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Material: Crystal
Baccarat Crystal and Gilded Bronze Chandelier, France, circa 1870
Located in PARIS, FR
A very important thirty-five lights crystal and gilded bronze chandelier. The centered stem is made up of baluster-and-bowl-shaped cut-crystal pieces, all of very high-standard quality. Adorned with an elegant gilt bronze mount forming the light-arms, alternating bouquets of six and one, all decorated with climbing ivy...
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1870s French Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$191,278 Sale Price
36% Off
Kinkeldey Faceted Crystal and Brass Pendant 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in New York, NY
Kinkeldey of Germany gained prestige and attention in 1969 after winning the IF Design Award with their prism cut crystal. This fixture, made soon after shows the same quality and c...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Russian Neoclassical, Bronze, Crystal, Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Russian Neoclassical, Bronze, Crystal Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
A bronze and crystal chandelier designed and produced in Italy c. 1950s. This example features a set of six lighted ar...
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1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal chandelier. This stunning nine arm chandelier is centered at the bottom by Baccarat Crystal ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Chandelier in Quartz and Brass - Petra III Circular 1100 by Christopher Boots
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Chandelier in Quartz Slices and Brass - Petra III Circular 1100 by Christopher Boots
PETRA (from the Greek ??t?a, meaning stone) celebrates ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Brass
"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 320cm/126" - 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 clearest crystal, brilliantly illuminated by two LEDs, diffuses ambient light and casts mesmerizing patterns throughout the room. It’s suspended between brass stems and brass casting rings, available in different finishes. The fixture is adorned with an additional LED at the end of each stem to provide direct lighting...
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2010s Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Petite 3 Tier Waterfall Lampshade, Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Petite 3 Tier Waterfall Lampshade, Chandelier
A Charming waterfall tiered pendant chandelier, this delicate though light has 3 layers of faceted cut crystal pendants hanging from ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Italian Mid-Century Geometric Brass-Green Glass Chandelier by Gino Paroldo 1960s
By Gino Paroldo
Located in Salzburg, AT
Italian Mid-Century Geometric Brass-Green Glass Chandelier by Gino Paroldo 1960s
This vintage brass and glass chandelier, designed by Gino Paroldo for Fontana Arte in Italy, is the ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Custom Monumental Crystal Sputnik Chandelier with Spikes
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom Monumental crystal Sputnik chandelier with spikes. One is shown in nickel finish with spikes with ebonized sphere. Customization is available in dif...
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2010s American Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
$38,000 / item
Stilkronen Mid-Century Modern 8 Light Gold Plate Brass &Crystal Chandelier Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Round stunning gold plate brass & crystal leaves 8 light chandelier by Stilkronen with canopy and brass sleeves.
In working condition and uses candelabra light bulbs 40 watts max pe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Chrome and Bohemian Crystal Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant 1950s Italian flush-mount chandelier features a refined chromed-metal structure enriched with high-quality Bohemian crystal elements. The design is composed of a circula...
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20th Century Italian Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Rare 6 light Georgian Chandelier in Crystal c1870
Located in London, GB
The receiver plate supports six candle arms each ending with slip over drop hung drip pans. The baluster stem rises up to crystal ball and then upwards an upturned crystal dish from...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
English Georgian Style Bell Jar Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian-style (20th Century) bell jar chandelier with geometric cut crystal design.
Category
20th Century Georgian Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
19th Century French Crystal and Amethyst Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Marvelous 19th century French bronze, crystal and amethyst 8-light chandelier.
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19th Century French Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal, Bronze
1960
s Mid Century Modern Signed Waterford Crystal Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning Mid Century Modern Signed Waterford Crystal Chandelier. Absolutely breathtaking chandelier! 6 lights.
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1960s Irish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
21st Century on the Rocks 24 Lights Crystal Chandelier by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
Burlesque’s sister in style, the on the rocks lamps are both strong and romantic. The two models share between them that huge amount of crystals that, in a Cascade fashion, cover alm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Very Fine Gilt Bronze
Crystal "Basket" Chandelier by Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Basket" Chandelier. The main and top circles with Anthemia and rosettes. Graduated chains of crystal octagon beads a...
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1910s French Empire Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1930
s French Bagues Bronze Light Fixture with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt bronze chandelier with beaded crystal flowers on body. Available pair
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1930s French French Provincial Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Impressive Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in the 1960s. It’s composed of jewel-like glass pieces and brass plates with a nice relief.
Sockets: It ne...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Gilt Brass, Crystal Glass Light Chandelier Corina, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful gilt brass light fixture made by Kalmar (Series: Corina), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Three tiers structure gathering many structured polished crystal glass p...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Huge Beautiful Crystal Chandelier by Bakalowits
Söhne Vienna, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Four layers brass construction nickel-plated with cut crystal elements fitted with 12 E27 up to 100 watts and 18 (12 in the middle part) E14 sockets up to 60 watts each. Made in Vien...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Elegant Spiral Venini Crystal Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant 36" high x 17"diameter spiral Venini brass frame chandelier. A combination of 10" and 11" long Murano glass triedri crystals in a four layer spir...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Metal
Large French Bagues Style Crystal and Beaded Coral Hot Air Balloon Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Spectacular and very Rare Large French Bagues Style bronze, cut crystal and beaded coral multi light hot air balloon chandelier of superb craftsmanship. This very unusual chandelie...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Coral, Crystal, Bronze
1930
s French Silver Plated Crystals Chandelier with 12 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated chandelier with crystals and glass leaves 12 interior lights
Category
1930s French French Provincial Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Bakalowits Chandelier, Chrome and Crystal Glass, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960-1969. A handmade and high-quality piece. The ceiling fixture and the frame are made of silver /Chrome...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vintage French Louis XV Style Crystal Chandelier In the Manner of Maison Jansen
Located in Chicago, IL
This French Louis XV-style crystal chandelier is a hand-cast gilt bronze piece, featuring a combination of bronze for the body and arms, and brass for the bobeches, crafted in the st...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Moviestar Glam Multi Tiered Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandelier
By Schoenbeck
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A breathtaking shimmering multi tiered crystal and gold chandelier with Swarovski crystals. There are 4 tiers of crystals, two shapes of crystals; diamond shaped are 7" L round 6" rod; 9 sockets, uses chandelier...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
French 19th C Neoclassical Gilt and Crystal Chandelier with Eight Candle Lights
Located in New York, NY
19th Century French Gilt Metal and Crystal Chandelier
An elegant 19th century French gilt metal and crystal chandelier, designed with a graceful tiered frame supporting eight candle...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
French 19th Century Crystal Six-Light Chandelier with Iron Armature and Obelisk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French six-light crystal chandelier from the 19th century, with iron armature and obelisk accent. Born in France during the politically dynamic 19th century, this French chandelier...
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19th Century French Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
1 of 3 Petie Starburst Brass Pendant Lights by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 Beautiful petite starburst brass pendant light with hundreds of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for Nikoll, manufactured in Austria, circa 1960s.
Heavy quality and in goo...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Starburst Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful large starburst brass chandelier with hundreds of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for Nikoll, manufactured in Austria, circa 196...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
19th Century Italian Genovese Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Italian Genovese Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier.
Stunning antique Italian Genovese gilt wood and crystal six arm chandelier. This lovely crystal chandelier has unusual ...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Regency Crystal Rope Verdigris Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with this magnificent Vintage Regency Bronze and Crystal Rope Chandelier, a testament to opulent design from the early 20th century. This grand Empire-style...
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Mid-20th Century French Regency Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
ICARUS Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Layered wings of hand-carved natural selenite crystal feathers with beguiling gold-leaf tips and a mysterious matte black arc hover effortlessly.
Models in the collection are indivi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf
$38,285 / item
19th Century Italian Crystal and Amethyst Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century Italian Crystal Chandelier is a stunning lighting fixture that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted in Italy, this chandelier features intricate crystal and a...
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19th Century Italian Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal
Ernst Palme for Palwa Gold Plated Metal and Crystal Mid-Century Chandelier
By Ernst Palme
Located in New York, NY
Ernst Palme for Palwa mid-century gilt "Crown" pendant with 3 tiers of tear-drop crystals. The pendant has a single socked (newly electrified for...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold Plate
Gilt Brass Facet Cut Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, 1970s, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern chandelier or pendant lamp. Manufactured by Palwa, 1970s, Germany.
Executed in gilt brass, facet cut crysta...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a brass frame decorated with individual "jewel" like crystals. Mult...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
c1900 French Louis XVI style Cut Crystal Basket Form Chandelier Swarovski
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Antique French Crystal Beaded Basket Swarovski Chandelier. Napoleon III period.
Category
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
$1,928 Sale Price
20% Off
René Lalique Signed Art Deco St Vincent Frosted Crystal Pendant Light Fixture
By René Lalique
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A René Lalique signed St Vincent crystal light pendant. An absolutely jaw-dropping example of a genuine art deco René Lalique glass piece. This ...
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Late 20th Century American Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Decorative Crystal CEILING LAMP Pendant Venetian Hollywood Regency Chandelier
Located in Wembley, GB
Crystal CEILING LAMP, Pendant Light Long Hollywood Regency Chandelier
There is space for five bulbs with small and large prisms.
Description：
6 A l...
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1950s English Art Deco Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal
$951 Sale Price
46% Off
French Bronze Patina 9-Light Chandelier Cut Crystal
Glass Fruit Decorations
Located in Manhasset, NY
French bronze patina 9-light chandelier cut crystal & glass fruit decorations. This is simply a fine and fun chandelier. The whole in a bronze p...
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Mid-20th Century Belle Époque Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
21st Century Eva Nickel and 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Orrefors Crystal Chandelier and Etched Glass Pendant Chandelier
By Orrefors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous chandelier with handblown crystal teardrops and etched striped glass pendant bowl on a brass stem. Designed by the famed glass house Orrefors c. 1950.
Three ...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Bead Encrusted Italian Maria Theresa Beaded Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chandelier, in the Italian Maria Theresa style, having a gilt metal frame lined with glass beads and hung with faceted drops, its interior set with a spire finial, surrounded by eigh...
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1920s Italian Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Empire Amber Crystal Basket
Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Six-light French Empire amber crystal basket chandelier with a hexagonal gilt bronze frame. Also have matching a pair of light sconces.
Measures:
Diameter 19 in/ 48 cm
Height 43.3 in...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Elegant contemporary Selene Lead Crystal Pendant light with Brushed Brass canopy
Located in London, GB
This stunning and elegant Selene Pendant Light is hand crafted from a solid block of Lead Crystal and hand carved and polished to beautiful shape that refracts the light to great eff...
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2010s British Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
50s MCM XL 10 Light Frosted Crystal Petal Lantern type Chandelier/ Pendant Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Very Rare Very Large 1950's Frosted Cut Crystal Petals on Vines Chandelier/ Lantern type Pendant. I found this piece while travelling through Austria. Manufactured by Palwa.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
$3,988 Sale Price
20% Off
Hollywood Regency Style Vintage Flush Mount Brass Flowers Palwa 1960s Germany
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Hollywood Regency Style vintage chandelier or flush mount from gilt brass and crystal flower shape by Palwa, 1960s Germany.
An amazing chandelier or flush mount by Palwa from gilt br...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Wonderful Maison Baguès French Branze Crystal Bow Basket Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Maison Baguès Style Bronze With Crystal Basket And Flowers Leading To Rock Crystal Drops Large 6 Candelabra Light Chandelier.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Chandelier in Gold-Plated Brass with Clear Crystal Glass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Made with brass and clear crystal glass, this imposing item is perfect for any entrance or ballroom.
Materials
Body: Brass and crystal glass
Standard finishes
Body: Gold plated...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
$43,037 / item
Petite Delicate Gilt Brass Cut-Glass Flower Flush Mount 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. Featuring a multitude of crystal glass flowers.
Measures: Diameter 24" x 61 cm
S...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
19th c. Tole and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Tole and Crystal 9 Light Chandelier
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Tôle
H. Vian, Orientalist Chandelier, France, circa 1890
By Henri Vian
Located in PARIS, FR
Charming Orientalist chandelier in gilded and chiseled bronze and « ruby » crystal attributed to H. Vian. The shaft is formed of six gilded bronze uprights from which emerge six ligh...
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1880s French Japonisme Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Low Huge Flush Mount Crystal Chandelier Empire Big Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre
Located in Berlin, DE
Montgolfière Style Chandelier: Tailored Empire Elegance
Introducing our new Montgolfière style chandelier, a magnificent embodiment of Empire splendor adorned with exquisite lead cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
$19,126 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Stunning Marked Crystal and Gilt Metal Chandelier, Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970
By Kinkeldey
Located in Rijssen, NL
This modernist design chandelier was designed by the Kinkeldey design team during the 1970s, and manufactured in Germany by Kinkeldey. The frame is also stamped with the Kinkeldey ma...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
21st Century Bloom Crystal Pearls and Gold Chandelier by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
Three thousand six hundred twenty eight pearls, one strand. Candid lampshades that remind of precious buds whose design combines the delicacy and the strength of a full bloom togethe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Pair of Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers
Located in Dallas, TX
A large pair of Italian bronze and crystal chandeliers from the 1920's in the neoclassical-art deco style. These chandeliers are twenty lights each and are a beautiful, glamorous sty...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$24,000 / set
Set of 3 60
s Mid Century Modern "Palwa" Floral 24K with Cut Crystal Chandeliers
By Palwa
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Set of 3 Mid Century Modern 1960's 24K Gold Plate Frame with Cut Crystal Floral Detail - Chandeliers. Austrian famous maker "Palwa" labelled. Ready to hang.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
$2,580 Sale Price / set
20% Off
J.T. Kalmar Cut Crystal Glass Chandelier, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Stunning cut crystal cylinder glass chandelier with brass canopy and suspension by J.T. Kalmar, Austrian 1960's. This fixture is a stunning example of Kalmar's mid-century designs. T...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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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