Forged sconces

Forged lighting devices are popular all over the world due to their interesting design, practicality and durability. And the popularity of the amazing beauty of blacksmith crafts is growing every day more and more.

They decorate the room, convey the atmosphere that filled the castles of medieval knightly times, harmoniously combined with various items of modern interior, fill the apartment or country estate with special warmth.

Lamps perform an important function in the atmosphere of the house. Designers claim that thanks to well-organized lighting, you can tint the interior of the apartment, highlight certain elements of the interior, hide possible planning flaws.Of fundamental importance here is not only the arrangement of sources of artificial light, but also how they look.

The main advantages of wrought sconces include:

• resistance to high temperatures;
• durability, long service life without loss of external data and performance;
• structural strength;
• a wide range of designs and decoration options.

Modern types of sconces are distinguished by a huge range. First of all, their classification is determined by the functional capabilities, and only after - by the shape of the structure and its size. There are forged wall lamps to illuminate the details of the interior decor (paintings, photo frames, mirrors, etc.), models for exclusively decorative purposes and lamps on the wall of directional light.

Forged sconces are also divided into interior and street. Indoors, they are most often used for local lighting, so you can visually divide the space in the room.

As a rule, forged wall lamps are bought in the same style as the chandelier or are selected in such a way that there is no striking contrast.They are hung at the head of the bed, on the sides of the bed or near the dressing table with a mirror. Although if the room is small, a couple of pieces of wall sconces can become an independent source of light.

Street sconces from metal are covered with a special type of enamel to protect the reinforcement from rust. Decorated with golden patina for wall-mounted devices with lanterns, they will perfectly illuminate the surroundings of the house in the late evening. In addition to its direct destination, forged products also serve as an excellent decoration of the external facade of the building. Wall street lamps are glazed and open. More often they are made in the form of a torch, a lantern or a candle.

The main purpose of sconces - the organization of additional lighting. In addition, with the help of a stylish wall lamp, you can diversify the interior, creating a warm atmosphere indoors for a cozy pastime. And so that the interior filling of the room is truly beautiful and original, so that everything in it looks stylish and harmonious, it is necessary to take the purchase of these lighting devices very seriously.

Before going to the store, it is worth giving answers to such questions:

• in which room the wall lamp will hang;
• in what style direction is the premises already organized or will be performed;
• the forged wall lamp will be the only lighting device or the main chandelier, built-in ribbons or other types of similar devices are still provided;
• for what purposes a luminaire is purchased on the wall - to illuminate a specific area of ​​the room, as a light for a place to read / knit or to decorate.

When choosing bras, you need to take into account such recommendations:

• in order to illuminate the mirror well, you need to hang several lamps at the same time, symmetrically hung on both sides;
• for reading, lighting pictures, photo frames, panels it is best to buy sconces with frosted shades, they will eliminate the appearance of unwanted glare;
• low ceiling visually "stretch", if you send the sconces of the glow up;
• it is better to buy a combination of a wrought-iron chandelier and a metal sconce, in which case you can arrange the most harmonious atmosphere.

Wrought sconces in the interior world are classics of the genre, and, despite the fashion trends, they will never lose their relevance.Similar lighting devices decorated medieval castles, but in the modern world it was also not lost, becoming an excellent addition to city apartments and country households.

Not so long ago, masters used artistic forging exclusively for the manufacture of street lamps, but at present, metal lighting fixtures can also be found indoors.

Not every room is appropriate chandelier, which can not be said about the compact wall lamp. Such a wrought product is often decorated with leaves, vines, flowers and monograms. Lamps in the form of a lantern or a candle look unusual.

Wrought sconces are often hung in small hallways, mounting them at a meter height from the floor. Depending on the chosen variant of the device, they can also supplement the interior of the living room, bedroom, kitchen.

Forged wall lamps with pieces of a mirror or chains will fit perfectly into a room decorated in a classic style, and the lamp of strict forms will suit the modern directions of Art Deco, Hi-tech, Pop Art.

The price of wall sconces is more dependent on the amount of manual work. Art forging involves the use of design sketch and the author's implementation of all stages of the production process. The output is an expensive art object, which has no analogues in the whole world.

More massive models are sconces created from a pattern. Similar products also look interesting, but their cost will be an order of magnitude lower than designer accessories.

In order for forged sconces to enjoy the beauty of their owners for many years, you need to get acquainted with the rules of care for such products. Periodically, they need to be cleaned from dust with a damp cloth moistened with soapy water. At the end of each such procedure, polish with wax or other special means. Thanks to such cleaning, the fixture of the device will again become smooth with a beautiful gloss.

For a few exclusive variations in the use of wrought sconces in the interior, see the following video.