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Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

1920 Gemetric Art Deco Brass Five Light Circular Chandelier w Dome Light & Chain
1920 Gemetric Art Deco Brass Five Light Circular Chandelier w Dome Light & Chain

1920 Gemetric Art Deco Brass Five Light Circular Chandelier w Dome Light & Chain

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Suspended from a substantial brass chain, this chandelier offers a striking vintage presence well suited for an entryway, dining room, or living space.

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Brass

Large French Art Deco Opal Glass Chandelier Burnished Brass Trims & Chains c1920
Large French Art Deco Opal Glass Chandelier Burnished Brass Trims & Chains c1920

Large French Art Deco Opal Glass Chandelier Burnished Brass Trims & Chains c1920

Located in Coimbra, PT

Stunning French Art Deco chandelier in Opaline glass and burnished brass with brass Trimmig and Chains, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of Large French Art Deco Opaline Glass Chandeliers in Brass Trims & Chains
Pair of Large French Art Deco Opaline Glass Chandeliers in Brass Trims & Chains

Pair of Large French Art Deco Opaline Glass Chandeliers in Brass Trims & Chains

Located in Coimbra, PT

Stunning French Art Deco chandelier in Opaline glass and burnished brass with brass Trimmig and Chains, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Brass, Bronze

Early 20th Century Pan-Style Chandelier with Draped Bead Chains
Early 20th Century Pan-Style Chandelier with Draped Bead Chains

Early 20th Century Pan-Style Chandelier with Draped Bead Chains

Located in Dekalb, IL

A classic five-light pan chandelier from the transitional period between late Victorian and early Art Nouveau design. The fluted center column, draped bead-chain supports, and styliz...

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Early 20th Century Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Brass

1920s French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier with Brass Mount
1920s French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier with Brass Mount

1920s French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier with Brass Mount

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French Alabaster Art Deco pendant chandelier ca 1920s Brass chain and brass ceiling cover.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Alabaster, Brass

1920s French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier with Brass Mount
1920s French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier with Brass Mount

1920s French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier with Brass Mount

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French Alabaster Art Deco pendant chandelier ca 1920s Brass chain and brass ceiling cover.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Alabaster, Brass

Timeless Antique Alabaster Pendant Light with Striking Veining and Brass Chain
Timeless Antique Alabaster Pendant Light with Striking Veining and Brass Chain

Timeless Antique Alabaster Pendant Light with Striking Veining and Brass Chain

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautifully figured alabaster, elegant proportions, and a warm, inviting glow. Some antique lights have a presence that never dates, and this alabaster pendant is a wonderful exampl...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire

Louis XVI Brass Round Lantern with Rams Heads and Chain Swags
Louis XVI Brass Round Lantern with Rams Heads and Chain Swags

Louis XVI Brass Round Lantern with Rams Heads and Chain Swags

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A large neoclassical hall lantern of fine design and execution in the Louis XVI taste. Convex glass panels are set within heavy cast brass details include a pierced brass gallery bas...

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Brass

French Art Nouveau Green Vaseline Glass Pendant Light with Brass Chain, 1920
French Art Nouveau Green Vaseline Glass Pendant Light with Brass Chain, 1920

French Art Nouveau Green Vaseline Glass Pendant Light with Brass Chain, 1920

Located in Barntrup, DE

French Art Nouveau green vaseline glass pendant light with an ornate brass chain, circa 1920. An elegant French Art Nouveau pendant light, circa 1920, features a handblown vaseline g...

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1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Brass

1928 Art Deco Brass Petite Five Light Circular Polychrome Chandelier
1928 Art Deco Brass Petite Five Light Circular Polychrome Chandelier

1928 Art Deco Brass Petite Five Light Circular Polychrome Chandelier

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Suspended from a substantial brass chain, this chandelier offers a striking vintage presence well suited for an entryway, dining room, or living space.

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Metal

Rarest Arts & Crafts Beveled Glass & Brass Pendant Light Lantern w. Unique Chain
Rarest Arts & Crafts Beveled Glass & Brass Pendant Light Lantern w. Unique Chain

Rarest Arts & Crafts Beveled Glass & Brass Pendant Light Lantern w. Unique Chain

Located in Lisse, NL

Handcrafted, beveled glass holding lantern with the original and unique triangle elements chain. If you are looking for the best and the rarest when it comes to European Arts and Cr...

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Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Brass, Wire

1920 Art Deco Brass Five Light Romantic Revival Polychrome Candelabra Chandelier
1920 Art Deco Brass Five Light Romantic Revival Polychrome Candelabra Chandelier

1920 Art Deco Brass Five Light Romantic Revival Polychrome Candelabra Chandelier

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Suspended from a substantial brass chain, this chandelier offers a striking vintage presence well suited for an entryway, dining room, or living space.

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Metal

Early 1900 Rare Large Art Deco Pendant / Light Opaline Glass Shade & Brass Chain
Early 1900 Rare Large Art Deco Pendant / Light Opaline Glass Shade & Brass Chain

Early 1900 Rare Large Art Deco Pendant / Light Opaline Glass Shade & Brass Chain

Located in Lisse, NL

Highly stylish glass-art pendant light with stunning chain. This rare and stunning 1920s Art Deco pendant is of museum quality and condition. The combination of the beautifully d...

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Early 20th Century European Bauhaus Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Brass

Vintage Triple Pull Chain Socket Pendant, circa 1900
Vintage Triple Pull Chain Socket Pendant, circa 1900

Vintage Triple Pull Chain Socket Pendant, circa 1900

By Edison

Located in Berkeley, CA

Restored and ready to hang. 3 Petite, ruffle edged, holophane shades hang from restored, vintage "fat-boy" sockets. Each has its own on/off pull chain switch. All hang from a single ...

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1910s Albanian Early Victorian Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Brass

Large Art Deco Opaline Milk Glass Floral Plafonnier Pendant Light with Chain
Large Art Deco Opaline Milk Glass Floral Plafonnier Pendant Light with Chain

Large Art Deco Opaline Milk Glass Floral Plafonnier Pendant Light with Chain

Located in Nottingham, GB

A substantial and highly decorative period plafonnier pendant light, combining a large moulded opaline milk-glass shade with bronze, brass and chrome-plated fittings. The generously...

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Early 20th Century Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Pendant Lamp with Ornate Chain and White Opaline Glass globe, 1900 Austria
Pendant Lamp with Ornate Chain and White Opaline Glass globe, 1900 Austria

Pendant Lamp with Ornate Chain and White Opaline Glass globe, 1900 Austria

Located in Vienna, Austria

A beautiful Jugendstil brass pendant lamp with an opaline glass globe. All the brass elements have been professionally restored, polished and sealed with hand applied lacquer . What ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Brass

Pairpoint Vienna Hand-Painted Neo-Classical Wedgewood Blue Chandelier, 1920s
Pairpoint Vienna Hand-Painted Neo-Classical Wedgewood Blue Chandelier, 1920s

Pairpoint Vienna Hand-Painted Neo-Classical Wedgewood Blue Chandelier, 1920s

By Pairpoint Glassworks

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pairpoint vienna hand-painted neo-classical wedgewood blue chandelier, 1920s. Ceiling chandelier with brass chains and fixture featuring Wedgwood decoration with white enamel outline...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Early 20th Century Great Color Art Deco Alabaster fixture & Brass Chain & Canopy
Early 20th Century Great Color Art Deco Alabaster fixture & Brass Chain & Canopy

Early 20th Century Great Color Art Deco Alabaster fixture & Brass Chain & Canopy

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautiful 1920s, Art Deco 'burning lava' pendant. This Art Deco pendant comes with brass chains and canopy and this great combination is a real joy to look at. The perfect circular ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Alabaster, Brass

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Scandinavian Art Deco Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Patinated Brass, 1920s
Scandinavian Art Deco Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Patinated Brass, 1920s

Scandinavian Art Deco Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Patinated Brass, 1920s

Located in Oslo, NO

Very fine Scandinavian Art Deco chandelier ceiling lamp patinated brass, 1920s. Handmade hammered brass chandelier with handmade chain in brass.

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Brass

Art Deco Brass Crown Shaped Pendant Light with Original Ornamental Hanging Chain
Art Deco Brass Crown Shaped Pendant Light with Original Ornamental Hanging Chain

Art Deco Brass Crown Shaped Pendant Light with Original Ornamental Hanging Chain

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Art Deco brass crown shaped pendant light with original ornamental hanging chains and ochre yellow frosted glass panes.  

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Brass

Early Electric Flush Mount with Mock Chain Stems
Early Electric Flush Mount with Mock Chain Stems

Early Electric Flush Mount with Mock Chain Stems

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Early Electric Flush Mount with Mock Chain Stems

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Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Brass

Early 20th Century Stag's Horn Chandelier
Early 20th Century Stag's Horn Chandelier

Early 20th Century Stag's Horn Chandelier

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H 24.5 in W 28 in D 29 in

Early 20th Century Stag's Horn Chandelier

Located in Chicago, IL

Early 20th century Stag's horn chandelier. H of horn chandelier 24.5". Brass chain length 71".

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Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Metal

Lobmeyr-Restored Biedermeier Pale Pink Glass Pendant Lamp on Chain Pull Pulley
Lobmeyr-Restored Biedermeier Pale Pink Glass Pendant Lamp on Chain Pull Pulley

Lobmeyr-Restored Biedermeier Pale Pink Glass Pendant Lamp on Chain Pull Pulley

By Jos. Zahn & Co.

Located in Vienna, AT

An elegant Biedermeier pendant of a pink milk glass vase. It is set in a pressed brass mounting and suspended from a functioning chain pulley mechanism. Still in its original condit...

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Brass

Lobmeyr-Restored 3-Arm Biedermeier Green-Gold Glass Pendant Lamp on Fancy Chains
Lobmeyr-Restored 3-Arm Biedermeier Green-Gold Glass Pendant Lamp on Fancy Chains

Lobmeyr-Restored 3-Arm Biedermeier Green-Gold Glass Pendant Lamp on Fancy Chains

By Jos. Zahn & Co.

Located in Vienna, AT

This classical Biedermeier pendant lamp features a gold-painted glass vase of bright-green milk glass. The brass applications and suspensions are cast and embossed with an antique go...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Brass

20th Century Brass Chandelier
20th Century Brass Chandelier

20th Century Brass Chandelier

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H 35.44 in Dm 33.47 in

20th Century Brass Chandelier

Located in Casteren, NL

Brass chandelier, 12 lights with chain and cap.

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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

Large Neo Classical Alabaster Chandelier with iron chains
Large Neo Classical Alabaster Chandelier with iron chains

Large Neo Classical Alabaster Chandelier with iron chains

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Large and elegant alabaster chandelier with 3 dark brass chains and a canopy, crafted in richly veined alabaster.. 3 lights.

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Alabaster, Brass

White Opaline Glass with Brass Swag Chains
White Opaline Glass with Brass Swag Chains

White Opaline Glass with Brass Swag Chains

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#1-1988 Opaline glass with applied gold detailing keyword search ceiling lights lighting sconce pendant lamp chandelier seating decorative art

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Brass

French Empire Style Crystal and Brass Chandelier
French Empire Style Crystal and Brass Chandelier

French Empire Style Crystal and Brass Chandelier

Located in Austin, TX

French Empire style crystal and brass chandelier with matching chain and canopy.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of French Empire Crystal & Brass Chandeliers
Pair of French Empire Crystal & Brass Chandeliers

Pair of French Empire Crystal & Brass Chandeliers

Located in Austin, TX

French antique pair of Empire style crystal and brass chandeliers, complete with matching antique chain and canopies.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Crystal, Brass

Silver & Brass 4 Light Chandelier, 18th Century
Silver & Brass 4 Light Chandelier, 18th Century

Silver & Brass 4 Light Chandelier, 18th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

Unique sterling silver plated over brass chandelier. Three arms and ornate chain, the fixture also has a matching canopy.

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18th Century French Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Silver, Brass

European Brass 8 Lite Chandelier, 19th century
European Brass 8 Lite Chandelier, 19th century

European Brass 8 Lite Chandelier, 19th century

Located in Westwood, NJ

European Brass 8 Lite Chandelier with Chain Supports and Reflectors

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19th Century Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

Large Nouveau Molded Milk Glass Pendant with Decorative Brass Chain
Large Nouveau Molded Milk Glass Pendant with Decorative Brass Chain

Large Nouveau Molded Milk Glass Pendant with Decorative Brass Chain

Located in San Francisco, CA

A neoclassical, intricately molded milk glass pendant with Art Nouveau inspired design; early 1900s. Solid brass chain and canopy; 4 medium based, porcelain sockets. 24" total drop, ...

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Early 1900s Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Brass

19th Cent. Art Nouveau Marble Glass & Bronze Pendant Chandelier w/ Chain Fringe
19th Cent. Art Nouveau Marble Glass & Bronze Pendant Chandelier w/ Chain Fringe

19th Cent. Art Nouveau Marble Glass & Bronze Pendant Chandelier w/ Chain Fringe

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large scale light fixture, originally gas, made circa 1878, with flowing Art Nouveau styling, hammered details, four hand-wrought, decorative chains and brass banding. Within the b...

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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Bronze, Brass, Copper, Steel

French Hand-Carved Alabaster Hanging Light Fixture with Cast Brass Chain
French Hand-Carved Alabaster Hanging Light Fixture with Cast Brass Chain

French Hand-Carved Alabaster Hanging Light Fixture with Cast Brass Chain

Located in Troy, MI

Alabaster hanging light fixture with three internal light sockets and hand-carved border on the rim depicting scrolled acanthus leaves, draped bunting, fruit and flowers, circa 1900....

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Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Alabaster, Brass

Antique Snowdrop Pendant Light Ruby Glass 100" Brass Chain Working Excellent
Antique Snowdrop Pendant Light Ruby Glass 100" Brass Chain Working Excellent

Antique Snowdrop Pendant Light Ruby Glass 100" Brass Chain Working Excellent

Located in Somis, CA

Charming antique slag glass pendant light, in working order, beautifully designed in the form of a snowdrop, spring’s first flowers. Curved white slag glass panels form graceful over...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Metal, Brass

Muted Yet Hard-Edged, This Alabaster from 1920s Sweden Rocks Shiny Brass Chains
Muted Yet Hard-Edged, This Alabaster from 1920s Sweden Rocks Shiny Brass Chains

Muted Yet Hard-Edged, This Alabaster from 1920s Sweden Rocks Shiny Brass Chains

Located in New York, NY

A very textured section of alabaster with golden toned mineral veining, the fixture has been recently rewired on contemporary chains. The use of chains precludes the use of an alabas...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Alabaster

Pair of French Chandeliers
Pair of French Chandeliers

Pair of French Chandeliers

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H 34 in Dm 16 in

Pair of French Chandeliers

Located in Wilton, CT

Six arm vintage antique brass chandeliers on original chain with original ceiling plate and candle stick holders.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Brass

Pair of Queen Anne Style Chandeliers
Pair of Queen Anne Style Chandeliers

Pair of Queen Anne Style Chandeliers

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H 36 in W 29 in D 29 in

Pair of Queen Anne Style Chandeliers

Located in Westwood, NJ

Pair of Queen Anne brass eight-light chandeliers with brass chain supports and urn form central finial.

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Early 1900s European Queen Anne Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Brass

Early 1900s Neoclassical Detailed Milk Glass Bowl Pendant Light W/ Unique Chain
Early 1900s Neoclassical Detailed Milk Glass Bowl Pendant Light W/ Unique Chain

Early 1900s Neoclassical Detailed Milk Glass Bowl Pendant Light W/ Unique Chain

Located in San Francisco, CA

A neoclassical, intricately molded milk glass pendant with Art Nouveau inspired design. Delicate, unique original chain work with a beautifully detailed canopy; early 1900s. 16.5" di...

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Early 1900s Neoclassical Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Brass

Vintage Swedish Gilt Carved Wood Rococo Style 8-Arm Chandelier
Vintage Swedish Gilt Carved Wood Rococo Style 8-Arm Chandelier

Vintage Swedish Gilt Carved Wood Rococo Style 8-Arm Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gold gilt and painted carved wood and gesso Swedish Rococo style eight-arm chandelier. Brass chain of 36 inches in length is included.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Wood, Gesso

Early 20th Century Huge Holophane Plaffonier Pendant Light Brass Prismatic Glass
Early 20th Century Huge Holophane Plaffonier Pendant Light Brass Prismatic Glass

Early 20th Century Huge Holophane Plaffonier Pendant Light Brass Prismatic Glass

By Holophane

Located in Lowestoft, GB

The largest of the Holophane lighting range, a prismatic glass bowl sits within its original bronze ring, brass chains and decorative chandelier three way hook.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Cut Glass

Early 20th Century Huge Holophane Blondel Stiletto Pendant Light
Early 20th Century Huge Holophane Blondel Stiletto Pendant Light

Early 20th Century Huge Holophane Blondel Stiletto Pendant Light

By Holophane

Located in Lowestoft, GB

The largest of the Holophane lighting range, two sections of prismatic glass sit within its original brass ring, brass chains and decorative chandelier three way ceiling hook.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Huge Holophane Blondel Stiletto Pendant Light
Early 20th Century Huge Holophane Blondel Stiletto Pendant Light

Early 20th Century Huge Holophane Blondel Stiletto Pendant Light

By Holophane

Located in Lowestoft, GB

The largest of the Holophane lighting range, two sections of prismatic glass sit within its original bronze ring, brass chains and decorative chandelier three way hook.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Bronze

Large Antique Alabaster & Brass Frame Pendant / Chandelier w. Unique Brass Chain
Large Antique Alabaster & Brass Frame Pendant / Chandelier w. Unique Brass Chain

Large Antique Alabaster & Brass Frame Pendant / Chandelier w. Unique Brass Chain

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning design alabaster and golden color painted brass light fixture. This timeless and large size antique pendant from the earliest years of the 1900s is an absolute joy to come ...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Alabaster, Brass

Unique Vienna Secession Brass Nouveau Chandelier with Square Chain and Foliage
Unique Vienna Secession Brass Nouveau Chandelier with Square Chain and Foliage

Unique Vienna Secession Brass Nouveau Chandelier with Square Chain and Foliage

Located in San Francisco, CA

This weighty, heavily molded brass fixture has a low relief, decorative, square flush mount; with four substantial, dangling chains comprised of finely crafted square links.

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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Brass

Large Antique White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light Chandelier with Brass Chains
Large Antique White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light Chandelier with Brass Chains

Large Antique White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light Chandelier with Brass Chains

Located in Lisse, NL

Other great features are the wonderfully sculptured gilt bronze suspensions points (image 12) with the matching, replaced and golden color brass chains. They give this stylish pendan...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Stylish Art Deco Alabaster & Bronze Pendant / Chandelier with Unique Brass Chain
Stylish Art Deco Alabaster & Bronze Pendant / Chandelier with Unique Brass Chain

Stylish Art Deco Alabaster & Bronze Pendant / Chandelier with Unique Brass Chain

Located in Lisse, NL

The rare and beautiful, diamond shape alabaster shade is perfectly complemented by the stylish and magnificent brass frame and gallery (for hanging/mounting). The unique and equally ...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Antique American Opaline Glass Pendant Chandelier By Jefferson with Brass Chain
Antique American Opaline Glass Pendant Chandelier By Jefferson with Brass Chain

Antique American Opaline Glass Pendant Chandelier By Jefferson with Brass Chain

By Jefferson Electric Co.

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautiful quality and near mint condition American pendant. When we saw this antique pendant, we immediately knew whom it was by. Over the past two decades we have sold four other p...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

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Brass

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Antique Brass Chandelier Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique brass chandelier chain you’re looking for. An antique brass chandelier chain — often made from metal, brass and alabaster — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique brass chandelier chain, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique brass chandelier chain bearing Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique brass chandelier chain over the years, but those crafted by Jefferson Electric Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Brass Chandelier Chain?

The average selling price for an antique brass chandelier chain at 1stDibs is $2,035, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $9,095 for the highest priced.

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 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, 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 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 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 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 Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.

Questions About Antique Brass Chandelier Chain

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.