1900 Pendant Light Fixtures
1900 Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in New York, NY
circa 1900’s Caldwell leaded glass light fixture with 8 interior lights
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1900 Caldwell’s Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Caldwell beautiful leaded glass light fixture with interior lights.
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1900 Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in New York, NY
1900 Caldwell leaded glass hanging light fixture with interior lights. great condition.
Category
Vintage 1910s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1900’s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s Caldwell leaded glass light fixture with interior lights
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1900
s Neoclassic Green and Gold Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Neoclassic style light fixture with Greek key design and interior lights
Category
Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plaster
English Bronze Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 English bronze pendant light fixture with 4 interior lights and variable drop
Category
Antique 1890s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Caldwell Patinated Bronze Light Fixture with Glass inset Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900 Caldwell gilt bronze and brown patented light fixture with leaded glass, 6 interior
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1900
s White Molded Glass Light Fixture with Cherubs
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's white molded glass light fixture with cherubs design 4 interior lights.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Neoclassical Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
As alabaster lighting was the first application of electricity in Sweden at the very end of the 19th century and the early 20th century, the designs often reflected the decor of the ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Antique Forged Iron Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900 French forged iron light fixture with a four-light cluster.
Measurements:
Drop: 44
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Antique French Crystal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's French woven crystals light fixture with 12 candelabra interior lights
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Antique Early 1900s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Set of English Holophane Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 circa 1900 English tole and Holophane glass Industrial light fixtures. Sold individually
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Recent Sales
Swedish Glass and Bronze Jugendstil Light Fixture, circa 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
bronze frame with a Greek key design, circa 1900. A unique and one of a kind sculptural light fixture
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Pair of Quality Cast Victorian Fixtures, Five-Light, circa 1900
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
This pair of five arm Victorian fixtures done in the candelabra style are of the highest quality
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Early 1900
s Austrian two light electric fixture
Located in Austin, TX
Delicate, Austrian Light fixture with stylized dragons and floral leaves in the design, styled from
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Unusual Art Nouveau Fixture (5-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
in an up-swirl motion, this light has the elegant movement reflecting Art Nouveau so perfectly
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Arts
Crafts "Monk Head" Four-Light Fixture with Art Glass
By Bauer Lamp Company
Located in Vancouver, BC
An fantastic Arts
Crafts light, originally sourced in New Westminister, BC. Attributed to
Category
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Beardslee Greek Revival Sanctuary Fixture with Art Glass Three-Light
By Beardslee Chandelier Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Quite a fine fixture made by Beardslee of Chicago, circa 1905. This three-arm sanctuary light was
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Greek Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Three-Light Cut-Crystal Rococo Basket Fixture Attributed to E. F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
is an American made light done in a light-hearted decorative French style. Featuring delicate cut
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Antique Early 1900s American Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants
Pair of Caldwell Pendants
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1900 Caldwell leaded glass pendant light fixtures with interior lights. Available
Category
Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
French Alabaster Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1900 French carved alabaster hanging pendant light fixture.
Greek key border with
Antique Sanctuary Pendant Light Fixture circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
A superb example of the style, this sanctuary pendant fixture is forged of patinated brass and
Category
Early 20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Alabaster Light Fixture, Sweden, 1900
Located in New York, NY
This finely carved light fixture cuts an elegant profile in any home, showing balanced and
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Jugendstil Amber Alabaster Light Fixture, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Carved from a choice piece of light amber alabaster with a simple single upper rim, the fixture is
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Jugendstil Alabaster Light Fixture, Sweden, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
fascination with the recently perfected use of electricity. The light is suspended from an alabaster canopy on
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
A 1900
s 4 Light Round Wooden Ceiling Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A 4 light round wooden ceiling fixture, the painted body with gilt molded edge and four wooden
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Golden Amber Jugendstil Alabaster Light Fixture, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
A relatively shallow fixture, perfect for use in a low ceilinged, or flush mount application, the
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage Victrola Horn Pendant Light Fixture
By Edison
Located in Berkeley, CA
Build from a true, circa 1905, phonograph horn, this adjustable 78" modern pendant will be the talk
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Tin
Antique Opaline Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 English opaline glass light fixture with bronze body, interior lights and hangs from
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Charming Four Light Ceiling Fixture C. 1900
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming four light carved wood ceiling fixture with remnants of gilt finish and iron finial and
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Just like snowflakes, every alabaster light fixture is unique in its veining and fascinating to
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
"Light and lively" is the coloration and delicate carving which adorn this interesting light
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A pure white alabaster pendant with no veining! A simple curved upper band provides the only
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Seriously beautiful, this large and deep pendant features moody and distinctive charcoal mineral
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
at the same time. Recently rewired, cleaned and polished, the pendant is suspended on an electrified
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Not too dark and not too light! This alabaster fixture hits all the right notes, as the dramatic
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
, the fixture features nearly all shades found in nature. Recently rewired, the light holds three 60
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
This petite light fixture has it all: Creamy white alabaster, deep mineral veining, a crisp hard
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom designed for a 19th century interior at the dawn of electrical light, this strikingly veined
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
electrified ropes and the original brass canopy, the light fixture has been recently rewired, and holds three
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Short and sweet, this fixture with matching canopy and dramatic mineral veining can be adjusted to
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A petite fixture, this cream-toned alabaster, with lush, charcoal mineral veining respects the
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A pure white pearl, this 17" diameter fixture is of the classic rimmed design, recently rewired on
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
. Recently rewired, this light holds 2 X 25 watt incandescent bulbs, one 60 watt incandescent bulb or any
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
The perfect shape and the perfect size for a tight spot! This cream colored alabaster light with
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Carved from unusual, veined, multi-toned alabaster, with a matching alabaster canopy, the light has
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
The Sam design as the previous piece, from the same residence, this classic piece is smaller, with a 17" diameter. Recently rewired, the piece holds three 40 watt or equivalent LED ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
extremities, the fixture has been recently rewired and holds four 100 watt equivalent bulbs. Custom wiring
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Tole and Parchment Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Italian tole light fixture with parchment insets. Body with cut outs on frame
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
carving. The canopy matches, and the light fixture accomodates four 75W incandescent or LED equivalent
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Antique English Neoclassic Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 English bronze light fixture with painted finish and 4 interior candelabra lights
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Antique English Crystal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 English beaded crystals light fixture with gilt finish with three interior lights
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Reclaimed Gun Powder Light Fixture
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
reclaimed, reconstructed fixture that is mirrored on the bottom and fully wired with three light bulbs. 250w
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Chandeliers and Pendants
1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in New York, NY
A carica 1900’s Caldwell leaded glass light fixtures with ram’s head. With 4 interior lights.
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Alabaster Light Fixture with Pearl Detail
Located in New York, NY
Measuring a generous 25 inches across its diameter, the alabaster stone is carved into a single large shad and matching ceiling canopy.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Antique Swedish Hammered Metal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish circa 1900s hammered metal fixture with stone mosaic insets on body and etched art glass
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Antique French Napoleon III Ormolu and Cut Crystal Light Fixture circa 1885-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Napoleon III Ormolu and finest cut crystal light fixture, circa 1885-1900
LAN123.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
H 25 in Dm 14.5 in L 25 in
Gilt Pendant Light Fixture with Glass Inset
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Italian gilt metal pendant light fixture with inset etched glass and interior lights
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Lanterns
1900 Caldwell leaded glass light fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in New York, NY
circa 1900 ‘s Caldwell leaded glass light fixture with 8 interior lights
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Italian Shell Gesso Light Fixture, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful midcentury light fixture of a shell made from composition in a gold painted finish. The
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Composition, Gold Leaf
Highly Stylish Brass and Glass Arts
Crafts Pendant / Light Fixture, 1900-1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous design and execution pendant.
With early 20th century light fixtures being one of our
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Alabaster Light Fixture with Greek Key, Sweden, 1900
Located in New York, NY
An early example of residential lighting designed specifically for electric light; earlier electric
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Wonderful Shape Early 1900 Art Deco Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size pendant for a hallway, bedroom, kitchen, restroom etc.
This restored alabaster shade Art
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze, Brass
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
rewired, the fixture suspends on three electrified ropes from the original brass canopy, with brass bead
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
, the fixture features nearly all shades found in nature. Recently rewired, the light holds three 60
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A smooth, inwardly curving light with whimsical charcoal mineral veining and matching canopy.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
What to look at first? The smooth, polished surface that invites the touch? The storm of color and minerals which play out across the glowing bowl? The carved "mini-alabaster" which ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
"Golden" Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
This jewel of a fixture dresses up any small space with classic elegance. A hard edged double
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Tiffany Studios New York Single "Stalactite" Pendant Favrile Glass Light Fixture
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany Studios New York single "Stalactite" drop pendant light fixture features an iridescent
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
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21st Century, 3 Lights Billiard Chandelier in Golden Bronze
By Oggetti D
Arte
Located in Calenzano, FI
3 Lights billiard chandelier in patinated gold bronze.
The metal parts are in patinated gold bronze. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique ...
Category
2010s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
$3,539 / item
H 28.75 in W 66.93 in D 11.82 in
Two Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1970s, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Italian Murano glass and brass six-arms chandeliers.
Balloon brass chandelier with 6 large white glass opaline spheres with gold stripes and brass fixture.
Measures:
Diameter...
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1930
s Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's leaded glass light fixture with 2 interior lights
Category
Vintage 1930s American American Classical Flush Mount
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
French Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Enhance the ambiance of any space with this French Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier. Handcrafted in France in the 1990s, the stunning bronze and alabaster materials add a touch of ele...
Category
1990s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
1910/M,
I hope You can understand what it is from some photos only.
Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry: everything perfectly restored.. Uni...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Wood
$8,388 Sale Price
20% Off
H 37.41 in W 95.67 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Figural Brackets Featuring Atlas
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of figural brackets featuring Atlas, faux sienna marble
Dimensions: Height 21.75, width 9.5, Projection(Depth) 6.75
CW2296.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Neoclassical Wall Brackets
Materials
Resin
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bookcase or Vitrine, Bronze
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Louis XVI style mahogany bibliotheque or bookcase is finished with bronze banding. Its corners feature bronze fluting and the side panels are also...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
$3,295
H 78 in W 42 in D 15 in
Midcentury Classical Wall Art
Located in Asheville, NC
Midcentury, unusual wall art, hand-painted and colored grisaille architectural and classical scenes on the back of glass (églomisé) with black and gold frame and brass hanging rings.
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Neoclassical Revival Decorative Art
Exclusive Oak Staircase with Carving and Balustrade 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
This is a very beautiful unique stairs.
It is hand carved and comes out of a mansion
Near Paris, France.
Category
Antique 1880s French Stairs
Materials
Oak
$35,152
H 177.17 in W 212.6 in D 192.92 in
Victorian Internal Door with Stained Glass
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
You can imagine this Victorian internal door with stained glass situated in a period kitchen or in the entrance hall of a traditional Victorian townhouse. This mahogany door is over ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Doors and Gates
Materials
Lead
Pair of 1960
s Hollywood Regency Duquette Style Gold Leaf
Eglomise Cabinets
By Tony Duquette, Lane Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
BG WINTER SALE
Amazing and rare pair of vintage early 1960's cabinets from from an outrageously over-the-top period Hollywood Regency decorated home outside of Boston; think Zsa Zsa...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Materials
Art Glass, Giltwood
$7,500 Sale Price / set
50% Off
H 30 in W 36 in D 16 in
French 19th Century Inlay
Ebony Game Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This beautiful ebonized game table from 19th century France will be eye catching in any space! In its folded state as a console table, an intricate urn and floral crest with inlay br...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Game Tables
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
French Vintage Long Pine Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A long French armless pine bench from the turn of the 20th century, nearly 10-feet in length. The wood planks are very smooth with a fine patina, angled on the back to a comfortable ...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Wood, Pine
Four Cast Iron Consoles/Radiator Covers from The Royal Liverpool School of Music
Located in London, GB
Four Arts and Crafts cast iron radiator covers or console tables were made by The Liverpool and Macclesfield Cast Iron Co in the 1860s.
Please note the five in the main picture are ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
$4,792 / item
H 35 in W 64 in D 15.5 in
Pair of Large Victorian Gilt Gesso Mirrors
Located in London, GB
A large and grand pair of gilt gesso Victorian overmantel mirrors. The slender spiral fluted frames are surmounted by eagles on rocky outcrops, situated within a thistle decoration.
...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Firep...
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
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1900 Pendant Light Fixtures For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 1900 pendant light fixtures is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, alabaster and metal, all 1900 pendant light fixtures available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of 1900 pendant light fixtures available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. 1900 pendant light fixtures bearing Art Nouveau or Arts and Crafts hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many 1900 pendant light fixtures are appealing in their simplicity, but Tiffany Studios produced popular 1900 pendant light fixtures that are worth a look.
How Much are 1900 Pendant Light Fixtures?
Prices for 1900 pendant light fixtures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1900 pendant light fixtures begin at $1,137 and can go as high as $9,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,438.
Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
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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