Design Tips:
- To get the low light effect of candlelight from a candle
chandelier, use a dimmer switch. Dimmer switches allow more versatility
in lighting options for any chandelier.
- To get the low light effect of candlelight from a candle
chandelier, use a dimmer switch. Dimmer switches allow more versatility
in lighting options for any chandelier.
- Hang large multi-tier candle chandeliers in double height foyers to
fill the space. Look for chandeliers with two, three or four tiers for
maximum impact.
The original chandeliers were lit with wax candles centuries before gas
or electricity were invented. These candle chandeliers were first made
from wood boards that were lifted and lowered to illuminate and
extinguish the candles. The candles did not create strong light but
instead provided a soft glow. As chandelier design evolved and became
more ornate, the candle form continued to be popular. Today's candle
chandeliers are illuminated with electric bulbs, but maintain the charm
and style of the original candlelight fixtures.
Styles
Candle chandeliers today have a wide range of styles and materials.
The common thread between them is the candle form of the lamp. Candlecups
and bobeches can be simple wrought iron or ornate ormolu. Traditional,
Mission, transitional and country candle chandeliers can have several
tiers of candles or a single tier on sweeping or straight arms. The look
of hand-forged metals is a popular choice for candle
chandeliers in
keeping with the traditional style. Spanish and Colonial style candle
chandeliers have a refined elegance in their simple forms and lines.
Applications
Originally used for banishing shadows from the ceilings of
monasteries and churches, candle chandeliers have many applications in
today's interior designs. Candlelight is ideal for dining rooms and
living rooms, bedrooms and foyers—anywhere where soft, ambient lighting
is desired. A candle chandelier above a kitchen table or island works in
a number of kitchen styles, including French Country and Rustic styles.
Colonial, rustic and Spanish style homes make ideal settings for
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Brands
Arcadian Home is pleased to offer ceiling lights and candle
chandeliers from top lighting designers. Some of the top brands of candle
chandeliers include: Some of the top brands of candle chandeliers
include:
Hubbardton Forge,
Maxim Lighting, and
Quorum Lighting. You may also want to browse our
ceiling lights
section for more lighting choices and ideas. Candle wall scones are the
perfect match for our candle chandeliers.
