Vintage Chandeliers
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers
Aluminum
1990s American Artist Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1970s Unknown Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond
1950s Italian Early Victorian Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1960s Swiss Modernist Vintage Chandeliers
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Chandeliers
1970s Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
1990s Italian Vintage Chandeliers
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Rococo Revival Vintage Chandeliers
Bronze
1980s Vintage Chandeliers
Late 20th Century American Vintage Chandeliers
Pearl
1990s Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chandeliers
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Chandeliers
Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
20th Century Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
1970s Anglo-Indian Vintage Chandeliers
Emerald, Ruby, Gold
1980s Vintage Chandeliers
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1950s Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Chandeliers
Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Chandeliers
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Vintage Chandeliers
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Indian Vintage Chandeliers
Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, Silver
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Chandeliers
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond, 22k Gold
1980s American Vintage Chandeliers
Gilt Metal
1990s British Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Chandeliers
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century European Baroque Revival Vintage Chandeliers
Pearl
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1970s Vintage Chandeliers
14k Gold
1930s Vintage Chandeliers
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers
Pearl, Silver
1950s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Chandeliers
Brass
Late 20th Century Austrian Vintage Chandeliers
Crystal
20th Century American Modern Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Vintage Chandeliers
Sterling Silver
1990s Romantic Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Artisan Vintage Chandeliers
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Indian Vintage Chandeliers
22k Gold
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chandeliers
Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Silver, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1980s Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Vintage Chandeliers
Coral, Gold
20th Century British Modern Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Chandeliers
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Chandeliers
Coral, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Chandeliers
Diamond, Platinum
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Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022One way to spot an authentic vintage chandelier is to check the materials used, which will be either brass, bronze or copper. The drops also were usually faceted on both sides as opposed to modern day chandeliers that have one faceted side and one smooth side. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic vintage chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers.
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