The chandelier beneath the main dome of a large mosque is the most visible element of the interior. A luxury mosque chandelier completes the architecture through its proportion to the dome, its tiered structure, its verse and motif work and balanced light. In this article we share what we focus on when we make chandeliers for large mosques, with examples from our projects.
Size: in proportion to the dome
We usually set the chandelier diameter at about one third of the dome diameter. Under large domes the chandelier is made in tiers rather than as a single ring: a 300 cm 3+1 chandelier has three tiers of 3 m, 2 m and 1 m plus a central lamp. For larger domes we make 4+1 and bigger tiered chandeliers. Our recommended sizes by dome diameter are in the size table on our mosque chandeliers page.
Verse and motif work
On luxury mosque chandeliers, the Quranic verse and motif plates on the rings define the character of the piece. We laser-cut the plates from brass or stainless steel sheet and place acrylic and LED behind them, so the calligraphy reads at night as well. Calligraphy and motifs are chosen together with the mosque's painted decoration and interior architecture.
Materials and light
We make the body in brass or stainless steel. Brass gives a warm tone that suits calligraphy and painted decoration; stainless steel is a durable choice for mosques in humid and coastal regions. Crystal and glass details are chosen per model. The light is planned to avoid glare at eye level and to light the dome and walls evenly.
Examples from our projects
For the Al Hassan Mosque in Bahrain we designed and made the 8 m main chandelier, more than 20 large chandeliers and the wall sconces.
For the Abdelhamid Ben Badis Mosque in Algeria we made a chandelier 12 metres in diameter. Chandeliers of this scale are assembled and tested in the workshop, shipped dismantled and installed on site by our own team.
Which series suit large mosques?
Under large domes we most often recommend the tiered models of the Ottoman verse and Işıl series, and for contemporary mosque architecture the LED models of the Zirve series. All 70 models are on our mosque chandelier models page.
How a project runs
- Review of the dome size, section drawing and interior photos
- Approval with 3D design and dimensioned drawings
- Production and testing in our workshop in Tekkeköy, Samsun
- Shipping ex-works, port to port or door to door
- Installation by our own team in Turkey and abroad
Frequently asked questions
How many tiers should a chandelier for a large mosque have?
It depends on the dome diameter and height. Medium domes usually take a 2+1 chandelier and large domes a 3+1 or 4+1; for very large domes the number of tiers and the diameters are set for the project.
Do you install chandeliers in mosques abroad?
Yes. As in our projects in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Algeria and Belgium, we ship the chandelier and our own team carries out the installation.
Send your mosque's dome size, section drawing and photos via WhatsApp to +90 533 051 84 70 or to info@yonavize.com.tr, and we will prepare a 3D design for your mosque.
