Hi Tom.
I am thinking about purchasing one Of your chandeliers for my library (house built in 1910). The chandelier is item 1853ge, listed for $3,245. The ceiling of the room is 114.5 inches. I was thinking of a drop of 36 inches (so shorten the fixture by 4 inches). I wanted to see if you thought that would work (I need to be able to walk under the fixture and I’m 6’ 4”). Also, if I purchase more than one item, may I receive a discount?
Many thanks. E.
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Hi E,
We just shipped 1853GE to Kansas. Sorry. It is something that happens with one-of-a-kind items when we are having a sale. We are having a Spring Sale promotion of 35% off and free UPS Ground.
If there is something else you looked at let me know. Might I say that Inverted Domes will provide much noninvasive light in a Library. They are also more architectural and less decorative but still in the period:
Art Nouveau Handel Leaded Glass Ceiling Light, Circa 1905
Art Nouveau Handel Leaded Glass Ceiling Light, Circa 1905
It would have been fine shortened to the length you wanted. We have to shorten or lengthen anything that we sell because ceiling heights are not standard from room to room.
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On Apr 4, 2021, GEB wrote:
Thanks, Tom. Do you have something similar to 1853ge?
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The Handel is really pretty.
I’m also interested in two of your sconces. Item 2836s.
Antique Wall Lights, 2836s
They are for my entrance hall – I’m renovating the house and trying to keep it as period as possible. The only concern I have about the sconces is how far they jut out from the wall. Thoughts?
E
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Hi Tom,
I like 2869s. I think those would work well. Im wondering about the Greek key shades.
Antique Wall light Sconces, 2869s
There is a ceiling fixture in the entrance hall – a two-light flush mount with fairly simple shades. Here’s a picture of the shades. Not sure if it matters.
I’m leaning towards the Handel for the library. Can it be shortened to 36 inches and still look right?
Best,
E – CT
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Hi E,
Yes for an entrance hall I would get something closer to the wall:
https://www.genuineantiquelighting.net/pc/SC1/2858s/Set_4_of_East_lake_Gas_Sconces.html
Set 4 of Antique East lake Gas Sconces
https://www.genuineantiquelighting.net/pc/SC1/2875s/Aesthetic_Wall_Light_Gas_Sconces.html
Aesthetic Wall Light Gas Sconces, Circa 1880
https://www.genuineantiquelighting.net/pc/SC1/2871s/Aesthetic_Sconce_Wall_Lights.html
Antique Wall Light Sconces
Antique Wall light Sconces
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Hi Tom :
Hi Tom,
I think this will work well. There is a stained glass window in the library and I just wanted to make sure that the Handel would not clash with it. I think they complement each other Thoughts?
Best, E – CT
Hi E,
I do like the two shades together. I do not think they will compete. The Greek Key is basically a simple frosted shade and the Greek Key area is clear. Probably the simplest Gas shade I have.
The Handel fixture will look exactly the way it does in the picture at 36 inches. There is another 6 inches of tubing that the canopy goes up. It just means that the previous ceiling was 6 inches higher. I take the photo with the canopy dropped down to keep the important detail in the photo frame.
Hi Tom,
I think this will work well. There is a stained glass window in the library and I just wanted to make sure that the Handel would not clash with it. I think they complement each other Thoughts?
Best,
E – CT
What a lovely window!
– Tom
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Hi E,
This is what I think. The longer the fixture is the better it is going to look. A frame of reference is the door frame in a Doorway. Not necessary a Wide opening between 2 rooms like the way a double parlor might be connected.
You have very high ceilings. 12 feet is very high. I would say at least 36 inches to bottom of bowl and maybe 48 inches. This is a decorative fixture so you want it in your field of vision. You want it to do its job so lower is better to light the room. Your Door frames have to be 8 feet or lower. If you have not hit your head on a Door frame you won’t hit the Dome. That is honestly the way I think about it.
Best,
Tom
Okay. I think we are good, but I’m trying to figure out the height for the Handel. I’m thinking a 32 inch total height. That way there will be plenty of clearance to walk under it, but it won’t be too close to the ceiling. I jury rigged a mock up in the attached photo (suspended cardboard is 22 inches by 10 inches). Ceiling Is 144.5 inches. Thoughts?
Best,
E – CT
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Hi Tom,
Good advice. The ceilings, however, are not quite that high. I misled you. They are only 9.5 feet, as opposed to 12 feet (114.5 inches as opposed to 144.5 inches – my typo). With a 9.5 foot ceiling height, 32 inches is definitely in the field of vision. Thoughts?
Best,
E – CT
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Oh sorry,
You are quite correct. 32 inches is really perfect. And I do not think 4 inches will make that much difference visually. Doorframes in a house with 9.5 inch ceilings are usually 6 foot 8 inches. It will be fine at 32 inches long.
Best,
Tom
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