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Crystal Chandeliers
Although there are plenty of different types of chandeliers you can shop, it's likely that the word "chandelier" immediately takes your mind to the brilliant, dazzling crystal chandelier. Nothing adorns a grand entryway, a living room with a vaulted ceiling or a hangs over a dining room table quite like a crystal chandelier.
Types of Crystal Chandeliers
Although this type of chandelier is one of the most common styles, the shapes, styles and sizes are seemingly endless. Empire chandeliers and tiered chandeliers are the two types you see most often. An empire crystal chandelier is teardrop-shaped with candle arms while a tiered crystal chandelier is a layered fixture with layers stacked like a pyramid. Another popular type of chandelier is a crystal chandelier that has candles without shades. This type of chandelier features arms with exposed candelabra bulbs. Other types worth exploring include bowl-, drum- or lantern-shaped fixtures.Apart from the fixture shape, these types of chandeliers can vary based on the different grades of crystal including hand-cut, hand-polished, machine cut or machine-polished.
Styles of Crystal Chandeliers
Crystal chandelier styles go far beyond the traditional style. While classic styles like Victorian crystal chandeliers or transitional chandeliers remain popular today, there are plenty of options to sift through whether you're looking for a modern crystal chandelier or a stunning Swarovski crystal chandelier. And if you love the look of crystal chandeliers, but don't have the room height or space for one, consider a mini crystal chandelier.You can further customize your style by choosing a fixture finish. The crystal pieces will look even more dazzling against a popular finish like brushed nickel, antique gold, polished chrome or oil-rubbed bronze.