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Originally made in wood as a cross with spikes on which to fix the candles, they were able to be lowered for lighting, and then hoisted to a suitable height by means of a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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A good early 20th century French crystal large basket…

French Crystal Basket Chandelier with Gilt Metal Accents

A good early 20th century French crystal large basket chandelier, the basket form base and long tapered top entirely festooned with rows of graduated facet cut crystal balls supported from two gilt metal bands highlighted with ribbon bows enclosing the…

A French gilt metal chandelier, early 20th century, the eight…

Gilt Metal Chandelier with Crystal Lustre Drops

A French gilt metal chandelier, early 20th century, the eight branches applied with a gilded wrought metal foliate design, and finished with crystal lustre drops, 100 cm, 50 cm diameter approximately

Chandelier, ten branch diamond cut crystal, with Pampilles,…

Diamond Crystal Chandelier with Brass Supports

Chandelier, ten branch diamond cut crystal, with Pampilles, brass supports, drop: 87 cm

French waterfall chandelier, of elegant design and proportions,…

Elegant French Crystal Waterfall Chandelier

French waterfall chandelier, of elegant design and proportions, with crystal beads and droplets

A pair of cut crystal two-light table chandeliers, each on a…

Crystal Two-Light Table Chandeliers with Pagoda Tops

A pair of cut crystal two-light table chandeliers, each on a circular base rising to a baluster pedestal issuing two curved branches with star shaped drip pans and flanking a central obelisk shaped standard supporting pagoda top with crystal drops…

A French crystal and brass chandelier, late 19th century,…

French Crystal and Brass Chandelier with Lustre Drops

A French crystal and brass chandelier, late 19th century, featuring eight branches emanating from a bronze cage, adorned with crystal plaquettes and lustre drops. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. 100…

A large French brass and crystal chandelier, late 19th century,…

French Crystal Chandelier with Bronze Cage and Lustre Drops

A large French brass and crystal chandelier, late 19th century, featuring eight branches emanating from a bronze cage, adorned with crystal plaquettes and lustre drops. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC.…

Stilkronen chandelier, gilded brass with lead crystal, Italy, c…

Gilded Crystal Chandelier from 1970s Italy

Stilkronen chandelier, gilded brass with lead crystal, Italy, c 1970s

A Czech crystal basket chandelier, circa 1950, of typical form,…

1950 Czech Crystal Basket Chandelier

A Czech crystal basket chandelier, circa 1950, of typical form, comprising a brass frame and crystal drops, 96 cm high plus additional 60 cm chain and canopy, 40 cm diameter

Murano Waterfall droplet chandelier, crystal, black matte frame,…

Murano Crystal Waterfall Chandelier with Matte Black Frame

Murano Waterfall droplet chandelier, crystal, black matte frame, Italy, c 1960s, 110 cm high, 75 cm deep

An Art Deco nickel bronze and frosted glass chandelier, circa…

Art Deco Bronze and Glass Chandelier

An Art Deco nickel bronze and frosted glass chandelier, circa 1935, with four squared stems descending from a partly fluted collar leading to a font and four upswept arms with small torch like terminals holding panelled and frosted dishes with clear ice…

Impressive French nine branch harp shaped chandelier with…

Amethyst and Crystal Harp Chandelier

Impressive French nine branch harp shaped chandelier with amethyst & clear crystal drops.

An impressive French 19th century ten branch crystal chandelier

19th C. French Crystal Chandelier with 10 Branches

An impressive French 19th century ten branch crystal chandelier

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

Fine antique French bronze and cut crystal six light & six…

Antique French Bronze & Crystal Chandelier with 12 Lights

Fine antique French bronze and cut crystal six light & six candle transitional chandelier

A gilt brass and crystal twelve branch chandelier, French, 19th…

French 19th Century Crystal Chandelier with 12 Branches

A gilt brass and crystal twelve branch chandelier, French, 19th century, fitted for electricity, (approx.)

Venini six globe amber droplet chandelier, amber glass and…

Amber Droplet Chandelier: Venini Six Globe, Italy c. 1970s

Venini six globe amber droplet chandelier, amber glass and clear crystal droplets suspended from a gold plated metal and clear cut glass frame, Italy, c 1970s, 60 cm high, 44 cm deep

Chandelier for Kinkeldey, three crystal tiers on a polished…

Crystal Tier Chandelier, 1970s Germany

Chandelier for Kinkeldey, three crystal tiers on a polished metal frame. Germany, c 1970s, 22 cm high, 37d,

Chandelier for Kinkeldey, two crystal tiers on a polished metal…

Crystal Tiered Chandelier by Kinkeldey

Chandelier for Kinkeldey, two crystal tiers on a polished metal frame. Germany, c 1970s, 25 cm high, 37w,

A Czech crystal Marie Therese birdcage chandelier, mid 20th…

Mid-century Czech crystal birdcage chandelier with Murano droplets

A Czech crystal Marie Therese birdcage chandelier, mid 20th century, of birdcage form, central column emanating eight scroll-form branches, adorned with clear and amber Murano droplets by Preciosa, 70 cm high, 129 cm high with canopy, 60 cm diameter.

A Czech cut crystal chandelier, circa 1940, the stem emanating…

1940 Czech Cut Crystal Chandelier with Lustres and Droplets

A Czech cut crystal chandelier, circa 1940, the stem emanating six branches adorned with crystal lustres and droplets below six throngs also with droplets, 115 cm high (including chain), 45 cm diameter

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

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

Murano five globe droplet chandelier Swarovski amber shaded…

Swarovski Crystal Murano Chandelier, 1960s

Murano five globe droplet chandelier Swarovski amber shaded crystal basket, Italy c 1960s, 54 cm high, 52 cm deep

An impressive Italian multi branch tiered chandelier…

Italian Crystal Tiered Chandelier

An impressive Italian multi branch tiered chandelier elaborately decorated with crystal beads and prisms.

A Marie Theresa crystal harp shaped chandelier with twelve…

Restored Marie Theresa Crystal Harp Chandelier

A Marie Theresa crystal harp shaped chandelier with twelve branches, each with drop prisms. 90 cm high, 75 cm wide, two tiers with 4 branches at the top and 8 below. (Restored)

A good French early 20th century bronze chandelier. Harp shaped…

French Bronze Harp Chandelier with Cut Crystals

A good French early 20th century bronze chandelier. Harp shaped with eight scrolled arms terminating in cut crystal cups and prisms. 110 cm high, 75 cm wide

A French 'Hollywood Regency' table chandelier, twelve light…

French Crystal Chandelier on Marble Base

A French 'Hollywood Regency' table chandelier, twelve light branches, festooned with crystal swags, drops and plaquettes, on green marble base. Height 90 cm.

A fine French crystal chandelier, circa 1920s, of lavish and…

1920s French Crystal Birdcage Chandelier

A fine French 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…

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

An antique French iron and crystal lustre drop chandelier,…

French Crystal Chandelier, 1880s

An antique French iron and crystal lustre drop chandelier, circa 1880s. 130 cm high, 73 cm diameter

French basket chandelier brass with graduated, cut crystal…

Graduated Crystal French Basket Chandelier

French basket chandelier brass with graduated, cut crystal glass, with wreath and spandrel design, height 90 cm

A French style country chandelier, the painted wrought iron…

French Country Chandelier with Glass Drops and Leaves

A French style country chandelier, the painted wrought iron branches decorated with leaves and facet cut glass drops, ten light branches with conforming leaf and crystal decorated branches leading to chain and rose. Diameter 76 cm

Pair of eight branch crystal chandeliers

Double Delight: Twin Eight-Branch Crystal Chandeliers

Pair of eight branch crystal chandeliers

An antique French basket chandelier, crystal and gilt metal,…

French Crystal Basket Chandelier, Antique

An antique French basket chandelier, crystal and gilt metal, 130 cm high, 60 cm wide

Mid-century Venini chandelier, beautiful crystal shards…

Crystal Venini Chandelier with Gilt Frame

Mid-century Venini chandelier, beautiful crystal shards cascading from a gilt frame. Italy, c 1960s, 66 cm high, 48 cm deep

A Czech crystal chandelier, circa 1940, six branches with…

1940 Czech Crystal Chandelier with Double Tiered Throngs

A Czech crystal chandelier, circa 1940, six branches with double tiered throngs, the frame stamped 'Made in Czechoslovakia', including chain 115 cm high, 60 cm diameter

A bronze and crystal eighteen branch chandelier, a highly…

Bronze and Crystal 18-Branch Chandelier with Jewel Finials

A bronze and crystal eighteen branch chandelier, a highly ornate multi-tiered chandelier with jewel encrusted finials, a horse motif and floral decorated curvaceous arms with electric candles, decorated with crystal drops, swags and prisms, length 188 cm,…

A fine 19th century French bronze harp shaped six branch…

French Bronze Harp Chandelier with Crystal Drops

A fine 19th century French bronze harp shaped six branch chandelier with cut crystal drops

A French crystal and brass chandelier with an openwork body…

French crystal and brass chandelier with 8 lights

A French crystal and brass chandelier with an openwork body hung with crystal drops and swags, four scroll arms terminating in lights and a further four lights to the centre, 60 cm high

A French style country chandelier, the painted wrought iron…

French Country Chandelier with Glass Drops and Leaf Decorations

A French style country chandelier, the painted wrought iron branches decorated with leaves and facet cut glass drops, ten light branches with conforming leaf and crystal decorated branches leading to chain and rose. diameter 76 cm

A Czech crystal Marie Therese chandelier, of ten lights adorned…

Czech Crystal Marie Therese Chandelier, 10 Lights

A Czech crystal Marie Therese chandelier, of ten lights adorned with crystal plaquettes, 65 cm high, 65 cm diameter, 112 cm high including chain and canopy

Italian eight light gilded-metal and crystal chandelier, with…

Gilded crystal chandelier, Leonard Joel auction provenance

Italian eight light gilded-metal and crystal chandelier, with cut crystal drops, electrified, height 100 cm. Provenance: Leonard Joel Auctioneers, Melbourne, May 2004. The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney

A Waterford five branch crystal chandelier

Waterford Crystal Five Branch Chandelier

A Waterford five branch crystal chandelier

A French gilt metal and crystal chandelier, 20th century, of…

French Crystal Chandelier with Gilt Metal Frame

A French gilt metal and crystal chandelier, 20th century, of six lights, supported on an open frame decorated, with cut crystal drops, 58 cm high, 49 cm diameter. Provenance: formerly fitted at 16 berry Street, East Melbourne.

A Czech crystal Marie Therese chandelier, of ten lights adorned…

Czech Crystal Marie Therese Chandelier, 10 Lights

A Czech crystal Marie Therese chandelier, of ten lights adorned with crystal plaquettes, 65 cm high, 65 cm diameter, 112 cm high including chain and canopy

Stilkronen crystal chandelier, gilt metal and crystal shards.…

Stilkronen Crystal Chandelier with Gilt Metal and Shards

Stilkronen crystal chandelier, gilt metal and crystal shards. Eight globes, Italy, c 1970s, 43 cm high, 50 cm deep

Kinkeldey chandelier, crystal and nickel plated metal, Austria,…

Crystal and Nickel Plated Chandelier (9 words)

Kinkeldey chandelier, crystal and nickel plated metal, Austria, c 1960s, 40 cm high, 46 cm deep

Kinkeldey chandelier, crystal and nickel plated metal, Austria,…

Crystal Nickel Chandelier, 1960s Austria

Kinkeldey chandelier, crystal and nickel plated metal, Austria, c 1960s, 40 cm high, 46 cm deep

An Italian crystal basket chandelier, 20th century, of basket…

Italian Crystal Basket Chandelier with Lustres

An Italian crystal basket chandelier, 20th century, of basket form, the shaft supporting six lights, heavily adorned with crystal lustres, 77 cm high, 40 cm deep

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

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 Marie Therese custom made chandelier by chandelier Therapy,…

Crystal Marie Therese Chandelier

A Marie Therese custom made chandelier by chandelier Therapy, circa 1960s, with nine globes, adorned with crystal drops, 120 cm tall (with chain), 62 cm diameter

Gaetano Sciolari spear crystal chandelier, brass, Italy, c 1970s

1970s Italian Brass and Crystal Chandelier by Sciolari

Gaetano Sciolari spear crystal chandelier, brass, Italy, c 1970s

A French eight branch wrought iron and crystal chandelier. 110…

French Wrought Iron Crystal Chandelier - 8 Branches

A French eight branch wrought iron and crystal chandelier. 110 cm high, 65 cm diameter

An early 20th century basket chandelier with internal lights…

Acanthus Crystal Basket Chandelier

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

An impressive French brass and crystal chandelier. Basket shape.…

French Crystal Chandelier with Gilt Arms and Flower Heads

An impressive French brass and crystal chandelier. Basket shape. The column with scrolled gilt arms and facetted prisms, above six arms with candle lights, with facetted prisms and crystal flower heads. 70 cm high, 57 cm diameter.

A Louis XV style crystal chandelier, circa 1950, from a central…

Louis XV Crystal Chandelier with Tear Drop Lustres

A Louis XV style crystal chandelier, circa 1950, from a central knopped crystal stem, six upturned scrolled arms each with prisms and tear drop lustres, a series of weeping smaller tiers with swags and further pendant embellishments. Length 83 cm.…

A French gilt metal and faceted glass basket chandelier, with…

Gilt Metal & Faceted Glass Basket Chandelier with Crystal Strands

A French gilt metal and faceted glass basket chandelier, with multiple strands of octagonal facet cut 'crystal', the rose to the top with facet cut drops. 36 cm x 80 cm.

A nine branch crystal chandelier, six scrolling arms to the…

Faceted Elegance: Nine-Branch Crystal Chandelier

A nine branch crystal chandelier, six scrolling arms to the base with three to the top, the bobeches and the central column festooned with facet cut prisms. Width 56 cm, height 74 cm

Small French crystal Hung chandelier

French Crystal Chandelier

Small French crystal Hung chandelier

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 vintage 12 light crystal and metal chandelier, the scrolling…

12-Light Crystal Chandelier with Metal Branches and Hanging Crystals

A vintage 12 light crystal and metal chandelier, the scrolling metal branches festooned with facet cut hanging crystals, the glass column to the top attached to a metal rose with six leaves with more hanging crystals. Height 89 cm

A six branch chandelier, early 20th century, the branches in…

Gilded Bronze Chandelier with Crystal Basket

A six branch chandelier, early 20th century, the branches in gilded bronze above a crystal basket, 90 cm high approximately

Gaetano Sciolari. A chandelier. Eight globe crystal shards.…

Crystal Shard Chandelier by Sciolari (8 Globes)

Gaetano Sciolari. A chandelier. Eight globe crystal shards. Italy c1960s

A French bronze eight branch chandelier with cut crystal prism,…

French Bronze Chandelier with Crystal Drops

A French bronze eight branch chandelier with cut crystal prism, amethyst and cut crystal drops

Attractive French crystal chandelier

French Crystal Chandelier: Elegant and Eye-catching

Attractive French crystal chandelier

Impressive French style green crystal daisy flower & leaf five…

Green Crystal Daisy Chandelier with Five Lights

Impressive French style green crystal daisy flower & leaf five light chandelier

An impressive three-tier, twenty-four branch crystal and glass…

Grand 24-Branch Crystal Chandelier with Prisms

An impressive three-tier, twenty-four branch crystal and glass chandelier with hanging prisms

Venini Cascading spiral chandelier crystal on chrome frame,…

Venini Spiral Crystal Chandelier, Italy 1960s

Venini Cascading spiral chandelier crystal on chrome frame, Italy c 1960s, 120 cm high, 32 cm deep

A Continental Hand-Cut crystal chandelier, Equipped with modern…

A Continental Hand-Cut crystal chandelier, Equipped with modern light fittings, mimicking candles. Fifteen lights. 110 x 92 cm

An impressive crystal chandelier, ten lower light branches with…

Grand Crystal Chandelier with 15 Light Branches

An impressive crystal chandelier, ten lower light branches with five upper and smaller light branches issuing from the central column, festooned with swags and facetted drops. 65 x 60 cm.

A Waterford six branch crystal chandelier

Waterford Crystal Six-Branch Chandelier

A Waterford six branch crystal chandelier

Three Italian brass and crystal eight branch chandeliers (one…

Italian Crystal Chandeliers - Set of 3

Three Italian brass and crystal eight branch chandeliers (one Af)

Vintage French six light chandelier, with large cut crystal…

Crystal Drop French Chandelier - 80cm High

Vintage French six light chandelier, with large cut crystal drops and central ball, approx 80 cm high

A crystal chandelier with a fluted stem and six scroll arms…

Fluted Crystal Chandelier with Swags and Prism Drops

A crystal chandelier with a fluted stem and six scroll arms with storm shades, hung with swags and prism drops, 110 cm high

Asfour crystal chandelier; golf frame, fine crystal droplets;…

Asfour Crystal Golf Chandelier, 1970s Australia

Asfour crystal chandelier; golf frame, fine crystal droplets; Australia; c 1970s

A Marie Terraisse crystal 10 branch chandelier decorated with…

Marie Terraisse Crystal Chandelier with Crystal Balls

A Marie Terraisse crystal 10 branch chandelier decorated with crystal balls.

Vintage French six light chandelier, with large cut crystal…

Crystal Drop French Chandelier - 80cm Height

Vintage French six light chandelier, with large cut crystal drops and central ball, approx 80 cm high

A fine pair of early 20th century chandeliers, each with the…

Crystal Chandeliers with Scrolling Arms

A fine pair of early 20th century chandeliers, each with the central shaped standard with a circular corona, emanating six scrolling arms terminating in drip pans and hung with crystal buttons and prism drops.

A crystal and glass chandelier, the central basket shaped…

Ornate Crystal Chandelier with Glass Drip Pans

A crystal and glass chandelier, the central basket shaped corona emanating twelve scrolling arms, terminating in glass drip pans, the whole ornately decorated and hung with faceted crystal buttons and patera decorated drop.

A large murano cut glass and crystal chandelier, Italian, 20th…

Murano Crystal Chandelier, 18-Light Italian Design, 90cm High

A large murano cut glass and crystal chandelier, Italian, 20th century, 18 lights, 90 cm high

Beautiful cut crystal chandelier with crystal droplets

Sparkling Crystal Chandelier with Droplets

Beautiful cut crystal chandelier with crystal droplets

Asfour crystal chandelier; golf frame, fine crystal droplets;…

Golf Frame Crystal Chandelier from 1970s Australia

Asfour crystal chandelier; golf frame, fine crystal droplets; Australia; c 1970s

A vintage basket waterfall chandelier, the gilt frame in the…

Gilt Crown Crystal Chandelier

A vintage basket waterfall chandelier, the gilt frame in the form of a crown with four graduating size tiers liberally festooned with crystal prisms and drops, six bulb fittings to the interior, a central rod connected to another gilt crown with…

An eight branch French chandelier, Louis XV style, bronze,…

Louis XV Bronze Chandelier with Crystal Prisms

An eight branch French chandelier, Louis XV style, bronze, crystal drop prisms, 79 cm high.

A French early 20th century bronze eight branch chandelier.…

Bronze Harp Chandelier with Crystal Prisms

A French early 20th century bronze eight branch chandelier. Harp shape with foliate decoration, the scrolled branches with facetted cut crystal prisms. 85 cm high, 70 cm wide

Impressive gilt & crystal basket chandelier enhanced with gilt…

Gilt & Crystal Basket Chandelier with Swags

Impressive gilt & crystal basket chandelier enhanced with gilt swags. Early 20th century, Approx 70 cm height

A crystal drop nickel plated bronze chandelier, French, circa…

Nickel Plated Crystal Chandelier, French Circa 1920

A crystal drop nickel plated bronze chandelier, French, circa 1920, 82 cm high

French bronze and crystal eight branch chandelier with cut…

Bronze and Crystal Chandelier with Cut Crystal Prisms

French bronze and crystal eight branch chandelier with cut crystal drops and prisms.

French style chandelier, six branch with hanging cut crystal…

Crystal French Chandelier with Six Branches

French style chandelier, six branch with hanging cut crystal prisms

A cut crystal eight-branch table chandelier, each of the eight…

Crystal Eight-Branch Table Chandelier

A cut crystal eight-branch table chandelier, each of the eight scrolling branches with crystal nozzles and drip pans hung with faceted drops and joined by swags of cut crystals raised on a central baluster column from a domed circular foot. Height 47 cm

A stylish crystal chandelier, similar to above.

Sparkling Crystal Chandelier for Elegant Interiors

A stylish crystal chandelier, similar to above.

A stylish crystal six-branch chandelier, with crystal drops,…

Crystal Chandelier with Pink Roses and Chrome Column

A stylish crystal six-branch chandelier, with crystal drops, and pink roses, with central chrome and crystal column, diameter 47 cm.

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.