Elegant and noble - antique lamps.
Enchant your living space with an antique lamp! With it, you can bring an elegant and noble piece into your home and at the same time be fully in line with the trend of the time. Choose from an exclusive pre-selection or discover other suitable living styles!
Antique luminaires from the baroque era - versatile and unique
The baroque is regarded as a cultural epoch and was roughly in the period from 1600 to 1720. It was essentially influenced by the basic forces of absolutism, the church as well as the tradition of antiquity. The Baroque was characterised above all by a lavish and multifaceted display of splendour. In all these areas, the boundaries between the various artistic genres were thus mixed and the adopted formal elements were depicted in a transgressive manner. Baroque art was above all intended to show wealth and power.
What are typical materials and colours of antique baroque lamps?
Colours became more and more important in the Baroque era. They were used in great opulence and variety. The colours red, yellow and blue were particularly prominent and, together with the colour green, were considered the basic colour. In terms of materials, ivory and tortoiseshell were very popular. Metals such as pewter and brass were also found. Very often, gold was also used for luminaires and lamps, as this could reflect the light very well.
Antique lamps do not fit in with every style of living. They are characterised by noble materials as well as opulent kitsch, and they also appear extremely ostentatious. The lights and lamps were very decorative and could be found both indoors and outdoors. The lamps were used in great variety to show off the wealth and splendour.
Antique chandeliers from the Baroque period
Chandeliers are a traditional piece from the Baroque period. It featured many ornaments that would reflect the light to create a fascinating glittering effect. Often in some chandeliers the arms are covered with fabrics like velvet, this gives the chandelier a warm finish and a classy look.
These were decorated with numerous crystal stones, which reflected the light from the chandelier many times. Today, the crystal stones are often replaced by real glass. Chandeliers are mainly found in public or historic houses. More and more often, these magnificent lights are also found in private homes, where they illuminate entrance areas or even the living or dining room. Chandeliers cannot help but be noble and elegant.
Other antique lamps from the baroque era
Antique lamps are offered today as:
- Wall lamps
- Ceiling lamps
- Table lamps
- Hanging lamps
Have baroque lamps changed over time?
Today, antique lamps in baroque style are often made of brass and available in different colours. You can find them in nickel look, in antique or in brass shine. A large amount of baroque lamps are made of metal. They are decorated with typical floral patterns or other patterns typical for this period. Lamps from the baroque period were operated with candles, whereas today's lamps are operated with electric bulbs. Of course, there are still lamps that are operated with candles.
With an antique lamp, you get an elegant and noble piece in the house and is also fully in the trend of the time.
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