Russian Cut-Glass, Ormolu, and Blue Porcelain Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Russian cut-glass, ormolu, and blue porcelain chandelier Russian, 19th Century Height 120cm, diameter 90cm This stunning Russian chandelier brings together vibrant turquoise porcela...
Ormolu
Russian Neoclassical Style Clear and Blue Cut Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Russian Neoclassical style clear and blue cut glass chandelier Russian, 20th century Measures: Height 156cm, diameter 94cm This superb Russian chandelier exemplifies the grace a...
Cut Glass
18th Century Gilt Bronze and Blue Glass Russian Chandelier
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful Russian chandelier from the Louis XVI period c. 1790 in gilt bronze and with cut-glass crystals.
Crystal, Bronze
$36,260Sale Price|20% Off
Russian Neoclassical Cut-Glass, Cobalt Blue Glass Chandelier or Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Russian neoclassical style cut-glass mounted gilt metal and cobalt blue glass four-light chandelier or lantern with the original canapé.
Crystal, Bronze
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Early 19th Century Russian Crystal Gilt Bronze and Blue Glass Chandelier
By Johann Zech
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An early 19th century Russian chandelier having eight candle arms. The design is intended to represent waterfalls.
Crystal, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze, Clear and Blue Cut Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This magnificent chandelier is composed of a variety of media, which beautifully contrast in their colour and qualities. This includes lustrous golden gilt bronze (ormolu), cut clear...
Ormolu, Bronze
Blue Industrial Soviet Bunker Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Vintage Industrial lamp from the 1970s - Made in former Soviet Union - Blue iron top - Stripped glass cover - The socket requires E 27 lightbulbs - New wire - Diameter: 15...
Iron
$2,380Sale Price|20% Off
Baltic Style Chandelier, Gilt Bronze & Cobalt Glass, Mid-20th Century
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
The chandelier embodies some of the best design features of early 19th century Russian/Baltic chandeliers, featuring cobalt blue glass around the central stem; a top spray of curved ...
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Cobalt Blue and Clear Crystal Russian Chandeliers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of 19th century cobalt blue and clear crystal Russian chandeliers.
Unavailable
H 20.48 in W 11.42 in D 6.3 in
Pair of 19th Century Russian Candelabra with Marble and Cobalt Blue Glass
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of neoclassical Russian candelabra dated mid-19th century. Cobalt blue glass, large cut-glass spear all hung with cut crystal prisms chain and spangles set upon a carved marble...
Crystal, Marble, Brass
Russian Neoclassical Cobalt Blue Glass and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning mid 19th century Russian Neo-Classical cobalt blue glass and ormolu six light chandelier.
Ormolu
Sold
H 42 in Dm 22 in
Russian Baltic Cobalt Blue Crystal Ormolu Bronze Neoclassical Lantern Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Russian Baltic Cobalt Blue Glass And Crystal Ormolu With Bronze Cage This Beautiful Neoclassical Lantern Chandelier Fixture With 3 Candelabra Internal Lights And 3 Exter...
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
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H 36 in Dm 26 in
A Russian Neoclassical Style Blue Glass, Crystal and Ormolu (6) light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
A magnificent Russian 19th century neoclassical style blue glass crystal ormolu (6) light Chandelier, the chandelier is centered by a fine bottom circular pendant with elegant prism-...
Crystal, Bronze
Russian Gilt Bronze and Blue Glass Chandelier, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Russian chandelier, first half of the 19th century.
Ormolu
Period 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Cobalt and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
Period Russian neoclassical chandelier with cobalt blue glass and ormolu --Magnificent original cobalt blue glass mid section.
Bronze
Karlin blue (2 pieces) | Blue Industrial Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Blue industrial lamp. Holophane glass. weight | 3.8 kg / 8.4 lb. For use outdoors as well as indoors. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescen...
Metal
Magnificent Russian Chandelier in Cobalt Blue
Located in London, GB
Russian chandelier in cobalt blue A magnificent cut crystal glass Featuring 6 arms festooned elegantly with hand-cut button drops, extending from the central shaft of cobalt blue gla...
Brass
A Russian Empire Style Gilt Bronze Crystal and Blue Glass Globe Chandelier
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Russian influenced crystal and gilt bronze chandelier styled from the early 19th century Empire period, this chandelier likely dating from the early 20th century.
Crystal, Bronze
Blue Industrial Soviet Bunker Pendant Light with Iron Grid, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Vintage Industrial lamp from the 1970s - Made in former Soviet Union - Blue iron top - Stripped glass cover - Iron grid - The socket requires E 27/ E26 lightbulbs - New wir...
Iron
Sold
H 9.06 in Dm 10.24 in
Industrial Porcelain Blue Enamel Pendant Light with Ribbed Clear Glass, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial light made in former Soviet Union during the 1970s.It features white porcelain top, a blue enamel shade with white enamel interior and ribbed clear glass cover. Th...
Enamel, Iron
19th Century Russian, Cut and Blue Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
19th century Russian, cut and blue glass chandelier.
Brass
An Empire Crystal and Blue opaline Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
The two tiers surmounted by a circular corona issuing sprays of cut crystal drops featuring eight outscrolled arms and a central urn shaped opaline stem overall hung with a chain of ...
A Neoclassic Ormolu, Crystal and Blue Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
The corona issuing crystal hung sprays over an ormolu tier hung with faceted drops above faceted chains suspending a lower tier cast with candlearms connected by crystal garlands sus...
$82,517
H 86.62 in W 94.49 in D 0.4 in
Real Chinchilla Throw Blanket by Muchi Decor, Limited Edition, Made in Italy
By Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l.
Located in Poviglio, IT
A unique piece of the utmost quality from our Collection. Touching this throw will give you a unique sensation of softness and warmth, being chinchilla hair one of the thinnest and...
Silk, Fur, Natural Fiber
Large Precious Stone and Silver-Gilt Flower Model by Asprey
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in London, GB
A large precious stone and silver-gilt flower model by Asprey. English, 20th century. Measures: 47cm high x 14cm wide x 12 cm depth. Crafted in fine Faberge style, this piece is...
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver
$385,317
H 52.37 in W 35.83 in D 24.41 in
Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain Louis XVI style casket on stand This magnificent Louis XVI style ormolu casket is supported by a mirror-topped table stand, which sits on fo...
Ormolu
19th Century Italian Marble Well Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare 19th c. Italian Marble Well Head signed by Professor Polizi, Firenze, Italy
Marble
$56,447 / set
H 28.35 in W 22.84 in D 14.57 in
Amazing set of Art Nouveau Nesting Tables by Emile Galle ''Thistle'' 1905 Walnut
By Émile Gallé
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A set of four French Art Nouveau nesting tables by Emile Gallé decorated with fruitwood marquetry in a motif of carlile thistle and butterflies. Each table represents a different sta...
Wood, Walnut
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Porcelain
Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
Located in London, GB
The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...
Ormolu
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
Gold
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
$24,142
H 61.42 in W 83.47 in D 67.72 in
Floral Swag - A French Classic Louis XV Style Caned Bed by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The Floral Swag Bed is a beautifully handcrafted statement piece in the classic French Louis XV Corbeille style. Featuring its signature rounded corners, the bed’s curved headboard a...
Wood
Iridescent Art Nouveau Monumental Beetle Vase by Delphin Massier
By Delphin Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
Earthenware
$75,000
H 74.13 in W 122 in D 0.75 in
Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants
Located in Miami, FL
Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen — Provenance: Perret Vibert, Paris Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants and Schola...
Wood, Paint
$481,628
H 16.15 in W 28.35 in D 20.48 in
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket
Located in London, GB
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone mounted ebonized wooden casket English, 19th Century Height 41cm, width 72cm, depth 52cm Exceptionally fine and richly adorned, this beau...
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu
$22,500
H 33 in W 26 in D 44 in
Italian Baroque Rocking Chair by Pauly & Co., 19th Century Silver Leaf
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...
Silver
$347,200
H 29 in W 60 in D 32 in
Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk
By Alexandre Chevrié, Paris 1
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Alexandre Chevrie, a museum quality French ormolu mounted mahogany Royal Executive "Empire" Desk, circa 1875. Double sided desk with six solid bronze lions paw feet, framed ormolu...
Ormolu
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.