# Best Modern Chandeliers 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Bulbs That Aren't Included Source: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-chandeliers-modern Published: 2026-09-15 | Updated: 2026-09-15 | Prices checked on Amazon UK on 2026-09-15 Eight of the ten modern chandeliers below ship with empty sockets — between 3 and 8 bulbs each — yet the listings still quote finished lumen figures. The 3-socket fitting from ANWIO claims 6,000 lumens. The 6-socket Rayofly quotes a 2,700-lumen maximum. Neither number exists until you have bought the bulbs yourself. Only the £172.46 KCO 7-light states that bulbs are included, as 7 warm white E27 globes, and only the 3-ring LED has no sockets to fill at all. The bulb counts do not survive a second reading either: the £76.49 gold fitting is titled '6 Lights' and lists '6*E14' in its bullets while its own specification field says 'Number of Lights: 5'. We ranked ten of the best modern chandeliers on Amazon on four honest criteria: whether the bulb count in the title, the bullets and the specification field agree; whether the quoted lumens are physically possible from the sockets supplied; the mix of integrated LED against replaceable bulbs; and the spread of prices, from £50.99 to £195.98. Where a listing contradicts itself, we print both numbers and let you decide. ## The ranking ### 1. Rayofly Fireworks Crystal Ceiling Light, 6 G9, Chrome - Price: £50.99 | Amazon rating: 4.6 from 1,102 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-chandeliers-modern/rayofly-crystal-ceiling-light - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08K42FHNP?tag=ranked10-21 The cheapest of these modern chandeliers at £50.99 and the most-reviewed, though its 2,700-lumen maximum is a bulb figure, not a fitting figure. Rayofly holds the top spot on 4.6 from 1,102 ratings — the largest review base of any of these modern chandeliers — at £50.99, the lowest price in the top four. It measures 50cm across and 30cm high, so it fits a standard living room ceiling without dominating it. In practice, the six G9 sockets take bulbs up to 40W each and dim with a compatible bulb and dimmer. That said, the listing gives two different brightness ceilings: one field says 1600-2200 lumen, while another says 'Light Output Maximum: 2700 Lumens'. Meanwhile the same entry lists Remote as the control method and Slide as the switch type, which is a third answer to the question of how you turn it on. The catch is the bulbs. None are included, and the room list names a bathroom even though the fitting is marked not water resistant. Skip it if you want warm light straight out of the box, or a fitting wider than 50cm. Pros: 1,102 ratings at 4.6, the largest review base in this list; 6 G9 sockets, 40W maximum each, dimmable with a compatible bulb and dimmer; 50cm × 30cm footprint suits a standard room better than the 93cm KCO; £50.99, the cheapest six-socket fitting here; CE-certified sockets and a 2-year parts replacement promise Cons: Bulbs not included — you need 6 G9 bulbs before it lights at all; The spec quotes both '1600-2200 lumen' and 'Light Output Maximum: 2700 Lumens'; Control method is listed as Remote while the switch type is listed as Slide; Not water resistant, yet a bathroom appears in the room list ### 2. KCO Gold Sputnik Chandelier, 7 Glass Globes, 110cm - Price: £172.46 | Amazon rating: 4.5 from 622 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-chandeliers-modern/kco-sputnik-7-globe-chandelier - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07XJXJCZ7?tag=ranked10-21 The only fitting here that arrives with bulbs in the box — 7 warm white E27 globes — which is most of why it costs £172.46. This is the only fitting in the ten that states bulbs are included: 7 warm white E27 globes, described as gifts in the box. At £172.46 it is the second most expensive here, and its 4.5 comes from 622 reviews. The spec quotes 1600-2400 lumen and, in another field, a 4000-lumen maximum — neither figure means much when the bulbs are already chosen for you. In shape it is a linear modern chandelier rather than a round one: 110cm long, 35cm high, with seven 15cm glass globes on a brass frame. Voltage runs 110-240V, and it dims only if you replace the supplied non-dimmable globes with dimmable ones. Worth noting: the specification lists 'Crystal' as the embellishment, although the fitting is sold with white glass globes. Do not buy this if you want a compact ceiling light or a budget one. It is built for a dining table or kitchen island with roughly a metre of clear span above it. Pros: Bulbs included: 7 warm white E27 globes, unusual at this price; 110cm linear span suits a dining table or kitchen island; 622 ratings at 4.5; Runs on 110-240V and dims with dimmable bulbs; KCO offers free globe replacement if one arrives cracked Cons: £172.46 — more than three times the £50.99 Rayofly; Spec quotes 1600-2400 lumen and a 4000-lumen maximum in the same entry; 'Embellishment Feature: Crystal' on a fitting sold with glass globes; The supplied bulbs are non-dimmable, so dimming costs extra ### 3. ANWIO Rose Gold Crystal Ceiling Light, 3 E27, 36.5cm - Price: £72.99 | Amazon rating: 4.5 from 545 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-chandeliers-modern/anwio-rose-gold-crystal-light - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F59KSWKS?tag=ranked10-21 Its 6,000-lumen claim is the largest here, and it comes from three empty E27 sockets — 2,000 lumens per bulb before anything is fitted. At 36.5cm across and 27cm deep, this is one of the smaller modern chandeliers in the list, and it carries 4.5 from 545 ratings at £72.99. Crucially, the specification claims 6,000 lumens from three E27 sockets — 2,000 lumens per bulb, before a single bulb is fitted. By contrast with the integrated LED fittings, this modern crystal chandelier lets you choose the colour temperature. The sockets take E27 bulbs up to 60W at 220-240V, and it dims with a dimmable bulb and dimmer switch. It is a semi-flush mount on a 120mm base plate, and the listing says no assembly is required. ANWIO suggests rooms of 12-20m². That said, buy it for the look and the bulb freedom, not for the lumen figure. If you need a brightness number you can rely on, or a fitting you never buy bulbs for, this is not it. The listing also carries an 'A' efficiency grade, which is a grade for a bulb you have not chosen yet. Pros: 545 ratings at 4.5; 3 E27 sockets, 60W maximum each, so bulb choice is wide; Dimmable with a dimmable bulb and dimmer switch; 36.5cm diameter, small enough for a hallway or box room; Semi-flush mount on a 120mm base plate, no assembly required Cons: 6,000 lumens is quoted with three empty sockets; Bulbs not included; The room list puts it in a bathroom, but it carries no water-resistance rating; An 'A' efficiency grade is given to an empty fitting ### 4. 3-Ring LED Crystal Chandelier, Cool White, Adjustable - Price: £75.13 | Amazon rating: 4.3 from 295 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-chandeliers-modern/3-ring-led-crystal-chandelier - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GB6G9PK?tag=ranked10-21 The only fitting here with no sockets to fill — an integrated 48W LED panel rated at 2,000 lumens and 6000 Kelvin. The three-ring design is the only fitting here with no empty sockets: a 48W integrated LED panel rated at 2,000 lumens and 6000 Kelvin. It costs £75.13 and holds 4.3 from 295 ratings. In use, the three rings can be arranged at different heights, which helps on both high and standard ceilings, and the stainless steel and crystal body needs no bulb shopping ever. At the same time, 2,000 lumens from 48W works out at roughly 42 lumens per watt. The specification also lists an E26 bulb base on a fitting with no replaceable bulbs. Skip it if you want warm light: 6000K cool white is the only option and there is no bulb to swap. Even so, the review split is worth reading in full — 11 of its 295 ratings are one star, the highest one-star share in this list. Pros: No bulbs to buy: an integrated LED panel; Three rings adjustable in height for high or standard ceilings; £75.13 with 295 ratings at 4.3; 48W integrated LED, 2,000 lumens, 6000 Kelvin; Stainless steel and crystal, all mounting hardware included Cons: 6000K cool white only, with no warm alternative; 2,000 lumens from 48W is about 42 lumens per watt; 11 of 295 ratings are one star, the highest one-star share here; An E26 bulb base is listed on a fitting with an integrated LED ### 5. KCO 8-Light Glass Sputnik Chandelier, Brushed Brass - Price: £195.98 | Amazon rating: 4.5 from 263 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-chandeliers-modern/kco-8-light-glass-sputnik - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07ZJBS3Q9?tag=ranked10-21 The widest of these modern chandeliers at 93cm, the most expensive at £195.98, and the one that quotes 400 lumens against eight empty sockets. The widest of these modern chandeliers at 93cm across and 64.5cm high, and the most expensive at £195.98, with 4.5 from 263 ratings. The 8 E27 sockets take 40W bulbs each, yet the specification quotes 400 lumens and an efficiency of 10 lumens per watt — figures that describe one weak bulb, not eight empty sockets. In practice, the useful detail is the sloped ceiling adapter and the two extension rods, 20cm and 30cm, which let you hang it over a kitchen island or a long table. The brass and glass build runs at 220V. Meanwhile the same spec sheet calls the light colour 'Natural White' and the colour temperature 3000 Kelvin, which is warm white. This is not the one to buy if your ceiling is low, if you want light without buying eight bulbs, or if £195.98 plus bulbs is beyond the budget. The globes are glass, so a knock near a busy table matters. Pros: Sloped ceiling adapter included, rare at this price; 8 E27 sockets, 40W maximum each; 93cm span suits a large dining room or island; 263 ratings at 4.5; Free replacement globes if any arrive cracked Cons: £195.98, the most expensive fitting in this list; 8 bulbs are not included, so the real cost is higher; The same spec entry says 'Natural White' and 3000 Kelvin; 400 lumens and '10 lumens per watt' describe one bulb, not eight sockets ### 6. HOMCOM Silver Crystal Ceiling Chandelier, 80cm - Price: £68.00 | Amazon rating: 4.6 from 121 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-chandeliers-modern/homcom-crystal-ceiling-light - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08PFDJ5BY?tag=ranked10-21 An 80cm silver crystal ceiling light at £68.00 with 4.6 from 121 ratings — and two different bulb counts inside the same listing. An 80cm crystal ceiling light at £68.00, rated 4.6 from 121 reviews. One bullet promises 5 conventional E14 sockets at 40W each. The specification field, however, says 'Number of Lights: 1'. Both cannot be correct, so order your bulbs after the fitting arrives. The body is built from 80 strings of triangular crystals and 60 strings of crystal balls on a steel canopy, sized 80 × 25 × 23cm at 230V/50Hz. HOMCOM lists it among chandeliers for living room, bedroom and café settings. As a result, it reads as a long, low-profile piece rather than a hanging centrepiece. Do not buy it expecting a usable lumen figure: 600 lumens is quoted, which is one bulb's worth at best. The water-resistance field says 'Water Resistant', but no IP rating appears in the bullets — treat it as an indoor fitting. Pros: £68.00, the second-cheapest fitting here; 4.6 from 121 ratings; 80 strings of triangular crystals plus 60 strings of crystal balls; 80cm width suits a long room or a dining table; 5 E14 sockets and 40W per bulb, according to its own bullet Cons: The spec field says 'Number of Lights: 1' against a bullet promising 5 E14 sockets; Bulbs not included; The 600-lumen figure is a single-bulb number; A water-resistance field is set with no IP rating given ### 7. Black Sputnik Ceiling Light, 6 G9, Adjustable Rods - Price: £87.59 | Amazon rating: 4.3 from 156 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-chandeliers-modern/modern-black-6-light-sputnik-chandelier - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GJZLLHKJ?tag=ranked10-21 Adjustable from 77cm to 167cm for low or high ceilings at £87.59 — and the only listing here that quotes no lumen figure at all. £87.59 buys six G9 sockets and a 42W total in a black molecular frame, with 4.3 from 156 ratings. Notably, it is the only fitting here that quotes no lumen figure at all, so there is nothing to overstate. The adjustable rods run from 77cm to 167cm, which covers low ceilings and stairwells, and the mounting works on flat or sloped ceilings. It dims with compatible G9 bulbs and a dimmer switch, neither of which is included. In form it sits between modern ceiling lights and a classic chandelier, sold as a modern pendant light with glass and wrought iron listed as materials and CE certification on the sockets. The bulbs and the dimmer both come out of your pocket, and the bullets suggest rooms around 10-20m², so it will not carry a large open-plan space alone. Seven of its 156 ratings are one star. If you want a predictable output, look at the integrated LED instead. Pros: Adjustable rods from 77cm to 167cm, so it works on low and high ceilings; 6 G9 sockets, dimmable with compatible bulbs and a dimmer; £87.59, mid-price for a six-bulb fitting; Flat and sloped ceiling installations supported; CE certified, with all mounting hardware included Cons: Bulbs and the dimmer switch are both sold separately; No lumen figure and no per-bulb wattage, only a 42W total; 7 of its 156 ratings are one star; The light source field says 'Bulbs sold separately' instead of naming a source ### 8. Gold Crystal Chandelier, 6 E14, Adjustable Chain - Price: £76.49 | Amazon rating: 4.5 from 100 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-chandeliers-modern/gold-crystal-chandelier-6-light - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DJ2X6VGX?tag=ranked10-21 Titled '6 Lights' and listing 6*E14 in the bullets, while its own specification field says 'Number of Lights: 5'. A gold chandelier at £76.49, rated 4.5 from 100 reviews, with a 59-inch chain adjustable between 23.6 and 82.6 inches. Here the numbers disagree with each other: the title says 6 Lights, a bullet says 6*E14 at 60W maximum each, and the specification field says 'Number of Lights: 5'. The 360W wattage figure implies six 60W bulbs, so the spec contradicts itself as well. The chain suits flat, vaulted and sloped ceilings, and the E14 sockets accept dimmable, Edison, CFL, LED and halogen bulbs. Dimming needs a dimmable bulb plus a switch that is not supplied. The light colour is listed as Gold — that is the finish, not the temperature of the light. Do not buy it if you want to order bulbs before the box arrives, because the listing gives two counts. And if output matters more than the finish, note that the quoted 2,000 lumens assumes bulbs you have not bought. Pros: £76.49 with 4.5 from 100 ratings; 59-inch chain adjustable between 23.6 and 82.6 inches; Suits flat, vaulted and sloped ceilings; E14 sockets accept dimmable, Edison, CFL and LED bulbs; A 1-year warranty is stated Cons: The spec says 'Number of Lights: 5' against a title and bullet that both say 6; Bulbs and the dimmer switch are not included; 2,000 lumens is quoted with empty sockets; 360W implies six 60W bulbs, contradicting the five-light spec field ### 9. HOMCOM Gold Tone Crystal Chandelier, 8 G9 Bulbs - Price: £74.50 | Amazon rating: 4.7 from 64 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-chandeliers-modern/homcom-crystal-ceiling-light-c2fc - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GSP7C2FC?tag=ranked10-21 4.7 from 64 ratings — the highest score here on the second-smallest sample — with 8 G9 bulbs to buy at 25W maximum each. This crystal chandelier ceiling light needs 8 medium-base G9 bulbs at 25W maximum each, none included, and costs £74.50. It holds 4.7 from 64 ratings, with a single one-star review. The wattage field says 150W, which matches six 25W bulbs rather than the eight sockets the bullets describe. Its appeal is the cascading crystal droplets, sold as high-transparency glass that wipes clean. The kit includes a cross hanging board, four screws, wall plugs and one pair of gloves, and HOMCOM recommends a qualified electrician. LED and halogen bulbs both fit. The catch is the sample size: 64 ratings is the second-smallest base here, so 4.7 is less settled than the 4.6 from 1,102 ratings on the Rayofly. Nor does the listing quote any lumen figure, and 25W per socket is a modest ceiling. If you want a measurable output, this is not the listing for you. Pros: 4.7 from 64 ratings, with a single one-star review; 8 G9 sockets, LED and halogen compatible; £74.50, cheaper than every six-socket fitting here except one; Sold as 225 crystal pendants in the product title; Installation kit includes a cross hanging board, screws, wall plugs and gloves Cons: Bulbs not included; 8 G9 bulbs are needed; 25W maximum per socket is lower than the 40W the KCO fittings allow; The 150W wattage field matches six 25W bulbs, not eight sockets; No lumen figure appears anywhere in the listing ### 10. 6-Light Black Crystal Semi-Flush Ceiling Fitting - Price: £162.99 | Amazon rating: 4.7 from 46 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-chandeliers-modern/black-crystal-6-light-ceiling-fitting - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CJPPP1BM?tag=ranked10-21 The best-rated of these modern chandeliers at 4.7 with no one or two-star reviews, and a semi-flush body roughly 48cm wide. The best-rated of these modern chandeliers at 4.7, from 46 ratings, and the only fitting with no one or two-star reviews at all: 84 five-star, 5 four-star and 11 three-star. It costs £162.99 and takes 6 × E27 bulbs at 60W maximum, again not included. At roughly 48cm wide and 49cm high it mounts semi-flush, sitting much closer to the ceiling than the 82.6-inch chain on the gold fitting. Voltage is 220-240V, and it works with incandescent, dimmable, LED and CFL bulbs; the colour temperature is listed at 2700 Kelvin, a warm white. In short, the shape suits a dining room or bedroom with a standard ceiling. That said, 46 ratings is the smallest review base of the ten, so its 4.7 says less than the 4.6 from 1,102 ratings elsewhere in this list. It is also the second most expensive fitting here, and the bullets are thin: no lumen figure, no crystal count and nothing beyond the title to confirm the six sockets. Pros: 4.7 from 46 ratings with no one or two-star reviews; 6 E27 sockets, 60W maximum each; Semi-flush mount, roughly 48cm wide and 49cm high; 220-240V and compatible with incandescent, LED, CFL and dimmable bulbs; 2700 Kelvin is listed, a warm white Cons: 46 ratings is the smallest review base here; £162.99, the second most expensive fitting in this list; Bulbs not included; Thin bullet text: no lumen figure and no crystal count ## Verdict For most homes, the £50.99 Rayofly is the sensible starting point: 6 G9 sockets at 40W each and 1,102 ratings at 4.6, the largest evidence base among these modern chandeliers. If you would rather never buy a bulb, the 3-ring LED is the only fitting here with a sealed light source, though 6000K cool white is not for every room. Meanwhile, if bulbs in the box matter more than price, the £172.46 KCO 7-light is the only listing that says so outright. Either way, add the cost of 3 to 8 bulbs before you compare prices — and read the specification field as well as the title, because on two of these modern chandeliers the two disagree.