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chandelier
noun
chan·de·lier
ˌshan-də-ˈlir 
: a branched often ornate lighting fixture suspended from a ceiling
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Much of its original charm still remains, from rich carpeted staircases to vintage chandeliers and ornate moldings.
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Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
New York The Palace of Versailles’ stables inspired the look of this stunning scarlet space, featuring a barrel-vaulted ceiling with three ornate chandeliers, a 60-foot bar and black-and-white checkerboard flooring.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
An antique chandelier hangs above, and a sculptural crystal piece greets you on the wall.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
The grandeur is hardly subtler inside, with antique chandeliers and columns everywhere.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
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Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
New York The Palace of Versailles’ stables inspired the look of this stunning scarlet space, featuring a barrel-vaulted ceiling with three ornate chandeliers, a 60-foot bar and black-and-white checkerboard flooring.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
An antique chandelier hangs above, and a sculptural crystal piece greets you on the wall.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
The grandeur is hardly subtler inside, with antique chandeliers and columns everywhere.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
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“Chandelier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chandelier. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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chandelier
noun
chan·de·lier
ˌshan-də-ˈli(ə)r
: a branched lighting fixture usually hanging from a ceiling
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