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Traditional chandelier

Multi-arm decorative ceiling fixture with candelabra bulbs. Anchors dining rooms, foyers, and primary suite ceilings in traditional and transitional designs.

Cost tier

PREMIUM

Cost / sqft

$1–$8

Install

specialty

Durability

high

Maintenance

medium

Moisture

fair

Cost notes

Heavy chandeliers require an electrical box rated for the load; a separate fan-rated brace if over 35 lbs.

Aesthetic

  • Finish: polished brass, oil-rubbed bronze, matte black, chrome
  • Color range: brass, bronze, black, silver, crystal accents
  • Visual weight: heavy

Climate suitability

Hot-humid
Hot-dry
Mixed-humid
Mixed-dry
Cold
Arctic

Source

Architectural Graphic StandardsArchitectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter

Tags: chandelier, decorative, traditional, dining-room