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Late 19th Century French Napoleonic Gilt Tole and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Middleburg, VA
An exquisite late 19th-century French chandelier in the Napoleonic style, crafted circa 1880. This
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal, Iron, Sheet Metal, Wire

White Metal Vintage Industrial Clear Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage European industrial hanging lamp. Cast iron with clear glass. Weight 5.10 kg / 11.2 lb
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20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Industrial Black Enamel Factory Lamp from Elektrosvit, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
. White enamel inside the shade. Iron hammerpaint neck with cast aluminium top box. The porcelain socket
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel, Iron

Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Pendant Lamp, 1930s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. White enamel interior. Cast iron top. New porcelain socket requires standard E27
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Bauhaus Black Enamel Pendant Light, 1930s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Produced from 1930s till 1970s - White enamel inside the shade - Cast iron top - New porcelain socket
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Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Grey Industrial Explosion Proof Lamp, 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This industrial light was manufactured in Poland in the 1980s. It features a grey cast iron body
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Vintage 1980s Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

French Industrial Pendant Light, Black Enamel Shade, Mid-20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French Factory pendant light Black enamel shade. White inside. Weight: 2.30 kg / 5.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Large Industrial Rusted Pendant Lights Reclaimed From The Eastern Bloc Set of 3
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
Cast Iron, Prismatic Glass, Rusted, Orange Weight 10 Kg
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Vintage 1960s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Iron

Blue Industrial Bunker Cage Light from Polam Gdansk, 1970s
By Polam
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Blue industrial lamp made by Polam Gdansk in Poland during the 1970s. It features a cast aluminium
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Vintage 1970s Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Large Dark Grey Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Grey enamel industrial pendant. Nicely aged coloring in patina. White interior. Weight: 7.5 kg / 16.5 lb. Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internati...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Grey Industrial Aluminium Cage Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
grey aluminium shade, a cast aluminium top and an iron grid. The porcelain socket requires standard E
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Vintage 1970s Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Industrial Grey Enamel Pendant Lamp from Siemens, 1930s
By Siemens
Located in Kojetice, CZ
inside the shade. Cast iron top. The porcelain socket requires standard E 27/ E26 light bulbs. New wire
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Early 20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Grey Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
inside the shade. Cast iron top. Porcelain socket requires standard E 27/ E26 light bulbs. New wire
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Grey Industrial Bunker Cage Light from Polam Gdansk, 1970s
By Polam
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Grey industrial lamp made by Polam Gdansk in Poland during the 1960s. It features a cast aluminium
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Vintage 1970s Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

French Petrol Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Factory Pendant Lights by Sammode
By Sammode
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French factory pendant by Sammode, France Dark petrol green enamel, white interior Green cast iron
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial White Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
enamel inside the shade. Cast iron top. The porcelain socket requires E 27/ E 26 light bulbs. New wire
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Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Large Industrial White Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp from Zaos, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
the shade. Cast iron top. The socket requires E 27/ E 26 light bulbs. New wire. The weight of the lamp
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Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Large Industrial Grey Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp from Zaos, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
the shade. Cast iron top. The socket requires E 27/ E 26 light bulbs. New wire. The weight of the lamp
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Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Aluminium Pendant Lamp from Polam Wilkasy, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
features an aluminium shade and iron top with cast aluminium box. New porcelain socket requires E27/ E26
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Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Swedish Vintage Large Factory Industrial Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast iron, heavy glass with steel mesh, one E27 socket from the 1970s. Up to 3 pieces available.
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Iron

Large Industrial Midcentury Grey Enamel Factory Lamp, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
shade with white interior. Cast iron top. New porcelain socket reqiures standard E 27 / E26 lightbulbs
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Large Industrial Midcentury Grey Enamel Factory Lamp, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
shade with white interior. Cast iron top. New porcelain socket reqiures standard E 27 / E26 lightbulbs
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Electrified 1876 Bradley and Hubbard Rise and Fall Lamp
By Bradley Hubbard
Located in Peekskill, NY
Grandma Chic is now happening and next could be Great Grandma Chic. These signed 1870s oil lamps feel very comfortable with multi layered patterns but also work as a surprising count...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Pendant Lamp, 1930s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. White enamel interior. Cast iron top.The socket requires E27/ E26 lightbulbs.New
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Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Pair of Midcentury Industrial Style Cage Pendant Lights with Black Enamel Shade
Located in Chicago, IL
. Wired for USA, good working condition. It features a black enamel shade, white enamel interior, cast
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Rusty Industrial Bauhaus Black Enamel Pendant Lamp, 1930s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
-1970s. Designed in the period of Bauhaus. White enamel inside the shade. Cast iron top. New porcelain
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Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Green Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
inside the shade. Iron top. The socket requires standard E27/E26 light bulbs. New wire. The weight of the
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Set of 4 Industrial Bauhaus Black Enamel Pendant Lamps, 1950s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
. Cast iron top. New porcelain socket requires E 27/ E 26 lightbulbs. New wire.The weight of the lamp is
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Bauhaus Grey Enamel Industrial Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
features a grey enamel body with white enamel interior and cast iron top. New porcelain socket requires E27
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Vintage Large Factory Industrial Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast iron, heavy glass with steel mesh, one E27 socket from the 1970s. Up to 12 pieces available.
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Vintage 1970s Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Iron

Industrial Bauhaus Black Enamel Pendant Lamp, 1930s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
period of Bauhaus. White enamel inside the shade. Cast iron top. New porcelain socket for E 27/ E26
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Bauhaus Black Enamel Pendant Lamp, 1930s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
period of Bauhaus. White enamel inside the shade. Cast iron top. New porcelain socket for E 27 lightbulbs
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Vintage Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Light, 1930s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. It has a white enamel interior and an interesting cast iron top
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Vintage 1930s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Set of 4 Industrial Bauhaus Black Enamel Pendant Lamps, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
. Cast iron top. New porcelain socket requires E 27/ E 26 lightbulbs. New wire.The weight of the lamp is
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Mid Century Black Enamel Factory Lamp, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
features a black enamel exterior ,a white enamel interior and cast iron top.The porcelain socket requires E
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Grey Enamel Hanging Bauhaus Lamp, 1930s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
1930s - White enamel interior - Cast iron top - New socket for E 27 ligtbulbs and wire.
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Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Pendant Light, 1930s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Designed in the 1930s - White enamel interior - Cast iron top - New socket for E 27 ligtbulbs and
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Vintage Black Industrial Ceiling Lamp, 1930s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
enameled metal. Black outside, white interior. Interesting cast iron top. New porcelain socket for E 27
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Large Industrial Aluminium Pendant Light from Elektrosvit, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
in the 1960s. The piece is comprised of an aluminum lampshade and an iron top with cast aluminum box
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Vintage Black Enamel Industrial Factory Pendant Lamp, 1930s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
enamelled metal. Black outside, white interior. Interesting cast iron top. New porcelain socket for E 27
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Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Vintage American Industrial Green Enamel Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage American green enamel industrial pendant lamp Cast iron top White interior Weight
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Gray Vintage Industrial Metal Clear Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial cast aluminum light. Clear glass. Weight 3.0 kg / 6.6 lb Priced per individual item
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Italian Industrial Black Enamel Cage Pendant Light from Cortem, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
a cast aluminium top, a black enamel shade with white enamel interior,a clear glass cover and an
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Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel, Iron

Huge Reclaimed Czech Industrial Rusted Pendant Lights
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
cast iron construction and details emphasis the industrial heritage of the light fitting which is
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Vintage 1960s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Iron

Industrial Bauhaus Black Enamel Pendant Lamp, 1930s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
period of Bauhaus. White enamel inside the shade. Cast iron top. New porcelain socket for E 27 lightbulbs
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Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Three Large Industrial Appleton Blast-Resistant Ceiling Lamps
By Appleton Electric
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Industrial era ceiling pendant fixtures. The 3 fixtures are thick glass with iron cast shades
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Xl Extreme Rusted Industrial Pendant Lights with Prismatic Glass
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
select lights, usually of cast iron and steel construction and is used to soften the imposing industrial
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Vintage 1960s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Iron

Dark Grey Industrial Explosion Proof Lamp from Elektrosvit, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
features a dark grey cast aluminum body, an iron cage and explosion-proof glass. The porcelain socket
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Black Enamel 1930s Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Bauhaus Classic from the 1930s. Black enamel Industrial hanging lamp. Cast iron top. White interior
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Black Enamel 1930s Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Bauhaus Classic from the 1930s. Black enamel Industrial hanging lamp. Cast iron top. White interior
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

1970s Vintage Industrial Black Flameproof Edison Twin Striplight by Daeyang
By Daeyang
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
110v USA voltage. The main body is cast aluminium with steel and brass fittings. The tubes are
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Vintage 1970s South Korean Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Reclaimed Rusted Polish Industrial Pendant Lights With Prismatic Glass
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
Cast Iron, Prismatic Glass, Rusted, Orange Weight 10 Kg
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Vintage 1960s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Iron

French Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Factory Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French Factory pendant light Black enamel shade. White inside. Weight: 2.30 kg / 5.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Large Industrial Aluminium Pendant Light from Elektrosvit, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. The piece is comprised of an aluminium body and a cast aluminium top. The lamp is
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Industrial Aluminium Pendant Light from Elektrosvit, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. The piece is comprised of an aluminium lampshade and a cast aluminium top. The lamp
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Vintage 1960s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Bauhaus, 1930s Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Bauhaus Classic from the 1930s. Black enamel Industrial hanging lamp. Cast iron top. White interior
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Set of 4 Industrial Black Enamel Pendant Lamps from Elektrosvit, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
1970s . White enamel inside the shade. Cast aluminium top. New porcelain socket requires standard E 27
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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel, Iron

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Cast Iron Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of cast iron chandeliers is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct cast iron chandeliers — often made from metal, iron and glass — can elevate any home. There are 1176 antique and vintage cast iron chandeliers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 30 modern editions to choose from as well. Cast iron chandeliers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. industrial, Art Deco and Arts and Crafts cast iron chandeliers are consistently popular styles. Many cast iron chandeliers are appealing in their simplicity, but Elektrosvit, Polam Wilkasy and 360volt produced popular cast iron chandeliers that are worth a look.

How Much are Cast Iron Chandeliers?

Cast iron chandeliers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $589, while the lowest priced sells for $83 and the highest can go for as much as $150,000.

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.

Questions About Cast Iron Chandeliers
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The difference between iron and cast iron comes down to content. Iron is generally pure iron, a chemical element that is a solid metal at room temperature. Cast iron is a mix of iron, carbon, silicon, manganese, sulfur, phosphorus and other elements. Both iron and cast iron can be used to produce furniture, cookware, decorative objects and other items. Generally, cast iron is heavier than iron. Shop an assortment of iron and cast iron pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cast iron columns are vertical supports produced out of cast iron, a material made from iron and alloys with a carbon content of more than two percent. During the 19th century, cast iron columns were used in architecture. Today, they primarily function as decorative objects. Shop a range of cast iron columns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The name of the person who invented cast iron is unknown. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have determined that the ancient Chinese were the first to develop it. The earliest known examples of cast iron date back to the 6th century B.C. Cast iron production didn't begin in Europe until the 14th century A.D. Shop a collection of cast iron furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cast iron is frequently used for fireplaces due to its properties. The metal is highly durable, allowing it to hold up to the effects of frequent use. It also readily conducts heat to help warm up interiors. You'll find a variety of cast iron fireplaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether cast iron columns are hollow depends on the piece. Most cast iron columns are hollow due to the manner of crafting, but some are solid. On 1stDibs, find a selection of columns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, cast iron tables can rust. Pieces are more likely to develop rust when exposed to humidity, such as in bathrooms or outdoor living spaces in coastal areas. Wiping surfaces clean regularly and touching up scratches and chips can reduce the risk of rust. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, cast iron firebacks are quite sturdy and work really well. As they are made of solid iron, it's a challenge to move and place them. Given that, cast iron firebacks are the best protection for the back wall of the fireplace. Find a variety of firebacks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to hang a cast iron bell depends on the style. Some cast iron bells have loops at the top that you can hang from a hook anchored onto your desired mounting surface. Others have brackets or frames that you can secure with mounting screws. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron bells.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    To keep a piece made of cast iron from rusting, place it in a cool, dry space with good air circulation.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cast iron doorstops originated in the late 18th century. Osbourn Dursey invented the first doorstop in 1878. Decorative cast iron stops became popular in the 1920s and remained so throughout World War II. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique cast iron doorstops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A cast iron fireplace insert is a firebox that fits into an existing fireplace surround. The insert is made of cast iron, a type of iron that is more than 2 percent carbon. Cast iron is highly durable and very resistant to the effects of heat. You'll find a selection of cast iron fireplace inserts on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Cast iron trivets are used for many things but are especially ideal for slow cooking meat. They can prop up food in Dutch ovens to prevent burning and increase heat distribution.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Unlike cast iron, wrought iron is not brittle and will bend rather than break. Wrought ironwork is produced with a hammer and anvil and tends to be more intricate than cast ironwork, which is characterized by repetitive designs that can be carved into a wooden pattern and cast. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    To tell if a cast iron doorstop is valuable, always look for original paint. Any that have been repainted or repaired will have diminished in value. You can also use online resources to try and research items, but the best way to find out if a cast iron doorstop is worth anything is to consult a certified appraiser. An experienced professional can evaluate the condition, determine the maker and research the piece to assign an approximate value. On 1stDibs, find a range of doorstops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, cast iron umbrella stands and anything made of cast iron can rust. Keeping your cast iron umbrella stand away from moisture and humidity is the best way to keep it from rusting. However, because it is designed to hold wet umbrellas that may be impractical. Some people like to paint cast iron to protect it from rusting. You’ll find a variety of cast iron and other umbrella stands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.