Tole Chandeliers

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Whether you’re furnishing a quirky, English-style cottage bursting with madcap appeal, or you’re simply looking for a chandelier to add an element of wonder to a nursery or child’s room, tole chandeliers are more than up to the task. Tole chandeliers are fixtures constructed of tole, which is a painted, enameled, or lacquered tinplate. Tole was traditionally used to make decorative objects such as canisters, mirror frames, and lamps. The material was especially popular in Italy and as a result, Italian tole chandeliers are among some of the most commonly found on the vintage market today. For a child’s room, try a metal flower chandelier. Florals are a common motif among tole chandeliers, thanks to metal’s ability to mimic artful, flowing vines. Look for vintage floral chandeliers featuring roses, tulips, and tiger lilies, as well as mixed bouquets. Most tole floral chandeliers showcase muted pastel colors such as mint and blush, but it is possible to find more vibrant specimens as well. If florals feel too dainty for your space, metal flower chandeliers are by no means the only option. Look for palm frond, ivy, pineapple motifs, and more. It’s also common to find tole chandeliers in Chinoiserie styles. Try a tole pagoda chandelier in an entry or kitchen nook. Their elaborate fretwork can be an attractive complement to Chippendale styles as well as breezy, island-inspired interiors.