstil Pendant, circa 1910
Located in Wien, Au
Jugendstil pendant, circa 1910 Polished and stove enamelled Glass sticks replaced (new).
Brass
Vintage Milk Glass & Brass Hanging Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A vintage milk glass and brass hanging light fixture. Features a vintage glass shade suspended from a custom brass rod frame. Shade is vintage; circa 1940. Brass hanging frame may ...
Brass
Otto Prutscher chandelier with original glass shade vienna around 1908
By Otto Prutscher
Located in Wien, Au
Otto Prutscher chandelier with original glass shade vienna around 1908 Brass polished and stove enameled Original glass shade
Brass
$5,443 / set
H 16.54 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair XL Antique Vintage Two Tone Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A magnificent pair of extra large monolithic two tone opaline ceiling pendants, England circa 1920. - These incredible examples are of a wonderful heavy quality with the most amazi...
Opaline Glass
$1,705
H 35 in Dm 14 in
Early 1900 Rare Large Art Deco Pendant / Light Opaline Glass Shade & Brass Chain
Located in Lisse, NL
Highly stylish glass-art pendant light with stunning chain. This rare and stunning 1920s Art Deco pendant is of museum quality and condition. The combination of the beautifully d...
Brass
$8,185 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 27.56 in
Austrian Mastercraft Brass Baroque Chandelier, Opaline Sahdes, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier with a ball-corpus five-flames with handblown opaline shades, baroque-style arms which reflects the need for ornaments in this period, also in a larger version Most compo...
Brass
$2,501
H 39.77 in Dm 9.45 in
Jugendstil pendant with palme koenig opaline glass shade vienna around 1908
Located in Wien, Au
jugendstil pendant with palme koenig opaline glass shade vienna around 1908 Brass polished and stove enameled The glass is clear glass it is only dark because the background is dark.
Brass
$926 / set
H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in
Pair of Antique Hailware Church Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp Lights, c.1930
Located in London, GB
A pair of opaline glass pendant lights made in England by Hailware. c.1930 Mouth-blown and rolled - these crisp white glass opaline lights have beautiful form and shape - with nicke...
Metal
Swedish Modern, Pendant Light, Brass, Frosted Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Pendant Light, Brass, Frosted Glass, Sweden, 1940s A modernist pendant light designed and produced in Sweden in the early part of the 20th century. Bras...
Brass
$5,597
H 62 in Dm 33 in
Stunning and Rare Antique French Art Deco Nine Light Bronze and Glass Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Another bargain for the collectors of top quality Art Deco pendants. This early 1900s, practical size, bronze and engraved glass 9-light chandelier with an etched flower theme, is...
Bronze
Stylish Early 20th century Art Deco brass chandelier
Located in London, GB
Stylish Early 20th century Art Deco brass chandelier A very stylish and elegant example of an early 20th century Art Deco brass chandelier. Re-wired and ready to use. As shown in t...
Brass
Neoclassical Style Cast Glass and Brass Pendant Light Fixture, Circa 1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Neoclassical style ceiling fixture. Cast glass bowl with brass hardware. Recently cleaned and professionally re-wired, ready for installation. In excellent condition. We wil...
Brass
20 Inch Diameter Black/White Porcelain Shallow Domed Pendents
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have always loved the large flat porcelain over steel industrial shades. For years we hunted the auctions and flea markets looking for examples. They were always hard to find and ...
Porcelain
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$300Sale Price / item|28% Off
H 4.13 in W 9.05 in D 3.34 in
Ardium Shell Mid Century Style Brass Casting Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
ARDIUM Large Brass Wall Sconce, a striking and elegant lighting fixture designed to make a bold statement in any space. Crafted from heavy brass, this larger version features a G9 so...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$401 / item
H 6.3 in Dm 9.85 in
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Wall Light – B An early French glass frill coolie light. The shade is hand made from opaque glass with a clear pleated rim. The shade has been moun...
Brass
$255 / item
H 8.67 in W 5.52 in D 9.45 in
French Sconces Wall Lamps with Brass & Clear Holophane Glass
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French sconce, wall lamp Heavy clear reeded Holophane glass. Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount: 10 cm / 3.93” 3 holes to secure E14 bulb holder Weight: 1.20 kg / ...
Brass
$1,847 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 4.73 in
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp / Flush Pende, Re Edit
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging- lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstaette used by Hoffmann in several variations. Hammered originally. Works-number M115, pattern-book of the Wiener Werkstaette: WWM...
Crystal, Brass
$2,800Sale Price|37% Off
H 49.75 in W 22.5 in D 19.5 in
20th Century Large Exotic Embossed Leather Vertical Valet Wardrobe Trunk
Located in Encinitas, CA
Mid century embossed leather steamer trunk on caster wheels, with brass plated hardware. A vertical trunk - a royal traveling companion functioning as a portable wardrobe. Slick desi...
Brass
19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
Green Majolica oyster plate, six white wells on a green basket weave, circa 1890 signed Longchamp.
Ceramic, Majolica
Stilnovo Green Perforated Sconce with Brass Arm, Midcentury 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stilnovo Green Perforated Sconce with Brass Arm, Midcentury 1950 Executed in a vintage green painted perforated metal shade with brass arm and backplate. The shade rotates freely le...
Metal, Brass
$15,985Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 13.19 in
Pierre Chareau - Curule / Model No. MT 1015 Stool circa mid-20th century
By Pierre Chareau
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Curule or Model No. MT 1015 Stool attributed to the work of Pierre Chareau - Art Deco piece - circa mid-20th century. Stool with a slightly curved seat in sheet metal. The legs are...
Iron, Sheet Metal
Pair of Tiffany Studios New York "Globe" Glass and Bronze Chandeliers
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
This enchanting pair of Tiffany Studios New York "hanging globe" chandeliers are composed of two reticulated glass shades. Tiffany’s idea of blowing glass through openwork bronze had...
Bronze
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$403 / item
H 13.78 in W 11.03 in D 16.93 in
Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Brass Clear Striped Glass Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rust Cast Iron Barn light black enamel, white interior, clear striped glass Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4 inches 2 holes to secure Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per...
Enamel, Iron, Brass
A Primitive Plate Rack, Scandinavia, c. 1800s.
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A Wonderful Primitive Plate Rack, Unknown designer, Scandinavia, c. 1800s.
Pine
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, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
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 chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. 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 Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, 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 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 Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.