Canopy
The metal plate or dish at the ceiling that covers outlet box and wiring. Schonbek makes designer canopies for a number of crystal chandeliers. These are ornamented and trimmed to complement the chandelier.
Crown
The top section of a crystal chandelier.
Body
The central portion of a crystal chandelier. Its function is to support and hide mechanical and electrical elements. Artistically, it’s an opportunity to display fine cut crystal columns or elaborate metalwork.
Arm
The portion that extends from the body of the crystal chandelier outwards, supporting crystal and hiding wires. Fashion and imagination greatly influence its shape and composition.
Crystal Trim
Chandeliers are said to be “trimmed” or “ornamented” with crystal. For the vocabulary of crystal, go to All About Crystal.
Gallery
A border or frame element encircling a crystal chandelier.
Bobeche
The saucer at the base of a candle originally designed to catch the molten drippings of a wax candle. A distinctive decorative element on crystal chandeliers and crystal wall sconces.
Basket
In crystal chandeliers influenced by Empire styling, the crystals are arranged in a basket-shaped configuration.
Casting
An ornate element, arm or scroll created by pouring molten metal into a prepared mold.
Finial
The ornament at the bottom of a crystal chandelier. It’s usually crystal, but may be a decorative element of some other composition. The finial of a crystal table lamp, conversely, is at the top of the lamp.
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