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Black Enamel Bauhaus 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

Large Red Painted Industrial Factory Lamp from Elektrosvit, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Czechoslovakia. It features a silver cast aluminium top, a newly painted shade on red with an original white
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron, Enamel

Vintage Black Enamel Industrial Pendant Light from Elektrosvit, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
during the 1970s - Black enamel shade with white interior - Grey cast aluminium top - Weight: 6 kg - New
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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Industrial Explosion Proof Rusted Pendant Lights With Green Enamel Diffusers
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
heavy duty cast aluminium bodies of the light fittings have been coated in our rusted patina and sealed
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Vintage 1950s British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Iron, Aluminum

Dutch Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Factory Pendant Lights by Philips
By Philips
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dutch industrial hanging lamp by Philips Black enamel white interior Weight: 1.90 kg / 4.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standar...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

1970s Industrial Aluminium and Brass Flame Proof Strip Light, Copper Verdigris
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
everyday use. The main body is cast aluminium with steel and brass fittings. It has a verdigris rust
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Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron

1970s Century Industrial Aluminium and Brass Flame Proof Strip Light, Pink
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
body is cast aluminium with steel and brass fittings, the tubes are formed from glass and are also
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Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Industrial Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial light made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s.It features a cast
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Vintage Industrial Aluminium Lamp with Milk Glass, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. Iron cage. New porcelain socket for E 27 lightbulbs and wire. The weight of the
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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Aluminum

Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
. It features black enamel shade with white interior and grey cast aluminium top. New porcelain socket
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Vintage Industrial Factory Lamp, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
features a cast aluminium top, black enamel shade with white interior, new socket for E 27 lightbulbs and
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Industrial Grey Enamel Factory Lamp, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Czechoslovakia. It features a grey metal top with a cast aluminium box, a dark grey enamel shade with a white
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron, Aluminum

Industrial Grey Enamel Factory Lamp, 1960s
Industrial Grey Enamel Factory Lamp, 1960s
$188 Sale Price / item
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British Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
British vintage industrial hanging pendant. Green enamel with white interior. Metal top. Weight: 3.2 kg / 7.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable ...
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

British Gray Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights by Benjamin UK
By Benjamin Lighting Co
Located in Amsterdam, NL
British vintage industrial hanging pendant. Gray enamel with white interior. Metal top. Weight: 3.2 kg / 7.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable ...
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Large Black Industrial Factory Lamp with Clear Glass Cover from Elektrosvit
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
former Czechoslovakia. It features a cast aluminium top, a black exterior, a white enamel interior and
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron, Aluminum

Large Black Industrial Factory Lamp from Elektrosvit, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
in the former Czechoslovakia. It features a cast aluminium top, a black exterior and a white enamel
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Aluminum, Iron

Industrial Hanging Lamp with Milk Glass, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial lamp from 1970s. Cast aluminium top. Enamel shade. Milk glass. New porcelain
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Late 20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

1970s Industrial Aluminum, Glass Edison Flame Proof Strip Light, White Shade
By Industrial Design, Daeyang
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
300mm Dimmable LED E27 filament. Compatible with 110v USA voltage The main body is cast aluminium
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Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Rare Pair of Timeless Art Deco Beautiful Shape Pressed Glass Bowl Pendant Lights
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful shape, good size and good condition pendants. Finding one rare light fixture is a good thing, but finding two is always that extra bit special. So if you are looking for a...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wire

Beautiful Italian Design Murano Glass Flower 4 Light Gilt Tole Pendant / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
incredibly well designed and beautifully executed chandelier is in mint condition. This quality made and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Great MidCentury Mouth Blown, Gold Color Glass Viennese Entry Hall Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
design and rare 'color' this chandelier is the perfect lighting solution for several kinds of interiors
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Pendant Light in Brass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
need in order to create the perfect mood - a rare feature on chandeliers. Therefore, this iron
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

White Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Factory Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory hanging lamp White enamel white interior Cast iron top Weight 5.0 kg / 11 lb Priced per
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Extra Large and Rare 22.6Ø Art Deco Diamond Shape Alabaster Pendant / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
antique chandelier breathes nothing but class and finesse. With as many as four sockets inside, this rare
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Iron

Cast Iron Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large American cast iron 6 light chandelier. Ornate scrolling frame and original heavy patination.
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

French White Cast Iron Lantern Chandelier
Located in Cookeville, TN
This listing features a selection of enormous white cast iron chandeliers originating from France
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Early 20th Century French Country Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Eight-Light Cast Iron Horizontal Tree-Of Life Shape Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Eight-light cast iron chandelier has an overall curlique pattern centered by a tulip in the middle
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20th Century French Country Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

20th Century Italian Double Light Chandelier with Porcelain Decoration, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
20th century Italian double light black iron and cast iron chandelier with porcelain Insulator
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron

6-Lite Wrought Iron Chandelier with Cast Leaves
Located in Houston, TX
Matte black chandelier has cast acanthus leaves on six arms with small cast leaves for bobeche and
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20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Spanish Cast Iron Light Fixture
Located in Cookeville, TN
A graceful lady sits atop the crown of this massive cast iron light fixture from Spain. Floral
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Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Pair of Rococo Baroque Iron Cast French Chandeliers, Gold Bronzed 6 Flames
Located in Ettlingen, DE
A pair of identical massive cast iron French chandeliers, each six flames, formerly run with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold, Iron, Wire

iron chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
ornate cast wrought iron 10 arm chandelier
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Pair of neo-Baroque Cast Iron Golden Color Six-Flamed Chandeliers, Germany 1850
Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg
material is cast iron, coated with a gold varnish. Each chandelier has six flames on turned white glass
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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Hall, Entry, or Porch Cast Iron with Mica
By John C. Virden Co.
Located in Prescott, AZ
Wonderful cast iron flush mount ceiling fixture with entwined ivy leaves. New mica shade fabricated
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Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Electrified Oil Lamp
Located in Austin, TX
Cast iron electrified oil lamp with 14" shade featuring hand-painted birds and a weight to adjust
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Vintage 1910s Chandeliers and Pendants

Cast and Wrought Iron Lantern, 19th Century
Located in Stamford, GB
A 19th century cast and wrought iron lantern, England, circa 1850. Wired and ready to hang. Ceiling
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century 5 Light Cast Iron Ceiling Fixture 1930s
By Lightolier
Located in Prescott, AZ
This cast iron and chrome fixture shows the distinct direction design style was taking in the
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Mid-20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Iron and Bronze 12 Candle Chandelier
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This unique chandelier from the early 20th century incorporates traditional Gothic ornamentation in
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Vintage 1910s American Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Gilded and Cast Metal 19-Light Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Gilded cast chandelier from Bordeaux wine estate solid iron guilder with wood "candle arms" with
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Antique 1880s French Medieval Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

An Italian 19th C Cast Iron Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
A Handsome Cast Iron Pendant Lamp, With Decorative Motifs that Include Egyptian Heads, Winged
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Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Large Spanish Style Wrought Iron Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Spanish style twelve light wrought iron chandelier features Moorish fretwork detail, has six
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21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Cage Light with Ribbed Glass
Located in New York, NY
Cast Iron top with ribbed glass, Poland, 1950s.
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20th Century Polish Chandeliers and Pendants

Small Six-Light Wrought Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Delicately balanced combination of wrought iron and crystal make this an interesting balance for
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Six Candle Copper, Brass and Iron Gothic Revival Chandelier
Located in Minneapolis, MN
fixture's heavy cast brass body and finials, flared cast iron arms with decorative ornamentation, and copper
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Vintage 1920s American Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Iron, Brass

Five Shade Vintage 1920s Tudor Fixture, Original Copper over Cast Iron Finish
Located in Prescott, AZ
shades. With its cast hammered finish and wonderful patina it will set perfectly in almost any bungalow
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Two-Tier Hand-Forged Iron and Brass Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Fine two-tier hand-forged iron and brass twelve-light chandelier, having a scrolled top hook above
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21st Century and Contemporary American Country Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage French Iron Wood Chandelier Gothic Medieval Knight Figure, circa 1920
Located in Houston, TX
A terrific vintage French iron and wood chandelier, circa 1920 featuring a trio of Gothic arches
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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Antique German Two-Tier Forged Iron Chandelier, circa 1880 24 Lights
Located in Houston, TX
A spectacular antique German forged iron chandelier from a Bavarian Festhalle circa 1880. Please
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Vintage Craftsman Revival Chandelier
Located in Prescott, AZ
Early 20th century cast iron antique ceiling light fixture which retains its original finish and
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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Chandelier by Erik Hoglund
By Erik Höglund
Located in Janvry, Essonne
A dark grey enameled cast iron candelabra chandelier with 12 arms and 3 sizes glass pendants, the
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

George iv Cast Metal Globe Lantern
Located in Dublin port, IE
A George IV cast metal globe lantern.
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Antique 1830s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

1930s Lightolier Luxart Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Prescott, AZ
out fixture today. Made of a black painted cast iron frame with vertical "fins" of highly
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Grand Gothic Revival Chandelier, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
paintwork and gilding. Made in cast iron and having never been converted to electricity still retaining the
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Antique 1880s British Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

1960s Murano Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Bilbao, ES
Murano glass chandelier manufactured by Kalmar in Austria in 1970. The lamp features a metal
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Large Industrial Conveyor Belt Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Factory conveyor belt grating fashioned into chandelier. Reclaimed Cast Iron band at top holds 4
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20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Steel

1930s Deco Mid-Century Three-Shade Chandelier
Located in Prescott, AZ
Three matching available. Restored to its original colors of cream and antique golden. This three-shade fixture imparts the refined style of yesteryear's designers. Shades are of hi...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Five Custard Shade Chandelier, 1930s
By Lightolier
Located in Prescott, AZ
If you love Mid-Century design but sometimes find it lacking in humanity or beauty this is for you! Great transition piece from Art Deco to Mid-Century Modern. Refinished in it's o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether cast iron is good for outdoor furniture is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people prefer cast iron due to its strength, durability and timeless Old World charm. On 1stDibs, find a collection of cast iron outdoor furniture.