Moroccan Chandeliers

A Moroccan chandelier does what no other light in a room can do. It gathers the eye, fills the vertical space, and turns an entryway, a dining room, or a hotel lobby into a place people remember. Each BrassNoor chandelier is handmade in Morocco: brass shaped, pierced and engraved by hand by Moroccan artisans, and formed into a fixture that carries many lights at once. When it is switched on, pierced geometry throws pattern across the walls and ceiling in every direction. By day it hangs like a sculpture of brass and shadow. At night it becomes the room. Chandeliers suit the rooms where a ceiling can take them: entryways with height to spare, dining rooms centered on a table, living rooms with an open center, and lobbies that need one defining gesture. Browse the collection below, then read on for the craft behind the fixtures and the practical questions of size, hanging height, bulbs, and care, so you can choose with confidence.

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Featured Moroccan Chandeliers

Twelve pieces across every form, scale, and finish family. The collection below covers the main forms and finishes, with real photos and prices in USD on each product page.

1. Pierced dome chandelier, natural brass. The classic form for the dining room.
2. Multi arm chandelier, candle style. Branching arms for wide rooms and long tables.
3. Large entryway chandelier. Made for two story halls and double height spaces.
4. Engraved chandelier, Moorish pattern. Fine line work for close viewing.
5. Hammered chandelier. Hammer marks move light across a broad, organic surface.
6. Black and gold chandelier. A bold contrast finish for contemporary rooms and lobbies.
7. Patina copper chandelier. Green, blue, and bronze tones from natural oxidation at large scale.
8. Teardrop chandelier. A tall sculptural drop for stairwells and tall entryways.
9. Globe chandelier, pierced sphere. A full sphere of pattern that glows in every direction.
10. Pair of small chandeliers, natural brass. Matched fixtures for long rooms and restaurant rows.
11. Saucer chandelier, wide bowl. A broad form that throws pattern far across a high ceiling.
12. Custom scale chandelier. Made to order: contact us about your project.

Why Choose Moroccan Chandeliers

Handmade at Large Scale

A chandelier asks more of the maker than any other fixture: wide brass surfaces, piercing that must stay true across them, and a structure that must carry its own weight plus the weight of many lights. Every BrassNoor chandelier is made by Moroccan artisans: shaped, pierced and engraved by hand. Handwork at this scale is slow, and that is why the result has a presence no machine made fixture can imitate.

Brass, Made for Chandeliers

Brass suits chandeliers. It holds its shape across wide spans, takes engraved detail deeply, and pierces cleanly. Its real weight is part of what makes a large fixture feel permanent in a room. We work in brass because the material is part of the design, not only its surface. A chandelier is the largest fixture most rooms will ever hold, and it should be made from a material that behaves like it belongs at that scale.

A Statement With a Function

A chandelier is often chosen for how it looks, and rightly so. But a Moroccan chandelier is not only a sculpture. With many lights in one fixture, it fills a large room with warm light. With pierced brass, it does something ordinary chandeliers cannot: it projects geometry across the walls and ceiling, so the whole room takes part in the design. During the day you see the brass, the shape, the engraving. When the lights go on, the pattern leaves the metal and travels. One fixture gives the room two lives.

Craftsmanship You Can Read With Your Eyes

Look closely at a hand pierced chandelier and you will see the decisions of the person who made it: the rhythm of the openings across a wide surface, the steadiness of the engraved lines, the hammer marks that catch the light. No two chandeliers from the same design are perfectly identical, and that variation is not a flaw. It is the signature of the hands that created the piece, and it is how you know a human being made what hangs above your table.

Made for Gathering Places

Chandeliers belong where people gather: dining rooms, entryways, living rooms, hotel lobbies, restaurants. A Moroccan chandelier gives a dining table a center and an entryway a welcome, and it gives a hotel or restaurant room an identity guests photograph and remember. In homes, the chandelier sets the mood for the whole floor; guests notice it from the front door. In hotels and restaurants, it works harder still, giving the room an identity that shows up in photographs and reviews. A pierced brass chandelier keeps a large commercial room warm without extra decoration.

A Living Material

Unlacquered brass develops over time. With air and touch, it deepens in color and can take on green, blue, bronze, or deeper earthy tones. A brass chandelier can be polished bright or left to darken, and it rewards both choices. The change is gradual and uneven, which is what makes it beautiful: areas touched often brighten, while sheltered corners deepen. If you prefer the bright golden look of the first day, a gentle polish brings it back. If you prefer the depth of age, leave it alone. The metal takes both paths gracefully.

Features of a Handmade Brass Chandelier

Before you compare designs, learn what to look at. Each feature is made by hand, and each one changes how the fixture looks and lights.

Hand pierced openings. Each opening is cut by hand so light projects the pattern in every direction at once.

Engraved detail. Fine line work that catches the light when the fixture is unlit.

Hammered texture. Small hammer marks that give the brass a living surface.

Hand assembly. Pieces are brought together by hand; slight variations are the mark of the maker.

Multiple light points. Chandeliers carry several lights in one fixture.

Structural frame. The internal structure carries the weight of the brass and the lights.

Ceiling canopy and suspension. Each chandelier includes suspension hardware; check the product page for the details of your piece.

Wired and ready. Each piece is made for installation by a licensed electrician. Consult a qualified electrician about wiring, switching, and ceiling support before installation.

Materials and Finishes

Brass is the foundation of the collection. It carries engraved detail deeply, holds its shape across wide spans, has real weight, and ages with character. It can be polished bright or left to darken.

Unlacquered brass. The natural metal with no coating. Bright and golden at first, then deepening with air and touch. For people who want the living material.

Aged brass. A softened, mellow tone from the start, quieter and less reflective, suited to traditional and rustic rooms.

Antique brass. Darker still, with a timeworn character for vintage or old world interiors.

Hammered brass. Texture first: hammer marks catch the light and give a large surface movement.

Patina brass and copper. Green, blue, and bronze tones from natural oxidation at large scale.

Black and gold. A bold contrast finish for contemporary rooms that still want Moroccan geometry.

Unlacquered brass will change color with time, air, and handling; this is the nature of the material, not a defect.

Which Finish Should You Choose?

Start with the light in your room. Unlacquered brass is brightest when new and deepens over time, a good match for rooms that get strong daylight. Aged and antique brass start quieter and suit traditional rooms, libraries, and spaces with warm wood. Hammered brass adds texture that plays with candlelight and low evening light. Black and gold suits contemporary rooms that want Moroccan pattern with modern contrast. Patina finishes bring green, blue, and bronze tones to rooms with stone, plaster, or natural textures. The Brass Finish Guide has photos of each finish in real rooms.

Dimensions and Sizing Guidance

These are general design rules; exact dimensions and weights are on each product page. Never guess a fixture’s weight.

The room rule. Add the room’s length and width in feet; that number in inches is a good starting diameter. A 14 by 16 foot room suggests a 30 inch chandelier; for ceilings above 10 feet, go larger.

Over a dining table. Choose a diameter about one half to two thirds of the table width, hung 30 to 36 inches above the tabletop and clear of sight lines.

In an entryway. Keep at least 7 feet of clearance from the floor to the bottom of the fixture.

Two story entryways and stairwells. This is where large chandeliers belong. Center the fixture so it reads well from both floors, and share the full vertical drop measurement when you order.

Over a kitchen island. The fixture should span about one half to two thirds of the island’s width, hung 30 to 36 inches above the countertop.

Hotels and restaurants. Scale up: a fixture that looks generous in a home can disappear in a lobby.

For worked examples, see the Lighting Buying Guide, the Installation Guide, and the Pendant Size Guide.

Customization Options

Chandeliers are the pieces most often made to order. The Custom Orders page is the place to start. Contact us and we will confirm what is possible for size, proportions, finish, suspension, light count, and matched sets, including timing, before you commit.

Installation Guidelines

Read this section carefully. It matters more for chandeliers than for any other fixture.

• Chandeliers are the heaviest type of fixture in a lighting collection. Every chandelier must be installed by a licensed electrician, and the ceiling must be confirmed able to carry its weight.
• Know your ceiling before you order: concrete, plaster, and wood need different anchors, and heavy fixtures often need support from the building structure itself.
• Have your electrician confirm the support plan before the chandelier ships.
• Your electrician can advise on adjusting the hanging height when the fixture is installed.
• For damp locations, confirm suitability with us before you order.
• See the Installation Guide for what your electrician needs to know.

Bulb Compatibility

• Our chandeliers carry several lights in one fixture.
• We recommend LED bulbs. They run cool, which matters inside a pierced fixture with several lights, and they keep energy use low.
• Choose warm color temperatures, around 2700K to 3000K, and buy all bulbs from the same product line so the color matches at every socket.
• If the product page lists a maximum wattage per socket, respect it at every socket.
• Dimmable bulbs with a compatible dimmer move one chandelier from bright entertaining light to low evening glow. Consult a qualified electrician about bulb and dimmer pairing and the total load of the fixture.
• See the Bulb Guide for details.

Shipping and Packaging

• Every order ships with free worldwide shipping, including large chandeliers.
• Large fixtures are carefully packed for the journey from Morocco.
• Some large chandeliers may ship in more than one package.
• Orders, payments, and operations are handled from Canada. Pieces ship from Morocco.
• For large or custom pieces, contact us before you order so we can confirm the details of your fixture and the shipping plan together.
• Every purchase includes 30 day returns.

Care

• Unlacquered brass. Polish with a soft cloth and gentle brass polish for brightness; leave it alone for patina. On a large fixture, work in sections.
• Lacquered or sealed finishes. Dust with a dry soft cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners.
• Patina finishes. Do not polish. Dust only, so the aged color remains.
• For high hung fixtures, use a stable ladder. Always switch the fixture off, let the bulbs cool, and remove them before cleaning.
• See the Care Guide for details.

Find Your Chandelier

Entryway. First impression lighting for single and two story halls.

Dining room. Chandeliers sized to the table width.

Living room. A central fixture that gathers the whole room.

Staircase. Tall drop chandeliers for double height spaces.

Hotel. Lobby and suite fixtures at commercial scale.

Restaurant. Statement pieces that give the room its identity.

Small chandeliers. For compact dining rooms.

Large chandeliers. For double height spaces and lobbies.

By finish. Natural brass, black and gold, hammered, patina.

Before You Choose

Six guides with photos and worked examples:

• Lighting Buying Guide. Choosing across every fixture type.
• Installation Guide. What your electrician needs to know.
• Brass Finish Guide. Unlacquered, aged, antique, hammered, and patina with photos.
• Bulb Guide. Color temperature, brightness, and LED choices for multi light fixtures.
• Care Guide. Polishing, dusting, and living with a living metal.
• Kitchen Island Lighting Guide. Spacing, rows, and light levels over an island.

Why BrassNoor

Handmade in Morocco. Every chandelier is made by Moroccan artisans, shaped, pierced and engraved by hand.

Traditional craft. Our lights are made in the Moroccan metalworking tradition, shaped and pierced by hand.

Brass, chosen for weight, strength, detail, and the way it ages. When a piece is contemporary design rather than traditional craft, we say so.

Free worldwide shipping. Every order ships free worldwide, including large fixtures.

30 day returns. If the piece is not right for your space, return it within 30 days of purchase.

Custom orders. Contact us about your project and we will confirm what is possible.

Hospitality and trade. Contact us to start the conversation about your project.

From Morocco to your home. Pieces are sourced and kept in Morocco; orders, payments, and operations are handled from Canada.

Chandelier FAQs

How heavy is a Moroccan brass chandelier, and will my ceiling hold it?
It depends on the piece; check the product page for its details. Many ceilings need more than a standard ceiling box, so have an electrician confirm the support plan before you order.

How do I choose the right size chandelier?
Add the room’s length and width in feet; that number in inches is a good starting diameter. Over a dining table, choose a diameter about one half to two thirds of the table width. For ceilings above 10 feet, go larger.

How high should a chandelier hang?
Over a dining table, hang the bottom 30 to 36 inches above the tabletop. In an entryway, keep at least 7 feet of clearance from the floor. In two story spaces, center the fixture so it reads well from both floors.

How many lights does a chandelier have?
It varies by design; the product page gives the details for each piece. Buy all bulbs from the same product line so the color matches at every socket.

Are your chandeliers really handmade?
Yes. Each fixture is shaped, pierced and engraved by hand from brass. Small variations are the signature of the maker, not flaws.

Can a chandelier be dimmed?
In most cases, yes. Use dimmable LED bulbs with a compatible LED dimmer, and have a qualified electrician confirm the dimmer suits the total load of all bulbs together.

How do you clean a large brass chandelier?
Switch it off, let the bulbs cool, and remove them. Dust with a dry soft cloth, inside and out. For unlacquered brass you want bright, use a gentle polish and work in sections. Never polish patina or sealed finishes. Use a stable ladder for high hung fixtures.

What are the lead times for large or custom chandeliers?
Large and custom pieces take longer because they are made to order by hand. Tell us your project deadline when you inquire, and we will confirm timing before you commit.

Do you work with hotels and restaurants?
Yes. Start at the Hospitality page or contact us, and we will confirm what is possible for your project.

Do you ship large chandeliers internationally?
Yes, and shipping is free worldwide. Large fixtures are carefully packed for the journey from Morocco, and some may ship in more than one package.

What is your return policy?
You can return any piece within 30 days of purchase. For large custom pieces, confirm the return terms with us before ordering.

Will the brass change color over time?
Unlacquered brass will, developing bronze, green, or blue tones. A gentle polish restores brightness. Sealed and patina finishes are made to hold their look; dust them only.

Which finish should I choose?
Think about the light in your room and the mood you want. Bright, sunlit rooms suit natural unlacquered brass; traditional rooms suit aged or antique tones; contemporary rooms suit black and gold; stone and plaster rooms suit patina finishes. The Brass Finish Guide shows each finish in real rooms.

Can I get a chandelier in a custom size?
Contact us about your project. Share your room dimensions and ceiling height on the Custom Orders page, and we will confirm what is possible before you commit.

Keep Exploring

Related collections:

• Moroccan Pendant Lights. Single shades for islands and tables.
• Moroccan Wall Sconces. The same craft at eye level.
• Moroccan Ceiling and Flush Mount Lights. For low ceilings.
• Moroccan Lanterns. Portable and hanging lantern forms.
• Table and Floor Lamps. Brass light beyond the ceiling.
• Custom Moroccan Lighting. Made to order pieces.

Related guides:

• Ultimate Moroccan Lighting Guide. The full introduction to the craft and the collection.
• Lighting Buying Guide, Installation Guide, Brass Finish Guide, Bulb Guide. As listed above.

Chandelier Questions, Answered Directly

What is a Moroccan chandelier?

A Moroccan chandelier is a multi light ceiling fixture made by hand from pierced brass in the Moroccan metalworking tradition. Unlike a crystal chandelier, which refracts light through glass, a Moroccan chandelier filters light through hand cut geometric openings, projecting pattern across the walls and ceiling in every direction. Each fixture is shaped, pierced, engraved, and brought together by hand from brass. The forms range from pierced domes and globes to branching multi arm designs and tall teardrop drops. They are the largest fixtures in Moroccan lighting, made for the rooms where people gather: entryways, dining rooms, living rooms, hotel lobbies, and restaurants.

How do I choose the right size chandelier?

Add the room’s length and width in feet, and that number in inches is a good starting diameter. A 14 by 16 foot room suggests a fixture around 30 inches wide. Over a dining table, choose a diameter about one half to two thirds of the table width instead. For ceilings above 10 feet, go one size larger; tall rooms swallow small fixtures. When choosing between two sizes, the larger one usually looks better in the room. Check the product page for the details of the piece you like, and have your electrician confirm the ceiling can carry the fixture before you order.

How high should a chandelier hang?

It depends on what is underneath it. Over a dining table or kitchen island, hang the bottom of the fixture 30 to 36 inches above the surface, so the light lands on the table without blocking sight lines. In an entryway or hallway where people walk beneath the fixture, keep at least 7 feet of clearance from the floor to the bottom of the chandelier. In a two story entryway or stairwell, hang it to read well from both floors, often centered near the upper floor sight line. Your electrician can advise on adjusting the hanging height during installation.

Can a chandelier be too heavy for my ceiling?

Yes, and this is the most important question to answer before you buy. Chandeliers are the heaviest fixtures in the collection, made from brass with several lights, and many standard ceiling boxes are not rated to carry that weight on their own. The fixture often needs support directly from the building structure above the ceiling. Each product page gives the details for its piece. Take that information to a licensed electrician or contractor and have them confirm the support plan before you order, so any structural work happens while the fixture is being made, not after it arrives.

Are Moroccan chandeliers handmade?

BrassNoor chandeliers are. Each fixture is shaped, pierced and engraved by hand from brass by Moroccan artisans. Chandeliers demand the most from the maker: the surfaces are large, and the piercing must stay true across wide spans. Because the work is done by hand, you will find small variations between pieces. Those variations are the signature of the maker, and they are how you know a human being made what hangs in your room.

Do chandeliers work with dimmers?

In most cases, yes, and dimming suits chandeliers particularly well. A dimmer takes one fixture from bright entertaining light to low evening glow, which is exactly the range a dining room or living room needs. Use dimmable LED bulbs with a compatible LED dimmer chosen for multi bulb fixtures. Because a chandelier has several lights, have a qualified electrician confirm the dimmer suits the total load of all the bulbs together. Buy all the bulbs for the fixture at the same time from the same product line so the color temperature matches at every socket.

Can I use a Moroccan chandelier in a hotel or restaurant?

Yes. Chandeliers are a natural fit for hospitality spaces: lobbies, dining rooms, lounges, and suites. A pierced brass chandelier gives a commercial room an identity guests photograph and remember, and it does it with warm light rather than decoration alone. For hospitality projects, scale up: commercial ceilings are higher and volumes are larger than in homes. Contact us about your project and we will confirm what is possible before you commit.