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a large, decorated fixture that hangs from a ceiling and has branches for holding many sources of light
the dining room chandelier
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Recent Examples of chandeliers
Walt Spangler uses every inch of the Guthrie’s proscenium stage to make a grand living room of the space, full of big chandeliers and splendid little details.
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Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2025
Perched on a hill with sweeping views of the Bay of Naples, the historic property’s 67 rooms and suites are decked in Hungarian-point parquet floors, crystal chandeliers, and period furniture.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2025
The design embraces opulence with a colonial and baroque influence, majestic chandeliers and antique furnishings.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Thus, the ceilings soar above the dining room, hung with huge chandeliers of bronze and seeded glass and centered by two huge sculptural trees amidst polished wood and beveled mirror panels.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The hotel’s signature restaurant is San Lorenzo, which invites guests to dine under opulent red chandeliers and Corinthian columns.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
The ceilings soar, the art is large and muted and gently abstract, the white linens on the tables glow like cream in the halo of Art Deco sconces and dramatically tubular chandeliers.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
The auction sells anywhere from 200 to 300 chandeliers each year, so the team certainly sees its share of those needing cleaning and/or restoration.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
Prepare To Clean Keep in mind that chandeliers, especially those with crystal or glass pieces, are delicate and fragile.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2025
Perched on a hill with sweeping views of the Bay of Naples, the historic property’s 67 rooms and suites are decked in Hungarian-point parquet floors, crystal chandeliers, and period furniture.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2025
The design embraces opulence with a colonial and baroque influence, majestic chandeliers and antique furnishings.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Thus, the ceilings soar above the dining room, hung with huge chandeliers of bronze and seeded glass and centered by two huge sculptural trees amidst polished wood and beveled mirror panels.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The hotel’s signature restaurant is San Lorenzo, which invites guests to dine under opulent red chandeliers and Corinthian columns.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
The ceilings soar, the art is large and muted and gently abstract, the white linens on the tables glow like cream in the halo of Art Deco sconces and dramatically tubular chandeliers.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
The auction sells anywhere from 200 to 300 chandeliers each year, so the team certainly sees its share of those needing cleaning and/or restoration.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
Prepare To Clean Keep in mind that chandeliers, especially those with crystal or glass pieces, are delicate and fragile.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chandeliers
Noun
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Yoshihiro Makino One of Isamu Noguchi’s Akari lanterns, installed on the recommendation of interior designer Miya Yoo Faßbender, hangs at the entrance.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2025
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Here, transparent glass lanterns and a low bowl of easy-care succulents ensure all eyes can focus on the woods and water.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Crystal chandeliers shimmered, reflecting the warm glow of the candelabras that lined the tables.—
Ian Malone,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
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Inside, you’re greeted by a massive vintage armoire; several more candelabras are sprinkled throughout.—
Michael Cuby,
Them,
26 Feb. 2025
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The following day, the couple exchanged handwritten vows in an intimate forest ceremony at an altar lit with gold candelabra.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The most glorious local display of these trees is to be found at the Getty Center terrace garden in Brentwood, where a mass of them are planted near African candelabra (Euphorbia ingens), another magnificent succulent tree.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
22 Mar. 2025
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