A Few Very Large Candelabra
We are talking candelabra again but today we concentrate on a few candelabra that when place in a room they will dominate it especially when lit. Therefore if you are looking for something special that will change the total ambiance of your room have a look at what follows. Our first candelabra is designed by the quite famous Carolyn Kinder, it is a Maltese Candelabra, it is finished in an oil-rubbed bronze patina with a matte black base. Maltese Candelabra UTT-19457 Carolyn Kinder also designed the next candelabra which is made with black iron with a bit of a vintage look, it will look great during the day and absolutely fantastic in the evening with lit candles. Candelabra In Aged Black Metal, Rust Undertones This would be just perfect on top of the...
Shift Candelabra by Tomas Kral
Have a look at this simple yet wonderful candelabra by the Swiss designer Tomas Kral, there also other collections on his website which you should try to look...
White Candelabra for Weddings
If you are planning a wedding, there is very little that can give you more atmosphere than candles. You might not want or be able to have candle chandeliers especially if your event is outdoor therefore you should have a look at white candelabra which would be ideal for weddings. As you might need to buy a few, we show you only the ones that are reasonably affordable, for instance we can start with this Ivory Elegance Candleabra which at the moment is even discounted. It is a simple candelabra made with metal and acrylic which will look great with lit candles. You might prefer a tall candelabra such as this Wedding candle Centerpieces Candelabra, it is 17″...
DIY Candle Holders
Candles come in all forms, shapes and sizes and add a cozy and warm feel to any room, or elegance to a celebration. They usually rest in vessels of different kinds, which secure them, catch wax drippings, hold the candle shape, and help maximize burn time. Candle holders can also enhance the look of candles, or be pieces of art in and of themselves, but instead of going out and buying a few, why not make your own? Re-purpose your unused glass jars, rusty bed springs, tin cans, etc. into unique and personalized holders. Glam plain glass jars, which make wonderful and attractive vessels for votive candles, up with old lace pieces. The flicker of the candles and the intricacy of the lace results a warm and cozy atmosphere on your dining table. Dressing up your jars...
Antique English Chandeliers
If you like original Victorian objects including chandeliers and candelabra then you should visit the website of Kentshire a dealer in New York that since 1940 has been selling antique objects from England. You should have a look at this beautiful glass chandeliers mostly made in the late 19th century. Or have a look at these Recency period candelabra. These are not objects if you are on a budget but you should have a look at the website anyway, it is full of many gems. As usual most antique chandeliers have been converted to electricity but you can still find non electric chandeliers on the market some of them new and quite affordable. As real candle chandeliers are quite trendy you do not have buy an antique to enjoy the wonderful warm and...
Silver Candelabra
Photo Credit: Some rights reserved by Mukumbura There are different types of silver used to make jewellery and objects. Pure silver is 99/100 % silver and is used to make some jewellery, silver is quite soft and malleable and to have a material hard enough to create crafted jewellery and object and not to break an alloy is necessary. Sterling silver which is 92.5% silver with 7.5% copper (that is why is marked 925), Britannia silver which is about 95% pure silver and German silver which is about 50% and mixed with zinc and nickel. Jewellery and objects can also be silver plated which means they covered in a coat of silver, hence created a less expensive version. As candelabra are quite large and require a large amount of material you are likely to find...
