Outdoor Chandelier

Chandeliers are the hallmark of royalty and prosperity. From the 15^th century onwards due to the high cost of night lightning, chandeliers became a symbol of wealth. As it became a symbol of wealth people wanted to make it even more exquisite and unique so they can claim their prestige in the society. That is how a simple lightning fixture became an elaborate work of art. The word “Chandelier” itself has the original meaning of candle holder which is a solid indication of what they were principally used in the early days of conception.

It is only after the advent of gas lightning could an Outdoor Chandelier be designed as candles would have easily blown out by the wind. Outdoor Chandelier did add a beautiful lightning into the front garden but also created a stunning first impression on any visitor to the residence.

In the early days up to eighteenth century candles were the main means of illumination, and thus chandeliers were built to hold candles. In the nineteenth century with the introduction of gas lamps new chandeliers were designed to support the new lamps. The term gasolier, a portmanteau of gas and chandelier, was frequently used after the appearance of gas illuminated chandeliers in the mid-19th century, and many candle chandeliers were converted to gas. By 1890 electric light has been invented by Edison, therefore chandelier makers’ began to support electric light in addition to the gas lamps. Finally with the evolution of electric lightning in to a reliable and efficient method of brightening our night life all chandeliers came to support the electric bulb.

While the method of lightning was evolving another and more important change were taking place in chandelier design. As we have shown chandeliers are much more than just lightning fixtures they are decorative ornaments. Thus the grandeur and beauty of these works of art also changed. From the simple wooden cross chandeliers in the 15h century to ring or crown designs based structure in the presiding centuries. By beginning of 18^th century ornate casting with the application of finely ground, high-karat gold in a mercury amalgam to bronze forms with long, curved arms and many candles could be found in the homes of much of the growing merchant class. By the end of that century it has become a intrinsic complex array of glass craftsmanship due to developments in glassmaking in the 18th century which allowed the cheaper production of lead crystal. The light-scattering properties of this highly refractive glass quickly became a popular addition to the form, leading to the crystal chandelier.

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Some famous chandeliers are;

• The world’s largest Bohemian crystal chandelier, a gift from Queen Victoria, located in the Dolmabahçe Palace. The chandelier has 750 lamps and weighs 4.5 tons.
• The chandelier in the Opera Garnier which in the 1910 Gaston Leroux novel The Phantom of the Opera is crashed by the Phantom.

Outdoor Chandelier is a form of chandelier designed for all-weather outdoor use, they generally have a portable swag cord and is easy to hang from a hook and plug in. Weather-resistant outdoor chandelier that stands up to the elements including: moisture, high and low temperatures and sunlight adds a touch of elegance to a deck, patio, sun room or gazebo. These have lot of the same characteristics as indoor chandeliers. A major difference is that lightning has to be different outside than inside. This has led to some unique designs especially crafted to outside illumination.