Crystal Chandeliers
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Chandelier Light Fixtures
A crystal chandelier, with its ornate, light-bearing arms, provides a
dramatic focal point to a large room or entry hall. It is ceiling
lighting in its most glamorous and alluring form.
Chandeliers originated as a means of holding multiple candles, thus providing more light, when single candles could not effectively illuminate an entire room. The use of cut glass or crystal tiers served a practical purpose as well as a decorative one – to fracture and disperse the light further. Fine traditional crystal chandeliers, with their elaborate lead crystal drops, are a beautiful sight, sparkling and shimmering as the light reflects off each facet.
Primitive chandeliers were used in medieval times to illuminate large
churches and cathedrals. By the 16th century, decorative chandeliers
had become popular features in the palaces and homes of the wealthy.
During the 18th century, chandeliers became more ornate with the addition
of highly refractive lead crystal, which scatters light efficiently.
Since the introduction of electric lighting, crystal chandeliers have
become more highly valued for their decorative effect than for their
illuminative capabilities.
Crystal chandeliers are composed of many small lights and thus avoid one
inherent drawback to central ceiling lighting. These decorative
fixtures should be used for general ambient lighting rather than for
serious task lighting, and are best suited to large spaces with high
ceilings.
Here on CrystalChandeliers.us, you will find several crystal chandelier manufacturers and importers as well as shops offering chandeliers and accessories. For a broader selection of ceiling light fixtures, including pendants, recessed lights, and track lighting, please visit our lighting fixture website.
Shop for Chandeliers and Parts
- Bellacor > Chandeliers
Bellacor is a popular online source for chandeliers and all types of lighting fixtures.
www.Bellacor.com - Chandelier Parts
Features chandelier parts for all types of chandeliers and light fixtures.
www.ChandelierParts.com - Shimmer Lighting
Offers custom made European crystal chandeliers and pendant lighting fixtures.
www.ShimmerLighting.com - YLighting
This California-based lighting retailer offers modern and contemporary chandeliers that can add style and personality to your living space.
www.YLighting.com
Chandelier Manufacturers
- King's Chandelier
Features crystal chandeliers of beauty, elegance and quality. Offers chandeliers and chandelier parts.
www.Chandelier.com - James R. Moder
One of the premier manufacturers of crystal chandeliers features creative designs and quality craftsmanship.
www.JamesRModer.com - Schonbek
Founded in 1870 in Bohemia, this firm is a leading designer and manufacturer of crystal chandeliers.
www.Schonbek.com - Fredrick Ramond
US manufacturer of designer quality chandeliers and lighting fixtures.
www.FredrickRamond.com - Vienna Crystal
Maresch Kristall Leuchten is an Austrian manufacturer of fine crystal chandeliers.
www.ViennaCrystal.com - LuckyGlass
Czech manufacturer of Bohemian crystal chandeliers and enameled chandeliers.
www.LuckyGlass.cz - Waterford Chandeliers
Irish manufacturer of crystal art objects, stemware, and gift items.
NA.WWRD.com - Holtkoetter
German manufacturer of quality chandeliers and lighting fixtures.
www.Holtkoetter.com - MuranoNet
Italian murano glass lighting fixtures include modern and classical chandeliers.
www.MuranoNet.com
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