Revere the Most Sculptural Chandeliers Housed in Esteemed Institutions ⇒ The invigorating beauty and history of art found in museums and palaces leaves everyone speechless and the following chandeliers are a testament of such.
Some may believe that chandeliers and other lighting fixtures are simply there just to illuminate, however, this couldn’t be further from the truth as their decorative purpose certainly rises above, especially if we are talking about to higher institutions. In today’s article, the Modern Chandeliers blog will highlight a cluster of classic, modern and contemporary chandeliers that can be found in some of the world’s most prestigious museums, palaces, and even high-end residences. Be prepared to see sculptural chandeliers that are worthy of being called masterpieces!
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Waterfall chandelier in the Buckingham Palace
The highly esteemed Buckingham Palace gathers around 3,000 Royal Collection objects only in its East Wing, including 40 massive chandeliers. It is in the White Drawing Room where one of the most stunning decadent chandeliers hangs, Waterfall. It is suspended from the center of John Nash’s gilded ceiling and its proportions are guaranteed to be regal.
Stupendous Chandelier in the Brighton Royal Pavilion
The Banqueting room in the Brighton Royal Pavilion houses one of the most iconic cut glass crystal chandeliers ever made. It was designed by the Regency designer Robert Jones in 1817 and measures around 30ft high.
In the music room of the museum, you also can revel in a series of smaller chandeliers that are equality flabbergasting.
Rotunda Chandelier in V&M Museum
The prestigious Victoria & Albert Museum is one of the most prestigious in London and inside, you can find the dazzling Rotunda chandelier that features an extraordinary combination of green, blue and yellow.
The blown-glass sculpture is 26ft tall and it is located in the museum’s entrance, so as soon as you enter you will be bestowed by this masterpiece.
Bohemian crystal chandelier in Dolmabahçe Palace, Istanbul
Regarded as one of the largest chandeliers of its style, this massive lighting design can be found in the Dolmabahçe Palace. It contains 750 lights and weights around 41/2 tones. Fun fact: This chandelier was actually a present from Queen Victoria to Sultan Abdülmecid I.
A giltwood chandelier in Norfolk’s Houghton Hall
With interiors designed by William Kent, the Houghton Hall certainly is a sight for sore eyes, especially for art and history devoters. There are actually numerous illustrious pieces spread throughout the lavish mansion, however, one of the best is without a shadow of a doubt the giltwood chandelier found in the Stone Hall. This highly ornamental chandelier was actually acquired by the 2nd Earl of Orford in 1748.
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Source: Country Life UK
