Centuries back, ancient craftsmen accidentally created brass when they mixed together copper and zinc, which resulted in a yellow alloy that they mistook for gold. As time passed, craftsmen produced brass with a wide range of properties by mixing it with other materials, such as calamine. Being a versatile and tarnish-resistant metal, brass was consequently used in the making of lighting fixtures. Not surprisingly, the metal was soon used extensively in the manufacturing of the brass chandelier.
During the first decade of the new millennium, the premiere chandelier design houses have launched innovative brass chandelier designs that are guaranteed to complement any interior theme of the home. Thanks to the convenience of the Internet, you can order these gorgeous chandeliers at 20 to 50 percent off their regular prices at your local light and lamp shops. Here are the latest styles in brass chandeliers today.
Designers Fountain has earned the reputation of being one of the leading design houses of lights, lamps and chandeliers today. They recently introduced the Bennington Brass Chandelier, which was inspired by the Queen Anne-style chandeliers of 19th century America and Great Britain. With a height of 23 inches and width of 24.5 inches, it has a melon ball column with long, curved arms that have ornate bobeches holding 6 candelabra style lamps. The cost of the Bennington is $547.40. Next is the Monticello Brass Chandelier, inspired by the classical style, but practical lighting fixtures of the Virginia town of Williamsburg during the American Colonial Period. It is 23.5 inches high and 24 inches wide, with 10 candelabra-style lamps. The price tag of the Monticello is $149.99. Those who want glitz and glamour in their home cannot do without the Woodbridge Brass Chandelier. Depending upon your interiors, you can choose between a distressed or polished finish for the brass-plated, twisted wrought iron column. It is 49 inches high and 44 inches wide, with 21 candelabra-style lamps. It would cost $509.99 to buy the Woodbridge. Finally, there is the Oxford Brass Chandelier. With a height of 28 inches and width of 31 inches, it has an elaborate column with long, curving arms. Hanging from the bottom of the column is a gold Yuletide ball, so that this chandelier is just perfect for those Christmas get-togethers. If you are interested in the Oxford, it will cost you $479.99.
If you find the offerings of Designers Fountain too “antiquated” for your tastes, you can try the contemporary designs of Maxim Lighting. Their Pico Brass Chandelier has a brass-plated wrought iron frame (but there are silver and gold-plated varieties). The chandelier is adorned by 5 pastel-colored 100W candelabra bulbs crafted in the form of Holland tulips. The height and width of the Pico is 26 inches.