Old-Style Wagon Wheel Chandeliers

Wagon wheel chandeliers made of metal frameworks such as steel and iron are plentiful. Nowadays, there are wagon chandeliers made of timber wood which offers a change to those who would not mind sacrificing elegance for good ol’ western charm. During the olden times, this type was used as a source of light in a room. Candles or oil lamps had to be placed on the wheel rim of the ceiling-suspended chandelier or hung from the wheel with attached hooks made from brass. Most modern chandelier styles are made of great oak timber and thus need quarter inch chains to hold the weight.

Modern-day fixtures for wagon-wheel chandeliers have replaced the kerosene-lit hurricane lamps of past. Now, they are developed with a huge variety of globes, paper shades, fitter shades and even bell shades made from clear crystal. Fitter shades measuring six inches across (resembling onion bulbs) can be hand-painted and placed on top of globes for a variety in design. Variations include embossed and ribbed surfaces and bright-colored glazes of red, green and even yellow. Buyers who prefer clear and transparent glass and crystal as fixtures can also opt for screw holder globes instead.

Nowadays, wagon-style wheel chandeliers are custom-built for cabins, ranch homes, and farm houses with a western décor theme added to their collection. Some wheel chandeliers come in custom-ordered 2 or 3 tiered wheels, where the smaller wheel is hung above the bigger one. Wheel diameters can range from 24 inches to 72 inches with lighting fixtures or globes numbering from six to sixteen. The costs for acquiring the larger wagon wheeled chandeliers may be in the region of $5000 and above. However, this is a good price to pay as compared to the coziness and authenticity of an antique wheel chandelier hanging high above your living room in the cabin.