Candle chandelier

A candle chandelier is chosen first on its socket and its diameter: E14 in 60 cm square for steel models, E27 in Ø 40, 50 or 80 cm for gold metal models. Its sockets take candle or flame shaped bulbs, and the silhouette hangs above a table or in the centre of a room.

What is a candle chandelier, and what light does it give?

A candle chandelier is a chandelier whose sockets take candle or flame shaped bulbs. In this collection, it hangs above a table or in the centre of a room, in gold metal or steel, with an E27 or E14 socket and an IP20 rating. The effect comes from the number of light points and the cut crystals or drops on some models, to compare with the rest of our lighting.

Antique candle chandelier, modern candle chandelier: what changes

The difference shows in the material and the finish, not in the bulb. Gold metal and cut crystals give a candle chandelier an antique feel, often carried over into contemporary silhouettes. White or black steel, with original or dome shapes, pulls the piece towards the modern. Candle or flame bulbs stay the same.

Light points: what that changes in the room

Several sockets spread the light instead of concentrating it in one spot. A three bulb chandelier lights a table or a hallway gently, a five or seven bulb model covers a larger room without glare in the centre. The number of light points therefore matters more than the wattage of a single bulb.

Which candle chandelier to choose for a living room?

For a living room, pick a diameter in proportion to the floor area and the ceiling height: Ø 40 cm in a compact living room, Ø 50 cm in a medium room, Ø 80 cm when the room leaves space around the chandelier. Square models, 60 cm wide, suit narrower living rooms.

Modern living room chandelier: which silhouette to choose?

A modern living room chandelier in white or black steel, in an original or dome shape, matches clean furniture. The Zada chandelier with flame bulbs is the plainest example: three sockets, an E14 base, a 60 cm square. For a more dressed interior, see the modern living room chandeliers.

Large living room chandelier: how far up in diameter?

A large living room chandelier in Ø 80 cm, like the Palora chandelier, needs a wide room and a high ceiling, otherwise it overwhelms the space. The Ø 50 cm of the Altura chandelier remains the most versatile size. Compare the living room chandeliers and the sitting room models before deciding.

Which candle chandelier above a dining table?

Above a table, a candle chandelier is chosen on its diameter and its socket: models of Ø 40 or 50 cm and pendants 60 cm wide hang above a table, in E27 for gold metal versions and E14 for steel LED versions.

What height between the table and the chandelier?

The light should illuminate the surface without blocking the view of two guests sitting opposite each other. In practice, you raise the pendant until the bottom of the chandelier clears conversation and serving, then tighten. The suitable formats are gathered in chandelier above the table. Allow 70 to 80 cm between the bottom of the chandelier and the table top, then adjust to the height of the guests and the light you want.

A candle chandelier in a kitchen, is that possible?

Yes, in a dry kitchen away from cooking and splashing areas, since the stated rating is IP20. Above a counter or a table it works; near the sink or the hob it does not. For a bedroom, look instead at the bedroom chandeliers.

How to hang a candle chandelier and at what height?

A hanging candle chandelier is set before tightening: you adjust the suspension length, check that the ceiling anchor holds the weight of the light, then lock it. Square models show 60 cm wide for a maximum height of 80 cm.

Hanging candle chandelier: setting the suspension height

Cut the power at the breaker before wiring, set the height, then lock the suspension. On a plasterboard or hollow concrete ceiling, have the fixing checked by an electrician. The chandelier range is then installed like any pendant.

IP20: in which rooms to install your chandelier?

IP20 corresponds to dry rooms: living room, dining room, bedroom, hallway. All models in the collection are stated at this rating, so no bathroom and no outdoor use. The five year warranty covers the light, remember to keep the instructions and the purchase invoice.

Modern or contemporary candle chandelier: how to choose?

The style shows in the material and the finish. Contemporary gold metal models play on cut crystals and drops; modern white or black steel models on tighter lines and flame bulbs. Both hang in a living room, a dining room or a bedroom.

Designer steel chandelier: tight lines and flame bulbs

A designer steel chandelier is recognised by its geometric structure and its exposed sockets. The Delia chandelier and the Joss chandelier follow this direction, with flame bulbs that recall the candle without its unevenness. See the creations with tight lines.

From candle chandelier to large industrial chandelier: which mood?

The large industrial chandelier leans towards bare steel and workshop structures, the opposite of the gold candle chandelier and its crystals. In between, white and black finishes bridge the gap. For an interior that is already heavily worked, stay with the chic and modern models.

LED candle chandelier or classic bulbs: which socket and which wattage?

The collection splits between two sockets: E14 for LED models stated at 10 W per socket, E27 for gold metal models stated up to 60 W. The socket determines the bulb to plan for next, and the stated wattage is what the socket accepts, not a light output.

LED candle chandelier: the E14 socket

The steel models are stated in E14 for 10 W. This is the socket for small candle and flame bulbs, easy to replace with filament or LED models of the same socket, without exceeding the stated wattage. Find them in LED chandeliers.

E27 candle chandelier: classic or smart bulbs?

The E27 socket accepts classic bulbs as well as smart models, as long as the stated socket wattage, 60 W, is not exceeded. The candle or flame shape keeps the original design, on the Orivesisto chandelier as on the Altura chandelier.

Black, white or gold candle chandelier: which finishes and which materials?

Three finishes: gold dresses the metal of models with cut crystals and drops, white and black dress the steel of modern models. The shape, bowl, dome or original, is chosen after the material and the finish.

Cut crystals and drops: the teardrop chandelier and diamond chandelier effect

Cut crystals and drops play light over small facets, often described as a teardrop chandelier or diamond chandelier effect. These are cut or faceted crystals, not precious stones. See the models with cut crystals and the gold metal chandeliers.

Gold metal, steel, wrought iron: what differences?

Gold metal gives a warm, dressed effect; white or black steel, a clean and plain one. Wrought iron, more artisanal, plays on curves. Each material imposes its silhouette: wrought iron candle chandeliers, black versions, white finishes.

How to care for a candle chandelier and keep a clean light?

Dust dry with a soft cloth or a feather duster, without harsh products on the crystals and drops. To change a bulb, cut the power, let the socket cool, then screw in without forcing, respecting the E14 or E27 socket of the model.

Cleaning crystals and drops without taking them off

A dry feather duster or microfibre cloth is enough for routine care; avoid sprays and water on cut crystals, which hold marks. If a crystal comes loose, refit it on its attachment rather than forcing the metal or steel frame.

Changing a candle bulb without damaging the socket

Cut the power, wait for the socket to be cold, then unscrew the bulb by hand. A candle or flame bulb of the same socket and equal or lower wattage replaces the old one. Never force a thread that resists: the socket can be replaced, the chandelier cannot.

How do ordering and delivery of a candle chandelier work?

Before confirming, check the socket, the diameter, the IP20 rating and the accepted wattage: these four points decide the installation. For a first purchase, the gold finishes and the trend models remain the simplest to integrate, and the whole one light for every room covers the rest of the house. For candle models, the sleeve (socket cover that imitates the candle) is chosen according to the E14 or E27 socket and is easy to replace.

Frequently asked questions about the candle chandelier