Lighting & Chandeliers

Perhaps no other decorative object has proved so popular and enduring through the centuries. Its history date more than eight hundred years.

Chandeliers reflect the wealth and power of the highest of society.

Since its inception, the chandelier has been closely associated with royalty and the aristocracy which perpetuated its status as a symbol of wealth, luxury and grandeur. Mapping the evolution of the chandelier therefore involves tracing the history of the monarchs, principally between the fifteenth and nineteenth centuries, the time which saw the emergence of the most recognisable and timeless designs.

In addition: “Light has the capacity to create an atmosphere much more than furniture or an accessory can; it recreates unique sensations and experiences....”