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Originally made in wood as a cross with spikes on which to fix the candles, they were able to be lowered for lighting, and then hoisted to a suitable height by means of a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

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 spiral crystal chandelier, metal and brass with…

Spiral Crystal Chandelier with Cascading Droplets

Venini spiral crystal chandelier, metal and brass with cascading 'Tierdi' crystal droplets, Italy, c 1960s, 100 cm high, 50 cm deep

Quadri spiral crystal chandelier, metal and brass with…

Quadri Crystal Chandelier with Spiral Design

Quadri spiral crystal chandelier, metal and brass with cascading Quadri crystal droplets, Italy, c 1960s, 150 cm high, 60 cm deep

A pair of black and crystal drop chandeliers

Black Crystal Drop Chandeliers

A pair of black and crystal drop chandeliers

A Swarovski Crystal chandelier

Swarovski Crystal Chandelier: Dazzling Elegance

A Swarovski Crystal chandelier

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

A vintage eight light crystal chandelier, early to mid 20th…

Multi-Tiered Crystal Chandelier with Electric Candles

A vintage eight light crystal chandelier, early to mid 20th century, a multi tiered birdcage style chandelier dressed with cut glass shaped drops and fitted with electric candles, height 80 cm, diameter 55 cm

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 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

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 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,…

A French six branch gilt and crystal chandelier 90 cm drop, 72…

Gilt and Crystal French Chandelier, 90cm Drop

A French six branch gilt and crystal chandelier 90 cm drop, 72 cm diameter

A French crystal three tiered chandelier 80 cm diameter

French Crystal Three Tier Chandelier - 80cm Diameter

A French crystal three tiered chandelier 80 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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

Crystal 10 branch chandelier 62 cm wide

62cm Wide Crystal Chandelier with 10 Branches

Crystal 10 branch chandelier 62 cm wide

A Swarovski Crystal chandelier, circa 1970s, four tiers of…

Radiant Swarovski Crystal Chandelier - 1970s Vintage

A Swarovski Crystal chandelier, circa 1970s, four tiers of radiating heavily cut crystal spheres, 50 cm diameter approx

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

French crystal & ormolu chandelier 104 cm high approx

French Crystal & Ormolu Chandelier - 104cm Height

French crystal & ormolu chandelier 104 cm high approx

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

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

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 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

Vintage French bag crystal chandelier, 78 cm high

Vintage French Crystal Bag Chandelier - 78cm High

Vintage French bag crystal chandelier, 78 cm high

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

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

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

A French Louis XV style bronze and crystal chandelier, late…

Louis XV Crystal Chandelier with Provenance

A French Louis XV style bronze and crystal chandelier, late 19th century, the bronzed 'Cage' frame adorned with large crystal plaquettes. The six branch chandelier alternating with glass spires and candle lights, 90 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from the…

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

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

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

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

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 French wrought iron six branch chandelier, with amethyst…

French Amethyst Chandelier with Crystal Lustres and Fruit Basket

A French wrought iron six branch chandelier, with amethyst drops, crystal lustres and a central basket with fruit. Approximately 90 cm high, 76 cm diameter

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

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

A crystal waterfall chandelier, 77 cm long

77cm Crystal Waterfall Chandelier

A crystal waterfall chandelier, 77 cm long

Six branch crystal chandelier, clear and coloured cut crystal…

Clear & Coloured Crystal Chandelier from Keith Skeel Antiques

Six branch crystal chandelier, clear and coloured cut crystal drops, approx. Height 100 cm. Provenance: Keith Skeel Antiques, London

A French cherubs & crystal chandelier, late 19th century

French Cherub Crystal Chandelier, 19th Century

A French cherubs & crystal chandelier, late 19th century

Small French crystal Hung chandelier

French Crystal Chandelier

Small French crystal Hung chandelier

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

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

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 fine large crystal chandelier, a ten arm fifteen candle…

Exquisite Crystal Chandelier with 15 Candles

A fine large crystal chandelier, a ten arm fifteen candle chandelier of scrolling basket form with faceted pear shaped drops and prisms, length 109 cm, diameter 96 cm

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

A pair of twelve branch murano glass crystal drop chandeliers,…

Twelve-Branch Murano Glass Chandeliers, 20th Century

A pair of twelve branch murano glass crystal drop chandeliers, 20th century, 92 cm high

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 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 three branch crystal chandelier

Triple Branch Crystal Chandelier

A three branch crystal chandelier

A fine antique French crystal basket chandelier, circa 1900,…

Antique French Crystal Basket Chandelier, Circa 1900

A fine antique French crystal basket chandelier, circa 1900, with a tapering cascade of crystal beads to a cast ormolu boss issuing four sets of arms each with three scrolls supporting floriform dishes, nozzles and electric candles, a crystal bead basket…

A very decorative wirework and crystal chandelier, French,…

French Crystal Chandelier with Wirework Decoration

A very decorative wirework and crystal chandelier, French, circa 1920, approx. 85 cm drop, 80 cm wide

A bronze and crystal six light basket chandelier, French, circa…

French Crystal Chandelier with Bronze Frame (9 words)

A bronze and crystal six light basket chandelier, French, circa 1900, 90 cm high

A bronze and crystal eight branch chandelier in the Art Nouveau…

Art Nouveau Chandelier with Bronze and Crystal

A bronze and crystal eight branch chandelier in the Art Nouveau style, French, circa 1920, 120 cm high

A six branch bronze and crystal drop chandelier, French, 19th…

French Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, 19th Century

A six branch bronze and crystal drop chandelier, French, 19th century, 78 cm high

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

A Louis XVI style crystal and bronze chandelier, French, 19th…

19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Chandelier

A Louis XVI style crystal and bronze chandelier, French, 19th century, 98 cm high

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

A bronze and crystal eight branch chandelier, French, 19th…

French Bronze Crystal Chandelier, 19th Century

A bronze and crystal eight branch chandelier, French, 19th century, 100 cm high

A bronze and crystal ten light chandelier, French, 19th century,…

19th Century French Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

A bronze and crystal ten light chandelier, French, 19th century, 120 cm high

A bronze and crystal eight light chandelier, French, circa 1920,…

French Crystal Chandelier with Spiked Prisms

A bronze and crystal eight light chandelier, French, circa 1920, with spiked prisms and a faceted crystal ball, 120 cm high

A Fine Marie Theresa crystal chandelier with ten branches, rose…

Rose Interior Crystal Chandelier with Facetted Prisms

A Fine Marie Theresa crystal chandelier with ten branches, rose designed interior shades, and facetted prisms. 75 cm high, 60 cm wide.

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)

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

A cut crystal and gilt bronze chandelier, French, circa 1900

Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier, French 1900

A cut crystal and gilt bronze chandelier, French, circa 1900

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.

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 pair of five-branch crystal chandeliers

Five-Branch Crystal Chandeliers - A Stunning Pair

A pair of five-branch crystal chandeliers

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.…

A fine ten-branch crystal chandelier, French circa 1950, signed…

Baccarat Crystal Chandelier, French, 1950s

A fine ten-branch crystal chandelier, French circa 1950, signed Baccarat

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.)

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)

French six branch chandelier, with crystal and coloured glass…

Crystal and Coloured Glass Chandelier

French six branch chandelier, with crystal and coloured glass drops. Approx. Height 101 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Howell & Howell

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 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

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 fine pair of crystal and red glass chandeliers. 20th century,…

Crystal and Red Glass Chandeliers

A fine pair of crystal and red glass chandeliers. 20th century, the striking chandeliers each with a waterfall style ceiling cup hung with pendant prisms to a beaded stem with three scrolling arms set with emerald cut crystals to a boss of conforming…

A pair of striking Venini crystal chandeliers, circa 1970s, a…

Venini Crystal Chandeliers by Camer

A pair of striking Venini crystal chandeliers, circa 1970s, a design by Camer for Venini, a brilliant cascading muli-tiered arrangement of trihedral prisms hung from polished brass arms and chain stems. Length 88 cm. Diameter 43 cm

A spectacular pair of crystal chandeliers. 20th century, the…

Scalloped Crystal Chandeliers with 30 Candles Each

A spectacular pair of crystal chandeliers. 20th century, the chandeliers, each with thirty electric candles, of waisted birdcage form with ten curvaceous arms supporting three arms apiece and richly embellished with curvaceous scalloped drops and diamond…

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 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

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

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 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) -