When you choose a Murano glass chandelier handmade according to the ancient Venetian glassmaking techniques, it is to choose a work of art that encompasses a thousand-year history and the glories of ancient Venetian Republic with its beauties renowned worldwide.
There are some things to know before jumping headlong in purchasing a unique artwork that must not only be aesthetically pleasing but also useful. The first tip is definitely to follow the advice of Murano glass lighting experts, which can help you meet your specific needs.
In many years of work and dedication in serving our thousands of customers, we have collected in this article 6 helpful tips to know before buying your Venetian chandelier.
1. Observe carefully the room to be illuminated and choose the lights
What purpose are you going to buy the chandelier, wall lamp or table lamp for? Keep in mind, it is a pure object of embellishment, but should also illuminate! Before making any choice, you have to determine a clear result to be achieved. The chandelier serves to give light to the environment as well as a touch of magic and luxury. Estimate the number of lights to be used considering the illumination space in your bedroom, living room, hotel lobby, building, or hallway.
Assess whether there are other sources of light in the environment, or if the chandelier to be bought should be the main source. Rate all the lights; if it is the main source of light, calculate in detail its intensity according to the space required. If it will not be the main source of light, you have the freedom to choose at the expense of functionality. Pay attention to the choice of the color of the object. Of course, the colors like clear and transparent and gold accentuate and reflect the intensity of light. You should know that the lamps can be arranged in the chandeliers and wall sconces on several stages of lights, usually in the smaller sizes, in addition to being used just as a single stage of the main lights. You can choose your artwork with the lights switched on different levels working on staggered heights of the cups light holders. Even in this case, the possibilities are endless.
The lights can also be installed with a cable system to allow switching to the pleasure of some or all of the lights. This could allow you to have different intensity of light according to the environment to be created. Read the section electrical wire and installation of the chandelier below for more information.
2. Calculate the size of the chandelier, diameter and height
The measurements are essential to know right away. The chandelier must have a height sufficient to allow the best effect. The chandelier should never go in the height of 220-230cm minimum from the ground. The classic Venetian chandelier is suitable for high ceilings, where the momentum from the ceiling it makes the most of the forms. Consider that the measurement of the chandelier should also include the addition of the chain and the ceiling cup.
To determine the diameter of the Murano glass chandelier in meter, we should use this technique that we have designed to give you an idea. Calculate the size of the room length and width in meters. Add up the width and length you measured, in meters, and multiply the total with this special number 8.5; the result is centimeter which is the perfect diameter of your Murano glass chandelier. For example, if a room is of 6m x 4m, it will be 10 x 8.5 = 85cm – the ideal diameter of the perfect chandelier.
To choose the diameter of the Venetian chandelier in inches, you should get the width and the length of the room, add up the width and length you calculated, for example 18feet + 13feet = 31 feet. Now consider the total number 31 in inches, so the perfect diameter of the chandelier for a room like this would be approximately 31 inches (78.0 cm).
To determine the height of the chandelier in centimeter (without chain) measures the height of the ceiling. The height of the chandelier should be 25cm per meter of height of the ceiling. For example, let’s say that your room has 4 meters high ceiling, so an estimated 1 meter should be the height of the chandelier.
To determine the height of the chandelier in inches (without chain), measure the ceiling height. The chandelier height should be 3inches for each foot of ceiling height. For example, let's say your living room has 13 feet (4 meter) of ceiling height, so you must estimate 13 x 3 = 39inches (1 meter) for your chandelier height.
The chain length can vary depending on the space. We can recommend the proportions suitable for a room (please do not consider this advice for all large rooms). The total height of the chandelier chain is at least 1/3 -1/4 of the ceiling of the room. For example, for a ceiling height of 4 meters, a chandelier measuring 130-140 cm is perfect with a chain of 30-40 cm, so as to leave the chandelier to 2.30m of height from the ground.
3. Choose the style and the desired shape of the chandelier with attention to proportions
Before choosing the style, we cannot miss an introduction of Venice, the Queen in history that has been one of the first cities in the Mediterranean, home to businesses, destination for artists, writers, and philosophers from around the world. The time has witnessed in its own way the heterogeneous influences of styles of each era, from Romanesque, Byzantine, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, rococo Venetian, and French liberty until you get to today where modern style meets classic.
Our online catalog of Venetian or Murano glass chandeliers where you can get ideas on some models we have displayed can be used as a starting point and basis of the selection process. We think that you may already have a slightest idea about the styles like the classic Rezzonico, lance, pastoral, etc. See the different categories in the catalog. When it comes to choosing the style of the Venetian chandelier, it is very personal and varies greatly from taste to taste, the classic blends with the modern and vice versa.
Some classic models have been refreshed in more modern style with lines and designs being more stylized, but always maintaining their inherent features. See styles such pastoral or lance. If you do not find the model you like or wish to change one to fit your design, send us these information requirements, maybe even with a sketch drawn. We can then quickly get in touch with you and quote you without any obligation. Once approved, we will send you the complete design with the technical details of the proportions of the arms, the section and everything else needed to be given prior to the production.
The Murano glass chandelier is developed on the stages. The stage can keep the lights and embellishment components for example flowers, leaves and crests. Usually, the Murano chandelier is made with a main stage of lights. But for the big chandeliers, they may be developed in more stages. There are two main forms of chandelier: those rezzonico styled objects with various stages that can be developed on 2, 3 or 4 axes, depending on the shape and size and chandeliers with single axis where the antlers grow on each other up with symmetry.
4. Look carefully the details of the finishes, colors and materials used to enhance the artwork of Murano glass
Choose carefully the finishes of the glass such as clear glass, colored glass, filigree, or colored paste (non-transparent). The glass can be enhanced with the addition of 24-carat gold leaf in the details or in all the work to bring prestige and value to the finished product. To spend less and still have a golden effect of the blown glass chandelier, use amber instead of gold to enjoy similar visual effects. Be wary of manufacturers who sell you amber instead of gold! Choose carefully the details of the artwork. See one of the many photos in our catalog, showcasing the flowers, leaves, pendants, cups, crests for rezzonico, etc. You'll realize from the photos that our artists create each piece of Murano glass lighting masterfully and carefully to ensure high quality finishes. Ask for more information about the details of the artwork that you're buying. Many glass chandeliers for sale online are cheaply priced because they hide the poor quality of the finishes and details in color of the glass and compromise the quantity of gold used.
5. Request warranties and spare parts
Murano glass chandeliers are very fragile and require care and attention over time. For this reason, it is important to buy some spare parts like at least one cup, one flower and leaves and other parts of the artwork along with the object. Always ask for warranties and spare parts. From our experience we can tell that over the years you may unintentionally break the pieces, even during the cleaning of the Venetian chandelier. Our Murano glass chandeliers for sale always come with spare parts to ensure maximum service time.
6. Pay attention to the electrical system and installation
The electrical wire system of the Murano glass chandelier is one of the aspects that are sometimes relegated to second place because the customer is often interested in buying only the beauty of the work in glass. You should also pay attention to the electrical system of the chandelier. The wires must be appropriately provided with the product and must be appropriately designed to allow installation in your country, in compliance with the law and security. Never buy without asking the seller the specifications of the system that should be with the mark CE as a product for the illumination. Watch out that most of the producers of chandeliers are not capable of giving products with CE certification. This is a must for a legal requirement since it entails insurance purposes and secure environment of use. All of our Murano glass lighting products at OriginalMuranoGlass.com are strictly CE certified. Usually the lights installed in such a blown glass chandelier are the traditional 40-60W of power for those having less than 6 lights, but may choose bulbs usually compatible with a standard E14 available with low-power LED, etc. You can also choose to use the fake candle with lights to give a touch of vintage and to recall the traditional candles of the candelabrum.
Request specifications for electrical wiring for your country. For some countries, it may take ad hoc cabling that we include in our service. Ask for information about how to install the Venetian chandelier, weight, installation manuals and warranties. Our products come with all installation manuals and provide maximum after-sale assistance. For the most important projects, and where required, we can also make the installation on site.
There are some things to know before jumping headlong in purchasing a unique artwork that must not only be aesthetically pleasing but also useful. The first tip is definitely to follow the advice of Murano glass lighting experts, which can help you meet your specific needs.
In many years of work and dedication in serving our thousands of customers, we have collected in this article 6 helpful tips to know before buying your Venetian chandelier.
1. Observe carefully the room to be illuminated and choose the lights
What purpose are you going to buy the chandelier, wall lamp or table lamp for? Keep in mind, it is a pure object of embellishment, but should also illuminate! Before making any choice, you have to determine a clear result to be achieved. The chandelier serves to give light to the environment as well as a touch of magic and luxury. Estimate the number of lights to be used considering the illumination space in your bedroom, living room, hotel lobby, building, or hallway.
Assess whether there are other sources of light in the environment, or if the chandelier to be bought should be the main source. Rate all the lights; if it is the main source of light, calculate in detail its intensity according to the space required. If it will not be the main source of light, you have the freedom to choose at the expense of functionality. Pay attention to the choice of the color of the object. Of course, the colors like clear and transparent and gold accentuate and reflect the intensity of light. You should know that the lamps can be arranged in the chandeliers and wall sconces on several stages of lights, usually in the smaller sizes, in addition to being used just as a single stage of the main lights. You can choose your artwork with the lights switched on different levels working on staggered heights of the cups light holders. Even in this case, the possibilities are endless.
The lights can also be installed with a cable system to allow switching to the pleasure of some or all of the lights. This could allow you to have different intensity of light according to the environment to be created. Read the section electrical wire and installation of the chandelier below for more information.
2. Calculate the size of the chandelier, diameter and height
The measurements are essential to know right away. The chandelier must have a height sufficient to allow the best effect. The chandelier should never go in the height of 220-230cm minimum from the ground. The classic Venetian chandelier is suitable for high ceilings, where the momentum from the ceiling it makes the most of the forms. Consider that the measurement of the chandelier should also include the addition of the chain and the ceiling cup.
To determine the diameter of the Murano glass chandelier in meter, we should use this technique that we have designed to give you an idea. Calculate the size of the room length and width in meters. Add up the width and length you measured, in meters, and multiply the total with this special number 8.5; the result is centimeter which is the perfect diameter of your Murano glass chandelier. For example, if a room is of 6m x 4m, it will be 10 x 8.5 = 85cm – the ideal diameter of the perfect chandelier.
To choose the diameter of the Venetian chandelier in inches, you should get the width and the length of the room, add up the width and length you calculated, for example 18feet + 13feet = 31 feet. Now consider the total number 31 in inches, so the perfect diameter of the chandelier for a room like this would be approximately 31 inches (78.0 cm).
To determine the height of the chandelier in centimeter (without chain) measures the height of the ceiling. The height of the chandelier should be 25cm per meter of height of the ceiling. For example, let’s say that your room has 4 meters high ceiling, so an estimated 1 meter should be the height of the chandelier.
To determine the height of the chandelier in inches (without chain), measure the ceiling height. The chandelier height should be 3inches for each foot of ceiling height. For example, let's say your living room has 13 feet (4 meter) of ceiling height, so you must estimate 13 x 3 = 39inches (1 meter) for your chandelier height.
The chain length can vary depending on the space. We can recommend the proportions suitable for a room (please do not consider this advice for all large rooms). The total height of the chandelier chain is at least 1/3 -1/4 of the ceiling of the room. For example, for a ceiling height of 4 meters, a chandelier measuring 130-140 cm is perfect with a chain of 30-40 cm, so as to leave the chandelier to 2.30m of height from the ground.
3. Choose the style and the desired shape of the chandelier with attention to proportions
Before choosing the style, we cannot miss an introduction of Venice, the Queen in history that has been one of the first cities in the Mediterranean, home to businesses, destination for artists, writers, and philosophers from around the world. The time has witnessed in its own way the heterogeneous influences of styles of each era, from Romanesque, Byzantine, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, rococo Venetian, and French liberty until you get to today where modern style meets classic.
Our online catalog of Venetian or Murano glass chandeliers where you can get ideas on some models we have displayed can be used as a starting point and basis of the selection process. We think that you may already have a slightest idea about the styles like the classic Rezzonico, lance, pastoral, etc. See the different categories in the catalog. When it comes to choosing the style of the Venetian chandelier, it is very personal and varies greatly from taste to taste, the classic blends with the modern and vice versa.
Some classic models have been refreshed in more modern style with lines and designs being more stylized, but always maintaining their inherent features. See styles such pastoral or lance. If you do not find the model you like or wish to change one to fit your design, send us these information requirements, maybe even with a sketch drawn. We can then quickly get in touch with you and quote you without any obligation. Once approved, we will send you the complete design with the technical details of the proportions of the arms, the section and everything else needed to be given prior to the production.
The Murano glass chandelier is developed on the stages. The stage can keep the lights and embellishment components for example flowers, leaves and crests. Usually, the Murano chandelier is made with a main stage of lights. But for the big chandeliers, they may be developed in more stages. There are two main forms of chandelier: those rezzonico styled objects with various stages that can be developed on 2, 3 or 4 axes, depending on the shape and size and chandeliers with single axis where the antlers grow on each other up with symmetry.
4. Look carefully the details of the finishes, colors and materials used to enhance the artwork of Murano glass
Choose carefully the finishes of the glass such as clear glass, colored glass, filigree, or colored paste (non-transparent). The glass can be enhanced with the addition of 24-carat gold leaf in the details or in all the work to bring prestige and value to the finished product. To spend less and still have a golden effect of the blown glass chandelier, use amber instead of gold to enjoy similar visual effects. Be wary of manufacturers who sell you amber instead of gold! Choose carefully the details of the artwork. See one of the many photos in our catalog, showcasing the flowers, leaves, pendants, cups, crests for rezzonico, etc. You'll realize from the photos that our artists create each piece of Murano glass lighting masterfully and carefully to ensure high quality finishes. Ask for more information about the details of the artwork that you're buying. Many glass chandeliers for sale online are cheaply priced because they hide the poor quality of the finishes and details in color of the glass and compromise the quantity of gold used.
5. Request warranties and spare parts
Murano glass chandeliers are very fragile and require care and attention over time. For this reason, it is important to buy some spare parts like at least one cup, one flower and leaves and other parts of the artwork along with the object. Always ask for warranties and spare parts. From our experience we can tell that over the years you may unintentionally break the pieces, even during the cleaning of the Venetian chandelier. Our Murano glass chandeliers for sale always come with spare parts to ensure maximum service time.
6. Pay attention to the electrical system and installation
The electrical wire system of the Murano glass chandelier is one of the aspects that are sometimes relegated to second place because the customer is often interested in buying only the beauty of the work in glass. You should also pay attention to the electrical system of the chandelier. The wires must be appropriately provided with the product and must be appropriately designed to allow installation in your country, in compliance with the law and security. Never buy without asking the seller the specifications of the system that should be with the mark CE as a product for the illumination. Watch out that most of the producers of chandeliers are not capable of giving products with CE certification. This is a must for a legal requirement since it entails insurance purposes and secure environment of use. All of our Murano glass lighting products at OriginalMuranoGlass.com are strictly CE certified. Usually the lights installed in such a blown glass chandelier are the traditional 40-60W of power for those having less than 6 lights, but may choose bulbs usually compatible with a standard E14 available with low-power LED, etc. You can also choose to use the fake candle with lights to give a touch of vintage and to recall the traditional candles of the candelabrum.
Request specifications for electrical wiring for your country. For some countries, it may take ad hoc cabling that we include in our service. Ask for information about how to install the Venetian chandelier, weight, installation manuals and warranties. Our products come with all installation manuals and provide maximum after-sale assistance. For the most important projects, and where required, we can also make the installation on site.
