Think “chandelier,” and you might imagine a delicate, expensive, crystal thing that’s too fussy for your modern needs. The truth is, though, that what we call a chandelier has always been ...

Made using controlled mineral crystallisation and based on a Theresian era design, the chandelier is the focus of an exhibition called From Dust to Glitter or How a Crystal Chandelier grows ...

Chandeliers are a good example. Most would think a crystal chandelier would be all wrong in a contemporary setting. Not true. It depends on the metal finish and whether the fixture has lamp shades.