Ashford Brass Chandelier

The “+1” refers to the central crystal drop — an additional bulb housed inside the pear-shaped crystal pendant at the center of the fixture. The 6+1 version has 6 outer candelabra arms plus 1 central crystal-drop bulb (7 sockets total). The 8+1 has 8 outer arms plus 1 central drop (9 sockets total). The central drop illuminates the crystal from within, adding a glowing focal point beyond the arm candles.

The 6+1 (65 cm wide) is for standard dining rooms (8–10 ft tables) and traditional living rooms with 9 ft+ ceilings. The 8+1 (85 cm wide) is a statement piece scaled to grand foyers, double-height entrance halls, or formal dining rooms with 12-person+ tables and 10 ft+ ceilings.

Each socket takes one E12 (North America) or E14 (EU/UK/AU) candelabra base bulb up to 25W. We recommend warm white (3000K) LED candelabra bulbs. For the outer arms, flame-tip shape gives the most period-appropriate look. For the central crystal drop, a small clear globe or candelabra bulb works best. Bulbs not included.

The central pendant is cut crystal — high-quality faceted and polished glass crystal that refracts light to produce the prismatic glow effect. This is decorative crystal suited to the fixture's price and finish, not natural rock crystal. The cut pattern and refraction quality are well-engineered for the visual effect.

The standard mount is for flat ceilings using the included chain-and-canopy assembly. For sloped ceilings, a sloped-ceiling adapter is typically needed (sold separately by hardware suppliers). The chain-suspended structure adapts well to moderate slopes once an adapter is installed.

The fixture becomes fully dimmable when paired with dimmable LED candelabra bulbs and a standard TRIAC wall dimmer (both sold separately). Dimming this style of chandelier creates a particularly atmospheric effect — the crystal continues to refract light beautifully even at 30–40% brightness.