Antique Beaded Chandelier
1920s French Antique Beaded Chandelier
Murano Glass, Giltwood
1920s Italian Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal
1920s French Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal
19th Century Italian Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal
Early 20th Century French Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal
1920s French Belle Époque Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal
1920s French Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal
1920s French Antique Beaded Chandelier
Murano Glass
1910s French Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal
19th Century French Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal, Bronze
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 1900s Italian Empire Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal
1920s French Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal
1920s French Antique Beaded Chandelier
Murano Glass
1920s French Antique Beaded Chandelier
Murano Glass
Early 1900s French Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal
Early 20th Century French Antique Beaded Chandelier
Opaline Glass
1920s French Antique Beaded Chandelier
Murano Glass
1920s French Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal, Bronze
Early 1900s French Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal, Bronze
1920s French Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal
1890s French Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal
1850s French Empire Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Beaded Chandelier
Bronze
1880s French Louis XV Antique Beaded Chandelier
Bronze
Early 1900s French Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
1920s French Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal, Bronze
Early 1900s French Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal
Early 1900s French Baroque Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal
1920s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Beaded Chandelier
Brass, Bronze
1920s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Beaded Chandelier
Metal
19th Century Italian Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal, Metal
1920s French Art Deco Antique Beaded Chandelier
Bronze
1920s French Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal
Early 1900s French Baltic Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Italian Antique Beaded Chandelier
1920s Italian Antique Beaded Chandelier
Metal
19th Century Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Beaded Chandelier
Alabaster, Bronze
1920s Italian Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Antique Beaded Chandelier
1860s Russian Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal, Quartz, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Beaded Chandelier
Rock Crystal, Metal
1920s Swedish Baltic Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal
19th Century Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal, Metal
1920s American Antique Beaded Chandelier
Crystal
Early 1900s American High Victorian Antique Beaded Chandelier
Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Identifying an antique bead is a careful art. First inspect the bead for any seams that could indicate it was molded in a contemporary fashion. Antique beads tend to have a larger center hole. Inspect the bead for signs of natural age. An expert can help you confirm the approximate age of your bead. Shop a range of antique beads from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if a beaded purse is an antique, first look at the frame. Antiques will usually have die-stamped frames, so you should be able to see the pattern on both sides of the metal. The frame is typically cast with newer bags, resulting in the pattern only being on one side. Next, examine the clasps. If your bag is antique, you should be able to detect a gap or seam where the maker soldered on the clasp, while a newer reproduction will frequently have a one-piece clasp and frame with no seams. Finally, look at the interior lining. Antique purses often have a ribbon sewn onto the seam where the lining meets the frame, but this detail will usually not be present on a reproduction. If you have doubts about your bag's age, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of beaded bags.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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