Silver chandelier

A silver ceiling light illuminates as much by reflection as by emission: glass and steel bounce light back into the room, crystal diffracts it into sparkles, and a fabric shade diffuses it more gently. The entire selection is IP20 rated, with E27, E14, G9 or GU10 sockets, and covered by a two-year warranty.

• What light does a silver chandelier give?
• What size should I choose?
• What styles exist in silver?
• How do I hang it above a table?
• Bedroom or kitchen: what should I check?
• Which material should I choose?
• Which socket and which bulb?
• How do I care for it and match it?

What light does a silver chandelier give?

A silver chandelier is a light fixture with a silver finish: glass and steel for a clear, crisp look, crystal for shattered reflections, brass and glass for a warmer silver, fabric for diffused light. All the models in this selection are IP20, so they are intended for dry rooms.

The finish does not change the power, it changes the way light bounces. Clear glass mounted on a steel frame brightens the ceiling; this is the case for several glass models. Crystal and thick glass break light into small touches, which draws bright points on the walls. To compare the renderings with each other, browse our chandeliers in all finishes, and to place the fixture in the home, see the full range of Designix lighting.

What size of silver chandelier should I choose for a living room or dining room?

For a living room, start with the width of the furniture or rug to be lit, then check the dimensions of the chandelier: a wide model like the Satelite suits a large volume, a Marbella or a Camelot 5-light fits a medium room. Ceiling height determines the suspension.

Silver chandelier for living room

In a room of 20 to 25 m², a fixture 50 to 60 cm in diameter lets the space breathe (general guide, to be adapted to the furniture). The Camelot 5-light measures 51 cm in diameter, the Marbella 5-light 68 cm: both fit above a table for six, the larger one taking up more visual space. Compare these formats in our selection of living room chandeliers.

Large living room chandelier

An open living area or a double-height entrance calls for a larger volume. The large Satelite chandelier, in glass and steel, measures 150 cm high by 87 cm in diameter and takes fifteen E27 sockets: it is placed above a void or a large surface, not in a passageway. For an open dining room, also look at the solutions designed to light a dining room.

Modern living room chandelier, designer chandelier or large industrial chandelier: what styles exist in silver?

A modern silver chandelier plays on round or ball shapes, a large industrial chandelier on straight lines and glass taken up by steel, a designer model on sculpted volumes. The collection also covers baroque and bohemian, with clear glass or fabric shades.

Modern silver chandelier

The modern and contemporary register brings together most of the selection: circles, balls, tubes and ovals mounted on steel. A modern silver chandelier keeps the room bright and pairs with a straight-lined interior. Look for a large industrial chandelier if you prefer exposed structures and bare glass.

Designer silver chandelier

Design is read in the silhouette: stacked volumes, asymmetrical arms, thick glass. The design selection gathers these sculptural pieces, while the baroque inspiration adds curves and pendants for a more elaborate effect.

How do I hang a silver chandelier above a table?

A silver chandelier is hung above the center of the table, at a height that lets you see the guests opposite without blinding them; raise it if the room is used as a passageway. Check the weight and the type of fixing before installing, and keep the room dry: all these models are IP20.

Dining room chandelier

Allow generally 75 to 85 cm between the bottom of the fixture and the tabletop, a little higher above an island or a bar. The fixture is centered on the table and remains narrower than the tabletop so it does not overhang. A model with five light points like the Camelot or the Marbella 5-light is enough for a family table.

Living room chandelier: what location?

Above a coffee table, a rug or a conversation area, the fixture marks the center of the room. For a living room chandelier, keep at least 2.10 m of clearance from the floor under the lowest point, and check that the connection matches the existing electrical point.

Silver chandelier for bedroom or kitchen chandelier: what should be checked?

In a bedroom, a small-diameter silver chandelier, with three light points, lights without overwhelming the room; models with a dimmer allow you to lower the intensity in the evening. In a kitchen, since the entire selection is IP20, keep the fixture away from water splashes and the cooking area.

Silver chandelier for bedroom

The Tomar, at 51 cm in diameter with three E27 sockets, or a Camelot 3-light at 46 cm, suits an adult bedroom. Choose a silver bedroom chandelier with clear glass if the room is small: the light rises to the ceiling and frees up the volume. Many current-style bedroom chandeliers also make do with three bulbs.

Kitchen chandelier: which model is suitable?

A chandelier in the kitchen is reserved for the dining corner, away from the sink and the hob. Steel and glass clean with a wipe of a cloth, a real advantage against grease. If the room is damp or exposed to vapors, another type of fixture is better: the affordable models in the selection are also IP20.

Glass, crystal, steel or brass: which material should I choose for a silver chandelier?

Glass and steel give a clear, bright silver, crystal combined with brass a deeper, more sparkling look, fabric a soft diffusion. The budget follows the material and the number of light points: glass and steel models are the most affordable, crystal and brass are higher up.

Silver crystal chandelier

A silver crystal chandelier combines cut glass with a clear frame: light disperses in sparkles and the room gains depth. The crystal chandeliers in the collection often mix crystal, metal and glass. The Preston 12-light in glass and brass plays the same register with fine E14 sockets, while the glass and brass pieces bring a slightly warm silver.

Affordable silver chandelier: where does the difference lie?

The budget difference comes from the material, the number of sockets and the finesse of the finish. A three-light in glass and steel remains the most understated format; a twelve-light in glass and brass requires more assembly. Compare the affordable models with the gold tones if you are hesitating between the two metals.

E27, E14, G9 or GU10: which socket and which bulb for a silver chandelier?

The socket depends on the model: E27 on glass and steel chandeliers, E14 on the Preston, G9 on the Pissenlit, GU10 on the Vilo. The stated power is a maximum per socket, not to be exceeded. Check whether the model accepts a dimmer before choosing your bulbs.

Bulbs and dimmer

An E27 socket accepts most commercially available bulbs, which simplifies replacement; the E14 sockets of the Preston are finer and go with the small glasses. The stated power, 15 W for example, is a ceiling per socket. Few models accept a dimmer: the Pissenlit Luxe Astral is one of them.

LED chandelier or interchangeable bulbs?

A small part of the selection is equipped with integrated LED, with a light stated as warm white 2700 to 3500 K or cool white 4500 to 6500 K depending on the version. Elsewhere, the bulb remains interchangeable: for a living room, aim generally for 2700 to 3000 K, a warm light that flatters materials. See the LED models if you prefer not to deal with bulbs.

How do I care for and match a silver chandelier over time?

A silver chandelier is dusted dry, without abrasive on steel and brass, and is disassembled glass by glass for deep cleaning. For matching, silver works with the white, black, blue and gold already present in the collection. All models are guaranteed for two years.

Cleaning glass and crystal

A feather duster or a microfiber cloth is enough each month. For the glasses, remove them one by one, wash them in warm soapy water, dry them before putting them back: hard water leaves marks on crystal. On steel and brass, avoid abrasive powders and strong alcohol. The fabric shades of the Bolzano Plus with fabric shade are dusted with a vacuum cleaner, on a gentle setting.

Matching silver with gold, white or blue

Silver goes with white for a crisp look, with black for a strong contrast, with blue for a cool note. It also coexists with the gold version when the room already mixes metals: handles, taps, furniture legs. Look at the white chandeliers if you are looking for a light base, or the black models to make a statement.

Secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service: ordering stays simple. Add the Satelite for a large volume, the Marbella 5-light for a medium living room or the Bolzano Plus 5-light for a textile look, and check the diameter on the floor before confirming the basket.

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