Did you know what kind of lighting our kitchen started with? It wasn’t fancy. It wasn’t elegant. Matter of fact, it had a beer bottle pull dangling from it to turn it on. A designer vision right? haha. But you know what? We lived with that classic 1970’s style ceiling fan for about 6 months after moving in. ( See more of the Kitchen BEFORE Here- along with 11 ways to add Vintage Style)
Until one day I stopped at a thrift store after teaching an after school Science class and found a vintage crystal laden brassy gold chandelier hanging in the window. With a $20 price tag.
I probably stared at that chandelier for 20 minutes debating with myself that though my heart was swooning for it- I lived in a very rustic, very broken down cottage that has a more ‘cottage’ style. I didn’t know where I could put this beautiful chandelier and have it feel like it had always belonged there. And this was during the time when we were buying new siding a few pieces at a time- so spending money on something pretty meant that it had to work for the room. Of course, I convinced myself it would work- or it would go in another room. And so, it came home with me. Though I didn’t tell my husband just where I thought it belonged until he was home. He thought I was a tad crazy (he wasn’t wrong) and he didn’t think a light like that would work in the very rustic wood wall kitchen we had. I asked him to humor me for a moment- and when it turned on- I was in love.
Though just one vintage chandelier wasn’t ideal as far as enough lights to fill our 20 foot long kitchen – it was as good as the minimal light the ceiling fan brought- but I figured I would have to replace with a larger chandelier when we found one. Then several years later- I found a matching vintage chandelier at another thrift store about an hour away. And so- one became two and even though we have changed a lot of the lighting in the house- I haven’t been able to swap those kismet finds out just yet.
And though they aren’t perfect-one is missing a couple small arms and crystals – they really feel like they were meant to be here and are part of this house story. They are also very popular with all of you and I get questions all the time about where to find them. Unfortunately- as I mentioned- since ours are vintage- it is not so easy to source them for all to enjoy. So, a beautiful reproduction with a similar look is ideal. I have done some shopping and have found a few chandeliers that have a similar look, style, shape and size to our kitchen chandeliers- and at some pretty good price points too.
Ready to get the look? Click on the titles and photos to take a closer look at each chandelier. (some affiliate links)
5 Light Antique Brass Chandelier
This one has a very similar look and size to our kitchen chandeliers- and is Under $300. Shop HERE
Six Light Chandelier
This one is also very similar to ours- we have just 5 lights on ours so this one offers a bit more with an extra light. I love the details and shape of the frame Around $600.
Small with Big Style
For impact in a smaller space and with a smaller price point- sharing a few options for small but might chandeliers. Depending on what size chandeliers you are looking for -these can give you the look you are after for big impact in your kithen- and less impact on your budget. This Legacy Crystal chandelier is such a charmer. Just over $300.
French Gold Chandelier
This is such a pretty chandelier – also smaller on footprint but big on style and impact in your space. Just over $400
Big Impact Chandeliers
On the opposite side of that smaller size and budget- if you have a kitchen with peaked tall ceilings and ample square footage- or a huge island that needs something more to really fill the space above it- these chandeliers are for you. I found a couple very similar look- but much larger sizes (and many more crystals!)
Crystal 8 Light Chandelier
This one is talking loudly to me- and it only costs a little bit more than the smaller 6 light chandelier we just talked about. If you have a larger kitchen and want more impact and more light- this chandelier is perfection. Even with all those lights and all those crystals- the price is still coming in under $800 which is amazing.
12 Lights = Amazing
This is definitely a showstopper- and honestly- the price is incredible for the amount of lights and details this one has. Just over $1100.
Bonus: Crystal Cage Chandelier
I also bumped into this light while I was doing some shopping for this post- and you might remember that I have this one out in the cottage – it is on sale right now so thought I would share it for those who have asked about it before. And if you have a smaller footprint kitchen- this could be really charming doubled above a table or island.
You can shop this Cage Pendant HERE
Up next- thinking about doing a post on our living room chandelier that so many of you have asked me to source. It has been out of stock for so.long. BUT- I found it and several just like it to give you the look.
Happy Monday all.
Allison Wade says
Hi Courtney! Love your posts…and chandeliers! i was lucky to snag a vintage brass chandelier, prisms and all, at my fav antique store for a whopping $40! it’s a smaller size, so sweet, and now hangs over the bed in my spare bedroom. My dining room boasts another vintage brass one that a friend passed on to me, she removed all the prisms because they were “gaudy”! which was a stab in my heart! Of course, once I acquired it, it now drips with prism finery! you can never have too many prisms, right?! Blessings, Ally
Jenny Main says
Thank you Courtney. I have drooled over your sweet kitchen and this light for years. My home is small so these are great. Thank you so much. I also love the cage one. I can not afford all the big ones you have all over your barn and other rooms. SMILE You are my favorite person from the begining.
Courtney says
So sweet of you Jenny! I am so glad there are some goof options for your home included here. I will keep looking for some less expensive get the look options for the other chandeliers too. 🙂
Valerie Edwards says
I love, love CHANDELIERs! Your choices are beautiful!
Courtney says
Glad you like them! Thank you!
Lisa Anderson says
Love the vintage chandaliers! We recently bought a 3 story Victorian in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and it is filled with turn of the century brass chandaliers! I love the looks that you have.
Diana says
These are wonderful, but Ilove the caged pendant.I bet that would sparkle all the time.