19th century ceiling gasoliers, bronze, brass etc.

A gasolier lighting fixtures were popular during the Victorian era. A gasolier consists of a chandelier that has been fitted with gas lights instead of candles. Gasoliers were a popular choice for indoor lighting during the 19th century because of the ready availability of gas as a fuel source and the convenience and brightness it provided compared to candles. Gasoliers were typically made of brass or bronze and often had intricate designs and embellishments, reflecting the ornate aesthetic of the Victorian era. They were usually suspended from the ceiling and were commonly used in grand halls, drawing rooms, and other formal spaces in homes and public buildings. After the widespread adoption of electricity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, gasoliers fell out of favour and many were converted to electric lighting.