From the everyday to the hard to find, Lux Lighting, located in metro Atlanta, has crystal chandeliers to fit all styles and budgets.

Brief History of Crystal Chandeliers

Chandeliers have been around since the Middle Ages and were made of very basic material, like wood and iron. In these early days, chandeliers were moved from room to room where light was needed and up until the 18th century, originally used candles as the light source. The use of candles is the reason why we refer to the bulb used on most traditional chandeliers today as a candelabra or chandelier bulb.

From there, chandeliers grew more ornate in design and materials used, becoming a popular mainstay in palaces and homes of the upper class. The chandelier was a sign of status and luxury as procuring the raw materials, like brass and rock crystal, and the production of the cast brass or iron work and Venetian glass, called Murano, or lead crystal came with a high cost that only the top 1% could afford.

Types of Crystal Chandeliers

The crystal types used today have evolved over the centuries in their production. Crystal can be machine-cut, hand-cut or molded into their unique geometric shapes. Each method allows for different refraction of light based on the facets placed in the glass.

Crystals that are machine-cut, have crisp well defined edges and facets which allow more refraction of light for the best sparkle a crystal chandelier can offer. Swaorvski crystals are made using this technique and are the most sought after for their brilliance and prismatic color. Offered in various shapes, colors, and styles, every crystal chandelier made with genuine Swarosvki crystals from Lux Lighting comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Rock crystal for chandeliers was mainly used in France during the 17th century as the French did not find glass to be a lavish material when compared to porcelain or silver. Since rock crystal is a natural material, not man made, it can not be mass produced which makes a crystal chandelier featuring rock crystal all the more special. The typical French crystal chandelier was done in the Baroque style, which had an open frame made of metal in a vase shape adorned with Rock crystal. The Hall of Mirrors at the palace of Versailles has many examples of this particular style of crystal chandelier.

Molded and fire polished crystal are the most budget friendly but still refract light in a beautiful way, making it easy to obtain this glamorous staple in lighting design. Lux Lighting in Atlanta has various styles, from traditional crystal chandeliers to modern contemporary crystal chandeliers and everything in between, to fit every room and budget.

Questions? contact us for more information. Ready to see more? Come see our vast selection of crystal chandeliers on display at our Duluth showroom near Gwinnett Place Mall.