Crystal, Bronze or Porcelain Chandeliers: How to Choose the Right One
The chandelier is the only piece of furnishing you look at from below. It hangs in the centre of the room and becomes, willingly or not, its upper point. That is why choosing it is not a technical decision but one of character. At Martello, chandeliers are one of the richest categories — and each material tells a different story.
Crystal: the classic sparkle
The crystal chandelier is the queen of salons. Each drop breaks the light into a rainbow and fills the room with glints. Crystal wants a room with some height and light to show its play. It is the choice for those who want the festive, the ceremonial, pure old money — above a table in the dining room or in a generous living room.
Bronze: the warmth of permanence
A chandelier in gilt bronze or wrought iron brings another note — warmer, graver, closer to decorative art. Curved arms, patina and cast details make it sculptural even when unlit. Bronze suits classic and rustic-elegant interiors, where solid wood is at home. It is the chandelier that ages beautifully.
Porcelain: floral delicacy
Rarer and more precious, porcelain brings hand-painted flowers, modelled leaves and a particular femininity. A chandelier with porcelain elements is a collector's piece, fit for a refined bedroom or a salon where detail matters. It asks for a close look — and rewards the attention.
How to size it and at what height
A simple rule: add the length and width of the room in metres, and the sum in tens of centimetres is the right diameter for the chandelier (a 4×5 m room wants ~90 cm). Above a table, leave about 75–85 cm between the top and the bottom of the chandelier. In a room with a high ceiling, lower it to create intimacy; in a low one, choose a model that spreads horizontally.
Care
Wipe crystal with a soft, lightly dampened cloth and dry it at once so no marks remain. Clean bronze dry, without harsh solutions that attack the patina. Always switch off the power before cleaning and check the ceiling fixing once a year.
Every chandelier in our collection is a unique piece, with its own material and story. Discover them in the chandeliers category and in the rest of our catalogue, then come and see their light at the Martello showroom in Nimoreni, Ialoveni. We deliver throughout Moldova and Romania.