Chandeliers
E686624
Chandeliers are ornate, often multi-branched light fixtures that hang from ceilings, typically featuring decorative materials like glass or crystal to create dramatic, luminous displays.
Observed surface forms (2)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Chandeliers series | 1 |
| Tiffany glass chandeliers | 1 |
Statements (81)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ceiling-mounted light
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decorative object ⓘ lighting fixture type ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
formal interiors
ⓘ
grand staircases ⓘ historic architecture ⓘ luxury ⓘ palaces ⓘ |
| canBe |
custom-made
ⓘ
mass-produced ⓘ |
| commonlyMadeOf |
acrylic
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brass ⓘ bronze ⓘ crystal ⓘ glass ⓘ iron ⓘ metal ⓘ steel ⓘ wood ⓘ |
| designGoal |
dramatic luminous display
ⓘ
light refraction through glass or crystal ⓘ visual focal point in a room ⓘ |
| dimensionConstraint |
hung to allow head clearance
ⓘ
scaled to room size ⓘ |
| evolvedFrom | simple wooden cross chandeliers with spikes for candles ⓘ |
| feature |
bobeches
ⓘ
decorative prisms ⓘ multiple light sources ⓘ ornamental arms ⓘ pendant drops ⓘ reflective surfaces ⓘ |
| hasDefinition | ornate multi-branched light fixtures that hang from ceilings ⓘ |
| hasPart |
canopy or ceiling plate
ⓘ
central body ⓘ light bulbs or candles ⓘ multiple arms or branches ⓘ suspension chain or rod ⓘ |
| installationRequirement | adequate ceiling support ⓘ |
| installationRequirement | ceiling junction box ⓘ |
| installationRequirement | electrical wiring ⓘ |
| maintenance |
bulb replacement
ⓘ
periodic cleaning of glass or crystal ⓘ |
| market |
commercial lighting market
ⓘ
residential lighting market ⓘ |
| mayInclude |
LED bulbs
ⓘ
dimmer compatibility ⓘ smart lighting controls ⓘ |
| originPeriod | medieval period (as candle chandeliers) ⓘ |
| poweredBy |
candles
ⓘ
electricity ⓘ gas (historically) ⓘ |
| safetyConsideration |
clearance above floor
ⓘ
secure wiring connections ⓘ weight rating of mounting hardware ⓘ |
| style |
Maria Theresa chandelier
NERFINISHED
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antler chandelier ⓘ candle-style chandelier ⓘ contemporary chandelier ⓘ crystal chandelier ⓘ drum chandelier ⓘ empire chandelier ⓘ industrial chandelier ⓘ mini chandelier ⓘ modern chandelier ⓘ rustic chandelier ⓘ sputnik chandelier ⓘ tiered chandelier ⓘ traditional chandelier ⓘ |
| typicalLocation | ceiling ⓘ |
| typicalSetting |
ballrooms
ⓘ
banquet halls ⓘ dining rooms ⓘ foyers ⓘ hotel lobbies ⓘ living rooms ⓘ religious buildings ⓘ theaters ⓘ |
| usedFor |
accent lighting
ⓘ
ambient lighting ⓘ decoration ⓘ illumination ⓘ |
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Chandeliers series
this entity surface form:
Tiffany glass chandeliers