Candle chandeliers can be found as far back as the medieval times and where usually hung in places of assembly when light was needed. In the early times they generally took the shape of a wooden cross, including some spikes which would hold the candles securely in place.
Later a more complex form of chandelier would be based on a ring or crown design, and would not only be a practical fixture anymore, but a popular and decorative feature found in places like palaces and homes of nobility.
Many of these beautiful candle chandeliers also provided status to many folks, since high costs of night time illumination was a clear way of showing off to other poor neighbors how rich you where. Did you know that the world's largest chandelier is located in the Dolmabahce Palace in Turkey, and was a gift from Britain to the Emperor of the Ottomans.
But today anyone can afford the beauty of a candle chandelier in their home, and create that instant ambiance of flickering lights, and warmth to any room. Votive candle chandeliers are also among the most popular chandeliers around, and will always bring a unique and intimate addition to any dining room.
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