The Chandelier Blog

Do you know how to convince your kids to behave in a chandelier shop while you are trying to find the chandelier of your dreams?

Just say you will buy them this chandelier toy.

You don’t think it’s going to work?

Neither do I but at least we tried

So get to the shop on your own then.

Curbly.com:

Aurora Lampworks of Brooklyn, NY is in the business of restoring chandeliers in places such as the Lyndhurst Mansion and the Federal Reserve Bank.

They also refurbish and market period pieces as well.

I quite like this Van Teal Squadron Chandelier 810250 from the Chills Up My Spine Collection.

It would look great in my home office.

I just can’t make my mind up whether I prefer its metal or acrylic shades.

What do you think?

Trends Jiimports:

Modern furniture has invaded people’s homes since the invention of the egg chair. It has gotten to the point where a traditional crystal chandelier just doesn’t capture the same light. So, why not try something new. Belgian designer Stein Dedobeleer and Julie Dresse created one just for your mod pleasure. ‘Luster’ is a 3D chandelier fashioned out of orange foam, which diffuses the light to create a soft glow.

American Chronicle:

It seems to me that too few of you consider ceiling lighting when looking for light fixtures nowadays. It may be a bit presumptuous of me, but I consider myself fairly average and I too am often guilty of overlooking ceiling lighting options such as chandeliers, pendant lights, mounts and even track lighting. So I guess I’m lumping whoever’s reading this in with me. I apologize in advance for that. If you are one of the few who are “in the know” as far as ceiling lights go, then you probably don’t need to keep reading. You are free to pursue other productive uses of your time like needlepoint, stamp collecting or learning Latin. As for the rest of you, read on and we’ll explore the wonderful world of ceiling lighting and how you can use these versatile fixtures in your home or apartment.

Let’s start with the granddaddy of ceiling fixtures, the chandelier. If one lighting fixture has truly evolved over the course of its existence, it’s the chandelier. Once a status symbol hung in many a dining room and atrium in decadent Victorian homes, these early chandeliers were odes to extravagance and overindulgence. And they were huge. Monstrous, really, some were probably larger than most modern day studios and lofts (not really). One can still find chandeliers that harken back to those days, ornate, almost to a fault, and big enough to need their own zip code. On the flip side, contemporary chandeliers are often very understated and sleek with simple designs and a wide range of sizes.

Product Dose:

These Rococo chandeliers are a delight to look at.

Yes, I said delight.

They really are eye candy, just pleasant to admire in the evening as you’re winding down with a good brandy and some Pat Metheny on the hi-fi.

Available from Mai Orsted.

The ChronicleHerald.ca:

Chandeliers, crystals and curtains are the types of elaborate decor you might expect to see stepping into an upscale ballroom — not while soaking neck deep in a bubble bath.

But the swank embellishments have been gaining popularity as additions to bathrooms in recent years, allowing women to add a bit of personality to their private space of refuge and relaxation, said Karen Sealy, a Toronto-based interior designer.

“The only soft things in our bathrooms used to be our bathmats, towels and maybe a shower curtain,” she said. “We’re doing a lot more drapes and layered drapes and trims on drapes. There’s a lot more feminine touches.”

“We’ve seen chandeliers now in washrooms for the last few years, and there’s more and more of that.”

While many people still love the all-cream, classic washroom, some are switching to richer tones and colours, opting for a wall in a bold saturated colour like red coral or Caribbean ocean turquoise, Sealy said.

LightnBreezy.com:

One of my favorite topics is the chandelier because of its history as a method of lighting that was used before the sixteenth century. The earliest chandeliers were very basic, almost primitive devices that involved two pieces of wood connected together to form a cross. A spike was inserted at each end to hold the candles and a rope or chain was connected to the crosspiece and then suspended from the ceiling. As a former antique dealer, I’ve found that nearly all of the earliest chandeliers were destroyed and very few authentic examples remain in existence today.

The chandelier found its resurgence in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and was found in the great palaces of Europe and America. They soon began to find their way into some of the more expensive mansions and private homes in this country and abroad and have been around ever since.

The industrial revolution provided the impetus for mass production of this once exclusive lighting fixture and today, chandeliers can be found in many homes and in any number of rooms in these homes. One of the major appeals of the chandelier is the drama it creates. It automatically lends character and a somewhat regal atmosphere to an otherwise plain room.

One of the major appealing characteristics of today’s chandeliers, are their versatility. A kitchen can be transformed into a high-class dining area with the addition of the right chandelier. A large bathroom can be given an air of elegance with the installation of a chandelier. Some homeowners will even use a chandelier in the master bedroom to give it that special feeling.

Chandeliers are available in all kinds of styles, shapes and can be made from a variety of materials. Although the most common type of chandelier is made of crystal, faux candles and other types of lighting is also available. One of the best ways to find the style and size chandelier that will best complement your décor, is to go online and look at what’s available.