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Vintage brass chandelier signed Sciolari, model 526, 1950s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Roma, IT
Unique design piece for any space, vintage brass chandelier signed Sciolari, see last photo, model
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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Vintage Brass Chandelier - Elegant 8-Light Fixture-Chapman Style
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this stunning vintage brass chandelier. This
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Late 20th Century American Colonial Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of brass, wood, plastic Re-polished Fully functional Original
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Vintage Brass Chandelier, 1950s
H 29.14 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Brass Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The beautiful 3 arm chandelier made of brass and milky glass, made in Italy in the 60s. If you are
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modernist Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Chandelier Ten Arms 1950s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist Mid Century Modern vintage brass chandelier with curved 10 arms 1950s Austria. A
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Chandelier by Kamenický Šenov, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of glass, cut glass - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Stilnovo Italian Vintage Brass Chandelier Opaline Glass Spheres
By Stilnovo
Located in Prato, Tuscany
vintage chandelier; the sturdy structure that supports the spheres is perfectly made of solid brass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Chandelier Italy circa 1960
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier from brass in the style of Franco Albini and Franca Helg
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Romantic Petite Four Arm Vintage Brass Chandelier with Amber Crystals
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely small brass vintage 4 arm chandelier with lovely amber crystals. 8 " chain included.
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Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stunning Vintage Brass Chandelier with Glass Shades From W. Germany
Located in Bastogne, BE
Stunning Vintage chandelier from W.Germany. For 5 x E14 bulbs Circa 1950s. Extraordinary Antique
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Vintage 1960s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brassed Chandelier with Lucite Flowers 1960s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming Mid-Century Modern brassed chandelier with six hanging lamps, each decorated with nineteen
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Hand Cast Champagne Murano Glass Two-Tier Art Deco Vintage Brass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in LA, CA
modern! Two tiers of hand cast champagne Murano glass flank a solid polished brass rectangular frame and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Vintage Brass Ten Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A simple and sophisticated Italian vintage brass chandelier consisting of ten elegantly
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Glass Chandelier Rupert Nikoll 1950s Vienna
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
This Mid-Century Modern vintage brass chandelier with 5 patterned cone milk glass shades was
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Chandelier In Brass with Painted White Roses
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Vintage Brass Chandelier with Hand-Painted Roses – Mid-Century Design A mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage 12-Light Brass Chandelier – Tommi Parzinger Style
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Cincinnati, OH
. Crafted in the 1950s–60s, this vintage brass chandelier has been professionally rewired for modern use
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Brass Chandelier, Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen, Italy 1960's
By Stilkronen, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid Century Modern Brass Chandelier, Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen, Italy 1960's Vintage brass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Lotus Chandelier with Murano Glass and Brass
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Stunning brass Lotus chandelier with brown Murano glass leaves in Franco Luce style. Italy, 1960
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1940's Italian Murano Glass And Brass Chandelier
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in New York, NY
1940's Murano Glass and brass 8 arm chandelier, fully restored and rewired with minor wear and
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Disc Mid-Century Modern Tiered Chandelier, Antiqued Brass, New Wired
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Manhasset, NY
Murano Disc Mid-Century Modern Tiered Chandelier, Antiqued Brass, New Wired, Lavender and White
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Brass

Pair Murano Disc Mid-Century Modern Tiered Chandelier, Antique Brass, Monumental
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Manhasset, NY
Palatial Murano Disc Mid-Century Modern Tiered Chandeliers, A Pair, Antiqued Brass Base, New Wired
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1950s Brass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian eight-arm chandelier in brass. Diameter 28.7" - 73 cm. Height fixture 14" - 36 cm. Total
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1950s Brass Chandelier
Vintage 1950s Brass Chandelier
H 14.18 in Dm 28.75 in
Pair of Murano Disc Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers, Antique Brass, New Wired
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair Apple Green Murano Disc Mid-Century Modern Tiered Chandelier, Antiqued Brass, New Wired
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

1 of the 2 Murano White Clear Glass and Brass Chandeliers, Italy, 1970s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Rijssen, NL
chandelier has a brass frame with leaf shaped crystals attached to it, fanning out into a beautiful flower
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Twelve Light Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This vintage brass twelve light chandelier is whimsical and interesting. It has been completely
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20th Century French Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cast Spanish Brass Chandelier
Located in Cincinnati, OH
, this Vintage Cast Spanish Brass Chandelier is sure to impress. Key Features: Authentic vintage design
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Late 20th Century Spanish Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Vintage Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Premariacco, IT
Vintage chandelier of Italian production from the 70s, entirely in decorated and worked glass with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vintage brass sputnik chandelier, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Spectacular 18 lightpoint sputnik chandelier. The chandelier creates a stunning light effect
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Eight-Light Hand Chandelier
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this unique solid brass chandelier. It is expertly crafted and quite heavy. It’s made
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Reindeer Chandelier Handcrafted Vintage Brass Structure
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier reindeer with handcrafted vintage brass finish structure. With reel reindeer antlers. 10
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21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Chandelier Murano Glass, 1970s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Vienna, AT
A single piece of handmade Murano glass forms the bell shape of this extraordinary chandelier of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Chandelier Murano Glass, 1970s
Chandelier Murano Glass, 1970s
H 39.38 in Dm 22.84 in
Vintage Italian Brass & Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous vintage chandelier made of clear ribbed, frosted and pink and purple textured Murano glass
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Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vintage Italian Brass & Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous vintage chandelier made of clear ribbed, frosted and gold textured Murano glass tiles. The
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Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
This bold and elemental chandelier features solid brass arms and opaline glass globes. The brass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Tendril Motif Cast Brass Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Cast brass curvilinear chandelier with tendril motif arms.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Vintage Solid Brass Hand Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A striking solid brass chandelier from Italy in fantastic vintage condition. The four arms
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20th Century Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gilded Brass & Burgundy Ceramics Vintage Chandelier
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage chandelier for 5 horns in Burgundy Ceramic & polished gilded brass fittings. The base is
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1960s Vintage Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and extremely well made vintage chandelier, this dates from the 1960s. It
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Six-Arm Brass Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Six brass arms are secured by the center black enameled sphere with brass ring detail. The arced
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Brass and Chrome Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional vintage Gaetano Sciolari chrome and brass chandelier. Creates a polished modern look
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage Moroccan Brass Chandelier Pasha Moorish Style
By Alberto Pinto
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Moorish brass chandelier in Alberto Pinto style. The Pasha Moroccan chandelier is finely
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Wood Bead and Verde Brass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
All wood and Brass Charming Chandelier.
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Vintage 1980s North American French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Moroccan Brass and Colored Glass Chandelier
Located in Plainview, NY
The Vintage Moroccan brass and colored glass brass star shaped chandelier features individually
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Vintage 1980s Moroccan Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Palm Frond Chandelier Iron and Brass
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful palm frond 6 light chandelier. Textured iron with brass palm detail topped off with
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20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage 6 Arm Murano Glass & Brass Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite 6 Arm Murano Glass & Brass Chandelier, a stunning vintage piece
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage porcelain and brass chandelier Italy 1930s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Transport yourself to the opulent charm of the 1930s with this vintage porcelain and brass
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass and White Glass Chandelier, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage brass and white glass, five-arm chandelier from former Czechoslovakia. Very good original
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Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass and White Glass Chandelier, 1980s
Vintage Brass and White Glass Chandelier, 1980s
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Vintage Elegant Chandelier Gilt Brass and 5 Glass Plafond Chandelier
Located in Bastogne, BE
Large vintage graceful chandelier of classical style from the Belgium Manufactory. Circa 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Chrome and Brass Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Unique chromed and brass chandelier from the space age area. The chandelier is made of chromed
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Chrome

Austrian Brass and Glass Vintage Chandelier 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Austrian Six Legss Brass and Glass Chandelier 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1950s Italian Brass and Glass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
and 1970s). This vintage 1950s Italian chandelier has six arms and lights and is made of brass and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Porcelain and Brass 4-Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful vintage porcelain and brass four light chandelier decorated with garlands of
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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Porcelain and Brass 4-Light Chandelier
Vintage Porcelain and Brass 4-Light Chandelier
H 15.75 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Mid-Century Modern Murano Blown Glass Chandelier, 1960s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Stamford, CT
original brass canopy is included. There are small sockets for ten chandelier light bulbs. This is a chic
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Teardrop Chandelier Crystal Glass & Brass, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Beautiful and elegant chandelier with teardrop crystals on a tiered brass base. Measures
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Stunning Vintage Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano glass and brass chandelier with ten interlocking branches, each with a white glass
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Stilux Milano Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Stilux
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with trace of age and use. Produced in Italy by Stilux Milano during the 60s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Gilded Chandelier with Crystal Flowers
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant brass gilded ceiling light with crystal flowers. Diameter 23.6" - 60 cm. Height fixture
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Vintage Lightolier 5-Light Perforated Brass Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in North Miami, FL
The 5 brass cup style diffusers are perforated with stars design. This is a flush mount light
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Opalescent Blue and White Floral Six Arm Murano Chandelier, 1960s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful hand made vintage Murano glass chandelier with six light arms and floral decorations
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Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Jansen Style Neoclassical Chrome and Brass Chandelier
By Maison Jansen
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful chrome and brass chandelier with terrific detail. 10 arm chandelier with thick modern
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20th Century Unknown Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Brass, Chrome

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Vintage Brass Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage brass chandeliers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage brass chandeliers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. We have 960 antique and vintage vintage brass chandeliers in-stock, while there are 19 modern editions to choose from as well. Vintage brass chandeliers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Vintage brass chandeliers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large vintage brass chandeliers, so small vintage brass chandeliers measuring 3.94 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Many vintage brass chandeliers are appealing in their simplicity, but 360volt, Gaetano Sciolari and Palwa produced popular vintage brass chandeliers that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Brass Chandeliers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,153, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $104,400 highest priced.

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 Vintage Brass Chandeliers
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell how old your chandelier is, look for a maker’s mark often included somewhere on the chandelier. From there, you can research the specific company that manufactured it. Also consider the power source — candle- and gas-lit chandeliers were common until the early 1900s when electric chandeliers became popular. Even if your chandelier was upgraded to be fully electric, check for signs of the previous system. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can update an old brass chandelier in many ways. Refinish it with spray paint to give it a more modern hue or slip new sleeves over the candles. You can also add embellishments like crystals to the frame. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to spot an authentic vintage chandelier is to check the materials used, which will be either brass, bronze or copper. The drops also were usually faceted on both sides as opposed to modern day chandeliers that have one faceted side and one smooth side. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic vintage chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Yes, some vintage brass may be worth something. However, selling prices for pieces vary greatly. The maker and type of brassware are two key factors when assessing the potential value. For example, there is a market for mid-century modern brass lighting fixtures produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. The condition of your piece will also have an impact on how much it is worth. To get an expert opinion, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of brass lighting, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.

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