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Originally made in wood as a cross with spikes on which to fix the candles, they were able to be lowered for lighting, and then hoisted to a suitable height by means of a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 vintage French gilt bronze chandelier, circa 1930, having a…

French Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Six Arms

A vintage French gilt bronze chandelier, circa 1930, having a three arm scrolled cage above a spiral cast dish issuing six 'S' form foliate scrolled arms supporting floral dish pans and leaf form urns with electric candles. Length 75 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 French gilt bronze Empire style chandelier, later 19th…

Empire-style gilt bronze chandelier with bird motifs

A French gilt bronze Empire style chandelier, later 19th century, with a ribbed stem to a mid section canopied in the eastern manner, and further embellished with trailing ribbons and quivers, with cascading chains to three curvaceous arms richly…

Vintage French eight light chandelier

French Vintage 8-Light Chandelier

Vintage French eight light chandelier

Vintage French four light chandelier, with alternating amber…

Amber Glass Vintage French Chandelier

Vintage French four light chandelier, with alternating amber glass drops and scroll brackets

Impressive vintage French eight light chandelier

Vintage French Eight-Light Chandelier

Impressive vintage French eight light chandelier

A petite French bronze chandelier, early 20th century, with…

French Empire Bronze Chandelier with Scrolled Arms

A petite French bronze chandelier, early 20th century, with Empire styling, with four scrolled with a pear shaped formation united by a small dish issuing four scrolled arms holding beaded and leaf embellished dishes; without electric candles. Length 69 cm

Vintage French iron chandelier

French Iron Chandelier - Vintage Beauty

Vintage French iron chandelier

A rococo style French bronze and gilt bronze chandelier the…

French Rococo Bronze Chandelier with Foliate Decoration

A rococo style French bronze and gilt bronze chandelier the lobed standard with six branches terminating in sconces surmounted by heralds, the whole with foliate cast decoration, 84 cm high

A French crystal and brass chandelier with an open work body…

French crystal and brass chandelier with six sconces

A French crystal and brass chandelier with an open work body and with six sconces and glass drip pans, 93 cm high

A French crystal and brass chandelier the openwork body hung…

Crystal and Brass Chandelier with Shaped Drops and Twelve Branches

A French crystal and brass chandelier the openwork body hung with shaped crystal drops, twelve branches terminating in sconces, 120 cm high

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 gilded bronze French Regency chandelier, circa 1890, the urn…

French Regency Gilded Bronze Chandelier

A gilded bronze French Regency chandelier, circa 1890, the urn form stem with scroll and cupid head embellishments to a stepped dish with palms and mascarons and a pine cone finial, issuing eight curvaceous arms with classical dishes and nozzles. Length…

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

Vintage French six light chandelier

French Six-Light Vintage Chandelier

Vintage French six light chandelier

A French brass and coloured glass chandelier, circa 1940s-50s,…

French Coloured Glass Chandelier with Iron Scrollwork

A French brass and coloured glass chandelier, circa 1940s-50s, the chandelier with a conical ceiling cup to a tubular and reeded stem issuing five 'U' shaped arms with scrolled iron work motifs and supporting frosted dishes with blood red borders…

A French alabaster and glass chandelier, circa 1900, with a…

French Alabaster and Glass Chandelier

A French alabaster and glass chandelier, circa 1900, with a decorative triform chain to a richly mottled alabaster bowl in brown and caramel colours, issuing three small foliate and ribboned gilt bronze mounts supporting frosted floral glass shades.…

A French brass and frosted glass chandelier, circa 1940s, the…

1940s French Brass and Frosted Glass Chandelier

A French brass and frosted glass chandelier, circa 1940s, the chandelier with a stem comprising a trio of brass cones and issuing six gently shaped tapering arms supporting conical cream frosted dishes embellished with gilded chevron and lattice patterns.…

Antique French gilt bronze 12 light chandelier, rococo style

French Rococo 12-Light Gilt Bronze Chandelier

Antique French gilt bronze 12 light chandelier, rococo style

A French wrought iron chandelier, circa 1960s-70s, rococo…

Rococo Birdcage Chandelier

A French wrought iron chandelier, circa 1960s-70s, rococo inspired and of scrolling birdcage form, with five 'S' form arms supporting small pans with electric candles. Height 72 cm

A multi branch gilt metal French chandelier, early 20th century.…

French Gilt Metal Chandelier, Early 20th Century

A multi branch gilt metal French chandelier, early 20th century. 100 cm high, 75 cm wide

Large French timber & iron candle chandelier, two tiers, each…

French Timber & Iron Candle Chandelier with 12 Branches

Large French timber & iron candle chandelier, two tiers, each with six branches

Six branch brass electrolier chandelier French style, 19th…

19th Century Queen Anne Style Brass Chandelier

Six branch brass electrolier chandelier French style, 19th century in the Queen Anne style

A fine French crystal chandelier, 19th century, a tiered basket…

19th Century French Crystal Chandelier

A fine French crystal chandelier, 19th century, a tiered basket style chandelier hung with crimped pear and bell shaped drops and rosettes and a crystal orb finial, with ten curvaceous and slender bronze arms with electrified candles. Height 80 cm.…

Vintage French metal and tear drop glass six light chandelier

French Tear Drop Chandelier with Six Lights

Vintage French metal and tear drop glass six light chandelier

Vintage French drop chandelier

French Vintage Drop Chandelier

Vintage French drop chandelier

French Art Deco wrought iron frame chandelier with styled three…

Apricot Glass Chandelier with Wrought Iron Frame

French Art Deco wrought iron frame chandelier with styled three apricot glass shades and central bowl

Antique French antler chandelier, approx 85 cm high, 86 cm dia

French Antler Chandelier - Antique, 85cm x 86cm

Antique French antler chandelier, approx 85 cm high, 86 cm dia

Good vintage French eight light chandelier, fitted with drop…

Vintage French Chandelier with Lustres and Beads

Good vintage French eight light chandelier, fitted with drop lustres, draped with long chains of large faceted beads, approx 90 cm high

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

French bronze tri form three light chandelier, fitted with down…

Bronze Tri-Form Chandelier with Flambe Shades

French bronze tri form three light chandelier, fitted with down swept flambe form shades

French antler chandelier, approx 85 cm high, 74 cm dia

French Antler Chandelier - 85cm x 74cm

French antler chandelier, approx 85 cm high, 74 cm dia

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

A stylish pair of bronze and crystal chandeliers, French, circa…

Bronze and Crystal French Chandeliers, 1920s

A stylish pair of bronze and crystal chandeliers, French, circa 1920

A pretty chandelier with clear crystal button and pale blue…

French Crystal Chandelier with Pale Blue Drops

A pretty chandelier with clear crystal button and pale blue drops, French, circa 1950, 88 cm high, 40 cm diameter

Antique Louis XVI style gilt bronze twelve light chandelier…

Gilt bronze crystal chandelier, Louis XVI style

Antique Louis XVI style gilt bronze twelve light chandelier with crystal chains & central drop orb, ex Manning & Manning

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 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

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

Good vintage French eight light Chandelier, with drop lustres

Vintage French Chandelier with Lustres

Good vintage French eight light Chandelier, with drop lustres

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

Impressive Antique French bronze twelve light chandelier with…

French Bronze Chandelier with Glass Lustres

Impressive Antique French bronze twelve light chandelier with glass lustres, faux candlestick lights

Antique French four stick and four light chandelier

French Four Stick Four Light Antique Chandelier

Antique French four stick and four light chandelier

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

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.)

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

French gilt-metal chandelier, with five branches, electrified,…

Electrified French Gilt-metal Chandelier, 5 Branches, 45cm Height

French gilt-metal chandelier, with five branches, electrified, height 45 cm

A pair of fine French gilt bronze four branch chandeliers, 19th…

Gilt Bronze French Chandeliers, 19th Century

A pair of fine French gilt bronze four branch chandeliers, 19th century, with sixteen candle apertures, fitted for electricity, 110 cm high

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 rare emerald, turquoise and rose pink glass and gilt bronze…

French Glass and Bronze Chandelier with Rare Colors

A rare emerald, turquoise and rose pink glass and gilt bronze basket chandelier, French, circa 1920, approximately 110 cm drop, 75 cm diameter

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

An impressive gilt bronze and glass baguette chandelier, French…

Gilt Bronze Baguette Chandelier, French 19th Century

An impressive gilt bronze and glass baguette chandelier, French 19th century, 110 cm high

A French bronze harp shaped chandelier with facetted tear drop…

French Bronze Harp Chandelier with Tear Drop Prisms

A French bronze harp shaped chandelier with facetted tear drop prisms. 70 cm high, 52 cm wide, 8 branches.

A gilt bronze and porcelain eight branch chandelier, French,…

Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Chandelier, French 19th Century

A gilt bronze and porcelain eight branch chandelier, French, later 19th century, 70 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 Louis XV style silvered bronze eight branch chandelier,…

Louis XV Style Silvered Bronze Chandelier, French, 1920

A Louis XV style silvered bronze eight branch chandelier, French, circa 1920, 65 cm high, 75 cm diameter

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 branch chandelier, French, 19th…

French Bronze Crystal Chandelier, 19th Century

A bronze and crystal eight branch chandelier, French, 19th century, 100 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 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 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 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 Louis XV style gilt bronze chandelier, French circa 1900, 74…

Louis XV Gilt Bronze Chandelier, French 1900

A Louis XV style gilt bronze chandelier, French circa 1900, 74 cm high

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 gilt bronze, eight branch chandelier, interspersed with topaz…

Topaz Drops Chandelier, French 19th Century

A gilt bronze, eight branch chandelier, interspersed with topaz coloured faceted drops, French, 19th century

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

An amber and clear glass chandelier in the style of Bagues,…

1920s French Bagues Style Amber Glass Chandelier

An amber and clear glass chandelier in the style of Bagues, French, circa 1920 approx. 76 cm drop, 58 cm wide

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 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 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.

French pagoda chandelier, in the style of Maison Bagues, having…

French Pagoda Chandelier with Venetian Glass Beads

French pagoda chandelier, in the style of Maison Bagues, having six lights, Venetian glass beads and cream silk shades, height 90 cm width 64 cm. Provenance: The Country Trader. Private collection, 54 Park Street Spa, Sydney, labels: Cf. For comparison,…

Vintage French wrought iron eight light chandelier, pale green…

Green Wrought Iron Chandelier with Velum Shades

Vintage French wrought iron eight light chandelier, pale green painted with velum shades

A French Art Deco copper four branch chandelier

French Art Deco Copper Chandelier with 4 Branches

A French Art Deco copper four branch chandelier

An unusual clear and amber glass waterfall chandelier, French,…

French Glass Waterfall Chandelier, 1900

An unusual clear and amber glass waterfall chandelier, French, circa 1900, approx. 90 cm drop, 50 cm width

A French provincial style wrought iron nine branch chandelier,…

French Wrought Iron Chandelier, 20th Century

A French provincial style wrought iron nine branch chandelier, first half 20th century, 95 cm high, 85 cm diameter

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 French five light chandelier with cast bird decoration, circa…

1940s French Bird Chandelier with Glass Shades

A French five light chandelier with cast bird decoration, circa 1940s, in nickel plated bronze with four cranes feeding, four straight arms with cast looping details supporting shaped drop glass shades with stylised flower motifs and dotted designs to the…

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

Small French crystal Hung chandelier

French Crystal Chandelier

Small French crystal Hung chandelier

A French cherubs & crystal chandelier, late 19th century

French Cherub Crystal Chandelier, 19th Century

A French cherubs & crystal chandelier, late 19th century

An antique French gilt metal chandelier, the open shaped…

French Gilt Metal Chandelier with Glass Prisms

An antique French gilt metal chandelier, the open shaped five-arm body supporting 20 scrolling arms each with a lamp fitting, large faceted glass prism drops. Height 92 cm, diameter 76 cm

A Louis XV style bronze five arm chandelier, mid 20th century,…

Bronze Louis XV Chandelier with Five Arms

A Louis XV style bronze five arm chandelier, mid 20th century, with a foliate cup and link chain to a stepped foliate stem issuing five curvaceous arms with floriform nozzles supporting electric candles, length 58 cm diameter 52 cm

Antique French Renaissance style bronze chandelier, twin lion…

French Renaissance Bronze Lion Chandelier

Antique French Renaissance style bronze chandelier, twin lion masks to either side

A French six branch chandelier. 77 cm high, approximately 55 cm…

French six branch chandelier (already provided)

A French six branch chandelier. 77 cm high, approximately 55 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 French deer antler hanging light, from Chantilly. 105 cm high,…

Chantilly French Deer Antler Hanging Light

A French deer antler hanging light, from Chantilly. 105 cm high, approximately 80 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

An impressive antique French bronze twelve arm triple tier…

Antique Triple Tier French Bronze Chandelier

An impressive antique French bronze twelve arm triple tier chandelier. 137 cm high, 115 cm diameter

An impressive French basket chandelier, circa 1920. Adorned…

French Crystal Basket Chandelier, Circa 1920

An impressive French basket chandelier, circa 1920. Adorned with 'Prince of Wales feather' crystals, 142 cm high, approximately 65 cm diameter

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

A French heavy wrought iron six branch chandelier with…

French Acanthus Leaf Chandelier, 1890

A French heavy wrought iron six branch chandelier with Highlighted acanthus leaf decoration, circa 1890. 88 cm high, 87 cm diameter

A French bronze chandelier, mid 20th century, with an urn form…

French Bronze Chandelier with Six Scrolling Arms

A French bronze chandelier, mid 20th century, with an urn form stem and a toupie shaped body issuing six flat profile scrolling arms with faceted bobeches supporting electric candles, with European electrical wiring, length 65 cm, diameter 60 cm

A French Empire six branch giltwood chandelier, with green and…

Giltwood Chandelier with Shades and Frosted Glass Bowl

A French Empire six branch giltwood chandelier, with green and gilt painted acanthus mouldings contemporary black silk shades and frosted glass bowl

A French silvered bronze five light chandelier, circa 1930s,…

1930s French Silvered Bronze Chandelier with Five Lights

A French silvered bronze five light chandelier, circa 1930s, with a chain and knopped stem with elegant and delicate scrolling arms to floral moulded cornucopias issuing from a large shaped dish and supporting conical frosted shades, length 105 cm,…

An amethyst, amber and clear glass and gilt metal chandelier,…

French Gilt Metal Chandelier with Amethyst and Amber Glass

An amethyst, amber and clear glass and gilt metal chandelier, French circa 1950

A Louis Philippe style bronze chandelier, circa 1930s with…

Neoclassical Bronze Chandelier with Six Arms

A Louis Philippe style bronze chandelier, circa 1930s with neoclassical influences having a ceiling cup with a stiff leaf design and a similarly decorated urn form stem above a large shaped bowl issuing six scrolling arms with acanthus embellishments…