types of chandeliers

Are you wanting to buy a chandelier but do not know which one to buy? Are you unfamiliar with the terms that are used when talking about different types of chandeliers? If you answered yes to these questions then this is an article for you to read.The four types of chandeliers that we will be talking about today are glass chandeliers, crystal chandeliers, antler chandeliers and alabaster chandeliers. The first chandelier type that we are going to be talking about is the glass chandelier. This type of chandelier is one of the most common types that are going to be found in middle class homes and economy motel and hotels. There is however some very high end glass chandeliers called Murano glass chandeliers. These chandeliers are hand blown glass that is hung with lights inside of the blown glass. Crystal chandeliers are our next topic in today's discussion. Crystal chandeliers have been around 1600's and have therefore brought with them a very rich heritage that cannot be matched by any other chandelier. This is especially true for Waterford crystal chandeliers, which have been around since 1783. One of the reasons that crystal chandeliers are so prestigious is because they have always been bought for the most part by the upper echelons of high society. Antler chandeliers are our next subject in today's discussion. Antler is a relatively new material that is being used in chandelier and light fixture construction. There are many different types of antlers that are being used. Some examples of the most popular ones are mule deer, white tail deer, elk, moose, and big horn ram. These types of chandeliers are more than likely going to be found in rustic style cabins and western influenced hunting lodges and mountain homes. Alabaster chandelier shades is our next topic in the subject of styles of chandeliers. Alabaster is either compact fine textured gypsum or a translucent calcite that is used worldwide for making carving of animals and statues and of course chandeliers and chandelier shades. The reason that alabaster got its own category is because alabaster has a unique way of lighting up a room that no other light fixture can do. My hope for you is that after reading this article you will have found out the information that you needed to purchase the chandelier that is for you. No matter which type of lighting fixture you choose to buy just remember to buy the one that fits your style, after all it is you that is buying it. For more info that talks about modern chandeliers and if you want a