The Story of Luxury Lighting

Chandeliers make their first appearance in European history as far back as the end of the 9th century AD. Used in churches, castles, and royal palaces, the wooden lighting fixture was mounted to a beam with rope and was adorned by good quality candles (which allowed them to be considered as a luxury item). Using the rope, the chandelier could be moved up and down to light and diffuse the candles, as well as completely detached and moved from one room to another whenever needed.