The charm of Turkish lamps in decoration
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If you like Turkish or mosaic lamps, we are going to put you in context about their origin and how much they can do for your decoration ( for more home decor check forsimplytech.)
Lighting is one of the important points when it comes to highlighting the decoration of any space, be it your home, an office, a restaurant, etc. In addition to setting and giving light, they also fill with beauty and accompany the style you have chosen. Hence the importance of looking for aesthetic luminaires, such as Turkish lamps.
We are going to tell you a little about its history and how you can use them to shape atmospheres that range from the bohemian touch to the most elegant and sophisticated.
The use of glass throughout history has given rise to great artisans whose origin dates back to Turkey, where, in the 16th century, it reached a great level of development, manufacturing vases, jugs, glasses, jars and many other objects. Apparently, colored oil lamps were the forerunners of Turkish lamps.
They came to develop pressing and casting techniques with which they were able to make pieces of glass of bright colors and varied shapes. Once this process was mastered, they began using small fragments and gluing them geometrically onto a piece of glass.
Over time, the shades for these glass lamps became an object of desire, increasing their level of sophistication. It was at the end of the 19th century that they reached perfection and the American Louis Comfort Tiffany, on one of his trips to Europe, found them in Istanbul. The crush was such that upon his return he began to copy the design in his workshops.
Tiffany made some changes to the process and design, launching it on the market in 1893 - it turned out to be a huge success. It was then that these Turkish lamps with a history behind them were refined and known worldwide as "Tiffany Lamp".
These types of decorative objects have been simplifying their manufacturing processes, which has made them more democratic. Jewelery and precious stones are no longer used to adorn them and they are still beautiful. If you are passionate and interested in distinguishing an antique from an imitation, take note:
Cracks: with the passage of time and changes in temperature, the glass expands and contracts, which can cause small fractures. If the lamp is completely smooth, it is probably new.
Color: although the aesthetics remain the same, the coloring techniques have changed and the glass in the new lamps tends to be more intense and darker.
Weight: Although the quality has not changed, even the original Turkish lamps have removed excess materials, making them lighter. If you see one that is too heavy, do not hesitate: it is old.
Putting handmade pieces in the decoration of any space always adds that elegant and personal touch, even more so if it is a piece as beautiful and with as much history as Turkish lamps.
They are elements that adapt perfectly both indoors and outdoors, the hanging models being the favorites of the chill out with their arabesque motifs and their warm and soft lighting.
Because they are timeless, you can put them in a classic living room or vintage bedroom without any problem. Everything will depend on the colors you choose, if it is floor or ceiling and with what decorative elements you are going to combine it.
If you enjoy more conservative environments, you can put a Turkish lamp on a dark wood cabinet; the pendants are ideal for those looking for relaxed and bohemian spaces. Look at the beauties they have in El Rincón de Femih.
Turkish lamps have that special touch that will bring life to any place where you put them. Whether you are looking for one in a market in your city or if you opt for the classic and refined Tiffany style, you will enjoy this beautiful piece.
Do not limit yourself when putting it in any room, they are even ideal in the bathrooms. Experiment and play with your skills as an interior designer.
