Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Early 20th Century French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Wrought Iron, Copper
18th Century and Earlier Italian Louis XVI Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Country Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Crystal, Wrought Iron
1920s German Folk Art Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Iron
1880s German Renaissance Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Iron
Early 20th Century French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Iron
Early 20th Century German Victorian Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Iron
1920s European Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Wrought Iron, Brass
Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Antler, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century German Victorian Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Metal
1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Wrought Iron
1920s French Art Deco Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Copper, Wrought Iron
1920s French Art Deco Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
1920s French Art Deco Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Wrought Iron
1920s French Art Deco Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s German Renaissance Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Iron
Early 1900s German Renaissance Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Iron
1920s American Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Brass
1920s American Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Brass
1920s American Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Porcelain
1920s American Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Metal
1920s American Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Aluminum
1920s American Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Brass, Metal
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Copper
Late 19th Century French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Bronze
1920s American Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Metal
1920s American Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
1920s French Louis XV Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Brass
19th Century French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Brass
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Metal
Early 20th Century American Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Metal
Early 20th Century French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Metal
19th Century American Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Brass
19th Century French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Metal, Brass
19th Century French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Brass
19th Century French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Spanish Moorish Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
19th Century French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Iron
Early 20th Century French Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Wrought Iron
1920s American Spanish Colonial Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Wrought Iron
1910s French Gothic Antique Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Iron
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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 ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell if wrought iron is an antique, first check to see if there are any maker's marks on the piece. By researching these marks using trusted online resources, you can typically determine who produced a piece of furniture and when they were active and producing furnishings similar to yours. If the company was in business and crafting similar pieces 100 years ago or more, then the wrought iron table, chair or other item may be an antique. However, if the business opened recently or the style was offered more recently than a century ago, your item is likely not antique. If you cannot locate a maker's mark, inspect your furniture closely. Antique pieces often show signs of handcrafting, such as slight imperfections or irregularities. Also, antique wrought iron often has signs of wear, such as pitting in the metal or scratches due to age. If you're still uncertain whether your item is antique, you can ask a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to date it. Shop an assortment of antique wrought iron furniture on 1stDibs.
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