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Chandelier over a dining table: size and height

Two measurements decide almost everything: the width of the table and the distance from the tabletop up to the chandelier. Here are the rules of thumb, and a calculator that works it out for your room.

Chandelier with 41 clear drop glasses over a round dining table

Work it out for your table

Enter your measurements. The drawing and suggestions update as you type. “Recommended” means the chandelier has the recommended height and suits your table. Press “Show in drawing” on a model to see it over the table.

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Recommended chandelier heightThe height of the chandelier itself, without rods and chain.
Rods and chain
Bottom above the tabletop
Recommended diameter
Measured sketch of a chandelier over a dining table

Models from our range

How the chandelier hangs

The chandelier hangs from rods and chain, and you decide how long it is. The chain can be shortened link by link or removed altogether, and the ceiling cup covers the hook. The shortest total height is the lamp's own height plus 15 cm (6 in).

  • Chandelier with 48 clear glass tubes hung close to the ceiling on the lower rod only

    Lower rod only

    Lamp height + 15 cm (6 in)

    All the chain is removed and the lower rod hangs straight from the hook. The chandelier sits close to the ceiling, almost like a flush mount. Good for lower ceilings.

  • Drop glass chandelier hung on the lower rod and chain below a ceiling rose

    Lower rod and chain

    Lamp height + 15 cm (6 in) + chain

    The chain hangs between the hook and the lower rod. You adjust the length link by link.

  • Drop glass chandelier with a gold frame hung on two rods with chain between

    Two rods with chain between

    Lamp height + 34 cm (13 in) or more

    One rod at the top, one at the bottom and chain in between. This gives the classic chandelier look. With a single chain link it is about 34 cm (13 in) from the ceiling to the top of the lamp.

Table width and diameter

The width of the table sets the diameter. The length decides whether you need one chandelier or two. For a round table, use the table's diameter.

Table width Recommended diameterExample from our range
90 cm (35 in) 45–60 cm (18–24 in)41 Clear Drop Glass (Ø 54 cm) or 36 Clear Tube Glass (Ø 58 cm)
100 cm (39 in) 50–67 cm (20–26 in)48 Clear Tube Glasses (Ø 65 cm)
110 cm (43 in) 55–73 cm (22–29 in)52 Clear Drop Glass (Ø 66 cm)
120 cm (47 in) 60–80 cm (24–31 in)75 Clear Drop Glass (Ø 75 cm)
130 cm (51 in) 65–87 cm (26–34 in)78 Clear Tube Glass (Ø 85 cm)
140 cm (55 in) 70–93 cm (28–37 in)185 Clear Poliedri Glass (Ø 90 cm)

Ceiling height and hanging height

The bottom of the chandelier should sit 75–90 cm (30–36 in) above the tabletop. With a higher ceiling, move it up a little so it does not feel low in the room.

Ceiling height Bottom above the tabletopCeiling to bottom
240 cm (7 ft 10 in) 75–90 cm (30–35 in)75–90 cm (30–35 in)
250 cm (8 ft 2 in) 75–90 cm (30–35 in)85–100 cm (33–39 in)
270 cm (8 ft 10 in) 75–90 cm (30–35 in)105–120 cm (41–47 in)
300 cm (9 ft 10 in) 85–100 cm (33–39 in)125–140 cm (49–55 in)
330 cm (10 ft 10 in) 90–105 cm (35–41 in)150–165 cm (59–65 in)
360 cm (11 ft 10 in) 100–115 cm (39–45 in)170–185 cm (67–73 in)

Assumes a dining table 75 cm (29.5 in) high. Most are 73–76 cm (29–30 in). The chain can be shortened or removed, so the shortest the chandelier can hang is the lamp's own height plus 15 cm (6 in). A longer chain can be ordered.

Long tables: one chandelier or two?

One chandelier suits most tables up to about 2 m (6.5 ft). If the table is longer than 2.2 m (7 ft 3 in), two chandeliers often look better.

Hang them so each sits centred over its half of the table. The distance between them is then half the table length. Choose the diameter by the table width, and keep each chandelier at least 15 cm (6 in) from the end of the table.

For an oval table, use the shorter side as the width.

Chandelier with 48 clear glass tubes over an oval dining table

Glass and light

Clear glass lets through the most light and gives a lively play of light over the table. Alabaster, frosted and smoked glass soften the light for a calmer mood.

The models on this page work with a dimmer. Over a dining table it is worth it: full light while you set the table, softer light once you sit down. Choose warm white bulbs, around 2700 K.

Chandelier with clear glass tubes over a travertine dining table

Questions and answers

Chandeliers over dining tables

Personal advice

Not sure about the size?

Send us the size of your table, your ceiling height and a photo of the room, and we will suggest a model and how to hang it.

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