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Brass and Crystal Glass Waterfall Chandelier, Richard Essig, Germany, 1960s
By Richard Essig
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful 5-tiered brass and crystal glass chandelier made by Richard Essig, Germany, 1960s. The
Category
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Gold Plate
Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24-carat
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Mid-Century Gilt Brass Floral Crystal Chandelier, Attributed to Palwa, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Antwerp, BE
A luxurious mid-century floral chandelier attributed to Palwa, Munich, circa 1960. Featuring nine
Category
Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Hollywood Regency Chandelier Crystal
Gilt Brass by Palwa, Germany 1960
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Glamorous chandelier made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame with crystal pearlss. Manufactured
Category
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Palwa Bubbles Chandelier Crystal
Gilt Brass by Ernst Palme, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa, Ernst Palme
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant cascading bubbles chandelier with crystals mounted on a gilt brass frame. Hanging crystals
Category
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Kinkeldey Crystal Glass and chrome Chandelier. Germany 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Catania, CT
This stunning ceiling chandelier is likely a Kinkeldey production from the 1960s, featuring a
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Doria Midcentury Crystal Ice Glass Cascade Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Doria ice glass Cascade lamp made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its rare tube
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Delicate Gilt Brass Crystal-Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large Delicate floral chandelier with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Germany
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 6 Cylindrical Pendant Fixture with Crystal Glass by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic cylindrical pendant fixture with crystal glass by Doria, Germany, manufactured, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1 of 2 Cylindrical Pendant Fixture with Crystal Glass by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic cylindrical lantern pendant fixture with crystal glass by Doria, Germany, manufactured
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Cylindrical Pendant Fixture with Crystal Glass by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic cylindrical lantern pendant fixture with crystal glass by Doria, Germany, manufactured
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Cylindrical Pendant Fixture with Crystal Glass by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic cylindrical lantern pendant fixture with crystal glass by Doria, Germany, manufactured
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Palwa Gold Brass Crystal Glass Lamp Chandelier, Germany, 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Large crystal glass encrusted gilt brass chandelier, Germany 1960
Very well preserved large 25.6
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bubbles Chandelier Crystal
Gilt Brass by Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa, Germany 1960
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
vintage condition. Chandelier is complete, the crystals without chips or cracks and in working condition
Category
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Wonderful Crystal Glass Chandelier by Peill Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill
Putzler, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rijssen, NL
Exclusive Sputnik crystal glass chandelier designed by Sciolari for Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Delicate Gilt Brass Crystal Chandelier by Palwa, Sciolari Design, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Delicate, rare chandelier with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Sciolari Design
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 7 Round Amber Crystal Ice Glass Bowl by Doria, 1970s, Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful glass bowl hanging lamp made in Germany in the 1970s. The light is made of Murano glass
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Delicate Gilt Brass Crystal Chandelier by Palwa, Sciolari Design, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Delicate floral chandelier with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Sciolari Design
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Elegant Mid Century Modern Crystal Chandelier by Christoph Palme Germany 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and stunning Mid Century Modern gilt brass and crystal glass 6-flamed chandelier or pendant
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Delicate Gilt Brass Crystal-Glass Flower Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Delicate floral chandelier with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Huge Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning Nine-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Beautiful Tole Shabby Chic Florence Flower Chandelier with Crystals German 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
. Can take up to 40 Watts each bulb. Beautiful colored metal chandelier with lots fo crystal glass.
It
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Vintage 1960s German Country Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Stunning Huge Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning eight-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Golden Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary chandelier by Palwa made in Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has a very elegant
Category
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Golden Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary chandelier by Palwa made in Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has a very elegant
Category
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Huge Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning six-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in, circa 1960-1969. A handmade
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Huge Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning five-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, was manufactured circa 1970-1979. A handmade
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Golden Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary chandelier by Palwa made in Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has a very elegant
Category
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Large Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning five-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, was manufactured circa 1970-1979. A handmade
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Huge Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning ten-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Huge Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade and high
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Huge Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade and high
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Huge Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning eight-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, was manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Palwa 18" Sunburst Ball Chandelier Crystal
Gold-Plated Brass, Germany 1960s
By Christoph Palme, Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Enchanting sunburst ball chandelier with sparkling stars for infinity. Swarovski crystals placed on
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1960s Germany Palwa Bubbles Chandelier Crystal
Gilt Brass by Gaetano Sciolari
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
condition. Chandelier is complete, the crystals without chips or cracks and in working condition.
Wiring
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Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
1960 Germany Palwa Orbit Chandelier Crystal
Gilt Brass by Gaetano Sciolari
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Orbit chandelier with cut Swarovski crystals on a gilt-brass frame. The sparkling and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
$2,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Kalmar Style Crystal Glass Flower Pendant Chandelier by Sische, Germany, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Simon
Schelle 1
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming and decorative mid-century brass & glass chandelier / pendant light fixture from the
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Chrome, Nickel
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandeliers by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with hundreds of cut crystal
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with hundreds of cut crystal
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with hundreds of cut crystal
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Gilt Brass Facet Cut Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, 1970s, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Munich, DE
, 1970s, Germany.
Executed in gilt brass, facet cut crystal glass, the chandelier needs 6 x E14 Edison
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Doria Leuchten Mid-century Brass
Crystal Chandelier 1960 set off 2 pice
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Oirlo, LI
-blown large glass cylinders, the inner edge has 15 pieces, these are made of crystal clear relief glass
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandeliers by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with hundreds of cut crystal
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandeliers by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with hundreds of cut crystal
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
stunning 3 Trier Kinkeldey Crystal
Brass Chandelier Germany 1960
s
By Kinkeldey
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A rare brass version of a 3 trier Kinkeldey chandelier composed of 34 deep cut rectangular shaped
Category
Vintage 1960s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandeliers by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with hundreds of cut crystal
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Kinkeldey Chandelier, Germany 1960
By Kinkeldey
Located in Bronx, NY
chandelier by renowned German lighting manufacturer Kinkeldey, dating to the 1960s. This sophisticated
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Pair of Crystal Flower Chandeliers by Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning chandelier with crystal flower glass over a brass frame, designed and made by Ernst Palme
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Glistening German Jewel 24 Carat Gold Plated
Crystal Flower Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant glistening flower motif German vintage chandelier having delicate 24 carat plated stems and
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Vintage 1960s German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate
Huge Delicate Gilt Brass and Crystal Flower Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Delicate huge floral round gilt brass metal crystal glass floral flush mount chandelier made by
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Rods Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in 1960s. It’s composed of
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Doria Two-Tier Midcentury Crystal Ice Glass Circular Chandelier, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Doria ice glass chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its rare glass
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,538 Sale Price
10% Off
1 of 2 Kinkeldey Chandelier Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning five-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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German Crystal Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic German crystal chandelier available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, stone and crystal, every German crystal chandelier was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a German crystal chandelier, we have 745 options in-stock, while there are 14 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a German crystal chandelier — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A German crystal chandelier, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made German crystal chandelier over the years, but those crafted by Palwa, Kinkeldey and Doria Leuchten Germany are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a German Crystal Chandelier?
A German crystal chandelier can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,948, while the lowest priced sells for $147 and the highest can go for as much as $47,500.
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 German Crystal Chandelier
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You 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.
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