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Originally made in wood as a cross with spikes on which to fix the candles, they were able to be lowered for lighting, and then hoisted to a suitable height by means of a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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Waterford Crystal 'Lismore Castle' chandelier, styled after a…

Lismore Castle Chandelier - Table Centrepiece

Waterford Crystal 'Lismore Castle' chandelier, styled after a castle tower, and designed to hold a single candle as a table centrepiece. 26 cm.

A large Waterford cut glass chandelier, with eight down swept…

Waterford Cut Glass Chandelier with Icicle Drops

A large Waterford cut glass chandelier, with eight down swept scrolling arms terminating in cut crystal sconces set with icicle drops, 87 cm high

Waterford Crystal chandelier type D.5.A. With five branches and…

Waterford Crystal Chandelier with Five Branches and 80cm Drop

Waterford Crystal chandelier type D.5.A. With five branches and a maximum drop of 80 cm. Wired with a 240 volt Australian plug.

Waterford Crystal chandelier type D.5.A. With five branches,…

Waterford Crystal Chandelier with 5 Branches and 110cm Drop

Waterford Crystal chandelier type D.5.A. With five branches, and a maximum drop of 110 cm. Wired with a 240 volt Australian plug.

A Waterford Crystal chandelier, 20th century, of petit…

Waterford Crystal Lustre Chandelier - Petite 20th Century Design

A Waterford Crystal chandelier, 20th century, of petit proportions, having five branches all adorned with lustre drops, each piece acid etched with the 'Waterford' mark, total length 102 cm

A large Waterford Crystal chandelier, a twelve branch two tier…

Waterford Crystal Chandelier with Cut Prisms and Beaded Swags

A large Waterford Crystal chandelier, a twelve branch two tier chandelier with a cut bowl and matching dishes, with beaded swags, cut prisms and a central drop; Waterford stencil marks, length 95 cm, diameter 90 cm

A Waterford six branch crystal chandelier

Waterford Crystal Six-Branch Chandelier

A Waterford six branch crystal chandelier

A Waterford five branch crystal chandelier

Waterford Crystal Five Branch Chandelier

A Waterford five branch crystal chandelier

A large Waterford Crystal and cut glass button swag chandelier,…

Waterford Crystal Swag Chandelier

A large Waterford Crystal and cut glass button swag chandelier, 20th century. 92 cm

A Waterford Crystal 10 branch chandelier, 20th century. 95 cm…

Waterford Crystal 10-Branch Chandelier - 20th Century

A Waterford Crystal 10 branch chandelier, 20th century. 95 cm high

A Waterford Crystal chandelier, English, first half 20th…

Waterford Crystal Chandelier, 20th Century, English

A Waterford Crystal chandelier, English, first half 20th century. 75 cm high

A Waterford Crystal five light chandelier, English, 20th century

Waterford Crystal Chandelier, 20th Century

A Waterford Crystal five light chandelier, English, 20th century

Waterford Crystal chandelier with six branches, all with eight…

Waterford Crystal 6-Branch Chandelier with Crystal Drops

Waterford Crystal chandelier with six branches, all with eight crystal drops stamped with the Waterford mark, the lower basket with six complete crystal drops and a cut crystal ball, the upper basket with nine crystal drops (one drop missing) height 80 cm

Waterford Crystal chandelier with eight branches, each with…

8-Branch Waterford Crystal Chandelier with Crystal Drops

Waterford Crystal chandelier with eight branches, each with eight crystal drops. Height 50 cm

Pair of Waterford chandelier, each with five branches and…

Facetted Prism Waterford Chandelier Pair with Five Branches

Pair of Waterford chandelier, each with five branches and facetted prisms.

Waterford chandelier, with five branches and facetted prisms.

Facetted Prism Waterford Chandelier with Five Branches

Waterford chandelier, with five branches and facetted prisms.

A Waterford Crystal chandelier, mid 20th century, manufactured…

Waterford Crystal Chandelier with Cut Spheres and Drops

A Waterford Crystal chandelier, mid 20th century, manufactured Ireland. The chandelier is a five branch light design, with cut crystal spheres and drops. Height 58 cm

A pair of six arm Waterford chandeliers, contemporary, 'Avoca'…

Contemporary Waterford Chandeliers with Prism Drops

A pair of six arm Waterford chandeliers, contemporary, 'Avoca' pattern, each with scrolling arms and sconces supporting candle style lights and hung with prism drops, with maker's mark. Height 98 cm. Diameter 64 cm. (approx)