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When you think of three-light chandeliers, you probably think things like "high class" and "pure luxury." Though it is true there are ornate and expensive options when it comes to shopping for light fixtures, there are actually many equally nice and affordable options for chandeliers. When shopping for new decor that you've never had in your home before, it's also fun to learn their general history. Knowing a certain decor piece's history can also be important in helping you know how and why to use them in your home.

The word "chandelier" means "candle holder" and comes from the French word "chandelle." Before there were three-light chandeliers, they used candles. The earliest recorded use of the light fixture was in the 14th century, and it was a far cry from the luxurious ones we know today. They were simple structures: two wooden boards nailed together to form a cross and a spike on each end to hold a candle.

Chandeliers became more and more ornate over time when people started using metal, glass, and crystal to construct them. This is likely when three-light chandeliers started to be used as people innovated beyond the standard four-light. These types of fancy chandeliers are why they became associated with luxury and became a high-status symbol, as they could not be afforded by the masses.

As time went on, gas became the standard for chandeliers in the early 19th century. Gas chandeliers were many times referred to as "gasoliers" to differentiate them between the standard candle-based ones. Eventually, electricity became the standard, leading to to the three-light chandeliers that we know and love today.

Though you can get chandeliers with four, five, six, or even as many as 24 lights, three-light chandeliers are the ideal number of lights for a minimalist decor style. Three lights are more than enough for most homes, and allow the light to shine on the beautiful construction of the chandelier itself. Luckily, it's never been easier to shop for chandeliers of any kind.

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Lannister 3 - Light Dimmable Drum Chandelier

Cruce 3 - Light Drum Chandelier

Anjeliett 3 - Light Dimmable LED Square / Rectangle Chandelier Kitchen Island Staircase

Olive 3 - Light Dimmable Lantern Geometric Chandelier

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4 Light Chandeliers

Lannister 3 - Light Dimmable Drum Chandelier

Cruce 3 - Light Drum Chandelier

Anjeliett 3 - Light Dimmable LED Square / Rectangle Chandelier Kitchen Island Staircase

Olive 3 - Light Dimmable Lantern Geometric Chandelier

Paloma Dimmable Drum Chandelier

Ennu Dimmable Globe Chandelier

Chandeliers

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