Crystal Chandelier or Candle Chandelier?

Crystal Chandelier or Candle Chandelier?

Some choices in life are easy. But the choice to purchase either a crystal chandelier or a candle one isn't one of those easy choices. There are a variety arguments pro and con for purchasing either a crystal chandelier or a candle chandelier. The arguments seem obvious but take a bit of education to decipher them more fully. It essentially can be argued using the "is it live or is it Memorex" commercial of the late 1970s. As you may recall, you didn't know if the opera singer was live of if she was recorded and you were hearing the taped version. So how does this relate to a chandelier. A "live" chandelier is one where there are candles burning on it. You have to pay careful attention to it lest you start a fire unintentionally. The live candle lighting must be attended to throughout an enchanted evening, which is something that is not hard to do once you are mesmerized by its enchantment. A "Memorex" chandelier is one where the jewels are plastic or glass. You can wait and wait and wait for months without worrying a stitch about it catching fire. And that, needless to say, is a good thing.

Of course, the main argument for a candle version t is that it gives off a more powerful glow. The light emanating in the candelabra is romantic and seductive. There's warmth and exquisiteness that you'll never experience from a mere electrical circuit. The only downside is that a when even one candle is lit (and unattended), a candle chandelier is a potential fire hazard. You also have smoke and fumes from 5-12 candles burning solidly in one room. Those obstacles can be overcome with a bit of planning and adequate ventilation.

Of course you can purchase chandeliers now where this doesn't have to be a choice at all. You can choose both the crystal and the candle. In fact, even when the electric lights are spinning your kilowatt meter, the unlit thin candles can accentuate the glow and warmth of the fixture. It really is the best of both worlds.

Whichever you choose, a chandelier will accent any room you hang it in. You won't be sorry you bought one.