| A chandelier is undoubtedly an indulgence that can be | | | | not be a practical acquisition unless they have been |
| seen used through history. Museums all over the world | | | | modified to accommodate electrical fittings. Other |
| showcase exquisite pieces of intricately made | | | | materials that vintage chandeliers are made of are |
| chandeliers used by royalty. So, when in today's times | | | | crystal, wrought iron, brass or antlers. Do remember |
| one opts to give his home decor a vintage touch, it is | | | | that vintage chandeliers are rarely, if ever, shiny in |
| the thought of a chandelier that first enters the mind. | | | | appearance. |
| But then just any chandelier will not add a vintage | | | | If you do not find a suitable piece of vintage chandelier |
| touch to your home. The chandelier itself has to bear a | | | | on the market you have another way of procuring it. |
| distinctly vintage visage. | | | | Buy a wrought-iron or a brass type of chandelier and |
| The best place to look would be antique shops. | | | | work upon it to age it. This is possible by the application |
| Spread the word that you are on the lookout for a | | | | of an antiquing glaze on the chandelier. This process |
| vintage chandelier and if you are lucky, someone you | | | | will impart a suitable authentic antique feel to your |
| know may have an unused one in their attic. As to | | | | brand new chandelier. When the glaze is still wet, |
| why it is in the attic and not hanging in the living room, | | | | rubbing the metal with a soft cloth gives the metal a |
| there is just one answer- tastes differ. | | | | worn out look, and, your vintage chandelier is ready. |
| Vintage chandeliers are generally ornate pieces with | | | | Take care to alter the decor of the surroundings also |
| intricate carvings. Candle chandeliers are a good bet | | | | in a suitable manner. The vintage look must be |
| as they have an antique feel to them. But they might | | | | enhanced by a vintage ambiance. |