French Empire Crystal Chandelier
Buy the best french empire crystal chandelier selected and recommended by interior designers. By Vanessa Weber.
A grandiose chandelier is such an opulent way to really bring up a room is elegance and style. These french empire crystal chandeliers are an amazing addition to any home. Look into the selection below to choose the best options for your home.
French Empire Crystal Chandelier
Buying Guide
Vanessa Weber
Interior Design Expert
Vanessa is a New York-based designer specializing in architectural lighting. Whether you are planning an event, want to illuminate your backyard retreat or simply need advice on what lamp to purchase for your bedroom, Vanessa will be more than happy to share her knowledge and expertise.
You can hang a crystal chandelier anywhere; however, traditionally, it is placed either over a dining room table, in a large bedroom, or above a staircase or entryway. Be sure you have a high enough ceiling wherever you place it, so it hangs down at the proper level. This will be somewhere between 30” to 32” above a piece of furniture.
The most obvious placement of a traditionally crafted or french empire crystal chandelier is in a formal dining room. Here it adds a touch of elegance to the room permitted it matches the design style and decor surrounding it.
Another popular place for a crystal chandelier is in an entryway or within a stairwell, where it becomes a showcase feature of the home and is inviting to guests and residents. Also, consider hanging one in a bedroom for additional ambiance and romance.
Those who prefer a non-traditional look can hang these chandeliers in more offbeat locations such as living rooms or home libraries.
The easiest way to clean a French Empire crystal chandelier is to rig up a ladder or scaffold (there are also ingenious lowering devices, but they need to be installed when you put in the light fixture) and dust each piece of crystal, clean it with a glass cleaner, and polish it as a final step.
The hotter the water, the fewer spots on the individual pieces of crystal. It’s also a wise tactic to clean your French Empire crystal chandelier starting early in the morning on a sunny day so that the elements can air dry quickly.
To prevent any crystal pieces from dropping and shattering, roll out a thick blanket or comforter underneath your work area. Work from the top-down and from the inside out to clean your French Empire crystal chandelier.