NOTE: IF YOU LIKE A PRODUCT, CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO VIEW PRICE & BUY IT (PAGE WILL OPEN IN A NEW TAB).12 Best Chandeliers, Modern, Crystal, Glass, Vintage
A curated list of the best chandeliers, featuring the best, top rated modern, crystal, glass and vintage chandeliers for the living room and dining room — plus affordable options.
There are a number of qualities to consider when looking for and purchasing a high quality chandelier. Among some of the most important things are material quality, size, wattage, aesthetic and affordability. With respect to materials, we recommend you look for crystal chandeliers if you prefer the more expensive and traditional look and feel; and that you look for glass, steel, iron or some kind of metal composite if you tend to gravitate towards the more modern and contemporary aesthetic. The latter material options also tend to be more affordable, or relatively cheaper. With respect to size and wattage, this is rather dependent upon the interior dimensions of the room you’re buying for. That is, if you’re looking for a chandelier for your foyer, perhaps you want a longer light fixture, while a dining room chandelier may tend to be shorter. Of course this all depends on ceiling height. Wattage, too, is up to you. We recommend choosing chandeliers with LED bulbs for energy efficiency reasons, but it’s up to in the end. Overall, for this collection, we curated for the best chandeliers, based on a number of design and material qualities. You’ll find chandeliers that are made with crystal, glass or steel — in addition to vintage, modern, retro and minimalist design chandeliers. We also included a handful of affordable options below. We hope to do another collection that curates for the best modern chandeliers. Stay tuned.
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Qualities we looked for overall:
+ Chandelier ceiling light fixture.
+ Made with authentic crystal material.
+ Made with high quality glass or porcelain material.
+ Durable steel or iron frame.
+ LED lights (preferred for energy efficiency reasons).
+ Designed with modern or contemporary aesthetics (relatively subjective quality).
+ Designed with vintage or retro aesthetic qualities (relatively subjective quality).
+ Designed with minimalist design principles, with minimal lines, forms and assets (relatively subjective quality).
+ Easy set up and installation.
+ Suitable for modern or traditional interiors (relatively subjective quality).
+ Suitable for living room, dining room or foyer interior spaces (relatively subjective quality).
+ Polished finish.
+ Handmade or hand-crafted elements.
+ Made by an established home furnishings or glass works company.
+ Well reviewed by customers (i.e., when reviews available via company or seller website).
*Size, wattage and color temperature vary between selected products. We did not curate for specific product metrics with respect to size, wattage and color temperature as these qualities are highly dependent upon the room and interior you’re buying for.
Qualities we tried to avoid overall:
– Cheap construction (i.e., plastic frames and elements).
– Products with a high number of bad reviews.
Editor’s Top 5 Rated Selections
12 Best Chandeliers, Modern, Crystal, Glass, Vintage // In our opinion, these are a few of the best products we came across in our search, given the overall qualities that we were curating for in this collection. We focused on the following qualities when curating for this particular selection of products:
+ Chandelier ceiling light fixture.
+ Made with authentic crystal material.
+ Made with high quality glass or porcelain material.
+ Durable steel or iron frame.
+ LED lights (preferred for energy efficiency reasons).
+ Designed with modern or contemporary aesthetics (relatively subjective quality).
+ Designed with vintage or retro aesthetic qualities (relatively subjective quality).
+ Designed with minimalist design principles, with minimal lines, forms and assets (relatively subjective quality).
+ Easy set up and installation.
+ Suitable for modern or traditional interiors (relatively subjective quality).
+ Suitable for living room, dining room or foyer interior spaces (relatively subjective quality).
+ Polished finish.
+ Handmade or hand-crafted elements.
*While we work to ensure the products we select possess these qualities, actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our web site. Do not rely solely on the information provided here.
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Elegant Niagara Butterly Chandelier, Made of Genuine Lladro Fine Porcelain, Handmade in Valencia Spain, 2 Meters.
By: Lladro
Editor's Note
In our opinion, this was one of the most – if not the most – elegant, unique and beautiful chandeliers we came across in our search. This piece if crafted out of genuine Lladro fine porcelain and is handmade in Valencia, Spain. According to the seller’s page, chandeliers made by Lladro go through a number of creative steps before reaching their final form. Each Lladro creation begins with an artistic inspiration. The sculptor then makes the first sketch of the new figure in clay, which is examined and approved by the Creativity Committee, made up by many members, one of whom comes from the Lladro family. The sketch, in clay, is reproduced in plaster to provide the first mold, which will in turn become the definitive mold for the porcelain figurine. The chandelier is then polished, finished and goes through a number of quality assurance tests. Overall, a wonderful selection and high on our list for the best chandeliers. Please note that it is pricey, but we thought we’d provide it as an option.
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Top Rated, Modern, Contemporary Crystal Chandelier in “Rain Drop” Design, Trimmed with Empress Crystal(TM).
By: Gallery
Editor's Note
With virtually a perfect set of reviews and exceptional craftsmanship with a 100% crystal fixture, this stunning chandelier has earned a spot on the top of our list for one of the best chandeliers. Its design also works as a chandelier for your foyer, dining room, or living room. In terms of size, here are the specs: H.100.78″ W.41.73″ Bulb Type: 50Wx16 GU10.
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Elegant, Modern Filigree 12-Light Pendant, Blossomed Branches of Faceted Hand Cut Crystal Sculpted Together on Delicate Polished Chrome Seamless Frame.
By: Eurofase
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Intricate, Modern Hand-Crafted 9-Light Chandelier, in Elixir Collection, with Polished Chrome Finish.
By: PLC Lighting
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Swarovski Lighting Sophia Chandelier, Parchment Gold, with Authentic Hand-crafted Crystal, Highest Heirloom Quality.
By: Schonbek
Editor's Note
A luxury, high quality and elegant piece — since 1870, Schonbek has been synonymous with authentic handcrafted crystal chandeliers of the highest heirloom quality. Be aware that this is another expensive piece.
a few more curated collections, by The Bestlyy Editors
Continued, Part 2, 3 Favorites
12 Best Chandeliers, Modern, Crystal, Glass, Vintage, Featuring The Top Rated Designer & Contemporary Chandeliers for the Living Room and Dining Room.
Favorites
12 Best Chandeliers, Modern, Crystal, Glass, Vintage // While combing through products, we found these gems. These are a few of our personal favorites — maybe we share the same taste. We focused on the following qualities when curating for this particular selection of products:
+ Chandelier ceiling light fixture.
+ LED lights (preferred for energy efficiency reasons).
+ Designed with modern or contemporary aesthetics (relatively subjective quality).
+ Designed with vintage or retro aesthetic qualities (relatively subjective quality).
+ Designed with minimalist design principles, with minimal lines, forms and assets (relatively subjective quality).
+ Easy set up and installation.
+ Suitable for modern or traditional interiors (relatively subjective quality).
+ Suitable for living room, dining room or foyer interior spaces (relatively subjective quality).
+ Polished finish.
+ Handmade or hand-crafted elements.
*While we work to ensure the products we select possess these qualities, actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our web site. Do not rely solely on the information provided here.
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Modern, Contemporary, Minimalist Design, Zanadoo 12L Iron Chandelier, in Gold.
By: Arteriors
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Modern, Eden Roe 8 Light Chandelier, in Polished Nickel and Glass.
By: Metropolitan by Minka
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Modern, Minimalist Design Saint Mossi Square Led Chandelier with Adjustable Hanging Light and Contemporary Ceiling Pendant Light.
By: Saint Mossi
Editor's Note
We’re suckers for good, unique minimalist design – and this chandelier certainly fits the bill. This chandelier features a geometric design, with two intertwining, hanging squares. It’s also made with LED bulbs, which means it’s energy efficient and will save you a nice chunk of change every month on your energy bill. In terms of where it could be installed, we think it’d work as a chandelier for the bedroom, kitchen or dining room. For modern design, in our opinion, this is one of the best chandeliers on our list.
a few more curated collections, by The Bestlyy Editors
Continued, Part 3, 4 Budget Picks
12 Best Chandeliers, Modern, Crystal, Glass, Vintage, Featuring The Top Rated Designer & Contemporary Chandeliers for the Living Room and Dining Room.
Budget Picks
12 Best Chandeliers, Modern, Crystal, Glass, Vintage // These are a few solid choices if you’re on a budget. We focused on the following qualities when curating for this particular selection of products:
+ Chandelier ceiling light fixture.
+ LED lights (preferred for energy efficiency reasons).
+ Designed with modern or contemporary aesthetics (relatively subjective quality).
+ Designed with vintage or retro aesthetic qualities (relatively subjective quality).
+ Designed with minimalist design principles, with minimal lines, forms and assets (relatively subjective quality).
+ Easy set up and installation.
+ Suitable for modern or traditional interiors (relatively subjective quality).
+ Suitable for living room, dining room or foyer interior spaces (relatively subjective quality).
*While we work to ensure the products we select possess these qualities, actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our web site. Do not rely solely on the information provided here.
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Energy Efficient, Modern, Contemporary Mini Style Crystal Rain Drop Chandelier with LED Bulbs, Crystal Flush Mount Lights, and Transparent Sparkling Reflective Crystal Ball Droplets.
By: Saint Mossi
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Energy Efficient, Modern, Minimalist Design LED Chandelier Ceiling Light Lighting Fixture.
By: LightInTheBox
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Modern, Vintage, Large Metal Chandelier with 18 Lights, in Painted Finish.
By: Electro_BP
Editor's Note
As a piece to represent a more vintage aesthetic, we thought this chandelier would be a nice additional to our list. This chandelier combines a retro aesthetic, with a more steam-punk sense of craftsmanship, featuring vintage, Edison style bulbs and iron rods.
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Energy Efficient, Modern White LED Acrylic Pendant Light with 3 Rings, in Chrome Finish.
By: Unitary
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