Brief History of Crystal Chandeliers

Chandeliers have been around since the Middle Ages and were made of very basic material, like wood and iron. In these early days, chandeliers were moved from room to room where light was needed and up until the 18th century, originally used candles as the light source. The use of candles is the reason why we refer to the bulb used on most traditional chandeliers today as a candelabra or chandelier bulb.

From there, chandeliers grew more ornate in design and materials used, becoming a popular mainstay in palaces and homes of the upper class. The chandelier was a sign of status and luxury as procuring the raw materials, like brass and rock crystal, and the production of the cast brass or iron work and Venetian glass, called Murano, or lead crystal came with a high cost that only the top 1% could afford.

Types of Crystal Chandeliers

The crystal types used today have evolved over the centuries in their production. Crystal can be machine-cut, hand-cut or molded into their unique geometric shapes. Each method allows for different refraction of light based on the facets placed in the glass.

Crystals that are machine-cut, have crisp well defined edges and facets which allow more refraction of light for the best sparkle a crystal chandelier can offer. Swaorvski crystals are made using this technique and are the most sought after for their brilliance and prismatic color. Offered in various shapes, colors, and styles, every crystal chandelier made with genuine Swarosvki crystals from Lux Lighting comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Rock crystal for chandeliers was mainly used in France during the 17th century as the French did not find glass to be a lavish material when compared to porcelain or silver. Since rock crystal is a natural material, not man made, it can not be mass produced which makes a crystal chandelier featuring rock crystal all the more special. The typical French crystal chandelier was done in the Baroque style, which had an open frame made of metal in a vase shape adorned with Rock crystal. The Hall of Mirrors at the palace of Versailles has many examples of this particular style of crystal chandelier.

Molded and fire polished crystal are the most budget friendly but still refract light in a beautiful way, making it easy to obtain this glamorous staple in lighting design. Lux Lighting in Atlanta has various styles, from traditional crystal chandeliers to modern contemporary crystal chandeliers and everything in between, to fit every room and budget.

Questions? contact us for more information. Ready to see more? Come see our vast selection of crystal chandeliers on display at our Duluth showroom near Gwinnett Place Mall.

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Since the repair and service center is on-site, we can customize any table lamp or floor lamp to your specs. We carry various American made lamp parts, lamp shades, and lamp accessories. Our expert staff is always on hand to assist you in finding the right lamp for your needs and decor.

Table lamps and floor lamps are the perfect task light. Decorative floor lamps and table lamps provide extra light right where you need it most so you can get things done without straining your eyes.

To check if a table light fixture and the lamp shade is the correct one for you, sit down next to it. The bottom part of the shade should be at eye-level while you are seated. Make sure you use the recommended wattage for the socket as well. The maximum wattage is there to ensure the lamp shade does not burn or get too hot from the bulb heat. We always suggest using a wattage lower than the listed maximum wattage as this increase longevity in the wear of the shade as well as the lamp and bulb. LED bulbs are another great way to do this without sacrificing brightness.

If using the portable lamp for working, reading, crafting, or other tasks that require plenty of light, get a LED desk lamp or floor lamp with a task light. Desk lamps are don’t take up too much room, and are an easy way to add extra task lighting to any space. We carry desk lamps and pharmacy floor lamps from a variety of lighting manufactures such as George Kovacs, Lite Source, House of Troy, Adesso, and more.

Table lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Lamps are a great way to add flair to a room without doing a bunch of DIY projects or calling in a designer. The portability of table lamps and floor lamps make them the easiest and least expensive choice to quickly update the look and feel of a room. End tables in a living room, a dresser or night stand in the bedroom, accent table in the foyer, even the buffet table in the dining room, are areas perfect for table lamps.

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We specialize in:

• Lighting Installation for High Ceilings
• Expert Heavy Light Fixture Installation
• Light Fixture Moving Service
• Full Service Electrical Work
• Ceiling Fan Installation
• Gallery Lighting Installation
• Motorized Light Lift Installation
• Restoration Hardware Lighting Installation
• Pottery Barn Lighting Installation
• Recessed Lighting
• Schonbek Lighting Installation and Cleaning
• Low Voltage and Track Lighting Installation
• Installing Undercabinet Lights

Our installation services include removing any existing light fixture and moving it to another location. Whether its to another room in the house, down the street, or you are shipping it to another state, our professional light fixture moving service will pack it accordingly.

Ceilings from 8 ft to over 26 ft are no match for Lux Lighting’s installation experts. In your 2-story foyer or stairwell, we will professionally install ceiling fans, huge multi-tier chandeliers and motorized light lifts. No job is too big or too small.

Another special service we offer, which you will not find with any other lighting store, is our gallery lighting installation. We carry a variety of LED picture lights which are ideal to keep your priceless works of art illuminated properly without compromising the integrity of the piece. Let our gallery lighting installation experts install your gallery lighting today.

Even if you did not purchase the lighting from us, we will install it. Our professionals are experts at installing Restoration Hardware Lighting, Pottery Barn Lighting, Gallery Lighting, and more.

Along with full service lighting installation for the Northeast Atlanta area including John’s Creek, Duluth, Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming, Suwanee, and Lawrenceville, we also offer a complete range of electrical services.

Contact the experts at Lux Lighting today to learn more about how we can provide quality lighting solutions for your home. Lux Lighting’s 25,000 sq ft showroom is open seven days a week.

Few of our Installations:

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With our Lighting Restoration service, Lux Lighting can restore any light fixture back to its original condition. Whether you are reviving the finish on a rare find, need repair on a Tiffany glass shade, replacing worn-out wiring or sockets, or building an entire table lamp from found objects, we can do it with a high standard of quality for your lighting or art pieces.

Our in house lighting repair and art restoration experts have over 80 years of combined experience restoring lighting fixtures to their original beauty through refinishing, repainting, rewiring and more.

• Lacquering & Polishing
• Tiffany Glass Repair
• Stained Glass Restoration
• Switch Installation & Replacement
• Vintage Lamp & Lighting Restoration
• Lighting Customized to Your Specifications
• Ceramic & Porcelain Repair
• Rewiring
• Cleaning
• Soldering
• Repainting
• Crystal Cleaning & Polishing
• Glass Replacement & Shade Replacement
• Art Restoration and Frame Restoration
• Small Furniture Repair and Restoration

Lux Lighting also has one-of-a kind custom made lighting fixtures and ceramic table lamps created by our own in house local artist. These original table lamps are made on site and can only be found at Lux Lighting.

From beginning to end, Lux Lighting will give your restoration project the personal attention it deserves. We are open 7 days a week and conveniently located just North of Atlanta. Contact us or come visit our 25,000 sq ft showroom in Duluth, GA to speak to our lighting restoration team in person and get a quote for your project. We look forward to working with you.

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With over 25 years experience in the art world, Lux Lighting’s skilled artist provides true craftsmanship, giving your photographs, artwork, and special projects the specialized attention it deserves.

The following are just a few art restoration and framing treatments we offer:

• Custom Framing Repair
• Museum Quality Art Conservation
• Varnished, Painted and Gilded Wood Frame Repair
• Framing Restoration
• Art Restoration and Repair
• Restoration of Damaged Artworks

Our in house artist, with more than 25 years experience, will hand repair and restore any damaged frame, used for your prints, portraits, paintings, photos, mirrors, and keepsakes, with high quality materials and detailed craftsmanship.

When you choose Lux Lighting for your art restoration and framing repair needs, you know that your project is going to be timely finished and repaired back to its original or better than original condition.

Lux Lighting, LTD is the only shop in Atlanta that offers custom framing repair and art restoration. all done in our 25,000 sq ft lighting showroom in Duluth, just North of Atlanta, which is a quick drive from John’s Creek, Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming, Suwanee, Lawrenceville, and Buford.

We work with you to restore and repair your heirloom artwork pieces in a timely manner and fits within your budget, for years to come. Contact Lux Lighting for any of your art restoration and framing repair needs.

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• Repair any broken lamp parts with American made parts
• Rewire existing lamps and fixtures to remove faulty or old wiring
• Low Voltage lighting repairs
• European Conversions
• Halogen Lamp and Lighting Repair
• Touch Lamp repair
• Tiffany glass shade repair and Antique lighting restoration
• Turn any object into a lamp or lighting fixture
• Ceramic, Glass, Wood and Crystal Drilling
• Crystal Chandelier Cleaning
• Restoration Hardware Lighting Repair

Most repairs are completed within 24 hours and some can be completed the same day while you take a look around our 20,000 sq ft showroom. We value our customers time, and will do everything possible to ensure that your fixture is back to it’s working order in as little time possible.

With our large variety of lighting parts, including bulbs, harps, finials, wires, crystal parts, all lamp and lighting sockets, candle covers, glass shades, and many more, we are able to repair any lighting fixture in-house, at a reasonable price.

We also have Lamp Shade recovering for both the inner lining and outer fabric. We use fabric exclusively from Canterbury Roseart and Allure shades. Most lamp shade fabric recovering takes about 4 weeks to have your old shade brand new again.

Lux Lighting Lamp Repair Center offers free estimates, fast repairs, rush orders all from our in-house service center, at our North Atlanta lighting showroom conveniently located in the Duluth, GA area.

Lux Lighting, LTD lamp repair department and qualified staff takes pride in the repair and restoration of your lamps and lighting fixtures. No job is too big or too small. Contact Lux Lighting today for all your lamp and lighting repair questions.

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