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Crystal Chandeliers
Crystal chandeliers for dining rooms, entryways and stairwells.
Crystal Chandeliers
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About Crystal Chandeliers
Cut Crystal, and the Light It Throws
A crystal chandelier does something no other fixture does. Plain glass diffuses light and metal directs it, but cut crystal bends it, splitting a single bulb into dozens of small bright points across a ceiling and the walls around it. That is the whole reason to buy one, and it is why the bulb you choose matters as much as the fixture.
These are heavier than they look. A crystal chandelier can weigh several times what a plain metal fixture of the same width weighs, so the ceiling box and the structure above it have to be rated for the load. Have a licensed electrician confirm the mount before anything is hung, and check the weight in the Dimensions section on the product page first.
Crystal and glass ship packed individually with extra protection around the box, and an extra day of handling goes into them before they leave. If a piece does arrive damaged, putting it right costs you nothing.
Common Questions About Crystal Chandeliers
A clear bulb with a small, bright point of light throws the sharpest sparkle through cut crystal, because there is a defined source for the facets to bend. Frosted bulbs give a softer glow with far less refraction. Warm white keeps the whole fixture looking rich rather than icy.
Turn the power off at the switch and let the bulbs cool completely. Dust with a soft cloth every few weeks, and once or twice a year wipe or hand wash each crystal and dry it fully before rehanging. Photograph the fixture first so you know where each piece belongs.
About 30 to 36 inches between the tabletop and the bottom of the fixture on a standard 8 foot ceiling, adding roughly 3 inches for every extra foot of height. Over an open walkway, keep at least 7 feet of clearance.
Usually yes, and dimming suits them. Use dimmable bulbs with a dimmer rated for LED, or check the product page where the fixture has its own built in dimming. Low light at night shows the crystal without the glare of full brightness.
