So, you are looking for a deer antler chandelier are you? A real antler chandelier has become a very popular form of decor in country homes, mountain cabins, ski lodges, etc…often anywhere where you have a rustic “log furniture” motif. The internet is full of information on almost every subject, but sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming. We want this to be your ultimate guide on the subject of that perfect:
01) deer antler chandelier
02) elk antler chandelier
03) moose antler chandelier
04) white antler chandelier
05) whitetail antler chandelier
…so let’s get started.
Deer Antler Chandelier – 32″ x 20″ Mule Deer 6 LightThis classic deer antler chandelier is professionally handcrafted. It has 6 cast antlers and 6 candle lights and all the wiring is internal. Made from medium-density polyethylene, each antler is individually hand-stained and rubbed. This gives it a 100% authentic look.Read More |
Deer Horn Chandelier
Let’s start off by defining what a deer horn chandelier actually is. It is very simply a chandelier that is crafted from authentic deer, elk, or moose antlers. These antlers are usually collected from the wild animals each autumn, after the mating season. Here’s where the distinction between horns and antlers come into play. Antlers are temporary head ornaments (primarily on male cervids), which are used for display as well as fighting to secure a mate. Once the mating season is over in the fall or early winter, these antlers usually shed and are re-grown the next year. It is these discarded antlers that are gathered and then used in the making of deer antler chandeliers. So, take heart…the animal is not usually hurt in the gathering process.
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How To Make An Antler Chandelier
If you are a handy sort of person certainly one of the “cheapest” ways to go if you really want a deer antler chandelier is to make one yourself. For starters let’s take a lesson and see how the experts do it. After the antlers have been collected, skilled artisans will drill holes directly through the center of the antlers to hide the electrical wiring that will supply juice. They will then see what they have available and take all the similar-sized antlers, pass the electrical wiring through them, and assemble the rest of the chandelier.
Faux Deer Antler Chandelier
“Faux” antler lighting (or a reproduction antler chandelier as it is sometimes called) is simply speaking a chandelier that is made from materials that “resemble” actual deer antlers but are not. In actuality, the material is made by filling molds from real antlers with resin. Like most things in life, “faux” products have their place. If you are looking for a chandelier light to set a mood and light up a living place, but are not as focused on “the real thing” if you will, then a faux antler chandelier could be exactly what you are looking for.
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Deer Antler Chandelier Shop
We know that you came looking for an antler chandelier for sale, so we don’t want to leave you with some options. We were going to list the various deer antler chandelier options one after the other, but we thought it would be more “pleasing to the eye” to have them displayed throughout this article. So, take a look at the ads with the greyish-blue backgrounds in this article…they are top antler chandelier products worth your attention.
Deer Antler Chandelier Kit
If you would like to make your own deer antler chandelier, but don’t have all the “raw materials” so to speak, there are kits available. You don’t need to be an expert but you do need to be a bit handy with your hands. You might want to look at the Hunters Specialties Deer Antler Mounting Kit to help you out along the way.
Conclusion
We will sign off for now but will be adding a lot more material to this article as time permits. We at Chandelier Heaven hope that you found this article informative and helpful. Here’s to you finding that deer antler chandelier that is perfect for your needs.
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We here at ChandelierHeaven have noticed that if you are looking for a quality chandelier the word Wrought Iron Chandeliers will come up quite often. Just what is “wrought iron” anyway? This is the topic of this post. Enjoy…
In a nutshell, wrought iron is commercially pure iron. In other words, it has a carbon content so low that is cannot be considered steel. This gives it the quality of being very tough, but malleable at the same time. As the word “wrought” is an old English word meaning “worked”, “wrought iron” can be considered to be “worked iron”.
The Origin Of Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Way back in 1925 an American by the name of James Aston developed wrought iron. He did this by pouring some hot molten steel into a container of cooler slag. This cooler slag caused the steel to purify into wrought iron. Eventually low-grade mild steel became so cheap that wrought iron could no longer compete, and the last wrought-iron plant in the US closed its doors in 1969.
Here is a list of some of the everyday items that are still said to be made from wrought iron. For example:
1) Chains
2) Horseshoes
3) Handrails
4) Ornamental Ironwork
5) Railway Couplings
6) Rivets
Wrought Iron Chandeliers … Useful Characteristics
Here are some of the very useful characteristics of wrought iron. It is very malleable, but yet tough at the same time. This means that it can be worked into various shapes without the fear of it breaking up. Steel does not offer these advantages as it is harder and stiffer. Similarly, cast iron is very brittle.
Since wrought iron becomes still at a very low temperature, it is useful to blacksmiths in the area of welding. It has a rough microscopic surface which makes it great for holding any coatings or platings that are placed upon it.
Wrought iron chandeliers are very popular because they use this fine metal. Wrought iron means that the chandelier can encompass various difficult designs. If these chandeliers were made of a different metal the finished product might not be as beautiful or elaborate.
Wrought Iron Chandeliers … The Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed this review of “wrought iron”, and especially the “how and why” it has worked its way into our chandelier designs. If you are thinking of purchasing a wrought iron chandelier, or in fact have actually bought one, we would love to hear from you. Why have you chosen this beautiful form of light to brighten up your room?
Let’s hear it for wrought iron chandeliers !
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What are Crystorama Chandeliers? We here at ChandelierHeaven are very proud of this company. For those of you who happen to be looking for an American company to be proud of, we would like to submit Crystorama Lighting, America’s premier chandelier manufacturer.
Crystorama Chandeliers … The Company
Crystorama Lighting has a lot to show for their efforts. Their lighting department and elaborate manufacturing facilities allow them to produce quality products at a very fast pace. They are constantly coming up with new contemporary designs for not only crystal chandeliers, but bathroom lights, ceiling pendants, kitchen lighting, the list goes on.
Founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1958 by Abraham Kleinberg, the initial intention of the company was to be a primary importer of crystal chandeliers from Bohemia-Northern Czechoslovakia. Abraham Kleinberg was a gifted artist and designer who incorporated his ideas into his product line. Over the years they have worked with design communities in Asia, India, Europe, and North America.
How popular are their products? Well, you can check out what others are saying in the following magazines and publications:
01) Better Home and Gardens – March 2011
02) Residential Lighting – March 2011
03) Trends 2011 – October 2010
04) Tot Spot – October 2010
05) To Market, To Market… – June 2010
06) Licensing – March 2010
07) Creating Crystal Splendor – August 2009
08) Shape up – April 2009
09) Talk of the Town – January 2009
10) A beam of Light. A ray of Hope. – January 2009
11) Las Vegas Market Preview – January 2009
Crystorama Chandeliers … The Product Line
Here are just two of their fine collections of chandeliers:
1) The Paris Flea Collection. For an example of the fantastic examples in this collection, consider the: Crystorama Paris Flea Gold 27 1/2″ Wide Chandelier. This Etruscan gold chandelier features Etruscan gold crystal on a wrought iron frame. Luxurious and elegant, this beautifully stunning light fixture will add sophistication to any decor.
2) The Brentwood Collection. For an example of the wonderful pieces in this collection, consider the: Brentwood Regis Collection 6-Light 20″ English Bronze Harvest Gold Shaded Chandelier with Clear or Golden Teak Majestic Crystal, Swarovski Spectra or Swarovski Strass Crystal.
A Crystorama chandelier can provide a touch of elegance, class, and of course “light” to every room of your house. What a conversation piece and a beautiful piece of lighting to “light up” your room.
Be sure to check out the whole range of quality products that Crystorama has to offer. It is a quality company that has been in business for many years. Their product line is solid, and they have many dedicated followers who eagerly anticipate future item releases.
Crystorama Chandeliers … The Conclusion
We would love to hear from you about this subject. Which chandelier are you thinking of buying? If you have already bought one, which one? What were the decision points that lead to this selection?
Lighting the way… Crystorama Chandeliers !
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What a joy it is to own and behold chandelier lighting, and how much more so a beautiful antique chandelier. Not only do they provide great lighting, they have a presence and a dignity that only something of aged beauty can possess. In this article we will be discussing the joys of antique chandeliers.
Where Does That Antique Chandelier Come From?
It’s interesting to note where many of these antique chandeliers come from. In many cases people find them in the attic or basement of a beloved relative or friend. They have been put into storage for a short time, which eventually becomes a long time, and then develops into a very long time. In other cases people find them in garage sales or estate sales. Good deals can also be found on eBay. The key is, they are out there, you just might have to keep your eyes open and do a bit of work to find one.
As a side note, if you happen to own an antique chandelier, give it some time and thought before you decide to depart with it. It could be worth some money now for sure, but did you ever consider what it could be worth in a few more years? There is also the emotional aspect to consider. Do you really want to depart with such a treasured item that has been in the family for years and years? In some cases your answer might be yes, but be sure to give it some thought before you jump to conclusions.
Should You Keep Or Sell That Antique Chandelier You Love!
So, you have decided to sell your chandelier. What next? Well the logical point is to determine exactly what it is worth. In fact, this may be one of the major factors in determining whether to sell it or not. You need to get good advice from good people, which might be a bit of a challenge. If you happen to have any companies in your area that deal with antiques that would be a good place to start. If they don’t happen to specialize in antique lighting they might know someone who does.
So, you have decided to keep your chandelier. What next? Well, you could put it back into the attic or basement for safe keeping…waiting for a time when it has appreciated yet a few more dollars. Another alternative is to put it up somewhere to be proudly displayed. After all, it is a find…why not share it with the world? Many a dining room table has been adorned with some antique chandelier lighting, you might want to give this option a try.
The Antique Chandelier Conclusion
So there you have it, a few things to consider about antique chandelier lighting.
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Who hasn’t heard of Amazon.com? Founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos, it has grown to become America’s largest online retailer. Starting as an online bookstore, it soon diversified to include DVD’s, software, electronics, food, toys, apparel, and of course…lighting fixtures. Let’s see what this behemoth has to offer in the way of chandeliers.
Let’s start off with a mere $71,998 gem (originally listed at $143, 996). The TransGlobe Lighting EL-127 127lt Chandelier-white Frame/black Pendalog Crystals, Clear Boboche/clear Crystal Strands Chandelier. Quite the mouthful don’t you think? This is a quality piece of workmanship from a quality manufacturer. Trans Globe Lighting has been a leading manufacturer of residential lighting, lamps and home décor since 1986. Born from the ideals of two entrepreneurial sprits, this company is truly an American success story. Their mission from the very beginning was to exceed all industry standards in value, style and selection. Be sure to give this little masterpiece the once over.
The next item on the list? Well, for only $108,800 you can purchase the Venini Granduca by designer Diego Chilo. Exquisitely made of glass and metal with a murano glass finish, it stands 70.86” x 122”. The perfect compliment to any top notch room.
Originally priced at $131,175, you can get the Nulco Lighting 630-44-VO-01 Royale Volcano these days for a mere $87, 450. Equipped with 44 Candelabra shaped bulbs, this beautiful piece of workmanship will set the stage for any room. At a height of 76” and a width of 60”, it will set a commanding presence that screams out “Hey, Look At Me”.
The Meyda Tiffany – 72090 – 420” W Stanley 8 Arm Chandelier is the most expensive chandelier that Amazon offers. If you are looking for the perfect Tiffany lamp or stained glass lighting to give your home a boost, then Meyda Tiffany is the place to go. This stunning work of art has a list price of $600,000 but you can get it through Amazon for only $360,000 (in fact, a lower price may be available). Custom crafted in Yorkville, New York, every Meyda Tiffany chandelier is a unique, handcrafted work of art. Due to the natural variation in glass and finish, each one is a masterpiece in its own right. Exhibiting the Victorian Gothic Corporate theme, this item will ensure that your room is decorated in a fashion forward and modern style.
There you have it, four of the most expensive chandeliers that Amazon offers. Why not navigate over to their website to see all that they have to offer. We’ll even make this easier for you…here’s a link to Amazon’s WebSite.
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Chandeliers are beautiful and functional. They set a commanding presence in any room. For many people they are a sign of luxury and status.
The question remains, what type of chandelier is right for you and your house. How should it be fastened and maintained. We bet you never thought of all these various aspects of chandelier ownership. These are the issues that we will be examining in this article. Are you ready? Let’s go…
One of the first things you need to consider when purchasing a chandelier is the size of the room it will be residing in. A too small fixture will be lost in the room, which a too large fixture will overpower the room and drown everything else out. If you are not an experienced electrician you will probably want to hire one. Electrical wiring is certainly something that needs to be done by a professional.
Usually a chandelier will be placed right over the center of the dining room table. If you don’t have an electrical outlet at this location you will need to ensure that a secure hook is available to attach the chandelier to. You will then need to run a decorative chain (and electrical wire) from the hook to the electrical outlet that will be providing the power.
Now let’s discuss numbers. If the room in question has 8-9 foot ceilings, the bottom of the chandelier should be around 30-33 inches above the top of the table. If there is no table beneath the chandelier, ensure that it is at least 8 feet above the floor. You don’t want to have your guests banging their heads on your precious lighting.
Like most lighting fixtures, a chandelier will look more elegant and elaborate if it is clean and well maintained. It’s good to have a spray bottle handy with some cleaning cloths, cleaning fluids, masking tape, ammonia, isopropyl alcohol, and any other cleaning supplies that you might find helpful. With all this equipment at hand, here’s how to utilize it:
1) Turn on some alternative cleaning as you won’t be able to utilize the light from the chandelier as you are cleaning it. Turn off the wall switch and use some masking tape to secure it in the off position. You don’t want someone to accidentally turn on the chandelier while you are cleaning it.
2) Cover the bulbs on the chandelier with sandwich bags and secure these in place with rubber bands. This will ensure that no cleaning fluid will work its way into the electrical wiring. Be sure to place a drop cloth below the chandelier to catch any stray liquid that may drop.
3) You are now ready to create your cleaning solution. Mix one part isopropyl alcohol (or ammonia) with three parts distilled water. If you would rather purchase a professional product you can get chandelier cleaner from any lighting supply store. Put some of the solution in a spray bottle and spray every component of the chandelier. Your sandwich bags should do the trick, but try to avoid spraying any electrical areas.
4) Let the crystals “drip dry”. If you like, you can hand-wash them.
5) Remove the sandwich bags once the chandelier crystals have dried. Wipe down the rest of the chandelier with a cloth dipped in the cleanser.
6) Be sure to let the lighting fixture dry overnight before turning on the power and admiring your handywork.
With proper selection, maintenance and care your chandelier will provide you with many years of faithful service. Enjoy.
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We have all heard of chandeliers (and perhaps even the more specific black chandelier), but what about all the various parts of a chandelier. Ah, this is probably where we have a lot to learn. In this post we are going to discuss some of the more obscure facts about chandeliers.
Adam style – A neoclassical style, light, airy and elegant chandelier – usually English.
Arm – The light-bearing part of a chandelier also sometimes know as a branch.
Arm Plate – The metal or wooden block placed on the stem, into which the arms slot.
Bag – A bag of crystal drops formed by strings hanging from a circular frame and looped back into the centre underneath, associated especially with early American crystal and regency style crystal chandeliers.
Baluster – A turned wood or moulded stem forming the axis of a chandelier, with alternating narrow and bulbous parts of varying widths.
Bead – A glass drop with a hole drilled right through.
Bobeche – A dish fitted just below the candle nozzle, designed to catch drips of wax. Also known as a drip pan.
Branch – Another name for the light-bearing part of a chandelier, also known as an arm.
Candelabra – Not to be confused with chandeliers, candelabras are candlesticks, usually branched, designed to stand on tables, or if large, the floor.
Candlebeam – A cross made form two wooden beams with one or more cups and prickets at each end for securing candles.
Candle nozzle – The small cup into which the end of the candle is slotted
Canopy – An inverted shallow dish at the top of a chandelier from which festoons of beads are often suspended, lending a flourish to the top of the fitting.
Cage – An arrangement where the central stem supporting arms and decorations is replaced by a metal structure leaving the centre clear for candles and further embellishments.
Corona – Another term for crown-style chandelier
Crown – A circular chandelier reminiscent of a crown, usually of gilded metal or brass, and often with upstanding decorative elements.
Crystal Glass – with a lead content that gives it special qualities of clarity, resonance and softness – making it especially suitable for cutting. Also known as lead crystal.
Drip Pan – The dish fitted just below the candle nozzle, designed to catch drips of wax. Know also as a bobeche.
Drop – A small piece of glass usually cut into one of many shapes and drilled at one end so that it can be hung from the chandelier with a brass pin. A chain drop is drilled at both ends so that a series can be hung together to form a necklace or festoon.
Dutch – Also known as Flemish, a style of brass chandelier with a bulbous baluster and arms curving down around a low hung ball.
Festoon – An arrangement of glass drops or beads draped and hung across or down a glass chandelier, or sometimes a piece of solid glass shaped into a swag. Also known as a garland.
Finial – The final flourish at the very bottom of the stem. Some Venetian glass chandeliers have little finials hanging from glass rings on the arms.
Hoop – A circular metal support for arms, usually on a regency-styles or other chandelier with glass pieces. Also known as a ring
Montgolfiere chandelier – Chandelier with shape of “montgolfiere”, the early french hot air balloon
Moulded – The process by which a glass piece is shaped by being blown into a mould (rather than being cut)
Neoclassical Style Chandelier – Glass chandelier featuring many delicate arms, spires and strings of beads.
Prism – A straight, many sided drop
Regency Style Chandelier – A larger chandelier with a multitude of drops. Above a hoop rise strings of beads that diminish in size and attach at the top to form a canopy. A bag, with concentric rings of pointed glass, forms a waterfall beneath. The stem is usually completely hidden.
Soda Glass – A type of glass used typically in Venetian glass chandeliers. Soda glass remains “plastic” for longer when heated, and can therefore be shaped into elegant curving leaves and flowers.
Spire – A tall spike of glass, round in section or flat sided. To which arms and decorative elements may be attached, made form wood, metal or glass.
Tent – A tent shaped structure on the upper part of a glass chandelier where necklaces of drops attach at the top to a canopy and at the bottom to a larger ring.
Venetian – A glass from the island of Murano, Venice but usually used to describe any chandelier in Venetian style.
Waterfall – Concentric rings of icicle drops suspended beneath the hoop or plate.
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Many of us take chandelier lighting for granted. We see it in various homes and offices and immediately realize that this is a room of quality and substance. It’s true, chandelier lighting has been around for years and years, but have we ever stopped to ask the question “Where did it all begin”? The world of chandelier lighting is indeed a fascinating subject. Let’s take a journey into this world…
So, before we begin, just what is a chandelier anyway? The official definition is a branched decorative ceiling-mounted light fixture existing of two or more arms each bearing lights. Now that’s quite the definition…let’s break it down a bit more. Chandeliers are often very elaborate and sophisticated. They can contain dozens of lamps and many complex sets of either glass or crystal prisms. Crystal prisms have an added benefit…they can fill a whole room with refracted light.
The chandelier started from the most humble of beginnings. They were originally used in medieval places of assembly. They originally took the form of a wooden cross with a number of spikes driven through so that candles could be secured to them. This whole assembly was then hoisted to the ceiling of a room via a rope or chain, and secured via a hook.
From these humble beginnings chandeliers have evolved over the years. Do you happen to know the largest chandelier in the world as denoted by the Guinness Book of World Records? It is located in an office building in Doha, Qatar…and it is beautiful!
Where does this funny name come from anyway? The word chandelier appeared in the English language in the late 14th Century. It made its way to the English language from the 10th Century French word Chandelabre, which in turn came from the Latin Candela meaning candle.
Starting in the 15th century more elaborate forms of chandeliers based on the designs of rings or crowns started to appear. They gradually found their way into palaces and the homes of clergy, nobility, and the merchant class as well. We must keep in mind that after the sun went down lighting of any form was rare. If you were able to have an illumination source like a chandelier, you had a symbol of status and luxury. By the time the 18th century rolled around, chandeliers with curved arms and many candles could be found in many of the homes of the growing merchant class.
The 18th century saw many advances in the art of glassmaking. This lead to the cheaper production of lead crystal. Crystal is highly refractive and has light-scattering properties that made it well suited for chandelier design. This popular addition lead to the crystal chandelier.
By the time the 19th century rolled around gas light became a source of illumination. Gas illuminated chandeliers started to appear in the mid-19th century, and many candle chandeliers were converted to gas versions around this time. In the 1890′s electricity emerged as a popular source of energy, and it wasn’t long before fixtures wired for only electricity became standard.
More complex, elaborate, and beautiful versions of chandeliers were developed throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Eventually the introduction of gas and electricity devalued the appeal of this form of lighting.
By the time the end of the 20th century rolled around, chandeliers were used more as a decorative focal point for a room, and less as a source of illumination.
Here’s a bit of trivia for you. Do you know where the world’s largest Bohemian crystal chandelier resides? It was a gift from Queen Victoria, and it is located in the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul. It has 750 lamps and weighs in at 4.5 tons. This palace has the largest collection of Bohemian and Baccarat crystal chandeliers in the world.
Here’s another piece of trivia. What is the most famous chandelier in the world? This is open for debate of course, but how about this…the chandelier in the Opera Garnier (which in the 1910 Gaston Leroux novel The Phantom of the Opera is crashed by the Phantom).
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