| For several years, hurricane lamps were popular. | | | | lamp. Recreating special memories can be a safe |
| With their large, blown-glass base, these lamps | | | | and enjoyable way to relax. |
| were popular before electricity, because their | | | | Antique floor lamps are also beautiful, they can |
| shape prevented the wind from extinguishing the | | | | come in a stained glass style, like Tiffany lamp, or |
| flames from an oil or gas lit candle. Modern | | | | in one of many other styles. Reproductions are |
| hurricane lamps are available to be used with | | | | available, but are often made with different |
| votive lights, tower candles and even with real | | | | materials. Plastics and other composite materials |
| light bulbs. Shopping for a modern hurricane lamp | | | | that are widely available now were not available in |
| is easy, and they look great with a beaded | | | | the past and so you're more likely to find metals, |
| vintage lamp shade. | | | | in a variety of finishes, rather than plastics. Lamp |
| Some people choose to use antique lamps when | | | | base styles were often of carved wood, metals, |
| they want to recreate or just remind themselves | | | | molded and hand-blown glass. Beaded Victorian |
| of Grandma's house. Depending upon when you | | | | lampshades go great with most antique lamps. |
| grew up, you might just want to pick up a set of | | | | Whether you've chosen to go with an antique |
| those green or gold glass lamps. Popular from the | | | | hurricane lamp, a vintage floor-standing Tiffany |
| 1940's and 50's when electricity was widely | | | | lamp, or a hanging lamp or even just vintage |
| available, and technology was celebrated, these | | | | accent lamps, the distinctive styles of the old |
| lamps have vibrant colors and patterns. You might | | | | days will bring something special to your home. |
| want to take it to an electrician for a wiring | | | | You can find antique lamps, reconditioned, from |
| update and a safety inspection. They can replace | | | | online vendors, you can also find reproductions. |
| the bulb receptacle with an approved modern one | | | | Keep your eyes open at Grandma's house, in old |
| and remove the old wiring in favor of newer | | | | pictures and at second hand stores, for just the |
| wiring, without damaging the appearance of the | | | | perfect antique lamp for your home. |