19th Century English Cut Crystal Chandelier, Signed F & C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This six light chandelier by the renowned firm of F & C Osler, is of rare design and a first rate example the the glass cutters art! Originally gas powered, this fixtures design seem...
Crystal
English Cut Crystal and Bulbous Cascading Four-Arm Chandelier, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
English cut crystal chandelier with a centred bulbous crystal column, four scrolled spiral arms, cascading connecting prisms, and terminating with a large cut crystal bowl and facete...
Crystal, Nickel
English Cut Crystal Cascading Water Fall Four-Arm Chandelier, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
English cut crystal water fall chandelier with a centered bulbous crystal column, four scrolled spiral arms, cascading connecting prisms, and terminating with a large cut crystal bow...
Crystal, Steel
English Louis XVI St. 19th Century Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very high quality English Louis XVI st. 19th century silvered bronze and Waterford crystal twelve light chandelier.
Crystal, Bronze
1920's English Silver Plated Bronze Large Chandelier with 36 lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's silver plated bronze chandelier with 36 lights. Beautiful large chandelier in very good condition. Available two cahndelier as a pair
Bronze
English Tôle and Iron Four-Light Chandelier with Duck Motifs, circa 1920–1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual English tôle and iron four-light chandelier dating to circa 1920–1930, featuring a distinctive combination of architectural metalwork and whimsical duck-form decoration.
Iron, Tôle
An Extremely Rare Pair of English Regency Period Chandeliers of Unusual Design
By William Parker
Located in Steyning, West sussex
English circa 1805 Height 60in (152.4cm) Width 43in (109.2cm) For similar examples please see Martin Mortimer, The English glass chandelier, plate 70 the chandelier now at 1 Royal Cr...
Ormolu
Very Large Pair Antique English Cut Glass Purple Clear Chandeliers F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
Very Large Pair Antique English Cut Glass Purple Clear Chandeliers F&C Osler English, Late 19th Century Height 307cm, diameter 187cm An exceptional pair of 19th century chandeliers...
Metal
English Tole Foliage Fruit Basket Five Light Chandelier w/ Orig. Shades, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English tole yellow and black paint decorated five light chandelier with central urn foliage fruit basket, acorn finial, and five scrolled arms with the original slot mounted shades.
Tin
Jewel of an English 19th C Silver and Cobalt Blue Glass 6 Arm Candle Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare jewel of a chandelier having a gorgeous mix of hallmarked silver plate and glistening cobalt blue glass. The 6 arms are currently for candles, but could easily be electrified ...
Silver Plate
1850s English Early Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Silver Gold Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Early Victorian rose cut diamond drop earrings. A matching pair, each set with forty mixed rose cut diamonds in open back cutdown settings, the pair with an approximate combined weig...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
$1,800 / item
19thC Bronze Chandelier
Located in Sarasota, FL
An English Bronze Chandelier dating from the 19th Century.
Bronze
$12,000
Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s English silver plated neoclassic style chandelier.
Silver Plate
$12,000
Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English silver plated chandelier with 12 lights.
Silver Plate
Patinated Metal Foliage Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English iron chandelier with 8 lights. Measurements: Present drop: 39" Diameter: 24"
Iron
Antique Painted Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's English wrought iron chandelier with painted finish. 6 lights.
Iron
Antique English Pendant Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s English bronze pendant light fixture with four interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 20? Diameter: 18?.
Bronze
Neoclassic Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's English silver plated chandelier with shells motif.
Silver, Bronze
Large Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large, circa 1920s English double tiered silver plated chandelier with 18 lights arranged in two levels.
Bronze
Two Antique English Pendant Lights
By Faraday & Son
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique English pendant lights by Faraday & Son of London.
Brass, Nickel, Metal
Antique English Crystal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English cut crystal light fixture with 3 candelabra interior lights. Measurements: Height:35" Width: 17" Depth: 7"
Cut Glass
English Gothic Silver Corona Light
Located in Kent, Dover
An English Gothic, silver plated corona light of simple design with a crown at the top and a castellated ring suspended by three chains containing six lights.
Brass
Large English Glazed Brass Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1900 Large English BrassLantern sku 879 Diameter 37 x H66 cm
Brass
English Edwardian Glass Pendant Light
Located in Kent, Dover
An English Edwardian silver plated bronze and glass pendant light.
Bronze
$5,480 / item
Monumental Church Moonstone Chandelier – 2 AVAILABLE
Located in Tarporley, GB
#3872 A pair of monumental church moonstone chandeliers. English c.1910’s. An exceptionally rare original pair of arts & crafts, six shade, strap metal chandeliers of mega prop...
Metal
English Silver Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's antique English silver-plated light fixture with three interior lights, open work body and original patina. Measurements: Height: 17.5" Diameter: 13".
Silver Plate, Bronze
English Hammered Iron Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English light fixture with cobalt blue glass insets, glass diffuser at the bottom and four interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 31" Diameter: 20".
Iron
Large Antique English Billiard Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 French 3-arm bronze chandelier with hurricane shades and center shade in green cased glass. Dimensions: Minimum drop: 42" Diameter: 38"
Bronze
English Bronze Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 English bronze pendant light fixture with 4 interior lights and variable drop. Measurements: Diameter: 22″ Minimum drop: 18″
Bronze
Silvered Bronze Chandelier with Alabaster
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920s of English alabaster and silvered bronze chandelier, circa 1920s.
Alabaster, Bronze
English Cut Glass Waterfall Pendant Light
Located in Kent, Dover
An English 'waterfall' corona pendant light, in gilt brass, with cut glass, finely graduated drops.
Brass
$22,000 / item
Pair of Silver Plated Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920s English silver plated chandeliers with twelve lights each.
Silver Plate, Bronze
William IV Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine English gilt bronze 12-light chandelier, in the manner of Thomas Messenger of Birmingham, having chased foliate crown, over four chains supporting scrolled foliate arms, th...
Bronze
Huge early 20th Century English moonstone light
Located in London, GB
Huge early 20th Century English moonstone light A huge example of an early 20th Century English glass moonstone light, with brass light head detail around the edge and original han...
Glass
Monumental Antique Cut-Glass Chandelier by Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
An exceptional and highly decorative lighting piece in the grand English tradition of Osler chandeliers.
Metal
English Arts & Crafts Brass And Glass Ceiling Pendant
By Pugin
Located in London, GB
English Arts & Crafts, Gothic Revival patinated brass and glass three light ceiling pendant, chandelier, light.
Brass
English Edwardian Cut Glass Pendant Light
Located in Kent, Dover
An English Edwardian cut glass pendant light, with silver plated bronze fittings.
Bronze
English Georgian Hexagonal Glazed Verdigris Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1800 English Georgian Hexagonal Glazed Brass/Bronze Verdigris Lantern Exceptional quality, rewired with original chain & hanging hook Measures: W33 x D33 x H57 cm.
Brass, Bronze
Spectacular Neoclassical Ormolu Chandelier, 18th Century
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A huge, spectacular late 18th / early 19th German or English ormolu 10 - light chandelier. The chandelier can be used as a candelabra or can be electrified (on request).
Bronze, Ormolu
English Large Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's English leaded glass light fixtures with eagles decorating the crown of the fixture. Measurements: Height (drop): 45" Diameter: 34.5"
Rare aged brass caged Holophane pendant light English 1910
Located in Tarporley, GB
#3904 Rare aged brass caged Holophane pendant light. English 1910. Pristinely presented with original aged brass cage & elegant prismatic glass. Scarce three part example. All gl...
Brass
Antique English Leaded Oversized Bent Glass Pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1251 White leaded glass encased in bronze. Take one 100 watt Edison based bulb Supplied with 2' chain and canopy.
Bronze
Bowler Hat Pendant Lamp, Vintage English Decorative Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Bowler Hat pendant lamp is a decorative piece inspired by classic English style. Repurposed as a lamp, is made from rigid molded felt. This unique piece is sourced across Europe...
Shell, Felt
19th Century English Gilt Bronze Billiard Light
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience the opulence of the 19th century with this exquisite gilt bronze billiard light. Its intricate detailing and classic design bring a touch of vintage elegance to any space,...
Bronze
Antique English Mercury Glass Pendant Light '1'
Located in London, GB
Antique English mercury glass pendant light '1' Single antique mercury glass pendant light. By Strand electric. Great patina. Brass galleries. The glass is in good c...
Brass
Rare 1920s XL Antique Holophane Flying Saucer Chandelier in Brass
Located in Tarporley, GB
#3919 An XL antique Holophane flying saucer chandelier. English 1920’s. Beautifully formed prismatic glass set in an aged brass chandelier ring.
Brass, Copper
Regency Period Antique Chandelier by John Blades
By John Blades
Located in Steyning, West sussex
For more information on John Blades see Chapter Eleven The English Glass Chandelier by Martin Mortimer Similar example can be seen in the Metropolitan museum of art New York.
Ormolu
1830s English Forged Brass Pendant with Vaseline Glass Tulip Shade
Located in Nottingham, GB
An exceptional English antique pendant light dating to the 1830s, combining elaborate brass, oxidised copper and wrought iron metalwork with a striking Vaseline glass tulip shade.
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Wrought Iron
$16,000 / item
Pair of English Bronze Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's English bronze light fixtures with frosted glass insets and eight interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 26" Diameter: 24"
Bronze
19th Century Georgian Style Cut Crystal Six Light Chandelier
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This extra fine quality antique English cut crystal chandelier is in the classic Waterford style.
Crystal
Pair of Cast Bronze Antique Chandeliers. Sold individually.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900 English ten-light bronze chandeliers with thistle & foliage motif on body and original patina.
Bronze
Highly Important George III Period Chandelier by Christopher Haedy
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A pair in the Library at Badminton Gloucestershire see (Colour plate 4 page 13) The English Glass Chandelier by Martin Mortimer. The tapestry room Goodwood House West Sussex.
Cut Glass
English Art Deco Glass Plafonnier Pendant Shade C.1920
Located in London, GB
Antique English Art Deco glass plafonnier pendant shade C.1920 In excellent condition commensurate of age.
Glass
$1,316Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th Century Huge English Pharmacy Moonstone Glass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Huge English Pharmacy Moonstone Glass Pendant Light Dimensions in inches: H 24” x W 16” x D 16” Age: Early 20th Century Origin: England Condition: Fair Overvi...
Glass
Set of English Wrought Iron Kitchen Pendant Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of ten circa 1920's English wrought iron horizontal downlight chandeliers with bronze details.
Wrought Iron
Edwardian Arts & Crafts Brass Three-Arm Chandelier with Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Nottingham, GB
An impressive antique English Edwardian three-arm chandelier dating to circa 1910, combining an ornate brass framework with four beautifully contrasting pieces of hand-moulded opalin...
Brass
$433Sale Price|20% Off
Early-20th Century English Milk Glass Small Light Shade
Located in London, GB
Early-20th century English milk glass small light shade A wondefully small sized example of an early-20th century hand crafted milk glass English light shade, with its hanging hoo...
Milk Glass
Set of English Holophane Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 circa 1900 English tole and Holophane glass Industrial light fixtures. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop 25" Diameter 20".
Metal
Pair Antique Vintage English Church Opaline Milk Glass Copper Ceiling Pendants
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful pair of circular stepped opaline ceiling pendants with original copper galleries, England circa 1920. - Beautiful silky finish to the stepped opaline glass shades, tall...
Copper
Antique Vintage English Pharmacy Moonstone Opaline Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Sale, GB
- A stunning antique moonstone opalescent glass pharmacy ceiling pendant, England circa 1920. - An incredibly elegant glass pendant light made in England by GEC - General Electric Co...
Copper
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
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The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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