Classic lamps

Thanks to the eternal values, the interior design of a house or apartment in a classic style always remains at the height of fashion. And one of the important tasks for recreating the timeless classics in a given space, undoubtedly, is the special soft lighting corresponding to this style.

On the modern market, the choice of lamps in the classical style is so huge that it is sometimes difficult to opt for any one model you like. Unlike other lighting devices, lamps in the classic style have a number of features:

• Nobility and simplicity of lines, grace without excesses - the main feature of all classic lamps.
• For the manufacture of lamps in most cases, natural materials are used, such as glass, metal, wood, crystal and ceramics.
• Gilding and silver are widely used to highlight decorative elements.
• Strict and traditional forms can harmoniously fit into almost any interior.

• The traditional classic lamp has a strong and reliable, often forged metal base and a glass ceiling.
• The most popular colors in the design of classic lamps are black, white, gray, brown, as well as gold and silver.
• Due to its popularity, this type of lamps has a large number of modifications of various shapes, colors and sizes, which allows to satisfy even the most captious consumer.

Like any other lighting devices, classic lamps are divided into main types, among which there are suspended, overhead, ceiling and stand-alone. Let us consider in more detail the classics of the genre:

• Most popular classic hanging chandeliers with many suspensionsAs a rule, they are made of high-quality crystal or faceted glass. There are both single and multi-tier models.For many years, inimitable chandeliers made of Austrian Swarovski crystal remain out of competition in this category.

• Another type of popular chandelier, which is often used in the premises of the classical style - carob chandeliers with many elongated lamps that mimic the shape of candles. Sometimes these models can also be multi-tiered.

• Wall classic lamps and sconces represented by the most numerous models. Most often, these are lamps that mimic lanterns, antique lamps or candlesticks decorated with a scattering of crystal pendants. The main difference between their design - sophistication and discreet luxury. In the classic interior, such lamps are usually placed in pairs, on the same horizontal line, forming a strict axis of symmetry.

• Classic table lamps and floor lamps. As a rule, most models of this type have strict forms, covered with a fabric shade, can be decorated with crystal pendants.This is a great option for the design of a bedroom, living room or personal office. Made on modern technology in compliance with the rules of the classical style, they will help create an atmosphere of comfort and tranquility in the room.

Recently, the neoclassical style, which also requires a special approach to interior lighting, is gaining great popularity in interior design. This style requires soft, diffused and tiered light.

Most often for the manufacture of classic lamps are used natural materials and the most common of them:

• High quality glass, processed by special technology or crystal, perhaps the most popular and most beautiful among all materials used in the manufacture of lamps and chandeliers. As a rule, lighting devices made of crystal are designed to illuminate living rooms and halls.

• A natural stone often used as a frame-based desktop or overhead classic lamps.In production, jasper, malachite and onyx are most often used, since the stone is too heavy a material, it is not used for suspended ceiling chandeliers and lamps.

• High quality colored or clear glass, or their combination, glass can also be matte or textured. Murano glass is recognized as one of the best for manufacturing luminaires, a feature of which is that no chemical dyes are used for its manufacture. In order to impart various shades to Murano glass, only natural minerals are used, which are added in powder form to the bulk during melting. Lamps made of such glass look great in the bathroom or in the hallway.

• Graceful forged metal Chandeliers and wall sconces will look elegant and stylish in almost any room. In this case, the forged base of the lamp can be complemented by thin shades of colored or frosted glass, decorated with ornate painting.

• For decorating lamps in classic style is often used gilding or bronzeThe basic principle of applying paint is spraying or galvanizing.This technique is most popular in the manufacture of lighting models in modern neoclassical style.

When choosing a classic-style luminaire for your interior, you must remember the basic rule of harmony - all lighting devices must comply with the overall design of the room.

In the video, you can see a review of the classic Archeo Venice lamps.