Georgian Styles

It is believed that the first English crystal chandeliers evolved from the 17th century Flemish style metal chandelier. Large baluster stempieces and scroll shaped arms were recreated
in crystal. One of the earliest surviving examples is a chandelier that was made for Thornham Hall in Suffolk in 1732.

Illustrated is Wilkinson's reproduction of this chandelier.
Height 135 cm / 53 in, diameter 117 cm / 46 in.
The original chandelier now hangs at Winterthur, Delaware.


Following a fire at the Governor's Mansions in Williamsburg, Wilkinson's were commissioned to manufacture reproductions of the chandeliers that were lost. The chandelier illustrated is similar in style to these chandeliers and is typical of the period 1750 – 1760.
Height 112 cm / 44 in, diameter 112 cm / 44 in.




A large reproduction Georgian style chandelier for 20 lights with "double kink" arms arranged on two tiers.
Height 200 cm / 78 ¾ in, diameter 152 cm / 60 in.








Towards the end of the 18th century, English chandelier design began to take a more slender and elegant form. The influence of architect Robert Adam can be seen in the introduction of the Greek urn shape that appeared in his interior and exterior designs. The chandelier illustrated is one of Wilkinson's reproduction Adam style chandeliers with 12 branches for 6 lights.
Height 168 cm / 66 in, diameter 112 cm / 44 in.