The size of a chandelier is partially determined by the number of pieces used in the chandelier and partially by the size of the pieces used.
In the standard 36" diameter size chandeliers Ed prefers to use a minimum of 75 pieces to properly fill out the chandelier with no obvious gaps that conspicuously show the inside hardware of the chandelier. The 75 piece chandelier will be approximately 26" tall, 36" diameter. Some smaller chandeliers are made with as few as 66 pieces.
The size of a chandelier is an important factor in harmonizing with your living environment. The chandeliers are primarily sized for the home. They start around 13 inches in height and 27" diameter. The largest made so far has been 8' in height but can be made as large as your space and budget allow. Your gallery staff, Ed, or your interior designer can help you determine a size to work in your room. Keep in mind that not only the size of the room itself but the type of furnishings, the size of the doorways and and open or closed layout of the house will be factors in how the chandelier looks and fits within the environment. You also need to decide if you want the chandelier to make a statement and be the "WOW" factor of the room or house or if you want it to fit in as more of a subtle or elegant statement.
The chandeliers are best used as an ambient or mood light source with other lighting in the room for work or task lighting. The amount of light given off by the chandelier is influenced by the choice of colors and size of the chandelier. The lighter glass colors will allow more light to come through into the room. A predominance of darker colors (red, cobalt) are recommended only if you have other lighting in the room and want the chandelier to make a statement primarily as an art piece and not provide functional lighting. Chandeliers with up to 109 pieces can have a single 100 watt halogen bulb or two 60 watt bulbs. Chandeliers with 110-160 pieces have two light bulbs, 60 watt bulbs are provided. The 60 watt bulbs can be replaced with 75 or 100 watt bulbs if desired. Larger chandeliers will have more light bulbs.
When you place your order we will need to know what the desired measurement is for your particular room. You can measure one of two ways: The best way is to measure from the ceiling down to where you want the bottom of the chandelier to be. This way if there is a slight variation in the size of the chandelier we can adjust the hanging height accordingly. We can usually get the size of the chandelier within and inch of the requested size. The second way to measure is to specify the height from the ceiling to the top of the chandelier. Please state what measurement you are giving to your gallery representative. Please get this measurement to your gallery as early in the ordering process as possible. Waiting until the last minute can cause problems when the measurement falls outside of the parameters of the option your have chosen to hang your chandelier.
The range of styles continues to expand. The first chandeliers made by Ed used "Knobby Curlies". Then came "Pointed" and later, "Spikes" were added in combination with other pieces. "Ensiform Elements" are the latest forms to be used (ensiform is a term meaning "sword like", as in the leaves of an iris). Colored tips are also added to some Ensiforms Elements or Pointed Curlies.
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Mounting hardware is included with all chandeliers. The standard is a chrome canopy with stainless steel cables (12" cables unless otherwise specified). Options include different colors of canopies, chain instead of cable (for chandeliers under 120 pieces primarily), and custom fabricated canopies and down rods. Flush mounting against the ceiling is also and option.
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A list of Chandeliers by number with information on sizes, styles, and colors included with the image of each piece.
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