By Zhu Qi, Founder & Lead Designer · Esperilux
To source custom or bulk crystal chandeliers for a hospitality project, work directly with an OEM/ODM manufacturer that offers genuine K9 crystal, solid brass, a flexible minimum order quantity, and a physical sample before production. Esperilux has manufactured factory-direct for 20 years and delivered 1,000+ projects across 20+ countries, producing custom chandeliers from 100 pieces with a dedicated account manager from specification to delivery.
This guide walks through the procurement workflow — how to specify, customize, sample, order, and ship a project lighting package — written for the buyer, designer, or procurement lead running the job. For room-by-room fixture selection, see our companion guide, Crystal Chandeliers for Hotels, Restaurants & B&Bs .
OEM, ODM, and MOQ: the three terms that decide your order
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) means the factory builds a fixture to your exact specification — your sizes, crystal, finish, and drop length. ODM (Original Design Manufacturing) means the factory develops a new design from your concept, sketch, or moodboard. Esperilux offers both, from 100 pieces.
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) is the smallest quantity a factory will produce for a given order. Esperilux's MOQ for custom OEM/ODM is 100 pieces, with a flexible MOQ so boutique properties and single signature pieces are handled case by case rather than turned away.
The hospitality sourcing workflow, step by step
Sourcing a project lighting package follows six steps from brief to install:
- Specify — Share your spec sheet, drawings, or moodboard: ceiling heights, quantities per room, finish direction, and target look.
- Quote & customize — The factory returns a quote with options for size, crystal, finish, and drop length. OEM works to your spec; ODM develops a design from your concept.
- Sample / prototype — Approve a physical sample before committing the full run. Sampling is the single most important step for a matched set, because crystal tone and finish must be confirmed in hand.
- Production — The approved design goes into a factory-direct production run.
- Shipping — Esperilux ships from China by sea or air freight to both US and overseas projects, with the method coordinated to your delivery priority.
- Account management — One dedicated account manager owns your project from sample to delivery, so specs, timeline, and logistics run through a single contact.
What you can customize
Custom OEM/ODM orders at Esperilux cover every visible dimension of a fixture:
| Element | Options |
|---|---|
| Size / diameter | Custom to your ceiling and space |
| Crystal | Genuine K9 crystal |
| Frame & finish | Solid brass; finish to your direction (e.g., warm gold) |
| Drop length | Custom for double-height lobbies, stairwells, voids |
| Design route | OEM (build to your spec) or ODM (designed from your concept) |
Full scope and examples are on the bespoke & custom page.
Order scale: from a single signature piece to a matched bulk run
Esperilux scales to the project rather than forcing a fixed quantity:
| Project type | Approach |
|---|---|
| Boutique B&B / single signature piece | Flexible MOQ, handled case by case |
| Standard hotel or restaurant | Custom OEM/ODM from 100 pieces |
| Large hotel / ballroom matched set | Bulk order produced in one run for identical crystal tone and finish |
For a ballroom or a floor of suites, source the full set from one production run — identical units only stay identical when they come from the same batch.
Lead time, payment, and shipping for a custom order
Because every Esperilux order is custom, lead time, deposit, and shipping are confirmed per project with your dedicated account manager at the quote stage rather than fixed in advance — which keeps each quote matched to your actual design and timeline.
- Lead time: Each project is made to order, so the production schedule is set against your specific design, quantity, and customization once the specification is confirmed.
- Deposit & payment: The deposit is scoped to what you order. If you want to evaluate crystal color and look first, you pay only the deposit for a crystal sample; for a full production run, the deposit and balance are agreed with your account manager.
- Shipping: Esperilux ships from China by sea or air freight, and your account manager coordinates the method to your priority — air freight for faster delivery, or sea freight for standard, economical transit.
Why factory-direct matters for a project
Buying factory-direct removes the reseller markup and gives you direct control over specification, sampling, and quality. Esperilux has manufactured for 20 years from a 5,000 m² facility (founded 2006), so customization, prototyping, and matched bulk runs are handled in-house rather than subcontracted to an opaque supply chain.
For trade pricing, terms, and the project process, see the .
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOQ for custom crystal chandeliers?
The MOQ for custom OEM/ODM crystal chandeliers at Esperilux is 100 pieces. The MOQ is flexible, so boutique properties and single signature pieces are accommodated case by case rather than held to a fixed minimum.
Can I order a fully custom design (OEM/ODM)?
Yes. Esperilux offers OEM (built to your specification) and ODM (designed from your concept) from 100 pieces, customizing size, crystal, finish, and drop length in genuine K9 crystal and solid brass.
Can I get a sample before placing a bulk order?
Yes. Esperilux provides physical sampling so you approve the design, crystal tone, and finish before the full production run — essential for matched sets across a ballroom or a floor of suites.
Do you ship crystal chandeliers worldwide?
Yes. Esperilux ships factory-direct to both US and overseas hospitality projects, so a single production run supplies a property in any location.
What is the difference between OEM and ODM?
OEM means the factory builds a fixture to your exact specification; ODM means the factory develops a new design from your concept or moodboard. Esperilux offers both from 100 pieces.
How do I start a hospitality lighting order?
Share your spec sheet, drawings, or moodboard with Esperilux to receive a quote and customization options, then approve a physical sample before the production run. A dedicated account manager handles the project from sample to delivery.
How are lead time, deposit, and shipping handled for a custom order?
Because every order is custom, Esperilux confirms lead time, deposit, and shipping per project with a dedicated account manager at the quote stage. The deposit is scoped to your needs — a crystal-sample deposit if you only want to evaluate crystal color and look, or a deposit-and-balance arrangement for a full run. Esperilux ships from China by sea or air freight, coordinated to your delivery priority.
