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Originally made in wood as a cross with spikes on which to fix the candles, they were able to be lowered for lighting, and then hoisted to a suitable height by means of a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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English eight branch brass chandelier, c. 1900, in the manner…

English eight branch brass chandelier, c. 1900, in the manner of C. E. Kempe, eight scrolled arms with faux wooden candle fittings, central ball finial below, electrified, height cm, 85 cm, diameter 83 cm. Provenance: Ben Stoner Antiques, Sydney

A Dutch cast brass chandelier, early 20th century, of eighteen…

Dutch Brass Chandelier with 18 Lights

A Dutch cast brass chandelier, early 20th century, of eighteen lights raised on two tiers of scrolling arms, radiating from a knopped stem, the stem and pans decoratively pierced, 123 cm high, 107 cm diameter

A petite Dutch brass chandelier, 19th century, with brass globe…

Dutch Brass Chandelier with Six Curvaceous Arms

A petite Dutch brass chandelier, 19th century, with brass globe and six curvaceous arms supporting large dishes and urn form sconces

A large Flemish brass chandelier, 20th century, of sixteen…

Flemish Brass Chandelier with 16 Lights

A large Flemish brass chandelier, 20th century, of sixteen lights raised on two tiers of scrolling arms, supported on a knopped stem, 108 cm high, approximately 100 cm diameter. Other Notes: not converted for electricity

A Dutch brass chandelier, with a knopped standard and large…

Dutch brass chandelier with scrolling arms and globe

A Dutch brass chandelier, with a knopped standard and large brass globe emanating eight scrolling arms terminating in broad dishes sconces, 49 cm long

William Arthur Smith Benson (English, 1854-1924), Arts & Crafts…

Arts & Crafts Chandelier by William A.S. Benson

William Arthur Smith Benson (English, 1854-1924), Arts & Crafts copper and brass chandelier, c. 1890, executed by W.A.S.B, the copper petals forming a stylised flower, with brass fittings, with three Pyrex glass shades, stamped, diameter 59 cm. Provenance…

A Dutch style three branch brass chandelier, 20th century, 60…

Dutch Brass Chandelier, 20th Century - 60cm Long

A Dutch style three branch brass chandelier, 20th century, 60 cm long

A Victorian brass chandelier, five highly ornate Gothic-style…

Ornate Gothic-style Victorian Brass Chandelier

A Victorian brass chandelier, five highly ornate Gothic-style light branches issuing from a decorative column. 73 x 102 cm.

A highly ornate French gilded brass chandelier, decorated with…

Gilded French Chandelier with Grape Motif

A highly ornate French gilded brass chandelier, decorated with grapes and grape leaves, with nineteen light branches. 67 x 90 cm.

Brass chandelier, 20th century, solid bronze six branch with…

Bronze Foliate Chandelier

Brass chandelier, 20th century, solid bronze six branch with foliate designs drop: 85 cm, width 67 cm

A small Dutch brass chandelier, early 19th century, comprising…

Dutch Brass Chandelier, 19th Century

A small Dutch brass chandelier, early 19th century, comprising two tiers, each emanating six branches, 110 cm high, approx 90 cm diameter

A French Art Nouveau brass chandelier, the stylish brass…

French Art Nouveau Brass Chandelier with Floral Appliques and Shades

A French Art Nouveau brass chandelier, the stylish brass chandelier emanating three arms each with floral appliques and flower form moulded glass shades, approximately 100 cm high, 80 cm diameter

Fine French sculptured brass chandelier.

French Brass Sculptured Chandelier

Fine French sculptured brass chandelier.

An Italian hand-crafted solid brass chandelier, Six-light…

Italian Brass Vine Chandelier with Six Lights

An Italian hand-crafted solid brass chandelier, Six-light chandelier, ornamented with a climbing vine. Working order height 84 cm, depth 72 cm

An Italian hand-crafted solid brass chandelier, Six-light…

Italian Brass Vine Chandelier

An Italian hand-crafted solid brass chandelier, Six-light chandelier, ornamented with a climbing vine. Working order height 84 cm, depth 100 cm

An Italian hand-crafted solid brass chandelier, Six-light…

Italian Brass Vine Chandelier

An Italian hand-crafted solid brass chandelier, Six-light chandelier, ornamented with a climbing vine. Working order height 84 cm, depth 72 cm

A decorative twelve branch brass chandelier of impressive…

Grand Brass Chandelier with Shades

A decorative twelve branch brass chandelier of impressive proportions with shades

A brass chandelier with ten branches and fifteen candle…

Melbourne Mint Brass Chandelier with 15 Candle Apertures

A brass chandelier with ten branches and fifteen candle apertures, fitted for electricity, 100 cm high. Provenance: Reputedly from the old Mint building in the City of Melbourne

A brass chandelier with ten branches and fifteen candle…

Melbourne's Old Mint Brass Chandelier with 15 Candle Apertures

A brass chandelier with ten branches and fifteen candle apertures, fitted for electricity, 100 cm high. Provenance: Reputedly from the old Mint building in the City of Melbourne

A brass chandelier with ten branches and fifteen candle…

Melbourne Mint's 10-Branch Electric Chandelier

A brass chandelier with ten branches and fifteen candle apertures, fitted for electricity, 100 cm high. Provenance: reputedly from the old Mint building in the City of Melbourne

A pair of 19th century French brass chandeliers, each with a…

French Brass Chandeliers with Overlapping Leaves and Scroll Arms

A pair of 19th century French brass chandeliers, each with a central stem cast with overlapping leaves emanating six scroll arms with sconces, 61 cm high

1920's brass chandelier, 4 arms with a clyde acanthasis…

Brass Chandelier with Clyde Acanthasis Decoration

1920's brass chandelier, 4 arms with a clyde acanthasis decoration

An early 20th century German brass chandelier with multiple…

German Neo-Classical Brass Chandelier with Glass Shades

An early 20th century German brass chandelier with multiple lights, neo-classical panels and glass drop shades. Bottom glass bowl missing. Height 120 cm. Depth 65 cm

French nickel plated brass chandelier

Nickel Plated French Brass Chandelier

French nickel plated brass chandelier

A good Victorian style six branch brass chandelier

Victorian Brass Chandelier with Six Branches

A good Victorian style six branch brass chandelier