Baccarat "Zénith" 8-Arm Chandelier in Black Crystal by Philippe Starck
By Baccarat, Philippe Starck
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This 8-arm chandelier preserves the architecture and ornamentation of Baccarat's traditional 19th-century Zénith form — scrolling, hobnail-textured arms; faceted prism drops; and bel...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$6,920Sale Price|20% Off
19thc French NapoleonIII Purple/ Clear Crystal Floral Form Chandelier style Bacc
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1850's French Antique Napoleon III Purple and Clear Rop Twist / Floral Decor Chandelier. This piece has been restored and the enamel flower work is hand painted. There are 3 purple ...
Crystal
Antique French Baccarat Multicolored Crystal & Tole Chandelier, circa 1820-1840
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Baccarat multicolored crystal and tole 4-light chandelier, circa 1820-1840. All original prisms CHC223.
Crystal
Large Baccarat 18th Century Style Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large baccarat cut-crystal and ormolu chandelier with six curved arms of light decorated with drop-hung drip pans, slice-cut drops, and lower centrally lit pygmy lights. There is a...
Philippe Starck For Baccarat 'Zenith' Black Crystal Chandelier
By Baccarat, Philippe Starck
Located in Astoria, NY
French modern 'Zenith' black crystal chandelier designed by famed French designer Philippe Starck for Baccarat.
Crystal
Baccarat Zenith Crystal Noir Chandelier by Philippe Starck 24 Light
By Baccarat
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Baccarat Zenith crystal noir chandelier by Philippe Starck 24 light A superb and stunning example of the Zenith Noir Baccarat 24 light chandelier in black crystal.
Crystal
Contemporary Baccarat Zenith Black Crystal Noir Chandelier by Philippe Starck
By Baccarat, Philippe Starck
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible, black crystal, Zenith Noir hanging light fixture chandelier, by Phillipe Starck for Baccarat, signed, circa 2000s.
Crystal
Baccarat Style Zenith 14L Black Chandelier After Philippe Stark
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic black noir chandelier made in the manner and style of Baccarat's zenith chandelier.
Metal
Baccarat Chandelier Poster Black and White Print
By Baccarat
Located in Brescia, IT
Baccarat chandelier poster black and white print
PVC
Sold
H 16.93 in W 4.33 in D 4.33 in
Harcourt HIC! Ceiling Lamp by Philippe Starck For Baccarat in Silver
By Baccarat, Philippe Starck
Located in Vancouver, BC
Starck transforms the Harcourt glass into a lighting fixture. The delicate yet modern form appears as though blossoming from the slim suspended tubing. Its bud-like shape enhances th...
Crystal, Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Midcentury French Black Mategot Style Lantern, 1950s
By Cristalleries De Baccarat, Maison Lunel, Mathieu Matégot
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual modernist pendant was designed and manufactured in France in the 1950s. It features a black perforated lampshade, heavy light grey tinted crystal glass diffuser and bras...
Metal, Brass
French Gilt Clear & Amethyst Floral Crystal Chandelier, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French gilt chandelier in the style of Maison Bagues. Designed with an open, basket-style framework. Features an antiqued gilt-leaf finish and sculpted metal tendrils, glass ...
Metal, Gold Leaf
Antique French Gold Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French gold bronze & clear and amethyst baccarat crystal chandelier, Circa 1890. This is a nice shape chandelier for lower ceilings and small spaces.
Crystal, Bronze
$126,000
H 55 in Dm 40 in
A Palatial and Exceptional Large 19th Century Baccarat Cut Crystal Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A palatial and large 19th century Baccarat cut crystal chandelier composed of tiered crystal elements, hand-cut prisms, and acid-etched glass shades. The chandelier features a centra...
Crystal
Antique Baccarat French Crystal & Bronze Chandelier
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Baccarat French Crystal & Bronze Chandelier.
Crystal, Bronze
$1,937Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 21.66 in
Italian Chandelier 5 Arms Black Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Capriccio by Multiforme is a chandelier, in black artistic glass, with curly ornamental elements. Inspired by the classic Venetian tradition it is characterized by a central column w...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
A Fine French Louis XV Style 8-Light Silvered and Colored-Crystal Chandelier
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rate French Belle Epoque 19th-20th century Louis XV style eight-light silvered-bronze and colored-crystal chandelier with amethyst grape clusters and molded glass pendants...
Amethyst, Bronze
$1,756 / item
H 29.53 in Dm 29.53 in
21st Century Chandelier, 5 Arms Crystal Murano Glass Black Details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 5 lights, in cryustal artistic glass, black details by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the resu...
Blown Glass
Antique French Original Baccarat Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French original Baccarat crystal and bronze chandelier, circa 1880. All original crystal. CHC004.
Crystal, Bronze
$28,423
H 45.28 in Dm 46.46 in
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, Black, Contemporary, Handcrafted Three-Tier Des
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano glass chandelier showcases dramatic contemporary Gothic-Venetian lighting design. Handcrafted in Italy, this monumental three-tiered suspension fixture is sculpted in ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Antique French Baccarat Style Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
By Baccarat, Maison Baguès
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Baccarat style bronze and crystal chandelier. Unusual antique French Louis XVI style 8-light crystal chandelier, circa 1920. This stunning large antique French crysta...
Crystal, Bronze
30s Petite French Bulbous Purple Art Glass 1 Light Chandelier & Clear Beads
By Cenedese, Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Miami, FL
1930's French Petite chandelier 1 light, brass arms crystals beading and with bulbous Purple blown glass drops with clear glass flowers & beads to match above. US rewiring and ta...
Crystal, Brass
19th Century French Crystal and Amethyst Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Marvelous 19th century French bronze, crystal and amethyst 8-light chandelier.
Amethyst, Crystal, Bronze
$5,775Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 47.25 in Dm 39.38 in
Classic Chandelier 8arms Black Murano Glass handmade decorations by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
V Classic 800 chandelier, 8 lights, black Murano glass by Multiforme The Classic Murano glass chandelier, as it is in the collective imagery. Just like the other chandeliers in our...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$9,500
H 22 in Dm 20 in
French Gilt Bronze & Amethyst Crystal Five Arm Chandelier, Orig Candles, C 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt bronze and crystal five light chandelier with scrolled arms and floral bobeches, intertwined bead work, and amethyst leaf prisms. Originally candle powered and has been ...
Crystal, Bronze
French Crystal Chandelier with Amethyst Drops
Located in Pembroke, MA
French crystal chandelier with delicate bronze frame with leaves, an array of crystal beads, cut-crystals and amethyst rock crystal drops, a lovely central beaded spray with large cr...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
$2,941Sale Price|25% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 23.63 in
Stunning Italian Black Glass Chandelier by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Voorburg, NL
The Black Glass Chandelier by Barovier & Toso is a stunning piece of lighting art that showcases the Venetian glass-making skills of the Barovier & Toso brand. The chandelier...
Glass
$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
$2,860Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...
Blown Glass
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Oak
Monumental Large Neo Classical Gilt Bronze Sculptured Oil Lamp Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and amazing work museum quality of lighting Art. The first owner of this incredible piece of lighting art must have been one of the wealthiest people in town, because this qua...
Brass, Bronze
Jules Vieillard Chinoiserie Mantel Clock, Faience, Regency Style
Located in Queens, NY
French (Mid-19th Century) Chinoiserie design faience 6-sided mantel clock with foo dog top and elephant heads on sides. (by JULES VIEILLARD, Bordeau France) (Not working)
Metal
$4,647Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of "Man Ray" Chairs by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This pair of "Man Ray" chairs by Philippe Starck was inspired by the photographer Man Ray, who in one of his most famous fashion photographs, dressed a model in an evening gown and s...
Fabric, Wood
$38,360Sale Price|60% Off
W 80.71 in L 124.02 in
Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
Wool, Silk
$10,800
H 30 in W 98.5 in D 32 in
19th Century French Oak Farmhouse Dining Table, Trestle Base, Antique
Located in Astoria, NY
A substantial 19th century French farmhouse dining table crafted from solid oak and featuring an impressive single slab top with beautifully developed patina. The top measures nearly...
Oak
$79,500 / set
H 70 in W 70 in D 70 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Boulle Longcase Clock
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French boulle inlaid longcase clock, having wonderful scrolling gilded ormolu mounts, an ebonised case with tortoiseshell brass inlaid panels, T...
Brass
$4,434
H 19.69 in W 13 in D 5.52 in
Art Nouveau Table Clock by Christian Ferdinand Morawe, Gustav Becker Clockwork
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Nouveau table clock, Gustav Becker clockwork, designed by Christian Ferdinand Morawe This exquisite table clock comes from the Art Nouveau era and is characterized by its artis...
Mahogany
French Majolica Cache Pot Jérôme Massier Circa 1890
By Jerome Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica tulip Cache Pot Jérôme Massier Circa 1890 Height / 7 inches. Diameter / 10 inches.
Ceramic
$3,300
H 41.25 in W 31 in D 16 in
Late 19th Century Eastlake Victorian Walnut Commode Wash Stand with Marble Top
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique Victorian commode washstand. Crafted from walnut, this piece hearkens back to a time of American craftsmanship in cabinet making. The vanity features a curved marble top wit...
Marble
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
$6,523 / item
H 23.63 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in Dm 17.72 in
Parchment Night Stand with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
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.