How do I date chandelier crystals?

To date chandelier crystals, hold them up to the light and look for acid marks. If you find one, use an authoritative online resource to research the mark and identify the manufacturer. You can then estimate the age based on the style of the crystal. If you can't find a mark, take the crystal to a licensed appraiser for a professional evaluation. Shop a selection of expertly vetted antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.

What are the crystals on chandeliers called?

What the crystals on chandeliers are called are pendalogues. Makers adorn their chandeliers with pendalogues in an array of shapes and sizes. Some chandeliers may also feature crystal bead chains, crystal candle bobeches and other decorative accents. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of chandeliers from some of the world's top sellers.

What is the difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier?

The difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier is in the materials used to produce the light fixtures. Glass chandeliers are made of glass, a hard, brittle material made by melting together a combination of substances, such as sand, soda ash and limestone. When you add lead to these ingredients, you get crystal, a heavier material that can produce a reflective, sparkling effect when cut. Shop a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers on 1stDibs.

What is a black crystal used for?

Black crystals are frequently used to center oneself during meditation, but they may also be used to expand one's mind to greater knowledge and alleviate fear of the unknown. Black represents the past and the future, good and evil, and all in between. Black crystals are intriguing, mysterious, and have a strong presence that has been valued throughout history. Find a range of antique and vintage black crystal jewelry on 1stDibs.

Are crystal chandeliers still in style?

Yes. Crystal chandeliers are still in style and can be found embellishing any room in the home. Crystal chandeliers come in many different shapes and sizes and can be very simple or highly decorative. Shop a selection of vintage and modern crystal chandeliers from top sellers on 1stDibs.

What are the hanging crystals on a chandelier called?

The hanging crystals on a chandelier are called pendalogues, sometimes spelled pendeloques. They can also be referred to simply as prisms. Shop a wide variety of chandelier prisms and pendalogues from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Do crystal chandeliers contain lead?

Yes, chandeliers made from real crystal contain lead. That is because authentic crystal is glass made with lead oxide. The presence of lead gives crystal its sparkling effect. You'll find a selection of crystal chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a crystal chandelier is real?

You can spot a real crystal chandelier by checking a few things with the crystal glass itself. First, feel the weight. Crystal is made with lead and will be heavier than glass. Next, the clearer the piece, the more likely it is crystal. And finally, hold the crystal up to light. Light will pass through glass as clear, but crystal refracts the light into rainbows of light. Shop a selection of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Black Crystal Chandeliers

French Flower Chandelier

Pendant Lighting Purple

Tole Painted Chandelier

Venetian Crystal

Italian Fabric Chandelier

Purple Chandelier

Barovier Toso Venetian

Pendant Light Black Metal Glass

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Black + Gold Il Pezzo 12 Long Chandelier by Il Pezzo Mancante

$6,924 / item

Mid-Century Modern Italian Gaetano Sciolari Chrome and Crystal Glass Chandelier

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Prato, IT

Mid-Century Modern Italian Gaetano Sciolari chrome and crystal glass cascade pendant with 9-light

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Italian Gaetano Sciolari Chrome and Crystal Glass Chandelier

$2,969

"Il Pezzo 12 Staggered Chandelier" - length 150cm/59” - black and gold finish

By Il Pezzo Mancante

Located in Firenze, IT

craftsmanship and innovation. Structure: Brass Finish: Black and gold finish brass Diffusers: Solid crystal

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

"Il Pezzo 12 Staggered Chandelier" - length 150cm/59” - black and gold finish

$14,133 / item

"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 500cm/197" - black and gold finish

By Il Pezzo Mancante

Located in Firenze, IT

craftsmanship and innovation. Structure: Brass Finish: Black and gold finish brass Diffusers: Solid crystal

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 500cm/197" - black and gold finish

$77,199 / item

"Il Pezzo 12 Staggered Chandelier" - length 160cm/63” - black and gold finish

By Il Pezzo Mancante

Located in Firenze, IT

craftsmanship and innovation. Structure: Brass Finish: Black and polished brass Diffusers: Solid crystal Light

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

"Il Pezzo 12 Staggered Chandelier" - length 160cm/63” - black and gold finish

$10,451 / item

"Il Pezzo 12 Staggered Chandelier" - length 150cm/59” - black and gold finish

By Il Pezzo Mancante

Located in Firenze, IT

craftsmanship and innovation. Structure: Brass Finish: Black and gold finish brass Diffusers: Solid crystal

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

"Il Pezzo 12 Staggered Chandelier" - length 150cm/59” - black and gold finish

$15,677 / item

Flavia Chandelier

By Aiardini

Located in Milan, IT

A tribute to aesthetic and visual harmony, this chandelier is a piece of rare elegance that stands

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Flavia Chandelier

$13,660 / item

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Attributed Round Crystal and Brass Chandelier, 1940

By Max Ingrand

Located in Rome, IT

Elegant Minimalist chandelier attributed to Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, with a frosted glass bowl

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Attributed Round Crystal and Brass Chandelier, 1940

$7,719

"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 350cm/137" - black and gold finish

By Il Pezzo Mancante

Located in Firenze, IT

craftsmanship and innovation. Structure: Brass Finish: Black and gold finish brass Diffusers: Solid crystal

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 350cm/137" - black and gold finish

$13,658 / item

"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 480cm/189" - black and gold finish

By Il Pezzo Mancante

Located in Firenze, IT

craftsmanship and innovation. Structure: Brass Finish: Black and gold finish brass Diffusers: Solid crystal

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 480cm/189" - black and gold finish

$16,152 / item

"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 700cm/275" - black and gold finish

By Il Pezzo Mancante

Located in Firenze, IT

craftsmanship and innovation. Structure: Brass Finish: Black and gold finish brass Diffusers: Solid crystal

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 700cm/275" - black and gold finish

$47,507 / item

"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 700cm/275" - black and gold finish

By Il Pezzo Mancante

Located in Firenze, IT

craftsmanship and innovation. Structure: Brass Finish: Black and gold finish brass Diffusers: Solid crystal

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 700cm/275" - black and gold finish

$18,409 / item

"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 200cm/78.7" - black and gold finish

By Il Pezzo Mancante

Located in Firenze, IT

craftsmanship and innovation. Structure: Brass Finish: Black and gold finish brass Diffusers: Solid crystal

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 200cm/78.7" - black and gold finish

$9,263 / item

"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 700cm/275" - black and gold finish

By Il Pezzo Mancante

Located in Firenze, IT

craftsmanship and innovation. Structure: Brass Finish: Black and Gold finish brass Diffusers: Solid crystal

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 700cm/275" - black and gold finish

$27,316 / item

"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 500cm/197" - black and gold finish

By Il Pezzo Mancante

Located in Firenze, IT

craftsmanship and innovation. Structure: Brass Finish: Black and gold finish brass Diffusers: Solid crystal

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 500cm/197" - black and gold finish

$27,316 / item

"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 350cm/137" - black and gold finish

By Il Pezzo Mancante

Located in Firenze, IT

craftsmanship and innovation. Structure: Brass Finish: Black and gold finish brass Diffusers: Solid crystal

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 350cm/137" - black and gold finish

$26,129 / item

"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 550cm/216" - black and gold finish

By Il Pezzo Mancante

Located in Firenze, IT

craftsmanship and innovation. Structure: Brass Finish: Black and gold finish brass Diffusers: Solid crystal

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 550cm/216" - black and gold finish

$43,350 / item

"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 320cm/126" - black and gold finish

By Il Pezzo Mancante

Located in Firenze, IT

craftsmanship and innovation. Structure: Brass Finish: Black and gold Diffusers: Solid crystal Light source

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 320cm/126" - black and gold finish

$20,190 / item

21st Century Rotondo 893.55 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal/Tea

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Bold shades of Black blend together with the hues of Crystal or Tea of the sphere. They enclose it

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

21st Century Rotondo 893.55 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal/Tea

$8,396 / item

21st Century Rotondo 893.57 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal/Tea

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in murano, IT

Bold shades of Black blend together with the hues of Crystal or Tea of the sphere. They enclose it

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

21st Century Rotondo 893.57 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal/Tea

$8,396 / item

21st Century Rotondo 893.56 Pendant Light in Black / Crystal / Tea

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in murano, IT

Bold shades of black blend together with the hues of crystal or tea of the sphere. They enclose it

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

21st Century Rotondo 893.56 Pendant Light in Black / Crystal / Tea

$8,396 / item

21st Century Rotondo 893.51 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal/Tea

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Bold shades of black blend together with the hues of crystal or tea of the sphere. They enclose it

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

21st Century Rotondo 893.51 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal/Tea

$5,712 / item

21st Century Rotondo 893.50 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal/Tea

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in murano, IT

Bold shades of Black blend together with the hues of Crystal or Tea of the sphere. They enclose it

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

21st Century Rotondo 893.50 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal/Tea

$5,712 / item

21st Century Rotondo 893.52 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal/Tea

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Bold shades of black blend together with the hues of Crystal or Tea of the sphere. They enclose it

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

21st Century Rotondo 893.52 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal/Tea

$5,712 / item

1960 s Mid Century Modern Austrian Crystal Flower Form Chandelier by Palwa 24K

By Palwa

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1950's Mid Century Modern 24K Plate Frame w/ Cut Crystal Floral Form Chandelier. Austrian made by

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1960 s Mid Century Modern Austrian Crystal Flower Form Chandelier by Palwa 24K

$1,904 Sale Price

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Contemporary Pendant in Black Brass and Crystal by Ghirò Studio

By Ghirò Studio

Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano

compositions to create more particular light effects. The tubular structure is made of brass with a matt black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Pendant in Black Brass and Crystal by Ghirò Studio

$2,969 / item

"Il Pezzo 12 Pendant" - height 120cm/47.2" - black and gold finish - crystal

By Il Pezzo Mancante

Located in Firenze, IT

craftsmanship and innovation. Structure: brass Finish: Black and Gold Diffusers: Solid crystal Light source

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

"Il Pezzo 12 Pendant" - height 120cm/47.2" - black and gold finish - crystal

$1,187 / item

Peter Marino Cilindro Large Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Cilindro Murano glass large pendant in crystal with black bands by Peter Marino for Venini. Bold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Peter Marino Cilindro Large Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass

$5,291 / item

Peter Marino Cilindro Large Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Cilindro Murano glass large pendant in crystal with black bands by Peter Marino for Venini. Bold

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Peter Marino Cilindro Large Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass

$3,520 / item

Peter Marino Cilindro Small Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Cilindro Murano glass small pendant in crystal with black bands by Peter Marino for Venini. Bold

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Peter Marino Cilindro Small Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass

$3,520 / item

Peter Marino Cilindro Small Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Cilindro Murano glass small pendant in crystal with black bands by Peter Marino for Venini. Bold

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Peter Marino Cilindro Small Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass

$5,291 / item

Peter Marino Cilindro Medium Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Cilindro Murano glass medium pendant in crystal with black bands by Peter Marino for Venini. Bold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Peter Marino Cilindro Medium Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass

$5,291 / item

Peter Marino Cilindro Medium Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Cilindro Murano glass medium pendant in crystal with black bands by Peter Marino for Venini. Bold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Peter Marino Cilindro Medium Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass

$3,520 / item

Vistosi Pendant Light in Crystal Transparent Glass And Matt Black Frame

By Romani Saccani Architetti, Vistosi

Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso

finish: Crystal Transparent Frame finish: Matt Black Nickel Dimensions: 81 W x 86 D x 43 H cm Cable

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vistosi Pendant Light in Crystal Transparent Glass And Matt Black Frame

$4,956 / item

Vistosi Pendant Light in Crystal Transparent Glass And Matt Black Frame

By Vistosi, Romani Saccani Architetti

Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso

finish: Crystal Transparent Frame finish: Matt Black Nickel Dimensions: 89 W x 113 D x 43 H cm Cable

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vistosi Pendant Light in Crystal Transparent Glass And Matt Black Frame

$6,756 / item

Contemporary Crystal Black and White Smoked Murano Glass Pendant Light

Located in New York, NY

Fun and elegant Italian pendant chandelier, entirely handcrafted, of organic modern design

Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold, Brass

Contemporary Crystal Black and White Smoked Murano Glass Pendant Light

$2,900

"Il Pezzo 12 Round Chandelier" - height 120cm/47.2" - black and gold finish

By Il Pezzo Mancante

Located in Firenze, IT

craftsmanship and innovation. Structure: brass Finish: black and gold Diffusers: solid crystal Light source

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Brass

"Il Pezzo 12 Round Chandelier" - height 120cm/47.2" - black and gold finish

$3,563 / item

Peter Marino Parallelo Large Pendant in Crystal, Tea and Black Murano Glass

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Parallelo Murano glass large pendant in crystal with black and tea bands by Peter Marino for Venini

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Peter Marino Parallelo Large Pendant in Crystal, Tea and Black Murano Glass

$5,764 / item

MAGNOLIA Chandelier By Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Hammered antique brass frame with finely carved rock crystal petals. Created by Phoenix Six E12

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

MAGNOLIA Chandelier By Phoenix

$17,900 / item

MAGNOLIA Chandelier By Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Hammered antique brass frame with finely carved rock crystal petals. Created by Phoenix Six E12

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

MAGNOLIA Chandelier By Phoenix

$17,900 / item

21st Century Parallelo 893.77 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal by Peter Marino

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in murano, IT

Parallelo 893.77 H92,5 CR/NE Additional Information: Material: Glass Colour: Black/Crystal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

21st Century Parallelo 893.77 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal by Peter Marino

$6,223 / item

21st Century Parallelo 893.75 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal by Peter Marino

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in murano, IT

Parallelo 893.75 H62,5 CR/NE Additional Information: Material: Glass Colour: Black/Crystal Light

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

21st Century Parallelo 893.75 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal by Peter Marino

$6,223 / item

21st Century Parallelo 893.76 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal by Peter Marino

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in murano, IT

Parallelo 893.76 H77,5 CR/NE Additional Information: Material: Glass Colour: Black/Crystal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

21st Century Parallelo 893.76 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal by Peter Marino

$6,223 / item

Vistosi Puppet Pendant Light in Crystal Transparent Glass And Matt Black Frame

By Vistosi, Romani Saccani Architetti

Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso

Glass finish: Crystal Transparent Frame finish: Matt black 1 Dimensions: Ø 28 x 28 H cm Cable length

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vistosi Puppet Pendant Light in Crystal Transparent Glass And Matt Black Frame

$890 / item

Vistosi Puppet Pendant Light in Crystal Transparent Glass And Matt Black Frame

By Vistosi, Romani Saccani Architetti

Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso

: 2015 Glass finish: Crystal Transparent Frame finish: Matt black 1 Dimensions: Ø 190 x 180 H cm Cable

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vistosi Puppet Pendant Light in Crystal Transparent Glass And Matt Black Frame

$12,706 / item

Vistosi Puppet Pendant Light in Crystal Transparent Glass And Matt Black Frame

By Romani Saccani Architetti, Vistosi

Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso

: 2015 Glass finish: Crystal Transparent Frame finish: Matt Black 1 Dimensions: Ø 130 x 130 H cm Cable

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vistosi Puppet Pendant Light in Crystal Transparent Glass And Matt Black Frame

$7,160 / item

Vistosi Puppet Pendant Light in Crystal Transparent Glass And Matt Black Frame

By Vistosi, Romani Saccani Architetti

Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso

: 2015 Glass finish: Crystal Transparent Frame finish: Matt Black 1 Dimensions: Ø 190 x 160 H cm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vistosi Puppet Pendant Light in Crystal Transparent Glass And Matt Black Frame

$9,196 / item

Vistosi Puppet Pendant Light in Crystal Transparent Glass And Matt Black Frame

By Romani Saccani Architetti, Vistosi

Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso

Glass finish: Crystal Transparent Frame finish: Matt Black 1 Dimensions: Ø 80 x 80 H cm Cable length

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vistosi Puppet Pendant Light in Crystal Transparent Glass And Matt Black Frame

$2,618 / item

Vistosi Puppet Pendant Light in Crystal Transparent Glass And Matt Black Frame

By Romani Saccani Architetti, Vistosi

Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso

: 2015 Glass finish: Crystal Transparent Frame finish: Matt Black 1 Dimensions: Ø 130 x 100 H cm Cable

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vistosi Puppet Pendant Light in Crystal Transparent Glass And Matt Black Frame

$4,800 / item

21st Century Cilindro 893.66 Pendant Light in Black / Crystal by Peter Marino

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Cilindro 893.66 H88 CR/NE Additional information: Material: glass Colour: black/crystal Light

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

21st Century Cilindro 893.66 Pendant Light in Black / Crystal by Peter Marino

$3,800 / item

21st Century Cilindro 893.72 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal by Peter Marino

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Cilindro 893.72 H107 CR/NE Additional information: Material: Glass Colour: Black/Crystal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

21st Century Cilindro 893.72 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal by Peter Marino

$5,712 / item

21st Century Cilindro 893.67 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal by Peter Marino

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in murano, IT

Cilindro 893.67 H103 CR/NE Additional information: Material: Glass Colour: Black/Crystal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

21st Century Cilindro 893.67 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal by Peter Marino

$3,800 / item

21st Century Cilindro 893.71 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal by Peter Marino

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in murano, IT

Cilindro 893.71 H92 CR/NE Additional information: Material: Glass Colour: Black/Crystal Light

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

21st Century Cilindro 893.71 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal by Peter Marino

$5,712 / item

21st Century Cilindro 893.70 Pendant Light in Black / Crystal by Peter Marino

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in murano, IT

Cilindro 893.70 Ø15 H30 CR/NE Additional information: Material: glass Colour: black / crystal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

21st Century Cilindro 893.70 Pendant Light in Black / Crystal by Peter Marino

$5,712 / item

Vistosi Puppet Pendant Light in Crystal Transparent Glass And Matt Black Frame

By Romani Saccani Architetti, Vistosi

Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso

: 2015 Glass finish: Crystal Transparent Frame finish: Matt Black 1 Dimensions: Ø 16 x 16 H cm Cable

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vistosi Puppet Pendant Light in Crystal Transparent Glass And Matt Black Frame

$604 / item

Vistosi Plot Pendant Light in Crystal Brass Glass And Matt Black Frame

By Vistosi, Chiaramonte Marin

Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso

rods. Plot combines different materials such as black metal or brass satin finishes with crystal or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vistosi Plot Pendant Light in Crystal Brass Glass And Matt Black Frame

$2,500 / item

Vistosi Phoenix Pendant Light in Crystal Glass with Matt Black Nickel Frame

By Vistosi

Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso

, enhancing the natural beauty of the smoked and crystal tones, which are embellished with matt black nickel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vistosi Phoenix Pendant Light in Crystal Glass with Matt Black Nickel Frame

$2,988 / item

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Black Crystal Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of black crystal chandeliers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique black crystal chandeliers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, metal and crystal. We have 116 antique and vintage black crystal chandeliers in-stock, while there are 85 modern editions to choose from as well. Black crystal chandeliers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Black crystal chandeliers bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small black crystal chandeliers measuring 2.29 inches across. Many black crystal chandeliers are appealing in their simplicity, but Michael McHale Designs, Il Pezzo Mancante and Peter Marino produced popular black crystal chandeliers that are worth a look.

How Much are Black Crystal Chandeliers?

Prices for black crystal chandeliers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, black crystal chandeliers begin at $185 and can go as high as $116,825, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.

Finding the Right Chandeliers And Pendants 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.

Questions About Black Crystal Chandeliers

How do I date chandelier crystals?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To date chandelier crystals, hold them up to the light and look for acid marks. If you find one, use an authoritative online resource to research the mark and identify the manufacturer. You can then estimate the age based on the style of the crystal. If you can't find a mark, take the crystal to a licensed appraiser for a professional evaluation. Shop a selection of expertly vetted antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.
What are the crystals on chandeliers called?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
What the crystals on chandeliers are called are pendalogues. Makers adorn their chandeliers with pendalogues in an array of shapes and sizes. Some chandeliers may also feature crystal bead chains, crystal candle bobeches and other decorative accents. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of chandeliers from some of the world's top sellers.
What is the difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier is in the materials used to produce the light fixtures. Glass chandeliers are made of glass, a hard, brittle material made by melting together a combination of substances, such as sand, soda ash and limestone. When you add lead to these ingredients, you get crystal, a heavier material that can produce a reflective, sparkling effect when cut. Shop a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers on 1stDibs.
What is a black crystal used for?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
Black crystals are frequently used to center oneself during meditation, but they may also be used to expand one's mind to greater knowledge and alleviate fear of the unknown. Black represents the past and the future, good and evil, and all in between. Black crystals are intriguing, mysterious, and have a strong presence that has been valued throughout history. Find a range of antique and vintage black crystal jewelry on 1stDibs.
Are crystal chandeliers still in style?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes. Crystal chandeliers are still in style and can be found embellishing any room in the home. Crystal chandeliers come in many different shapes and sizes and can be very simple or highly decorative. Shop a selection of vintage and modern crystal chandeliers from top sellers on 1stDibs.
What are the hanging crystals on a chandelier called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The hanging crystals on a chandelier are called pendalogues, sometimes spelled pendeloques. They can also be referred to simply as prisms. Shop a wide variety of chandelier prisms and pendalogues from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Do crystal chandeliers contain lead?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, chandeliers made from real crystal contain lead. That is because authentic crystal is glass made with lead oxide. The presence of lead gives crystal its sparkling effect. You'll find a selection of crystal chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How can I tell if a crystal chandelier is real?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
You can spot a real crystal chandelier by checking a few things with the crystal glass itself. First, feel the weight. Crystal is made with lead and will be heavier than glass. Next, the clearer the piece, the more likely it is crystal. And finally, hold the crystal up to light. Light will pass through glass as clear, but crystal refracts the light into rainbows of light. Shop a selection of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.