Large Vintage Solid Brass Hanging Lantern Chandelier / 34” H x 21” W
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this exceptional, oversized vintage hanging lantern. Crafted from solid brass, this statement piece features a striking, beautiful verdigris patina that highl...
Brass
$2,500 / item
Large Moorish Moroccan Clear Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large and long Moroccan Moorish metal and clear glass pendant, handcrafted in Marrakesh, Morocco by talented artisans, hand-cut metal in filigree Moorish designs. Color of metal is p...
Metal
Large French Hexagonal Wrought Iron Hanging Lantern, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fantastic hexagonal wrought iron hanging lantern features six glass panes and three central lights descending from a central stem. The French antique piece dates back to the 19t...
Wrought Iron
Rope Large Bell Pendant Light Hanging Lamp / Lantern, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching umbrella bell shaped rope pendant light with scalloped bottom, Spain, 1960s This midcentury suspension lamp features an umbrella bell shaped rope covered lampshade in gi...
Rattan, Rope, Jute
$15,200Sale Price|20% Off
19th C. Large Antique Hand Carved Wood Lantern Hanging Ceiling Light Pendant LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Large Antique Hand Carved Wood Lantern Hanging Ceiling Light Pendant LA , Late 1800’s early 1900’s charming George III Style English Carved Wood antique Partially Gilt hangin...
Wood, Giltwood
Arched Iron Large Hanging Lantern
By CHANDELIER
Located in Encinitas, CA
Part of the chandelier product line, this is our Lori lantern, small. This fixture can be used for Interior or exterior use and is UL listed. 3' chain included. Four candelabra base ...
Wrought Iron
Large Forged Iron Hanging Lantern with Studs
By CHANDELIER
Located in Encinitas, CA
Part of the Chandelier product line, this is our studded lantern, medium. This lantern can be used for interior or exterior use and is UL listed. 3' chain included. Two candelabra ba...
Wrought Iron
Large Hanging Glass Grape Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Large Hanging Glass Grape Lantern
Glass
Large-Scale French Chinoiserie Style Four Lantern Hanging Light
Located in Geneva, IL
Large-scale four lantern chinoiserie style hanging light or chandelier, French, circa 1930s.
Iron
Large Square Vintage Solid Brass Hanging Lantern Chandelier
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Introduce a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this elegantsolid brass hanging lantern. Featuring a beautiful patina, this piece showcases a rich, and classic silhouet...
Brass
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H 24 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Large Four-Sides Pagoda Style Hanging Galvanised Steel Lantern/chandelier
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant quality lantern / chandelier made of galvanised steel coated with protective layer , three 60 watt lights, Use in dry locations only . original chain and canopy included .
Steel
Large Vintage Six Sides French Hanging Brass Lantern or Chandelier
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant vintage hanging lantern handcrafted from solid brass decorative artistic brass open top that look like crown, and beautiful bottom to look at while you are standing beneath. ...
Brass
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H 24 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Large Four-Sides Pagoda Style Hanging Galvanised Steel Lantern/chandelier
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This elegant zinc lantern pendant is a stunning addition to any room in the house. Its intricate design features a square frame with a decorative top and three lights, each capabl...
Steel
Large Brass Hanging Chandelier Or Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful large chandelier made of solid brass six sides with clear glass, elaborate scrolling top and very decorative foots on the bottom of the chandelier. Long brass steam in the...
Brass
Large Antique Hanging Lantern
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Large antique hanging Lantern. A wonderful, large and effective lantern with a weathered patina finish.
Copper
Large Sized Victorian Opaline Green Glass Hanging Lantern Chandelier
Located in Torquay, GB
Large sized antique Victorian style French library hanging oil lamp chandelier. Consists of one central brass hanging frame with 3 detachable ornate chains. The frame is decorated w...
Brass
Large 19th Century Green Tole Hanging Lantern
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1870 A late 19th Century neo-gothic hanging lantern, with green tolework and contrasting gilt details. Height 68 cm. Diameter 43 cm. Chain available upon r...
Metal
Pair of Large Gilt Tole French Hanging Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large gilt tole French hanging lanterns. Wired with a single socket. No glass.
Large Vintage Handcrafted Hanging Brass Lantern or Pendent
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional large hanging lantern made of solid brass, quality workmanship, electrified with three 60/watt light , beautiful beveled glass. Great light exposure. Suitable for wet loc...
Brass
Lantern Hanging Large English Green Metal 19th Century England
Located in New York, NY
Lantern large English green metal 19th century England. A large hanging lantern made during the early 19th century in England. Ring of green metal decorated with flowers and birds he...
Blown Glass
Large Vintage Eight Sides Handcrafted Quality Solid Brass Hanging Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant handcrafted lantern made of solid brass, open glass top and bottom give dramatic light exposure, with beveled glass all over. Electrified with Four 40/watt lights, good for ...
Brass
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H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Large Hanging Lanterns in Gold-Plated Brass and Glass, Set 2, France, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Impressive vintage ceiling lanterns in gilt brass with glass shades. Set of 2. Manufactured in France, 1970s. Carefully selected materials, amazing handmade details and the rev...
Brass
Large Funky Brass Hanging Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant hanging lantern made of solid brass quality workmanship, with beautiful style of a crown top, electrified with two 60/watt light ready to light. Milky acrylic glass like. On...
Brass
Large Funky Brass Hanging Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant hanging lantern made of solid brass quality workmanship, with beautiful style of a crown top, electrified with two 60/watt light ready to light. Milky acrylic glass like. On...
Brass
Wonderful Modern Large Brass Bell Hanging Ceiling Chandelier Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Modern Large Brass Bell Hanging Ceiling Chandelier Lantern Fixture With Edison Socket As Shown Total Height With All Rods Is 44", Rods Maybe Removed To Adjust To Desired...
Brass
Wonderful Modern Large Brass Bell Hanging Ceiling Chandelier Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Modern Large Brass Bell Hanging Ceiling Chandelier Lantern Fixture With Edison Socket As Shown Total Height With All Rods Is 44", Rods Maybe Removed To Adjust To Desired...
Brass
Large Antique Hanging Copper Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
One of a kind antique copper lantern in Cubist style, with seeded glass all over and newly Electrified up to US code with four 60/watt lights. This lantern is unique in the look and...
Copper
Large Victorian 1-Light Hanging Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large, tapered, 4-sided, antique hanging lantern with a beautiful patina texture in bronze and rust. It has a twisted-link chain with some verdigris in the variegated patina and le...
Metal
Rattan Large Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool handcrafted rattan large ceiling pendant hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain, 1960s. This large lantern has an eye-catching design featuring a semi-spherical rattan ...
Wicker, Rattan, Paper
Rattan Large Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool handcrafted rattan large ceiling pendant hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain, 1960s. This large lantern has an eye-catching design featuring a semi-spherical rattan ...
Wicker, Rattan, Paper
Rattan Large Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool handcrafted rattan large ceiling pendant hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain, 1960s. This large lantern has an eye-catching design featuring a semi-spherical rattan ...
Wicker, Rattan, Paper
Rattan Large Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool handcrafted rattan large ceiling pendant hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain, 1960s. This large lantern has an eye-catching design featuring a semi-spherical rattan ...
Wicker, Rattan, Paper
Large Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool handcrafted rattan large ceiling pendant hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain, 1960s. This large lantern has an eye-catching design featuring a semi-spherical rattan ...
Wicker, Paper, Rattan
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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