I went to a few estate sales this past weekend, and while I struck out getting any good finds, I did spot a few vintage chandeliers in one house that I absolutely drooled over. Unfortunately, they weren’t for sale, but I couldn’t resist snapping a few pics to share. I really hope the family members will take these beauties and give them good homes (and perhaps a makeover) because I would hate to see them thrown out when new owners move in and want to replace them with more modern lighting.
This one was hanging in the master bedroom:
This one was in another bedroom, it’s hard to tell from the photo, but the crystals on this one are iridescent:
And this one was in a smaller bedroom, how cute would it be painted pink or blue in a nursery?? The beads and drops almost looked like milk glass:
There was one more lovely in the dining room, but I didn’t take a photo because it was covered in ivy and you couldn’t really see its true beauty. Gosh, I would just love to get my hands on one of these and give it a makeover!!
How about these for some inspiration:
image courtesy heavenly-lights.com
image courtesy heavenly-lights.com
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I’m trying to decide if I like this new trend of a shade over a chandelier, what do you think? Actually, now that I look at all the photos out there, I think I’m digging this look. It really combines modern and vintage, which I love.
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Maybe I’ll come upon another vintage chandelier to makeover soon, until then these inspiration photos will have to do!
Ooooh, pretties! I love the green one ... and I think I like the chandeliers with the shades, too. Very neat!! Hope you are able to find one soon!
ReplyDeleteI love all of the ones you posted. I love chandeliers, as evidenced by my office makeover. :-P Do you ever look for them at thrift stores?
ReplyDeleteLove it!! And I think I like the shade thing too..
ReplyDeleteLove them all! Not sure I am sold on the shade over the chandy...
ReplyDeleteSherrie
I have chandeliers all over my house ... Gail makes them for us. These are equally as beautiful. I can't get enough of them. TTFN ~Marydon
ReplyDeleteI think I'll take mine without the shade, if that's OK... I think these are beautiful enough to not need anything else.
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous chandeliers. I want them all! I'll have to agree with Struggler though and say no to the shade! Thanks so much for coming over to visit me, and leaving that sweet comment. I love hearing from you!
ReplyDeleteKaren
My Desert Cottage
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I want them all - coming from a chandelier obsessed person. Great post, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNice pictures! I can't say that I like the shades over the chandeliers though - it looks like the chandeliers are wearing bandages.
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