Antique chandeliers are a wonderful way to add character to your house.
They are real attention grabbers and give character to a room. Decorating around one is easy as they have a distinct, old world appeal.
So, if it is an antique brass chandelier or a beautiful crystal antique chandelier to hang in your home, it will surely become one of the main points of interest.
When speaking of these types of chandliers, the ones that are thought of as collectables at the moment are from the 1910′s, 20′s and 30′s. If you are shopping for one, be sure that it has been restored no more than 50% or it will no longer be considered an antique.
There are also antique style chandeliers on the market that, to the untrained eye, look like true antiques. They are so well replicated that only an expert can tell that it is not a real antique. It is a great choice if you want the look but don’t want to pay the price for an authentic antique. Either way, the good thing is that there are plenty of choices available, along with shops that have them for sale.
Antique chandeliers are typically found in 3 basic styles, wooden carved, bowl and beaded. Wooden carved chandeliers tend to feature detailed decorative carvings and have an old world finish.
Bowl chandeliers are inspired by French and Italian cultures. Beaded chandeliers reflect French aristrocracy. If you are after the real thing and not a reproduction, here are a few tips you can use while shopping for one.
It can be a challenge to find antique chandliers, however, with persistance, you can get the look you are after. A few places to find them are at antique road shows and thrift shops. You may come across a treasure as some people are quick to sell them without realizing how much they are worth.
Once you have the antique chandelier you have always wanted, make sure that it fits the character of the room where you want to install it. After all, you don’t want an antique chandelier in the middle of a room filled with art deco furniture.
I suggest you place it in a room that has furniture made of wood with fabric that has rich colors and ornate highlights. I prefer hues such as burgundy and brown the best. Even Victorian decor is a great match to highlight your antique chandelier.