Victorian Chandeliers – Then and Now

Victorian chandeliers are reflections of the chandeliers of the English Victorian Age. Elegant and pretty, these glass chandeliers are delicately cut in an angle that would reflect the light and thus produce an array of colors bouncing off its surface. Apart from that, the original Victorian style chandeliers do not contain markings of the producer on any section of its surface, thus making it difficult to identify the original manufacturer.

However, while these chandeliers were very popular during the 19th century, the metal bodies of the chandeliers were not produced by the same manufacturer of the glass sections of the chandeliers. This outsource practice allowed metal craftsmen to focus on their strengths in producing strong chandelier frames, while the artistic work of carving the glass shades were left to the Victorian chandelier assemblers. In fact, this practice is still being carried out by modern Victorian assemblers today, although this has been much more commercialized.

Modern chandeliers in the Victorian style usually come in bronze, metal or pewter frames in order to provide them with a distinguished yet expensive look. A typical one will consist of 5 glass lamps with a drop that can be adjusted. Moreover, certain Victorian lights incorporate the use of mouth blown glass to enhance the elegance of the entire chandelier piece. Additionally, in certain chandeliers, ornaments are used to beautify the chandelier, providing with an authentic Victorian age look and feel.

Victorian ceiling lights are very versatile décor pieces and can be hung anywhere in the home or in the office. Its usual brass based frame will allow it to match with any décor in the room or office, without a class of colors, while the 5 glass shades will function to provide adequate lighting into any room. All in all, Victorian chandeliers have withstood the test of time and are here to stay.