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What is chandelier lighting?
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A chandelier is typically suspended from a branching system with multiple lights on the ends, rather than one single light or a pair of lights hanging from a chord or chain.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Chandelier lighting is a branched, highly ornamented light fixture that is typically (suspended from) mounted on ceilings lamps.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
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Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
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