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Choose a Glass Chandelier for a Unique Look

There are many ways to make your home stand out from others and give it a truly individual look, investing in a quality chandelier is just one of them. A decorative ceiling-mounted light fixture, this type of lighting is exceptionally ornate, has a number of arms that hold the actual bulbs, and hang from the ceiling where they can be admired by all.

Chandeliers date right back to the middle ages when there was no electricity and candles were the normal method of lighting dark rooms. Generally constructed from wood and metal, the range of materials have come a long way since then and these days you'll find a delightful range of crystal, glass, brass, metal and wrought iron used to create these beautiful pieces of art.

Hundreds of years ago lighting at night was seen as a luxury and could only be afforded by the nobility or royalty who used elaborately made chandeliers with candles. However over time they became popular in stately homes and large residences, now designers the world over appreciate their exquisite beauty and make more modest and modern designs that are suitable, and affordable, for all kinds of households and budgets.

There are many designers famous for their chandelier designs, Murano are well-known for their glass products, particularly their range of chandeliers. Made to extremely high standards they are a superb display of skill, craftsmanship, tradition and elegance, and in the world of mass-produced products we live in today, are a delight to see and regarded as a sound asset.

Murano glass is a legendary produce from the island of Murano in Venice which has been the home of glassblowing for hundreds of years, these days it remains a popular tourist destination for holidaymakers and those interested in glass, jewellery, and art. Take a visit here and you'll find lots of factories producing glass products from elegant wine glasses and glass figurines to paperweights and vases. There is also a glass museum where you can learn all about the history of glass making and the techniques used centuries ago, many of which are still in use.

Dating as far back as 1295, Barovier & Toso are the oldest glass company in Italy and create fine glass products, some of their finest can be seen in various museum collections. Venini is another well respected manufacturer of fine Italian art glass, synonymous with great design, and Simone Cenedese is a master glassmaker and designer successful in applying a modern style to his designs.

Beautifully hand crafted, Murano glass chandeliers can be custom made to fit your taste. Their intricate detail, vibrant colours and high quality materials make them an ideal wedding present, a gift for a special friend, or as a striking piece for your own home. As the centerpiece of the room you can choose lights that can hold between 4 and 6 bulbs depending how elaborate the design and the lighting effect you desire.

When purchasing a glass chandelier from Murano you are not only getting a lighting fixture but a beautiful piece, whose design has been inspired by Venetian art and is the result of hundreds of years of creativity by Master glassblowers.

If you're looking for a hand made high quality Murano glass chandelier then there are various designs to grab your attention. Cascading clear crystal pendants on a beautifully crafted white lacquered metal frame can add a sense of refined style to any room, whilst a glass pendant light in white or bronze is a particularly unique and stunning feature with its powder coated metal frame and coloured Murano glass pendants. These designs are perfect for suspending over the dining table or hanging in a hallway or living room.

For a luxurious contemporary piece the Murano glass chandelier with an impressive 8 lights is completely hand made of premium pressed Murano glass. Available in clear crystal glass with chrome frame or amber crystal with gold frame, it's a truly dramatic chandelier that will transform any living room or bedroom.

Interior designers the world over admire glass and crystal chandelier designs for the way they can instantly enhance a room with elegance and style, creating an original look. Check out traditional chandelier and other options online and transform your living area today.

About the Author

Kathryn Dawson writes articles for Amazing Chandeliers, one of the best places in the UK to shop for chandeliers online. With one of the largest collections of chandelier lights nationwide, you will be spoilt for choice. Whether it is crystal chandelier you are looking for or something contemporary like a glass chandelier, you have come to the right place. If you want to light up a conservatively decorated room go for the timeless traditional chandelier

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