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Large Mid-Century Brass and Crystal Glass Ceiling Lamp from Palwa
By Palwa
Located in KUTNO, PL
enhances any room.
The design consists of six levels of cascading suspended elongated crystals and a finial
Category
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$1,125 Sale Price
50% Off
One of Two Palwa Gilded Brass Chandeliers, Model S2601
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, BE
One of two outstanding Palwa chandeliers from the 1970s, Model S2601. The chandeliers are handmade
Category
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$7,900 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vintage Glamour Gilt Brass Pendant Gold Lamp Swarovski Crystal by Palme, 1960s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This stunning chandelier was manufactured by Ernst Palme in German Westheim during the 1960s. This
Category
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$6,722 Sale Price
20% Off
Palwa Chandelier, Gilded Brass and Amber Tone Glass, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
crystal balls by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960.
The light
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Gorgeous Large 70s Palwa Brass Ceiling or Wall Lamp with Faceted Crystal Stones
By Palwa
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful 1970s Palwa brass ceiling lamp with faceted crystal stones.
Very high quality
Category
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Planetoide Juno Crystal Pendant by Eloa
Located in Geneve, CH
Planetoide Juno crystal pendant by Eloa.
No UL listed
Material: glass, steel, silver, LED Bulb
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
$5,258 / item
1 of 3 Delicate Gilt Brass Cut-Glass Flower Flush Mount by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite Delicate floral Flush mount with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Germany
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Very Rare and Beautiful Gold-Plated Chandelier by Palwa, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful gold-plated chandelier in the form of palm leaves by Palwa (Palme & Walter).
Germany
Category
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Fantastic Small 70s Palwa Brass Ceiling or Wall Lamp with Faceted Crystal Stones
By Palwa
Located in München, DE
Fantastic and beautiful small 70s Palwa brass ceiling or wall lamp with faceted crystal stones
Category
Vintage 1970s German Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$663 Sale Price
20% Off
Beautiful Mid-Century Modernist Etched Glass Chandelier by Kinkeldey
By Kinkeldey
Located in Wien, AT
Beautiful Mid-Century Modernist etched glass chandelier by Kinkeldey.
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
$710 Sale Price
78% Off
1 of the 2 Huge Kalmar Chandeliers
Palazzo
, Gilt Brass Glass, Austria, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
from the 1970s.
Large polished brilliant crystal glasses are mounted on a gilded brass frame. These
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Palatial Silver Distressed Rustic Metal Chandelier by Schonbek
By Schonbek
Located in Manhasset, NY
chandelier by one of Germany's finest crystal chandelier makers. We have recently been commissioned to sell
Category
Vintage 1970s Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Wonderful Large Gilt Brass and Glass Ceiling Light Chandelier by Palwa, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful crystal glass and gold-plated brass pendant chandelier by Palwa (Palme
Walter
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$13,738 Sale Price
20% Off
1960
s Gilted Brass
Cut Crystal Glass by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
An elegant chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. Multiple gilded brass tier design and
Category
Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,842 / item
Gorgeous Mid Century Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Dandelion by Palwa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Munich, DE
crystal glasses and gilt brass, The chandelier / pendant lamp needs 13 x E14 / E12 Edison screw fit bulbs
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Kinkeldey Crystal Ice Glass Hanging Lamp, circa 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Kinkeldey ice glass chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its beautiful
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Seven-Tiered Chandelier by Palwa, Git Brass and Lenses Glass, circa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
High-quality gilt brass and lenses glass chandelier by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960s.
Socket: 7 x
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1960s Brass and Crystal Glass Pendant by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Petit pendant by Palwa. Consist of a gilded brass frame and crystal Glass “lenses”. It holds one
Category
Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Luxury Pair of Large Vintage Glass and Brass Lanterns Pendants Chandeliers 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
for the reception area of a palace.
Germany, 1940-1950s.
Measures: (min.) Height of the body: 19.6 in
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Great Six-Tiered Gilt Brass and Lens Glass Chandelier by Palwa, circa 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
light fixture in the Hollywood Regency style made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1970s.
The chandelier needs
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Flower Calla Lilly Chandelier in Gold, 1970s by Hans Kögl
By Hans Kögl
Located in Hannover, DE
This unique piece from Hans Kögl is decorated in a way that appreciates nature due to the curved golden leaves and golden open flowers which holds the bulbs. its design is like a bou...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
$1,771 Sale Price
20% Off
Palatial Silver Distressed Rustic Metal Chandelier by Schonbek
By Schonbek
Located in Manhasset, NY
chandelier by one of Germany's finest crystal chandelier makers. We have recently been commissioned to sell
Category
Late 20th Century German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
20th Century antique Biedermeier Style Basket Candelabra Crystal brass glazed
Located in Berlin, DE
ground crystal stones.
Measurement:
Diameter:50cm
Height:100cm.
Category
20th Century German Biedermeier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gold-Plated Bronze and Crystal Pendant by Palwa, 1940
s
By Palwa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hollywood Regency Gold-plated bronze and crystal pendant light made in the 1940's by Palwa. Stamped
Category
Vintage 1940s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold
1960
s Brass
Crystal Glass Pendant in Style of Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Petit pendant by Palwa. Consist of a gilded brass frame & rings with crystal Glass “lenses”. It
Category
Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Planetoide Juno Crystal Pendants by Eloa
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Planetoide Juno Crystal pendants by Eloa.
No UL listed
Material: Glass, steel, silver
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
$10,516 / set
Set of 3 Planetoide Juno Crystal Pendants by Eloa
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Planetoide Juno crystal pendants by Eloa.
No UL listed
Material: glass, steel, silver
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
$15,775 / set
1960
s Brass
Crystal Glass Pendant in Style of Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Beautiful petite brass and crystal glass pendant.
Several rows of diamond cut crystals in
Category
Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960
s Brass
Crystal Glass Pendant in Style of Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Petit pendant by Palwa. Consist of a gilded brass frame & rings with crystal Glass “lenses”. It
Category
Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950
s Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Pendant by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
This is a stunning example of a Palwa 1950s chandelier. Newly wired and given fresh fittings, this
Category
Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960
s Brass
Crystal Glass Pendant in Style of Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Three petit pendants by Palwa. Consist of a gilded brass frame & rings with crystal Glass “lenses
Category
Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,421 / item
Massive brass and crystal glass Mid-Century Modern 6-armed sputnik lamp, 1950s.
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Massive brass and crystal glass Mid-Century Modern 6-armed sputnik lamp, 1950s.
Six E27 sockets
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
no. 2 of 2: elegant mid century PENDANT LIGHT crystal glass and metal 1960s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful pendant lamp manufactured in the 1960s. Made of metal and crystal glass. The shade
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large Gold-Plated
Crystal Glass Flush Wall Mount Light from Kinkeldey, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Oirlo, LI
Huge square ceiling or wall lamp by Kinkeldey from the 1970s.
45 prismatic glasses and 9 burners.
The side length of the lamp is 50 x 50 x 11 cm.
and 25 kg the big one
...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Steel
$2,700 Sale Price / set
29% Off
1970 Germany Kinkeldey Flush Mount Crystal
Gilt Brass Chandelier
By Kinkeldey
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount chandelier with faceted crystals mounted on gold plated brass frame. With this
Category
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Large Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Designed by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality brass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a brass(gilt
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Monumental Brass Crystal Flush Mount Chandelier by Palwa Germany 1980s
By Palwa
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning extra large chandelier flush mount with crystal glass and gold plated brass frame made
Category
Vintage 1980s German Hollywood Regency Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold Plate
1960 Germany Kinkeldey Large Flush Mount Chandelier Gold-Plated Brass
Crystal
By Kinkeldey
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large flush mount with faceted crystal glass on a gold-plated brass frame. Manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal
Gilt Brass Pendant Lamp with Swarovski Balls from Ernst Palme, 1960s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Rijssen, NL
This high quality chandelier was manufactured by Ernst Palme in German Westheim during the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Gilt Brass Set with Swarovski Balls by Ernst Palme for Palwa, 1960s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Rijssen, NL
This high quality set was manufactured by Ernst Palme in German Westheim during the 1960s. The set
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Gilt Brass Set with Swarovski Balls by Ernst Palme for Palwa, 1960s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Rijssen, NL
This high quality set was manufactured by Ernst Palme in German Westheim during the 1960s. The set
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Large Gilt Brass Crystal Flush Mount Chandelier by Palwa Germany 1980s
By Palwa
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A extra large chandelier flush mount with crystal glass and gold plated brass frame made by Palwa
Category
Vintage 1980s German Hollywood Regency Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold Plate
1970s Limburg glass ceiling lamp in octagon shape with its original selling box
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, DE
high-quality workmanship. Made in Germany.
It is mounted directly to the ceiling. Ideal for low
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Gilt Brass Set with Swarovski Balls by Ernst Palme for Palwa, 1960s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Rijssen, NL
This high quality set was manufactured by Ernst Palme in German Westheim during the 1960s. The set
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1960s vintage crystal chandelier decorated Kinkeldey design
By Kinkeldey
Located in None, IT
Lampadario in metallo cromato con cristalli sfaccettati e decorati, design Kinkeldey (Germany
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$1,136 Sale Price
50% Off
Bauhaus Styled Pendant by Herbert Proft for Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Beerse, VAN
finished and very much designed in the Bauhaus style. It won the IF Design Award in 1974.
The crystal
Category
Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Kinkeldey Attributed Pendants
By Kinkeldey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(2) Glamorous, sophisticated yet subtle German crystal pendants. Faceted shades with a satin nickel
Category
Vintage 1970s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
$1,200 / item
Lovely Gilt Brass and Lens Glass Pendant by Palwa, circa 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful small midcentury one light gilt brass chandelier with square lens glasses.
A high
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1
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Large Flush Mount Chandelier Crystal
Chrome by Kinkeldey Germany 1960
By Kinkeldey
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large chromed flush mount fixture with faceted crystal elements. Chandelier illuminates
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Mid-Century Glass Prisms and Chrome Ceiling Fixture Kinkeldey Era
By VEB Narva, Kinkeldey
Located in Hanover, MA
1960s crystal pendant or flush mount produced by VEB Kristalleuchte in the GDR featuring stepped
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Midcentury Ceiling Lamp with Glass Stones Brass Frame Vereinigten Werkstätten
Located in München, DE
Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp with glass stones and brass frame. Made by the Vereinigten Werkstätten.
Very high quality and in very good vintage condition.
All the stones at the ...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 2 Large Crystal Glass Tear Drop Chandelier by C.Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning flush mount by Christoph Palme , Germany, manufactured in 1970s. It’s composed of
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Fountain Chandelier by Vereinigte Werkstätten Munich, Germany, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful crystal and patinated metal chandelier by Vereinigten Werkstätten München, Germany
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Beautiful Faceted Crystal Prism Flush Mount Chandelier by Kinkeldey 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large Kinkeldey Flush Mount Chandelier, Faceted Crystal Glass and Gold-Plated Brass, Germany, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold Plate
Large Murano Glass Tear Drop Chandelier by C.Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large Flush mount light made by Christoph Palme, Germany, was manufactured in the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Ten Light Crystal Chandelier Maria Theresa Style, Mid-Century 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning chandelier with crystal glass pendants, made in Germany, in the 1960s. The frame is
Category
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Glamorous Palwa 27" Semi Flush Mount Chandelier Swarovski Crystal
Brass, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Glamorous huge semi flush mount 15 lights chandelier with a gold-plated brass frame and Swarovski
Category
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$12,720 Sale Price
20% Off
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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 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 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 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, 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.
- 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, 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.
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