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Doorbells That Make A Statement - Antique And Vintage Style Door Bells For Modern Homes

Antique and vintage style doorbell buttons are a wonderful way to show grace and detail at the front entrance of any home. Doorbell buttons have been popular in Europe for many decades and have been found in America since the earliest advent of electricity. Architectural and designer doorbell buttons were popularized in the late 1920's and early 1930's, and they were characterized by form rather than function. The early 1950's treated doorbell buttons as more streamlined architecture and precise geometric patterns rather than functional objects.

Grand doorbell buttons and door bells are timeless and are a welcome addition to any home. These architectural elements exemplify simplicity, beauty and tradition. Long before more modern electric doorbells came into fashion, grand mechanical doorbells abounded and could even help distinguish one flat from another. Mechanical doorbells came in many forms - but the most popular were the twist style and pull styles. For a twist mechanical doorbell - the user twists a stem which moves a set of gears to push against a bell (much like a mechanical alarm clock). Pull style doorbells consisted simply of a rope hooked to a bell. Of course, mechanical doorbells can still be found in many homes today. These units are typically found in cast iron, bronze, antique brass and polished chrome with the most famous styles found in naturally aging unlaquered brass.

Many different doorbell designs are produced today - allowing you to incorporate their patterns in your doors. It is a simple way to incorporate a striking design element at the front entryway. You can also find doorbell buttons in many different styles including Colonial, Rococo, Victorian, Art Deco, Craftsman and post modern styles. You can also ask an interior designer or other design experts for assistance or look to decorating magazines for additional help.

Hundreds of styles of door bell buttons are readily available online as well as in many home decorating catalogs. When you work with a doorbell, be prepared. Search for solid brass or bronze construction and be sure to ask questions. Will the unit fit your personal style, but also fit your door? What is the hole spacing and will I need to re-drill my door? Many styles of doorbell hardware can be found online through LookInTheAttic & Company - they also offer free design assistance and help.

About the Author

Kohn Coleman born in Michigan - received his Ph.D. from Iowa State University in 2000 - currently leads several online companies and ventures.

Moroccan light fixtures and Moorish lighting?

I've seen online some stores that sells Moroccan lamps and lanterns, chandeliers but they all look cheap and the designs are not that impressing however i'm looking for a source for high-end Moroccan light fixtures and Moorish lighting like lanterns, sconces, chandeliers, hanging pendants, lamps with unique designs and handmade from quality materilas like solid brass not from thin or cheap metal that rust.
any suggestions?

The best source for quality handmade Moroccan light fixtures and Moorish lighting is a California company called Saint Tropez Boutique located in San Francisco. They have the most beautiful Moroccan lanterns, Moroccan sconces, Moroccan chandeliers, Moroccan hanging pendants, Moroccan lamps handcrafted from top quality solid brass along with unique designs.

check them out online at:

- Moroccan lanterns: http://www.sainttropezboutique.us/products/lighting/lanterns.aspx
- Moroccan wall sconces:

http://www.sainttropezboutique.us/products/lighting/wall-sconces.aspx

- Moroccan hanging pendant lighting:

http://www.sainttropezboutique.us/products/lighting/pendants-lighting.aspx

- Moroccan chandeliers:

http://www.sainttropezboutique.us/products/lighting/chandeliers.aspx

- Moroccan lamps:

http://www.sainttropezboutique.us/products/lighting/lamps.aspx

hope this will help you with your Moroccan lighting and Moorish light fixture shopping hunt,

Good luck,

cheers,

Anna,

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