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...It will look fabulous! Or consider a 6 light French Neoclassical gilt wood chandelier for a dining room that has large warm and inviting furnishings and an overall cozy atmosphere.

3. Crystal

All of us are familiar with crystal chandeliers. In fact they are probably the most common of all types of chandeliers purchase and when it comes to antique crystal they are highly sought after.

A crystal chandelier can look stunning in an array of decors but certainly adds the finishing touches to a sophisticated, formal atmosphere that makes a statement about wealth.

For a quality antique crystal chandelier that is in excellent condition you can expect to pay anywhere from $5000 to $20,000, sometimes even more. Strass crystal, Bohemian crystal, or Waterford crystal all demand top dollar as do several other makers.

Crystal is one of those fixtures that can play another role too. A shabby chic crystal chandelier can look fabulous in a trendy contemporary room that's atmosphere is one of cozy cheer and comfort.

4. Brass

Brass chandeliers are very versatile and even the antique ones can be purchased for a reasonable price if you shop around. There are a wide variety of styles from the very basic to the very ornate.

Antique brass chandeliers work well in a variety of settings. Consider a Colonial Williamsburg Governor's Office Chandelier 40" high and 32" in diameter for a formal dining room. Or how about the Colonial Williamsburg Raleigh Tavern Chandelier - Brass 18 1/2" high and 23" for your bar or family room?

A Victorian pair of Aesthetic Gasoliers chandelier would look terrific in a large entrance, while the 1840s Charles X red tole three branch chandelier would make a great statement in a trendy or shabby chic room.

5. Wood

Often we forget about wood chandeliers. Perhaps that's because they weren't as common as some of the other materials. However they are definitely worth looking for especially if you have a country or southwestern dcor.

Popular woods included maple, oak, and mahogany. Sometimes you can even get lucky and find the matching sconces to the chandelier. A wood chandelier is very versatile and will look great in a dining room, living room, bathroom, bedroom, or family room.

If you're dcor is country then wood is definitely a material you should consider. And wood chandeliers are often much cheaper than some of the other material types.

There are many different styles of antique chandeliers to choose from. But with so many online sites offering antique light fixtures just a few searches and you'll have plenty of choices.

Because chandeliers are not all the same, you need to know what your choices are. If you are thinking about one kind inparticular, shopping around just might turn you in another direction. Covering all of your choices and knowing what you want beforehand is a good rule of thumb.

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