Grandma's Lamp

Grandma's Lamp

Decorating With Antique Lamps
By Ellen Tayana - Ezinearticles

For several years, hurricane lamps were popular. With their large, blown-glass base, these lamps were popular before electricity, because their shape prevented the wind from extinguishing the flames from an oil or gas lit candle. Modern hurricane lamps are available to be used with votive lights, tower candles and even with real light bulbs. Shopping for a modern hurricane lamp is easy, and they look great with a beaded vintage lamp shade.

Some people choose to use antique lamps when they want to recreate or just remind themselves of Grandma's house. Depending upon when you grew up, you might just want to pick up a set of those green or gold glass lamps. Popular from the 1940's and 50's when electricity was widely available, and technology was celebrated, these lamps have vibrant colors and patterns. You might want to take it to an electrician for a wiring update and a safety inspection. They can replace the bulb receptacle with an approved modern one and remove the old wiring in favor of newer wiring, without damaging the appearance of the lamp. Recreating special memories can be a safe and enjoyable way to relax.

Antique floor lamps are also beautiful, they can come in a stained glass style, like Tiffany lamp, or in one of many other styles. Reproductions are available, but are often made with different materials. Plastics and other composite materials that are widely available now were not available in the past and so you're more likely to find metals, in a variety of finishes, rather than plastics. Lamp base styles were often of carved wood, metals, molded and hand-blown glass. Beaded Victorian lampshades go great with most antique lamps.

Whether you've chosen to go with an antique hurricane lamp, a vintage floor-standing Tiffany lamp, or a hanging lamp or even just vintage accent lamps, the distinctive styles of the old days will bring something special to your home. You can find antique lamps, reconditioned, from online vendors, you can also find reproductions. Keep your eyes open at Grandma's house, in old pictures and at second hand stores, for just the perfect antique lamp for your home.

Grandma'S Lamp