How many arms?
Five or six arms suit most dining rooms; eight to twelve suit large rooms and double-height spaces; the largest pieces have 18 or more lights. Use the room formula for the diameter.
Which bulbs?
Most traditional chandeliers take E14 candle bulbs. Clear bulbs sparkle; flame-tip bulbs give the most traditional look. Use 2700K warm white.
Crystal, glass or painted?
Crystal designs are the most formal. Blown-glass designs such as Brigitta and Danieli feel lighter. Painted and antiqued frames such as Corte and Firenze suit country and rustic interiors.
Fixing
Traditional chandeliers can be heavy; check the weight and have your electrician confirm the ceiling fixing.
Questions
How many arms should my chandelier have?
Five or six for an average dining room, more for large or double-height spaces.
Which bulbs do traditional chandeliers take?
Most take E14 candle bulbs; the cap is listed on each product page.
Can traditional chandeliers be dimmed?
Yes, with dimmable LED candle bulbs and an LED-rated dimmer.
Are there matching wall lights?
Most traditional collections include matching wall lights.
At a glance
| Fittings on this page | 88 |
|---|---|
| Collections | 27: Corte, Florian, Gioconda, Napoleon, Pasha', Pegaso, Blanche, Brigitta, Dubai, Firenze and more |
| Most common finishes | gold, chrome, white, brass, clear glass, silver, black, amber glass |
| Light source | 0 integrated LED, 88 take a bulb or light source |
| IP ratings | IP20 |
Popular collections in this range
- Ideal Lux Pasha' (6 on this page)
- Ideal Lux Pegaso (6 on this page)
- Ideal Lux Dubai (4 on this page)
- Ideal Lux Firenze (4 on this page)
Related guides
- Chandelier Size Guide: How Big Should Your Chandelier Be?
- Light Bulb Caps Explained: E27, E14, GU10, G9, G4, GX53 and R7S
- LED Dimming Explained: Phase, DALI, 1-10V and Push Dim
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