French, Art Nouveau Brass Chandelier with Pâte De Verre Glass by Noverdy, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautiful four-light Art Nouveau brass pendant chandelier with Pâte de Verre glass by Noverdy.
Brass
French Art Nouveau Muller Frères Pâte de Verre Glass and Bronze Pendant, ca 1920
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Barntrup, DE
A refined French Art Nouveau pendant by Muller Frères Lunéville, featuring a richly toned pâte de verre glass bowl and sculptural bronze mounts, exemplifying the finest French decora...
Bronze
Art Nouveau Pâte de Verre Pendant Light by G.V. Croismare, France, ca. 1920
By G.V. Croismare
Located in Barntrup, DE
An Art Nouveau pendant signed G.V. Croismare for Muller Frères Lunéville, featuring richly colored pâte de verre glass and sculptural brass mounts. This refined French Art Nouveau p...
Brass
French Art Nouveau Chandelier Signed, “Rethondes”, Region “Hauts de France”
By Rethondes
Located in Beirut, LB
French Art Nouveau chandelier signed “Rethondes”. Has a round bowl and three tulips around in molted glass shade (pâte de verre) in blue and white colors, lovely when the lights on.
Wrought Iron
French Art Nouveau Pendant Light by G.V. de Croismare, Muller Frères, 1920
By G.V. de Croismarre
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Nouveau Pâte de Verre Three-Light Pendant Light by G.V. de Croismare, Muller Frères, 1920s. This impressive French Art Nouveau pendant light was made in the 1920s by G.V....
Bronze
French Art Deco and Art Nouveau Amber Chandelier or Pendant by Art de France
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful original Art Deco chandelier made in France, signed Art de France. It features a mottled blown thick double glass large bowl shade and floral shaped glass shades in pâte de...
Metal
Muller Frères Luneville Art Nouveau Chandelier, Signed
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Norwood, NJ
The fixture supports four elegantly curved arms and a central bowl, each fitted with signed pâte-de-verre glass shades.
Wrought Iron
Art Nouveau Pendant Light with Orange & Aubergine Glass by Muller Frères, 1920
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Barntrup, DE
Signed Muller Frères Lunéville Art Nouveau pendant light with mottled orange, aubergine, and warm amber pâte de verre glass bowl, typical of the Nancy School glass tradition, suspend...
Brass, Bronze
French Art Nouveau Lilac and White Glass Pendant Light by Muller Strasbourg
Located in Barntrup, DE
Refined French Art Nouveau pendant light featuring handcrafted pâte de verre glass with softly opaline diffusion by Muller Strasbourg, suspended on an ornate brass chain, circa 1920....
Brass
Art Nouveau Pendant Light with Amber-Ochre Glass by Muller Frères, France, 1920
By Muller Frères
Located in Barntrup, DE
An atmospheric French Art Nouveau pendant showcasing the luminous depth of hand-crafted pâte de verre glass. This refined French Art Nouveau pendant light was produced by Muller Frè...
Bronze
French Art Nouveau Orange, White and Blue Glass Pendant Light by Noverdy, 1920
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Nouveau orange, white, and blue Pâte de Verre glass pendant light fixture, signed ”Noverdy France” by Jean Noverdy. This delightful French Art Nouveau period pendant light...
Brass, Metal
Art Deco Chandelier in Wrought Iron and Blown Glass, Muller Frères, France, 1920
By Muller Fres Luneville, Muller Frères
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
The lampshades and the bowl are made from blown pâte de verre, in a beautiful mix of colors, creating a spectacular lighting effect when lit.
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
French Art Deco Chandelier Signed "Muller Freres..." 7 bulbs, French Palace 1930
By Muller Fres Lunneville, Muller Fres Luneville
Located in La xara, VC
PROVENANCE : Palais de Soye France Buying a Muller Frères chandelier with 7 bulbs is an exceptional choice for collectors and enthusiasts of historical decorative arts, especially...
Metal, Iron
Muller Frères Luneville Pendant Light with White and Burgundy Glass, 1920
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Nouveau pendant light by Muller Frères Lunéville featuring white and burgundy mottled pâte de verre glass with decorative brass chains and canopy. An elegant signed Mulle...
Brass
Timeless French Antique Pendant Light w. Gilt Goddess Masks & Amber Swirl Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
* Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase...
Brass, Bronze
French Art Deco Pate de Verre Glass Bowl Chandelier by Jean Noverdy, 1920s
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Barntrup, DE
This adorable French Art Deco period pendant chandelier features a mottled “Pâte de Verre” art glass bowl in yellow, lilac, and white color, signed ”Noverdy France” by Jean Noverdy, ...
Brass, Bronze
French Art Nouveau Purple Blue and White Glass Bowl Chandelier by Degué
By David Gueron Degue
Located in Barntrup, DE
This adorable purple-blue and white French Art Nouveau period pendant chandelier features a mottled “Pâte de Verre” glass shade, signed” Degué”, hung at an ornate brass and bronze fi...
Brass, Bronze
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H 25.6 in Dm 21.66 in
Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze and Muller Frères Lunéville Glass Six-Light Chandelier
By Muller Frères
Located in Barntrup, DE
This impressive French Art Nouveau period chandelier features a mottled “Pâte de Verre” central, beautifully shaped glass bowl in yellow and blue tones, signed by Muller Frères Lunév...
Bronze
Large French Art Nouveau Glass & Bronze Ceiling Light
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Large French Art Nouveau Glass & Bronze Ceiling Light An attractive glass dome ceiling light in mottled warm tones of colours of amber and orange that create a warm glow when illum...
Bronze
French Art Nouveau Chandelier Signed “Muller Freres Luneville”, circa 1930
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Beirut, LB
Has a round bowl and six tulips around in molted glass shade (pâte de verre) in purple and white colors, lovely when the lights on.
Wrought Iron
French Art Nouveau Yellow Pendant Light by GV de Croismare, Muller Frères
By Muller Frères
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Nouveau Yellow Glass Pendant Light fixture by GV de Croismare, Muller Frères. This adorable French Art Nouveau period pendant light features a mottled “Pâte de Verre” glas...
Bronze, Metal
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H 37.41 in Dm 22.45 in
French Art Nouveau Muller Frères Luneville Signed Six-Light Chandelier, 1920s
By Muller Fres Lunneville
Located in Barntrup, DE
This stunning French Art Nouveau period chandelier features a “Pâte de Verre” glass or glass paste central globe and three glass paste shades in purple, white, and green; forged wrou...
Wrought Iron
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H 21.26 in Dm 13.78 in
French Art Nouveau Blue and White Glass Pendant Light Signed Noverdy, 1920s
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Barntrup, DE
This adorable French Art Nouveau period pendant chandelier features a mottled “Pâte de Verre” art glass bowl in blue, white, orange, and green color, signed ”Noverdy France” by Jean ...
Metal, Brass, Bronze
French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier by Charles Schneider, 1920s
By Charles Schneider
Located in Barntrup, DE
This adorable French Art Deco period pendant chandelier features a large mottled “Pâte de Verre” art glass bowl - lamp shade in light and dark rouge pink colors, signed ”Schneider” b...
Brass, Bronze
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H 18.9 in Dm 11.82 in
Art Nouveau Pate de Verre Glass Bowl Pendant Light by Charles Schneider, 1920s
By Charles Schneider
Located in Barntrup, DE
This adorable French Art Nouveau period pendant chandelier features a mottled “Pâte de Verre” art glass shade in orange, yellow, and cream color, signed ”Schneider” by Charles Schnei...
Brass, Bronze
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H 37.8 in Dm 25.2 in
Art Nouveau Pate de Verre Glass Six-Light Chandelier by Charles Schneider, 1920s
By Charles Schneider
Located in Barntrup, DE
This adorable French Art Nouveau period pendant chandelier features a mottled “Pâte de Verre” art glass shades in blue and white color, signed ”Schneider” by Charles Schneider, hung ...
Bronze
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H 30.71 in Dm 14.18 in
French Art Nouveau Glass Bowl Pendant Chandelier Signed by Muller Frères, 1920s
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Barntrup, DE
This adorable French Art Nouveau period pendant chandelier features a very unusual shaped mottled “Pâte de Verre” glass shade in white, purple, and green color, marked with Muller Fr...
Brass, Bronze
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H 33.47 in Dm 21.26 in
French Art Nouveau Purple and White Glass and Bronze Chandelier by Muller Frères
By Muller Frères
Located in Barntrup, DE
Superb French chandelier by the Muller Frères brothers, from circa the 1920s, consisting of a large (40 cm / 15.74 in) purple and white central glass bowl shade and three surrounding...
Bronze
Art Nouveau Violet and Amber Glass and Brass Pendant Light, France, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Nouveau pendant featuring a sculptural Pâte de Verre glass bowl with honey-amber center and lavender-violet rim. A refined example of early 20th-century French Art Nouvea...
Brass
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H 16.54 in Dm 13.39 in
French Art Nouveau Orange and White Glass Pendant Light Signed Noverdy, 1920s
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Barntrup, DE
This adorable French Art Nouveau period pendant chandelier features a mottled “Pâte de Verre” art glass bowl in orange and white color, signed ”Noverdy France” by Jean Noverdy.
Metal, Brass
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H 14.97 in Dm 15.36 in
French Art Nouveau Bronze and Polychrome Glass Pendant Light Signed Degué, 1920s
By Degué, David Gueron Degue
Located in Barntrup, DE
This delightful French Art Nouveau period pendant light features a salmon and white color 'Pâte de Verre' glass bowl with yellow and blue accents.
Bronze, Brass, Metal
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H 16.15 in Dm 13.78 in
French Art Nouveau Green, Blue and White Glass and Brass Pendant Light, 1920s
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Barntrup, DE
This adorable French Art Nouveau period pendant chandelier features a mottled “Pâte de Verre” art glass bowl in green, blue, and white color with orange and pink accents, attributed ...
Metal, Brass
Art Nouveau Ceiling Lamp Daum Nancy, Yellow, Around 1920
By Daum
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
This beautiful Art Nouveau lamp is signed and has a frame of forged iron. The pâte de verre glass bowl is very impressive and gives a pleasant light. The shades are signed: Daum Nanc...
Wrought Iron
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H 15.75 in Dm 13.78 in
Art Deco Orange Pendant Light by G.V. de Croismare, Muller Frères, France, 1920s
By G.V. de Croismarre
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco orange and white Pâte de Verre glass and bronze pendant light by G.V. de Croismare, Muller Frères Luneville from the 1920s. This pendant light is a stunning piece fro...
Bronze, Brass
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H 23.63 in Dm 13.78 in
French Art Deco Yellow Pendant Light by G.V. de Croismare, Muller Frères, 1920s
By G.V. de Croismarre
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco yellow Pâte de Verre glass pendant light fixture by G.V. de Croismare, Muller Frères Luneville from circa the 1920s. This pendant light is a stunning piece from the F...
Metal, Bronze
French Art Nouveau Pendant Light by Muller Frères Luneville, 1920s
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Nouveau bronze and Pâte de Verre glass pendant light fixture by Muller Frères Luneville from circa the 1920s. This delightful French Art Nouveau period pendant light feat...
Metal, Bronze
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H 20.48 in Dm 13.78 in
French Art Deco Green Glass Pendant Light by Muller Frères Luneville, 1920s
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco bronze and Pâte de Verre glass pendant light fixture by Muller Frères Luneville from circa the 1920s. This delightful French Art Deco period pendant light features a ...
Metal, Bronze
French Antique Art Nouveau Pate De Verre Bowl Chandelier
Located in Coral Gables, FL
French Antique Art Nouveau Pate De Verre Bowl Chandelier. Eight candle style lights and additional light bulbs inside bowl.
Bronze
French Art Glass Chandelier by Daum Nancy
By Daum
Located in Fairfax, VA
Gorgeous art glass suspension, ceiling light with blown glass pâte de verre bowl by Daum, Nancy; held by three handmade iron two sectional chain. Six lights 60 watt each.
Wrought Iron
French Art Glass Chandelier by Daum Nancy
By Daum
Located in Fairfax, VA
Gorgeous art glass suspension, ceiling light with blown glass pâte de verre bowl by Daum, Nancy, held by three bronze chain and canopy. Six lights 60 watt each.
Bronze
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.