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Originally made in wood as a cross with spikes on which to fix the candles, they were able to be lowered for lighting, and then hoisted to a suitable height by means of a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

Swarovski Crystal Waterfall Chandelier from 1970s Italy

Swarovski waterfall chandelier; cascading crystals on metal frame; Italy; 1970s

Thronchi tubular chandelier, sculptured glass tubes, brass…

Sculptured Glass Tubular Chandelier from Italy (9 words)

Thronchi tubular chandelier, sculptured glass tubes, brass features, Italy, c. 1960s, 50 cm high, 35 cm deep

A Napoleon III bronze chandelier, circa 1880-90s, an acanthus…

Napoleon III Bronze Chandelier with Six Arms

A Napoleon III bronze chandelier, circa 1880-90s, an acanthus and husk decorated baluster stem to a shaped bowl with a spiral fluted design and fruiting drop, and issuing six 'S' scroll arms with applied leaf forms with pans and fluted nozzles supporting…

A late 1960s ten tier Cascade chandelier

10-tier Cascade Chandelier from the Late 1960s

A late 1960s ten tier Cascade chandelier

Palladium Ballroom chandelier, a Crown Casino prototype,…

Gilt Chandelier with Conceptual Light Fittings

Palladium Ballroom chandelier, a Crown Casino prototype, architectual framed sketch included. Gilt metal structure, with conceptual light fittings, globes included

Large sized modern Empire style basket form chandelier

Empire Basket Chandelier - Modern Large Size

Large sized modern Empire style basket form chandelier

Vistossi disk chandelier; metal frame with translucent glass…

Translucent Glass Discs Chandelier

Vistossi disk chandelier; metal frame with translucent glass discs; Italy; c 1970s

A Gaetano Sciolari chrome and blown glass pendant chandelier

Chrome and Glass Pendant Chandelier by Sciolari

A Gaetano Sciolari chrome and blown glass pendant chandelier

A late 19th century basket chandelier

Late 19th Century Basket Chandelier

A late 19th century basket chandelier

A pair of blue spherical seven branch chandeliers the central…

Blue Eagle Chandeliers with Missing Cord

A pair of blue spherical seven branch chandeliers the central in blue decorated with barss stars and each branch terminating in eagle heads, one with electrical chord missing

An eight arm wrought iron chandelier

Eight-Armed Wrought Iron Chandelier

An eight arm wrought iron chandelier

Vintage 24 light chandelier

Vintage 24-Light Chandelier

Vintage 24 light chandelier

An American 'Fine Art' chandelier, The Verona' with twelve…

The Verona Fine Art Chandelier

An American 'Fine Art' chandelier, The Verona' with twelve light branches, antique silvered finish and acanthus leaf decoration, each branch with traditional candle sconces supporting the candle bulbs (retail US$5,500). 91.4 cm x 109.2 cm

A wrought iron and bronze eight light classical style chandelier

Classical Style Eight-Light Chandelier with Wrought Iron and Bronze

A wrought iron and bronze eight light classical style chandelier

An Italian hand-crafted solid brass chandelier, Six-light…

Italian Brass Vine Chandelier

An Italian hand-crafted solid brass chandelier, Six-light chandelier, ornamented with a climbing vine. Working order height 84 cm, depth 72 cm

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,

Gaetano Sciolari chandelier, gilt metal, polished chrome, Italy,…

Sciolari Chandelier: Gilt & Chrome, Italy 1960s

Gaetano Sciolari chandelier, gilt metal, polished chrome, Italy, c 1960s, 102 cm high, 46 cm deep

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

Vistossi disk chandelier; metal frame with translucent glass…

Translucent Glass Disc Chandelier from 1970s Italy

Vistossi disk chandelier; metal frame with translucent glass discs; Italy; c 1970s

A vintage nine branch chandelier the gilt metal frame with…

Gilt Metal Chandelier with Pressed Glass Swags

A vintage nine branch chandelier the gilt metal frame with pressed glass swags and prism. Height 70 cm. Diameter 62 cm

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

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

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.

Italian Gino Vistosi design large four tier chandelier with 32…

Bullseye Glass Disc Chandelier by Gino Vistosi (1970)

Italian Gino Vistosi design large four tier chandelier with 32 bullseye grey tinted glass discs on brass frame - circa 1970

An Italian hand-crafted solid brass chandelier, Six-light…

Italian Brass Vine Chandelier with Six Lights

An Italian hand-crafted solid brass chandelier, Six-light chandelier, ornamented with a climbing vine. Working order height 84 cm, depth 72 cm

A vintage chandelier, the wide metal basket at the base…

Teardrop Chandelier with 40 Crystal Suspensions

A vintage chandelier, the wide metal basket at the base festooned with teardrops and lustre style drops, the interior of basket with 25 bulb fittings suspended from a single bronzed column, with further 15 smaller metal branches with more suspended…

Italian Gino Vistosi design large four tier chandelier with 32…

Bullseye Chandelier by Gino Vistosi - 1970s Italian Design

Italian Gino Vistosi design large four tier chandelier with 32 bullseye grey tinted glass discs on brass frame - circa 1970

A Victorian brass five branch chandelier, 170 cm high

Victorian Brass Five Branch Chandelier, 170cm High

A Victorian brass five branch chandelier, 170 cm high

Swarovski waterfall chandelier, Austria, c 1970s, 60 cm high,…

Swarovski Waterfall Chandelier, 1970s Austria

Swarovski waterfall chandelier, Austria, c 1970s, 60 cm high, 50 cm wide

A gilt bronze chandelier, late 19th century, with a central…

Lavish Birdcage Bronze Chandelier with Animal Masks

A gilt bronze chandelier, late 19th century, with a central knopped and embellished stem and a birdcage arrangement of five lavishly scrolled arms each surmounted by fantastic animal masks, and issuing downward curved arms with acanthus leaf canopies;…

A pair of gilt metal chandeliers, modelled as bound sheaves of…

Gilt Metal Sheaf Chandeliers

A pair of gilt metal chandeliers, modelled as bound sheaves of leaves and flowers, three of the sinuous stems of each supporting a candle bulb. Diameter 50 cm

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

A Santori Sospensione chandelier by Orni Halloween for Artemide,…

Cobalt Blue Santori Chandelier by Orni Halloween

A Santori Sospensione chandelier by Orni Halloween for Artemide, cobalt blue with seven light branches. 89 x 149 cm.

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…

Lightolier, 1970's glass rod chandelier

1970s Glass Rod Chandelier by Lightolier

Lightolier, 1970's glass rod chandelier

A vintage basket chandelier, the metal ceiling rose with a…

Floral Crystal Basket Chandelier

A vintage basket chandelier, the metal ceiling rose with a waterfall frame festooned with facet cut crystals, attached to a metal frame decorated with florals and heads, the basket base with three bulbs. Height 60 cm

An Empire style brass six light chandelier, later 19th century,…

Empire Style Brass Chandelier with Six Lights

An Empire style brass six light chandelier, later 19th century, in brass and blackened brass featuring an ornate pierced stiff leaf ceiling cup, three stems to a dish issuing embossed cornucopia arms supporting electric candles

Mazzega chandelier with five globes amber and chrome detail,…

Amber and Chrome Mazzega Chandelier, Italy c.1970s

Mazzega chandelier with five globes amber and chrome detail, Italy c1970s, 63 cm high, 52 cm deep

Mazzega chandelier with five globes blue and chrome detail,…

Blue and Chrome Mazzega Chandelier, Italy c1970s

Mazzega chandelier with five globes blue and chrome detail, Italy c1970s, 120 cm high, 57 cm deep

Rite Lite five branch chandelier, Australia, c 1950s

1950s Australian Rite Lite Chandelier with Five Branches

Rite Lite five branch chandelier, Australia, c 1950s

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.

A converted Victorian three light gas chandelier, 19th century,…

Victorian Gas Chandelier with Fantastic Creature Embellishments

A converted Victorian three light gas chandelier, 19th century, with an ornate pierced petal form ceiling cup, a square section stem and shaped supports with applied fantastic creature embellishments to a circular pierced gallery enclosing a frosted shade…

An American smoked glass waterfall chandelier, the structure…

Smoked Glass Waterfall Chandelier

An American smoked glass waterfall chandelier, the structure made of gold-plated brass, with three descending circular levels to which are attached transparent smoked glass rectangular slabs to give the impression of a waterfall. Twelve light bulbs in…

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,

Mazzega six globe chandelier, chrome and frosted glass, Italy,…

Chrome and Frosted Glass Chandelier, Italy 1970s

Mazzega six globe chandelier, chrome and frosted glass, Italy, c 1970s

A 19th century ormolu chandelier, emanating four branches from…

19th Century Ormolu Chandelier with Four Branches

A 19th century ormolu chandelier, emanating four branches from the central leaf tipped stem

A stunning 1970's cylindrical amber glass waterfall chandelier

1970s Amber Glass Waterfall Chandelier

A stunning 1970's cylindrical amber glass waterfall chandelier

A mid-century basket style chandelier, circa 1950s. Drop 50 cm,…

1950s Basket Style Chandelier - 50cm Drop

A mid-century basket style chandelier, circa 1950s. Drop 50 cm, depth 32 cm

Mazzega five branch chandelier, white glass shades, Italy, c…

1970s Italian Mazzega Chandelier with White Glass Shades

Mazzega five branch chandelier, white glass shades, Italy, c 1970s

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

Five branch metal chandelier decorated with leaves and flowers

Floral Metal Chandelier with Leaf Accents

Five branch metal chandelier decorated with leaves and flowers

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.

Doria ice glass chandelier, spherical ice glass droplets…

Spherical Ice Glass Chandelier from 1960s Germany

Doria ice glass chandelier, spherical ice glass droplets secured to bespoke circular top, Germany, c 1960s, 30 cm high, 40 cm deep

Doria ice glass chandelier, spherical ice glass droplets…

Spherical Ice Glass Chandelier - Doria, Germany (1960s)

Doria ice glass chandelier, spherical ice glass droplets secured to bespoke circular top, Germany, c 1960s, 30 cm high, 40 cm deep

A Mazzega chandelier. C. 1960s, Italy. Plastic circular multi…

1960s Mazzega Multi-Coloured Disc Chandelier

A Mazzega chandelier. C. 1960s, Italy. Plastic circular multi coloured discs

A fine antique wrought iron twelve light chandelier, 19th…

19th Century Floral Wrought Iron Chandelier

A fine antique wrought iron twelve light chandelier, 19th century, of ornate floral design with a knopped stem and two tiers of curvaceous arms embellished with leaves, buds and flowers to petal form dishes supporting electric candles, length 100 cm,…

A brass Dutch style six light chandelier, 19th century, with a…

19th Century Dutch Brass Chandelier with Six Lights

A brass Dutch style six light chandelier, 19th century, with a knopped stem and vegetal scrolling arms supporting electric candles, length 53 cm, diameter 65 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

Victorian chandelier, late 19th century, bronzed metal two…

Bronzed Victorian Chandelier with Floral Shades and Blue Glass

Victorian chandelier, late 19th century, bronzed metal two branch with floral shades and blue glass central shade drop: 110 cm, width 110 cm

Vintage Italian 1950's metal chandelier mounted with lemons

Lemon-adorned 1950s Italian metal chandelier

Vintage Italian 1950's metal chandelier mounted with lemons

A small Italian basket chandelier, late 19th / early 20th…

Italian Amethyst Glass Chandelier, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

A small Italian basket chandelier, late 19th / early 20th century, with amethyst glass orb drops, 45 cm high

An early 20th century German brass chandelier with multiple…

German Neo-Classical Brass Chandelier with Glass Shades

An early 20th century German brass chandelier with multiple lights, neo-classical panels and glass drop shades. Bottom glass bowl missing. Height 120 cm. Depth 65 cm

A decorative twelve branch brass chandelier of impressive…

Grand Brass Chandelier with Shades

A decorative twelve branch brass chandelier of impressive proportions with shades

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

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)

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 striking Moderne starburst chandelier, 1950s, with four…

1950s Starburst Chandelier with Striped Glass Shades

A striking Moderne starburst chandelier, 1950s, with four upturned and four downturned beige striped glass bell shades on tubular brass arms, and a series of stamen like radiating black rods with bright red ball finials, length 75 cm diameter 70 cm

Green grape chandelier

Grapevine Glow

Green grape chandelier

A large deer antler chandelier, multiple antlers entwined…

Antler Cascade Chandelier

A large deer antler chandelier, multiple antlers entwined around a central antler, with multiple small lights wrapped around the antlers. Approx height 90 cm.

A giltwood chandelier fitted for electricity. 90 cm high

Electric giltwood chandelier, 90cm high

A giltwood chandelier fitted for electricity. 90 cm high

A pair brass five branch, adjustable chandeliers, with counter…

Adjustable Brass Chandeliers with Five Branches and Counterweight

A pair brass five branch, adjustable chandeliers, with counter weight, height 80 cm

A brass and opaline glass chandelier, circa 1930, the mushroom…

Opaline Glass Mushroom Chandelier with Brass Accents

A brass and opaline glass chandelier, circa 1930, the mushroom dome glass shade with a shaped brass lower section suspended by three decorative chains and issuing scrolling arms supporting electric candles. Length 60 cm, diameter 52 cm, (total chain…

Two matching Danish chandeliers with cylindrical shades

Danish Cylindrical Chandeliers - Matching Pair

Two matching Danish chandeliers with cylindrical shades

Two matching Danish chandeliers with cylindrical shades

Danish Chandeliers with Cylindrical Shades (8 words)

Two matching Danish chandeliers with cylindrical shades

Two painted wrought iron chandeliers, c. 1960, with applied…

Floral Wrought Iron Chandeliers (Set of 2)

Two painted wrought iron chandeliers, c. 1960, with applied leaves and flowers (2). Height 56 cm, 47 cm

A Roccoco style carved gilt wood two tier chandelier, Italian,…

Italian Rococo Giltwood Chandelier, 20th Century

A Roccoco style carved gilt wood two tier chandelier, Italian, 20th century, 130 cm high

A faux deer antler eight light chandelier some faults. Diameter…

Faux Antler Chandelier with 8 Lights

A faux deer antler eight light chandelier some faults. Diameter 1300. Height 86 cm

A modern chrome and glass chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari,…

1970 Italian Chrome and Glass Chandelier by Sciolari

A modern chrome and glass chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italian, circa 1970

A gilded metal and porcelain chandelier, the five branches…

Porcelain and Gilded Metal Chandelier

A gilded metal and porcelain chandelier, the five branches entwined with vine motifs and porcelain flowers, 80 cm tall, 70 cm diameter approximately

Doria three tier chandelier, tubular sugared glass, German, c…

Sugared Glass Doria Chandelier, German, 1970s

Doria three tier chandelier, tubular sugared glass, German, c 1970s, 85 cm high, 45 cm deep

A wrought iron decorative tulip motif chandelier. 76 cm high

Tulip Chandelier: Elegant Wrought Iron Decor

A wrought iron decorative tulip motif chandelier. 76 cm high

An American waterfall chandelier, the structure made of…

Gold Waterfall Chandelier with Aquamarine Glass Slabs

An American waterfall chandelier, the structure made of gold-plated brass, with four circular levels of different sizes to which are attached transparent, slightly aquamarine, glass rectangular slabs and transparent beveled fine prisms to give the…

A vintage six light decorative chandelier, the scrolling metal…

Beaded Teardrop Chandelier

A vintage six light decorative chandelier, the scrolling metal frame encrusted with rows of glass beads, multiple faceted and large teardrop form red and clear glass drops, various swags

Wrought iron chandelier, painted white, with applied leaves and…

White Wrought Iron Chandelier with Floral Motif

Wrought iron chandelier, painted white, with applied leaves and flowers, height 55 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Impressive 1970's spiral twist, heavy drop lustre chandelier,…

1970's Heavy Lustre Spiral Chandelier - 95cm High

Impressive 1970's spiral twist, heavy drop lustre chandelier, 95 cm high

Bronzed metal five light chandelier

Bronzed Five-Light Chandelier

Bronzed metal five light chandelier

A vintage chandelier, the eight light branches with various…

Vintage Prism Chandelier

A vintage chandelier, the eight light branches with various shaped prisms suspended, the bobeches with more prisms suspended, the baluster form pressed glass column leading to another bobeche with prisms, large cut ball suspended from base. Diameter 70 cm

Chandelier with large silk shade surround, 100 cm high, 880 cm…

Silk Shade Chandelier: Large and Elegant

Chandelier with large silk shade surround, 100 cm high, 880 cm wide

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 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 faceted coloured glass chandelier, Italian, 20th century, 100…

Italian Coloured Glass Chandelier, 20th Century

A faceted coloured glass chandelier, Italian, 20th century, 100 cm high

Gino Vistosi disc chandelier glass discs and chrome, Italy…

Chrome and Glass Disc Chandelier by Gino Vistosi

Gino Vistosi disc chandelier glass discs and chrome, Italy c1960s, 75 cm high, 47 cm deep

Early 20th century glass chandelier, electric

Electric Glass Chandelier, Early 20th Century

Early 20th century glass chandelier, electric

A pair of metal cord covered chandeliers, height 83 cm

Metal Cord Chandeliers - 83cm Height

A pair of metal cord covered chandeliers, height 83 cm

Swedish Empire style four light and eight candle chandelier,…

Swedish Empire Chandelier with Gold Metal Mounts

Swedish Empire style four light and eight candle chandelier, gitl metal mounts

A three light bronze chandelier with glass shades by Degue,…

Degue Bronze Chandelier with Glass Shades

A three light bronze chandelier with glass shades by Degue, early 20th century, with a leaf form ceiling cup, a short stem issuing upswept arms supporting white and mottled pink frosted shades with petal form rims, signed, length 26 cm, diameter 70 cm