Add Elegance With An Antique Brass Floor Lamp
There are so many lighting choices available to those who are trying to decorate that it is sometimes hard to make a decision! Basically, one can choose between antique lamps, reproduction lamps, or modern design lamps. When antique lighting is mentioned, one tends to think of candlesticks, wrought iron, and the soft glow of oil lamps.
While that is somewhat accurate, it is also true that there are lovely and still functional antique electric light fixtures. When in the market for an antique brass floor lamp, it is well worth checking on the 'Net, as there are many sellers of such items online now. It is a great way to shop for antiques, because there are usually very detailed descriptions and photos of the items, which makes it easy to effectively compare one lamp to another and one seller to another.
It is also a good idea to see if the seller has testimonials from past customers, references, and so on. If a seller is not willing to provide these, it is probably a red flag warning sign. It is also useful to look at items online in order to make comparisons to items that might be seen at auction or in antique stores.
One of the most popular antique choices is an antique brass floor lamp. These lamps are sturdy, well made, and are easily restored to their original luster. Most antique brass floor lamps were originally designed with round shades (often fringed) that are easily and very reasonably replaced.
Unlike the more delicate antique ceramic or stained glass lamps that are found, antique brass floor lamps usually do not require much in the way of restoration. Some of the most collectible and beautiful of all the antique brass floor lamp samples to be found were made by the Stiffel Company.
The Stiffel Lamp Company was founded in 1930 in New York. The company has recently relocated to Charleston, SC to a state-of-the-art facility of just over half a million square feet. The company is much larger in size, but they are very concerned that they have not lost their small business background. Amazingly, the company remains privately held as a family owned and operated concern.
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