The Chandelier Blog

Herald Dispatch:

Before there was electricity or gas there were candle holders that hung from ceilings to light the way after dark. In Old French the word for candle is “chandelle” and in Middle English it is chandeler. Over the years the word chandelier evolved to mean an overhead light fixture with arms reaching out from the center.

Chandeliers can be dated back to medieval times where the well to do or the church might have had such a contraption lighting their halls. They often were made of wood with spikes shooting up to hold the candle. Later, the Dutch and the Flemish exhibited examples of brass chandeliers in the homes of their upper classes. The Venetians on the island of Murano, the English and the French all came up with glass versions of the chandelier in the 1700s. Improvements have continued through time. Keep reading →

Yorkshire Post:

Martin Sloan, of specialist cleaners the Chandelier Group in Essex, polishes one of the chandeliers in the main hallway at York Mansion House as the Lord Mayor’s residence undergoes its annual spring clean.

The contractors are at the Grade I-listed Georgian house, official residence of York’s first citizen, to remove dust and grime from the house’s collection of chandeliers.

Three large crystal light fittings grace the State Room, with more sparkling examples in the downstairs entrance hall and above the main staircase.

The latter, in a fitting 18th century style, was created by York craftsman Dick Reid, and illuminates an imposing portrait of another famous son of York, George Hudson, the “Railway King” who did much to make the city a major hub of the national rail network.
The cleaners will be on site today.

The house re-opens for public tours on March 30 but is available for private group visits in the meantime.

The next “at home” event hosted by Lord Mayor Janet Hopton for York residents will take place on April 10.

For details call 01904 552036.

Picture: Gerard Binks.

Home Living Style:

Candle chandeliers adds new dimension to the home decoration. Chandeliers require exact specifications. They help you to see the surroundings in a whole new environment. Chandeliers can be made of crystals, iron, and other useful metals. These are generally used for home decoration during festival or rituals times like Christmas and wedding ceremonies. You can use candles instead of light bulbs. Some chandeliers are for regular use while others for on occasional use. Chandeliers are available in various forms, style and in different colors. Now day’s people prefer to use electrical candle chandeliers instead of traditional candle chandeliers. Some types are here:

Nulco Monticello Chandelier:
This is classical English chandelier. It was also used in English countries during the colonial period. Having cast brass body it is sturdy and long time usable. Its design appeals to classical as well as modern lifestyle. A large sequence of hooks and wax-drip add attractiveness. This chandelier draws everybody’s attention towards it. It has six candelabra lamps. Excellent herringbone rise in relief on the chandelier column. Having bottom boll it looks like a flower. Its light silver color makes it beautiful. You can use it every day or occasionally. It is an electrical chandelier.

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Crystal chandelier:
It is made of plastic and handcrafted enhance the décor in any room or hall. It contains five candle bulbs. Handcrafted design adds natural beauty. There are some pink flowers and leaves that look like a small plant. It is eye-catching chandelier. It is an electrical chandelier. The stylish lines add sophistication to any setting. You can use it daily or occasionally. It is better to use it at holy places. It looks like holy lamp.

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Leaf Chandelier:
It contains six candle lamps. It is excellent decoration of handcraft. You can use it occasionally or everyday. It is also an electrical candle chandelier. Silver and gold color gives a new dimension to the candle chandelier and home as well. Some green color leaves varieties are also available in the market. You can use it in bedroom or in kitchen. It is very stylish so it is suitable to modern designed houses.

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Leaf Chandelier:
As above described, it is another candle chandelier with leaves. It also requires electricity. It looks like flower bush. Draws everybody’s attention. It also includes six candle lamps. It is available in different types and colors.

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Louis XVI Chandelier:
It is made of crystal contains ten lights. Its design looks like valuable monument in a hall rather in a room or in kitchen. It is handcrafted. It is made in Italy. It combines lighting and ornamental classiness in any room. It gives both traditional and modern senses. It is very delicate and pretty candle chandelier.

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Candle chandeliers are nice in style, forms and colors which serve useful purpose. And increase decoration of your home or house. Small and big any family can use these chandeliers.

This beautiful chandelier is made of teardrop-shaped acrylic specimen cases holding a diversity of plant life along with the detritus of human consumption in Gilles ClÉment’s installation, part of the Environment: Approaches for Tomorrow exhibition at the CCA.

Read the article ‘Human Nature‘ about it.

Mango Pearl:

I got the idea of the chandelier design when I was looking for our chandelier in Phoenix. I saw one similar to that only only smaller and was not available for sale until three months later. I couldn’t wait that long. So, I went to our local metalsmith and showed him our design and specifications.

It wasn’t easy to make. It took him a month or so to finish it. I paid $800 for it. I didn’t realize it was a bargain until one day when I had a visitor in our house from California who sold metal art. He took notice of my chandelier. He said, if he was to make it, he would sell it for $2,600 to $3,000.

Wow! I got the chandelier for a bargain. It looks beautiful at night when lit. In fact, it is the main attraction of the living room. In the future, should I decide to move again, for some reason, I will make sure I take that chandelier with me.

Gadget Shop:

This mini battery-operated Chandelier can be used as a light for your locker, bedside or car.

Once you’ve selected the ideal location for your Pink Chic bling, either hang it up with the hook or suction cups provided.

Could this be the ultimate in cheap tat?

eBay:

Magnificent stained glass window, measuring approximately 24-3/4″ x 74-1/2″ with the 3-dimensional grape and leaf design is a signed Tiffany Studios window with the curvilinear TS insignia between the two words. Mahogany Frame.

The signatures dates to 1905. The acid etched signature appears in the narrow glass strip located on the lower right corner of the window.

Tiffany art glass is dichronic glass, which takes on different color and characteristics according to the light. The coloring of the polychromatic glass in this piece is typical of the works of Tiffany which reflect his skills in producing glass true to nature’s colors.

This window is a unique, one of a kind masterpiece. It was created for a New York bank, and installed over the front door.

Louis Comfort Tiffany was the father of the American Art Nouveau movement, representing nature idealized. The grapes, leaves, and vines pattern of this window represent a classic art nouveau pattern.

Drapery glass was invented by LC Tiffany. I believe that this piece was created by Louis Comfort Tiffany himself. I have never before seen nor heard of any window with glass created in a 3-dimensional effect like this one. Two of the pieces of 3D glass are 5/8″ deep.

He was a great experimenter, as seen in the many, fabulous and unique characteristics of this outstanding piece…

La.Apartment Therapy:

How about this one-of-a-kind DIY bedroom chandelier created out of a galvanized steel vase, unraveled IKEA string lights and some decorative branches? Strange, but in a beautiful, otherworldly way.

Vanessa L. Williams stars as the ultimate alpha-female Wilhelmena Slater on “Ugly Betty”. Fabulously glamorous and simmeringly scheming - her apartment is the embodiment of the character. The black crystal chandelier in the background of this shot really caught Linda Merrill’s eye…