Glass Chandeliers And Their Many Types The old chandelier lighting has been giving luminescence as far as we can remember, in fact even in the dark ages. In those times, the chandelier was more simple than it was now, being made of wood and only a candle being place in it would give the need lighting. In fact, the word chandelier is just candlestick in French. The old-style chandeliers had ropes and pulleys tied to them so as to act as a pulley system and make the rising and the lowering possible. But in some locations, their chandeliers are still made this way, so cleaning and other maintenance work can be done by lowering it down. When metals were already available, metal chandeliers construction began as well. The candle-lit chandeliers are still available as of today. So, let us step into the world of chandeliers and see the different types of this lighting mechanism. Crystal Chandelier Lighting When glass cutting was discovered in the seventeenth century, then the popularity of chandeliers was obviously discovered as well. Only crystals and rocks were used until the discovery of glass cutting. But with cheaper glass as its primary material, the popularity exploded. Also, they can have glass made in different colors to imitate a rainbow.Smart Tips For Uncovering Chandeliers
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A lot of traditional chandeliers were made of iron (which can be really heavy), fortunately, houses back then were sturdy enough to support all the weight. You can achieve this black iron look using chemically weathered bronze or brass, but it still does not look entirely the same. You can also use black glass crystal for a black iron looking crystal chandelier. It may not be able to refract light like a normal crystal chandelier, but it can surely spice up a room and give it a more modern look to it. Lighting Capabilities of Modern Chandeliers When people hear chandeliers, they think of the elegant branched arms we always see in movies, unfortunately this is no longer the case for many modern chandeliers. In its place, modern chandeliers no have central support rods that are used to hold up the central lighted area. This is usually true for the art deco style of chandelier. A modern chandelier with this kind of styles is more commonly referred to as a pendant chandelier. These modern chandeliers have many shapes and sizes for you to choose from, there are mini chandeliers and even ones made of steel. When you are considering of buying a lighting fixture for your home, you will have a lot of options to choose from, whether you prefer the traditional look or the more modern chandeliers. If you are happy with your current chandelier, you can also find a different chandelier shade to have a new look to it. A lot of people prefer to have this done because the light is not as harsh as a chandelier that has bulbs that are exposed. When a current lighting fixture is already present, it is not that hard to install a new chandelier in your home anymore - all you have to do is simply turn the power off, remove the old fixture, and attach the color coded wires to the new one. If you don't feel up to the job, a technician can easily get the job done for you as well.