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Originally made in wood as a cross with spikes on which to fix the candles, they were able to be lowered for lighting, and then hoisted to a suitable height by means of a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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Verner Panton (Danish, 1926-1998), Shell Chandelier, Fun Series,…

Capiz Shell Chandelier by Verner Panton

Verner Panton (Danish, 1926-1998), Shell Chandelier, Fun Series, c. 1970, circular capiz shell discs, mounted on a wooden ceiling plate, electric hardware, diameter 40 cm, height 194 cm

Gaetano Sciolari chandelier, polished chrome with cream powder…

Sciolari Chrome and Cream Chandelier, 1960s Italy

Gaetano Sciolari chandelier, polished chrome with cream powder coated sections. Italy, c 1960s,

An attractive iron chandelier, with broad foliage decoration,…

Foliage Iron Chandelier

An attractive iron chandelier, with broad foliage decoration, 90 x 70 x 70 cm

A Gino Sarfatti for Flos 2097/50 chandelier, originally…

Sarfatti's 2097/50 Chandelier: Elegant Steel and Chrome Design

A Gino Sarfatti for Flos 2097/50 chandelier, originally designed 1958. Suspension lamp providing diffused light. Steel central structure with chrome plated brass arms, steel ceiling fitting and rose. Height 90 cm, diameter 103 cm

Brass and bronze chandelier early 20th century Gothic revival…

Mythical Creature Chandelier - Gothic Revival Style

Brass and bronze chandelier early 20th century Gothic revival nine branch decorated with turrets and mythical creatures drop 175 cm, approximately diameter 67 cm

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

Ornate Gothic-style Victorian Brass Chandelier

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

Gilded brass Gothic revival hexagonal chandelier, in the manner…

Dragon-adorned Gothic chandelier

Gilded brass Gothic revival hexagonal chandelier, in the manner of Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, adorned with dragons and reticulated design, height 105 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney

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

Dutch Brass Chandelier, 20th Century - 60cm Long

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

A large four-way deer antler chandelier, with twenty-five…

25-Point Deer Antler Chandelier with Halogen Lamps

A large four-way deer antler chandelier, with twenty-five points, wired with four adjustable halogen lamps. Maximum width 145 cm.

A Victorian four branch chandelier, with figural frosted glass…

Victorian Four Branch Chandelier with Frosted Glass Shades

A Victorian four branch chandelier, with figural frosted glass shades, 151 cm high

Geoffredo Reggiani chandelier for Reggiani, polished chrome.…

Reggiani Polished Chrome Chandelier with 12 Heads

Geoffredo Reggiani chandelier for Reggiani, polished chrome. Twelve heads., Italy, c 1970s, 103 cm high, 77 cm deep

A glass chandelier, with a metal frame and glass pendants.…

Glass and Metal Chandelier with Pendants and Wiring

A glass chandelier, with a metal frame and glass pendants. Includes wiring for lighting. Height 73 cm, width 68.5 cm

An impressive and fine quality Italian giltwood and gesso…

Italian Giltwood and Gesso Chandelier, 18/19th Century

An impressive and fine quality Italian giltwood and gesso eight- light chandelier, Italian 18/19th century, approximately 110 cm, from the bottom to the top of the carved pediment, approximately 130 cm, wide across the arms

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

Arts & Crafts Chandelier by William A.S. Benson

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

A Gaetano Sciolari glass rod chandelier, 1970s Italian. A brass…

Glass Rod Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari

A Gaetano Sciolari glass rod chandelier, 1970s Italian. A brass form with ten arms, each with holes that feature glass rods, height 46.5 mm (excludes chain) width 50 cm

Ochre, London, Arctic Pear chandelier, polished nickel frame…

Arctic Pear Chandelier with Clear Glass Drops

Ochre, London, Arctic Pear chandelier, polished nickel frame with two tiered rim of clear glass drops, manufacturer's label, diameter 93.5 cm

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

Dutch brass chandelier with scrolling arms and globe

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

William brand & Annet van Egmond chandelier from love You love…

Love You Not Chandelier

William brand & Annet van Egmond chandelier from love You love You not collection for brand van Egmond, drop shaped cluster of black enamelled flowers with crystals, the Netherlands, c 2000s,

William brand & Annet van Egmond chandelier from love You love…

Love You Not Chandelier

William brand & Annet van Egmond chandelier from love You love You not collection for brand van Egmond, round cluster of black enamelled flowers with crystals, the Netherlands, c 2000s, 66 cm high, 100 cm deep

Gaetano Sciolari chandelier, polished chrome, gilt and glass.…

Sciolari Chandelier: Chrome, Gilt & Glass (1970s, Italy)

Gaetano Sciolari chandelier, polished chrome, gilt and glass. 12 globes, Italy, c 1970s, 54 cm high, 67 cm deep

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

Flemish Brass Chandelier with 16 Lights

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

A Venini chrome and glass chandelier, Italian, 1960-70s, the…

Venini Tiedre Prism Chandelier

A Venini chrome and glass chandelier, Italian, 1960-70s, the central standard with a dual platform of cascading tiedre prisms, 65 cm drop (chandelier), 100 cm drop (including chain and cup), 45 cm diameter

Five branch cerise pink glass chandelier

Cerise Pink Glass Chandelier with Five Branches

Five branch cerise pink glass chandelier

Rich Willing Brilliant, New York, Gala 72' chandelier, designed…

NY Gala Chandelier by Rich Brilliant Willing

Rich Willing Brilliant, New York, Gala 72' chandelier, designed 2014, three ivory-frosted glass fixtures, aluminum with black finish, length 183 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Point Piper, Sydney

Italian chandelier, c. 1970, smoked glass shades and brass…

Smoked Glass Italian Chandelier, 1970

Italian chandelier, c. 1970, smoked glass shades and brass frame, height 80 cm width 140 cm depth 80 cm. Provenance: Conley & Co, Double Bay. Private Collection, Point Piper, Sydney

A 'Hollywood Regency' five branch chandelier, gilded leaves and…

Gilded Hollywood Regency Chandelier

A 'Hollywood Regency' five branch chandelier, gilded leaves and branches climbing up the central column to a gilt rose. 53 x 68 cm.

A late 18th, early 19th century Dutch bronze eight light…

Dutch Baroque Bronze Chandelier with Eight Lights

A late 18th, early 19th century Dutch bronze eight light chandelier, with eight Baroque scroll arms issuing from a dished centre suspended on four fixed chains from a domed ceiling rose. Drilled for electrical conversion, Diameter 80 cm

Lindsey Adelman 9 globe bubble chandelier; hand blown glass,…

Lindsey Adelman's 9 Globe Bubble Chandelier

Lindsey Adelman 9 globe bubble chandelier; hand blown glass, brass, metal, and porcelain. The United States of America; designed in 2013; 250 cm high, 100 cm wide, 96 cm deep

Lindsey Adelman 7 globe bubble chandelier; hand blown glass,…

7 Globe Bubble Chandelier by Lindsey Adelman

Lindsey Adelman 7 globe bubble chandelier; hand blown glass, brass, metal, and porcelain. The United States of America; designed in 2013; 130 cm high, 180 cm wide, 150 cm deep

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

Dutch Brass Chandelier with Six Curvaceous Arms

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

A large Venetian-style chandelier in amber glass, of twelve…

Amber Venetian Chandelier with Engraved Shades and Cut Decoration

A large Venetian-style chandelier in amber glass, of twelve lights, each within a tall moulded and engraved shade, the stem, arms, and bobeches with cut decoration and bell-shaped and lustre drops throughout, 148 cm high, 100 cm diameter

A large Venetian-style chandelier in amber glass, of twelve…

Amber Glass Venetian Chandelier with Engraved Shades and Drops

A large Venetian-style chandelier in amber glass, of twelve lights, each within a tall moulded and engraved shade, the stem, arms, and bobeches with cut decoration and bell-shaped and lustre drops throughout, 148 cm high, 100 cm diameter

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

Dutch Brass Chandelier with 18 Lights

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

A European wrought iron chandelier, early 20th century, of…

Irregular Spiralling Wrought Iron Chandelier with Floral Decorations

A European wrought iron chandelier, early 20th century, of irregular spiralling form supporting eight lights, decorated with stylized flowers and leaves in tole, approximately 141 cm high (overall, including hanging rod), 100 cm wide, 93 cm deep,

A Bocci 21.21 chandelier, comprising twenty one porcelain petal…

Porcelain Petal Chandelier with 21 Pendants

A Bocci 21.21 chandelier, comprising twenty one porcelain petal form pendants suspended from coaxial cable, the pendants 20 cm high

A wrought iron Baronial Revival eight light chandelier, 108 cm…

Hub Furniture Baronial Revival Chandelier

A wrought iron Baronial Revival eight light chandelier, 108 cm drop, 72 cm diameter. Provenance: Hub Furniture

An extravagant Renaissance Revival ormolu chandelier, 19th…

Renaissance Revival Ormolu Chandelier - Exquisite 19th Century Design

An extravagant Renaissance Revival ormolu chandelier, 19th century, the knopped standard superbly cast with demi-figures, masks and foliate motifs, with wax candles, 118 cm long 100 cm diameter

Pair of three-tier brass floor chandeliers 19th century,…

19th Century Three-Tier Brass Floor Chandeliers

Pair of three-tier brass floor chandeliers 19th century, 16-light, three level, free standing, supported by a barley twist central column, the whole resting on a bulbous triangular base and animalia feet. 68 cm. (2)

A 1970s brass and Lucite chandelier by Lightolier, New York,…

Lucite and Brass Chandelier by Lightolier

A 1970s brass and Lucite chandelier by Lightolier, New York, USA. Unused condition. One Lucite panel with a crack. Height 35 cm, depth 67 cm

An antique bronze chandelier, early 20th century, with a…

Early 20th Century Bronze Chandelier with Silk Shades

An antique bronze chandelier, early 20th century, with a knopped stem and issuing six scrolling arms supporting electric candles with cream silk shades, 71 cm high,127 cm chain length, 85 cm diameter approx

A tole peinte and porcelain flower six-light chandelier, the…

Antique Floral Chandelier from Robert Compton Jones Collection

A tole peinte and porcelain flower six-light chandelier, the cage with scrolling leaves and tendrils set with antique white porcelain flower heads, height 75 cm. Provenance: The Robert Compton Jones Collection

A signed Muller Freres gilt bronze and glass chandelier, circa…

1930 Muller Freres Gilt Bronze & Glass Chandelier

A signed Muller Freres gilt bronze and glass chandelier, circa 1930 Signed Muller Freres, Luneville Then elegant birdcage chandelier with cast bronze decorative cup issuing three upturned scrolling arms united by foliate tendrils, each arm with suspended…

Hans Agne Jakobsson (1919-2009) for Markaryd, Twelve-branch…

Jakobsson Brass Chandelier, Sweden 1960's, 12-Branch, Blown Glass Shades

Hans Agne Jakobsson (1919-2009) for Markaryd, Twelve-branch chandelier, in brass with blown glass shades, Sweden circa 1960's (no wiring), 45 x 35 x 35 cm

A Bohemian glass Five-Light chandelier, 20th century, the…

A Bohemian glass Five-Light chandelier, 20th century, the impressive vintage chandelier, cased white glass over cranberry, with painted floral motifs, swags and prism drops. Length 76 cm, diameter: 60 cm

English eight branch brass chandelier, c. 1900, in the manner…

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

A Dutch eight branch bronze chandelier, 19th century, the…

A Dutch eight branch bronze chandelier, 19th century, the knopped stem issuing tendrils and curvaceous branches supporting electric candles, 130 cm drop

A pair of Italian giltwood chandeliers, 18th century, with…

A pair of Italian giltwood chandeliers, 18th century, with carved standards and scrollwork arms supporting sconces and electric candles, the drop 74 cm

Stilnovo ten globe chandelier, black powder coated metal and…

Stilnovo ten globe chandelier, black powder coated metal and teak frame with brass fittings. Ten opaline glass shades. Italy, c 1950s, 110 cm high, 75 cm deep

A carved polychrome wood six branch chandelier, 19th/20th…

A carved polychrome wood six branch chandelier, 19th/20th century, with a knopped column issuing serpentine arms with leafy embellishments and supporting sconces and electric candles, 75 cm drop

Gaetano Sciolari two tier lens chandelier; polished chrome…

Gaetano Sciolari two tier lens chandelier; polished chrome frame with translucent glass lens diffusers each surrounded by chrome concave reflectors.; Italy; c 1960s; 60 cm high, 50 cm deep.

An Empire style brass six light chandelier, mid 20th century in…

Empire Style Brass Chandelier with Six Lights, Mid 20th Century

An Empire style brass six light chandelier, mid 20th century in brass and blackened brass featuring a finialed ceiling cup, three chains to a dish with applied gilt stiff leaf decoration, and issuing cast swan arms supporting electric candles. Length 75…

Chandelier, c.1970s by Kempthorne in the manner of Moe lighting.…

Chandelier, c.1970s by Kempthorne in the manner of Moe lighting. Seven arm alloy in form of a crown with gold finish. Diameter: 46 cm, drop 68 cm.

Lindsey Adelman Studio. Three Globe Branching Bubble Chandelier,…

Lindsey Adelman Studio. Three Globe Branching Bubble Chandelier, designed 2006, with hand-blown clear glass bulbs and gold leaf accents, brushed brass-plated steel, decal manufacturer's label to ceiling cap, oxidised (A/F), height 46 cm width 173 cm.…

A fallow deer antler chandelier, mid 20th century, circular,…

A fallow deer antler chandelier, mid 20th century, circular, the twelve electric candle-style lights with brass pans arranged on the main tier of evenly interwined and overlapping antlers around the rising central crown, 92 cm high, 137 cm diameter…