Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite - see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.Ĭhandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers - and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen - it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. ![]() Chandeliers - simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron - first made an appearance in early churches.
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