Art Nouveau chandelier from an aristocratic Austrian hunting lodge
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Stately chandelier from a noble country house in Lower Austria. Handcrafted circa 1910. Material: Brass (beautiful dark patina) Three large stag trophies (each 20 cm high), hand-p...
Bronze, Brass
Large Simulated Black Forrest Stag Antler Hanging Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Simulated Black Forrest Stag Antler Hanging Chandelier This is a very realistic looking piece, this chandelier design was first made in the 19th Century, and was a great favo...
Resin
Large 19th Century Black Forrest Stag Antler Hanging Chandelier Hunting Lodge
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very large 19th century Black Forrest stag antler hanging chandelier hunting lodge. This is an imposing and unusual piece, the chandelier was made circa 1870, it has been conver...
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H 19 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique Crystal Hanging Chandelier Entry kitchen library Ceiling Light Pendant
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique crystal hanging chandelier entry kitchen library ceiling light pendant . 19th Century Hunting Lodge Crystal Hanging Chandelier Ceiling Light Pendant LA.
Crystal, Bronze
Elk Antler Chandelier from a Bavarian Hunting Lodge
Located in Round Top, TX
An impressive chandelier from a Bavarian hunting lodge constructed of elk antlers with eight lights, late 19th century.
Antler
Late 1920's European hunting lodge trophy chandelier
Located in Toronto, ON
Chandelier from naturally shed antlers with unusually dense suspension stem.
Whimsical French Vintage Horn Hunting Lodge Light Fixture
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Whimsical French Vintage Horn Hunting Lodge Folk Art Light Fixture with 2 lights, newly electrified.
Exquisite Chandelier of an Austrian Hunting Lodge
By K.K. Kunst-Erzgiesserei Wien
Located in Wien, AT
Exquisite chandelier of a hunting lodge in lower Austria. Excellent ironwork.
Wrought Iron
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches.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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