J.T. Kalmar Petite Curved Basket Chandelier, Brass & Glass, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, petite Austrian Mid-Century brass chandelier from the 1950s, manufactured by J.T.
Brass
1960s Rupert Nikoll Brass and Teak Opaline Glass Chandelier, Austria
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired - 9x , E12-E14 bulbs - US wiring compatible
Brass
Beautiful Brass Grid Ceiling Light Chandelier Rupert Nikoll Vienna Austria 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful and rare chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria. An original mid-century vintage piece manufactured in the 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Large 1950s Austrian Chandelier, Brass and Cream Frame, Eight Opaline Shades
Located in London, GB
A striking large-scale chandelier from 1950's Austria, distinguished by its clean architectural lines and refined Mid-Century Modern aesthetic.
Brass
$1,511Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Rupert Nikoll Brass and Teak Opaline Glass Chandelier , Austria
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired - 9x , E12-E14 bulbs - US wiring compatible
Brass
Art Nouveau Polished Brass Chandelier with Opaline glass dome, Austria 1910s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous Art Nouveau or Vienna Secession chandelier. It is done in polished brass with beautiful relief and the milk dome in the center.
Brass
Emil Stejnar Blowball Brass & Crystal Chandelier, Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and unusual hemispherical blowball snowflake dandelion sputnik chandelier, designed by Emil Stejnar, manufactured in the 1950s by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna. An early model wi...
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Pair of Bakalowits & Sohne Chandeliers, Brass and Crystal Glass, Austria, 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of elegant chandeliers by Bakalowits & Sohne, Austria. The chandeliers are manufactured in circa 1960-1969.
Crystal, Brass
$1,747Sale Price|63% Off
Austrian 1960s "High Style" Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A nice 1960s Austrian polished brass swooping chandelier with gold conical glass shades.
Brass
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll Brass & Crystal Chandelier, Light, 1960s, Austria
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar, Paavo Tynell
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern ceiling light, manufactured by Rupert Nikoll in 1960's, Austria, Vienna. This chandelier is a striking appearance in every room.
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$3,546Sale Price|20% Off
Austrian Vintage Crystal Glass and Gilt Brass Ceiling Light Pendant Chandelier
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Berlin, DE
Absolutely rare vinage crystal glass and gilt brass chandelier. Austria, 1960s. Lamp sockets 4
Crystal, Brass
Austrian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and gilded opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 26” H x 7” W x 5” D Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 3.5” Dia...
Brass
Austrian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white-lacquered metal pendant light designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 43” H x 20” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 3” H x 3.5” D ...
Metal, Brass
Austrian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Austria, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light likely designed and produced in Austria, c. 1960s. Dramatic patina on stem. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.0"H x...
Brass
Kalmar Tulipan chandelier 1960, Austria
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar Tulipan chandelier, Vienna Austria 1960, Numerous blown glass elements which are highly saturated with tiny air bubbles , The glass elements are held by brass finials on a whi...
Metal, Brass
Twelve Arm, Midcentury Brass Chandelier from Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1960's
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, Austria
An elegant 12 arm, midcentury, chandilier in brass from Rupert Nikoll. Made in Austria this chandilier is typical for Rupert Nikoll, representing high quality with a beautiful design...
Brass
Austrian crystal chandelier Bakalowits 1960
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Outstanding ceiling lamp by Friedl Bakalowits. Numerous hand-cut glass elements (6.5 cm in diameter) are arranged in four rows – correspondingly heavy. Excellent condition. Nickel-pl...
Crystal, Brass
Floral Emil Stejnar Modernist Brass Chandelier, Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Viennese mid century brass crystal chandelier. Designed by Emil Stejnar, executed by Rupert Nikoll in the 1950s. In very good condition with charming patina. Please n...
Austrian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Austria, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass and brass pendant light likely designed and produced in Austria, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.0"H x 14.0"W x 14.0"D Stem Length (inches): 8.25" Dimensio...
Brass
Austrian Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Austria, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light likely designed and produced in Austria, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.25"H x 6.0"W x 6.0"D Stem Length (inches): 2.5" Dimensions of Ca...
Brass
Austrian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Austria, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light likely designed and produced in Austria, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.0"H x 8.5"W x 8.5"D Stem Length (inches): 5.0" Dimensions of Can...
Brass
Huge Modernist Brass and Glass Ten-Arm Austrian Chandelier, Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in New York City, NY
Very large Art Moderne highly architectural ten-arm chandelier comprising bi level rectangular boxes of interlacing lines in a grid pattern mounted in a polished brass armature.
Austrian Mid-Century Glass and Brass Chandelier Pendant by Emil Stejnar
By Emil Stejnar
Located in London, GB
An early model pendant light by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll. Austria, c1950s. Brass centre with glass decorations. Hosted on a long stem which can be shortened upon re...
Brass
Austrian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.5” H x 6” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 2.375” H x 3.625 ” D S...
Brass
$4,760Sale Price|20% Off
Emil Stejnar Austria Rupert Nikoll Twelve-Light Chandelier Brass & Glass 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll twelve-light chandelier in Brass & Glass, Mid-Century Modern made in Austria.
Metal, Brass
1 of 3 Starburst Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful large starburst brass flush-mount light with hundreds of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for Nikoll, manufactured in Austria, circa 1960s. Heavy quality and in good co...
Crystal, Brass
Austrian Brass and Walnut Midcentury Chandelier by Oswald Haerdtl for Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Vienna, AT
Walnut star with brass arms with cone shaped shades and fitted with five E27 sockets. Designed in the early 1950s by Oswald Haerdtl for J.T. Kalmar. New shades.
Brass
Restored Mid-Century Chandelier, by J. T. Kalmar, Brass, Glass, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This chandelier is a masterpiece of Austrian modernist design from the 1950s, designed by the renowned architect and designer J.
Brass
$3,698 / item
Mid Century Austrian Crystal Chandelier
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
Impressive crystal chandelier from about 1960s by Bakalowits & Sohne. Bras construction nickel-plated with eight lights sources with two circuits. Dimensions: diameter 51cm (20.0...
Crystal, Brass
Kalmar Chandelier "Tulipan" Chandelier, Austria, Murano Glass, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Classic and high-quality Chandelier featured in a metal frame white coated and brass elements with ten E14 bulbs and 41 hand-blown clear glass onion shaped globes. Made by J.T. Kalma...
Metal, Brass
Austrian Walnut/Brass Chandelier With Pressed Glass Shades By Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Walnut frame with eight arms fitted each with E27 sockets and pressed glass shades. Made in Vienna by Rupert Nikoll in the early 1950s. Very good original condition.
Brass
Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Crystal Glass & Gilt Brass Chandelier Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern, vintage, Austrian made 'Palazzo' ice crystal glass chandelier by Kalmar, circa 1970.
Gold Plate, Brass
J.T. Kalmar Brass Chandelier, With Textured Glass Cone Lampshades, Austria, 1950
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful brass chandelier by J.T: Kalmar Vienna / Austria from the 1950s.
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Brass & Textured Glass Mid-Century Basket Chandelier, Austria, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant and beautiful Mid-Century brass chandelier by J.T. Kalmar Vienna / Austria from the 1950s.
Brass
Le Grande XL Midcentury Chandelier In Brass & Structured Ice Glass, Austria 1950
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Almelo, NL
Le Grande XL Midcentury Chandelier In Brass & Structured Glass, Austria 1950 Wonderful and very heavy quality chandeliers made in Austria Europe, manufactured circa 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Huge Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Patinated Brass Textured Glass, Austria, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large eight-arm chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, manufacured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The fixture is made of a nice mixture of materials:...
Brass, Metal
J.T. Kalmar Huge Spare Brass and Textured Glass Chandelier, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and unusual square brass and glass chandelier on two rods, executed by Kalmar Vienna, Austria.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Emil Stejnar 1950 Austria Copper Brass
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage chandelier from copper and brass combination designed by Emil Stejnar in Vienna circa 1950. An amazing chandelier with many cute flowers and cute crystal g...
Copper, Brass
Plexiglass and Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1950s Austria
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Plexiglass and brass chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1950s, Austria Mid-Century Modern charming pendant lamp.
Brass
Mid-Century, 12 arms Chandelier in Brass from J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Austria
A brass, 12 arms chandelier, model Annabelle, no. 5187 with parchment shades produced by J.T.
Brass
1 of 2 Large Bakalowits Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass, Austria, 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning six-tier chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960-1969.
Crystal, Brass
1960's Chandelier in Brass with Fiber Glass Shades made in Austria
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, Austria
Mid-century chandelier with eight arms in brass. The arms are made from hexagonal tubbing giving the chandelier a unique character . Eight fibreglass shades compliment the form .
Brass
1 of 3 Gilt Brass, Murano Glass Chandelier Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful gilt brass chandelier comprises crystal Murano glass pieces on a gilded brass frame.
Brass
$5,658Sale Price|40% Off
Six-Arm Austrian Chandelier, circa 1950
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large 38" Diameter solid brass Mid-century Austrian Sculptural chandelier with six arms.
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Waterfall Chandelier Crystal Glass and Nickel Brass, Austria 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Swarovski, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Large waterfall chandelier by J.T. Kalmar with a diameter of 27", Austria, 1960.
Brass, Nickel
Huge Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light, Brass Glass, Austria, 1970s, One of Four
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
The chandelier takes 16 small screw base bulbs (candelabra E14) with max. 40 W per bulb.
Aluminum, Brass
$16,798Sale Price / item|20% Off
1 of 2 Huge Kalmar Chandelier 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, Austria, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A Stunning large Chandelier with 24-carat gold-plated brass frame and clear, brilliant glass made by Kalmar (Series: Palazzo), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Crystal, Brass
Pyra Chandelier Crystal & Brass by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1950
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Pyra chandelier constructed of brass with cream colored painted florets and socket covers accented with crystal flowers and beads.
Crystal, Brass, Enamel
1 of the 2 Huge Kalmar Chandeliers 'Palazzo', Gilded Brass Glass, Austria, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Large polished brilliant crystal glasses are mounted on a gilded brass frame. These chandelier is the largest ones from the Palazzo series.
Crystal, Brass
Austrian Chandelier with six Arms in Brass and Silk Shades from Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, Austria
Elegant chandelier from Josef Frank produced in the 1950 ´s in Austria, probably by the company J.T.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brassed Chandelier with Lucite Flowers 1960s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage brassed cascade chandelier with six hanging lamps, each decorated with nineteen lucite flowers, 1960s Austria.
Metal
Emil Stejnar Pendant Light Chandelier Brass Glass, Austria, 1950s, 1 of 3
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
The overall drop can be customized with a brass stem or chain to any length for free. The price is per chandelier.
Crystal, Metal, Brass
One of Three Emil Stejnar Pendant Lights Chandeliers, Brass Glass, Austria 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three outstanding Viennese sputnik / blow ball / snowball chandeliers / pendant lights by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Large Ten-Arm Chandelier Rupert Nikoll Brass Wood Opaline Glass, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful and large ten-arm chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, fmanufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). A nice mixture of materials: large opaline /...
Brass
J.T Kalmar Glass and Brass Basket Chandelier Lantern Lamp, Austria 1950
By Bakalowits & Söhne, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Stunning refurbished chandelier by Kalmar composed of large textured glass slabs and crystal pearls on an enameled brass hardware. The fixture has been gently refurbished and is in e...
Brass
Monumental 24" Sputnik Chandelier Enamel & Brass by Kalmar, Austria 1950
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large mid century hotel two tier modernist chandelier with brass fixture, 24 large illuminated brass arms with a crème-colored enamel finish, formed in a circle.
Brass
Hugo Gorge Six Light Brass Chandelier, Viennese Modern Age, 1930s, Austria
By Hugo Gorge, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Very rare and elegant Viennese Modern Age bronzed brass chandelier designed by Professor Hugo Gorge and manufactured by Melzer & Neuhardt in Vienna, Austria.
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.
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