Metal Art Lamps and Metal Art Overview


by Ivan Smith - Date: 2008-10-18 - Word Count: 492 Share This!

As much as the furniture and the decorative items, the way ahome is lit defines its character and the personality of the owner. Lamps andlight fittings are available in all kinds of materials and metal lamps,chandeliers, sconces and other light fixtures are among the most common. Whilethese may be just holders in which to fit light bulbs, using metal art lampscan add a distinctive touch of class and sophistication to the home. Metal artlamps are those where the functionality is married to design to produce afitting or piece of furniture that stands alone as a complement to the décor ofthe house.

 

Until the introduction of the electric light bulb in the1880s, all indoor lighting was provided by oil or wax fed lamps. Oil lamps havebee around since man first learned to work and shape metal. Since wood wasaffected by oil and could easily catch fire, and hewing a map out of stone wasa time consuming process, metal lamps were the best option. Metal lamps soonprogressed from merely a functional item to works of art. Intricate designs andscrolling allowed them to become decorative items that added to the appeal of ahouse. Ancient archeological sites are littered with intricately designed metallamps. The advent of glass that ensconced the flame but allowed the light topass allowed the metal artist even greater flexibility in creating what we calltoday metal art lamps.

 

There are two main types of art metal lamps. The first isthe piece of metal sculpture which has a light fitting as an integral part ofit. These are usually hand crafted either by individual artists or companiesusing the services of artists under contract to them. These are usually standalone sculptures, and can be of any size, form the smallest table piece to alarge free standing one. Since they are primarily sculptures, the main functionof the light they emit is to enhance their appeal and the lighting of thesurrounding area is secondary. You can choose from a wide range of one of akind pieces by visiting art galleries, art stores, and looking on the internet.If you are not able to find the piece that is exactly what you are looking for,there is no need to compromise. An internet search will find a host of artistswho will work with you to create the pieces you are looking for.

 

Large metal art lamps can be used as freestanding sculpturesin a garden and will add to the after dark atmosphere with the presence.

 

The more common type of metal art lamp is the intricatelydesigned indoor lighting fixture. They made be made from a variety of metalsincluding wrought iron, stainless steel, brushed copper, bronze, aluminum, andeven sterling silver and gold. A wide range of finishes and colors areavailable to either complement an existing décor or to use as a starting pointwhere the metal art lamp and the light it emits are the focal points aroundwhich the rest of a room or a full house are designed.

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