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Renaissance Revival Carved Wooden Chandelier
Located in Milford, NH
Magnificent Renaissance Revival carved wooden six-arm chandelier, circa early 20th century.
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20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Very Fine Hand Carved Wooden Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine hand carved wooden chandelier. Great carving work.
France, circa 1900. 4 lights
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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
1950's Turkish Hand-Carved Wooden 6-Arm Chandelier Beaded & Hand-Painted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning 1950s Turkish hand-carved wooden chandelier, featuring an intricate beaded design and
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Vintage 1950s Turkish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
German Carved Wood Two-Light Wine Cellar Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
This interesting and unusual hand-carved wooden chandelier features a centered large wine barrel
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Vintage 1960s German Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
Vintage Carved Wooden Pineapple Chandelier
Located in Sandwich, MA
Unusual carved wooden pineapple candle chandelier, mid 20th Century. Painted and gilded wooden
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Mid-20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Large Arts and Crafts Black Forest Carved Oak Chandelier w. Forest Owl Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
diameter of 38.6 inches this is one of the largest, hand carved wooden chandeliers that we ever had the
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Oak
HAND-CARVED Wooden 1920's CHANDELIERS [PAIR]
Located in Hawthorne, CA
A pair of wooden hand-carved chandeliers for an eclectic decor. These pieces are perfect for an
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Antique Early 19th Century English British Colonial Chandeliers and Pend...
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Rosewood
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Huge & Stunning 16 Light, Eight Arms Baroque Style Theatre Chandelier Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
This impressive hand carved wooden chandelier, from circa 1920 has a rare theme.
This wonderfully
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Carved Wooden Lüsterweibchen Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
Unique and adorable late 19th or very early 20th-century smaller-size chandelier - Lüsterweibchen
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Antique Late 19th Century German Medieval Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 24.41 in W 14.57 in D 16.15 in
Gorgeous Hand Carved Wooden Lustermannchen Butler Sculpture Chandelier Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning very rare and hand carved, Butler chandelier with real Deer Antler horns. If you are
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 38 in D 28 in
Large Wooden Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A French carved and silver leaf wooden chandelier with gilt details, scrolling motif on arms and
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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Giltwood
Rare Hand Carved Wooden Gothic Revival Art Chandelier with Gargoyle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
carved out of solid wood and metalized afterword, this striking chandelier with its bronze patina is a
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Candle Lite Wooden Chandelier c1800's Original
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite Black Forest Chandelier found just outside of Marseille, France. In Europe Black Forest
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
H 44.75 in Dm 33.5 in
Hand-Carved Heavy Relief Antique English Wooden Chandelier of Anglo Dutch design
Located in Houston, TX
Unique, impressive antique wooden chandelier made from hand-carved, Grinling Gibbons-style antique
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Antique Early 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Wooden Carved/Gilded Baroque Chandelier, 1920s Original of the Time, Restored
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Wooden chandelier, carved and gilded, circa 1920, eight candles, very nice work, restored by Woka
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Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Wooden Carved/Gilded Baroque Chandelier, 1920s Original of the Time, Restored
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Wooden chandelier, carved and gilded, circa 1920, eight candles, very nice work, restored by Woka
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Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Antique and Good Size Hand Carved and Gilt Wooden Eight-Light Pendant Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
surface of this wooden chandelier make it a very stylish eyecatcher and an absolute joy to have over a
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
H 30.2 in Dm 30.2 in
Fine Louis XIV Style Wooden Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Louis XIV style wooden chandelier. Superb carving work. A true masterpiece.
France, circa
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
20th-Century French Wooden Chandelier with Candle-Style Fixtures
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming 20th-century French wooden chandelier embodies the elegance of classic French
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Expressive Wooden Carved Lady Sconce ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Expressive Wooden Carved Lady Sconce ca. 1900
An antique wall sconce with a hand-carved statue of
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Antique Early 1900s German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Circa 1930-1959 Rustic French Iron and Wooden Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Circa 1930-1959 rustic French iron and wooden chandelier, newly-wired for use within the USA. Circa
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Hand Carved Wooden and Yellow Glass One-Light Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
This exquisite, hand-carved wooden lantern features yellow glass and originates from Belgium, circa
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique German Pendant Chandelier Wooden Polychrome Lusterweibchen with Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
adorable and compact size Lüsterweibchen - chandelier features a masterfully carved figure of a young lady
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Vintage 1920s German Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 34.65 in W 13.39 in D 15.75 in
Wooden Carved Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Noble Lady ca. 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Wooden Carved Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Noble Lady ca. 1910
Item e7360
An antique chandelier - a
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Wooden Carved Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Noble Lady ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Wooden Carved Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Noble Lady ca. 1890
Item e7359
An antique wood carved
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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Wooden Carved Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Noble Lady ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Wooden Carved Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Noble Lady ca. 1900
Item e7362
An antique lusterweibchen
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Stunning & Sculptural, Large Wooden Medieval St. Chandelier with Mask Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Speaking of antique masterpieces.
This perfectly hand carved and large chandelier comes with a
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nutwood, Oak
German Pendant Light Hand Carved Wooden Figure Mountain Climber with Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
/ 5.9 in deep.
The carved wooden figure looks extremely lifelike and inspires with its attention to
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Vintage 1950s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
German Pendant Light with Carved Wooden Mountain Climber Figure and Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
intricately carved wooden mountaineer wears a hat and is depicted holding a rope, along with a striking iron
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
H 31.5 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Luxury Wooden Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant with Five Unique Alabaster Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
of the organically flowing design, the fine wooden base and arms AND the hand carved natural mineral
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Italian Chandelier With Fruit Carved in Wood & Gold Leaf Spectacular
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
70x70x70(without upper chain) 102 cm total
Spectacular wooden carved ceiling lamp or chandelier
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20th Century Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Hand Carved Vintage Wooden Pendant Light / Lantern with Amber Glass Panels
Located in Lisse, NL
, cathedral glass panels perfectly complement the hand carved wooden frame and the result is an absolute joy
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Vintage 1940s European Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 28.3 in Dm 10.7 in
Art Deco Style Hand-Carved Wooden and Crackle Glass Pendant Light Three Men
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco style hand-carved wooden and crackle glass pendant light three men's heads
A unique hand
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Polychrome & Painted 5-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your dining room or den with this exquisite carved antique wooden chandelier, crafted in
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Oak, Paint
Rarest Carved Oak Art Deco Chandelier Pendant w. Six Woodpecker Bird Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique and one of a kind, seven-light hand carved wooden stylish sculptural chandelier.
With
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Giltwood Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine Louis XVI style carved and gilt wooden chandelier, original 24-karat gilding. Made for
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Wooden 7-Bulb Illuminated STACKED Hanging Sculpture, Customizable
By Richard Haining
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, and spacing of the individual wooden blocks should be expected.
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Softwood, Reclaime...
Wooden STACKED 5-Bulb Illuminated Sculpture, Customizable, shown in Cherry
By Richard Haining
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, variation in tone, coloration, overall variety, and spacing of the individual wooden blocks should be
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Hardwood, Softwood, Scrap Wo...
Wooden STACKED Multi-Bulb Illuminated Sculpture, Customizable, shown in Cherry
By Richard Haining
Located in Brooklyn, NY
spacing of the individual wooden blocks should be expected.
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cherry, Wood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Hardwood, Softwood, Reclaime...
H 5 in W 37 in D 49 in
Wooden STACKED Multi-Bulb Illuminated Sculpture, Customizable, shown in Walnut
By Richard Haining
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, and spacing of the individual wooden blocks should be expected.
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Hardwood, Softwood, Reclaime...
H 5 in W 38 in D 50 in
Hanging Brass Light Fixture with a Wooden Figure of a Mountain Climber
Located in Barntrup, DE
natural brown wood tones. The detailed carved wooden mountaineer with a backpack is holding onto a rope
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Vintage 1950s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 21.66 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in
Pendant Light with a Large Wooden Figure Mountain Climber with Lantern, Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
. The intricately carved wooden mountaineer holds onto a rope while gripping a wooden lantern in one
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 10.24 in
Pendant by Mazzega of Clear Glass with Orange Inclusions and Wooden Detail
By AVMazzega
Located in Verviers, BE
Pendant with a globe of clear glass with orange inclusions, Italy, 1970 by Mazzega.
Casting a beautiful rippled light across a wall and ceiling.
The lamp works everywhere in the ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass, Hardwood
18th Century Italian Pair of Large Lustres Piemontese - Antique Wood Chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of late 18th century wooden carved chandeliers composed of six arms leaf decorated
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Monumental Scale (14) Light Italian Wood Painted Chandelier w/ Tassels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental (14) light Italian painted chandelier with carved wooden tassels. The chandelier has a
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20th Century Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large and All Handcrafted Wooden Nine-Arm Dining Room Chandelier, Great Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
Handsome and well carved nine-light chandelier, from circa 1915.
If you are looking for a sizeable
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Pair of Late 19th Century Italian Gilded Wooden Chandeliers with 12 Candles
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely pair of 19th century Italian gilded, hand carved wooden chandeliers each with 12 candles
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants
Italian Gilded Wooden Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
Early 20th century carved wooden chandelier, painted in a warm, antique gold creating an ormolu
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Early 20th Century Italian Romantic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Empire Style Chandelier Suspended from Crown
Located in London, GB
chandelier, suspended by three chains from an acanthus crown. The body finely carved with acanthus decoration
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Giltwood
Carved and Painted Wood Eight Arm Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French, carved, handpainted, wooden, eight-arm chandelier
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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Six-Light Gold Gilt Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved six-light wooden chandelier featuring a single tier in a gold gilt finish, Italy.
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1990s Italian Renaissance Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold
Nine-Arm Chandelier
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Nine-arm chandelier. Hand-carved wooden central column. Wrought iron arms glass balls in silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
19th C. Chandelier With Putti
Located in Niederrussback, AT
A wooden carved Chandelier with 4 putti, which is painted in blue and gold.
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Italian Florentine 6-Light Polychrome Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A lovely Italian Florentine carved wooden polychrome 6-light chandelier, the simple metal leaf
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood and Beaded Crystal Chandeliers
Located in Lectoure, Occitanie
18th century wooden carved and giltwood chandeliers composed of six arms with original gilt. Originally
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Iron
French Carved Wooden Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century French Carved Wooden Chandelier with Beautiful Detail Circa 1890
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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
1920s French Carved Wooden Chandelier
Located in High Point, NC
A carved wooden chandelier from France, circa 1920. A brass chain supports a carved wooden tassel
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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Hardwood
Early 19th Century Italian 6 Arm Crystal & Silver Gilt Carved Wooden Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Early circa 19th century Italian chandelier with a silver gilt carved wood central column.
This
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Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
H 38.19 in Dm 31.5 in L 38.19 in
Antique 19th Century Italian Carved Wooden Gold Patinated Chandelier
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Antique Italian carved wooden chandelier. Completely made of carved wood!
Incredible fine and
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Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Period Empire Giltwood Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Carved Wooden Chandelier with Tole Arms
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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Giltwood
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Carved Wood Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of carved wood chandeliers available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique carved wood chandeliers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. There are 72 antique and vintage carved wood chandeliers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Carved wood chandeliers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Arts and Crafts, Louis XVI and Neoclassical carved wood chandeliers are consistently popular styles. Some carved wood chandeliers are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller carved wood chandeliers, measuring 5.52 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made carved wood chandeliers over the years, but those made by Woka Lamps are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Carved Wood Chandeliers?
Prices for carved wood chandeliers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, carved wood chandeliers begin at $595 and can go as high as $23,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,945.
Finding the Right Chandeliers And Pendants 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.
Questions About Carved Wood Chandeliers
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.
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