Bohemian Glass Chandeliers
Vintage 1920s Czech Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Vintage 1970s Czech Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
Antique 19th Century Czech Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
20th Century Czech Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Cut Glass
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
20th Century Czech Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Antique 19th Century European Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
20th Century Czech Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Cut Glass
20th Century Czech Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
Vintage 1960s Czech Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Vintage 1940s European Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1930s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Czech Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Cut Glass
2010s German Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Nickel
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1950s Czech Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Antique 19th Century Czech Chandeliers and Pendants
Ormolu
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Early 20th Century Czech Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Czech Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
Late 20th Century Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Early 2000s French Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
Antique 19th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Czech Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Brass
2010s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
2010s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Czech Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Czech French Provincial Chandeliers and Pe...
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Czech French Provincial Chandeliers and Pe...
Platinum
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Vintage 1910s Austrian Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Metal
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1970s German Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
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Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
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.
- What is a Bohemian chandelier?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Bohemian chandelier is one that is made with naturally occurring details like rattan, bamboo or macrame. They can be decorated with pendants like seashells and feathers as well. Add some boho-chic to your décor by shopping a collection of Bohemian chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is Bohemian ruby glass?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In the 19th century, Bohemian glassmakers produced a ruby shade of glass by using copper. It was carved and enameled in the decorative Bohemian style. You’ll find a variety of Bohemian ruby glass products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bohemian ruby glass refers to any ruby-colored example of Bohemian glass. Bohemian glassware originated in the Czech Republic in what used to be known as Bohemia. Glassmaking traces back to the 13th century in the region and continues to this day. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Bohemian glass from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is Bohemian-cut glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bohemian glass is decorative glassware from the 13th century onwards made in Bohemia and Silesia. It is famous for its cut and Baroque style engraving, which was crafted between 1685 and 1750. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Bohemian-cut glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier is in the materials used to produce the light fixtures. Glass chandeliers are made of glass, a hard, brittle material made by melting together a combination of substances, such as sand, soda ash and limestone. When you add lead to these ingredients, you get crystal, a heavier material that can produce a reflective, sparkling effect when cut. Shop a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What the glass part of a chandelier is called depends on the design of the fixture. Some chandeliers have glass covers that fit over their individual lights. These glass covers are shades. Faceted-cut glass accents on chandeliers are generally called crystals. Ones that hang down from a chandelier are pendalogues, and ones that form chains that drape over a chandelier frame are festoons or swags. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers.
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