Development of chandeliers

Today's chandeliers are also very common in ordinary families. The chandelier is gorgeous and generous, which can well highlight the luxury and dignity of a family. In fact, there are many kinds of chandeliers, among which the chandelier is a common one. So how much do you know about chandeliers? This article will introduce some things about chandeliers.

1、 What is a chandelier
The chandelier is a decorative lamp hanging from the ceiling, with two or more light arms supporting the light source. The chandeliers are usually gorgeous, with dozens of lamps and complex glass or crystal arrays, which illuminate the room by refracting light.

2、 Development of chandeliers
The earliest chandeliers began in the Middle Ages with the use of candles. They usually use a wooden cross, the tip can hold candles, and the whole device can be hung to a suitable height through a rope or hook.
After the beginning of the 15th century, more responsible designs began to be applied. The ring or crown shape was more popular and used in palaces, nobles, monks and businessmen. The high cost of lighting at night is the symbol that the chandelier has become a wealthy class. In the early 18th century, the chandeliers in many business-class homes had many curved arms and candles. Neoclassical patterns have become an increasingly common element, most of which are cast in metal, and some are carved and gilded wood. The development of glass-making technology in the 18th century made the price of hard crystal drop. This highly refracting glass feature makes crystal chandeliers quickly become a popular form.

In the 19th century, gas lamp became a popular light source, and ceiling ceiling lamp was produced. In the middle of the 19th century, gas chandeliers appeared, and a large number of candle chandeliers were converted into gas chandeliers. In 1890, electric lighting appeared, and the chandelier also adopted electric lighting. With the popularization of electricity and reliable supply, electric pendant lamp has become the standard.

This article introduces in detail what is the chandelier and the development process of the chandelier. If you want to buy chandeliers, if you think the chandeliers are not bad, then you'd better carefully refer to the contents of this article, so that you can easily choose and buy your own chandeliers.