Some of us live in a home that was constructed before modern electric light fixtures were being made. We enjoy the look and feel of that time, and want to keep our home authentic to its period.
Then there are folks who just like creating an older look in our home, even though it was built later.
If you live in a home that was built in the 1800s and you have some of the fixtures that were original to it, you may be able to have those fixtures electrified, or have that work updated, by an electrical shop near you. Those shops sometimes have refurbished fixtures for sale too, so they're a resource to check out for anyone wanting period lighting.
Antique and salvage stores are also worth a look. If you find a fixture that you like in one of those stores, though, you might want to limit how much you pay for it because, if it hasn't already been refurbished, you're going to have to spend something more to get that work done.
The best news for all of us who are looking for lighting fixtures from an earlier time may be that there are several companies that have established a full-time business in this field. These companies buy period fixtures, refurbish them to meet all of today's codes, refinish them to their original appearance, and offer them for sale - for use anywhere. If that appeals to you, either because you haven't been able to find what you want close to home or because you'd just like to see more options, this is a list of some of the companies that offer that service and those products.
Revival Lighting says they have the largest collection of restored vintage and antique lighting fixtures available. From looking over their site, I don't doubt it.
They also brag about the skills of the people who do the work. That gives me confidence in the quality and safety of the fixtures they're offering.More »
Rejuvenation was one of the pioneers in this work and they're still going strong. Chandeliers, pendant lights and wall sconces from the 1800s and later, and lots of them.More »
Then there are folks who just like creating an older look in our home, even though it was built later.
If you live in a home that was built in the 1800s and you have some of the fixtures that were original to it, you may be able to have those fixtures electrified, or have that work updated, by an electrical shop near you. Those shops sometimes have refurbished fixtures for sale too, so they're a resource to check out for anyone wanting period lighting.
Antique and salvage stores are also worth a look. If you find a fixture that you like in one of those stores, though, you might want to limit how much you pay for it because, if it hasn't already been refurbished, you're going to have to spend something more to get that work done.
The best news for all of us who are looking for lighting fixtures from an earlier time may be that there are several companies that have established a full-time business in this field. These companies buy period fixtures, refurbish them to meet all of today's codes, refinish them to their original appearance, and offer them for sale - for use anywhere. If that appeals to you, either because you haven't been able to find what you want close to home or because you'd just like to see more options, this is a list of some of the companies that offer that service and those products.
1. Revival Lighting
Revival Lighting says they have the largest collection of restored vintage and antique lighting fixtures available. From looking over their site, I don't doubt it.
They also brag about the skills of the people who do the work. That gives me confidence in the quality and safety of the fixtures they're offering.More »
2. Vintage Lighting and Fan Shoppe
Vintage Lighting and Fan Shoppe specializes in slip shade fixtures from the earliest days of electric lighting. If you're looking for something that's Art Deco or Art Nouveau, this company is a resource to check.More »3. Rejuvenation Lighting and House Parts
Rejuvenation was one of the pioneers in this work and they're still going strong. Chandeliers, pendant lights and wall sconces from the 1800s and later, and lots of them.More »
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