Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Wrought Iron Chandelier: A Symbol of Strength and Longevity

By Danny Ricks


Chandeliers, from the Latin word "Candelbrum" from the Latin "Candela" which means candle, are often baroque. It is a long classy ceiling-mounted light accessory with arms that bears light. It holds dozens of lamps and glass prisms that is sure to brighten up an area. An example of this is the antique wrought iron chandelier.

Wrought iron chandelier is a chandelier made typically of iron and it is best to suspend it on the living room or in a wide-spaced lobby. Chandeliers were known to be used by high-ranking or rich folks seeing thet they can spare to buy one, attractive hotels, museums, palaces, municipal houses, city halls, and etc. These chandeliers not only illuminate the room, but they also beautify the environment.

Wood and candles were the primary materials to be used in making a chandelier. It was first used on the medieval time in medieval places of assembly. Its form is a wooden cross that was hoisted at a right height on a rope or a chain. From that time till the succeeding centuries, the formation of chandeliers was shown around the world, and so the complex forms and designs began to become popular, mainly the decorative features.

Because of its mounting popularity, chandeliers prosper from candles and sticks to glasses and light. Today, chandeliers are made with various compatible materials such as brass, crystal, gold, silver, and of course iron. There are also chandeliers which are creatively made up of multi-colored beads. Considered one of the most durable forms is the wrought iron chandelier.

With these, we can infer that human as we are, we have unlimited imagination in making things grow and develop. Making your own chandelier is likewise attainable. You only need to distinguish the right steps and appropriate materials to use. You can even personalize your own chandelier if you want. In times of sadness and disappointment, the chandeliers would remind you that you are creative and able to make a difference.

Wrought iron chandelier encounters a long step process before it is what it is until now. It undergoes a serial of evolution to attain the status it has now. Different and elegant as it is, it portrays durability, an aspect which an iron has. This means that chandeliers are long-lasting. There will be a time that the iron chandelier will soon have formation of rusts around it.

Taking care of our chandeliers is totally important. Glass chandeliers will be soon wrapped in dusts and cobwebs, it's much better to clean it and restore its illuminating attractiveness. Forming of rusts in iron chandeliers cannot be prevented, but can be lessened and controlled.

Iron as it is, antique wrought iron chandelier is made into distinct designs and classifications.

There are wrought iron mini chandeliers which go with the antique style, with bronze-colored arms and there are also those that have antique glass as its lamp. No matter what form or design it is, it is fit to be displayed and decorated in your place. With its matchless and wonderful characteristics, a chandelier will always make you want to find your way back home.




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