Colonial Style Chandelier
20th Century American Colonial Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
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Nickel
Vintage 1950s American Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
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Bronze
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Wrought Iron
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Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
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Brass
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Metal
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Brass
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Brass
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Wrought Iron
20th Century Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
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Wrought Iron
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Brass
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Brass
Late 20th Century American Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian British Colonial Chandeliers an...
Mercury Glass
Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
20th Century Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Nickel
Vintage 1940s Belgian American Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Pewter
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Bronze
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Brass
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Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
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Brass, Steel
Vintage 1930s French Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Early 20th Century American Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Vintage 1930s Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century American Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
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Brass
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Bronze
Antique 19th Century Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
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Brass
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Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Colonial Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
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Crystal
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Wrought Iron
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Stone, Wire
20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
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Silver Plate
Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
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Metal
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Wool
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Wool
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Wool
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Wool, Silk
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Wool
Antique Early 1900s German Dutch Colonial Settees
Leather, Boxwood, Walnut
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Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Wool
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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 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.
- Are chandeliers still in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, chandeliers are still in style. Although interior design trends do come and go, it's safe to say that chandeliers are generally still in style from year to year. While the word may conjure images of opulent candelabra-style fixtures adorned with crystals, there are actually many types of chandeliers that can suit different interior design styles. Among them are rustic and industrial lantern chandeliers, futuristic Sputnik chandeliers and transitional pieces topped off with light-diffusing fabric shades. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of chandeliers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. Crystal chandeliers are still in style and can be found embellishing any room in the home. Crystal chandeliers come in many different shapes and sizes and can be very simple or highly decorative. Shop a selection of vintage and modern crystal chandeliers from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Capiz shell designs have been described as rustic and boho. Capiz is a type of flat pearl made from a windowpane oyster found in and named for the province of Capiz in the Philippines. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Capiz shell items from some of the world’s top sellers.
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