What's the difference between a Primitive and Traditional wood finish?

The main difference is that a primitive finish uses three colors (main, accent, base) instead of a traditional finishes two colors (main, accent). A primitive finish is also crackled and hand rubbed to look more worn and aged then a traditional finish.

 

What do I need to know when ordering a Chandelier?

1. Choose the color of the fixture -

Primitive style lights use 3 colors - ( Main color, Accent color, Base color )

Traditional style lights use 1 or 2 colors - ( Main color, Accent color)

2. Choose the finish - ( Rust, Aged, Dark Aged, Black Aged, Flat Black )

 

3. Choose the bobeche style - ( Crinkle, Plain, Pie Crust )

 

4. Choose the number of arms for the fixture

 

What do I need to know when ordering a Lantern?

1. Is the Lantern going in the Interior or Exterior of your home?

 

2. Choose the finish - ( Old Penny, Vedrigris, Black )

 

3. Do you need a bracket for the lantern? - See below for bracket options

 

4. Choose the style glass - ( Plain / Clear glass, Seeded Glass, Wavy Glass )

 

 

What do I need to Know when ordering a Sconce?

1. Choose the finish - ( Rust, Aged, Dark Aged, Aged Black, Flat Black )

 

2. Do you want the Sconce to be Electrified or Candle only

 

 

What is included with your Chandeliers for mounting?

All of our lights come with a ceiling plate and 3 feet of wire and chain. If you need additional wire added to your light please let us know when ordering. We also offer hollow hooks to hide the wires on your chandelier and to hang the light from. To find out the correct way to measure for hanging a chandelier please see below.

 

 

 

Bobeche Styles

 

 

               Plain Bobeche                               Crinkle Bobeche                              Pie Crust Bobeche

 

 

 

 

Lantern Brackets

 

 

 

 

How to measure for hanging a Chandelier?

 

IMPORTANT

In an average room, most chandeliers can be suspended by a hook or chain no longer than three feet. For this reason we supply up to three feet of chain free of charge. In case of hooks we make hooks available in the following lengths: 7", 12", 16", 18", 21" and 24". If you are not sure how long your hook should be, supply us with your ceiling height and we will calculate the correct length. If an extra tall ceiling requires the use of a hook longer than 40", we recommend spanning that distance with a double hook(two shorter hooks wired together). In rare cases, a triple hook is necessary. For the cost of double and triple hooks or chains longer than two feet, call for pricing.

PROPER SIZE

The concern most often expressed when selecting the proper chandelier is size. A general rule is do not be afraid of a fixture being too large for a room, particularly the chandeliers in this catalog, because all have an open airy design. More often than not, too small is the problem. The proper size should be related to the size of the room and the size of the table over which it is to hang. In average size dining rooms(@ 12ft X 12ft), we suggest using chandeliers in the range of 20"-24" in diameter. in larger rooms (14 X 14 or more), we recommend chandeliers of at least 25"-30" in diameter. At this point you may also begin to consider the double teired fixtures, depending upon the desired effect.

 

 

PROPER HEIGHT

How low should it be? the bobeche, or drip pans, at the end of the candle, should be 37"-39" above the table. We suggest 37". this places the bulbs at about eye level as you enter the room. In residential homes where walkthrough traffic is intended, plan for a minimum height of 78" of clearance. Remember a ceiling canopy extends downward 2 1/2" but a fixture can be hooked directly into it if necessary for maximum clearance. You may also request a flat canopy, gaining another inch of clearance.