Italian Mid-Century Florentine Crystal Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Italian chandelier from the 1950s, of Florentine origin, showcasing the refined craftsmanship for which Tuscany is renowned.
Crystal, Metal
Italian Florentine "Birdcage" Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Italian chandelier from the 1950s, crafted in the French Rococo style. Made of finely cast gilt brass (ormolu), it features an elegant cage form adorned with sparkling Boh...
Crystal, Brass
Italian Florentine "Birdcage" Crystal and Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Italian mid-century Florentine chandelier with curved gilt metal frame in a distinctive birdcage shape, richly adorned with chains of clear crystals interspersed with small r...
Crystal, Metal
Italian Florentine Giltwood Crystal Prisms Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing six lights, sitting in crystal bobéches. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for USA and appropriate sockets for other countries, ready to hang! Gilt metal with glas...
Crystal
Italian Florentine Giltwood and Crystal Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Round Top, TX
Italian Florentine Chandelier. Antique or vintage item selected for its decorative presence, scale, and character. Please review photographs and condition details before purchase. We...
Metal
Italian Florentine Toleware and Crystal 5-Light Chandelier with Cream Patina
Located in Antwerp, BE
A charming five-light Italian Florentine chandelier crafted in hand-shaped toleware and adorned with faceted crystal drops.
Crystal, Metal, Tôle
Pair of Italian Florentine Chandeliers in Wrought Iron, Glass & Crystal, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly distinctive and highly decorative pair, these chandeliers celebrate the finest traditions of Florentine craftsmanship, combining sculptural hand-forged ironwork with the deli...
Crystal, Iron
Large Italian Florentine Gilt Metal and Crystal Chandelier with Shell Glass
Located in Antwerp, BE
A spectacular Italian Florentine chandelier from the 1970s, featuring six large frosted shell-form glass shades, an elaborate gilt metal acanthus crown, cascading crystal garlands, a...
Crystal, Brass
Wonderful gilded florentine flush mount light by Banci Firenze 1970s Italy
By Banci Firenze
Located in Den Haag, NL
Wonderful gilded floral sconce or ceiling light by Banci Firenze, often attributed to Maison Bagues. Combination of gilded metal surrounded by crystal leafs and flowers. In great and...
Crystal
Florentine Chandelier Crystal and Wrought Iron Lantern by BF Art, Italy
By BF Art
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Florentine crystal and wrought iron leaf chandelier by BF Art, Italy.
Crystal, Iron
Florentine Crystal Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Florentine crystal chandelier Elegant Italian crystal chandelier, in Florentine style the frame is veneered with crystal beads.
Brass
Italian Florentine Crystal 6-Light Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A decorative Italian gilt and crystal birdcage form 6-light antique chandelier, the foliated leaf scrolling arms with sectional bobeche drip pans, issuing from an cage form leaf inte...
Crystal
Antique whimsical Florentine crystal chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A very special and unusual Florentine crystal chandelier with 12 light in two rows of 4 and 8 lights.
Art Nouveau Florentine Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Nouveau florentine crystal chandelier antique ceiling lamp lustre Measures: Total height 150 cm, height without chain 99 cm, diameter 75 cm.
Crystal, Wire, Iron
Sold
H 37.41 in Dm 33.47 in
Beaded Florentine Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Total length variable. Beaded Florentine crystal chandelier antique ceiling lamp lustre Art Nouveau.
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Antique Florentine Crystal & Bronze Chandelier with Obelisks / Pyramids
Located in Toronto, ON
This antique Florentine crystal chandelier was discovered on a trip to Florence, Italy.
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Antique Crystal "Florentine" Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Crystal "Florentine" Chandelier, with 12 Lights.
Crystal, Wrought Iron, Tôle
Florentine Rococo Crystal Chandelier Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This is a Florentine rococo style chandelier hand made in Florence, Italy circa 1950 with an array of hand made crystals on a guilded iron frame.
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Florentine Gilt Wood Crystal Prisms Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 5 lights. Gold gilt metal and wood. Swags of macaroni beads, florets and crystal prisms throughout. Adding 12" of original chain and canopy. Re-wired and ready to hang! ...
Crystal, Metal
Florentine Gilded Iron Chandelier with Colored Crystals
Located in Berlin, DE
Florentine Gilded Iron Chandelier with Colored Crystals Italy, circa 1950 A striking Florentine chandelier from the mid-20th century, crafted in Italy around 1950, and beautifully r...
Crystal, Iron
Sold
H 35.44 in Dm 16.93 in
Antique Italian Chandelier "Blooming Garden" Florentine Crystal & Metal 1930
Located in Bastogne, BE
Step back in time and bring the timeless elegance of a Florentine "Blooming Garden" into your home with this exquisite antique chandelier.
Crystal, Metal
1920s Florentine Beaded Crystal and Brass Six-Arm Chandelier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This elegant beaded crystal and brass, six-arm chandelier was made in Florence during the 1920s. The chandelier features gilt candle cups and faceted crystal drops which hang above a...
Crystal, Brass
Florentine Beaded Crystal and Bronze Six-Arm Chandelier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This elegant beaded crystal and bronze, six-arm chandelier was made in Florence during the 1920s. The chandelier features gilt candle cups and faceted crystal drops which hang above ...
Bronze
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H 24.02 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Florentine Craftsmanship Italian Brass Chandelier with Crystals and Green Glasse
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Rich and charming Italian chandelier; the elaborate structure is made of gilded brass; all parts of the frame are covered with rows of small crystals joined by metal wires; at the en...
Crystal, Brass
Italian Florentine Crystal Swags Aqua Blue Murano Drops Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 4 lights sitting in crystal bobeches, dripping with crystal balls. Swags of crystal and florets throughout. Murano aqua blue drops. Adding 8 inches of original chain and cano...
Crystal
Mid-Century Italian Florentine Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Italian chandelier attributed to mid-century Florentine production, circa 1950s.
Crystal, Metal
Italian Hollywood Regency Florentine Bird Cage Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Hollywood Regency Florentine bird cage chandelier made in Italy during the 1950s.
Crystal, Metal
c 1920 Florentine Gray Wooden Wrought Iron Crystal Prisms Swags Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Found just outside of Florence Italy, housing 6 lights, bulb holders are in wood. Hand cut bulb holders. Dark scroll wrought iron. Gray and white chippy paint on wood in center. ...
Antique Chandelier. Crystal chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine Florentine colored bronze and crystal chandelier
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-Century Italian Regency Style Florentine Bird Cage Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
The chandelier comes with graduated crystal throughout.
Crystal
Beaded Florentine Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Beaded Florentine chandelier antique ceiling lamp lustre Art Nouveau.
Crystal, Brass
Italian Florentine Macaroni Beads with Clear Murano Balls Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 6 lights. Will need to be rewired for U.S. standards. Swags of crystal macaroni beads. Big fat clear Murano balls. 7 crystal bobeches.
Crystal
Beaded Pink Florentine Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Beaded Florentine chandelier antique ceiling lamp lustre Art Nouveau The brass frame is surrounded all over by beaded chains where lovely smooth and icicle cut crystals drops are ha...
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 16 in W 14.5 in D 6.5 in
Italian Florentine Baroque Blue Opaline Drop Bead Bobeches Rock Crystal Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Gold gilt metal scroll back with perfect patina. Housing 2 lights each, sitting on gold gilt wood supporting 2 vintage crystal bobeches. Florettes galore with swags and swags of ex...
Rock Crystal
Two Italian Modern Neoclassical Crystal Pendants or Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stunning, delicate Florentine crystal pendants / chandeliers / lanterns with crystal beads and rosettes.
Crystal, Brass
Antique French Wood, Tole and Fine Crystal Chandelier, 12 lights
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique "Florentine" Wood, Tole and Fine Crystal Chandelier, with 12 lights.
Crystal, Tôle
Italian Florentine Crystal Swags: A Pink Murano Drop Chandelier
By Florentine
Located in Palermo, PA
Exquisite Italian Florentine chandelier, adorned with delicate crystal swags and pink Murano glass drops.
Metal, Brass
Two Florentine Swarovski Chandeliers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Florentine chandelier with Swarovski crystals and silvered wrought iron / Made in Italy circa 1960’s 6 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Diameter: 28 inches / H...
Rock Crystal, Nickel
Italian Florentine Crystal Swags Aqua Blue Murano Drops Chandelier Darling
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 4 lights sitting in crystal bobeches, dripping with crystal balls. Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and re...
Crystal
Italian Traditional Florentine Gilded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian traditional Florentine gilded chandelier with crystals. Twelve-light sockets / E14 fittings.
Rock Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 22.45 in Dm 15.75 in
Florentine Palm Tree Gilt Iron and Crystal Six-Light Chandelier, circa 1970
Located in Milano, MI
A 1970s Italian chandelier a leaf gilding, palm tree shaped iron structure, decorated with crystal drops.
Crystal, Iron
Large Italian Traditional Florentine Two-Tiered 36 Arm Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century traditional Florentine Italian chandelier.
Crystal, Iron
Beaded Pink Florentine Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Beaded Florentine chandelier antique ceiling lamp lustre Art Nouveau The brass frame is surrounded all-over by beaded chains where lovely smooth and icicle cut crystals drops are ha...
Crystal, Wire
Sold
H 7.09 in Dm 19.69 in
Large Italian Midcentury Florentine Crystal-Flower Flush Mount Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Large Italian Midcentury Florentine Crystal-Flower Flush Mount Chandelier, 1950s A lavish Italian Florentine flush-mount chandelier decorated with 32 pcs. big crystal flowers compos...
Metal
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H 11.82 in Dm 28.75 in
Large Italian Florentine Crystal-Flower Flush Mount / Semi-Flush Chandelier, ca.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Italian Florentine Crystal-Flower Flush Mount / Semi-Flush Chandelier, ca. 1960s A lavish Italian Florentine flush-mount chandelier profusely decorated with crystal daisy flow...
Brass
Italian Florentine Crystal 15-Light Double Tiered Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A decorative Italian gilt and crystal 15-light double tiered birdcage form chandelier, the 10 and 5 leaf scrolling arms with circular glass bobeche drip pans, issuing from an cage fo...
Crystal
Italian Florentine Amethyst Crystal Eight-Light Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
An Italian gilt and crystal eight-light birdcage form antique chandelier, the leaf scrolling arms with circular leaf bobeche drip pans, issuing from an cage form interior and ornate ...
Vintage Florentine Midcentury 16-Light Chandelier Draped with Colorful Crystals
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian vintage crystal 16-light chandelier from Florence with colorful crystals.
Crystal, Metal
Italian Florentine and Crystal Eight-Light Antique Cage Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A decorative Italian gilt and crystal eight-Light birdcage form antique chandelier, the leaf scrolling arms with circular leaf bobeche drip pans and reeded candle sconces, issuing fr...
Wrought Iron
Florentine Six-Light Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
An Italian Florentine giltwood and cut-glass crystal six-light antique chandelier, the scrolling arms with wooden candle holders and glass bobeche drip pans, issuing from an ornate c...
Crystal
Sold
H 24 in Dm 14.5 in
Hollywood Regency or Florentine Style Chandelier Gold with Crystals, Italy, 1950
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This beautiful Florentine style chandelier was made in the 1950s and with its florentine-gold finish and pear-shaped crystals it definitely has that glamorous Hollywood Regency look ...
Late 1800s Italian Florentine Nine-Arm Chandelier
Located in Stockport, GB
Late 1800s Italian Florentine giltwood and cut-glass crystal nine arm chandelier.
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 35.44 in Dm 25.2 in
Late 1800s Italian Florentine Giltwood and Cut-Glass Crystal Six-Arm Candelabra
Located in Stockport, GB
Late 1800s Italian Florentine giltwood and cut-glass crystal six arm candelabra. With glass rosettes and crystal spears.
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Late 1800s Italian Florentine Nine-Arm Candelabras
Located in Stockport, GB
Pair of late 1800s Italian Florentine giltwood and cut-glass crystal nine arm candelabras. Can be electrified.
Crystal, Brass
$13,707
H 57.09 in Dm 47.25 in
Toso Mid-Century Modern Crystal Ca' Rezzonico Murano Glass Chandelier, 1989
By Toso Vetri D'arte
Located in Murano, Venezia
Here is a beautiful chandelier designed in 1989 by Toso Murano. Very Classic, this chandelier is composed of eight Classic style arms, each with two swarosky stripes that go down, em...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1950 Italian Wrought Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over 3000 antique sconces and over 1000 antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights; use the contact dealer button to ask us, we might have it in our sto...
Iron
Vintage Murano Glass Rostrato Chandelier in the Manner of Ercole Barovier
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Chicago, IL
This small but striking mid-century modern Murano chandelier has three scroll arms and features rostrato detailing in the manner of Ercole Barovier. The body and arms of this piece a...
Blown Glass
French Mid Century Murano Glass Crystal Floral Chandelier 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
This exceptionally decorative French chandelier from the mid 20th century is richly adorned with colorful Murano glass flowers together with clear crystal beads and delicate hanging ...
Crystal, Metal
$1,063
H 22.45 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Vintage Small Venetian 4 Light Crystal Chandelier 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful small vintage Venetian style crystal chandelier with four lights and beautiful clear crystal drops, dating from the last quarter of the 20th century. It is in fantastic ...
Crystal
19th Century Italian Giltwood and Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century Italian giltwood and beaded chandelier with 6 lights. Beautiful giltwood base draped with a beautiful array of beads, crystals and prisms. So pretty!
Crystal
Antique Brass and Crystal Italian Cage Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Italian cage chandelier dating from the 1950s, featuring an ornate gilt brass frame adorned with beautifully faceted Bohemian crystal drops. The graceful open-cage design is...
Crystal, Brass
Large mid-century Venetian Murano chandelier, Italian glass
By Paolo Venini
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A stunning large Venetian Murano glass chandelier with 8 lights. This fabulous piece is hand made, respectful of the most ancient manufacturing technologies of the Murano glass tradi...
Murano Glass, Art Glass
Huge Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Striking large Italian Murano glass chandelier made with numerous amazing pine glass pendants. Available aslo a pair. Winter collection by Veneziani Arte. Dimensions: 55.10 inches...
Blown Glass
$10,430Sale Price|30% Off
H 32 in Dm 24 in
Mazzega Murano Chandelier, Chrome & Art Glass, Mid-Century Italy
By Mazzega
Located in Stratford, CT
A large magnificent Mazzega Murano Art glass chandelier from Italy, circa 1960. The chandelier has a chrome framing and contains 50 large art glass prisms. It takes 8 light bulbs.
Chrome
Antique Italian Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This refined Italian chandelier from the 1950s is crafted in a finely detailed waterfall-style beaded structure and adorned with authentic Bohemian crystal icicles in clear and pink ...
Crystal, Brass
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in Dm 29 in
Vintage Italian Cut Crystal and Chrome 12-Light Chandelier, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Italian crystal chandelier offers chrome frame having twelve scroll form arms terminating in candle lights, hanging cut crystals throughout, 20th century Measures: 27" dro...
Rock Crystal, Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant single-light Maria Theresa chandelier handcrafted in Italy during the 1950s. This refined piece features beautifully curved gilt metal arms adorned with hand-cut Bohemian cry...
Crystal, Brass
$4,468
H 23.63 in Dm 31.11 in
Large Italian Murano Glass Twelve-Light Chandelier with Diamond-Cut Glass, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant Italian chandelier featuring twelve lights, hand-blown amber Murano glass arms, and decorative flower-form glass shades. A warm and impressive lighting fixture from the 1970s...
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Crystal Chandelier, Glass & Metal, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Unique vintage large crystal chandelier made in Italy in the 1960s. Three-tier metal base and 45 glass elements. The chandelier has a simple, clean design that makes it the perfect c...
Glass
Murano Glass Chandelier, Cristallo Pura, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier made of Murano glass in the cristallo pura color. This piece has six arms from which hang drops of blown glass. This fixture also features mezza filigrana decor. Filigrana...
Murano Glass
Louis XV Style French Crystal Chandelier with Brass Frame
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Louis XV style six-light chandelier with an assortment of crystals with rosettes, including French pendalogues and large faceted prisms, a ribbed column at the top, and cut crystal...
Crystal, Brass
$3,650
H 22 in Dm 14 in
Wonderful Baguès French Gold Gilt Square Rock Crystal Flower Petite Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Baguès French gold gilt rock crystal and beaded petite chandelier with four-lights and centered with a beautiful square frame and surrounded with crystal flowers and fini...
Rock Crystal
Venini Chandelier 1940 Murano Glass Iron Brass, Italy
By Murano 5
Located in Milano, IT
Venini chandelier 1940 Murano glass iron brass, Italy.
Murano Glass
Golden French 1960s Pendant Flush Light
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 1960s French polished solid brass round disc fixture with 16 solid glass orbs. Five-light sources which emit light downward through the glass as well as up toward the ceil...
Brass
$1,680 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
Italian 19th Century Venetian Mirror in Rectangular Frame
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Italian Venetian style wall mirror, late 19th century, its multitude of glass elements composed in a thick wooden frame that is ebonized on the edges for a clean and surprisingly mod...
Glass, Mirror, Wood
$560
H 28 in Dm 12.75 in
Beautiful Italian Tole Florentine Florence Gilt Flower Coco Chanel Chandelier
By Banci Firenze
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite Florentine style four-light chandelier. Functions as is with four E14 / 110 Volt light bulbs. Can take up to 40 Watts each bulb. Beautiful colored metal Flowers and leaves cha...
Metal
Italian Flowers Eight Light Tole Chandelier Gilded Metal, European, 1960s
By Banci Firenze
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Hollywood Regency mid-century gilt tole flower chandelier, the fixture requires eight European E14 candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 40 watts. This light has a beautiful patina and...
Metal
An Italian Red Tole Metal Lantern with Cut Glass, Early 20th C.
Located in Antwerp, BE
An Italian red tôle lantern from the early 20th century. This antique lantern from Italy has a cut glass with a cut star motif in the middle. Note that the wiring is older, and may n...
Metal
$1,826 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a n...
Steel, Chrome
Early 19th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Baroque Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th century tall Danish Baroque secretary, crafted in oak. A newer professionally applied black painted finish is distressed throughout, revealing areas of the natural wood an...
Brass
Set of Three Italian Art Deco Opaline Glass and Brass Pendants, 1950's
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A set of three Italian hand blown opaline globe pendants, brass mounts, chain and canopy, 1950-1959. With a single porcelain Edison E-27 light socket for large sized bulb (each penda...
Brass
Antique Chinoiserie Black & Gold Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinoiserie Black & Gold Tall Chest of Drawers.
Wood
$4,500 / item
H 36 in Dm 32.5 in
Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut o...
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Italian Opaline Glass and Brass Pendants, 1950-1959
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Italian hand blown opaline globe pendants, burnished brass mounts, chain and canopy, 1950-1959. European wiring with a single brass and porcelain Edison E-27 light socket ...
Brass
$974
H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in
Antique 12" Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A 12" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920. Two-part prismatic glass reflector with violet tint supported by patinated copper gallery. All glass ...
Copper
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.