Shining a Light on Chandeliers
Whether for function or aesthetic appeal, chandeliers grace many of Manhattan’s side street businesses with glowing charm. These fixtures are often hidden behind main attractions like refined dining, well-fashioned clothing, and profound architecture, but this Sideways Story takes a closer look.
Varying in size, shape, style and color, chandeliers of the side streets have few standards of design apart from radiance, but many share the ability to amplify ambiance. The winding, space-captivating chandelier at The Dakota Bar twists to all directions, mimicking the bar’s energy and dynamics. A small, dainty chandelier sets the tone for an elegant dining experience at ABC Kitchen.
Other chandeliers stand on their own, warranting immediate and sustained notice. Culture Espresso, a small coffee shop, is afforded grandeur by its glistening chandeliers, poised with hanging jewels. A particularly shiny chandelier at the Rainbow Room feeds off the bouncing light that gives the dining room its name, while also harnessing its own intricate beauty. A four-tiered chandelier prominently resides at Al Bustan, a fun Lebanese restaurant, but it is no more striking than the devout and stately one at the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sava, highlighted in a deep red hue.
There are also the whimsical and crafty kinds; chandeliers with more abstract beauty. At The Cutting Room, a favorite venue for food and music, small guitars with strings and cords hanging from the ends decorate one of the light fixtures. A chandelier blends in with the front bar at Malai Marke by holding wine glasses, and a bright pink creation with candy canes, multi-colored gum drops and swirly lollipops is an attraction at The Sweet Shop.
Finally, there are some fabulous décor stores where shoppers can peruse to find the best fit for their homes. Ercole Home introduces unique chandeliers with pops of color and innovation, and High Style Deco features modern, chic designs. Wherever these chandeliers pop up next, they are sure to make their mark.
Be sure to click through the slide show above to see all our photography of the varied gorgeous, opulent, artistic, and quirky chandeliers of Manhattan’s Side Streets by our talented photographers.
