The Beauty Of Brass Lamp

Rooms in a home are a reflection of an owner's style, and the way a room is lit should blend in and be as eye catching as the furniture and other room decor. A brass lamp adds elegance to any room's interior, and there are many styles and designs to choose from. A brass lamp is timeless and creates a warm glow in a living room or study. Compliment a brass table lamp with a brass floor lamp by a cozy arm chair, and you have two beautiful fixtures that will blend perfectly.
A brass hanging chandelier over a dining room table is timeless and creates flair with an endless design that fits in well with almost all dining room furniture. A chandelier can be solid brass or coated with an antique or brass finish. Custom made reproductions are created using sand molds or are spun by hand using pewter or solid brass. The finished product is polished into a brilliant finish.
The beauty of brass lamps is they fit in both modern and antique settings. Their styles range from modern to antique. Today, many manufacturers make reproductions of brass lamps that were used during the colonial period. You will often see these reproductions in older colonial and historical homes because of their vintage look. 

There are also modern brass lamps that are sleek and look fabulous in studies, bedrooms and other contemporary furnished rooms.
The Hurricane Brass Lamp
A popular collector's item is the brass based hurricane lamp. Antique hurricane lamps are fueled by oil with a wick or a candle. Along with the brass base, a hurricane lamp has a glass chimney to contain the flame. Modern reproductions with electrical light sources still include the lamp for the look of the original design. Brass has always been the preferred choice for the base of the hurricane lamp because of its durability and resistance to rust. Before gas or electricity came into being, hurricane lamps were used to light homes and ships. Today, many people purchase brass hurricane lamps to use when the power goes out during a storm. Others buy them to add as decor in their home.
Restoring a Brass Lamp
An old brass lamp that has been hiding away in the attic for years or sitting in an antique store for sale may not look worthy of any spot in a home. The finish may be blackened or dull, but take that brass lamp and refinish it for results that will be astounding. It is quite easy to refinish a brash lamp. All that is needed is brash polish, a toothbrush, ammonia, varnish and some old rags.
First add a small amount of ammonia to brash polish and coat the lamp using a rag. If the brass lamp has intricate details that are hard to reach, use the toothbrush to coat those areas. Next, rinse the lamp with water and dry with a clean rag. Repeat the first step using the brass polish without any added ammonia, and let the polish dry before shining with clean rag. The final step is to spray on a varnish to seal the refinished brass. You will be amazed at the transformation, and you'll have a beautiful showpiece.

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