| There is nothing that can bring warmth and beauty | | | | antique. Polished steel was not a popular material until |
| to a home like an antique chandelier. They add | | | | recently, voiding the possibility of it being an antique. |
| beauty, charm and elegance to a room while creating | | | | Most were made of materials that were convenient, |
| a bright, vibrant illumination. They are also typically | | | | as well as beautiful when applied correctly. Materials |
| passed down from family member to family member. | | | | like brass, bronze, antler, and crystal are typical |
| This can make it difficult to locate an authentic one. | | | | materials that will identify the chandelier as an antique. |
| However, there are many ways to find the | | | | You will also want to look at what kind of fuels are |
| chandelier you are looking for. | | | | used to light the fixture. It was common practice to |
| Checking out an antique store is the first thing most | | | | have one lit by practical means. Lighting sources such |
| people do to find an antique chandelier. Some antique | | | | as candles, gas, and kerosene were very popular and |
| stores can restore antique chandeliers without | | | | are positive identifiers of the antique you are looking |
| marring the original beauty or value. You definitely | | | | for. However, many of them have been refitted for |
| want to look in consignment shops, especially the | | | | electrical use and it is best to check and make sure it |
| high-end ones. You may be surprised by what you | | | | was recently modified. Manufacturers also gave each |
| will find there; you may just find exactly what you | | | | chandelier a different set of insignia that made them |
| want. Another good way is to check the listings of | | | | unique. These insignia are no longer used, mostly due |
| estate sales. Most estate sales list major items in the | | | | to mass production. if you find a chandelier with |
| paper. You could get more of its history than you | | | | insignia that are similar to ones you have seen in |
| would otherwise. Auctions could be a good route to | | | | antique books, it may be an antique. |
| find one. Most large estates are auctioned, either on | | | | An antique chandelier is a rare find you will treasure |
| the estate itself or in an action house. You could very | | | | for the charm and elegance it gives to the room it is |
| likely find something there. | | | | in and it is a great accent to a antique dining table. |
| To be certain you are getting a real antique when | | | | Choosing the perfect one will depend on what style |
| shopping for the perfect chandelier, you need to | | | | you are looking for. The bigger the room the bigger |
| know how to distinguish a real antique from a | | | | the it can be. A big chandelier in a small room is too |
| reproduction. This will take some research. There are | | | | overpowering. If you know what you are looking for, |
| many books on antiques that can guide you when | | | | these simple guidelines will help you will find the |
| looking for antique chandeliers. First, you will need to | | | | perfect antique chandelier at the best possible price. |
| know the popular materials that make an item an | | | | |