Strictly speaking, a chandelier is any multi-branch ceiling light.

But what we understand in popular usage as a chandelier today - a grand ceiling light fitting with many lights and multiple crystal prisms - is the result of a long evolutionary process of this type of light.

Originally made in wood as a cross with spikes on which to fix the candles, they were able to be lowered for lighting, and then hoisted to a suitable height by means of a pulley.

From the 15th century they were made in a wider variety of materials including brass, wrought iron, gilded wood and silver.

By the 18th century, developments in glassmaking allowed for the introduction of prisms in their manufacture, because of their light scattering properties.

An elaborate chandelier was a status symbol of the wealthy in the 18th and 19th century and materials now used included bronze and porcelain. Manufacturers of more...

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Pair pendant lights, c.1970s, trumpet shape in white & clear…

Pair pendant lights, c.1970s, trumpet shape in white & clear plastic, drop: 72 cm

Valenti space age pendant light, transparent smokey acrylic…

1970s Valenti Space Age Pendant Light: Smokey Acrylic Dome

Valenti space age pendant light, transparent smokey acrylic dome with chromed metal and plastic fittings, Italy, c 1970s, 31 cm high, 30 cm deep

Temde Leuchten model 756 train pendulum ball ceiling light,…

Vintage Temde Leuchten Train Pendulum Ball Ceiling Light

Temde Leuchten model 756 train pendulum ball ceiling light, aluminium frame with smokey transparent acrylic outer ball. Black plastic fittings and a black Rolly rise & fall cord. Sticker present, Germany, c 1970s, 36 cm high, 37 cm deep

Attributed to Pietro Chiesa a brass & glass ceiling light,…

1950s Italian Brass & Glass Ceiling Light by Pietro Chiesa

Attributed to Pietro Chiesa a brass & glass ceiling light, brass and opaque yellow glass, Italy, c 1950s, 86 cm high, 50 cm deep

Sterling silver and paua boxed Ariki peacock brooch, with…

Peacock Jewelry Set with Paua and Sterling Silver

Sterling silver and paua boxed Ariki peacock brooch, with modern design pendant earrings and Ring Ring size K

Hanging pendant lights c.1960s three branch, teak with white…

1960s Teak Pendant Light with White Glass Shades

Hanging pendant lights c.1960s three branch, teak with white glass shades, drop 55 cm

Hanging pendant lights c.1960s three branch, teak with white…

Teak Pendant Lights with White Glass Shades (1960s)

Hanging pendant lights c.1960s three branch, teak with white glass shades, drop 52 cm

M.Boccato, G.Gigante & A.Zambusi totem light for Zerbetto, red…

Zerbetto Totem Light: Red Metal and Metacrylate

M.Boccato, G.Gigante & A.Zambusi totem light for Zerbetto, red metal with translucent prismatic metacrylate and plastic fittings, signature to bottom. Designed to be placed on the floor against the wall or hung from the wall against the ceiling, Italy, c…

Four mid century watches Lauris pendant watch 17 jewel…

Mid-century watches: Working and non-working pieces

Four mid century watches Lauris pendant watch 17 jewel incarbloc Nightinggale working *, Pontiac cocktail watch in gilt metal mechanical wind movement working*, Oris mechanical cocktail watch not working, marcasite Tyson watch not working. * When tested

Australian ceiling light, brass and glass, Australia, c 1950s,…

1950s Australian Brass and Glass Ceiling Light

Australian ceiling light, brass and glass, Australia, c 1950s, 65 cm high, 48 cm wide

Ritelite '329/5' Carousel pendant, original pastel colours,…

Pastel Aluminium Carousel Pendant, Ritelite 329/5 (1950s)

Ritelite '329/5' Carousel pendant, original pastel colours, aluminium, Australia, c 1950s, 29 cm high, 58 cm wide

Jo Hammerborg (Danish), three Orient pendant lights, c. 1960…

1960s Danish Pendant Lights by Hammerborg for Fog & Morup

Jo Hammerborg (Danish), three Orient pendant lights, c. 1960 manufactured by fog & Morup, polished brass, spun aluminium, wood, one retains manufacturer's decal label (3)

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), four pendant lights, Model…

Aalto Pendant Lights by Artek (Set of 4)

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), four pendant lights, Model A330s, designed 1937 manufactured by Artek, one white and three with chrome plated steel shades, retains manufacturer's decal label (4)

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), beehive pendant light, Model…

Aalto Beehive Pendant Light

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), beehive pendant light, Model A331, designed 1953 manufactured by Artek, powder-coated black aluminium shade with polished brass rings, retains manufacturer's label

Scandinavian pendant light c. 1970 polished brass and spun…

Vintage Scandinavian Brass Pendant Light

Scandinavian pendant light c. 1970 polished brass and spun aluminium

Svend Aage Holm Sorensen (Danish), pair of Brutalist pendant…

Brutalist Pendant Lights and Wall Sconces Set

Svend Aage Holm Sorensen (Danish), pair of Brutalist pendant lights, c. 1960 manufactured by Holm Sorensen & Co., brass, together with three wall sconces (5)

Venini spiral pendant chandelier, glass, metal frame, Italy, c…

Venini Spiral Pendant Chandelier

Venini spiral pendant chandelier, glass, metal frame, Italy, c 1950s, 150 cm high, 55 cm deep. (please note that this piece will require professional removal. We recommend chandelier Therapy [0408 437 279].)

Tronchi glass pendant, clear tubed glass pendant, Italy, c…

Clear Tubed Glass Pendant from 1970s Italy

Tronchi glass pendant, clear tubed glass pendant, Italy, c 1970s,

A green mid-century ceiling light, Three-branch ceiling light…

Green Mid-Century Three-Branch Ceiling Light

A green mid-century ceiling light, Three-branch ceiling light with bright, leaf-green painted metal convex shades depth 50 cm

Hans Wegner pendant light for Pandul; black painted metal and…

Hans Wegner Pendant Light

Hans Wegner pendant light for Pandul; black painted metal and brass with white inner shade; Denmark; designed 1960s; 37 cm high, 51 cm deep

Svend Middelboe 'Verona' pendant, painted metal with orange…

Orange Inlay Pendant by Svend Middelboe

Svend Middelboe 'Verona' pendant, painted metal with orange inlay, Denmark, c 1970s, 38 cm high, 46 cm deep

Preben Fabricus and Jorgen Kastholm (Danish, b. 1931) P376…

Danish P376 Pendant Light by Fabricus & Kastholm

Preben Fabricus and Jorgen Kastholm (Danish, b. 1931) P376 pendant light, c. 1960, manufactured by Nordisk Solar, polished aluminium shade

Preben Fabricus and Jorgen Kastholm (Danish, b. 1931) P376…

Danish P376 Pendant Light by Fabricus & Kastholm

Preben Fabricus and Jorgen Kastholm (Danish, b. 1931) P376 pendant light, c. 1960, manufactured by Nordisk Solar, polished aluminium shade with copper finish

Glass pendant chandelier, Italy, c 1970s

Italian Glass Pendant Chandelier, 1970s

Glass pendant chandelier, Italy, c 1970s

Ice light chandelier, glass and brass, Italy, c 1970s

1970s Italian Glass and Brass Ice Chandelier

Ice light chandelier, glass and brass, Italy, c 1970s

Three-Shade pendant light by Arredoluce, label attached, Italy,…

Arredoluce Three-Shade Pendant Light, 1950s Italy

Three-Shade pendant light by Arredoluce, label attached, Italy, 1950s

Italian counter-weight light pendant, duck egg painted metal…

Duck Egg Italian Pendant, 1950s

Italian counter-weight light pendant, duck egg painted metal and brass, Italy, 1950s

Pair of Australian ceiling lights, painted metal yellow and…

Yellow and White Australian Ceiling Lights, 1950s

Pair of Australian ceiling lights, painted metal yellow and white, Australia, c 1950s

A retro pendant light. Circa 1960.

Vintage 1960 Pendant Light

A retro pendant light. Circa 1960.

Rite Lite chandelier model '530/3' brass and spun metal,…

Rite Lite Brass Chandelier, Australia 1950s

Rite Lite chandelier model '530/3' brass and spun metal, Australia c1950s, 100 cm high, 85 cm deep

Rite Lite ceiling light red spun metal shade and brass,…

1950s Australian Rite Lite Ceiling Light with Red Shade

Rite Lite ceiling light red spun metal shade and brass, Australia c1950s, 66 cm high, 35 cm deep

A German Artichoke pendant light copper metal, rewired Germany…

Copper German Artichoke Pendant Light, 1970s

A German Artichoke pendant light copper metal, rewired Germany c 1970s, 74 cm high, 50 cm deep

Australian ceiling light glass spun metal, Australia c 1950s,…

1950s Australian Spun Metal Ceiling Light with Glass

Australian ceiling light glass spun metal, Australia c 1950s, 73 cm high, 50 cm deep

Jorgen Utzon four ceiling lights, gold spun metal & white…

Utzon's Gold and White Ceiling Lights

Jorgen Utzon four ceiling lights, gold spun metal & white painted shade, Denmark c 1960s, 22 cm high, 23 cm deep

Pair of Danish black & copper ceiling lights painted metal and…

Danish Black & Copper Ceiling Lights (1960s)

Pair of Danish black & copper ceiling lights painted metal and copper, Denmark c 1960s, 20 cm high, 12 cm deep

Two Satelite ceiling lights, white painted metal and chrome,…

Danish Satellite Ceiling Lights, 1960s

Two Satelite ceiling lights, white painted metal and chrome, Denmark c 1960s, 60 cm high, 50 cm deep

Mid-century tubular ceiling light yellow glass, Australia c…

Yellow Glass Tubular Ceiling Light, 1960s Australia

Mid-century tubular ceiling light yellow glass, Australia c 1960s, 103 cm high, 13 cm wide

Pair of black & white metal ceiling lights, black and white…

Black and White Metal Ceiling Lights from 1960s Denmark

Pair of black & white metal ceiling lights, black and white painted metal Denamrk c 1960s, 34 cm high, 27 cm deep

Italian six branch ceiling light coloured spun metal and brass,…

Italian Six Branch Spun Metal Ceiling Light, 1950s

Italian six branch ceiling light coloured spun metal and brass, Italy c 1950s, 85 cm high, 80 cm deep

Attributed to Johannes Hammerborg (Danish), Four Danish Pendant…

Danish Pendant Lights, c. 1970

Attributed to Johannes Hammerborg (Danish), Four Danish Pendant Lights, c. 1970, white and black enamelled shades (4), height 29 cm diameter 26 cm

Attributed to Johannes Hammerborg (Danish), Pair of Pendant…

1960s Danish Pendant Lights Set

Attributed to Johannes Hammerborg (Danish), Pair of Pendant Lights, c. 1960, probably manufactured by Fog & Morup, polished spun copper shades, suspended by cylindrical wooden tube, together with a three-tiered pendant light, polished aluminium and black…

Stilnovo pendant light, spun metal, ceramic fitting, grey glass…

Stilnovo Grey Glass Pendant Light, 1950s Italy

Stilnovo pendant light, spun metal, ceramic fitting, grey glass shade, Italy, c 1950s

European pendant light, white glass and chrome, Europe, c 1970s,…

Chrome and White Glass Pendant Light, 1970s Europe

European pendant light, white glass and chrome, Europe, c 1970s, 100 cm high, 50 cm deep

Italian glass pendant light, Transparent glass with blue…

Blue Streaks Italian Glass Pendant Light (1960s)

Italian glass pendant light, Transparent glass with blue streaks, Italy, c 1960s

Cascading pendant light, green & cream glass shades. Brass and…

Green and Cream Glass Pendant Light from Italy

Cascading pendant light, green & cream glass shades. Brass and metal, Italy, c 1950s, 90 cm high, 37 cm deep

Hans Due 'Optima' pendant light by Fog & Morup, painted black…

Black 'Optima' Pendant Light by Fog & Morup (1972)

Hans Due 'Optima' pendant light by Fog & Morup, painted black metal, Denmark, designed 1972

Mezzega ball pendant light, cream and brown tones, chrome…

Cream and Brown Mezzega Pendant Light from Italy (1960s)

Mezzega ball pendant light, cream and brown tones, chrome fittings, Italy, c 1960s

Anders Pehrson (Swedish), pair of Bumling pendant lights, c.…

Bumling Pendant Lights by Atelje Lyktan, 1970

Anders Pehrson (Swedish), pair of Bumling pendant lights, c. 1970, manufactured by Atelje Lyktan, brass, retains decal labels, height 28 cm diameter 49 cm

Johannes Hammerborg (Danish), Saturn pendant light, c. 1960,…

Copper Saturn Pendant Light by Hammerborg for Fog & Morup

Johannes Hammerborg (Danish), Saturn pendant light, c. 1960, manufactured by Fog & Morup, copper and black enamelled metal shade, copper and black enamelled metal pendant light (2)

Johannes Hammerborg (Danish), three pendant lights, c. 1965,…

Copper Pendant Lights by Hammerborg for Fog & Morup

Johannes Hammerborg (Danish), three pendant lights, c. 1965, manufactured by Fog & Morup, copper and black enamelled metal shades (3), height 19 cm

A pair of Italian glass ceiling lights, glass and brass, Italy,…

Italian Glass Ceiling Lights, 1970s

A pair of Italian glass ceiling lights, glass and brass, Italy, c 1970s

Ceiling light with cylindrical shades, six opaque shades.…

Rosewood and Nickel Plated Ceiling Light with Opaque Shades

Ceiling light with cylindrical shades, six opaque shades. Rosewood and nickel plated support structure, Belgium, c. 1960s, 50 cm high, 137 cm wide, 34 cm deep

Doria cylindrical ceiling light, glass, gold tones, German, c.…

Gold-tone German Glass Ceiling Light, 1960s

Doria cylindrical ceiling light, glass, gold tones, German, c. 1960s, 13 cm high, 45 cm wide

Doria cylindrical ceiling light, glass, gold tones, German, c.…

Gold-Toned Glass Ceiling Light by Doria, 1960s

Doria cylindrical ceiling light, glass, gold tones, German, c. 1960s, 13 cm high, 45 cm wide

Gaetano Sciolari chrome and brushed aluminium chandelier, (16…

Sciolari Chandelier, Italy c. 1960s (16 globes not included)

Gaetano Sciolari chrome and brushed aluminium chandelier, (16 globes not included), Italy, c 1960s

Italian Conceptual glass ceiling light, milk glass and steel,…

Italian Milk Glass Ceiling Light, 1970s

Italian Conceptual glass ceiling light, milk glass and steel, Italy, c 1970s

Stilnovo eight branch ceiling light, spun metal and brass,…

Ivory and Brass Stilnovo Ceiling Light

Stilnovo eight branch ceiling light, spun metal and brass, ivory gloss finish, fully rewired, Italy, c 1950s, 110 cm high, 150 cm deep

Stilnovo eight branch ceiling light, spun metal and brass,…

Stilnovo Brass Spun Metal Ceiling Light

Stilnovo eight branch ceiling light, spun metal and brass, Italy, c. 1950s, fully rewired, 85 cm high, 135 cm deep

American floor to ceiling lamp, multiple light heads, painted…

1950s American Multi-Headed Floor Lamp

American floor to ceiling lamp, multiple light heads, painted metal, America, c 1950s

Gaetano Sciolari chandelier, gilt and chrome, 9 globes, Italy,…

Sciolari Chandelier: Gilt and Chrome, 9 Globes (1970s)

Gaetano Sciolari chandelier, gilt and chrome, 9 globes, Italy, c 1970s

Svend Middelboe (Danish), Pair of Corona Pendant Lights, white…

Danish Corona Pendant Lights with Labels, 50cm Diameter

Svend Middelboe (Danish), Pair of Corona Pendant Lights, white and orange spun aluminium shades, retain decal labels (2), diameter 50 cm

Stilnovo brass twelve branch ceiling light, black fittings,…

Stilnovo 12-Branch Brass Ceiling Light, 1950s Italy

Stilnovo brass twelve branch ceiling light, black fittings, Italy, c1950's

Stilnovo brass and spun metal twelve branch ceiling light,…

Stilnovo 12-branch Ceiling Light, Italy c1950's

Stilnovo brass and spun metal twelve branch ceiling light, Italy, c1950's, 72 cm cm high, 82 cm deep

Rite Lite three tier ceiling light, spun metal shaded, Austrlia,…

Spun Metal Three-Tier Ceiling Light - 1950s Australia

Rite Lite three tier ceiling light, spun metal shaded, Austrlia, c 1950s, 91 cm deep, 34 cm deep

Tom Dixon set of four mirror ball pendant lights, Glossy chrome…

Tom Dixon Mirror Ball Pendant Lights - Set of Four

Tom Dixon set of four mirror ball pendant lights, Glossy chrome finish. Labelled, Britain, c 2003, 25d cm

Tom Dixon set of four mirror ball pendant lights, Glossy chrome…

Tom Dixon Mirror Ball Pendant Lights, Set of Four

Tom Dixon set of four mirror ball pendant lights, Glossy chrome finish. Labelled, Britain, c 2003, 25d cm

An unusual gilt bronze and clear and amethyst crystal…

Gilt Bronze Crystal Chandelier Floor Lamp - French, 1950

An unusual gilt bronze and clear and amethyst crystal chandelier floor lamp French circa 1950, 184 cm high

Barovier & Toso, Valiant' Nine Light Chandelier, hand-blown…

Grey Glass Chandelier with Spare Branch

Barovier & Toso, Valiant' Nine Light Chandelier, hand-blown grey glass, with one spare branch, height 107 cm

Greta Grossman (Swedish, 1906-1999), Semi Pendant Light,…

Yellow Arc Pendant Light by Greta Grossman

Greta Grossman (Swedish, 1906-1999), Semi Pendant Light, designed 1968, manufactured by Gubi, with yellow enamelled metal arc-shaped light shade, height 24 cm diameter 47 cm

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), A331 Beehive Pendant Lamp,…

Aalto Beehive Pendant Lamp

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), A331 Beehive Pendant Lamp, designed 1953, manufactured by Artek, white painted aluminium shade with polished brass and chrome plated steel rings, height 30 cm width 33 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Anibou

A gilt metal wheatsheaf form ceiling light, French circa 1950…

French Wheat Sheaf Ceiling Light, 1950s

A gilt metal wheatsheaf form ceiling light, French circa 1950 55 cm drop approx. 60 cm diameter approx.

A rare 1950s Annodised pendant light

1950s Annodised Pendant Light

A rare 1950s Annodised pendant light

Four 1970s Kempthorne four globe ceiling lights

1970s Kempthorne Four Globe Ceiling Lights Set

Four 1970s Kempthorne four globe ceiling lights

A pair of 1950s pendant lights with Annodized shades

1950s Anodized Pendant Lights

A pair of 1950s pendant lights with Annodized shades

Two matched 1950s Annodized pendant lights

1950s Matching Annodized Pendant Lights - Vintage Duo

Two matched 1950s Annodized pendant lights

A pair of 1970s Sputnik ceiling lights and matching Downlights…

1970s Sputnik Ceiling and Downlights Set

A pair of 1970s Sputnik ceiling lights and matching Downlights (one light with loose fitting)

A pair of Finnish 1960s glass ceiling lights

Finnish 60s Glass Ceiling Lights

A pair of Finnish 1960s glass ceiling lights

9ct delicate gold necklace & carved coral pendant late 1950s

Delicate Coral Pendant on 9ct Gold Necklace

9ct delicate gold necklace & carved coral pendant late 1950s

Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup. Semi' trumpet pendants. Brass.…

Danish Brass Semi-Trumpet Pendant Lights, c1968

Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup. Semi' trumpet pendants. Brass. Danish c1968

Jjm Hoogervorst counter balance ceiling light Prod for Anivia…

Counterbalance Ceiling Light by Jjm Hoogervorst (1970s)

Jjm Hoogervorst counter balance ceiling light Prod for Anivia Nv Dutch, c. 1970s. 23 cm high, 31 cm wide, 176 cm deep

Stilnovo ceiling light in spun enamelled grey and orange metal…

Spun Enamelled Grey and Orange Stilnovo Ceiling Light

Stilnovo ceiling light in spun enamelled grey and orange metal Italy, c. 1950s. 43 cm high, 37 cm deep

Ignazio Gardella ceiling light brushed metal with frosted glass,…

Brushed Metal Ceiling Light with Frosted Glass

Ignazio Gardella ceiling light brushed metal with frosted glass, satin finish Prod Azucena Mezzo Italy, c. 1960s. 95 cm high, 50 cm wide, 50 cm deep

A chrome sputnik ceiling light, Italian circa 1950,…

1950s Italian Chrome Sputnik Ceiling Light - 65cm Height

A chrome sputnik ceiling light, Italian circa 1950, approximately 65 cm high, 55 cm wide, 55 cm deep

A pair of moulded ceiling lights, Italian, circa 1960, 50 cm…

Italian Moulded Ceiling Lights, 1960s

A pair of moulded ceiling lights, Italian, circa 1960, 50 cm diameter, 17 cm deep

An amber and clear glass flowerhead decorated sphere ceiling…

Amber and Clear Glass Sphere Ceiling Light, Bagues, 1950s

An amber and clear glass flowerhead decorated sphere ceiling light attributed to Bagues, French, circa 1950

An impressive chrome and rock crystal celestial pendant light,…

1970s Italian Chrome and Rock Crystal Pendant Light

An impressive chrome and rock crystal celestial pendant light, Italian, circa 1970

A Turciu Soffitto ceiling light. Italy. Manufactured by…

Turciu Soffitto Ceiling Light by Catellani & Smith

A Turciu Soffitto ceiling light. Italy. Manufactured by Catellani & Smith

Two 1960's sculptured brass and shell ceiling lights

1960s Brass and Shell Ceiling Lights

Two 1960's sculptured brass and shell ceiling lights

Rite Lite Australian three branch floor to ceiling lamp. C.…

Adjustable Three-Branch Floor Lamp

Rite Lite Australian three branch floor to ceiling lamp. C. 1950s black metal, adjustable light heads (working)

Pair of lamps in the manner of Tony Duquette. Roccoco style…

Rococo-style Gilt Lamps with Glass Pendants

Pair of lamps in the manner of Tony Duquette. Roccoco style gilt metal with elaborate glass pendants and double shade

Jorgen Gammelgaard for design Forum, pair of white pendant…

White Pendant Lights by Jorgen Gammelgaard (1971)

Jorgen Gammelgaard for design Forum, pair of white pendant light s, 1971 design

Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup of Denmark, 'Life' pendant light…

Hammerborg's 'Life' Pendant Light

Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup of Denmark, 'Life' pendant light steel & copper coloured shade

Fog & Morup of Denmark, semi pendant lamp in black

Black Semi Pendant Lamp by Fog & Morup Denmark

Fog & Morup of Denmark, semi pendant lamp in black

Fog & Morup of Denmark, semi pendant lamp in black

Danish Black Semi Pendant Lamp by Fog & Morup

Fog & Morup of Denmark, semi pendant lamp in black

Fog & Morup of Denmark, pendant light rewired and certificated

Certified Rewired Fog & Morup Pendant Light from Denmark

Fog & Morup of Denmark, pendant light rewired and certificated

Pair of Danish pendant lights, by Torsten Thorup, white…

Danish Enamelled Pendant Lights by Thorup

Pair of Danish pendant lights, by Torsten Thorup, white enamelled steel