Vintage Gold Chandelier
20th Century Vintage Gold Chandelier
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Indian Vintage Gold Chandelier
22k Gold
1970s Vintage Gold Chandelier
14k Gold
1990s Italian Vintage Gold Chandelier
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Gold Chandelier
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Contemporary Vintage Gold Chandelier
Diamond
20th Century Contemporary Vintage Gold Chandelier
Diamond
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Gold Chandelier
Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Gold Chandelier
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Vintage Gold Chandelier
Coral, Gold
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gold Chandelier
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Gold Chandelier
Coral, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
1980s Artisan Vintage Gold Chandelier
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gold Chandelier
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Vintage Gold Chandelier
Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Gold Chandelier
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gold Chandelier
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Vintage Gold Chandelier
Crystal, Metal, Brass
20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Gold Chandelier
Gold
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Vintage Gold Chandelier
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gold Chandelier
Metal
20th Century Modern Vintage Gold Chandelier
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Gold Chandelier
Brass
1960s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Gold Chandelier
Crystal, Brass, Wire
1950s European Baroque Vintage Gold Chandelier
Crystal, Brass, Wire
1990s Swedish Vintage Gold Chandelier
Gold, Silver
1980s Retro Vintage Gold Chandelier
White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s European Vintage Gold Chandelier
Murano Glass
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Gold Chandelier
Brass
1990s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Gold Chandelier
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gold Chandelier
Metal
1940s French Vintage Gold Chandelier
Crystal
1940s French Vintage Gold Chandelier
Crystal
20th Century Contemporary Vintage Gold Chandelier
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gold Chandelier
Metal
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gold Chandelier
Murano Glass
20th Century Vintage Gold Chandelier
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s American Vintage Gold Chandelier
Metal
Late 20th Century European Vintage Gold Chandelier
Bronze
20th Century Unknown Vintage Gold Chandelier
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gold Chandelier
Crystal
1980s Modern Vintage Gold Chandelier
18k Gold
20th Century European Artisan Vintage Gold Chandelier
Amethyst
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Gold Chandelier
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Gold Chandelier
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Vintage Gold Chandelier
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gold Chandelier
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gold Chandelier
Brass, Chrome
20th Century Vintage Gold Chandelier
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Vintage Gold Chandelier
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Gold Chandelier
Diamond, 22k Gold
20th Century Vintage Gold Chandelier
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Gold Chandelier
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Gold Chandelier
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Modern Vintage Gold Chandelier
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Silver
1980s Vintage Gold Chandelier
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
20th Century North American Vintage Gold Chandelier
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Modernist Vintage Gold Chandelier
Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
1980s Retro Vintage Gold Chandelier
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Vintage Gold Chandelier
Diamond, Gold
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The gold content of a vintage watch will depend on the make and model of the watch. Gold is a popular choice for luxury watches due to its finish and yellow-golden hue that can be achieved through gold or gold-plated bands. Shop a wide selection of expertly vetted vintage watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if your vintage glasses are gold, look on the nose bridge and the temples for a purity mark. Makers often stamped their solid gold pieces with “12K,” “10K,” “14K” and other markings to identify their gold eyewear. You can research all of these markings using trusted online resources. Should you locate a "GF" mark, it is likely that your glasses are gold-filled rather than solid gold. This means that the frames are predominantly a less expensive metal but do have a thin layer of genuine gold alloy as a finish. Another mark that indicates your glasses contain some gold is "RGF." The mark stands for “rolled gold filled.” Glasses bearing this mark feature a gold-plated finish that is thinner than what's found on traditional gold-filled frames. For assistance identifying your eyeglass frame material, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of vintage glasses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, some vintage Chanel bags have real gold on their chain straps and hardware. Specifically, Chanel utilized 24-karat gold alloy plating on its pieces prior to 2008. After that, Chanel switched to a gold-tone metal that doesn't contain pure gold. Shop a selection of Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
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