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The Origin of Wrought Iron Chandeliers

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Chandeliers made their first appearance in the 14th century and were solely made of wood. The name itself is derived from the French word chandelle referring to a light fixture with branch supports hanging from a ceiling. Early chandeliers were formed from two beams in the shape of a cross with spikes embedded to hold each candle. This light source was commonly found in monasteries and wealthy castles. Candles were quite expensive and often rationed until the black of night. Only the rich could afford such a luxury. To maximize the effect of lighting, chandeliers were often placed near mirrors to increase the reflection. Shiny furnishings from this era have been discovered that were also utilized for this purpose.

Decorating a Kitchen with Wrought Iron

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A kitchen is one part of a home that seems to attract the most traffic. Family members often spend a good bit of their day in this one particular room. When decorating a kitchen, one looks for ideas that are not only attractive but functional. Accents come in a variety of shapes and sizes with numerous finishes.

If you are looking for larger items to fill a void, a wrought iron baker’s rack is a good start. This furnishing looks elegant with lace doilies and your favorite cookbooks. Show off those new pans with a wrought iron hanging pot rack that puts your cookware within reach. Choose from several styles hand-crafted to fit your needs. Don’t forget the wine rack that will demonstrate to others your fine vintage taste. Floor, counter top and hanging racks are available for use in any sized kitchen.

Introducing Charleston Forge Home Furnishings

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We have some exciting news to share with everyone – the fine wrought iron furniture and accessories crafted by the skilled artisans at Charleston Forge are finally be available at Timeless Wrought Iron! Charleston Forge creates some of the finest wrought iron furniture you may ever own and they do it all right here in America – From drafting and design to final production. Charleston forge is a leader in wrought iron furniture style and quality.

Create Timeless Home Decor and Interiors with Wrought Iron

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Today’s homes are filled with families enjoying decor that is both beautiful and functional. Interior designers are often plagued with the problem of making a home warm and inviting, while utilizing items that will last a long time. Wrought iron has regained its popularity due to a charm and durability that goes back several centuries. The average American family has a busy lifestyle between work, school, extra-curricular activities and play. A fast-paced living environment deserves to look great with a comfortable atmosphere.

What is Wrought Iron?

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The town blacksmith was a busy individual in the early 1800’s. Everything from tools and nails to cookware and furniture were constructed in small dark shops by a skilled craftsman. Wrought, which is derived from the meaning “worked metal,” was the iron of choice. In its authentic stage, wrought iron is embedded with slivers of iron silicate known as slag that actually change the chemical properties when heated. The slag gives this metal a grainy look similar to wood, adding to its physical appearance and beauty. Wrought iron was quite popular before the development of steelmaking. It was best known for strength, resistance to corrosion and malleability.

Wrought Iron Console Tables

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Sometimes your room is just a piece way from perfect. Is there an empty space behind the overstuffed sectional in you living room? Is there a lonely looking corner in your den? Perhaps your entry way is welcoming but still missing the piece which would warmly usher your guests inside. A wrought iron console table just might be the perfect finishing touch to complete your room’s furnishings.

A wrought iron console table is a decorative and useful table with sculptured legs which is designed to be either fixed to or to be set against a wall. These tables come in all sizes and their beauty and versatile functionality has led to the creation of self explanatory console table sub-categories such as side tables, sideboard tables, hall tables, and entry tables.

Usher Guests to Your Home with Wrought Iron Welcome Signs

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Usher guests into your home with rustic charm and a warm greeting they can’t miss by hanging a wrought iron welcome sign near your entryway. Wrought iron welcome signs are classic. They don’t go out of style – They last for decades – And they are artistically crafted in every imaginable style. Choose from diverse designs that range from classic pineapple and floral designs, to nautical beach designs, to favorite pastimes designs like golfing or fishing, to festive holiday designs like angels. Some wrought iron welcome signs even highlight careers such as firefighting. No matter where your decorating preferences lie, you can find the perfect wrought iron welcome sign to complement your style while welcoming your friends and family into your home with timeless wrought iron charm.

Wrought Iron Plant Hangers

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The rustic artistry of wrought iron plant hangers is a great way to express your style and add that extra touch of class to your hanging foliage. Most wrought iron plant hangers have an artful arch which attaches to either a wall or to a post and is used to suspend hanging baskets or pots filled with lush leaves or heavy blooms. But some wrought iron plant hangers are simpler, designed with an understated iron clamp to display clay pots creatively indoors or outside on fences.

Wrought Iron Garden Stakes

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I love my wrought iron garden stakes. They are a constant in the ever changing tides of color that ebb and flow through the flower beds that frame my back yard. When song birds first whisper and then crescendo into a orchestra’s worth of counterpointed warbles and spring emerges as if conjured up with a melodic incantation by those winged magicians, my wrought iron garden stakes stand tall, ready to greet the first bulb plants willing to brave the cold and daring enough to splash color on drab winter beds.