In our modern times, chandeliers are becoming a common thing in people’s homes. Almost every place in a well-off person’s house has some form of chandeliers or a chandelier-looking piece. Nonetheless, chandeliers are being used by people to add a sense of spark and elegance to a room.
Chandeliers are known for their ability to invoke a sense of grandeur and elegance, especially antique chandeliers which are unrivaled in conveying an aura of antiquity. People who want to try and recreate a turn-of-the century feel to their room would benefit most from purchasing chandeliers that have an old look to them, which can only be achieved if a piece is actually made a few years back. Replicating this type of chandelier is difficult to do since there is no substitute for the actual thing.
If you are one of those people who are unlucky enough to not inherit an old chandelier that is handed down to you through generations, then the place for you to find your antique-looking, if not truly antique, chandelier would be in thrift-shops that sell such pieces of furniture. If not, then you will have to settle for buying a ready-made piece, and you will have to try and give it an old look to it to achieve your desired effect of an antique chandelier.
Buying thrift-shop sold chandeliers can be a very rewarding experience. You may even be able to find certain chandelier pieces that are much better compared to those factory-manufactured chandeliers that lack the old look that most antique chandeliers possess.
When buying in thrift-shops, try to avoid those chandeliers that are slim and polished since these types of chandeliers have a modern look to them, and will not pass of as antique-looking. Keep in mind that antique chandeliers are never shiny. You should try to look for antique chandeliers that have elaborate and intricate aesthetic designs or carvings on them, this helps make them ornate lighting pieces. Antique chandeliers are mostly made up of crystal, bronze and brass with an aged look.
Some antique chandeliers that you may find in thrift-shops are candle chandeliers, which are much more appropriate in creating that archaic, old look. Antique chandeliers, especially those that are very old, are gas, kerosene, or electric, so be sure to check for those.
Just be aware that some antique chandelier dealers in thrift-shops may be selling you with cheap and fraudulent chandeliers, so it is best that you get as much information about antique chandeliers as you can so you can protect yourself from getting duped into making a poor purchase. Make sure that the antique chandelier dealers that you buy from have the necessary knowledge and information about chandeliers to help you make the best purchase.
Thrift-shops can offer some of the best finds in chandeliers, especially if you are looking for those that have an antique look to them. Just keep in mind that quality antique chandeliers need not be expensive, all you need to do is look for them in the right places.
