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Why are chandeliers called chandeliers?
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Chandeliers are called chandeliers because the earliest designs were wooden fixtures that held taper candles. The name comes from the French word for candle, "chandelle." On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique and vintage chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Venetian Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful venetian chandelier in all glass and gold painted glass.
Category
Antique 19th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Antique Venetian Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superb 19th century eight-light Venetian chandelier, originally for candles now electrified.
CW4541
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Grand Venetian Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Truly stunning grand two-tier Venetian chandelier.
The chandelier is elegantly accented with a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Venetian Chandelier, circa 1940
Located in Brussels, BE
Venetian chandelier, circa 1940.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Venetian Chandelier
Located in Brussels, BE
Art Deco Venetian chandelier.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Pearl Venetian Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Venetian chandelier with elegant pearl colored Murano glass leaves with black edge
Category
20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
