Antique Reproduction

At Heavenly Lights we offer a great selection of antique reproduction lighting including ceiling fixtures, chandeliers and wall sconces. Each antique reproduction is meticulously crafted to bring about a timeless elegance to enhance your home.

Ceiling Lighting

Looking for a fabulous antique reproduction chandelier? Our fine selection includes several types of reproduction lighting including Arts and Crafts Lighting, School House Lights, Victorian Lighting, Mission Style Lighting and much more.

Wall Lights

Also included in our antique reproduction category are our reproduction wall lights. These turn of the century reproduction wall sconces are made with quality parts and constructed to last. Our selection includes combination gas electric wall lights, Arts and Crafts or Mission Style sconces, Sheffield Style Electric wall sconces and more. These antique reproductions are crafted to match our reproduction chandeliers and ceiling fixtures

Ordering Information

Telephone Orders:

You may place your order by telephone by calling 1.800.715.1456 or 615.405.8095. MasterCard, Discover, Visa and American Express are accepted over the phone.

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Heavenly Lights
799 New Shackle Island Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075

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Periods of Lighting

Ever wonder about the history of those beautiful antique light fixtures? Below is a limited timeline of lighting in the United States. We begin our journey with the mid 1800's and finish in the 1930's. Some styles of lighting overlap time periods which is to be expected.

Victorian - The Victorian lighting period dated from approximately 1860-1915. Victorian lighting encompassed a large range of fixtures. The earlier Victorian period from 1860-1885 was called the Italianate period where lighting included kerosene, oil fixtures, lamps and gas lighting. Fixtures followed along architectural lines using urns, soldiers, knights, coats-of-arms, animals and other decorative metal work. Fixtures were stylish and very weighty. Ceiling fixtures and wall sconces were constructed of iron, pot metal brass and copper.

Late Victorian - This led to the late Victorian period dating from 1870 to 1900 where gas fixtures were still the norm. At this time, fixtures were finely crafted and highly detailed with floral motifs and graceful curves. Electricity was being introduced into homes but it was not yet reliable. Lighting manufacturers cleverly combined gas and electric for a combination fixture. These fixtures typically had 4" gas shades facing upward with 2 1/4" electric shades facing downward. Homeowners used electric power until it inevitably would go out and when it did, they would turn on the gas. Combination gas and electric lighting was installed in homes until the 1920's. In this era, almost all gas and electric fixtures were made of brass. Many intricately etched shades were produced during this time and crystals were used. Fixtures hung from straight poles instead of chains because of the gas connection. Four inch gas fitters or shades were commonplace to allow sufficient air for combustion and enough room for heat dissipation.

Edison perfected his incandescent bulb in 1880, and not too long after that homes started being wired for electricity though it would not be used for quite some time.

Early Electric - In the early electric years many fixtures were introduced with the same design elements as the gas lighting period. Yet there were design changes because manufacturers were no longer tied to gas fixtures which placed constraints on gas lighting designs. Shades could now face downward which was a nice design change, not to mention that it provided more light. Designs ranged from clean and simple lines to intricate motifs.

Around 1915 cloth covered wire was perfected which allowed wires to be strung through chains. This development led to a whole new world of lighting. By 1920, gas lighting was thought to be too dangerous because of house fires. Homeowners were urged to get rid of their gas lighting fixtures and replace them with electric, chain-hung fixtures

Georgian - Georgian style era started approximately 1905 and was an important period in lighting. At this time, fine quality art glass was being introduced by the "big guns" such as Tiffany, Handel, Pairpoint, Quezel and Steuben.

Arts and Crafts or Mission Style Lighting - Another style of lighting swept the country, Arts and Crafts, Craftsman or Mission Style lighting. This was such a contrast to the intricate Victorian designs. Craftsman bungalow homes were popular in many areas. Craftsman designs included clean, straight lines, square and rectangular shapes. It also included lanterns, heavy chains and hand hammered copper, iron and brass. Fixtures were fitted with square simple shades. The Arts and Crafts era lasted from 1905 through 1935.

Art Deco - From the early 1920's to the 1930's Art Deco was all the rage, not only in lighting but in architecture and furniture. Art Deco was not only popular in the United States but in Europe as well. Designs included sharp clean geometric lines enhanced by uniquely cast shades in all different colors. Slipper glass shades named for the way they slipped into the fixtures were popular.

Vintage - American vintage has become a sort of catch-all category including American made fixtures manufactured in the teens and 1920's. American vintage fixtures often combined designs of other periods to gain a look all of their own. This category includes chain-hung pan lights, flush mount pan lights of all types, pendant lights, center post lights and many, many more.

This write up of antique lighting only tips the iceberg of the wonderful world of period lighting. Other styles you may be interested in include Art Nouveau, Tudor style, Early American Lighting, Spanish style and of course a whole array of antique lamp lighting.

Be sure to check out our antique sconces.

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