Lustre 10-Light Crystal Chandelier

A ten-light chandelier in the French tradition: a tiered frame carrying cut crystal and white glass shades that break the light into small bright points before it reaches the room. Hung over a dining table or in a stairwell it becomes the thing the room is arranged around, and even unlit it holds attention, catching daylight along every faceted edge. Scale is part of the appeal here; this is a fixture meant to be seen from the doorway.

Ten E14 lamp holders sit across the frame, each under a white glass shade that softens the output so the crystal sparkles without the bulbs glaring. Warm light is specified, which keeps the overall effect candlelit rather than cold, and the fitting takes LED lamps if you want the lower running cost. The metalwork is finished to match the glass, and the crystal drops hang individually, so they shift as air moves through the room.

It suits a dining room, a formal sitting room, a generous bedroom, or a double-height hallway, anywhere with the ceiling height to let it hang properly without crowding a head. Balance it with plain walls and simple furniture so the fixture does the talking, and put it on a dimmer if the circuit allows. This is a hardwired ceiling fitting with real weight, so fix into a joist or a rated ceiling box and have an electrician hang it.

• Lamp holders: 10 x E14
• Light: Warm light, compatible with LED lamps
• Materials: Cut crystal with white glass shades on a metal frame
• Style: French lustre chandelier, tiered frame
• Mounting: Hardwired ceiling fitting, fixed to a joist or rated ceiling box
• Best for: Dining rooms, sitting rooms, bedrooms, stairwells, hallways
• Installation: Professional installation recommended
• Care: Switch off and allow to cool, then dust the crystal with a dry lint-free cloth