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Originally made in wood as a cross with spikes on which to fix the candles, they were able to be lowered for lighting, and then hoisted to a suitable height by means of a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

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 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 French Empire style gilt bronze and crystal chandelier, circa…

Empire Style Crystal Chandelier with Gilt Bronze (9 words)

A French Empire style gilt bronze and crystal chandelier, circa 1920, of tent and bag design with six scrolling branches and anthemion crown, selected by Marion Hall-Best for Bondi beach house as decorated in 1967, shown in-situ in 'Serene house at Bondi…

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

French gilt-metal and glass-bead mounted chandelier 20th…

Hot Air Balloon Chandelier

French gilt-metal and glass-bead mounted chandelier 20th century, in the form of a large hot air balloon, with six lights emanating from the basket, approx. Height 150 cm. Provenance: Leonard Joel, Melbourne, Edward Clark Antiques, lot 260, May 2004. The…

An impressive French gilded brass and crystal chandelier, late…

Gilded Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Late 19th Century

An impressive French gilded brass and crystal chandelier, late 19th century, the top section of the column with three tiers of brass throngs adorned with large crystal plaquettes, above four branches and a lower tier of eight branches, all with crystal…

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 Georges Leleu French Art Deco silver plated and glass…

Georges Leleu Art Deco Chandelier with Glass Shades

A Georges Leleu French Art Deco silver plated and glass chandelier, the mount supported by six rods above rows of glass beads, the arms supporting eight stepped conical glass shades each stamped G. Leleu, between swags of oval glass balls and strands of…

A superb French twelve branch wrought iron and crystal drop…

French Wrought Iron Crystal Chandelier with 12 Branches

A superb French twelve branch wrought iron and crystal drop chandelier

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 good Empire design gilt bronze and crystal six light…

French Empire Chandelier with Putti and Crystals

A good Empire design gilt bronze and crystal six light chandelier, French circa 1900 of tent and bag design with six scrolled arms, decorated with applied winged putti and flamed torch mounts, 102 cm high 72 cm diameter. Provenance: Private Collection…

A French Empire-style bronze and ormolu chandelier, with…

French Empire-style Satyr Chandelier with Glass Shades

A French Empire-style bronze and ormolu chandelier, with central statuette of a dancing satyr (after the antique in the Uffizi, Florence), suspended under three fluted rods which are encircled by bronze serpents, and with five anthemion detailed branches…

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

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 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.…

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 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 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

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

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

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 fine Second Empire patinated and gilt bronze neoclassical…

Patinated Bronze Neoclassical Chandelier, French 1860

A fine Second Empire patinated and gilt bronze neoclassical chandelier, French circa 1860. 90 x 75 cm. Provenance: Philip Turner Antiques, London W1, 1988.

O. Le Pecheur (French), Eight-Light chandelier, c. 1920, in the…

French wrought iron chandelier with alabaster shades

O. Le Pecheur (French), Eight-Light chandelier, c. 1920, in the style of Edgar Brandt, wrought iron, chrome and alabaster shades, height 130 cm diameter 94 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

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 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 pair of French wrought iron and crystal chandeliers, circa…

French Iron and Crystal Chandeliers (9 words)

A pair of French wrought iron and crystal chandeliers, circa 1840s, formerly candle lights, now electrified, the elegant plant form iron work lights with arabesque scroll arms issuing tole leaves, and additional scrolls supporting electric candles, a tole…

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 cut glass chandelier, with a faceted glass…

Louis XV Cut Glass Chandelier with Faceted Pendant

A Louis XV style cut glass chandelier, with a faceted glass pendant hanging from the centre, 110 cm long

A fine large French crystal chandelier, circa 1930s, the…

French Crystal Chandelier, 1930s, 6 Arm, 12 Candle

A fine large French crystal chandelier, circa 1930s, the impressive six arm and twelve candle chandelier of scrolling basket form with a crystal knopped stem supporting slender arms, the electric candles hung with faceted pear shaped drops and prisms,…

French brass and cut crystal chandelier, c. 1940, each palm…

1940 French Crystal Chandelier with Palm Tree Leaves

French brass and cut crystal chandelier, c. 1940, each palm tree leaves embellished with cut crystal drops, electrified, approx. 90 cm. Provenance: Ros Palmer Antiques, Woollahra, NSW, c. 1980. The collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW

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 chandelier, French, early 20th century, the…

French Crystal Drop Chandelier with Amethyst Drops

A crystal drop chandelier, French, early 20th century, the multi-tiered chandelier with pear and spear head drops, some in pale amethyst colours and supporting eight electric candles, terminating in a faceted orb drop, 100 cm high, 60 cm diameter…

A fine French Louis XV style bronze ormolu Rocaille chandelier,…

Louis XV Rocaille Bronze Chandelier

A fine French Louis XV style bronze ormolu Rocaille chandelier, circa 1880, the finely cast ormolu bronze chandelier with a figural stem with three foliate arms bearing sconces, modelled in rococo revival taste. 71 cm high, 67 cm diameter

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 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 fine French Art Nouveau chandelier, circa 1900, the…

Gilded Bronze Art Nouveau Chandelier with Frosted Glass Shades

A fine French Art Nouveau chandelier, circa 1900, the decorative gilded bronze frame applied with dragons and classical female masks, supporting a central globe housed in a large frosted shade, flanked with pairs of frosted moulded glass floral shades,…

A French crystal chandelier, French, first half 20th century,…

French Crystal Chandelier with Six Arms and Orb Drop

A French crystal chandelier, French, first half 20th century, multi-tiered and hung with pear and spear head drops, with six arms supporting electric candles and white fabric shades, terminating in a large faceted orb drop, 98 cm high, 55 cm wide…

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 late 19th century French gilt metal eighteen light chandelier

French Gilt Metal 18-Light Chandelier

A late 19th century French gilt metal eighteen light chandelier

A French brass and glass chandelier decorated with amethyst and…

French Amethyst and Amber Chandelier with Fruit Drops

A French brass and glass chandelier decorated with amethyst and amber fruit drops, 90 cm drop

Antique 19th century French 17 candlestick chandelier, bronze…

French 17-Candlestick Bronze Chandelier with Wired Lights

Antique 19th century French 17 candlestick chandelier, bronze arms with applied drop chains with later inner wired lights

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…

An early 20th century French crystal and gilt chandelier, with…

French Crystal and Gilt Chandelier with Lustre Drops

An early 20th century French crystal and gilt chandelier, with a basket shaped gilt stem emanating six scrolling arms terminating in drip pans, surmounted by a gilt corona, with pointed lustre drops. 86 cm high

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 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 French crystal eight branch chandelier

French Crystal Chandelier with Eight Branches

A French crystal eight branch chandelier

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.

A French twelve branch crystal chandelier

French Crystal Chandelier with 12 Branches

A French twelve branch crystal chandelier

A French Art Nouveau chandelier, circa 1900, the ornate gilded…

Gilded Art Nouveau Chandelier with Floral Shades

A French Art Nouveau chandelier, circa 1900, the ornate gilded bronze column, emanating four scroll branches supporting moulded frosted glass floral shades, above a central globe housed in a frosted shade, 70 cm high, 105 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

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

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 six branch gilt metal chandelier with crystal drops

Gilt Metal Chandelier with Crystal Drops

A French six branch gilt metal chandelier with crystal drops

A 19th century, French brass and crystal six branch chandelier,…

French Brass and Crystal Chandelier - 19th Century

A 19th century, French brass and crystal six branch chandelier, 90 cm drop

Fine early 20th century French 10 light chandelier

French 10-Light Chandelier from Early 20th Century

Fine early 20th century French 10 light chandelier

A cut glass chandelier, French, late 19th century, the standard…

19th Century French Cut Glass Chandelier

A cut glass chandelier, French, late 19th century, the standard hung with faceted button and icicle drops above a bronze leaf decorated central corona with conforming decoration, 120 cm high

A French Art Deco glass and copper chandelier by Ezan, circa…

Ezan Art Deco Glass Copper Chandelier

A French Art Deco glass and copper chandelier by Ezan, circa 1930 the trumpet shaped stem with tiered flower heads decorations to a lower bowl and lobed dish issuing four curvaceous arms supporting moulded frosted and clear lobed dishes with floral design…

A French Empire bronze and ormolu chandelier, four scrolling…

French Empire Bronze Chandelier with Campana Urn Base

A French Empire bronze and ormolu chandelier, four scrolling light branches issuing from the substantial central which is in the form of a campana urn on spreading base. 55 x 80 cm.

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 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

Large old French antler chandelier

Vintage French Antler Chandelier

Large old French antler chandelier

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 French eight branch gilt metal iron and crystal bronze…

Gilt Crystal Chandelier with Eight Branches

A French eight branch gilt metal iron and crystal bronze chandelier

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

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

Vintage French bronze six light chandelier

French Bronze Chandelier with Six Lights

Vintage French bronze six light chandelier

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 small Louis XVI style bronze and crystal chandelier, 20th…

Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, Louis XVI Style

A small Louis XVI style bronze and crystal chandelier, 20th century, the bronze cage frame adorned with crystal plaquettes, the three branches alternating with crystal spires, and one central light, 68 cm high, 49 cm diameter approx

A French belle epoque gilt bronze five branch chandelier, with…

Gilt Bronze Dragon Chandelier with Acid Etched Shades

A French belle epoque gilt bronze five branch chandelier, with a knopped stem, each branch with cast acanthus and dragon head motifs and supporting acid etched globular shades, electrified

A French carved polychrome six branch chandelier, rattan shades…

French Polychrome Chandelier with Rattan Shades

A French carved polychrome six branch chandelier, rattan shades 75 cm drop, 90 cm

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,…

A pair of Louis XVI style silvered bronze chandeliers with…

Louis XVI Style Silvered Bronze Chandeliers with Frosted Shades

A pair of Louis XVI style silvered bronze chandeliers with frosted glass shades 80 cm high, 55 cm diameter approximately

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 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

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

A French wrought iron and crystal drop eight branch chandelier

French Wrought Iron Crystal Chandelier - 8 Branches

A French wrought iron and crystal drop eight branch chandelier

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 French cherubs & crystal chandelier, late 19th century

French Cherub Crystal Chandelier, 19th Century

A French cherubs & crystal chandelier, late 19th century

An antique French crystal chandelier, second half 19th century,…

Converted Antique French Crystal Chandelier - 19th Century

An antique French crystal chandelier, second half 19th century, cascading hand-cut crystal on a decorative metal frame, originally for gas, converted for electricity, 120 cm high, 42 cm diameter

A French gilt bronze and crystal chandelier, late 19th century,…

French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, 19th Century

A French gilt bronze and crystal chandelier, late 19th century, of twelve lights, supported on a central stem and four foliate arms, 98 cm high, 80 cm diameter. Provenance: formerly fitted at 16 berry Street, East Melbourne.

A French bronze and cut glass chandelier, 20th century, the…

French Bronze & Cut Glass Chandelier, 20th Century

A French bronze and cut glass chandelier, 20th century, the central bronze wirework baluster standard with applied leafage and glass flower heads, 56 cm high

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 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 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 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

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 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.…

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

Louis XV style twelve branch chandelier, with ribbon motif,…

Gilt Ribbon Chandelier - Classical Style

Louis XV style twelve branch chandelier, with ribbon motif, classical style, gilt metal. Height 118 cm

Fine vintage French eight light chandelier, with alternating…

French Amber Glass Chandelier with Spire Finials

Fine vintage French eight light chandelier, with alternating arms with spire finials, and alternating amber glass drops

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 outstanding 19th century French chandelier with hanging…

French Crystal Chandelier from 19th Century

An outstanding 19th century French chandelier with hanging crystals

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

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