Fairy Lamps

Fairy Lamps
Author: Amelia E. MacSwiggan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2011-10-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781258176075

Fenton Art Glass

Fenton Art Glass
Author: Peggy Whiteneck
Publisher: Old Line Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2013-05
Genre: Art glass
ISBN: 9781937004927

Although Fenton Art Glass was founded in 1905, well after the Victorian era, this family-owned business took much of its artistic inspiration from Victorian forms. Fenton often experimented, throughout its history, with more modernistic forms it thought would appeal to consumer tastes, but it is Fenton's Victorian shapes to which buyers have turned again and again, right up to the 21st century. This book explores one of those forms: the diminutive fairy lamp, used to light dark hallways in big houses before the advent of gaslight and electricity. The book's chapters contain many color photos with full caption descriptions as well as a production table at the end of the book. Readers will learn about the origin and history of the fairy lamp form in Victorian times; Fenton's late 20th century entry into fairy light production; and the many shapes, glass treatments, and glass decorations Fenton used to produce these popular and graceful candle lamps that it called "fairy lights."

Fairy Lamps, Elegance in Candle Lighting

Fairy Lamps, Elegance in Candle Lighting
Author: Bob Ruf
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780887409752

Over 800 lamps made from 1880 through the 1930s are shown in full color. The lamps range from the simplest examples given out with boxes of candles to the most extravagant chandelier assemblages made for lords, rajahs, and royalty. This work draws upon many primary sources to trace the development of fairy lamps, and catalogs examples that can be found on today's market.

Truth

Truth
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1008
Release: 1886
Genre:
ISBN:

Old House Interiors

Old House Interiors
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2001-02
Genre:
ISBN:

National architectural magazine now in its fifteenth year, covering period-inspired design 1700–1950. Commissioned photographs show real homes, inspired by the past but livable. Historical and interpretive rooms are included; new construction, additions, and new kitchens and baths take their place along with restoration work. A feature on furniture appears in every issue. Product coverage is extensive. Experts offer advice for homeowners and designers on finishing, decorating, and furnishing period homes of every era. A garden feature, essays, archival material, events and exhibitions, and book reviews round out the editorial. Many readers claim the beautiful advertising—all of it design-related, no “lifestyle” ads—is as important to them as the articles.