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Lighting  /  January 9, 2019

12 Elegant Crystal Chandeliers & Where to Hang Them in Your Home

If there’s one lighting item on my wishlist, it would have to be a crystal chandelier. Crystal chandeliers are most often associated with Versailles, specifically the famous Hall of Mirrors. Many French palaces and chateaux are flanked with these massive crystal beauties, illuminating their enormous living rooms, hallways, and every other type of grand room they have in a palace! They’ve also become quite popular in contemporary French home decor as a way to add a bit of elegance and old-world charm to any home.

French Empire Crystal Chandeliers

The most opulent ones are known as French Empire crystal chandeliers, referring to the history of the French empire decorating their homes with these chandeliers as a sign of wealth and power. They are also called “basket chandeliers” because of the basket that is formed by the iron ring which held the candles at the time of their creation before electricity existed. Unsurprisingly, in the 17th century, French empire crystal chandeliers were reserved for the nobility and the wealthy few!

French Empire Chrystal Chandeliers

As mentioned, the Hall of Mirrors in the Versailles palace of France is a great place to get a glimpse of original lead crystal chandeliers. One of the earliest producers of French chandeliers was Baccarat, founded in 1764 when King Louis XV gave a bishop in Metz permission to establish a glassworks production facility in the small village of Baccarat in eastern France. Baccarat remains one of the leading luxurious producers of French crystal works to this day.

Where to Buy a Crystal Chandelier

Now, these crystal chandeliers might scream “I’m expensive and out of reach” and that isn’t entirely false, but I was happy to see that you can get the look of a crystal chandelier for a very affordable price, especially if you’re willing to compromise on size!

A quick search on 1st Dibs for an authentic French crystal chandelier shows that these babies can go for tens of thousands of dollars, with some reaching into the six figures.

Luckily you can score an imitation version for yourself at a reasonable price. Plus, you won’t have to worry about a 100+ year old antique breaking on you! I’ve rounded up a few that I would buy for my home:

Affordable Crystal Chandeliers

I found so many stunning, but affordable chandeliers under $250! These chandeliers are low in price, which means they may not last as long. They tend to be smaller and with fewer light bulbs. That being said, if you’re looking for a way to get the look of a French chandelier at a low price, then these are your best bet! Here are my favorites:

Modern Pendant Chandelier Crystal Raindrop Lighting $149
$149
Gartner Symmetric 6-Light Crystal Chandelier $191
$191
Padillo 4-Light Candle Style Chandelier $121
$121
Antique Gold with Clear Beads Swag Plug-In Chandelier $159
$159
Ahern 5-Light Crystal Chandelier $202
$202
Frigg Chandelier 5-Light, Antique Bronze Finish $235
$235

Investment Crystal Chandeliers

The more expensive crystal chandeliers are ideal for large open spaces. At this price range, you’re looking at better quality materials, larger overall size, and 4+ light bulbs per chandelier. Check out my favorites:

Empire Crystal 9-light Chandelier $493
$493
French Empire Crystal Chandelier Lighting $623
$623
Clea 3-Light Crystal Chandelier $259
$259
Belgrade 6-Light Empire Chandelier $701
$701
Elegant 12-Light, Two-Tier Crystal Chandelier, Finished in Gold $618
$618
Welcher 8-Light Empire Chandelier $620
$620

Where Does a Crystal Chandelier Go?

That’s a great question. For starters, I would say: everywhere. Not kidding, I’ve come across crystal chandeliers in just about every room in the house!! I shared a home tour recently where Finnish blogger Alexa Dagmar has a crystal chandelier in her living room, office, bedroom, and even her closet – proving just how timeless and elegant this chandelier really is!

Here are a few more posts that feature a crystal chandelier:

  • Parisian-Inspired Chicago Apartment
  • European Glamour in the Midwest
  • A Denver Designer’s Sophisticated Apartment
  • A Vintage Parisian Apartment Tour

I absolutely love the look of this enormous crystal chandelier in this rustic French country kitchen:

French Crystal Chandelier above Rustic Kitchen Island Table
All Over Press Norway

Here is a traditional French style bedroom with a beautiful silver crystal chandelier:

Silver Crystal Chandelier in French Style Bedroom
HouseBeautiful

A classic location for a crystal chandelier is the French living room, for sure!

Crystal Chandelier in Living Room with Yellow Couch via Domino Brittany Ambridge
Domino / Brittany Ambridge
French Crystal Chandelier inside a Parisian Living Room via Rue Rodier
Rue Rodier

The dining room is an awesome place to hang a crystal chandelier. The ghost chairs complement the chandelier even further!

French Crystal Chandelier above Wood Dining Room Table with Ikea Ghost Chairs
Style at Home / Ikea Ghost Chairs

For the most ultra glamorous bathroom, just add a crystal chandelier!

Crystall Ball Chandelier in Bathroom designed by Annie Brahler via HouseBeautiful
Annie Brahler / House Beautiful

I hope this post inspired you to decorate your home with a stunning and classic crystal chandelier!

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