Antique Beaded Flower Chandelier
Wilhelminian style beads crystal chandelier flowers glass antique brass
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant antique chandelier: a testament to craftsmanship and grace
Experience the revived splendor
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Antique 1880s Italian William IV Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Style Crystal Beaded Basket Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful petite chandelier is draped with clear and frosted crystals terminating in a Dore
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Antique 19th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants
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Bronze
Antique Bronze French Crystal Beaded Basket Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
This antique French bronze chandelier is simply elegant. This ballroom chandelier is made with
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
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Bronze
19thc French Art Nouveau Elaborate Beaded Crystal "Flowers & Vines" Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1890 French Antique Art Nouveau Crystal Micro Beaded Chandelier. This chandelier is exquisite
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Brass Beaded Straw Glass Flowers Palm Tree Hollywood Regency Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Antique large French Art Nouveau or Art Deco brass and beaded pale pink glass with frosted glass
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Iron and Crystal Chandelier, Antique Brass Finish, Crystal Flowers, Six Lite
Located in Stamford, CT
. This is a beautiful chandelier with crystal flowers and hand beaded crystal on each arm. Its a great
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Antique Crystal Chandeliers
Located in Dallas, TX
19h Century Crystal Chandelier with flower mounted with blue centers, and beaded chains and prisms.
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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Magnificent Antique French Louis XVI Style Bagues Rock Crystal Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
beaded glass chandelier embellished with cut rock crystal prisms, flowers and glass leaves.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
20th Century Italian Beaded Crystal Chandelier with Amber and Grey Colored Drops
Located in Milan, IT
20th century Italian beaded crystal five-light chandelier, a small cage chandelier realized with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
H 27.56 in Dm 18.9 in
Large Maison Bagues Silver Gilt Bronze Rock Crystal Flower Bouquet Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
crystal beaded Amphora jar shape that holds delicate metal stems that sprout sculptural flowers made of
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Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze, Metal
A Large Antique French Rock Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in London, GB
rock crystal and cut crystal pieces, The caged frame decorated with beads and flowers. 10 candle bulbed
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Rare Antique French Victorian Brass Filigree 10 Light Converted Gas Chandelier
Located in Dayton, OH
pressed glass shade with sawtooth edge and flower motif. The glass shade is beaded at the center and fits
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 46 in W 28 in D 28.5 in
1455 10-Lights Metal Chandelier
By Epoca Lampadari
Located in Milan, IT
. The frame is in fact coated in antiqued-gold leaf and it is enhanced by rows of cut crystal beads. To
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rock Crystal and Bronze 17-Light Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Cypress, CA
Antique outstanding neoclassical style bronze 17 light chandelier enhanced with hand carved and
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Arts & Crafts Chandelier with a Great Owl Sculpture & Perfect Alabaster Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique, antique, stunning and all handcrafted 6 light chandelier.
Some chances you only get once
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
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Alabaster, Brass, Metal
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H 33 in Dm 34 in
French 19th Century Baccarat Napoleon III Chandelier, Bronze d’Ore, Ram Heads
Located in New Orleans, LA
This majestic Napoleon III finely chiseled ormolu chandelier is exquisite. The French antique
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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze
H 49 in W 32 in D 32 in
Pair of Large Baguès French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandeliers
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
, crystal and beaded glass multi light chandeliers of superb craftsmanship embellished with fine cut rock
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Art Deco Five Light Slip Shade Chandelier Ceiling Fixture by Crown Lighting Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique chandelier was made by the Crown Lighting Company of the United States and dates to
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
H 33 in W 18.25 in D 18.25 in
1480 6-Lights Metal Suspension Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
is embellished with antiqued-silver coating and rows of polished beads, with flowers and pendants in
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Leaf
Spectra Fine Jewelry Emerald Diamond Romantic Chandelier Earrings
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The charm of a chandelier earring - long, ornate, and dangling with multiple tiers - is undeniable
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Basket" Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Basket" chandelier. France, circa 1930. 1 Light
Neo Classical style.
Dimensions: Height 18" Diameter 12"
CW5269.
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Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Empire Style Bronze & Crystal Tent & Basket Chandelier, France, Circa:1910
Located in Alexandria, VA
This armless tent-and-basket chandelier was hand crafted in the Empire style in Paris in the early days of electrified light fixtures. Inside the bronze frame, hidden by the tent of ...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Montgolfiè Antique Lok Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New
Located in Berlin, DE
Montgolfière Style Chandelier - Empire Elegance with Customizability
Introducing a new Montgolfière style chandelier that exudes the charm of the Empire era, reimagined with modern ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Stunning & Mint Early 1900s Art Deco Alabaster and Original Rope Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Timeless design and warmest color alabaster light with matching canopy.
If you are looking for a truly beautiful, great quality and all original alabaster pendant then this striking...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
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H 21.2 in Dm 13.8 in
Timeless Design Handcarved White & Black Art Deco Alabaster Pendant / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and timeless, hand carved, antique alabaster pendant light.
Thanks to its 'calm' and timeless design this alabaster chandelier will look great in all kinds of interiors. I...
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze, Brass
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H 21.2 in Dm 15.75 in
Large Art Deco White & Black Alabaster Pendant Chandelier with Perfect Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class, Art Deco chandelier with a stylized flower shade and perfect matching canopy.
Thanks to its large size and superb condition this three-light alabaster chandelier will lig...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
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H 22 in Dm 19.6 in
Elevate Your Space with a Large 19.7Ø Antique Chunky Stained Glass Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare inlaid 'chunky glass' light fixture from the early 1900s.
This handcrafted, chunky stained glass light fixture is the perfect blend of artistry and functionality. With early 20...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Wire
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H 25 in Dm 19.7 in
Marvelous & Pure Art Deco Bronze Chandelier Pendant With 5 Mint Alabaster Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and practical size alabaster pendant light for the perfect atmosphere.
If you are looking for a stylish and ready to use chandelier to grace your living space then this ant...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
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H 31.5 in Dm 26.7 in
c1900 Petite French Art Nouveau Cut Crystal Floral Form Chandelier Shabby & Chic
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Petite c1900 French Art Nouveau Shabby & Chic Cut Crystal and Beaded Floral Form Chandelier. 4 lights and some very nice detail. There are beautiful blooming flowers, beaded crystal ...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Big Large Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre
Located in Berlin, DE
Montgolfière Style Chandelier - Empire Elegance with Customizability
Introducing a new Montgolfière style chandelier that exudes the charm of the Empire era, reimagined with modern ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Iron, Wire
Excellent Oval French Gilt Bronze Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Lovely late 19th century french chandelier. Rare oval shape for the size of chandelier, gilt bronze with roze and clear rock crystals, 8 arms and total 10 lights. rewired to EU stand...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Swedish Crystal Orion Bowl by Lars Hellsten for Orrefors, 20th Century
By Orrefors
Located in Big Flats, NY
Swedish crystal Orion bowl designed for Orrefors by sculptor Lars Hellsten features flared form with scalloped edge, signed at base, 20th century
Measures: 3.5" H x 5" D
Additional...
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20th Century Swedish Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Regency Bronze Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Empire / neoclassical / Regency bronze and graduating crystal basket form chandelier with medusa heads and six candelabra sockets around the outer frame and a beau...
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20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Bronze
Set of Eight Moser Cobalt Blue and Gold Panel Cut Champagne Coupes
By Moser Glassworks
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of eight Bohemian handblown crystal champagne goblets in the iconic coupe shape, are part of a larger matching set of goblets, made by Moser. They feature elongated raised p...
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Vintage 1930s Czech Glass
Materials
Crystal
Ten Large Antique Champagne Flutes Hand-Blown Glass England 18th Century c-1760
Located in Katonah, NY
Cheers to welcoming friends!
This is a beautiful set of ten clear large (8.5inches tall) English mid-18th century clear champagne flutes (even though in the main image the glass does...
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Antique 1760s English Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Antique Hawkes School Brilliant Cut Crystal Maple Leaf Vase, 20th Century
By Steuben Hawkes
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Hawkes school brilliant cut crystal vase features ovoid form with cross hatched lower and etched maple leaf upper, 20th century
Measures:- 9" height x 5" diameter; 3.75" di...
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20th Century American Glass
Materials
Crystal
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Late 19th Century Viennese Gilt-Bronze Crystal Beaded Basket Chandelier
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Antique Viennese gilt bronze six-light chandelier ormolu frame decorated with flower garland.
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Antique 1890s Austrian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
H 53.15 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Crystal Chandelier
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a stunning Empire crystal chandelier in antique brass and copper. Beautiful crystal swags
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Copper
Art Deco Flower Basket
Located in Vienna, AT
beads od pressen crystal flowers. Resembling a naturalistic basket with flowers. Four light bulbs set
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
Antique Beaded Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French delicately beaded basket chandelier "Marie Antionette" Dresden Flowers.
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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Antique French Delicately Beaded Marie Antoinette Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Marie Antoinette style chandelier with Dresden flowers and a delicately beaded
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Beaded and Gilt Iron Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Beaded and gilt iron Italian chandelier from Genoa (early 19th century), in original finish and
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron, Metal
Antique Italian Beaded Crystal and Amethyst Basket Form Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful antique Italian beaded crystal and amethyst basket form chandelier. Featuring lovely
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal
20th Century Italian Beaded Crystal Flush Mount Umbrella Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning made in Italy chandelier with six lights and over thousands of crystal beads, strung and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier 20th Century Eleven-Light Cage Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
20th century Italian beaded crystal eleven-light cage chandelier, a lovely and romantic cage
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
19th Century Italian Cut Crystal Beaded Gilt Iron Bird Cage Structure Chandelier
Located in Firenze, IT
-shaped structure completely adorned with hundreds of original and antique glass beads and cut crystal
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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron, Wrought Iron
H 33.08 in Dm 25.2 in
Antique French Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Incomparable and palatial antique French Baccarat crystal 20-light chandelier. The dome-shaped
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Antique Early 1900s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Antique Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Antique gilt brass and crystal chandelier from France. Gilt brass frame decorated in chains of
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
20th Century Beaded Crystal Cage Chandelier Two-Tier Nine-Light Italian Pendant
Located in Milan, IT
20th century Italian beaded crystal nine-light cage chandelier, a lovely and romantic cage
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
H 31.5 in Dm 23.63 in
Antique French Gilt Bronze, Wood, and Crystal Chandelier, circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine quality 19th century French gilt bronze, wood and crystal chandelier. The crown accented with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Italian Antique Six-Light Carved Wood and Crystal Chandeliers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian early 20th century, six-light, crystal and wood chandeliers. This pair of antique
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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Victorian Parasol Earrings of Garnet and 15ct Gold
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
graces the top flower. Gold beads rest atop the rim of the engraved fringe. Clearly talent and thought
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold
French Tole Chandelier
Located in Winter Park, FL
teardrops. Crystal beaded centre helix. This chandelier is in working condition. Original white glass candle
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Italian Crystal Flower Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
petal flowers. Just above the globe is a hand blown bead and cut crystal dish. Original and matching
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Vintage Italian Glass and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
decorated in cut crystal prisms, pressed glass flowers, blown glass pendants and glass bead chains. Wired
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Vintage 1930s Italian French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Iron
Pair of French Vintage Empire Style Six-Light Crystal Basket-Shaped Chandeliers
Located in Atlanta, GA
pair of antique French crystal chandeliers have each been rewired for the US and come with a
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20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Pair of Baroque Style Hollywood Regency Chandeliers
By Dorothy Draper
Located in New York, NY
ball bead at the bottom of the central support rod. On the second chandelier, the ball bead is without
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
18th Century Italian Chandelier Genoese Empire Giltwood Crystal Pendant
Located in Milan, IT
wax candles, this antique chandelier comes from a private villa of Parma, it is in overall good
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron, Brass
Piemontese Baroque Style Gilt Iron & Crystal 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
, the arms composed of a series of s and c scrolls and having alternating blown and pressed glass bead
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Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Antique French Beaded Basket Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Anyone who loves gardening or flowers in baskets will find this chandelier holds great appeal.
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Antique French Bead Crystal and Rose Form Cast Bronze Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French beaded crystal and bronze eight-light chandelier features urn form strung crystal
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Art Deco Gilt Brass & Beaded Amber Glass/ Palm Tree Hollywood Regency Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Antique large French Art Nouveau/Art Deco Gilt Brass & Beaded Amber Glass frosted glass flower lamp
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Gilt Brass & Beaded Amber Glass Palm Tree Hollywood Regency Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Antique large French Art Nouveau/Art Deco gilt brass and beaded amber glass frosted glass flower
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique French Baroque Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning antique French baroque bronze chandelier was hand-cast to an incredible degree of
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Italian Genoese Chandelier Empire Giltwood Crystal Pendant
Located in Milan, IT
antique chandelier comes from a private villa of Milan it is in overall good condition. Wear consistent
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass, Iron
20th Century Italian Six-Light Crystal Bronze Chandelier from a Milanese Palazzo
Located in Milan, IT
14 bulbs.
The upper part of this antique chandelier is bird cage shaped, joined by crystal chains
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
H 29.53 in Dm 25.2 in
French Art Deco White Carved Alabaster Pendant Light, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
with dark brown and black veins; with a beaded top rim, and a flower-shaped carved decor on the bottom
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Alabaster, Metal
Third Quarter of the 19th Century Italian Chandelier
Located in Larkspur, CA
Third Quarter of the 19th Century Italian Antiqued Gilt Six Arm Chandelier with Scrolling arms and
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Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Amethyst, Crystal
Unusual French Antique Beaded Colored Glass Chandelier
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Unusual French Antique 6-light Chandelier with Colored Glass Beads and Flowers
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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Beautiful French Antique Maison BAGUES Twelve-light Chandelier
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Rare French Antique Maison Bagues, Paris twelve-light chandelier with cut crystal drops forming
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Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Italian Six-Light Giltwood, Porcelain and Crystal Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A pretty Italian Florentine giltwood six-light antique chandelier, the metal leaf square gauge
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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Very Large 18 Light Crystal Drop Chandelier
Located in Culver City, CA
. Jefferson West has a great variety of antique chandeliers, sconces, floor and table lamps available to fit
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Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Beads
Maison Jansen crystal and iron 12 light chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
The iron frame of this striking cage form chandelier is finished in antique gold and decorated with
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
An elegant Louis XV style rock crystal chandelier from France
Located in Houston, TX
An elegant Louis XV style painted iron chandelier featuring rock crystal drops from France. This
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Willy Daro lights, pair flowers pendants, bronze & Lucite, 1960`s ca, Belgian
By Willy Daro
Located in London, GB
Willy Daro lights, a pair of Lotus flower pendants in brass, bronze & Lucite, 1960`s ca, Belgian
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Bronze
H 47.25 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
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Antique Beaded Flower Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique beaded flower chandelier available at 1stDibs. An antique beaded flower chandelier — often made from metal, stone and crystal — can elevate any home. Find 17 options for an antique or vintage antique beaded flower chandelier now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique beaded flower chandelier, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An antique beaded flower chandelier is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique beaded flower chandelier over the years, but those crafted by Epoca Lampadari and Maison Baguès are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Beaded Flower Chandelier?
The average selling price for an antique beaded flower chandelier at 1stDibs is $7,100, while they’re typically $1,977 on the low end and $60,000 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.
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