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Material: Crystal
21st Century, 6-Lights Chandelier in black and clear Crystal and Bronze
Located in Calenzano, FI
6-Lights chandelier in balck and clear crystal and gold patinated bronze. The parts in crystal are hand-carved. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each ...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Eclipse Double Crystal Layer Pendant Lamp by Aggiolight
Located in Geneve, CH
Eclipse Double Crystal Layer Pendant Lamp by Aggiolight Dimensions: D 150 x H 17.5 cm. Materials: Metal, crystal. Available in different metal finishes. Available in other dimensio...
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2010s Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

18th Century Crystal Chandelier from the Royal Crystal Manufacturer La Granja
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A palatial scale multi-tiered 18th century neoclassical crystal chandelier sourced from the renowned Royal Crystal Manufacturer of La Granja in Spain. This chandelier comes with an incredible story and provenance and was one of about twelve identical chandeliers that originally hung in an early baroque church called the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel...
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

1950’s Brass, Lucite Crystal Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
Located in Schoorl, NL
A Stunning midcentury design manufactured around 1950. It is made of brass, lucite and hand-cut crystal dish. Briljant beading work in acrylic.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Cut Crystal Chandelier Attributed J.L. Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame three rings with crystals pearls, fitted with four E14 and one E27 sockets. Vienna form the 1950s.  
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate

Swedish Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900 Swedish gilt bronze chandelier with cobalt blue glass with 12 lights. Measurements: Diameter: 34" Minimum drop: 48".
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

21st Century Wabisabi 4 Led Lights Crystal Suspension Lamp by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
Wabisabi collection is inspired by the homonymous japanese philosophy, a sophisticated aesthetic vision applied to objects which expresses the desire to return to the essentials, fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Amazing French Crystal Chandelier, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
A sixteen-light crystal chandelier in the manner of Baccarat. The 16 lights are on three floors. The crystals are perfectly preserved. Cleaned and re-wired, in full working order and...
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1930s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier from 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
1960s chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari in silverplate and crystal, with six arms. Excellent overall condition. Diameter: 47 cm (18.50in) Heigh: about 70cm (27.55in)
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Silver Plate

1 of 2 Stunning Brass Murano Glass Light Fixture Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful gilt brass light fixture comprises crystal Murano glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. Its made by Kalmar (Serie: Palazzo), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. It n...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Louis XV Style bronze and crystal chandelier. Stunning French Louis XV style bronze and crystal chandelier...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1960 Germany Palwa Tendril Ribbon Chandelier Crystal Glass Gilt-Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier with tendril twisted glass and gold-plated brass ribbons designed by Christoph Palme. The sparkling and glittering Palwa chandeliers are hanging in the Residence...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French 19th Century Six-Light Crystal Chandelier with Pendeloques and Rosettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French six-light crystal chandelier from the 19th century, with pendeloques and patinated metal armature. Created in France during the 19th century, this crystal chandelier feature...
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19th Century French Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

J.T. Kalmar Austrian Pagode Pendant Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Post-War Design (1960s) "Pagode" pendant chandelier with textured clear glass balls hanging with metal chains from a round white painted can...
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20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Chandelier Crown, Sciolari Crystal Metal Midcentury Italian Design 1960
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chandelier looks like a crown, 1960, chromed metal with crystals and perpex, design attributable to the manufacture of Sciolari.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Chrome

Faceted Two-Tier Crystal Chandelier by Kinkeldey
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Mid-Century Modern faceted crystal chandelier with brass fittings designed by Kinkeldey. Hand-cut faceted glass prisms crystals over two separate tiers. This piece is in original e...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Italian Venini Style Warterfall Chandelier with Murano Glass Leaves and Drops
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely vintage Venini style waterfall chandelier with Murano glass leaves and drops, brass mounted, Italy, 1960s Four-light with four E14 light bulb sockets. Dimensions: Height ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Starburst 18" Kinkeldey Chandelier Crystals Chromed Brass, Germany 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant four-tier starburst chandelier with sculptural faceted crystals on a round chromed brass frame. Has 7 sockets. In very good condition. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Chrome, Brass

Antique French Maison Baguès Attributed Beaded and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Maison Bagues attributed beaded and crystal chandelier. Unusual French Maison Baguès attributed Louis XVI style bronze and wood beaded and crystal chandelier. This stunning French nine-light beaded and crystal chandelier has been newly wired and dates to the 1920s. Dimensions as is: 31" H and 24" D. Our Baguès attributed chandelier would work well in a home with limited ceiling...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

21st Century Ophelia Burnished brass, Crystals 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Modernist Midcentury Gaetano Sciolari Crystal and Chrome Sculptural Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Original sculptural vintage Gaetano Sciolari chrome chandelier. 5-light textured faceted crystal glass diffusers on chrome frame. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Measures: Diameter 30 i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

1960 Vienna Bakalowits Sons Chandelier Crystal Gold Plated
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Very impressive 4 lights chandelier of excellent quality with long crystals on a gold plated frame. Manufactured by Bakalowits & Sons in Vienna, Austria in the 1960s. The lamp has a...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Set of Crystal Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 circa 1940's French crystal pendant light fixtures with three interior lights and crystal rosettes on body. Sold individually. ...
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1940s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

BELLAZA 24" Chandelier By LUXE-Custom Carved Hexagon Crystals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Halos of luxurious crystal hexagons - faceted with a custom carved concave detail - defuse and refract light within and throughout. Elusive and illusory, BELLAZA casts a symphony of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Neoclassical Gilt Metal Greek Key Design and Crystal Basket 6-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A late 18th century Italian neoclassical gilt metal and crystal basket chandelier with 6 lights and greek key design.
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Design Chrome Crystal Chandelier by Italian Designer Angelo Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice design chandelier is made of chrome and crystal. This is an Italian work by Angelo Gaetano Sciolari. Circa 1970
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 350cm/137" - bronze - crystal - LEDs
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,...
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2010s Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

French Six-Light Crystal and Iron Chandelier with Obelisks, Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French six-light crystal chandelier from the late 19th century, with iron armature and obelisks. Born in France during the Belle-Époque era, this exquisite six-light chandelier fea...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Pyra Chandelier Crystal Brass by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1950
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Pyra chandelier constructed of brass with cream colored painted florets and socket covers accented with crystal flowers and beads. This beautiful polished brass chandelier which has a beautiful patina supports clusters of dandelions that are illuminated by 6 light sources to make this a truly Stunning chandelier. Emil Stejnar designed this chandelier in 1955 for the Vienna Cafe "Ohne Pause Espresso" at Graben. "Der Graben" is one of the most famous streets in Viennas first district, the city center. In 1939 Emil Stejnar was trained as a gold- and silversmith in his hometown Vienna. In his lighting designs this background clearly shows in his attention to ornament and his keen eye for detail. This spectacular pendant lamp evokes associations with both nature and science. Designed by Emil Stejnar for Rubert Nikoll...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Enamel

21st Century Coccofilo Crystal and Nickel Chandelier by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
A sophisticated bright jewel, an unusual and unique interpretation of a chandelier. Simple lines and squared geometries covered by a crystal net. The resu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Nickel

Pair of French Silver Plated Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French circa 1950s silver-plated flower-shaped bronze chandeliers with crystal drops, flowers and beads on body and ten interior candelabra lights. Measurements: Diameter:...
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1950s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 500cm/197" - nickel - crystal - LEDs
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,...
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2010s Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Bronze

6-Light Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian 6-light crystal and ormolu chandelier. Weight: 9 kilos (20 lbs).
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Late 19th Century French Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu

Set of Silver Plated with Crystal Insets, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of four French, circa 1950s silver leafed metal pendant light fixtures with inset crystals eight interior lights. Measurements: Curr...
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1950s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Silver Leaf, Metal

Crystal Chandelier Kalasjnikov
By Hans van Bentem
Located in Roeselare, BE
Chandelier of Hans Van Bentem in crystal and filled with leds
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Early 2000s Dutch Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Crystal Chandelier Kalasjnikov
Crystal Chandelier Kalasjnikov
$16,259 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Crystal and Chrome Seven-Light Chandelier by Kinkeldey
Located in Schoorl, NL
Majestic four-tier chandelier with large crystal glass ornaments hanging from a chrome frame, 1960s, Germany.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Venini Style Murano Glass Warterfall Chandelier with Leaves and Drops, Italy
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely vintage Venini style waterfall chandelier with Murano glass leaves and drops, brass mounted, Italy, 1960s Four-light with four E14 light bulb sockets. Dimensions: Height ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Large Prismatic Crystal Chandelier in Golden Brass from Bd Lumica, 1970s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Large Prismatic Crystal Chandelier in Golden Brass from Bd Lumica, 1970s Vintage Design Large chandelier with Pampilles Cristaux Modernist Prismatic Spirit in golden brass brass by ...
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20th Century Spanish Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

1970s High Quality Crystal Chandelier Attributed to Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
A beautiful shinny chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1970. The chandelier has gilt metal branches with stunning faceted crystal glass balls. It holds seven Edison 14 bulbs. Pl...
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1970s German Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Gustavian Chandelier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Elegant and decorative early 19th century Gustavian neoclassical eight-light chandelier, having cranberry, amber and clear crystal drops, the frame and arms decorated with repousse l...
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1830s Swedish Gustavian Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Baltic Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A wonderful 12 lights chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi in the style of Russian Baltic Neoclassic period. The elegant top crown...
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2010s Italian Baltic Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Crystal, Bronze

Petite Brass and Crystal Glass Pendant by Sische, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful petite and high-quality gilded chandelier/pendant light fixture by Sische, Germany, 1970s It is made of a brass frame decorated with 4 crystal glasses. The lamp takes...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Gilt Metal Chandelier with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
Italian gilt metal chandelier with crystal pendants, circa 1940s. The body in twisted vine pattern with foliage motif. Measurements: Dia...
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1930s Italian Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Fine Iron, Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Maison Jansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine iron, gilt bronze and crystal chandelier by Maison Jansen. France, circa 1920. 6-light. Dimensions: Height 38" x diameter 28" CW2972.
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1920s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1930 s French Bagues Light Fixture with White and Amethyst glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Bagues light fixture with white and amethyst glass leaves
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1930s French French Provincial Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Carl Fagerlund 5-Tier 26" Lens Chandelier Crystal Nickel, Orrefors Sweden 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Stunning large five-tier lens chandelier with heavy crystal glass elements on a nickel frame. Crystal glasses resemble magnifying glasses. Has 18 sockets. In very good condition. Cha...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Nickel

Beautiful Neoclassical 8-Light French Gilt Bronze Red Crystal Baltic Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Neoclassical eight light chandelier with crown of prism drops, beautiful crystal center and multi prism border surrounding the red glass plate which i...
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1910s French Neoclassical Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This magnificent chandelier was made in Italy in the 1960s. It is a modern interpretation of the Venetian chandelier. This decorative lighting system is based on a single element: th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Square Crystal-Wrapped Flush Mounted Light Fixtures. Sold Individually.
Located in New York, NY
A set of five square French gilt metal and beaded crystal light fixtures. 4 Edison sockets each fixture. Sold individually. Measurements:...
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Early 20th Century French Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Antique Italian Beaded and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning antique Italian beaded and crystal chandelier from the 1920s. This unusual Italian crystal chandelier has a crown at the to...
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1920s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Italian painted iron and crystal eight light chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
The rustic nature of the painted iron combined with the Elegance of fine crystal with eight lights makes this Fixture special. It has good wiring and no missing Pieces.
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2010s Italian Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Superb Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Magnificent "Maria Theresa" (or Maria Teresa) Empire style traditional crystal chandelier features 24 lights and framework with a golden iron, with glass encased arms and rosettes. ...
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20th Century Empire Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

10-Armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by J. &L. Lobmeyr
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern 10-armed and 13-flamed sputnik chandelier or pendant lamp. Bulb holders shaped like buds. Designed and manufactured by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Vienna, Austria...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Cut Crystal Austrian Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Attributed to Rupert Nikoll, Vienna from the 1950s. Brass construction with octagons, coffin stones crystals in the middle a large rose, powered with six E14 sockets.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Cut Crystal Austrian Chandelier
Cut Crystal Austrian Chandelier
$1,790 Sale Price
22% Off
Crystal Sticks Long Suspension
Located in Paris, FR
Suspension Crystal Sticks Long with carved quartz crystal sticks. Structure in solid brass in antique brushed finish. With Led light included inside...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1 of 2 Large Crystal Glass Tear Drop Chandelier by C.Palme, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning flush mount by Christoph Palme , Germany, manufactured in 1970s. It’s composed of crystal drop glass pieces on brass / metal frame. High quality of materials. Sockets: It...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Two-Tiered Crystal Segmented Chandelier with Chrome Fittings by Kinkeldey
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Mid-Century modernist two-tiered crystal segment chandelier with chrome fittings by Kinkeldey. Hand-cut faceted square crystal segments are connected in a consecutive mann...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Chrome

Vienna Bakalowits Sons Large Flush Mount Chandelier Crystal Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount chandelier with faceted crystals on a brass frame. Manufactued by Bakalowits & Soehne, Austria in the 1960s. Measures: diameter 17" in. (43 cm), height 8" in. (2...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Stunning Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade and high quality piece. The ceiling fixture and the frame are made of brass and have rings wi...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1 of 2 Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari style by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa - in the style of Sciolari, Germany, 1970s. It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorate...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, 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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