Chandeliers for the Dining Room

Shop chandeliers for the dining room by the size and shape of your table. Browse brass, crystal and glass fittings that bring useful light onto the table and sit comfortably within its outline.

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What size chandelier for a dining table?

Choose a diameter around half to two-thirds of the table’s width and keep the fixture within the table edges. A long rectangular table may suit a linear fitting or two smaller lights. Browse all chandeliers for more forms, including designs that can be adjusted in size.

How high to hang a dining room chandelier

Start with the lowest point about 30–36 inches above the tabletop, then sit at the table to check the sightline. Warm dimmable light makes a dining room more flexible through the evening. For a slimmer silhouette, compare hanging and pendant lights.

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Our chandeliers for the dining room ship worldwide, with regular exports to the USA, UK, EU and UAE. For custom lighting, dimensions, finishes and electrical components can be specified for the destination, including agreed UL, CE or other requirements. International ordering FAQs.

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What size chandelier for a dining table?

Size to the table, not the room. Aim for about half to two-thirds the table's width, never wider than the table itself. A six-seat table around 36 inches wide takes roughly 20 to 24 inches. Over a long rectangular table, a linear fitting or two smaller chandeliers usually reads better than one round one.

How low should a dining chandelier hang?

Hang the base 30 to 36 inches above the tabletop. Lower than 30 blocks the sightline across the table; higher than 36 and the light stops feeling like it belongs to the table. On ceilings above nine feet, add about three inches per extra foot.

What light quality works best over a dining table?

Warm and dimmable. Antique and seeded glass softens the source, which matters at a table where people look up into the fitting. Crystal throws more sparkle and suits a formal room; brass with fabric shades is the quieter choice.