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Originally made in wood as a cross with spikes on which to fix the candles, they were able to be lowered for lighting, and then hoisted to a suitable height by means of a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

French Louis XV Style Bronze Chandelier with Floriform Dishes

A French bronze six branch chandelier in the Louis XV style, 20th century, with a birdcage style three branch scrolling stem and conforming scrolling, arms supporting upturned floriform dishes and electric candles

French crystal & ormolu chandelier 104 cm high approx

French Crystal & Ormolu Chandelier - 104cm Height

French crystal & ormolu chandelier 104 cm high approx

French Empire style chandelier with ormolu and glass tube drops,…

Ormolu and Glass Chandelier in French Empire Style

French Empire style chandelier with ormolu and glass tube drops, 37 cm height approx from ceiling rose, 32 cm width

French Empire style chandelier with ormolu and glass tube drops,…

French Empire Chandelier with Glass Drops and Ormolu

French Empire style chandelier with ormolu and glass tube drops, five branch light, 48 cm height approx light fitting, 57 cm width

French style chandelier with amethyst hanging prisms

Amethyst Prism French Chandelier

French style chandelier with amethyst hanging prisms

A large French style basket chandelier, the waterfall of facet…

Faceted Crystal French Basket Chandelier

A large French style basket chandelier, the waterfall of facet cut 'crystals' falling from a metal rose to a brass frame with floral embellishments, conforming 'crystals' forming the basket base. height 120 cm approx.

Cut crystal hanging chandelier in the French style

French-style Crystal Chandelier

Cut crystal hanging chandelier in the French style

Cut crystal hanging chandelier in the French style

French-style Crystal Chandelier with Hanging Cut Crystals

Cut crystal hanging chandelier in the French style

Cut crystal hanging chandelier in the French style

French-style Crystal Chandelier

Cut crystal hanging chandelier in the French style

Cut crystal hanging chandelier in the French style

French-style Cut Crystal Chandelier Hanging in Elegance

Cut crystal hanging chandelier in the French style

Cut crystal hanging chandelier in the French style

French-style Crystal Chandelier with Hanging Cut Glass

Cut crystal hanging chandelier in the French style

Vintage French bag crystal chandelier, 78 cm high

Vintage French Crystal Bag Chandelier - 78cm High

Vintage French bag crystal chandelier, 78 cm high

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 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

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…

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…

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 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 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 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 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 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

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

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 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

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

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 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

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 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

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 French cherubs & crystal chandelier, late 19th century

French Cherub Crystal Chandelier, 19th Century

A French cherubs & crystal chandelier, late 19th century

Small French crystal Hung chandelier

French Crystal Chandelier

Small French crystal Hung chandelier

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

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 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 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

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 Art Deco copper four branch chandelier

French Art Deco Copper Chandelier with 4 Branches

A French Art Deco copper four branch chandelier

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

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 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.

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 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…

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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.)

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

Antique French four stick and four light chandelier

French Four Stick Four Light Antique Chandelier

Antique French four stick and four light chandelier

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 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

Good vintage French eight light Chandelier, with drop lustres

Vintage French Chandelier with Lustres

Good vintage French eight light Chandelier, with drop lustres

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

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

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

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 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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vintage French drop chandelier

French Vintage Drop Chandelier

Vintage French drop chandelier

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

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.…

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

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

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

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

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 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.…

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 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…