Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Brass
19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Silver
Early 19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Brass
Late 19th Century English Baroque Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Brass
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century High Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Brass, Copper
19th Century American Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Brass
1870s English Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Cut Glass
1870s English Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Brass
Late 19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Crystal
Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Brass
1870s French Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Turquoise, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Brass
1850s British Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Citrine, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
1860s European Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Agate, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
1880s French Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s American Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
1880s Early Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s French Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Croatian Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s British Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Cut Glass
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Crystal, Metal
1890s Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Austrian Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Onyx, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Brass
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold
1890s Italian Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Agate, 10k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Garnet
Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Wood
1880s British Antique Victorian Chandeliers
15k Gold
Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
14k Gold, Enamel
1850s Early Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Coral, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1840s British Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century American Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Brass
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s English Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Bronze
1870s English Arts and Crafts Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Agate, 10k Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
19th Century American Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Brass
Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Garnet, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Chandeliers
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1880s European Victorian Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Antique Victorian Chandeliers
Brass
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Victorian Chandeliers
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, 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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