Wrought iron chandeliers

Forged chandeliers due to their unique design have an original design. Anyone who likes the atmosphere of medieval castles and who has the desire to move it to your home, this option is perfect. This element of the decor fits perfectly into any interior and is harmoniously combined with modern furniture. It creates a feeling of comfort and warmth.

Forged chandeliers create the main ways: industrial and using hand-forged. It depends on how this chandelier is made, its cost depends. In the case when the lamp is made by hand and according to an individual sketch of the customer, its price will be relatively higher. The main advantage of this product is that this work will be one of a kind. It takes at least two weeks to complete such an order.

Unlike the manual version, the industrial method of work is much cheaper and does not require much time for manufacturing.

The very design of forged chandeliers is made from a variety of elements. For the base is taken fittings from different types of metals:

• steel;
• iron;
• cast iron;
• bronze;
• copper.

Also forged chandelier consists of a diffuser, plinths and sockets, wires for access to electricity and the founder with the fastening element.

For this type of chandeliers there are no restrictions in the choice of light bulbs. But manufacturers recommend using them with a yellow glow. They give the room a feeling of warmth and comfort.

You also need to take into account that forged lamps are heavy and even a small model is quite heavy. Therefore, they need to use a strong and reliable fastening, to isolate the wires of high quality so that the metal does not conduct electricity and to create the most safe conditions.In this case, use the terminal blocks.

In order for the lamp to serve for a long time, it requires constant care. Using a damp sponge, it is necessary to wipe it from dust and other stains, it is necessary to rub it with wax after a wet cleaning or to purchase a special tool for rubbing the reinforcement. This will keep smooth and shiny. One of the most important rules - it is forbidden to use any detergents to avoid minor scratches.

Forged chandeliers are divided into two types according to the methods of fastening:

• Ceiling. For their fastening using the mounting plate. They have a predetermined height and are actively used in rooms with low ceilings.
• Suspended. Their chain is fixed to the base in the form of a hook on the ceiling. In this case, you can change the height with the help of chain links, shortening or lengthening it.This chandelier is often used in rooms with high ceilings.

The advantage of this type of chandeliers in their exclusive design, combined with any interior design.

When choosing a wrought-iron chandelier, you need to decide on its model. To do this, you must take into account the situation of the room, pay attention to the style of the interior, the dimensions of the room and the height of the ceiling. For example:

• Provence. With its help, the historical appearance of the room is created, and one of the essential elements in it is wrought-iron furniture or antique lighting. The chandelier should be of medium or large size, as well as be simple in design. There should not be coarse elements, they simply will not fit into the image of the room. It is recommended that the lamp had several tiers and was decorated with glass or crystal pendants. Even during manufacture, you can use chains and curls.
• Baroque. In this style, the forged chandelier or wall lamp is also an indispensable piece of decor. It is decorated with lots of small details.For example, petals, rings or balls of crystal. Such models are becoming one of the main decorations of the room. Most often they are installed in the halls or bedrooms

• Gothic. Differs restrained look and has no additional decoration. It is ideally suited for hanging chandeliers on chains.
• Modern. Forged ceiling chandeliers in this style stand out for the master's intense imagination. They display the most daring inventions and desires. You can depict ordinary flowers or plants that embrace with their own hands, and light will emerge within their embraces with the help of built-in cartridges and twisted light bulbs. Variants of such scenes, created using a wrought-iron lamp can be a huge amount. Such a model will attract attention, captivating with its beauty.

• Modern. It is very close to minimalism, but in this direction the forged chandelier is often used for the second light. In this case, it can be decorated with a large number of curls, or vice versa, to adhere to a minimal and restrained look.

These styles can choose one of the well-known models: tiered L13800.03curly "Teramol1690604"black with lots of glass pendants “Palermol19910.09”, “Aura1814 / 12”, “Kula 1426/5” or another most suitable option.

At the moment there are many forms of forged chandeliers. The most common among them are:

• stacked - they consist of two or more tiers and can be decorated with different pendants;
• figured - have a certain shape. It can be made in a geometric form or in the form of plants;
• multi-track - made in the form of a candelabra;
• lamps - they have two or three light bulbs and they are fixed in two ways: on the wall and on the ceiling;
• sconce - small size, designed to be fixed on the wall.

Lamps can be of different sizes, where everything depends on the room:

• Large wrought iron chandeliers are hung in spacious rooms. They look great in the interiors of baroque and modern style. Here the main thing that the room had high ceilings.
• Small models are made in the form of lamps or sconces, which are decorated with patterns in the form of plants, flowers or geometric shapes.

Basically, this type of chandelier is made in neutral, and most often in black and white, as well as in similar colors. It all depends on the direction and desire of the customer.If the room is decorated in the style of Provence, then the color of the wrought chandelier will be bright and warm.

At the beginning of the IV century, suspended chandeliers were first used in Byzantium. Masters put a lot of effort to create an unusual lamp with wrought iron elements. They used stones, wood and mica for decoration. Each time they invented new unusual models. This type of chandelier was designed not just as an ordinary lamp, but also as an original item in the room.

At the beginning, these were simpler models. They were made of hot metal, and forging was carried out by the master exclusively by hand. Gradually they improved, became more refined and multi-tiered. They began to cover with precious metals and enamel, decorate with crystal pendants. These interior items are perfectly combined with wood.

There is a wide range of forged chandeliers from various manufacturers on the market today. among which the most popular are:

• L'arteLuce - this factory is located in Italy.In its assortment presented a large number of models of different styles. Manufacturers use materials such as silk, rhinestones, small pebbles, colored glass and other equally interesting elements as decorations for their products. Much time is spent on glass parts. For example, chandeliers, cascades or stacked specimens.
• Chiaro located in Germany. The luminaires of this brand belong to the premium class, as they are famous for their high-quality lighting fixtures and hand-made with exclusive material. These forged chandeliers are decorated with materials of their own production, ranging from high-quality metals and crystal to bone china, precious stones and mosaics. The collection is developed by professional designers. These German models fully comply with all standards and are among the most stylish.

• Odeon light - It is from factories that produces chandeliers at an average price. Products of this brand occupy one of the leading places for the manufacture of forged chandeliers. Basically, their range consists of classic and modern specimens, decorated with crystal.Lamps of this brand are distinguished by the quality of Italian products, but they can be purchased at an affordable price.

Forged chandeliers are installed during the design of different rooms. There are certain rules for choosing a chandelier for a different type of interior. Namely:

• In a large dining room with a high ceiling perfectly fit volumetric and complex structures. Sometimes beautiful multi-tiered lamps are the best option here.
• The bedrooms are usually installed more elegant wrought iron chandeliers, on which there are clearly defined elements of decor.

• In the kitchen, it is desirable to select small models with a minimum number of small items.
• A small wrought-iron chandelier for two bulbs will ideally suit the hall.

In any case, when choosing forged chandeliers, it is necessary to consider all the features of a particular room.A properly selected chandelier for a wooden house or a modern apartment will not only harmoniously complement the design, but will also become a peculiar highlight. This is a special element of the decor, through which the interior is unique and complete.

A unique collection of twenty forged chandeliers is presented in the next video.