Chandeliers date back to the medieval era when candles were used as the lighting source. The meaning and purpose of the chandelier are the same but design, style, and technology have evolved. Chandeliers are confused to be hanging pendant lights but they are not. Pendant lights are single stems but crystal chandeliers refer to an elegantly decorative ceiling light having a branched or tiered body.
Sofary is an online store that exclusively sells crystal chandeliers. Here you can refine searches based on kitchen, living room, bedroom, dining room, foyer, hallway, bathroom, staircase, etc. To blend the chosen chandeliers into your home interior, you get to choose from an array of designs.
Crystal chandeliers
Raindrop crystal chandeliers are popular in this category. For example, the floating castle raindrop chandelier has free-hanging crystals and glass beads. This handmade chandelier has the potential to uplift the glamour of wherever it is hung – Entryway, Foyer, or Living room.
Crystal chandeliers are even available in a spiral design, which is perfect for big hallways and stairways in a villa. However, for low ceilings avoid buying a crystal chandelier because it needs more space.
Crystal types
- Genuine rock crystals – It is a natural rock that is cool to touch. You have to mine, cut and polish it.
- Venetian crystals – The crystal is not cut but molded and has round edges due to fire polishing. It is not brilliant like the cut crystal but a budget option.
- Murano crystals – The crystals are mouth-blown in a variety of shapes including flowers, circles, etc.
- Gem cut or Egyptian crystals – These crystals have lead oxide at a high percentage. They are sharp, flawless, and clear but not optically pure like the Swarovksi crystals.
- Swarovski crystals – It is the finest crystal crafted using the machine. It has more than 30% lead content. It is uniquely pure, brilliant, clear, and flawless.
- K-9 crystals – For value-minded buyers, K-9 is an optimal choice. It is mass-produced, cut, and polished to match expensive crystals. It features detailed facets.
Crystal cuts
Chandelier crystal cuts are called pendeloques. Some common pendeloques include –
- Octagon [8-sides]
- Icicle [thin & pointed]
- Spear [longer than icicles]
- Rosette [flower shape]
- Square [4 sides]
- Swedish drop [wide teardrop crystal including diamond-shaped facets]
- Kite
- Hexagonal prism [thin, long drops with 6-pointed tips]
- Baguette [long, thin, rectangular with one side faceted and raised, while the other flat]
- Cut ball [round shaped with lots of triangular facets]
- Finial [small round shape with triangular facets. It hangs at the base of the chandelier]
- French [highly detailed pear shape]
Chandeliers with technical functionality
- A fan with chandeliers is perfect for lighting and air circulation. It is called ‘Fandeliers’ and can be operated individually or as both.
- Chandeliers have multiple lights, so they use a lot of electricity but LED chandelier lights are a great option because you don’t need to compromise with lighting fixtures' beauty.
When you choose a raindrop crystal chandelier or any other style then make sure that it is in the center position. It will follow visual symmetry and offer ambient lighting. The chandelier has to have a head clearance of a minimum of 7 to 8 feet from the floor. Even check Sofary to find out the perfect diameter to choose!
