Guest Picks: Gilding the Lighting

Brass, copper, gold and all things gilded are making a serious push in interior design. Don’t think of the shiny, lacquered builder brass that everyone’s been busy purging from their homes, though. That 1990s style is out, and warm, patinated, antique metallic hues are where it’s at. And I think this trend is just going to keep gaining steam. Can I be the first to suggest an antique brass refrigerator? I’m over cold, clinical stainless steel and think antiqued brass appliances should be next on the docket! But while I wait for the market to catch up with my vision, light fixtures are an accessible way to get my brass fix. Check out these dazzling gilded beauties! — Ann Marie from Twice Lovely

MidCentury Modern Mobile Chandelier, Golden Brass - $348Midcentury Sputnik light fixtures are enjoying continued popularity, and the warm golden brass finish on this one can’t be beat.


Titan Lighting 1-Light Antique Brass Ceiling-Mount Pendant - $230I love the industrial feel of this pendant with a quirky pulley system. It has a very steampunk feel to it.


Windmere Lantern Glass Chandelier - $299.99I think this lantern chandelier would be fantastic in a nautical room, but its industrial look could work in so many interior applications. I’m loving the warm glow of the antiqued brass finish too.


Polyhedron Pendant Light, Golden Brass - $269I am absolutely in love with this geometric pendant! The shape is modern, but the gilded finish makes it look timeless.


Copper Onion Dome Pendant - $289The oxidized copper finish and the dome shape of this pendant are so striking. I could totally see it in a kitchen with all-white cabinets and a chef’s stove with a matching copper hood.


Gothic Revival Hanging Lantern, Gold - $323Moroccan style and quatrefoils are popping up all over in the design world, and I love the application on this cute little pendant.


Volume International Jelly Jar Antique Brass Outdoor Wall Light - $16.08Who says lighting has to break the bank? This adorable little Jelly Jar light with an antique brass base would be a perfect sconce in many indoor applications. I could see them in a line down a hallway or on either side of a bathroom mirror. They’re just so cute and so cheap — two of my favorite things!


Hinkley Lighting 3583VS Margeaux Transitional Chandelier - $251.40I love the modern shape and striking gold finish on this beauty.Buy


Livex Lighting 4253-01 Ceiling Light/Chandelier - $219.90This little three-light chandelier has a decidedly vintage feel that I can’t resist.Buy


Kenroy KR-66342-COP Harbour Pendant Light - $63Copper finishes are really gaining steam in design right now. This remarkably affordable mini pendant from Target is a great way to bring the trend into your home.Buy


Traditional Urban Hanging Pendant, Antique Brass - $280This gorgeous antique brass pendant has a great shape. And in brass, it reminds me of a ship’s porthole, like something straight off the Titanic.


Interlocking Circles Chandelier, Antique Gold - $619I love the contrast of the eye-catching gold against the black iron on this lovely chandelier.


Golden Ribbons With Crystal Prisms, Matte Gold - $450This fixture just screams sophisticated glam to me. Wouldn’t it be perfectly at home in a Regency-inspired boudoir or bath? It has just the right amount of sparkle.


Champagne Scrollwork Island Chandelier, Silver/Gold - $495Some might say that damask is dead, but I personally have a weak spot for anything with scrolls. This piece is so feminine and elegant; I just love it! And the brushed champagne finish is the perfect complement to its shape.


Sunset Lighting F14044-13 Akimbo Island - $278This kitchen island fixture has a very modern look. This style of fixture also would work very well as a chandelier over a rectangular dining table.Buy


Eyeball Sconce, Bronze - $34Urban Outfitters is my favorite source for affordable, modern, quirky bits of home goodness, and this Eyeball sconce with its antique brass finish is no exception. I’d love it at a bedside for some nighttime reading lighting.


Stella Floor Lamp, Bronze - $129I can think of at least 10 spots in my home for this lovely brass floor lamp. It’s so versatile, and I love the vintage flair.


Assembly Home Clipped Tube Lamp - $89Something about white enamel and shiny, bright brass together always grabs me. I love this little task lamp from Urban Outfitters.


Magical Thinking Geo Table Lamp - $89Cute, funky and functional, this adorable geometric lamp could light up any little corner or tabletop.


Caged Pendant, Gold - $39Cage lights have a decidedly industrial feel, but I love the way the antique gold finish on this one from Urban Outfitters lends a touch of sophistication.

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