This adapter will reduce the socket from your chandelier fixtue from a european e14 size to the smaller candelabra e12 size socket.
European light socket sizes.
Almost all of these are made of either phenolic resin or porcelain.
European bulbs are light bulbs that have bases that are commonly found in europe or light fixtures of european design.
As the name implies these are used mostly in candelabras.
A further explanation of the light bulb base sizes you can look at the letter number references e12 e17 and e26 to help understand a bulbs base style and size.
E type sockets are the most common.
So you will be able to use a bulb that has a candelabra e12 base in your fixture that has a european e14 socket.
Socket sizes explained socket sizes follow a simpler rule of type size.
The size is a simple measurement of width in millimeters.
Common european light bulb bases are e14 e27 ba15d ba22d b22d s15 s15s and s19.
Many european bulbs are available in 120 130 volt for use in the european fixtures used in the united states.
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The e stands for edison and designates a screw type socket.