Carob chandeliers

It is impossible to overestimate the importance of lighting in the interior, therefore special attention is always paid to lighting fixtures. At the same time, the most popular among the whole variety of lamps and lamps is an arm chandelier with a different number of arms and various decorative ornaments.

The first pendant lamps are more than 1,500 years old. They first appeared during the Byzantine Empire. However, they were transformed into chandeliers, which became not only a means of illuminating large rooms, but also a bright decoration, only in the 16th century.

In their shape, the new lamps resembled a chandelier and consisted of many candle holders. Initially, the chandelier was a rather expensive decoration, but over time, simpler versions of "palace" lamps could be afforded by ordinary residents.

With the invention of electricity, pendant lights were only slightly modified - candles were replaced first by incandescent lamps, then by LED elements. But at the same time, the overall design of the chandelier, including its classic arms, remained unchanged.

The ageless popularity of carob chandeliers is due to various factors, including their many advantages:

• Versatility. They can be used as a main or additional source of illumination, in any room of any size and purpose.
• Ease of assembly and operation. For the collection and installation of the chandelier, it is not required to attract masters - it is quite within the power of every owner. Caring for her also does not require a lot of time and much effort.
• Possibility of decoration. If desired, removable shades or lampshades of the chandelier can be easily replaced, repainted, decorated with an original pattern or pattern, thereby updating the interior without large costs.

Modern carob chandeliers are presented in a wide range, differing from each other in a number of parameters:

• The size. In the model range, it is easy to find a compact fixture for a small room with low ceilings and a large luxury chandelier with various chains and decorations for large spacious halls. The diameter of the product varies from 60 to 150 cm.
• Material. In the manufacture of lighting fixtures, metal, textiles, various glass or crystal, plastic, and even wood and paper can be used.
• Number of horns. Suspended lighting fixtures are most often equipped with 3, 5, 7, 8 or 12 arms. However, there is also a single-arm chandelier and a product with 13 lamps.

• The form. The configuration of lampshades and lampshades can be of the most bizarre shapes. The horns themselves are also different (directed up or down, with different bends and weaves).
• Style. The design of the arm chandelier provides room for design imagination and the devices are executed in various styles from classic and retro to country, modern and minimalism.
• Type of lamps used. In modern chandeliers, incandescent lamps are widely used, as well as halogen, fluorescent and energy-saving lamps.

So, the ceiling structure is attached with a mounting plate, which ensures a snug fit of the lighting fixture to the ceiling. The second mounting option is suspended. In suspended models, part of the structure is a flexible element, due to which the fastening is performed. A bar or chain can be used as a suspension, its length is adjustable.

The main criterion when choosing an arm chandelier is the number of arms, which directly depends on the size and purpose of the room where the lighting fixture will hang. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the presence of other sources of illumination.

According to the recommendations of experts, the most optimal options are:

• for the living room - a classic five-arm chandelier;
• for a small room (bedroom, study) and hallway - 3- or two-arm;
• for a spacious hall with high ceilings - 8- or 12-arm models;
• for a children's room or bedroom - a one- or two-arm version with directional lamps, the position of which can be changed if necessary.

Another important selection criterion is the style of the model. Here the rules are:

• A massive eight-arm or twelve-arm chandelier with an elaborate Empire-style design is an option for stately luxurious halls.
• A two-arm chandelier in the Art Nouveau style with flowing shapes is best used in rooms with a light, unobtrusive atmosphere.
• Simple yet elegant "Romanesque" models are perfect for creating a romantic setting.
• Modern products in hi-tech, techno or fusion styles with their unusual shapes will perfectly fit into almost any fashionable interior.

Chandelier installation is not difficult even for those who have only basic skills in working with electrical appliances. The installation sequence is as follows:

• Assembling the structure. It is carried out according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer. When assembling, the chandelier wires are connected to the light switches, the lighting of the shades and the intensity of the luminous flux are regulated.
• Ceiling mount. For ceiling mounting, self-tapping screws are used, for hanging, the model is simply hung on a hook installed in the ceiling.
• Connection of wires. The most important and crucial stage. To begin with, the zero element and the wires corresponding to the switch buttons are determined. Then it all connects in the correct order.

For information on how to hang a three-arm chandelier on a hook, see the next video.

Currently, arm chandeliers are produced in different countries. Many small and large companies specialize in their manufacture. At the same time, lighting devices are considered the most high-quality and popular products:

• Berliner Messinglampen (Germany). Products of this company are used both in the design of private residential premises, and for lighting offices, sales areas, hotels and other public institutions. The assortment of the company includes a three-arm chandelier with various shade options and multidirectional arms. There are also larger lighting fixtures, stylized in the Art Nouveau direction with its natural laconic lines.

• Hangzhou Jinding Import & Export Co. LTD (China). When creating models of this brand, a combination of metal and porcelain is used. Most of the products are available as a gift.

• Brand L'Arte Luce (Italy). Italian products are distinguished by their variety and original design. In the model range, it is easy to find both specimens stylized for the Middle Ages, as well as modern devices with a futuristic design. Products that skillfully and harmoniously combine completely different styles are considered to be especially chic. The materials used by the Italian manufacturer are metal and glass, which are particularly durable and resistant to external influences and heat.

• Mantra trade mark (Spain). The main feature of the company is the combination of efficiency and functionality of lighting fixtures. The assortment includes products from high quality and natural materials. Many of them were created according to the company's own developments using the most modern technologies.

In addition, interesting and high-quality goods that are in demand by buyers are offered by the Russian manufacturers Crystal Lamp and Aurora, the German company De Markt, the Danish Citilux, the Italian Odeon Light, the Austrian Globo and others.