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Material: Crystal
Russian Crystal, Cobalt Glass and Gilt Bronze Chandelier Attributed to Zekh
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare and important Russian late 18th Century twelve candle crystal chandelier attributed to the renowned firm of Johann Zekh. Crafted in Sa...
Category
Late 18th Century Russian Empire Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
French Mid 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu And Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and grand scaled French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Baccarat crystal chandelier. The thirty light chandelier with a striking crystal central fut is surrounded by six central supporting scrolled arms which split at the bottom into three arms. Flanking the supporting arms are six single arms. The three levels of lights are joined by swaging garlands of faceted crystal beads in various sizes. Each arm is elegantly decorated by most impressive and thick crystals of various shapes and cuts. Each saucer below the candle cups are decorated by elongated cut...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Wonderful Baguès Gold Gilt Pagoda Chinoiserie Rock Crystal Vintage Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Maison Baguès Style Gold Gilt Pagoda / Chinoiserie Form Chandelier Adorned With Alternating Rock Crystal And Crystal Drops And Having A Rock Crystal Center Ball, This Bea...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Round Lantern Chandeliers French 1950s Mid-Century Crystal Maison Jansen Style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Lantern Chandeliers French 1950s mid-century crystal Maison Jansen style
Forged metal frame with flowers-shaped crystals, details of its kind.
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$1,003 Sale Price / set
43% Off
Austrian Mid-Century Crystal "Miracle" Chandelier 3317 by Bakalowits
Located in North Miami, FL
TWO AMAZING Vintage Sputnik "Miracle" chandeliers by Bakalowits & Söhne, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960s. The fixture consists of a layered multi-tier struc...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Model 2054 Ceiling Light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 2054 ceiling light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1956. Nickel-plated brass, curved, satin and ground crystal. Rewired for U.S. standards....
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Certified Maison Bagues Chandelier, 12 Lights Iron
Crystal #18132
Located in Paris, FR
LU-FE-18132-12 Maison Baguès chandelier, 12 lights.
Various finish possible: leaf gilt gold strong patina, leaf gilt silver, black paint.
Iron and crystal.
Price is for leaf g...
Category
2010s Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
English Gilt Chandelier with Blue Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English gilt bronze chandelier with blue crystal pendants and 12 arms.
Measurements:
Drop: 56"
Diameter: 42"
Category
1920s English Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1 of 2 Petite Crystal Glass Rod Pendant Light, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Petite crystal glass rod pendant light, Germany, 1970s.
Wonderful light effect.
Sockets: It needs 5 x E14 small bulbs ( max. 40 Watts each)
L...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
50s XL Mid Century Modern French Crystal Beaded Ship Galeon Chandelier Restored
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Very Unique and a very special piece. 1950s French Mid Century Modern Beaded Crystal Galeon Ship Chandelier/ Fixture. The crystal against the m...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
$5,240 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Italian Crystal Glass Chandelier by Lumi, circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A refined vintage Art Deco Italian chandelier made of handcrafted brass and hand-blown smoked crystal glass, designed by Lumi, in good condition. This sculptural ceiling pendant ref...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$3,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Ten-Light Crystal Chandelier / Gilt Brass Frame
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late 19th century French Empire style tear drop cut crystal / brass frame twelve light hanging chandelier. The chandelier is in great working condition. Rewired for US used. no speci...
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Maria Teresa crystal and brass large chandelier. Italy 1940s
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this 20 lights Maria Teresa chandelier produced in Italy during the 40s. Made from metal and crystal. Full working with EU...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Certified Maison Bagues Chandelier, 4 Lights Iron
Crystal #18104
Located in Paris, FR
LU-FE-18108-04 Maison Baguès chandelier, 4 lights.
Various finish possible: leaf gilt gold strong patina, leaf gilt silver, black paint…
Iron and crystal.
Price is for leaf gi...
Category
2010s French Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Kinkeldey Chandelier Chrome s and Crystal Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning four-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade and high quality piece. The chandelier features a chrome four-tier structure with l...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
19th century brass and crystal Rococo style chandelier
Located in Eindhoven, NL
An elegant brass and crystal chandelier with 8 lights.
Decorated with various soft coloured crystal pendeloques and floral rosettes.
Very beautiful and decorative are the narrow glas...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Empire Swedish Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A mid 19th Century Swedish crystal neoclassic chandelier with 8 lights. Crystal pendants and beads.
Measurements:
Height: 45?
Diam...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
1900
s Swedish Empire 6 Lights Chandelier with Cobalt Blue Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Swedish Empire chandelier with Cobalt blue glass inset, with 6 lights
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Empire Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Petite Delicate Gilt Brass Cut-Glass Flower Flush Mount by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Delicate floral Flush mount light with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Germany, 1970s. Featuring a multitude of crystal gl...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th C Tall Swedish All Crystal Cascading Chandelier
Located in Troy, MI
This circa 1900 Swedish crystal chandelier is 35” tall and just under 20” diameter. Brass framed chandelier features four cascading tiers of faceted crystal spear pendants accented w...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Delta Glass and Nickel Pendant by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Sergio Mazza designed this Delta Grande pendant for Italian lighting manufacturer Artemide in the 1960s.
The model consists of a pressed crystal bowl and an opaline shade. The struc...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Aluminum, Brass
two Art Nouveau Candle Lantern by Baccarat, France, circa 1890-1920
By Baccarat
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Late 19th or early 20th century ruby red glass Lantern by Baccarat France, unsigned but a well documented model.
It has 3 panels depicting a Windmill...
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Crystal Moderne Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1960's French oval nickel plated light fixture with crystal insets on the body. 8 Edison interior lights.
Measurements:
Present drop: 24.5"
Length: 44"
Width: 24"
Category
1960s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Gilt Metal Moderne Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's French gilt metal sputnik chandelier fixture with six chandelier lights.
Measurements:
Diameter: 32"
Present drop: 48" (ad...
Category
1960s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Mid Century Flush-Mount Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950's French flush-mounted light fixtures with round crystal pendants with three interior lights each. Sold individually.
Mea...
Category
1950s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Spectacular Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular antique French Louis XVI style ormolu and crystal chandelier. The chandelier is composed of a tiered arrangement of scrolling gilt bronze arms issuing from a central ba...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Lovely Floral Mid-Century Modern Crystal Glass Chandelier by Sölken 1960s Germ
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Floral Mid-Century Modern Crystal Glass Chandelier by Sölken 1960s Germany
Dimensions
Height: 21.65 in. (55 cm)
Diameter: 12.59 in. (32 cm)
The fixture needs 4 x E14 standa...
Category
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Emil Stejnar Blowball Sputnik Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning Mid-Century sputnik dandelion blowball chandelier, designed by Emil Stejnar and produced by Rupert Nikoll Vienna / Austria in the 1950s. This early model features a centra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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 with eight interior lights. Sold Individually.
Measurements:
24" min. drop (adjustabl...
Category
1940s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Bronze
Italian Murano Art Deco in Opaline Glass
Green Crystal Fringe Chandelier c1950
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous Mid-Century Italian chandelier in Opaline Glass & Green Crystal Glass hand crafted Fringe, in the style of Art Deco and Ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
21st Century Eva Crystal Chains Chandelier by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
A smooth cascade of crystal chains wraps Eva and its metallic structure, over which expert artisan hands weave textures, patiently sticking every ring, pearl by pearl: It’s the atten...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Silver
"Il Pezzo 12 Round Chandelier" - height 120cm/47.2" - satin brass - crystal
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble, refined, addictive. The solid crystal, illuminated by LEDs, creates suggestive refra...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century English Regency Style Waterfall Crystal Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
This Circa 1920 English Regency Style 6-Light Chandelier is a testament to fine design and timeless elegance. Known as a "Waterfall" chandelier, it features cascading crystals that c...
Category
Early 20th Century English Regency Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Spectacular petite Backlit Mirror Gilded Brass, Crystal Glass by Palwa, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality petite gilded wall mirror by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with many pieces of cut c...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1960 Germany Palwa Petite Bubble Chandelier Crystal Glass
Gilt Brass
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Petite gilt brass chandelier with faceted Swarovski crystals. Manufactured by Palwa, Germany in the 1960s.
Lighting: takes one small Edison E14 base screw bulb.
Wattage: we recomm...
Category
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Antique French Fine Crystal and Gold Bronze 9-Light Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French fine crystal and gold bronze 9-light chandelier.
Category
19th Century French Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Spectacular Backlit Mirror Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass by Palwa, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded wall mirror by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with hundreds of cut crystal g...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Large Italian Empire Crystal and Gilt Tole Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian Empire crystal and gilt tole chandelier circa 1815-1835. Gilt tole repousse rings strung with crystal beads and pendants. Six gilt-iron arms – each supporting a candela...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron, Tin, Gold Leaf
1930
s French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Glass Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated light fixture with 8 interior lights and glass leaves and flowers
Category
1930s French French Provincial Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Stunning Gilt Brass, Crystal Glass Light Fixture Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful gilt brass light fixture made by Kalmar (Serie: Palazzo), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Four tiers structure gathering many structured glasses, beautifully refra...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Palwa, Teardrop Glass, Brass, Tiered Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Manhasset, NY
Palwa, Mid-Century Modern, Teardrop Glass, Brass, Eight Tier Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
Interesting chandelier having teardrop glass pieces hanging fro...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
21st Century Ophelia Leaden and Crystal Prisms Chandelier by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
Looking upwards it seems like there are strawberry fields on the ceiling! Ophelia, which has been the company’s symbol for years, has evolved into different models of itself. In the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Chaos Led Chandelier Nickel and Clear Crystals by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
A calm chaos, elegant and composed. A stylistic system with structured tones where the real star is the hexagonal module. Its squared lines recount a functional, aesthetic and geomet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Petite 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, 1970s.
Measures: Diameter 11.8" // 30 cm
Sockets: 3 small bulbs (E-14) max each 4...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Neoclassical Style Crystal Chandelier by Baccarat and Barbedienne
By Baccarat
Located in Montreal, QC
Exceptional Neoclassical style crystal and gilt bronze chandelier by Baccarat. Signed "Baccarat" in raised lettering on the bobeches and F. Barbedienne on the bronze work. Provenance...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Palwa Golden Brass and Crystal Chandelier, circa 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare rectangular chandelier from brass and glass by Palwa, Germany
Delicate ceiling light in good, refurbished condition (it has been professionally cleaned, rewired) and holds 4 ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century English Twelve Branch Silver Plate and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fine quality Early 20th Century English twelve branch chandelier. Silver plated with beautifully cut scroll arms and tiers of clear crystal Albert drops. Circa 1910. Fully rewired an...
Category
Early 20th Century English Country Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Certified Maison Bagues Chandelier, 4 Lights Iron
Crystal #18104
Located in Paris, FR
LU-FE-18104-04 Maison Baguès chandelier, 4 lights.
Various finish possible: leaf gilt gold strong patina, leaf gilt silver, black paint…
Iron and crystal.
Price is for leaf gi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
1960s Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier Light Attributed to Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Elegant six-light chandelier with a gilt brass tier with crystal icicles hanging down. With its 50cm width it is truly a stunning chandelier. Circa 1960's and in excellent condition....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1930
s French Gilt Metal and Crystal Chandelier with 12 lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt metal with crystal flowers and hangings chandelier, 12 lights
Category
1930s French French Provincial Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Empire Style Hot Air Balloon Chandelier In Gilt Bronze And Crystal
Located in BARSAC, FR
Hot air balloon chandelier in gilded bronze decorated with crystal garlands, Empire style decorated with palmettes and pine cones.
Illuminated by six lights.
Beautiful and very ele...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Empire Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage French Blue Crystals Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's patinated bronze chandelier with molded glass leaves and rock crystal flowers.
Measurements:
Current drop: 27"
Minimum drop: 23"
Diameter: 21"
Category
1950s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY LOUIS PHILIPPE CHANDELIER WITH CRYSTALS
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant chandelier with brass skeleton, crystals and six lights. The brass structure is distinguished by the alternation of braids and vegetal decorations, which enhance its elegance...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
19th Century French Empire Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience the grandeur of the 19th century with this elegant French Empire-style chandelier. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the piece features a sturdy bronze framewor...
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Atome II Suspension
Located in Paris, FR
Suspensions Atome II woth ribbed crystal glass tubes
gathered and held by a gold plated polished brass center
structure. With 52 bulbs, lamp holder type G9 halogen,
40 Watt max. For...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$50,773 / item
Certified Maison Bagues Chandelier, 12 Lights Bronze
Crystal #12009
Located in Paris, FR
LU-BR-12009-12 Maison Baguès chandelier, 12 lights.
Various finish possible: polished brass, satin brass, polished nickel, satin nickel, dark patina, black patina, oil rubbed bronze...
Category
2010s French Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1930’s Bagues Gilt Metal Flowers Chandelier with Crystal Hangings
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s gilt metal Bagues chandelier with crystal flowers
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Wonderful Maison Baguès Rock Crystal Green Beaded Lattice French Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful 6 Candelabra Light Maison Baguès Style Rock Crystal / Crystal Drop With Beading Lattice Form Basket Center, Hand Painted Soft Green French Chandelier...
Category
20th Century French Belle Époque Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
French Baccarat Gilt Bronze and Crystal Twelve-Arm Chandelier, Circa 1820
By Baccarat
Located in Charleston, SC
French Baccarat gilt bronze and crystal twelve-arm chandelier with a gilt floral canopy, cascading crystal prisms flanking a centered spiral crystal column , twelve gilt floral scrol...
Category
1820s French Louis XVI Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Large Antique Crystal Chandelier Pair Restored Italian Bohemian Style Vintage
Located in Berlin, DE
A magnificent historical crystal chandelier that combines the timeless charm of classic European craftsmanship with a complete modern restoration. The design is reminiscent of the gr...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Antique Crystal Chandeliers for Sale: Shop Baccarat Chandeliers, Waterford Chandeliers and Other Lighting on 1stDibs
Antique crystal chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many homes today, but they've come a very long way.
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.
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 crystal chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. Whether they're Waterford crystal chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers or another iteration, 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 the Beehive pendant light — a fixture created by celebrated Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto — 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 crystal 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 J. L. Lobmeyr chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Swarovski chandeliers and more.
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