Antique Forged Iron Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900 French forged iron light fixture with a four-light cluster.
Early 1900s French Antique Iron Light Fixtures
Iron
Antique Forged Iron Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900 French forged iron light fixture with a four-light cluster.
Iron
Antique Hammered Iron Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French hammered iron light fixture with three interior lights.
Iron
$5,800 / item
Set of Cast Iron Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight Italian circa 1920s cast iron light fixtures with foliage motif and six interior lights each.
Iron
Large Oval Wrought Iron Light Fixture, Early 20th Century 1920's
Located in San Francisco, CA
Spanish Mediterranean style oval shape wrought iron light fixture with eight bees wax covered light sockets surrounding the central section of scrolling iron work.
Wrought Iron
English Hammered Iron Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English light fixture with cobalt blue glass insets, glass diffuser at the bottom and four interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 31" Diameter: 20".
Iron
Early 20th Century Wrought Iron Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
An attractive early 20th century cast iron and wrought iron nine light hanging fixture.
Iron, Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Hanging Hook Chandelier
Located in Greenwich, CT
A black wrought iron light fixture with four radial arms and integral hooks on a central stem also with hooks top and bottom.
Wrought Iron
Pair of 19th Century Italian Scrolling Iron Single Light Sconces, 34" Tall
Located in Atlanta, GA
The arm connects and is supported by the vertical bar back plate with wavy edges and fleur de lis style tips. These forged-iron light fixtures have a hammered texture, and lovely pat...
Metal, Iron
Gothic Iron Castle Wall Light, Antique 19th Century Electric Fixture
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large and Heavy Gothic Iron Castle Wall Light This wonderful piece is made in iron, it was originally powered by gas, it has now been converted to electricity We have added a large...
Iron
$18,500
Celestial Light Fixture
By Cass Gilbert
Located in Montreal, QC
Unusual American wrought iron and bronze light fixture in the form of a globe with Zodiac ring in pierced bronze probably designed by Cass Gilbert and made for the Hartford CT based ...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Large and Decorative 1920s Industrial Iron and Glass Caged Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Original, heavy duty industrial factory lamp. This large and cool Industrial pendant with its original glass shade will look wonderful over a kitchen island, but there are many oth...
Iron
Early 20th Century Cast Iron And Porcelain Pulley Pendant Lamp Light Fixture
Located in Fort Collins, CO
This is a beautiful, refinished pulley light fixture. The antique cast iron pulley, featuring deep embossed letters, gives the light the ability to extend the 21” length of twisted ...
Iron, Brass
Art Deco Daum Nancy Art Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Art Deco period art glass pendant light fixture with wrought iron hardware. Signed Daum Nancy.
Wrought Iron
Large Art Deco Style Lantern Light Fixture, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A extremely large European inspired Art Deco wrought iron and cast aluminum lantern style light fixture with inset textured amber color plexiglass or plastic type panels.
Wrought Iron, Aluminum
Antique Brutalist Hammered Metal and Color Leaded Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 Italian leaded chunky colored glass pendant ceiling light fixture with an interior Edison light bulb of up to 100 watts. Metal chain and canopy and with original patina....
Metal, Iron
Large & Perfectly Balanced Antique Ivory-Toned Alabaster Pendant Light, Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
This large three-light fixture, measuring 19.8 inches in diameter, is crafted from a single block of fine ivory-toned alabaster.
Alabaster, Iron, Bronze, Wire
Early 20th Century Swing Arm Dental Double Pulley Adjustable Light Fixture
Located in Fort Collins, CO
This is an exceptionally rare dental swing pulley light fixture, with only a few known examples. The wall mounted bracket (restored with quartersawn white oak) pivots, giving the ar...
Iron
1920s White Opaline Art Deco Flush Mount Light Fixture, Metal Holder
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1920s White opaline Art Deco Flush Mount Metal glass holder with white porcelain bulb holder Diameter glass holder 14 cm / 5.5 inches Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb Priced per individua...
Brass, Iron
$14,500Sale Price|23% Off
Majestic Gilt French Twelve-Light Rock Crystal Large Chandelier Baguès Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful very large 1920s gilt iron French cage chandelier has twelve lights with an assortment of flat, prism, faceted and rock crystals finished with a large beveled ball at ...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Iron
19th Century French Louis XV Six-Light Iron Chandelier with Verdigris and Gilt
Located in Dallas, TX
Forged from hand-wrought iron, the six-light fixture features a verdigris painted finish richly contrasted with scrolling gilt acanthus leaves and foliate embellishments.
Iron
Art Nouveau French Wrought Iron and Opaline Glass Chandelier
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Three iron plate spirals support the light fixtures, adorned with beautiful sandblasted glass embellished with floral reliefs, characteristic of the era.
Wrought Iron
Rare Arts & Crafts Pendant Lantern, Handcrafted Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
The beautiful hexagonal design, combined with the textured cathedral glass panels and wrought iron scrollwork, makes this light fixture a true piece of architectural art.
Metal, Wrought Iron
Large Superb Condition All White Glass Flush Mount with Wrought Iron Gallery
Located in Lisse, NL
Thanks to its matt white, single color art glass shade combined with the serene looking, single color wrought iron frame this light fixture could not be more timeless.
Wrought Iron
Large Vintage Gothic or Art Deco Black Wrought Iron & White Milk Glass Lights
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful large vintage gothic or Art Deco black painted wrought iron & white milk glass light fixtures. 3 total selling separately.
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Hand-Forged Gothic Wall-Mount Candelabra
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique iron wall-mounted light fixture. This extra large sconce feature ornate design embellishments including acanthus leaves and a scroll motif throughout.
Iron
Procelain, Brass and Iron Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brass and iron light fixtures with ribbed porcelain shades.
Brass, Iron
Spanish Cast Iron Light Fixture
Located in Cookeville, TN
A graceful lady sits atop the crown of this massive cast iron light fixture from Spain. Floral details add to the beauty of the fixture.
Iron
Arts and Crafts Iron Light Fixture with Hobnail Shade
Located in New York, NY
First quarter 20th century wrought-iron pendant light fixture having various decoratively wrought-motifs and Steuben hobnail opalescent glass shade.
Wrought Iron
Handmade Wrought Iron and Horn Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality handmade wrought iron and horn chandelier exhibited at the 1893 Columbia Exposition in Chicago. Manufactured in 1892 by Reinhold Kirsh in Munich Germany. Exceptional ...
Iron
Arts & Crafts Hammered Iron Ring Light Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1915 All original hand hammered iron with matching canopy and chain. Fitted with five reproduction period-correct "gold aurene" shades. Measurements: 48"H X 17"W SKU: DF0060
Iron
1920s Colonial Revival Iron Ring Fixture (4-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa 1920s This is colonial revival ring fixture, is composed of mix metals- iron nickel plate, and brass.
Gothic Style Iron Fixture from the Aesthetic Movement Four-Light
Located in Vancouver, BC
A fantastic example of the aesthetic movement in this Gothic Style fixture, made of wrought iron, circa 1885. This piece was converted from gas to electric and has a strong architect...
Wrought Iron Three Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian Wrought Iron Three Light Hanging Fixture in the Neo- Gothic Style, Featuring Foliate Tendrils and The Silhouettes of Grayhounds.
Wrought Iron
Beardslee (Chicago) Arts & Crafts Hammered Four-Light Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Hand-hammered and riveted cast iron Arts & Crafts/Gothic four-light fixture with cut-out details, in antique brass finish, circa 1912.
Vintage Craftsman Revival Chandelier
Located in Prescott, AZ
Early 20th century cast iron antique ceiling light fixture which retains its original finish and patina.
Iron, Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900 American wrought iron light fixture with blown glass inset. Available at our showroom at 241 East 60th Street, NY, NY. 1-212-751-2282
Antique Italian Iron Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's hammered iron light fixture with 6 interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 24” Drop: 34"
Iron
Continental Wrought Iron Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional late 19th/ early 20th century hand wrought iron light fixture with a grape and leaf design.
Wrought Iron
Iron Light Fixture with Mica
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English Arts & Crafts style iron light fixtures with mica and frosted glass. 30" drop & 25" square.
Late 19th Century Antique French Wrought Iron Light Fixture
Located in New Orleans, LA
Late 19th century antique French wrought iron light fixture.
Wrought Iron
Antique French Wrought Iron Light Fixture
Located in New Orleans, LA
Graceful iron fixture.
Wrought Iron
Mediterranean Style Iron Light Fixture with Curly Cues and Colored Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Flush mount pendant style light fixture. Hand wrought iron with round multi colored glass shade and iron curly cues.
Wrought Iron
Iron and Mica Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A wrought iron light fixture with 4 interior lights. With mica insets in body.
Wrought Iron 8 light chandelier
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Turn of the century wrought iron light fixture with great detailed ironwork.
Iron
Italian Iron 8-Light Chandelier, Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand Forged iron light fixture with a scrolled center from which the eight arms attach.
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Wrought Iron Bar Light
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique 19th century French architectural handwrought iron light fixture. Triangular in shape and ornately scrolled and contoured with two dome-shaped and ribbed shades, circa 1870.
Iron
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H 24 in W 36.5 in D 22.5 in
Early 20th Century French Iron Eight-Light Chandelier with Painted Shield
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring some European flair to your breakfast room with this antique iron light fixture. Crafted in France, circa 1920, the colorful chandelier has scroll decor and eight newly wired l...
Iron
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H 26 in W 36 in D 13 in
Early 20th Century French Verdigris Iron Six-Light Chandelier with Fleur-de-Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1900, the iron light fixture features six scrolled arms newly wired, and curling center finial at the base embellished by back to back Fleur-de-Lys decor.
Iron
19th Century French Gothic Iron and Copper Two-Tier Fifteen Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in France, circa 1860, the Gothic statement chandelier features two rings with ten and five lights respectively, all of which are connected with all the original chains. The ...
Copper, Iron
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H 39.5 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Four-Light Island Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a breakfast nook with this rustic wrought iron light fixture. Forged in France circa 1850, the elegant Gothic chandelier has its original four chains and crown, and features...
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Gothic Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This intricate antique iron light fixture was forged in France circa 1870.
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Gothic Black Wrought Iron Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This intricate iron light fixture was forged in France circa 1870.
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron & Mica Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large scale ceiling light with mica shade. Excellent for lobby or entryway. Holds four regular size bulbs.
Wrought Iron, Cut Steel
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.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
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.