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Mid Century 5 Light Chandelier, Glass and Silver Plate, ca. 1940 s
Located in Petaluma, CA
This clean looking 1940's chandelier will give you plenty of light and is a nice quality piece of
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large French Silver Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A late 1960's French silver plated light fixture with blue and clear crystal insets and eight
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Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Chandelier Viennese Secession, 1900, Silver Plated Bronze and Alabaster
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp Vienna Secession Material: silver plated bronze and alabaster Style: Vienna Secession
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Chandelier in Silver Plated Bronze and Plastic, 50°, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp. Materials: in Silver plated bronze and plastic. Style: 50 Country:: italy To take
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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Italian Silver Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian silver plated horizontal light fixture with 6 lights, original finish
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate

Chandelier Silver Plated Bronze and Art Glass, Style Jugendstil, Art Nouveau
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp. Material: art glass and silver plated bronze. Style: Art Nouveau. Country: French
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated Crystal Chandelier, Gaetano Sciolari Italy 1960
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Twelve round chandelier with crystal pendants and fixed crystal rods on two levels. In excellent
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

A Pair Of Six-Branch Silver-Plated Bronze Chandeliers, Marks From Perry And Co
By Perry Co
Located in London, GB
Each with foliate decoration and scrolling branches rising to four esteemed figures. One chandelier
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Early 20th Century English Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silver Plate, Bronze

Sciolari Silver Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Silver plated crystal chandelier designed by Geatano Sciolari. The light requires twelve single
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

Antique Six Lights Silver Plated Heavy Bronze Chandelier Baroque Louis XIV, 1890
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique French six lights chandelier exceptionally fine and large, silver plated bronze chandelier
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Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silver, Bronze

Pair of Victorian Silver Plated Candlesticks
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very nice pair of 19th century silver plated candlesticks from England Very beautiful patina and
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Light Fixture with Crystal Insets
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French silver-plated light fixture with crystal insets on the body forming flowers
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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Silver Plate

1940’s French Silver Plated Light Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French silver plated light fixture with interior lights and glass leaves
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Silver Plate

Art Deco 1930 Chandelier in Silver Plated Bronze and Alabaster
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Style: Art Deco Year: 1930 Material: silver plated bronze and alabaster For your safety and that of
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze

Art Deco 1930 Chandelier in Silver Plated Bronze and Alabaster
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Style: Art Deco Year: 1930 Material: silver plated bronze and alabaster For your safety and that of
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze

Lightolier Silver Italian Six-Arm Chandelier
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Chicago, IL
Silver-plated six-arm Regency chandelier from Lightolier. Certain characteristics are similar to
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Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Silver Plate

Art Deco Chandelier in Opaline and Silver Plated Bronze, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Style: Art Deco Year: 1935 Material: opaline and silver plated bronze For your safety and that of
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Bochic “Orient” Ruby Multi gem Chandelier Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Multi gem Chandelier Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Rubies - 6 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Chandelier Earrings

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Amethyst, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Go...

Large Silver Plated Ball Pendant Lighting Fixture
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an unusual eye-catching and joyfully large silver plated pendant that would be a great
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Silver Plate

Set of Large Silver Plated Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa 1940s large silver plated sunburst-shaped two-tiered light fixtures with
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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Silver plated bronze candelabra, inspired by Vieux Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Large silver-plated candelabra with six leafy branches on a twisted tree trunk shaft. It was
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silver Plate, Bronze

1940’s French Silver Plated Sphere Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French silver plated light fixture unusual size, (different finish available)
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Vintage 1940s Unknown French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silver Plate

Mid 19thC Silver Plated Ceiling Candle Light Fitting
Located in Altrincham, GB
Mid 19thC Silver Plated Ceiling Candle Light Fitting of Three Cherubs Holding Urn Shaped Torches
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Adam Style Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silver Plate

Moderne Silver Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
1960's Italian silver plated light fixture with molded glass insets.  Measurements: Height: 8
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Silver Plated Moderne Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian silver plated light fixture, in the shape of sunburst, and with 14 lights, circa 1960
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Amaizing Chandelier in Alabaster and silver plated bronze, Art Deco Style, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
indicated height (free of charge) Style: Art Deco Year: 1920 Material: Alabaster and silver plated bronze To
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Light Fixture with Opaline glass
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s silver plate light fixture neoclassic style with Opaline glass inset and three
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Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silver Plate, Bronze

Decorative Silver Cut Glass Chandelier
Located in Kent, Dover
A decorative French silver plated and cut glass chandelier of six arms. Hung throughout with finely
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Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of Silver Plated Italian Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's silver plated sunburst shaped light fixtures with double tier and with frosted
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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silver Plate

Chandelier in Alabaster and Silver Plated Bronze, Style: Art Deco, Year: 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chandelier in alabaster. Style: Art Deco Year: 1920 Materials: Alabaster and silver plated bronze
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

18th Century Italian Crystal and Silver Gilt Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century Italian from Genoa. In crystal, metal and silver gilt. Not yet wired but this can be
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate

Lucea New York Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Collection Two tone textured chandelier earrings with polki Diamonds set in sterling
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2010s Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

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Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

1930’s French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Amethyst crystals
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1930’s French silver plate light fixture with flower design amethyst crystals
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Edwardian Cut Glass Silver Plated Pendant Light
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine English Edwardian cut glass and silver plated bronze pendant light, with a ribbed design.
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Silver plated bronze candelabra with dogs, inspired by Vieux Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Large silver-plated candelabra with six leafy branches on a twisted tree trunk shaft. Inspired by
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silver Plate, Bronze

Large, Magnificent and Rare Gothic Revival Silver Plated Incense Burner
Located in London, GB
A magnificent and rare Gothic Revival, Byzantine influenced antique silver plated incense burner
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silver

Set of 11 Silver Plated Light Fixtures. Sold individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of 11, circa 1930s silver plated neoclassic style light fixtures with four interior lights each
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Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silver

Metal Chandelier Berliner, Electro-Plated-Waren-Fabrik, Germany
Located in Roma, IT
Metal chandelier by Electro-Plated-Waren-Fabrik is an original artwork realized in the 1920s. Early
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair of Silver Plated Light Fixtures with Amethyst Flowers. Sold individually.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French silver plated light fixtures with crystal insets and Amethyst flowers and drops
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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Silver Plate, Bronze

Silver Plated Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An English neoclassic-style silver plated light fixture supported by 4 chains with interior lights
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Vintage 1920s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Art Deco Modernist Chandelier in Nickel-Plated Bronze
Located in Beirut, LB
Elevate your space with this exceptional large rectangular modernist chandelier, a quintessential
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1990s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Baroque Style Silver Chandelier Made in Italy, circa 1950
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A beautiful and very high quality chandelier in silver metal with eight arms with each holding a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silver Plate, Iron

1930 s French Silver Plated Light Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated light fixture with crystals 8 interior lights
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Beautiful Mid Century Ceiling Lamp by the Vereinigte Werkstätten Silver-Plated
By Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk
Located in München, DE
silver-plated shade and canopy. The lamp is steplessly height adjustable with it's original mechanism
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Set of Large Silver Plated Sunburst Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa 1950s large silver-plated two-tiered sunburst-shaped light fixtures with
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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silver Plate

2 Modern Neoclassical Silver Crystal Pendants / Chandelier, Wiener Werkstatte
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in New York, NY
to the Wiener Werkstatte (Viennese Workshops) in Silver plated nickel with cut crystal balls
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Silver Plate, Nickel

Late Edwardian Silver Plated Brass Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
A large and beautifully made late Edwardian silver plated brass ceiling light suspended from four
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Seldom Seen Modernist Silver and Crystal Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Buffalo, NY
very rare silver plate and lead crystal Sciolari chandelier, Purchased in 1970 from original owner
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Silver Plate, Lead

Silver Brass 4 Light Chandelier, 18th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Unique sterling silver plated over brass chandelier. Three arms and ornate chain, the fixture also
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Antique 18th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silver, Brass

20th Century Baroque Crystal Chandelier, Silver, circa 1920
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Baroque crystal chandelier, silver, circa 1920 Beautiful Baroque chandelier, silvered
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Vintage 1920s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Pair of Silvered Dutch Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's silver-plated eight-arm Dutch chandeliers with large central body, scrolling
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Lucea New York Ruby, Diamond, and Pearl Chandelier Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Collection Rustic Diamonds with Rubies and Seed Pearl chandelier earrings set in sterling
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2010s Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Lucea New York Emerald, Diamond, and Pearl Chandelier Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Collection Rustic Diamonds with Emeralds and Seed Pearl chandelier earrings set in
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2010s Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

A French Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
A French silvered bronze and crystal chandelier
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze, Nickel

French Louis XVI French Horn Chandeliers with Silvered Brass, Pair Available
Located in New Orleans, LA
This French Belle Epoque chandelier is made of silvered brass, and features beautiful ‘French Horn
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silver Plate, Brass

Pair of Silver Plated Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940's silver plated light fixtures with foliage motif. Sold individually. Measurements
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Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Stilnovo Silver and Etched Glass Chandelier made in Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Montréal, QC
Four light silver chandelier manufactured in the 1950s and attributed to Stilnovo. Enamelled brass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silver Plate, Brass, Enamel, Steel

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Silver Plated Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the silver plated chandelier you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and silver plate, every silver plated chandelier was constructed with great care. There are 425 variations of the antique or vintage silver plated chandelier you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the silver plated chandelier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A silver plated chandelier is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made silver plated chandelier has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by F. C. Osler, Gaetano Sciolari and Bakalowits Söhne are consistently popular.

How Much is a Silver Plated Chandelier?

The average selling price for a silver plated chandelier at 1stDibs is $4,671, while they’re typically $368 on the low end and $425,195 for the highest priced.

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 Silver Plated Chandelier
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To tell silver from silver plating, try holding a strong magnet near the item. If the magnet is attracted to the piece, it is most likely silver-plated, as solid silver is unlikely to be magnetic. You can also check the hallmarks. Markings that say silver plate, EP, EPNS, EPBM or BP indicate plating. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate the piece. Explore a large selection of silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sheffield silver plate usually refers to electroplated silverware produced in Sheffield, England. Prior to electroplating, Sheffield silver was associated with a particular process of layered construction which consisted of copper and silver. Today, this older form of silver is usually referred to by collectors as “Old Sheffield Silver Plate.” Shop a collection of Sheffield silver from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Triple-plated silver is silverware manufactured with a certain technique. Specifically, the manufacturer has applied three layers of silver plating to the base metal during the production process to ensure its durability. You will sometimes see triple-plating described as "Treble Plate." Find a large selection of silverware from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    The mark for silver plating varies. In the U.S., the most common markings are EP, EPNS, A1 and B1. A UK silver plate may feature a wide range of markings. You can find pictures of these identifying marks on trusted online resources and use them to determine if a particular piece is silver-plated. Alternatively, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The hallmark for silver plate depends on the manufacturer. Most often, companies do not place hallmarks on silver plate. This differs from sterling silver, which usually bears a 925 mark. In some cases, companies may stamp "plated" or a similar term, but this is uncommon. On 1stDibs, find a range of silver plate serveware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The silver plate commonly used during the 18th century is Sheffield plate. It is a combination of silver and copper. By the mid 19th century, most silver plate pieces featured electroplating. Find a collection of Sheffield plate silver ware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    The difference between a silver plate and a Sheffield plate is that one item is a type of the other. Silverplate, which is sometimes spelled silver-plate or silver plate, is the general name for any silver wares made predominantly of a base metal finished with a thin layer of pure silver.

    Developed in the 1700s by Thomas Boulsover in Sheffield, England, Sheffield silverplate is a specific type of silverplate created by fusing silver with copper. This new material felt like silver but was substantially cheaper. It was then used to produce a variety of serveware, candlesticks, buttons, tea sets and more.

    Find antique Sheffield silverplate and other silverplate objects for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if your teapot is silver or silver plated, look for markings. Sterling silver teapots often show some type of markings, while silver plate pieces rarely have hallmarks. An expert licensed appraiser can assist with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted silver teapots.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To tell if a silver plate is real silver, first try holding a magnet close to it. If the magnet sticks, the piece may be silver-plated, meaning that it is primarily a base metal with a thin layer of pure silver over top. Alternatively, a magnetic plate may be crafted out of an entirely different material that simply has a silver-tone appearance. You can also research any hallmarks on the plate using trusted online resources or ask a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to give their expert opinion on the material. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of silver plates.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    What silver plate is worth today varies. Because silver plate pieces contain only minimal amounts of silver, they usually don't have much value on the scrap market. However, silver plate, which is sometimes spelled silver-plate or silverplate, may be worth something due to its style, type, age, maker, rarity and overall condition. Some silver plate makers that are popular among collectors include Reed Barton, Gorham, Sheffield Cutlers Company, Christofle, Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Lino Sabattini, Elkington Co. and Mappin Webb. If you'd like a professional opinion on how much items in your collection may be worth, a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can assist you. Explore a large collection of antique and vintage Sheffield silver plate and other silver plate on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To tell if silver is solid or plated, try holding a magnet near it. Solid silver is not magnetic, but the base metals used in silver plating often are. As a result, if the magnet sticks strongly, the piece likely features silver plating. Another way to determine the materials is to look for markings. On silver wares produced in the U.S., the markings “STER,” “925” or “.925” usually indicate solid silver, while “EP,” “EPNS,” “A1” and “AA” typically indicate silver plating. When in doubt, seek the opinion of a knowledgeable expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. Find a variety of silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Silver plate is generally not worth very much because the silver is simply coating a base metal. Therefore they do not hold any monetary worth.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    How you read silver plate hallmarks depends on the origin of the piece. Makers in different countries utilize varying systems for hallmarking their silver plate pieces, and these systems have evolved over time. For example, some British makers indicated the highest quality of silver plate with an A1 hallmark and the second highest with an A. Since there is so much variation, the best way to interpret hallmarks on a particular piece is to consult trusted online resources, a certified appraiser or a knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a range of silver plate pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Set the silver-plated item line glass bowl lined with aluminum foil. Mix boiling water with baking soda and pour over the item. After 5 to 10 minutes, remove the item, rinse under warm water, and dry.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Silver-plated flatware does tarnish.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, silver-plated items will not have a hallmark or ‘925’ stamp. Silver-plated refers to when an item, usually brass, has been coated in a thin layer of silver. You can shop a collection of authentic silver-plated items from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.