Light, before electricity
The Birth of the Chandelier
The earliest chandeliers appeared in medieval European churches and noble estates — crafted in wrought iron and lit by candles.
By the 15th century, they had become symbols of privilege and taste, suspended in banquet halls and cathedrals to elevate both light and ritual.
When light began to dance.
The Age of Cut Crystal
In the 17th century, Bohemian and Venetian artisans began cutting crystal for chandeliers.Notably, the Maria Theresa chandelier emerged — named after the Empress of Austria — draped in glass arms, gilded frames, and crystal drops that fractured candlelight into shimmering movement.
Chandeliers became sculptural jewels suspended in palaces across Europe.
From ornament to object.
Form Evolves. Light Remains.
The 19th century introduced neoclassical balance — bronze arms, alabaster bowls, and gas-lit grace.
By the 20th, design icons like Gio Ponti and Lobmeyr reimagined chandeliers with mid-century geometry and minimal glass — lighting as pure proportion.The chandelier became a statement not of opulence, but of thought.
A Tradition We Carry Forward
We honor the centuries of chandelier craft — from candle to crystal to sculptural light.Each piece we create reflects that heritage: a commitment to proportion, material, and atmosphere.Where light once flickered over royal banquets, it now glows within grand residences, staircases, and salons — shaped by your vision, crafted by our hand.
Lighting for a New Era
Discover the chandeliers that carry forward centuries of refinement — and speak in your language of design.