A room's lighting really enhances the atmosphere of a space.
Lighting a room with lamps gives that room a unique feel. Antique art
deco lamps for instance add their own unique feel to any room of the
house. With the use of these lamps you not only are graced by the light
they provide, but you also benefit from their style and detail.
The
Art Deco style was influenced by modernism, cubism, and the
constructivism movements. The style largely imitated French art of the
period. Many things were designed in this style, from buildings to home
furnishing.
Art Deco Lamps have a wide range of characteristics
that make people consider them part of the movement. Some have an
industrial look that has all kinds of angles along with squared shades
which can be made from either glass or paper. Many have stems made to
look like human figures holding up the light. So you can see figurines
of slim ladies drinking martinis or smoking cigarettes. They also use
freestanding figures on the base of the lamp.
An authentic art
deco lamp can be a wonderful addition to rooms inspired by this style.
They have a look that is unique to the time period. If you are able to
find a good antique lamp, you need to double check and make sure it is
genuine, not a replica. Also, if it is a genuine antique, the lamp may
need to be rewired to work on today's electricity.
The main focal
points of most of these lamps are the lampshades. These antique lamp
shades were always unique and very beautiful. They were often glass and
could be clear or colorful art glass with angular to rounded shapes.
Art
deco table lamps are very much in style again. The style is typically
full of chrome and glass, inlaid wood and other materials. Tiffany lamps
are a great example of this style at its finest in America.
Though most of these lamps were made from metal, some were made of wood or other materials.
A
lot of the antique art deco lamps that are available through many
different sources are in original form, though some have been re wired
to work on modern outlets.
If you are looking to purchase a
matched set of these lamps you will probably find you are only able to
find one of a kind as finding a pair of lamps is very difficult.
There
are a few different ways to find these lamps for your home. You may be
able to find these lamps in antique stores, flee markets, garage sales
and estate sales. You should have some level of expertise if you're
buying from these places as reproductions and replicas are numerous. So
make sure you do your research beforehand.
Genuine antique art
deco lamps can be very costly, but are absolutely a worthwhile
investment. They fit into any contemporary decor and are a beautiful
classic lighting option as they are so stylish. They are a functional
piece of art and are a great option for your home.
