Victorian Lighting Fixtures
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Antique 1890s French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Early 20th Century Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century American Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Victorian Lanterns
Brass, Bronze, Metal
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1920s American Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique 1890s English Victorian Table Lamps
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Lanterns
Copper
20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Metal
20th Century English Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron, Sheet Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Early 20th Century American Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
Vintage 1960s German Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Bronze
Antique 1890s American Victorian Lanterns
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century American High Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage 1910s American High Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Vintage 1950s Italian Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Antique 1890s European Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century German Early Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Milk Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze, Copper, Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Stone, Crystal, Brass
Antique 1880s American Aesthetic Movement Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum, Brass
Antique Early 1900s Lanterns
Antique Early 1900s Lanterns
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Finding the Right Chandeliers and Pendants 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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.
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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A fitter is a mechanism by which a lampshade attaches to a lamp. There are different types of fitters including the washer, the clip, the Uno, and the Chimney.
- What Is a swag light fixture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A swag light fixture is a normal lamp fixed to the ceiling. It comes with two hooks to screw it to the ceiling, along with a cord that plugs into the wall. A swag light is usually used to deck up a small corner for reading or a playing area or above the dining table. They provide an economic light source that takes up minimal space. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique light fixtures.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A light fixture should hang 7 feet off the floor or 3 feet above a table. As a general rule of thumb, one should not look into a light fixture when they are standing.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Flush mount lighting fixtures are among the most convenient ways to light a small room with a low ceiling. These structures sit directly against the ceiling’s surface and cast light downward, illuminating a large area and defining the room. Semi-flush mount lighting fixtures hang several inches from the ceiling. They also produce ambient light but can be a little more decorative and lean toward the style of chandeliers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary flush mount lighting from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Matte black is a color that is in style for light fixtures. Clear pendants and neutral-colored geometric chandeliers are also trending. However, the choice for color and type of light fixtures is personal — consider the furniture style and décor that best works for you. Find a collection of light fixtures on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Adding a pull switch to a light is actually possible. To do so you must remove the fixture and drill a hole to screw in the pull switch. Then you need to wire the black wires through the pull switch to connect it to the fixture. Warning: Electrical work should only be conducted by professionals.
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