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Originally made in wood as a cross with spikes on which to fix the candles, they were able to be lowered for lighting, and then hoisted to a suitable height by means of a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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Contemporary chandelier, in the form of crystal capped silver…

Crystal Tendril Chandelier

Contemporary chandelier, in the form of crystal capped silver finish tendrils protruding from a central sphere, approx diameter 40 cm

A mid 20th century crystal five branch chandelier

Crystal 5-branch chandelier from mid-20th century

A mid 20th century crystal five branch chandelier

Five light crystal chandelier

Crystal Five-Light Chandelier

Five light crystal chandelier

Crystal 10 branch chandelier 62 cm wide

62cm Wide Crystal Chandelier with 10 Branches

Crystal 10 branch chandelier 62 cm wide

A timber and acrylic five light chandelier, circa 1970, the…

Timber and Acrylic Chandelier with Crushed Crystal Shades

A timber and acrylic five light chandelier, circa 1970, the five light chandelier with white ellipse shaped shades with a 'Crushed crystal' effect, length 70 cm, diameter 47 cm

A brass & crystal eight branch chandelier, height 40 cm

Brass and Crystal 8-Branch Chandelier - 40cm Height

A brass & crystal eight branch chandelier, height 40 cm

A three branch crystal chandelier

Triple Branch Crystal Chandelier

A three branch crystal chandelier

Vintage crystal chandeliers, wall bracket etc and parts

Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Parts for Sale

Vintage crystal chandeliers, wall bracket etc and parts

A small crystal basket chandelier. Height 26 cm from top of…

Crystal Basket Chandelier - 26cm Height

A small crystal basket chandelier. Height 26 cm from top of chain.

A fancy brass & crystal chandelier

Brass & Crystal Chandelier: Elegant Illumination

A fancy brass & crystal chandelier

A vintage gilt metal & crystal drops chandelier mid-20th…

Mid-century Gilt & Crystal Chandelier with Blue Drops

A vintage gilt metal & crystal drops chandelier mid-20th century having 5 branches, clear and blue coloured drops, height 70 cm

Cut crystal hanging chandelier in the French style

French-style Crystal Chandelier

Cut crystal hanging chandelier in the French style

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 small crystal basket chandelier

Crystal Basket Chandelier Miniature

A small crystal basket chandelier

A pair of Continental crystal chandeliers. Each with a lobed…

Continental Crystal Chandeliers with Prisms

A pair of Continental crystal chandeliers. Each with a lobed stem, with four emanating scroll branches terminating in sconces, the whole decorated with crystal prisms.

Cut crystal hanging chandelier in the French style

French-style Cut Crystal Chandelier Hanging in Elegance

Cut crystal hanging chandelier in the French style

Cut crystal hanging chandelier in the French style

French-style Crystal Chandelier with Hanging Cut Glass

Cut crystal hanging chandelier in the French style

Cut crystal hanging chandelier in the French style

French-style Crystal Chandelier

Cut crystal hanging chandelier in the French style

Cut crystal hanging chandelier in the French style

French-style Crystal Chandelier with Hanging Cut Crystals

Cut crystal hanging chandelier in the French style

An eight-branch crystal chandelier, matched to lot 510

Eight-Branch Crystal Chandelier, Matching Lot 510

An eight-branch crystal chandelier, matched to lot 510

A crystal ten branch chandelier, 20th century, the refined ten…

Ten-armed Crystal Chandelier with Onyx Stem

A crystal ten branch chandelier, 20th century, the refined ten arms chandelier of scrolling basket form with tapering onyx stem supporting slender scrolling arms, each with electric candles hung with faceted pear shaped drops. Length 59 cm, diameter 70 cm

A crystal ten branch chandelier, 20th century, the refined ten…

Onyx and Crystal 10-Branch Chandelier

A crystal ten branch chandelier, 20th century, the refined ten arms chandelier of scrolling basket form with tapering onyx stem supporting slender scrolling arms, each with electric candles hung with faceted pear shaped drops. Length 59 cm, diameter 70 cm

A European 19th century bronze Puti six branch chandelier, with…

Bronze Puti Chandelier with Crystal Bowl

A European 19th century bronze Puti six branch chandelier, with central figure above slice cut crystal bowl

A pair of black and crystal drop chandeliers

Black Crystal Drop Chandeliers

A pair of black and crystal drop chandeliers

A pair of five-branch crystal chandeliers

Five-Branch Crystal Chandeliers - A Stunning Pair

A pair of five-branch crystal chandeliers

Crystal chandelier, 90 cm high approx

90cm Crystal Chandelier

Crystal chandelier, 90 cm high approx

An early 20th century basket chandelier with internal lights…

Acanthus Crystal Basket Chandelier with Internal Lights

An early 20th century basket chandelier with internal lights and extensive acanthus, starburst and graduated crystal drop

Vintage French crystal bag chandelier, with three lights

French Crystal Bag Chandelier with 3 Lights

Vintage French crystal bag chandelier, with three lights

A crystal six arm chandelier

Six-Arm Crystal Chandelier

A crystal six arm chandelier

A pair of large crystal chandeliers

Grand Crystal Chandeliers

A pair of large crystal chandeliers

Ornate iron & crystal chandelier 84 cm diameter, 115 cm high

Iron & Crystal Chandelier - 84cm Diameter, 115cm Height

Ornate iron & crystal chandelier 84 cm diameter, 115 cm high

Small crystal chandelier, four globe, a/f, approx length 72 cm

4-Globe Crystal Chandelier - 72cm Length (A/F)

Small crystal chandelier, four globe, a/f, approx length 72 cm

Vintage French bag crystal chandelier, 78 cm high

Vintage French Crystal Bag Chandelier - 78cm High

Vintage French bag crystal chandelier, 78 cm high

An electrified crystal and brass five branch chandelier, 54 cm…

Electrified Crystal & Brass Chandelier - 54cm Height

An electrified crystal and brass five branch chandelier, 54 cm high

A 10 light crystal chandelier, with faceted drops, diameter 70…

Faceted Crystal Chandelier with 10 Lights, 70cm Diameter

A 10 light crystal chandelier, with faceted drops, diameter 70 cm

A contemporary crystal hanging 12-globe chandelier

12-Globe Crystal Chandelier

A contemporary crystal hanging 12-globe chandelier

European cut crystal five light chandelier

European Cut Crystal 5-Light Chandelier

European cut crystal five light chandelier

A cast bronze and crystal six light chandelier, the chandelier…

Bronze and Crystal Chandelier with Multi-Colored Prisms

A cast bronze and crystal six light chandelier, the chandelier with tiers of shaped drops, swags and prisms in clear, smoky, amethyst and touches of red, blue and deep green colours, the foliate cast, arms supporting electric candles, length 70 cm,…

Cut crystal six branch chandelier with hanging prisms

Crystal Chandelier with Hanging Prisms

Cut crystal six branch chandelier with hanging prisms

Crystal single globe basket chandelier 32 cm diameter, 110 cm…

Crystal Globe Basket Chandelier - 32cm Diameter, 110cm Height

Crystal single globe basket chandelier 32 cm diameter, 110 cm high.

An antique gilt metal & crystal drops chandelier early 20th…

Gilt Crystal Chandelier with 6 Branches (Early 20th Century)

An antique gilt metal & crystal drops chandelier early 20th century having 6 branches, (Af), height 76 cm

A Regency style crystal and gilt chandelier, mid 20th century,…

Regency Style Crystal Chandelier with Gilt Accents

A Regency style crystal and gilt chandelier, mid 20th century, having central rod hung with a tapering cascade of beaded swags, to a circular Crown and graduating concentric rings hung with a tiered waterfall of slender prisms. Length 84 cm

A thirty six light chandelier with crystal drops (A/F) -

Crystal Drop Chandelier with 36 Lights (A/F)

A thirty six light chandelier with crystal drops (A/F) -

Empire style toll four light chandelier with bronze and crystal…

Bronze and crystal chandelier, Empire style

Empire style toll four light chandelier with bronze and crystal mounts, approx 74 cm high

European cut crystal five light chandelier

European 5-Light Crystal Chandelier

European cut crystal five light chandelier

A Victorian six light crystal chandelier. 80 cm drop x 60 cm…

Victorian Crystal Chandelier with Six Lights

A Victorian six light crystal chandelier. 80 cm drop x 60 cm diametre

An Eight-Branch brass chandelier, with cut crystal…

Crystal-embellished Eight-Branch Brass Chandelier

An Eight-Branch brass chandelier, with cut crystal embellishments hanging off the glass bowls, height 35 cm, diameter 65 cm

French chandelier with crystal prisms

Crystal Prism French Chandelier

French chandelier with crystal prisms

Pair of hanging chandeliers with cut crystal prisms

Crystal Chandelier Duo

Pair of hanging chandeliers with cut crystal prisms

A contemporary crystal hanging 8-globe chandelier

Crystal 8-Globe Chandelier: Modern Hanging Elegance

A contemporary crystal hanging 8-globe chandelier

An early 20th century French six branch bronze chandelier with…

French Bronze Chandelier with Crystal Drops

An early 20th century French six branch bronze chandelier with cut crystal drops

Pair of crystal and gilt basket chandeliers, five globe, approx…

Crystal and Gilt Basket Chandeliers - Set of 2

Pair of crystal and gilt basket chandeliers, five globe, approx length 81 cm (2)

A Swarovski Crystal chandelier

Swarovski Crystal Chandelier: Dazzling Elegance

A Swarovski Crystal chandelier

A quality two-tier, twelve branch crystal and glass chandelier…

12-Branch Crystal Chandelier with Hanging Prisms

A quality two-tier, twelve branch crystal and glass chandelier with hanging prisms

French crystal & ormolu chandelier 104 cm high approx

French Crystal & Ormolu Chandelier - 104cm Height

French crystal & ormolu chandelier 104 cm high approx

Jurgen Bey (Dutch, b. 1965), pair of pendant chandeliers,…

Pair of Moooi Pendant Chandeliers by Jurgen Bey

Jurgen Bey (Dutch, b. 1965), pair of pendant chandeliers, designed 1999, manufactured by Moooi, crystal, glass, metal and resin, each of cylindrical form (2), height 82 cm diameter 49 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Vintage French bronze and crystal six light chandelier

French Bronze Crystal Chandelier with 6 Lights

Vintage French bronze and crystal six light chandelier

Schonbek chandelier crystal lights and chrome frame Canada…

1960s Schonbek Crystal Chandelier with Chrome Frame

Schonbek chandelier crystal lights and chrome frame Canada c1960s, 68 cm high, 48 cm deep

A vintage multi tiered cut crystal chandelier, the serpentine…

Multi-tiered Cut Crystal Chandelier with Beaded Festoons

A vintage multi tiered cut crystal chandelier, the serpentine supports with beaded festoons and hung with pear shaped drops, 83 cm high, 55 cm diameter approx

A vintage gilt metal and crystal chandelier in the French style,…

French Style Crystal Chandelier with Gilt Metal

A vintage gilt metal and crystal chandelier in the French style, the tiered support with four scrolling arms each terminating with a sconce, facet cut prism drops. Height approx. 60 cm.

Good cut crystal chandelier with eight branches. 65 cm drop,…

Gold-Candled Crystal Chandelier with Eight Branches

Good cut crystal chandelier with eight branches. 65 cm drop, with gold painted candles.

Good cut crystal chandelier with eight branches. 75 cm drop.

Elegant 8-Branch Crystal Chandelier - 75cm Drop

Good cut crystal chandelier with eight branches. 75 cm drop.

A cut crystal five-light chandelier, the five scrolling arms…

Crystal Five-Light Chandelier with Swags and Drops

A cut crystal five-light chandelier, the five scrolling arms issuing from a central knopped baluster column joined with multiple crystal faceted swags and with crystal drops. Diameter 57 cm

A crystal waterfall chandelier, 77 cm long

77cm Crystal Waterfall Chandelier

A crystal waterfall chandelier, 77 cm long

A cut crystal eight branch chandelier suspended from a gilt…

Crystal Chandelier with Gilt Metal Chain and Swags

A cut crystal eight branch chandelier suspended from a gilt metal chain with conforming crystal ceiling mount, embellished with numerous swags and cut drops. Diameter 60 cm

A thirty light chandelier with crystal drops (A/F)

Crystal Drop Chandelier - 30 Lights (A/F)

A thirty light chandelier with crystal drops (A/F)

A crystal wedding cake chandelier, the chandelier with tapering…

Crystal Wedding Cake Chandelier

A crystal wedding cake chandelier, the chandelier with tapering swags to a Crown of decorative crystal leaves issuing a series of descending and graduated cascades, all hung with slender shaped prisms with beads and arrow heads. Length 131 cm. Diameter 38…

A small crystal chandelier, circa 1920s, Of lavish and elegant…

1920s Crystal Birdcage Chandelier

A small crystal chandelier, circa 1920s, Of lavish and elegant birdcage form having a knopped stem and five upper arms with drops and candles to a waisted section and a oviform open glass cage with beaded swags and issuing eight scrolled arms supporting…

French bronze and crystal drop six branch chandelier.

Bronze and Crystal Chandelier with Six Branches

French bronze and crystal drop six branch chandelier.

A French early 20th century bronze and crystal drop 6 branch…

Bronze and Crystal 6-Branch Chandelier

A French early 20th century bronze and crystal drop 6 branch chandelier.

Vintage French gilt metal & cut crystal eight light chandelier

French Crystal Chandelier with Gilt Metal (8 Lights)

Vintage French gilt metal & cut crystal eight light chandelier

Multi tiered crystal chandelier, crystal, brass plated steel,…

Multi-tiered Crystal Chandelier, France c. 1950s

Multi tiered crystal chandelier, crystal, brass plated steel, France, c 1950s, 26 cm high, 37 cm wide

Vintage French four light chandelier, with gilt metal mounts…

Gilt and Crystal French Chandelier

Vintage French four light chandelier, with gilt metal mounts and crystal chains

Pair of large crystal drop chandeliers with six light sockets,…

Large Crystal Chandeliers with 6 Sockets, 53cm Diameter

Pair of large crystal drop chandeliers with six light sockets, diameter 53 cm

Good European cut crystal five light chandelier

European Crystal Chandelier with Five Lights

Good European cut crystal five light chandelier

A French Marie Therese crystal six branch chandelier.

French Marie Therese Crystal Chandelier (8 words)

A French Marie Therese crystal six branch chandelier.

A small French crystal chandelier, mid 20th century, the…

Turquoise and Crystal Chandelier

A small French crystal chandelier, mid 20th century, the chandelier with tiers of crystal and turquoise drops and beaded swags, with five scrolling arms supporting electric candles. Length 50 cm, diameter 37 cm

Vintage French 10 light chandelier, the bronze arms holding…

Bronze and Crystal Chandelier with 10 Lights

Vintage French 10 light chandelier, the bronze arms holding large cut crystal drops

A large crystal twelve light chandelier, with scrolling…

Grand Crystal Chandelier with 12 Lights and Swags

A large crystal twelve light chandelier, with scrolling branches, festooned with swags and numerous facetted drops. 74 x 70 cm.

A crystal drop chandelier, Italian, circa 1920, 70 cm high

1920 Italian Crystal Chandelier, 70 cm High

A crystal drop chandelier, Italian, circa 1920, 70 cm high

Early 20th century French crystal and metal six light chandelier

French crystal and metal chandelier, early 20th century

Early 20th century French crystal and metal six light chandelier

A pair of Italian Murano crystal chandeliers, each with eight…

Murano Crystal Chandeliers: Italian Elegance in Eight Branches

A pair of Italian Murano crystal chandeliers, each with eight branches.

A large French cut crystal chandelier of 12 lights, arranged in…

12-Light French Crystal Chandelier with Faceted Drops

A large French cut crystal chandelier of 12 lights, arranged in two tiers of six lights each, each branch festooned with multiple faceted drops. Height approx. 75 cm

Single Blackamore figure with crystal chandelier. Without lamp…

Blackamore with Crystal Chandelier

Single Blackamore figure with crystal chandelier. Without lamp 180 cm high, lamp 55 cm high.

A twelve arm crystal chandelier, with a diamond point knopped…

Crystal Chandelier with 12 Arms and Diamond Stem

A twelve arm crystal chandelier, with a diamond point knopped stem below a long brass rod, with twelve undulating arms hung with beads and cushion shaped cut drops and supporting cut crystal dishes with electric candles. Height 51 cm. Diameter 86 cm.…

Chandelier large basket &, cut crystal design, with leaf & face,…

Crystal Basket Chandelier with Leaf and Face Design

Chandelier large basket &, cut crystal design, with leaf & face, decorated metal Rims

Large 21 globe crystal chandelier, 85 cm wide approx

Grand 21-Globe Crystal Chandelier - 85cm Wide

Large 21 globe crystal chandelier, 85 cm wide approx

Vintage French 13 light chandelier, bronze frame with cut…

Bronze Chandelier with Crystal Drops

Vintage French 13 light chandelier, bronze frame with cut crystal drops

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

Waterford Crystal Chandelier, 20th Century

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

A French early 20th century bronze harp shaped 8 branch…

Bronze Harp Chandelier with Crystal Drops

A French early 20th century bronze harp shaped 8 branch chandelier with cut crystal drops, 60 cm high.

A crystal table chandelier, the inverted baluster column on a…

A crystal table chandelier, the inverted baluster column on a round base supporting eight crystal branches with sconces and drip trays, with a crystal holder to the centre supporting a facet cut finial, the branches festooned with facet cut crystal drops…

A French bronze and crystal drop eight branch chandelier.

French Crystal Bronze 8-Light Chandelier

A French bronze and crystal drop eight branch chandelier.

A Venetian cut crystal 8 branch chandelier, 85 cm high.

Venetian Crystal 8-Branch Chandelier (85 cm)

A Venetian cut crystal 8 branch chandelier, 85 cm high.