crystal chandelier

Ornate ceiling fixture

A crystal chandelier is a decorative light fixture suspended from a ceiling, featuring multiple arms or tiers adorned with hanging crystal prisms or pendants that refract light.

The crystals create sparkle and rainbow effects, making these chandeliers symbols of elegance and wealth: The ballroom's crystal chandelier cast shimmering light across the dance floor.

They range from antique pieces with hand-cut lead crystal to modern versions with machine-made glass.

Related
  • glassTransparent solid from sand
  • cut glassFaceted decorative glassware
  • prismLight-splitting optical element
  • sparklingEmitting small bright flashes
  • elegantGracefully refined, tasteful

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Opposites
lighting elegance/opulence

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Gas-discharge light source

industrial lighting · shop light · work lamp · clip-on lamp · desk lamp

visual complexity

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Illumination installed within surfaces

track lighting · paper lantern · flush mount

cultural/class association

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Fixture lighting vehicle storage

swag lamp · ceiling fan light

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Top 100,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G