Polished Brass · Hand-Strung Cut Crystal · French Empire
A French Empire crystal basket chandelier in the Louis XVI and Directoire vocabulary that defined American Beaux-Arts interiors. A polished brass corona tents graduated cut-crystal chains down into the signature basket silhouette, opens onto a double tier of candle arms, and resolves in a crystal-skirted lower dome.
Sand-cast and chased solid brass; lead-free crystal hand-cut and hand-strung in graduated drops. Polished brass under warm candle-bulb light is the period-correct pairing — sharp facet flash above, soft prismatic light below across a dining table or foyer floor. Offered in two estate-scale sizes.
Why This Fixture
Period-Correct Vocabulary
Tented crystal basket, double candle tier, and skirted dome — drawn directly from 19th-century French maisons de bronze catalogues.
Solid Brass & Lead-Free Crystal
Sand-cast and chased polished brass armature; hand-cut, hand-strung lead-free crystal in graduated drops.
Two Estate Scales
18-light Ø 41″ for primary dining and foyers; 22-light grand Ø 47″ for two-story foyers and hotel lobbies.
Choose Your Scale
18-Light · Ø 41″ (103 cm)
10 upper + 8 lower candles. H 48″ + 19.7″ chain. For dining rooms and primary foyers with 11–14 ft ceilings.
24-Light Grand · Ø 47.2″ (120 cm)
12 upper + 12 lower candles. H 48″ + 19.7″ chain. For two-story foyers, double-height great rooms, and hotel lobbies.
Hand-strung crystal — variation is character. Strand placement and dome composition vary subtly fixture to fixture. Default wiring is non-dimming; TRIAC-dimmable available on request before ordering.
Reinforced ceiling support required. Both sizes exceed standard junction-box load. Your electrician must anchor to a structural joist or install a code-rated fixture brace. Contact us for confirmed shipping weight.
Product Notes
| Form | French Empire crystal basket chandelier · double candle tier · skirted lower dome |
| Material | Sand-cast and chased solid brass · hand-cut, hand-strung lead-free clear crystal |
| Finish | Polished brass with clear crystal · alternative finishes available as custom build |
| Sizes | 18-light · Ø 41″ × H 51.1″ (Ø 103 × 130 cm) 24-light grand · Ø 47″ × H 59″ (Ø 120 × 150 cm) |
| Hanging Chain | 19.7″ (50 cm) supplied · longer drop available on request |
| Light Source | 18 or 24 × E12 candelabra socket · bulbs not included |
| Recommended Bulb | E12 clear candle, 2700K, ≤ 25W LED equivalent · clear envelope essential for crystal flash |
| Dimming | Non-dimming standard · TRIAC-dimmable on request · Lutron-compatible |
| Voltage | 110–120V US standard · 220–240V on request |
| Certification | ETL listing on request for commercial |
| Mounting | Hardwired ceiling pendant · canopy plate & chain supplied |
| SKU | RDC-180503 |
| Best For | Two-story foyer entries · double-height great rooms · grand dining rooms in 5,000+ sq ft estates · luxury hotel lobbies and presidential suites · fine-dining restaurants · members-club libraries · Federal, Greek Revival, Beaux-Arts, Châteauesque, and Second Empire historic-restoration projects |
| Trade & Project | Designer specification packets, trade pricing, and project-quantity coordination available — contact our trade desk |
Installation
- Licensed electrician required. Hardwired ceiling pendant via supplied canopy plate and chain.
- Specialist chandelier installer recommended. Crystal drops can shift during un-crating without proper handling.
- Confirm ceiling support. Both sizes exceed standard 25 kg / 55 lbs junction-box rating — code-rated fixture brace or joist anchor required.
- Hang lower dome 30–34″ above dining table, or 7 ft+ above foyer floor in walking zones.
- Freight delivery. Crystal individually wrapped — plan unpacking time on installation day.
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Frequently Asked
Which size — 18-light or 24-light grand? +
Ceilings 11 ft and under, choose 18-light. Ceilings 14 ft+ or any two-story foyer, choose 24-light grand. For dining-table installs, chandelier diameter ≈ ½–⅔ of table width; hang the lower dome 30–34″ above the table top.
How heavy is it and what ceiling support do I need? +
Both sizes are solid-brass and fully strung in cut crystal — they exceed standard residential junction-box load (25 kg / 55 lbs). Your electrician must install a certified heavy-duty fixture brace or anchor to a structural joist. For the 22-light on cathedral or two-story ceilings, structural-engineer review is recommended. Contact us for confirmed shipping weight.
What candle bulbs should I use? +
18 or 22 × E12 candelabra-base candle LEDs at 2700K, ≤ 25W incandescent-equivalent. Clear glass envelope is essential — frosted, cool-white, or globe-style bulbs flatten the crystal flash and are not recommended.
Is it dimmable? Lutron-compatible? +
Standard wiring is non-dimming. TRIAC-dimmable wiring is available as a custom build — please specify when contacting us. The TRIAC variant works with Lutron Caséta, Diva, and standard forward-phase dimmers; for RadioRA 3, HomeWorks QSX, or 0–10V systems specify the protocol on order. See our dimming protocols guide.
Can I get a longer chain or different finish? +
Yes — longer chain drops (36–60″) for two-story foyers available on request. Polished brass is the period-correct standard; antique brass, dark patinated bronze, French gilt, and silver-plated brass are quotable as custom builds. Contact us with project requirements before ordering.
Suitable for hospitality and historic-restoration projects? +
Yes — hospitality-grade. Solid-brass construction and period-correct French Empire silhouette suit luxury hotel lobbies, fine-dining restaurants, members-club libraries, and Federal, Greek Revival, Beaux-Arts, and Second Empire restoration projects. ETL listing available on request. Contact our trade desk for project-quantity coordination.
Downloads
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FAQ
What are the dimensions of the Gabriella Chandelier?
Two sizes available: 18-light is 103 cm diameter × 130 cm height (40.6″ × 51.1″); 24-light grand is 120 cm diameter × 150 cm height (47.2″ × 59″).
What materials is this chandelier made from?
Sand-cast and chased solid brass with hand-cut, hand-strung lead-free crystal. Finish is polished brass with clear crystal.
What type of bulbs does it use and are they included?
Uses 18 or 24 E12 candelabra sockets (depending on size). Bulbs are not included. Recommended: E12 clear candle bulbs, 2700K, 25W or less LED equivalent.
How is it installed and what chain length is supplied?
Hardwired ceiling pendant via supplied canopy plate and chain. 19.7″ (50 cm) chain supplied; longer drop available on request. Licensed electrician required; both sizes exceed standard junction-box load and need structural support.
Is this chandelier dimmable?
Non-dimming is standard. TRIAC-dimmable option available on request before ordering and is Lutron-compatible.
Still unsure? Ask a question — answered within 1 business day.
- Unique shape design
- Made responsibly
- High quality material
- Tested for durability
CARE
CARE
- Dust with a soft, dry cloth.
- To protect finish, we do not recommend the use of household cleaners or abrasives.
- Do not exceed specified wattage.
SHIPPING & RETURN POLICY
SHIPPING & RETURN POLICY
Enjoy free shipping on all products. With Front Door Delivery, your item ships from our Distribution Center via UPS within 2–3 business days and arrives at your home in 4–6 weeks. Eligible items may be returned within 30 days of receipt. Made-to-order items are not eligible for return.
In our workshop
Made to order, shipped insured
Every fixture is built or cut when you order it — 2–4 business days for metal, 3–5 for stone, 3–4 weeks for hand-blown glass. Then sea freight, customs handled by us, tracked to your door in about 4–6 weeks. Need it sooner? Express air, 1–3 weeks, priced at checkout.
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The crystal story
Cut to catch the light
Faceted crystal is cut and polished piece by piece, then hung so each drop throws light in a different direction — the sparkle you see is hundreds of small reflections moving together. Frames are brass or iron in any of our finishes.
Every room has a soul piece.This is where it hangs.
Some lights fill a room; a very few define it. An American crystal chandelier is the second kind — the fixture guests look up at first, the one the whole space quietly arranges itself around.
Not your grandmother's chandelier — iron nerve, crystal grace.
French crystal whispers, traditional European crystal parades. American crystal does something else: it pairs a strong, honest metal frame with just enough sparkle — tailored, modern, and easy to live with.
A frame with a backbone.
Aged bronze and matte black — finishes borrowed from workshop and farmhouse, not from a palace. The metal draws clean, confident lines that keep the whole piece grounded and architectural.
Sparkle, rationed.
Crystal used the way a tailor uses a pocket square — a deliberate few, perfectly placed. Where European chandeliers drip with it, the American cut lets a handful of clean facets carry the whole effect.
The right size is a formula, not a gamble.
The #1 crystal-chandelier regret is scale — too big crowds the ceiling, too small gets lost. Use these designer rules of thumb and you can't miss.
The grand gesture. A tiered or cascading chandelier centered in the entry — visible from the door, the stairs, and the street after dark.
Where crystal earns its keep nightly — a linear piece over a long table or island, a round one over a round table, sparkling above every dinner.
The unexpected luxury. A compact or semi-flush crystal piece turns a bedroom ceiling — or a walk-in closet — into a small daily indulgence.
Three worries, retired.
Every crystal buyer arrives with the same three fears. Here they are — each answered in one breath.
It travels suspended in molded foam, every strand bagged — and if the carrier wins anyway, we replace damaged parts free.
A load-bearing canopy and complete hardware come in the box. Anchored to a joist or braced electrical box, it's up for decades.
A static duster keeps the sparkle; once a year, a mist of no-rinse crystal cleaner drips it back to brand-new. No disassembly, ever.
How it travels — every strand bagged, every arm cradled, nothing touching the box.
One fixture. The whole room, decided.
Brass-framed, crystal-dressed, and sized for everything from a walk-in closet to a two-story foyer. Find the one your ceiling has been waiting for — and if you're torn between two sizes, send us your room dimensions and we'll help you choose.
Sizing a chandelier
Add the room’s length and width in feet — that number in inches is a comfortable diameter. Then check the ceiling can carry the weight.
Complete the room
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