Old Antique Chandeliers
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
Early 1900s French Old Antique Chandeliers
Brass
Late 17th Century European Neoclassical Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Iron, Wire
Early 18th Century European Art Nouveau Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Wire, Brass
Mid-18th Century European Baroque Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Late 18th Century Italian Art Nouveau Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Wire, Brass
1920s French Gothic Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
Late 18th Century Italian Art Nouveau Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Mid-18th Century European Baroque Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Early 19th Century European Art Deco Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Early 19th Century European Art Deco Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
1880s German Aesthetic Movement Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
Mid-18th Century European Baroque Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
1640s European Bohemian Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Wire, Brass
Late 19th Century European Baroque Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
1910s Italian Anglo-Indian Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
Early 1900s Italian Baroque Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
19th Century German Baroque Old Antique Chandeliers
Brass
Early 20th Century European Old Antique Chandeliers
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Old Antique Chandeliers
Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
Late 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Old Antique Chandeliers
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
1820s German Georgian Old Antique Chandeliers
Berlin Iron
1880s Italian Baroque Old Antique Chandeliers
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
Mid-19th Century German Old Antique Chandeliers
Wood
19th Century Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal
1880s French Louis XIV Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
19th Century French Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
1870s French Louis XIV Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Old Antique Chandeliers
Brass
Early 20th Century French Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Modern Old Antique Chandeliers
Metal
1890s French Louis XIV Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XIV Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
19th Century Swedish Rococo Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
1880s French Louis XIV Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
1910s French Louis XIV Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Old Antique Chandeliers
Brass
Early 20th Century American American Classical Old Antique Chandeliers
Glass
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Old Antique Chandeliers
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century French Hollywood Regency Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Old Antique Chandeliers
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Old Antique Chandeliers
Wood
Mid-19th Century Old Antique Chandeliers
Metal
Early 1900s European Old Antique Chandeliers
Metal, Gold
1920s French Baroque Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
Early 1900s French Baroque Old Antique Chandeliers
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Belgian Arts and Crafts Old Antique Chandeliers
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Old Antique Chandeliers
Chrome
Early 1900s French Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
1920s French Art Deco Old Antique Chandeliers
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Old Antique Chandeliers
Alabaster, Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Old Antique Chandeliers
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Old Antique Chandeliers
Alabaster, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Old Antique Chandeliers
Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Baroque Old Antique Chandeliers
Brass
1780s Austrian Baroque Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Iron
19th Century French Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
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Finding the Right lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
- How did old chandeliers work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Old chandeliers first worked because of taper candles inserted into their frames and lit nightly to provide illumination for a room. In the 18th century, chandeliers produced flickering flames fueled by natural gas, butane, propane or a similar substance. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chandeliers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell how old your chandelier is, look for a maker’s mark often included somewhere on the chandelier. From there, you can research the specific company that manufactured it. Also consider the power source — candle- and gas-lit chandeliers were common until the early 1900s when electric chandeliers became popular. Even if your chandelier was upgraded to be fully electric, check for signs of the previous system. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can update an old brass chandelier in many ways. Refinish it with spray paint to give it a more modern hue or slip new sleeves over the candles. You can also add embellishments like crystals to the frame. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chandeliers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Opinions on how old a rug has to be to be considered antique vary. However, most experts will apply the label to any rug produced more than 100 years ago, and call floor coverings produced 50 to 100 years ago vintage. Shop a variety of antique rugs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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.
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