Classic Chandeliers

Despite the abundance of style trends, the classic is at the height of fashion. This is not surprising, because the beauty of classic interiors is universal. The owners of the apartment can not worry that some of the guests will not understand the design. Design in the spirit of classicism does not need to be explained, it is understandable to everyone. A classic-style chandelier is not only a way to illuminate a room, but also a reason to decorate it, because the format does not limit the imagination of artists, and classic chandeliers can be real works of art from crystal and ornate frames.

The classic style is based on the culture of ancient Greece and Rome. It appeared in Europe during the Renaissance in the 18th century, at the same time the first chandeliers began to appear in the aristocracy. Incandescent bulbs then was not, so the chandelier was a metal frame with a lot of horns, which were attached to the candles.Glass lamps with a candle inside were used as portable luminaires.

Classic style is the main style direction of all times and peoples, which will be appropriate in any house and never go out of fashion.

Because classic forms are the basis of everything, they demonstrate the following principles:

• harmony;
• symmetry;
• correct proportions.

The classic style is in development, its evolution dictates new directions that have their own distinctive differences.

The interior can be an imitation of the premises of the XVIII-XIX centuries, it is now very fashionable. However, such solutions are expensive. Furniture in a conservative interior contains palace features: an old wood, patina, carving, quilted upholstery. Chandeliers to the palace classics are matched to match, these are expensive models of European manufacturers, for example, such. as a masterpiece of an Italian factory of stained glass, crystal pendants and gilded steel.

The room in the format of modern classics is much easier and more affordable for any budget.because it may look modern, but preserve the main features of classicism,modern materials are allowed in the interior: cabinets of pressed sawdust, sofas made of polyurethane foam, wardrobes. Planning such a renovation, apartment owners may wonder what kind of chandelier will fit into a modern interior with classic lines - refined and luxurious, or modest and elegant.

Examples of successful lighting devices:

• A silver or gilded pendant lamp with English classical shades represents a harmony of simple forms and elegant lines.
• Graceful forged elements with crystal pendants or stones create the outlines of a conservative classical chandelier of the XIX century, can be complemented by fabric shades, which will be an unexpected touch of modernity.
• The elements of modern decor in the design of chandeliers, presented in the form of curls or figures of gilding.

The neoclassical peculiarity is strict modesty and certain colors, for example, delicate peach, ivory, milky white, pinkish.Therefore, the chandeliers in the spirit of neoclassicism do not have a lot of sinuous lines of the frame, but have concise outlines; it is impossible to find an abundance of crystal on them, rather, there are several lampshades in light pastel colors. They can be painted simple ornament in light gray and silver color. Neoclassicism also allows original solutions: the fabric of the shades can be black.

American chandeliers are presented in vintage and bourgeois interiors at the junction of classic and modern.

Lamps in the spirit of the conservatives of the South at the end of the 19th century look massive, they do not have the excesses characteristic of European palace decoration. Suspended chandeliers in the homes of the aristocracy could be moved from hook to hook, so they were hung on a solid chain. Conservatives of the Southern States liked to arrange balls, so the lamps have discreet luxurious elements, but the basis of American classics is strength and durability, because the Americans survived the war at home. Therefore, the chandeliers in the conservative American decision are forged from thick iron and look rather heavy. But in combination with solid furniture, it looks harmonious.

Chandeliers in the most strict and aesthetic style are divided into several main types:

Lighting designs on several horns with metal frame candles with glass or crystal pendants. The minimum number of candle horns is five.

This same type includes multi-track multi-level chandeliers, which are a characteristic element of the design of the opera. A multi-level structure of gilded brass and Bohemian glass would fit the interior of the theater, but can also be chosen for the decoration of a luxurious luxurious interior.

Here, the style is close to modernity, because the candle is an imitation of the palace atmosphere, and the ceiling came into fashion only at the beginning of the twentieth century. Ceiling lamps are made either from frosted glass, or in the form of a lampshade, in shape - in the form of vases or cylindrical.

Three-horn lamps with cylinder-shaped lampshades will complement the room in the neoclassical format. The ceiling light can be either a stand alone design or it can be supplemented with glass decorations.

These models are characterized by the presence of a huge ceiling. These forms are ideal for low ceilings. Their advantage is in a modest and laconic design, which allows you to choose a lamp at a low price.

The design of such wall lamps is simple:

• 1, 2 or 3 horns, a candle-shaped light bulb on the base;
• cover - a cylinder or a ball;
• fabric shade;
• metal frame with creative ornate elements.

The bar may seem to someone more secure mounting than the suspension, because the lamp will not swing, it is firmly fixed on the ceiling, besides the bar can withstand a lot of weight. However, this is an illusion: the lamp on the suspension is also reliable, the types of fastening are different, but this does not mean that one of them is worse and the other is better.

Classic chandeliers are presented in a conservative color scheme. Ceiling can be white and pinkish, frames - the color of the metal (bronze, chrome, silver, gilding).

Classic-style lighting fixtures are made of metal:

• The brass alloy looks coarse, but for some models this is appropriate. Manufacturers are trying to improve the product with gold leaf.
• Bronze chandeliers are more expensive options and look elegant, although brass can also be painted in bronze.
• The frame of chromed metal can look very expensive and luxurious in combination with crystal, while at the price is much cheaper than bronze counterparts. Color of chrome will perfectly fit into the room with white or gray walls.

We offer a choice of several industries that create chandeliers of glass and crystal.

This is Czech glass, with durability comparable to rock crystal.

Czech producer Bohemia ivele crystal offers a line of samples in a classic style:

• from gilded brass;
• with glass case;
• with suspensions in the form of balls.

Models of Czech-made crystal chandeliers are in the next video.

Colored glass from Italy serves as a material in the production of chandeliers. The Italian manufacturer Vetri lamp manufactures colored glass lamps. Frames for products - blown from glass. Color can be chosen under the order. Products of the manufacturer Divinare differ in color overflow on glass fittings.

Swarowski crystal is a material for chandeliers with special qualities of light conductivity. The market is represented by the manufacturer Swarowski (Austria-USA). See in the photo how the luster of Swarowski crystal lamps differs from ordinary glass.

Manufacturer from Germany - one of the leaders in the market of lamps, manufactures products in various style solutions.Attractive quality and affordable pricing policy, thanks to which the lamp can be chosen for any budget. It is especially beneficial to purchase sconces from Maytony. A metal model with a textile shade and crystal pendants will cost only 4,000 rubles.

The manufacturer from China is pleased with the quality, the huge choice of suspended chandeliers of the classic format and extremely interesting prices. On the official website of the company you can find exquisite models of metal and glass, including multi-colored at prices from 13 thousand rubles, and Chinese models with shades will cost only 3-4 thousand.

The well-known factory from this city provides a large selection of models at prices from 5 thousand rubles. Metal fittings, glass and crystal pendants, a variety of decor will allow you to choose a chandelier for the living room without compromising the wallet. However, it is impossible not to notice that the glass parts have fewer faces than Maytony crystal, so the overflow of light is less deep.

The original sconces in the bedroom can even reduce the cost of repairs due to a combination with a metal headboard, because beds with a flowery headboard are cheaper than with quilted ones.

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Chandelier on the ceiling and wall sconces, as in this example, should be combined in color with the color of the walls.