A chandelier is a light source mounted to the ceiling with at least two arms to hold illumination. No antique lighting is more elegant than an antique chandelier. The decorative features associated with an antique chandelier are its cut glass, colored sconces and wrought iron. These were created not only to impart beauty but also to accommodate different sources of illumination, say wax or electric candles, or kerosene, electric light bulbs or gaslights.

Bring home the elegance of an antique chandelier

Antique Alabaster Chandelier: To bring home the elegance of an antique chandelier, choose from alabaster chandeliers, decorative alabaster chandeliers, unusual alabaster chandeliers and designer alabaster chandeliers. Choose from antique alabaster chandeliers, antique alabaster chandeliers, alabaster bowl chandeliers, antique alabaster stone chandeliers or antique alabaster glass chandeliers. Large scale twelve light and mermaid adorned alabaster chandelier creates a style a statement for your home. Generally, six of the twelve lights of alabaster chandelier are in the center bowl.

Handmade French Bronze and Crystal 12 Light Chandelier: These antique chandeliers employ cut glass crystals that dangle from their arms and create elegance and add an old-world charm to your home. A crystal chandelier has come to be synonymous with opulence, class and romance. A remarkable reproduction French bronze and crystal 12 light chandelier has two handmade tiers. Each and every crystal is hand-wired but not connected with cheap prefabricated clips. A handmade French Bronze and Crystal 12 Light Chandelier in an entry foyer can be a breathtaking experience for your family, friends and guests. A handmade French Bronze and Crystal 12 Light Chandelier can add to the glamor of your master bedroom or bath. A handmade French Bronze and Crystal 12 Light Chandelier is a grand statement over your dining room table. Handmade French Bronze and Crystal Light Chandeliers are available in different sizes and budgets.

Reproduction Antique Chandelier: Reproduction Antique Chandeliers offer you an advantage over the original Antique Chandeliers. They come at a fraction of the cost of original Antique Chandelier but are as grand as the original Antique Chandelier. Painted Reproduction of 12 light Chandeliers and hand carved chandeliers are good for your home. A French Reproduction Hand Carved Chandelier is practically identical to its European original.

Vintage French Walnut Chandelier: Vintage French Walnut Chandelier from France circa 1920 is a unique hand-carved French walnut eight light Mission/Arts & Crafts style chandelier. This is the first chandelier of this type and it would be perfect in a house of the same style. This chandelier fits very well in a dining room or foyer. Antique Bronze Chandelier with 12 lights of circa 1890 makes a grand statement to the interiors of your home.

Crystal Four Light Chandelier: This exquisite handmade petite reproduction French bronze and crystal 4 light chandelier is adorned with stunning dusty rose fruit-shaped glass accents that make it perfect for the young lady’s bedroom. You can also use it as an accent in almost any room of your home.

Antique French Weathered Brass Six Light Chandelier: A Charming 20th century antique French Weathered Brass Six Light Chandelier could be used indoors or in a covered patio. It offers a casual option without excess ornamentation and enough style and warmth. A light and airy antique French Verde Five Light Chandelier lights your indoors and outdoors with its trim design. It has a sculpted and classic timeless feel but is just as functional. This mid 20th century antique chandelier easily gels with any style in your home.

Vintage American Brass and Crystal 14 Light Chandelier: Choose the 1950 USA Vintage American Brass and Crystal 14 Light Chandelier. This antique American brass and crystal 14 light chandeliers is an outstanding work of art. This antique chandelier is highly stylized with great attention to detail. You can also choose a Vintage French Gilt Bronze & Crystal 4 Light Chandelier with Stars.

Antique French 4 Light Baccarat Style Chandelier: An antique French 4 light Baccarat style chandelier comes with a remarkable gilt bronze frame and hand polished amethyst colored crystals. This exquisite antique chandelier is a perfect addition to a cozy breakfast nook, small dining room, entry foyer or an opulent master bath.

Antique Chandeliers

Chandeliers enhance the beauty by hanging light fixtures that add charm and style in your home. A chandelier is defined as a lamp which is poised from the ceiling directly or simply from a hook in the ceiling. Most of the chandeliers use three or more low voltage bulbs from 100 to 400 watts of total light, with perfect finish usually shaped in the form of candle flame.

Crystal chandeliers are perhaps one of the most popular to seem to be in homes of wealthy by conveying an elegant and wonderful radiance to any room. Most of the Chandeliers are made of brass material or gold plated which hang creating a beautiful spectrum of light. Depending on the size, color, style and function of the home you can choose the perfect chandelier.

The room of today is normally used for entertaining with less formal chandeliers which include everything from those with exposed bulbs that are made of wood, ceramic, wrought iron, stained glass and even deer antlers. In particular, white ceramic chandelier adorned with pastel blue and green enamel flowers will look suitable in little girl’s room or a sunny tea room. Light fixtures hang over a pool table or game tables as simple with a glassy chandelier. Many people consider the most beautiful mountain cabins to accent with items including wrought iron or antler Chandelier to add a whimsy feel.

Finding the perfect chandelier for your room depends on the function of the room, the size, the color and the style of the home that you are working with. In general, a smaller room with dimensions of 10 x 10 ft (3.05 x 3.05 m) would comfortably house a chandelier no more than 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter. A 12 x 12 ft (3.66 x 3.66 m) room will hold a chandelier up to 27 inches (68.58 cm) in diameter. A special large chandelier with a diameter of 36 inches (91.44 cm) or more should only be hung in a room that is 14x 14 ft (4.27 x 4.27 m) or larger.

Normally a decorative chandelier fixture over the dining room table should be hanged atleast 30 inches (76.2 cm) from the surface of the table and 12 inches (30.48) narrower than the table’s width. These guide lines should be followed when choosing a chandelier for your room, which helps you create a tasteful and elegant home décor.

In general chandelier is a decorative ceiling mounted light fixture with atleast two or more arms to hold. In early 18th century, wax candles and gaslights are commonly used as source of illumination.

There are many varied appealing luminaries. Out of which the crystal chandeliers are the most apt which includes cut glass, dangling from the arms and some times the suspended in swage between the mounting area and the arms to reflect light which creates a glittering affect. These crystal chandeliers fixtures were popular during 18th and 19th centuries and were considered as very stylish in Europe. Since then it became the accessory who seek style and old charm.

High quality lead crystal, decorative beaded and shell chandeliers are similar to crystal counterparts. A contemporary design made from capiz shell is a favorite element, which includes the collection of mother of pearl. This beaded or shell chandelier will have the same glossy affect to that of crystal, whilst the significant feature is it tones down its formality and reduces its weight.

Metal chandeliers are simple and will have several streamlined arms that are left plain, which are placed under the lampshades or inside glass cups. More over the arms are S- shaped or otherwise curved with one or more geometric lines with popular finish. These classic light fixtures are a staple of decorating and there are styles to cater to any home’s décor.

Murano glass chandeliers, was created in the glass blowing mecca of Murano. This hand-blown glass vases showoff into a variety of curvy, tabular forms pre equipped with designs of floral motifs and also adds interest to your room with variety of colors.

In early 20th century Americans used Mission chandeliers for arts and crafts style. These metals often have a central metal ceiling mount branches, angular arms and downward facing milk glass lampshades. These lampshades are often inflated with metal or stained glass segments.

Antler chandeliers are made from antler animals like deer, elk, moose, white tail and mule deer. In hunting and mountain lodges large-scale versions are popular fixtures, whilst modest varieties make an equally impressive in rustic residences.

With this artistic chandeliers right from the middle ages have existed in various forms. Where most of them have been fitted with electric lights designed mostly with metal, crystal and glass, which add beauty and charm by conveying elegant and wonderful radiance to your home.

Vintage Italian Gilded Metal 6 Light Chandelier with Flowers

Vintage Italian gilded metal chandelier with 6 lights, flower motif and original canopy. It is in excellent original condition and has been rewired for the USA by our in-house electrician. Italy Circa 1940-1950.

Country of Origin
Italy

Period
Vintage

Measurements
Height: 29 inches
Depth: 21 inches
Length: 21 inches

Materials/Techniques
Gilded Metal