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A chandelier is a large, decorative light fixture that hangs from the ceiling, typically featuring multiple bulbs or candles arranged in an ornate design. Chandeliers have historically been important decorative elements in grand spaces, as exemplified by the famous chandeliers in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles, where they served both practical lighting and aesthetic purposes.
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thumb|upright=1.4|Chandeliers in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles
A chandelier () is an ornamental lighting device, typically with spreading branched supports for multiple lights, designed to be hung from the ceiling. Chandeliers are often ornate, and they were originally designed to hold candles, but now incandescent light bulbs as well as fluorescent lamps and LEDs are commonly used.