Design Tips:
- Pair brass chandeliers with other warm metal accents and gold toned
accessories for a cohesive design throughout the room.
- If placing brass or copper chandeliers and lighting in a damp area
of the home, like a bathroom or kitchen, make sure the surface is
sealed. Brass and copper can tarnish.
- If placing brass or copper chandeliers and lighting in a damp area
of the home, like a bathroom or kitchen, make sure the surface is
sealed. Brass and copper can tarnish.
All that glitters is not gold. The golden tones of brass have long made
it an alternative to gold and gilt finishes in home décor and lighting.
Brass chandeliers have their origins in Dutch and early American designs
but can also feel contemporary and modern for today's eclectic design
styles. Brass chandeliers have a long history that make them popular in
classic and traditional designs. A brass chandelier above a dining room
table or in a living room is a classic choice for traditional style
homes.
chandeliers are
not limited to formal spaces. Add a chandelier to a bedroom or hall for
an unexpected dash of style.
Styles
Brass chandeliers tend to be more traditional in design. The classic
brass chandelier has a central stem or baluster with arms that scroll out
and upward ending in simple candlecups. The baluster will often have
bulbous finial a the bottom that may resemble an onion or ball. Modern
and transitional style brass chandeliers tend to have streamlined
designs. Size and scale can dramatically change the appearance of these
chandeliers. Arms can be in a single row or stacked in tiers depending on
the number of lights. Finishes include the classic brass finish with its
gold tones and antique brass. Antique brass has a darker color and can
look more like bronze.
Applications
Traditionally used in dining rooms the home, brass chandeliers can
be spotted in banks, offices, hotels, government buildings, restaurants
and libraries. Their iconic lines and gold finish give an air of
traditional elegance wherever they are used. From grand foyers to
breakfast nooks, brass chandeliers' simple style is a classic addition to
any interior.