The very first chandeliers were lit with candlesticks. To prevent fires and ruined furnishings from the hot wax dripping from the candles, rings or cups in a matching style to the chandelier called bobeches were placed around the candle. Today, bobeches are the easiest and most inexpensive way to accent and add elegance to a chandelier.
Chandelier bobeches are available in lead crystal, pressed crystal, cut glass, and brass. Glass and crystal bobeches can be found in simple, transparent designs or with beautiful etched patterns. Brass bobeches are seen in an even wider variety, with elegant leafed patterns. Some brass bobeches, and even some of glass and crystal, are made in contemporary shapes rather than the basic circular shape that is common. It is not unusual to see bobeches in unique colors, especially chic shades of pink and blue.
Though more extravagant bobeches can cost several hundred dollars each, most chandelier bobeches can be found for as little as five dollars a piece. Adding inexpensive bobeches around each light can transform an ordinary chandelier into an exquisite, glamorous home decoration. Most bobeches are made with small pin holes around the circle ideal for hanging prisms and various crystals, adding more dazzling style to the chandelier.
A boring chandelier can be renovated into an impressive work of art for less than one hundred dollars with the addition of stylish bobeches. Bobeches give chandeliers a new look and can be used for even more gorgeous adornments with dangling prisms to add sparkle.
December 18th, 2006 by Webmaster
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